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Diving with TGI: Beneath the Surface with the Best in the Business

I’ve visited my fair share of Maldivian islands in the name of work (someone has to do it), but I’ve finally found the one I’d happily call home.

Cora Cora Maldives strikes the perfect balance between castaway beauty and relaxed luxury — it’s that effortlessly barefoot, beachside elegance that doesn’t try too hard. Add to that a truly premium all-inclusive offering, with no sneaky extras or surprise bills at checkout, and you’ve got an island escape that feels as easy as it is exceptional.

Cora Cora 5-Star Luxury with a Side of Flip-Flops

Let’s be upfront. I’m not exactly brave when it comes to anything remotely medical. So when The Nimmo Clinic invited me to try out their BBL Hero and MOXI skin treatments, my initial reaction was somewhere between scepticism and mild panic.

It’s universally accepted that supercar ownership remains the stuff of dreams for many and a hard-earned reality for the few. But perhaps the time has come to readdress that narrative? Audi certainly thinks so and their latest RS e-tron GT makes a compelling argument that the supercar moniker is an open definition.

Tucked deep into the folded countryside of North Hampshire is a truly unique destination. One that marries the rustic honesty of its agrarian roots with an unapologetically sharp eye for rural luxury.

Styled as the premier location for weddings, corporate events and countryside retreats, Silchester Farm is fast becoming the preferred setting for those seeking something a little more personal and a little more bespoke for their own event space.

Power Moves: The Van That Shifted My Life (Literally)

The Ford Explorer was a legend at shifting my 10,000-book collection, but what about the real beasts—like a 7-seater sofa, or a chest of drawers that could double as a panic room? That’s where the all-electric Ford E-Transit L3H2 van came in. Spoiler alert: it was magnificent.

So how do you truly test the mettle of Ford’s all-electric Explorer? Morocco’s dunes? Too cliché. A cross-continent expedition? Predictable. No, we decided on the ultimate endurance test: moving house. Six bedrooms, a two-car garage’s worth of gear, four kids, one wife (non-negotiable), and—just for fun—a 10,000-book collection. Challenge accepted. And remarkably? The Explorer not only took it all in stride, it did it with a bit of swagger.

When Yamaha invites you to southern Portugal for a weekend of Waverunner mayhem, you don’t ask questions. You say yes, you pack your loudest swimwear, and you prepare for thrills.

The Setting: Portimão

Portimão — a sun-drenched, yacht-dotted playground on the Algarve coast. The kind of place where bronzed retirees sip vintage rosé while tech millionaires rev their tenders like they're in Fast & Furious: Mediterranean Drift.

The Destination: French Alps

Rather than flying to the Alps for our annual ski trip, my father and I decided to test drive the most recent Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - with its upgraded 2.9-litre bi-turbo 513bhp V6.

It all started at 10 AM on a Friday morning. The car - our "beautifully bright red beast" for the journey - was delivered, gleaming and rumbling with promise.

For decades, the alpine town of Megève has quietly maintained its position as one of France's most elegant ski resorts. Less ostentatious than Courchevel but no less chic, it's a destination that balances heritage and sophistication, with cobbled streets, horse-drawn carriages, and views that frame Mont Blanc like a painting. While winter remains its high season, Megève is increasingly a year-round destination, with plenty to offer even after the snow begins to melt.