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It was stage four of the Maserati GranTurismo Tour—a frivolous, fuel-scented pilgrimage through England’s more indulgent corners—when we found ourselves descending upon Guildford. Not the obvious locale for an evening of overt Asian excess, granted, but then again, neither is a V6 Ferrari-derived engine purring through the Surrey Hills in sport mode. And yet here we were: pistons cooled, collars unbuttoned, and a reservation secured at the impossibly opulent Ivy Asia.

There are moments in the motoring calendar that feel less like a product launch and more like a change in the weather. Not a dramatic thunderclap, but something more subtle, a shift in the atmosphere that hints at what’s coming. Such was the feeling earlier this week, when Ferrari quietly, but with the kind of quiet only Ferrari can muster, revealed the 296 Speciale.

Halfway inland in the very heart of Italy is the provincial city of Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagna region. Here it’s possible to experience the real Italian art of living well. For Bologna is called three things: la Dotta (the Learned), for the oldest university in the Western world founded in 1088, transferred from Ravenna’s ancient school of Roman law; la Grassa (the Fat), considered the home of Italian gastronomy with its cuisine of tortellini, lasagne and tagliatelle al ragù and thirdly la Rossa (the Red), for its exquisite terracotta-tiled roofs.

There are few places that stir the soul of a motorsport fan quite like Goodwood. The smell of race fuel (now sustainably sourced, of course), the sound of historic machinery thundering past the paddock and the sheer class of it all. And the 82nd Members’ Meeting didn’t just open the 2025 Goodwood season; it kicked the doors wide open with a glorious blend of nostalgia and innovation.

There are destinations in the UK that don’t try to shout hard for attention. Instead they simply get noticed through a good helping of heritage, charm and a quiet sense of self. The Lygon Arms is tucked gracefully into the honey-hued vernacular of Broadway in the Cotswolds and it is one such a place.

Which of you readers know where Bermuda is on the map, where exactly in the Atlantic Ocean? Answer: 600 miles east of North Carolina and 900 miles north of the Caribbean.

This Mid-Atlantic chain of around 138 islands is completely surrounded by the most stumming of turquoise water. It’s connected by causeways and bridges, stands utterly alone with its nine parishes and population of 65,000.

Splash into summer fun with these top-of-the-line water toys that are perfect for the discerning adventurer. From underwater scooters to jetpacks and submersibles, there's a toy here to quench your thirst for aquatic thrills.

Villa Mamas is the kind of restaurant that doesn’t need to try too hard. Tucked away on a quiet street off Chelsea Green, it’s small, always busy, and doesn’t rely on gimmicks or overblown fuss. The low lighting, flickering candles, and the warm scent of fresh flatbreads and spices make it instantly inviting. The staff greet you with understated hospitality, a quiet reverence in keeping with the restaurant’s origins. It’s the kind of place where people become regulars after a single visit, as I found after moving nearby last year.

What fun sometimes merely to fly and flop. To be just 20 minutes from a small airport like Olbia. To see out over a wide expanse and lie under the great globe of unblemished sky that’s simply serene. To witness the mesmerically azure blue sea along miles upon miles of untrammelled coastline.

Where’s the most exciting place to test a cutting-edge sea scooter like the AquaDart Nano 550E? How about Mauritius—a jewel in the Indian Ocean, nestled off the east coast of Africa. This vibrant island is a melting pot of cultures, where English, French, Mauritian Creole, and Indian languages like Bhojpuri blend seamlessly. The cuisine? A sensational fusion of Asian, African, and French influences that will have your taste buds singing.