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OUTDOOR SWIMMING

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Diary dates for August

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London's best lidos

Truffles and Prosecco in east London

London's best ready-made picnics

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Florence Welch's loungewear for Liberty

Summer fun with March11

This month’s best beauty buys

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East meets West with Pryn Parfum

News and views from the world of design

Our pick for the home

Island hopping in the Maldives

The most luxurious London properties

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In fact, why go on holiday at all? Though we are also singing the praises of one of our favourite holiday destinations, the Maldives, while also appreciating the delights of camping in Kent. We hope you enjoy the issue.

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WINING & DINING

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A magical outdoor tale for all the family

Life is suddenly turned upside down and everything becomes curiouser and curiouser…

This summer, join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other. Lewis Carroll’s classic story is cleverly lifted from the page and beautifully brought to life in Glenn Elston’s highly acclaimed production.

Life is suddenly turned upside down for Alice, so join her as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and lands in the magical world of “Wonderland”. It’s a roller-coaster of a story as she bravely bounces from one unexpected and amazing situation to the next.

There’s a wildly curious assortment of characters.

Bump into the skittish, constantly late White Rabbit, sing along with the Dodo and other birds in the Caucaus race and meet the pepper obsessed Duchess and her extremely crazy cook.

The Cheshire Cat will leave you with a grin and you can’t fail to miss Humpty Dumpty on his way to meet Tweedledum and Tweedledee as they tell the tale of the Walrus and the Carpenter. What might seem slightly silly then becomes downright absurd as the Mad Hatter arrives with the March Hare and the Dormouse to have a grand old time with Alice at the tea party. As a magnificent finale, join the Queen of Hearts and her parade of cards.

This is where everyone, both young and a perhaps a little bit older, can be part of the fun.

Presented in a bright performance style, with colourful costumes, interactive games and catchy songs this is a perfect way to go on a wonderful Wonderland adventure with the entire family.

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CULTURE Audrey Hepburn, 1965, Douglas Kirkland © Douglas Kirkland / Iconic Images; Audrey Hepburn: Beyond the Screen, Proud Central, 17 August - 30 September

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EXHIBITION

2018 Bow Open Show Until 26 August N UN N ERY GALLERY

24 artists have been selected by Mark Titchner for this year’s highly-anticipated Bow Open Show, which presents over 500 artists from across Bow Arts’ 13 London studio sites. Expect a celebration of some of the most exciting artists working in London today.

181 Bow Road, E3; bowarts.org

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Swan Lake F RO M 22 AU GUST • LO ND ON COLISEUM

St Petersburg Ballet Theatre make a welcome return to London with Swan Lake, following a sell-out season in 2015. Led by prima ballerina Irina Kolesnikova, the company will perform arguably the world’s most loved ballet, Swan Lake which tells the immortal classic love story of Prince Siegfried and Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse.

St Martin’s Lane, WC2N; londoncoliseum.org

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Summer Fun

Throughout August AN GEL CEN TRAL

Angel Central has organised a host of fun and free events for everyone to enjoy.

It's non-stop action with free events every Thursday on the Summer Lawn, so make sure you don’t miss out. Head to the website for unmissable offers and summer competitions.

21 Parkfield Street, N1; angelcentral.co.uk

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EXHIBITION

BP PORTRAIT AWARD 2018 Ongoing N ATION AL PORTRAIT GALLERY

The BP Portrait Award is the most prestigious portrait painting competition in the world and represents the very best in contemporary portrait painting today. Now in its 39th year, the event continues to attract tens of thousands of applicants from over 100 countries, encouraging artists to develop portraiture in their work.

St Martin’s Place, WC2H; npg.org

Around Town FILM

FILM4 SUMMER 9-22 August SOMER SET H OUSE

Film4 Summer Screen returns for two weeks with London’s largest outdoor screen, an unbeatable selection of films, DJ sets and a series of introduction from directors, cast and surprise special guests.

Strand, WC2R; somersethouse.org.uk

T H E AT R E

SPIRAL From 7 August

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This Month’s Must See

Veritas Theatre Company present the world premiere of Spiral, a thrilling contemporary play which explores lives in crisis and the human spirit’s need to cling to another person, no matter what the cost. At its heart, the play explores whether other people can save us, or whether we must save ourselves.

Clifton Terrace, N4; parktheatre.co.uk

D AY O U T

GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR 3-5 August ROYAL HOSP ITAL C H ELSEA

A MONSTER CALLS

The Longines Global Champions Tour is a high calibre equestrian show jumping event which welcomes Olympic and World Champions. The London event will be the 13th on the circuit, coming at a key stage in the 2018 season when the ranking battle will be at full throttle.

Royal Hospital Road, SW4; globalchampionstour.com

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Monster Calls follows Conor as he comes to terms with his mother’s cancer. The best-selling novel by Patrick Ness has developed worldwide momentum, appealing to children and adults alike with its dazzling insight into love, loss and healing. Director Sally Cookson combines gritty realism and magic in this dazzling new adaptation.

The Cut, SE1;

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PERICLES 26-28 August OLIV IER STAG E

A huge company of all ages from across London come together with professional artists to breathe new life into Shakespeare’s classic tale of fate, kindness and adventure.

Upper Ground, SE1; nationaltheatre.org.uk

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ABSOLUTELY reviews…

THE KING AND I Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical returns to the Palladium

By PENDLE HARTE

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t may not be an obvious choice of show for 2018, in our climate of #metoo and Trump, but The King and I has returned to the Palladium.

This award-winning Broadway production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s much-loved musical is undeniably slick and entertaining – we are here for the opening night and despite a clash with the football, the house is packed with starry audience members including Andrew LloydWebber, Zoe Wanamaker and Tamsin Greig.

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We all gasp as the curtain opens to reveal a large ship that takes over the entire stage and deposits the recently widowed Anna Leonowens and her son Louis in Bangkok where she is set to take a job as governess to the King of Siam’s many children (67 at last count, with another one on the way). She is dressed throughout in full 1860s European fashion, with an almost comically vast hoop skirt and bodice, in contrast to the king’s wives who all wear simple tunics.

The children are all ridiculously cute, especially the improbably tiny one who steals the show with her

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enthusiasm and sheer dinkiness.

But of course, this is all about the tunes – Shall We Dance? is an unforgettable favourite, as is Getting to Know You. We have come a long way since Yul Brynner’s infamous yellowface performances as the King of Siam, and this cast is heavily populated by Asian actors, with Ken Watanabe making an excellent king to Kelli O’Hara’s Anna. But without wanting to be joyless about what is ultimately a feel-good production, it would be wrong not to note that it does have some very problematic messages at its core. The assumed civilizing influence of the west on the east is one, though Western People Funny as performed by the wives does a good job of mocking that, and the multiple wives’ unfailing loyalty to a husband who frankly has no respect for women is just a touch unpalateable. Making The King and I relevant in 2018 is certainly tricky – one small Trump reference to a wall does get a laugh – and ultimately it's the tunes that make it.

VERDICT

The musical numbers make it ★★★★★ THE KING AND I LONDON PALLADIUM To 29 September kingandimusical.co.uk

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ROUND UP

Best in

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SHOW From Absurdist dramas to blistering comedies, these are this month’s top theatre picks

THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE ★★★★★ From 16 August PARK THEATRE

Mother and daughter duo Rafaella Hutchinson and Sally George are to be the first family pairing to star as the reclusive Little Voice and meddling mother Mari in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. Funny, brutal, beautiful and sad, Jim Cartwright’s uplifting tale is a comic tragedy about finding your voice in a noisy world. Clifton Terrace, N4 parktheatre.co.uk

By H E L E N B R O W N

The Lehman Trilogy ★★★★★ Ongoing LY T TE LTO N TH E ATRE

On a cold morning in 1844, a young man stands on a New York dockside dreaming of a new life. 163 years later, the firm he establishes spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy and triggers the largest financial crisis in history. Sam Mendes directs Stefano Massini’s vast and poetic play.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

Upper Ground, Lambeth SE1 nationaltheatre.org.uk

Aristocrats

Exit The King ★★★★★

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Ongoing

From 2 August

O L I V I E R TH E ATRE

DON M A R WA RE H O USE

Somewhere in Europe the kingdom is disintegrating. Queen Marguerite is preparing for the end and Queen Marie is in denial. The King is 400 years old and dying, but he’s clinging on for dear life. Rhys Ifans stars in the titular role of this great tragi-comedy in what will be the first time Eugène Ionesco’s work has been performed at the National Theatre.

Ballybeg Hall once played host to grand balls, musical evenings and tennis parties; its rooms busy with painters, poets and politicians. Presiding over all of it was the imposing figure of Judge O’Donnell. Now, on the eve of a wedding, the O’Donnell children return to their ancestral home to find that the rot has set in.

41 Earlham Street, WC2H

Upper Ground, Lambeth SE1 nationaltheatre.org.uk

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The Humans ★★★★★

From 30 August H AM P STE A D TH E ATRE

Stephen Karam’s The Humans follows three generations of the Blake family as they assemble for Thanksgiving. Set in a ramshackle pre-war apartment in Lower Manhattan, Karam’s play is a blisteringly funny but deeply chilling showcase of the human condition; a family at its best and worst navigating the challenges of everyday life.

Eton Avenue, NW3 hampsteadtheatre.com THE HUMANS

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The Thames Lido offers an urban oasis for al fresco swimming, dining and socialising. Restaurant Executive Chef, Freddy Bird creates fresh summer recipes with a strong Spanish lilt and Moorish and Mediterranean influences. This will be the lido’s first summer since opening its doors last November. King’s Meadow Park, Reading, RG1 8FR; thameslido.com

I N TO the DEEP

We’re making the most of the British sunshine with a spot of al fresco swimming. Here’s where you can don your swimmers and take a dip when the temperature rises in the city.

By HELEN BROWN

OASIS SPORTS CENTRE A mere five minutes from Holborn, this is one of the West End’s only outdoor swimming areas. The location is prime so it tends to pack out on warmer days, but it stays open until 10pm during the week. When you’re done with your dip there are three squash courts and two fitness studios to enjoy.

32 Endell Street, WC2H; better.org.uk

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BROCKWELL LIDO This Grade II listed lido boasts an Olympiclength pool, gym, hydrotherapy zone and an indoor cycling studio. Its award-winning café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. This summer saw the launch of Lido Lates where visitors can enjoy moonlit swimming, music, cocktails and street food.

Dulwich Road, SE24; brockwelllido.com

TOOTING BEC LIDO At a whopping 90m x 30m, Tooting Bec is the largest freshwater open-air pool in the UK. Though the place can still get pretty crowded so an early start is advised. There is a delightful café to rest and refuel in once you’re done swimming.

Tooting Bec Road, SW16; slsc.org.uk

Enjoy moonlit swimming, music and street food

HAMPTON POOL Heated to a balmy 28C and open 365 days of the year, Hampton Pool affords pleasant swimming come rain or shine. It’s branded as a swim, gym and BBQ club and has two pools, a water-side fitness centre, sun deck, café and shop.

High Street, Hampton, TW12 2ST; hamptonpool.co.uk

SERPENTINE LIDO Bang smack in the heart of London is the Serpentine Lido, carved out of the main pond in Hyde Park. Regulars to the water include some of the city’s finest wildlife. But don’t let the ducks deter you. This place is open all year long and has a nearby playground, paddling pool and deckchairs so you can chill out all day.

Hyde Park, W2; serpentinelido.com

LONDON FIELDS LIDO If you’re not one to brave the chill (this is British summertime after all) try a dip in the London Fields lido.

This 50-metre pool is heated and gets packed during summer. Besides swimming, they host workout sessions, yoga and aquarobics. There’s also a café and a sundeck, perfect for an afternoon doze.

London Fields West Side, E8; better.org.uk

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With every occasion considered - from summer in the city to cocktails on the beach - the edit ensures that getting dressed and packing are effortless. net-a-porter.com

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MACHINE MADE How Florence Welch is reinventing the classic Liberty print for her collaborative sleepwear collection

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tyle icon Florence Welch is a fan of the Liberty print. And she's also a fan of pyjamas. So this collaboration is a match made in design heaven.

"I do a lot of writing in the morning, still in my pyjamas with lots of very strong coffee. And as a Liberty print obsessive, I was honoured that Liberty allowed me to trawl though their archives to create this collection,” she says. Working with the design team and Liberty’s textile archivist Anna Buruma, Florence handpicked a selection of floral paisleys from the extensive Liberty print archive to be reworked onto a range of new sleep styles and accessories.

The first print, entitled Cosmic Jungle, is a blush paisley placement print that has been engineered onto a classic pyjama and long kimono. The Delilah print is a more whimsical design, featuring azaleas, carnations and star flowers. This print is available as a classic pyjama, short pyjama, eye mask and short kimono. The Evelyn print has been created from a paisley motif obtained from a book of drawings from 1820. This motif didn’t exist as a print, but with Florence’s vision, it was re-drawn and brought to life across two colour-ways; a navy and blush.

Lastly the Leontine print is a purple, green and harvest gold fern print from 1963. This print remains true to its origins in both colour and style and adorns classic pyjamas, a short kimono and eye mask. Printed on silk satin, shapes remain easy, inspired by Florence’s need for versatile day to night pieces when travelling, and the special piece long Kimono’s are reminiscent of her covetable concert style.

“Florence embodies the Liberty London women. She has an eclectic style, mixing colours and prints, we also love her sense of travel & adventure which mirrors that of Arthur Liberty, the original founder,” says Amelia Hornblow, Liberty’s director of product. libertylondon.com

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ombining cutting-edge artistry, forward-thinking design and a sense of how to make people feel seen, Liberty has been a destination of discovery since the store opened its doors in 1875. From the outset, founder Arthur Lasenby Liberty sought to beautify everyday things, partnering with progressive artists, nurturing artisans from unexplored continents and reigniting the British textile industry with a range of artistic and innovative fabrics. The birth of Liberty’s signature silk-like cotton, Tana Lawn, would liberate the way people designed clothing and encourage selfexpression. Liberty artefacts, including the extensive print archive, are housed in the City of Westminster Archives.

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COLOUR WORKS LIBERTY LONDON: LIVING COLOUR Colour is self-expression. Paint your lips, layer colour on your cheeks, clash eyeshadows. Don’t hold back. Intense hues are wow now. Be inspired by the colour product collection at Liberty London, instore and online at libertylondon.com

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NUMBERS GAME PA R L E M O I D E PA R F U M

Benjamin Almairac, son of the legendary perfumer Michel Almairac (Dior, Gucci, Chloe) founded Parle Moi de Parfum. His scents are named for the number of modifications it took to reach the final composition. So there's Un Tonne de Roses 8 or Tomboy Neroli 65. All are presented in clean, minimalist packaging and stocked at Selfridges. parlemoideparfum.com

SCENTS OF STYLE ARUM

Arum's candles are designed to add a touch of joy and beauty to life with their blend of perfumes, paraben-free essential oils and paraffin-free hand-poured wax. We love the best-selling Tea Rose and Clove one – and the packaging is very stylish too. £34 arum.london

PINK LADY POPPY DELEVINGNE & JO MALONE

Jo Malone London's new Queen of Pop limited edition collection is curated by Poppy Delevingne.

Made up of colourful colognes, stripy candles and brilliant bubbles, bubble bath fragrances include Velvet Rose & Oud and Nectarine Blossom & Honey, all in huge 500ml pink bottles. £58 jomalone.co.uk

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few years ago, the very notion of plastic surgery was taboo.

Now it seems more and more people are on the hunt for a tweak here or an enhancement there.

Procedures that give no down time, are less invasive and quicker to perform, are on the up. We wanted to discover more about the quick-fixes and ‘tweakments’ changing the face of the industry. I’m at The Private Cosmetic Clinic to see Dr. Bruno Amendola about dermal lip fillers. He is an advocate in safety-first when it comes to non-invasive cosmetic treatments on Harley Street. He tells me there are two main types of filler, one designed to add volume and one to whisk away lines and wrinkles. The treatment is quick and virtually pain-free. A mild anaesthetic cream is applied to the area before a very fine needle is used to inject the filler. It takes around 20 minutes and Dr. Amendola is meticulous in stepping back every few injections to assess the overall look. I see the results instantly and am very happy with them - my lips look pillowy soft but Dr. Amendola’s work is subtle. I can see why these treatments are rising so dramatically in popularity.

DERMAL FILLER APPROX. £300, BUT PRICES VARY WITH EACH TREATMENT

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Perfumes in the East The first luxury perfume collection from Thailand opens an olfactory window into the Orient

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very once in a while I discover a new Fragrance House that reminds me why perfume has been my passion for over twenty years. I discovered PRYN PARFUM from Bangkok at The Art & Olfaction Awards this summer and was immediately smitten with the very first luxury perfume collection from Thailand.

Founder and ‘nose’ Mr Pryn Lomros studied film direction before a visit to the Cannes Film Festival, rather ironically, ignited his passion for scent. A stint in Grasse (the centre of the French perfume industry) to learn scent-structure fanned the flames and, when he returned to Bangkok, Pryn apprenticed in a perfume company.

He launched PRYN PARFUM in his native Thailand, drawing his creative themes from ancient and modern cultural history and realising his fragrances, appropriately, via the visual world, “I imagine a moving image first, sort of a movie. There are colours, there is sound and texture and I interpret each component by notes and accords.”

PRYN opens an olfactory window into the East with subtly nuanced storytelling and spirituality, combined with rare ingredients of extraordinary beauty. PRYN adds a unique facet to the rich world of luxury scent and heralds the dawn of perfume rising in the East.

‘Magao’ is a citrus/incense scent named after the caves of Buddha in

the Kobe desert and celebrates this spiritual oasis of ancient China where the caravans of the silk road met the temples of the faithful. Sweet orange and osmanthus blend with Sichuan spices and Chinese tea leaves over a base of incense, wood and leather.

‘Ayothaya’ is named for Siam’s Kingdom of Ayuttahaya which existed from 1350-1767 and was a global centre of commerce and cultural sophistication.

The scent is inspired by this golden age, reinterpreted with sacred incense, spices, gunpowder and Oolong tea.

‘Hikari’ is a story of Tokyo. Hikari ‘light’ in Japanese - juxtaposes ancient and modern Japanese culture using natural elements of historic Japan including the nashi pear, dried yellow chrysanthemum and osmanthus absolute and layering in more modern perfume materials like norlimbanol and ambroxan. ‘Morah’, inspired by Thai folklore ‘Chantakorob’, celebrates the antagonist, Morah, notoriously remembered as a most ‘promiscuous, unchaste’ woman. Exotic and arousing, this fragrance uses native Thai flowers, wild spices and the intoxicating notes of golden champacca and opium to seduce. ‘Le Mimosa’ is an

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elegant green-fruit scent with apple blossom, green quince and yellow pear providing the fresh, aqueous notes that compliment the mimosa. The leading lady is supported by wild yellow pansy, lily of the valley and violet with a dash of yellow narcissus, fresh cut grass and a passing cloud of creamed vanilla.

‘Turkish Leather’, with its spicedleather accord celebrates Turkey as the ‘gateway’ to The East. Raki, a traditional Turkish drink of anise and other spices is blended with Loukoum - rosewater which uses almond powder.

Caramelised dates and cocao powder add a subtle hint of the gourmand, but it is the leather and suede notes combined with incense and oud that lift this scent to another spiritual plane.

P RY N PA R F U M is an olfactory pioneer, generously permitting us a rare glimpse into a new and thrilling olfactory realm full of light and colour. This is a journey worth taking.

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Located at One Tower Bridge. Prosecco House is London’s fist prosecco-specialist bar. It stocks Prosecco DOCG, from Veneto, the home of the drink, a creation of owner Kristina Issa, bringing the excellence of Italian prosecco to London. Kristina works with small family-owned vineyards, while the bar has over 20 varieties on the menu, hand picked by Kristina herself, from wineries such as Marchiori, Rivalta, Cirotto, Tasi Bio and Andreola.

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TASTE OF SUMMER SMITH & WOLLENSKY Smith & Wollensky’s new Seafood & Salad Tower is a feast for the eyes as well as the belly and pairs perfectly with a rosé flight.

The Seafood and Salad Tower is £80 including oysters and £70 without, while the rosé flight is £23.75 for three 100ml glasses. smithandwollensky.co.uk

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GRAPE NEWS

TASTING NOTES

London’s food news and most exciting openings this August

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WINE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MONTH

By BERRY BROS. & RUDD

2014 Berry Bros. & Rudd Extraordinary Claret by Ch. Villa Bel Air £15.50 "EOC”, as it is known, is a Bordeaux blend. It has a rich, Merlot-dominated nose with cherry aromas, notes of cocoa, vanilla and wood smoke, and combines brambly fruit with the savoury elements of Claret.

2017 Macon Lugny, Les Charmes, Camille Paquet £14.95 This pure unoaked Mâcon has ripe peach and melon notes dancing on a beautifully refreshing and clean palate. A cracking white Burgundy which will taste just as good on its own as with a variety of seafood and lighter meat dishes.

2017 Le Grand Cros, Rosé, Domaine du Grand Cros £13.95 A blend of Cinsault, Cabernet, Carignan and Grenache, the colour is pale with raspberry, citrus and floral aromas. Juicy acidity combines with lemon and pink grapefruit notes on the palate. Very refreshing.

BERRY BROS. & RUDD Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant, having traded from the same shop since 1698. Today the company also has offices in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, a Wine School and an exclusive fine wine and dining venue in St James's.

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Newly opened Delicatessen is bringing some spice back to Hampstead's leafy streets. Expect vibrant flavours from the Middle East as Yassam Ottolenghi’s head chef Or Golam brings his unique Israeli dishes to North London, featuring favourites like beef carpaccio, golden cauliflower and falafel.

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TA ST I N G MENUS T H E L E D B U RY

The tasting menu at The Ledbury, Notting Hill's renowned two Michelin Star restaurant is quite something to behold. Head Chef Brett Graham constantly changes this assault on the senses to include only the best and freshest of seasonal ingredients.

It doesn't come cheap, but it's worth it for that special occasion. theledbury.com

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SURF ‘N TURF ICHIBUNS

Luxury fast food restaurant ICHIBUNS has not only launched an astounding new menu, but has also announced its new sustainability drive, removing the use of single use plastic in the restaurant. Old favourites such as the Cheeseburger Harumaki will remain on the menu, whilst new dishes like Dynamite Shrimp in spicy sauce and lime will be making an appearance, pushing ICHIBUNS into a league of its own; 22 Wardour Street, W1D ichibuns.co.uk

Claridge's michelin starred restaurant, Fera (meaning 'Wild' in Latin), lives up to it's name and adds a touch of the untamed to the heart of Mayfair. The tasting menu is designed to evoke the colours and textures of the British landscape, and it doesn't disappoint, providing classic British dishes with a twist. claridges.co.uk

TRUE TO FORM BLANCHETTE

With a menu made up of sharing plates and snacks, it's little wonder that Blanchette Brick Lane is a firm favourite amongst locals.

Breaking away from its Soho sister, it remains loyal to quality French food, but incorporates North African influences, too. Indulge in the Lamb Shoulder with braised shallots.

204 Brick Lane, E1 blanchettebricklane.co.uk

MEDLAR

More understated than it's swankier counterparts, Chelsea's Medlar nonetheless deserves a mention. With locally sourced ingredients converted into beautifully crafted French food, every course on the tasting menu is a superbly cooked, delicately presented and a joy to eat. medlarrestaurant.co.uk

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DATE NIGHT Z UAYA

New South American restaurant Zuaya creates dishes that are both picture perfect and delicious. Combining the best flavours from Peru, Argentina and Mexico, these colourful plates and creative cocktails are the perfect recipe to blow your date away.

35 Kensington High Street, W8 zuaya.co.uk

MEDLAR

Don't be decieved by the simplicity of Brat's menu.

Tomos Parry, previously Head Chef at the prestigious Kitty Fisher's, has created a menu all about the grill: serving up fabulous Herdwick Lamb, Lemon Sole or a trusty Beef Chop amongst more.

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A quirky. Seductive Camden hotspot, Trufflesecco is an intimate truffle and prosecco bar that serves up bold, inventive Italian flavours. The premium menu is complemented by the stunning interior, with repurposed wood, antique chairs and bottles of wines lining the exposed brick walls. Â The Trufflesecco menu artfully uses premium imported fresh truffles in a selection of Italian delicacies. Prosecco takes centre stage on the drinks menu, however a wide selection of still wines and spirits is also available. Â Join us at Trufflesecco to celebrate everyday life in style with a bite of truffles and a sip of bubbles!

Location: 11 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JE Social: @trufflesecco | Web: trufflesecco.com | Email: booking@trufflesecco.com | Phone: 02034179889

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Trufflesecco does what it says on the tin: truffles and Prosecco

Simply Truffle Trufflesecco is the classy combo taking Camden by storm

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FOOD High quality truffle dishes. Pasta, gnocci and more.

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he unassuming exterior of Trufflesecco means it’s easy to pass off as just another roadside café. But for the best truffle dishes on Camden High Street, it would be a mistake to ignore a gem like this.

Camden’s Trufflesecco does what it says on the tin: it serves quality dishes quite literally laden with truffles, alongside wide varieties of Prosecco, and the result is surprisingly inexpensive and utterly delicious. This is not a restaurant for the faint-hearted: if you’re not

a truffle-lover, then Trufflesecco is likely not the restaurant for you - although it may just manage to change your mind.

As we enter we are greeted by a sleek interior, with a prominent bar and small wooden tables scattered around it. The restaurant owner, Irina, welcomes us, and suggests several dishes to try as we sip on our Prosecco seated at the bar. First come the snacks – popcorn loaded with salt and truffle. We ask Irina to bring the most popular dishes of the reams of faithful followers that the restaurant has acquired since its inception in 2016.

DECOR Smart bar with understated tables

PRICE Bread & Truffle Oil £4.50 Truffle pasta £16

VERDICT Great quality and surprisingly inexpensive

Irina’s suggestions for our starters arrive: a burrata on a bed of fresh rocket, with a truffle paste and freshly shaved truffle, and a basket of bread served with truffle oil. The burrata is bursting with flavour; the creaminess perfectly set off by the earthiness of the truffle. We spread it thickly over the focaccia and bread crisps from the basket, drizzling the oil over the top just for an extra boost.

For our mains, we are served a dish of Gnocchi and the most enormous bowl of fresh egg Tagliatelli. The Gnocchi is loaded with fresh Parmesan, with truffle shavings and swimming in a butter and crispy sage sauce. It melts in the mouth, and although we couldn’t finish it (particularly when faced with the pasta, too) it’s clear why it’s a favourite dish of Camden locals.

The fresh Tagliatelli is covered with truffle bits, and each bite bursts with flavour, the subtlety of the pasta played off against the kick of the truffle.

The dishes were rounded off with a shot of Limoncello, and the acidity cut through the heaviness of the carb-filled meal.

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PA R K life

We’ve rounded up London’s finest readymade picnic hampers for when a soggy sandwich simply won’t do. Al fresco feasting has never been easier.

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Xeco’s unique take on the traditional picnic comes with a bottle of Fino Sherry and Double Dutch tonic water for a refreshing ’She & T’. Your aperitif is accompanies by a lavish selection of snacks including British charcuterie and gourmet crackers. £50; xecowines.com

For anyone looking to really push the boat out, the Luxury Picnic Experience from Corrigan's includes personal butler service to ensure that the Champagne flows and the food is served with finesse. Dishes come from the Michelin-starred British and Irish menu. From £1,000; corrigansmayfair.co.uk

PICTURE PERFECT This beautifully packaged hamper features a range of savoury goodies including rye biscuits with cheese and chili chutney, Italian grissini breadsticks and rosemary spiced nuts. To satisfy sweet teeth, there is dark chocolate dipped honeycomb and strawberry marshmallows.

From £45; ottolenghi.co.uk

BEST OF BRITISH Tuck into a delectable selection of British food with the Scott’s Picnic Lunch from The Mount Street Deli.

Inside you’ll find British sparkling wine, sandwiches, salads, sausage rolls and veggie quiches. Sweet treats of course include scones, along with Union Jack cupcakes. £60; themountstreetdeli.co.uk

FRESH AND FLAVOURFUL This summer, Bulgari Hotel London is offering Rivea On The Go, a gourmet picnic lunch put together by Rivea Head Chef Antonia Corsaro. With a range of Italian salads to choose from, along with dainty sandwiches and a granola, red fruit and yoghurt dessert, Rivea On The Go delivers fresh flavours without compromising the waistband. £22; rivealondon.com

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FOOD & DRINK • FOCUS

Steak of the Art

From the Big Apple to the Big Smoke, American steakhouse Smith & Wollensky sets the bar high with an unmatched menu and creative cocktails

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WHAT IS SMITH & WOLLENSKY? Smith & Wollensky has been serving up the finest USDA Prime dry-aged steaks in America since opening its doors in New York in 1977. After winning the heart of the Big Apple, those award-winning steaks were soon found all across America, from the windy city of Chicago to the hot sands of Miami Beach. Smith & Wollensky launched its first London site in the historic grade-II listed Adelphi Building just off the Strand in 2015. Specialising in the very best USDA Prime and Premium Irish Beef, every cut is dry-aged and butchered in-house. As if that wasn't enough, you'll find the freshest seafood, alongside award-winning wines and classic cocktails.

From the glamorous reception to the 1920s art-deco interiors (designed by go-to restaurant guru Martin Brudnizki, who has been responsible for - among many Sexy Fish and the new Annabel's) Smith & Wollensky marries the elegance and timeless appeal of the restaurant’s rich heritage across the pond with the essence of London’s innovative dining scene. Smith & Wollensky occupies two floors with two full-service bars and three beautifully appointed private dining rooms (one with its own dedicated bar!), making it the perfect spot for just about any celebration.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER?

At the heart of every Smith & Wollensky is the steak and in particular the corn-fed beef from Greater Omaha selected from the top 2% of beef in the US and hand-picked for its rich, even marbling, the USDA Prime is dry-aged for no less than 28 days to intensify flavour and increase tenderness. Expect some of the very best steaks you've ever tasted in London.

“Hand-picked for its rich, even marbling”

Shellfish is another menu centrepiece; the signature really do make Shellfish isshellfish anotherplatters menu centrepiece; the the most ofshellfish the coast.

Platters of varying signature platters really do make sizes include thecoast. likes of lobster,ofcrab, the most of the Platters varying oysters and clams, all served overcrab, crushed sizes include the likes of lobster, ice.

Instagram at the Sides by oysters and clams, allready. served overare crushed no sidelines either – the giant ice.means Instagram at the ready.

Sides areonion by rings and truffled ‘n’ cheese to share no means sidelinesmac either – the giant onion are theand stuff of legend. to satisfy those rings truffled mac And ‘n’ cheese to share with a sweet tooth, desserts include are the stuff of legend.

And to satisfythe those famous gigantic chocolate cake that will with a sweet tooth, desserts include the encourage even those with cake the strictest famous gigantic chocolate that will willpower ditch the with diet, plus classics like encourageto even those the strictest the New York style the cheesecake. willpower to ditch diet, plus classics like against handsome backdrop of rich theSet New York astyle cheesecake. oakSet panelling, greenbackdrop leathers of and against buttery a handsome rich vibrant pops ofbuttery red, sitgreen back and enjoyand one oak panelling, leathers of 30 classic contemporary vibrant popscocktails of red, sitwith backa and enjoy one of 30 classic cocktails with a contemporary twist - from from Martinis to Manhattans - or a glass of something special from the enormous wine list boasting over 540 bins from all over the world with a stunning selection from the USA, of course.

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PERSONAL SPACE SWEETPEA AND WILLOW Sweetpea and Willow's Handmade with Love range offers a totally bespoke service where you can choose the size, height, shape, fabric, design and colour to create the perfect bed for you. sweetpeaandwillow.com

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Ideas, designs and styles for your home

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HOME COMFORTS FRENCH CONNECTION HOME

Among the high street fashion names that have launched homewares, French Connection stands out for its fabulous textiles.

Rugs, cushions and throws are all well-designed in a range of patterns and embellishments – and they're well-priced too. frenchconnection.com

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ORLA KEILY / BRABANTIA

A new collaboration between Brabantia and Orla Kiely has resulted in this most stylish ironing board. It's a limited edition run, so get yours quickly; £114.50 johnlewis.com

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WALK ON BY All our favourite rugs

EDITOR’S PICK

FRENCH CONNECTION Black and white Aztec rug, £250 frenchconnection.com

RIGHT ANGLE HAY

30degrees is a lightweight shade made of laminated oak veneer. The seamless surface is achieved by aligning the ends of semicircular veneer sheets at a 30degree angle, so the inside cone and internal angle is always 30 degrees hay.dk

TABLE TALK

THE RUG SELLER Hanging rugs, £POA therugseller.co.uk

HEERENHUIS

The beautiful handcrafted Larbus table by Belgian brand Heerenhuis is made from solid French oak with a sapwood edge. It's available in a wide array of sizes at Maida Vale's Different Like a Zoo, from £5,045 differentlikeazoo.com

MADE Hand-tufted wool rug by Rhonda Drakeford, £299 made.com

HABITAT Simone multicoloured rug, £500 habitat.co.uk

BROSTE COPENHAGEN Marble pattern rug in cotton, £POA brostecopenhagen.com

STORED IN STYLE BRITISH STANDARD

SANDERSON Rose & Peony rug, £449 modern-rugs.co.uk

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SOFT MACHINE Absolutely celebrates linen, the softest and strongest fabric

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t is widely accepted that the ultimate in luxury comes in the form of percale cotton of the highest thread count. Five star hotels generally offer sheets with a thread count of 400, which feels incredibly smooth and silky.

And certainly, freshly laundered, bright white sheets are hard to beat – unless you are of the linen persuasion. Increasingly, linen has become the more desirable option, with stonewashed linen looking stylishly rumpled and feeling softer with each wash.

Linen has the advantage of lasting longer than combed cotton because it’s at least 30% stronger; it also offers better temperature control, staying warm in winter and cool in summer due to its moisture absorbency and heat retention. And it’s not just sheets. Linen curtains, cushions and tablecloths have a rich texture and colour saturates the fabric, creating a deep, luxe look.

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IMPROVE Absolutely discovers the award-winning company that’s transforming how people design their homes Interview EVE HERBERT

Q How does it work at My Bespoke Room?

A What makes My Bespoke Room unique is the idea that hiring an interior designer shouldn’t break the bank. For as little as £95, the site gives customers access to a dedicated professional designer who will produce a unique, bespoke room design based on individual tastes and style preferences, all completed in a hassle-free online environment, with a fast turnaround.

Once a customer has submitted their online brief, I pair them with one of our friendly designers, who then gets in touch to arrange a phone call. This is a chance for us to dig a little deeper into the customer’s design preferences, get to know them, and what they want and need from their space.

Q How much input do your customers have?

A Our aim is that every customer ends up with a room that exceeds what they could ever conjure up on their own. We have developed an amazing design journey which is a fun collaborative process between the customer and the designer. At every stage of the design process the customer is very much involved, and we always agree a design direction and preferred layout before we move forward with the final design process, to make sure we deliver a design that’s practical as well as beautiful.

Q Where do you get design inspiration from?

A My design inspiration comes from so many places, it could be a piece of artwork, a vintage piece of furniture,

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The next stage is then agreeing on the design direction for their room which is a collaborative and fun process. Once the design direction and room layout is agreed, the designer can then move forward and pull together the full room design which comes with a moodboard, a 2D visual, a layout plan, their own interactive shopping list, as well as styling tips and recommendations! the style of the property, or simply a colour palette or patter. Each project is different, and inspiration stems from the initial conversation I have with my client by getting to know them, their likes and dislikes, and the aspirations they have for their room.

Q What’s your favourite room to design?

A I love designing small spaces. I always enjoy the challenge of making the most out of a space and I feel that smaller rooms can often be where you can have the most fun! I also love designing children’s bedrooms; there are so many possibilities, and I find it really exciting designing a space which can grow and evolve with the child.

Q What’s your own home like?

A Together with my husband (who is an Architectural Designer), we have spent years refurbishing properties, extending them, and most recently building our very own from scratch.

We bought a piece of land with four derelict garages. Digging down on such a small plot was a very daunting process, but we were up for the challenge, and we made a good team in bringing the project to life.

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‘ Enjoying childhood and realising our imagination.’

“My time at Dallington has helped me to grow in body, mind and soul – this is something that I am immeasurably grateful for.

Dallington has given me a push in the direction of success and I am thankful for all they have done. I will do the best I can to repay them, the best I can, by leading an honest and dignified life.”

– Nick (Year 6 pupil) Dallington is a family-run co-educational independent school, with a nursery, in the heart of London.

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Education for all The Head of Latymer Upper on his drive to make his school an engine of social mobility B y DAV I D G O O D H E W

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t first glance it might strike the onlooker as an unlikely match.

I was born into a working class background in a tower block opposite Grenfell and educated at my local comprehensive.

I now head up one of the country’s top co-ed independent schools – Latymer Upper School. But look more closely and the connection becomes clearer. I do indeed have my roots firmly and proudly in a working class family, but I progressed from a secondary school in Hammersmith to read Classics at Oxford University – the first member

of my family to take A-Levels or go to university. From there I taught in some of the UK’s most prestigious learning institutions. Education, in my case, has been the key to social mobility and I have pretty firm views on the role independent schools can play in improving the life chances of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Of course Latymer is no ordinary independent school. It prides itself on being one of Britain’s leading bursary schools, with the majority of its means-tested bursary pupils studying at Latymer on a completely free place. My plan is to go further – to offer a life-changing education to more children who show ability and

“We aim to be able to offer one in four pupils a means-tested bursary by 2024”

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potential, regardless of their financial circumstances. Independent schools should be engines of, rather than obstacles to, social mobility. To that end I’ve recently launched Inspiring Minds, Latymer’s most ambitious bursary campaign to date. The aim of the campaign is to raise enough funds to be able to offer one in four pupils a means-tested bursary to Latymer by 2024 - its governing foundation’s 400th anniversary.

I believe the campaign is the most effective way in which our institution can encourage social mobility, offering 300 local children from backgrounds as modest as mine, access to a transformative education.

The benefits of a socially diverse school are felt by all pupils, be they fee paying or those on bursaries; a school in which children study alongside classmates from diverse backgrounds, who have different perspectives on life, offers the most enriched intellectual environment in which to learn. As is often the case with social mobility, there is also a ripple effect. The first person in a family to benefit, is unlikely to become the last. The impact is felt by the next generation with the children and grandchildren of many of the Latymerians who were first in their families to become professionals, also attending higher education.

The £40m that we hope to raise from the Inspiring Minds bursary campaign is needed for the longterm funding of bursaries. Unlike some public schools, which have large endowments, or independent schools with City Guilds to fund their bursaries, Latymer has no such resource and has to raise the money needed from scratch. We aim to replenish Edward Latymer’s endowment fund with £20m of the money raised, protecting our bursary provision generations of children to come.

It’s a huge challenge, but Latymer has a fantastic community of pupils, staff, parents and alumni. The fundraising has begun in earnest - from cake sales to gala dinners and from swimathons to river runs, everyone is doing their bit towards the campaign.

If we meet our target, a quarter of our pupils will have a means-tested bursary, meaning Latymer will become one of the most inclusive independent schools in the country.

There is cause for hope. This month we welcome our new Year 7 pupils, 18% of whom are in receipt of a bursary - with 175 bursary pupils across the school. To see these children flourish and excel in the wider world is one step towards smashing the class glass ceiling.

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ISLAND HOPPING MALDIVES

We soak up the sun and snorkle with turtles on the trip of a lifetime to three of Anantara's most luxious Maldivian properties. anantara.com

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I Beyond the Beach Renowned honeymoon hotspot the Maldives can be much more than a fly and flop destination. Absolutely discovers the islands’ adventurous side

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was convinced that the Maldives wouldn’t be for me. Lusted after by honeymooners and swooned over on Instagram, there is no doubt that this is one of the world’s most luxurious and sophisticated destinations. But while I could endlessly admire photographs of azure water, ocean swings and coconut-strewn sands, I felt sure that the expanse of blue beauty and nothing else would be tiresome. Boring even. A good book can occupy a day or two, a snorkel a few hours. How on earth do you fill your days marooned on an expanse of glistening white sand? I envisaged hours spent staring longingly out at a boundless blue horizon. But in reality, a foray around three of Anatara’s most illustrious Maldivian properties turned out to prove me and my preconceptions entirely wrong.

Dhigu, Veli, and Naladhu Private Island are in the South Malé atoll, an easy 40-minute water transfer from Malé airport.

Each is distinct in character and the three put together offer a wealth of amenities far greater than the typical Maldivian getaway.

First stop: Dhigu, a family-friendly resort with beach hammocks, pristine sand and the aforementioned ocean swings. Essentially, a social media jackpot. Comprising 110 villas and suites, guests can choose to be poised over the water or tucked away on the beach.

I settle effortlessly into an over-water suite complete with private sundeck, outdoor shower and access to the balmy Indian Ocean below. When you’re not splashing around in the sea, you can admire its crystal clarity and ocean life from the freestanding bathtub. Framed by a wall-to-wall, floor-toceiling window, it’s one of the best spots to watch the sun go down over the lagoon.

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DISCOVER OZEN BY ATMOSPHERE AT MAADHOO The stunning OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo is a lifestyle luxury five star resort located on Maadhoo Island, just 35km south of the capital, Male. The resort features 90 luxurious standalone villas, designed in a contemporary style with Maldivian Island influences.

The Atmosphere Indulgence plan leaves nothing to be desired, from the moment you arrive at the resort you will be spoiled. With the finest cuisine, accompanied by the finest drinks on offer throughout your stay. The resorts incredible underwater restaurant, M6m is a must visit, offering modern seafood cuisine with stunning underwater views.

Guests can enjoy a wide choice of activities during their stay, with the resort offering a complimentary dive, wide range of water sports and state-of-the-art gym, as well as professional spa facilities and complimentary treatments to choose from, all included in your stay.

10 Nights all inclusive, staying in an Earth Villa from ÂŁ4,199 per person Includes flights with Emirates travelling during September 2018

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are whisked away to snorkel with turtles, the next we whip up an array of Maldivian dishes in a Spice Spoons cooking class and we each spend a blissful 60 minutes in the Balance Wellness spa on day three. In between, I get a private tennis lesson, snorkel around the villas, hire a kayak and go on a sunset cruise around the lagoon. On top of this, there is sailing, paddle boarding, kite surfing, yoga, a gym, cycling, coral rehabilitation programmes, excursions to Malé and beach games. And that’s before you even mention diving, for which the Maldives is fast becoming one of the world’s most respected spots. The stunning beaches and turquoise waters are nothing compared to the tropical life teeming beneath the surface.

So you see there really is no room for boredom. We certainly are hard-pushed to fit it all in.

The second half of the trip is spent in one of just 20 Colonial-style houses on Naladhu Private Island. Each is spectacularly spacious and comes with a private swimming pool and ocean-front deck with swinging day bed. There's also an al fresco bathing pavilion with sunken tub, outdoor waterfall shower and steam room. Naladhu guests are appointed a House Master who will ensure each trip is absolutely perfect. From booking a dhoni boat to serving you breakfast besides the sea, the friendly and experienced staff really can’t do enough.

It’s here, in this cavernous villa with customised wine cellar, iPad, iPod, Bose surround-sound system and personal library, that I appreciate the Maldives for the honeymoon hotspot that it is. With exceptional in-room dining, enough outdoor space for a family of four and a House Master on speed-dial, you could easily not see another soul on the island for the entirety of your trip.

Quite the island hideaway.

The Living Room is Naladhu's only restaurant. It’s set on the beach and serves modern fusion cuisine. On the menu you’ll find an array of international dishes including Maldivian tuna tartar, pan-seared foie gras and Wagyu beef. Breakfast is a la carte and can be enjoyed all-day long. Those looking to venture out can head over to Veli and Dhigu where there are nine more restaurants and bars offering a multitude of cuisines including Thai, Italian and Maldivian.

Culinary highlights from the trip include Japanese restaurant Origami where our dinner is sliced, sizzled and served by an energetic chef at a table-side teppanyaki grill; Thai restaurant Baan Huraa which is set within a traditional teak house on stilts and has a tantalising

menu of regional small plates designed to be shared; and dinner on a floating platform in the middle of the sea.

Yes, the sea. This comes courtesy of Anantara’s Dining

by Design facility which enables guests to conjure up the ultimate private dining experience. Wagyu steak in a candlelit coconut grove? Not a problem. A gourmet picnic for two on a dhoni? Done. Maldivian tuna on the deserted seashore? Easy. Seriously, no matter how wild and wonderful the concept, they can make it happen.

Suspended on a floating deck, framed with white chiffon curtains and open to the stars, our table floats ethereally above the fishes.

As with the leisure activities, we run out of days before we get round to sampling the full culinary offering, which invalidates all presumptions I’d had of the Maldives.

It really can be more than a fly-and-flop destination.

Though of course if your ideal holiday involves nothing more strenuous than lifting a Pina Colada to the lips, it’s a dream destination. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime trip for all types of traveller. I leave feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the day; though I do find time to squeeze in a snap on the sea swing. Whether you're the type for sunrise snorkelling or you're there to prop up the pool bar, the Maldives will be for you.

N I G H T LY R AT E S JUNE 2018 Veli – approx £362 per night on HB basis Dhigu – approx £378 per night on HB basis Naladhu – approx £610 per night on BB basis

JANUARY 2019 Veli – approx £584 per night on HB basis Dhigu – approx £591 per night on HB basis Naladhu – approx £840 per night on BB basis For more information visit anantara.com

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Its situatation is stunning, set on two islands in a vast lake and surrounded by beautiful gardens. The fully furnished rooms come in either modern or Tudor style, each with outstanding attention to detail.

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taying overnight in this beautiful setting and strolling around the castle grounds and gardens when the estate is closed to the general public feels very relaxed. The Medieval-style canvas tents are stylish and luxurious, with four poster beds and crisp cotton bedding.

Outside dining and BBQ facilities with fire pits added a little adventure for the children. A choice of breakfast delivered in a hamper meant the children were fed and ready for the day ahead. Great facilities and plenty of room, this felt a world away from a simple camping weekend.

astle View Restaurant is a converted 17th century barn with a terrace. Tables can be reserved for dinner and offer unrivalled views of the castle lit at night.

The menu features daily specials which showcase the head chef’s creativity and flair.

The restaurant felt intimate with good quality, simple food, well prepared and presented.

Children were welcome in the evening with a full children's menu, which meant eating out later was also an option.

he grounds are filled with activities and surprises to keep both children and adults entertained. Highlights are the maze, falconry, boat and train rides. The large grounds mean there is plenty of space for further exploration. Take to the water in a punt around the moat. You will get an astounding close-up view of parts of the castle unseen from land, and your guide will provide you with all the history you need to know.

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Interior-designed with high ceilings and large windows to provide a wealth of light and open space. Located in a period red-brick apartment block with a porter, this is a superb opportunity to acquire a property of such high standard in central London.

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A rare opportunity to acquire an imposing undeveloped semi-detached property set over four floors located in the heart of Brownswood Park and moments from Finsbury Park and its transport and other amenities.

The property requires updating and modernisation throughout but currently has thirteen rooms and three bathrooms. The property boasts a grand staircase, numerous period features, high ceilings and has scope to be extended and/or converted into apartments (subject to usual planning consents) by a new owner.

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At last, beyond brilliant views.

Visit the marketing suite to see our newly styled show apartment, take in the views across The City and see Atlas being built before you.

Book your appointment today 9th Floor, Linen Court, 10 East Road, London N1 6AD 020 7205 4298 TheAtlasBuilding.com 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments available.

Prices starting from ÂŁ1,037,000*

Move in Summer 2019.

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Move This Summer get back to what you love sooner by selling or letting with Knight Frank.

Knight Frank Islington 353 Upper Street London N1 0PD 020 3657 7340 islington@knightfrank.com @KF_NorthLondon

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Connecting people & property, perfectly.

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