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Contents Competition 15 2 Timer – win a pair of Tendence watches Preview 16 Who, what & where Out + About 20 What’s on in August and September Art Department 22 Your guide to South East Queensland exhibitions Attitude 24 Bryan Matthews shares his opinions on Oprah

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Feature 28 Helen Mirren – the grand dame of drama Headline Act 32 Australian jukebox musical Pyjamas in Paradise Iconic Labels 34 Prestige watch retailer The Hour Glass Limited

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Village Life 37 Special treatment for treasured pets 38 Fun, food & fiesta at the Winter Festival Fashion First 40 Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival 2011 42 AEIOU – Alex Perry’s glittering Gala Dinner 47 Winter wrap – stay warm during the cooler months 48 In the navy – men’s winter looks 51 Aung Lynn is always stylish Looking Good 52 How do Jennifer & Kate stay in shape?

54 Winter skin – protect and nourish your skin 56 See inside Sanctuary Cove’s rejuvenated 58

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Country Club Holding pattern – Paul Drinan sets a worldwide endurance record

See & Be Seen 60 Photographs from local and interstate events

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Contents Cove Cuisine 68 The not-so-humble potato 70 Lamb is on the menu at Brisbane’s Stamford Plaza 72 Chef’s Choice Wine Cellar 75 Ultimat cocktail recipes 76 Introducing a great Australian winemaking family 78 Music & medals Well Travelled 80 Bookshelf 82 South Africa’s legendary The Oyster Box 84 A breath of fresh air at Clear Mountain Lodge 86 Hayman – from tropic to botanic 88 Chill out at Salzburg Apartments 90 Cold Play – 6 fabulous winter offers

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At the Wheel 92 Bentley – the best of British On the Water 94 Future sails 97 Women on Water – the WOW factor 98 Let’s talk about [super]yachts 99 Retail sanctuary Sport 100 Ian Baker-Finch – golf’s ‘nice guy’ 102 Playing for par at The Palms

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Cove Living 104 The Who’s Who house 107 Inside out – new looks for the home Developer News 110 Sanctuary Cove goes green 111 Perfect match Facts and Figures 112 Where there’s a ‘Will’ there’s a way 114 Master of estates Brainfood 116 Stretch your mind Stars 118 It’s written in the stars

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Cove Comment 120 Patsy Rowe’s adventures on the high seas

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... we have some timely advice to keep you feeling great over the winter months …

From the Editor

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I’ve just returned from a wonderful month-long holiday in Europe so it seems only fitting that this issue is dedicated to travel …

Our pages are full of stories that are sure to awaken your sense of adventure – from South Africa’s glorious The Oyster Box to Perisher’s luxurious Salzburg Apartments; from the beautiful Clear Mountain Lodge in the Brisbane hinterland to the recently re-opened Hayman in the Whitsundays.

We also have an exclusive Hayman Escape offer for Cove readers (see page 86).

And, given that we are in the midst of winter (although the temperatures here are decidedly warmer than I experienced in London), Cove Travel has put together some great suggestions for those who enjoy the cooler climates.

Patsy Rowe also has an interesting travel tale to tell – threatened by pirates (yes pirates!) during a recent cruise. However, as the captain frequently reassured the passengers ‘there was no cause for concern’. Read all about it on page 120.

If travel is not on your agenda we have some fun ‘holiday at home’ ideas for you too. We

preview Pyjamas in Paradise – a tribute to the Gold Coast’s iconic pyjama parties – which opens at The Arts Centre Gold Coast in September, and we showcase the 2011 Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival taking place in Brisbane in August.

In our Looking Good section, we have some timely advice to keep you feeling great over the winter months … and we have more interesting diet secrets from Hollywood’s leading ladies.

Speaking of leading ladies, Helen Mirren is the subject of our feature this edition. Don’t miss this amazing insight into one of the world’s best-loved actresses which begins on page 28.

Finally, a big thank you to all the readers who entered our Autumn Oasis competition. We were overwhelmed by the number of entries – and very pleased to receive so much positive feedback.

The lucky winner will be announced next issue.

Meanwhile, this ‘time’ we have another fabulous prize – two stylish watches from Tendence. See page 15 for details.

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These three Ole Lynggaard rings include the Globe ring, a collaboration between Ole Lynggaard and Charlotte Lynggaard which has removable stones; the Laura ring, created in 18 karat yellow gold, or a mixture of yellow and white gold, with diamonds; and the Cushion ring, created in 2005 by Charlotte Lynggaard, featuring a large amethyst.

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The Sanc tuar y Co ve Yacht Club ha s reloc ated to a ne w stunning wate rfr on t position. Situate d at the end of Qu ay Street, the Club has unsurpas sed views of the marina and Vil lage green. Ever yone is welcome, so sa il into the new-loo k Sanc tuar y Cove Yacht Club for a sunset drink with friends or a delicious me al. ww w.sanc tuar yc oveyachtclub.com .au

Chase the sun The Spring/Summer 2011/12 collection by Coco & Rogers conveys a sense of relaxed sophistication combined with confident colour blocking, intensifying the impact of the clean lines.

Inspired by the 1970s film, Love Story, it offers a wardrobe of classic flared skirts and slim caftans with an added modern touch of heightened tailoring and bold colour.

Located in the new Oracle development in Broadbeach, Mecca Bah welcomes diners to experience Moroccan and Middle Eastern cuisine with a modern twist. With a menu enticing you to sample a range of flavours, the Mecca Bah’s warm colours, mosaic wallpapers and hand-made serving dishes from Tunisia evoke a welcoming ambience – it almost seems like you are in another world.

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Breakfast at Tiffany On 5 June 2011, Tiffany & Co. supported the Lord Mayor’s Community Trust by hosting a Breakfast at Tiffany event in the QueensPlaza store, Brisbane. Hosted by Tiffany & Co.’s Bill Nolan and the Lady Mayoress, Anne Quirk, guests were treated to a champagne breakfast and handed iconic blue boxes, some filled with Tiffany gems. One lucky winner received an 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Lock pendant and chain valued at $1,800. All funds raised from the purchase of the boxes were donated to the Lord Mayor’s Community Trust, helping provide a brighter future for Brisbane’s people in need. www.tiffany.com.au

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Be my guest Nestled among picturesque National Parks and the tranquil Tweed River, The Kingscliff Seaside Guesthouse offers guests a romantic bed and breakfast experience. Surrounded by manicured gardens, the beautifully appointed villa boasts six suites, all with a private entrance, living room, bedroom and bathroom. Lovingly furnished with French antiques, marble finishes and leather sofas, this welcoming guesthouse has a grand European charm. www.thekingscliffseasideguesthouse.com.au

Well qualified The Cove’s Group Journalist, Susan Lang-Lemckert, recently added a formal qualification to her practical experience when she collected a Diploma of Arts from Adelaide College of the Arts.

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Get naked The Naked City Guide is your passport to the very best the Gold Coast has to offer including the most popular cafes, galleries, stores and live music. In a handy pocket size, Naked reveals all you need to know about the region through informative editorial and photographs. www.nakedcityguide.com.au

French fare Picnic in Provence is a Melbourne-based company offering personally escorted tours of the Cote de Rhone region in France.

Limited to five to ten like-minded guests, the tours explore the beauty of Provence and include luxury accommodation, gourmet food and wine, sumptuous picnics and cooking classes. The next tour departs on 12 September 2011. www.picnicsinprovence.com

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The $20 million plu s refur bishment of the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa is we ll ad vanced and work is on tra ck to be complet ed by September 2011. As part of the refur bishmen t pr oje ct, all gues t rooms, conferenc e areas, ex terior lan ds ca pin g, the all day dining re staurant and hote l lobby will be upgraded, firmly positioning the re sort as one of Australia’s most luxurious holiday and conference venu es. ww w.surferspar adisemarriot t.com .au

Power up Queensland golf is going green, with solar-powered golf buggies appearing on golf courses and in lifestyle resorts. The new cart is the creation of leading golf car manufacturers, Club Car, and has three times the battery life of a regular golf car, with 150 holes per charge. The solar golf car is free of carbon emissions and charges while driving and golfing. www.golfcarsinternational.com.au

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August 2 Aug

Broadbeach Jazz Festival

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Grimethorpe Colliery Band

The world’s most celebrated Brass Band, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is returning to Australia for their first tour in ten years, performing at The Arts Centre Gold Coast. Displaying all the power and glory of great brass music, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band has won 96 Brass Band competitions and starred in the film Brassed Off! www.theartscentregc.com.au

11-20 Aug

Royal Queensland Show (Ekka)

The iconic and immensely popular Cotton and Wool Parades, representing a true celebration of the country and the city, will once again headline the entertainment at this year’s Royal Queensland Show. Held at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane, the ‘Ekka’ is Queensland’s largest event, attracting over 400,000 visitors every year. www.ekka.com.au

16 Aug Queensland Ballet presents Nils Christe’s Purcell Pieces in ...with attitude 2011

Seabourn Morning Tea

Join Marshall O. Livingston, Manager, International Sales Seabourn Cruise Line, for an informative presentation and morning tea at the new look Sanctuary Cove Yacht Club. Held in a stunning waterfront location overlooking Sanctuary Cove marina, this is a fabulous opportunity to learn more about one of the world’s most luxurious cruise lines. RSVP your attendance to Cove Travel.

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19-21 Aug

40 Hour Famine

Join the 40 Hour Famine and help fight poverty in the long term. The initiative was started by World Vision in 1975 to help children and communities in desperate need in the world’s poorest countries. In 2010 around 200,000 Australians raised close to $6 million by taking part in the 40 Hour Famine. www.worldvision.com.au

19-21 Aug Broadbeach Jazz Festival

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Broadbeach Jazz Festival

One of the Gold Coast’s most popular events, the Broadbeach Jazz Festival exhibits Australia’s finest jazz performers in a beautiful setting. Artists will perform at various outdoor stages and venues throughout Broadbeach. The whole family can enjoy fantastic entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere free of charge. www.broadbeachgc.com.au

20 Aug

Vine Dining Long Lunch

The Vine Dining Long Lunch is a day of indulgence and gourmet dining as chefs prepare meals from local produce and wines from participating wineries in the Brisbane wine district. Free shuttle buses will circulate throughout the various venues all day enabling everyone to enjoy a fabulous array of food, wine and entertainment. www.briswinecountry.com.au

26 Aug–10 Sept

Central Australian Choir Asanta Sana at Trephina Gorge © Alice Desert Festival

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Queensland Ballet Presents …with attitude 2011

Performed at the Thomas Dixon Centre, …with attitude 2011 showcases three exciting contemporary dance works. Purcell Pieces, from acclaimed Dutch choreographer Nils Christe; Transition Sequence, a new piece by Company dancer Gareth Belling; and I Imagined You Here, an inventive new work from QLD Ballet’s Artistic Director François Klaus. www.queenslandballet.com.au

September 3 Sept

Brisbane Festival’s Riverfire

The annual Riverfire, where the night sky explodes and a thumping beat of sounds fill the city, marks the opening of the Brisbane Festival. From South Bank to Kangaroo Point, the crowds gather to enjoy this stunning display. With a wide explosion of colour and half a million spectators, this is the perfect way to celebrate the city. www.brisbanefestival.com.au

11 Sept

Bridge to Brisbane

The annual Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane is celebrating its 15th year. When the event started in 1997 less than 5,000 participants took part; however, in 2010 more than 40,000 entered. With numbers expected to increase again in 2011, this community event will raise much needed funds for worthy charities. www.bridgetobrisbane.com.au

9-18 Sept

Alice Desert Festival

Celebrating the desert and the people who live there, the Alice Desert Festival is Central Australia’s premier arts and cultural festival. Highlighting the dynamic exchange between cultures in the heart of Australia, the festival features over 50 events, with around 50,000 audience members from all over Australia. www.alicedesertfestival.com.au

12-25 Sept

Australian Chamber Orchestra

Viennese violinist Benjamin Schmid has been hailed by the New York Sun as ‘one of the most valuable of today’s golden-age-violinists’. The immensely versatile violinist has won numerous international awards.

Playing with Viennese traditions, Schmid is given the freedom to improvise as the night goes on. www.aco.com.au

17-18 Sept

Gold Coast Acoustic Music Festival

Located at the Broadwater Parklands, this free event is a fun weekend out for the whole family. With over 20 acts performing fantastic folk, roots and bluegrass music in a stunning waterfront location, there is something to suit everyone’s musical tastes. There will also be several workshops including guitar, banjo and mandolin. www.coastacoustics.com.au

24-25 Sept

2011 Daffodil and Spring Flower Show

The 84th Annual Daffodil and Spring Flower Show will be held in the Sheffield Town Hall, Tasmania. The show started off as a fete where ladies would wait while the men sold stock at Hopes Stockyards, with the day ending with a dance. Experience the best of what spring in Tasmania has to offer at the show with cut flower displays, floral art, plant stalls and much more. (03) 6491 1239

30 Sept–2 Oct

Springtime on the Mountain

Springtime on the Mountain attracts thousands of garden lovers to Tamborine Mountain where proud owners open their properties to the public for three days. The Tamborine Mountain Garden Club organises an open gardens trail with a Garden Club café, the ‘Harmony In Voice Singing Group’ and propagated plant sales. www.tmbotanicgardens.org.au

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The Poetry of Dreams 11 June – 2 October 2011

Inside Outside 13 August – 10 September 2011

GOMA is the exclusive Australian venue for Surrealism: The Poetry of Dreams, a landmark exhibition of surrealist works direct from the Musée national d’art moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris. The exhibition is complemented by the Friday evening ‘Up Late’ series which features musical performances and talks by curators and local innovators.

These are two solo exhibitions being staged concurrently, showcasing works from Joshua Smith, who specialises in sensual and evocative depictions of the female form; and Simone Maynard, whose pieces explore childhood dreams, creating a world where anything is possible.

“We, the contemporary artist, pull apart the world so it can be put back together as something different.” – Gillie and Marc Schattner

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Waii – Coming In 30 July – 11 September 2011

17 September – 1 October 2011 Waldemar Kolbusz creates deeply expressionistic work that evokes in his audience an involved and sincere response. Using mundane found objects, Lyndal Hargreave’s sculptures probe the possibility of reinvention, offering a new way of seeing and experiencing our world.

Waii – Coming In refers to the wash of detritus left on the beach by the high tide – paralleled with the art coming into the Gallery. This exhibition celebrates and acknowledges Dennis Nona’s recent donation of a significant group of his works to Gold Coast City Gallery and Bond University.

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Still Life 13 – 27 August 2011

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Still Life brings together three renowned masters of the genre – Dean Home, Steve Harris and Marcella Kaspar – whose works range from understated realism to grandeur to delicate nuance, and everything in between.

This collection celebrates the collaborative art practices that have moved into the mainstream of cultural production during the past decade or so.

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Suspended 16 – 29 September 2011

Showcasing the works of two renowned contemporary Australian artists, this exhibition reflects creatively and engagingly on life today through the mediums of sculpture and artwork on canvas.

These works explore the artist’s favourite themes of escapism and isolation within a place of dreams and memories that is inhabited by curious and beautiful creatures.

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Hello Kate, goodbye Oprah Whether it’s British Royalty or American TV Royalty, Bryan Matthews has his say.

I have to confess that I watch an awful lot of awful telly. My standards are quite low – but even they seem to be slipping.

You know things are bad when Karl Stefanovich wins a Gold Logie; this is a bloke – who I quite like by the way – who, by his own admission two years ago, suggested that the only way to sit through Aussie TV’s night of nights is to get completely blotto.

The two stellar broadcast events so far this year have both been massive tear-jerkers. I sniffled watching one – the Royal Wedding – because I’m just a big pommie, monarchist softie; I couldn’t stomach much of the other – Oprah Winfrey’s long goodbye – but the bits I caught either had me crying with laughter (and not at funny bits) or wincing with embarrassment.

I’ve never got the Oprah thing. She seems to have built a career largely on being overweight, getting thinner, and then putting the weight on again i.e. she sells magazines and talks about ‘Oprah’s weight gain nightmare’ and a few months later makes more money when ‘Oprah reveals her wonder diet’. Is she naturally slim or genetically chubby? I’ve a sneaking suspicion it’s the latter; either way she’s certainly got marketing nouse.

That aside, trapped in the occasional timewarp of writing for a bi-monthly, I thought I’d lost my chance to vent about her cringe-worthy down-under adventure. Fortunately, she reprised it during her recent farewell cry-fest. So it’s O-pen season for me.

Did we really need to greet the big O with a much bigger O on the Harbour Bridge – I don’t recall anyone suggesting having a P on the bridge when the Pope visited – and a fleet of Oprah-branded sailing boats larger than the one that greeted Aussie heroine Jessica Watson? I know she’s a notch above Kochie’s Mel but, blimey, she was just here to film an American talk show. It wouldn’t surprise me if she left Australia convinced that the Opera House had been named in her honour.

In spilling some of her secrets during her farewell shows, Oprah revealed the difficulties television’s highest-paid woman faced in preparing for a long paid holiday in Australia.

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Apparently, for example, she had to come up with a quite brilliant formula for properly pronouncing our PM’s name. She told viewers – I kid you not – that she was able to get ‘Gill-Lard’ right only by picturing a fish’s gills and a tub of lard. This seems a bit brainless for one of TV’s top presenters. I wonder if in Sydney, she channeled a friend named Sid, possibly with a dodgy knee, so she wouldn’t stumble over the name? Goodness knows what mental gymnastics got her through the threesyllable challenge of Uluru.

…the House of Windsor wasn’t in the least bit embarrassing (apart from some of the hats).

Maybe I shouldn’t bag her too much; her $2.5 billion empire does a lot of good work for charity.

She’s famous for making humanitarian gestures – like surprising her studio audience with new cars.

I’d assume the CEOs of Ford or GM would run for cover when told ‘There’s a Ms. Winfrey on the line’.

Someone tried to survey American TV viewers asking them their views on Oprah going off the air; apparently none could answer because Oprah’s no longer around to tell them how they feel.

OK, so she did a bit for Aussie tourism – unfortunately coinciding with an exchange rate which means Americans can’t afford to come – but let’s be honest, it was all a bit embarrassing.

The William and Kate Show on the other hand probably will have given UK tourism an immediate fillip and may even have signaled a new era in which the Royal Family aren’t all figures of fun. To the chagrin of die-hard republicans, I suspect even some die-hard republicans sneaked a peek and reached for a hanky.

Despite ABC’s The Chaser getting their credential knocked back, we still got some enterprising coverage of the nuptials. One of those deeply cerebral 6.30pm investigative news shows did a follow-up asking fitness instructors to tell us ‘how you can have Pippa’s bottom’. Less pomp and circumstance and more rump and circumference, if you like. The discussion was only marginally more tasteful than the conversations on the very same topic among lusty lads in London pubs.

The wedding was reality TV at its best – that is if you accept that the definition should be real people filmed in real situations – and Britain should be grateful to Australia for pioneering the very idea of a show in which a commoner marries a prince. We took the original Mary/Denmark version and ran with it. The ratings were terrific – so thanks a lot …

Australia’s more recent reality success has been Junior MasterChef which seems to be on the box all the time in any country I happen to visit.

Junior MasterChef is like the adult one except the children don’t cry when they’re eliminated.

The cooking sophistication of these youngsters is very impressive – at their age I wouldn’t even enter a room if I thought a piece of asparagus might be inside. Even so, I’m not sure it’s good parenting to crack a bottle of Chardy and put your feet up while the kids are out back juggling boiling pots and pans. I certainly wouldn’t let our six-year-old loose in the kitchen – at least not until she’s finished the ironing.

On the back of this success, there must be a market for other kiddie spin-offs. It can’t be long before we get Little Brother, The Smallest Loser, and Selling Dollhouses Australia.

The United States, of course, remains the intellectual giant of reality TV. I recently caught a new show called DC Cupcakes. I did so because I assumed it might be a collective term Bill Clinton had coined for White House interns and provide an inside look at Washington. But no, it really is about a Washington DC store which faces crises like a lastminute order for 30 strawberry cupcakes.

Maybe Oprah was in town and fancied a snack.

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“I love the fact that Australians are explorers, they enjoy seeing the world.”

Marshall O. Livingston Manager, International Sales Seabourn Cruise Line Words Susan Lang-Lemckert

For Marshall O. Livingston, it’s always been about the people.

“My first job was with a [US] Member of Congress,” he recalls, “and I enjoyed meeting people while I was travelling around the country with him. So when he retired I decided to combine my love of meeting people with my love of travel, and I went to work for the Holland America Line.

“I’ve had so many different jobs within the cruise industry – starting in reservations, later returning to that section as a supervisor, then branching into the charter and incentive sales department,” he explains. “Building and developing a career within such a diverse industry allowed me to understand the different aspects of how it works.”

The international sales arena beckoned next, and he thought: ‘That’s the perfect fit for Marshall Livingston.’

“After 14 years in the premium cruise experience, I figured the next level would be ultra-luxury,” he says.

His current role – setting up a new office in Sydney – is more diverse than most.

“One day I’m interviewing prospective personnel, one day I’m doing a telephone interview, one day I’m sailing the high seas with the guests, one day I’m doing presentations or sales calls,” he says.

And his favourite aspect of working in Australia? Again, it’s the people.

“I love the fact that Australians are explorers,” he says. “They enjoy seeing the world. And Australians are such relaxed people. I don’t like having to wear a jacket and tie everywhere I go, and it’s so good to be with people who have the same mindset. Some of the people I’ve met here have invited me to their homes – to Sanctuary Cove, and to the Outback, for example … I’ve made so many friends here, he says.

When not travelling, Marshall’s home base is in Seattle. “I’m literally back in the same office I worked in when I started in the travel industry,” he says, “so I’ve come full circle …”

Meet Marshall at the Seabourn information morning Tuesday 16 August at Sanctuary Cove Yacht Club.

Contact Cove Travel on (07) 5577 9211 for details.

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Pyjamarama An original jukebox musical set in 1950s Surfers Paradise is about to make a welcome debut in its ‘home’ town. words Susan Lang-Lemckert

John-Michael Howson’s dream to premiere Pyjamas in Paradise, an original musical he cowrote with Peter Pinne, on the Gold Coast – the town it’s set in – is about to come true.

Celebrating the days of the glitter strip’s notorious pyjama parties, Pyjamas in Paradise features a blend of jukebox hits and original songs that make the show what John-Michael calls ‘a good foot-tapper’.

“One of the great things with jukebox musicals is that audiences know what they’re getting,” explains John-Michael, who’s already enjoyed success with two such shows – Dusty – The Original Pop Diva and Shout! The Legend of The Wild One. “People are more likely to go to see a show if they already know the songs.

“This is show business … and ‘business’ is a longer word. Because it’s hard to get the money [to stage original productions], you need to do the very best show you can. So the jukebox musical has become a very good commercial thing,” he says.

His own favourite track from Pyjamas in Paradise is Summer Holiday, “because it’s so happy and it takes you back to an optimistic time that was very innocent – the kids just went along to the pyjama parties to dance and have fun and maybe a few beers. And Summer Holiday is one of those songs that epitomises that.”

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“The performers can’t just stop and sing a song – you have to fit it into the narrative of the story, and the dialogue must carry, extending the spoken dialogue into the lyrics so it moves the story forward,” John-Michael explains.

“… it takes you back to an optimistic time that was very innocent – the kids just went along to the pyjama parties to dance and have fun and maybe a few beers.”

“You have to find the appropriate song for each moment, which means listening to a lot of music and reading a lot of lyrics. With Dusty and Shout! I had to go through their entire musical catalogue, which is time-consuming. But sometimes you come up with strokes of genius, when you know a song’s going to fit perfectly

into the context of the show,” he says.

The absolute best part of the live theatre experience – and the most reliable predictor of a show’s success, according to John-Michael – is the audience’s response to what’s happening on the stage.

“That’s what makes theatre so wonderful,” he says. “You can see a lot of movies and forget them the next week, but you’ll be talking about [live] shows you’ve seen years later, because it was such a great experience.

“For a writer, the big thing is opening night, when the audience passes judgement on what you’ve been working on at your desk for a long time,” he says.

“With the ones I’ve done, they’ve passed judgement very favourably, and that’s a wonderful feeling. It gives a great sense of completion.”

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Like the luxury watch retail company she cofounded – The Hour Glass Limited – Dato’ Dr Jannie Chan has both an intriguing history and a stellar future. Graduating from Monash University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and a Masters of Science in Pharmacology, Jannie lectured at the University of Singapore before joining Lee Chay & Company, her in-laws’ Singapore watch business where, after working in sales for only a few years, she took on a managerial position.

But Jannie had always dreamed of owning a luxury watch boutique, so in 1979 she and her husband Dr Henry Tay Yun Chwan (in conjunction with Metro Holdings) established The Hour Glass Limited, a luxurious specialist Swiss watch outlet.

Her natural flair for retailing saw the business expand to nine local stores and six overseas – in Hong Kong, Taipei, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Today a tally of 24 boutiques are located in nine cities throughout the Asia Pacific, making The Hour Glass Limited, which represents more than 50 brands, the region’s most geographically diverse multi-brand specialist luxury watch retailer.

Also renowned as a world leader in cultural retail enterprise, The Hour Glass Limited is credited with having pioneered the development and promotion of horological culture within the Asia Pacific region through the 2004 launch of TEMPUS – The Great Watchscapade, an annual five-day exhibition celebrating all facets of high-end watchmaking that enjoys tremendous popularity.

The company’s history has been distinguished by numerous business awards, including the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation’s Brand Laureate prize for fine timepieces, the Singapore Prestige Brand Award, and being named one of Vanity Fair’s 12 most influential retailers in the world.

Dato’ Dr Jannie Chan has also received a plethora of individual professional accolades throughout her career – being voted one of the Top 50 Women Entrepreneurs of the World in 1997, and being elected as the first female President of both the Asean Business Forum and the Singapore Retailers Association, to name only three. And recently she was one of the 50 Australians and alumni chosen and honoured at the Advance Women’s Leadership

Malmaison, The Hour Glass uber-luxury boutique at the Knightsbridge along Orchard Road, Singapore

summit in Sydney which, to coincide with the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, highlighted the achievements of some of the Asia Pacific’s remarkable women.

Dato’ Dr Jannie Chan’s entrepreneurial success, foresight and passion for fundraising have also seen her awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration by Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom, as well as being conferred the Darjah Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (DSAP), which carries the title Dato’.

With such an impressive history, the celebration of The Hour Glass Limited’s thirty glorious years as a specialist luxury watch retailer was destined to be something very special. And it seemed fitting that this auspicious anniversary should be commemorated by a beautiful timepiece – a limited edition hourglass designed by world-renowned Australian artist Marc Newson.

Described as an extraordinary, hypnotic timepiece, a limited issue of only 30 hourglasses were created – each inscribed with Marc Newson’s signature and The Hour Glass logo – making these true collector’s items.

And they’re not only beautiful, but practical – functional sculptures that quantify the passing of an hour with the journey of 21 million goldplated nanoballs through their form – an elegant, seamless 3mm film of borosilicated glass.

The celebration of The Hour Glass Limited’s thirty glorious years as a specialist luxury watch retailer was destined to be something very special.

No stranger to accolades either, Marc Newson was named one of Time magazine’s Top 100 most influential people in the world in 2005 – his illustrious career abundant with prestigious and diverse commissions – like the interiors of the Qantas A380 fleet, the Australian team’s uniforms for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, and a limited edition Dom Perignon champagne magnum container.

“This new interpretation of a traditional horological instrument like the hourglass bridges the world of horology and art with an incredible ingenuity, wrought only from the creative genius of a renowned artist such as Marc Newson,” says The Hour Glass Limited’s Executive Director Mr Michael Tay. “I cannot think of a better way than the Marc Newson Hourglass to commemorate our 30th anniversary.”

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Treasured pets Two of the latest retailers in The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove cater to the needs of even the most pampered of pets.

Sanctuary Cove has rolled out the red carpet for treasured pets with the arrival of two specialised canine-focused businesses in the resort community’s The Marine Village.

Just as Sanctuary Cove residents and visitors enjoy five-star living and leisure, so too can their four-legged best friends with the opening of a dedicated dog day spa and a designer boutique.

The Doggy Divas boutique stocks everything from slippers and bling-encrusted collars to swimsuits and character costumes. There are even strollers for puppies and ageing dogs.

It is the second Gold Coast boutique for Amanda Donaldson who said the Sanctuary Cove lifestyle and the absence of anything similar in The Marine Village sealed her decision to open the store.

Shoppers are welcome to bring in their dogs to try on the clothing and bling ranges which include suits, coats, bathrobes, pyjamas and slippers, hats, swimsuits and goggles, and necklaces.

There are also toys, bags, food lines, and designer harnesses made by an Australian company which supplies the luxury department store Harrods in London.

Amanda said she receives new stock in every fortnight and is conscious of keeping prices realistic with the majority of merchandise under $50.

Once kitted out, doggy divas can head just around the corner to Muttropolis Dog Spa which specialises in the primping and preening of pets.

Going way beyond traditional dog grooming, the spa menu includes Grecian mud treatments, stress-relieving or invigorating aromatherapy sessions, hand-scissored style cuts, full body massages, pedicures, treadmill workouts, dental brushing and colour treatments.

...the opening of a dedicated doggy day spa and a designer boutique.

It all takes place in an open-plan environment complete with piped classical music, fluffy white towels, essential oils and pre and post-treatment walks around The Marine Village.

Rounding out the five-star service, the spa offers limousine transfers – complete with a uniformed chauffeur – to and from the salon, transport to and from vet appointments and dog kennels, and the home delivery of pet food and other essential supplies.

Business manager Sandra Gordon said there was nothing else like Muttropolis Dog Spa in Australia.

“Our vision is very much aligned with a human spa experience, so it really is no surprise to see the range of services available,” she said.

“The great news is our services are at a price everyone can afford.”

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove Executive General Manager Alison Quinn said The Marine Village offerings continued to evolve to meet the needs and interests of Sanctuary Cove residents and visitors.

“Many families have four-legged members and these two businesses are certainly catering to almost every canine need and whim imaginable,” she said.

The new tenants are part of 13 new retail and commercial tenants that have opened in the waterfront Marine Village precinct at Sanctuary Cove in the past six months.

Alison said the leasing deals were a vote of confidence in Mulpha’s strategy of transforming the village into a Hastings Street-style dining and shopping precinct.

The latest arrivals in The Marine Village also include: a men’s fashion retailer; a bridal and formal wear boutique; two financial services providers; a real estate agency; a personal training business; two marine industry operators and a media company.

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Sanctuary Cove’s Winter Festival lived up to its promise to deliver a diverse celebration for the entire family.

Adults and children alike came together at the Winter Festival to indulge in delicious seafood, create masterpieces, marvel at the latest fashion looks and enjoy a magnificent array of roving entertainment over the two-week period.

The Festival commenced on Saturday 4 June with an all-encompassing Art Weekend, which saw The Marine Village transformed into an art-lovers haven. The Sanctuary Cove Gallery proved to be extremely popular, hosting a collection of over 200 creative works and many attendees discovered their inner artist during the interactive art classes and workshops, receiving invaluable advice from established artists including Noel Miller.

The competition was fierce at the Schools Eco Art Competition. Up and coming young creatives from various schools in the Brisbane and Gold Coast regions submitted their entries based on topics from biodiversity to water conservation and recycling initiatives. With over 220 entries, Deputy Director of the Qld College of Arts at

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Griffith University Gold Coast, Richard Blundell, was given the rather daunting task of judging the high calibre artworks.

Darlington State School took first place in the Prep - Year 3 Category while Wellers Hill State School was announced winner of the Years 4 7 Category. Rochelle Helman from Helensvale State High School took victory in the Years 8 - 10 Category and Scott Voevodin from AB Paterson College secured first place in the coveted Years 11 - 12 category.

“Families, young and old, enjoyed art activities including face and body painting and were delighted by spectacular entertainment from roving acts across the village precinct and musical performances from the local schools,” said Ann-Louise Hollett of Art Promotions QLD. On Monday 13 June it was the food-lovers turn as celebrity chef, Ben O’Donoghue, delighted guests with his seafood secrets and a book signing during an afternoon of events celebrating food, wine and entertainment for all the family.

Local chefs from The Marine Village’s restaurants also displayed their irrefutable flair for cooking by taking part in an exhilarating ‘Prawn Cook Off’.

Mexi’s and Cafè St Tropez presented great prawn dishes, but it was Bahia’s chef Adrian Saliba who prevailed. Talk is already brewing among the local restaurants over who will take the honours at the next Food & Wine Family Fiesta.

The forecast rain failed to dampen spirits as guests were treated to live music and fresh BBQ prawns from Sanctuary Cove’s resident trawler as the kids enjoyed the jumping castles, face painting and balloon twisting.

Wednesday 8 June saw the judging of the official Miss Universe Australia Queensland State Final. The five winning finalists were Rebecca Ronald (Tweed Heads), Danielle Voller (Sunshine Coast), Leah Freney (Bli Bli), Melissa Kelly (Brisbane) and Brooke Nash (Mackay).

Representing Queensland and competing at the National Finals, the ultimate winner will represent Australia at the much anticipated and

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most glamorous evening, Donald Trump’s international Miss Universe Pageant, held on September 12 in Sao Paulo Brazil.

The two-week festival also provided the opportunity for fashionistas to preview the latest looks for the winter season ahead. The ‘Evolve’ Fashion Parade and BusinessGC Ready2Wear Fashion Parade showcased the new collections from emerging and local designers.

Jemae and Brad Webb presented a truly inspirational bridal show, while Alex Perry’s sultry Cuban Princess Collection was the perfect finale to Sanctuary Cove’s Fashion Fever.

“Families, young and old, enjoyed art activities including face and body painting and were delighted by spectacular entertainment ...”

– Ann-Louise Hollett

To close the Winter Festival, the Mummy Tree Markets were awash with hundreds of young families all eager to explore, enjoy and indulge at this extremely successful market held for the first time at Sanctuary Cove.

From hand crafted knits to childrens’ toys for all ages and boutique gifts with unique appeal, the Mummy Tree Markets were the place to find that elusive item. Proving particularly popular were the Charli Bear white and pink ballet shoes, immie&ollie fashionable pram accessories and the BEteas – a range of delicious organic herbal blend of teas specifically designed for mums-to-be and breast feeding mums.

With roving entertainment including an impressive Barber Shop Quartet, through to an array of children’s activities, the large marquee on the Rotunda Lawn was buzzing and kept visitors entertained for hours.

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Only six short months ago Brisbane City and South Bank were under water in one of the worst floods Australia has ever seen. However, Queensland’s resilience to disaster and a ‘she’ll be right mate’ attitude, will see Brisbane’s sixth annual Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival (MBFF) taking centre stage at the now pristine South Bank parklands which at the height of the floods were completely swallowed by the raging Brisbane River.

The usual fashion industry heavyweight labels will be showing their support and Spring + Summer collections at MBFF including Akira, Scanlan & Theodore, Brisbane’s very own Easton Pearson and local couturier Paul Hunt, whose gown is the face of the 2011 MBFF, no doubt due to the standing ovation he received at last year’s festival.

My personal favourites this festival would have to be Akira, whose garments are more like artworks, Easton Pearson for their beautiful textiles and simple silhouettes, Sacha Drake for effortlessly flattering designs, Francis Leon for their modern twist on classic chic, and Talulah for its bohemian glam.

The newcomers that have piqued my sartorial interest are Katelyn Aslett from Townsville with

her bold, bright, felted flower embellished silk creations, Gold Coast based Lisa Brown and her stunning vintage inspired fluid frocks, and finally WA girl now based in Sydney Justine Davis who specialises in edgy modern cocktail dresses. With a client list boasting Lady Gaga, Mindi Jackson of the Rogue Traders and The McClymonts Justine’s re-invention of the ‘little black dress’ has filled a gap in the market, providing contemporary cocktail pieces for the modern woman.

The unifying trends among the designers this spring and summer are maxi dresses, muted colour palettes with accents of bright colours, high waists, bold prints, texture and the seaside.

It has long been documented that women’s hem lengths are a social barometer of our economy – (at the height of the 1920s skirts were above the knee and in the 1980s skirts reached buttock skimming heights). Little wonder then that with the current economic climate and the multitude of natural disasters hemlines have plunged to floor skimming proportions. Cast aside your micro minis and dresses and instead embrace the new elegance and austerity of modest knee length and maxi styles.

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This season maxi dresses have adopted a more flattering streamlined silhouette as opposed to the billowing kaftan styles of last season which really only looked good on the unnaturally thin and tall but were unfortunately favoured by the short and dumpy as something to hide under. Femininity and elegance seems to be the underlying element among designers this spring with formfitting silhouettes that embrace the hourglass figure, cleverly draped dresses that disguise apple and barrel waists, while flowing maxi dresses are cinched at the waist with soft, worn leather tie belts giving pear shapes the illusion of an hourglass form.

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As if in response to the collective mood of the state colour palettes are muted with neutral tones of oyster, chalk, cream, eggshell, peach, coral, sky grey, charcoal, olive, navy, sky blue, pale turquoise, white and black, with splashes of saffron, electric blue, hot pink and canary yellow creating instant uplift and hope.

Ironically it was the beach and its vast oceans of water that provided inspiration for several collections. Accomplished surfer Lisa Brown’s ‘Global Elements’ collection was inspired by the textures and colours of the sea, while Francis Leon’s central theme revolved around the nostalgic atmosphere of the English seaside,

The unifying trends among the designers this spring and summer are maxi dresses, muted colour palettes with accents of bright colours, high waists, bold prints, texture and the seaside.

High waists are an enduring trend which we will see for many seasons to come whether it be skirts, 70s style tailored wide leg trousers as shown at Francis Leon, or the ultimate accessory – tan leather belts highlighting waistlines as at Talulah, Justine Davis and Easton Pearson .

It seems texture is all the rage this season with artisanal craftsmanship of basket weaving, lace, open knits, tassel detail, chain plaiting and macramé rope work featured heavily among the collections. The highly worked and textured fabrics require little else; as the beauty of these garments lies in the craftsmanship and details allowing simpler and more streamlined silhouettes.

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Hot stuff Alex Perry turned up the heat at an exquisite gala dinner for children’s charity AEIOU Foundation.

Alex Perry unveiled his sultry Cuban Princess Collection at an exclusive gala dinner, which was held at The Marine Village in Sanctuary Cove.

Not only was it the first time the event had been hosted on the Gold Coast, it was also the first time the man himself had visited Sanctuary Cove.

And he loved it!

Hosted by Chloe Maxwell, who founded 4ASD Kids with husband Mat Rogers after their own son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), guests at the Alex Perry Gala were delighted with the opportunity to engage with the designer and gain a unique insight into the man renowned as Australia’s ‘King of Couture’.

“I was very excited to launch our Cuban Princess Collection at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast,” Alex said. “It’s a perfect fit: women on the Gold Coast tend to be quite fashion forward and embrace style and colour. They’re not afraid to make a bold, confident statement, and that’s what this range does.”

Indeed, the collection of 40 couture looks made a sensational splash on the evening, with

“ … women on the Gold Coast tend to be quite fashion forward and embrace style and colour. They’re not afraid to make a bold, confident statement, and that’s what this range does.”

– Alex Perry

the runway show featuring tight dresses with sequin detail, cutaway necklines, cheeky hems and a vibrant, refreshing colour palette. Guests at the event were the first in Queensland to see the Cuban Princess Collection, inspired by festival fun with a fusion of Cuba’s sultry nightlife and crisp upper class.

Alex happily posed for social snaps with many of the guests and talked about his relationship with AEIOU as ‘one of the most humbling experiences’ of his career.

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Communication is the most amazing gift and I take it for granted, but imagine life without it?

Lonely and solitary. That’s why it’s so important that we help kids with autism,” he said.

“I first started working with AEIOU in 2005, and in that time, the Foundation has had a direct impact on the lives of hundreds of children. It’s incredible to see how quickly it has grown and it’s wonderful to see that AEIOU is establishing a presence on the Gold Coast.” >>

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Cuban Princess Collection

The exclusive event attracted around 300 of South East Queensland’s most influential business, media and social identities who together raised more $50,000 on the night.

AEIOU Foundation CEO Alan Smith said the funds would help close the funding gap the Foundation experiences for every child in the program and would also help create a purposebuilt centre on the Gold Coast.

“We were really happy to be part of Sanctuary Cove’s Winter Festival. It was also very important to us to connect with people that live and work in the Gold Coast region, as this is an area that has been crying out for greater access to early intervention for children with autism,” Alan said.

“We opened a service at Carrara at the end of 2010 while we continue with our goal to construct a purpose-built centre in the region in 2012. Right now, we enrol around 12 children in our program at the Gold Coast but we do have a long waiting list with up to 13 families waiting to access the service.

“I was very excited to launch our Cuban Princess collection at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast.” – Alex Perry “The difficult thing here is that the program takes two full years to complete, but the window for this kind of intensive therapy is only available to children aged two and a half to five years of age. We need to construct our new centre to make sure no family misses out. To do that, community awareness and support is vital,” he said.

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Georgie Gardner and Alex Perry

“Although we have only been open on the Gold Coast for around seven months, families are already witnessing their children achieve incredible milestones, the kind that many of us take for granted, which makes them even more important to celebrate.”

Guests at the Gala Dinner also had the opportunity to win, and bid on, some extraordinary prizes including an exquisite diamond and pearl set of earrings with matching pendant and ring, valued at over $10,000 from Anthony’s Fine Jewellery. One Sanctuary Cove resident bid an extraordinary $10,000 to win the ultimate Perry Princess Experience, where one guest and a friend will fly to Sydney for a private consultation with Alex Perry with $2,000 spending money to shop in his store.

Alan Smith said the Foundation was delighted with the event’s success.

“The location was perfect to showcase this collection and by all reports, our guests thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Plans are already underway for our next event, so stay tuned.”

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Man of Style Aung Lynn

General Manager Mitchell Ogilvie Menswear, Brisbane ME Where do you live? Brookwater.

Dream vehicle: Aston Martin Vanquish S V12.

Favourite gadget: My TV remote.

Favourite colour: Black.

Modern or Classic: Classic.

PLAY Favourite sport: Football (soccer as you call it here).

Best read: Mao’s Last Dancer.

Do you mow the lawn? Unfortunately, I am allergic to grass … seriously!

Head on The hat’s reign as the go-to accessory in menswear continues for Spring Summer 2011-12. The Kaminski XY Panama hat is perfectly finished with refreshing multitone gross grain ribbons that bring unique distinction to classic menswear silhouettes. Signature Raffia Braid styles go from classic to ‘class act’ in rich colour blocked engineered stripes.

Available from David Jones and specialty boutiques nationally.

Best dance move: Salsa.

Crossword or Sudoku: Sudoku.

EAT Favourite restaurant: O Jacinto (a small, understated seafood restaurant in Villamoura, Portugal).

Make time

A must see: The Great Wall of China.

Time to show who’s BOSS with a timepiece that adds masculine sophistication to any wrist. The Hugo Boss Black Bank Timepiece, with its sleek minimal lines and understated elegance, is the latest must-have for men.

Favourite beach: Quinto do Lago, Algarve.

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Cocktail: I am not a big fan of cocktails.

Wine bar: Urbane on Mary Street.

Best comfort food: A bowl of rice!

Shaken or Stirred: Shaken.

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Favourite holiday: Anywhere as long as I am with my wife and girls.

Most admired artist, sculptor or photographer: Michelangelo.

Favourite discovery: The Portugese restaurant in Villamoura.

WEAR Most desired watch: Cartier.

T-shirt: Plain white.

Suit: My new cashmere unlined Canali Suit.

Sneakers: Nike.

Designer of choice: Brunello Cucinelli.

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Who inspires you? Richard Branson.

Favourite charity: Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Best childhood memory: The day I watched colour TV for the first time.

Creed/Motto: My father always told me – ‘Find a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life’.

I dream of: A peaceful and safer world for my children.

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Diet secrets of the stars

From the detox diet to bootcamp — how celebrities stay in shape. words Sarah Smith / The Interview People

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REL A X RECHARGE REJUVENATE For all hair and beauty services in the one location.

Champions Hair Beauty Day Spa would like to welcome and introduce Kim Prosser, Hairstylist, and Gemma Kent Richards, Beauty Therapist, to the salon.

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Winter skin

Linette Gramstad explores how to best keep your skin hydrated during the winter months.

The most common skin complaint through the cold winter months is uncomfortably dry skin. So what is it that causes this? Dry skin is otherwise known as xeroderma, and the number one cause of this skin condition is cold weather and low humidity. We all love to have hot showers and use heaters to keep warm, but this is not very good for our skin. The skin lives, breathes, excretes, absorbs and creates its own natural protective barrier by excreting oil to its surface. The harsh winter months robs your skin of its natural protective oil barrier and also contributes towards TEWL (Trans Epidermal Water Loss) causing the skin to become dehydrated. You could compare dry skin to an untreated piece of wood, without any oils being applied; the wood looks dry and is not soft or dewy as it should be.

The main symptoms to look out for when diagnosing dry skin include tightness, itchiness and scaling, as well as flaking, cracking and irritated redness. Dry skin can also be hereditary. Left untreated, dry skin can lead to rashes and eczema, and cracked skin can cause bacterial infections. On the other hand, for very oily skin sufferers, the winter season can be bliss as an overactive oil flow is heavily reduced and balanced.

During the colder seasons, it is important that our diets and skincare routines are re-assessed. Those who already consume a healthy diet should ensure this is continued throughout the winter months. Enjoy a healthy, well balanced diet consisting mainly of foods with natural oils such as: fish (especially salmon, tuna, and sardines), nuts (particularly walnuts), sunflower seeds, avocado and yoghurt containing acidophilus; drink lots of water (and be conscious of this, as we tend to slacken off in winter); have herbal teas and avoid caffeine as much as possible. Try to eat plenty of green vegetables, fruit and foods high in Vitamins A, B, C and Vitamin B6. Supplements are great for assisting your diet or to replace some foods you may not be taking in. Try cod liver oil or salmon

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oil capsules and/or flaxseed oil – high in essential fatty acids which is great for protecting the skin and also promotes healthier and happier cells.

Evening Primrose oil and blackcurrant oil is also great, particularly for relieving eczema.

Don’t just put up with dry skin – it is not a severe skin condition, but it can get worse and be aggravating. Look at changing your skincare to something more hydrating and nourishing during winter.

There are alternatives such as softening and hydrating masques, or capsules rich in natural oils that you can incorporate with your moisturiser or alternate as a treatment.

Ensure you are giving your face and whole body a gentle but thorough exfoliation to help remove dead skin cells. This will promote circulation, which gives us a healthy cell turnover, as with dry skin we do accumulate a lot of dead skin.

Look at changing your skincare to something more hydrating and nourishing during winter.

Or if you are fairly happy with your routine and feel that you just need a boost to get you through, look at adding an oil-based serum, or upgrading your moisturiser to a richer and more hydrating cream. Creams high in hyaluronic acid, collagen, Vitamin E, Shea butter and natural oils such as squalene are ideal for removing sad winter skin. Also, consider trading a foamy cleanser for a milky cleanser, and ensure you are following it with a toner.

Look for a toner that is alcohol and perfume free, which prevents you getting a dry feeling after you tone. Using a toner is an essential step of your regime, and one that many people tend to miss out even though it is an important one! Toning will assist with re-hydration after cleansing, and ensure the remainder of your cleanser is removed.

You can opt to use a night cream as well as a day cream, or if the day cream is too light, try using the night cream during the day instead.

However if your acid mantle is impaired (your skin is lacking oil and suffering from dehydration, some redness and irritation), exfoliating once a week is most likely sufficient, and try enzymebased exfoliants for a more gentle approach. Avoid using soaps and alcohol-based face and body cleansers as these really dry the skin out.

You can also escape the winter chill by rewarding yourself with a treatment. There are some excellent in-salon treatments that soothe, deeply moisturise and replenish your skin and also help to improve aches and pains. Imagine receiving a soothing aromatherapy massage on a heated bed with the use of warmed hydrating oils in the hands of a therapist, followed by a luxurious hydrating facial designed to suit your skin.

An all over body exfoliation and moisturising wrap treatment is also great for preventing dry skin. Visit your local salon for treatments, and protect and revive your skin this winter.

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Healthy living Following renovations and upgrades, The Country Club in Sanctuary Cove invites you to experience a holistic approach to fitness and well-being.

Residents looking to shape up as winter wanes now have access to a new $3 million recreation facility at the Sanctuary Cove Country Club.

The new Country Club is part of Mulpha’s ongoing commitment to creating unrivalled lifestyle facilities and offers state-of-the-art facilities, personalised programs, one-on-one support and full nutritional eating plans.

With group fitness classes, machine and freeweight equipment training, pilates and yoga on offer, residents are sure to find something to suit their preferred workout.

The fully air-conditioned facility also offers residents the best in weight training techniques as well as a comprehensive group fitness program

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run by fully qualified teachers for those seeking a more social approach. The professional staff are always on hand to provide any extra motivation.

The new facility goes over and above traditional gymnasiums and offers residents a holistic approach to fitness and well being with a suite of health and therapy services ranging from physical treatment therapies to swimming, tennis and the innovative Kidz Club which provides exciting activities and school holiday programs.

Country Club Operations Manager Ryan Fishburn says the new Country Club has been designed to offer residents the highest standard of equipment and an extensive range of options to suit everyone.

“Our members and guests have the opportunity to enjoy top-quality training equipment in a friendly and relaxed environment,” he said.

“It is a fantastic alternative to those 24-hour-gyms where all the equipment is shoved into one small room with no staff member present. The Sanctuary Cove Country Club offers a personable experience where residents feel comfortable and, believe it or not, happy to go to the gym,” said Ryan.

The Country Club’s outside facilities include a 25 metre heated swimming pool, five tennis courts and a pavilion including a barbecue area and undercover seating.

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove Executive General Manager Alison Quinn said the Country Club

“This is a recreational facility that offers a holistic approach to fitness and wellbeing which sets it apart from any other on the Gold Coast, it is inherently unique in its design and its level of services.”

– Alison Quinn

is part of Mulpha’s ongoing commitment to ensure Sanctuary Cove remains a world class destination without peer.

“Sanctuary Cove is proud to offer an array of fantastic lifestyle facilities as well as a number of sporting and community facilities to both residents of the Sanctuary Cove community and the broader public,” she said. “We are continually investing in infrastructure initiatives to provide our residents with an enviable lifestyle experience.

“The Country Club is part of Sanctuary Cove’s ongoing transformation and follows the completion of the $13 million golf club last year, and the $8.8 million revamp of The Palms golf course.”

Alison said the Country Club was hoping to attract members from all over the northern end of the Gold Coast.

“This is a recreational facility that offers a holistic approach to fitness and wellbeing which sets it apart from any other on the Gold Coast, it is inherently unique in its design and its level of services,” said Alison.

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Holding pattern An ‘outside the square’ view on life, health and work has seen Paul Drinan embrace retirement with enthusiasm – and how better to start than by setting a world endurance record?

Words Susan Lang-Lemckert Photography Mark Burgin

Sanctuary Cove local Paul Drinan’s lifelong passion for exercise and fitness has not only kept him in fine physical shape, but led to his setting a world record for the abdominal prone hold (more commonly known as an ‘abdominal plank hold’) … at the age of 68.

“We have a ‘challenge board’ in the [The Country Club] gym,” he explains, “with entries like ‘How many push-ups/chin-ups can you do?’ on it. So I thought I’d have a go.

“After a while I joked to Yuki, one of the personal trainers: ‘we’ll call this The Year of the Ab – at the end of the year I’ll show you mine if you show me yours,’ and that got us started,” he says. “And I might add that Yuki has fantastic abs!

“I did quite well at the prone hold at first – five minutes – which was better than I’d expected.

But Yuki made 10 minutes … and I thought ‘I’m going to beat him!’

“The next time I did 18-and-a-half minutes, and only stopped then because I thought it was a long time for the guy with the stopwatch – I thought he must have better things to do,” says Paul.

“Then my wife checked the world record and told me it was 19 minutes 58 seconds. I said: ‘You mean if I’d hung around for another minute-and-ahalf I’d have had a world record?’ And she said ‘yes’.

“When I told Ryan at The Country Club it was close to the world record, he suggested we try to beat it, and two weeks later I did 26 minutes 40 seconds. No-one could believe it … and neither could I,” he says.

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“So Ryan registered with The Guinness Book of Records, and arranged to put their requirements – which are quite stringent – into place to make sure it’d be a valid claim.

“There were so many people there [when I broke the record]”, he recalls. “The officials included a Commissioner of Oaths, two independent witnesses, fitness experts and timekeepers, plus lots of media people. They even brought the children in [from The Kidz Club] to watch it. It was amazing.

amazing – not only encouraging me through the whole process, but organising it and coordinating the media side of things.”

The support and camaraderie Paul enjoys at The Country Club are among his favourite aspects of the facility’s features. “I’ve been to a lot of gyms,” he says, “but this is the best I’ve found – the demographic is great, and it’s the most sociable – and that’s really important.

“I don’t come here to look like an Adonis – I come here to feel comfortable in my life again,” he says.

“I don’t come here to look like an Adonis – I come here to feel comfortable in my life again,” – Paul Drinan

In fact, going to the gym is a key element of the strategy Paul and Julie follow in order to ‘work at retirement’, since leaving full-time employment five years ago.

“A lot of people don’t know what to do when they retire,” he says. “They’ve always been useful, then suddenly everything has gone out of their lives. We’re working on building a routine into our lives that’s very similar to when we were working, and going to the gym not only forms part of that routine – it also provides the same sort of social

“And my main concern with everyone there was that I might fail to perform. So I’d got a lot of help from trainers at the gym about strategies and how to attack the business of going for a world record, and pulling me through to the end.

They have a very good team here.

“And these things are always a team effort – you always need support. My wife Julie [Anderson] is also part of the team – she’s been

networks we had at work.

“It seems to me those social contacts are the answer, and getting out of the house and presenting yourself to the world is just like going to work. It revitalises the process of retirement.

“Because of my strength, vitality and mental health, I run things better now than when I was searching for the answer to it all,” he says.

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Where: Robertsons Showroom, Fortitude Valley When: 19 May 2011 What: The Esquire Home collection was launched in style at Robertsons Fortitude Valley showroom.

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Nautical networking Where: Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove When: 20 May 2011 What: The MacArthur’s ballroom was the venue for both the Australian Marine Industry Breakfast and the ‘Women on Water’ Ladies Lunch during the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

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& Liz Pforr with Barry Jenkins

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Having a ball Where: RACV Royal Pines Resort When: 21 May 2011 What: Around 600 guests attended the 2011 Bruce Lynton Charity Ball, raising close to $100,000 for beneficiaries including Cancer Council Queensland, Guide Dogs Queensland, Surf Life Saving and Youngcare.

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The essence of red Where: Cartier Boutique, Sydney When: 9 June 2011 What: Guests embraced the essence of red as they celebrated ‘The Magic of the Cartier Red Box’ at the reopening of the iconic brand’s flagship Castlereagh St boutique.

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Mash up Tony Harper taste-tests the (not-so) humble potato.

Most of my childhood was spent near Gatton – that’s potato country. In fact it was (and possibly still is) so obsessed by the humble spud that each October the Gatton Potato Carnival rolled around … just like the Ekka, but smaller, faster and exceedingly potato-centric! Some lucky girl would be crowned the ‘Potato Princess’ (and I have an icky feeling that there might have been a Potato Queen); a potato peeling competition was held, there was a parade, fireworks and the occasional streaker. For us small-town folk it was a terrific event.

Back then, potatoes were simple – there were white ones (Sebago) and pink ones (Pontiac). Both were (and still are) quite good all-rounders and even today they are the most widely grown and easily bought in Australia. Ok, Pontiacs aren’t ideal for chips but they make terrific potato salad, good mash and are solid performers for roasting.

The Sebago doesn’t quite have the same flavour or crunchy texture as the Pontiac, but it is a useful spud for just about everything else.

But these days the better retailers (and, for that matter, some Woolworths and Coles stores) have a fabulous array of potatoes.

It’s been a good decade … maybe two, since the Kipfler changed the way we think about these humble tubers. When it landed, the Kipfler was almost viewed as a different vegetable: there were spuds … and the fancy Kipfler. And it still remains one of the most utilised of the specialist potatoes – terrific for roasting, great for salads after a gentle boil … a disaster for chipping. But chip fanatics needn’t despair – cut into 1cm slices and slow roasted with olive oil, salt, a sprig or two of rosemary and a knob or two of garlic, the Kipfler makes the most delectable almost-chip.

And it’s better for your arteries! And thanks to its unusual, knobbly, oblong shape it can be quite a decorative addition to a plate.

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Hot on the heels of the Kipfler comes the Pink-eye (also known as the Southern Gold and possibly my favourite spud of all) which is a Tasmanian specialty – available for most of the year and incredibly versatile. What it brings to the dining table is flavour – deep, nutty and complex – and texture that is hinted at in others but rarely met.

Texturally it is hard – perhaps impossible – to beat a Dutch Cream.

They have a rich waxiness that can only be emulated by other varieties by adding ridiculous volumes of butter. They make an extraordinary mash and are great for roasting – taking on a golden, crunchy shell and a fluffy, rich interior.

The list doesn’t end there – Nicola (fabulous for gnocchi and mashing); Bintje (potato salad); King Edward (a good all-rounder); Russet Burbank (chips) and Toolangi Delight (roast in their skins) are all growing in popularity as folk discover the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) attributes and quirks that make them such useful, culinary tubers.

Then there are the likes of the Purple Congo, Cardinal and Shetland Black – spuds with coloured flesh. These oddities not only make a great visual splash but there is also some pretty good evidence to suggest that they have anti-oxidant properties.

P.J. McMillan – owner and chef at Harvey’s Bistro in Fortitude Valley – steers clear of coloured varieties. “I just can’t get my head around purple mash,” he says.

...the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) attributes and quirks that make them such useful, culinary tubers.

According to P.J. the ‘Belle de Fontenay’ is the king of potatoes: “… simply boiled, it has the most exquisite taste of all. The trouble is trying to find them.

“Right now we are using a lot of Nicola, particularly with fish because their waxy texture seems to work really well. We used to use Bintje, but the Nicola just seems more consistent.”

P.J. also stresses that, no matter what the variety of potato, they need to be handled properly both during storage and when cooking. Store them too cold and the starches convert to sugar – the potatoes become soft and overly sweet, and their cooking qualities are compromised.

When cooking mashed potato, he reckons a common mistake is to boil them too vigorously (rather than gently simmering), which destroys the texture of the outside and makes the mash too watery.

As for chips (and who doesn’t love a good chip?) the secret ingredient is to pre-cook them in water with a little vinegar.

“Use Sebagos, and cut them into chips. Then simmer them (until just soft) in salted water, with a cup of vinegar to every five litres of water.

Drain them, and let them steam dry before frying.”

Potato lore has come a long way since I wandered the streets of Gatton and watched the crowning of the Potato Princess. The Sebago and Pontiac are both still with us, but they have been joined by a whole host of exotic varieties that can turn a simple mash into something luxurious. These days the rarer varieties appear seasonally at most good fruit and vegetable vendors, and the guys who sell them are usually very happy to dispense a little advice.

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Flavour fest

Dan Smith – Executive Chef at Stamford Plaza Brisbane – dishes up a hearty winter meal.

Pan-Roasted Milly Hill Lamb Rack Served with honey roasted pumpkin, purple figs, goat’s cheese labneh, sautéed spinach and lamb jus

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Ingredients 4 lamb racks (4 pins per piece) Sprig of thyme 300 grams butternut pumpkin 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon butter 6 purple figs (cut in half, length-ways) 12 Kalamata olives 12 goat’s cheese labneh (balls in oil) 250 grams English spinach

Photography Paul Fletcher

Few professionals could cite a list of experience and clientele like Stamford Plaza Brisbane’s Executive Chef, Dan Smith … and most would be envious of its entries.

Having worked in some of the world’s most exclusive resorts – including the Oberoi resort in Lombok and The One & Only Reethi Rah (where Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes spent their honeymoon) in the idyllic Maldives, Dan has impressed some very discerning palates in his time – Prince Albert II of Monaco, King Abdulah II and Queen Rania of Jordan, Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant and Michael Schumacher, to name only a few. Even notoriously critical TV chef Gordon Ramsay has been a satisfied client – which is an honour shared by very few.

But Dan, whose culinary mastery also earned him a place alongside Rove McManus, Naomi Watts and Vince Colosimo on HQ magazine’s list of the Movers and Shakers of 2002, simply attributes this to ‘delivering the highest standard and striving to exceed the guest’s expectations’.

Selecting only the finest produce and ingredients, Dan draws on his love of multicultural and contemporary dining experiences from around the world to inspire his creations.

“I like the idea of the marriage of flavours,” he says.

His current role at Stamford Plaza Brisbane involves a significant food and beverage operation that incorporates three restaurants, six kitchens and a culinary team of some 42 chefs, which Dan concedes is not without its challenges.

“But then again, there’s nothing quite like a challenge!” he says.

Sauce ingredients 100 grams lamb trimmings (from rack) 100 ml red wine 2 French shallots 1 medium carrot 1 medium leek 1 stick celery 500ml lamb stock (can substitute with beef stock)

“Delivering the highest standard and striving to exceed the guest’s expectations.”

– Dan smith

Method 1. Season lamb with sea salt, cracked pepper, leaves of fresh thyme and olive oil.

2. Brown on all sides in a hot pan.

3. Place into 180ºC oven for approximately eight minutes and cover with foil.

4. Rest for 15 minutes before serving.

5. Peel and cut the pumpkin, place in a sealed airtight bag with 1 tablespoon of butter and honey, season with salt and pepper.

6. Blanch pumpkin in steaming hot water for 20 minutes leaving them firm.

7. Finish pumpkin on chargrill until golden.

8. In a wide based fry pan, sauté the washed spinach in 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil at high heat, season with salt and pepper.

9. Gently warm figs, drizzle with olive oil.

Sauce method 1. In a heavy based, wide rimmed saucepan, sauté trimmings until well browned.

2. Remove fat and add shallots, carrot, leek and celery.

3. Continue to sauté until caramelised.

4. De-glaze pan with red wine, reduce by half, add stock and reduce again to 1/3 and strain well.

To serve 1. Arrange pumpkin, figs, goat’s cheese labneh, olives and sautéed spinach at the centre of a warmed plate.

2. Slice rested lamb into two and place on top of the warm vegetables.

3. Finish with lamb jus.

Serves 4 N➤

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Culinary events 6-7 August Chocolate Fest Indulge in the sweeter things in life and celebrate the goodness of chocolate at this year’s Chocolate Fest in the Hunter Valley Gardens. Enjoy appearances by celebrity guests, live entertainment, demonstrations, activities and competitions. www.hvg.com.au

14 August Hervey Bay Seafood Festival The Hervey Bay Seafood Festival held in Fisherman’s Park is a must for seafood connoisseurs. Sample delicious local seafood, enjoy live music, view live fish displays, trade exhibits and much more. www.herveybayseafoodfestival.com

27-28 August Taste of the Tamar Celebrating cool climate wines and regional produce from the Tamar Valley, Tasmania, this annual event is held over two days in Launceston.

Entry ticket includes a tasting glass and tasting booklet, allowing guests to wander through the venue, sampling premium local produce. www.tasteofthetamar.com.au

3-18 September Tastes of Gold Coast Over 16 days, the festival will celebrate the culinary producers of the Gold Coast and Hinterland. Experience exciting events and gastronomic delights prepared by local chefs, restaurants and beverage makers. www.tastesofgoldcoast.com.au

10-11 September Real Food Festival Sample the best of Sunshine Coast regional produce and celebrate the variety of fresh foods that local producers, manufacturers and restaurants have to offer. Held over various locations, with demonstrations, workshops and winery tours. www.realfoodfestival.com.au

24 September Annual Porchetta Day Gunnedah’s Italian Food and Wine Festival celebrates the Italian way of life with gourmet food and wine, pasta demonstrations, a pasta eating competition and a chance for the kids to make mini pizzas. A string quartet will entertain with ambient background sounds. www.porchetta.com.au

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Chef’s choice Copper collection Ruffoni by Essteele copper cookware is a unique combination of artisan beauty and colour, married with impeccable heat conductivity. Designed and handcrafted in Italy, this high quality copper cookware is perfect for any kitchen.

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Tea time The Dibbern solid colour teacup and saucer in umbra and violet is a perfect complement to any stylish kitchen. Dibbern porcelain is well known for its contemporary design. All items are available in 36 fantastic colours, and are microwave-safe and ovenproof. www.anygiftsdirect.com.au

Deli style The Regimental Food Company’s range of gourmet foods emanating from the glory days of the Officers’ Mess is now available in Sanctuary Cove. Choose from Indian Light Infantry Fruit Chutney, Captain Gorman’s Worcestershire Sauce or the Officers’ Mess Mint Jelly to name just a few. All products are made in Australia to traditional family recipes handed down through the generations. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives are used. Available from Jonez on Food. www.jonezonfood.com.au

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Cocktail hour

Ultimat by name – ultimate by nature.

Renowned as ‘the world’s most distinctive vodka’, Ultimat is created in Poland from only the finest grains and potatoes – and is the only vodka in the world distilled from this blend of ingredients.

Pure artisian well water is another key component of Ultimat’s characteristic crispness, as is the use of a carbon candle filtration process – again, elevating this legendary vodka to a class all of its own.

And as you’d expect, this consummate spirit is also a visual pleasure – being contained in an elegant crystal decanter of vibrant cobalt, its thick base encasing a distinctive bubble.

Evoking ancestry and distinction with every drop, Ultimat vodka is the perfect spirit to share with those who appreciate its sophistication … or to simply to re-acquaint yourself with just how good Ultimat vodka is.

After all, we only live once.

Spiced Apple and Lychee Martini A crisp refresher – perfect for cooling down.

45ml Ultimat vodka 15ml cloudy apple juice 10ml lychee juice 5ml elderflower

Kaffir lime leaves Fresh root ginger

Method Blend ingredients in a cocktail mixer then shake, strain and pour into martini glasses to serve.

Raspberry Mule A delicate blend of sweet, tart … and kick.

45ml Ultimat vodka 10ml raspberry puree 20ml fresh lime juice 50ml ginger beer 2 lime wedges

Method Pour vodka and lime juice over raspberry puree in a highball glass, top with ginger beer and garnish with lime wedges.

Orange Martini A new twist on a classic recipe.

45ml Ultimat vodka 10ml dry vermouth Dash Regans’ orange bitters Crushed ice

Method Place the ice in a chilled cocktail shaker.

Add the vodka and shake until well combined. Swirl vermouth around a martini glass to coat the side. Strain the vodka into the glass, add a dash of bitters and serve immediately.

Ultimat Rox Still one of the best ways to enjoy Ultimat.

45ml Ultimat vodka Chipped ice

Method Pour vodka over chipped ice in a short glass and serve.

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Family ties Australia has a tradition of wine-producing families, many of which have become as much a part of our cultural landscape as the Hills-Hoist, ugg-boots and Goanna Oil. words Tony Harper

Henschke, Tyrrells, Taylor’s, Jim Barry, Brown Brothers, Yalumba, d’Arenberg, Taylors and a bunch of others sport lineages that stretch back for more than a century. What’s more, they have come to represent some of the glossiest bottles in the portfolio of Australian wines, no doubt far exceeding the wildest aspirations of their founding fathers.

It will be a familiar bunch to most of us, and their longevity might be old news for many folk, but I’ll bet it would surprise a lot of people to learn just how recently they’ve made the transition from winemaking farmers to rural rock-stars: it’s a work in progress and it’s kind of nice to watch those families that are currently making the transition.

And that brings me to the point of this missive: Angove Family Winemakers.

Angove’s is a winemaking family with a long and successful history of making what Australia, for a long time, has done best – good wine at a bargain price. But the Angove family has shifted its aspirations and, after 125 years in the business, has made an assault on the premium end of the wine market.

It’s a story that begins in 1886 when Dr William Thomas Angove arrived from England, with his family, to establish a medical practice at Tea Tree Gully to the north-east of Adelaide. It is picturesque country and must have been more so a century ago, before the suburbia of Adelaide swallowed it. But even today it marks the boundary where the suburban streets give way to bushland and the dramatic rise up to the Adelaide Hills.

It was there that Dr Angove began growing vines and making wine.

Twenty four years later his eldest son, Thomas Angove, moved the winemaking operation 200 kilometres away to the town of Renmark, close to the confluence of the Victorian, New South Wales and South Australian borders. It was a pioneering move and one that changed the face of Australian winemaking – the region growing to become the largest winegrowing district in the country and a vital part of the recipe that forged Australia’s reputation for full-flavoured, good value wines.

Between the early days and now the Angove family refined brandy production in Australia, modeling its style on the cognacs of France (the old St Agnes brandies are, to this day, some of the finest in the country and equal to top-level cognac and Armagnac) and revolutionising the style of Australian brandy.

Then, in 1965, Thomas Angove invented the ‘bag-in-box’, or what we commonly call the ‘wine cask’ – an innovation that has become a fixture for quaffing wine all over the planet.

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John Angove and his two children Richard and Victoria.

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Angove Vineyard at McLaren Vale

Truth be known, the Angove family has been so successful at providing good wine at a bargain price that their move into the premium wine market will take a fair bit of grit and determination.

Here’s why.

For most Australian wine drinkers the Angove name is happily, and quite rightly, associated with the likes of the Butterfly Ridge and Long Row series – punchy, fruit-forward wines that are terrific value but hardly nipping at the heels of Grange and Hill of Grace.

in its group and in every case, at far less cost!

But this year a new flagship for the company was unveiled. Called The Medhyk, it is an ultrapremium shiraz sourced from old vines on three different vineyards (owned by three different growers) within the McLaren Vale district, each of which brings its own unique character to the wine thanks to differing soils and aspect. What they have in common is some serious vine age (the oldest was planted in 1947 and the youngest in 1974) and low yields.

But I have every faith that wines of real calibre will eventually make themselves noticed and it is just a matter of time before these wines get a lot of attention!

The past few years have seen some superb wines released by the company, but breaking through the perception built on more than a century of success at the budget end of things will take a bit of doing.

Angove’s first move into premium, regional wines came with the release of its Vineyard Select series in 2003 – a range of varietal wines sourced from regions that suit each variety best: Coonawarra Cabernet, Clare Valley Riesling, McLaren Vale Shiraz, Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc and Limestone Coast Chardonnay. They arrived with little fuss or fanfare and yet they are remarkable wines in their own way.

The whole range follows the Angove creed of offering extraordinary bang-for-buck – something I put to the test, tasting last-year’s release blind next to some of Australia’s icons for each variety. With only one exception the Angove Family select came either top or second

It is a fabulous red wine that has been nurtured in the winery courtesy of some very classy oak and a winemaking team with enough grey-matter to let the quality of the fruit decide the style of the wine.

It has all of the chocolatey richness you expect from top-tier McLaren Vale shiraz, heightened by some very bright aromatic notes and a gorgeous line of vanillin oak. And if its style is terrific, its intensity, length and general quality are simply stunning, and its price (a mere $50 per bottle) … ludicrous. The only real issue is finding any.

Given the strength of The Medhyk and the Vineyard Select wines, it seems that Angove Family Winemakers is serious about the premium end of the business. All it needs now is for the Australian public to realise the fact.

But I have every faith that wines of real calibre will eventually make themselves noticed and it is just a matter of time before these wines get a lot of attention!

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Music&medals News from the Hunter Valley’s Bimbadgen Estate.

Rewarded with Gold Bimbadgen’s new release Sauvignon Blanc has been rewarded with gold at the International Cool Climate Wine Show 2011. This Sauvignon Blanc forms part of the Bimbadgen Regions range of wines and is the first release of this varietal from Bimbadgen.

The Bimbadgen Regions range of wines showcases a diverse selection of varietals chosen from regions known or identified for their superior quality and expression of flavour.

This Sauvignon Blanc from the Tamar Valley of Tasmania exhibits classic aromas of guava and snow pea which follow through to the palate to finish with a crisp, tangy fruit acid finish. Enjoy now with a range of salads, seafood and white meat dishes.

The International Cool Climate Wine Show Based within the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, the International Cool Climate Wine Show was established to raise the profile of high quality, cool climate wines. The results of this year’s show were deemed by the judges to be the highest standard yet – a tribute to the increased quality of grapes, increased expertise of vignerons and improved techniques in the winery.

At this year’s show 36 Gold, 92 Silver and 230 Bronze medals were awarded out of 678 entries. Only four Gold medals, seven Silver and 27 Bronze were awarded in the 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Category.

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Bimbadgen Concert Announcements Meat Loaf 8 October 2011 Some people think big. Some people think huge. Then there’s MEAT LOAF. While other artists may have tried to match his scale and sound, so far none have come close.

Happily, he’s heading back to Australia and New Zealand for a massive run of arena and ‘A Day on the Green’ winery concerts, including Bimbadgen Winery, Hunter Valley.

Meat Loaf certainly requires no introduction; he burst onto the world music stage in 1977 with his landmark release Bat Out Of Hell, which transformed him from a stage actor into a rock ‘n’ roll icon.

Steely Dan and Steve Winwood 22 October 2011 After dazzling audiences with their first ever Australian shows in 2007, jazz rock icons STEELY DAN are returning for an encore tour in October.

And in a real treat for music lovers, legendary British vocalist Steve Winwood will be the special guest in his first visit here in more than two decades!

The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are thrilled to announce Steely Dan and Steve Winwood will play arena concerts in Melbourne and Sydney, and five ‘A Day on the Green’ events nationally, including Bimbadgen Winery, Hunter Valley.

BIMBADGEN EVENTS For information regarding the above ‘A Day on the Green’ concert events please go to www.bimbadgen.com.au and visit the events page.

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Bookshelf

In Bed With Douglas Mawson In Bed with Mawson is a humorous and thoughtful exploration of the enduring spirit of discovery, adventure and comradeship around Antarctica.

Departing Hobart on a seven-week voyage on board the RSV Aurora Australis, Craig Cormick is fulfilling a long time dream to visit the frozen continent of Antarctica. As the ship navigates its way through the wild Southern Ocean and explores the icy coastline of the Antarctic continent, Craig muses about – and with – the great explorer and geologist Douglas Mawson.

In Bed With Douglas Mawson by Craig Cormick New Holland Publishers RRP $29.95

Fodor’s 1,001 Smart Travel Tips 3rd Edition

Want to travel like a pro? Now you can – whether you’re flying off to Europe, cruising the Caribbean, or driving across the USA. This must-have travel companion features online resources, on-theground contacts, tried-and-true strategies, and quirky pearls of wisdom to make it easy to pick a place, book a trip, and get around like a local.

Save Money – Stay Safe – Travel Smart by Fodor’s Random House Australia RRP $21.95

A Family in Paris: Stories of Food, Life and Adventure

When Australian Jane Paech moves to Paris, her visions of afternoons in bijou bistros and bookshops on the Left Bank are kept in check by the needs of a young family and a long to-do list.

Through a collection of sharp observations, insightful travel articles and laugh-out-loud anecdotes, this book conveys the joys and difficulties of living in this most famous of cities. Frank, intimate and beautifully photographed, A Family in Paris is about making a home in a strange land.

A Family in Paris by Jane Paech Penguin Books Australia RRP $49.95

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Camel Fair N O V E M B E R 0 2 –1 0 , 2 0 11 Prepare to be amazed. Held each November at the time of the Kartik Purnima full moon, Pushkar Camel Fair is one of India’s most highly-rated travel experiences, a spectacle on an epic scale, attracting 300,000 people and up to 20,000 camels, cattle and horses. Here, in this sandy water-bowl, all of Rajasthan’s cultural diversity, vibrant colors, cultural traditions and splendor spectacularly unfold around you creating a landscape that is a photographer’s dream.

For the fifth year Peirce & Leslie will have a private camp at the Pushkar Camel Fair. An intimate oasis of luxury, with just 25 tents, each tent is air conditioned, has wooden floors and private bathrooms with individual hot water geysers, showers and flush toilets. All meals are served in an air conditioned dining tent, and each evening there is a performance of Rajasthani dance.

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New Hotel Front

Old meets new

Clare and Bryan Urwin return to Durban to stay at one of the best loved establishments in South Africa – The Oyster Box. The seasoned traveller is well served these days with a huge variety of hotels in which to stay, in whatever country he or she happens to be. Hotels can be minimalist, boutique, opulent, funky, dazzling, luxurious, activity-laden or relaxationoriented and even undiscovered …

However, if you happen to be in South Africa and are looking for one that has masses of colonial charm, is laden with history and is probably the best loved establishment in KwaZulu-Natal, then The Oyster Box at Umhlanga Rocks is an absolute must.

With stunning views over the Indian Ocean this ‘grand lady’ of a hotel is special and it certainly occupies a warm place in the hearts of the numerous guests who have enjoyed its caring and elegant service over the past 60 odd years.

The Oyster Box is a majestic white structure, set in lush tropical gardens with its own direct access to the beach. And as soon as you enter the revolving doors into the gracious lobby, you feel as if you have stepped back in time into that ideal place where hotels were exactly how they were supposed to be.

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Originally opened in 1947, The Oyster Box has been lovingly restored to retain its original character and old world charm by new owners, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection. And they have certainly done a magnificent job … painstaking preservation has happened along with the subtle inclusion of necessary modern technology, thus satisfying the most discerning of business or leisure travellers.

During the rebuilding of this legendary property an immense amount of time and energy was put into maintaining the history of, and planning for the future of, The Oyster Box. It shows. Even the lovely slightly worn black and white floor tiles were copied to have that slightly worn look and no, you can’t see the join …

Luxury abounds in the 86 individually appointed rooms and suites, each tastefully decorated and providing a host of superior amenities. With ten different categories of accommodation you will certainly find something to suit the needs of every guest ranging from business travellers to families with pets. For instance, the eight beautiful garden

villas have their own individual plunge pools. While most of the rooms are sea-facing there are also several options overlooking the tranquil gardens of the hotel. Incidentally, there is also the magnificent 450 sq m Presidential suite with its own private pool and lift.

The Oyster Box has always been renowned for its cuisine and this is definitely still the case today.

Under the award-winning leadership of Executive Chef Kevin Joseph, guests are offered food selections and culinary experiences to tantalise the taste buds of every palate.

There are six different venues in which to dine. Ranging from the casual Ocean Terrace complete with pizza and Tandoori ovens serving the finest seafood and authentic curries, to the beautifully elegant Grill Room, a legend in the romantic evening-for-two stakes, guests are quite simply spoilt for choice. How about the contemporary Oyster Bar, which serves freshly plucked oysters from the hotel’s own oyster beds? Or why not choose the sophisticated Chef’s Table in the sunken wine cellar, complete

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Buthelezi Suite

with glass ceiling for the ultimate dinner party?

Then of course there is everybody’s favourite, the Palm Court, resplendent with chandeliers purchased from The Savoy Hotel in London, which captivates diners having high-tea in its conservatory-like décor.

The bars are another reason why The Oyster Box is the favourite venue for Durbanites. Remember The Chukka Bar? The place where ‘everybody knows your name’ is just the same and yes; you can still enjoy a cigarette in its cosy surrounds. The Lighthouse Bar on the second floor is definitely the hot meeting place for locals and guests too.

Stylishly decorated in dark wood and leather, complete with highlights of statement red, the bar has breathtaking views of the ocean and, of course, overlooks the iconic red and white lighthouse.

And still talking of unique venues, this hotel has its own private 24-seat cinema, with popcorn and lollies included. Available to hotel guests, you can easily order in dinner and escape to Hollywood!

Then there is the Clock Library, which showcases a collection of antique clocks from around the world along with some personal artefacts from the owners. An ideal retreat for a quiet read or a game of backgammon.

The established Oyster Box gardens are lush and beautiful, creating a colonial feel perfectly suited to the architectural style of the building.

Water features are plentiful and the ponds brim with lilies and lotus flowers. Trees adorned with orchids and staghorn ferns add further detail to the landscape. An antique bird aviary, Victorianstyle gazebo and small amphitheatre have been

included and naturally enough they are a favourite for wedding ceremonies. Incidentally, there is a fabulous range of reception rooms for all types of functions and celebrations.

A world-class spa is located in the tropical gardens of The Oyster Box, and this sanctuary of restoration and healing offers the widest range of wellness and beauty treatment options, including South Africa’s first and only authentic Turkish Hamman. The spa therapies are inspired by the rich cultural diversity of KwaZulu-Natal’s African Indian heritage.

Our stay at The Oyster Box was all too brief.

Be warned.

Two nights are certainly not enough …

As a further tribute to the vibrant people and culture of KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa, there is an art collection at the hotel which is quite breathtaking. The hotel’s owners have always been patrons and collectors of contemporary South African art, and The Oyster Box’s art collection shows off an exciting array of paintings by Zulu artists in an amazing setting.

Our stay at The Oyster Box was all too brief. Be warned. Two nights is certainly not enough time to enjoy all of its wonderful attributes and facilities.

The genuine warmth of service given by all of the staff only made it harder to leave. According to The Oyster Box General Manager Wayne Coetzer, who has been at the helm for the past six years, everyone is totally committed to making every visit special for every guest. It certainly was for us.

Fact File Economy class package: Return Economy Class flights with South African Airways.

4 nights in a Classic Sea Facing Room (twin share).

Breakfast daily.

Package price AUD$3,080 per person VAT & Tourism Levy included

business class package: Return Business Class flights with South African Airways.

4 nights in a Classic Sea Facing Room (twin share).

Breakfast daily.

Package price AUD$8,345 per person VAT & Tourism Levy included

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Mountain air Located just 35 minutes from Brisbane, Clear Mountain Lodge, Spa and Vineyard is like a breath of fresh air.

Words Yvonne Gramstad

Clear Mountain Lodge walkway

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Nestled in the picturesque Brisbane Hinterland lies a hidden treasure …

Clear Mountain Lodge, Spa and Vineyard.

I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch of this stunning resort and asked Mum to join me for a couple of peaceful days at the lodge.

As we made our way up the winding mountain path, the sea of city lights transformed into a landscape of endless treetops, and the weight of the world started to lift from our shoulders.

Idyllically situated between the mountains of D’Aguilar and Taylor Ranges, and only 35 minutes from Brisbane city, Clear Mountain Lodge, Spa and Vineyard has been relaunched under Accor’s Mercure brand following a $6.5 million refurbishment.

The lodge now boasts 53 suites, eight conference and function rooms, a large lap pool, full-size tennis court and stunning ceremonial gardens, as well as the luxurious Stephanie’s Mountain Spa. Arriving at the lodge, we were greeted by friendly staff and escorted to our well-appointed hinterland-facing room. Surrounded by sweeping views extending north to the Glasshouse Mountains and east to Moreton Bay and Brisbane City, we settled on the balcony to enjoy the sunset.

That evening we were treated to a cocktail party at the lodge’s Lookout Bar. Dressed in our finest frocks – with champagne in hand – we meandered through the room, unable to take our eyes off the distant lights glittering through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The romantic landscape, stretching from natural hinterland to city lights, would set the perfect scene for any celebration.

Throughout the evening, efficient wait staff ensured we sampled the extensive range of culinary delights served at Mandy’s on the Mountain Restaurant. Later in the evening (and after a few too many helpings of the delicious lamb sausage roll and pork belly with lentils) we were advised that dessert was served. A table adorned with delicate cakes, tasty cheeses, dessert wine and liqueur coffee tempted us into sampling a (small) portion of almost everything on offer.

After a restful night’s sleep and awaking to the peaceful sound of birdsong and brilliant sunshine, we made our way to the breakfast buffet at Mandy’s on the Mountain Restaurant. The views were as mesmerising in daylight as they were draped in darkness, and Mum and I both agreed that one of the most unique attributes of the lodge is the magnificent vantage point – you just can’t get enough of the breathtaking scenery!

Gourmet Traveller ‘Restaurant of the Year’ winner, Perth.

Invited to cook for King George Tupou V of Tonga.

Former Executive chef of Michaels Riverside Restaurant Brisbane.

Awarded: 9/10 Brisbane News 18/20 Q Weekend Courier Mail 17/20 Courier Mail

Triple Massage Suite

Tranquility Lounge

After a pleasant stroll around the grounds, we were looking forward to our therapies at the tranquil Stephanies Mountain Spa. This purpose-built spa contains six treatment suites, a triple treatment room, a hydro couples suite, a VIP Bordeaux lounge and bath suite and a sole therapy and manicure lounge, as well as a steam therapy cave and a hydro Swiss shower room.

We emerged from our blissful facials feeling refreshed and youthful...

Mum and I were booked in for a relaxing facial. After being welcomed by the friendly therapists, we were handed a menu and asked to choose an organic tea to be served to us following our treatment. We emerged from our blissful facials feeling refreshed and youthful and headed to the relax lounge to ‘unwind’ from our pamper treatment! Sipping our tea and enjoying the fresh fruits provided, we were faced with the difficult task of deciding which of the luxurious products we wanted to buy.

Our stay at the lodge was drawing to a close so, with the sun starting to disappear through the treetops, it was time to head down the mountain path and back to reality. Reality was, we had found a breath of fresh air, and we were taking it with us, through the city lights, and all the way home.

Michelin Star Chef

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is now at Sanctuary Cove.

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Hayman – from tropic to botanic Who better to recreate the world-famous landscape surrounding Hayman – an Australian icon – than Jamie Durie, an icon himself?

Words Susan Lang-Lemckert

One of the world’s most captivating resorts, Hayman is nestled among beautiful gardens that provide the perfect setting for a holiday that can be as restful or as active (or as private or sociable) as you’d like it to be.

The expansive landscaping (all 14 hectares of it) is not only a tranquil backdrop to the resort itself, but also provides a sanctuary for a variety of fascinating creatures including Proserpine Rock Wallabies, swans and ducks, white cockatoos and kookaburras, as well as clouds of brightly-hued butterflies.

But like other key elements of the Hayman experience, the glorious gardens were a casualty of Tropical Cyclones Anthony and Yasi earlier this year, the swathe of destruction necessitating the resort’s temporary closure in order to optimise the restorative process and minimise impact upon guests.

Enter Jamie Durie and the Durie Design team, who is being assisted in the task of rejuvenating the resort’s lush surrounds by a group of Hayman team members who’ve chosen to remain on the island during its closure to take an active role in its restoration.

“We are delighted to have Jamie involved in the design and evolving stages of our beautiful gardens on the island,” said Lloyd Donaldson, Head of Hotel Investments, Mulpha Australia and Managing Director, Hayman.

“It is wonderful to have a highly respected and talented professional in Jamie bringing his incredible energy and immense knowledge and expertise to Hayman, which over many years, has been acknowledged as one of the top resorts of the world.”

Jamie, whose passion for the outdoors in general and nature in particular is well known, is proud to be involved with the recreation of this prestigious resort.

“Over the years I have visited Hayman many

times, and have always been in awe of its natural beauty,” he says.

“Designing for Hayman certainly won’t feel like work for me. It is an honour, privilege and pleasure to design for Hayman. And with the support of the owners, management team and staff on the island, my team at Durie Design and I are committed to not just rejuvenating the existing gardens, but offering six exciting new outdoor destinations for the guests to enjoy in Hayman’s classic, sophisticated, yet under-stated style.”

Involving the laying of more than 33,000 plants and the introduction of more than 327 new species of flora to restore the gardens to their previous condition, this major exercise in redesign and rejuvenation will see Hayman advance from tropical to botanical garden – a setting more reflective of its prestige. And as well as its visual beauty, the flora will distinguish each island setting with a unique perfume, creating a distinct mood for each of the resort’s diverse locales.

A qualified horticulturalist and landscape design specialist, Jamie came to national prominence as part of television’s Backyard Blitz team, later hosting further shows including The Block and Australia’s Best Backyards, and collecting a shelf full of Logie awards along the way.

By then the rest of the world had heard about his green thumbs, and the international spotlight fell on Jamie, who went on to front several USbased shows including The Outdoor Room USA, HGTV Showdown (US) and The Victory Garden.

He also made regular guest spots on the recentlyended Oprah Winfrey Show, where his boundless enthusiasm for gardening inspired a new trend in home horticulture.

In light of his ever-frenetic schedule, perhaps Jamie himself will be ready to take some welldeserved rest and recreation at Hayman when the work’s completed and the refreshed luxury resort re-opens on 1 August 2011.

Jamie Durie

Special ‘Cove’ offer Book a 3-night Hayman Escape priced from $885 per person or 4-night Hayman Escape priced from $932 per person including twin share accommodation and daily breakfast, and receive a Bonus $400 Resort Voucher.

Valid for sale until 31 August 2011 and valid for travel from 1 September until 31 March 2012. Offer is valid for new bookings only and subject to availability.

For reservations visit: www.hayman.com.au or contact Hayman Reservations on T 1800 075 175 or E reservations@hayman.com.au

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Salzburg Apartments

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Chill out With winter in full swing and the ski season well under way, perhaps it is time to plan the perfect winter getaway.

Salzburg Apartments, in the picturesque Perisher Valley, offer superb pampering and luxury for the ultimate snow holiday.

Just a two and a half hour drive south of Canberra, the nation’s capital, and a six-hour drive from Sydney, Perisher Valley is home to one of the country’s premier snowfields, located in the Kosciuszko National Park.

Crowned by the country’s highest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko, the national park covers almost 700, 000 hectares with the famous Snowy River running through the centre.

“Salzburg Apartments offers the perfect base to explore the largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere.”

– Lloyd Donaldson

The nine Salzburg Apartments, conveniently located within Australia’s premier winter playground, are superbly furnished with magnificent views of the ski slopes and surrounding mountains.

The larger apartments can comfortably accommodate up to ten guests making them perfect for two families, while the smaller 3-bedroom apartments cater for six to eight guests.

Designed for the cooler winter months, Salzburg Apartments include an open fireplace, sauna and spa, electric heating as well as heated bathroom floors.

For extended holidays, the apartments include direct dial telephone, television, CD and DVD players, microwave, dishwasher and laundry room.

Salzburg Apartments strive to accommodate the entire family with cots and highchairs available on request.

Other services to ensure a comfortable stay include on-site management, courtesy transfers, ski shuttles, babysitting and prepaid broadband.

The apartments are located a mere 200 metres from the main Perisher Centre shopping precinct and Perisher Ski Tube station, where there is a complimentary pick-up service for guest arrivals and departures until 8:30pm as well as daily pickup service for skiers.

Mulpha Australia’s Head of Hotel Investments, Lloyd Donaldson has stated that the diversity of the Perisher Valley makes it an exciting holiday destination.

“Salzburg Apartments offers the perfect base to explore the largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere. In summer, Perisher’s mountain ranges also come alive with a great variety of flora and fauna, making it the perfect outdoor holiday during the warmer months including horse riding, white water rafting, abseiling, rock climbing, hiking, bush walking, fishing and so much more,” he said.

So whether you are planning a family holiday, looking for a winter escape with friends, or simply want to improve your skiing skills, these luxurious apartments are the perfect place to chill out.

Salzburg Apartments For bookings and further information T +61 2 9239 5500 or +61 2 6457 4000 E bookings@salzburg.com.au W www.salzburg.com.au

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Cold play...

Glacier Express

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

European winter

Canadian Christmas

Travel in style on Europe’s great trains – including the Glacier Express; enjoy four-night stops in boutique hotels in the Swiss Alps, the Austrian Alps and Europe’s three most romantic cities – Paris (New Year’s Eve), Venice and Prague.

Take in the beauty and wonder of the Canadian Rocky Mountains with this spectacular experience. Enjoy Christmas festivities at the iconic castle in the Rockies – The Fairmont Banff Spring resort on the Gold Floor. Visit Butchart Gardens light spectacle and ride in an authentic horse-drawn sleigh at Lake Louise. The tour will cater for a maximum of only 30 guests.

Tour departs on 27 December 2011 4 night tour from AUD$9,950 per person (twin share) Option of adding a White Christmas Pre-Tour week in the Swiss Alpine village of Grindelwald priced from AUD$2,250 per person (twin share) For more information contact Cove Travel T 07 5577 9211 E info@covetravel.com.au

Tour departs on 14 December 2011 16 day tour from AUD$7,895 per person (twin share) For more information contact Cove Travel T 07 5577 9211 E info@covetravel.com.au

“Autumn arrives in early morning, but spring at the close of a winter day.”

– elizabeth bowen

Neuschwanstein Castle

German fairytale

Tasmanian escape

Imagine a festive German Christmas in the Bavarian Alps visiting the ancient cities of Rothenburg and Bamberg, and taking in Christmas markets in Nurnberg and Munich’s cobblestoned squares. This fully escorted first-class tour includes most meals and touring.

Stay at Hobart’s Islington for two nights of splendour. Explore the Salamanca markets or a local winery, and enjoy the culinary delights of The Islington’s resident chef, then drive to Bothwell for a two-night stay at the luxurious Priory Country Lodge.

Tour departs 19 December 2011 10 day tour from AUD$3,649 per person (twin share) Single supplement AUD$689 per person

4 night package AUD$1,099 per person Special Offer: Receive a free upgrade to a Regency room at The Islington, full breakfast daily, 3 dinners, trout and whisky tour.

Valid for travel until 30 Sep 2011

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The Priory Country Lodge

Six fabulous winter escapes from Cove Travel * All offers subject to availability. Booking conditions may apply.

Valmorel Valmorel, France

Nugget Point outside view

French ski fields

Queenstown quality

Experience the new all-inclusive ski resort Valmorel in France, opening in December 2011. This is the first Club Med Resort to offer a unique choice ranging from premium to luxury accommodation, including chalets. Valmorel is the first mountain ski resort in France to offer the whole range of children’s clubs (from babies to teenagers) in summer and winter.

Experience all of Queenstown’s usual attractions as well as being able to enjoy its world-class ski fields. This package includes a 3-day NZ Superpass Lift Pass and 3 days recreational ski or snowboard hire and a one-hour hot pools session for two people at Onsen Hot Pools.

5 nights from AUD$995*per person (twin share)

Opening December 2011 7 nights from AUD$2,440 per person (twin share) For more information contact Cove Travel T 07 5577 9211 E info@covetravel.com.au

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at the wheel

Best of British

It’s a reliable rule when buying a car that the last edition of a model before it is superseded is always the best – especially when we are talking about the Bentley Continental Supersports. words Chris Nixon

Base designs usually have lives between five and ten years before a completely new model is released, but during that time there will be numerous updates to freshen the appearance, upgrade various interior fittings and mechanical components and eliminate any bugs experienced by pioneer buyers.

So, you’re planning a new car and have selected a model you like. There’s a new model around the corner, but the run-out deal on the existing one is very tempting and you know the lastest design should be the best, utterly reliable, completely sorted and loaded with equipment.

On the other hand, the all-new model is likely to incorporate all the past improvements and include new ones and its resale will benefit from being ‘new-shape’ rather than ‘old-shape’.

What do you do?

Sorry, I can’t help you; it’s a personal decision that you should make on facts, not emotion. And, for you, economic facts if it’s an expensive car – which is going to cost less to run and which will be worth more by the time you sell it?

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However … I will make an exception and advise you to buy one of the last available Bentley Continental Supersports models if you have $506,311 (but they’ll negotiate!) burning a hole in your wallet.

There will never be ‘the ultimate Bentley’ because the cars will continue to be improved.

Phew, what a car this is. That it’s the most powerful, fastest Bentley yet is only part of the appeal.

The limited-edition Supersports is not just hotted-up; it’s exclusive in so many ways that it should always be in demand as one of the

most desirable Bentleys.

And it has significant heritage. Bentley is the world’s second-oldest sports car maker. Its first car was built in 1919; the likes of Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche and Jaguar are upstarts in this department.

The Supersports name was used first on a 1925 Bentley said to be the first production car capable of 100 miles an hour (160 kmh). Now, 86 years later, its modern namesake will reach 204 mph (329 kmh).

In the period between these models, Bentley at times lost its way as it rumbled along under the same roof as Rolls-Royce.

The companies were split in 1998 and Bentley became part of the Volkswagen Group, free again to express its sporting personality but with the benefit of German production scales and quality standards and access to a huge parts bin that saved on development costs.

The Continental GT of 2003 was the first VWBentley – although it remains truly British and still comes out of the factory at Crewe, Cheshire.

Its commanding design, outrageous W12cylinder engine and all-wheel drive were like nothing else and undoubtedly saved the brand.

There will never be ‘the ultimate Bentley’ because the cars will continue to be improved. But as we await the imminent arrival of the secondgeneration Continental, the first-generation Supersports certainly is as good as they come.

It takes Bentley back toward its roots, with its emphasis on performance above luxury.

The maker has replaced the heavy front seats and thrown out the rear seat altogether. Instead, there is a luggage shelf. The seats now are bodyhugging and comparatively thin. Adjustments are limited.

But this is the best driver’s seat and best driving position I have experienced in a long time. It’s not a perch, but a throne from which the Supersports can be commanded with confidence.

A few further tweaks reduce the Continental‘s weight by 110 kg in the Supersports.

Undoubtedly that helps the performance, along with an increase in the 6.0 litre engine’s output to 463 kiloWatts and 800 Newtonmetres.

(The engine will run on up to 85 per cent ethanol.)

I can’t say I noticed the increase much. That’s because there are humungous amounts of urge already and I’d never find the road-space or the courage to squeeze out the extra top speed.

But acceleration is something that can be used to the legal limit. Acceleration from rest to 100 kmh takes 3.9 seconds, well in supercar territory despite the fact that, at 2.2 tonnes, this car weighs half a tonne more than most.

So we come to the essence of this Bentley’s exclusive appeal.

It has a special interior, stripped of unessential comforts but with everything the sporting driver needs.

Its bodywork has been extended and enhanced. Bigger mudguards stretch over 20inch Pirelli P=Zero tyres and the biggest brake discs you’ll ever see.

Subtle black chrome replaces bright chrome and there is an exclusive choice of paint colours.

The more powerful engine is matched to those wheels and brakes and the security of constant all-wheel drive. The suspension and steering have been tuned for faster cornering and the six-speed automatic transmission – with suede-tipped shift paddles behind the wheel – is more responsive.

Even starting the Supersports is an experience.

Push a big ‘B’ button on the dash and the engine whirs for a few revolutions before all 12 cylinders – that’s three times as many as most cars – catch and the exhaust settles to a quiet rumble.

Town driving is surprisingly easy, as long as you can overcome any anxiety about risking half a million dollars in lesser company on the Queen’s highways. There’s a substantial feel to accelerator, steering and brakes, but it’s undemanding.

But you’re using perhaps only 30 or 40 per cent of the throttle. Only when you flatten the right foot do you discover the monster that lives beneath the winged Bentley bonnet emblem.

And that is an experience. It’s got the unstoppable power of a battleship and at speed the exhausts sound like 21-inch guns. It corners as well as physics allow such a big car.

Our test example came from Bentley of Brisbane. Unsurprisingly, they have just one left.

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on the water

Future sails Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show sails towards new horizons.

Barely had the last vessel sailed from the marina following the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) when the Boat Show team hit the decks, planning for 2012 and the 25th anniversary show in 2013.

The annual four-day event enjoyed strong support from buyers with exhibitors clearly impressed by the quality of visitors.

The 23rd SCIBS, which finished up on May 22, drew multi-million dollar sales and saw exhibitors eager to book space for next year.

Visitors viewed a spectacular array of boats and marine products ranging from luxury imported cruisers to Australian power catamarans. Sail boats, inflatables, kayaks and recreational fishing boats were also among the 384 exhibitors.

With 165 boats on water at the marina and a further 383 boats and watercraft on land – plus engines, electronics, navigational gear and marine services in two large pavilions – many visitors just had to return for a second day.

It wasn’t all a matter of dreaming about the ultimate marine escape.

Iconic Australian company Riviera announced some $A15 million in sales before gates closed on the last day with ten boats sold.

“We are exceedingly happy about this year’s show and we are cracking the champagne,” said a company spokesman.

More than 36,500 visitors from around the world attended the Boat Show at Sanctuary Cove’s marina and The Marine Village.

Exhibitors reported interest from buyers spanning the globe including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Canada, Japan and China, drawn by the close to 100 world and regional marine products and boats launched at the show.

It was a truly international affair with exhibitors from China, Singapore, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and the United States.

The high Australian dollar compared to the US dollar gave excellent value for buyers seeking US-manufactured boats.

There were even walk-on sales reported – so don’t believe all the pessimists about the global economy. >>

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National television coverage kicked off with live weather crosses from Channel Seven’s Sunrise television program on the Show’s first day. The crew were some of the 150 registered media at the show, covering the event from not just Australia but also from publications and news services in the UK, the US, Japan, Thailand and New Zealand.

More than 36,500 visitors from around the world attended the Boat Show at Sanctuary Cove’s marina and The Marine Village.

While the sun has set on the 2011 Show, the small but dedicated crew at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show looks forward to future horizons for this internationally-acclaimed event.

Dates for forthcoming Sanctuary Cove International Boat Shows are: May 24-27, 2012; May 23-26, 2013; May 22-25, 2014.

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on the water

Wow factor

The Women On Water program celebrated the role of women in the marine industry through a variety of activities and events.

The increasing role of women in the marine industry was acknowledged at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) this year with a series of activities staged as part of the ‘Women on Water’ (WOW) program.

This new component – introduced at the 2011 show – proved a real crowd pleaser with female patrons. Not only were there light-hearted elements such as fashion parades and ‘High Tea on the High Seas’ lunches, the WOW initiative also focused on some serious marine business.

Women had the opportunity to participate in skipper training during the show with female instructor Trish Wheeler. Queensland Marine Training Services provided training sessions for women each day of the show aboard a 42ft Steber vessel. These sessions proved extremely popular with each having a waiting list. Such was the success of the program that plans are in place to expand this program in coming years.

The educational activity was supplemented by a series of seminars held at different locations in The Marine Village. Participants were able to learn about boating hot spots in Queensland, how to cook on board your boat and how to decorate it.

An inaugural invitation-only lunch at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove featured distinguished speakers including Monte Carlo Yachts’ executive Carla Demaria, Marine Queensland president Sharon Russell and internationally-acclaimed yachtswoman Adrienne Cahalan. Around 120 stylish women listened to these inspiring speakers who made no apologies for their extraordinary

careers fuelled by passion and enthusiasm.

Emcee for the event was local identity, Karen Phillips, who did a marvellous job engaging each of the women in conversation about their lives, their careers and how they combine the two. Robertsons Furniture was a major sponsor of the event, providing a spectacular stage and backdrop for the event. Guests left with a goody bag of WOW themed and inspired gifts.

Offering a relaxed and laid back approach to the marine lifestyle was the ‘High Tea on the High Seas’. This program was also fully booked and offered female guests, and the odd very brave male guest, the opportunity to cruise out of the Sanctuary Cove Harbour for a few hours of fun and frivolity. The MV Sun Goddess, usually on duty at Hayman but briefly back in port for refitting, was the vessel of choice. Guests were able to enjoy canapés and champagne, and for the lucky few a relaxing mini pedicure was part of the pampering.

Fashion parades were staged throughout the village during SCIBS and showcased clothing from fashion outlets within The Marine Village. From all reports, outfits sold well as a consequence of the parades and despite occasional weather issues, the parades carried on throughout the day. One Marine Village retailer, Covertly Lingerie, capitalised on the passing traffic with a live model in the shop window showcasing the latest in lingerie fashion.

‘Women On Water’ will be back at next year’s SCIBS with a bigger, better and brighter program.

Adrienne Cahalan

Carla Demaria

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on the water

Let’s talk yachts The excitement of the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show started early for superyacht enthusiasts.

Delegates came from all States of Australia and as far afield as the USA, UK, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, China, New Zealand, Thailand and Ireland to attend the Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX 2011) held immediately prior to this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

Focused on highlighting the issues facing the Australian Superyacht and Marine Export sector and on profiling Australia and the Asia Pacific region as an idyllic cruising destination for superyachts and an extremely attractive alternative to traditional cruising grounds, the conference boasted a top-class lineup of guest speakers.

These included Carla Demaria from Monte Carlo Yachts, Italy, whose enlightening presentation on the development of Monte Carlo Yachts and the global superyacht sector was a conference highlight.

Also raised during the conference were a number of principal issues perceived as being barriers to the growth of visiting superyachts to the region, and the presence of key government

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officials and industry representatives ensured these discussions reached a receptive and informed audience.

The question in everyone’s mind at the end of the conference was when the next one will be organised – a very positive sign for Superyacht Australia.

Superyacht Australia Chairman Barry Jenkins highlighted the economic value to Australia from today’s superyacht industry, saying that ‘the two days of discussion at the conference will lead to

some clear direction to drive the future strategy of Superyacht Australia, and to attract more vessels to our underutilised cruising grounds’.

The question in everyone’s mind at the end of the conference was when the next one will be organised – a positive sign for Superyacht Australia.

The ASMEX Conference was also the forum for the launch of a new website by Member for Broadwater The Hon Peta-Kaye Croft MP, who was most enthusiastic about the portal, which will provide excellent exposure for Queensland’s iconic attractions. An initiative of the Queensland Government, the website (which can be accessed by logging on to www.superyachtsqueensland.com) provides a wealth of information for anyone interested in the superyacht industry.

This is a significant step forward for the Queensland superyacht sector, with the portal providing a one-stop-shop for captains and owners wishing to cruise in Queensland, as well as highlighting the Queensland superyacht sector’s capacity and capability for superyacht maintenance and refits.

on fashion the water first

Retail sanctuary Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show had a great flow-on effect for local businesses.

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is Australia’s premier marine marketing event.

It is the site for exhibitors to launch their new boating products and this year’s show, held on 19 – 22 May, had close to 400 exhibitors, attracting crowds of over 36,000 throughout the event.

Not only a great opportunity for exhibitors and aficionados of all things nautical, the local retailers within The Marine Village also benefited from the arrival of international customers and increased visitation from interstate visitors, Gold Coast and Brisbane locals and Sanctuary Cove residents.

The local hospitality industry enjoyed a great boost with the influx of tourists.

Bahia restaurant did fantastic trade. “Our restaurant increased its number of lunchtime visitors significantly, averaging 180 customers for lunch each day,” owner Nick Hagop said.

Café Nineteen also had a huge increase in sales, selling more than 6,500 cups of coffee over the four days. Customers weren’t just in town to peruse the boats; local fashion retailers enjoyed increased visitation and sales, particularly those that were involved in the daily fashion shows.

Leaf Clothing always experiences a massive increase in sales during the show and this year doubled its usual figures.

Not only a great opportunity for exhibitors and aficionados of all things nautical, the local retailers within The Marine Village also benefited...

Suzanne McDonald, of Calypso Resort and Swimwear, said the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show always gives her boutique a much-

needed boost during the winter months and as usual, she had great success during this year’s show.

Likewise, Irene Marshall of Sparrow Couture for Kids said her boutique sales increased by ten per cent on last year, which had been her most successful year to date.

Most of the local retailers consistently enjoy a boom in trading each year thanks to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

Commercial tenant, Clare E. Urwin of Sanctuary Cove Publishing, was also pleased with the positive effect of the show.

“The 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show certainly lived up to its reputation as the place where the marine business does business.

The subdued atmosphere of recent years was replaced by an upbeat mood that translated to good visitor numbers over the four days of the show, as well as the most reliable indicator of all – sales and orders,” she said.

“Sanctuary Cove tenants also shared in the optimism, happy that the visitors took the opportunity to enjoy The Marine Village’s retail and restaurant experiences,” Clare added.

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sport

Back on course Australian golfer Ian Baker-Finch is celebrating 20 years as a British Open Champion.

Words Paul Prendergast Image courtesy of Ian Baker-Finch

Former Sanctuary Cove resident and the resort’s first touring professional, Ian Baker-Finch, is enjoying a landmark 2011. Having turned 50 in October last year, Ian will compete on the Champions Tour in the United States while continuing in his ‘day job’, as a commentator for CBS Sports on the PGA Tour.

Back in his ‘Dark Shark’ playing days, as he was once labelled, Ian made his mark on the international golf scene armed with a willowy swing and a short game and putting touch to die for. His tall, dark features and engaging personality had female fans of all ages shooting more than furtive glances in his general direction. Male fans were also won over, with Baker-Finch widely regarded as a ‘good bloke’ by all.

The Queenslander annexed 17 victories on four separate Tours and a Top 10 world ranking over his career, but a prolonged form slump as he sought to improve his swing eventually led to him standing down from active play after the ’97 Open Championship.

However, the pinnacle of his career was his brilliant victory in the 1991 British Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, 20 years ago this July! After clinching victory with weekend rounds of 64 – 66, he held the trophy aloft to admiring fans as his then two year-old daughter Hayley played merrily in the sand traps by the 18th green. (For the record Hayley was the first child born in Sanctuary Cove back in 1989).

Two decades on, the memories of his Open triumph are still fresh. “My experience the year before (playing in the final group with eventual winner Nick Faldo) helped me,” Ian explains.

“I had played well for a long period of time so I felt comfortable leading into that week that if I played well, I’d be a chance. I was very focused and jumped out of the box well, particularly in the final round.

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“I set myself a target to stay ahead of the pack and got to the point where I could play safe for a bogey up the final hole.’

The celebrations on his return home were memorable too, with a big night at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove that September.

Having now turned 50, Ian has reached an age where he could be excused for treating a potential mid-life crisis with a ponytail, earring or splashing out on a Harley! Will he succumb to those temptations?

“I set myself a target to stay ahead of the pack and got to the point where I could play safe for a bogey up the final hole.”

– Ian Baker-finch

“No, nothing like that,” Ian told me with a laugh.

“Nothing has changed, it was just another birthday.

My eldest is in college in Dallas so we celebrated with her and had a dinner with the family and some good friends. Nothing too extravagant.

“Time really has flown. Looking back, I’ve been a TV announcer or analyst for about 14 years now and working with CBS Sports again this year. That’s longer than I was a touring professional. I love the work and it gives me a chance to stay in touch with the game and to travel.’”

Ian is excited about playing a very limited schedule on the Champions Tour this year.

“I’m looking forward to having some fun but I’m only playing a few events here and there. I made

1991 British Open winner Ian Baker-Finch

the choice a long time ago not to be an athlete, whereas others like Peter Senior, for example, continued to play through their forties and stayed sharp. That’s not to say that occasionally, I can’t play well and compete, but I have no great expectations or a desire to have to prove myself.”

Ian relishes the opportunity to return to Australia each year and enjoyed working on TV commentary for the three major Australian events at the end of 2010. “I had a great time at home. I played the Australian Senior Open and did commentary at the Masters, Open and PGA with people like Jack Newton, Wayne Grady and Luke Elvy,” he says. “I loved being able to be part of the Aussie tour and keeping in touch with it. I think we did a pretty good job on the telecasts.”

Baker-Finch will be back home later in the year to play the Senior Open once again and will definitely be in attendance for the feature event on the golf calendar in Australia, the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne in November, where the Internationals will be pitted against the United States.

International team captain, Greg Norman, looks to have the nucleus of a strong team at his disposal with a large Australian and South African contingent high in the current qualification standings.

“Yes, it will be a strong team but then again, it’s always a strong team.” Ian says. “I just hope the prospect of qualifying for the team doesn’t result in some of them putting too much pressure on themselves to perform in 2011. It might play on their minds, trying too hard to get in.”

As for his own performances on course, I asked him to ponder what he thought would be a pass mark for 2011.

“That I’ve put myself in a relaxed enough frame of mind to go out and enjoy myself. If I can do that, I think I can perform well enough,” was his response.

And off the course, no ponytail, no earring and no Harley, that’s for certain!

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sport

Playing for par ...

Sanctuary Cove’s newly-reconfigured The Palms golf course has already drawn a legion of devotees who relish its unique challenges.

The reconfigured The Palms golf course

It is widely accepted that the hallmark of a great course lies in its challenges; a great course has the ability to tease, reward and punish players for taking risks.

If these are the criteria, the newly revamped The Palms exceeds expectations.

The Palms was recently unveiled following an $8.8 million overhaul and since then more than 5,000 golfing enthusiasts have taken the new course for a test drive, so to speak.

So what do players think of the new course?

According to Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club General Manager, Stephen Turner, the club has been overwhelmed with the number of golfers wanting to play on the reconfigured The Palms.

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Country Club, Duncan Forrest said member feedback has been extremely positive.

“The Palms provides us with a course that has completely different challenges to The Pines and is a far stronger test of golf than the old The Palms course,” he said.

“We are now extremely fortunate to be able to play two such diverse courses requiring very different game plans on each.

“With another summer or two of growth and maturity I am confident the new The Palms will rate very highly with the golfing community in Australia,” he said.

The new The Palms course requires players to think more. The course continually poses multiple play options, which as most golfers

appreciate, the greater the risk the greater the reward, however, a small error in judgement can pile on extra strokes quickly.

The revamp was undertaken by prolific and internationally recognised designer, Ross Watson who is responsible for some of the country’s finest courses including The Vines, Robina Woods, Royal Sydney, Paradise Palms, Magenta Shores, Pacific Harbour, Terrey Hills and many more.

Ross said the new course is quite a bit more challenging than its predecessor.

“The revamped The Palms is quite different in regards to contrasting style of play and character, when compared to the original layout” he said.

“The new course has a certain kind of uniqueness about it emanating from the rustic

bunker styling and tropical landscape.”

Ross said he went out of his way to provide a course that gave everyone, regardless of their ability, a challenging, and at the same time fun, game of golf.

“The most difficult part of the design process was trying to strike the balance between degree of challenge and playability” he said.

“I was a pretty handy player in my youth, however, these days I am more of an average player so I have a personal insight, which helps me to design for all abilities.”

One unique feature of the revamped course is the inclusion of five par threes, four of which are guarded by water on the right.

Ross said this presented quite a challenge.

“With five par threes it was so important to make each of them distinctive and memorable in their own right. I believe we have achieved this as many golfers are already commenting on the individuality of the par threes,” he said.

“The new course has a certain kind of uniqueness about it emanating from the rustic bunker styling and tropical landscape.” – Ross Watson “I also incorporated different orientations for each par three, which is important because if they all run the same direction the prevailing wind will have a similar effect on ball flight. Par threes running in different directions affects club selection and requires players to shape shots differently,” he said.

Ross, who was the golf course architect, contractor and landscape architect, said he had complete artistic control over the revamp and as a result believes he was able to maximise the potential of the piece of land.

And it seems that everyone who has played the course agrees.

Sanctuary Cove recently hosted the Grand Motors Legends Pro-am Golf Event which was held over two days across the two courses.

The new course is restricted to members, corporate golfers and those staying at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove.

So if you haven’t already, why not book a holiday at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, even if it is just to test the new course and see for yourself?

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cove living

Who’s house?

Bold colours and glorious views, set this Broadwater home apart from its contemporaries.

Words Susan Lang-Lemckert

It’s known as the ‘Who’s Who’ house … but perhaps Hue’s Hue would be more apt.

Aside from the sweeping Broadwater views, the most dramatic feature of this unique home is the bold use of colour, provided by renowned decorative painter and designer Shane Drinkwater.

With a background in fine arts and years of experience both in Australia and overseas (including six years in Paris, where he worked with world-famous interior designer Jacques Garcia), Shane’s diverse skill base runs from gold leaf to tiling, building and hanging wallpaper to painting, which he says is the simplest and least expensive way of dramatically transforming a room.

And that’s what he’s done with this home – the powerful use of colour setting it apart and evoking a contemporary ambience that’s both refreshing and inspiring.

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With an area of 176 square metres, the home – set in the Allisee complex adjacent to the Broadwater between Runaway Bay and Paradise Point – provided a wealth of surfaces for Shane to work with – walls, ceilings and even the kitchen bench, which was transformed by striped paint.

It’s known as the ‘Who’s Who’ house ... but perhaps Hue’s Hue would be more apt.

Striped paint? Not the kind tradesmen send their apprentice to the store for, but the application of contrasting stripes of paint – a simple measure that can make a profound statement.

The newly-transformed bench separates but does not disconnect the beautifully-appointed kitchen from the living room, which also features floor-to-ceiling mirrors that enhance the feeling of light and space in this, the hub of the house.

And tucked between the kitchen and the door to an outdoor waterview terrace is an upholstered sitting nook that current owner Barry Plant calls ‘the Happy Days booth’ – perfect for a casual drink or coffee, or just relaxing while staying close to the action.

The living room – already grand at eight square metres in area – flows seamlessly into the outdoors, opening onto two large terraces – the waterview and another to the north that adjoins the living room and the second and third bedrooms. Being located on the ground floor, this unit boasts a total of 107 square metres of terrace as opposed to the higher floors, which have only 39.

The hub of the house – living room, kitchen and Happy Days booth

The waterview terrace is met by the estate’s gardens, which provide a verdant frame for the Broadwater that enhances the view from this part of the house, as well as the adjacent master suite. Another bonus to this apartment is that it has its own exclusive access gates to the boardwalk that meanders through the estate, providing a sense of connectivity and relaxation.

The aforementioned master suite is breathtaking – the commanding views again complemented by eye-catching black-and-white décor, and two sides of the room opening on to the waterview terrace. The spacious bedroom is adjoined by an ensuite featuring a luxurious spa that also enjoys the views, or can be closed off via shutters to avoid intrusions on one’s ‘me time’, and is also serviced by a cavernous walkin-wardrobe.

Further down the hallway and separated by the entrance hall that effectively divides the house into separate wings are the second and third bedrooms – this being one of only five of the estate’s 196 apartments to feature a third bedroom. Both bedrooms open on to the terrace on the northern side of the home, again welcoming the outdoors and plenty of light inside.

These generously-sized rooms are serviced by a powder room – again featuring Shane’s distinctive décor – this time with black-andwhite striped walls and scarlet ceiling. The second bathroom is also sited in this wing – as is the laundry, which is discreetly tucked away at the end of the hall.

With so much living space, Barry notes ‘Who’s Who’ is big enough for three generations to share the home comfortably, particularly when the terrace and garden areas are factored in as well. >>

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And with the recreational options provided by the estate’s amenities, which include two 25-metre swimming pools and a large play pool, barbecues, a gymnasium, spa, sauna and steam room, recreation area and a floodlit tennis court, residents can enjoy the outdoors while being as active or as relaxed as they choose.

Another feature of the home is the wealth of storage space throughout, but if any more is needed there’s also a storage cage in the basement next to the two side-by-side car spaces located within Allisee’s secured car park. Access to the home is via an elevator that services only three apartments.

And being set at 45 degrees due north, the aspect that brings those glorious Broadwater views into the home also delivers the warmth of the afternoon sun from the west.

Having extablished ‘Who’s Who’ as a prestige holiday rental property, Barry and his wife Karen have now decided to concentrate their efforts on other business interests, and feel the home will be perfect for baby boomers who’ll appreciate its distinct features and location, and enjoy the facilities available to Allisee residents.

One thing is certain – whoever purchases ‘Who’s Who’ will enjoy a far more colourful and stimulating lifestyle than most.

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The community element of Sanctuary Cove’s certification is demonstrated by the development layout which actively encourages interaction between residents and visitors.

Steve Harrison, GC President of UDIA & Alison Quinn Steve Harrison, GC President of UDIA and Alison Quinn

Going green Long renowned for innovation, Sanctuary Cove is in line for full EnviroDevelopment certification.

Sanctuary Cove development is treading more softly on the Earth, and now has the paperwork to prove it. The resort has become the first mixed-use development in Australia to receive an EnviroDevelopment certification by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), signifying a green lifestyle and sustainable future for its residents.

The highly-regarded certification is recognition of Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Limited’s work to actively reduce the ecological footprint of the development and deliver lower energy and water operating costs for residents and tenants.

UDIA (Qld) National EnviroDevelopment Manager Kirsty Chessher said Sanctuary Cove was accredited in the areas of waste, energy, water and community, which demonstrates the future-proofing of the environment for generations to come.

“Residents will benefit from a reduction in greenhouse gases, longevity in surrounding resources, as well as ensuring the kangaroos and other wildlife residing at the residential resort

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continue to thrive and reproduce,” she said.

“The UDIA applauds Mulpha’s dedication to environmentally-friendly living.”

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove Executive General Manager Alison Quinn said the EnviroDevelopment accreditation is recognition that the community as a whole is a healthy place to live, and one that is actively working to reduce its ecological footprint.

To demonstrate Mulpha’s commitment to conserving energy, the company has implemented a comprehensive five-year plan that involves retrofitting highly energy efficient lighting within the The Marine Village, Marina and Hyatt Regency. Infra-red sensors and timers have also been installed at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove to control lighting in areas of low pedestrian frequency, and air-conditioning.

Mulpha has employed a waste management plan where all non-recyclable waste generated on site is transported to J.J. Richard’s Ti-Tree Bio Energy facility. This process enables waste generated by Sanctuary Cove to be converted into reusable energy.

To meet the criteria for the water accreditation, Mulpha employed a multi-faceted approach to reducing potable water demand. All water features in The Marine Village have been removed and all tapware and toilets have been replaced with high rated WELS fixtures and fittings.

Sanctuary Cove is also connected to the Gold Coast City Council Effluent Water Station at Coombabah which services irrigation demand generated by the two championship 18 hole golf courses, along with landscape irrigation throughout The Marine Village and Residential Zones.

The community element of Sanctuary Cove’s certification is demonstrated by the development layout which actively encourages interaction between residents and visitors. The design features a significant network of pathways and buggy paths to cater for those residents with electric rechargeable buggies.

Furthermore, 85 per cent of all homes within Sanctuary Cove overlook either open waterways, lakes, parks or golf course, creating passive surveillance opportunities and high levels of visual amenity.

Sanctuary Cove is also well recognised for its events program which includes community based events such as the internationally recognised Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

The award is also significant as Sanctuary Cove is the first established community to be accredited with the EnviroDevelopment Certification. Mulpha is currently in the process of compiling the information to attain the final accreditations in the areas of materials and eco systems, and hopes to receive the remaining two accreditations later this year.

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Perfect match

The new partnership between Mulpha Sanctuary Cove and Ray White Real Estate has already generated a healthy rise in enquiries, inspections … and sales.

The newly forged partnership between Mulpha Sanctuary Cove’s real estate arm and the Ray White Surfers Paradise (RWSP) Group is paying dividends with more than $13 million in sales and a significant lift in buyer activity.

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove Executive General Manager Alison Quinn said the jointly operated Ray White Sanctuary Cove had performed above expectation since its launch at the start of April.

“We are delighted to offer Sanctuary Cove residents the benefits of RWSP Group’s local, state, national and international networks and its extensive buyer database,” she said.

“This partnership promised to give residents the very best opportunity to sell their homes and investments, and it is delivering on that promise.”

RWSP CEO Andrew Bell said the move into Sanctuary Cove was logical for the group which has been a major force on the north shore actively selling on Sovereign Island and surrounds for 20 years and operating an office at Hope Island for eight years.

The RWSP Group’s northern Gold Coast operations also include the Ray White Coomera and M1 North offices.

“We recognised that much of the future

growth of the Gold Coast will take place in this North Shore area,” he said.

“Our presence at Sanctuary Cove also allows residents to tap into a much broader pool of prestige buyers and the internationally renowned Ray White Prestige sales team, which operates from our Hope Island, Surfers Paradise and Paradise Waters offices.”

The Ray White Sanctuary Cove team includes experienced prestige property agents Glenys Pitkin and Matt Gates.

Matt worked with Mulpha for five years before the merger and brokered a record number of multimillion dollar sales of Sanctuary Cove properties earlier this year.

Matt said the partnership was a ‘match made in heaven’ delivering a noticeable jump in buyer enquiries and inspections after capturing both locals and visitors to The Marine Village and the city in general.

“There is now far greater presence beyond Sanctuary Cove and the immediate surrounds with the Ray White partnership providing invaluable cut-through in the broader Gold Coast market and importantly both the national and international markets,” he said.

“We are recording the best inspection numbers I have seen in the five years I have been at Sanctuary Cove.

“The power of the Ray White brand has given us greater market reach and we are seeing more activity from people who live outside Sanctuary Cove – that is very exciting.

“Without that branding you do not have the opportunity to reach those people.”

Andrew Bell said Ray White Sanctuary Cove’s recent sales tally included two waterfront homes and another property that sold in the past five weeks for a combined total of more than $9 million.

He said one property taken to auction recently had sold after just 32 days on the market.

Prestige property agent for Ray White Sanctuary Cove Glenys Pitkin, who is also a resident of Sanctuary Cove, said she has heard first hand from friends and neighbours within the community that the merger is being well-received among vendors and buyers.

“The partnership has opened the door to a broader base of purchasers, giving listings the best possible exposure to serious buyers from the Gold Coast and further afield,” she said.

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Spoiler alert Richard Featherstone has some timely advice on how we can be prepared for the inevitable.

By inevitable I don’t mean the fact that one day we will all be scouring the gutters for loose change to help pay for our carbon tax increased bills. I simply mean, and hate to break the news to you, that there is no happy ending to this story called life. As Jim Morrison said, ‘No one here gets out alive’.

Don’t switch off yet though, it’s not going to be a musing on death either, we can leave that to the great and the metaphysical poets who were far more eloquent than I. Rather than produce an iambic pentametered sonnet on the subject, I am merely here to give some advice on five simple words; GET – YOUR – HOUSE – IN – ORDER. So what’s having a good spring clean, regrouting the bathrooms and painting a feature wall got to do with death? Well, they don’t! They are however things we frequently think about doing but somehow seem to avoid or even evade, and this is what we do when it comes to facing our own mortality.

Yes, we all know that death is as certain as Body Corporate levies going up and parts of your anatomy going down, but we still think that we have time to kill and put off doing today what might be too late tomorrow. The truth is we can die at any time, in fact statistically speaking one of you could be dying as you read this, right … about ... NOW, in which case ‘Cheerio’ and don’t worry, you won’t miss much because the ending is really quite contrived.

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The problem with this, as if death itself were not bad enough, is that it is even worse for those left behind who are not only grieving but having to attend to the formalities of death. If you haven’t left your house in order, you will only add to their pain, and in the worst case scenario the Public Trustee could become involved which is a fate worse than death itself. It’s like allowing that much despised second cousin three times removed who has been released back into the community for crimes against humanity to come into your house, rummage through all your most private things and deal with your hard earned possessions as they deem fit. You just would not want this.

You must therefore plan for your death, and aside from taking out a dollar a day – as advertised by a soon to be departed (former) TV celebrity endorsed – funeral package, the best way to do this is to make a Will. Now why didn’t you think of that? The thing is you have, many a time, but have put it off. So do it now!

I’ll let you in to a couple of secrets. Generally, they don’t cost anywhere near as much as the aforementioned funeral package. Even vampires make Wills and they can ‘live’ forever. It’s true, I saw it in True Blood!

However, before you trot off to the lawyer, think about what you want to go into your Will.

In particular ask yourself the following questions: • Who is/are to be your Executor(s)? (Executors can also be beneficiaries.)

• Are you leaving any specific gifts? eg. you may wish to leave family heirlooms or jewellery to someone other than the person(s) getting the remainder of your Estate after these items.

• Who is to get the remainder of your Estate, and if more than one person, in what percentages are they to share?

• If any minors are to be beneficiaries, at what age will they inherit the gift, and who will their trustees be? Trustees can either be the Executors or, if preferred, they can be different people altogether.

• If any of your beneficiaries were to die before you or before they inherit, do you have a substitute beneficiary for them?

• Will you be leaving anything to charity?

• Do you want to include details of whether you want to be buried or cremated? (You may also want specify the kind of service you require.)

• If you have minor children, who will be their guardians if their other parent is either dead or unable to look after them?

• Do you have any assets that are held jointly with someone else? These may not be able to be dealt with in the Will. For example, if you own a house as joint tenants with someone else, when you die your share of the house will automatically go to the surviving owner. Such matters should be discussed with and brought to the attention of your lawyer.

Of course, Wills can be as complicated or as simple as you want them to be depending on your own particular circumstances. You may wish to do some estate planning to help avoid certain tax issues or you may wish to try to protect your Estate with a testamentary trust. You should therefore have a full and frank discussion with your lawyer about the numerous Will options you have.

But before that discussion, I would nevertheless advise that you discuss your Will intentions with your nearest and dearest as this way there is less likelihood for any family conflicts, and if any result hopefully it gives you an opportunity to resolve them. This is becoming especially important now with socalled blended families (and ergo blended assets) becoming the rule rather than the exception. While there may be times when secrecy is necessary, it is not advisable to have your Will read out after your death with only your lawyer knowing its contents beforehand.

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Master of estates Sanctuary Cove is considered by many as Australia’s leading master-planned, integrated residential resort community. words Michael Matusik

Yet few know that Sanctuary Cove is actually just one of only 14 designated Integrated Tourist Resorts in Australia. This is not just another meaningless title, indeed being one of these 14 integrated tourist resorts has some big benefits.

In practical terms, this means that the acquisition of residential real estate within Sanctuary Cove is exempt from the normal restrictions applying to foreign acquisitions of residential property and does not require foreign investment approval. Put simply, vacant land and dwellings within Sanctuary Cove can be freely bought and sold by and amongst foreign persons without the requirement for approval from the Australian Government.

• Public areas including The Marine Village with over 80 specialty shops and restaurants, a recreation club and a 297-berth marina • A private use Country Club.

Now that is one impressive list. Few of the other Integrated Tourist Resort communities have a hotel and most do not offer unimpeded boating access to safe waterways.

This combination of facilities has wide appeal to owner-occupiers and is particularly appealing to the baby boomer generation who are in or approaching retirement. It is little wonder the majority of Sanctuary Cove’s property owners are residents, with an estimated 20 - 25 per cent of its residents being families with children.

This provides Sanctuary Cove owners with a much wider pool of potential buyers on resale, and thus a safer exit strategy than most Australian real estate.

This provides Sanctuary Cove owners with a much wider pool of potential buyers on resale, and thus a safer exit strategy than most Australian real estate.

Not only does Sanctuary Cove have a very significant sales advantage over other nearby estates, it also offers a range of facilities that are extremely hard to match. Now many readers may use or at least know of some of these, but it’s easy to forget what we have right under our noses.

• Secure gated residential precincts with patrols and electronic surveillance • Full golf buggy access living • Two 18-hole championship golf courses, The Pines and The Palms • Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove – hotel with 250 rooms • Boating access to the Gold Coast Broadwater, a safe waterway

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When you consider all of these attributes, it’s not surprising that Sanctuary Cove price growth has been much better than the other local estates in recent years.

The strength of the Sanctuary Cove market is further evidenced by the recent sale of a three-level waterfront home in the resort for $7.22 million. This sets a new record price for Sanctuary Cove, two years after the previous record of $6 million.

Overall the Gold Coast residential market is still recovering from the Global Financial Crisis and developers are conscious of the need to remain competitive. Counter-cyclical buyers are well positioned to benefit from future capital appreciation by buying quality property near the bottom of the current cycle.

In my opinion, Sanctuary Cove is well worth a closer look.

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24 August – 23 September

Gardening, cooking – anything to do with handling basic resources is a wonderful thing to do. A meal will bring everyone together with laughter and happiness. Or get out in the garden and give it a makeover. The water is another place that will benefit you; swim in it, sail on it or sit by it. News from overseas will spark an interest in travel, with plans being made and tickets purchased.

libra 24 September – 23 October

aquarius 21 January – 19 February

To be or not to be? To be outrageous and show

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you get what you want because people love and respect you regardless. It is time for them to pay closer attention – there is far more to you than they realise. You will surprise people, and that is a very good thing. Win-win for you!

scorpio 24 October – 22 November You are aware that some people around you are doing it tough; you have been in that situation yourself. You will find yourself giving

Love is refreshing – if you are partnered there is a new level of understanding, and if single a new love walks into your life.

pisces 20 February – 20 March Being uncomfortable in a social situation is not something that happens to you often. Although

important advice and information that will be

you can handle it, it does not make it any

much appreciated. A proposal comes out of

easier. Know that these people will be passing

the blue. If it involves bare land with a view to

out of your life very soon. There is a blaze of

something being built – then you should seriously

affection and romance – ‘too hot to handle’ is

consider it.

an understatement.

sagittarius 23 November – 22 December

aries 21 March – 20 April

The world is at your feet. You have it all – the best

You may feel a little isolated and wonder where

of work, the best of friends, family, love – it is all

everyone has gone! It also means that you do

for the taking. You will need to be a little more

not have to share the rewards, and anything

objective when dealing with people. An invitation

good in the form of payment, compliments and

brings a lighthearted connection into your life; this is enjoyable and has a romantic spark; but lighthearted is all very well and there may not be the substance behind it.

capricorn 23 December – 20 January Give people a second chance, no matter what the situation, but especially if you have just met someone and it did not go according to plan.

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hard work you put in at the beginning of the year, and perhaps celebrate by rewarding yourself.

gemini 22 May – 21 June Being a referee is ok with you – if it were sports!

But this is someone asking you to mediate in a business or personal matter and that is not quite so comfortable. However, you will be happy to listen. A couple of opportunities will not wait for analysis; you will have a couple of hours to say yes or no. Say YES, and sort the small print out later.

cancer 22 June – 23 July You will be formulating a campaign of some sort.

Things have to be done, lists written up and items ticked off. There is a need to be alone, and to think about the future, as some projects are coming to a close; it is time for new beginnings.

Taking time out will pay huge dividends – you will know very quickly which opportunities benefit you the most.

leo 24 July – 23 August It is unusual for you to be negative, and you may not even realise that you are until a friend asks what is wrong. You are the type of person that once something like this is pointed out, you can deal with it effectively. Take note of children or grandchildren, they are quite a delight!

CROSSWORD answers

accolades are all yours. You will be playing the

Hard

devil’s advocate for a friend who has no idea what

SUDOKU answers

he should do next, but you will be able to help

Easy

him out.

taurus 21 April – 21 May You have listened to everyone, now gently let people know they have to get on with their own

Remember you do not know each other well.

lives – so you can get on with yours! Although

Hard

Easy

You can afford to be a little more assertive at this

it is not wasted time being there for them, you

Time for Ten answers

time. Do not be afraid to return anything that is

need to get moving quickly to catch up. There is

less than the standard you have purchased. You

some kind of project that comes your way, and as

give 100 per cent so expect that in return.

frivolous as it seems, it does have merit.

1 High jump. 2 Old men. 3 Jack. 4 German.

5 Piano. 6 1950s (1959). 7 Liar Liar. 8 New Zealand.

9 True. 10 Los Angeles.

cove comment

words Patsy Rowe

Ships ahoy

Patsy and Bill’s adventure on the high seas was certainly exciting – but there was no cause for concern.

Our cruise around the Red Sea has been truly wonderful. Bill and I are feeling so relaxed. Who wouldn’t be when the only decision we have to make is which restaurant to eat in?

But the captain made an announcement this morning that there had been a ‘Pirate Alert’ for all ships in the area and that we were expecting six ex-British SAS blokes to join us. We were off the Oman coastline so they were dropping them off from a helicopter.

The announcement generated a great deal of excitement and although their arrival had been described as ‘low key’, all 160 passengers were on deck. The fellows didn’t seem to have any luggage with them so I assumed they couldn’t be staying very long, but I suppose in that sort of job you learn to travel light.

The captain made an announcement before dinner to assure us there was no cause for concern, but the SAS blokes would be looking after us right up to our last port of call. After sighting two heavily armed fellas patrolling the deck that evening, I felt very reassured. I wonder what they do to get muscles like that.

The next day the captain made an announcement that we were not to be concerned about the windows on the ship being sealed. It was just a precautionary measure as recently pirates had managed to get close enough to another passenger ship to hurl two missiles. One missile had gone into a passenger’s suite and the other into the computer room. No one was hurt but, as he said, the passengers had been concerned and he didn’t want us to be.

They were not taking any chances; all windows remained sealed for the rest of the journey.

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That afternoon the captain made an announcement that we were not to be concerned about the crew unrolling coils of barbed wire which they were running around the edge of the decks. It was just a precautionary measure to prevent the pirates boarding when they throw up their grappling hooks. As I lay in the sun by the pool I noticed again how strong the ex-British SAS blokes looked, and felt very reassured.

As I lay in the sun by the pool I noticed again how strong the ex-SAS blokes looked and felt very reassured.

The next morning the captain made an announcement that in view of the Pirate Alert it had been decided it would be wise not to have our evening entertainment up on the top deck as we had been. Dinner had been served under the stars and there was dancing afterwards to a live band. As he wisely pointed out it was really just drawing attention to the ship, as music and light travel so far over the water. As I sat by the bar enjoying a Brandy Alexander, I felt reassured.

Plenty of time to get back up on deck when we’d sorted out the pirate thing.

At lunchtime the next day the captain made an announcement that we were not to

be concerned but the ex-SAS blokes, with selected crewmembers, would be practising on the aft deck. Any gunshots we might hear would be ours so it was just a precautionary measure. As I sat in the beauty spa having a manicure, I felt reassured they were making sure their guns worked. Very upsetting for everyone if they didn’t.

At breakfast the next morning the captain made an announcement that we were not to be concerned but at midday they would be conducting a practice run, with a high frequency siren at 4pm. Apparently, it was something new they were trying out. He went on to explain that when the pirates (I noticed he didn’t say ‘if’ which did concern me just a little) got to within a certain range of the ship, these sirens emitted ear-splitting sounds which would deter them. He assured us we probably wouldn’t even hear them.

We did hear them. And they were ear-splitting.

As I waited for the concert recital to begin I looked around. Everyone could hear them. Noone was concerned as the captain broke in on the PA system to make a short announcement and apologised that the sirens had been a little louder than they had anticipated but, of course, no cause for concern. We were all pleased the sirens worked, and went on to enjoy the most wonderful concert by a young English entertainer flown in from London.

I don’t know if the ex-SAS fellas got really bored when no pirates appeared, but I chatted to one or two of them and they assured me they were delighted to be with us and that the captain was right, there was absolutely no need for concern.

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