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: Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that exercise does not suppress appetite in obese women, as it does in lean women. Katarina Borer, PhD, a University of Michigan researcher and lead author of the study said … Continue reading
London: More than 90% of males aged 15-40 wish they had better, more muscular bodies, with the majority of men aiming for the physique of Brad Pitt, according to a survey of more than 2000 males. According to research, more … Continue reading
Centenarians have become the fastest-growing demographic in Australia, creating a new boom generation of sprightly golden oldies. At last count, 3154 Australians are currently aged 100 or older, with one-third of them from New South Wales. But the latest forecasts … Continue reading
All women diet but 57% of them say not one of the diets they’ve tried has worked, according to research by My Health Coach, the new weight game from Nintendo. Slimmers are bombarded with information on dieting wherever they go, … Continue reading
London: With the Olympics coming up, Britains athletes could find they have a secret weapon for success a plate of turkey meat. Eating turkey could enhance an athletes performance by up to 20%, according to scientists. Turkey breast contains … Continue reading
Coffee may protect women against heart disease, a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has revealed. Researched studied 84,000 women from 1980 until 2004 and 42,000 men between 1986 and 2004 and questioned their coffee consumption every four … Continue reading
London: Research on the herbal remedy, ginkgo biloba, has concluded that it does not help treat Alzheimer’s disease. The Chinese remedy is taken by one in ten sufferers of dementia, but new research by the Alzheimer’s Society, has found it … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Scientists in California have used biochemical signals to rejuvenate elderly bodily tissues in mice. Research by Dr Morgan Carlson, published in the journal Nature, was overseen by Irina Conboy, associate professor at UC Berkeley. Professor Conboy said: “We … Continue reading
Stubble isnt designer when it comes to your legs. JMLs Liso Pure means you can now enjoy soft smooth skin in your own bathroom in under five minutes. Liso Pure uses a dermatolgically approved formula which means long lasting results. … Continue reading
London: Welllness experts Solgar are offering 20 fullsize samples of their latest anti-ageing product AC-11 to readers of ELIXIR. Solgar AC-11 is a proprietary extract from the rainforest botanical plant, Uncaria tomentosa. It is perhaps the single most proactive means … Continue reading
Madrid: A diet rich in proteins can help to avoid regaining weight after weight loss, according to new reseach. Increasing the consumption of proteins in ones diet can help to avoid regaining weight after successfully losing weight through diet and … Continue reading
Red wine which contains an antioxidant called resveratrol can remove fat from the diet, new research into its affect on ageing has revealed. This confirms the speculation over why the French can eat a fatty diet but still remain healthy. … Continue reading
