Experiences
Why Las Vegas Is The Ultimate Party Destination
Over the past few years, we’ve seen record numbers of people visiting Las Vegas, and many of them come from the UK. If there’s one thing that nearly all of the 42 million yearly visitors have in common, it’s that they come to Las Vegas to have fun. The self-declared ‘entertainment capital of the world’ got established in 1905, but...
Anchoring in Antigua
With winter in full throttle and in desperate need of warmth, this month I travelled to the Caribbean Island of Antigua for some rays, relaxation and let’s face it, rum. Antigua can be found in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean. Meaning "ancient" in Spanish, the island was named in 1493 by Christopher Columbus after an icon in Seville Cathedral,...
7 Annual Events You Can’t Miss in Malta
Malta is an island located in the Mediterranean, it is rich with culture, history and art due to the many countries that ruled over it in the past. Malta is a place that many tourists go to for its wonderful coasts and culture, as well as the wonderful events that take place every year catering to all types of interests....
Experience the Grey Goose, Le Grand Fizz Brunch Club – August 12th
Grey Goose Vodka focuses on the five key taste profiles with an immersive brunch experience catering to individual tastes. If you are looking for something different, something a little eclectic, something that you and your friends can enjoy together, then look no further than the Grey Goose, Le Grand Fizz Brunch Club. We've been, we've tried it and we absolutely loved it.Why?...
The Instagram Travel Guide: Los Angeles
If you’re like me and totally instagram obsessed; well you’ve come to the right place. Here’s seven of my favourite places to snap! Los Angeles is much more than just celebrities and movie sets, it’s a dream come true for some people and it is truly heaven for those insta lovers. Other than the usual tourist hotspots, there’s so much...
FANCY CRAB Celebrating red king crab in the heart of Marylebone
Located on Wigmore Street in Marylebone, Fancy Crab celebrates the world’s most sought-after shellfish, the red king crab. With less than a handful of restaurants serving this delicacy in London, Fancy Crab sets itself apart with an exciting and innovative menu that highlights the versatility of this delicious and succulent meat.Renowned in the US already, the red king crab is still a...
Make the most of the longer nights this winter with these nocturnal activities from around the world
Summer is here and you are enjoying the best moments the British weather has to offer, so while you sip cocktails and have lazy weekends in the park, it's time to take a moment and plan ahead for the cold and stormy winter nights. Hop on a plane to warmer climes and make the most of the winter evenings with...
Ibiza: Pikes House Party returns… May 2019 to October 2019
Pikes House Party has been one of the long-standing must-see events in the Ibiza calendar and returns from May to October 2019. Creating an intimate family atmosphere where the island's true characters, both you and Pikes' colourful cast, can come out and play, and this year will be more extraordinary than ever.Join iconic figures BayBJane, Fat Lady, Crazy Piano Man...
Romantic Couples Getaway: Marbella Review
Fed up of the temperamental British weather? Then why not embark on a Romantic Couples Getaway in Marbella? We did exactly that and decided to ditch the low 14 degrees wet and rainy weather in the UK and opt for the sun-drenched 31 degrees in Marbella.One of the greatest things, in my opinion about Marbella is the distance from the UK, jump...
August at Underbelly Festival: Circa’s Peepshow, Black Cat Bohemia, Metta’s Little Mermaid, Piff & more
As the heatwave sizzles into August Underbelly Festival continues to provide London with summer thrills, with a new-look site and a spectacular programme of circus, drag, burlesque, variety and family entertainment all set in the glorious Paradiso Spiegeltent.Circa’s Peepshow has proved one of their most ambitious and astonishing yet, a virtuoso twist on the circus-cabaret format from some of the best acrobats in...
London’s best Christmas and New Year’s Specials
Here at Flavourmag, we LOVE this time of year. The countdown to Christmas has well and truly kicked off and that brings with it the best things of all… including Gingerbread Man decorating classes, festive brunches, wonderful burgers, parties, cabarets and many more. We’ve rounded up some of the best below for you to enjoy.A Christmas children’s class at BluebirdTo celebrate...
Mali-Koa Hood’s spring getaways close to London
With spring in full swing, Londoners are flocking to their local parks to play. Drinks in tow and tops off, there's nothing quite like a sunny UK. Although a day on the green is ideal, here's my list of go-to places just outside the big smoke! BRIGHTONFeatured image above. CC Image courtesy of Amipal via Flikr Boasting beachfront views and bright music...
Bunga Bunga Covent Garden is coming to town…
The latest venture from Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling is opening its doors in 2017. Introducing an immersive experience of two different worlds, the upstairs pizzeria and aperitivo bar BungaTINI (just opened) and downstairs Bunga Bunga Covent Garden to open spring 2017.Just as The Godfather Part II was the ultimate sequel, Bunga Bunga Covent Garden will also be a suitable...
5 Things to Know Before Visiting Portugal
Portugal is a country of rich diversity and there is so much to enjoy: gastronomy, culture, art, architecture, shopping, stunning landscapes and over a 1000 miles of coastline. Most visitors head for the gorgeous beaches of the Algarve, some of the best in Europe, while others enjoy the urban delights of Lisbon, one of the world’s great capital cities. There...
Le Pain Quotidien encourages the community to come together and share in acts of kindness
This April, leading restaurant group, Le Pain Quotidien launches an exciting new social experiment into how receptive the local London community is to random acts of kindness, inspired by worldwide phenomenon of Paying It Forward (PIF), celebrated worldwide on 28thApril. Despite being a popular and far-reaching concept, PIF remains an underground movement in London within the restaurant industry, with no...
Demand for cruise holidays continues to rise
It's easy to see why cruising is an attractive proposition for holiday-makers. You can explore new cultures, new countries and you'll be able to take in the often stunning scenery as you travel between ports. Not only that, but you'll have all of your food accommodation and entertainment planned for you - meaning you can sit back, relax and enjoy...
NEWSFLASH: Craig David’s TS5 Pool Party returns to Ibiza Rocks Hotel for 2018
For the past two summers platinum album-selling superstar, Craig David has quite simply smashed it with his consistently sold–out ‘TS5 Pool Party’ residency at Ibiza Rocks Hotel. The main man is coming back to the home of the pool party in Ibiza to score the ultimate hat trick with an extended twelve-week TS5 Pool Party residency, every Tuesday from 10h July to 25th September.From...
Festival Preview: Strawberries & Creem
In a game of Cambridge word association you’d be forgiven for avoiding genres and words being Grime, Hip Hop, Reggae, Red Stripe and Nelly, or rather I’d forgive you if you asked me what words came to mind when Cambridge was articulated. Strawberries & Creem Festival (and that’s with two E’s by the way,) now setting up for it’s third...
5 reasons you should travel solo
It took me a very long time until I took my own solo adventure. My only regret in life is not starting it earlier. My first solo adventure was moving to London when I was 23 years-old. Since then I’ve become an inspiration amongst my friends, encouraging each and every one of them to try travelling on their own at...
3 unique ways to experience travel
As restrictions lift, those everyday experiences we have so dearly missed are in closer reach every day – pleasures as simple as meeting with our family and friends, enjoying spontaneous meals out, and even days out. And once travel restrictions ease too, we’ll be lining up to escape anywhere and everywhere.Most of us can’t wait for that moment we get...
Top independent hotels for your Christmas getaway
If you're looking for something a little different this Christmas, why not consider getting away and letting someone else bring the holiday spirit? There are plenty of fantastic independent hotels across the country that focus on fantastic winter breaks. From a food lover's heaven to establishments located in the heart of some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK,...
Introducing the Gunpowder Burger at BRGR.co
Autumn is well and truly upon us, and winter is creeping closer, and BRGR.CO are kicking through crisp leaves and smelling that bonfire smoke in the air, ready to deliver a tasty burger to you. BRGR have launched a November special, and its the Gunpowder BRGR, named in memory of Guy Fawkes, the activist who once tried to blow up the Houses of...
End the year with a bang: Rise Festival 16th – 23rd 2017! Line Up and Adventures Revealed
Party on top of the world, as you end the year with a bang at the Rise Festival 16th - 23rd December 2017 at Les 2 Alpes, France. Rise Festival (now in its 4th year) has revealed its line up for 2017 with Craig David presents TS5 his global smash hit show, plus a huge mix of the UK’s finest live and...
France’s 3 Coolest Snowsports Resorts
The French apply a certain insouciant je ne sais quoi to everything they do – be it couture, cuisine or even looking effortlessly suave and sophisticated while popping to the shops to collect groceries. In areas like the Cote d’Azur, they’ve transformed leisure into an art form (albeit aided by Americans like F. Scott Fitzgerald), while capital Paris is probably...
Ferrero Rocher: Behind the Layers pop ups in December
The luxurious Ferrero Rocher: Behind the Layers experience will immerse guests in the glamorous world of Ferrero Rocher through a multi-sensory tasting adventure. Set over two opulent floors at Westfield London, visitors will get the chance to explore the unique combination of layers that make up every Ferrero Rocher.This awe-inspiring experience features delicious and exciting flavours, inspired by Ferrero Rocher, enveloped and served...
Foodies Festival Comes to Blackheath Common July 8th -10th
Calling all foodies and food lovers. The Foodies Festival Comes to Blackheath Common with the British Street Food Awards 8th - 10th July. Get your tickets now as the best of London's street food will gather in Blackheath first time as Foodies Festival comes to Blackheath Common and hosts the South heat of the British Street Food Awards.Foodies Festival launched in 2005...
Review: London Marriott Hotel West India Quay (Canary Wharf) & Manhattan Grill
Man oh man, I do love Canary Wharf. Some of my friends say, it's too built up, but for me, that's the whole beauty of Canary Wharf. Huge buildings, tonnes and tonnes of glass and architecture, plus a large range of places to eat, drink, stay and be entertained.One of these places to stay, is, the London Marriott Hotel located in the...
Ants, Glitterbox, Black Coffee, Ibiza Rocks: How to smash Ibiza in 3 days
Ibiza, Ibiza, Ibiza... This is a guide on how to smash Ibiza in 3 days, by hitting the best events the party island has to offer. Travelling to Ibiza can be a world-wind experience. Ibiza is the type of holiday that you'll probably need another holiday on your return to recover from it as it's the epitome of sex, drugs and rock...
Just what is in our oceans?
If you’ve never considered giving scuba diving a go, then … think again! Did you know that our planet consists of 71% oceans? NOAA’s National Geophysical Data Center estimate there are 321,003,271 cubic miles of water within these vast areas. But just what resides is in this huge part of Planet Earth? Tracerco, specialists in subsea pipeline inspection, take a...
Wagyu Beef on offer this Friday at M – and they dish the dirt on restaurants offering so-called Wagyu
This Black Friday, or rather Blackmore Wagyu Friday, M Restaurants are offering guests the chance to indulge the highest grade of beef available in the UK, at a 30% discount. M Restaurants, along with Heston Blumenthal, is the only certified venues in the UK to serve award-winning Australian Blackmore 9++ grade Wagyu beef. However, owner of M Restaurant group, Martin...