James Haskell: Finding the right trainer and fitness plan
England Rugby player James Haskell continues his column by offering some tips for finding the right personal trainer… – By JAMES HASKELL Last week I wrote about finding the best gym. Once you have found one that is suitable for you, it is important to decide what kind of personal trainer you want. What kind […]
Ynyshir Hall: Enjoy a luxury hotel break with your dog in beautiful countryside
Ynyshir Hall in Wales offers incredible walking and a Michelin star restaurant… – By SARAH BACON There really is no need to always head to an airport and board an aeroplane in order to find a hidden gem. Great Britain has some truly stunning countryside and it is also host to some of the best […]
Christmas afternoon tea launches at Harrods
In anticipation of the festive season, Harrods has announced the launch of a Christmas afternoon tea at their flagship restaurant, The Georgian. The Christmas-inspired tea will be available from the 6th of November and can be booked in advance from now. Menu highlights include finger sandwiches such as Roast Dee Valley turkey, rocket leaves and spiced […]
First standalone Charlotte Tilbury store to open in London
We have some exciting news for the fans of makeup guru, Charlotte Tilbury. The first standalone Charlotte Tilbury store will launch on Saturday November 21st and it will be located in London’s Covent Garden. To mark the launch of the new Charlotte Tilbury store, the makeup artist to the stars is offering 10 passers-by a chance to be […]
James Haskell: Getting started with fitness
England Rugby player James Haskell offers some tips for those wanting to get fit, including how to find the right gym… – By JAMES HASKELL So you want to get fit and in shape, but don’t know how to get started? This is something that luckily hasn’t been an issue for me over the last […]
Belmond Villa San Michele: A stunning setting that will take your breath away
Belmond Villa San Michele is the best luxury hotel in Tuscany and offers a panoramic view of Florence… – By LAURA TOOGOOD There is nothing I love more than a good view and the one from Belmond Villa San Michele is quite simply sensational. This property had a lot to live up to because I […]
Matcha: The latest healthy lifestyle craze
One of the latest crazes for those seeking a healthy lifestyle is Matcha, the finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea. For those who want to hop on board and experience the benefits of Matcha, BLOOM have a selection of different flavours that are available exclusively in Harrods. Just 1g of the […]
Autumn Beauty Essentials
Give your hair and skin some TLC with our Autumn Beauty Essentials… – We love autumn and its dewy mornings, dramatic sunsets, falling conkers and delicious blackberries. Autumn is all about ‘gathering in’ as opposed to Spring’s clean and this includes picking up some new beauty essentials that will help you tackle the transition to […]
Sleep well with luxury bedding by Nimbus
Seeing as we spend half of our lives in bed, luxury bed linen is probably one of the most worthwhile investments for our homes. In fact, The Sloaney team consider the quality of a bed crucial when travelling around the world and it can make a five star hotel stand out from the crowd. However […]
Watches of Switzerland host VIP fundraiser for Glasgow Hospice
A host of famous faces and high-society guests gathered at Watches of Switzerland last night on Regent Street in London for a charity auction, with a Scottish focus. The fundraising event was held for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow. Guests sipped Pommery Champagne as a silent auction took place that included […]
The spectacular Belmond Hotel Splendido in picturesque Portofino
Experience a touch of Italian glamour at Belmond Hotel Splendido – By LAURA TOOGOOD When I initially discovered Belmond, the brand transformed my experience of luxury travel. Needless to say, I have not looked back since my first acquaintance with a Belmond property and my love of their philosophy continues to flourish. The service is […]
James Haskell: Six reasons to start growing a beard now!
As one of my planned upcoming charity endeavours, I have agreed to support Decembeard in order to raise money to help beat bowel cancer. Decembeard beards in December are as Movember moustaches are in November. Namely it’s all about encouraging people to spout facial hair; in this case a beard in December. Of course no doubt […]
New Molton Brown Eau de Toilette Collection launches
The Molton Brown fragrances are helping summer last longer, writes Laura Toogood… – Although September brings with it dewy mornings and cooler evenings, I am still desperately trying to hold on to some of summer. This morning I tried the new Molton Brown Eau de Toilette Collection, which includes an Orange & Bergamot scent. The […]
Toasting the End of Summer at Bluebird Chelsea
A final sip of Rosé at Bluebird Chelsea… — Sadly summer has come to an end. Alfresco dining and outdoor drinks admiring the sunset have become a distant memory, with autumn putting a chill in the air. One of Chelsea’s most popular venues, Bluebird Chelsea, marked the change in seasons with an End of Summer Party […]
Luxury Skiing Guide: James Haskell’s Fitness Tips
At the start of September we launched our first Luxury Skiing Guide, which gives readers a preview of some of the top ski resorts that you can book for the 2015/2016 season in some of our favourite places to ski. Autumn is a good time to look ahead to the skiing season and plan your […]
Luxury on the Italian Riviera at Royal Hotel Sanremo
By LAURA TOOGOOD I have enjoyed visiting the South of France many times before and I have an equal amount of affection for its neighbour Italy. During my latest visit to this part of the world, I combined a trip to both countries and crossed the border to explore the coastline of Liguria. After flying […]
The Sloaney’s Guide to Goodwood
By ROSEMIN ANDERSON The glorious Goodwood Racecourse in Chichester is a luxury paradise for lovers of vintage and motorsports alike. Set across hundreds of hectares of land owned by the Earl of March (known as Lord March) and his family, the estate incorporates a beautifully maintained motor racecourse, two golf courses, an airstrip, horse racing […]
Aston Martin exclusives will be on show at Goodwood Revival
Aston Martin returns to the evocative surroundings of the Goodwood Revival this weekend, with a selection of superb sports cars that celebrate the 102-year-old brand’s rich and exciting heritage. The luxury British sports car maker is once again an automotive partner of this year’s meeting at the famous old English race circuit where examples of […]
Artist William Ings to exhibit at The Vitrine Gallery
By ANTONY NEWTON We don’t typically feature individual artistic talent on The Sloaney because many of the art events that we attend showcase work from a collection of artists. However, the opportunity arose when I came across some contemporary paintings from William Ings some months ago. His style is thought provoking and encourages the viewer to […]
Life, Love, Liberty and Little ones
By RACHEL COLLISON Liberty London, a national treasure when it comes to prints, characteristically charming and eccentric. A quick tour around the haberdashery floor never fails to inspire and excite with bold and beautiful pieces that delight. We were thrilled to be invited to attend a sneak peak of their latest collaboration with Mamas & […]
Falling in love with a Sunrise Run
By LAURA TOOGOOD I write having just finished my latest Sunrise Run, which on this occasion took place along La Croisette in Cannes. These runs may not always take place right at the start of sunrise but I try to get up early enough to incorporate some of it during my morning fitness routine. I […]
Congratulations James Haskell: Autumn at The Sloaney starts with a bang!
With the Rugby World Cup on the horizon we are extremely proud of our feature writer, James Haskell, who has made the final England squad. The Sloaney team and our readers will be cheering loudly for James and we wish the whole squad the very best of luck. In other news, September has arrived! While there […]
A Country House Conversion: The beginning
By LAURA TOOGOOD I am pretty much an interiors virgin. I don’t really know much about this world and I have certainly never experienced re-designing a house. I might as well be open about that from the start, before I progress too far along with my Country House Conversion diary for The Sloaney. I have […]
A stunning Aston Martin line up for Salon Privé
Aston Martin will be showcasing some of their best elite sports cars, as well as a James Bond-exclusive creation, at next month’s 10th anniversary of the Salon Privé Luxury Supercar Show & Concours d’Elégance. One of the closing highlights on our British Summer Social Season Guide, the event is heaven for luxury car enthusiasts. It will […]
The Rajpoot Bath: Bath’s best Indian restaurant
We have visited the beautiful city of Bath a couple of times before, staying at the luxurious Bath Spa Hotel and also frequenting the Christmas Market. While many choose to go to Bath to admire the stunning architecture, learn about its history, or indulge in a romantic weekend away, we have discovered another draw to […]
USPAAH: Your personal spa concierge app
By KATIE ANN LAMB Have you ever wanted a blow dry, manicure or massage at the last minute and not been able to get an appointment? Well not any more thanks to USPAAH, which is your personal spa concierge. I recently discovered this brilliant new app, which offers luxury services from qualified health and beauty […]
Liz Earle Hand Repair Collection to launch in Autumn
Although we are still enjoying the last few days of summer, autumn is on its way and only just around the corner. This means that it is nearly time to adjust our beauty regimes in order to protect our skin and hair from the elements. Our hands in particular need plenty of TLC as we […]
Bruges: Mysterious, charming and uniquely romantic
By KATIE ANN LAMB The city of Bruges is renowned for its cobbled streets, mussels, beer and chocolate. Needless to say, I had been longing to visit for some time. I managed to find a short window for a trip and it proved even more magical than I had anticipated. Only three and a half hours from […]
Face Place: The best clinical facial and milia removal
By LAURA TOOGOOD After a few irritating breakouts during my teenage years, thankfully my skin subsequently settled down. On the whole, it has been relatively tame over the last 10 years of my life. The only major issue has been trying to counter the dehydration that seems to go hand-in-hand with a hectic London lifestyle and […]
Introducing Olverum Bath Oil
While glamourous bars and busy beer gardens may be appealing to many at this time of year, we also love nothing more than running a hot bath in order to relax in peace and quiet at the end of a busy week. With a new bath oil to sample, this is exactly what happened last […]
Bask in Santa Barbara sunshine at Bacara Resort and Spa
By CAT GRAY After the glamour of LA and the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas, we were in desperate need of some proper relaxation. We headed back to California to the ‘American Riviera’ otherwise known as Santa Barbara. With beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and vibrant culture, Santa Barbara is a premier world class destination […]
National Champagne Week returns
Champagne lovers can rejoice as we bring you news that National Champagne Week is set to make its return this October. The celebration of Champagne is set to take over the country from 1-7 October, and will be bigger than ever before, with 19 venues hosting more than 20 events across London, Birmingham and Bath. A range of venues including Europe’s longest Champagne bar at St Pancras […]
The Mini Edit Pop-Up shop in Knightsbridge
By RACHEL COLLISON Over the next two weeks ‘The Mini Edit’ is hosting engaging events and activities at their childrenswear pop-up shop in Knightsbridge. The Mini Edit is a newly launched online multi-brand childrenswear concept store. It is a mother and daughter partnership, designed to cater to fashion conscious parents and gift buyers. Daughter, Jessica […]
Tom Kerridge is next ‘Chef of the Season’ at Harrods
Tom Kerridge will be joining Harrods as the next guest chef for their ongoing foodie campaign Chef of the Season. Tom has created a winter range of dishes-to-go for the Food Halls which will launch on 1st October, followed by a Christmas range launching on 12th November through until the end of the year. In a first […]
The Glyndebourne Festival: Last tickets
If you are in the UK for August and looking to enjoy a special occasion, The Glyndebourne Festival still has some availability at the following key performances. Handle’s Saul There is still limited availability for Barrie Kosky’s brilliant incarnation of Handle’s oratorio, Saul. Ivor Bolton leads the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment with a cast of […]
Butterfly Twists: The foldup flats are an essential accessory
By LAURA TOOGOOD I recently attended a wedding and the easiest and quickest way to get to the church was to walk about a mile from the hotel where I was staying. However, having decided on my outfit several months ago, I had already chosen some towering cream heels for the day. It was a […]
Michelin starred cuisine to be served on Burgess superyachts
To mark their 40th anniversary, superyacht powerhouse Burgess has announced an exciting collaboration with Michelin-starred chef agency, Kirsty Stanley-Hughes. The new venture enables superyacht clients to gain direct access to some of the world’s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. In addition to Michelin starred cuisine served privately on board the Burgess fleet of superyachts, the chef is also able […]
The luxury playground of Las Vegas
Cat Gray continues her tour of West Coast America by sampling some Las Vegas luxury… After a chilled time in LA, we hit the road again heading North to Nevada towards the city that never sleeps. And Las Vegas really does live up to that name! You can leave the world behind and immerse yourself in […]
Afternoon Tea Picnic Hamper launched at Lancaster London
Lancaster London, which overlooks Hyde Park, has just launched a new Afternoon Tea Picnic Hamper that is perfect for enjoying the great British tradition without being stuck indoors on a glorious summer’s day. The Afternoon Tea Picnic includes sweet treats such as: White chocolate truffle & raspberry lollypops with popping candy; Mini passion fruit & […]
Gift ideas aplenty at Christmas in July at Selfridges
Christmas in July always presents us with a bit of a dilemma. While it is perfectly normal for those of us in the media world to be whisked into a winter wonderland, most other people are busy enjoying the summer vibe and soaking up the sunshine. As you should be! Back in the land of […]
