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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New York: Scientists have developed a technique for extracting human embryonic cells without destroying embryos, according to a report in the magazine Nature. The method appears to get round a basic ethical objection to stem cell research and is the … Continue reading
London: Doctors at University College Hospital in London are trialling a new soundwave device that zaps cancer tissue, avoding the need for surgery. The device, by Misonix and Focus Surgery, works by heating the tissue up and because it be … Continue reading
An injection of a jelly-like substance into damaged spinal discs could cure back pain for many sufferers. A trial taking place in the US and Europe, in which patients with disc problems are injected with a liquid that becomes a … Continue reading
London: Sarah Noble is responsible for the creation of some of the most prestigious spas around the globe. Most recently she opened award-winning spas in Qatar for Four Seasons, in Mauritius and India for the Taj group, consulted for Mandara … Continue reading
London: The UK government has warned of an “obesity timebomb” after a Department of Health report predicts that on third of adults will be dangerously overweight by 2010. This means Britain has the most fat adults than any other country … Continue reading
New York: Botox has been found to be helpful in lessening the scar tissue of facial wounds. Treating a wound prevents facial movements making the scar worse and reducing the need for cosmetic surgery later, according to research carried out … Continue reading
London: Scientists at a UK university have discovered that adding nanoparticles of gold can boost the potency of a cancer drug by 50 per cent. This allows more malignant cells to be killed while healthy tissue is left unharmed without … Continue reading
Boston: Exposure to a common pregnancy drug has been linked to an early menopause for babies exposed to it in the womb, according to a new US study. The drug, known as DES, an artificial form of oestrogen, was given … Continue reading
Rochester: One of the main measurements for obesity, the body mass index (BMI) is being called into question by US doctors. This follows research by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, which investigated 40 studies involving 250,000 victims of heart … Continue reading
London: Altering the makeup of bugs in the gut could be a way of tackling insulin resistance and related problems such as non alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to new research published this week. The study also has implications for … Continue reading
Los Angeles: A pill to help smokers fight cigarette addiction has been approval by the FDA in the US and could also gon on sale in Britain. Chantix (barenicline tartrate), made by pharmaceutical company Pfizer, works by duplicating the affect … Continue reading
New York: US doctors are developing a skin test that could detect Alzheimer’s at an earlier stage. Currently there is no way to detect the disease in which doctors believe may begin before symptoms show in old age. There is … Continue reading