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| Tue 20 May, 2014 |
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| ISLAND LIFE |
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| From private islands to public playgrounds |
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Private islands are the domain of the rich and famous no more. Lately, we’ve been getting a taste of the high life via the introduction of festivals, restaurants and resorts on private islands. Whether you’re looking to party, dine, or catch some R&R in style, here are the elite escapes to add to your summer itinerary…no private jet necessary.
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For a hedonistic bank holiday weekend, the only way is Essex. This month sees the inaugural Drifters Festival on Osea, a privately owned island in Blackwater Estuary- and the place for those in the know. Brought to you by the guys behind The Rum Kitchen, Love Brunch and Ping, the bespoke festival takes full advantage of the island’s luxe features, with opulent accommodation (the cottages boast four poster beds and private butlers), and headliners including DJ Yoda and Alex Fast.
Next, to Ibiza’s most exclusive address: Tagomago Island. Only accessible by boat, Tagomago – one of the few private islands in the Mediterranean- is an insider favourite for its Balearic beauty. If you don’t want to drop €40,000 to rent out the entire island (complete with private helipad, outdoor jacuzzis and DJs on hand), get a taste of the action by booking a table at the island’s chiringuito beach bar instead. An innovative Mediterranean menu, exclusive atmosphere and luxury service: check, check and check.
If you really want to get away from it all, The Brando is the ticket. Once Marlon Brando’s private sanctuary, the 12-island atoll off the coast of Tahiti now plays host to a luxury resort, opening this July. With 35 eco-friendly villas (all featuring individual plunge pools and private beach areas), The Brando also boasts a restaurant courtesy of Michelin-starred chef Guy Martin, plus a spa fringed with coconut palms.
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Drifters Festival, May 23-May 26, Osea Island, CM9 4SA, tickets from £99
Tagomago Island, Santa Eulalia del Rio, phone +34 628 333 444 to book
The Brando, Tetiaroa, villas from €3,000 per night
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| SPOTLIGHT |
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Ted's Spring Shopping Event: 20% OFF |
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#Teds20day |
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Spring is here, meaning, warm weather, bright colours, and a wardrobe update. And Ted Baker is on hand to celebrate by offering all customers 20% off in store* and online on Thursday May 22, for his spring shopping event. As part of the festivities, expect complimentary drinks in store and goodie bags in selected locations, handed out through the day, check out Ted’s blog (TedBakerblog.com) to find out where and when. Shop to it! |
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To help take you from Winter to Spring, Ted Baker is giving away a £1000 gift voucher to spend in store. Simply sign up to TedBaker.com to enter. Competition closes at 11:59pm on Thursday 22nd May. The winner will be notified on May 29 2014. |
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The Film World of Jean Paul Gaultier |
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This summer it’s all about Jean Paul Gaultier, from the nine day Ram Place Fashion Market inspired by the designer to the full retrospective of his work at the Barbican (The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk). Adding to the line up comes his self-curated film series for the Barbican Cinemas. It features 19 titles, including his iconic collaborations with Luc Besson (The Fifth Element) and Pedro Almodovar (Kika and The Skin I Live In), as well as the films that inspired his life and work, including The Rocky Horror Picture Show and All About Eve…it's time to go to the movies. Book now. |
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| The Film World of Jean Paul Gaultier, The Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS, May 22-29 |
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The Animals and Children TOOK TO THE STREETS |
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23 – 26 May |
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'Head-spinningly inventive.' Evening Standard
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Following two sell-out runs at the National, The Animals and Children returns to the stage. The acclaimed show by award-winning company 1927 melds live music, performance and storytelling with stunning film and animation. Welcome to the Bayou Mansions, a sprawling tenement block on the wrong side of the tracks, where curtain-twitchers and peeping-toms live side by side, and the wolf… is always at the door. Book now! |
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Tickets from £15. National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX
Book tickets here or call 020 7452 3000 for more information and to book tickets. |
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| Calendar Picks |
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| This Week's Picks |
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| EAT |
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INTERNATIONAL |
BOOK |
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Get a dose of French flavour at Primeur, Clissold Park’s latest restaurant and wine bar. 116 Petherton Road, N5 2RT
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Grab a case or fill up a takeaway flask at BottleDog, a craft beer emporium from the guys behind independent brewery BrewDog. 69 Grays Inn Road, WC1X 8TP
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Spotted Pig, the NYC joint famous for kicking off the no reservations trend is shaking things up for its 10th birthday, taking bookings from today until June 20. 314 West 11th Street, New York |
Converse is taking over Peckham with the launch of the CONS Project London: register here now for free music, art, style and skate workshops. From May 22, 133 Copeland Road, SE15 3SN |
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