Special feature: The Lawrance, Harrogate, UK
At the weekend, we stayed in a serviced apartment courtesy of The Lawrance. The Lawrance offers serviced apartments at three locations in the spa town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire: Kings House, Duchy House and York Road. We stayed at Duchy House D, a first floor, two-bedroomed apartment, on Duchy Road.
Gucci Cruise Collection 2011
Stylish travel has always inspired the House of Gucci since it was founded in 1921, and so this theme is further explored in its latest Cruise Collection for 2011. With an elegant voyage very much in mind, Creative Director Frida Giannini interprets the contemporary female wardrobe with faultless nonchalance, alternating between an edgy chic urban attitude and an ultra glamorous spirit.
10 Evolution Exhibits that will Blow Your Mind
Serengeti National Park under critical threat?
This is worrying news for the Serengeti National Park. A proposed highway through the Serengeti threatens to upset the area’s ecosystem, according to 27 scientists writing in the scientific publication Nature. Some predictions suggest that, if the road was to go ahead, the migrating wildebeest herds could drop from 1.3 million to as little as 300,000. Pressure is mounting for the road to be built ahead of national elections as it has a perceived economic benefit, linking the coast of Tanzania with Lake Victoria, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Let’s hope that an alternative route, to the south of the park, will be deemed a more sensible option.
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16 Ways to Fly Like a VIP (Without Paying VIP Prices)
Luxury in the Berkshires: Blantyre
Blantyre is a beautiful country house, recognized as one of the finest hotels in the world, where guests can stay and experience the life and service of a bygone era. Blantyre was voted #1 Small Hotel in the U.S. and #66 in the World in the Cond Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2010. There are many activities you can enjoy without ever having to leave the property, as well as fine wine and dining, and The Potting Shed Spa.
Ultimate Drives
Ultimate Drives is a Swiss based tour operator offering a range of luxury driving breaks that combinethe best drivers roads with the most exclusive hotels and destinations in Europe.



