There’s more to Nassau than relaxation and sun January 1, 2013 IN NASSAU, a red 1970 Gold Leaf Lotus Élan, zooms up the hill. A chequered flag waves and a yellow 1957 Ferrari 500 can be spotted up ahead, with a blue Aston Martin DB5 shimmering in the tropical sun in the distance. Someone who looks like Sean Connery is shaking hands with spectators. It could [...]
Elegance and opulence in Rutland December 20, 2012 Built for George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham in the 17th century, Rutland’s Mansion House was severely damaged by Parliamentarians in the civil war. It was resurrected by Daniel Finch, second Earl of Nottingham and sixth Earl of Winchelsea, in 1694. The “new house” was built over the next six years. It was even considered for [...]
London Barometer December 20, 2012 DIRECTOR OF DOUGLAS & GORDON There are 30 per cent fewer highly saleable houses coming to the market in London compared to this time last year. This is a result of concerns over the economy and jobs, people having no other place to put their money and expectations of price increases in the £1-2m price [...]
Top 10 new year’s eve hang-outs December 20, 2012 New Year’s Eve in London is one of those nights so quick-paced and freighted with expectation that it can quickly overwhelm. However, done correctly it can be the best night of the year. Booking one of the following parties is a good place to start. 1. Home House Marylebone The legendary members’ club is throwing [...]
How to stay cool on the snow December 19, 2012 THE weather’s cold, but you want to spend all day on the slopes, right? Luckily the latest gear will keep you toasty in spite of the elements. And the 2012-13 season includes enough new gadgets to help even novice skiers look like pros – and measure your progress along the way. For a jacket that [...]
Civic diesel is both green and mean December 18, 2012 The high cost of fuel is pushing more and more people to adopt diesel engines in the UK. Many motorists want to drive economical cars with low emissions, which is why Honda’s latest 1.6-litre diesel engine – here seen for the first time in a Civic – is likely to be a big seller with [...]
Cage fight your way to a healthy mind and body December 17, 2012 FITNESS & DIET EXPERT TWITTER: @LAURAFITNESS WEB: LAURAWILLIAMSONLINE.CO.UK FIT IN THE CITY Khalid Ismail is a British-Moroccan Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who has trained in contact fighting since he was five years old. He came through injury and adversity to cement himself as one of the UK’s top fighters. He tells us why MMA [...]
Where to try your hand (and elbow and knee) at MMA December 17, 2012 LDG FITNESS CENTRE Former MMA champion Khalid Ismail (see left) trains himself and other pro fighters at the LDG Fitness Centre in Chadwell Heath, which he founded in 2006 after becoming disillusioned with the approach of more mainstream clubs. The gym promises a friendly, affordable high quality establishment in which to train. ldgfitnesscentre.com 13 Bridge [...]
Guy has his Hands on some fine wine December 17, 2012 They have been making wines on this land since the Romans in Etruscan times so I thought, ‘why not?’ I WAS once told that the finest luxury a man can have is an opera house in his garden – oddly enough by a man who had exactly that. If that is true then having your [...]
How to eat well and cook little this festive period December 17, 2012 Head chef, Paternoster Chop House ONE OF the things I love about the festive period is the opportunity to do very little cooking at home. Yes, there is the main Christmas Day meal to be prepared and perhaps some party food for evenings with friends. But after all that, I relish being able to graze [...]
