ROMANCING THE TAJ

An Imperial Legacy

One of Asia’s finest hotel groups is the renowned Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. It is recognised for its impressive vision for over 100 years in sensitively recreating and restoring many of India’s legendary former palaces to magnificent glory. This vision extends to combining the historical with the contemporary in splendid hotels worldwide. Many of them reflect the tastes and culture of India’s colourful history, distinctive imposing architecture, fascinating art and above all its superb cuisine.

IN THE NEWS! IN THE NEWS! IN THE NEWS!

In the news with Champagne Tastings in Cape Town, Alan Coxon presents
Ale-Gar and, On the Table with Andiamo & Fiesta for Tapas. 

CUVÉES CLASSIQUES

Sparkling, Cold & French

By Hilary Prendini Toffoli

How a Cape Town couple got into bed with some small Champagne producers and became South Africa’s only Champagne specialists. 

SEE! THE OLD AND THE NEW: A Story of Two Vineyards 

Part Two

By Oded Schwartz

Oded Schwartz, food historian, visits Tulbagh, an unspoiled South African town, a gem in the Breede River Valley, home to Twee Jonge Gezellen and Saronsberg, two very different estates, both deeply steeped in the history of Tulbagh and the South African wine industry. 

ST PANCRAS A FIVE STAR STATION

With Nancy V. Richards

Champagne, art, a direct line to Paris and a multi-million pound revamp puts St Pancras on a different style platform.

HONEYMOONS

AUTUMN IDYLL AT THE PALACE

Serene, joyous, supremely carefree days. Spend them together beside the sea, waterski on azure waters, canter along the beach, take wonderful walks deep in the forest, sip a glass of red wine warmed by the fire. Honeymoon forever.