Helena is a freelance presenter and reporter for ITV and ITN, as well as specialising in travel presenting. She can often be found speaking at prestigious events or appearing on panels across the country. She has represented the UK media industry in the House of Commons alongside Michael Sheen, has hosted press nights, product launches and conferences.
A former professional cricketer and ex-chief staff writer of PUNCH magazine, Kevin Pilley covers luxury travel, humour, hotels, lifestyle and food & drink for International Excellence Luxury Magazine.
These yachts bestow a unique blend of luxury and wellness, allowing you to relax and rejuvenate while also staying active and healthy on your travels. Yachts provide a private and luxurious setting for fitness and wellness activities, allowing you to focus on your health and well-being without distractions. Many offer a range of wellness amenities, such as fitness centres, pools, spas, and yoga studios. Yachts furnish ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as swimming, kayaking, and snorkelling.
1300 years ago the Maldives was called "Dvipa Laksham" or a hundred thousand islands. It was later referred to as Treasure Island by Arab and Persian traders who came for the pearls, agate, spices, fish and coconuts. For me, these names conjure up visions of islands drifting in such clear water that they appear to float in the sky. Start with that image in your mind's eye to visualise this paradise.
Persuasion is not something that was needed when I suggest to Yves we should visit Speyside. My plan was to drive the McLaren 720s to one of my favourite distilleries on the Eastern edge of Speyside, near Aberlour. It would mean a detour, on our way from The Torridon to Murrayshill Hotel, but I knew the roads would be a perfect opportunity to further explore the amazing capabilities of this car. Aberlour is a small town, with most of the amenities you need and an excellent base for exploring the region.
Recently, I was invited to a media day by Kymco where we were offered the chance to spend the day riding some of their scooters.
You probably haven’t heard of Kymco, who are they?
Founded in 1964, KYMCO became one of Honda’s overseas manufacturing facilities. In the UK Kymco has been little more than an afterthought. For years, the petrol product (ATV & 2 wheeled) was looked after by Masco. In 2017 Masco closed its doors, leaving Kymco with a bit of an issue.
The Carthaginians arrived in Ibiza in 654. The Goths and Visigoths, Muslims and Christians followed. Then came the Chavs. And stag/ bachelor parties, the tattoos, the piercings, the thongs, the “full-on” party animals, the Jagerbombs, Phil’s full English all-day breakfasts, the Thirsty Thursdays and bottomless Gigglewater, the $30 G&Ts, the VIP chill pits, the ebullient non-binary scene, Deep House, Techno, the Ecstasy, the mixology, the re-dubs and the re-masterings.
Still wearing his lid and his thigh muscles glistening impressively under the Provencal sunshine, Romain pointed to all points of the compass and indulged in some proudly Gallic long-distance celebrity spotting.
“You’ve got Russell Crowe over there and John Malkovich that way. That's where Richard Mayle used to live. Ridley Scott has a place in Bonnieux and Pierre Cardin owns most of Lacoste, including the chateau which was the Marquis de Sade’s old home.”
