Experiences
5 Things You Should Know About Pantelleria
It’s that time of year where the weather is miserable, Summer seems so far away and all we need is something to look forward to, something to transport us somewhere else where life is good, the sun is shining and you can just forget about your life for a while. Well, one step in the right direction would be to...
5 Most beautiful botanic gardens in the world
If you are a traveller who doesn't know a thing about plants and flowers, you probably think, that various botanical gardens look like they are unworthy for your attention. However, they should not be completely removed from your vacation plans - some exotic parks, as the Travel Ticker team is going to prove to us above, are breathtaking and worth...
15 tempting International Festival destinations for 2016
With festival season just around the corner and such an excitingly diverse array of festivals to choose from, audiences are after more than just a fantastic musical line up. More than ever, many are choosing to venture overseas, combining their favourite holiday destinations with some of the most exciting events, providing the ultimate music and cultural fix. From mountain top...
Cirque du Soleil Amaluna – One of the greatest shows you will ever see
Cirque du Soleil Amaluna is now live at the London Royal Albert Hall and must end on March 6th 2016. Cirque du Soleil Amaluna tickets are available now and it's probably one of the greatest shows you will ever see. The acts are breathtaking, the stunts are stupendous, the performances are one of a kind and the theatrical show simply is mind blowing.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK2SQXsAIdM Celebrating...
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...
My first car: The smart forfour – Review
The smart forfour prime is simply delicious. Defined by 15-inch 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels painted in black with a high-sheen finish and it's high gloss super flame red body colour and black & interior styling. The first thing you will notice about the smart for four, is there is clearly more space than the traditional 2 seater smart cars.Not quite your family 5 seater, but enough...
Best Art Events in London 2016. Vogue 100, Liberty in Fashion and more
2016 is set to be an exciting time for London’s vibrant art scene. So if you want to know the best Art Events in London 2016 Look no further than this round up by Head Concierge at The Arch London Theo Dubroy who is officially recognised as one of the finest Concierges in the UK, having been awarded the prestigious Golden Keys...
Make Valentines day special at the OXBO Bankside
Flavourmag had so much fun during our recent visit to the OXBO restaurant at the Hilton Bankside. Situated on Great Suffolk Street, a stone throw away from Blackfriars Station and London Bridge Station. The OXBO Bankside is a breath of fresh air and almost zen-like in comparison to the hustle and bustle of London City Life.Beautifully decorated with spacious seating and...
Tried & Tested: Ragdale Hall Health Hydro & Thermal Spa
Imagine completely and utterly relaxing in a candle lit pool with the soothing echo of the water splashing on the side of the cave-like walls. Imagine treating yourself to an array of healthy yet filling food. Imagine an outdoor pool that weaves amongst greenery with secluded hydrotherapy stations to relax and revitalise the body. Sound too good to be true?...
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,...
The best restaurants to try in Colchester
There's plenty to recommend about the Essex area of Colchester; with its historical attractions, cultural venues and friendly people, it offers a satisfying mix for both residents and visitors. The restaurants in Colchester, too, are top-notch; here are some of our personal favourites. Balkerne RestaurantBased in the local further and higher education provider known as Colchester Institute, this particular eatery...
5 Reasons to visit The Light Lounge London
We recently had the pleasure of visiting The Light Lounge London situated between Soho and Covent Garden for cocktails and live music. You could easily walk past The Light Lounge and not realise it's right there in front of you, waiting for you to enter. Here's 5 Reasons you should visit the Light Lounge.1. The Cocktails.The light Lounge is small and...
5 bottles of fizz to drink over christmas
The nights are getting darker, and the days are getting colder. It’s that season again, the time of year for giving and receiving and errr drinking and eating. And when it comes to drinking, nothing beats a chilled bottle of fizz over the Christmas period. There’s wine, and then there’s champagne. There are many reasons that it costs so much. It...
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...
5 different types of cafés you come across in London
One of the biggest attractions of spending time in London is the sheer variety of amenities - and that variety might just be strongest in the capital's cafés. Whatever your culinary tastes, you shouldn't have to look far to find a London eatery that can meet them. To provide a greater insight into this diversity, we have put together this...
The newest bars to look out for in London in 2016
If there's just one British city where there is genuinely never a dull moment, it has to be - of course - London. Bar openings, for example, seem to constantly occur left, right and centre; and the excitement which typically accompanies brand new bars make it hard to decide which ones to check out first. We've decided to do our...
Christmas at Cafe Royal
The Café at London’s iconic Hotel Cafe Royal on Regent Street, will be offering a selection of seasonal cakes, pastries and hampers throughout the festive period. Created by Cafe Royal’s house pastry team, they will be available to enjoy within The Cafe’s beautiful and impressive surroundings, or to take away, making ideal bespoke Christmas gifts for family and friends.Festive Specials...
Tips on how to be a great traveller
Everywhere I go people are always asking me how do I do it? Where do I get my funds from and how do I make travelling look so good? The answer, to be quite frank, is to give less f***s. Go with the flow and just enjoy every moment. Don’t be afraidWhat does that even mean? When travelling on your...
Exquisite festive hampers + Cocktails recipes from The East India Company
As we approach the festive season, why not try something different and experience the delights of one of these exquisite festive hampers from the The East India Company. The East India Company has focused further on bespoke hampers, offering the possibility to select foods tailored to individual taste, and the ability to customise packaging as well. Each hamper is filled with...
Flesh & Buns brings finger lickin’ cheer back to London this Christmas with the Japanese Fried Chicken feasting basket
Following its success last year, Flesh & Buns will be bringing ‘finger lickin’ holiday cheer back to London with the Japanese Fried Chicken (JFC) Feasting Basket. A perfect alternative for those tired of Turkey in the run up to Christmas. While not a typical festive dish in Europe, feasting on fried chicken has been a Christmas tradition in Japan since...
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...
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...
Chi Kitchen Debenhams Now Open
The team behind Thai institution, Mango Tree, have now opened the doors to Chi Kitchen, a new pan-Asian restaurant located in Debenhams Oxford Street. The diverse all day menu begins with innovative breakfast options including matcha granola and Korean omelette with seafood and continues with a lunch and dinner menu designed to take diners on a journey through South East...
An evening unlocking flavour with Grain Store Chef Bruno Loubet
Bruno Loubet, the visionary chef behind sustainable restaurant of the year Grain Store and Zetter restaurants is hosting an evening of festive food indulgence at La Maison Maille in London’s Piccadilly Arcade on Monday 30thNovember. At the event Bruno will be revealing how to unlock the intricate flavours hidden in vinegars for a variety of dishes, perfect for the festive season.Tickets costs £30 and...
Try something different – Erotic Classes at SH! Womenstore
SH! Womenstore host a range of informative classes that will help develop your erotic skills & expand your sexual eduction. Held at their Hoxton Store these classes will enlighten, educate and inspire you. Are you looking for a unique, engaging party experience? If you live in the London area, you can now book a Sh! Soiree - our erotic-class experience in the comfort of...
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,...
Spice Lanzarote – This WILL spice up your lifestyle
Spice Lanzarote, Europe's only all inclusive lifestyle resort had our imaginations running wild, before our visit. To most readers the word 'lifestyle' will hardly raise an eyebrow.But the lifestyle to which Spice refers is THE LIFESTYLE, which is the term given to sexually liberated people, usually couples, whose relationships are open to the fulfilment of sexually fantasies that more often than...
5 reasons to stay at the Princesa Yaiza suite hotel resort in Lanzarote
Looking for a romantic couples getaway? A trip for the girls or the lads or even a family holiday? Then look no further than the 5 star Princesa Yaiza luxury suite hotel resort in Lanzarote.At Flavourmag we were lucky enough to stay at the Princesa Yaiza during a romantic couples getaway in Lanzarote. Only 4 and half hours flight and...
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...
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...