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There always seems to be a lot of things to
take on a winter sports holiday. but did
you know there is a clever solution -
entrust all your suitcases and equipment
to the UK’s favourite, specialist courier
service, First Luggage, who will handle all
the irksome transportation so that it is
waiting for your arrival.
www.firstluggage.com
Guess who
was first on
the slopes
this winter
ski season?
Sitting out in their stylish al fresco restaurant serenaded by cicadas and surrounded
by 20 hectares of extensive parkland and vineyards, it’s almost impossible to
believe that the Domaine De Verchant lies just 10 minutes drive from the vibrant
historic centre of Montpelier. A perfect stop for Brits driving to the Côte D’Azur but
even better as a sophisticated retreat fromwhich to explore Provence and the coast
(just 15 minutes from the sea and 1 hour from Les Beaux de Provence) and indulge
the senses. The Domaine oozes "detente" from its superb spa complex to the
elegant contemporary chic of its guest rooms, suites and apartments, just 22 in
total. The modern decor harmoniously blending into the traditional setting with a
definite "savoir faire".
www.domainedeverchant.com
Wining and dining in the heart of Provence
Domaine de Verchant, Near Montpelier
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- Remember your
SHEET
to avoid Jet Lag on long flights
The Canny Traveller
S
leep
Try to go to bed a little earlier a few days before you travel and get as much
sleep as you can during your flight.
H
ydrate
Many side-effects of jet lag are the result of dehydration, so avoid alcohol,
coffee and tea. Drink plenty of water during your flight.
E
at Lightly
Eat lightly on your flight and forego rich or exotic foods on the first few days of
your trip so that you can use your energy to adjust to your new surroundings
rather than to digest your food.
E
xercise
Exercising on a long flight will help alleviate such common discomforts as
backaches, swollen legs and feet and general fatigue.
T
ake it Easy
Take it easy on the day you arrive so that you can take advantage of your trip at
a leisurely pace and establish a routine in sync with the local time.
Rural masterpiece in the heart of the Chianti
region of Italy
The Castello di Casole Hotel is a
41-Suite
boutique
hotel,
situated on a private estate of
1,700 hectares in the centre of
Tuscany. The property is
conveniently located only 20
minutes southwest of Siena, 45
minutes south of Florence and
within easy reach of the Chianti
region,
San
Gimignano,
Volterra and other historical
locations. The estate is very
much a working farm in the
classic traditions of Italy, home
to more than 100 acres of
vineyards and 30 acres of olive
groves,
where
signature
vintages are harvested and
pressed for guests.
