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Linking the world renowned city of Dubrovnik with the virtually unknown tiny historic centre of the inland town of Kranj in Slovenia is more than unusual, but there are elements that they share in addition to just bringing much pleasure and beauty into the equation.
 

If you were to ask a woman about her favourite things to buy there’s a very good chance the answer will be handbags and shoes, particularly gorgeous, designer bags. An iconic handbag, be it Fendi’s Baguette or the Kelly from Hermes, has become a serious object of desire not just for celebrities but for working women from all walks of life. For a woman, a handbag is an expression of who they are, it is both functional and symbolic, as well as a demonstration of their personal style.

For those who have long dreamed of owning an Aston Martin, we’ve got good news for you. A charity raffle is giving anyone the chance to win a limited edition Aston Martin Vanquish S Red Arrows car, worth £275,000, for just £20. All you have to do to win is visit the website and enter here: https://www.rafbf.org/red10
 

The Ollivier Saveo Pure Breed watch  is a fusion of sculpture, watch making and fine art jewellery. It epitomises in three dimensions the beauty of these three trades in which Ollivier excels. His first love was jewellery, he was awarded “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” an extremely rare and prestigious award. His second and his speciality was watch design and movements, he worked for many of the finest Swiss watchmakers during his formative years. His third is the extremely delicate rendition of horses, cars and other natural forms in detailed miniature sculpture.

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.

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”.
   

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.