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13th, June 2012

'FATHERS DAY SPECIAL EDITION'

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We find out how to play Golf in the rain on Kensington High Street at Urban Golf


Unassumingly located in a corner of High Street Kensington's Shopping Mall, Urban Golf is a veritable golfing oasis. The premise is simple – offer an environment where anyone can book a simulator for fun, practise or coaching. The company has been around for roughly 10 years now - in a city such as this where the weather is as unpredictable as a 36 handicap's golf swing, the concept of an indoor golf simulator-cum-sports bar truly makes sense, hence their expansion into three Central London locations in total (Kensington, Soho and Royal Smithfield). The simulators are utterly mesmerising, not least because they hold 50 of the world's best courses. Unlike most systems, which have lasers in front of the screen to estimate the ball's behaviour, Urban Golf's use 3Trak, which uses cameras to calculate results. 3Trak is stunningly accurate, as the cameras measure ball speed, spin, velocity, launch angle (and more!) from the point of impact, rather than from a single reading from a laser taken well after impact. Most variables, including wind velocity and green speed, can be programmed into the system, too. The result is an exact representation of what each shot would behave like in reality, from drive to chip to putt. (203). READ MORE

If you are looking for a watch which feels like it was made with you in mind, accompanied by a bespoke, all-encompassing shopping experience, Convopiece is on hand to help. With the ethos of the brand "not to have a million clients but to have the right clients," you are sure to feel valued and listened to during your experience and walk away with a stunning timepiece to treasure for years to come. READ MORE

In an age where technology seems to be completely taking over, we uncover an innovative new concierge service focused on providing technological support to those who rely, or even depend on their gadgets. Puzsol provide a cutting-edge new concierge company offering luxury lifestyle management services with a focus on the more technological aspects, relieving pressure and stress, leaving you with more time to enjoy life. READ MORE

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DINING

PRET-A-DINER 'Italians Do It Better' pop-up michelin star dining experience

Without doubt the most exclusive gastronomic experience in the Capital, PRET A DINER are back in London!. Following their seminal 'The Minotaur' pop-up Miichelin star dining experience hosted in the Old Vic Tunnels.

Some money can't buy VIP tables at London's Hurlingham Club for the annual Concours d'Elegance

MOTORING

Full VIP treatment at
the now annual
Concours d'Elegance

A very exclusive experience at London's Hurlingham Club, admiring the finest cars, yachts, timepieces and other luxuries with a fully inclusive day out.

Complimentary access into Chelsea's top private member club, the Valmont Club

MEMBER CLUBS

Complimentary champagne and club entry for you + guests

If you haven't already been to check out the Valmont Club, then this is certainly an opportunity not to be missed and one of the finest clubs in London. We would recommend Friday.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Exclusive Family Photography Session in Knightsbridge with Venture Photography

Make this father's day a special one and capture your family in memorable pictures that will last a lifetime at Venture Photography in Knightsbridge.

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Your weekend abroad - Phuket, Thailand

Anantara Kihavah Villas Maldives Indian Ocean sea view

Anantara Kihavah Villas private dining table

Villas at Banyan Tree Phuket are Thai-inspired pockets of privacy in which guests can enjoy relaxed elegance.

Banyan Tree Phuket is a 5-star hotel by the side of Bang Tao Bay, on the northwest coast of the island. Enjoying a secluded location amid stunning scenery, it is just a 20-minute drive from Phuket International Airport and 40 minutes from Phuket Town. The golden sands of Andaman Sea Beach and glistening waters are the beautiful backdrop to this luxury hotel.

The acclaimed hotel spa at Phuket's Banyan Tree is a haven of exotic tranquillity, in which guests can enjoy holistic treatments and massages designed to awaken the senses. Yoga, meditation and tai chi classes are offered alongside scuba diving, sailing and windsurfing excursions. The fitness pavilion and 18-hole golf course located in the hotel's grounds encourage activity, whilst the outdoor pool with jacuzzi jets and swim-up bar invites relaxation.
Villas at Banyan Tree Phuket are Thai-inspired pockets of privacy in which guests can enjoy relaxed elegance. Many feature open-air sunken baths and private landscaped gardens, with LCD televisions, free WiFi and DVD players adding touches of technology. The varied dining options invite guests to enjoy romantic experiences, sample creative Thai cuisine and barbecued delicacies, followed by a cool pool-side cocktail. BOOK NOW!

Boutique of the Week

XOOS Shirt Boutique, 315 King's Rd, Chelsea

'Boutique of the Week' feature aims to uncover all of London's best kept fashion secrets, from the backstreets to highstreets. This week we find the ideal boutique to make Dad shine this Father's Day.

At Chelsea's epicenter there sits a shop who's name means 'to shine' in the Gawwada language. Fifteen years of great success and sterling reputation in the world's most fashionable city of Paris, persuaded XOOS owners and keen customer's alike that London would also benefit from the boutique's unique bright, bold and brilliant shirts. And so it was, exactly one year ago that the light was switched on inside 315 Kings Road – and its been shining brightly ever since.

Reviews have proved that the designs have been 'loved' in translation. NYmag.com described"Fabulous and well made shirts at a good price. The color combinations and detailing is inspired". Timeout also declared that "Button-downs can feel like the least-inspired element of a wardrobe, but that doesn't have to be the case now that XOOS is in town."

With Father's day just one week away, a shirt from XOOS is the perfect present for a man who appears to have everything but has never seen the light of XOOS. From the business corporate style to the latest Dandy fashion trends, everyone can shine in a shirt from XOOS.