The elegant side of the Balearics June 20, 2010 THERE is so much more to Mallorca than sun, sea and the late-night drunken menace of us Brits in Magaluf. The largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, the 3,275 sq km atoll has mountains, lush vegetation and close to 100 sandy beaches, many of which are secluded because they are up to half an hour’s walk [...]
TRAVEL NOTES June 20, 2010 Valencia restaurant week: 5-11 July Like tapas but want to explore the best of Spanish food further? Combine a week of serious food discovery with a sunny Spanish holiday in Valencia, one of southern Spain’s most beautiful cities, which will be hosting its third restaurant week from 5 July. On offer will be delicious local [...]
Get more bang for your buck in green, spacious Hackney June 17, 2010 THERE aren’t many areas of London where less than a million pounds can get you an original Victorian house with four bedrooms, close access to three parks, independent shops and a commute under 20 minutes. In London Fields, however, the asking price for such a lifestyle is often no more than £800,000. Despite its trendy [...]
FOCUS ON: CROUCH END, N8 June 17, 2010 PRIORY ROAD, N8 8LH Price: £785,000 This two-storey terraced house has the potential for a loft conversion, should you desire extra space. There are already four bedrooms and two reception rooms in this period property. The house is conveniently located for Alexandra Palace mainline station, which is approximately 23 minutes from Bank. There is also [...]
RENTING June 17, 2010 James Davis ceo of online lettings agent upad.co.uk Q.Dear James, my tenant has moved out but still owes me two months’ rent. I have no forwarding address for her and would like to at least get the deposit back. Without her there to sign the paperwork, how can I do that? A.Thankfully for you, the [...]
Going through the motions June 17, 2010 Film Killers Cert: 12A When it comes to gun-toting, ass-kicking couples, Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl aren’t exactly on a par with Brad & Angelina. In Mr & Mrs Smith the dynamic between the latter two was so damn hot they ended up getting married. In the new action rom com Killers, Heigl and Kutcher [...]
Celebrating all things pretty, pricey and rare June 17, 2010 Fancy getting your hands on a 1932 Bugatti Grand Prix car? How about a magnificently ornate Victorian billiards table? Alternatively, you could furnish your living room with a pair of stunning globes from the 17th century. Of course, you’ll need to stump up over a million quid to own any of these – £3.2m in [...]
ALSO OUT THIS WEEKEND June 17, 2010 FILM WILD TARGET Brit comedy thriller with Bill Nighy and Emily Blunt. PLEASE GIVE Charming indie drama starring Rebecca Hall. TRASH HUMPERS Hipster provocateur Harmony Korine’s latest effort. DVD INVICTUS Morgan Freeman is Nelson Mandela in Clint Eastwood’s rugby flick. CRAZY HEART Jeff Bridges wins an Oscar as a burnt-out country musician. EDGE OF DARKNESS [...]
Summer quaffing June 16, 2010 AH, summer. Despite a frosty few days, the sun is shining and it’s the season for lovely uplifting wines. We’ve got two of our favourite City wine experts to tell us their top summer wine picks. Neleen Strauss is the co-owner and sommelier at Thames-side restaurant High Timber (the cellar has 40,000 bottles in it) [...]
Where to eat out this Father’s Day June 16, 2010 PROMISED you’d see Dad on Sunday but not sure what to do with the old man? Fear not: many of London’s best dining establishments have Father’s Day deals on offer so the two of you can have a good catch up over a great meal. Michelin-starred favourite Arbutus (63 Frith Street) will be offering an [...]