Focus On Lewisham: Historically undervalued, Lewisham is undergoing a major upgrade November 17, 2016 It may surprise you to learn that Lewisham, that underloved pocket of South East London, is one of the fastest growing boroughs in the capital. Since the arrival of its DLR station and the rise of Canary Wharf – a wealthy neighbour where employment has quadrupled in the last 10 years – it’s become an increasingly [...]
Fancy some stargazing? Hop on a plane to La Palma, the most stellar of the Canary Islands November 17, 2016 The farthest of the Canary Islands from the coast of Africa has just 80,000 inhabitants, and 150,000 visitors per year. Unlike its rocky neighbours, there is enormous variety on the island, with mountains above the clouds, black sand beaches and a night sky that has made it a must see for astrology lovers the world [...]
Discover a side to Tuscany that the Italians have been keeping a secret from the Brits November 17, 2016 Enjoying an aperitif on my balcony on our last night in Punta Ala, as the sun dipped below the island of Elba, I wondered who deemed this paradise an appropriate exile for Napoleon. With clear stretches of pristine coastline overlooked by rugged volcanic natural parks, it’s a side of Tuscany not often seen by tourists. [...]
Searches for flights to the US plummeted after Donald Trump was elected president November 17, 2016 Whether or not US President-elect Donald Trump's wall will prevent people from entering America, his negative image abroad already has. Since the election results were announced last week, demand for flights to the US dropped globally, new research has suggested. The so-called "Trump Effect", calculated by travel search engine Kayak.co.uk, reported the number of searches for [...]
New architecture tour of the National Theatre celebrates 40 years of Brutalism on the banks of the Thames November 17, 2016 “This is a public building, so you’re welcome to come up whenever you’re passing,” is the repeated refrain of our tour guide for the evening at the National Theatre. And it’s worth repeating as it’s a fact we often forget about many of London’s most famous landmarks. We’re uncommonly lucky to live in a city [...]
Jaguar has lovingly remade the XKSS, aka the world’s first supercar – a snip, at £1m November 17, 2016 If you're a sucker for classic cars, look away now. For while Jaguar has lovingly remade one of its most iconic motors, there are only going to be nine of them, and they've already been sold – for more than £1m each. Jaguar debuted the first "genuine" Jaguar XKSS in almost 60 years at a Los Angeles museum (because [...]
London business people gave Travelodge some of their most bizarre customer requests this year November 16, 2016 Have you ever asked your hotel staff to help out with a wedding proposal, do your VAT returns or wake you up with a bagpipe serenade? If so, your wish might have landed on Travelodge's list of the most bizarre requests from the last year. A few peculiar questions were simple mistakes made by tourists lacking knowledge of the UK. [...]
Mercedes-Maybach has just unveiled a ridiculously plush, limited edition, £260,000 convertible November 16, 2016 Thought convertibles couldn't get more luxurious? Think again: Mercedes-Maybach has just unveiled its first cabriolet, and it's ridiculously plush. And so it should be: with a limited production run of 300 vehicles, the S 650 Cabriolet comes with a price tag of €300,000 – that's £260,000. It's essentially an adaptation of the S-Class, but with a [...]
Service Partner One coffee price index shows UK’s cheapest coffee is in Dundee November 16, 2016 Everyone knows that giving up your daily takeaway coffee habit is the fastest way to become a millionaire (or something like that), but maybe you don't have to go completely cold turkey – just move to Dundee instead. That's where you can pick up the cheapest cup of coffee in the UK, according to new [...]
Working Lunch: Climb to the top of Harrods for a view from Chai Wu, its contemporary Chinese restaurant November 15, 2016 Chai Wu Harrods, Knightsbridge WHAT? A surprisingly intimate Chinese restaurant in Harrods, with a crowd-pleasing, wide-ranging menu. WHERE? On the fifth floor, next to the menswear department. And if the thought of eating quite literally next to a room full of suits in one of the world’s busiest department stores puts you off, give it [...]
