THE HAPPY ISSUE by BEACH TOMATO

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Greetings Beach Lovers, We all know that the beach makes us happy, ‘tis why we travel far and wide to indulge in its tranquil company and hedonistic escapism. So, this got us to thinking, given that our ethos is “it’s better at the beach”, and we have concluded that the beach makes us happy, it makes pure and utter sense for Beach Tomato to have a whole issue dedicated to HAPPINESS. For although we rarely admit it, there are other things besides the beach that make us happy. We have put together a list of the top 20 instant happy makers. There was a lot of debate about what should crack the nod at beach HQ, but after practicing everything over the past fortnight (we would hate to put anything out there that hasn’t been road tested you see), check out the final cut. We expect to achieve world peace with this list. Obviously, happiness is an entirely subjective state, but we are all in agreement at Beach Tomato that the beach makes us so (hence the reason we all signed up for a job here). In case you aren’t convinced (shame on you) we put together our Top 10 Reasons Why You Are Happier at the Beach. Yes, scientific studies were commissioned and reports written to bring you this piece of wisdom. Er, well perhaps not, but we are pretty sure of its accuracy. For those of you who enjoy a spa to lift spirits, you are in luck. We traipsed around the world, trying and testing some of the best spas and treatments that leave you walking on cloud nine, there was a lot of competition for these spots, but do read this before you think about jetting off in search of a better mood. Can you believe that in two weeks time, Beach Tomato will have been around for a whole year? Time does fly when you’re having fun. Our next issue will be our Birthday Issue, so we have lots in store for you and, in the spirit of presents (it is our birthday after all), sign up to our newsletter to ensure you don’t miss out on some rather exciting competitions and give aways. Till then, indulge in the happy side of life. Lots of love,

www.beachtomato.com No 40-42, 1st Floor, Scrutton St, London EC2A 4PP 020 7426 4940 editor: KIRSTY HATHAWAY (kirsty.hathaway@beachtomato.com) features editor: JULIA NEEL (julia.neel@beachtomato.com) fashion editor: KATIE YIANNAKIS (katie.yiannakis@beachtomato.com) features writer/ content executive: HOLLY RAINS (holly.rains@beachtomato.com) marketing executive: ROSIE AXFORD (rosie.axford@beachtomato.com) art editor: ZUKI TURNER (zuki.turner@beachtomato.com) head of partnerships & commercials: LAURA GRAYLEY (laura.grayley@beachtomato.com) partnerships &commercials account manager: ELIZABETH ELLIS (elizabeth.ellis@beachtomato.com) content executive: KATIE MANNING (katie.manning@beachtomato.com)

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HAPPINESS BOOSTERS by: HOLLY RAINS

our inner bohemian may tell you happiness comes from ridding yourself of material possessions and living a simpler life, great and all but we can’t help but feel shivers of joy when we buy a new pair of shoes or spend an afternoon looking at pygmy hedgehogs on YouTube, (don’t call us cliché). In the quest to boost your serotonin levels, we have been inhaling various aromatherapy oils, ingesting coldwater fish and stroking every puppy we can get a hold of to find the top 20 instant ways to happiness. Enjoy.

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2. KARAOKE

As long as you’re not going headto-head with a friend who lists “singer”as

1. HAVING A PET Aside from the fact that pets are amazing on every level, their owners are healthier, have greater self-esteem and are less lonely than those who don’t have animals at home, so says the American Psychological Association. Not only that, but they are also more conscientious, extroverted and fitter, yes, pets make you more beautiful. So that’s seven reasons right there to persuade any pet naysayers that a pup in your life will radically improve everything.

their

professional

occupation, an enthusiastic karaoke reinterpretation of Like A Virgin is an effective way to boost those serotonin levels. In fact the same is true of anything that’s music based and communal, including dance workouts that involve trying to maintain some level of poise and dignity - while simultaneously trying to look sexy (Pussycat Dolls Workout, we’re talking to you), and watching people on arcade dance mats.

3. FATBOOTH APP Morphing our photos in this app and seeing what we will probably look like in 20 year’s time will never fail to amuse us. There’s bonus happy points if you FatBooth while gorging on biscuits. Oh the irony. www.itunes.apple.com

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4. AROMATHERAPY

5. FISH FAT

Being in an office environment that’s brimming with the

Eat fish fat and get happy. Yes, omega-3 fats are the

scent of tropical Fabreze (surely that’s not just us?), is

happiest sort of fat, with studies showing that omega-3

not as idyllic as it sounds. To counter work-based smell

can reverse major depression. Nutrition expert Patrick

stress - and make work your happier place - we suggest

Holford says that the higher your blood is in omega-3

turning to aromatherapy. Try inhaling the scent of Tata

fats - which help to build the brain’s neurons - the more

Harper’s Aromatic Stress Treatment using long, deep

serotonin you are likely to make. Choose coldwater

breaths and let the uplifting floral notes instantly relieve

fish such as herring, fresh tuna, salmon, sardines and

work stress, whether it’s a looming deadline to air

mackerel. Should you not live in close proximity to a

freshener-related irritation. Aromatic Stress Treatment,

fishmonger take Mood Food® supplement instead.

£64 from SpaceNk.co.uk

£24.46 for 60 capsules at www.totallynourish.com

6. ST JOHN’S WORT Warts are not friendly, St John’s Wort is. Distinction made, nutrition expert Patrick Holford credits this herby remedy as being extremely effective in treating mild to moderate depression, with a 300mg dose of St John’s Wort two or three times a day enough to help people suffering with mild depression in as little as two weeks.

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7. HAPPY CANDLE Not just any old candle in the wind, this candle from NEOM’s new “Happiness” range will bring you serious positivity. NEOM has used a unique technique that releases scent from actual blades of glass, resulting in a candle fragrance that is fresh, crisp and reminds us of freshly cut grass in summer. Travel candle £13, www. neomorganics.com

8. BOX SETS

9. CHOCOLATE

Cancel your weekend plans - or just pull a sickie (we

Chocolate is an official happy booster; science agrees.

like the “my child is sick” excuse, no one will question

Dark chocolate contains Resveratrol, which releases

this even if you’re sans offspring) - and watch a box

endorphins

and

set, the whole set. Trust us, nothing beats becoming at

serotonin -

both natural

one with your sofa and remaining static for hours whilst

mood-

watching pretty people on the TV. Madmen is great

therefore

escapist viewing but Friends series 1-infinity also rates

health and

highly, even though everyone has seen every episode

If it’s

ever. Two words: smelly cat.

nicely

“we’d never turn down a Chomp”

boosters and vital for your wellbeing. expensive, packaged

and in vast quantities, then it’s even better. Though we’d never turn down a Chomp.

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10. SUNSHINE We love the sun so much that we’ll openly admit to a genuine love of Katrina & The Waves’ Walking on Sunshine. It makes you tanned, which makes you look better in a bikini - and that’s all we really want in life*. That and shinier hair. We understand that the sun can’t be everywhere all at once so while it’s shining elsewhere, get your instant sun-fix with the Happy Light, whose beacon of light will brighten up your day when the sun is otherwise occupied. www.happylight.org *Not really. We have other, more meaningful, aspirations too.

11. CUP OF TEA So simple but so effective. Green tea specifically has huge health benefits, containing antioxidants that aid weight loss, lower cholesterol and are alleged to help prevent tooth decay. We wanted to add Coca-Cola to the list but, sadly, there was no science to back up our claims that it’s actually healthier than water.

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12. NEW SHOES Happy feet = happy soul, well that’s the mantra we live by - and we consider ourselves pretty happy people. Walking through the street wearing these architectural Finsk orange sandal wedges is sure to provoke admiring glances. If not, try walking past a building site. On a separate note, the frugal amongst

13. BOOKING A BEACH HOLIDAY

you can rejoice in the fact that the Finsk shoebox can

It’s our philosophy and it’s pretty simple: life’s better at

be used as a storage solution. Finsk, orange sandal

the beach. The thought of sand between our toes and

wedges, £430,

swimming in turquoise water has got us through many

www.thebeachtomatoshack.com

a dark, cold Blighty night (and that’s a lot of nights).

14. GET A GURU Make an appointment to see Mayan medicine man Roland Torikian, who trained with the Mexicans for over 12 years to become a shaman. He’s back in London now, where you can sign up for a traditional egg cleanse. First, you hold a raw organic egg (still in-shell), while Roland checks your aura. Then the egg is cracked into a glass of water and read – a bit like tea leaves - to assess health and emotional issues. Lastly, massage and fresh herbs are used to clear negativity. So long bad juju. £75 for 45 mins. Available at triyoga.co.uk

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15. GROWING HERBS Nothing is more satisfying than growing you own herbs to use in your cooking endeavours. Or cocktail endeavours: invite your buddies over, mix up some Mojitos and delight in the fact the mint involved is fresh from your own crop, (when we say crop, we mean window box). This sensation may be more smug than happy, but it’s kind of the same sensation.

16. A NEW NOTEBOOK

17. POLISHED NAILS

Nothing brings more joy to those of us with a strong Virgo

There’s a recession out there people. And, when times

streak than starting a new notebook (except for creating

are tough, nails look prettier. A recent study has shown

Excel spread sheets). We love the world of possibility that

that since times got tough shops have seen sales in

comes with a blank page and an ever-expanding to-do-

nail varnish rise by around 30%. We love Paul & Joe’s

list; there’s an extra feel-good factor points for crossing

gorgeous packaging and spectrum of colours - this

tasks off the list. Our current notebook obsession is

is instant beauty gratification and far cheaper than a

with Archie Grand’s witty journals. They’re embossed

mortgage.

with laughter-inducing titles such as “brats I met and

www.paul-joe-beaute.com

liked” and “lies we told and liked”. www.archiegrand.jetshop.se

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18. CUTE ANIMALS We spend an inordinate amount of time looking at pygmy hedgehogs, tiny kittens and pigs in teacups on the internet. Basically, anything that is cute and micro gets a look-in . We highly recommend Food On My Dog.

19. SPINNING Not

gym

20. THE SCHOOL OF LIFE That’s

Get a life. No, we’re not getting all tough love on you but instead

borderline masochistic. We mean

suggesting you look to the School Of Life* for some lessons in how to

spinning around on our office swivel

cope with the big things in life, such as How To Be Cool. Once ‘cool’

chair.

freestyle

has been achieved may we suggest enrolling in one of the one-stop-

spinning with your arms out, then

philosophy-shops other enlightening courses ranging from How To

falling over (preferably on a sandy

Enjoy Your Family to How To Find A Job You Love. Get ready to learn

surface), is a great way to regress to

more from this school than your whole 14 years in the education system.

a childlike state when the only thing

*The national curriculum, uniforms and questionable canteen food do

that mattered was your Sylvanian

not feature. www.theschooloflife.com

And

spinning,

no.

after-hours

Families collection.

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MY HAPPY PLACE Where does Caroline Issa go when she wants to feel happy? What

about Condé Nast Traveller’s Fashion and Beauty Director? To celebrate our Happy Issue, we asked some of fashion and travel’s most in-the-know insiders to share their happy places. This is what they told us…

CAROLINE ISSA, Fashion Director of Tank magazine and Editor-in-Chief of Because London “A beach in Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu, I went with my family and it was a slice of heaven - clear water, amazing sun and amazing food!!!”

KOTA KINABA L MALAYSIA U,

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SARAH-JANE CLARKE (The Sass of Sass & Bide) “Camp Cove in Watsons Bay, Sydney, makes me happy because I love sitting on the beach looking across the water to see the CBD of Sydney. I can walk there - no parking headaches - the water is crystal clear, and it has a European vibe without the people.”

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FIONA LINTOTT Fashion and Beauty Director, Traveller “The terrace restaurant by the pool at Hotel du Cap Eden Roc Antibes - for me it’s the epitome of style from the location to the grand entrance and the diving board of the rocks. I’d live here if I could and I’ve shared some very happy times with my family at the hotel.”

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PATRICK GRANT, Creative Director E.Tautz “The beach that makes me happiest is the beach at Achmelvich, Wester

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Ross, Scotland for the peace and the water and the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen.”

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AMBER ATHERTON, star of Made in Chelsea and founder of My Flash Trash “I love Miami Beach. Warm water, white sand, super-cool vibe. I hang out at the Delano Hotel Beach Club as I’m partial to pastels and every sunbed is a divine mint green. There’s a party vibe in a way that’s not as in-your-face as St Tropez.”

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IPANEMA BEACH

ZARA MARTIN,

TV Presenter

“Ipanema Beach is pretty happy-making. Lots of Speedos. Too brief? (Please mind the pun.)”

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CLARE ALSTIN, Deputy Editor of Russh Australia “I live at Bondi Beach which makes me pretty happy. I try to get up and go for a run from Bondi to Bronte and back at least a few times a week. It’s beautiful along the cliff tops overlooking the water. If you’re lucky you’ll see a pod of dolphins or even some whales. If I miss a morning I make sure I visit aquabumps.com for the daily Bondi action. This is my friend Eugene Tan’s blog. He has a gallery here in Bondi and if you’re up at 6.30am, you’ll see him shooting the people, the surfers and the waves of Bondi. He’s a Bondi institution.”

BONDI BEACH

LENA DE CAPARIS, Features Writer, Company Magazine and Company High Street Edit “Baking heat, turquoise waters, a yacht and three of my best mates - what’s not to be happy about? Of the Croatian beaches we visited last summer, Bol on Brac is where we laughed the most. Try the delicious fish restaurant Ribarska Kucica right on the pebble beach, overlooked by a gorgeous monastery.”

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P O L LY AT K I N S O N , Lifestyle Editor, Brides “Heaven on earth for me is dozing in one of the oversized hammocks on the beach at Reethi Rah on the North Male Atoll in the Maldives. After a day of snorkelling,

REETHI RAH, NORTH MALE ATOLL, MALDIVES

it’s the only place to chill with a sundowner, taking in the view and planning my return trip.”

SARA HENRICHS, Travel Editor, Wallpaper* “Nearby Olinda, Brazil, I was hunting after a nice beach and jumped out of the bus in a small village. What I liked here was that it was a tiny community with no tourist business so just Brazilians enjoying their lives. Every evening I would watch all the locals filling the beach after a hot day. A small cafe played this great album from Vinicius de Moraes and I discovered this great musician and poet as well as diplomat, playwrighter and composer. I left the place without knowing the name but return to it every time I listen to the song of Samba di Rosa.”

OLINDA, BRAZIL

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NATALIE HARTLEY, Senior Fashion Editor, InStyle “Waking to sunrise everyday on an outdoor swinging double bed in Tulum.”

O C I X E M , TULUM

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JACKIE DIXON, Photographer “My happy beach is Valassaru in the Maldives, preferably with no-one else on it, well, maybe just my husband and a glass of chilled Sancerre. Ignore the huts on stilts (too noisy and too far away from the beach) and go for a beach villa instead, this way you’ll get to experience my ‘happy beach’ instantly. I like to be smothered in Sisley products while I am there too. Happy Jackie.”

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IT’S NOT ABOUT THE DESTINATION. IT’S ABOUT THE JOURNEY.

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A R O C MAN CH, BEA RA, O C N A M PERU

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BEACH OF THE WEEK 1 words:JENNIFER NEEDHAM

BEACH: MANCORA BEACH WHERE: MANCORA, PERU WHY: Renowned for its amazing seafood, relaxed surf-town atmosphere and hippy vibe, Mancora is the kind of place where you go for two days – but stay for two weeks. Our advice? Head straight to Green Eggs and Ham, the café on the beach that serves the best shrimp quesadillas in town

beautiful from the outside but there is nothing “low-key” about it – it’s a gigantic party hostel. But, then, that might be what you’re looking for… WHEN: Summer in Mancora runs from December – March and will delight both surf-bums and sunworshippers alike. There’s a slight chance of rain, but rest assured it will still be deliciously warm all year round.

HOW: Most northbound coaches from Lima will take you straight there. It’s a mammoth 17-hour journey, but the coaches in Peru are seriously luxurious so time will fly by. H2O TONE: Peruvian turquoise SAND TONE: Pralines and cream STAY: Embrace the low-key boho vibe and stay at the Kokopelli Backpackers Hostel. Don’t be scared: friendly staff, gorgeous pool, food to die for and a real community atmosphere makes this luxury backpacking at its best. INSIDERS TIP: The Hostel Loki is deceptively

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DREAM BEACH, NUSA LEMBONGA N ISLAND, BALI

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BEACH OF THE WEEK 2 words:JENNIFER NEEDHAM

BEACH: DREAM BEACH WHERE: NUSA LEMBONGAN ISLAND, BALI WHY: Like Bali, but much less crowded. No cars, world-class sunsets and secret, secluded beaches. Plus, you can surf and snorkel ‘til your heart’s content

WHEN: It’s fabulously warm all year round due to the tropical climate, but if you want to catch Dream Beach at its best, July-September isn’t as muggy and has a refreshing, cool evening breeze

HOW: Get yourself to Sanur Beach on the east coast of Bali. From there, it’s a 30 min speedboat ride to the island of Nusa Lembongan. A friendly local will take you straight to Dream Beach on their moped-taxi H2O TONE: Sparkling blue crystal – with coral undertones SAND TONE: Buttery shortbread STAY: Dream Beach Huts. Cosy and cute grassroofed huts made in the Balinese “Lumbung” style, situated right on the beach itself. Heaven

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words: HUGO DAVIDSON

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BEACH HOUSE PREA, JERICOACOARA, BRAZIL WHERE: On the rugged coastline of northeastern Brazil, welcome to the breathtaking beauty of Prea. Close your eyes and imagine the low, windswept dunes and the offshore wind whistling over the white sands and the crashing mess of the huge Atlantic rollers that hit the beach day in, day out. The house itself, an architect’s dream, is perched like a boat on the rising tide, facing out to sea ready for the storm with its back to the sprawling jungles of the Jericoacoara Reserve. Its long sleek sides, almost ark-like in construction, open up onto a wraparound balcony jutting out over the beach and giving heart-stopping vistas of the wild Atlantic that are contemplated from the perfect safety of the deck. WHAT: It might not be true, but we heard Prea Beach House was hand-built by two kite-surfing nuts who spent years travelling the world in search of their own world-class pad by the waves. We love that. Trust us, the 4 hour drive from Fortaleza airport to Prea across the rolling sand dunes is definitely worth it. For any of our male fans with a love of the sport – Prea is has perfect winds in season, and a number of training schools (crucially downwind, giving you the run of the waves from the front doorstep) and the house itself offers specialised storage and a great washdown area for freshening up before relaxing with iced beers and caipirinha’s on deck. WHY: Well, if you can drag yourself from the comfort of one of the sumptuous beds, resplendent with stunning ocean views, or navigate away from the hour-swallowing traps that are the hammocks, or bypass the pool and turndown the housekeepers irresistible cooking, then you could always book a horseback ride along the dunes, or take a beach buggy (the area’s preferred mode of transport) into the bustling town of Jericoacoara to sample its great nightlife and restaurants before wandering back under the stars. Take. Us. All. There. Now. From £183 per day, based on occupancy of 4 people, with breakfast and housekeeping included.

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e are not ashamed to admit it, at Beach Tomato we are something of a spa addict. Indulging yourself to a state of pure relaxation can be no bad thing, go one further and team the spa with the beach and we have literally died and gone to a happy heaven. Here is our list of the best Spas in the World. Yes, they are also all beach side. Obviously.

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SLEEP At Zighy Bay you feel a million miles away from reality. With beautiful and imposing mountains on one side and crystal clear and silky sands on another (not to mention the option to paraglide from the mountains to the beach), ‘real life’ feels like a deep and distant memory. Each and every individual villa has a traditional Omani style with an elegant modern twist of cool, sleek lines and luxurious finishes. All with their swimming pool, there’s no dashing for a sunbed of a morning, just pure and utter indulgent privacy (with a butler, obviously).

treatments from detox massage to reiki or whiling an hour or so away with Spa Manager, Steve Harvey, an incredibly gifted healer, energy therapist, and life & relationship coach. There is little doubt that you will leave a different, more energised and revitalised person. If you ever leave at all, that is.

HERO TREATMENT Given that Zighy bay feels like you are in a different world, why not indulge in the wellness programme. The three day course, consists of a wellness consultation, two detox massages, two herbal steams, a detox scrub and cocoon, a personal training session, a dedicated (but, incredibly delicious) wellness menu, not to mention your minibar SPA being cleared out to avoid that beer o’clock temptation. We Continued in the cool, sleek, yet traditional aesthetic of the challenge you to not return grinning from ear to ear and rooms, Zighy Bay’s spa is like entering, what you could only feeling like a new, younger, happier and just better you. imagine, heaven would feel like. By sunrise you can be doing sun salutations on the roof, by day loosing yourself with www.sixsenses.com

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SLEEP Barefoot luxury has become a byword in the Maldives yet Huvafen Fushi still manages to stay one step ahead of the rest. With only 43 properties on the island each with a private plunge pool and personal ‘Thakru’ butler this secluded island lies amid a private lagoon encircled by white stretches of virgin sand.

from the raw food bar as you sit and watch the fish swim by. A super-luxe, glamorous fish bowl; if 007 opened up a spa, this would be it. Simply unforgettable.

HERO TREATMENT The Facial Glacier embraces the spirit of the Maldives as uplifting extracts of coconut, lime and red micro-algae heal body and mind as you drift off in relaxed slumber. Awaken to a melting application of Anne Semonin Radiance Ice Cubes SPA reviving the senses; skin is left firmer, more radiant and Step below sea level into the world’s first underwater spa glowing. The perfect way to cool down after a day in the sun. and immerse yourself in the ultimate chill-out experience as therapists intuitively tailor individual bespoke treatments to www.huvavenfushi.peraquum.com your needs. Afterwards, help yourself to a cocktail or snack words by Samantha Flowers

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SLEEP St. Andrews Old Course Hotel is about as infamous as hotels come. With celebrities flocking there in the dozen for the Open every four years and the Dunhill Pro/ Am tournament every September (Liz Hurley got engaged here last September), your every whim has already been considered here. Overlooking miles of picture perfect beach and the most famous golf course in the world, The Old Course Hotel defines what luxury is.

safe to say that they specialise in all the therapeutic benefits that water has to offer. Finished to the highest standard, this spa is the ultimate in luxury; expect tranquil surrounds, beautiful treatment rooms and, if you so desire an escape from pampering, a state-of-the-art gym.

THE HERO TREATMENT For the King of anti-ageing facials, look no further. Caritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond of Beauty Facial will leave your skin tauter, clearer and entirely radiant after just one treatment; however, after a series of six treatments, you will emerge as if you have SPA had a facial by Harley Streets best. Not only the best 105 The Old Course Hotel boasts the only Kohler Waters Spa minutes you could ever experience in a spa, but by far the outside the US, with a swimming pool, rooftop hot tub, best results from any facial on the market. thermal suite with a hydrotherapy pool, plunge pool, Japanese steam room and a sauna with light therapy, it is www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk

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SLEEP An entirely private tropical island off West coast peninsula Malaysia, Pangkor Laut can be reached only by a 15 minute boat journey (or you are bling enough, helicopter). This little bite of paradise offers up everything – snow white sands, aqua perfect waters, lush populated jungle (monkeys a plenty), complimentary yoga classes and impeccable restaurants and those over water rooms that give you that sense of true escapism.

Bringing in treatments not just from Malaysia, but Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China, India and even Sweden, what’s on offer here is extensive and oh-so-perfect for relaxing, escaping and emerging a brand new you.

HERO TREATMENT Enola’s four handed Lomi-Lomi massage is not to be missed. Yes, a four handed massage does sound a little odd, but they say two heads are better than one and we can confirm, four hands are better than two. A choreographed massage, what one therapist does to the left hand side of your body is SPA simultaneously done to your right. Expect to float out of the Traditional in its Asian heritage, Pangkor Laut’s spa village room, a happy and elated person and then to sleep very, very gives a true sense of being in Asia with beautiful manicured well. gardens, locally designed spa huts and the 45 minute Bath House Ritual that is carried out before every treatment. www.pangkorlautresort.com

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SLEEP Although Hua Hin itself isn’t renowned for its escapism beauty, however Aleenta delivers exactly that in the bucket load. With only 23 villas, days can go past when you feel as if you are the only person there, with long expanses of beach mostly to yourself, the doors in your villa that open straight onto the beach, your individual private pool or the fact that you can simply jump on a bike and head off to explore the other beaches, this is the ultimate place to just escape and unwind.

long 30 second walk to the spa, panic not as the therapists will bring their healing hands to the comfort of your own villa.

HERO TREATMENT Whether you believe in stars and astrology or not, given that the moon has a direct affect on the ocean, there is little doubt, being 90% water, that it also affects us humans. So, indulge in Aleenta’s Organic Moon Cycle Massages. Taking guidance from the varying energies of the lunar cycle, each massage reflects the moons currant state. So, the new moon will give you an invigorating massage to revitalise you, come SPA full moon, expect a massage that will bring you harmony With only a few treatment rooms, all of which built sans and balance. windows, expect a light breeze and the sound of the waves crash as you pamper yourself to heaven. If you don’t fancy the www.aleenta.com

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Sometimes a Berocca and a positive outlook is just not enough to bring the happiness back to a grey day. Here are our must-buy pieces that are guaranteed to turn any frown upside-down. Now all you need is an excuse – feel free to use some of the Beach Tomato team’s personal favourites…

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HOW YOU WEAR IT: CYNTHIA CONRAN LOOK 1: “I have layered the kaftan over a white vest and I'm wearing it with one of the fringed cashmere kimono shawls that I design. Each shawl is bespoke, they are super light and I never travel anywhere without one! I am also wearing some faded blue jeans and pair of flat espadrilles that have a light golden shimmer. The gold pendant is by Brooke Gregson, I'm a little bit obsessed with her jewellery.” Pendant, Brooke Gregson Cashmere Shawl, The Collective Designs Classic Short Kaftan , Tallulah and Hope LOOK 2: “I'm wearing the kaftan layered over a silk slip as mini dress, although it's definitely a tad too short for city! I am wearing

the kaftan belt as long tie neck scarf with pair of wedge espadrilles by Terry De Havilland. I love these wedges they are very high and very, very comfortable, a (rare) great combo.” Classic Short Kaftan, Tallulah and Hope Black Silk Slip, Tallulah and Hope Wedges Sandals, Terry De Havilland LOOK 3: “I am wearing the kaftan over a black vest with a pair of my favourite skinny black jeans and some wood and leather vintage clogs. I've swapped the silk kaftan self belt for long tie suede belt in beige .” Classic short kaftan, Tallulah and Hope Long tie suede belt, Tallulah and Hope Jeans, Twenty8Twelve

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Leyla Piedayesh, self-taught designer and brain behind Lala Berlin, was born in Tehran and moved to Germany with her parents in the early Eighties. After working as an editor at MTV for a period, she launched her own clothing line in 2004 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; followed by Atelier Lala Berlin in 2009. Lala Berlin has come to be known for its laid-back, urban elegance with a focus on detail, prints, innovative cuts and contrasting elements. For spring/summer 2012 this translated into sheer pastel pieces and free-flowing feminine shapes: clothes that are made for hot summer days.

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IN THE BAG: On

BEAUTY BAG: beach

holiday, I’ll be wearing

- Chewing gum - La Biosthetique, Vitalite Express Cheveux

the Nambi dress by Lala - Mac, Lip Conditioner Stick SPF 15 Berlin – it’s light, feels

- Avène, Eau Thermale

good on the skin and

- Lancaster, Sunblock for my daughter!

looks like Bohemian

- Hair brush – (although I quite like the wild beach hair look)

summer. Under it, I’ll wear this Yves Saint Laurent bikini that I’ve

OUT THE BAG:

fallen in love with, and a pair of “People” sunglasses by

Favourite beach: Coco Beach in Ibiza as it’s great for

Super. Beach towels by Möve are great and super stylish.

children

Comfy shoes are a must during the holidays and throughout Favourite beach memory: When I was little, I found 10 the summer season, so I will take some trusty Birkenstock Iranian Toman on an empty beach… I thought I’d discovered sandals away with me.

treasure, so I was very excited! If I was stranded on a beach, I would need… A working

I will also pack my iPad so I can listen to the audio book Just mobile phone Kids by Patti Smith and a camera, I like the Ricoh CX5.

My beach disaster happened when…I fell asleep and got really bad sunburn!

Most importantly, I won’t go to the beach without my

My beach playlist… Depends on my mood and changes

daughter, so there will be lots of beach toys in my bag! (See each year. our favourite family holiday destinations)

My beach yet-to-visit is… Sri Lanka Balapitiya Beach I’d sum up my beach style as… Easy Peasy

I will throw all of this into a Lala Berlin Himba Bag and head to the beach.

www.lalaberlin.com

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TEETH WHITENING: TRIED &

TESTED 46

A white smile – like a golden tan, glossy locks and clear skin – points to health, success and youth. Yes, yes and yes. Where do we sign up? And where do we go for those Hollywood pearly whites? In-chair (at the dentist) treatments offer immediate results – with many providing at-home aftercare top-ups – but they might require you to break in to your “rainy day” piggy bank. Meanwhile, at-home treatments run the risk of being ineffective. What to do? Take our word for it. The best of the best are below. TREATMENT: Whiter Than White, £99. TESTER: Sophie Jones LOW-DOWN: Sounds like a faff, but isn’t. First you are sent a kit with which to take an impression of your teeth (you are guided by a DVD). Then, you send this back to Whiter

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Than White for them to make trays that fit to your teeth

in Friends’ glow-in-the-dark smile. Good for gradual and

perfectly. A couple of days later, you will receive the trays subtle whitening. and syringes of the whitening gel. The rest is easy – you fill

SCORE: 3.5/5

the trays with the gel (which is minty, in a chemically kind of way, and has a neutral PH value), and then pop them in your TREATMENT: BlanX Extrawhite mouth for 40 minutes. The results are immediate and get TESTER: Susanna Lazarus more impressive with every application. I felt a bit of tooth

LOW-DOWN: As far as whitening treatments go, this one’s

sensitivity but this is normal and calms down quickly.

simple. Brush your teeth with BlanX Extrawhite, for two minutes,

SCORE: 4/5

twice a day over two weeks and you will end up with a naturally whiter smile. BlanX is admittedly a slow-burner – don’t use it

TREATMENT: Denblan toothpaste, £12

if you’re after instant results – but the kit comes complete with

TESTER: Elizabeth Ellis

a “BlanXometer” to measure your teeth’s “progression” over

LOW-DOWN: Fresh, minty and with whitening properties –

the course of the treatment. If you’re the type to worry about

what more can you want from a paste in a tube? I’ll admit

waking up with a luminous grin, BlanX is a method you can

I was slightly perturbed by the “vibrantly white teeth” control to create a more natural, whiter smile. descriptor but, thus far, my nashers are nothing like Ross SCORE: 3/5

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TREATMENT: Dr Simon Darfoor’s Lunch Hour Whitening, the exact colour that you are after. Although it makes your One Harley Street, £450, 020 7580 2294

teeth a little sensitive at the time, there was no real pain

TESTER: Kirsty Hathaway

and the results were subtle (you want to look like you were

LOW-DOWN: I am pretty petrified of dentists, but I have

born with these pearly whites), but evident to me. Obviously

never felt more at ease with Dr. Darfoor – an incredibly

I slapped on some red lipstick to bid a proper farewell to my

personable, jolly and very talented cosmetic dentist. red wine-stained teeth. Luckily, Dr Darfoor’s aesthetic is to “never give you a Simon SCORE: 5/5 Cowell smile”. Fine by me – I would rather my gnashers not be spotted at 100 yards. In the dark. A mere hour in his

TREATMENT: Britesmile by Manrina Rhode at The London

chair (‘tis a lunch hour whitening, after all) listening to his

Smile Clinic, £795. A separate at-home treatment course

amusing stories, I went up a few shades on the white scale costs £425 and gets the same results. (he can take you nine shades lighter in one sitting), with the

TESTER: Julia Neel

simple zoom! process. As Dr Darfoor takes it in 15-minute LOW-DOWN: On my first 15-minute visit to the slick London interval treatments, checking after every session as to how Smile Clinic (patient forms are filled out on iPads and all well your teeth are taking the colour, you are sure to get the latest glossies are on hand for your reading pleasure),

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London, £499

that teeth will only go as light as whites of your eyes. Good

TESTER: Holly Rains

to know.

LOW-DOWN: I was in the capable hands of showbiz tooth whitening guru Dr. Wyman Chan who explained the process

As it turns out, the whites of my eyes are quite white, as

and proceeded to take a toothcam to my discoloured

I found out during the

dentures

treatment. After moulds had

Get2Smile would be suitable.

been made from my teeth for the at-home whitening kit, my gums were protected, my lips moisturised, and a DVD played for my viewing pleasure (The Ugly Truth, don’t judge). The whitening is done with a blue light which, when it meets poreopening hydrogen peroxide, bleaches the teeth in three 20-minute

sessions.

you’re not bothered by all of the oral paraphernalia, you can go for a fourth hit. I did.

‘THANKFULLY, MY SIDE TEETH WERE “REALLY YELLOW” WHICH MEANT THE TREATMENT WOULD WORK PERFECTLY.’

In terms of damage to the enamel, it’s about the same as

check

that

Thankfully, my side teeth were “really yellow” which meant the treatment would work perfectly. I put on the protective glasses with mini TV attached and watched Beyoncé in concert whilst Dr Chan painted my teeth with the patented gel formula – which was then heated and left for 30 minutes whilst the

painless

treatment

worked. I noticed immediate whitening effects and was given a tutorial on how to

use my 10-day at-home treatment (a mini version of the one

drinking a can of coke, and I didn’t have any sensitivity at all. I just had) which increases the whiteness further as well as Lastly, I was packed off with lots of good advice, a Britesmile

making it last for up to 2 years.

toothpaste and mouthwash, and enough at-home whitening

SCORE: 4.5/5

gel to keep my gnashers pearly for around six years. As for the look, I kept getting busted perving on my gleaming new TREATMENT: Enlighten Whitening by Dr. Martin Nimmo smile.

at Devonshire Square Dental Studio, part of the Harley

SCORE: 5/5

Street Dental Group, £750 TESTER: Laura Morrison LOW-DOWN: Slightly panicky I sat down on The Chair,

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wanted to have a bright, pearly smile. Dr Jonathan Hall

explained the procedure and gave my teeth a quick check- assured me that it would be a quick, effective and naturalup to see if I was a good candidate for whitening. I was and

looking treatment.

I tried not to linger on the fact that this probably meant my teeth were horrifically stained. He then took moulds of my

The process, once in motion, is relatively quick, a hydrogen

teeth so that I could have personalised trays made, and he peroxide whitening gel was applied to my teeth and a UV gave me specially formulated toothpaste which relieves

light was placed over my mouth for 15 minutes, the gel was

sensitivity and stops any white patches forming during my

then removed and replaced with a fresh coating starting

two week at-home whitening treatment. This

the process again. This happens three times,

made the process easy and painless,

each time further lightening the shade

the only difficulty was being told

of the teeth. The overall process,

to “avoid any foods that would

including

stain a white shirt” during this

consultation

took

about around an hour and a

time – but it’s worth it as my

half.

teeth are already getting compliments. Now, I just

I was warned that I may

have to pop in to the surgery

experience a “zingy” pain

for a 40 minute whitening

and twitchiness in my teeth

blast which promises to get

over the next 24 hours and

my teeth looking their whitest

was recommended to take a

natural colour, and I have been

paracetamol.

armed with supplies for the next two

“zingers”

started almost as soon as I left the

years, which I just need to repeat at home

office and were quite intense, getting

every other month to keep them in tip-top condition. SCORE: 5

These

worse throughout the evening. Even though I don’t usually experience sensitivity in my teeth, the uncomfortable feeling lasted well into the next morning. I’d recommend

TREATMENT: Zoom Power Whitening by Dr Jonathan Hall taking some pain killers with you to take when you have the at One Harley Street, £495

treatment.

TESTER: Katie Yiannakis LOW-DOWN: I was more than a little dubious of having a I am definitely happy with the bright white shade of my teeth massive amount of chemicals in my mouth for an hour –

but not sure if it is something I would put myself through

I am a bit of a hippy when it comes to beauty treatments

again.

and didn’t love the thought of a fake Hollywood smile – but SCORE: 3.5/5

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DON’T WORRY

BE HAPPY Life is better at the beach, isn’t it? I mean, we believe in

the philosophy so much that we made it our motto. But it’s more than just the sun, sand and sea that result in you feeling so “hakuna matata”; so much more. There is hard science – solid, incontrovertible evidence – that being at the beach makes you happier. So much so, in fact, that we will shortly be lobbying the NHS to subsidise summer holidays*. See why below…

1. YOU’RE LESS LIKELY TO DIE Well, if you’re swimming with sharks or wreck we

need research to tell us that not being at work makes us happy. Respite from Outlook calendar alerts, the office commute, computer crashes, achy mouse wrist... Bliss.

3. ALL LOVED UP Whether it’s your bestie,

offer

boyfriend/girlfriend,

but,

mates, family or spouse,

holiday-induced

most people head off on

relaxation leads to a longer

holiday with someone they

life. A study of 12,000 men over

love. In fact, beaches are so

nine years showed that those who didn’t take an annual

good for love vibes that 46% of

guarantees general,

holiday were 32% more likely to die of a heart attack. Choose life. Choose the beach.

Basic, yes, but we don’t

sleaze, scaly “aircon” skin, the

*Not an actual political statement

diving,

2. YOU ARE NOT AT WORK

honeymooners head to one to celebrate their nuptials.

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4. D-LIST

7. READ ALL ABOUT IT

The ultraviolet rays in sunshine can

Research shows that simply reading

improve your sense of physical and

for pleasure (Twilight, John Grisham,

emotional wellbeing by stimulating

you name it…) reduces stress by 68%.

the production of vitamin D – this boosts

What’s more, this improved mood can

our production of serotonin, the chemical

be seen in a mere six minutes. Imagine

that works to keep us feeling alert, up-beat and happy.

how destressed (and happy) you would be after two weeks.

8. LUNCHTIME BREW And we’re not talking about tea. Nothing beats the feeling of freedom that accompanies a lunch time beer. Just because you can.

5. SOUND WAVES If you’ve ever fallen asleep to the sound of crashing waves, then you know how the repetitive gentle bass beat can dispel stress and bring about a blissful state of calm. Plus – the science – research shows that the sound of waves alters the wave patterns in the brain, making you more calm and relaxed. Relaxed = happy.

9. HAIR SUPPLY We know how bad hair can ruin a day so, inversely, good hair must improve it. “Sunlight makes your hair grow quicker and the iodine in seawater is great for the health of follicles,” says hair guru Neil Cornelius. “And then there’s that fresh, unfussy way that seawater makes your hair look. Billions of pounds have been spent in trying to recreate the look of just-off-the-beach hair.”

6. BOBBING AROUND Just floating in the sea will lift your mood and boost your health: taking a dip at the beach opens the pores and helps to remove toxins from your body, plus there’s enough magnesium in the water to have a significant effect on calming nerves. Apart from that, it is just plain fun

10. BETTER SKIN Word of the day: Thalassotherapy. It’s a big word for treating people with – or in – sea water. Call us vain, but breakouts make us want to stick our head in the sand, not lounge on it. “In moderation, the sunshine and seawater can help to clear up problematic skin by drying it out, and the salt is a natural exfoliant. Also, the silicone in the sea leaves skin looking younger, tighter and smoother,” says beauty wiz Teresa Tarmey.