Monthly Archives: July 2013

Suite Dreams Series: #12 Jean Alesi Suite at Fairmont Monte Carlo

Posted on 31/07/2013 by

Originally from Sicily, but born in Avignon, Jean Alesi made his debut into racing with Rally, Formula 3 and Formula 3000. His career highlight was when he broke into Formula 1 on the mythical French circuit, “Paul Ricard”. Although starting with a modest Tyrrell Racing team, … Continue reading →

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Shaken not Stirred: The ‘Burlington Bertie’

Posted on 25/07/2013 by

If you are lucky enough to be at Glorious Goodwood this summer (30th July – 3rd August), you will probably come across the tic-tac men shouting “Burlington Bertie, one hundred to thirty!” The tic-tac is the bookmakers language of choice … Continue reading →

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Magellan has started its YouTube adventure!

Posted on 24/07/2013 by

The time has come for Magellan Public Relations to spread its wings and step into the world of video! We have jumped aboard the YouTube train and the production team has been out in full force. Please join in the revolution and take a … Continue reading →

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In the Frame: Dalyan Rock Tombs

Posted on 23/07/2013 by

While travelling in Turkey this year I was lucky enough to come across the spectacular rock-cut Dalyan tombs. This group of 4th century BC tombs – including the largest, unfinished one – have borne dumb witnesses to the events throughout … Continue reading →

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Shaken not Stirred: ‘The Great Goodwood Punch’

Posted on 19/07/2013 by

This year Fairmont Hotels and Resorts is going to the races, Glorious Goodwood to be precise. To help celebrate this great occasion, ‘Best Barman in the World’ – Slovakian Erik Lorincz, Head Barman of the American Bar at The Savoy … Continue reading →

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Valladolid is capital…

Posted on 17/07/2013 by

Once the capital city of Spain, Valladolid is steeped in history. Queen Isabella I of Castile married King Ferdinand of Aragon in the city. It was in this most regal of cities where Philip II of Spain, who was also Phillip 1st of England was born… … Continue reading →

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In the Frame: A Very Arabian Sunset….

Posted on 15/07/2013 by

For this episode of “In the Frame”, we bring you the sun setting over the dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. So if the British summer is getting you down, then sit back, relax and watch this sun set. Contributor: … Continue reading →

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