Drinks
World Calvados Day
Established in 2021 by Avallen and the Difford’s Guide, World Calvados Day, today October 20th, is once again celebrating Normandy’s famous apple brandy and falls on the eve of National Apple Day. It also comes […]
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Watches
MONDAINE Launches Vegan Grape Leather Straps
MONDAINE, the premium, Swiss, carbon neutral watch brand, has just introduced their most recent sustainable innovation to their iconic Classic Collection. You can now get a MONDAINE watch with a choice of brand new vegan […]
Travel Tips
5 Top Things to Do in Cedar Rapids
Located along the Cedar River, Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and the county seat of Linn County. It is a major cultural and economic hub in the state known for its […]
Lifestyle
First Coffee Pod Advent Calendar
Two Exeter coffeemakers have announced three world firsts. They have just launched the first Nespresso Eco Pod Coffee Advent calendar. The £32.99 calendar contains best-selling all-organic, ethically sourced pod coffees as well as the world’s […]
Food
The Not Lost Art of Flapjackery
ABBA should re-release “Dancing Queen” and change the lyrics to “The Baking Queens”. It would be a sure-fire Christmas No. 1, boost flapjack sales worldwide and help several worthwhile causes. Including Ukraine. If you are […]
United States
In Celebration of Sonoma
Three stays, two spas, and one very big storm. “Take the curves extra slow, and when you come up on a puddle, take your foot off the gas. And remember, slow.” If Margaret’s hands weren’t […]
Watches
Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton Automatic Limited Edition
Spinnaker Watches have just launched a small batch of the Croft Mid-Size Skeleton Automatic Limited Edition, following the success of their first generation of watches. This new timepiece cleverly combines fine watchmaking with nautically sound […]
Culture
All-Star Cast for Newsies Musical
The much awaited Broadway musical Newsies has announced a fabulous cast line up for the London production which opens in December. Legally Blonde star Michael Ahomka-Lindsay will star as Jack Kelly and Bronté Barbé of […]
California
Urban Press Winery and Restaurant
My love of Napa and Sonoma has never been subtle. The way meals are lifestyle, cuisine is culture, and how it is all regarded in such a slow, reverential pace, it just speaks to me. […]
Cruises
Uniworld Launches Family Sailings in Egypt
Uniworld launches family sailings in Egypt and new Indian itinerary as more travellers opt for river cruises. Luxury river cruise line Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced new family-friendly sailings in Egypt and a cruise and […]