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Blog archive - February, 2012

Downton Abbey comes to One Devonshire Gardens

29 Feb 2012
Categories: Hotels     Tags: Downton Abbey, Hotel du Vin

Are you a fan of Downton Abbey? Well how about immersing yourself for a few days and living like The Earl and Countess of Grantham.

Hotel du Vin Glasgow at One Devonshire Gardens has put together a bespoke package that aims to echo the lifestyle of the popular period drama.

Fancy Staying on a Luxury Ladies-only Hotel Floor?

As a female traveller, are you dreading the next struggle to squeeze all your belongings into one bag? I know I am...

Without fail it seems I always undergo the regular kerfuffle of what I should bring with me... and what I want to bring with me. In fact, regardless of careful prior planning...

Leap Year Proposals at The May Fair

27 Feb 2012
Categories: Hotels     Tags: May Fair Hotel

The luxury May Fair Hotel in London’s Mayfair is offering all hotel guests their unique ‘Cupid Concierge’ service over the Valentine’s period.

The hotel’s Concierge team is available to advise you on your romantic whim with no reasonable request being off-limits, be it a romantic candle-lit dinner, tickets at a West End show or a visit to the jewellery store.

Sunday Girl Launches at the May Fair Bar for London Fashion Week

21 Feb 2012
Categories: Bars, From The Editor     Tags: May Fair Bar, May Fair Hotel, Jade Williams, Sunday Girl

The trendy May Fair Bar in London’s fashionable Mayfair played host to DJ, model and singer-songwriter Jade Williams (aka Sunday Girl) on Sunday evening as part of Fashion Week’s many activities.

Jade Williams will be DJ-ing at The May Fair Bar every Sunday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, supported by a group of celebrity guest DJs.

Oscars, Cocktails and Beverly Hills...Sound Good to you?

20 Feb 2012
Categories: Bars, Hotels     Tags: Polo Lounge, Oscars, Cocktails, Beverly Hills Hotel

As you may very well know, the 84th Oscar Academy Awards are just around the corner and if you’re someone who enjoys celebrating the red carpet shindig in style, there’s nowhere more fitting this year than at the famous Polo Lounge at the Beverley Hills Hotel.

The best kept secret in a woman’s suitcase?

17 Feb 2012
Categories: Guest Blog     Tags: Boots, Dr Nick Lowe

Every woman’s dilemma is at the forefront of her mind as she ponders in pain at what to pack.

However, if you like many women dread the thought of revealing a more vulnerable physique with pasty white legs, bat wing arms and a neck to resemble a turkey, look no more, help is immediately at hand with a quick fix...

Ready, Set, Recharge!

15 Feb 2012
Categories: Guest Blog     Tags: Yoga, Hiking, Lake Superior, Meditation, Retreat, Tuscany, Ontario

As women, we have a natural tendency to spend our time taking care of everything and everyone around us and seldom take the time to recharge our own batteries. We are multi-tasking wonders who don't see the need until we are curled up in the fetal position mumbling about what's left on our to-do lists.

Maybe taking the time to pursue a favorite but neglected hobby or learn a new one. Whatever your preference, there are fantastic places to choose from.

Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar Opening Spring 2012

12 Feb 2012
Categories: Bars     Tags: Marriott County Hall, Gillrays

I have eagerly been waiting for the transformation of the old Rotunda Lounge and restaurant at The Marriott County Hall on London’s South Bank in to the new Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar.

The plan is to make the new bar into a true London destination bar creating a quintessentially English drinking experience and has been named after 18th Century caricaturist James Gillray.

Valentine’s at Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris

10 Feb 2012
Categories: Hotels     Tags: Valentine's, Royal Monceau Hotel Paris

How about spending Valentine’s in perhaps one of the most romantic cities in the world, Paris at Le Royal Monceau Raffles.

The Royal Monceau is offering two special packages this Valentine’s as well as a specially prepared romantic dinner at both of its restaurants.

Fashion, Style and Romance at Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo

6 Feb 2012
Categories: Hotels     Tags: Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo, Valentine's Day, Jewellery

If you've read our previous Valentine's blog but a day in food heaven isn't your bag...OMOTG has found a fantastic way for you to celebrate romance with your partner and it involves nothing but fashion, style and luxury.

Unusual Valentine’s Day Travel

2 Feb 2012
Categories: Guest Blog     Tags: Tasmania, Safari, Grand Canyon, Jet Charter, Valentine's Day

It’s almost that time of year again. You’ve probably been inundated with advertisements for flowers and chocolates for your loved one for the last month or two. If you’re still looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, consider taking your lover on an unforgettable trip to one of these unusual (for this holiday, at least) adventures.