MagellanStraitsRSSFeed- 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
- HotelFacts: #8: Count Peter of Savoy 12/06/2013For the eighth in our series of Hotel Facts, we return to The Savoy … again … (seeing a pattern here?) A jewel of an Art Deco refit in 1930, the new frontage of The Savoy London included a 1904 sculpture of Count Peter … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Travel Facts#2: Heads of State! 17/06/2013
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Feeling the cold? Then take a look at our Fab Five Best Beaches from 2012
The first in our count down is the just opened and uber-chic Fairmont The Palm, Dubai. Elegantly framed by palms and with soft golden sand, the beach at The Palm is a perfect way to relax after a day touring this magnificent city. Taking … Continue reading
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Tagged Aix, Beach, Beach Thursday, Beaches, Chichester Harbour, Dog Walking, Dubai, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont The Palm Dubai, France, Ile de Ré, Islands, Luxury, Mexico, Playa del Carmen, Poitou-Charentes, Riviera Maya, The Palm, Tulum, UAE, UK, West Sussex, West Wittering
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Healthy, Vibrant Santa Monica – the perfect destination for the ‘New Year, New You’!
340 days of sunshine, miles of white pristine sandy beach and enough restaurants to keep foodies occupied for months, Santa Monica is high up in holiday heaven… but with a twist. Health, fitness and vitality take centre stage at this … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Lifestyle & Gastronomy, North America, Bermuda & Caribbean, Santa Monica
Tagged America, Beach, California, Food, health, Santa Monica, Travel
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Behind the Scenes in Santa Monica!
California’s Santa Monica has a team of colourful individuals who work behind the scenes to keep the wheels of this chic little city by the sea turning. Tourism in the area supports nearly 12,000 jobs so everyone’s contribution – from the … Continue reading
Not just any old view ….
Whoever first termed the phrase location, location, location was a genius in my humble opinion. Just take a look at this view of the fabulous beach at Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico I took two years ago – it’s irresistible, isn’t … Continue reading
Five of the Best… Romantic Hideaways!
For edition seven of Magellan PR’s Five of the Best series, we are feeling all romantic and just a little loved up. So here is our five of the best romantic hideaways across our client base. Steal a kiss at Pelican Hill, Newport Beach - Newport Beach … Continue reading
Posted in Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine, Central & South America, Eco & Nature, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Five of the Best Series, Hotels & Resorts, King Pacific Lodge, North America, Bermuda & Caribbean, Santa Monica, Viceroy Riviera Maya, Weddings & Honeymoons
Tagged Abbey, America, Beach, British Columbia, California, Canada, Castile y Leon, Food, Great Bear Rainforest, Hotel, LeDomaine, Luxury, Mexico, Monastery, Newport Beach, Newport Beach California, Southern California, Spain, Spanish wnes, Travel, USA, Vancouver, West Coast USA, Wine, winery
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It’s all about Duffy, Duffy Boats that is…
Until I started work at Magellan PR, I had no idea what a Duffy Boat was. Oh how quickly things can change! Since discovering Visit Newport Beach I have learnt a little about these tenacious little boats – smart little golf carts on … Continue reading
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Tagged Activities, America, Beach, California, champagne picnic, Days out, Destinations, Duffy Boat, duffy boats, Luxury, master yacht, Newport Beach, personal faves, Transport, Travel, USA, vacation, yacht harbour
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Wind in my sails – sand-yachting at Ile de Ré!
I had a vague idea what sand-yachting might be – a kind of go-cart with a big sail – but when watching a skilled proponent on a sun-kissed beach zooming around at high speed, it becomes close to an art … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Eco & Nature, Europe, Poitou-Charentes
Tagged Beach, Beach Activities, Days out, Destinations, France, La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, Sand-Yachting, Travel
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Life’s a Beach – at least it is in Newport!
When last in Newport Beach, California, I was taken to the Crystal Cove State Beach and was amazed at the wildness and beauty of this coastal spot. A stretch of the legs from the car park, you walk down to … Continue reading
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Tagged Award, Beach, California, Coast, Luxury, USA
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