MagellanStraitsRSSFeed- Photo diary – Three days in Poitou-Charentes 19/06/2013Alexandra’s photo diary following three fab days in Poitou-Charentes…. Day One… Exploring the old port of La Rochelle… It’s unsurprising that La Rochelle is home to the most photographed harbours on France’s Atlantic coast…. Check into Entre Hôtes, full of classic French style – … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Travel Facts#2: Heads of State! 17/06/2013As tourists wander around Westminster absorbing the history of years, they stumble across King Charles 1st and Oliver Cromwell locked in each others’ sight for eternity. It is often thought that Cromwell’s statue – erected in 1899 to a design by Sir William Thornycroft - is avoiding the gaze of the … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Shaken Not Stirred – “Lady In Red” By The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 14/06/2013Embrace the sunset and the person you love with the latest little soupçon from Shaken Not Stirred. For us, the “Lady In Red” cocktail from The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is the prefect drink for the perfect summer’s evening. Ingredients: - 25ml Southern Comfort - … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Photo diary – Three days in Poitou-Charentes 19/06/2013
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Vintage Photo Series – The Fairmont Banff Springs – part two
For the second part of our vintage series featuring The Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta, Canada (this year celebrating her 125th Anniversary), we turn our attention to the hotel staff who to our mind, are as important to a luxury … Continue reading
Posted in Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Hotels & Resorts, North America, Bermuda & Caribbean, Vintage Photo Series
Tagged Afternoon Tea, Alberta, Banff Springs, Bellboys, Canada, Cocktails, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Food, History, Hotel, Kitchens, Luxury, Tea, The Fairmont Banff Springs, Travel, Vintage
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Vintage Photo Series – Fairmont Banff Springs – part one
This year The Fairmont Banff Springs “Canada’s Castle in the Rockies” celebrates its 125th Anniversary of legendary hospitality. With the original hotel burning down in 1926, the French chateau style which you can see today took its place in 1928, with various additions made … Continue reading
Posted in Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Hotels & Resorts, North America, Bermuda & Caribbean, Vintage Photo Series
Tagged Alberta, Banff, Canada, Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, King George VI, Marilyn Monroe, Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, River of no Return, Robert Mitchum, Royalty
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Vintage Photo Series – Fairmont Banff Springs – Marilyn Monroe
Throughout the years, the picturesque hotel Fairmont Banff Springs has played host to many different guests. Including many A-list celebrities. One of whom was the beautiful Marilyn Monroe. In 1953 she stayed at the Banff Springs during the filming of the movie … Continue reading
Vintage Photos Series – Liberace
Step into the world of Wladziu Valentino ‘Liberace‘. With a career that spanned over four decades of concerts, recordings, motion pictures, television and endorsements he was most remembered for his extravagant costumes and his trademark candelabra placed on the lid … Continue reading
Vintage Photo Series – Rock Hudson
The next chapter in MagellanStraits Vintage Photo series is one that is sure to rekindle your grandparents flames for Rock Hudson. Going from one line in his first picture ‘Fighter Squadron’ (1948), to becoming an Oscar nominee for his role working … Continue reading
Vintage Photo Series – The Douglas Family
The Magellan vintage photo series would be incomplete without a nod to a true Hollywood dynasty, The Douglas Family. Kirk seen above with his wife Anna in 1956 has had a long and illustrious careerer and is one of the last surviving actors from Hollywood’s “golden age”, with … Continue reading
Vintage Photo Series – Fore!
This classic image from The Savoy’s rooftop is of American golfer Walter Hagen who was celebrating his first British Open win in 1922. The Savoy’s roof was used a great deal in the past for photo opportunities and in this particular … Continue reading
Posted in London, UK, Vintage Photo Series
Tagged Annie Leibovitz, Britain, Fairmont Hotel & Resort, Hugh Grant, River Thames, Savoy, Savoy London, The Savoy, Walter Hagen
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Vintage Photo Series – Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier
Marilyn Monroe, the ninth of our Vintage Photo Series, is pictured here with co-star Laurence Olivier during a press conference held at The Savoy London, prior to the filming of ‘The Prince and the Showgirl‘ (previously known as ‘The Sleeping … Continue reading
Vintage Photo Series – Charlie Chaplin and his wife Oona O’Neill
The most famous film star in the world before the end of World War I and one of the most creative and influential personalities of the silent-fim era, the eighth of our Vintage Photo Series stars Charlie Chaplin, pictured with his wife Oona O’Neill … Continue reading
