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Al Fox
Italian luxury yacht maker Riva has been crafting boats since 1842. Its polished mahogany-hulled launches are world famous, and quite rightly so. What other boat would the world’s most eligible bachelor use to sail down Venice’s Grand Canal; new bride at his side, the global press recording every single frame? Why, none at all. It…
So you have a vision to create some spectacular properties in an idyllic location aimed at the billionaire market. It can be anywhere in the world, but there’s a check list to adhere to. The location needs to be beautiful – obviously. It needs to enjoy a wonderful climate with warm seas and a ten-month season.…
Thankfully, The Feversham Arms is no Slaughtered Lamb. Stay on the path, etc… Don’t tell AA Gill but there are actually many fine hospitality establishments in the North of England. The Feversham Arms, situated in the village of Helmsley, North Yorkshire is one such gem. Once a village inn, now a small hotel, spa and…
With the UK weather deteriorating fast, the opportunity to visit a Thai island hideaway was most welcome and, whilst the journey was going to be an endurance test, I knew it would be worthwhile. Six Senses resorts have a good rep amongst the travel savvy so we braved the long flight to Bangkok, the onward…
The current zeitgeist of frugality and environmental concern was not abating, in fact it was getting worse. LUSSO was restless and fancied a wander in the opposite direction. Searching around for the perfect antidote, we were contacted by the Malaysian Tourist Board, who invited us to Kuala Lumpur and the Malaysian Grand Prix. Now then,…
Or maybe it doesn’t care. Its seemingly systematic and purposeful ramming continues, until the Toyota Hiace resembles the last cream cake at a Weight Watchers Christmas party spread. The YouTube clip I’m watching, amusingly called Elephant Attack – Part Deux, features this explanation – ‘Here in sunny Sri Lanka, we may love our cricket but…