The end of the year is traditionally a time of gift-giving, and there is always an air of excitement and anticipation as this magical season approaches. It’s undoubtedly a wonderful time to spoil our family and friends with carefully chosen and thoughtful presents. It’s also the perfect opportunity to indulge in a little corporate gifting […]
What is it about the night that we love so much? Heralded by the beauty of a sunset, the impending darkness seems to both excite and exhilarate us, as we wait for the moon to rise, then brighten, before making its breathtaking way across the ever-blackening sky. The noise and busyness of the day recede, […]
In life, there are special occasions, and then there are ultimate experiences. Special occasions are exactly that – special. Birthdays, anniversaries and other life milestones should all be cherished and celebrated. They are important anchors in our lives, representing growth, but also continuity. They help cement family relationships and are a joyful part of a […]
If you want something done right, do it yourself. This used to be the expression. The inference was that no one except you would be capable of carrying out your desired task to the level of perfection you demanded. Well, dear friends, this is most certainly no longer the case. There are many exceptional concierge […]
On the surface, this is a story about a French tyre company’s unlikely journey into the world of fine dining and haute cuisine. But it is also so much more than that. What started out in 1900 as a way for a new, and back then humble, company to sell more of its products, evolved […]
Pronounced “suh-mal-yAy,” a sommelier is both a restaurant wine steward and also something so much more than that. He or she is a highly trained and knowledgeable wine professional, who specialises in all areas of wine service. Not only do sommeliers perform a valuable front-of-house service in fine-dining restaurants, helping patrons select the right wine […]
Colloquially called Beefeaters, today’s guardians of the iconic Tower of London are more correctly known as Yeoman Warders of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, and Members of the Sovereign’s Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary. And yes, a salute is probably in order, even though a yeoman was originally […]
Seasoned travellers of the jet-set can spot them a mile away, need them like a flower needs the rain and wouldn’t go anywhere without them. Who are they? They are the dapper-looking fellows, on call at all hotel lobbies with a distinguishing pin on their lapels. The pin, a shiny golden insignia depicting two golden […]
As a world heritage site, the Tower of London is one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Built by William the Conqueror soon after he defeated the English in 1066, the Tower is probably most well known today for housing the Crown Jewels. Yet this infamous fortress and castle have been put to far more […]
Hampton Court has been a residence for many of Britain’s most famous monarchs, and yet it is not a typical Royal palace. Generally considered a marvel of architecture, this magnificent monument dates from Tudor times, and is perhaps most famously known for its role in the tumultuous life of Henry VIII, who honeymooned here with […]
