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Words from upstairs Peter Jenkinson – Editor and Santa’s biggest helper We’ve been fully immersed in the festive season since the first decorations were put in place by over-eager retailers. There is a part of me that hankers after a return to the classic times and just those 12 days of it, l but I’ve embraced partaking of all things Christmas early this year and there is plenty on offer. Our gift guide should satisfy anyone who is on your list and take some of the pain away of pondering for lengthy periods over your final purchase. And we’ve pulled together some of the finest in Christmas food and drink so you can stock up in style and be well prepared to over-indulge. Time to take a seat, kick back, relax and leaf though our curated pages of Christmas crackers. Enjoy
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An eclectic collection of potential presents that’ll get you in the gifting spirit 24 Covetable Complications
A collection of timepieces to keep you in line with the lunar cycle 52 Yacht Insider
Take a look aboard the latest offering from the Sunseeker brand 58 Future Flight
Supersonic flight is set to return, BOOM is the brand bringing it back 63 Out and About
Our collection of the best bars to see in 2017 66 Festive Food
Stock up for the season with these eats and treats
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Rebecca Asseline, global brand ambassador for Courvoisier, talks liquid gold 74 Technology
High definition gear offering an assault on the eyes and ears 80 Fashion
Get your glad rags here, a superb selection of party wear that’s set to stun 84 Grooming
A collection of kit to keep you looking gorgeous through the party season 92 Gadgets galore
The best office gizmos to help turn work into play 110 Hip Hotels
Stay in style at one of these latest upgraded hotels 114 Motoring
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Conor McNicholas attempts to tame Jaguar’s latest beast 118 High Level living
Capital penthouses that offer some of the most spectacular views
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The Naughty List It has been said that in the gifting process to give is as good as getting. Well, we’ve collected an array of stuff so that hopefully you’ll feel like finding out
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B&W P9 Signature
RDI K10-7 watch winder
£699.00 selfridges.com
CHF 3,200 rdi-remontoirs.ch
Blake cigar case
Cruz electric bike
£73.99 wolf1834.co.uk
£3,950.00 fullycharged.com
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Macbook Pro 13 inch Retina Display with Touch Bar and Touch ID £1,749 apple.com/uk
Yamaha DTX950 £3,723 yamahamusiclondon.com
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Get Carter limited print
Elliot Rhodes croc printed wallet and insert
£299.00 soniceditions.com
£135 elliotrhodes.com
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH £7,575 (limited 100 unit run) leica-storemayfair.co.uk
Pioneer DDJ-RR Rekordbox £549.00 djsuperstore.com
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Lalique Noir Premier Sculpture d’Epices £180 harrods.com
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Surface Pro 4
Moshi Avanti over ear headphones
£749.00 microsoftstore.com
£160.00 moshi.com
Palermo Jewellery box from £159 wolf1834.co.uk
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Sedley travel tote £249.00 knomobags.com
Sicily bag £1,350.00 dolcegabbana.com/en
Broadwick hat in Teal £185.00 karenhenricksen.co.uk
Pomellato rose and white gold £1,060.00 harrods.com
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Leica Sofort £230.00 leica-storemayfair.co.uk
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Aerobull speaker (also in black or white)
£299.99 dyson.co.uk
£1,200.00 firebox.com
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Fenttiman candle collection from ÂŁ39 fenttiman.co.uk
Olverum bath oil ÂŁ48 essentialslondon.com
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LEGO The Disney Castle £289.99 shop.lego.com
Star Trek original series Bluetooth communicator £119.95 firebox.com
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Star Wars battling quads – Laser equipped drones £229.99 firebox.com
Parrot Swing – Drone with a difference £119.95 apple.com/uk/shop
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Sphero BB8 battleworn with Force Band £179.99 firebox.com
ANKI Overdrive – starter kit plus a Supertruck £150.00 + £60 Selfridges.com
Kids Teepee £150 myweeteepee.co.uk
Crazy Cart Shift £259.00 harrods.com
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Charley Chau Raised Wooden Dog Bed From £260 Charleychau.com
GoDogGo – Automatic ball launcher £155 amazon.co.uk
The Beluga Luxury Cat Collar £55 Cheshireandwain.com
Petzi – Pet-cam and treat deliverer £135 amazon.co.uk
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Plumen Chandelier
Rocket Appartamento
£499.00 ukshop.plumen.com
£1,049.00 bellabarista.co.uk
Dyson 360 eye – Robotic vacuum
Tefal Cuisine Companion
£799.99 dyson.co.uk
£699.95 johnlewis.com
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Simon Carter - Cross Bones Onyx £65.00 simoncarter.net
Crab multi tool £17.99 firebox.com
Kershaw Kai, the worlds premier nail cutters £79.99 thefowndry.com
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Greenwich hand stitched bull hide cases from ÂŁ20 greenwich.design
Rhino hammer ÂŁ39.99 thefowndry.com
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Dimensions : 165x165x145 mm (LxWxH) Weight : 3 kg Columns : soft black metal Sides : in plane tree, shagreen and sycamore marquetry Front side : leather-clad front with glass door Programs : 16 Power : operated by 2 AA batteries or mains Edition : limited and individually numbered Price : CHF 5,600.-
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Complications to covet A dozen mechanical moon phase watches that perfectly capture the essence of the art By Alex Smith The moon phase complication inhabits a very privileged place in modern horology. Designed to display the various stages of the lunar cycle, it does so not by means of a numerical register but in the form of an image that migrates across a recessed aperture as the moon waxes and wanes. This attractively whimsical feature helps reassert the intimate relationship between watchmaking and astronomy, while creating fresh scope for creative ingenuity. Of course, its limited utility for the 21st century user renders it more a playful indulgence than a practical asset but, done well, this most romantic and desirable of complications remains a captivating celebration of the watchmaker’s art.
Christopher Ward C9 Moon Phase Christopher Ward’s debut moon phase model is an elegant but affordable unisex timepiece, featuring a vast nickel moon against a contrasting blue backdrop. Reference: C9-40-MP-SBB-B £1,425 christopherward.co.uk
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Piaget Limelight Stella This self-winding rose gold ladies’ timepiece employs an in-house calibre within a compact 36mm case adorned with 140 brilliant-cut diamonds. Reference: G0A40123 £24,700 en.piaget.com
Junghans Meister Kalender With a trim trio of hands, a svelte black face and a low-profile lunar window, the uncomplicated aesthetic of the Junghans is satisfyingly clean. Reference: 027/7504.00 ÂŁ2,080 junghans.de
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Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Moon Phase Though compact and slender, the Traditionnelle adds opulence to mechanical sophistication with 81 diamonds on an 18-carat pink gold case. Reference: 83570/000R-9915 POA vacheron-constantin.com
Ball Trainmaster Moon Phase This robust dress watch features an in-house movement, an illuminated moon phase icon, solid steel casing and an optional crocodile leather strap. Reference: NM3082D-SJ-BE ÂŁ1,600 ballwatch.com
Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Retrograde Moon The powerfully masculine Retrograde brings together the elemental loveliness of steel and leather with an oversized 43mm case for enhanced clarity. Reference: MP6528-SS001-130 ÂŁ6,000 mauricelacroix.com
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Calendar With a beautiful moon phase display on the primary face, Jaeger’s new Anthracite Grey model is a delectable reworking of the 1931 original. Reference: 3912420 £19,800 jaeger-lecoultre.com
Ulysse Nardin Classic Luna Despite asymmetrical numerals and an offset moon phase window, the modestly styled Classic Luna from nautical specialist, Ulysse Nardin, is an understated treat. Reference: 8296-122-2/491 £14,200 ulysse-nardin.com
Zenith Heritage Icons Star Moon Phase Driven by Zenith’s Elite Calibre 692, this graceful, diamond-set ladies’ watch features a silver-toned dial with gold-plated rhodium faceted hands. Reference: 22.1925.692/01.C725 £16,000 ulysse-nardin.com
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Perpétuel 8 Jours With its handcrafted enamel dials and classical moon phase aperture, the Villeret is a compelling advocate of the traditional watchmaking aesthetic. Reference: 6659-3631-55B £40,900 blancpain.com
Montblanc Star Roman Quantième Complet Carpe Diem This ‘Special Edition’ model features goldplated numerals, blue second hand with emblematic counterweight and peripheral date register with crimson-tipped indicator. Reference: 113691 £3,810 montblanc.com
IWC Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 The new 37 resurrects the Portofino’s traditional moon phase complication alongside a lustrous mother-of-pearl backdrop punctuated by stars and diamonds. Reference: IW459003 £16,950 iwc.com
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NEW MOON RISING THE C9 MOONPHASE
Mankind has looked to the moon to tell the time for over 34,000 years and now, with the introduction of our in-house modification, Calibre JJ04, we are proud to join this tradition. With the continuous setting of this new complication the transformation of the moon is perpetually accurate with a tolerance of just one day in 128 years.
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A more compelling luxury magazine than you’ve ever seen – Tempus is the read in which you must be seen Our new year’s resolutions are already in full swing, the end of 2016 saw us embark on significant changes. Not only is an app, new online presence and Tempus TV on the way but a magazine fit for Kings with 2017 looking more successful than ever before. Looking to deliver the most immersive luxury experience for readers is our aim - more than just words and pictures - from an array of the most talented writers and artists around. We’re entering into the TV space with luxury brands giving you the know how and expertise you need to keep ahead of the curve and insight and advice that you won’t find elsewhere. From behind-the-scenes footage looking at Fabergé to Fendi, Panerai to Princess, we’ll not only be featuring luxury brands over several sumptuous pages in the magazine, but will offer in-depth knowhow on the brands you love. We’ll be travelling to far flung destinations, on your behalf, to bring you content you’ll want to discuss and share. Our passion for the luxury market will see a totally refreshed website with all manner of interactivity and the very latest in luxury news.
To ensure Tempus is always by your side, our digital team have created an app that allows you to tap into our content wherever you may be. As we move to a monthly issue, our four new themes, each appearing quarterly – Wealth, Lifestyle, Femme and Sport, will highlight the best and newest products and services from the sector. In January our Lifestyle Issue travels to Alpine regions, looking at the best resorts to take to the piste and wellbeing for the year ahead. Following this is our European offering in February has a female focus with all things that glitter and the ultimate romantic getaways. In the spring we’ve a focus on sport, taking in the South Pacific region and its array of investment opportunities. A final flavour of our rotating focus-features will see us concentrating on the world’s wealth and asking if we should be investing in and visiting Africa. Just a taste of our new year schedule – We hope you will enjoy out truly unrivalled offerings in the luxury market and that you will support us as we become a 360-degree luxury media agency with strategic partnerships across all continents. And finally a huge thank you to all our readers – old and new. Happy New Year.
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yacht news All at sea Established in 2012 The Yacht Concierge (TYC) is seeing a significant interest from Central and Eastern European yacht manufacturers, brokers and distributors. This past year they’ve enjoyed a 100% increase in membership numbers delivering all manner of services to make life easier and save you money. Not only everything you’d expect from a shore-based concierge service, but a range of marine concierge services to take care of everything to do with your yacht. Always “on” TYC are the service that never sleeps. theyachtconcierge.com
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The latest arrival from the Jurassic coast Sunseeker has had a strong year, is this the icing on its 2016 cake? Unveiled recently in London, the arrival of this 40 metre yacht closed down city airport, purely for safety purposes whilst it entered dock. Its good to cause a stir. The Sunseeker 131, a tri-deck motor-yacht, has been hailed by many in the industry as a design triumph and is made available fully bespoke from the cabins to the cocktail bar up top. Five cabins can accommodate up to 10 guests, cruising at 14 knots (top speed 23 knots) and a range of up to 1,500 nautical miles. Inside the Master Stateroom, saloon and upper saloon Sunseeker designers have added
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feature glass which creates open and light filled spaces to enjoy whilst outer decks have been given extra space to enhance your experiences outside. A skydeck which accommodates a bar is the ideal spot for kicking back and enjoying all you survey and whatever your mixologist has lined up for you to accompany the delivery from the galley. Build time for each new 131 Yacht is about a year and demand thus far strong with eight already sold. sunseeker.com
Show-boating Over 300 marine-based manufacturers will be showcasing their wares and touting new trends in the capital in early 2017 There’s plenty to shout about at the 2017 London Boat Show it seems. From the chance to try out new watersports to chilling out on an indoor marina, it’s a favourite event for the Tempus team and the perfect place to banish any winter blues.
Head up to the Sunseeker champagne bar for something bubbly in the midst of hundreds of boats and there’s also a mixologist on-hand. It runs from January 6 to 15 at ExCel. See you there. londonboatshow.com
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The sleekest of sun loungers Quite literally transforming the yacht space, the Evo 43 is a jaw-dropper – big on brains and beautiful too From the Italian shipyard Evo Yachts, this revolutionary 13-metre yacht, sporty and sumptuous in design is stacked with hi-tech features inspired by home automation. The characteristic that truly sets it apart is its ability to transform the outer deck space to almost double its original size, an incredible 25 square metres of space. The XTensions, as they are called by the
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company, which create this impressive extra space take less than 30 seconds to take their place to create a sun deck with built-in deck chairs or a diving platform. All of the XTension commands can be controlled from your iPhone – with just one button to configure your space, we believe you’ll not tire of pressing the buttons for a while.
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he retirement of the Concorde class by British Airways was more than a decade ago and it often feels like we’re still flying slower than ever before. This Branson-backed aviation start-up from Colorado has unveiled a scaleddown flying prototype of their supersonic passenger jet. Their XB-1 demonstrator “Baby Boom” has the look of a fighter jet and will be the first independently developed supersonic jet and the fastest civil aircraft ever made. The passenger version will carry 45 passengers at Mach 2.2, 1,451 MPH and ranging to a maximum of 9,000 nautical miles – we’ll keep you posted on departure times.
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flight time Transatlantic travel All the convenience and comfort of private jet travel is arriving in January with Bliss Jets’ new shared service which shaves off significant costs from a bespoke private charter This new ultra-exclusive, transatlantic travel service on shared private jets will travel between LaGuardia Airport’s historic Marine Air Terminal to London’s Stansted Airport. Flights depart from New York on Sunday nights to arrive into London’s Stansted Airport in time for a full business day on Monday. The return flights depart from London on Friday afternoons so travelers can complete morning meetings and get back to N.Y.C in time for dinner. Using late model aircraft such as the Gulfstream G450 and G550 ensures comfort and safety on all Bliss flights. Each leg on these well-appointed, high-performance jets, known for their reliability, speed and safety - is $11,995 - less expensive than the cost of bespoke private jets. Blissjets.com
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Ring in the new year with a bang as we bring you the hottest tickets and wildest parties across town. Radio Rooftop
The renowned rooftop bar of the ME London hotel will host one of the city’s most impressive parties as one of the ultimate luxury viewing platforms for London’s world class fireworks display. Champagne and canapés will be served throughout the night as well as the Disaronno x Etro signature cocktail for the sartorial reveller. tickets from £200 melondon.com
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Nightjar
Celebrate New Years Eve in iconic Nightjar style with champagne, cocktails, canapés and live music from one of the UK’s first jazz and blues singers, TJ Johnson. Bring your dancing shoes as he’s guaranteed to have you dancing all night speakeasy style. tickets £150 all included barnightjar.com
Aqua Shard
For one of London’s most decadent New Year’s Eve parties look no further than Aqua Shard. Offering unrivalled panoramic views of the city as well as champagne, an exquisite five course menu and entertainment by the glamorous swing band, The Spinettes followed by a live DJ after the midnight celebrations to keep the party going until the early hours. Dinner tickets £395, without dinner £150 aquashard.co.uk
Novikov
Never one to back down from a party, New Year will be a certain knockout at Novikov’s 3 floor extravaganza on London’s Berkeley Street. Last year the Blue Marlin Ibiza beach club was brought to Mayfair along with some of the world’s best DJ’s. Ringing in 2017 is sure to be a no-holds-barred spectacular. £xxxxxx xxxxxxxx.com
Spring
Relish in the luscious interior of Spring restaurant for a New Year in the landmark setting of Somerset House. Enjoy chef Skye Gyngell’s winter a la carte menu before heading out to the riverside balcony to have first-class seats to the city’s most impressive fireworks display. Tickets £40 not including dinner springrestaurant.co.uk
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PRESS FOR CHAMPAGNE.This is the only button we’ll be needing this New Year’s Eve at Bob Bob Ricard’s sumptuous Soho establishment. New chef — and Saturday Kitchen favourite — Anna Haugh, will present a decadent feast of original dishes that will make a welcome change from the usual festive fare. Lest not forget the vodka and caviar tasting! Not ticketed bobbobricard.com
The Langham
For one of the city’s most memorable dining events, head to The Langham to be treated to New Year’s dinner by no other than Albert Roux and Michel Roux Jr. Begin with canapés before indulging in a sensational five course menu accompanied by live music to take you through to the early hours. Tickets £150 langhamhotels.com
Savoy Grill
The iconic Savoy will be serving dinner a la Gordon Ramsay with a 7 course feast including lobster linguini with black winter truffles; foie gras balloting with mead jelly and toasted brioche and beef wellington with bone marrow and red wine jus. After dinner, guests are invited into the comforts of the River Room to experience the fireworks in true style. Tickets £220 gordonramsayrestaurants.com/savoy-grill
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Forget about all that faffing about on Boxing Day grab yourself one of these gourmet hampers and you’ve all you need wrapped up and ready in a wicker basket. Red and white win, Prosecco, meats and cheeses along with some coffee and dessert to boot, an absolute must have, as essential as a Monopoly set. £180. porkpie.co.uk
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Yamazaki sherry cask 2016.This blend is married in casks that previously held oloroso sherry and holds distinctive notes of raisins, clove, and chocolate. At a robust 96 proof this Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 remains elegant and refined. £200 from hedonism
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With a beautiful ruby colour, this ten-year-old Bordeaux is the perfect one to get stuck into on the 25th. This Lassegue, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru 2006 boasts aromas of berry jam, a hint of roasted coffee and dark fruits. £234 for six. frw.co.uk
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Cheeses, five of them, a kilo and a half in total together with some Krohn Port, Rioja, three cracking chutneys, four sets of crackers and some very special pickled onion guests. All this packed into a wicker hamper and delivered to your door. £134.99. thecheeseshed.com
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A keepsake box with an exquisite Swarovski crystal decoration, featuring an abundant selection of 50 chocolates and truffles. Luxurious and indulgent, perfect to spoil your guests. £150. godivachocolates.co.uk
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A sizeable 750ml bottle that has spent the past 12 months aging cognac, tequila and bourbon barrels. This give it notes of dark rum, sweet treacle and cocoa. Full-bodied it is the beer for this festive season. £9.99. beerhawk.co.uk
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Created by the Filippi family bakery based in the Veneto region of Northern Italy the Pandoro is dusted with icing sugar and is a sweet Italian cake. Deliciously golden and light in texture the taste is truly authentic. £24 at selfidges.com
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Distilled five times to ensure its smoothness, CÎROC Blue Dot Vodka is a wonderful French vodka made using Mauzac Blanc and Ugni Blanc grapes. This premium vodka is wonderfully smooth, fresh and like no other. Available all over the place for about £38
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This unique oak-aged gin is aged in whisky barrels for a great vanilla flavour. Serve with Double Dutch tonic and garnish with orange, pear or a vanilla pod for a sophisticated take on the classic G&T. Made using water from an ancient ‘mystical’stream, according to folk law, drinking it brings good luck. £42.00. shop.raisthorpemanor.com
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Because a cognac is not just for Christmas This issue’s designated drinker, Rebecca Asseline, global brand ambassador, Courvoisier says the liquid gold is pure class Cognac’s transformation from a once-a-year festive tipple to a regular essential has been years in the making. Once thought of as an-after dinner drink, the favourite French spirit has been embraced by Brits who are firmly establishing cognac as a permanent bar cart resident. And it’s not just after dinner that cognac is being enjoyed, with Brits experimenting with the liquid gold as an aperitif, in cocktails and served alongside food in a bid to show off their skills and savviness. In the UK there used to be a significant culture of cognac being a ‘club drink’. Postrecession, drinkers are becoming much savvier regarding their drinks choice. A serve has to earn its price tag and, more often than not, have a little heritage behind it. Cognac is seen as the perfect cocktail spirit – luxurious, celebratory and with a wealth of history. The classic cocktail names themselves are wonderfully evocative – Sazerac, Rendezvous, Champagne cocktail – giving drinkers a taste of cognac’s heritage: a ready-made story, so important in mixology these days. Social media has transformed the landscape of mixology; millennials are now ‘mini brand ambassadors’, wanting to impress with their inside knowledge and advocate a product that they can get behind. Cocktail bars today are full of young people talking about the drink they’ve just been served – it’s a passion that just didn’t exist in the same way 15 years ago. Cognac’s innate story telling is highly shareable; bar-goers are increasingly inquisitive and respectful of the process behind their drinks and lean towards spirits that can satisfy this demand. In short: a cognac cocktail is a serious talking point and young professionals want to buy into it.
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A cocktail for all seasons
Try this
The Sazerac (100% cognac with Courvosier VSOP when possible). The Sazerac represents in itself all my favourite elements of a cocktail; its style, balance, simplicity, and the necessary method to create it. There is nostalgia and something poetic about this drink, to me, - and that feeling doesn’t seem to wear-off. The Classic Champagne Cocktail is a great pre or post dinner cocktail. It brings out a touch of festivity and an element of celebration whenever the occasion feels right.
Best bars to drink Cognac The Connaught Bar in London is a personal favourite. I do love hotel bars as they often take you on a timeless journey. The Connaught is a perfect example of consistency in level of hospitality and quality of drinks. A friendly yet luxurious experience. The Dark Horse, in Bath. This bar was created just about a year ago and put Bath on the map of places where to go to enjoy a perfectly balanced cocktail, in a non-pretentious way, yet with high standards of service. It offers you a warm environment where you can enjoy conversations, fantastic music and drinks. Every single detail about this place makes you feel at home.
The Last Drop By Craig Maclellan
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hisky is currently the drink de jour, with consumers the world over scrambling for a piece of Scotland’s national tipple. However, the industry went through some tough times in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s, when many distilleries were forced to close their doors. But what of the liquid gold from those distilleries which is still silently maturing? Well, that’s where The Last Drop Distillers come in. The aim of the independent bottler is simple – find and bottle the world’s finest, rarest and most exclusive spirits.The Last Drop is the brainchild of James Espey and Tom Jago – two industry stalwarts who, rather than retiring, decided to put their knowledge and contacts to good use. Despite the pair’s expertise, this is still a pretty tall task. A lot of whiskies don’t age well past the 20-year mark and they can also drop below the magical 40% ABV threshold at which a spirit can be called whisky. Dozens of casks are rejected in the pursuit of perfection but, if the stars align, then some truly wonderful whiskies can emerge. For The Last Drop, this has happened seven times to date, with six whiskies and one Cognac produced. The focus is on small, limited runs, with the age of whiskies often making larger runs impossible.
The latest addition to the collection is the new 1961 Dumbarton Single Grain Scotch Whisky. Dumbarton Distillery was, at one point, one of the largest distilleries in Scotland, but it was closed in 2002 after 64 years of whisky making. Thankfully, the team from The Last Drop managed to unearth a cask in the warehouses of Auchentoshan Distillery, just along the road. I managed to snaffle a dram of this at its launch and it simply slips across the palate beautifully, offering plenty of sweet notes, including vanilla, coconut and honey. The finish, as you might expect from a dram this age is old, yet light and distinguishably reassuring. Only 32 bottles were squeezed out of the cask and unfortunately – despite the four figure price tag – all of them were snapped up by the company’s loyal customer base prior to launch. The detective work done by The Last Drop over the past decade is nothing short of astounding. Due to their advancing years, the running of the company has passed to James’ daughter Beanie and Tom’s daughter Rebecca, although their fathers’ influence can still be felt. And with ports, sherries and rums all in the pipeline, it’s safe to say that – just like the whisky industry – they’ve got a bright future ahead of them.
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newyears resolution Fill your senses with high resolution wonderment courtesy of the premium equipment promising a pleasurable assault on your eyes and ears By James Day Film directors and music producers are purists, dedicated to making their art look and sound the very best it possibly can. So excuse them for tearing their hair out as we wilfully went about forfeiting quality for convenience by streaming movies and music with an inferior end product. It doesn’t have to be that way anymore. Ultra high definition 4K content and high resolution audio is more accessible than ever, it unearths spine-tingling depths and intricacies, and is how the creator intended you to experience it. Be a purist.
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Sleek, sexy, and with a spec to make iPhone owners weep, welcome to the Black Card of smartphones. Huawei have teamed up with Austria-based Porsche Design to create a limited edition P9 on steroids that can shoot 4K video and handle high resolution audio. Fitted with the world’s highest performing smartphone processor, a Kirin 960, you also get dual Leica cameras, including a main 20MP shooter. Add in a 5.5-inch QHD AMOLED display, 6GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage and promise that the handset will run at top speed for 18 months compared to most which lag after six, and suddenly we envisage a bum rush for the 20,000 being made. €1,395 huawei.com
Denon HEOS HS2 The demand for multi-room systems that place wirelessly connected speakers in every room of the house has been nothing short of staggering. While rivals have been hurriedly tripping over each other to join the party, Denon has quietly gone about its business in a carefully considered manner with its well engineered and thoughtfully designed HEOS system. HS2 – not to be confused with a certain Butterfly threatening railway project – is their second generation line-up and includes high resolution audio support with an expanded line-up of kit including a sound-bar, pre-amp, amp and more. Simple to operate, sonically capable and able to handle virtually all streaming services, we’re huge fans. From £199 denon.co.uk
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Based in Vicenza, Italy, Sonus Faber make speakers with exceptional levels of detail. Their entry into the multiform streaming market is an all-in-one audio hub that looks like an intergalactic landing craft. Limited to just 200 a year, the SF16 features satellite speakers with silk dome tweeters and ceramic midrange drivers on motorised wings – yes, really. Also on-board this 1,400W powerhouse are opposing bass drivers that reduce vibration and stabilise sound quality. Crucially, it can handle high resolution audio files up to 24-bit/192kHz, currently considered the sweet spot for music streaming. We respectfully suggest you pair the SF16 with Kate Bush’s ‘Before The Dawn’. Spellbinding. £9,900 absolutesounds.com
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Audio-Technica ATH-A2000Z Hand-assembled in Japan, Audio-Technica’s audiophile-grade headphones have been high resolution tuned and housed in pure titanium. Harnessing the company’s renowned transducer technology, these closed back cans feature a pair of massive 53mm drivers with a carbon coated diaphragm, fed audio by a four-core, oxygen-free copper cable with independent wires for the left and right channels. The result is a perfectly balanced sound for high res files further complimented by a Double Air Damping System (D.A.D.S.), which works to extend the frequency range still further and handle everything your EQ throws at it. £639 eu.audio-technica.com
Chord Mojo Filed under ‘gadgets you never knew you needed’, the Chord Mojo is one of the finds of the year. The cigarette packet-sized audio processor and amplifier attaches itself to smartphones, laptops or tablets to turn good headphones and speakers into great ones. Shrinking the best bits of the £1,400 Chord Hugo headphone amp and DAC, the Mojo works with just about any device with a coaxial or optical digital output. A trio of bubblelike buttons control the power and volume and illuminate in various colours to indicate the sound level and sampling rate, which can reach an incredible 256 times higher than a CD. This is the essential high resolution audio solution for digital nomads. £399 chordmojo.com
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Inside Abbey Road
The world famous Abbey Road Studios has just marked its 85th anniversary with a series of Spotify playlists curated by its music library team and sequenced by its studio engineers. If you’re impressed by that level of detail check out one of best reasons to invest in a VR headset – the Inside Abbey Road app. Created in collaboration with Google, this unique experience includes a nine-part guided tour narrated by Grammy-award winning producer Giles Martin before you’re left to explore the studios at your leisure. Because the acoustics of each studio are so dramatically different, the app manipulates the soundscapes when passing from room to room for a heightened sense of realism. play.google.com
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Express your flair for evening wear this celebratory season. A party frock is the ultimate way to power-dress and let your personality shine. Striking sequins for the extrovert, rich velvet for the quietly confident or an exuberant jumpsuit for the daring, dresses this individual will leave you wanting an occasion to wear them again and again. - 80 -
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Christmas essentials
The festive season can take its toll but these top beauty products will help you look your best
Smart skincare:
For those who love a gadget as well as top-notch skin products, look no further than the new ageLOC Me® Skincare System from anti-ageing pioneers Nu Skin. This smart unisex system brings together antiageing skincare with a unique delivery service, dispensing customised serums and moisturisers based on your own personal skin assessment, which is completed via an app or online. The products – day and night moisturisers and three different serums – are tailor-made according to your needs and preferences, and come in around 2,000 different combinations. Once programmed, the ageLOC Me device determines whether it’s night or day and uses a sensor to deliver just the right amount of product, which comes in cartridges, meaning no more squeezing tubes or scraping out pots. £607.04, including a month’s supply of face care products. nuskin.com
Party nails:
Jazz up those nails and make sure your look lasts the whole festive season with these seasonal nail wraps from Jamberry Nails. Coming in a variety of festive designs, including Gold Sparkle and Tinsel Poinsettia, the vinyl sheets are pressure and heat activated to adhere to the nail for a long-lasting and striking look, adding a finishing touch to any party outfit. Unlike nail varnish, they don’t smudge or streak and are designed to last for two weeks on fingers and four on toes, meaning they should see you through from the office party to New Year’s Eve.
Jamberry also make application kits and mini heaters for a more professional touch.With British women spending £161 million a year on their nails, you’ll certainly be in good company. From £15 jamberry.com
Beauty sleep:
All those late nights - not to mention overindulging on the booze and chocolate - can play havoc with the skin but leading skincare expert
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Dr Nicholas Perricone has the perfect antidote. Perricone MD’s Multi-Action Overnight Treatment brings new meaning to the term beauty sleep. The velvety rich cream, which contains natural ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter and egg shell membrane, is applied as an overnight mask, hydrating and refreshing tired skin while it goes through its natural regeneration so that you wake up with fresher, tighter and firmer looking skin. £89.99 perriconeMD.co.uk
Perfect pout:
Get prepared for a smooch under the mistletoe with the Plump It! volumising lip plumper. Designed to be worn under lipstick or gloss, it creates instantly fuller lips within minutes and a party pout which will last for hours. Delivered in a simple pen format, Plump It! is infused with VBE - Vanillyl Butyl Ether - a chemical which creates a warming sensation and enhances micro-circulation and flood flow in the lip area. Between one and three clicks will give the desired level of fullness and soft, kissable lips. £19.99 plump-it.com
Heaven Sent:
The Duchess of Cambridge, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kylie Minogue are all fans of beauty guru Deborah Mitchell and now she has branched out into the men’s market. “So many of our customers told us their boyfriends, husbands and partners were stealing their products from the bathroom shelves and we had such a growing list of orders from men that we decided to do something about it,” explains Heaven Skincare founder Deborah, who also treats Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. The Men’s Heaven range has three-step, mixand-match approach and includes Deborah’s signature bee venom mask as well as a Pre-Shave scrub, SOS Shave Oil, M4M Moisturiser and 02 Eye Cream. £37 to £65 heavenskincare.com
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Millionaire Hair Mist:
Caviar Collection:
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Look like a million dollars during the party season with Millionaire Hair Mist, a luxury nongreasy spray-on hair oil by Warwickshire-based apothecary Jas Briach. Celebrity hairdresser Richard Ward, who attends to the Duchess of Cambridge’s glossy tresses, is a big fan of the product, which is blended from natural ingredients including extract of aloe to nourish, improve elasticity and give it a sheen without making it greasy. Each bottle is made fresh and never mass produced. £35 jkbargent.co.uk
Celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria, Kate Moss and Penelope Cruz, love premium skincare brand Skeyndor which has packaged six of its best-selling and award-winning product lines in luxury gift sets. Choose from the Corrective package with, the award-winning Global Lift to restore youthful facial contours and the Power C+ range, which is packed with antioxidants to help restore the skin’s youthfulness and boost collagen.The ampoules of Pure C Concentrate contain 7.5% of pure vitamin C which instantly hydrates weary winter skin and leaves it with a luminous, festive glow. From £75 to £129 Available from Saks Hair and Beauty nationwide, The Peak Health Club and Spa at Jumeirah, Knightsbridge. skeyndor.co.uk
Caviar is the perfect accompaniment to all that Christmas champagne but it’s not just for eating. For a decadent treat for your face try skinChemists London’s new Advance Caviar Collection. Using a sumptuous blend of sustainably sourced caviar and naturally active botanical extracts, this marine complex offers sumptuous hydration and nourishment at a time when your skin needs a boost. Choose from a silky serum, day moisturiser or a combination of both, the skinChemists Advanced Caviar Duo Moisturiser. £84 for 50ml skinchemists.com
After an exhausting round of Christmas shopping and socialising, what could feel more soothing than laying your weary head on a silk pillow? This new, luxury brand of silk pillowcase from Lelini is the perfect beauty aid and was launched by Ireland-based Fabio Molle and his fiancée Anne Marie Lelini after she tired of waking up with dry skin and messy hair. Made from 100% pure premium silk, the Lelini pillowcases help lock in moisture and give the face a healthy, crease-free appearance. The highgrade long strand mulberry silk also regulates temperature and is static free, allowing your blow dry to stay in all night. From £59.99 lelani.com
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Winter wonder:
Timeless Truth have just added the new Glacial Snow Algae & Hyaluronic Acid sheet mask to their award-winning bio-cellulose range. The preventative and corrective at-home treatment has a new active ingredient - glacial snow algae - which is found on the Swiss glaciers and has properties needed to endure extreme conditions and help regenerate and rebuild damaged skill cells as well as boost collagen production. Wrapped up in bio-cellulose, a natural fibre derived from coconuts, it also contains hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump. £38.50 for five ttmasks.co.uk
All that glitters:
Add a touch of sparkle to your festive look with Guerlain’s Souffle d’Or de Shalimar Perfumed Iridescent Hair and Body Powder. The limited edition scented powder from Guerlain’s Shalimar Christmas Collection illuminates the hair and skin with a subtle gold shimmer whilst adding a spritz of festive fragrance – citrus, jasmine, orange blossom and vanilla. £59 for 20g escentual.com
Fit serum:
FIT skincare has developed a scientifically advanced luxury skin and hair care range for men, including the Moisturising Ultra Serum, which is packed with natural active ingredients to repair, protect and refresh men’s skin. Amino acids and hyaluronic acid hydrate, tone and aid damage repair, botanical extracts help reduce the appearance of fine lines while caffeine combats the appearance of dark circles and puffiness under eyes. No wonder it was a winner at the 2016 Beauty Shortlist Awards. £50 fitskincare.co.uk
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www.tommerrifield.co.uk 020 7431 0794
Never get bored of life in the fast lane with these bucket list adventures
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Nice ice baby High-octane fun time is the next big driving experience boast By Conor McNicolas A word of warning. Ice driving is not for the faint-hearted. Driving flat out on a frozen lake in the middle of Sweden really tests your driving skills – but it’s also by far the most fun you can have on four wheels. Specialist driving tours company, Classic Grand Touring, are organising three exhilarating ice-driving trips to Sweden in February 2017 Situated close to the border with Norway, the stunning frozen lake where the trips take place is near the tiny village of Rorbacksnas, not far from the ski resort of Salen, Sweden. Guests get two full days of ice driving on the lake including rally car sessions, initial tuition with a professional driving coach in three different cars – a front-wheel drive, a rear-wheel drive, and a four-wheel drive, so you get the best experience possible. You’re then free to take the various cars out all day long with a timed assessment at the end of your trip to track how well you’ve mastered the art driving at speed on ice. classicgt.co.uk
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The Magic of Christmas just outside the M25 You’ll be forgiven for thinking you might have somehow been transported to Lapland itself. Your journey into the heart of Lapland UK begins as you are drawn into a theatrical setting in the woodlands where tales of Christmas magic are told before the huge wooden doors are opened and you’re released into the land of Christmas. Small people are each handed Elf passports and, as they complete tasks in elf workshops along the way they’ll get them stamped as you travel around the Elven village. Building gingerbread houses with Mrs
Christmas, making toys with elves, ice-skating, husky dog petting, reindeers to take selfies with, seasonal fayre and entertainment to immerse yourself in and an amazing amount of detail which all adds up to offer the senses an authentic experience and truly into the spirit of the season. Your final task before departure is to pay the big man himself a visit and get your souvenir that you met the man himself – An absolutely unforgettable family event.
We stayed in nearby Coworth Park, part of the Dorchester group of hotels. This fivestar spot is the ideal place to get yourself prepared for your Lapland UK experience. Spend the afternoon in the conservatory and take afternoon tea, relax in one of the sumptuous junior suites with incredible views across the grounds. Relax upon your return from your visit in front of the roaring fire and take a well deserved tipple from their extensive cocktail menu.
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Target practice With a huge range of clay and game targets on offer at these shooting grounds there is something for all abilities. Spend some time with their on-site professionals and improve your aim, they’ve everything you need to get started – The next Olympics are just a few years away. hollandandholland.com
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The Pulitzer Surprise The newly reopened Dutch hotel is a feast for the senses with ambience aplenty
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e all know the proverb that first impressions are the most lasting. This is indubitably true when it comes to hotels. Our instincts are at a heightened state even before we reach the lobby. We have already checked out the surroundings and street life, we’ve clocked the nearest restaurant or bar and we’ve made a decision on the signage and lighting effects of the facade. And now the reception – the big reveal. We make a sub-conscious decision in seconds as to whether this hotel will suit us. Is this our kind of place? The Pulitzer, Amsterdam, knows how to impress from a hundred metres away. It screams Dutch chic from its canal-side black brick 17th
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century buildings as you approach. Step inside and it’s an eclectic mix of urban and luxury, unusual object d’art and sumptuous sofas.The lobby smells incredible, is beautifully lit and bustles with stylish guests and good looking staff. My favourite hotels have personality – and this felt like I was on a double date with Clooney, Moss, and Pablo Picasso. The hotel is formed from in an intricate maze of 25 connecting Golden Age canal houses, some dating back to 1615. It was fully renovated and reopened in August this year. The bedrooms continue to reflect the chic comfort. It is said the designer Jacu Strauss spent a night in each of the 225 rooms contemplating the design and layout individually. There are four themed suites; the Book Collector’s,
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Art Collector’s, Antique Collector’s and Music Collector’s which reference past residents. The suites offer separate living areas, and include antique furnishings, original artwork and even music instruments. Designer Strauss has said: “The whole story of the Pulitzer is about trying to imagine who lived here over the centuries. It’s about what they may have left behind. ‘I wanted to work with the architecture that was here, because it was so beautiful and individual. The designs, colours and shapes are inspired by something I’ve seen in Amsterdam or around the country.” If you’re wondering about the name.The hotel’s founder in 1960 was American businessman Peter Pulitzer, the grandson of the man whose bequest established the Pulitzer Prize. He is no longer at the helm but the hotel remains privately owned. For foodies, the restaurant is a wonderful treat with local dishes served to perfection. Chef Cassidy Hallman draws crowds with both unusual and simple ingredients. The hotel also has a separate ultra cool bar, wine salon, espresso
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bar, and 24-hour room service. In spring and summer lunch and dinner can be eaten in the hotel’s beautiful courtyard garden which offers a peaceful haven. The hotel sits in the beautifully central-yet sedate location Nine Streets neighborhood in the heart of Amsterdam the, a stone’s throw from Anne Frank Haus. Popular sights such as Dam Square, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Red Light District are an easy walk away. If, however you prefer to see the sights from the water, guests can tour he city with a glass of wine in hand on the hotel’s own boat. It is the same vessel Winston Churchill chose to tour Amsterdam with the Dutch Queen to celebrate the end of the war in 1946. The Pulitzer is a gem, luxurious and stylish and yet homely. A two-day stay here has made me want to return. Perhaps with the kids next time as the hotel was also won accolades for its children’s services. And of course I’ve only experienced life in one of the uniquely designed rooms – so there’s 224 still to test.
A Sea of Tranquillity Tenerife offers real luxury living for families at one of the islands best five stars By Dawn Alford
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hen you think of Tenerife – tranquillity and calm are not words that immediately spring to mind. But the Costa Adeje is altogether different to the more brash Playa De Las Americas resort. It has more style, more class and is decidedly more peaceful. With year-round sunshine the island has long been a favourite with the British and all reachable within a comfortable four-hour flight.
For my children the flight with Monarch Airlines went like this – get on board, eat something, watch a movie and disembark. There was not one uttering of “are we nearly there”. Our hotel for the week was the five star Roca Nivaria Gran Hotel – part of the Adrian Hotels group - and the luxury is apparent from the moment we stepped into reception. The staff were attentive, the rooms sublime and the views from the terrace simply spectacular.
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An early morning flight means we got to the hotel in time for lunch and, of course, the inviting swimming pool. There was something for everyone poolside at this hotel – a waterfall, a shallow area, a separate fun pool and an open air Jacuzzi. The Balinese chill out beds with their sea views were a big hit with the children who thoroughly enjoyed ordering fruit cocktails to be delivered by the ever friendly poolside waiters.
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Situated on the peaceful Playa Paraiso area on the southern coast of the Costa Adeje, there are 289 rooms with private terraces and sports at the hotel included a gym, archery range, beach volleyball court and a sports centre with tennis. And for the parents – I mean children – there is a miniclub. Mine made friends on day-one and frankly couldn’t wait for breakfast to end so they could go and play. Leaving us plenty of time to relax and read and visit the spa – and to admire the stunning high views across the ocean.
get there For booking see www.adrianhotels.com For flights with Monarch airlines go to www.monarch.co.uk
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The hotel was recently voted among the tip 10 best environmentally friendly properties in Spain and the attention to detail in the design is impressive. Eating was a pleasure too. Yes there was a buffet but the food was beautifully cooked and replenished and there were many local surprises and delights too to try. There are also two a la carte restaurants, one Spanish and one Italian which were excellent. Altogether a fabulous hotel and a touch of affordable luxury for the entire family. We will be back.
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Leading theWay The collection that has long been a stalwart of the consideration process when choosing a hotel has recently added new members. Tempus takes a look at what they have to offer as well as some exclusive extra little touches By Peter Jenkinson
The Lanesborough London
Recently refurbished and located in the heart of London, the hotel offers 93 beautiful rooms and suites within walking distance from Knightsbridge, Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. A Regency London landmark The Lanesborough features bedrooms and dining rooms restored to their original Georgian splendor. Guests experience fine dining from Chef Patron Eric Frechon in CĂŠleste, which just received its first Michelin star, afternoon tea, cigars and cognacs in The Garden Room, along with a wealth of in-room digital services. Added exclusives Guests are privy to a round the clock private butler, greeting them upon arrival, escorting them to their accommodations and tending to their needs throughout the stay, from hotel requests to helping plan extraordinary city experiences.
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Il Sereno Lago di Lake Como, Italy
Il Sereno is a stylish, private sanctuary nestled among the shores of Lake Como. Joining the lake’s prestigious collection of hotels, the intimate, ultra-luxury hotel houses 30 suites. Building on the success of Le Sereno St. Barth’s, the owners joined forces with Milan-based designer Patricia Urquiola to introduce a contemporary and more relaxed interpretation of luxury, design and personalised service to Lake Como. Added exclusives Travelers can take in the true beauty of Lake Como while strolling in the hotel’s private garden that overlooks the lake. With several secret passageways and an exclusive infinity pool in front of the lake, guests are able to enjoy an unmatched Lake Como view.
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The Portrait Roma, Rome, Italy
This hotel transforms uniform luxury into spontaneous personalization. Located minutes away from the city’s renowned Spanish Steps, the hotel boasts 14 studios and suites featuring images of Rome during the 1950’s by the great Magnum photographers, along with drawings, sketches and original Salvatore Ferragamo shoes designed for great actresses. The hotel offers a unique oasis in the bustling city center, with breathtaking views of the renowned monuments and gardens Added exclusives Guests can build an authentic experience through The Lifestyle Team, a talented luxury service team to unlock exclusive personalised experiences including tours of private palaces, gourmet dinners and artistic masterpieces.
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The Fontenay, Hamburg, Germany
A reflection of modern Hamburg, the hotel’s unique interior boasts a landscaped patio and 27-meter-high atrium with a subtle lighting installation as its centerpiece. Flooded with daylight, all 131 rooms and suites feature primarily lake views. The hotel has one allday dining restaurant showcasing regional Northern flavors, complemented with a gourmet restaurant and a bar located on the top floor, where relaxed mixology and aweinspiring views of the city blend equally well. Added exclusives Perfect for a few hours of pampering and relaxation, The Fontenay’s exclusive 1,000-square-meter rooftop spa with a 20-meter indoor/outdoor pool and spectacular panoramic views offers sublime treatments in an unusual setting (opens May 2017)
The Singular Santiago, Chile
Situated within the Lastarria neighborhood, a hub of creativity in Santiago, the hotel is a blend of contemporary comforts and classic style with each of the 62 rooms and suites exudes the charm of a bygone era. The Singular boasts an award-winning restaurant home to Executive Chef Laurent Pasqualetto, featuring refined and sophisticated cuisine within a relaxed atmosphere. Supporting the belief that great ideas are born in singular spaces, the hotel’s design embraces the artistic heritage of the neighborhood. Added exclusives Travelers can gaze at the magical city of Santiago from The Singular Roof, the hotel’s private roof top bar that not only plays host to amazing views, but signature cocktails, innovative gastronomy and live music.
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Comprised of more than 375 hotels in over 75 countries, Leading Hotels is a collection of unusual luxury hotels. For more information and to book visit:www.lhw.com.
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It’s the fastest production Jaguar of all time. But can it justify its supercar price-tag?
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ou’ll almost certainly hear the F-Type SVR before you see it. On the centre console of the car there’s a small button with a simple graphic of an exhaust. Hit this and the engine goes into ‘loud mode’. Whoever is behind the wheel of the SVR will almost certainly have hit this button and be gleefully broadcasting a sonorous wail to anyone within a half-mile radius. You can’t help it, it’s just too wonderful. Often in life, the nosiest characters are the ones over-compensating for something, and if any car should arrive with a massive chip on its shoulder it’s this one. It certainly has a lot to prove. One hundred and ten thousand pounds for a Jaguar – that’s what this special F-Type is asking. And that’s base level. The car we tested – with a not unreasonable number of extras – clocked in at a cat’s whisker under £133,000. Sit back and think about that for a moment. Jaguar have undoubtedly made some fine cars in recent years but this motor is being pitched fully into supercar territory. In base form the Jag is up against the Maserati Granturismo, Aston Martin V12 Vantage or even a nearly new Ferrari F430 or Lamborghini Gallardo. Loaded with fairly essential carbon ceramic brakes and a weight-saving dash of carbon fibre, the Jag squares up to even the Porsche 911 Turbo or McLaren 540C. That’s very heady territory. But this is no ordinary Jaguar. Far from it. The base F-Type is a fine coupe but this SVR version has been to Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations unit. This is a car that the engineers at Jaguar have wanted to make for a very long time and now finally given the opportunity they’ve gone all out. Think Wolverine having his bones replaced with adamantium. What you get is a 200mph car, 25kg lighter than the F-Type R, that will take you from 0-60 in just 3.5sec and use all of its 575bhp to tingle your spine.Those figures would have put this car into hypercar territory not too many years ago. They certainly confirm the Jag’s supercar credentials today.
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The exterior does a fine job of communicating the potential beneath. Penned by Jaguar’s head of design Ian Callum (whose previous hit include the svelte Aston Martin DB7 and a good deal of the iconic Aston DB9) it’s clearly been a labour of love. All Ian’s understanding of the perfect physical balance of a coupe – long bonnet, aggressive snout, high haunches – are here. The F-Type is undoubtedly his finest work. While the standard car is one of the best-looking coupes on the road at any price, the SVR version is even more aggressive. Move inside and you slip into the beautifully finished quilted leather seats to be presented with an interior that delivers all the solidity and luxury you’d expect from a true supercar. Hit the starter button and the caterwaul from the exhausts instantly distance this car from the standard F-Type. The 5.0 litre supercharged
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V8 is urgent and fierce, gleefully popping if it’s pushed from cold. Hit the road and the SVR handles sublimely. There’s a wonderful balance here between poise and confidence in corners and a swing-happy rear end that just begs to be slid sideways. Every inch of road is a thrill. Supercars are not bought with the head, they are bought with the heart, but you still need to be able to justify the purchase to yourself every time you look out on the driveway. Can a Jaguar, albeit a 200mph one, really challenge the Maseratis and Lambos of this world? Time spent with this car says yes. It’s a fabulous piece of work, and a car so rare that it’s likely to appreciate strongly in years to come. That alone should help your head justify the purchase. You heart will have been lost to the noise a long time ago.
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capital views With one of the most eclectic skylines on the planet you should be looking at these London rooms with views.
Tower Penthouse, Chelsea Creek Just moments away from an impressive offering of exquisite restaurants, designer boutiques and all the culture that can be captured on the King’s Road, is the prestigious Chelsea Creek development. Close enough to the action but away from the busy thoroughfares, it’s amongst the best-in-class as far as elevated living goes. Occupying the top two floors, The Tower Penthouse is a duplex residence and the fivebedroomed interiors are crafted by Taylor Howes. A private sky garden at the apex of The Tower offers incredible 360 degree views across London complete with cocktail bar and a fireplace - a spectacular space. £16.950,000 berkleygroup.co.uk
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Alexander Wharf Penthouses Over in Wapping, on the north bank of the Thames and moments from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, this London Dock development is transforming one of London’s last fully untapped locations. Boasting contemporary interiors designed by 1508 London and spectacular cityscape views this is high-level living at its very best. The penthouse space takes up the top two floors with three bedrooms and bathrooms over a duplex arrangement and have wrap-around terraces with views towards the City of London or River Thames and the newly created public piazza. Hotel style facilities on-site include a virtual golf suite, private screening room and swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi complex and squash court. £4,250,000 londondock.co.uk
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Abell and Cleland Penthouse The four-bedroom Penthouses at Abell and Cleland in Westminster boasts incredible from the floor-to-ceiling windows. An impressive entrance hall with geometricdesign metalwork doors takes you into the generous proportions of this pad. A fabulous terrace is on offer up top with awe-inspiring capital views. Each one of the four bedroom suites have style yet are neutral enough to add your own decorative touches too. The four en suite bath/shower rooms have bespoke walnut and marble interiors, custommade walk-in wardrobes and dressing areas are added extras on the master and second bedrooms. There is a leisure complex on-site as well as a 24 hour concierge service and you can tap into the menu from the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel opposite to provide an exclusive in-room dining ÂŁ8,500,000 Berkleygroup.co.uk
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N O Ë L C O WA R D , W H O S E P L AY ‘ D E S I G N F O R L I V I N G ’ WA S FIRST PERFORMED IN 1933. W W W. B A N D A P R O P E R T Y. C O . U K
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Banda. Design for living.
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2. Large glass gold pearl bauble 27.00 amara.com 3. Glitter and feather bauble £14.95 harrods.com 4. Versace Home Christmas Blooms cake stand £313 amara.com
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If you like a little decadence in your home use rich gold and ruby tones with lashings of trimmings. Feathers, crystals, pearls, your name it. This Christmas season more is more so lay it on thick.
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2. Hen pheasant feather bauble £20 luxdeco.com 3. Cabin chair decoration £12.95 harrods.com 4. Cody Foster & Co deer hear decoration £19.95 harrods.com
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