Go to Porto Montenegro to gawp at the most expensive yachts in the world August 7, 2023 The marketing slogan for Porto Montenegro, a luxury 450-berth marina and residential village, is A Life less Ordinary. And what could be less ordinary than the accompanying launch photo of a small boy fishing with his dad from the back of their boat: a gigantic superyacht? Given this new development is funded by the Investment [...]
The best party wines, from Ibiza to St Tropez and Santorini August 7, 2023 Each summer certain places draw epicureans and hedonists like a magnet. Crystalline waters, blue skies and beaming sunshine are all very well but as the beautiful people recline upon their beach beds, dance under the stars and dine under glorious sunsets, what I want to know is: what wine are they drinking? St Tropez held [...]
These Rome hotels finally offer comfort, style (and swimming) in the big city August 7, 2023 A range of new boutique Rome hotels make Italy’s most- visited destination hot right now, says Justine Gosling In the ancient Italian capital, revered crumbling relics stubbornly hold position on every corner. Its grand theatrical architecture seduces and its slow decay over millennia has established Rome’s uniquely elegant style that has earned the city the [...]
Norfolk holidays: the rewilding project where water buffalo run free August 7, 2023 An ambitious rewilding programme attracted Lynn Houghton to hang out with ponies and long horned cattle. It was one of her ideal Norfolk holidays THE WEEKEND: Amongst the marshes, lakes and fields of Norfolk, a new trend is taking hold. Wild nature is coming back. For those considering a UK break this summer, you could [...]
Legendary Crystal Cruises sets sail again. But is this what young cruisers want? August 7, 2023 Crystal Cruises, one of the world’s most legendary liners, returns under Abercrombie & Kent ownership. But does this heritage brand work for today’s young professionals? Adam Bloodworth goes aboard to find out Aboard the reborn Crystal Serenity you’ll find the first Nobu restaurant at sea, a signifier of the ship’s gleaming $150 million refurbishment. There [...]
Wanna feel old? Your old Blackberry is now the subject of a nostalgic movie August 4, 2023 “Want to feel old…?” has become a tired meme – but seriously, want to feel old? Blackberry, the world’s first smartphone and once the biggest company in Canada, is now such a nostalgic legacy product that it’s the subject of a movie being released later this year. In a former life as a tech reporter [...]
Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale takes stance against homophobia in football August 4, 2023 Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has spoken out against homophobia in football. Ramsdale’s brother is part of the LGBTQ community and in a statement, the 25-year-old said he wants football to be “a safe and welcoming place for everyone.” Giving a statement to Sky News, he said he was tired of hearing homophobic chanting and has [...]
Why Houghton festival is the best of the August music festivals August 4, 2023 Houghton festival takes place August 10 – 13 in Norfolk If you fancy a dance this summer, and are into electronic music, try Houghton festival in Norfolk. Other than having a particularly beautiful setting, there are a few reasons we particularly love this event. There is music pretty much round-the-clock, with sets from some of [...]
Lotus London opens as the capital’s ‘newest tourist attraction’ August 4, 2023 Now open, Lotus London is situated opposite The Ritz hotel and showcases the brand's whole range – including the Evija hypercar.
Ranking Barbie movie merch from awful to making our skin crawl August 3, 2023 We’ve ranked Barbie movie merch so you don’t have to… I’m a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world, life in plastic, it’s full of Barbie Ketchup, Barbie Crocs, Barbie Airbnbs, Barbie burgers and Barbie pasta. Is it fantastic? At City PM, we’ve ranked the most ridiculous Barbie movie merch we could find to let you [...]
