Probably the most iconic of all Spanish wines, Rioja, is enjoying a renaissance thanks to modern wine making techniques, and innovative approaches from some of the region’s wine makers. Read more
Just a 30-minute flight from the dazzle of downtown Bangkok, InterContinental’s supremely luxurious Hua Hin Resort beckons. Inspired by the Maruekhathaiyawan Palace built by King Rama VI and located directly on one of the finest beaches in Thailand, this is the chosen holiday destination of Thai royalty and international celebrities.
The 1st Marbella Flower Ball will become the most glamorous and memorable Russian event of the year, bringing together entrepreneurs, politicians, sport, cinema and show-business celebrities, trendsetters, media – the most famous representatives of the Russian and international elite.
Read moreFor those with fine cars these can be frustrating times – strict rules, heavy traffic and speed cameras make putting your foot down and enjoying your car complicated. The only solution is to have a racing track at your personal disposal. It may sound like the kind of fleeting fantasy that sometimes crosses your mind, but in reality private tracks designed primarily for the sheer enjoyment of driving are becoming more and more popular throughout Europe.
Read morePolo is one of the world’s oldest team sports, originating in Persia as early as the 6th century BC where it was developed primarily to train cavalry units. Later it was taken up in India and China, where it was so popular during the Tang dynasty that it was depicted in artwork from that era. It has been suggested that its name was derived from the Tibetan word “pulu” which means ball.
Read moreThe name ‘Marbella’ carries a certain flair with it. Like Cannes, St Tropéz and San Remo, it is one of a select group of places on the European map that conjures up images of wealth, glamour and good living. Marbella is certainly associated with all these things, and its climate, ambience and luxury residential areas have made it one of the playgrounds of the rich and famous; a place that people from all over the world are irresistibly drawn to.
Read moreOn the Mediterranean shore, right in the heart of Marbella’s glamorous Puerto Banús area, lies Ocean Club. At this exclusive beach club – or should we say haven of languid pleasures – the turquoise lagoon pool blends with sun and sea to create a dazzling world of blues and whites in which everything is aimed at your comfort.
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