The Wordrobe • 5th March 2021

Women in Wine: Four Fabulous French Female Winemakers

What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day on Monday March 8th than with a tasting of classic French wines made by women.

Writer Gina Baksa savours a selection of special grapes from the Languedoc and the Rhône Valley…

I-M | Intelligent Magazine for Inquisitive Minds • 4th March 2021

Interview with Tamara Roberts CEO Ridgeview wine estate

A new winery and wine cellar were built at Ridgeview in 2019 as part of an ambitious expansion plan. “Our aim is to produce well beyond the current 400,000 bottles per year. With that goal in mind, we have expanded our reach and contracts with vineyards in Suffolk, Essex and Kent. So if the weather is bad in one area, it’s mitigated in another.

I-M | Intelligent Magazine for Inquisitive Minds • 13th November 2020

Off The Beaten Track in Dorset

Clearly, this advice went in one ear and out of the other when inexplicably, I veer off to the left on an uphill rocky track climb and watch in disbelief as my tyre disappears into a deep rut. Instinctively, I accelerate to get out of it and end up vertical – my bike kissing a tree: a wheely bad idea.

Luxurious Magazine • 25th May 2020

Spend 48 Memorable Hours In Porto For A Post-Covid Getaway

In the second part of her post-lockdown Portugal city break series, Gina Baksa travels to Porto on the Atlantic coast.

You’ll need at least a week to explore a fraction of what beautiful Porto has to offer. But if, like me, you only have 48 hours to explore, then here are some of Porto’s must-see attractions during your stay in this UNESCO World Heritage city.

Luxurious Magazine • 21st May 2020

Lisbon Calling! Head To Portugal For A Post-Lockdown Weekend

48 hours in the Portuguese capital with Iberian Escapes is the perfect post-lockdown city break, says Gina Baksa.

You’ll need at least two weeks to cover a fraction of what Lisbon has to offer. But if, like me, you only have a whistle-stop 48 hours, you can still savour much that this intoxicating city has to offer.

Luxurious Magazine • 28th April 2020

A Note From Provence: Make Your Garden A Haven For Bees

Lockdown has given us more time to enjoy and cultivate our gardens. Gina Baksa chats to Mr Stéphane Ellien, Landscaper at Provence’s Terre Blanche Hotel Golf Spa Resort, and discovers five ways to welcome bees into your garden.

Luxurious Magazine • 6th March 2020

Bluebird Chelsea’s Gastronomic Experience Is Still Flying High

Gina Baksa heads to London’s Sloane Square for supper at Bluebird Chelsea, the iconic King’s Road restaurant.

This landmark Art Deco restaurant and bar has been a King’s Road fixture since 1997 when it first opened under the auspices of Sir Terence Conran...

Luxurious Magazine • 2nd March 2020

Luxury On La Croissette: Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes

Gina Baksa heads to the French Riviera for a stay at one of the city’s most iconic hotels, the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, which looks out across the Mediterranean Sea.

Luxurious Magazine • 26th February 2020

In Conversation With With Matthew Cule, Founder Of CuleM Watches

Gina Baksa takes time out to talk to Matthew Cule the man behind CuleM Watches.

Luxurious Magazine • 26th February 2020

In Conversation With With Matthew Cule, Founder Of CuleM Watches

Gina Baksa takes time out to talk to Matthew Cule the man behind CuleM Watches.

LM: What was your inspiration for creating the CuleM watch brand? Are you a collector?

MC: My biggest inspirations are the beauty of our amazing world and a passion for travel. I have been to 64 countries currently and visited every continent. Travelling has changed and broadened my life in many ways...

Luxurious Magazine • 18th February 2020

Bentley And Bomber Ski Partners For Luxury US Ski-Drive Experiences

Fancy a once-in-a-lifetime ski-and-drive experience with Bomber Ski and the world’s favourite luxury car marque? Read on, says Gina Baksa.

Luxurious Magazine • 9th February 2020

Valentine’s Day Magic From Pierre Marcolini And Carine Gilson

Luxurious Magazine’s Gina Baksa meets chocolatier Pierre Marcolini and fashion designer Carine Gilson, who have collaborated to create unique Valentine’s Day chocolate sensations.

Luxurious Magazine • 3rd February 2020

Dr Mariano Spiezia, Scientific Director At Inlight Beauty & Wellness

Gina Baksa meets Dr Mariano Spiezia, the founder of Inlight Beauty, medical doctor, herbalist and renowned skin expert.

Dubbed a 21st-century Nicholas Culpepper, and considered the Godfather of the organic beauty movement in the UK, his love of science, alchemy and wellness led him to create the Inlight Beauty range of skin products – all of which are 100% organic.

Luxurious Magazine • 29th January 2020

The Beverly Hills Hotel Reveals Redesigned Celebrity Bungalows

Gina Baksa takes a look inside Bungalow 9 at The Beverly Hills Hotel – Charlie Chaplin’s former home-from-home.

Affectionately known as ‘the Pink Palace’, the iconic five-star Beverly Hills Hotel has been a bastion of glamour, glitz and romance since it first opened in 1912. This iconic Mission Revival-style hotel boasts 210 luxurious rooms and suites, alongside 23 bungalows, surrounded by 12 acres of dreamy tropical gardens.

Luxurious Magazine • 16th December 2019

Sitting On A Dock Of The Thames: The Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

Gina Baksa enjoys an overnight stay and afternoon tea at the luxurious Sunborn London superyacht hotel, moored next to ExCel in London’s Docklands.

Luxurious Magazine • 16th December 2019

Sitting On A Dock Of The Thames: The Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

Gina Baksa enjoys an overnight stay and afternoon tea at the luxurious Sunborn London superyacht hotel, moored next to ExCel in London’s Docklands.

Luxurious Magazine • 9th December 2019

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Spa Is The Perfect Winter Wellness Escape

Gina Baksa takes a look at one of the most exclusive five-star health and wellness resorts in the Maldives – the Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi in South Malé Atoll.

Imagine an oasis of relaxation and indulgence: turquoise waves gently lapping white sands, palm trees wafting in the light warm breeze, and ten exclusive treatment villas surrounded by exotic gardens in addition to your own luxurious five-star villa accommodation. Welcome to the exquisite Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Spa.

Luxurious Magazine • 27th November 2019

Exploring The Sites Along The Rhône On A CroisiEurope Cruise

Gina Baksa re-ignites her passion for river cruising when she joins Europe’s largest cruise line, CroisiEurope, on a three-day sail from Avignon to Lyon.

Chapman Freeborn • 21st November 2019

City guide: Hanover, Germany | Private jet charter

Hanover is located in northern Germany on the River Leine, and is the capital city of Lower Saxony. Famous for its trade fairs and festivals, Hanover’s Oktoberfest attracts thousands, while the city’s museums, galleries and theatres provide visitors with myriad cultural attractions.

Luxurious Magazine • 1st November 2019

Bentley Unveils New Pop Art Bentley V8 By Artist Sir Peter Blake

Gina Baksa attended the unveiling of a new Pop Art Bentley – created by artist Sir Peter Blake – to be auctioned for hospice charity Care2Save

Luxurious Magazine • 1st November 2019

Driving The Flying Spur At Crewe And Bentayga Speed At Anglesey Circuit

Gina Baksa enjoys a 48-hour Bentley extravaganza: racing the Bentayga Speed around the track at the Anglesey circuit in North Wales and attending the reveal of the all-new Bentley Flying Spur at Crewe.

Luxurious Magazine • 1st November 2019

All-New Bentley Continental GT W12 And Bentley Bentayga V8 Road Tests

Gina Baksa drives the new Bentley Continental GT W12 and Bentley’s luxury Bentayga V8 to the highest fine-dining restaurant in the Emirates – at the summit of Jebel Jais.

Luxurious Magazine • 31st October 2019

The Lure Of A Pilgrimage To Lourdes

Look beyond the commercial side of Lourdes and you’ll find a city in the south-west of France that’s well worth visiting, says Gina Baksa.

Chapman Freeborn • 29th October 2019

City guide: Bangkok, Thailand | Private jet charter

Thailand’s capital Bangkok offers visitors an intoxicating array of cultural attractions from grand palaces and temples to modern art galleries, alongside luxury shopping and the chance to watch Muay Thai boxing – the nation’s favourite contact sport.

The food scene in Bangkok is one of the best in South East Asia with floating markets and Michelin-starred restaurants jostling for position among hundreds of hot food stands.

The largest city in Thailand is a thoroughly modern metropolis but has