Culture, sand and sun: a day in Oman just isn’t enough November 28, 2010 MUSCAT in the Sultanate of Oman is set on the edge of rough desert landscapes overlooking sparkling emerald seas. Today it’s a sought-after holiday spot for those in search of pristine diving waters, year-round sunshine and an authentic Arabian experience. Nothing like its glitzy neighbour, Dubai. It’s my third visit in a decade and is [...]
TRAVEL NOTES November 28, 2010 Family Christmas in Gleneagles Don’t miss this offer at Scotland’s most romantic hotel. Highlights include skating lessons taken by former Olympic coaches, fireworks on Christmas Eve and sumptuous food. A children’s activity programme, surprise visits from the elves on Christmas Eve and of course Santa Claus himself on Christmas Day. Prices from £3,085 for three [...]
HOTEL REVIEW November 28, 2010 URBAN cool is what aloft says it set out to achieve with Brussels Schuman, its first hotel in Western Europe. It very nearly manages it. It’s aimed at young professionals who are after laidback accommodation with no frills. There’s no restaurant but there is a café that provides breakfast. Staff also insist on replacing hello [...]
Time for festive frocks November 28, 2010 CHRISTMAS party season attracts its share of Grinch-like moaners. But let’s face it: a chance to roll out one fun frock after the next is good fun. Regarding the phrase “fun frock” – feel free to substitute “fun” with “glamorous” or “hot” or “lovely”. Anyway, the point is that you have to have a party [...]
A CHANCE TO DRESS UP: NOW THAT’S WORTH CELEBRATING November 28, 2010 WOMEN come into their own during Christmas party season – it’s a non-stop party and that means a non-stop fashion parade. There’s something about wearing a frock that makes you feel good, in the mood, flirty and pretty. Dressing up, especially at Christmas, gives you that sense of occasion and makes you feel “Christmassy”. Wearing [...]
Carlo calls on stars as Blues lose top spot November 28, 2010 NEWCASTLE (1) v/s CHELSEA (1) CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti is preparing to fast-track John Terry and Frank Lampard back into action after seeing his side lose top spot in the Premier League for the first time since April. The Blues’ dire run of league form continued yesterday at Newcastle, where they needed a Salomon Kalou [...]
Gutsy Cook repays selectors’ faith November 28, 2010 OUR cricket columnist, former England batsman and Warwickshire chairman Andy Lloyd, has been poring over all the Ashes action. Here he dissects what he’s learned from the play so far. THROW IN THE TOWEL England have shown they have terrific resolve. For the first three days they didn’t play badly but things did not go [...]
Woodward: England look good for 2011 November 28, 2010 ENGLAND (11) v/s SOUTH AFRICA (21) WORLD CUP winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has declared England’s autumn campaign a success despite the team ending their year by being outmuscled by South Africa. Martin Johnson’s emerging side failed to maintain the momentum of an encouraging November on Saturday as the grizzled Springboks taught them a lesson [...]
Positions now nailed down, says Johnson November 28, 2010 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson insists every member of his team has come out of a gruelling autumn campaign a better player. And he believes they will go from strength to strength as they gear up for an assault on the World Cup next year. “There is a huge amount of potential in this team and [...]
Late Lennon strike adds more weight to Harry’s title claims November 28, 2010 TOTTENHAM (2) v/s LIVERPOOL (1) TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp warned his side’s title rivals to write his charges off at their peril as Aaron Lennon’s injury-time goal put the seal on another comeback victory. After last weekend’s historic derby win over Arsenal, Redknapp suggested Spurs were capable of mounting a serious title challenge. And after overturning [...]
