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There are few cars that I’ve driven that were more enjoyable than the new 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. That’s a fact. I seriously adored just about every facet of this car, including its looks, handling, power, sound, comfort and so much more. The week I spent with the Giulia Quadrifoglio was a treat itself, […]

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Insects can be a menace unless the are equipped with a turbocharger. The latest model of the “People’s Car” arrived at our headquarters finished in Bottle Green with a Beige Leatherette Interior. We were hoping for a manual, but the six-speed automatic proved to be a worthy contender. If you are looking for an economical […]

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In a vibrant city like Singapore it’s important to find time to pamper yourself and simply relax. I discovered recently a unique and stunning place dedicated to wellbeing, settled in the most iconic building of the city, that I couldn’t keep for me any longer: Banyan Tree Spa Marina Bay Sands. Banyan Tree is a big name in the hospitality…

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For those who prefer to fly under the radar, VW’s latest Passat is a stealth fighter. With styling we have grown to love, our weekly test car arrived directly from the factory, which is not in Germany. The Passat is assembled at the world’s only LEED-certified plant in Chattanooga.Tennesseans are known for music and bourbon, so […]

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Singapore offers plenty of luxury hotels, one element to consider in order to make the difference is the location. Do you prefer to stay in the city center, close to malls? Do you want to have a skyline view from your room? After reviewing St Regis Singapore and Shangri-La Valley Wing last year, we decided this time to visit the…

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A quartet is comprised of four singers, each with their own special abilities. Groups like The Highwaymen and The Four Tops made use of harmony and contrasting vocal ranges to make chart-topping hits. Volkswagen has also used a similar formula to build four versions of the same SUV. When we learned our weekly test car […]

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As Byron Bay has gradually transformed from a sleepy coastal hippie town into something a bit more hipster and capitalist, so have the properties. Fans of this laid-back area might be dismayed by this evolution but Elements of Byron along Belongil Beach proves that it’s possible to indulge in barefoot luxury here. Admittedly, I was initially shocked at the size…

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German SUVs are popular among active adults because of build quality and style. The X series from BMW has been a runaway success for the brand, but many are shocked to learn its origins. Since it launched in 1999, the BMW X5 has been built in Greer, South Carolina. The drivetrain may be Deutsch, but […]

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The area of Daylesford kept popping up over and over again when I mentioned that I’d be spending some time in Melbourne. It turned out to be a non-compromise stopover so I was extra delighted when I was introduced to the Wolf-Tasker family of the lauded Lake House in the exquisite resort town of Daylesford. When you arrive in Daylesford…

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A few years back, Nissan decided to rename every model of their Infiniti luxury brand. The G37 sedan was their most popular model, so we didn’t entirely understand the need for a change. Over the course of two years, every model transformed into a Q followed by a numeric series. The Q50 launched in 2013 […]

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Few hotels in the world are synonymous of great guest’s experience and prestigious history, and when it comes to Thailand there is one name that immediately pops in my head: the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, aka La Grande Dame with its prestigious history. Because of its location – on Chao Praya river side – and because of its exceptional history, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok…

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Do the words “Four Cylinder Mustang” make you cringe? To some members of Generation Y, it seemed like sacrilege to build a Pony Car with half a V8, but Ford has made great achievements in four cylinder power. We spent a week with a new six-speed manual Mustang with the EcoBoost engine and it was […]

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