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It’s been a long time coming, but it finally feels like the UAE has come of age as a luxury-seekers destination. Sure, it’s always had its showy side, but that was just a smokescreen for what was to come. Today, sophisticated travellers can find the very best that luxe living has to offer there – from stunning apartments to some of the world’s best restaurants and, of course, hotels that literally stand head and shoulders above the competition.

With that in mind, this issue sees us shine a light on the region, and the wider Middle East, to showcase some of its many pleasures.

Take a look, too, at some of our specialist sport content, including a fascinating new take on golf that we’re predicting will be huge. You heard it here first..

We’re also embracing the most important females on the planet with a section devoted to mother’s day treats. Forget the date – Sunday March 26 – at your peril.

Finally, we feature the mammoth watch expo that is Baselworld, which celebrates its centenary this month. If you’re looking for the future of horology, you’ll find it in these pages.

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ultra travel Cloud city Fog rolls in to Dubai Marina, blanketing this ‘city within a city’ that comprises some of Dubai’s most interesting buildings and attractions.Take a speedboat trip around the area, or a moonlit stroll on one of its many walkways, and experience what the world’s biggest man-made marina has to offer. dubai-marina.com

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Dubai has set a staggering number of ‘world’s largest’ records. Here’s just a few of them

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Construction has begun on the world’s largest structure in Dubai. The Tower, due for completion by 2020, will surpass the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building (also in Dubai, of course) by 100 metres. Located in the new Dubai Creek Harbour,The Tower will cost a staggering £710m to erect. When finished, the structure will stand 928 meters high. Until then, Dubai boasts plenty of other ‘world’s biggest’ records, which are sticking around for some time.

World’s tallest building

12,000 workers spent 22 million man-hours building the iconic 828-metre mega-structure. It’s so tall that visitors can see the sunset twice in the same day – from the bottom and then again from the top. The Burj also holds world records of its own, including the world’s highest electrical substation (on the 155th floor), the highest number of stories in the world, over 160, and the record for the elevator with the longest travel distance.

World’s tallest chocolate sculpture

Unveiled at Dubai International Airport in 2014, the mammoth design was a Burj Khalifa replica. The tasty tower stood 13.52 meters tall and was created by Andrew Farrugia from Malta.

Farrugia and his team spent weeks repairing damaged sections before they could finally display the finished project.The whole thing had to be thrown away after two weeks, as health and safety officials deemed it unsafe to eat.

World’s longest gold chain

The incredible Dubai Celebration Chain measured five kilometers long, weighed 240 kilograms and was made up of over four million links. 100 skilled craftsmen took over 45 days to produce the finished product. The chain was split and sold into smaller wearable chains. If 22 carat gold wasn’t enough, buyers were also offered raffle tickets for the chance to win 40 kilos of gold and eight carats of diamonds.

World’s largest indoor theme park

The park includes a haunted hotel, a 12-screen multiplex cinema and 5D movie showings, and entertains up to 30,000 daily visitors. It became the largest indoor theme park in the world when it opened in August last year and covers 1.5 millions sq. ft. IMG Worlds expects to attract 4.5 million visitors in a year.

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World’s biggest shopping mall

With over five million people coming through its doors every month, it’s hardly surprising it’s the largest on Earth. There’s no such thing as ‘popping in’ to the Dubai Mall either – just heading for bread and milk turns into a few hours shopping.

Those with a sweet tooth may also know that Candylicious, in the Mall, is the world’s biggest sweet shop. The Dubai mall is 1,124,000 sq. meters in size.

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This sporting life Dubai Sports City takes the gold medal for places to buy in UAE Dubai is gearing up to hosting the World EXPO 2020 and is gearing up to show visitors its worldclass facilities. Dubai Sports City is the perfect example of the UAE building for the future.

Dubai doesn’t do things by halves, and there’s a new 50,000,000 sq. ft. community under construction, which rivals any Olympic village the world has ever seen. The difference being these first class sporting facilities and residences are permanent, and not designed to be torn down after a few weeks of competition.

The community has been strategically located to take advantage of the increased focus on investment in the area and just minutes away from the expanding Al Maktoum International

Airport and the site of Expo 2020.

Dubai Sports City has residential, retail, leisure and recreational facilities creating an attractive living destination and investment opportunity for energetic expats looking to move to the UAE. The selling points? A 25,000 capacity stadium, award-winning golf course (and golf academy), a cricket stadium, indoor football dome along with three other full-size football pitches, two full-international rugby pitches, multi purpose courts for netball, basketball and tennis and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Not to mention the Fit Republik training facilities, with expert coaches on hand to get anybody into the shape of an athlete.

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Residents in Dubai Sports City will have access to the new Arena Mall, due for completion in 2019. The shopping centre will have 300 retail, dining and leisure outlets, including a movie theater complex and fine dining restaurants.

Buyers also have the choice of high-end hotel serviced apartments and purchasing luxury 4-bedroom townhouses. As completion of the facilities takes shape leading up to EXPO 2020 prices are expected to rise considerably. If the rumours of a Dubai bid to host the Olympics in 2028 are true, those buying now in Sports City should see a significant return on their investment. dsc.ae

Aim high These Burj Khalifa apartments could be yours‌ for £15m

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Fancy getting away from your neighbours? Well, now you can with your own floor in the world’s tallest building, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.

Living 828 metres above the ground might not appeal to all, and the price tag is punchy, but these apartments are literally the height of luxury living.

So what do you get for your £15m? A whole floor in the Burj, which is currently split into seven separate apartments. However, the lucky buyer can re-arrange, knock down, change the floor plans to open it up into one giant, 15,000 sq. ft apartment. There’s 15 bedrooms, seven open plan kitchens, five laundry rooms, walk-in closets, round-the-clock reception, concierge, valet parking, ten parking spaces, steam rooms, saunas, a gym and even a tennis court. Not to mention panoramic views as far as the eye can see. luxhabitat.ae

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years ago Dubai’s most elaborate attraction opened and has since seen a staggering 30 million visitors through its doors.

Ski Dubai is a unique attraction covering over 34,000 sqm of the Mall of Emirates. The winter wonderland is a lifesaver for those eager to escape the outside heat – temperatures are kept at –4 and it snows five times a week.

As you’d expect, the figures for Ski Dubai are

as crazy as the concept itself. Maintaining the world’s largest indoor ski slope requires 300 full time employees working shifts around the clock, seven days a week.There’s also a 24-hour laundry operation ensuring the 14,000 jackets and snow boots are always ready for hire.

Of course where there’s snow, there’s penguins.

Ski Dubai is home to King and Gentoo penguins and operates a successful breeding program,

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which saw six penguins born in Dubai last year.

Along with seeing the penguins, visitors can also ski, snowboard, rock climb and bobsleigh in the Middle Eastern snow.

How’s it all possible? A system of freezing pipes runs beneath the snow park ensuring the snow doesn’t melt. The air temperature is maintained below zero through the use of 19 refrigerant coolers around the Ski Dubai perimeter. As for

Sand skiing

Like many things in Dubai, skiing doesn’t conform to the norm. If it’s hot outside, you go to the indoor ski slopes, and when it’s cold outside you head to the sand dunes. While Ski Dubai is open all year, winter in Dubai is the ideal time to start sand boarding.

If you’re a beginner you can switch between sand skiing and sand boarding to see which you’re most comfortable with but both are rising in popularity in the UAE. A half-day trip to the desert will cost £90 and includes snow skiing and quad biking. To book call +49 30 544 459 44 or visit getyourguide.com

the snow itself, that’s created by 21 strategically positioned snow guns. The guns comprise of a compressed air line and a chilled water line that spray a cloud of atomised water.The temperature ranges from -6 to -8 degrees Celsius with 85% humidity. Thus, the instant freezing of the water creates snowflakes. A must-do for every visitor to Dubai.

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A recreational and sporting pursuit steeped in history, flying birds of prey is seeing a resurgence across the UAE

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t’s all about peregrine falcons – hot property right now in the UAE. You can find this fantastic flyer in its natural abodes across the world, from mountain tops to rain forests and even in the Arctic tundra.

While the cheetah is credited as the fastest land animal at 70mph, the peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world – with a top recorded speed of 242mph by National Geographic – faster than a McLaren F1.

“What characterises a peregrine falcon is its ability to hunt at high speed in the open airspace,” said falconer and pilot, Ken Franklin, the man behind the National Geographic study.

With the birds in possession of such power, demand for peregrine falcons in the UAE – where the best of the best is held dear, in all walks of life – is soaring. This looks set to grow further, as the regional sport of falcon racing increases in popularity.

The creatures are so popular that airlines in the UAE even make reference to them in guidelines for travelling with animals. Emirates Airlines, for example, says: “Animals are not permitted in the cabin of Emirates flights, with the exception of falcons.”

So much for dogs being considered man’s best friend.

While the privilege of taking a falcon on board will set back the owner $500 (£400) with Emirates, Qatar Airways charges as much as $630 (£500) for falcon transport and even has a page dedicated to getting the birds from A to B.

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Indeed, falcon racing soared into the headlines this year as 80 of the birds were passengers on one airline, commandeering a cabin like never before. And gaining instant social media notoriety as a result.

At the heart of falcon racing is Bryn Close, UK resident and owner of Armthorpe Falcons, a breeding facility in Yorkshire. Close rears the animals with pride, offering the regal creatures a fine diet of pigeon, pheasant and quail.

Regarded as the world’s top falcon breeder, Close said news of his birds spread in the UAE among sheikhs as he “sent some good birds over”.

“They’ll come and find you if you’re doing a good job, without a shadow of a doubt. We breed for the head of Abu Dhabi Media and the president of the UAE – some pretty high ranking clients,” Close said. “It’s a massive part of their heritage – before oil, falcons helped to put food on the table.”

The sport of falcon racing has been around for some 15 years. Initially access was exclusively to sheikhs, but four years ago it become open to the public – a decision that Close believes will make the sport “absolutely huge”.

“Now it’s open to the public the future will be massive. Falcon racing started 15 years ago in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Now there’s racing in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia,” he said.

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Falcon facts

He commended the Abu Dhabi Falconers’ Club, which has a mission to “preserve UAE’s falconry heritage and traditions, cater for falconers, live preys, and to protect natural conservations.”

The club manages competitions including the President’s Cup, the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival Falcon Competition and the Al Dhafra Heritage Festival Falcon Competition. Prizes for entry into the Al Dhafra Heritage Festival Falcon Competition total £220,000 (one million dirhams).

Falcons can be bought in the region of £2,000 to £15,000, but the rewards can be even greater.

Prizes have historically included Range Rovers, Bentleys and up to £100,000.

Shedding light on his own experiences in the UAE, Close added: “I get treated very well. On my last trip to Abu Dhabi, I was welcomed in a VIP lounge, driven in a gold Rolls-Royce and stayed in a presidential suite. And I’m only a falcon breeder, so I don’t what they do for their mates.”

Falcon breeding is taking off like never before, so now seems to be the time to spread your wings and swoop in.

Females are up to 30 per cent larger than males The birds are loyal and mate for life Wingspan: between 74cm to 120cm Weight: males 330g to 1,000g / females: 700g to 1,500g Diet: primarily medium-sized birds, but also bats and rodents

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If you feel as though your drive is sub-par then tune into the new Long Drive World Series. It’ll have us all yearning for a higher yard count It’s been bubbling under for a while but the sport of long drive golf is finally about to hit the big time. March 16-17 will see the broadcast of the first of four in the new Long Drive World Series. Taking place at Dubai’s Jumeriah Golf Estates, the event will be aired across multiple TV networks including ESPN and Sky Sports, significantly raising the profile of this developing sport.

Tempus is playing a major part in bringing this exciting sport to a wider audience by teaming up with its partners at MJS Capital to sponsor the first ever World Series. With a potential reach of 500 million people across the channels showing the series, the aim to create a global super league is firmly in sight.

Eight of the world’s top Long Drive professionals are signed up to take part in the inaugural event in Dubai. It’s set to be played under the night lights and with a party atmosphere backdrop, courtesy of celebrity DJs, lasers and entertainment.

Joe Miller, two times and current world champion, won his 2016 title with a huge

423-yard effort in the final. That wasn’t even the 31-year-old Englishman’s longest hit of the night – he whacked a 439-yard effort to win in the semi.

“It’s such an exciting time to be involved in this sport and helping develop the concept of the series from the ground up. We’re seeing loads of interest in the sport from the public, a real appetite for the atmosphere and thrills it creates,” says Joe. “With 22 wins on the European tour, I’m feeling confident going into the opener of the new series in Dubai.”

The event will also open its doors to the public, in a hunt to find the longest amateur driver. One wild card place is available in the professional event. The knockout style of the tournament has players hitting an unlimited amount of balls in three minutes and, through a series of eliminations, we arrive at a final.

The biggest hit wins the day and a prize fund is spread among the top four. Following this event, the tour visits the UK, Asia and concludes in Miami. longdriveworldseries.com

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Full swing

Dubai’s best golf courses

Trump International

Launched this month, this is DAMAC’s new 7,205-yard, par 71 course in the heart of a new residential development, DAMAC Hills. It’s been designed by Gil Hanse, the man behind the course for the 2016 Olympics. The course is surrounded by luxury villas, a five-star hotel and a spa and wellness centre. It also features Dubai’s biggest club house at 30,000 sq. ft.

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Arabian Ranches Golf Club

This 18-hole course is perfect for those looking to improve their game. The driving range has floodlights so you can play after sunset. It’s a par 72, so ideal for holidaymakers or those doing a weekly round.

Emirates Golf Club – Majlis

Located just off Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai’s main highway, this stunning course boasts views of the Dubai skyline and is one of the most popular in the Emirate. It’s also in the top 100 courses in the world.

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The Address Montgomerie

A championship golf course, exclusively designed by Colin Montgomerie in association with Desmond Muirhead. The luxury greenery covers 265 acres which includes 14 man-made lakes, 93 acres of landscaped gardens and 81 large bunkers. There is an academy course as well as floodlit training areas, but best of all is the TruGolf simulator, which lets you play 86 world-class courses from around the globe, indoors in Dubai.

Keeping it green How are these courses kept in such superb condition with Dubai’s desert temperatures? Most golf courses use a technique called ‘over-seeding’, which basically means they introduce ryegrass, which is a cool-season grass, to the usual Bermuda grass, which is for warmer temperatures. So in the summer time when the ryegrass seeds struggle to grow, Bermuda seeds are put down to keep the grass in perfect condition all year round. Also, grass is cut shorter in summer months to ensure the maximum amount of sunlight hits the surface allowing more grass to grow. ‘Top dressing’ is when sand is introduced to allow the grass to grow quicker during the transition period between the different types of grass. In an effort to be more eco-friendly, some golf clubs are making organic compost and fertiliser from meat, half-eaten pizza slices, fruit peels, paper and other waste.

Faldo Course

Fancy a game after dark? Players can enjoy a round on this championship course well into the evening with the floodlit greens. The testing round is open to both members and those just looking for a game after work. A natural wadi runs through the length of the course.

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Every year, the city of Basel in Switzerland becomes the centre of the horological universe. Here’s our pick of the best timepieces in show

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By Adam Hay-Nicholls

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anks, chocolate, miniature knives; Switzerland corners the market in plenty of areas, but its proudest achievement remains timepieces. A quiet country which never bothers the neighbours, Baselworld is its high-class horological Woodstock.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Switzerland’s first ticking expo. The who’s who of the global watch and jewellery industry, along with their cohort of feted collectors, descend on Basel like Catholics to Lourdes. Building on the show’s success and renewed interest in independent watchmaking, visitors will enjoy Les Ateliers – a new space for horology’s mavericks.

A recent trend set to continue this year is the marriage of the sporty and the classic, with watchmakers applying traditional craftsmanship to skeletal chronographs and diving clocks. Cue long lines of hedge fund managers dreaming of double lives as Navy SEALs. Perhaps the biggest influence on Baselworld 2017 will be Silicon Valley, with smart watches crossing the line from gadget stores to Bond Street boutiques. Expect built-in contactless payment technology as well as health and exercise tracking.

Prestige and precision remain the bywords for Swiss excellence, and this will remain the case with Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Chopard, Hublot and Bulgari dominating the main stands and social buzz along the Rhine. With over 1,500 brands and 150,000 attendees expected, Baselworld 2017 is going to be bigger and more eclectic than ever.

However, after a bruising sales year for some and rising exhibiting costs there are highprofile absences such as Bremont, Timex Group, Ulysse Nardin and Girard-Perregaux.

The show runs from 23 to 30 March.

Here’s what we expect to be among the highlights:

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OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MOONWATCH AUTOMATIC MASTER CHRONOMETER

Regulation wear throughout the 1960s and 70s, NASA’s Apollo astronauts all wore Omega ‘Speedies’ and the marque became the first to tell the time on the moon. Yet this latest Moonwatch draws inspiration from that other area of precision engineering; motorsport. The black, orange and white markings look reminiscent of this season’s McLaren F1 car, while the design owes credit to some of the brand’s Michael Schumacher Speedmasters.

JAQUET DROZ 2017 GRANDE SECONDE TOURBILLON MOTHER OF PEARL

This version of the iconic Grande Seconde, which harks back to the Enlightenment, is designed with a tourbillon at 12 o’clock boasting a silicon balance-spring and pallet horns to guarantee lasting precision.

Luminescent mother-of-pearl creates shimmering contrasts with the red gold of the case and the inner bezel ring is enhanced by a river of diamonds. It’s limited to 88 pieces.

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BREGUET TRADITION DAME 7038

W ith this rose gold and mother-of-pear l self-winding timepiece, Breguet has succeeded in feminising an exposed mechanical model, a field which tends to be the reserve of men’s wrist wear. Only 50 will be produced.

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ZENITH HERITAGE 146

Inspired by Zeniths of the 1960s, this handsome vintage-looking chronograph is equipped with a thoroughly modern El Primero Calibre 4069 movement. It is available with either a tropical brown or blue sunray dial and perforated calfskin strap. It beats to a lively rhythm of 36,000 vibrations an hour, making it twice as limber as its ancestors.

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sport Luxe Whether you’re a golf nut or a supercyclist, our round up of some of the world’s most exclusive sportswear is guaranteed to make you the most sharply dressed athlete around. There’s no sacrificing looks for technicality here. This is the appliance of science in sartorial form

Rapha Tricolor jersey in Merino wool blend, £120, rapha.cc Café Du Cycliste wool-blend socks, £19, Matchesfashion.com Corus LINX smart helmet with smartphone connectivity, £179.99 amazon.co.uk Brooks 150th Anniversary B17 saddle in copper and leather, £105, brooksengland.com X-Bionic Twice bib performance shorts, £190, matchesfashion.com Rapha collector’s edition Classic Rain Jacket, £200, rapha.cc Brooks Hackney backpack, £155, brooksengland.com Vulpine tailored cycle shorts, £90, vulpine.cc

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Gucci technical-canvas holdall, £690, matchesfashion.com Balmain tracksuit top, £2,565, exclusive to harrods.com Balmain tracksuit bottoms, £495, exclusive to harrods.com Orlebar Brown x Bodyism shorts, £125, orlebarbrown.com Z Zegna compact cotton sweatpants, £195. zegna.co.uk Orlebar Brown x Bodyism t-shirt, £75, orlebarbrown.com Nike Zoom All Out Flyknit trainers, £180, harrods.com Berluti x Hock Design dumbells, £860, berluti.com

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Musto Sailing stretch-jersey t-shirt, £40, mrporter.com Musto Sailing GORE-TEX jacket, £450, mrporter.com Paul & Shark half-zip jumper, £325, harrods.com Paul & Shark mesh lined gilet, £415, harrods.com Hackett Monaco Day Tote, £215, hackett.com Ralph Lauren Porto Vecchio beach towel, £70, ralphlauren.com Sail Racing Orca Hybrid windstopper sailing overalls, £350, mrporter.com John Lobb Levah waxed suede plimsole, £445, johnlobbltd.co.uk

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Nike Tennis x Raphael Nadal AeroReact t-shirt, £60, mrporter.com Lacoste Tennis stripe shell hooded tracksuit, £195, mrporter.com Stone Island tennis shorts, £125, harrods.com Athletic Propulsion Labs prism mesh sneakers, £165, mrporter.com

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well groomed Be a better you this spring, with a selection of new grooming options

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Taking care of hair

If you’ve ever been concerned about thinning on top, you’re not alone. More than a third of men aged 25-34 and almost one in five aged 18-24 are already losing their hair. Now Regaine has launched a new iPhone app to detect hair loss in a simple, non-invasive way using bespoke algorithms to measure hair loss from a digital image. Simply download the free app, take a ‘helfie’ (a head selfie) and wait for your results. regaine.co.uk

Stay sharp

Trevor Sorbie has launched a new salon-approved men’s electrical grooming range. The ergonomically designed Professional Dual Foil Shaver is equipped with a high-powered motor, stay sharp stainless steel blades and a 3 x action cutting system for longer hairs and a closer shave. For those who prefer to keep their beards there’s the Professional 5in1 Beard + Grooming Kit, featuring a beard trimmer, T blade hair trimmer, design trimmer, foil shaver and nose and ear hair trimmer. trevorsorbie.com

Styling aids

Premium men’s grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge has unveiled three new hairstyling products – a pomade for slicked-back, high-shine styles; a matt paste for a rugged, textured look and matt clay for a natural, invisible hold. bluebeards-revenge.co.uk

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Mini-facials

The new Nuriss Skincare and Wellness Clinic in London’s Wimpole Street offers a Guy ’s Grooming Menu.

Amongst the smorgasbord of treatments are the hydrating, vitamin-packed ManPeel for £100, Blokes Botox from £210 and Fella’s Filler – gel dermal fillers to perk up tired, sagging skin –from £280. Love handles can be banished and tummies toned with the Blokes Body Treatment – non-surgical body contouring using radio waves. Prices start at £350. nuriss.co.uk

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Anti-ageing

BeautyLab London has launched a new men’s antiageing skincare range. Xanthe Men is dermatologically tested and formulated using an active meteorite complex rich in iron, calcium and magnesium, which help neutralise damaging free radicals. The products also contain quartz, bioflavins, retinol A, hyaluronic acid, lecithine, carnitine and peptides. The range of six products includes the Meteorite Scrub, Active Ab Firmer and the Sahara Quickfix firming serum, with platinum, diamond spheres and sunscreen. beautylabshop.com

Shaving accessories

Pall Mall Barbers offer shaving razors and shaving brushes of the highest quality. The famous barber shops can be found all over London and, for the perfectly groomed finishing touch, they also offer manicures.

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Cutthroat business Traditional men’s barbering is bigger than ever, but what’s the history of tonsorial tune-ups and exactly what is that makes a great barber?

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arbering first came to prominence at the turn of the last century, with barber outlets becoming known as somewhere the gentry went to get themselves a shave and their hair serviced. However, in modern times, the more unisex hairdresser became more popular. In the past decade, though, the barber shop has enjoyed something of a revival.

A delve into history reveals (now) rusty razors unearthed from the Bronze Age, this Egyptian find explaining why all the males featured in hieroglyphic art look so sharp.

The establishment of the first proper barbering service – where folk gathered to be groomed – doesn’t unearth itself until a few thousand years later when it was introduced to Rome.

It is from the Latin word ‘barba’ meaning beard, that the word barber is derived. No great surprise then that the bearded tribes who marauded around in Roman times came to be called barbarians.

Over the passage of time these gathering places became rather good spots in which to perform multiple tasks and so, while you could pay a visit for a haircut and shave, barbers also performed surgery, some bloodletting and leeching, fire cupping, enemas and the extraction of teeth. Hopefully not all in one sitting.

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And so to those traditional red and white poles outside barber shops, a reference to their surgical abilities – the red representing blood and white signifying the bandages.

Today’s barber

The resurgence of the more traditional barber shop over the past decade can, in part, be attributed to an increase in popularity of facial hair. People looking for a traditional yet modern method in which to service their moustache or beard, or simply to experience a good old-fashioned wet shave.

Male grooming has seen huge growth, not just evident at the number of barber shops across the capital and in the UK but the products on shelves and dedication of an increasing number of pages on the subject in the media.

Richard Marshall, owner of Pall Mall Barbers tells us: “Our ethos is traditional service in a modern manner, updating the systems and process of barbering whilst maintaining and respecting its history. We have respect for the red and white pole outside our stores. It is the symbol for tradition at the core of barbering.”

So while some in the know claim we have now hit ‘peak beard’, the truth is that the demand for quality barbering is higher than ever.

Grooming tips from the Pall Mall Barber team Here’s the lowdown for a terrific trim

When finishing a cut always experiment with the right products that are suited to your hair style and type. Pall Mall Barbers have a variety of finishing products, and we can help you find the right one for you.

If you like your style, you need to maintain it. If the hair is clippered and sharp then a visit every three weeks is required. If the haircut is a scissor cut, then this is a softer look and requires cutting every four weeks.

If you are unsure about what style to go for, have a look on Google before you come in and bring some ideas with you – a picture paints a thousand words and is the easiest way for a

barber to know what you have in mind.

Wash your hair at the beginning of your shower, then leave tea tree conditioner on the hair until the end and rinse. This allows the conditioner to penetrate the hair and leave you feeling invigorated.

Moisturise after shaving by using post shave balm. Sandalwood is extremely moisturising while having a fantastic masculine scent. The clove has antiseptic values. This prevents any irritation spots.

A sea salt spray is the perfect go to product for all hair types. It provides effortless style and doesn’t clog the hair up with product.

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Use a small amount of moustache wax to tame and style any misbehaving beard or moustache hairs.

When using pomade in the hair, apply to wet hair and then blow-dry. This lowers the shine and gives the style a more natural look.

Choose a haircut that suits your face shape.

The same hairstyle can flatter one client and do no favours for the next. If you’re not sure just ask your barber, they will be able to suggest styles that’ll suit you.

Preparation prevents poor performance.

Spend a bit of time whipping up a thick lather before shaving to ensure a sharp, close shave.

The £1000 suit and the £10 haircut Voted GQ magazine’s best barber, Sicilian barber Carmelo Guastella has long been the go-to guy for celebrities visiting London. Robert Downey Junior and Sacha Baron Cohen are just two of his recent clients. He also cuts the hair of ‘civilians’ too though, as our editorial director can attest.

“It’s funny but men will happily spend big on expensive suits, watches and cars, yet often a haircut isn’t given the same attention,” says Carmelo. “Yet it’s no less important. The truth is that not everybody’s head shape, face features, neck length, jaw line and hair type are the same so a more stylish approach to a good haircut – courtesy of a good barber – can make all the difference.

“After all, you can pay £100 for dinner, fill up your car at the petrol station or buy a football ticket so why cut corners on your best image asset – your hair.” carmeloguastella.com

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Mum’s the word Luxury gifts, hotel stays, lunch ideas and pampering treats so good your mother will forgive all your past misdemeanors

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Turn Le Manoir into mama’s kitchen A great experience for you to enjoy with your mother, Belmond’s Le Manoir’s Raymond Blanc Cookery School is a day you can experience together. Monsieur Blanc himself says “My mother would make this beautiful dessert. It was a family favourite and the cherries came from an ancient tree in the Blanc garden. One mouthful and I’m back in Maman’s busy, little kitchen in Besançon.” A chance to cook together in an iconic location. belmond.com

Take the weight off her feet This strikingly elegant French-style armchair has been intricately hand-carved from mahogany, with beautiful details and upholstered in a plain cotton fabric, finished with ivory braid. The distressed finish is meticulously hand-worked. frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk

Bring out the sun for mum A soft linen cotton mix cushion, printed with a detail from Anna Jacobs’ original Yellow Hummer painting in pen and ink. It will bring a burst of bright sunshine into any mum’s home. . annajacobs.london

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Pure pampering Let mum relax, renew and revive at country house hotel Down Hall’s new Eden Spa in Hertfordshire. Part of a £6 million investment, the spa boasts a hydrotherapy pool, mood-lit sauna, beautiful changing rooms and four treatment rooms offering Espa and Jessica products. Finish the pampering off with a champagne afternoon tea or an overnight stay. edenspadownhall.co.uk

Mum’s the word Boasting a stylish pen is no longer a menonly domain. This beautifully engineered metal lacquer fountain pen in rose gold colour is from Ted Baker’s new luxury stationery range. Beautifully packaged with high design nib. annabeljames.co.uk

Close to her heart This stunning locket is inspired by the designer’s love of her family and grandmother.

This keepsake is housed in a beautiful box and is available in 18 carat gold vermeil. inspaces.com

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Bags of love If she loves to shop, this fresh Americanstyle tote bag by designer Annie Selke is highly durable and will be her favourite for years to come. Also perfect for the beach, gym or the office. dashandalberteurope.com

Beautiful Bath-time Perfectly located for a girls’ shopping trip in the historic city of Bath, No.15 Great Pulteney is a fabulous boutique townhouse stands and boasts the most striking design interiors. The champagne afternoon tea is also to die for. no15greatpulteney.co.uk

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Fit for a queen Let the staff at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire treat her like royalty. It’s a beautiful setting and you can also book a luxurious treatment at the Tranquillity Spa for the ultimate Mother’s Day gift. peckfortoncastle.co.uk

Go be-spoke A modern take on the Dutch city bike, the “Amsterdam” will make her fall in love with cycling all over again with its elegant combination of practicality, comfort and style. The fast-rolling 700c wheels mixed with “Flat Foot Technology” provide a nice, easy ride while the full chainguard and fenders let her ride without fear of snagging her clothes electricbike.com

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Let her eat cake This contemporary Lily cake stand

by Icelandic designers Be&Live will look magnificent at any dinner setting or party. The transparent plates reveal the the organic and luxurious shapes of the body. Perfect for her home-made cup cakes. beandliv.com

The butterfly effect If she is a fan of the Art Deco period she will adore this custom-mounted Purple Spotted Swallowtail butterfly on a limited edition gold geometric print.The butterflies are sourced from ethical conservation farms in South America and Asia and live a full and happy life. miafleur.com

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Inspired by mum Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin grew up helping his mother in the kitchen and, thanks to her, knew from a young age that he wanted to be a chef. Now, treat your own mum to a luxurious Sunday afternoon tea experience at the celebrity chef ’s new London restaurant Ormer Mayfair.

Sink into your seat and sip on champagne admiring the stunning ‘30s interior and music from the live harpist alongside Shaun’s delectable sandwiches, scones and petit fours. flemings-mayfair.co.uk

It’s a wrap Whether a lazy Sunday afternoon, a picnic in the park or an evening by the fire, Tolly McRae has a splendid range of pure wool picnic blankets, merino wool luxury throws and pure linen bedding. All designed in the UK from quality fine merino wool, alpaca, cashmere and high quality lambswool. tollymcrae.co.uk

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Out of Africa Argan Oil from Morocco’s Atlas region was a revolution in hair care a few years ago and now the same ingredients can help her experience hammam-style beauty at home.

Treat your mum to the products all the beauty editors are talking about – marocMaroc is used by therapists in the new Harrod’s Hammam and available to take home harrods.com

The no-cook Sunday lunch Vinoteca, the London-based wine bar, restaurant and shop is celebrating Mother’s Day with an impressive Sunday lunch alongside expertly paired wines by founders Charlie Young and Brett Woonton. The set menu features Vinoteca’s signature roasts and a selection of seasonal dishes.

Additionally, grab a gift from Vinoteca’s wine shop to surprise Mum. Brett and Charlie recommend the 2015 Pink Moscato from Innocent Bystander. vinoteca.co.uk

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A rare vintage Why investing in wine means pleasure and profit There is something special about the aroma of a freshly uncorked bottle of wine, whether an aged bordeaux or a sharp and tangy riesling, cellaring wine is becoming popular for both drinkers and investors alike.

Enjoying a mature and delicately aged delight is something to be enjoyed and savoured, for it takes stamina and will to keep a case of wine in pristine conditions for years without sampling the fruits of its labour.

But, as an investment choice, wine is currently ranked as outperforming gold, such is the demand for a dwindling stock or rare vintage. There are also significant benefits to pouring your cash in to barrels and crates as a lack of capital gains tax makes it accessible to all sizes of investment.

As part of a diverse portfolio, wine can become a new pension pot or just a great day at the races. But there are lots of obvious vintages

out there that will ensure your investment returns a sizeable profit, so long as you are prepared to keep it in the right conditions.

For those looking to have a little more fun with their investments, you can always try and and guess what will appeal to new and emerging markets such as China. Instead of investing in a first growth, why not try a second or a third growth Bordeaux? Or play around with quirkier vintages – 2007 being the obvious choice. Lauded by many as a terrible year for the grape, bottles are now being sold for double their original price due to the scarcity of the wine.

Investing in a ‘poor vintage’ can reap dividends down the line. But perhaps one sure way to improve on your investment is to look for a small release from a reputable grower, and widely renowned such as burgundy. Find a Château that makes only 1000 bottles as

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opposed to 100,000, and your new investment will be off to a great start.

Joe Fattorini is the presenter of the Wine Show on ITV and an international wine consultant. He says, “If you can withstand the urge to drink it, then wine is a great investment.

There are various trading platforms available but the key is to give it the same route of attention that you would say, a pension plan.

“Buy the wine and immediately house it, don’t even look at it. You have to be incredibly disciplined or you will literally be pouring your profits down the drain. My top tips would be to get in early, and looking at buying a barrel from a well known and respected grower, especially those that are well regimented in supermarkets.

“As with anything there is always a risk, I had a friend invest £1,000,000 in several crates of 2008 Château Pape Clement, a beautiful vintage that had doubled his money within the first year yet by the next year he was down to £750,000. Investing in wine is certainly a long game to play. Equally, there are an enormous number of worse investments but whatever happens you will have a great cellar!”

Investment essentials For the conservative buyer you can’t go wrong with a French bordeaux or a chardonnay. Grape varieties that age well include: cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir and syrah (reds) and chardonnay, riesling and sÊmillon (whites).

Stick to regions you know such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chablis, Mosel, Californian and Australian wines.

Ensure you store your wine safely, if you haven’t got the space at home use a wine warehouse where the wine will be: Placed on its side, lying down Kept at a regulated temperature between 8-13 degrees centigrade Situated in the dark and away from vibrations

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By Scott Manson

Scandi dining takes a new turn Prepare to fall in love with plant-based dining

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ondon’s Holland Park is strangely desolate when it comes to decent restaurants. This is surprising because it’s populated by locals who have the means to eat out regularly and for whom sampling a new restaurant is most likely a weekly occurrence.

Flat 3, which takes its name from an experimental supperclub collaboration which gave birth to the restaurant proper, sits in the area’s main shopping parade. However, it’s a little challenging to find as, no doubt, local planning laws restrict anything as garish as noticeable signage to promote it. Count the door numbers and you’ll find the unassuming entrance to this dining room.

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It’s a lovely space though, an elegant basement with a view to the open kitchen.

It’s there that the magic happens – where a band of technically gifted chaps fuse Nordic and Asian cuisines, resulting in a fascinating, and sometimes challenging mix of flavours and textures.

I went for the Chef ’s 7, comprising seven courses of seafood, vegetables and meats while my wife was delighted to see there was also a full seven course plant-based – and mostly vegan – tasting menu available too. “The chef is vegan,” explained one of the delightful serving staff.

Foodies will love it, partly because the obscurity of some of the ingredients will have them reaching for Google – gochujang?

Shichimi? – but mostly because of the platebased artistry and gastronomic dexterity.

Among the standout dishes was a delicate Ikejime turbot and a beautifully tender piece of sirloin served with black garlic, prune and pear – the sweetness of the fruit contrasting well with a deep umami richness of the meat.

Although some of the inventiveness was not to my taste – carrot sorbet with rhubarb springs to mind – other dishes were so good I was feverishly trying to work out how the chef had made them. The salt baked beets with preserved yuzu and shichimi, for example, is something I’d eat time and again.

This is a brave and worthy addition to the area’s relatively moribund dining scene and I encourage everyone to give it a try. At the very least, you’ll come away with a few new entries for your food dictionary. flatthree.london

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Streets ahead Why Mayfair’s Street XO is the most exciting restaurant opening of 2017 so far

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ouse music, skull motifs, neon signs and waiting staff clad in straightjackets. At first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re were in deepest Dalston, enjoying the edgy delights of one the area’s hippest eateries. But we’re actually in genteel Mayfair to check out Street XO, the twisted brainchild of David Muñoz, a top Spanish chef best known for his Michelin-starred Madrid eaterie Diver XO. An unassuming door on a quiet side street leads you to a subterranean dining experience like no other. It’s a little like being Alice heading down the rabbit hole – things soon start to get weird. The staff wear straitjackets, the interior is straight out of a Blade Runner set and a large open kitchen, staffed with screamingly hip chefs, dominates the room – all soundtracked by a great mix of music.

This is my kind of place.

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By Scott Manson

Of course, all this would be window dressing if the food didn’t deliver. Thankfully, for the most part, it did. The menu draws from European, Asian and South American cuisines, yet most dishes stem from a Mediterranean or East Asian heritage. As the restaurant’s name suggests, the vibe is one of a bustling Asian street food market, albeit a super high end version.

This means we enjoyed an increasingly experimental night – kicking off with a cocktail served inside a large, hollow ceramic reproduction of an ox’s heart. My partner,

meanwhile, had a cocktail served in a giant bowl. It was purple and tasted of parma violets. The food started to arrive. That’s when things really got weird.

Every dish was stand-out, often for taste but always for visual effect. The raspberry sauce spattered Pekinese dumpling, crunchy pig’s ear and strawberry hoi sin, ai experimoli and gherkins was a crunchy, tasty, messy business. Futuristic finger food, in other words. Similarly, the steamed club sandwich (which admittedly sounds revolting) was a revelation – a pillowy bun filled with minced

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pork, topped with chili cream, ricotta and a fried quail’s egg.

Also the grilled octopus – CantonGalicia-Mexico – featured noodles made with enoki mushrooms, plus colourful smears of green tomatillo and green apple mole. It’s the sort of food that would make Heston Blumenthal think ‘I need to raise my game’.

Buzzy, edgy and packed to the rafters at 7pm on a Monday night, Street XO has brought a brand new dining concept to Mayfair. And I love it. streetxo.com

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Marine mission Attitudes toward our treatment of the oceans are changing rapidly – and Fraser Yachts is leading efforts to stem the tide of pollution Everyday life is literally littered with plastics – an unavoidable part of modern convenience and our throwaway society. From water bottles to food packaging, the material is omnipresent and estimates place the amount of plastic that ends up in the ocean at a staggering eight million tonnes annually.

Now some key organisations across the globe are pulling together to stem, slow and potentially reverse the rise of this ocean menace. Fraser has teamed up with charity The Plastic Oceans Foundation and hope their strong presence across the marine world will be a major influence in helping clean- the oceans.

The charity has an impressive roster of patrons on side including Julian Lennon of the White Feather Foundation, Tanya Streeter, the former world champion freediver and BBC British Arctic Survey’s Paul Rose.

Raphael Sauleau, the Chief Executive Officer of Fraser is delighted to partner with Plastic Oceans, and commented: “We are always looking for ways to protect the environment and give back to the oceans that we make our livelihood from; we want to make sure that the oceans remain a beautiful place for many people to enjoy for future generations. If everyone made a little effort it will result in a huge impact.”

David Jones of the Plastic Oceans Foundation added: “Every year we are producing more than 300 million tonnes of plastic, half of this is designed for single use, and each year around eight million tonnes of it ends up in our oceans. We are genuinely thrilled that a prestigious company like Fraser Yachts has shown so much enthusiasm for what we are trying to achieve and has agreed to commit resources and to use its global voice to help us change the way we deal with plastic waste.”

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This also reflects the values and ideals of a new generation of superyacht owners and users, with those who charter often seeking ways in which they can make the vessels they travel on more eco-friendly by looking for greener technologies.

By educating all staff and crew onboard Fraser superyachts about the importance of protecting the environment they also aim to assist scientists in gaining access to client’s yachts for marine exploration and conservation programmes.

Fraser has already hosted scientific expeditions on yachts. The vessel Global was chartered by a company doing shark research in the Bahamas. They found 37 different species and had the famous “Shark Dundee” as an expert guest aboard.

Luxury with a conscience – Fraser Yachts is leading the way for a new generation. plasticoceans.org

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Best seats in the house Avoid the surge of crowds on sporting event days and invest in a space to stay that’s on top of the action

Beverly Hill, Happy Valley, Hong Kong. $4m Overlooking one of the most iconic horse racing courses in the world, this four-bedroomed abode is ideal for those who enjoy the sport of kings. The furnishings are colourful and contemporary and this is an excellent home from home in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

Beau Rivage, Monaco 9800. $23.8m Arguably one of the most recognisable vistas on the plane, the master bedroom here overlooks the iconic harbour, as does the adjoining bathroom.

There’s also an office space with harbour views, plus another bedroom overlooking a park.Two bathrooms plus car parking spaces for three of your rides is included.

St Marys Road Ascot. $6.25mn On one of the very finest private roads in Ascot you’ll find this sprawling six-bedroomed place.

Complete with a games room, separate staff accommodation and garage space for three cars, it’s an impressive layout. Out in the garden, an RHS Chelsea double medal winner has been at work.

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10 reasons to neveR leave home A collection of incredible toys to turn your private space into a man cave like no other

By Billy Langsworthy Whether you see them as the last gasp of a fading notion of masculinity or just a jumped up garden shed, man caves are here to stay. And getting more lavish by the minute. Traditionally made up of reclining chairs, a giant TV screen, a pool table and one of those bronzed booze globes now more commonly spotted in murder mystery nights, the modern day man cave is a heady cocktail of tech, sports and high-end entertainment. Step inside, close the door, it’s invitation only in here.

Opus Taking foosball to an art form, each custom-built Opus by Edinburgh-based firm Eleven Forty boasts an under-lit playing surface that can be altered depending on the mood of the game (local derby, crank it to an angry red) as well as a unique manufacturing process that allows you to include whoever you want on the pitch.

Whether it’s sporting heroes, family members or the cast of Cheers, you can finally experience a game of table football when you cross the ball to Messi, he lays it on a plate for Donald Trump, who powers it past Meryl Streep. The beautiful game has rarely looked better. elevenforty.com

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Sony VPL-VW1100ES 4K Projector Yes, the name is a bit of mouthful, but we imagine ‘Sony the absolute diamond standard projector’ didn’t get past the legal department. Costing just shy of $30k, it boasts 4K native picture, deep blacks, and anamorphic 3D, and will even upscale your Blu-Ray and DVD collection for a 4K experience. If you’re going to invite your buddies over to watch your team get thumped 5-1 by Bayern Munich, at least do it in style with a picture clear enough to see every ounce of disappointment on the faces in the crowd. sony.co.uk

Brew Cave Man cave, meet Brew Cave. Yes, no cave would be complete without a cooler brimming with beer. For those looking for something that stocks enough alcohol to kill a small horse, we have the Brew Cave. Imagine a walk-in wardrobe, but swap the threads for beer and you’re pretty much there. Some say size doesn’t matter, but it certainly does when it comes to vessels that hold the bearer of the ABV. The Brew Cave boasts enough shelf space for over 30 cases of beer and room for four kegs on top of that, all kept chilled to perfection. brewcave.com

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Nu-Gen Elite Arcade The Nu-Gen Arcade machines are regarded as the best upright arcade machines available in the UK and a must for fans of retro gaming.

Made to a superb quality, this machine is fully customisable and can be used as an all-round multimedia system. Whether a demon at PacMan or legendary when it comes to Space Invaders, you get 800 arcade games with this and the Nu-Gen is also configured to be compatible with the arcade emulator MAME and other older console emulators, allowing access to a huge inventory of games from machines spanning the NES, SNES and Megadrive to the N64, Jaguar and Saturn. homeleisuredirect.com

Slot Mods Taking Scalextric to the extreme, Slot Mods is dedicated to creating the finest, handcrafted slot car raceways in the world. From vintage to modern day circuits, the team creates bespoke, hand-crafted, 1:32 scale, fully functional wooden slot track raceways, with Custom Scenic Megatracks (size limited only to your budget, imagination and size of man cave) starting at $75,000. Builds take around three to five months, and can be on based on real tracks or one that came to you in a dream. Either way, it’s one to wow the big kid inside. slotmods.com

Jack Daniel’s Rocket Jukebox Yes, there’s a tonne of swanky state of the art sound systems out there but no one can deny the irresistible cool of a classic jukebox. And seeing as you’ll no doubt have some Jack Daniels in the cave, why stop at the drink? This jukebox takes its name from ‘Rocket 88’ by Jackie Brenston and the Delta Cats – a 1951 song hailed as the first true rock ‘n’ roll record. It holds 80 CDs, boasts a 300 watt stereo amp and five way speakers, and there’s an optional iPod dock if you still own one. homeleisuredirect.com

ICAROS Why stop at golf? Think of a flight simulator and dull PC games that teach you how to land a plane spring to mind. Well, not anymore. ICAROS gives you a true sense of soaring through the sky like Superman thanks to a combination of VR goggles, the ICAROS machine and a controller. Not just an impressive blend of physical mechanics and virtual reality, ICAROS also boasts health benefits as you have to use your core strength to move the machine. More fun than a fold-up gym, and something a bit different than a VR headset. This is a winner. icaros.net

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Full Swing Golf Simulator Take to the course without ever leaving the house with Full Swing’s latest golf simulator, the S8. Boasting 15 golf courses, including Bethpage Black, Firestone, and Torrey Pines, the S8 splits ball and club head duties between two technologies giving consumers faster and more precise measurements (yes, this means you can’t blame the equipment when you overhit that crucial putt). Add in simple interfaces, online tournaments and endorsements from the likes of Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth and you see why it’s the market leader in golf simulators. S8 prices start at $49,900. fullswinggolf.com

Cue Light Setting you back $200,000, the Cue Light from San Francisco-based light effects company Obscura Digital is a pool table like no other.

Standing out from the crowd, this table boasts technology that allows owners to display varying images onto the pool table cloth. The system also includes sensors that track the movements of the balls on the table and adds in a range of special effects. A ball’s journey across the table can cast a ripple like a pebble across a pond, or you can add some danger into your game with flame effects around the balls. One for the Snapchat generation. obscuradigital.com/work/cuelight

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Tempus Pool Table Here’s the thing that no man cave should be without: a Tempus Pool Table. No, we haven’t ditched publishing and gone into the billiards game just yet. This work of art comes from Fusion Tables, a firm whose customisable creations also double as a dining table and boast a sleek, modern design. fusiontables.com

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The overall strategy with the MJS Capital Fixed Income Security Bond is a simple one yet yields returns of up to 12% per annum.

The key features any investor looks for in an opportunity is that of low risk and high returns – these elements combine to create the most successful portfolios. Profit generation from the MJS fixed income product is generated with relatively little risk, thanks to the buying and selling of securities through the medium of arbitrage – a well-known method.

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Where investors come first MJS Capital PLC has established its fixed income bond to put investors first and foremost. It only profits from investments after its investors have been fully repaid plus the interest that is due. All funds invested into the bond are received through a regulated payment services provider based in the UK. Those funds are then invested directly by the payment service provider into the chosen investments.

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t’s always surprising to hear the statistic that we spend, on average, 26 years of our lives sleeping. With that in mind, we should be buying the finest materials to maximise the best sleep possible.

There are a whole range of materials out there but there are only three worth investing in and they all have one thing in common: natural fibres.

“Synthetic fabrics are more likely to trap heat, meaning that you may feel too warm to doze off, leaving you frustrated and unlikely to sleep well,” says Alistair Hughes, managing director of British luxury brand Savoir beds. His go-to, naturally, is Egyptian cotton: “I recommend a high thread count which is not only luxuriously soft, but will keep you cool throughout the night.

Like a mattress it’s best to stick to quality natural materials.”

Lulu Watts, founder of bedding designers Lulu & Nat, prefers Indian cotton and has been sourcing the best fabric from Bombay for 10 years. “I chose Indian percale because I loved the matte finish compared to the sheen of Egyptian cotton. It was clean and crisp yet beautifully soft

to sleep in and I wanted to promote a cotton that is very much understated but fine quality”.

After a career working as a textile designer for brands including Liberty, Aquascutum and The White Company, a high quality and natural hand-finished product was essential.

“Our bedding designs are finished with exquisite hand embroidery and hand block printing. An immense amount of work goes into each design — one set of pillowcases can take three days to embroider.”

Recently, the health benefits of sleeping under silk sheets have also become something of a hot topic. Not only is it luxurious to the touch, it is hypoallergenic (naturally resistant to dust mites which are the main cause of allergies and skin irritations) as well as anti-ageing, good for our hair and one of the best materials to regulate body temperature. The leading silk bedding company Gingerlily say that the material wicks moisture away from the skin to prevent it from perspiring.

Unlike cotton, which absorbs moisture, silk traps air next to the body before releasing it to adjust to the ambient temperature of the room. They use

only ‘A’ grade long strand mulberry to promote a natural, healthy and luxurious sleep.

The most recent bedding trend, as seen in luxury and design hotels across the world, is for linen – the fabric woven from flax, a natural fibre that gives it a distinct quality and texture. As well as its breathability and soft texture, it has good ecological credentials as flax requires fewer fertilisers and pesticides than other crops. It’s also very durable and renewable, with a short growing cycle. Very little is put to waste during production.

Look for weight rather than thread count when buying – the heavier the weave the thicker the yarn which leads to the ultimate softness. Again, linen is hypoallergenic and highly absorbent, therefore cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Gone are the days when being ‘always-on’was a prerequisite for success. Sleep is just as important for our health as nutrition and physical activity.

If you stick to the golden rule of buying natural materials (and switching off your laptop and phone) then the chance of the good sleep is dramatically increased, whether you go for classic cotton, luxurious silk or contemporary linen.

Gingerlily, Fiesta Silk Bed Linen, from £49 for a pillowcase to £295 for king size duvet cover. gingerlily.co.uk

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Gingerlily, Peony Vintage Pink Silk Bed Linen, from ÂŁ89 for a pillowcase to ÂŁ469 for king size duvet cover. gingerlily.co.uk

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Gingerlily, Cocoa Silk Bed Linen, from ÂŁ69 for a pillowcase to ÂŁ369 for king size duvet cover. gingerlily.co.uk

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Gingerlily, Geometric Navy Silk Cotton Bed Linen, from ÂŁ70 for a pillowcase to ÂŁ435 for king size duvet cover. gingerlily.co.uk

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'Gate’ headboard from Vispring designed by Staffan Tollgard, 240cm (w) 139 cm (h), £5,575. visprng.com

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Gingerlily, Rubans Gold Silk Cotton Bed Linen,from £62 for a pillowcase to £435 for king size duvet cover. gingerlily.co.uk

The world’s best bed At £64,000, this could just be the last word in luxury bedding British fashion brand and noble yarn specialist, Tengri, has joined forces with bed maker, Savoir Beds, to develop a bespoke edition of one of the world’s best beds. Made with Tengri’s premium yak fibres, the Savoir No1 Khangai will offer the signature sleep experience of one of the world’s finest handcrafted sleep systems, combined with the ultimate in sustainable luxury.

Eight kilograms of yak fibres, hand-combed from 80 indigenous semi-wild yaks from the Khangai in Mongolia will fill the legendary topper and mattress system. Khangai yak have hair with unique textures and colourings found only in animals native to this region, where they graze on mineral-rich grasslands.

It’s a fibre that is as soft as cashmere, warmer than merino wool and naturally odour and water resistant. With only 100 grams of fibre available from each yak per year, the Savoir No1 Khangai is a truly rare product. tengri.co.uk

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Shaun Prince heads to Antarctica, where wildlife and wonder awaits

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he Arctic is getting crowded. A strange observation, you might think, but such is its growing popularity as a tourist destination that it no longer has the holiday bragging rights it once did. No, if you truly want to get away from it all – and see nature at its most glorious – then Antarctica is where it’s at. A place barely touched by man, aside from a few scientists and the odd wildlife documentary crew.

There are some truly wonderful and exotic locations on our planet and I’ve been lucky enough to report on many of them, and simply relax in many others. So when an invite from Eyos Expeditions drops in my inbox inviting me on one of their luxury Antarctic yachts it takes me all of three milliseconds to reply ‘most definitely’.

I’ve always been aware that tourism existed in the northern and southern poles, however the thought of being on a cruise liner-style ship, along with hundreds of tourists, left me cold.

Eyos Expeditions spotted that there were plenty of people like me – who wanted a luxury trip to the ends of the Earth, but wanted it to be a small, bespoke and intimate affair.

This insight saw them combine their vast knowledge of expeditions with a handpicked selection of seasoned captains and luxury yacht owners to create an experience that words can barely do justice. But let’s try.

Before the trip I’d brought enough equipment and clothing to, it seemed, survive a complete winter out on the ice. After all, I reasoned, the southern pole is one of the coldest and most inhospitable places on Earth, so it made sense to be over prepared. 14 jackets, several pairs of boots and some bright orange woollen hats later, and I was packed and ready to go.

The trip officially started in Punta Arenas – a strange sprawling metropolis on the southernmost tip of Chile. We were staying in a quaint hotel called Dreams on the first night, which was apt as I imagine the whole expedition team went to bed dreaming of the adventures that lay in store.

Prior to leaving Punta Arenas to head to King George Island, news came back from the Eyos team that a delay in departure was looking likely due to adverse weather conditions. It was hard to square this info with the fact that in Chile

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we were basking in sunshine – it’s amazing the weather vagaries in this part of the world.

As we waited for news of better weather we at least had a plethora of cold climate clothing shops to check out. A bit of extra winter accessories shopping it would have to be. Hmm, now do I really need that flare gun?

With a brief window of clement weather our private jet was scheduled for take off over the infamous Drake Passage – a stretch of rough water that only the most seaworthy legs can endure. Three days by boat, as adventurous as it may be, was best left to the hardcore nautical nuts. I prefer to enjoy it at a favourable altitude with fine food and a Baileys for dessert.

On arrival at King George Island my fellow guests and I finally saw the truly beautiful ship which we were to call home for the week. The Hanse Explorer has a ton of stats surrounding it – most of which passed over the head of a landlubber like myself. However, I can tell you that this metal-hulled ice breaker sleeps 12 guests

very comfortably, along with 14 crew and its fuel tanks would keep her powering along for 50,000 nautical miles. Should nuclear apocalypse ever happen, I’d want to be on board this boat.

The crew were fabulous, with expert naturalists on board who briefed us thoroughly on what we might see. Some might expect polar bears, for example, but while they are good swimmers they can’t make it through Drake Passage. As a result, most of the land mammals in Antarctica are free from predators. It’s like a chill-out zone for penguins and seals.

You will see penguins on this trip. Trust me. I saw thousands. Both the black and white variety and the less common white and black variety.

And lots of seals too. Don’t ask me to list the names of each seal type – go to Nat Geo for that – I simply categorised them as fat ones, fatter ones with small heads and furry ones. To be honest, I only had one thing on my mind.

Whales. Specifically, killer whales.

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guaranteed, according to the Eyos team. However, spotting the stunning and powerful killer whales would not be so easy. Luck is something that was in our favour from the moment we arrived in King George island and that was evidenced by the weather. Upon our arrival, the sky turned blue and the sun shone for 23 hours a day with a dusting of theatrical clouds to add to the already amazing landscapes.

Day one and the dulcet tones of our Captain – I’m sure he did advertising voiceovers in a previous life – came over the PA. The announcement was that off our port was a pod of killer whales and the zodiac boats were being prepared for launch.

As the zodiacs lowered into the water, us guests got into our winter clothing in what’s known as the mud room. Ready for a first outing with a pod of killer whales – you could see the childlike excitement building on everyone’s faces.

After some good-natured jostling for position for taking pics, it soon became clear that the expedition leaders would ensure that we all got

a chance to capture the perfect image. While respecting the animals’ space, of course.

Seeing pods of killer whales within hours of being on the Hanse Explorer was amazing and, as luck would have it, we saw another pod the next day. In fact, every day we saw something memorable and truly life-changing. No matter who you are or what you do, or how cynical you may be about life, there is something about being on a trip like this that is humbling and uplifting in equal measure.

The team at Eyos along with all the crew on the Hanse Explorer made the trip memorable.

It was like being surrounded by a group of good friends, with a backdrop of landscapes so breath-taking that some of the guests broke down in tears. We saw avalanches, glacial shearing and icebergs as big as hotels.

We kayaked, we climbed, we lay on pebbled beaches as penguins passed inches from us and all of us had our own Antarctic-defining moment.

Mine was during sunset as we sat in a zodiac among a pod of feeding humpback whales. The motion from the ocean gently moved our little blow up rib until we were completely among the whales, who continued to feed – completely unfazed by our presence to the point they came so close I felt I could practically touch them.

The sun was setting beautifully, the landscape was picture-perfect, the weather was cool but not cold and it was free from any sound pollution. Here we were at the bottom of the world – and I would go back there in a heartbeat.

As someone involved in the finance business – as well as being a travel scribe – people look to me to find out where best to invest their finances. In some ways, an expedition with Eyos is one of the best investments you can make. After all, you can spend your money on luxury goods but memories like those I’ve described will never be forgotten and can never be taken away. This trip will live with me forever.

How to Do it EYOS Expeditions will lead you to the most remote regions on Earth in safety and luxury. Its hard-won knowledge, gained through many years exploring remote cruising areas, and the contacts the team has made along the way, will be an asset to any vessel setting off into the wilderness.

The company represents a worldwide network of travel and marine professionals with knowledge and experience that leaves virtually none of the globe unknown. They have spent decades designing once-in-a-lifetime experiences. eyos-expeditions.com

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Stealth wealth

By Scott Manson

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A discreet townhouse is home to The Kensington – one of London’s loveliest hotels

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n an area that has no shortage of fine places to stay, The Kensington Hotel stands out. In terms of quality, that is, because the property itself – at least from the outside – is the definition of stealth wealth. Situated in a beautiful, but discreet, townhouse, it feels remarkably low-key from a quick glance at the exterior.

Step inside, though, away from the hustle of SW7’s museum land and the many delights – both for fashion and food lovers – of nearby Old Brompton Road, and you enter a stylish and beautiful interior. It’s surprisingly boutiquey in feel, considering it has 150 rooms. There’s bags of character, from the quality art hanging in the lounge room to the striking and inviting K Bar, plus an airy, light-flooded restaurant with a brilliant library wall. Its book selection was perfect – I wanted to read almost all of them – and, crucially, they were real books. I’ve been frustrated on several occasions when,

reaching to pull down an interesting book from a hotel drawing room, I find that it’s a dummy spine.

Even the smallest rooms feel surprisingly spacious and, it has to be said, very well kept. A rigorous and regular refurb program is clearly ongoing here. The room of note is the Brompton Suite – a 753sq ft space that manages to feel both homely and grand at the same time. From the beautiful Waterford crystal chandeliers to the antique furnishings, marble topped bathroom and freestanding rolltop bath (with a great people watching view of the busy road outside), this is a room it’s hard to leave. It’s made even trickier by the fact that the lovely staff had left a decent bottle of champagne and some chocolates in the room for us – going out to dinner that night was something of a struggle.

The next day, after a decadent breakfast in bed followed by a quick scoot around

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the nearby shops – the Conran Store is worth a visit, by the way – we visited the hotel’s Town House restaurant for lunch.

Overseen by Hix-alumnus Steve Gibbs, it offers a seasonal selection of crowdpleasers, with just enough invention to showcase the kitchen’s technical prowess.

Kicking off with a beautifully creamy burrata and tomatoes for two, along with a sterling bread selection, I opted for a classic Dover sole for my main, which was expertly filleted at the table by our friendly waiter.

My wife enjoyed the butternut squash and sage risotto so much that, by the time I’d looked up from my fish to ask her for a mouthful, she was dabbing away at an empty plate with the remains of the bread.

Ah well, this place a is a little gem and her refusal to share simply gives me a reason to return. I may choose a different dining partner next time though. doylecollection.com

Home comforts

By Shaun Prince

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here are times when smaller really is better – and the Hurley House Hotel is diminutive as hotels go, but huge in terms of quality – offering perfect peace in luxurious surroundings.

The opportunity to escape the city for a weekend and enjoy a rambling countryside walk, all less than an hour away from my office, was too tempting to resist. I do a lot of travelling for work, and often end up staying larger, impersonal hotels for convenience, so it’s a genuine treat to visit somewhere with character, and that’s clearly run by people with passion for what they do. ‘Customer-first’ isn’t just a bland platitude at Hurley House.

The Hurley House offers a taste of home with a personal touch that immediately fills you with a sense of calm – and the urge to turn off the mobile and laptop and just relax. Just 10 minutes from both Henley and Marlow, the nearby trails offer spectacular scenery and I was glad I’d packed my walking boots.

There are just 10 bedrooms, split over two levels and tucked away at the back of the property to ensure there is no disturbance by noise from the road. Styling is chic and inspired by the surrounding countryside with leather, wool and tastefully muted colour schemes. Fresh flowers abound and there is a beautiful private garden.

Beds are big and comfortable and the bathrooms – with freestanding baths –

include fittings by Lefroy Brooks. The whole place is the brainchild of a former financial big player and no expense has been spared in the fixtures and fittings – the details are immaculate.

Our room had an outdoor patio area with seating which, while too cold for us to take advantage of, I can imagine would be fabulous place to enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the summer.

The big draw at this newly opened hotel is the man in the kitchen - the supremely talented Michelin-starred chef, Michael Chapman, who trained under Marcus Wareing at Petrus. As good an apprenticeship as any chef is likely to get.

Today the menus he has created feature only the freshest of locally-sourced ingredients from Berkshire’s best producers and farmers.

The fish come in from slightly further afield in Brixham but arrive directly and daily from Devon. Breakfast was superb with ingredients of a high standard and locally-sourced eggs, cooked to perfection.

Although this is a relatively new opening, the traditional teething troubles were nowhere to be seen. Could be we caught them on a good day, or it could be that Hurley House is one of those businesses – like the similarly named Soho House group – who just get it right from day one. More power to them. hurleyhouse.co.uk

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A traditional tavern with Michelin star standards, this Berkshire boutique hotel ticks all the boxes

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The future of aviation Discover the digital revolution that’s changing how we fly

By Scott Manson

“H

ere’s a hard truth,” wrote the US tech website Gizmodo in May, 2015. “All inflight Wi-Fi sort of sucks.”

The writer had a long list of grievances: you can’t know exactly what kind of Wi-Fi your plane will offer until you know your flight number, and even if you travel on an airline that promises Wi-Fi on all flights, different planes have different equipment installed. And even then, there’s a chance the equipment could be broken.

Those readers who like to continue working while inflight may even have joined the Twitter hordes who troll airlines in a daily basis, flaming them for their poor Wi-Fi. In fact, put the name of an airline and the word ‘Wi-Fi’into the Twitter search box and it won’t be long before you come across something along the lines of “the Wi-F on this plane is sooo slooow” or “hey [airline name] thx for the lightning speed Wi-Fi #not.”

Let’s rewind a little. It’s strange to think that, back in 2006, Netflix was a mail order DVD company and mobile phones were used mainly to make calls. Fast forward ten years and the changes have been enormous. Neftflix now offers a richness of content that has people predicting that it, not Hollywood, may be the future of entertainment. Meanwhile phones have replaced laptops for many people – and are used for activities ranging from business collaboration to catching Pokemon.

The two drivers behind this are massively increased computing power in individual devices and fast broadband. More and more, these factors are indivisible because devices are designed to be permanently connected to the internet. There has been one glaring omission to this technological revolution though, and that is the world of aviation. Until now, as mentioned previously, inflight broadband has been patchy at best. Now, however, reliable broadband is coming to airlines and it will transform the passenger experience in the way that it has transformed our everyday lives.

So, what is likely to change for passengers?

Inflight broadband is likely to make people happier. Most people find long-haul flights very dull. Of course, you can watch a couple of films and read a book, but that still leaves another six hours to kill. But if passengers can use social media, shop, catch up on box sets, play online games and explore their destination virtually, they are likely to be a lot less bored. This, as anyone who’s travelled with kids will tell you, is very important. The dead time we spend in the air

will suddenly be useful, fun time. They’ll enjoy flights more and this will engender loyalty and reduce dissatisfaction.

Flyers will also be able to do more in the way of personal admin. They’ll be able to track their baggage, order inflight meals, hire cars at their destination and so on. The duty-free experience could also be transformed, with passengers ordering products from their phones and tablets and arranging to have them delivered to their homes, or the hotel at their destination. What’s more, all credit card transactions will be processed in real time.

All this represents a win-win. Passengers will have a far richer, more personalised experience while they’re flying and airlines will have new revenue streams. Because margins on many seats are so low, this extra revenue could make a significant difference, especially in economy.

In the business cabin, the work-based benefits of increased connectivity are clear. For business flyers, time spent in the air often represents lost productivity. Being able to hold virtual meetings, and work on collaborative documents in the air

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will be a real game-changer. Again, the airlines that offer it are likely to enjoy greater satisfaction and loyalty – and business flyers are the highmargin customers the airlines want to attract and keep. Eventually it will become the norm.

The final big change in the passenger experience is likely to be BYOD – or bring your own device. This is a trend that started in corporations – as consumer electronics improved, people wanted to use their phones and laptops for work rather than the ones their employers issued. Passengers already use devices such as Kindles and iPads on planes. But once inflight broadband is widely available, it seems likely that seatback screens will go the way of the smoking section on planes.

All this connectivity though, will demand a new set of etiquette rules for flying. Is it acceptable to conduct a three-way videoconference in First?

Can you try and get a Tinder hook-up while in flight? A brave new broadband-led world of flying awaits us – it’s time to get on board.

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Paint it

black Upgrades under the bonnet and tweaks to the interior – along with a matt black paint job for the lady herself – makes for a ride of utter joy

By Peter Jenkinson

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y word, she’s lovely. An already great car – the Rolls-Royce Ghost – has been granted a little upgrade from those smart folk at Goodwood, resulting in the Ghost Black Badge. And I get to spend a weekend with her. I prepare myself for car envy at its most acute.

From the moment the key fob lands in your hand,which is a substantial and weighty piece of kit in itself, you know you’re in for a sublime ride. Despite the brand presence of this marque, it still feels surprisingly ‘stealth wealth’ – almost understated. For a car that can induce thumbs-ups from passers-by, and less friendly hand gestures, in equal measure, this unobtrusiveness is an unexpected bonus.

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It was vastly important that Rolls-Royce didn’t alienate existing fans of their ride yet they had a need to appeal to a new, younger generation of buyers. The average age of a Rolls-Royce owner has dropped from 53 to 45 and now they’re eyeing those in their thirties for a ride they’d previously not consider.

The limited Black Badge editions of both the Ghost and the (frankly remarkable) Wraith are available in a number of colour options and, in addition to a power boost under-the-hood, the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot takes on a darker matt black hue, and it’s gorgeous.

Let’s look a little closer. Each Black Badge has wheels made of aluminium and 22 layers of

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carbon fibre with extra strength in the form of a forged aluminium hub, attached to the wheel rim with aerospace-grade titanium fasteners The business end V-12 engine gets a 40 horsepower nudge taking it to 603bhp. This is delivered so seamlessly through the eightspeed automatic transmission that you have to strain to catch the gear changes as you power up.

With a beautiful interior that mixes black and blue leathered hues and a seat so comfy it could be your favourite armchair, this is a car created to induce a grin on all of those who take a spin. rolls-roycemotorcars.com

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Meet one of motorsport’s rising stars, who just happens to be sponsored by one of the world’s finest magazines

e’s the latest arrival on the Renault Motorsport F1 program and GP2 driver for the DAMS team for the 2017 season. Sheffield’s Oliver Rowland has had an incredible rise through the racing ranks and is now sponsored by Tempus magazine. We caught up with him to discuss his racing life and hopes for the future.

Tempus: How did you get started in motorsports?

Oliver: My dad always had a motorbike from when I was a toddler and I was fascinated with its noise. I also loved watching the TT on the TV with dad and was constantly watching videos of bikes and cars on the TV. You could say I was a bit obsessed with speed all that way back then, when I was just three.

T: So did your love of bikes and cars manifest into anything else other than just watching others ride?

O: No, far from it. On my third birthday my parents bought me a quad.

Dad would follow me around absolutely everywhere with a kill-switch. I loved it.

T: And when you became proficient on four wheels, what next?

O: I was riding around on two wheels at the age of four. Not a motorbike, but by riding a pushbike on two, I reckoned I could push the parents for a motorbike.

T: How did that go?

O: Mum really wasn’t keen on me making the leap to powered twowheels at that age and that decision was probably the first one that started me down the longer path that reaches here and now. We settled on me getting a go kart.

T: And then you started racing?

Oliver – Well, technically yes, I did get some racing done when I was just six years of age. Early practice for when I could actually get on track and

compete for the silverware properly, when the minimum requirement of eight years old was reached.

T: So now you’re on a track, you’ve got a go kart, what pushed you to take things up a notch?

O: My obsession was to become an F1 driver. I was utterly focused on achieving that and thought about how I might get there every single day. I knew exactly where I wanted to be and from a very early age I was totally focused on getting there.

T: So you’re in the Renault F1 Academy program now?

O: Yes, GP2 is fantastic but this does take me, at the age of 24, into the exact environment I’ve worked so hard to be in. So I’ve moved down to be closer to the Renault HQ. T: As your dream comes closer to a reality, which track are you most excited about racing on?

O: Easy. Monaco. It’s a place you can only drive on at a specific time of year as part of a specific event and it’ll be an absolute honour to race there.

I remember watching Senna race there on the TV. The thrill of those walls – what an incredible and very special place. Saying that I do love Silverstone for its high speeds and the home fans.

T: So what are you looking forward to the most for the season ahead?

O: Working with Joylen Palmer and Rowland Gocton on the Renault team, stepping up to a new challenge and helping the team to improve overall. Most of all to win as much as I can.

Car I drive a Renault Clio RS and my dream car is a McClaren P1.

Racing superstitions I’ll only put on pre-worn kit to race in. I have three race suits and can remember the races I did in each one.

Apps and gadgets I love my Netflix. My iPhone is invaluable to me, I just wish Uber operated in Oxfordshire.

Favourite drive In the UK it’s the Woodhead pass over the Pennines.

Watch I have a few. I love Tag Heuer and have a Stefan Johansson racing foundation watch too.

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May 2-3: Football - Champions League semifinals, first legs

3-7: Equestrian - Badminton Horse Trials 4: Football - Europa League semi-finals, first legs

5 & 7: Cricket - England v Ireland, ODIs 5-28: Cycling - Giro d'Italia

April 1-2: Rugby union - European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals

Sporting calendar Here is three months of edge-ofyour seat, adrenaline fuelled sporting goodness to pass to your PA so nothing clashes with your viewing March 7-19: Snowboarding - World Championships, Sierra Nevada, Spain

9: Football - Europa League last 16, first legs 10: Rugby union - Six Nations: Wales v Ireland 11: Rugby union - Six Nations: Italy v France, England v Scotland

11-12: Football - FA Cup quarter-finals

14-17: Horse racing - Cheltenham Festival 16: Football - Europa League last 16, second legs

16–17 – Long Drive World Series Dubai, sponsored by Tempus

18: Rugby union - Six Nations (final day): Scotland v Italy, France v Wales, Ireland v England 22: Football - Germany v England, international friendly

24: Football - 2018 World Cup qualifier: Republic of Ireland v Wales (Group D)

26: Football - 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Northern Ireland v Norway (Group C); Scotland v Slovenia, England v Lithuania (Group F) 26: Formula 1 - Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne

2: Rowing - Boat Races, London

2: Football - Checkatrade Trophy final, Wembley 6-9: Golf - Masters, Augusta, USA

7: Cricket - County Championship season starts 7-9: Tennis - Davis Cup quarter-finals

8: Horse racing - Grand National, Aintree 8: World Cup of Gymnastics, London 9: Formula 1 - Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai

11-12: Football - Champions League quarter-finals, first legs 12-16: Cycling - Track World Championships, Hong Kong

13: Football - Europa League quarterfinals, first legs 15 Apr-1 May: Snooker - World Championship, Sheffield

16: Formula 1 - Bahrain Grand Prix

18-19: Football - Champions League quarter-finals, second legs 18-23: Swimming - British Championships, Sheffield

20: Football - Europa League quarterfinals, second legs

22-23: Football - FA Cup and Scottish Cup semi-finals

22-23: Rugby union - European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semifinals 23: Athletics - London Marathon

23-29: Ice hockey - Great Britain hosting World Championship Division 1B, Belfast

6: Horse racing - 2,000 Guineas, Newmarket

9-10: Football - Champions League semifinals, second legs 11: Football - Europa League semi-finals, second legs 12: Rugby union - European Rugby Challenge Cup final, Edinburgh

13: Football - Women's FA Cup final, Wembley 13: Rugby union - European Rugby Champions Cup final, Edinburgh

14: Formula 1 - Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona 18: Football - Europa League final, Stockholm

20: Football - League One Play-off Final, Wembley 20-21: Rugby League - Magic Weekend, Newcastle

20-21: Rugby union - World Sevens Series, Twickenham 21: Football - Premier League and Scottish Premiership seasons end 24, 27 & 29: Cricket - England v South Africa, ODIs

26 May-3 Jun: Sailing - America's Cup qualifiers, Bermuda

27: Football - FA Cup final and Scottish Cup final 27: Rugby union - Premiership final, Twickenham 28: Formula 1 - Monaco Grand Prix

28: Football - League Two Play-Off Final, Wembley 28: Rugby Union - England XV v Barbarians, Twickenham (Old Mutual Wealth cup)

28-30: Cycling - Tour de Yorkshire

29: Football - Championship Play-off Final, Wembley

30: Formula 1 - Russian Grand Prix, Sochi

29 May-5 Jun: Table tennis - World Championships, Dusseldorf, Germany

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