We invite you to explore Jamaica through the lens of provenance, craft, and terroir, from world-renowned exports to under-the-radar artisanal movements, offering strong angles across food, drink, travel, and wellness. BLUE MOUNTAIN COFFEE: THE FULL STORY, AT THE SOURCE Craighton … Continue reading
by Avril O’Connor The vista is of grapevines which stretch as far as the eye can see. Only the buzzing sound of cicadas can be heard as the sun goes down amid the heat of the late afternoon. On the … Continue reading
The Jumeirah Hotel and Spa at Port Soller on the north-west coast of Mallorca is one of the most beautiful and luxurious resorts in Spain. And that view is shared by the spa experts at CondeNast Traveller, which shortlisted it … Continue reading
The islands that speckle Mozambique’s coastline are a welcome vision of paradise for every guest. Seamlessly blending in with the natural beauty that surrounds them, Bazaruto Island is an ideal destination for marine adventurers. Equally as breath taking as the … Continue reading
YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: Luxurious accommodation Full use of the Spa facilities, indoor pool, fitness centre and sauna gardens Complimentary Wi-Fi TERMS AND CONDITIONS Rates are based on two guests sharing one bedroom Rates include tax and are offered subject to … Continue reading
Every so often we visit a very special hotel and spa – the Vineyard at Newbury is one of those places. It’s because the people who work there go that extra mile to make their guests feel totally at home and every corridor is a living art gallery.
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by Avril O’Connor Butterflies in December, hillsides bursting with the brilliant red flowers of the poinsetta tree and sunshine so warm that you can sit outside and soak it up until early evening. That is Madeira in winter…the Portuguese island … Continue reading
This hotel is just pure class. Just like the world-renowned Eden Rock in Antibes, in the South of France, its pool is set on a striking rocky outcrop. The views are spectacular and its hard to believe that this tranquil … Continue reading
At Elixir we promote the anti-ageing properties of red wine – it is full of antioxidants, including resveratrol. And we thought the only way to sample the anti-ageing effects was to drink it! So you might perhaps understand my shock when I sampled vinotherapy for the first time.
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France is twice the size of Britain and has a population of just over 62m – a few thousand more than the UK – which is why there is so much more space to get away from the hustle and … Continue reading
Montreux, Switzerland: For decades, the rich, famous and powerful have come to the Swiss town of Clarens, on Lake Geneva, in search of the elixir of youth.
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Rochester: Smokers risk more painful and progressive osteoarthritis, according to new research carried out by the Mayo Clinic in the US. In a new study to be published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 159 men who had osteoarthritis … Continue reading
London: One in five of those in relationships in the UK (1) thinks their partner drinks too much, according to new research exploring whether alcohol has more of an impact on relationships than couples might think. The ICM survey of … Continue reading
London: Health and beauty guru Janet Ginnings of London’s Curzon Street has created Indian Infusion, a collection of skincare products based on recipes her mother taught her as a child, at home in India. Born in Bhopal, India, Janet learned … Continue reading
London: Already available in top stores in London such as Beyond Beauty at Harvey Nichols London, and Calmia at Selfridges as well as selling out internationally – with stocks running out in the first month at Garderobe, Moscow and high … Continue reading
Alarmingly, we unwittingly ingest far more toxic metals daily than what our bodys can eliminate. In a recent study 278 heavy metals and other toxins were found in the blood of newborn babies, an indication of just how many there … Continue reading
Bristol: A loss of taste may be a sign of depression, according to scientists at the UK’s Bristol University. When levels of our good mood chemicals fall in the brain our taste is desensitised. On the other hand when levels … Continue reading
London: A brand new health check, designed to reveal which parts of your body are not working as well as they could, has launched in London by leading physiotherapy practice, ES Physical Health. The first of its kind, the musculo-skeletal … Continue reading
London: Over three quarters (78%) of two million people diagnosed with diabetes1 in the UK dont receive any information on their medicines when they are given a new prescription and 36% dont know what questions to ask about their treatment … Continue reading
Columbia: The Beer Drinker’s Diet book, published by Amazon.com’s Booksurge, is gaining followers devoted to the author’s methods of losing weight while responsibly enjoying alcoholic beverages. At first glance, the title “The Beer Drinker’s Diet” may appear to be a … Continue reading
Glamorous girls hands work hard surely they deserve some extra special TLC with Johnson’s Baby Soothing Naturals Intense Moisture Cream and according to to a survey this is what girls in the UK do to their hands in just one … Continue reading
London: Christmas stress piles on the pounds, according to a new survey from Weight Watchers Online. The survey reveals that: · 57% name Christmas as the most sociable time of the year · 82% name time off work as the … Continue reading
Acai is a small purple berry from the Amazon that has been heralded as the ultimate anti-ageing supplement: renowned dermatologist, Dr Nicholas Perricone believes its one of the most powerful anti-ageing superfoods in the world. Acai (ass-i-ee) berries are so … Continue reading
