In 1919, an engineering genius obsessed by speed, W.O. focused on his dream, creating a car bearing his name. That October the first Bentley engine came to life.
During the 1920’s Bentley went from strength to strength. Racing triumphs proved reliability, speed and incredible performance. These were the years of the Bentley Boys. Extraordinary adventures followed by extravagant victorious celebrations.
Five glorious Le Mans victories and a successful return in 2003 secured the sixth historical win.

 
William Shakespeare called England “this other Eden...this precious stone set in the silver sea”. It is certainly a country in which travelling can be every bit as enjoyable as arriving.

 
"While arriving is superb, so should the journey there be.."
 

 
Interview
The Inside Track…
One of the most luxurious, and deeply English, ways to travel through England’s glorious countryside is on the Orient-Express British Pullman. Over the last century, Orient-Express has come to symbolise the most romantic railway experiences available, and, as the birthplace of the locomotive, there’s no better place to experience the iconic brand’s opulent hospitality than in England. Orient-Express Managing Director Gary Franklin tells us why.    
What is so quintessentially English about the Orient-Express?

 
‘British Pullman and Northern Belle, are sister trains to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express’
British Pullman: Relive the Golden Age of travel, when royalty, film stars and heads of state travelled on this vintage “palace on wheels”. Day and weekend excursions feature great destinations and sporting events. Superb on-board cuisine is a highlight of every journey.

 
‘Whether heading for the races at Ascot, the Grand Prix at Silverstone
or just because you fancy lunch in Oxford, nothing says ‘hello’ more memorably than arriving by helicopter’
As rock stars, sporting heroes and aficionados of finer living all know, the secret of true elegance is to arrive in style.
Whether heading for the races at Ascot, the Grand Prix at Silverstone or just because you fancy lunch in Oxford, nothing says ‘hello’ more memorably than arriving by helicopter.

 
‘the world’s leading provider of the finest luxury airport services, delivering a first class experience on the ground at more than 500 destinations worldwide’
DiamondAir International is the world’s leading provider of the finest luxury airport services, delivering a first class experience on the ground at more than 500 destinations worldwide, expanding into rail stations, ports and other transportation hubs.

 
From historic grandeur to contemporary chic, England wrote the book on luxury places to stay.
 

 
Right across the country, you can be assured that a warm and very special welcome awaits you.
 

 
Interview
At your service...
Head Concierge at InterContinental London Park Lane, Simon Rose is an expert in luxury service. He’s also a member of exclusive international concierge network The Society of the Golden Keys, which prides itself on its rigorous application process. Members have their fingers firmly on the pulses of their cities, able to accommodate requests at any time of day or night.
 
How does a concierge service enhance someone’s experience?