MagellanStraitsRSSFeed- HotelFacts: #3: The Envelope 24/05/2013For the third in our series of Hotel Facts, we are once again immersed in the archive of The Savoy London. I first saw it on some advertising that The Savoy undertook a decade with a clever byline – “Nowadays, … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Shaken Not Stirred Series – ‘The Great Gatsby Cocktail’ 22/05/2013To celebrate the recent release of the 2013 film ‘The Great Gatsby’, Erik Lorincz, The American Bar’s award winning barman, has created an elegant masterpiece in the form of ’The Great Gatsby” cocktail for The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel. He tells us that his inspiration was drawn from the film itself … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Travel Facts#2: In the footsteps of Napoleon! 20/05/2013For anyone wanting to know more about Emperor Napoleon, surely there can be no more symbolic a place to visit than Aix Island, in Poitou-Charentes, France. Napoleon finally left French soil forever from Aix Island en route to his banishment … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- HotelFacts: #3: The Envelope 24/05/2013
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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Portsdown Hill – Looking out over Portsmouth
Years ago, my mother introduced me to Portsdown Hill (a favourite viewing point) with her graphic, grim recollection of how she watched a German bombing raid over Portsmouth in World War II reduce the city to ashes. In her later … Continue reading
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Tagged country villages, Days out, Dogs, Hampshire, Local history, Portsdown Hill, Travel, UK
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A new discovery: Creech Wood, Denmead
One of the joys of having a Hound is finding new places for “walkies” and recently, on a friend’s recommendation, I discovered Creech Wood, Denmead. Like Queen’s Enclosure and Park Wood, Waterlooville, it is another remnant of the Forest of … Continue reading
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Tagged Activities, Britain, country villages, Days out, Denmead, Dogs, Forest, Forestry Commission, Hampshire, Travel, UK, Walks, Woodlands
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Flying High: Portsmouth International Kite Festival
The best thing about living near a seaside city like Portsmouth is coming across the unexpected. In clement weather, weekends normally encompass a walk along the Eastney Beach with the Hound but my habit is always to drive right the … Continue reading
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Tagged Britain, Festivals, Hampshire, Kites, Portsmouth, Portsmouth International Kite Festival 2011, Seafront, Southsea, Southsea Common, UK
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Five of the Best Museums!
Welcome to the third of our five of the best series, looking at common themes and topics across the Magellan PR client base. This one is looking at destinations with ‘Museums with a Difference’ including The Savoy (a Fairmont property), … Continue reading
Lights, Camera… Action for Film Concierge Kolene Elliot at The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto
The Fairmont Royal York is considered one of the most luxurious hotels in Toronto and with its hand-painted ceilings, ornate furnishings and crystal chandeliers, it is no wonder the magnificent property has become a popular destination for movie filming. ‘The … Continue reading
A3 Wanderings: An historic church – St Mary’s, Selborne, Hampshire
Wandering around Selborne when visiting Gilbert White’s House, I can see why the village so enthralled him. OK – so in the mid 1700′s, it would have been a little different obviously but there is charm by the bucket load … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Churches, Days out, Hampshire, History, Local history, Selborne, Travel, UK
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A3 Wanderings: Chowing down in Selborne, Hampshire
Whilst visiting Selborne to see Gilbert White’s House, we cast around initially to see where we could enjoy a restorative cup of tea. With the Hound in tow, we sadly could not try out the Tea Parlour in Gilbert White’s … Continue reading
A3 Wanderings: Gilbert White’s House & The Oates Museum
The sign on the A3 I see every day intrigued me. Who was Gilbert White and why is his house so special? When I had some time to spare, I decided to find out. Gilbert White was a keen gardener … Continue reading
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Tagged Days out, Gardens, Hampshire, History, Local history, museum, Selborne, Travel, UK, Walks
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A3 Wanderings: Selborne, Hampshire
Wanting to know more about this name I see everyday on the A3 roundabout, Gilbert White, has also brought me an unexpected treat. By visiting Gilbert White’s House (more in another post), it has lead me to Selborne, a delightful … Continue reading
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Tagged A3, Activities, country villages, Days out, Dining, Gardens, Hampshire, museum, Selborne, Travel, UK, Walks
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A3 Wanderings
As a PR who travels so much of the time, I have decided to stay close to home for my summer break this year. With an office in Guildford, Surrey and a home in Waterlooville, Hampshire, I drive the same … Continue reading
