‘Masterpiece’ is a very apt title for arguably the most impressive exhibition following on in late June in the Royal Hospital Gardens from the Chelsea Flower Show; it now has its place in the ‘English Summer season’ as it has assumed the status of the former Grosvenor Fair.
 

Why Invest in Germany? To make money of course!
 
Last week I attended a Germany Trade & Invest GmbH (GTAI) event at the Victory & Services Club near Marble Arch. GTAI, the foreign trade and inward investment agency of the Federal Republic of Germany, is I confess not a body that I’ve had that much familiarity with prior to meeting their representatives in London. What unfolded was nevertheless interesting and should interest British investors considering ploughing capital into Germany - especially the tech sector in Eastern Germany.
 

International eXcellence takes a look at Michael Brooks’ latest book “At The Edge of Uncertainty” out now.
Michael Brooks, who holds a PhD in quantum physics, is an author, journalist and broadcaster. He is a consultant at New Scientist, a magazine with over three quarters of a million readers worldwide,and writes  a weekly column for the New Statesman. He is the author of At The Edge of Uncertainty, The Secret Anarchy of Science and the bestselling non-fiction title 13 Things That Don't Make Sense.

On Ice - St Moritz, Switzerland - 2-10 February 2014 (2 day programme)
Based in the exclusive resort of St.Moritz, Switzerland ASTON MARTIN ON ICE offers you the opportunity to experience their full model range as you have never experienced it before! Winter tyres combined with sophisticated electronic safety systems offer an extraordinary snow and ice driving experience. This special programme, guided by professional instructors enables you to develop your personal skills for an amazing on ice drive. Feel like James Bond in an atmosphere of breathtaking excitement.

Lord and Lady review The Kensington Hotel in Queensgate, London.
Lord:
The Kensington Hotel is situated in one of the best locations in London, slap bang in the centre of South Kensington at Queens Gate. It was once three separate buildings, then knocked together and renovated for £20 million by the Doyle sisters, owners of Ireland's largest hotel group: Bernie Gallagher, Eileen Monaghan and Ann Roche, all daughters of the late PV Doyle, the legendary hotelier who was famous for his attention to the quality of service in his hotels.
Lady:

Marking the first time in the history of the House of Rémy Martin’s for departing and new Cellar Masters to visit the UK side by side, a group of selected guests and members of the press were invited to 34 restaurant in London’s Mayfair this June to bid farewell to Pierrette Trichet, renowned former Cellar Master, and to celebrate the appointment of 33-year old Baptiste Loiseau, the House’s new Cellar Master.
 

The Panerai British Classic Week which is part of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge is the other big sailing event that International eXcellence Magazine never misses. It is the classic yacht event of the year and takes place on the Solent in Cowes. Though true aficionados follow it in every gorgeous location all over the world: Antigua, Antibes, Argentina, Napoli, Nantucket, Barcelona, Newport and Cannes.

The two big sailing events in British waters this summer are undoubtedly the Extreme sailing Series with the Extreme 40 Catamarans and the Panerai British Classic Week, part of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge.
Both very different races but with many things in common, they engender great passion from the participants and, unusual for sailing events, are exhilarating, exciting and fun for all to enjoy.

Discover excellence off the beaten track in Moravia and Silesia, the little known regions of the Czech Republic.
International eXcellence Magazine went off in search of something different in the Czech Republic, looking for adventure, mountains, history and landscapes. Ryan Air have now started flying direct to Ostrava so it's a quick and easy, if spectacularly uncomfortable  jaunt over Western Europe (it takes skill to make a seat that badly, or is there some deal going on between Chiropracters and Ryan Air we don’t know about!).