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Relax and reset with our guide to the best global wellness breaks

With the global wellness industry currently experiencing 6.5% annual growth*, planning a wellbeing holiday to enjoy some dedicated ‘me time’ is more popular than ever.

If you’re thinking of booking your own wellness break, House of Coco has compiled some of the best global spa’s where you can relax in sumptuous surroundings and indulge in the unique wellbeing treatments on offer from luxury caviar anti-aging facial to chakra crystal balancing treatments.

Located on a beautiful secluded island, The Duniye Spa at Meeru Island Resort in the Maldives offers oriental inspired treatments, with a philosophy of ‘nurture your body, calm your mind and inspire your soul’. Time is left at the door and a new journey begins with treatments such as the renowned Coconut Hair Cream Bath, which uses the healing qualities of the palm tree family to calm. A warm blend of luxurious coconut oil is massaged gently into the scalp, following by a coconut hair mask wrapped in heated towels to deeply soften and hydrate. This beautifully fragrant and soothing approach promotes a deep sense of serenity and joy, enabling travellers to drift away and relax.

Available with Emirates Holidays, prices from £1,535 per person for a 7 night stay in a Garden Room, complimentary upgrade from breakfast to half board, complimentary return shared speedboat transfers and return flights. Price based on selected dates from 1 September to 15 October 2019 and flights from London Gatwick and London Stansted, supplements may apply for other departure airports.

Recently awarded the Hotel Spa of the Year 2018 and the World’s Best Resort Spa at the World Travel Awards. The Talise Ottoman Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in Dubai, boasts a host of unusual treatments including the innovative Hammam Coffee Peeling treatment which utilises Turkish coffee to refine and smooth the skin, leaving it firm and toned. Based on the traditional hammam sequence of exfoliation and olive soap cleansing, the ritual finishes with a full-body coffee peeling to awaken the senses, benefiting the skin and mind.

Available with Emirates Holidays, prices from £889 per person for a 3 night stay in a Superior King Room on a half board basis and return flights. Includes a complimentary one-day/one-park access to Dubai Parks and Resorts. Valid for travel on selected dates from 1 to 19 September 2019. Price based on flights from London Heathrow and London Stansted, supplements may apply for other departure airports.

Bali is ideal for a wellness retreat and Lagoon Spa at The Laguna Resort offers a blend of indigenous and contemporary treatments including a Detox Algae Body treatment. It uses blue-green algae which is rich in amino acids, minerals, trace elements and vitamins and has a highly stimulating effect on the skin and the metabolism of the skin tissue. Alternatively, for the face there is a Collagen Booster Treatment which was designed closely with Dr. Michael A. Konig, a leading authority in cosmetic treatments. With 99% collagen obtained from natural, freeze-dried collagen fibres that imitate the skin’s collagen structure, it supplies intensive moisture and promotes collagen synthesis in the skin, to reduces wrinkles, improves declining skin tone, and prevents the formation of lines and premature aging.

Available with Emirates Holidays, prices from £1,165 per person for a 7 night stay in a Deluxe Garden View Room with breakfast and return flights. Valid for travel on selected dates from 1 to 30 September 2019. Price based on flights from London Stansted and London Gatwick, supplements may apply for other departure airports.

Steps away from the coastline is Raffles Praslin Spa which has been carefully designed to calm the spirit and awaken the senses. This luxurious spa in the Seychelles features 12 treatment pavilions, showcasing the spectacular view of the blue ocean and tropical surroundings. Experience true indulgence with the Luxury Caviar Anti-Aging Facial that firms, tones, refines and deeply hydrates the skin with protein rich caviar and powerful antioxidants. An exclusive AcuLift Massage visibly firms and tones as the Marine Biomatrix Sheet provides intensive hydration to instantly restore radiance. Results are immediate, leaving the skin looking supple, healthy and luminescent. The resort also has its own outdoor yoga studio perched just above the sea with the sounds of the waves crashing below.

Available with Emirates Holidays, prices from £2,555 per person for a 7 night stay in a Garden View Pool Villa with a complimentary upgrade to half board and return flights. Valid for travel on selected dates from 1 September to 24 October 2019. Price based on flights from London Stansted and London Gatwick, supplements may apply for other departure airports.

The very best spa treatments and therapies await you at Banyan Tree, Samui, Thailand. This secret hideaway features The Rainforest, a holistic hydrotherapy wellness experience designed to heal and soothe. Treatments include the Apple Green Tea Polisher that uses natural acids from the apple and acts as a gentle cleanser while the green tea powder nourishes the skin with its anti-oxidant properties leaving your skin softer and skin cells are naturally renewed. Lose yourself in the Royal Banyan treatment that delivers the best of Eastern and Western massage techniques to improve blood circulation. Featuring a warm herbal pouch dipped in Sesame Oil the treatment also including a coriander cucumber cleanser, Royal Banyan Herbal Pouch Massage, jade Face Massage and a therapeutic Herbal Bath.

Available with Emirates Holidays, prices from £2,075 per person for a 7 night stay in a Deluxe Pool Villa with breakfast and return Emirates flights. Valid for travel on selected dates from 1 September to 24 October 2019. Price based on flights from London Gatwick, supplements may apply for other departure airports.

Anantara Al Jabel Al Akhdar Resort has a unique retreat that is perched 2,000 metres above sea level on Oman’s fabled Green Mountain and offers a range of treatments. There is the Rose Rescue Ritual, a romantic pampering from head to toe, allowing the recipient to blossom naturally with the use of fragrant roses. Alternatively, discover wellbeing remedies from the Far East through the Journey of Siam, a ritual which includes a full body steam, refreshing coconut scrub to moisturise and soften the skin, before finishing off with a compress massage combining calming remedial herbs.

Available with Emirates Holidays, prices from £995 per person for a 5 night stay in a Premier Room with a complimentary half board upgrade and return flights. Valid for travel on selected dates from 1 to 30 September 2019. Price based on flights from London Gatwick and London Stansted, supplements may apply for other departure airports.

Navasana Spa at the Outrigger Beach Resort, Mauritius is a lush sanctuary by the sea that wakens the senses with an array of new signature therapies infused with natural essential oils by Aromatherapy Associates of London. The spa is under the guidance of resort Reiki master, Jeeten, and has designed 15 new rejuvenating treatments for both men and women. Indulge in the Moroccan Rhassoul Ritual, a journey of invigorating hamman, a toxin-releasing body wrap, and an application of nourishing argan oil. For couples they have a Sensory Complicity treatment in the VIP cabin where you can enjoy two hours of bliss, and treatments including relaxing body massages, a milky bath decorated with tropical flowers and is perfect for romantic quality time.

Available with Emirates Holidays, prices from £1,239 per person for a 7 night stay in an Ocean View Room on a half board basis with return flights. Valid for travel on selected dates from 1 September to 24 October 2019. Price based on flights from London Gatwick and London Stansted, supplements may apply for other departure airports.

Please note: Prices are correct as of 26.04.19. All pricing is based on 2 adults sharing a room. Offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. For more information on Emirates Holidays or to book, visit www.emiratesholidays.com or call 0208 972 8949
*2018 Global Wellness Economy Monitor by Global Wellness Institute

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Argentina

Discover Michelin star dining in Marbella

If you don’t know Marbella then you might think the dining scene doesn’t get much better than celeb hangouts, La Sala and Olivia’s, however you couldn’t be more wrong. Just a stone’s throw away from the Old Town of Marbella is a jewel in the Costa del Sol culinary crown, Michelin star restaurant Messina.

If you are a keen foodie looking for sophisticated dining and a gourmet treat, then this place is a must. This contemporary restaurant, with minimalist décor offers an upscale dining experience without feeling snobby. Open plan, bright and airy, Messina is chic and unpretentious with friendly and welcoming waiting staff.

The menu is a collection of eclectic unique tastes combining flavours from Spain, South America and Asia, all created by Argentinian chef, Mauricio Giovanini. Messina is named after the Italian city his grandparents come from and has held a Michelin star since 2016, when he became the third Argentine to win the highest accolade in the world of gastronomy.

Giovanini is passionate about using fresh, local produce and his menu experiments with exciting flavours and textures offering a creative menu paired with some of the best wine. It really is a feasting experience and his adventure for flavour seeps through his tasting menu which Team Coco was lucky enough to sample.

The menu regularly changes depending on what’s in season but when I visited there was 10 bite sized dishes to try, all packing punchy flavours. There’s a great balance of vegetarian, seafood and meat plates to keep most palates happy. My menu at Messina included the following:

Yucca, creamy pickled aubergine and marinated red peppers
Creamy chimichurri, tomato, and lemon
Typical Argentinean manioc flour bread
Sea urchin mi-cuit and celery root water
Garganelli cooked in mirepoix stock served with aubergine and goat cheese
Grilled white sea bass with grilled vegetables
Cow sweet bread served with creamy lemon stew and spinach
Iberian pork with creamy lentils and roasted onion
Caramelized pineapple sorbet, red pepper and pisco sour
Creamy black and milky chocolate, dulce de leche and peanut

My favourite was the Iberian pork, it was delicious, and tender served with creamy lentils and roasted onion. I literally savoured every morsel. I loved the whole menu, the tasting experience is a great way to try out Michelin star dining and at 69 Euros per head it’s good value.
If you don’t fancy the Michelin star treatment at Messina then Giovanini is sprinkling his culinary magic at Amare Beach Hotel Marbella with the creation of Hayaca, the hotel’s new pop up restaurant, featuring a fusion of different Latin American dishes.

Team Coco travelled to Marbella courtesy of Amare Beach Hotel Marbella. For more information visit www.amarehotels.com/marbella

To book a table at Messina visit www.restaurantemessina.com

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Sandy Dunes and Salty Air; off-the-beaten-track in Ibiza

With memories of sticky club nights at Manumission, fry-ups in the sunshine and an ill-fated hungover scooter ride from my last trip just over a decade ago, we dipped over the impossibly blue sea and landed in Ibiza. This time, however, I was to avoid singing Vengaboys as much as possible as we were off to explore the blissed out, bohemian side of the legendary isle.

A mecca for free-spirits since the 1950s, Ibiza’s hippy culture is still alive and the sound of drums at sunset increase the further you get away from the Brits abroad buzz of San Antonio. If you’re looking to kick back and focus on your well-being and meditation for a few days, read on. If you are hitting the clubs this summer and just want some hangover cure activities, the following should clear your mind and cleanse your spirit of the shots of the night before.

Tranquil Northern Ibiza

With the island only 40km long, staying far from the madding crowd couldn’t be easier. We stayed at the adults only (but not THAT kind of adults only, as I kept telling my friends) Barceló Portinatx (Venda de Portinatx, 62 barcelo.com ) resort in the north of the island just a 40-minute scenic drive from the airport. Take hand luggage only and you’ll be off the plane and by the pool in no time.

All the rooms in this bright and spacious hotel come with terraces with sun loungers allowing you to sunbathe in complete tranquillity if you just don’t have the energy to expend to pop down to one of the resort’s two pools or even the secluded beach, only 20m away.

The setting couldn’t be more idyllic with stunning sunsets and sunrises above the Portinatx cove which stood in for a much further flung island in the late ’50s film version of South Pacific. In fact, sitting in the hotel’s beachfront Noray restaurant with a goblet of G&T, guitar duo playing and the sky turning pink, it’s hard to believe that you can get here on a budget airline and no jetlag. You could just come to the island for some R&R and you wouldn’t have to go far with the tranquil outdoors Wellness Centre at Barceló Portinatx, with an almond oil massage and experience showers to jump into in between dips in the pool and a complimentary yoga class with views of the Balearic. But, this is the adventure issue so no lounging around for #TeamCoco… okay, maybe just a little bit with a mooch around the stunning true Ibiza feel shop/bar Los Enamorados (103, Calle de Portinatx, losenamoradosibiza.com) with a sundowner cocktail.

Portinatx is located in Sant Joan de Labritja and is the only true tourist resort in this region meaning that a short trip from this coastline you can lose yourself down dusty roads lined with fincas and their lemon groves. The village of Sant Joan is dreamily referred to as ‘the last village’ of the island with its white-walled houses with colourful doors begging you to sit in the sun with a cerveza or explore their artisan market every Sunday.

The village is home to a number of quirky small businesses, like intriguing coffee house-shop-hairdresser Los Otros (Carrer de Sa Cala 15, Sant Joan De Labritja losotrosibiza.com). Pop in for beautiful gifts and a trim and stay for their legendary veggie pink burger from chef Mirjam, author of popular veggie cookbook ‘Veggie Very Much’. After your healthy lunch and retail therapy pop to The Giri Cafe’s garden (Plaza España 5, cafe.thegiri.com ) for a few cheeky sun-drenched afternoon cocktails in the shade of their centuries-old townhouse.

There’s hidden magic to this island everywhere you look. The village of Sant Joan celebrates its patron, Saint John The Baptist on 23rd June with a riotous party with fireworks and bonfires. During the festivities, you can ward away evil spirits by noting down all the negative things that have happened to you in the previous year in a list and chucking it in a bonfire. Then, set intentions for the next year with a new list of goals.

Hippy Heaven

While many of the full-moon free-spirit partiers may have moved on from the hedonism of the ’70s, there are still authentic glimpses into nomadic life around, especially in the north of the island. Parked up in the dusty sand, in the shadow of pine trees in Portinatx, every morning you’ll find traveller couples enjoying breakfast on the rocks and sweeping out their vans. As the sun sets on a Sunday evening, if you are lucky, you’ll catch groups of them drumming on the beach here and also at nearby Benirrás Beach. Apparently, this tradition dates from ‘The Day of The Drums’ on Sunday 18th August 1991 when hundreds of people gathered to protest the Gulf War.

You won’t have to go far before stumbling over ‘authentic hippy souvenirs’ but take these with a pinch of salt. It’s not really the free-spirit way to have things mass produced for a profit. However, to soak up some of the atmosphere of the ’70s it’s definitely worth grabbing a cold one and losing yourself in Ibiza’s original hippy market, Es Cana in Punta Arabi, 10am – 8pm every Wednesday or the famous night market at Las Dalias which runs until 1am on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the summer months. The scents, sights and sounds of these markets will transport you back in time and have you considering all manner of floaty clothes that you’ll then attempt to work into your office attire when back home. A boyfriend blazer works over all kinds of maxi-dresses, trust me.

If you can’t peel yourself away from your sun lounger to make it to the full hippy market experience, check out WorldFamilyIbiza.com – the family-run free-spirited brand which has expanded from Las Dalias market to, fittingly, the world with their colourful collections.

Exploring the seas

You can’t come to Ibiza and not take the opportunity to get out in the sparkling sea. The clear water is thanks to the protected meadows of oceanic seagrass and you won’t believe the turquoise translucency of the water as you come into Formentera by boat. There are a number of larger boats which travel across from the port in Ibiza town but for a true sense of adventure chartering a smaller boat is definitely recommended from the luxe Marina Botafach. Leisurely floating along, hearing tales of pirates, spying luxury yachts that Robert DeNiro has rocked up on and even glimpsing a dolphin, you can see why people have flocked to these magical islands for decades.

Formentera is the smallest and most southernly Balearic island with bright white sands and out of this world blue sea and sky. It’s not hard to see why Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin embraced spending time here in the ’60s and Cara and Leonardo can be found losing themselves in these pinch-me-I-must-be-dreaming surroundings. Arrive here and grab a bicycle or scooter to explore your way, with beautiful beaches all around the coast and wall-to-wall sunshine, choose your adventure. From beach chiringuitos where you can grab snacks to the unmissable homemade vanilla ice-cream at the stunning Es Moli De Sal restaurant on Playa de Illetas, there will be plenty of instagrammable treats on the way.

Hidden Gems

Still got a hankering for more of magical, bohemian Ibiza? In the South of the island is the impressive towering island of Es Vedra where Tanit, the goddess of love and fertility is believed to have lived. It’s also where the sirens who lured Odysseus from his ship lived according to local legend and claims to be the third most magnetic spot in the world, just behind the North Pole and Bermuda Triangle. If that wasn’t enough mystery for you, it’s also said to be the tip of the sunken city of Atlantis. The location of this Atlantis is supposedly secret but if you are feeling adventurous, follow the track down towards Sa Pedrera (the cove’s non-new-age name), it’s a steep journey but one that will reward you with carvings and paintings left by the nomads before you.

Where to stay…

We travelled to Ibiza with British Airways and stayed in a Superior Room with Ocean View at the Barceló Portinatx (barcelo.com) including the gorgeous breakfast buffet.

The team at the hotel will be happy to arrange transfers and taxis to and from the hotel to help you explore off-the-beaten-track Ibiza.

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Bubbles & Buzz : Sandow’s launches sparkling cold brew

I can almost smell it, Spring is on the way and with that al-fresco, instead of al-desko, lunches are on the cards. Fighting the urge to sup some Pimms at 2pm on a Friday may be tough but hold off until happy hour and slay the rest of the work on your to-do list with a bubbly can of cold brew.

Sandow’s, the UK’s original cold brew coffee brand is launching two flavoured coffee sodas: Spice, a sparking coffee blended with ginger, orange blossom and black spice and Citrus, flavoured with lemon and lime and we, busy girls at House of Coco, can’t wait.

Since setting up shop in 2014 Sandow’s has taken over the UK selling to over 600 outlets and with their new cute-as-hell stubby can range, we’ll be popping one in our tote bags as a dairy-free caffeinated pick-us-up.

Sandow’s sodas are £1.99 for 250 mls, and available from Selfridges, Whole Foods Market, selected independents and www.sandows.com

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A pop-up to sort out your break outs? The World’s First Pimple Bar

When this landed in our #TeamCoco inbox, we had to do a double take and make sure that we hadn’t missed the memo about playing pranks on Halloween but, sure enough, the world’s first pimple bar opens tomorrow – 31st October – in Antwerp.

YUN Probiotherapy are looking to burst (sorry, gross!) myths about pimples, provide private consultations, facials and any advice you’ve always wanted to seek but have had no idea where to do so. Over three floors you’ll find treatments, new products to make your face more like that angelic visage you’ve always wanted and a tasty tipple.

In addition to a novel approach to skincare, the pop-up addresses the fact that over 80% of people have had some sort of unpleasant skin problem leaving them feeling insecure and embarrassed. Hurrah! So we’re not alone in embracing ‘Netflix and Chill’ weekends due to our freaking weird early-winter skin.

Tom Verlinden is the Managing Director of Probiotherapy. Here’s what he has to say: “It’s awful to see people so embarrassed and losing confidence and that it has such a huge impact on their lives. The idea of this playful way of approaching the subject is to make it more socially acceptable; break the taboo and get people feeling able to talk about it. The Pimple bar is somewhere anyone can feel at ease; there’s really no reason to feel embarrassed or insecure. And it’s an approachable way for us to inform people about our revolutionary therapies.”

The Pimple bar will be open for 10am to 5pm every day from 27th October to 5th November ­–except Sundays and public holidays at Wiegstraat 16, 2000 Antwerpen

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Girl Bosses of Great Britain

Well tonight Matthew, I’m going to be a Girl Boss of Great Britain

Well hello ladies and gentlemen, call yourself Feminists? Well of course you do, and if you don’t, take a read of ‘How To Build A Girl’ By Caitlin Moran and realise that its not a dirty word, just a label for common sense.

As the name of this post suggests we are proud to introduce our new series Girl Bosses of Great Britain where we will be featuring girls doing it for themselves, self employed ladies and those who run their own businesses. A lot has been written (and incredibly well, see ‘Lean In’) about women in corporate roles and hitting the glass ceiling in the City but there is less to be consumed about the alternative route to personal success for women; by being a business owner.

GBOGB is taking a little from the fantastic HONY, showcasing fantastic women doing their thing and sharing a little insight into their worlds and advice on how you too could explore doing it for yourself. We will also be sharing more in-depth interviews with the fantastic spirits we meet, inspiration to keep you going and other great sources for information.

Talking about sources for inspiration you have read the bible from which we have pinched our name, right? #GirlBoss by Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso? If not, grab it now, get inspired and we’ll see you for our next instalment on Monday.

For general bad-a vibes check out our social channels and the #GBOGB hashtag for more…

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Boozy Girl Bosses: Annie Pautsch of Brew Cruz, Santa Cruz

In our recent FOOD volume we spoke to some incredible Girl Bosses in one of the most exciting industries out there: the drinks industry. If you’ve not snagged a print copy of Vol 13 – grab one now for our top 5 Girl Boss drinks brands and wise words from some amazing women. If you have already and you are looking for some more wisdom, you’ve come to the right place.

Here’s our interview with Annie Pautsch, founder of the cutest brewery tour around: the Brew Cruz in her hometown of Santa Cruz, California.

HOC: Hey Annie, how on earth did you end up running a brewery tour in Santa Cruz?

Annie: Ultimately it came down to a few key factors: my love for craft beer and wanting to work in or around it, timing, hard work, and no regrets for trying something I’m passionate about. Of course, Santa Cruz itself inspires me with its laid-back vibe and California cool culture.

HOC: What is it about craft breweries that you can’t get enough of?

Annie: The brewers and their unconventional curiosity and creativity. The smell, sound, attention to detail and taste. The environment, ambiance, and vibe– 7 days a week doors are open to everyone without exclusivity, offering a warm, comfortable place to imbibe, converse, relax, connect, and draw inspiration. The history of breweries- their individual stories and legacies.

HOC: When you started out in your career, where did you want it to go? And how does that compare to where you are now?

Annie: My goals for the business have always been in stages, so that I allow myself flexibility when things inevitably go off-course and you have to readjust. Initially I was thrilled just to have passengers on the bus! Now one of the aspects I’m most proud of in my career are the relationships I’ve carefully built and maintained, and the integrity and sincerity with which I’ve run my business. I never set out to expand too quickly, and have definitely made trajectory moves that feel natural and right for maintaining what Brew Cruz ultimately is- a local business.

HOC: What’s it like, being a woman in (what we imagine is) a male dominated industry?

Annie: Powerful. Badass. Natural. The Santa Cruz brewing community, and brewing in general- to its earliest origins, exists because of women. It just so happens a lot of men also enjoy brewing as well.

HOC: Where is your favourite spot in the world for a few beers?

Annie: I have so many favorite breweries, so it ultimately comes down to sharing some of my favorite beers with the most cherished people in my life- family and close friends. Those are the golden moments, and most of them have taken place around a worn kitchen table, in a garage, or on a patio until the late hours of the night. I do a lot of beer-related travel though, and there is a certain unparalleled excitement felt walking into a brewery that’s been on the bucket list for a while!

HOC: In the UK a light stigma around women drinking beer still exists. Is this the case in the US and why is this still a thing?

Annie: Stigmas will exist as long as people allow them to. In the US, I think I see more of an unfounded expectation that if women are going to drink beer, it’s usually something ‘light’. For any new beer-drinkers on my tours (women or men), I try to steer them toward drinking flavor notes they enjoy, period. Forget about how ‘strong’ or ‘dark’ a beer looks or is and just drink what your palate prefers!

HOC: What women are doing great things in the food and drink industry at the moment where you are?

Annie: Emily Thomas of Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing is always at the forefront of innovation and growth for the brewing community. I’ve been impressed by the women-owned food trucks in town like Ate3One. The majority of beertenders at our local breweries are women and they are exceptional.

HOC: Can you tell us about a recent ‘Girl Boss Moment’ you had in your work? ie. an experience where you felt proud that you’d totally nailed it

Annie: I feel most like a boss when I’m able to successfully manage wearing all the hats it requires to run my business- reservations, relationships, maintenance, marketing, bookkeeping, bus mechanic, bus driver, tour guide, beer connoisseur, wife, daughter, and friend. If I’ve done my best and can pop a cold one at the end of a long day while enjoying a sunset, boss lady has nailed it.

HOC: How can people follow what you are up to?

Annie: My channels: Instagram @scbrewcruz

Facebook @santacruzbrewcruz

scbrewcruz.com

And be sure to follow my hometown, where you can get more inspiration:

Instagram @visitsantacruz

Facebook @visitsantacruz

visitsantacruz.org

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Peaches Geldof. Our Festival Style Queen

As we mourn the sad loss of rock royalty Peaches Geldof, we couldn’t help but reminisce on the times the reformed mother of two got her knees dirty and her hair knotted at a festival or two.

Not one to shy away from family history, Peaches embraced the ‘Grunge’ look and always did festivals as they should be done… Messy and dirty but always on point.

This season, take your festival style inspiration from Peaches. Our festival style Queen.

For more information about the untimely and sudden death of Peaches Geldof click here

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Cocktail Hour with Bompas & Parr

You’ve definitely been to a Bompas & Parr event in 2017 – these guys have been everywhere this year with their eccentric edible artistry and we’re super excited to see what they have in store for 2018.

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To toast to a great 2017 we asked them to come up with a cocktail you can make at home to dazzle your guests and boy, did they deliver with the Christmas Champagne Scotchtail… it’s as instagrammable as it is tasty and that could be Bompas & Parr’s raison d’être …

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Christmas Champagne Scotchtail

This whisky-based twist on the classic champagne cocktail, built in a flute, contains a sugar cube, coated in edible gold dust, to create a sparkling cocktail that’s just right for the season. The slowly dissolving sugar cube combined with the effervesce of the champagne ensure the drink continues to shimmer as you sip.Ingredients:• 35ml Scotch whisky• 150ml non-vintage champagne• 1 sugar cube, coated in gold shimmer dustMethod:Build the drink in the champagne flute using the following steps:• Add a sugar cube coated in edible gold shimmer dust to the glass• Pour over 35ml of Scotch whisky, then top up with 150ml of non-vintage champagne

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Find Ruins… Do Amazing Stunts!

Imagine finding the playground of your dreams.

And highlighting the sometimes devastating power of nature.

Villa Epecuén was a tourist village built for that purpose in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Now it’s abandoned.

On 10th November 1985, its dam burst… it was the only thing protecting the town. The village was slowly but surely engulfed in water… and lost. And abandoned. It was lost.

Until… Danny MacAskill.

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