breaking

For our McLaren 750S Spider review tour, we chose to explore the stunning Mendip Hills and unwind at the charming PIG Hotel near Bath in Somerset.

At last, people are now recognizing that Slovenia exists, not only that, the high quality of the experience which is complemented by stunning scenery is also recognized.  The catalyst was surely the introduction of a Slovenian Michelin Guide in 2020 that included a 3* restaurant from the start.  There are now nine-starred Michelin restaurants with a total of twelve stars and a total of 59 restaurants recommended.  Monaco has seven star restaurants with a total of eleven stars. 

Explore our curated collection showcasing the epitome of luxury dual-time watches, crafted to perfection for discerning travellers. Dual time zone watches are useful for travellers who want to keep track of the time in different locations. They usually have a second-hour hand that can be set to a different time zone, or a sub-dial that displays another time zone.

As you might expect, this time of year is pretty busy for all drink writers, and I for one have a desk of samples to taste through. This seems to pale into insignicance though compared to the sheer amount of Whisky Cask investment firms adverts I am being fed on social media. I urge you to avoid these and the promises of great returns unless you have specialist expertise. It is not regulated, casks are often vastly overpriced and you may not even own the cask you think you have bought. Buyer beware. 

On to this editions tastings:-

It's time to spice up your wardrobe with some stunning jewellery pieces. As the seasons change, so do the trends in jewellery. Now is the time to embrace warm colours, natural materials and cosy textures. Here are some of the best jewellery pieces that will make you look stylish and sophisticated.

Elizabeth Gage Aquamarine Tapered Templar Ring

The world of luxury yachts has always been synonymous with opulence, elegance, and extravagance. However, in recent years, there has been a paradigm shift in the design and aesthetics of these floating palaces, driven by a desire to showcase not only refined engineering but also a celebration of art and culture. Yacht owners and designers have increasingly embraced the notion that yachts can be the ultimate canvas for artistic expression and cultural representation.

The relationship between art and timekeeping has a long and fascinating history. Throughout the ages, watchmakers and artists have collaborated to create exquisite timepieces that transcend mere functionality and become works of art. However, some artists have taken this collaboration a step further by directly incorporating their creativity onto watch canvases. The convergence of fine art and watchmaking has led to the emergence of unique timepieces that serve not only as accurate timekeepers but also as miniature masterpieces.

Still wearing his lid and his thigh muscles glistening impressively under the Provencal sunshine, Romain pointed to all points of the compass and indulged in some proudly Gallic long-distance celebrity spotting.

“You’ve got Russell Crowe over there and John Malkovich that way.  That's where Richard Mayle used to live. Ridley Scott has a place in Bonnieux and Pierre Cardin owns most of Lacoste, including the chateau which was the Marquis de Sade’s old home.”

Not being much of a Welsh nationalist, Dylan Thomas wouldn’t have minded that the tableware in the Dylan Coastal Resort is Scottish slate and the balms in west Wales’ new Milk Wood Spa are made by Ishaga in Stornoway.

An eye catching, flamboyant set greeted us as we entered the auditorium at G Live and set the scene for a wonderfully camp, kitsch show. The glittery, excitable audience buzzed as the lights dimmed and we were taken back to Baz Luhrmann’s 1992 film and the drama surrounding Scott Hastings (Kevin Clifton) and his new dance partner Fran (Maisie Smith).