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An Inside Guide to Post Summer Holiday Retreats
Summer is officially over and the kids have finally gone back to school. For parents, the summer holidays can be a grueling time and come September, we’re sure a little time out wouldn’t go amiss. That’s why we asked some of our very own hotel partners offer a little insight into what post summer holiday retreats they have. Read on to find out more…
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Long to Reign Over Us
As the national anthem itself dictates; The Queen is “Long to reign over us”. Today, Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest ever reigning British monarch, as the previous record which belonged to Queen Victoria, passes on. Today, Her Majesty will have been on the throne for over 23, 226 days,16 hours and 23 minutes – which is a long time considering she was never even supposed to ascend the throne! We take a look at what else our Queen has achieved during her 63 year reign.
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It’s Gourmet Cinema Club Season
Summer’s almost gone but the good news is, now’s the perfect time to kick back and watch a film or two. Not long ago, we sent some of our colleagues to attend the Gourmet Cinema Club at Sanctum Soho (billed as London’s first rock and roll hotel) – and they loved it. With Halloween hotting up and Christmas on its way, Sanctum Soho have thrown a few seasonal screenings into the mix. Read on to find out which films they’ll be showing in the coming months…
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20 Post Summer Holiday Activities for Parents
As magical as they can be, the summer holidays can be taxing on mums and dads, especially those with really little ones. Read our previous blog about ways to entertain the kids if you’re struggling for inventive ways after a busy summer. So, the kids have gone back to school and if you’re a parent reading this, you’re probably feeling a tiny bit relieved – and a little tired too. Check out our list of 20 fun post summer holiday activities for parents – do one of them or do them all, it’s up to you. Whatever you do, just make sure you take some time to enjoy yourselves, unwind and recharge your batteries.
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Knife Skills with Michel Roux Jr.
Partnership Manager Ciana recently got her knife skills sharpened (see what we did there?) at Michel Roux Jr’s Cactus Kitchen. Read on to find out more.
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Notting Hill Carnival Fever
Europe’s biggest arts festival, Notting Hill Carnival, is back again this bank holiday weekend for yet another year. As carnival fever is starting to spread over London, we’ve delved into the carnival’s history and found out some interesting facts. Here’s a little look at carnival by numbers. Be warned: a LOT of chickens and goats help make up this west London event…
