June 2023

ClubMed in the French Alps has gone luxury with a capital L. Opulence, exceptionally friendly service, fabulous interiors, exciting entertainment and most of all, thrilling activities. All are included in your stay.

But let's start with the location, it is an extreme visual banquet of peaks. ClubMed Val d'Isère occupies the best location in town. 

Ski in-Ski out? You could ski from your balcony! Only we went in summer to take full advantage of the magnificent weather and enjoy the countryside untrammelled by snow or crowds.

Maserati introduce Tridente, the brand’s first-ever membership program that will provide its fans, clients and multi-garage owners access to exclusive editorial contents, curated travelogues, previews of new products and collections as well as bespoke experiences inspired by that unique modern Italian luxury that defines the Trident’s soul.
 
 

No matter how good a rider you consider yourself to be, you can always learn more and become better.

Motorcycle training has pretty much been the same forever. There are some great courses and brilliant trainers, but there hasn’t been much innovation for a long time. 

Arai is a fascinating company, with roots tracing back to 1900. In the early years, Arai manufactured sun hats and caps for public and military use, evolving in to industrial safety headwear in the ‘30s, leading them into motorcycle helmets in 1950. 

Photography: Yves de Contades https://excellencegroup.co.uk
Styling: Claire Hams & Marie Gibbens at Surrey Frills @surreyfrills 
Models: Andrada Statie @andradastatie and Alba Sanchez @alba.sanchezx
Makeup Artists: Jana Jurakova @makeupbyjana 
and Jimena Lemck @jimenalemckmakeuphair 
Hair: Francesca Middleton at Rock n Rolla Hair @rocknrollahairdressing
Fashion Brands:  Zayna Nawal, GeeGee Collection, MaiTheory, Phoenix Style, Gung-Ho, Leblon London, VZ Perfection 

An hour and a half away from Phuket International Airport, in a beautiful secluded paradise, is Avani+ Khao Lak. Situated on an exquisite stretch of white beach, looking out onto the furious Andaman Sea - a beautiful juxtaposition. With five restaurants, a skate park, two climbing walls, two pools, an all-purpose gym, and more available excursions than you could ever imagine, I would challenge you to be bored!

Under the forested canopy of woodland, parkland, rural villages and hidden compounds, stretching along the south coast, the greatest amphibious assault on mainland Europe was being prepared, known to us by the names ‘Operation Overlord’ & ‘D-Day’: “Portsmouth and the greater Hampshire region is where I suggest starting your Liberation Route journey” Ben Mayne states, the UK Director of the Liberation Route Europe (LRE).

When the Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo was delivered to my door, I was not quite sure what to make of it. So I parked my preconceptions and drove around as many different types of roads and areas of the English countryside to get to grips with this conundrum.

The Quattroporte Ferrari engine is, of course, its USP, a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with a whopping 580 bhp. Maximum output is at 6750 rpm, which delivers its best roar too. The 21-inch wheels and rear-wheel drive are firmly aimed at those that love driving.