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If you've got a need for speed - visit Mandarin Oriental, Munich
Mandarin Oriental, Munich, thinks speed: the hotel can arrange lessons at the world’s largest BMW Motorbike Centre, plus a visit to the BMW Museum. WOW.travel, however, stuck to the hotel's own silver Mercedes-Benz TrekkSport bikes, and, with a bit of help from hotel GM Lars Wagner, we set off for a tour of the Englischer-Garten. Read more on biking here.
Mandarin Oriental Munich, Munich, Germany
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Be Wellicious with Annika Murjahn's clothing line
German model-actress Annika Murjahn (photo) designs fabulous workout gear, for Pilates and yoga - we love the range, www.wellicious.com. WOW.travel salutes beautiful creativity, and brains (she has a Master's in German Renaissance art at the Courtauld, her CV includes Miramax and Old Master work at Christie's, and she's crazy about polo).
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PrivateFly: taking private aviation to a new level
This 50 Falcon 7X belongs to PrivateFly, started by former Royal Air Force pilot Adam Twidell, who not only understands planes but he is a whizz at technology. PrivateFly allows you to choose the plane and company you want. All prices are transparent - and we like the way that you can compare offers from the over-1,500 operators worldwide who may have a plane flying empty on one leg.
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It's the little details that count at Chewton Glen, Hampshire
Andrew Stembridge (photo), MD of Chewton Glen Hampshire, one of England's best-known luxury country house hotels, epitomizes style - note how his tie matches the Anita Rosato throw cushions! Read what it is like staying at Chewton Glen Hampshire here.
Chewton Glen, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Latest news for CampbellGray Hotels
Gordon Campbell Gray (photo), of CampbellGray Hotels, had no time for a tie as he shared news, in London, between Beirut and Monrovia (and yes, WOW.travel knows its top hotel well, and told GCG all about it). Read more about quality here.
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Vacations by rail? Try the new Danube Express
But why fly? The Danube Express train launched September 3rd, 2008 - with air-conditioned suites, showers, safes and gourmet meals, Dreher beer and Szeremley wines. Tour Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Turkey.
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Conrad Bali launches 55 new suites - all include the services of a personal assistants
WOW.travel thinks butlers are SO passé. Here are the Personal Assistants waiting to look after you at the fabulous 55 1,200-sq ft one-bedroom Conrad Suites opening October 1st, 2008, at Conrad Bali (this is the luxury resort that has a beach-side Wedding Chapel simply formed, in end-less style, of two giant walls locked at their top). Read more about Bali here.
Conrad Bali, Nusa Dua, Indonesia
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Boston is the place to be in October!
October is a good time to be in Boston, Massachusetts (in photo, from left, Taj Boston GM David Gibbons, Mary Gostelow, Fairmont Copley Plaza GM Paul Tormey). On October 16th, 2008, The Taj Boston has a single malt and Scotch whisky extravaganza co-hosted by the Robb Report and the Scotch Malt Whisky Association. The Head of the Charles Regatta, October 18-19, 2008, will attract 7,000 rowers.
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The Lodge at Tarraleah has something for everybody
Luxury is everyone doing what they really want. At Tasmania's ten-room Lodge at Tarraleah, some may want to fish (photo), while others can luxuriate in the spa, or breakfast with platypus and wallabies, or play nocturnal golf with luminous balls. We love the variety!
The Lodge at Tarraleah, Tarraleah, Australia
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Patricia Teixeira creates delicious yet nutritious health drinks for Park Hyatt
More and more successful people keep fit, and eat and drink right, rather than well. Brazilian Patricia Teixeira looks after nutritional needs of the Real Madrid football team - now she is also designing nutri-drinks for Park Hyatts. Read all about these drinks here.
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WOW.travel checks out Le Jardin de Fleur
WOW.travel is out there - on your behalf. A couple of weeks ago we flew to Morocco to see Property Logic's Le Jardin de Fleur project (read more here). We flew in a Mayoral Mystere Falcon 100, belonging to the Mayoral kids' clothing brand owner Domingo Toledo.
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All-you-can-eat oysters at The Sukhothai? Yes please!
In Bangkok, Thailand, The Sukhothai launches a nightly oyster and seafood extravaganza from October 7th, 2008 - the all-you-can-eat oyster special includes American Kumamoto, The Totten Virginica, Calm Cove, Eld Inlet, Nootka Sound and The Deep Bay Belon. Bill Marinelli, owner of Marinelli Shellfish, is personally explaining the selection October 7-10, 2008.
The Sukhothai Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
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Relax poolside at Salalah Hilton Resort
The pool of the Salalah Hilton Resort, in Oman's southernmost Dhofar province, is a sheer delight for intrepid travelers, and those busy building up Raysut, the port four miles south that could, if the Straits of Hormuz were sealed, will hold the key to supplies to the Gulf. We also loved the kind and professional hotel staff, and the camels grazing freely outside the window.
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Experience Banyan Tree's best in the new DoublePool Villas
Launching of candle-lit paper lanterns (comb loy) is always a magical treat in Thailand. It will be extra-special for those staying in the 22 new Banyan Tree DoublePool Villas (photo) at Laguna Phuket, Thailand. The villas are at least 15,400 sq ft, with private tropical gardens and infinity pools.
Banyan Tree Phuket, Phuket, Thailand
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Insider London’s tours are designed to inspire, intrigue and impress
In London, ANdAZ Liverpool Street (photo) offers weekend eco-tours with www.insider-london.co.uk, who also offer quirky London, photo - or architecture, interior design or bespoke shopping tours of the English capital.
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Monte Vibiano will officially launch its 360° Green Revolution
On October 11th, 2008, Lorenzo Fasola Bologna celebrates Castello Monte Vibiano's certificate 0000001 for an agricultural company going completely green, www.360green.it. Read about Lorenzo Fasola Bologna's style here.
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Castel Monastero, A Fortevillage Resort, set to open summer 2009
Also in Italy, Lorenzo Giannuzzi (seen here with Mary Gostelow), boss of Fortevillage Resort on Sardinia, starts his empire. Castel Monastero, a 71-room luxury country house resort, opens 15 miles from Siena in June, 2009. The Fortevillage Resort company is headed by Giannuzzi and industrialist Emma Marcegaglia, President of Confidustria.
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Open Studio: Conserving Calder
Alexander Calder: The Paris Years, 1926-1933, launches at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, on October 16th, 2008 - and it runs through to mid-February. This highly focused historical show includes his first wire drawings and his signature mobiles.
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Coming up next month...
Coming next month, we have Seven Sensational end-of-year hotels, and our Insider is Adam Twidell, Co-Owner and CEO of Privatefly. By the way, why not share this unique monthly newsletter with your friends, and encourage them to sign up too (who was it that said all the best things in life are free, like a perfect sunset, the sand between your toes - and www.WOW.travel?). Have a great month!
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