Thought-provoking and refreshingly original, the artwork of Cornish artist Toby Ray evokes memories of summers past.
Artist Toby takes his main inspiration from the ocean and each ‘artwork within an artwork’ is a skilful melange of contemporary seascape painting, 3D assemblage, spray can stencilling and mixed media artistry.
Always featuring one of his life’s loves- a clean breaking wave, a pensive cat, or iconic 80’s imagery- Toby’s paintings also reflect his passion for interior design and have adorned galleries the world over.
Unique Home Stays are offering the original piece above as a competition prize. Unique Home Stays have a luxury private holiday homes and villas portfolio which is quite staggering.
Over 100 properties, in eight different countries. What sets UHS apart from the rest is the quality of the properties. Each and every one has the all important “wow” factor.
The Beach Hut
This specially commissioned piece for Unique Home Stays has been inspired by some of their gorgeously rustic beach-side dwellings such as The Beach Hut and Northcott Beach House. The 40cms x 43cms piece depicts the view from a wooden-cladded beach hut, looking out across the ocean with a feline friend for company.
Northcott House
All you need to do to win this piece of original artwork is ‘Like’ their Facebook page. It really is as simple as that. GOOD LUCK!!
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If you have a few minutes to spare, just have a look at Unique Home Stays website and draw up your wish list. A great way to immerse yourself in the world of luxury rental….but, you will need a lot more than a few minutes!
For those that have forgotten or haven’t visited their site yet Discovering Life presents a fabulous range of exclusive luxury offers and opportunities through their website and a couple of e-newsletters each month.
They pretty much cover all types of luxury products and services. Whether its offers on wine, food, hotel breaks, travel, or clothing you’re looking for, then look no further.
If you’re looking for inspiration then this is the site for you.
And the best bit, club membership is free. It’s a twenty second job to join as they don’t ask too many questions. You won’t be bombarded with daily emails, just a couple of e-shots per month with an inspiring selection of experiences and goodies.
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Are you planning on heading to an event this summer – perhaps a motorsport event or a festival? If so and you’re looking for accommodation, you might want to join a growing trend and choose to hire a winnebago for the weekend.
More and more people are dispensing with traditional hotels, B&Bs and camp sites and hiring themselves an American motorhome – gaining the luxuries of a private room and double bed as well as all the benefits of being close to the action.
A number of companies offer this service in the UK, but Midlands-based Hire Winnebago offers the ultimate: a 40-foot long Fleetwood Revolution – the Rolls Royce of American motor homes. With the option of a ‘toy hauler’, which can be towed behind, this luxurious motor home can sleep 10 comfortably or, for those who are happy to add a couple of camp beds, it’s possible to extend that number to 13.
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The most amazing all villa resort has just opened in the Seychelles. Why is it amazing? Read on, there’s lots to tell!
The Raffles Praslin Seychelles resort is surrounded by historic and important flora. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Vallée de Mai is a palm forest which will take you back to prehistoric times. The area has remained unchanged and offers a glimpse into the past, millions of years ago.
This luxury all villa resort also has the best crystal clear waters from the Indian Ocean and a stunning white beach that overlooks Curieuse Island, which is a National Marine Park.
Attention to detail seems to be Raffles Praslin signature. The villa’s have all been built on a slope, cleverly allowing dramatic and un interrupted clear views of the flora and Ocean.
The villa’s come with everything you need….and because we are talking maximum luxury, they also come with everything that you would like too. For instance, 43-inch plasma television + DVD player, Nespresso coffee machines and complimentary WiFi internet access.
Each villa has an outdoor pavilion, complete with wine cellar, with one and two bedroomed villa’s also having a private barbeque.
On top of all this, each villa has round-the-clock, multi-lingual Signature Raffles Butlers and a private plunge pool.
The resort has some fine gastronomic choices, such as the Curieuse Restaurant which offers an extensive range of fresh seafood and grilled prime cuts. Personalised in-villa dining experiences or the chance to dine on a private yacht are also tempting options.
All this luxury needs backing up with some pampering. The Raffles Spa will enrich, renew and rejuvenate. There are 13 treatment pavilions, six of which are open-air. Additional spa facilities include steam room, sauna and a Spa Garden with a Pavilion for Yoga and Pilates.
With a well thought out kids club at the resort, nearby golf, diving and snorkelling, watersports and island hopping all available, everyone is catered for in complete style.
The Raffles Praslin may be the new kid on the block, but with everything it has going for it, it’s sure to be a seriously popular choice.
Elite Vacations offers 5 nights in a Hillside Pool Villa from £2,178 per person based on 2 people sharing on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Price includes flights on Air Seychelles from London Heathrow, inter-island flights and private transfers, plus UK airport lounge pass. Valid for stays 1 February to 31 March and 1 May to 30 June 2011.
Knoll House in Dorset is a quintessentially English Hotel that oozes charm and character. Since it was Enid Blyton’s favourite hotel it’s not surprising that this is a place for children to have old fashioned adventures with a pirate ship in the garden and the beautiful beach of Studland Bay within walking distance. A trip to the beach begs for ginger pop and slabs of Madeira cake. It’s the kind of place that….well your parents would be proud of and your kids need duffle coats to look the part.
Knoll House is definitely unique. Widely regarded as ‘Britain’s original Family friendly hotel’, it owes its charm to the Ferguson family, proprietors for 80 years and guardians of Knoll’s inimitable style.
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