April 2020

We love the electric Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e, whilst only a concept right now, the sales for Tesla are going through the roof, they are actually having trouble fulfilling orders, so we may see this electric Bentley sooner than first thought! Plus it is convertible, a huge gap in the market that has not yet been addressed as there are no electric convertible cars out there.
The concept showcases the British brand’s ambition to define the electric luxury segment and will allow Bentley to gauge public opinion and customer feedback to help shape its future luxury strategy.

Shoe repair is probably not the first service that springs to mind when you think about organising or attending a wedding. An idyllic venue, delicious food, champagne, beautiful flowers, gorgeous clothes and accessories, these are more than likely to be at the top of your list. However, the skills and services offered by a really good shoe restoration company can solve a myriad of problems, enhance many outfits and also provide some great gifts ideas for the bride and groom or even the bridesmaids.

Masai Mara … two words that evoke the senses and inspire bucket list dreams. It is a vast, magnificent and game-filled landscape in Kenya that has been frequented and made famous by intrepid explorers, royal families, A-list celebrities, wildlife photographers and award-winning filmmakers. It features prominently on wanderlust travellers’ wish lists and if you haven’t witnessed it yourself, then now is the time. In addition to these 10 bucket list things to do in the Masai Mara, we have some fantastic news that will make you want to visit even more!

Sommeliers have changed; traditionally they were unapproachably arrogant and regarded themselves of the kings of the wine trade.  However, there are exceptions, sadly there is one in an otherwise highly respected Knightsbridge hotel.  When the topic  of rose wine was raised in an interview, I para-phrase, he said with disdain, “I do not regard rose as worthy to be called a wine, but guests request it in the summer so I include it on the wine list from May until September”.
   

Summer is here at last, faraway places, beaches, yachting and the social season beckon. There is a plethora of fantastic destinations where one can go to unwind, recharge and enjoy the benefits of stepping away from the everyday routine. For some, that escape is a stunning beach in The Maldives or Fiji, for others it is time to hop over to the yacht in Monte Carlo or Lake Como, or relax and unwind by surfing in Bora Bora.

Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) has revealed the most powerful, agile and extreme performance Jaguar road car ever – the 200mph, 600PS XE SV Project 8 sedan.

There is five star service by the book with lots of boxes to tick and there are the real five star experiences that can be very different delivering pleasure in so many more ways.  Quietly, hotel barges are cruising the most attractive waterways of Europe which offer supreme experiences for small parties, either by whole vessel charters or on a cabin booking basis.  Most people associate the word ‘barge’ with rather grubby and run-down cargo carrying vessels; nothing could be further from the reality with the hotel barges on which we have cruised.  Our cruise was on the Bourgogne canal on E

With the warmer weather reminding us that summer is here, the time has come to reorganise wardrobes and gleefully rediscover your favourite strappy sandals, perfect bikinis and go-to beach bags. However, before bidding a fond farewell and tossing those gorgeous knee-high riding boots and heavier coats to the back of the closet and booking a pedicure, here are a few tips that will ensure your favourite pieces not only survive out of season, but thrive.

Not a lot of people know this, but I’ve always hankered after dining at Langan’s for a long, long time. And, so it came pass this June when a group of us turned up at this very iconic British institution, which was opened in 1976 by Irish restaurateur Peter Langan, in partnership with actor Sir Michael Caine and the Michelin star chef Richard Shepherd.
 

Mahindra Racing’s Nick Heidfeld will return to Goodwood for the Festival of Speed this week in a bid to make history and set the open-wheel electric benchmark for the hillclimb course.
 
Heidfeld is currently the course record holder at Goodwood after setting an impressive time of 41.6 seconds in a McLaren MP4/13 in 1999. If successful, Heidfeld will be the first driver to hold two records at Goodwood.