Canary Wharf Magazine May 2019

Magazine May 2019

TALKING TRAVEL with Lenny Kravitz and actress daughter Zoë

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How long until we can holiday in space?

BACKPACK TO THE FUTURE Top tech to take on your journey

IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE Interior ideas with exterior themes

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lon Musk laid down the gauntlet to his fellow billionaires as he launched his SpaceX Falcon into deep space. “We want a new space race,” Musk said. “Races are exciting.”

In just over 15 years, Musk’s SpaceX has muscled its way into spaceflight, a realm long-dominated by space agencies like NASA. Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos had already beaten Musk by then, having safely landed a reusable rocket - Blue Origin. Richard Branson followed this with his Virgin Galactic lighterlift rockets.

Who will win the race for space travel tourism, only time will tell.

From page 26 writer Rowena Marella-Daw takes a look at what adventures in space await us and the realities of what it will feel like – and cost – for a truly out-of-thisworld experience.

This issue is dedicated to adventure and the diverse activities and sights our planet offers those of us intrepid enough to venture down the road less travelled.

We investigate interesting expereince opportunities near and far -from trekking across the Arctic to walking llamas on Dartmoor. Of course the correct wardrobe for adventure helps us enjoy travel even more and our fashion editors unveil new season looks that are both stylish and practical. There’s also a tech special on gadgets that can help you discover the world - and capture the memories.

Because as On The Road writer Jack Kerouac said: “In the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. So climb that goddamn mountain.”

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HITTING THE SLOPES…

Deputy editor Ellen Millard travelled to Austria to ski for one of the final weeks of the snow season. Read her review of the Das Central hotel in Solden –the setting for many scenes in the Bond movie Spectre – later in the year.

LEAVING OTHERS IN THE SHADE…

Loving trying on the latest sunglasses available in Canary Wharf’s shopping malls. This is the pair, from Aspinal of London our fashion editor finally chose.

GETTING ON THE CASE…

Having a chat with Tumi luggage ambassador Lenny Kravitz and his actress daughter Zoe about their love of travel and going home to the Bahamas.

ADMIRING THE LONDON SKYLINE…

from the 39th floor bar of Canary Wharf’s awardwinning Bokan restaurant.

The cocktails are all Docklands-inspired and food was unforgettable.

CHECKING OUT CAMBRIDGE…

Punting on the river Cam and staying at the city’s most luxurious new hotel, the Cambridge University Arms

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Tech connoisseur Peter Jenkinson has reviewed the world’s best gadgets and gizmos

Stylist alumni Lizzie Pook wanders the world seeking out intriguing stories for the likes of Suitcase and Lonely Planet

The founder and CEO of Abercrombie & Kent was born on safari in Zambia and now travels 270 days a year

What have you been working on this issue?

This issue I’ve been putting together tech for the adventurer, gadgetry you should have if you’re planning a trip off the beaten track (p.32).

What and where is your next adventure?

My next travel adventure takes me to Modena, Italy, home of Ferrari to check out the inspiration behind one of the world’s famous motoring marques.

What are you looking forward to this May? Now spring has sprung, the first festivals will be appearing, so it is time to hit the great outdoors for music and food-based fun.

What have you been working on this issue?

I went on the hunt for the ‘marine big five’ in beautiful South Africa (p.100).

What and where is your next adventure?

To outback Australia, where I’ll be exploring lesser-visited Western Australia and the remote, rugged Northern Territories.

What are you looking forward to in May? I’m hoping to catch the Chihuly: Reflections on Nature exhibition at Kew Gardens. That place in the sunshine is just glorious!

What have you been working on this issue?

I ticked the South Pole off my bucket list. Read about my expedition on page 68.

What and where is your next adventure?

White Nights in St Petersburg in June, and then a private helicopter expedition to Ethiopia in October, which I’ve been longing to do for years.

What are you looking forward to in May? I have a friend’s birthday in Cabo St Lucas followed by the AmfAR Gala in Cannes.

I will then be going to the Monaco Grand Prix, where I will be spending time with Sir Jackie Stewart.

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CONTENTS ISSUE NO. 166 – MAY 2019

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CONTRIBUTORS Introducing the faces behind this month’s issue

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THE AGENDA Everything you need to know this month

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WHAT I KNOW ABOUT The group medical director at Sk:n on sunkissed skin

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HEALTH & FITNESS The wellness retreats to book this month

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BEAUTY NEWS Beauty bag must haves for your next adventure

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KIDS’ CLUB Top tips to keep kids healthy and happy

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FOOD NEWS Spend spring under the sun at these al fresco dining spots

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HER STYLE Safari chic from Massimo Dutti and Michael Kors

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FASHION SHOOT Sculptural silhouettes from Delpozo and Dior

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HIS STYLE The suitcase essentials you need for your next trip

F E AT U RES

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FAMILY PORTRAIT Lenny and Zoë Kravitz talk family, fame and film

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SPACE O DYS S E Y Exploring the realities and possibilities of space tourism

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HAVE TECH... WILL TRAVEL The best gadgets and gizmos to take on holiday

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FIT FOR A ROYAL Newborn gifts for miniature monarchs

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FARTHEST SOUTH Abercrombie & Kent founder Geoffrey Kent on his recent trip to the South Pole

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BEST OF BASELWORLD The biggest horological launches of 2019

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PANORAMIC VISION Murals and moving walls to brighten up your home

TRAVEL

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TRAVEL NEWS Adventure holidays to tick off your bucket list

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IN LOVE ISLAND Why Majorca’s Deià is a hotspot for creatives

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THE CHARTER OF A LIFETIME How to choose the best superyacht for you

1 0 0 LINCOLN PLAZA LONDON

A night in Canary Wharf’s newest hotel

1 0 2 INTO THE BLUE

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Looking for the marine big five on a sea safari in South Africa’s Western Cape

PR O PERTY

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A three-bedroom apartment on South Bank

Book Club

Event

Little London Adventures and Cockney Curiosities

Summer Fashion Event For three days only, see catwalk shows, new clothing collections and a range of pop-ups in the Canary Wharf malls.

The annual event celebrates summer fashion, and includes exclusive discounts at a range of stores. The backdrop to the catwalk shows have been designed by artist Rob Lowe AKA Super Mundane who is known for his unique use of colour and shapes, as well as his pattern on pattern designs. All shows will be free to attend and will be accompanied by live entertainment.

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Award-winning photographer and artist Clare Newton rediscovers remnants of old London in this unique book.

From east London’s industrial remains to stunning city landscapes, the images in this book allow readers to see London at different times in history, and rediscover a city they thought they knew. £20, Waterstones, Cabot Square

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NEWS

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Style Topshop

Topshop has launched its inaugural range of vegan footwear. The stunning shoes have been PETA-approved and both the collection and its packaging are free from any animal-products. The range comprises six styles, and a range of colours, from everyday nudes to bright hues and animal prints.

Topshop, Canada Place

6 O’ Clock Gin The 6 O’ Clock Gin by Bramley and Gage is full of floral and citrus flavours; perfect to sip under the sun. £32, Waitrose, Canada Place

Film Aladdin

Get ready to step into a whole new world with the live-action remake of Disney’s Aladdin.

The story of a street-wise orphan trying to win the heart of a beautiful princess, with the help of his monkey best friend and a genie, has been remade by renowned director Guy Ritchie.

The film stars Mena Massoud as Aladdin, British actress Naomi Scott as Jasmine and Will Smith as Genie.

Hayman’s Gin Sweet and refreshing, this gin is the perfect spring time tipple. Add sparkling wine to create a delicious cocktail. £26, Waitrose, Canada Place

From 24 May, Everyman Cinema, Crossrail Place

Wellness Evveervital

A new wellness store focusing on fitness, fashion and function has opened in Canary Wharf. Evveervital is open for three months in Jubilee Place, making Canary Wharf the first London location for the store. The pop-up offers a varied collection of sustainable fitness accessories and clothes – including leggings, sports bras and swimwear – as well as free weekly yoga classes to help you perfect your warrior pose. See in store for more information.

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Colour It Gin Available in apothecary rose or lavender, this colour-changing gin is as tasty as it is picturesque. £25, Marks & Spencer, Jubilee Place

Cocoa Gin Hotel Chocolat’s award-winning gin consisits of cacao, juniper and coriander, as well as zesty orange and grapefruit. £25, Hotel Chocolat, Canada Place 15

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Exhibition Mary Quant at the V&A

The Victoria & Albert Museum has opened an exhibition dedicated to designer extraordinaire, Dame Mary Quant. The British designer revolutionised high street fashion from 1955 to 1975. More than 200 garments and accessories, as well as photographs, sketches, and unseen pieces from the designer’s personal archives, will be on display at the V&A for this major retrospective.

When the museum announced the special exhibition last June, it did so with a public call out asking people to search their own wardrobes for Quant pieces; 35 of these rare finds will also be on display, alongside stories from their owners.

Until 16 February 2020, £12, Cromwell Road, SW7, vam.ac.uk

Event

Happy Place Live Presenter Fearne Cotton is hosting a special recording for her podcast, Happy Place, this month. The show will see Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams in the hot seat, as the host quizzes her on the hit show and her life.

Singer-songwriter James Bay will also make an appearance on the live episode. Fans still have a chance to book a place to view the show, but those who miss out can always hear the episode on the podcast at a later date.

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PORTRAIT FRESH FROM THEIR SCREEN DEBUT TOGETHER IN T U M I ’ S N E W C A M PA I G N F I L M , L E N N Y A N D Z O Ë K R AV I T Z DISCUSS THEIR BUSY SCHEDULES, FINDING TIME FOR F A M I LY A N D G O I N G B A C K T O T H E I R B A H A M I A N R O O T S WORDS ELLEN MILLARD

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INTERVIEW

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n his home in the Bahamas, where the waves of the North Atlantic Ocean provide a permanent soundtrack, Lenny Kravitz dreamt of music. With each new melody that his subconscious presented, he would leap out of bed and grab his tape recorder before the tune left his mind. These night time song writing sessions formed the basis of his 11th studio album, Raise Vibrations, a 12-song compilation that touches on racism, political corruptness and his mother’s death – all recorded from his Bahamian studio.

“I feel like my most authentic self in the Bahamas. Everything makes sense there,” he says of his recording haven. “It’s where my family is from, and it’s the place I’ve called home for a while now.

There’s a connection to my roots and there’s a community I’m a part of. I can be me.”

The performer is currently in the middle of a world tour, the last date of which will see him take to the stage at London’s 20,000-capacity O2 area. But between selling out stadiums, he flits back to the Bahamas, where he feels most at home. His most recent project with luggage brand TUMI took place here – a campaign, shot with his Hollywood actress daughter Zoë, for the brand’s Alpha 3 range, a new iteration of its 35-year-old Ballistic Nylon collection. The short flick focuses on the idea of travelling to create memories. The location was a fitting setting for the pair’s film debut together.

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What’s the significance of the campaign’s location to you?

Z: The Bahamas holds a lot of meaning for me. When I was a kid, it was like a magical place that my dad talked about a lot with so much love and passion.

I think it always made him feel connected to his mum – my grandmother – who called it home. I also saw it as a peaceful place where you could go and rejuvenate. It’s a special trip he shared with me. I have so many wonderful memories associated with the Bahamas.

What attracted you to working with TUMI? L: I’ve been a TUMI customer and admirer of the company for as long as I’ve been touring. When you’re travelling and living out of a suitcase, your luggage becomes an extension of your home—and yourself for that matter. It’s the one thing that’s always with you: on the plane, on the tour bus, in the hotel room, backstage, or on set. So, you want it to be reliable, durable, and make a statement. For me, TUMI embodies all of those qualities to the fullest.

This campaign is the first time both you have worked together on film – how was that?

Z: This campaign is about connecting with ourselves, our roots, and with each other. Being on-camera together for the first-time was really special. It’s kind of surprising that it took this long, but it was all meant to be. It was also really fun working with my dad. I can’t believe it took this long, but the universe has a funny way of working things out.

What is the quality you most enjoy in each other?

L: I love how Zoe doesn’t settle. She works harder than anybody I’ve ever met.

When she says she’s going to do something, she does it better than anyone. She pushes harder. She fights harder. I couldn’t be more proud of the woman she has become.

Z: I love my dad’s good heart, respect for others, and sense of humor.

How do you ensure getting quality family time together when your schedules are so busy?

L: You make the time for it. We talk as much as possible on the phone, so the connection is always strong. Communication is open. When we get the chance—and it doesn’t matter where in the world I am—I find a way to see her.

Family is the most important thing to both of us.

How do you define the perfect journey?

Z: The ones that are so good, you forget to take pictures.

L: To me, the perfect journey is one where I learn something about myself as well as the people in the community where I am visiting. You take away an immaterial souvenir in the form of a lesson or a memory. You carry those with you forever. The perfect journey ends with that.

What’s next?

Z: I am developing a TV show. I am excited for Big Little Lies season 2 to air in June, and hopefully spending a lot more time with my family and friends.

L: This year has been transformative and important for many reasons. I put out a record I’m very proud of. I’ve been on the road a lot. There have been a myriad of design and creative projects. In the middle of all this, we’re trying to do as much as we can to give back, especially in The Bahamas where I live. I’m pushing towards the same things I’ve always pushed toward. It’s art, it’s creativity, and it’s doing a little good in the world that really could use more good.

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an’s fascination with the universe knows no bounds. It’s as if our brains had been preprogrammed to unravel the mysteries and magnitude of space, pre-destined to explore the depths of our solar system and beyond. Space travel, moon landings, time travel: these amazing concepts fascinated the likes of H.G. Wells with stories such as The Time Machine (1895) and The First Men in the Moon (1900), along with Jules Verne’s prophetic From the Earth to the Moon (1865). These men imagined a future that is now our present.

Warp speed to 1969, a year of milestones in aviation and space exploration. In March that year, the Concorde made its first supersonic flight across the Atlantic, cruising at more than twice the speed of sound. On 20 July, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon, the biggest scientific achievement in human history. But what was deemed as “one giant leap for mankind” took huge sprints backwards as a result of government funding cuts and waning public interest in NASA’s space exploration programmes, rendering the 1972 Apollo 17 flight the last mission to the moon. In December that same year, US president Richard Nixon put the final nail in the coffin of space exploration by announcing: “This may be the last time in this century that men will walk on the Moon”. Indeed it was.

As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing this year, there is good reason to be excited once again, as private companies, wealthy investors with multi-billion dollar stakes in space tourism and exploration take on the challenge to catapult man back to the moon, then Mars. This rapidly emerging industry referred to as NewSpace encompasses global aerospace initiatives developing technologies that will provide faster, more efficient and cheaper access to the outer limits of our world. The space race is on once again.

All the major players in this race share the same vision of eventually building settlements on the moon and Mars. They all promise a life-changing experience that may be a once-in-alifetime journey, or perhaps a one-way ticket to another world.

But before you get carried away, it’s important to know what you’re signing up for.

SUB-ORBITAL SPACEFLIGHTS Space tourism, still in its infancy, is taking baby steps. Starting with a sub-orbital flight, the spacecraft needs to be propelled to an altitude of 100km (62 miles) above sea level in order to reach the Kármán line (the border between the earth’s atmosphere and space). At this trajectory, the spacecraft is not capable of orbiting the planet as some might expect. Instead, it will simply fall back to earth.

I had the privilege of speaking to retired astronaut, Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space. He has taken part in two Space Shuttle missions and served as commander of the International Space Station. He describes what the experience would be like on board a sub-orbital spacecraft.

“A ride on Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic or [Amazon founder] Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin sub-orbital rocket is going to be dramatically different than a ride that is established in orbit.

You’ll be lying down as you lift off, so the blood won’t drain from your head. You’ll feel as though three people are lying down on top of you. That’s what g-force is – multiples of your own weight.

The carrier plane ride takes the better part of an hour, then the spacecraft’s rocket fires and shoots straight up, and you’ll feel weightless for four to six minutes. As the rocket slows down, you’ll start feeling the effects of gravity again, and deceleration will squish your back for another few minutes. If you’re in a Virgin 28

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Galactic capsule, you’ll feel like being in a glider as you come back to earth. On Blue Origin, your capsule will land with a parachute.

“The three main things you’ll experience are: riding a rocket into space, being weightless more than 20 seconds at a time (similar to being on a zero gravity airplane), and the view from the window. You are way above the atmosphere, the sky is perfectly black, you can see a thousand miles to the horizon, and you’re high enough to see the curvature of the earth.”

The buzz-word in 21st-century new-age spacecraft technology is ‘reusability’, which will cut down the cost of sub-orbital spaceflights, and Virgin Galactic is one of several enterprises utilising reusable spacecraft technology. During a successful test flight in December 2018, its VSS Unity WhiteKnightTwo mothership transported SpaceShipTwo to an altitude of 50,000 feet (16km). The spacecraft then rocketed its way to an altitude of 51.4 miles to reach the edge of space, before heading back to earth in less than 15 minutes. The ultimate plan is to take tourists up to an altitude of 110km (360,890ft or 68 miles), and a seat on this thrill ride will set you back $250,000. And this doesn’t include travel insurance, which could be astronomical.

ORBITAL SPACEFLIGHTS Orbital spaceflights are the real game changers. To attain orbital trajectory, a spacecraft has to reach a minimum altitude of roughly 150km (93 miles) to complete at least one full orbit without propulsion. “A rocket has to cruise at 8km a second to stay in orbit,” explains Hadfield. “That’s 28,800km (17,895 mph), which translates to five miles a second, and nearly 25 times the speed of sound.” In comparison, the International Space Station (ISS) orbits the earth at an average altitude of 400km (240 miles).

A major contender for orbital spaceflights is SpaceX, founded

by Elon Musk in 2002. In 2012, the brand’s spacecraft Dragon successfully delivered cargo to and from the International Space Station. Launching Dragon with its seven passengers into orbit requires enormous power from Falcon 9, the first orbital-class reusable rocket. SpaceX also has ambitions to build the next generation of fully reusable launch vehicles capable of transporting humans to Mars and beyond. Not to be left behind, Jeff Bezos entered the arena with Blue Origin’s New Glenn spacecraft designed to take paying passengers and payloads into orbit.

LIFE IN SPACE Houston-based Orion Span’s primary mission is to ‘build and sustain human communities in space’, although its more immediate goal is to launch the ‘first luxury hotel in space’, selling the dream of going on board the Aurora Station as though it was a packaged holiday. It plans to launch the Aurora Station in 2021, then take four passengers and two crew up in 2022. A 12-day sojourn will cost each passenger $9.5 million ($750,000 a night).

At 200 miles above sea level, the all-inclusive deal comes with weightlessness, a Holodeck VR experience, private ‘suite’ for two people, free WiFi and orbits around earth every 90 minutes, meaning you’ll get to see a sunrise or sunset every 45 minutes.

Training as an astronaut will be an integral part of the experience, condensing the usual astronaut training programme duration from two-years to three months. Apparently, it will be done in stages, comprising online tutorials, followed by in-person training three months prior to take-off. During this crash course, a passenger is expected to learn the ‘basics of space flights, orbital mechanics and the pressurised environments in space’.

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also have to complete a modular training programme while in space, and those who make it will earn an Orion Span Astronaut Certification (OSAC).

REALITY CHECK “Is it worth the risk?”, I ask Hadfield. He gave a stark warning: “It’s going to be dangerous, especially early on. It’s not perfect and the technology is new – there will be crashes”, he warns.

“There is a much higher level of risk involved. This [spacecraft] is a rocket, and if it fails then there is no guarantee your vehicle is going to save you.

“When we first started flying the space shuttle, we weren’t wearing space suits. And then we had the Challenger disaster.”

There have been debates about whether the pressure suits might have saved the lives of some of those on board. “As an astronaut, I want to wear a pressure suit, because if one little valve fails, or one of the windows blows out, if you’re not in a pressure suit, you’re dead. After the Challenger incident, NASA learned its lesson, and since then every astronaut had to wear a pressure suit.”

Virgin Galactic is collaborating with a sports brand to design space suits for its passengers and pilots. SpaceX is not taking any chances either, so its custom-made space suits will feature cooling systems, touchscreen compatible gloves, a flameresistant outer layer and audio protection during ascent and re-entry, among others.

Safety is at the forefront of everyone’s mind, and despite all the warnings, necessary precautions and potential risks, those who have the funds to boldly go are likely to be rewarded with a truly unforgettable experience.

HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PRALINE Dining in space has improved since the days when an astronaut’s sustenance came from a toothpaste tube. According to the European Space Agency (ESA), the International Space Station’s menu comprises more than 100 items, and astronauts can choose their daily three-course meal prior to the space flight. A great majority of the food is freeze-dried or dehydrated, and includes fruit, pre-packed meals, frozen vegetables, desserts and dairy.

Salt and pepper come in liquid form, although salt is said to accelerate bone loss while in space. Extra Vitamin D is required to compensate for lack of sunlight. Banned foods include bread, alcohol, soda and pizza. Apparently, a person’s sense of taste diminishes in space, and with the absence of pizzas and carbonated drinks, obesity may actually vanish in space.

The good news is, tourists spending some time in space will be able to take a few treats. Retired Swiss astronaut Claude Nicollier worked for ESA for almost 30 years, and during that time he took exquisite Swiss chocolates with him on space missions. “I took mainly pralines, but the owner made special ones in the shape of space shuttles, Hubble space telescopes and satellites, and delivered them a few days prior to launch, so we always had very fresh chocolates on board,” recalls Nicollier. “It was so much fun and delicious, and I am of the opinion the chocolates contributed to success on my four space missions, because they had such a positive effect on crew wellbeing and morale.”

EARTH AND ABOVE The starting pistol has already been fired, the sprint for space is on – a thrilling prospect that could come with a price.

Researchers estimate that as many as 1,000 sub-orbital spaceflights per year will be launched by 2020, which translates to potential emissions of 600 tonnes of black carbon. The effects of climate change are visible from space. And in time, space 32

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debris will also increase. So the big question we should be asking is what these space companies are doing to counteract that.

Seen from space, planet earth appears to have no borders, territorial segregation, poverty or conflict. If only that were true. “I’ve been around the world 2,600 times and it changes my fundamental philosophy of the sheer nature of the human existence. I think it would be healthy for us to have access to a vantage point where people can have an improved perception of the world”, says Hadfield. Astronauts and scientists working at the International Space Station are looking for solutions not just for space exploration, but for improving and saving lives on earth.

There’s no doubt that space tourism is set to be an exciting part of our future. Orbiting the earth and travelling to distant planets will become a reality. And perhaps being able to look down at our own beautiful but fragile planet will prompt us to treat it and the vast space above us with the respect they deserve.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Chris Hadfield, chrishadfield.ca Blue Origin, blueorigin.com Orion Span, orionspan.com SpaceX, spacex.com Virgin Galactic, virgingalactic.com

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Have Tech ...Will Travel WHETHER OFF ON THE ADVENTURE OF A L I F E T I M E , O R PA C K I N G Y O U R C A S E F O R T W O W E E K S I N T H E S U N , T H E S E L AT E S T G A D G E T S M A K E G R E AT C O M PA N I O N S WORDS PETER JENKINSON

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ULTIMATE EARS MEGABOOM 3 This drop proof, waterproof and dustproof Bluletooth speaker delivers an impressive 360-degree sound and does so with incredible clarity.

The deep bass this highly portable speaker pumps out is very decent and the 20-hour battery life is impressive. All wrapped up in a two-tone, high-performance fabric, there is a Magic Button feature for one-touch music controls to play, pause and skip songs. £149, Currys PC World, Canada Place 34

Take the very best imagery without shake or blur effects with the Osmo Pocket, the smallest self-stabilising handheld camera out there.

A clever piece of kit, this compact camera lets you capture your own action with its First-Person View mode.

Alternatively, tap on a subject on-screen and the Active Track mode will lock-on to the target and capture their exploits.

There are also panoramic and time-lapse setting modes. £329, Currys PC World, Canada Place

PARROT ANAFI This light foldaway drone shoots very decent stills and captures all your moving action in 4K – impressive indeed for a unit that stows away easily in a backpack.

Connected to your smart device, it can be set to stay in close proximity to you autonomously – akin to having your own personal documentary maker. Set in sport mode, the Anafi can travel at over 30mph, more than enough to keep up with you whatever experience you are undertaking. £549 Currys PC World, Canada Place

MOLESKIN SMART WRITING SET Unleash your creativity onto oldschool paper with the addition of this tech-infused twist. The Ellipse writing set contains the smart Pen+ together with a paper tablet pad with specially encoded pages. Hooked up to the Moleskine app, your handwritten thoughts can travel away from the page and onto a digital device of choice for editing and organising. A great way to capture thoughts and memories of your adventures with sketches, notes and doodles. £199, Moleskine, Cabot Place

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RIMOWA BEOPLAY H9I The renowned luggage maker has teamed up with the luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen to create this covetable pair of limited-edition wireless headphones. A celebration of each contributor’s craftsmanship and to the unique link between sound and travel. Produced in authentic and long-lasting materials they feature active noise cancellation and an innovative touch interface – all presented in a shrunken signature Rimowa aluminium case. £750, Bang & Olfusen, South Colonade

GARMIN MARQ EXPEDITION Garmin has upped the game in the smartwatch space with a range of five new wearables under the MARQ badge. The same guts are on offer in each with smart notifications, builtin music storage, and activity tracking with the displays crafted from ultra-hard sapphire crystal, encased in a titanium case. Each one in the new series of watches has added features pertinent to their particular title. This one has topographic mapping, a built-in altimeter, barometer and compass – I wouldn’t go into the woods without one. £1599.99, garmin.com

With many an adventure lost or made with a cold beer, this soft sided yet seriously robust cool bag leaves all others in its wake. It is totally waterproof, boasts premium, high density waterproof fabric and thermal lock insulation. It also can hold up to 54 ice cold cans. The bag’s luggage tensioning system also allows it to be attached directly to a boat or the deck of a board without fear of it moving around or falling off.

From £160, redoriginal.com

CONNECT TREE TENT Suspend yourself up in the air and avoid any issues with uneven and damp ground by strapping your tent to the tree for an arboreal adventure. The fabric floor offers the level of comfort of a hammock and is ideal for all types of sleepers.

A mesh top keeps the bugs at bay, foldaway doors are for mid-afternoon dangling around and a rain hood is on hand if the skies open. It can be connected to other pieces from the range to create a treehouse for multiple occupants. £579.95, wildbounds.com

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CANON POWERSHOT G9 X MARK II An ultra-slim design that oozes chic, this multi-connect camera makes it easy to share your snaps and to control how you take them – an ideal travel companion. The mighty 20.1 megapixel sensor has been paired with a powerful image processor resulting in superb high-quality photo and video delivery. You can also remotely control the G9 from your smartphone or directly access the menu on the LCD screen. £379, John Lewis, Canada Place 35

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What I Know About...

SUNKISSED SKIN

DR DARON SEUKERAN, GROUP MEDICAL DIRECTOR AT S K : N H E L P S U S P R E PA R E FOR A LONG HOT SUMMER

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id you know that 95% of the sun’s rays can travel through the clouds? That’s why it’s always best to wear SPF throughout the year to avoid damage - even if it is overcast. The skin on the face is thinner and receives the most exposure, so it is especially important to make sure you’re applying enough sunscreen in that area.

Don’t forget to check the sell by date of your sun cream. Applying out of date cream is completely ineffective at protecting you against the sun. The heat is also very drying so ensure you’re continuously drinking water and always moisturise after exposure.

The phrase ‘8 by 8’ is useful at keeping track of how many glasses of water you consume before the end of the day; eight glasses by 8pm (a minimum of 2 litres) and you’ll have had your fill for the day.

If you do experience sunburn, a cooling shower and soothing body lotion, such as our sk:n Calming Body Lotion, will help lock in essential moisture to help your skin repair itself. Aloe Vera is also an after-sun essential and an amazing natural ingredient that cools and soothes with

healing properties. It contains two hormones, Auxin and Gibberellins, which have anti-inflammatory properties and help with new cell growth, so your skin will be back to normal in no time.

If you’re worried about sun damage, schedule yourself in for a free consultation and skin scan at one of our 52 state-of-the-art clinics. We offer worldleading dermatology expertise on the high street and our complimentary assessment reveals what is going on underneath the surface of the skin. Our dermatologists can also use dermoscopy to examine moles for potential risks of skin cancer. All our clinics are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and home to some of the country’s leading doctors, dermatologists and plastic surgeons.

To keep your skin healthy on a daily basis, it’s important to thoroughly cleanse every night to remove any trapped particulate matter and unclog your pores. With pollution levels at an all time high in London, overexposure produced by nitrogen oxide can lead to issues such as premature ageing, wrinkling and loss of skin elasticity. A thorough cleansing ritual is key to combating this.

To be effective against pollution, our skincare regime needs to hydrate, strengthen and protect the skin’s natural barrier and deliver the necessary antioxidants, combat inflammation and of course, include adequate sun protection. I recommend trying sk:n’s award-winning HydraFacial treatment that uses revolutionary technology to exfoliate, hydrate and deep clean.”

Out of date sun cream is completely ineffective at protecting skin

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NEWS

WILDFITNESS Wildfitness has been crafting fitness retreats since 2001, and this month it is back with an exciting escape to sunny Menorca. The time away is perfect for those looking for a fun, yet relaxing, way to get fit and healthy. The retreat includes workshops, restorative stretching classes, yoga sessions, goal-setting consultations and a full-body massage to round off the trip.

4 May-14 June, from £1,155 for 6 days, including transfers, activities and accommodation on a full board basis, wildfitness.com

Health & Fitness N O W T H AT S P R I N G H A S O F F I C I A L LY S P R U N G , D I T C H T H E T R E A D M I L L T H I S M AY A N D TA K E Y O U R W O R K O U T T O T H E G R E AT O U T D O O R S W I T H O U R T O P P I C K S O F T H E B E S T F I T N E S S R E T R E AT S WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN

BALANCE FESTIVAL Don’t want to venture too far from home? Don’t worry – Balance Festival returns to east London’s The Old Truman Brewery for three days of fitness, food and fun this May. The likes of Barry’s Bootcamp, Mindful Chef and Third Space will be on hand to host classes, provide tips and help step up your fitness game.

10-12 May, from £24 for a morning or afternoon ticket, balance-festival.com

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ANOTHER SPACE RETREAT Yoga, HIIT, and cycle expert, Another Space, is hosting its second fitness retreat in Essex’s Blackwater Estuary this May. The retreat will take place at the Captain’s House on the coast, which provides guests with sea views and a private garden for outdoor activities. Expect to start your morning with a gentle yoga session before being put through your paces with a mid morning HIIT class in the garden. This will be followed by a Spooks Cook lunch before guests unwind in the spacious lounge area.

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NATURAL BEAUTY MIST YOU Introducing the handbag essential you didn’t know you needed: a face mist. Perfect for when you’re holidaying in a humid country (or breaking a sweat on the Central Line), The Body Shop’s range of deliciously-scented sprays caters to a variety of skin types. The Coco-Calming Face Mist soothes dry and sensitive skin, while the Rose Dewy Glow Face Mist works to give you a glowing complexion.

For those with oily skin, the Mint Mattifying Face Mist provides shine-free appearance and hydration. £6, The Body Shop, Jubilee Place

Clarins Re-Boost refreshing hydrating cream will soon be your best beauty travel buddy. The cream-gel formula boosts hydration, leaving skin looking and feeling fresh. The cream contains goji berry extract and fig extract as well as other beneficial natural ingredients, and promises to protect and refine skin throughout the day. £22, John Lewis, Canada Place

Beauty Edit WHETHER SCALING KILIMANJARO, W H I T E WAT E R R A F T I N G O N T H E Z A M B E Z I O R S I M P LY S I P P I N G A NEGRONI IN NAPLES, HERE ARE BEAUTY TRAVEL ESSENTIALS FOR EVERY KIND OF ADVENTURE WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN

SOAK IT UP Holistic bath and body care brand Kneipp has a collection of bath salts perfect to soak in after an adventure-filled day. The award-winning bath salt crystals – which include Muscle Soothing in Juniper and Pure Bliss in Red Poppy and Hemp – are formulated with natural ingredients that clear the mind and soothe the body. £8.95, Holland and Barrett, Canada Place

MANE ATTRACTION For sun-damaged, lacklustre hair, look to Kèrluxe’s Aquavol leave-in therapy, a restorative remedy developed using oats, soybean and peptides that repairs and revitalises fine and limp locks.

Infused with a delicate fragrance, the serum works to protect your mane while boosting volume and thickness, creating strong, supple, shiny hair suitable for every adventure – especially those that require a selfie or two. £49, kerluxe.com

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FACE IT Foreo’s face mask is a must-have for every expedition.

The H2Overdose mask is infused with hyaluronic acid and instantly drenches dry, thirsty skin in soothing moisture. Pair the microfiber face mask with Foreo’s UFO or UFO mini for the ultimate facial treatment. It takes just two minutes to work its magic, so you can get on with your adventure without wasting any time. £18.99, foreo.com 39

Kids’ Club A L L T H AT ’ S N E W I N T H E W O R L D O F PA R E N T I N G PLUS IDEAS FOR HAVING FUN WITH YOUR LITTLE ADVENTURERS THIS SUMMER WORDS MORAG TURNER

GREEN PARTY Getting kids to eat their veggies is a constant battle isn’t it? But according to a recent survey, it’s London parents who are most determined to get their youngsters eating their greens, with more than 40 per cent making healthy eating a top priority. Yet nationwide stats show that only nine per cent of children get their five-a-day and one in four get just two portions of fruit or veg per day. Clearly, it’s not easy to get them to hoover up broccoli and carrots.

While nothing beats the actual food, a good vitamin supplement can help support your children, especially if they shy away from greens.

Higher Nature are one of the best brands around because they make vitamins kids actually enjoy taking. From their Vital Vits chewy multivitamins to the Smart Focus orange jellies that contain omega 3 EPA, DHA and omega 6 GLA and the minty vitamin D spray, the award-winning range offers a great selection to aid children’s mental and physical development. You can find them online or for sale in Waitrose so simply add them to your weekly shop. highernature.com

TEA WITH A TIGER The Savoy’s first children’s afternoon tea is themed around the classic The Tiger Who Came to Tea book.

The skilled pastry team has created a wonderful menu full of treats that draw inspiration from the tea that Sophie and her mum shared with a visiting tiger in the story. Tuck into striped tiger scones, a pink, white and blue Battenberg cake (to match the colour of Sophie’s tights) and a handmade marzipan tiger, all served on bespoke chinaware inspired by the story.

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ART TO INSPIRE A SPLASH OF COLOUR Great kids’ clothes shouldn’t have to cost the earth and H&M’s latest collaboration proves that.

The brand has teamed up with Paris-based artist Nathalie Lété to create some fantastic summer kit for little ones. The capsule collection features several of Lété’s colourful artworks as prints on a wide range of children’s clothing and accessories, such as vibrant T-shirts, jackets, jeans, dresses, , shorts and swimsuits. Lété has brought to life a tropical jungle with chameleons and tigers – ideal for summer. hm.com

Lots of Lovely Art boxes are the dream gift for young artists. Each one provides a magical art box full of great supplies for children of all ages, bringing a regular experience of art and artists into their lives through the letterbox.

Carefully compiled, each box celebrates an overall art theme with three relevant artists to inspire and enhance creativity and also includes recommendations – from books and videos, to the relevant artists in an exhibition, museum or gallery.

Budding Picassos open their beautiful boxes to find exciting art projects, supplies and inspiration to keep them busy for a month. Each box contains three artist-inspired activities and four creative process ideas.

The boxes are aimed at children aged four to 12, with tips on how to adapt each project for under fours. Lots of quality art materials are included, a generous amount for one child with leftovers to build up your art supplies at home. You can buy a single box for £27 or take out a monthly subscription. lotsoflovelyart.org

TOP TOYS Djeco is the brand every parent should know. This French has created more than 1,000 inspiring educational, creative and musical games and toys for kids of all ages – such as these DIY spinning paper pinwheels. Colourful, stylish and beautifully designed, they are loved the world over. djeco.com LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

PARTY ON Give your little one a birthday party they will never forget with the help of Play Chest. This amazing company hires out all the equipment you’ll need for a great selection of different themed parties. How about Funfair complete with a stalls such as ‘hook a duck’, or a retro games arcade

party? Or turn a sleepover into a night under the stars with the super-cool tepees, night sky projector and outdoor sound effects CD. Everything you need for your party will be delivered and collected from your home for free and they even offer all the party supplies, such paper plates and bunting. playchest.co.uk 41

Hop To It £80, The White Company Jubilee Place

Fi t f o r a R O Y A L F O R G E T B R E X I T, T H I S M O N T H I S A L L A B O U T T H E A R R I V A L O F A N O T H E R R O YA L B A B Y. T O C E L E B R AT E , W E H A V E R O U N D E D U P B A B Y G I F T S T H AT A R E P E R F E C T F O R T H E LITTLE PRINCE OR PRINCESS IN YOUR LIFE WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN 42

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Dressed to Impress £24, Monsoon, Canada Place

All That Glitters £69, Pretty Ballerinas, Jubilee Place

Bodysuited and Booted £12, COS, Jubilee Place

Royal Carriage £1,800, Silver Cross, silvercrossbaby.com

Rock & Roll £100, My First Years, my1styears.com

The London Look £30, John Lewis & Partners, Canada Place

Tall Order £13.60, John Lewis & Partners, Canada Place

Preppy Prince £24, Monsoon, Canada Place

A Star is Born £7.99, Zara, Cabot Square

Pretty in Pink £129, Pretty Ballerinas, Jubilee Place New Heights £130, My First Years, my1styears.com Disney Darling £12.99, Zara, Cabot Square

Regal Rattle £8, COS, Jubilee Place Bear Necessity £375, Tiffany & Co., Cabot Square

A Patriotic Pair £22, The White Company, Jubilee Place

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Aristocratic Activity Gym £85, The White Company, Jubilee Place

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TOM’S KITCHEN A sheltered terrace welcomes those at Tom’s Kitchen. The restaurant serves delicious dishes including fish and chips, roast salmon and wild mushroom risotto, as well as traditional breakfast dishes and weekend brunch. There is also a play room for young diners, which is open at weekends.

BOISDALE Famous for celebrity performances and special guests, Boisdale is a great spot in Canary Wharf to enjoy dining al fresco thanks to its charming outdoor terrace.

Tuck into traditional Scottish dishes while

overlooking the bustling streets of Canary Wharf below.

When the weather’s not playing ball, venture inside, where you’ll find a dedicated whisky bar, an oyster bar and grill and a cigar library.

Boisdale, Cabot Square

Food & Drink S AV O U R T H E L O N G S P R I N G D AY S AT S O M E O F T H E T O P O U T D O O R E AT E R I E S I N C A N A RY W H A R F WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN

Tom’s Kitchen, Westferry Circus

THE PARLOUR The Parlour by Drake and Morgan features a menu that will leave you spoilt for choice. For those unable to decide what to eat, the restaurant has an extensive sharing menu, so guests can try a variety of dishes with their friends or family. A secret garden-inspired lounge is worth a visit for cocktail lovers before enjoying fresh air and, hopefully, a bit of sun in the outdoor seating area, which comes complete with its own bar.

The Parlour, Park Pavilion

THE IVY IN THE PARK Overlooking Canary Wharf’s Canada Park, The Ivy in the Park’s terrace is perfect for people watching. The restaurant’s menu offers modern British classics and internationalinspired dishes for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner seven days a week, with brunch served on weekends.

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GAUCHO With beautiful riverside views, Gaucho offers an out-of-office feel just moments from the bustling business district. The restaurant offers authentic Argentinean meals, such as Argentine beef burger, spring risotto

and, of course, an extensive steak menu featuring a variety of cuts – all of which is best enjoyed from the restaurant’s outdoor terrace. Order a Gaucho Martini while you wait and watch the world go by...

Gaucho, Westferry Circus

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Review

BIRD WORDS SUNNA NASEER

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airing sweet and savoury foods together often divides people. But I suspect that those who are against the dish just haven’t tried the right one. At BIRD in Wharf Kitchen, the team are making a strong case in favour of this unusual yet delicious combination.

And with the restaurant being London’s first fried chicken and waffles joint, where better to explore this exceptional flavour experience?

Upon my visit to the Canary Wharf branch, my friend and I had high hopes. With a range of wings, drumsticks and tenders alongside juicy American burgers to choose from, we were getting hungrier and hungrier just reading the menu.

On Wednesdays, BIRD offers 12 wings and a house beer for just £10 – something we quickly scribbled into our diaries for the next visit.

Although there was plenty to choose from, we just knew we had to try the restaurant’s famous waffle burger that we’d heard so much about.

When the dish was served, I didn’t know where to start – the burger comes stacked in the impressive form of a waffle tower. After attempting to deconstruct it, I took my first bite and instantly went in for another.

The chicken was so succulent and had an irresistibly crispy coating. Sandwiched between the softness of two freshly griddled waffles, the outcome is divine. Not only do you get the crunch of the batter and the tenderness of the meat but the delightfully fluffy texture of the waffle too.

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Sandwiched between the softness of two freshly griddled waffles, the outcome is divine The chicken comes fresh from a family-run farm in the Yorkshire Wolds and is brined in buttermilk, tossed in a secret gluten-free spice mix and fried in 100 per cent rapeseed oil.

Enhanced with the waffle burger’s Canadian maple syrup, house BBQ and hot sauce, the result is an expertly balanced taste sensation.

Although I wanted to devour every last piece, I couldn’t finish the generous portion size. But I am no amateur and that didn’t stop me from asking for the dessert menu. The doughnut ice cream sandwich instantly caught my eye and I opted for a warm glazed Oreo doughnut filled with fresh whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled in chocolate sauce. It was the ultimate indulgence. We found it best shared between two but I offer you a word of advice: make sure you pick the bigger half.

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PROMOTION

LUCKY SEVEN GANT HAS BEEN FILLING OUR WARDROBES WITH PIONEERING PREPPY FASHION FOR SEVEN DECADES. TO MARK ITS M I L E S T O N E A N N I V E R S A R Y, T H E L A B E L I S C E L E B R A T I N G W I T H A N E W C A M PA I G N A N D I N - S T O R E O F F E R S

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eventy years ago, Bernard Gantmacher and Rebecca Rose, shirt makers for the likes of Brooks Brothers and J.Press, were convinced by their two sons to create their own line of shirts. Combining Bernard’s in-depth collar knowledge and Rebecca’s buttonhole prowess, the family launched their own brand in 1949 and called it GANT. In the seven decades since the label was founded, it has introduced innovative design features to the world’s wardrobes.

Its pioneering creations include an award-winning button tab and the ‘locker loop’, first introduced in the mid-1960s to the brand’s dress shirts, which were popular with American students. Today it is recognised as the brand that brought button-downs to the mass market.

But shirts have been just one of many clothing categories that GANT has domineered. For the brand’s 70th

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“We are proud of our heritage as highquality craftspeople” anniversary, a new campaign, Seven Decades, Seven Icons, launched in February, highlighting a series of GANT classics that have been revised from the brand’s archive and include preppy chinos, varsity jackets and club blazers.

The Seven Icons are being released throughout the year over the course of seven months – one for each decade since the label was founded.

“We are proud of our heritage as passionate and innovative high-quality shirt makers and craftspeople,” Karen Vogele, GANT’s executive vice president of product and design, said. “As the team

started thinking about how to celebrate our 70 years through the collection, we took a look into our archive and soon realised that these seven pieces of preppy American sportswear have really stood the test of time.”

GANT’s official anniversary will be celebrated this month, and to mark the occasion the Canary Wharf store will be hosting a series of events and exclusive promotions from 9 May, including the opportunity to win prizes and raise a toast to the anniversary.

To be the first to hear about these events and GANT’s latest news, visit the store to sign up to the brand’s new membership program. You will receive 10 per cent off your next purchase and earn points for every pound spent – plus, from 7th to 17th each month, members can earn double points when they buy the latest icon.

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S T Y L E BON VOYAGE

MONSOON SS19 COLLECTION

WHAT TO PACK FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE – WHETHER YOU’RE SETTING SAIL, BOARDING A PLANE OR TREKKING THROUGH UNCHARTERED TERRITORY

Her Style SAFARI CHIC ACCESSORIES FOR THE MOST STYLISH OF GAME DRIVES WORDS ELLEN MILLARD

LINEN JUMPSUIT It’s all in the detail for this linen and lycoll jumpsuit. Part of Massimo Dutti’s Limited Edition collection, the camel-tone all-in-one is tailored with elongating darts, a Kent collar, batwing sleeves and chunky belt loops to help you cinch in the waist. There are also two large patch pockets – ideal for storing safari snacks. £149, Massimo Dutti, Cabot Place

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SEASHELL SANDALS

RIVIERA SUNGLASSES

She wears seashells on the sea shore – in the form of these charming Mango sandals. Ticking off two trends in one, these faux snake skin shoes are decorated with dainty shell ornaments.

Transport yourself to the Amalfi coast with Aspinal of London’s debut collection of sunglasses, which has been inspired by Italy’s most glamorous destinations.

£35.99, Mango, Canada Place

£165, Aspinal of London, Cabot Place

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BAY LOGO TOTE If you wear a designer handbag and nobody knows, did you really wear a designer handbag? Say it loud and proud with this Michael Kors Bay Logo tote, a tan shoulder bag with a not-so subtle MK monogram print. £295, michaelkors.co.uk

COTTON TROUSERS King of cashmere cardigans Brunello Cucinelli has earned a reputation for his line of laidback wardrobe staples. As with all of the designer’s clothes, these cotton and linen trousers are handmade in Italy and crafted from the finest materials money can buy. Buy now and wear forever more. £935, mytheresa.com

LEICA Q2 The second generation of Leica’s signature Q camera offers 95 per cent more resolution than its predecessor. A new protective sealing against dust and water spray makes it ideally equipped for shooting in all weather conditions. £4,250, leicastore-uk.co.uk

DAISY HAT Shrimps designer Hannah Weiland has teamed up with Warehouse to design a 40-piece collection of retro clothes and accessories. Her favourite flower, the daisy, features throughout – including on this kitsch sun hat.

SYDNEY TOP You’ll know Molly Goddard for her fuschia pink tulle dresses, made famous by Killing Eve’s Villanelle – but for SS19 the designer has crafted her voluminous shapes out of lightweight cotton. This ruched ruffle-trim crop top has all the hallmarks of a Goddard blouse, with heat-friendly framework. Win, win. £500, matchesfashion.com

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THING ICELAND’S BLACK SAND LANDEYJAFJARA BEACH PROVIDES A MOODY BACKDROP TO NEW SEASON SILHOUETTES BY JIL SANDER, DIOR AND DELPOZO

PHOTOGRAPHER TURI LØVIK KIRKNES STYLIST VICTORIA WRIGHT

THIS PAGE Silk jacket, £2,600, Silk skirt, from £3,900, Academy ballerina shoes, £490, Brass choker, £550; Earrings, POA, dior.com

OPPOSITE PAGE Long pleated silk dress, £8,100, louisvuitton.com; Bead and tassel ball clutch, £660, Rosantica by Michela Panero, matchesfashion.com

OPENING PAGE Him: Olive drab Harrington jacket, £795, Cotton & linen short sleeve combat shirt, £530, Olive drab Bermuda shorts, £2,055, Beige mesh shoes, £800, ferragamo.com; Her: Leather dress, £3,320, tods.com; Scaled up kids lace shoes, £480, maisonmargiela.com

THIS PAGE White over shirt, £390, White T-shirt, £135, Grey trousers, £670, Issey Miyake Men, isseymiyake.com; Rantulow satin sneaker, £585, christianlouboutin.com

OPPOSITE PAGE Dress, POA, emiliawickstead.com, White boots, £250, aeyde.com

THIS PAGE Headdress with organza leaves, £600, Poplin blouse, £1,100, delpozo.com

OPPOSITE PAGE Her: Masculine workwear linen shirt, £630, plissè wool skirt, £1,770; Him: Boxy extended wool shirt, £640, Wool pants, £730, Cotton sunhat with asymmetric brim, £340, jilsander.com

Models: Sari Jønsson from Scoop Models and Tristan from Eskimo Model Management Hair and Make up: Sunna Björk Erlingsdóttir

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MAN AB OUT TOWN S A N D R O C E L E B R AT E S I T S G R A N D R E - O P E N I N G I N J U B I L E E P L A C E WITH THE ADDITION OF ITS IMPECCABLE MENSWEAR LINE

For the first time, Parisian brand Sandro brings its sought-after menswear collection to the Jubilee Place store to complement the elegant womenswear.

Modern designs are presented in classic cuts that exude the understated-cool that the brand is known for, expertly tied together through a refined style which enables the wearer to seamlessly interchange pieces for a variety of looks.

Short Sleeved Shirt, £165

Topstitched Jacket, £409

Sandro, Jubilee Place

Leather Jacket, £950

Cap, £80

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UTILITARIAN Multi-pocketed, functional design takes inspiration from army-wear. Wear layered with prints in neutral tones, sage green and denim.

Sportswear influence continues to reign strong on the runway. Update the look this season by blending with smart separates and tailoring.

Hawaiin Shirt, £155

Gingham Shirt, £155

Sweatshirt, £155

Hoodie, £165

Striped Shirt, £155

PRINT Checks and stripes are essential wardrobe staples. For summer, choose bright colours and consider a tropical print.

If you’re bold in your style, wear your prints clashing for a high-fashion edge.

Sneakers, £230

Denim Shorts, £145

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C A LV I N K L E I N M E R G E S I T S FA M I L I A R A R C H I VA L S T Y L E S W I T H V I S I O N S O F AMERICANA FOR A N I N N O VAT I V E NEW UNDERWEAR COLLECTION

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merican fashion leader Calvin Klein is revered for its ability to celebrate tradition whilst continuing to evolve its aesthetic, and the store at Cabot Place offers a refined range of menswear, womenswear and swimwear for spring 2019.

This season, Calvin Klein introduces a selection of new underwear ranges that take inspiration from the brand’s rich heritage and fuse it with Chief Creative Officer Raf Simon’s signature vision of America.

To front the new campaign, Calvin Klein has chosen Stitches star, Shawn Mendes. The brand says it aims to adhere to its clean and seductive aesthetic with its new line. Taking cues from classic American themes, the palette incorporates a strong red, white and blue colour scheme.

The new collection is made up of several ranges. For both men and women, Statement 1981 offers pieces that pay tribute to the year Calvin Klein Underwear first debuted and introduce the reimagined logo.

In Modern FLX, a smooth microfiber finish adds a modern day feel to an archive style. For men, UltraModern marries streamlined, slim-fitting styling with an ultra-low rise and exceptionally high cut, for a daring look. The innovative pouch-design in single-

Trunk - Statement 1981, £26

Hip Brief - Modern FLX, £22

ply fabric and contoured U-shape construction offers the ultimate in modern sensuality. The classic Ultra-Soft Modal has also had an update with the most comfortable soft-to-the-touch feel.

Featuring a luxurious finish and streamlined elastic it reinterprets classic luxury with its smooth fabric and tapered finish.

Calvin Klein Underwear, Cabot Place

Trunk - Modern FLX, £20

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His Style THE SUITCASE ESSENTIALS T O PA C K F O R Y O U R N E X T T R I P WORDS DOM JEFFARES & ELLEN MILLARD

HACKETT LONDON Inspired by the khaki uniforms of the British Indian army during the 1970s, Hackett London’s latest collection riffs on the traditional military-approved outfit and mixes it with rich linen shirts and lightweight trousers in an adventure-friendly colour palette of beige, navy, black and khaki.

Hackett London, Canada Place

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MARTEL SUNGLASSES Opticians Ollie Quinn designs its eyewear inhouse, cutting out middle-men costs and offering its range of specs and shades at one starting price, inclusive of prescription lenses. These Martel sunglasses are crafted from lightweight acetate and are fitted with anti-reflective lenses.

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Massimo Dutti offers a stylish upgrade to the classic combat shorts often seen sported in safari camps. Made from 100 per cent cotton, these Limited Edition slacks feature two side pockets, two buttoned welt back pockets and elastic side tabs. £49.95, Massimo Dutti, Cabot Place

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DENIM SHIRT Nothing says explorer quite like a well-worn denim shirt and sun-scorched backpack.

Back in Sweden, Stenströms is the favoured shirt maker of the Swedish royal family, and has been granted a royal warrant.

Versatile, effortless and hardwearing, this denim shirt is the perfect traveller’s companion. £139, stenstroms.com

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A design icon, German-made Rimowa cases are sculpted in anodized aluminium and not as heavy as their looks suggest; the brand’s medium-sized case, for example, only weighs five kilos.

And it can sure take a beating – there are reports of the luggage being excavated from plane crashes unscathed.

Bremont’s Broadsword watch is the first from its new Armed Forces Collection, a line of timekeepers approved by the Ministry of Defence to carry signs, symbols and Heraldic Badges from all three of Britain’s armed forces. The Broadsword features the chronometer rated BE-95-2AV movement inside its two-piece 40mm hardened steel case, as well as a sub-seconds hand at six o’clock.

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£2,595, Bremont, Cabot Place

GOAT PACK Handmade in Somerset from British goat leather, the rolltop construction on this Billy Tannery backpack allows for flexible loads, providing an extra six litres of volume for those longer trips. You’ll be doing the planet a favour too; the leather is tanned entirely in Britain. £650, billytannery.co.uk

ULTRAVID BINOCULARS Leica’s Ultravid 8x20 BCR compact binoculars focus down to 7.2’/2.2m, providing crisp optics in a pocket-sized package. The six lens elements are protected by an aluminum housing which is filled with dry nitrogen, rendering them both waterproof and fogproof. £650, mrporter.com

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TOP LEFT: VIEW FROM 31ST FLOOR TOP RIGHT: TERRY GOODING, TRACY DOYLE, STEWART BROWN AND ANDY ROE FROM LONDON FIRE BRIGADE MIDDLE: EVELINA LONDON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BOTTOM: THE FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY

LINE OF DUTY NEXT MONTH CANARY WHARF WILL HOST AN EXTREME ZIP LINE EXPERIENCE FOR CHARITY - AND Y O U ’ R E I N V I T E D T O TA K E PA R T

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magine travelling through the open air across the heart of Canary Wharf from the second tallest skyscraper in the UK. On 30 June 2019, daring fundraisers will have the opportunity to take on ZipLondon, a 600 metre zip line that extends out from the 210 metre-high summit of One Canada Square.

The zip wire will be rigged in one night by a team of worldclass line rescue experts from London Fire Brigade and it will be one of the steepest and longest running urban zip lines ever constructed. LFB’s Assistant Commissioner and Project Sponsor Andy Roe says, “This is a very serious endeavour.

We’re rigging a super yacht rope supervised by our Urban Search and Rescue Team. The experience will help us demonstrate to the world, the extraordinary capability of London Fire Brigade.”

From the 51st floor of One Canada Square, the zip wire will soar across Canary Wharf, eventually landing in Westferry Circus. This never-to-be-repeated event will be held in support of two life-saving institutions close to Roe’s heart: The Fire Fighters Charity, which provides physical and mental health support for the fire service community, and Evelina London Children’s Hospital which cares for children and young people across South London and South East England.

“The Fire Fighters Charity provides incredible support to LFB and to fire and rescue service personnel across the UK, including help with anxiety, fear, insomnia and injuries.”

With Evelina London, Roe’s connection is more personal.

“They saved my son, Zaki’s life. As a parent I can’t explain the gratitude you feel towards an institution that does that.”

ZipLondon’s fundraising target is £2million and it is hoped that each ‘zipper’ can raise in the region of £50,000. However, applicants can discuss alternative targets.

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FA R T H E S T S O U T H GEOFFREY KENT BEGAN HIS CAREER CARTING TOURISTS A R O U N D N A I R O B I N AT I O N A L PA R K I N A N O L D L A N D R O V E R . T O D A Y, H I S C O M P A N Y ABERCROMBIE & KENT IS A PURVEYOR OF LUXURY TRAVEL, WHICH COUNTS RALPH LAUREN A N D B I L L G AT E S A M O N G I T S CLIENTELE. IN HIS OWN WORDS, KENT DESCRIBES HIS CHILDHOOD IN AFRICA, HIS TRAVEL BUCKET LIST AND HIS RECENT TRIP TO THE SOUTH POLE WORDS GEOFFREY KENT, CEO, ABERCROMBIE AND KENT

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dventure is in my genes. I was born while my parents were on safari in what is now Zambia, in 1942. I grew up running wild on our farm in Kenya and when I would ask my father – a colonel in the King’s African Rifles – where we were going on holiday, he would reply, “somewhere we can’t drink the water”.

In 1962, my parents and I founded a safari company, Abercrombie & Kent, and since then I’ve packed a lot in. I’ve climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, hiked to Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan and circled the earth along the Equator. I was the first to journey from the source of the Upper Amazon to where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean and I’ve been to Iraq with some special forces.

I have been to the edge of space in an English Electric Lightning, travelling at mach 2.2 at 21km up, and have also been to base camp Everest. I was officially the last person in the 20th century to stand on the North Pole, after a quick swim.

Like all dedicated travellers – and anyone who has caught the adventure bug – I still have more places I want to explore. I travel approximately 270 days each year; I’m obsessed with the Been app, which reveals that I have visited most of the world’s countries. In the next few years I want it to be 100 per cent. The

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desire to see the whole world is the driving factor behind Inspiring Expeditions by Geoffrey Kent, a series of trips which have been personally designed by me.

My recent expedition to the South Pole is my latest and perhaps most challenging adventure. Along with seven intrepid guests, I spent the latter part of December 2018 in this vast wilderness. For the past three years, I have been occupied with an obsession to go on a journey across Antarctica. Like my hero of heroes, Sir Ernest Shackleton, I dreamed of getting to the South Pole. Unlike Shackleton, who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, I wanted to do it in comfort and five-star style.

When most people speak of their trips to Antarctica, they will have travelled by cruise ship from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula, a 1,300km chain of mountains and volcanoes that juts north towards South America. My expedition was to a dramatically different destination.

Antarctica is mind-bogglingly big, and the area that I’m talking about can’t be accessed by cruise ship. To put it in perspective, to get to the South Pole from our base inside the Antarctic Circle required an eight-hour flight, a refuelling stop and the crossing of a time zone.

Our group – consisting of three men in their late teens/early 20s, two couples in their 60s and me – set off from sunny

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Antarctica is the final frontier; the only place where a traveller can feel genuinely remote Cape Town in mid-December. As we crossed the Antarctic Circle, we entered a world of continuous sunshine. We landed on the first of three ice runways (or more aptly iceways) that A&K constructed in Antarctica for this journey and got our first glimpse of the land of snow and ice at a place named Wolf’s Fang.

Here Antarctica is a high desolate white desert where temperatures in summer rarely get above -20°C and the winter average is -60°C. It never rains here and the snow that falls is sparse.

With less than 20cm of snowfall a year, Antarctica is technically a desert. It is so dry that with the correct kit on, you feel warmer than on London’s streets on a particularly grim day.

It’s the last true wilderness on our planet. It’s the final frontier; the only place where a traveller can feel genuinely remote and know that their footprints may be the first. And if they’re not, well, what a club to be part of.

From our base camp in an oasis – a series of rocky outcrops amongst the ice – over the course of eight days our group flew to Atka Bay to view the large colony of emperor penguins there; learned winter skills; explored ice caves; visited both Russian and American research stations; climbed a peak in the Drygalski mountain range; and ventured to the geographic South Pole.

From the top of Mount Inspiring (the virgin mountain which our group summited for the first time in the company of Marko Prezelj, four-time Piolet d’Or winner) staring over this vast expanse of white in awe of nature at its most elemental, it’s hard to imagine the flux that this continent is undergoing.

Very sadly, Antarctica has experienced an air temperature increase of 3°C – five times the average rate of global warming

as reported by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. This heating up is causing change: perennial snow and ice cover are melting, glaciers are retreating and some ice shelves have collapsed completely. In the past 60 years there has been a loss of 25,000 sq km of ice shelf. The flora and fauna are being impacted too. In fact, they are facing an existential threat.

Emperor penguin numbers have declined by up to half in some places and the number of breeding pairs may fall by 80 per cent by 2100. One of the greatest, yet least seen, wildlife spectacles on the planet, the colony of 6,000 breeding pairs at Atka Bay is extraordinary. Two and a half hours by plane from base camp, thousands of adolescents are finding their feet and snow bathing to cool off in strong sun while their parents fish. Though unused to seeing people up close, these animals are under threat from human action thousands of kilometres away.

We reached the Pole two days and 107 years after Roald Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer who won the race to the South Pole. Amundsen had gained renown five years previously for being the first to sail the Arctic’s fabled Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

Standing at the designated marker at the lowest point on earth, you are able to walk around the world in just a few steps. Surrounding the marker are flags from the 12 signatories of the Antarctic Treaty that sets aside the continent as a scientific preserve. It’s a good place to reflect on the adventure of getting here and wonder about what’s going to become of this white desert.

And finally, I have South Pole printed in my passport.

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Best of BASELWORLD WITH SOME STELLAR THE BIGGEST NAMES AT T H E S W I S S S H O W, A R E T H E O N E S T H AT AT A D . M . R O B I N S O N

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PATEK PHILIPPE 4978/400G – CALATRAVA “You never own a Patek Phillipe.

You merely look after it for the next generation.” The chairman made this motto clear at Baselworld 2019; Patek Phillipe will remain in the private hands of the Stern family. For 2019, the Patek Philippe Diamond Ribbon Joaillerie is available in a new white gold design with a slightly larger diameter, increased from 33.3 mm to 36.5 mm. The intended result of the distinctive diamond embellishment is to “orbit the case like gymnasts’ twirling ribbons.” Set with 770 diamonds in total, with blued gold applied numerals, the watch’s slim and elegant profile is maintained thanks to the integration of the Caliber 240 ultra-thin self-winding movement.

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TUDOR BLACK BAY BRONZE Winner of the Petite Aiguille prize at the 2016 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, the Black Bay returned at Baselworld with a new slate-grey dial and bezel. Its stunning 43mm bronze case, an aesthetic nod to old ships and diving equipment, will develop a patina over the years due to the properties of the metal. The overall visual effect is that of a rich, patinated object that might have sailed the globe on its wearer’s wrist for years at a time. Powering the watch is the Manufacture Calibre MT5601, which is the widest of Tudor’s movements. With its non-magnetic silicon balance spring and 70 hour power reserve, the movement is certified as a chronometer by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).

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ROLEX YACHT-MASTER 42 Rolex has a history of accompanying hardy adventurers and sailors, including Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Sir Francis Chichester.

Chichester said about his Rolex watch: “It was frequently banged, also doused by waves coming aboard; but it never seemed to mind all this.” With its Cerachrom bezel insert in matt black ceramic, almost completely resistant to corrosion and scratches, the Yacht-Master has been designed with this rugged functionality in mind. Like all Rolex Professional watches, the Yacht-Master 42 offers exceptional legibility in all circumstances, and especially in the dark, thanks to its Chromalight display. The Oysterflex bracelet combines the robustness and reliability of a metal bracelet with the flexibility, comfort and aesthetics of an elastomer strap.

Inside the 18ct white gold case, the calibre 3235 is featured for the first time offering fundamental gains in performance from the previous model.

£21,400 PATEK PHILIPPE 5212A - COMPLICATIONS There are several characteristics that make the 5212 unique. Patek Philippe hasn’t made a steel Calatrava since 2017 and before that, the 1970s. The typography created explicitly for this watch is based on the handwriting of one of the manufacture’s designers; its letters and numbers are absolutely unique. Coupled with the simple calfskin strap, it makes it very avant-garde by Patek’s standards. The new complication inside is built on the caliber 324 movement, which tells the day, date, month and the week.

£25,610 SANDI MADHVANI

Showroom Manager at DMR London “Baselworld was full of excitement and energy with great launches from Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Tudor. We are always taken by surprise with the new collections and I have to admit that the new Patek Philippe 5168g and the Rolex 42mm YachtMaster are the showstoppers for me. It’s very important to be at the show in order to offer feedback to our clients, having the opportunity to try the pieces out in the flesh.”

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ROLEX SEA-DWELLER A paragon of robustness and reliability, the Oyster case of the SeaDweller is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 1,220 metres, making it just as comfortable at the bottom of the ocean as it is in the boardroom.

Original features remain: the helium escape valve, patented by Rolex in 1967, acts as an escape valve for excess pressure built up during resurfacing. For the first time however, 18ct yellow gold has been introduced to the Sea-Dweller on the bezel, winding crown and centre links of the bracelet, giving it a dramatic bold look. Inside, the 2019 Sea-Dweller contains the new high-performance calibre 3235, offering fundamental gains in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability.

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PANORAMIC VISION P U T D O W N T H E PA I N T B R U S H : T H E F E AT U R E WALL HAS MADE A DARING RETURN IN THE F O R M O F PA N O R A M I C MURALS, DECADENT W A L L PA P E R S C E N E S A N D MOVING IMAGES WORDS JULIA ZALTZMAN

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pring/summer 2019 saw the eruption of a bevy of interior design trends – all lovingly perfected over the course of the previous year, and we are loathe to let them go. From animal prints and textures to natural materials and shimmering metallics, we have invested time and money into getting the look ‘just so’, which is why one of the most exciting trends to emerge in 2019 – panoramic walls – happily blends all of the above, as well as being both impactful and show-stopping in its own right.

Bespoke hand-painted murals and decadent panoramic scenic wallpapers offer a unique decoration that is both luxurious and personal to the homeowner. Murals, whether painted directly on to the wall or papered, are a dramatic, eye-catching feature that can enliven decor and showcase personal character. Ranging from panoramic vistas and scenic tableaux, to decorative chinoiserie and ornate motifs, the options for creativity and imaginative design seem endless.

“Aside from the obvious resurgence of scenic wallpapers witnessed in recent years, the Zuber scenes have never ceased to charm the aesthetes of the world since the first one came out of the factory in 1807,” comments Zuber’s spokesperson. “Whether buying a set to cover all walls, or a few drops to use as a painting, the dreamlike landscapes will take you on a journey far from home, to your heart’s content.”

Contrary to popular belief, murals are not purely for grand houses. More cosy interiors can benefit from this form of decoration too, with a low ceiling being made to feel taller with clever use of a scenic paper. The key when designing a mural for a modern-height room is to avoid trying to complete the entire design within the space. Instead, cut features, such as tall trees, at ceiling height. Squeezing the entire design in will seem cramped and can transfer

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that cramped feeling to the room. But when used correctly, a mural can alter the entire perception of a room completely.

“The creation and popularity of our brand comes down to the fact that people are now looking to be more creative with their interior design to give a room more impact and personality,” says Anna Fell of MuralsWallpaper. “Panoramic walls in particular are popular for wide walls that have a lot of potential for making a statement and improving the experience of a room with the right design.

Fell suggests limiting a mural to only one wall of a room, with a plain block colour for the other three.

“This will create an accent wall that can impact the look and feel of a room without engulfing the space or making it appear smaller,” she explains. “If you're looking for a more transformative feel, however, spreading the panoramic mural across two walls to create a stand-out corner can achieve this.”

When it comes to deciding on which rooms to decorate, there are no rules. Dining rooms, hallways and guest bedrooms will get maximum exposure and often provide enough room to opt for a wild design; yawning wine cellars or vast cityscapes can provide incredible depth. Wine wallpapers “lure the eye in” says Nicole Yeardley of WallSauce, adding, “light colours are also

“Light colours are flattering for smaller spaces, so if you’d like that city view, opt for a day time image” flattering for smaller spaces so if you’d like that city view, opt for a day time image.”

On the flipside fun feature rooms, such as a lavatory or bathroom, open the door to taking a little more risk with crazy animal motifs or enlarged portraits. With oversized schemes in liveable colour palettes, design lovers need not shy away from the idea of animal print on walls with the introduction of minimalist shapes in maximalist sizes.

Whatever your preference, to make sure you select something that truly complements you and your home, be sure to consider how you would like to improve your space. Whether looking to bring the outdoors in or create a jaw-dropping view of your favourite landscape, this should point you towards the right panoramic for you.

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CHINOISERIE CHIC

Eighteenth-century chinoiserieinspired murals are favoured by the likes of Kate Moss and Alice Temperley. Chinoiserie naturally lends itself to a creative use of the space available, and the timeless designs by Zuber explore landscape scenes that evoke a bygone era in the comfort of your own home.

THE LIVING WALL MONOCHROME MINDSET

Bathrooms and kitchens are often overlooked, but in fact lend themselves well to a bold mural aesthetic. Dark design is the best direction for people who want to ditch the typical blank bathroom look. Instead, seize the opportunity to shroud the space in indulgent deep marble murals and elaborate natural textures to unlock the dormant potential.

FLAGRANT FLORALS

Forest and florals are the biggest trend in photographic murals for MuralsWallpaper.

“The feelings of shelter, intimacy and calm that they offer are something people emotionally connect with on an instinctive level, and a relaxing and inviting feeling from a room is something everyone would want,” says Fell.

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When does a TV stop being a TV? When it’s The Wall by Samsung. The new 146-inch stunner invokes a term as yet unfamiliar with the broader TV-buying audience: MicroLED. How close together the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are is what determines how good the resolution is. The Wall is .84 diodes, whereas most screens are 1.5. The result is other worldly, a hyper-real digital surface for TV, art and interactive experiences capable of changing an entire room.

“It moves it out of just the home cinema consideration and into the home living space, where movable artwork is the key component,” says Damon Crowhurst, European Display Business Director at Samsung. “It’s no longer primarily a TV viewing screen, but it becomes an ambient creative experience – a moving feature wall.”

The Wall is comprised of micro tile technology (16 tiles per screen) which means it can be scaled to fit any space. Each tile can be removed and replaced making maintenance a doddle, and you can build and rebuild The Wall as often as you like. It has a 1,000-hour lamp, so if you used it 10 hours a day, it would be good for 20 years.

“The TV viewing experience has now moved from a cinema proposition into a luxury living space,” says Crowhurst. “That’s where I think the experiential secret lies.”

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What’s on at CANARY WHARF ARTS + EVENTS

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Thursday 2 – Friday 24 May, Daily Estate-wide Free An amazing outdoor exhibition makes its UK premier in Canary Wharf, having previously been shown in Dubai and Amsterdam.

Streets of the World by Dutch photographer Jeroen Swolfs offers an intriguing glimpse of everyday life around the globe and portrays a positive visual story of human connection.

Swolfs spent seven years travelling the world and photographing the street life of nearly 200 countries. The result is Streets of The World, an impressive collection of 195 huge photo prints that allow you to travel through the continents of Asia, Africa, North and South America, Europe and Oceania to gain a fascinating insight into how our fellow people live today.

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IN THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S WORDS...

“As a photojournalist I noticed that a lot of media focuses on negative press that creates a distorted view of the world. On my travels I discovered plenty of good stories that balance out the negative news and I wanted to put that truth out there. There are, of course, many problems in the world but I believe that we can only face these if we band together.

Streets of the World is about the things we share; our basic values, principles and emotions seen through an optimistic lens. I spent five days in each capital and never planned which streets I was going to photograph as I wanted to

speak to the people living their everyday lives there – people like taxi men who knew the areas well.

There are a lot of international activities that take place at Canary Wharf so along with the big exhibition areas that are available, it is the perfect place to premiere in the UK. The Dubai exhibit was 2km long and the Canary Wharf exhibit is even bigger. There’ll be displays on big screens and a one-hour video walk to download on your phone that’ll talk you through the stories behind key photographs.” streetsoftheworld.com

EATS OF THE WORLD Thursday 2 – Friday 3 May, 11am – 3pm Montgomery Square Free to visit canarywharf.com To celebrate the UK debut of Jeroen Swolfs’ Streets of the World exhibition, Canary Wharf Group are holding a street food market on Montgomery Square so that you can celebrate international art with cuisines from all over the world.

Enjoy this exhibition of 195 huge photo prints of everyday life around the globe and pick up some delicious dishes along the way. Travel via tastebud through Thailand, Venezuela, Mexico, Italy, Korea, Greece, Lebanon, Brazil, and England with tasty arepas, wraps, fried chicken, BBQ meats, fire bowls, pasta, burritos, and falafel from a variety of street traders.

CROSSRAIL CREATIVES Paint Jam: Art Tunnel Thursday 23 May, 6 - 9pm Crossrail Place Roof Garden £25 plus booking fee (2 drinks included) seetickets.com Paint Jam London will be returning to Canary Wharf to transform Crossrail Place Roof Garden into an Immersive Art Tunnel experience. Part of the Crossrail Creatives summer series made up of a variety of long and short workshops; this three-hour long Art Tunnel will take you on a journey through modern art.

With five stations dotted around the garden you will travel through time, discovering key movements by making your own creations in styles including Abstract Expressionism, Impressionism, Surrealism and Bauhaus.

With your free cocktail (or mocktail) in one hand and brush in the other this immersive art workshop is sure to awaken the Pollock or Picasso in you.

Each station will be led by an expert who will guide and inspire you through that artistic movement. There will be no set time limits; instead you can journey through at your own pace, choosing to spend as little or as long as you like at each art station. Paint Jam London aims to offer art for everyone - all abilities are welcome.

This event is for over 18’s only. Food is not included however Street Feast’s Giant Robot sits at the end of the garden where you can grab a bite to eat.

AOP Awards 2019 © Dan Matthews

EXHIBITIONS AOP Awards 2019 © Gabrielle Motola

LOBBY, ONE CANADA SQUARE Free, open daily

Until Friday 31 May 2019 marks the 35th anniversary of the Association of Photographers (AOP) Awards. Held since the 1980s, the Awards were devised as a showcase for the best in professional photography by AOP members. They were quickly joined by the Open Awards, aimed at non-members, to encourage the development of non-professional photographers. The Student Awards soon followed, open to all students studying photography, a competition that has become a springboard for emerging photographers, helping them get their first major break into the industry. In 2014 both the member and open categories were combined into one main competition.

The exhibition includes all the finalists of the AOP Awards 2019 as well as displaying last year’s Student Award winners, together illustrating the great work taking place across the sector.

The winners of the 2019 Awards will be announced on May 14 at a special event, dovetailing with Photo London Week Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 May. Some of the images in the exhibition are available to purchase, shown marked with a £ sign, and all the photographers are available for commissions.

CROSSRAIL PLACE ROOF GARDEN Free, open daily

CARTOGRAPHIC COLOUR Until Monday 27 May

Every Thursday throughout the exhibition, members of AOP staff will lead a tour of the exhibition, commencing at 4pm. No booking necessary, just turn up at the meeting place by Wall 5.

Photographer Giles Revell’s images reinterpret the colours of well-loved flowers, abstracting them to eliminate the distraction of form. Petals and stems are reduced to an accurate graphic rendering of their normal hues. The images, first printed in Cartographic Colour published by Concentric Editions, are on display in the lush green backdrop of Crossrail Place in spring, the season of new growth.

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For further information see the-aop.org

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An ever-changing showcase of up-and-coming artists and designers alongside highlights from local community arts projects

DESIGN WINDOW Jubilee Walk Until Friday 31 May

JOANNA PERERA Within her work, Joanna Perera finds beauty in the forms of animal and plant life. Her Afterlife pieces are inspired by Victorian mourning jewellery and Ancient Egypt, the carvings paying homage to the natural beauty of skeletal forms. Vanishing World aims to show that the beauty of ivory can be re-produced using alternative materials such as sustainably-sourced turkey bones, a by-product of the food industry, carved and inlaid with Swarovski crystals and pearls.

Joanna Perera, Afterlife Series

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COMMUNITY GALLERY Canada Place Thursday 9 May – Tuesday 9 July

ROOM 13 - OLD FORD PRIMARY SCHOOL The children who attend the ‘Room 13’ Art Studio at Old Ford Primary Academy in Bow have been commissioned by Galliard Homes to create an illustrated timeline depicting ‘The changing faces of Tower Hamlets’ and key events in the borough from the 1700s to the present, including their vision of its future appearance. The final board will be placed on display on Galliard Homes Harbour Central’s new development site located in South Quay.

Leading on from this project the pupils will explore in greater detail the current environment of Tower

Hamlets and the way in which pollution, litter and single-use plastics affect local wildlife in the Thames, canals and urban habitats. They will create their own original artworks inspired by this theme, with particular focus on how environmental issues, coupled with positive steps to combat them, can be communicated through art. The result will encompass their concept of how the future of the borough could look if their generation takes positive steps toward change. The finished artworks will be exhibited in Poplar Union (Community Centre) in late May 2019. room13international.org

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KARISSA HO WITH HER AWARD

AHEAD OF THE GAME CANARY WHARF GROUP REVEALS ITS DESERVING SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

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t just nine years old, Karissa Ho becomes one of the youngest winners of Canary Wharf’s Sports Personality of the Year award, now in its eighteenth year. Impressing the judges with her success in Karate, Karissa fought her way to the top against strong competition from a remarkable array of nominees.

Held in April at Canary Wharf’s East Wintergarden, the ceremony was supported and attended by more than 250 local sports people, administrators and local dignitaries including Nick Bitel, CEO London Marathon and Chair of Sport England; Borough Commander for Tower Hamlets, Leslie Morgan OBE DL; and sporting legend Devon Malcolm.

On receiving her trophy from international cricketer Monty Panesar, Karissa said she felt a little overwhelmed: “When they announced the winner I couldn’t believe it.

I was very happy and shocked at the same time and I just wanted to thank everybody.”

Karissa proudly holds 14 gold, 12 silver and four bronze medals

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Karissa’s mother Sally Ho says: “Karissa is a very focused little girl and has always been talented at sport. She’s been practising for over four years now with Kaizen Ryu Karate Do in East London and has taken part in 19 national and four international competitions all over the world including Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, Germany and Japan.”

Karissa proudly holds 14 gold, 12 silver and four bronze medals and in 2018 won double gold at the Seiwakai International in London after which she represented Great Britain at the Japan Karate Federation Goju Kai World Championships in Akita.

Canary Wharf Group’s Managing Director and Company Secretary, John Garwood said, “Congratulations to all the fantastic nominees and winners. This event is a highlight of our year and I am always blown away by the talent and dedication of the nominees and the volunteers who support them.”

THE WINNERS Sports Personality of the Year for 2018: Karissa Ho Junior Team of the Year: Ko Yudansha Karate Group Achievement Award: London Cricket League Senior Team of the Year: Vallance Disability Football Team

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Take a helicopter ride over British Colombia before kayaking a glacier, and end the day camping in a stunning setting with this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

The trip will allow guests to embark on a helicopter flight through the spectacular Coast Mountains while enjoying magnificent mountain and valley views.

The helicopter will fly above waterfalls, and rainforests, and visitors might even spot the occasional herd of mountain goats or elk. Upon landing, guests, with a guide, will visit a lake on which they can paddleboard or kayak. After this, explorers can set up camp, enjoy their dinner, and then discover the unspoilt area.

From $1,750 plus tax per person with a minimum of 4 people, compasshelitours.com

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GORILLA TRACKING IN AFRICA Volcanoes Safaris – a pioneer in gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Rwanda and Uganda – offers guests a stay in one of four luxury lodges located in and around gorilla parks, where guests can experience gorillas in their natural habitat. The company also

leads safari tours (for an additional price) where guests can engage with the endangered mountain gorillas and the local community.

Only eight visitors are allowed per gorilla group each day, and with only a small number remaining in the world, the Golden Monkey can also be seen on a trip to Uganda and Rwanda.

From $550 for lodge-stay, volcanoessafaris.com

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ALPACA AND LLAMA WALKING IN DARTMOOR If you want a quick, yet quirky weekend away for the whole family to enjoy, then alpaca and llama walking in Dartmoor is the ideal getaway. Guests can experience the beautiful countryside of Devon, whilst walking their chosen alpaca or llama in

the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. These gentle animals make ideal walking companions as they are calm yet alert.

The ticket price includes an alpaca or llama for half a day, as well as a picnic – which includes local produce and a choice of hot or cold drinks – which your walking partner will carry for you.

From £60 per adult and £35 per child, dartmoorllamawalks.co.uk

VOLCANO DESCENDING IN ICELAND Here’s something you never knew you needed to tick off the bucket list but perhaps should consider: a trip inside a volcano. The dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano in Iceland is a unique natural phenomenon, and visitors can take a trip inside it. Visitors will need to be physically fit as the trip requires a 40 minute hike to the crater of the volcano, followed by descending 400 ft into the volcano via an open cable lift.

Transport to and from your Reykjavík hotel, as well as a hot meal of traditional Icelandic soup, is included in the ticket price.

44.000 ISK per person (approx. £28), insidethevolcano.com

CYCLING THE BERLIN WALL IN GERMANY This year marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. You can commemorate this historical event with Explore’s seven day Cycle the Berlin Wall tour. The tour traces a route where the wall used to stand during the Cold War. Cyclists can visit a number of sites along the way including Hitler’s Bunker, the Bridge of Spies, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, East Side Gallery and the Brandenburg Gate. There is also an opportunity to visit spots such as Cecilienhof Palace where Stalin, Truman and Churchill signed the Treaty of Potsdam in 1945.

Explore’s leaders will also be able to offer first-hand accounts of growing up in East Germany during the Berlin Wall era.

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IN LOVE ISLAND GAZING ACROSS THE HILLS EUROPE’S MOST EXQUISITE EASY TO SEE WHY MANY OF G R E AT E S T C R E AT I V E S W E R E

FROM ONE OF HOTELS, IT’S THE WORLDS DRAWN TO DEIÀ

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y teenage daughter was excited to be travelling to Majorca, telling me: “That’s where the Love Island villa is.” Within minutes of stepping into Deià’s La Residencia Hotel, however, all thoughts of reality TV shows were forgotten and she declared the hotel and its surroundings the most stunning place on earth. She wasn’t even tempted to look at her phone and declare: “I’ve got a text.” (This joke will be lost on anyone who has not seen Love Island).

The hotel itself – made of two manor houses dating from the 16th and 17th centuries – is a gem and must surely top any list for the best hotels in the Balearics. It’s owned by Belmond, which runs the Orient Express, and so is of the high standards you would expect from the group.

The view from the hotel’s many aspects is simply breathtaking. It is located amongst olive groves, offering both mountain and sea views, yet is also a stone’s throw from the blue Mediterranean.

The hotel sits in the foothills of the towering Serra de Tramuntana hills. You could quite simply gaze across the valley at the village, houses and church and never get bored.

Deià is known as a creative hub and has attracted writers, poets and authors for almost a century.

Many came to visit the village but were so inspired they never left.

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One of it’s most famous former residents was the poet and writer Robert Graves, who is perhaps best known for his I Claudius novels. He and his wife, also a writer, moved to Deià in 1946 and renovated a house which has now become a museum.

I toured the house alone early one morning and, seeing everything preserved in time (his original rolled up balls of discarded typewriting are still in the waste paper basket) was a little spine tingling. Graves and his wife loved the village and contributed much to its care and development and put it firmly on the map. The couple are buried in the local church, which is also worth walking up the hill to go and see.

Locals include Andrew Lloyd Webber, PR guru Lynne Franks and just down the road are Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Designer Matthew Williamson owns a house in the village – and designed a suite at La Residencia which is simply stunning (I warn you against booking this suite; it is such a stylish retreat you will never want to leave your rooms).

Williamson said: “I fell in love with Deià from the moment I first visited. It’s one of the places where I feel most creative and it was just such a natural and wonderful starting point for the whole hotel suite concept.”

The space oozes a rustic kind of decadence featuring Williamson’s lively trademark colours;

Belmond La Residencia, a boutique spa hotel in the beautiful mountain village of Deià on the north-west coast of the island, is around 40 minutes from the airport in Palma.

The hotel is part of the Belmond group. A double room starts from €507 per night for two people sharing. This includes Suite 67, designed

by Matthew Williamson, which starts from €2,250 per night. For reservations please call 0845 077 2222 or email reservations.lrs@ belmond.com

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modern yet playful designs, hand-drawn fauna and floral patterns and luxurious textures.

We ate at fine dining restaurant El Olivio, set in a 17th-century olive mill and surely one of the most romantic restaurants on the island. Chef Guillermo Méndez uses locally sourced ingredients for the Meditereanean menu and the wine menu is an award-winning list. Breakfast is at Café Miro, named after artist Joan Miró whose paintings adorn the walls. My children were in heaven enjoying the special children’s breakfast food area, which even contained a supply of Kinder chocolate eggs. My youngest spent much of her time in the wonderfully run children’s club. She made great friends and loved taking the hotel’s resident donkeys for a walk and to enjoy a picnic.

In the evenings, taking a stroll through the grounds allowed us to chat with other guests while sipping cool Negronis and exploring the bronze sculptures by one of the hotel's resident artists, Juan Waelder. There is also the Poet’s Walk, which leads from the hotel through the olive grove, lined with ornate benches dedicated to great poets. I spent a morning reading there before strolling down a few hundred yards to enjoy the hotel’s spa facilities. It’s no wonder creatives are drawn to this town and this hotel – in such a beautiful setting, it’s hard not to feel inspired.

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THE CHARTER OF A LIFETIME F R O M M I N D - B L O W I N G WAT E R T O Y S T O M I C H E L I N - S TA N D A R D MEALS, SLIPSTREAM TICKS ALL T H E B O X E S F O R T H E U LT I M AT E S U P E R YA C H T E X C U R S I O N WORDS JULIA ZALTZMAN 96

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mpressively large and built to bespoke perfection, a superyacht offers a holiday experience like no other.

Unrivalled levels of luxury confront you at every turn. Unimaginable dream destinations await your arrival. Crystal clear waters abundant with tropical marine life become your playground.

Whether looking for some long-awaited down time, or seeking the ultimate adventure, life aboard a superyacht is tailored to your every need. It’s an environment where concierge service by the friendliest of crew is at your fingertips day and night.

So, when it comes to selecting the right superyacht for you, what are the first steps? What are the key attributes that make a charter yacht successful?

Is it flexibility? Accommodating crew who become an extension of the family? A gargantuan collection of mind-blowing water toys? “All of the above,” says Captain Phil Stevens, one of two rotational captains on board 60m superyacht Slipstream.

Built at French shipyard CMN in 2009, Slipstream has proven to be a prolific charter yacht over the course of her nine years; there are few places her eye-catching black hull and silver superstructure won’t travel. From the 98

British Virgin Islands to the Baltic, even South America, the yacht cruises where the charters dictate, says Captain Phil.

Croatia and Turkey have become particular hotspots for cruising in the summer of late, and along with the Ionian part of Greece, Captain Phil says they are increasingly becoming destinations that can’t fail to please. “I would start off in Athens and finish in Venice, passing

Superyacht charters offer unrivalled adventure and ultimate fun through the Ionian Islands, Montenegro and Croatia along the way. It’s so easy, you can always find somewhere to hide. You can lose yourself there,” he enthuses.

Whether seasoned veterans or looking to charter for the first time, guaranteeing the yacht has the right proposition on board in terms of amenities and crew is crucial. From much-needed private couples’ downtime to seeking a prized

family charter vessel, one of the most popular features any yacht has these days is an impressive chest of water toys. The range of availability is vast, from Sea-Doos (personal water crafts) to stand up paddles boards to kayaks.

Slipstream’s highly popular 15m tall waterslide descends from the sundeck, and along with inflatable platforms it forms the centrepiece to the enthusiastic crew’s assault course, which they often set up for the more active charter guests.

And as a ratified training school, guests can even obtain their jet ski licence during their stay.

Whether spending all day tearing across the water at 80mph, learning to sail a Laser dinghy or simply enjoying a gentle swim, it’s unsurprising that most charter guests spend a high proportion of their time in and around the water. But if seeking a family orientated charter, be sure to keep safety at the fore. Both Captain Phil and his rotational colleague Captain Steve Osborne are fathers, which means small yet important details, such as mesh screens and safety gates on the top of the stairwells come as standard.

When teamed with a crew of 18 who tend to develop a charismatic rapport with children of all ages, it’s easy to see why families are choosing superyacht charters for the ultimate respite; it offers

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unrivalled adventure, ultimate fun for the kids, incredible travel and actual rest for parents, all on board your own private, luxurious space.

But it’s not just the children who have all the fun on board charters. Whether advanced or a beginner, taking yoga or Zumba classes on the aft main deck or an insanity fitness session is the perfect postbreakfast workout. And when it comes to food, the proof is in the pudding.

Slipstream’s Chef Richard “Tricky” Harrison is somewhat unrivalled in the galley. His protein balls made from dates, lime, coconut, fig, cashew and pistachio nuts are matched only by the array of freshly baked bread (including gluten-free) and vast menu of homemade smoothies and juices on offer; the Super Green Mamba smoothie tantalises the palette with its apple, cucumber, spinach, kale, superfood green powder and lemon combination.

Like many head chefs on board superyachts, Tricky cut his culinary teeth at a raft of Michelin-starred restaurants, and now successfully turns his hand to a vast range of differing cuisines. A typical lunch on board may consist of a starter of roasted quail breast with butternut squash purée, Iberico ham croquet, quince jelly and radish, followed by a main of pan fried LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

sea bream, crab ravioli, grilled asparagus and saffron broth. Those with a sweet tooth can either be tempted by the likes of an almond financier, Greek yoghurt sorbet and pistachio brittle, or dive head first into a devastatingly decadent selection of homemade ice creams.

Just be sure to leave enough room for afternoon tea, and dinner.

Family buffets on the bridge deck aft are a popular event, as are themed party nights on the large sun deck on occasion fitted with large glittering disco balls, but superyachts offer a whole lot more than deck parties these days. Sky lounges can double up as indoor cinemas enabling guests to indulge in cosy movie nights to Xbox gaming to reviewing the crew’s drone footage of the day’s adventures. TV on board is far more than a room abounding with comfy sofas and plush furnishings.

Yachts of around 60m+ will usually offer sumptuous accommodation for around 12 guests. On board Slipstream, this is made up of seven cabins spread across three decks. This includes two Pullmans (pull-down beds) unconventionally located in the gym – a popular choice with children – as well as room enough for a nanny when required.

The VIP cabin with its private balcony separated from crew accessible areas by

a frosted glass screen provides some of the best views on board, while the master suite, with its high ceilings, private study and frosted glass en suite leads directly to the observation lounge. “This area leads out to the foredeck, and is the owner’s wife’s favourite room,” says Captain Phil.

Ample opportunities for both indoor and al fresco meals abound, from formal dining in the main salon to a sumptuous sun deck romantic dinner. Perhaps the most breathtaking dining option of all, however, is an intimate meal for two located on a swim platform. “It’s a great base, and certainly isn’t restricted to just watersports,” says Captain Phil. “We hang lanterns and fairy lights for extra ambience, and we serve dinner for up to six people on the water’s edge.”

Superyachts provide the ultimate escapism – both on board and location – but understanding what makes the perfect charter beforehand can transform an amazing experience into an unforgettable holiday of a lifetime.

Slipstream is available to charter with Burgess, €329,000-€357,000 per week during summer (high/low), €385,000-€448,000 per week during winter (high/low), burgessyachts.com 99

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e have only 100,” our waitress tells me as she passes the drinks menu, a veritable bookbinder with, as promised, a choice of 100 cocktails and a lengthy wine, beer and liquor list to boot. She grins. “I’ll come back.”

I’m sat in Jack Speak, the nauticalthemed bar found in Canary Wharf’s newest hotel, Lincoln Plaza London. Part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, the bolthole opened on the Isle of Dogs in January and, like its sister properties in San Diego, Buenos Aires and Reykjavik (to name a few), promised to blend in with the fabric of its surroundings. So, as one would expect in Canary Wharf, Lincoln Plaza London occupies an inconspicuous modern cubic development located amongst a series of similarly inconspicuous high-rise properties. So far, so Canary Wharf.

Inside, however, is something of a different story. The Curio Collection was so named in reference to the unique, characterful ethos its hotels would have, and in Lincoln Plaza it has succeeded. An industrial-style reception is offset with plush upholstery and oak furniture and very much riffs on its trendier east London neighbours than it does the surrounding financial district. It’s a similar story upstairs, where rooms are modestly designed with sink-in armchairs, coffee table books and a slick marble bathroom.

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and feels as if it has been designed not just with its guests in mind, but the local residents too — and, being a 10 minute walk from the Canary Wharf estate, one would imagine they’d take advantage of it. Indeed, the informal Food Store restaurant has, as the name suggests, an attached grocery, where you can pick up a curated selection of British snacks, drinks and cosmetics, from Dorset IPAs to honey produced down the road by Bermondsey Street Bees.

Upstairs, the aforementioned Jack Speak is designed to mimic the ambience of a British Navy officer’s mess in a nod to the surrounding Docklands area, and is a charming place to sample a sundowner or two (we chose the rum-based Dark and Stormy and The Launch, a gin and port concoction, in case you were wondering).

The signature restaurant, Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen, is worth a visit even if you’re not staying at the hotel. Headed up by the man himself, the eatery serves delicious pan-Indian dishes — try the beetroot and coconut samosas, the chunky lamb and lentil dhaansaak and, if you’ve any room left, the kulfi, a traditional Indian ice cream that comes in pistachio, saffron, rose and hazelnut flavours.

There’s a fitness room for gym bunnies and, in June, the hotel will open its spa facilities, namely a sauna, steam room and an 18m swimming pool. For those not willing to leave work at the door, there are a series of meeting rooms for conferences.

And if that isn’t enough to entice you, there are 100 cocktails just waiting to be sampled. Cheers to that.

Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen is worth a visit even if you’re not staying at the hotel

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he whale in front of me is slumbering. It lolls in the water – its terrific form bobbing from side to side with the gentle swish of the ocean’s current. It has a calf with it, a replication in miniature that spy-hops and splashes in the shallow bay, thrusting its fins skywards and raising its head from the water so I can see the barnacles encrusting its head like briny jewels.

I’m in the tiny town of De Kelders on South Africa’s Western Cape. From the shoreline here it’s easy to spot some of the hundreds of southern right whales that use these waters to rest and suckle their calves each year. As I cast my eye out to sea I can see about 10 of the beasts, each with a calf, wallowing like sleeping giants in the calm, inky waters. Cape fur seals putter past too, as whale calves breach enthusiastically in the distance – hurling themselves clean out of the water in a series of gymnastic leaps – and every so often, the sound of cetaceans exhaling fills the air like heavy-duty hydraulics.

I’ve come to the Western Cape in the hope of seeing the marine Big Five: whales, sharks, seals, dolphins and penguins. I’m wellversed in big-game safaris, having been lucky enough to witness sleuthing coalitions of cheetahs and marauding prides of lions before. But so far, most of the creatures we’re looking for have proved elusive. Given that the nearby town of Gansbaai describes itself as the Serengeti of the Sea, I’m hoping that’s about to change.

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My base for exploring is the haven-like Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Occupying an area of fynbos biome stretching across 25 square kilometres, Grootbos practically explodes with a riot of flowers (there’s more plant diversity here, apparently, than in the Amazon rainforest).

Our guide Tiaan is just about the most enthusiastic person I’ve ever met, and revels in taking us on plant safaris around the property to explore its 806 species. “What I like best about plants is that they don’t run away,” he calls from the front of the jeep, as we slalom through lush fields of scabiosa, butterfly bush, sour figs and lobelia. We pass huge clown-like protea, which Tiaan leaps out of the van to sniff lustily, and whizz past plants that look like sweetcorn, cacti and elephant’s ears.

Back at our private villa – a glass-fronted, mahogany and marble beauty with a baby grand piano in the lobby, highceilinged master suites and bottles of creamy South African Amarula liqueur on the shelves – I soak up the sunset sea views as whale spouts fill the horizon. It’s spectacularly beautiful, and I don’t think I’ve ever been anywhere quite so peaceful, but I’m itching to get out onto the ocean and into the path of the Big Five.

Next morning, I’m up early to head out with Dyer Island Cruises, a company that focuses on whale watching and conservation, with marine biologists on every boat. The morning is crisp, the air flecked with sea spray, and as we motor out of the

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harbour we’re immediately greeted with an unusual sight. A pod of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins surrounds the boat, their pinky-grey bodies glistening in the early morning sunshine and their little snub snouts breaking the water like tiny swords. There are thought to be only about 500 individuals on the entire South African coastline, so it is a privileged encounter indeed (and a big old tick for my Big Five checklist).

What we see next, however, breaks my heart. It’s a mother southern right whale with two calves. At first, I’m delighted to see twins. “How sweet,” I think. “How special.” Until the biologists tell us that twins don’t exist in the whale world – there’s no way a mother could sustain and nurture two babies.

This calf, they say, has been separated from its own mother and has been on its own, and vulnerable, for the past few days. It has now attached itself to this mother whale and her calf in the hopes that they will look after it, and has even been trying to suckle.

When it approaches the boat, they tell us it’s checking to see if we’re its mother. My heart aches even more.

But we must plough on, and as thousands-strong flocks of cormorants glide across the water in front of us, we make our way to the mist-cloaked islands around Shark Alley. Dramatically buffeted by gnarly waves, the rocky islands are home to huge densities of seals. Thousands of the creatures bark and waddle and hoot and flop into the water to riotous effect. As we motor past Geyser Rock, great gaggles of them cling to its folds – 106

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The smell is overpowering, stinging my eyes and nostrils, so I’m slightly relieved when we continue on to the next island, to spot a tiny huddle of African penguins, monochromatic against an ocean of white gulls. There’s only one animal left on my list: sharks.

But the biologists aren’t confident. Killer whales, it seems, have decimated the current population of great whites, picking off the predators and leaving their bodies to wash up on nearby beaches.

The remaining sharks have scarpered, meaning slim pickings for those, like me, who are desperate to see them.

This change has had a knock-on effect for other animals. The lack of sharks means the seal population has exploded to almost uncontrollable proportions, and they’re getting lazy, hunting penguins for the fish inside their bellies instead of heading out into the deeper waters to hunt for themselves.

Such is nature. Hopefully the sharks will return soon and balance will be restored. But my time on sea safari has been enlightening and enrapturing. And four out of five ain’t bad.

Stay at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve from £288 per person per night based on two sharing, including accomodation full board dining and activities. South African Airways offers daily overnight flights from London to Johannesburg, with easy onward connections to over 30 destinations across Southern Africa, flysaa.com

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Because this is real luxury in the wilderness. Like a sort of ‘safari Bond lair’ you can’t actually see Earth Lodge – one of National Geographic’s unique lodges of the world – until you’re facing it head-on. Walls are a mixture of mud, concrete, buffalo thatching grass and stone, and much of the furniture is artfully constructed from wood felled by a huge storm that raged while the lodge was being built.

Beyond its pops of chrome and elegant modern touches, the space is so in tune with the landscape that dazzling rainbow skinks have claimed it as their own – the lizards flitting across the walls with a flash of colour – while weaver birds dart balletically through the communal spaces on their way to making their intricate nests.

Food here is exquisite – I tuck into a feast of tender meat and fish dishes, palate-dazzling salads and lashings of South African wine, all served up by the lodge’s wonderfully warm staff. But it’s the safari experience that’s the main draw here.

We head out each morning and afternoon, scything through silver cluster leaf bushes, acacia and marula trees searching for a menagerie of wildlife. And boy do we get it.

Just minutes into our first drive we come across a male cheetah, resplendent in the afternoon amber sun. After that, huge herds of elephants pass like gentle giants, and magnificent rhino mothers usher their tiny calves across the vast, scrubby lands. The land here is at its most fecund after heavy rains, and as dusk approaches, the skies fill with flying termites, glistening in the setting sun, while lone hyenas lumber ungracefully across our path. Owlets call as we spot tiny terrapins in puddles and hippos wallow gloriously in muddy lagoons. Under lavender skies and a slither of crescent moon we meet the ‘Dugga boys’ – a group of older male buffalo that are known for their aggression. And when night falls, by spotlight, we find a pair of mating leopards, breathless and lolling across tree branches after their day’s efforts.

Leaving Earth Lodge is hard. It’s found its way into my soul and set up camp there. But I needn’t be too dismayed, even the transfer to the airport comes up trumps, as we pass two female lions, bloated with a zebra kill at the side of the road.

That’s just life in the bush for you.

Stay at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve from £830 per person per night, including activities, all food and drink and transfers, sabisabi.com

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Homes for sale in E14 Dundee Wharf, Limehouse E14 A renovated apartment offering an expansive living space with river views.

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Pierhead Lock, Isle of Dogs E14 This superbly presented fourth floor apartment benefits from a private balcony with partial river views.

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• 24 hour concierge and security services • Available with Zero Deposit Guarantee • Approximately 924 sq ft

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Lonsdale Square, N1 £3,500,000

Situated on this beautiful garden square is this Victorian Gothic townhouse with five bedrooms and a separate annexe. There are four reception rooms, three bathrooms and a rear garden, ideal for entertaining. Original features include marble fireplaces, cornicing and wooden shutters.

Dexters Islington 020 7483 6373

St Katherine’s Dock, E1W £3,500,000

A unique 1930’s steel barge which has been converted into a sensational houseboat. Currently moored in a prime London dock, this home has over 5,000 sq. ft of space with an additional 50 ft. deck. There are five bedrooms, three bathrooms and an impressive central atrium staircase. This is waterside living at its best.

Dexters Wapping 020 7650 5350

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Hertsmere Road, E14 £1,250 per week

This penthouse conversion is set on the top two floors of an 18th Century Grade I Listed warehouse.

The property has a large kitchen/reception room, three double bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Further benefits include two parking spaces and a 24-hour concierge, energy rating e.

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Fairmont Avenue, E14 £1,050 per week

A rarely available penthouse set on the 28th floor of this popular riverside development. This refurbished apartment has a spacious reception room with dual aspect views and wooden flooring, opening onto a private terrace. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms, energy rating b.

Dexters Canary Wharf 020 7517 1190 Tenants fees apply: £180 per tenancy towards administration, £60 reference fee per tenant and £144 for a professional check in (All inc of VAT).

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Nightingale House, St Katharine’s Dock E1W

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Torrington Place, West Wapping E1W

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Oxenden Wood Road, BR6 £1,995,950 F/H

This luxury home offers just under 6,000 sqft of living accommodation and is situated within the ‘Chelsfield Park’ private estate.

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Marian Gardens, BR1

Situated on one of Beckenham’s premier roads, this beautiful four bedroom detached house was built in 1993 by Berkeley Homes.

Beautiful three bedroom apartment located in a highly sought-after development which was formerly Holy Trinity School.

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The Oaks was constructed 20 years ago and offers 4,300 sqft of beautifully proportioned and well-presented living accommodation.

This charming, extended 1930s semi-detached home is offered in good condition throughout, perfect for a family.

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Marvelstone Road, BR1 £749,950 S/O F/H

Built in 1902, is this stunning split-level, two bedroom period apartment on the borders of Chislehurst and Bickley.

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Gloucester Circus, SE10 £2,850,000 F/H

A spacious, Grade II listed Georgian family home, in one of the most sought after locations within the West Greenwich area.

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Osberton Road, SE12

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Offered chain free is this spacious and immaculate two bedroom apartment, benefiting from a balcony, allocated parking and situated close to great transport links and amenities.

Stunning refurbished three bedroom family home, located just a short walk from Colfes School and Lee train station. The DLR and Blackheath Village are easily accessible.

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Stunning two bedroom, two bathroom maisonette located in the renowned and historical ‘Academy’ development.

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Manor Way, SE3 £2,050,000 F/H

An excellent six bedroom family home with an impressive entrance hall, spacious landing and a walk out balcony to the front of the house.

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Crooms Hill, SE10

A two bedroom flat situated within a popular modern development in a great location.

Immaculate three bedroom period property benefiting from a wonderful kitchen/diner.

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Glenton Road, SE13

Stunning Georgian family home located within the exclusive Ashburnham triangle.

A newly refurbished 2nd floor studio with a separate kitchen and luxury shower room.

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