Eyes on the Amalfi Coast
Scottish Woman Magazine
by Web Editor
2d ago
Intent on following in the footsteps of writers and film stars and soaking up Italy’s most ravishing coastline? Hunkering down in luxury and enjoying the views from afar could be your best bet, says Cheryl Caira The Amalfi Coast’s curves and cliffs are the stuff of novelists’ fantasy. There’s the famous John Steinbeck quote that so many others have referenced – but who could really put it any better? Visiting the area for a travel piece in 1953, the American author said: “Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after y ..read more
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Sipping on top of the world
Scottish Woman Magazine
by Web Editor
6d ago
Relaxing on a rooftop as the world ebbs and flows beneath you is always a special kind of experience – even better if you have a glass of something delectable in hand. Let’s go sky-high and enjoy the view Lead image: La Terrazza, Florence By Cheryl Caira 230 FIFTH, New York Image: 230-fifth.com The Empire City’s largest rooftop bar gives ample opportunity for Manhattan skyline-gazing 365 days a year. From April to October, the roof deck becomes a tropical haven with the addition of around 60 petunia-covered palm trees, while during the winter guests are given complimentary red robes to st ..read more
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Create a spa haven at home
Scottish Woman Magazine
by Web Editor
6d ago
Relax! Here are 10 tips for your own personal bathroom sanctuary Claire Logan from bath, body and home fragrance brand ARRAN Sense of Scotland shares her top ten tips for creating the perfect bathroom sanctuary Calming colourways Channel salon and spa vibes when thinking about bathroom décor – neutrals, pale blues and serene greens are known to promote a soothing atmosphere. Nature-inspired colours such as earthy browns, soft greys and sage greens give off an organic and calming effect. You can always add a pop of colour with accessories if you like a touch of the brights. Indu ..read more
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Straight off the vine
Scottish Woman Magazine
by Web Editor
3w ago
If you’re planning on exploring Washington State, make the area’s scenic wine country a priority By Cheryl Caira Lead image: wallawalla.org Wined and signed I had planned to get some work finished on the short flight from Seattle to Walla Walla, the quirky southeastern city tucked into Walla Walla Valley, but this was scuppered as soon as I saw the view. A clear, bright day, the Columbia river and the spine of the snow-topped Cascade mountains began the distraction, before the vista changed to a patchwork of circular fields and colourful, undulating hills. The diverse terrain and climate of th ..read more
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Soak up the Mediterranean at home
Scottish Woman Magazine
by Web Editor
3w ago
7 key pieces for vintage vibes and an easy-breezy summer look Lead image: Dolce & Gabbana Casa Collection Keen to make a statement with your decor while keeping your spaces relaxed and lived-in? Shop these pieces for a chic, by-the-sea lounging feel, in keeping with this year’s Mediterranean decorating trend: Hanging chair, from around £4,607, myface.euVases & trays, from £15, roseandgrey.co.ukWallpaper, from £219, mindtheg.com Dinner plate, £40, sohohome.com Table lamp, £2,673, Dolce & Gabbana at amara.com Chair, £2,500, limelace.co.ukMartini glasses, £290, Serena Confalonieri a ..read more
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An insider’s guide to Saint-Tropez from one of its most renowned boutique hotels
Scottish Woman Magazine
by Web Editor
3w ago
The gorgeous Hotel Lou Pinet give us the must-visits for an authentic experience in the glamorous beach destination Lead image: Poolside at Hotel Lou Pinet We’re all pretty au fait with the allure of the French Riviera’s most famous harbourside getaway. Saint-Tropez is a resort beloved by the well-heeled and famous, while still retaining the ambience of a thriving, picturesque fishing village. Beautifully elegant Hotel Lou Pinet – which recently reopened for the summer season – is a five-star hideaway owned by the Pariente family, nestled away from the hubbub of the beach and Place des Lices b ..read more
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The hotel that stole our hearts
Scottish Woman Magazine
by Web Editor
3w ago
Want to hide out at a waterfront location, surrounded by luxury and exceptional artwork? The Thief, Oslo’s five-star design haven, will have you captured and under its spell in no time By Cheryl Caira Lead image: Artwork at The Thief. Credit: Mattias Hamrén & Jason Strong The Thief snuck up on me one quiet, sultry evening, like the most experienced of robbers bundling up a shiny new find. Meandering round Oslo is a pretty mellowing experience, so by the time I’d walked from the shopping district of the city to the water’s edge at Tjuvholmen – the hotel’s location – I could already feel the ..read more
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The Gallivant
Scottish Woman Magazine
by Web Editor
1M ago
From comedy capers to gaming with a slice, here is our social checklist for the weeks ahead Connor Burns The critically-acclaimed Fringe comedian is back in March with his debut national tour and punchline-packed, caustic observations on relationships, the cost-of-living crisis and his aversion to drinking with millennials. Expect a wee bit of rudeness, a fascination with accents and a lot of hilarity. Connor Burns performs ‘Vertigo’ at Edinburgh’s Lyceum on 9th March and at the Glasgow Comedy Festival from 21st to 24th March A slice of the action If Pac-Man plus Neapolitan-inspired pizza so ..read more
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Making tracks
Scottish Woman Magazine
by Web Editor
1M ago
The romanticism of gazing out of a gliding train and soaking up views famous the world over continues to endure as the experience of a lifetime. Pick up steam with future travels with a window into routes both classic and more recent By Cheryl Caira Belmond Andean Explorer The Peruvian-chic interiors on South America’s first luxury sleeper train are alluring enough a reason to book this journey, which ascends to heights of 4,000 ft. The route traverses the Peruvian Andes from the ancient heart of the Inca empire in Cusco to Lake Titicaca and Arequipa. The 16-carriage train includes ..read more
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The Vegetarian Reset
Scottish Woman Magazine
by Web Editor
1M ago
Delicious low-carb, high protein recipes from We Ate Well founder, Vasudha Viswanath Vasudha Viswanath is the founder of We Ate Well, a community for foodies that focuses on eating mindfully and sustainably on a vegetarian diet. Her debut cookbook, The Vegetarian Reset, takes inspiration from traditional eastern and western cuisines, with 75 low-carb and high-protein recipes that are rooted in whole foods such as vegetables, legumes, spices and healthy fats. Here are two recipes from the book that would be perfect to whip up for lunch or dinner, season by season: Vegetable paella I start ..read more
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