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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Cambridge: Heart disease suffers have advanced deterioration of their arteries, according to scientists at Cambridge University. In early stages of heart disease arteries will be between five and 15 years older than a person’s real age. But in advanced cases … Continue reading
London: British scientists have warned against the use of “unproven” stem cell treatments at foreign clinics. Fourteen medical charities have signed a statement warning of the dangers of such untested therapies. Signatories include Professor Colin Blakemore, chairman of the UK … Continue reading
Massage is the No1 therapeutic treat for men and women. Massage is one of the oldest forms of physical medicine. It was practiced in Arab culture where the word mash means to press softly. And most of the dominate civilisations … Continue reading
Glasgow: Cider, the fermented juice drink made from apples, may help protect against an array of diseases. Even one glass daily may protect against stroke, heart disease and cancer according to research carried out at Glasgow University Now a trial … Continue reading
A wireless broadband connection is not something that you might associate with a hairdressers, however at Toni&Guy Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, business men and women, as well as people escaping the kids, or general day to day life can now connect … Continue reading
Rochester: Although diet sodas cannot be discounted in esophageal cancer, according to doctors at the US Mayo Clinic. There are interconnections between soda, obesity, gastroesophagel reflux disease and esophageal cancer that may indicate it’s best to go easy on soda, … Continue reading
London: Obesity is a major health risk in the UK, the British government warned today. Health officials called on parents to take more responsbility for their diets and that of their children. Children in the UK are five times more … Continue reading
Drinking tea is more beneficial than drinking water, according to research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Tea not only rehydrates you as well as water does, but it can also offer protection against heart disease and cancer … Continue reading
New Orleans: Milk contains a protein that can lower blood pressure significantly. A trial of 140 patients carried out at Tulane University demonstrated a drop in blood pressure of between trhee and five percent. The results from this study mean … Continue reading
Supermodel Cindy Crawford has confessed that she keeps her looks in pristine condition with the help of aesthetic treatments such as Botox and collagen. In a magazine interview the 40-year-old mother of two said she has getting cosmetic help for … Continue reading
London: British blackcurrants are known to help prevent Alzheimers disease, fight cancer, UTI infections and heart disease. Now new scientific research into this small but mighty superfood has been found to effectively prevent the dreaded MRSA bacteria that lurks in … Continue reading
London: Britain has the second highest number of unemployed older people in Europe, according to a recent report from the main trade union body. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) which carried out the report also demands that UK companies must … Continue reading