Feeling wilted because you missed out on tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show‘s centenary edition? Fear not: a rose at any other show would smell as sweet and there are plenty of capital distractions for social butterflies, barflies and busy bees – from watering-can cocktails to edible gardens. Here’s our (ahem) pick of the bunch, plus [...]
Time away is precious, and we can’t help but want to fit it all in – spa treatments and surfing trips, premium pampering and paddle-boarding. So we’ve picked out shore-side spots for surf, spa and sun that strike the right balance between action-adventure and soul-soothing. And, for our North and South America Smiths in search [...]
What’s that you say? It’s nearly Christmas? Cue cold sweats, mild panic buying and a belated urge to sling on some knitted accessories, sing a merry tune and stock up on seasonal good cheer. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up a festive assortment of great London activities that will sate yuletide appetites, scent your [...]
Fleurieu Peninsula, just south of Adelaide, is a dramatic clash of coast and country. Edged by crystal-clear aquamarine ocean and deserted beaches, inland throws you into McLaren Vale country, one of Australia’s most respected wine regions. Dotted between those frothy waves and fruit-laden vines are stone country villages such as Port Elliot, Willunga and Goolwa…. Go [...]
Unlike the upscale Barossa, the Clare Valley favours farmer-portioned servings over fine dining. The Riesling Trail, fine stone buildings and excellent local produce are the stars of the show – and quite rightly. Europeans first settled here in the 1840s (the region is named after the county in Ireland), and Clare Valley still wears its 160-year architectural and [...]
Right then: surf’s up in these breath-nabbingly picturesque locations, so enough of all that dreaming of lying around on sun-drenched double loungers on the beach. Dive into one of the active seaside retreats in this adrenalising Crème de la Mer-inspired collection, and you can expect to enjoy the trip of a lifetime… WHERE TO GO [...]
Queensland’s capital has all the hallmarks of a classic minibreak destination, with culture, nature and cool cafés, bars and boudoirs up for grabs. Here are our top Brisbane travel tips for things to do in this seductive tropical city… ART ATTACK Brisbane’s South Bank is a one-stop art shop, with a string of major riverside [...]
Coworth Park hotel in Ascot is the only luxury UK stay where you can learn to play polo. Don’t worry if the Jilly Cooper novels hidden at the back of your bookcase are the closest you’ve ever come to a stable – even our complete beginner was a convert after her first taste of polo at [...]
Let’s barbecue! Rain or shine (and let’s face it, the chances of the latter are never that high), you can’t beat a British garden party – so if you’ve left your jubilation-planning a bit late, we’re here to help. Even if you can’t get to a hotel for the Jubilee, you can still get a [...]
There are so many things to do in London, but we’ll never tire of visiting the flicks. Once upon a time, London‘s best cinemas only needed popcorn and pick ‘n’ mix. These days, the film scene is more exciting – watching a movie can involve getting dressed up, being sent to a secret location and [...]
