FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR COWES WEEK 2010 - 31 JULY - 7 AUGUST 2010
Don the deck shoes, hoist the sails – it’s time for Cowes Week 2010 to take to the water! Cowes on the Isle of Wight will come to life from 31 July – 7 August as one of the UK’s longest running sporting events and the world’s best-known sailing regatta begins. Cowes is expecting more than 100,000 spectators, over 8,000 competitors and up to 1,000 boats racing in over 40 different classes to grace its shores this summer.
2010 promises to be one of the most exciting Cowes Weeks yet, with the hugely anticipated 1851 Cup bringing together the British America’s Cup team, TEAMORIGIN, and current defenders of the America’s Cup trophy, US team BMW ORACLE Racing, for some spectacular match racing. Also watch out for the Extreme Sailing Series where the dynamic Extreme 40 catamarans will race at up to 45mph, within inches of the shoreline.

If watching all the action isn’t enough for you, you can try dipping your toe in the water with Try Sailing. Under the guiding hand of qualified instructors from the UKSA, complete beginners can enjoy a sailing taster lesson for just £5. Or, if you are feeling competitive, why not have a go at 'Come Racing' – an initiative that enables you to have a go at racing on a Laser SB3 with a professional skipper after the main Cowes Week fleets have finished for the day, for only £10!

For those of you that haven’t found your sea legs there is also plenty to do onshore; throughout the week live music and entertainment will be provided (for free!) at Cowes Parade and Cowes Yacht Haven (except fireworks night which will be ticketed).

The finale for the week’s entertainment is on Friday with a show-stopping Red Arrows display followed by the renowned Cowes Week Fireworks.

Getting there
Red Funnel operates a hi-speed ferry service (23 minutes) between Cowes and Southampton giving fast and easy access to the excitement of Cowes Week. Trains from London to Southampton take little more than an hour, and motorway links with the rest of the UK are excellent. In addition, a dedicated Cowes Week ferry service also operates between Lymington and Cowes, courtesy of Blue Funnel.

Cost
It is free to attend Cowes Week as a spectator although some venues may require an entrance fee on fireworks night.

For more information about Cowes Week please visit: www.cowesweek.co.uk

Follow Cowes Week on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/cowes_week and become a member of the Cowes Week group on Facebook at:
http://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/Cowes-Week/111897875494281

Image courtesy of Polly Harris

95.8 CAPITAL FM’S GREG BURNS SAYS “BE ‘QUIDS IN’ THIS SUMMER AND HELP A LONDON CHILD WITH GOURMET BURGER KITCHEN
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (gbk), Help a London Child and 95.8 Capital FM have teamed up once again to re-launch their iconic fundraising campaign ‘Quids In’ that is guaranteed to get your mouth watering this summer.
If you’ve dedicated all your summer savings to a getaway holiday, then why not have a meal on gbk. From 19th July, simply log on to http://www.capitalfm.com/gbk, download a voucher and take it to your nearest gbk restaurant, buy one burger or main course salad and get a second for just £1! GBK will then donate that £1 to 95.8 Capital FM’s Help a London Child, who offers financial support to grass-root projects for London’s less advantaged children. If that’s not exciting enough, when you download your voucher you’ll be entered into the draw to win an amazing camper van dream trip for two to New Zealand with £1000 spending money, courtesy of Air New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand, Pacific Horizon and Steinlager Pure. Just visit http://www.capitalfm.com/gbk and register your details!

GBK’s sizzling summer menu will satisfy all your cravings with a diverse range of delicious burgers and salads. For those seeking a more exotic bite why not try the Jamaican burger - a 100% Aberdeen Angus burger topped with tangy yet sweet mango and ginger sauce, salad and mayonnaise; whilst the adventurous diner should be sure to attempt the Mexican with lashings of sour cream, avocado, spicy kidney bean salsa, mayonnaise & salad. Whatever the dish, gbk burgers and salads are a treat to get you in the mood for summer, and with the Help a London Child promotion running from 19th July until the end of August, there is plenty of time to munch your way through the menu, and do your bit to help those in need.
Last year’s ‘Quids In’ campaign raised over £80,000 which allowed Help a London Child to provide financial support to at least 40 grass roots projects working with disadvantaged children in the capital city. With the re-launch of the voucher this summer, gbk hopes to raise at least the same again so Help a London Child can reach out to even more young people giving them the opportunity to enjoy the childhood that everyone deserves.
Help a London Child supporter and Capital Drivetime presenter, Greg Burns, said: “It’s fantastic that gbk are giving Londoners the chance to be ‘Quids In’ again this summer. What an amazing incentive to get involved – not just a meal for £1 but also the chance to win a trip to New Zealand! Plus you’ll be helping us raise much needed cash to make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children right here in our capital city.”

Click here for a list of GBK restaurants http://www.gbk.co.uk/find-a-restaurant

Follow Thomas Lyte on Twitter for a chance to win a stunning luxury gift from the collection!
What’s inside 12-13 Burlington Arcade? This Autumn, Thomas Lyte opens its flagship store in the Burlington Arcade, Mayfair, London. Arranged over three floors the Thomas Lyte temple of luxury pays homage to English craftsmanship in leather and silver, at its finest.

Whilst our shop fit is underway and to keep prying eyes at bay we decided to wrap the store in Thomas Lyte coveted leather wallets. In the lead up to the hotly anticipated launch we are having a little fun and running a weekly competition through Twitter. Each Monday we will give three clues along with a question on Twitter. Followers will have until Friday to answer the question and win the prize. And as we are feeling particularly generous this season entrants have the chance of winning a stunning gift from the Thomas Lyte collection with items ranging from £75.00 - £1500. This competition launched on Monday 19 July.

The Thomas Lyte Temple of Luxury
Once inside the store, the ground floor is devoted to a stunning collection of ladies bags, modern leather accessories and lifestyle pieces. Descending to the lower ground floor you enter a matt black club room introducing you to the men’s universe. Amongst great leather tote bags, stunning leather luggage the club room presents some of the most sublime sporting silver trophies straight from the Thomas Lyte Silver workshops.

The store’s first floor will be the private client suite, accessible by appointment only. The store’s interior scheme is based on a concept of ‘heritage with a modern twist’ which reflects the strong Arts and Crafts values of Thomas Lyte. The exciting new space is navigated by following dramatic floral streams which have been extracted from the Thomas Lyte logo. Throughout the space there are subtle but quirky details to discover, like the deep buttoned leather window beds with silver stalks which hold classic silver salvers which act as ‘display trays’. Incredibly all these silver salvers are made at the Thomas Lyte Silver workshops. The store has been designed by leading edge interiors agency, ‘i-am’ associates.
For further information please log onto www.thomaslyte.com

DIANA VICKERS AND DRESSMEDAISY!
The summer of guest celebrity 'take-over's continues when none other than pop starlet of the moment Diana Vickers takes over dressmedaisy! Seriously hot and seriously stylish Miss Vickers is storming Daisy HQ for the week to write about all things fashion! Ever wanted to get Diana’s gorgeous quirky style? In her take-over she’ll be leading us through the Blighty high street and showing us how!

Diana is a serious Urban Outfitters devotee so she’s picking out her fave pieces from the summer collection and telling us how to wear them ‘Diana’ style! If that wasn’t enough to celebrate Di’s take-over and the launch of our a-marzing fashion search engine The High Street we’ve got a goodie bag worth £250 from Urban Outfitters to give away to one lucky winner! Diana will also be telling us about her favourite festival fashion moment of the summer, picking an Item of the Week and answering one of our readers fashion problems! Crikey on a bike!

When is Diana taking over?
Diana’s takeover edition will publish the week commencing the 19th of July to coincide with the release of her second single ‘Boy Who Murdered Love’ from the Number 1 album ‘Songs From The Tainted Cherry Tree’. The dressmedaisy search engine launched on July the 19th http://www.dressmedaisy.com/TheHighStreet a virtual high street featuring 27 high street stalwarts and over 25,000 items continuously updated so as it hits the high street it we add it in! From Miss Selfridge, People Tree, Urban Outfitters, M&S, Dorothy Perkins, Evans, Debenhams, Peacocks and more. If you want that perfect pair of heels to finish off your outfit in black and under £30 then with a click and a whizz we'll plonk everything that fits the bill right in front of you!

WHO IS THE STIG? TOP GEAR LAUNCHES NEW IPHONE APP
London, UK – July 21, 2010 – BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC today announced a new iPhone app for its global brand Top Gear. The ‘Who Is the Stig?’ iPhone app lets fans take a photograph of themselves or a friend who is then revealed to be the Stig during a short video. Fans are then able to email their ‘Stig’ picture to friends or post it onto their Facebook page.

Commenting on the new app launch Paul Owen, Digital Publisher of http://topgear.com/ said: “We know there is so much debate as to who the Stig actually is and we’ve made light of that mystery by creating this fun app. Now Top Gear fans can take photos of anyone and have them appear as the Stig and they can share these images with their friends too.”

'Who is the Stig?' is now available for 59p from the App Store on iPhone or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/

NEW FOR JULY - DoubleWear Zero Smudge Curling Mascara
Instantly Curl, Lift and Define Lashes with Eye-Opening Effects that Last All Day
Awaken eyes instantly with Estée Lauder’s new Double Wear Zero-Smudge Curling Mascara. The latest addition to the Double Wear line of high-performing, long-wearing products for face, eyes and lips, this innovative, new mascara was specifically designed for Asian women’s eye shape and lash line to provide an immediate “awakening” effect to eyes but also works beautifully on everyone.

Combining advanced formula and unique brush design, Double Wear Zero-Smudge Curling Mascara curls, lifts and defines lashes from root to tip for a beautiful, glossy, eye-opening look that won’t smudge, budge, flake or smear and lasts all day!

Advanced Formula Double Wear Zero-Smudge Curling Mascara’s innovative formula maintains its curled effect for up to 15 hours, resisting heat, humidity and sweat during use. Thanks to the formula’s unique “double-lifting effect”, lashes instantly “wake up” with a defining lifted look and maintain their lifted appearance for up to 15 hours.
A complex of multiple polymers help to create both the immediate and lasting lifting effect of this innovative mascara. A fast former polymer immediately forms a strong, uniform film over lashes and delivers the instant lifting and curling effect, while a lasting former copolymer complex then works to increase the film’s strength, so that the curling and lifting effect is secured and maintained throughout the day.

In addition, this long lasting former copolymer complex has volumising properties that, when combined with smoothing powders, help thicken each lash, create a visually defined look and help enable a smooth glide through the lashes with no clumping. Lastly, panthenol works to condition lashes so lashes maintain a healthy and resilient glossy appearance.

Unique Brush Design
Double Wear Zero-Smudge Curling Mascara’s unique, curved, non-tapered brush was specially designed to comfortably fit the contours and curve of the Asian woman’s eye shape and lash line. Easily reaching from the root to the tip of the lash, the curve of the brush maximises the formula’s eye-opening curling and lifting effects, while delivering exceptional definition and separation to lashes. The brush’s unique design also makes it possible to deposit ample formula to each lash effortlessly and uniformly without any clumping.

Double Wear Zero-Smudge Curling Mascara is available in black and brown. Ophthalmologist tested, fragrance free, safe for contact wearers, Double Wear Zero-Smudge Curling Mascara removes easily with warm water or Estée Lauder’s Take it Away Total Makeup Remover.
NEW Double Wear Zero-Smudge Curling Mascara will preview in the UK and Ireland on 19th July 2010 at all Estee Lauder counters nationwide and online at www.esteelauder.co.uk before launching globally.

Double Wear Zero-Smudge Curling Mascara, 6ml

RRP £18.00 €23.00

PERTHSHIRE ATTRACTS HUNDREDS OF TREASURE HUNTERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
21st Century treasure hunters from across the globe are descending on Perthshire for Scotland’s first ever mega geocaching event happening between the 24th and 31st July 2010. Already the event has attracted over 1300 entrants with visitors from 21 different countries coming to explore the beautiful Perthshire countryside.

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt in which small containers with logbooks and trinkets to trade are hidden, and their latitude and longitude coordinates are posted online for other geocachers to find, using GPS devices.

This modern craze is turning into a widespread pastime and existing enthusiasts as well as first time geocachers are being encouraged to come along and try out some of the events happening in Perthshire later this month.

This week-long gathering will see a variety of geocaching days and nights out with participants scouring the Perthshire countryside for hidden treasures including an after-dark geocache as well as a day out designed exclusively for owners and their dogs. The event will be a major highlight of the Perth 800 sporting programme which can be found at www.perth800.com. Perth 800 being the year long programme of events which celebrates the 800th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Burgh Charter to Perth by King William the Lion of Scotland in 1210.

Stay in Perthshire:
On a Budget
Wester Caputh Lodge
Prices start from £16 per person per night
http://www.westercaputh.co.uk

Comrie Croft
Prices start from £15 per person per night
http://www.comriecroft.com/hostel.html

Mid Range
The Townhouse B&B
Prices start from £45 per person per night
www.thetownhouseperth.co.uk

Murrayshall House Hotel
Prices start from £55 per person per night
http://www.murrayshall.com/

Pine Trees Hotel
Prices start from £60 per person per night
www.pinetreeshotel.co.uk

High End
Parklands Hotel
Prices start from £84 per room per night

Atholl Palace Hotel
Prices start from £99 per person
http://www.athollpalace.com

The Gleneagles Hotel
Prices start from £410 per room per night
http://www.gleneagles.com

Situated in the very heart of Scotland, Perthshire boasts some of the finest and most accessible scenery anywhere in the Scottish Highlands.
In Perthshire you will find some of the most remarkable trees and woodlands anywhere in Europe. The forests, woods and country gardens offer an unrivalled assortment of glorious greenery and all within easy reach. This is Big Tree Country - home to the world's highest hedge, Europe's oldest tree, the widest conifer in Britain and the sole survivor from Shakespeare's Birnam Wood making it ideal for hunting for treasure.
Perthshire is also the irrefutable adventure capital of Scotland. This area sits astride the Highland Boundary Fault, the natural phenomenon which fused the Highlands and Lowlands together many thousands of years ago. Today this same 'Fault' provides the area with the terrific mix of terrain that forms the playground for many of the outdoor pursuits on land, water and in the air. These include world-class fishing, walking routes ranging from waymarked forest trails to lofty treks in the mountains, great cycling routes both on- and off-road and an unsurpassed range of golf courses to satisfy all abilities.

A spectacular summer of sport and adventure is already underway to mark the Perth 800 celebrations and with so much to see and do it’s the ideal time to try something different and get back to nature.
For more information on the Perth 800 programme go to www.perth800.com
For accommodation and travel information log onto www.visitscotland.com

STYLISH HEART RATE MONITORS WILL HELP YOU LOOK AND FEEL GOOD THIS SUMMER
Want to have some extra motivation to kick-start regular exercise in your life? Then look no further than the brand new range of heart rate monitors from Suunto. http://www.suunto.com One of the leading sports precision instruments brands in the world, Suunto has today announced a major move into the recreational fitness area with its much-anticipated range of easy-to-use heart rate monitors. Designed to inspire anyone wanting to get active and stay motivated, M-Series monitors will guide you every step of the way, making your workouts easy and fun.

If you’ve been debating about getting fit or losing weight for a while, now is your time to take control. The new devices will tell users when to train, how long to train for and how hard to train. You no longer have to worry about all the confusing technical jargon or lots of set-up time: the Suunto M-Series is quick and easy to use and will soon have you feeling fit, toned and more confident. So let Suunto do the hard work for you! Key features include:

Creating a personal, automatically-updating exercise programme – three targets to choose from: improve fitness, manage weight, free training

Suggesting a workout for the day – shown on the display each morning; based on 7-day programme

Live guidance during your workout – advice on when to work harder or ease down; recovery time recommendation

Summary of what you’ve achieved – including motivational messages
Easy to use – 3 buttons, big and clear display, 9 language options

It’s the perfect purchase for anyone wanting to change or improve their wellness and lifestyle – both men and women alike. Being able to simply monitor your heart rate and calories burned in real-time makes getting fit more interesting and inspiring.

The Suunto M-Series is available in a range of colours including pink, fuchsia, turquoise, silver, gold and black.
The language options in the device are English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Finnish and Dutch.

“The Suunto M-Series devices are perfect workout partners for anyone looking for additional motivation and guidance in an easy way. The M-Series also allows you to remain stylish whilst you get into shape – something that will appeal to a lot of women as well as men. We had test users from 8 different countries and 98% of the them found the products easy or very easy to use,” says Ewa Pulkkinen, Product Manager, Suunto.

Users will be able to add to their workout experience by uploading their workouts and sharing their fitness tips and thoughts with other likeminded people on http://www.movescount.com, the new online sports community for everyone, powered by Suunto.

The unique, stylish series is suitable for fitness enthusiasts of all levels and budgets. The range consists of four stunning models:

Suunto M-Series heart rate monitors:
Suunto M1 – introductory level; real-time guidance; heart rate and calories burned; automatically switches between three different heart rate zones for personal exercise targets; comfortable heart rate belt compatible with most gym cardio equipment
Suunto M2 – all the features of the M1 but with the additional Suunto Dual Comfort Belt http://www.suunto.com/dualcomfortbelt (compatible with gym cardio equipment and Suunto Fitness Solution http://www.suunto.com/fitnesssolution)
Suunto M4 – start-up fitness test; 3 personal targets to choose from; real-time guidance during workout; displays exercise programme for next 7 days; Dual Comfort Belt; can upload data to Movescount.com with optional Suunto Movestick
Suunto M5 – all features of M4 but can also download any training programme from Movescount.com; displays recovery time recommendation after exercise; tracks speed and distance (with optional Suunto Foot, Bike and GPS PODS)

YOUR CUPCAKES, BY LOLA’S
Get cupcake creative with LOLA’S BUSY, a new cupcake, icing and sprinkle tool kit from LOLA’s Kitchen
LOLA’s exquisite cupcakes have earned a loyal following since opening and now thanks to LOLA’s, you can have the opportunity to ice and decorate your very own gourmet LOLA’s cupcakes, with the launch of expert cupcake tool kit LOLA’S BUSY.

Perfect for all baking enthusiasts in need of a professional touch, LOLA’S BUSY includes a selection of LOLA’s un-iced signature fluffy sponges, sumptuous frosting toppings and a host of pretty sprinkles.

In true LOLA’s style, each sponge is baked fresh each day so you can now achieve LOLA’s famous ‘fresh out of the oven’ cupcake texture at home. Whether you’re looking for an exciting, creative way to entertain the kids during the school holidays, hosting a girl’s night in or simply want to make perfect cupcakes at home without the worry of a baking blunder, then LOLA’S BUSY is this summer’s must-have luxury.

Launching on 15th July at the LOLA’s cupcake bar in Selfridges Food Hall, the first step to cupcake heaven is choosing from ten of LOLA’s yummy sponge flavours, including Red Velvet, Oreo, Banana and Peanut Butter. Next, top with an irresistibly rich swirl of buttercream or cream cheese icing and then adorn your cakes with edible glitter, sprinkles and more!

Victoria Jossel and Romy Lewis, founders of LOLA’s Kitchen said: “We understand that baking at home is not always easy – the biggest challenge is to get a beautifully soft and light texture irrespective of the flavour of the sponge. LOLA’S BUSY has been designed with this in mind and offers a variety of sponges, freshly baked each day by the LOLA’s cupcake experts. You are then able to ice and personalise your cakes, creating a homemade feel without the hassle!”

LOLA’s Kitchen provides an unrivalled cupcake experience and is dedicated to hand-crafting the most chic and luxurious cupcakes using only the highest-quality ingredients to create an entirely unique combination of flavours and textures.

The new cupcake tool kits are beautifully gift boxed so whichever flavours and toppings you choose LOLA’S BUSY is perfect for birthdays, summer holidays, a special gift or even a self indulgent treat.
Swing by: http://www.lolas-kitchen.co.uk or follow us on twitter @lolascupcakes and on Facebook at LOLA’s Cupcakes.

TOM’S DELI AT SOMERSET HOUSE
Following the success of Tom’s Terrace and prior to the opening of Tom’s Kitchen comes Tom’s Deli http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/plan_your_visit/eating__drinking/669.asp, providing the perfect setting for a morning coffee, light lunch or afternoon tea.

Overlooking the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, Tom’s Deli has transformed the old eating area under the supervision of Aikens. The Deli will focus on using the freshest produce, reflecting Aikens commitment to local sourcing. “In developing the menu for the Deli we have worked to provide an offer that is affordable and unique to Somerset House whilst in keeping with the cultural setting” commented Aikens.

The lunch menu features freshly prepared salads and a daily selection of meat and fish. A range of Tom’s products can also be purchased at the Deli which include Tom’s Kitchen Chutneys, Ketchup and his two popular cook books, ‘Fish’ and ‘Cooking’.

Featuring Tom’s Kitchen signature white tiles, the décor has a rustic feel with wooden benches and chairs. Handwritten blackboards feature Tom’s Deli menu as well as displaying thoughts from Aikens himself.

NEW GLASGOW iPHONE APP HAS FINGER ON PULSE OF CITY’S STYLE MILE

· Real-time Special Offers and Discounts
· User-Friendly A-Z Directory of style mile businesses
· Integrated Google Maps

Glasgow City Marketing Bureau (GCMB) has launched a bespoke, real-time app for the iPhone, iTouch and iPad, which gives information on more than 600 businesses on the style mile.

With its finger on the pulse of the city’s style mile, the free-to-download app provides details of real-time special offers and discounts for businesses in the popular district and also features sections on attractions, restaurants, bars, cafés, going out, looking good and of course shopping.

In addition, the user-friendly A-Z directory and integrated google mapping feature will ensure locals and visitors alike never get lost for ideas and get the most out of any trip to Glasgow’s style mile.

Scott Taylor, Chief Executive - Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said: “GCMB is committed to utilising new technology to promote the city’s attractions to a local and international audience as well as enhancing the visitor experience.

“The creation of the style mile app, with its real-time information, demonstrates once again that Glasgow is ahead of the innovation curve and reinforces our credentials as the largest retail centre in the UK outside London’s West End.”

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce chief executive, Stuart Patrick, added: “It’s important that we build on the success of being named as the second best shopping destination in the UK in the recent CACI survey and initiatives such as the style mile app will allow us to do just that. The new technology can only help boost Glasgow's profile and play a key role in helping secure further inward investment."

Susan Nicol, General Manager of St. Enoch Centre, which has recently undergone a £120 million transformation, commented: “With specialist boutiques, unique fashion spaces and major retailers, cosmopolitan cocktail bars, cool cafes and refined dining, there’s a lot to see and do in Glasgow’s style mile. The difficult thing is trying to pack everything in!

“The new app acts as your own personal shopping guide – helping seek out special offers and, for those who’re visiting the city, steering them in the right direction.”

The style mile app has been developed by Glasgow digital marketing agency Nation1. Group Managing Director, Andrew Grant, said: “Our developers have designed the style mile app platform so that information can be easily updated online by all the individual businesses featured.

“This real time app is a great example of technology being worked hard to deliver a user-friendly product for Glasgow businesses and customers.”

Leading provider of contact centre services, Bellcom assisted GCMB with the compilation of information: Bellcom’s Managing Director, Varry McMenemy, said: “We develop tailored contact centre solutions for clients all over the world but have to say we have been thrilled to work with GCMB on the new style mile app for our home city.

“Our team is passionate about Glasgow and Bellcom’s location on the style mile not only made us ideally placed to work on the project but our local knowledge also ensured that we were able to help collate and compile the best offers with the team at GCMB.”

The style mile app for the iPhone, iTouch and the new iPad can be downloaded free from the new, revamped style mile website at: http://www.glasgowstylemile.com/

All of the information and real-time offers contained on the app can also be downloaded direct from the website.

NEW HAUNT FOR EAST LONDON’S ARTISTIC COMMUNITY - VIAJANTE BAR OPENS AT TOWN HALL HOTEL
Viajante Bar, residing on the ground floor of the historic Town Hall Hotel in the heart of London’s vibrant East End, officially opened its doors this month. Adjacent to Nuno Mendes’ highly-acclaimed restaurant of the same name, Viajante Bar continues to reflect Mendes’ philosophy by offering clean and interesting cocktails as well as modern and unique bar food.

Viajante Bar offers classic lounge furniture with a contemporary twist arranged in clusters creating an intimate experience. The hand crafted tables and chairs were designed exclusively for the bar by Rare Architecture, who also collaborated with Parisian designer Tzuri Gueta to design the bar’s fantastical chandelier art-installation. Best known for his haute couture design work with design powerhouses Dior, Givenchy and Armani, Gueta’s silicone technique of creating light with texture is used to create the centrepiece which hangs over the bar. The original sash arched windows embodies the building’s heritage whilst Gueta’s black lampshades with internal multi-coloured silicone create a contemporary interpretation of traditional wall and ceiling ornaments.

Overseen by head mixologist Warren Lee who honed several years experience at Zuma and Hakkasan, Viajante Bar offers an innovative and interesting cocktail menu starting from just £7. The signature Nomad Martini, comprises Akvinta vodka thrown with fino sherry, Aperol and bitters garnished with grapefruit, sits alongside classics such as the Singapore Sling. The bar also offers an international assortment of spirits and liquors including Fernet from Argentina and Aba Pisco from Chile. Rare aged whiskies are also available such as the Balvenie 21yr Port Cask and the Old Pulteney 17yr from Scotland and Yamasaki 18yr from Japan. Viajante also holds the very last bottle of Martell Creation Cognac in the UK for those wanting something truly exclusive. An extensive wine list and impressive range of bottled beer is also available.

Cocktails and drinks take precedence here, with Nuno Mendes regularly creating ‘small plates’ to compliment drinks rather than the tradition of matching food with wine. Some of Mendes favourites include the Lobster and bacon club roll and Scallop, celeriac and shitake mushroom pizza. Available from 12pm to 12am, the bar menu also includes highlights such as Dry aged beef burger served with vanilla onions, stilton, brioche and crispy roots or Beetroot tartare, classic garnishes and Mozzarella bubbles. For those with a sweet tooth experience Mendes’ White chocolate and blackcurrant box or the Green tea and praline cigare.

Viajante Bar is housed in the Grade II listed former Bethnal Green Town Hall. After an extensive restoration and refurbishment over four years, entrepreneur and hotelier Peng Loh, has transformed this landmark into a 98 room hotel complete with Viajante restaurant and bar. The opening of Town Hall and Viajante brings modern design to dynamic East London, casting a light on this burgeoning urban part of London and its smorgasbord of cultural activity.

Viajante Bar is located on Patriot Square, E2. For further information please visit www.viajante.co.uk

Address: Patriot Square, London, E2 9NF

Telephone: 020 7871 0461

Website:www.viajante.co.uk

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GET THE SCOOP IN SARASOTA THIS SUMMER!
- Free Big Olaf Ice Cream for all Visitors -
If you’re visiting Sarasota on the Gulf Coast of Florida this summer, make sure you head to the Sarasota Visitor’s Centre for a free serving of ice cream from the local Big Olaf Creamery. Visitors staying in the area until the 31st August can choose from bizarre flavours such as Green Tea, Candyfloss, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Birthday Cake and Mudslide.

A favourite among locals, Big Olaf’s is homemade ice cream from a small creamery in Sarasota’s Amish village of Pinecraft. The shop, on Siesta Key, is just a hop away from the award winning white sands of Siesta Key Beach so why not enjoy your ice cream whilst walking along what was recently voted the ‘Second Best Beach in the US’. Also why not take part in the Olaf Ice Cream Hunt in the area and attempt challenges such as finding Olaf and texting in a photo for even more ice cream.

Seven nights’ accommodation at the Holiday Inn Lido Beach including return flights from London Gatwick to Tampa and seven days car hire costs £1,305 per person. Price is based on two people sharing, to book visit http://www.americaasyoulikeit.com/ or call 020 8742 8299.

STAY, PARK AND FLY AT THE RADISSON EDWARDIAN HEATHROW HOTEL
The Radisson Edwardian Heathrow Hotel is offering guests a Stay, Park and Fly package from just £78.50 .

With a range of packages available for holidays from 4 days to 15 days this offer will be sure to get your holiday off to a flying start with the following included: an overnight stay in a double, twin or deluxe bedroom, up to 15 days car parking in the hotel’s car park and 2 for 1 dining from the a la carte menus at the hotel’s Henleys Restaurant & Bar and The Brassiere.

Why not upgrade your package to a Deluxe room for and extra £49? This will include a private chauffeur transfer to the airport at a time of your choice, a complimentary glass of wine when dining and a personal meet and greet at arrivals with your car keys, so all you need do is drive home.

An ideal location for business travellers and leisure visitors alike, the hotel is situated just minutes from the main departures and arrival terminals of Heathrow Airport yet is a million miles from the standard airport hotel. Here, in luxurious surroundings, a guest’s ease and comfort is a priority. Everything is provided to make their stay stress-free.

For further information please visit http://radissonedwardian.com/stayparkandfly

Terms & Conditions
• Offer is subject to availability and valid until the end of the year
• Offer is based on a double room excluding breakfast and VAT
• 2 for 1 dining offer applies to lunch and dinner from the a la carte menus in The Brasserie & Henleys Restaurant & Bar and excludes beverages and is not to be used in conjunction with another offer
• Packages include 4,8,or 15 days inclusive parking (see parking terms and conditions on website)
• Rates given are subject to seasonal fluctuations
• Rate given, is per room, per night and is only available for the "Heathrow Parking Special" promotion.
• Free cancellations can be made before 16.00 hours on day of arrival (U.K. time). Cancellations after this period will be charged the first night's accommodation.
• Your statutory rights are not affected.

SAS GIVES MORE!

Two Great Offers for Travel to Scandinavia

July 21, 2010: Scandinavian Airlines have just launched two great offers for the traveller wanting more. As a full service airline they already offer free baggage allowance, seat reservations and child discounts, but now they are adding even more value with their Business Class sale and their free City Card offer.

-Indulge in Business Class at Great Prices-
SAS have great prices on business class travel over the summer with return fares from Heathrow to Copenhagen at £325, to Bergen at £329 and to Stockholm at £382, for example. Business Class with SAS brings great benefits; dedicated Business Class check-in, generous 30kg baggage allowance, fast track security, access to the SAS Lounge as well as a three course meal and drinks on board.

This offer is valid for sale and travel until 31 August with a minimum stay of four nights or a Saturday night and is only bookable by phone. There are special business class prices on a range of Scandinavian destinations from London and Manchester. Passengers already booked into economy can upgrade to this offer if they wish.

- Free City Cards with Return Flights -
SAS is offering free city cards to travellers who book return flights to either Copenhagen or Stockholm. The Stockholm Card gives access to over 80 museums, free public transport, discounted sightseeing and boat tours and a guide book too. The Copenhagen Card has a similar range of benefits, as well as a range of discounts on attractions, restaurants and car hire.

Flights from Heathrow to Stockholm start at £68 one way and to Copenhagen start at £65 one way. The City Card offers are valid for flights booked now for travel between 01 September and 31 October 2010.


To book the Business for Leisure offer call + 44 (0)90 6294 2772 and to find out more about SAS destinations and fares http://www.flysas.co.uk

1.Prices quoted include taxes and are subject to availability.

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