THINK ROOMS… with LateRooms.com May 30, 2011 MATUMI GAME LODGE 3* Guernsey Road | Klaserie | Po Box 334 | Hoedspruit | 1380 Immerse yourself in South African wildlife at wonderful Matumi Game Lodge. Located in Kruger National Park it’s the perfect gateway to a fun and memorable safari adventure. And with its gorgeous swimming pool it’s the ideal place to relax [...]
TRAVEL NOTES May 30, 2011 ALPINE PICNICS IN ST MORITZ Badrutt’s Palace, the spectacular St Moritz hotel that perches like a fairy tale castle overlooking the crystalline lake in the valley below, is the place where winter Alpine tourism pretty much began, when Victorian-era entrepreneur Caspar Badrutt invited his English friends to try out spending the winter there. But it’s [...]
UXBRIDGE, UB8 May 26, 2011 KING’S ISLAND, WILLIAM AVENUE, DENHAM Price: £657,995. Located on the former William King Flour Mill site, a town house in the soon-to-be completed King’s Island offers residents a private, gated community. The brand new neighbourhood will comprise 24 three and four-bedroom Mill conversions and new-build family houses and 127 one and two-bedroom conversions. Contact: Weston [...]
NEED TO KNOW | AREA INSIGHT May 26, 2011 Commuting to the City: Getting from Uxbridge station to Liverpool Street takes an hour on the Metropolitan line. Commuting to Canary Wharf also takes an hour on the Metropolitan line, changing at Finchley Road for the Jubilee line. Education: While there isn’t a wide selection of good secondary schools in the Uxbridge area, the St. [...]
INTERIORS May 26, 2011 CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT DESIGN CONSULTANCY APD INTERIORS Q. I am moving to a smaller home and want to design the new rooms around my existing big furniture, can you give any advice? A. With many people downsizing to smaller homes – and as it often impractical to replace all your furniture – the challenge is [...]
Get the best deal on rent in London May 26, 2011 YOUNG professionals struggling to get on the housing ladder is not news. Renting, particularly in London, is just a fact of life for many of us – at least while we are working on those deposits. The problem with renting, however, is that it is getting more and more expensive. Indeed, research out this week [...]
Luxe cellars up property appeal May 26, 2011 DRAMATIC avant garde designs, subterranean mood-lit spaces, luxurious tasting areas: Wine cellars have long way from the creaking descent to a basement wine rack. And, as the market for wine collecting continues to expand, properties that boast stunning examples are in pole position, say London agents. “I think with top tier properties it’s becoming more [...]
DIVE IN: swim chic May 26, 2011 PACK your bags ladies! Summer is nearly here yet again promises to be a heady mix of sun, sand sea and cocktails. Swimwear chic has been made even easier this time round. Labels have cooked up a host of swimwear ensembles, designed to suit every budget, shape and size and make you sizzle by the [...]
Men embracing beach fashion, with retro flair May 26, 2011 WE may have moved beyond string vests, knotted handkerchief hats and union jack shorts, but when it comes to looking sharp on the beach, the average British male still compares poorly to his European neighbour, not to mention those from still warmer climes. That’s particularly the case with swimming trunks, a sartorial area in which [...]
ROYAL WEDDING GLAMOUR: ON A MODEST BUDGET May 26, 2011 FOUNDERS OF ROUS ILAND MEMBERS’ BOUTIQUE, WWW.ROUSILAND.COM Q. I’m getting married in September. I absolutely love what Kate Middleton wore but I don’t have a royal budget! What should I go for? A. CREATING the perfect wedding dress is all about the fabric – you want to look elegant and slightly regal but remain natural [...]