MagellanStraitsRSSFeed- Dish of the Day – Londinium’s Grilled rib eye steak 21/03/2014For our first ever “Dish of the Day” we wanted to bring you a classic, so vegetarians look away now. Today we celebrate the humble steak, always a guaranteed crowd pleaser and this grilled rib eye, isn’t just any grilled rib eye, … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Shaken not Stirred – Apple Sour Perlini Mocktail 19/03/2014For this episode of Shaken not Stirred we bring you a refreshing mocktail with slight sour notes all the way from Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers – the Apple Sour Perlini. The mixologists at Fairmont Baku use the Perlini shaker – which carbonates drinks … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Arguably the best piano in the world … 17/03/2014Fazioli pianos have become rightly renowned for the calibre of their sound, their workmanship and their technology. They are rare indeed but Nur Lounge at Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers features one of their special models – the M Liminal, designed … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Dish of the Day – Londinium’s Grilled rib eye steak 21/03/2014
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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Suite Dreams Series: #12 Jean Alesi Suite at Fairmont Monte Carlo
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
Posted in Europe, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Hotels & Resorts, Suite Dreams Series
Tagged Avignon, Benetton, driving, Fairmont, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Monte Carlo, famous bend, famous hairpin turn, farrari scuderia, ferrari, Flavio Briatore, formula 1, formula 3, formula 3000, grand prix, Grand Prix Suite, hairpin, Paul Ricard, racing, rally, room 4002-04, Sicilian, Tyrrell, Tyrrell racing team
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Magellan has started its YouTube adventure!
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
Posted in Activities, Art and Culture, Europe, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Hotels & Resorts, UK
Tagged Azerbaijan, Baku, Beach, Dubai, Fairmont Baku, Fairmont Dubai, Fairmont The Palm Dubai, Flame Towers, Hound, Illuminations, revolution, The Dubai Fountains, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, venture, West Wittering, Youtube
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In the Frame: Dalyan Rock Tombs
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
Posted in Activities, Art and Culture, Europe, In The Frame
Tagged Activities, Bodrum, Dalyan, Dalyan River, Days out, Destinations, In the frame, Local history, Rock Tombs, Summer, Travel, Turkey
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Valladolid is capital…
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
Posted in Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine, Activities, Art and Culture, Europe, Hotels & Resorts
Tagged Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine, Castile y Leon, Castille. Castile y Leon, Christopher Columbus, Church, Don Quixote, History, Hotel, LeDomaine, Luxury, Pedro Ansúrez, Spain, Travel, Valladolid
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In the Frame: A Very Arabian Sunset….
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
Posted in Eco & Nature, In The Frame, Middle East
Tagged Activities, Arabian, Desert, Dubai, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, In the frame, Summer, Sun Set, sunset
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Baklava – A Taste of the Middle East
Have you own little taste of the Middle East this summer with the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts‘ recipe for Pistachio and Date Baklava. Firstly make the lemon sugar syrup. Take 300g sugar, 300g honey, 300g water and 40ml lemon juice. Then boil together and allow … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Hotels & Resorts, Lifestyle & Gastronomy, London, UK
Tagged Afternoon Tea, Baklava, Britain, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Glorious Goodwood, Goodwood, Goodwood Racecourse, History, Hotel, London, Luxury, Pistachio and Date Baklava, Savoy, Savoy London, Scones, Tea, The Savoy London, Travel, UK
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Vintage Photo Series: Jayne Mansfield
For our next vintage photo instalment, may we please present the sultry screen siren Jayne Mansfield. Mansfield became a major Broadway and Hollywood star in 1956, marking her entry as one of the original celebrities, before her tragic death aged just 34 in 1967. … Continue reading
