HBO pulls Gone With The Wind over ‘racist’ depiction of slave era June 10, 2020 HBO has removed Gone With The Wind from its streaming platform over its “racist” depiction of the American south during slavery. HBO Max, the broadcaster’s streaming service launched last month, announced that it has temporarily dropped the 1939 film. HBO said it would return the film to its platform at an unspecified date with a [...]
The business of running: Trainer sales and fitness apps boom in lockdown June 5, 2020 Running in the UK has been booming for years, with Parkrun events attracting hundreds of thousands each Saturday and amateur athletes comparing their fastest times on new tracking apps. That trend has only accelerated under the coronavirus lockdown, albeit in a more solitary way. As normal life has ground to a halt, huge numbers of [...]
Relaxing in elegant history with exclusive use of Kinross House June 2, 2020 | Sponsored With a new appreciation for how much beauty is on offer right here in Great Britain, travellers are sure to revel in the vast landscapes and wild majesty of Scotland, a land steeped in myth and legend. One of Scotland’s finest private venues and a member of Luxury Scotland, Kinross House Estate is a five-star [...]
Creating connections with truly bespoke immersive journeys June 2, 2020 | Sponsored Creating extraordinary bespoke journeys that reimagine the concept of inspiring travel, newly launched travel designer Untold Story provides insider access to fascinating people and places around the world. One example trip may include a unique Glacier Party in Iceland. With family and friends, celebrate reuniting under the Northern Lights with a bespoke glacier camp with private chef, [...]
Exploring the pristine ocean of Raja Ampat on a private catamaran expedition June 2, 2020 | Sponsored For the ultimate in escapist travel, embark on a sailing adventure on-board a private fleet of catamaran with Meridian Adventure SAIL. This private members club arranges exclusive voyages on some of the world’s most spectacular stretches of ocean. One such remote destination is Raja Ampat in Indonesia, the richest marine habitat in the world. Extending across the [...]
Reconnecting with nature at a private safari lodge in South Africa June 2, 2020 | Sponsored Nature has a timeless way of rebalancing the mind and spirit, not following any schedules or time demands. Setting out on the twice-daily morning and evening safaris at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in South Africa is a genuine adventure, with no guarantee as to what animals may be sighted or what behaviour they may [...]
Experiencing the finest of the Alps on a golf, wine and wellness exclusive adventure April 30, 2020 | Sponsored Leo Trippi’s exclusive golf, wine and wellness itinerary across Switzerland is the perfect escape for friends and family to enjoy the fresh mountain air this autumn. Accompanied by a PGA golf professional (upon request), the ten-day bespoke itinerary will take guests on a golfing odyssey like no other – honing driving and putting techniques against [...]
Indulging in a private sanctuary for absolute luxury in the Maldives April 30, 2020 | Sponsored Just a 20-minute catamaran ride away from Malé International Airport, Jumeirah Vittaveli offers multi-generational guests an idyllic setting in which to lift their spirits, spend quality time, kick back and relax. Seamless service shapes the character of this resort paradise, with every detail meticulously crafted to inspire journeys of reconnection and enjoyment. For the ultimate in luxury, [...]
Retreating to a luxury villa in Ibiza with cutting edge yachting April 30, 2020 | Sponsored Ibiza, long known as an exclusive destination of healing and spirituality, is the ideal balm for a sense of adventure without straying too far from home. A reassuringly small island, it may be easily explored yet with a variety of settings (from rugged mountain tops to turquoise hidden coves), it has may places to reunite [...]