Experiences
Climb aboard The Hidden Spirit at St Mary Overie Dock in central London from November 22nd
Have you heard the legend of London’s latest immersive cocktail experience? Settle down and pick-up your ears, because if its treasure and adventure that you seek, you’ll find rewards are here to reap. Pirates of the Hidden Spirit is the world’s first immersive cocktail experience that is set on an authentic 16th-century pirate ship. For three days each week, Sir...
London Wonderground & Udderbelly announce first acts for 2016
The London Wonderground and Underbelly at the Southbank Centre have announced their return at the London’s South Bank through the summer of 2016. Last year we where delighted and excited to see Miss Polly Rae perform her amazing spectacular 'Between The Sheets'. And this year will be just as spectacular.Now firmly established as highlights of London’s cultural calendar, these two inimitable festivals bring an...
Thanksgiving with a Tiki Twist at Trader Vic’s!
On the 26th November Trader Vic’s, located in the London Hilton, Park Lane, will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a Tiki twist!London’s first Polynesian restaurant has created a special Thanksgiving menu for £40 per person, available only on 26th November. Diners can expect all of the classic Thanksgiving dishes, including a roast Butternut squash soup with crème fraiche and the...
Fabulous Feminist Events – Suffragette Film Just Released
With the recent release of the Suffragette film (unbelievably the first ever made about the movement) the F word is currently on everyone's lips. https://youtu.be/056FI2Pq9RY1. Suffragette Special: An Evening with Lucinda Hawksley, Author of March, Women, March, with special guest Dr. Helen Pankhurst Date: 6pm on Thursday 29th October 2015 Celebrating the launch of the hotly anticipated new movie, Suffragette, Conrad London...
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...
5 Travel Tips You Need To Know Before Visiting Greece
Whether you have been lucky enough to find a gorgeous island surrounded by sapphire water or you have opted for a city break with the tourist attractions that have defined the laws of today's world, Greece is a delightful land filled with history, wisdom and of course scrumptious food. Take these 5 tips as a nod on how to get...
Pikes Hotel Ibiza – Are you ready to try something new?
Pikes Hotel is one of the biggest jewels in Ibiza’s glittering crown and one of the few remaining rock’n’roll hotels in the world that is genuinely steeped in legendary musical history. Set in a beautiful rambling 500 year-old finca this award-winning 25-room boutique haven, hidden in the sun drenched hills of San Antonio truly represents the original bohemian spirit of...
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...
10 reasons to stay at the Iberostar Anthelia Tenerife
On a recent visit to Tenerife for what I can only describe as a crazy Stag WeekBender, I had the pleasure of staying at the Iberostar Anthelia Tenerife. After a slightly long 4.5 hour flight from the UK I landed in sunny Tenerife one day after the rest of the stag party had arrived. I didn't want to waste any time as...
New Opening: The Nautilus, Maldives… Ultimate Luxury – Absolute Freedom
The Nautilus Maldives is set to redefine the ultra-luxury experience offering ‘absolute freedom’ at its core. The 26-house private island owned by Maldivian hotelier and founding father of tourism in the region will offer guests a sanctuary free from space and time, promising to indulge every desire…The spa and wellness menu will showcase the best planet has to offer, with sunrise and sunset...
Southport Weekender celebrates 30 years with its first ever day festival – Finsbury Park, 10th June 2017
Festivals news: Southport Weekender festival coming to London on the 10th June 2017 at Finsbury Park and will be celebrating 30 years with its first ever day festival! With an endless supply of crate diggers, award winners and genre pioneers lined up to celebrate Southport Weekender’s long-awaited return, its debut in the capital is set to bring a breath of fresh air to...
Plum + Spilt Milk to launch luxury Saturday brunch menu
Plum + Spilt Milk, one of London's finest destination restaurants, is set to launch an all new Saturday brunch menu on Saturday 3rdSeptember 2016. The exceptional new menu, created by Chef Director Mark Sargeant, is a celebration of modern British cuisine with high quality, seasonal produce, for which the destination restaurant is renowned.The Saturday brunch menu will be offered to...
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,...
Post-Lockdown Inspiration: Action Packed Holidays
If lockdown has got you pining for your next adventure, you’re not alone. There are plenty of thrill-seekers out there just itching to get their walking shoes on and load up their backpacks, ready for their next adventure. Lockdown is the perfect opportunity to work out any logistics and plan your next thrilling action-packed holiday. Create a list of your...
Top camping locations around the UK
The UK features some of the most breath-taking and peaceful scenery on the planet. The country is spoilt with mass Greenland and beautiful coastlines, so it shouldn’t come to any surprise why so many tourists choose the UK as their holiday destination. Throughout summer 2019, we’ve seen a combination of British Holidaymakers choosing to sack off their annual trip to...
The best places in Europe for a romantic Christmas proposal
With Christmas just around the corner, the most romantic time of the year is finally upon us! That’s right – according to Google data, the weeks running up to Christmas are the most popular time of year to propose, with Christmas Eve taking the top spot. With twinkling lights, roaring fires and cosy nights in with the family, it’s no...
Watch: Life by Okinawa – By the end of these videos, you’ll want to live there!
Sometimes in life, you simply want the finer things. When we say finer things, we are not referring to gold or silver. We are referring to the finer things in life. The things that make our lives warm, happy, ambient, relaxed yet exciting. Yes the finer things like good weather, deep blue seas, healthy-natural food and everything else Okinawa has...
Top 10 holiday destinations for 2010
To show where’s best to go in the new year, travel experts from British Airways have selected their top 10 destinations for 2010. Landmark sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games and Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games influence the travel calendar. A growing trend towards eco-tourism puts Stockholm on the map, while Istanbul is expected to be...
5 Reasons you need to experience Thai Square Spa
We recently had the pleasure of visiting the Thai Square Spa in the heart of Covent Garden. Conveniently located within a 5 or so minute walk from Covent Garden station, the Thai Square Spa is a little haven amongst the hustle and bustle of city life.Thai Square Spa, is very clean and tidy, you will not find a single thing...
Dazzling Cabaret at M Victoria this NYE
M Restaurants is hosting a dazzling Cabaret performance to salute 2017 and ring in the New Year on Sunday, 31 December at one of their trailblazing venues, M Victoria Street. Following the successful inaugural event in September, M has decided to make performances a regular on their entertaining calendar. Guests will be mesmerized by performances by spellbinding contortionist Pixi Le Knot,...
Black Coffee – Hï Ibiza (formerly Space) line ups announced: DJ Harvey, Maya Jane Coles plus more Every Saturday
Last year saw the final closing party of Space Ibiza. At the time, the whole island was buzzing and ravers where doing everything to get their hands on tickets to the legendary closing event. It's now 2017 and Space Ibiza has now reopened as a new club Hï Ibiza by Ushuaïa Entertainment located in the heart of Ibiza clubland, Playa...
Chocolate Decadence with Galvin & Valrhona this Chocolate Week
Michelin-starred Galvin brothers are celebrating National Chocolate Week by collaborating with French premium chocolate manufacturer, Valrhona, to bring the city the most luxurious and eye-catching desserts it has ever seen. From 9-15 October, limited edition melt-in-your-mouth decadent desserts will be available at selected Galvin restaurants, which promise to delight even the most highbrow chocolate connoisseurs.From the theatrical Manjari dark chocolate...
Enjoy tropical paradise in Thailand this year – with packages to suit all budgets
Boasting year-round sunshine, Thailand’s strikingly diverse landscape, culture, golden beaches and turquoise waters has made this country a long-time favourite to the discerning UK traveller. For visitors looking for a luxury holiday to Thailand, here are some of the top packages to book to Thailand this year:The Nai Harn, Phuket from £749 per personRecently opened in Phuket in January last...
Some of the most unusual beach destinations from around the world
Sometimes it can be very difficult or at least time consuming trying to find holiday inspiration on where to go next. After you've visited websites, read reviews on destinations, looked at dreamy photos on instagram, you may find your none the wiser and it’s all too easy to head back to the same destination each year.Travel Republic has compiled a...
Step inside Bollywood Cinema at Mango Tree this January
On Sunday 14th January, Mango Tree will be transforming into a Bollywood film set. A special menu will be created influenced by both Indian and Thai cuisine, expect to see live performances from Bollywood dancers and DJs, Bollywood cinema playing on the walls around the restaurant and even a live cooking session, the perfect antidote for any of your January...
Upper 5th, Shoreditch’s New Sexy and Sophisticated Rooftop Bar
This record-breaking summer looks set to stay, and what better way to relish the warm long evenings and bank holiday weekend than with a spell at Shoreditch’s hottest new rooftop bar; Upper 5th Shoreditch? Situated on the 5th floor of the newly-opened Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch and boasting unfiltered, panoramic views of the London skyline, the terrace brings a trendy New York City...
Quaglino’s Q Icons closing night with Jack Pack – Thursday 29th August
Come and see the Jack Pack take centre stage on Thursday 29th August at Quaglino's at the closing night of the Quaglino's Q Icons summer music series. Having dazzled the nation on Britain’s Got Talent with their contemporary swing pop sound and cheeky chappy swagger, Jack Pack will be bringing an air of old Hollywood glamour to the 21st century...
Tuscany: in vino veritas
For as long as memory serves, the Italian regional of Tuscany was on my travel wish list. A panorama of verdant peaks in my mind’s eye, I daydreamed about its vineyards, valleys, culture and castles. Yet I held off booking a flight for years, knowing the destination demanded due diligence and careful planning, to really squeeze the most from a...
The V&A gets undressed for 2016 – Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear
The Victoria and Albert museum is one Britain's greatest treasures, housing over 4.5 million artefacts and hosting countless pioneering exhibitions.In recent years, the museum has been a hub of nostalgia for fashionistas; showcasing iconic collections from the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Coco Chanel, Mary Quant, Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy.Following the outstanding success of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty and...
7 reasons to stay at Beaches in Ocho Rios
We were recently lucky enough over here at Flavourmag to visit Jamaica and enjoy a stay at Beaches Ocho Rios – Spa, Golf & Water Park. There are certainly no shortage of hotels and resorts to choose from in Jamaica, from family run guest houses in the hills to the most luxurious beach resorts. Here are our top 7 reasons why we think...