SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION London Calling The Personal Touch AS THE LAST REMAINING FAMILY-OWNED LUXURY HOTEL IN LONDON, THE GORING IS RENOWNED FOR ITS WARM, INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE AND PERSONALISED SERVICE The hotel’s fleet of footmen in their scarlet tailcoats says it all. Impeccably English and perfectly individual, the hotel’s suites and bedrooms are uniquely decorated with Gainsborough-silk-lined walls and offer the utmost comfort combined with up-to-the-minute innovations. Located in Belgravia – one of the most exclusive and elegant areas in central London – The Goring is perfectly placed for spectacular sights and style. The iconic walls of Buckingham Palace border the district and nearby Knightsbridge, Mayfair and Sloane Street make for a fashionable stay. The Goring offers stunning yet relaxed dining options that are popular with locals and guests alike, from The Dining Room with its fabulous British food celebrating the best seasonal produce to the chic, lively bar with its sublime collection of signature cocktails, not to mention the hotel’s world-renowned afternoon tea. The Goring Garden is one of the finest – and largest – private gardens in London with a sensational season of summer events planned this year. Many of the bedrooms and suites overlook the manicured lawn and guests are encouraged to relax with a good book and a cup of tea or to sip a refreshing sundowner. THE GORING – BEESTON PLACE, BELGRAVIA, LONDON SW1W 0JW THEGORING.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A BOOKING, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PLATINUM TRAVEL SERVICE
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION London Calling A Cut Above FOUNDED IN LONDON IN 1934 BY GERRY ETTINGER, THE LEATHER ACCESSORIES BRAND IS RECOGNISED AS ONE OF THE FINEST OF ITS KIND IN BRITAIN TODAY In 1996, Ettinger was granted a Royal Warrant to HRH The Prince of Wales and this has helped seal its reputation among connoisseurs worldwide too. Still family-owned and run, it handcrafts its wide portfolio of accessories and bags at its UK factory in Walsall, near Birmingham, which has been in continuous use as a leather factory since 1890. The portfolio includes wallets and purses, jewel and stud boxes, watch and glasses cases, stationery items, overnight and weekend canvas and leather bags, briefcases and attaches, portfolios and more. Many can be personalised with initials for gifting and the overnight and weekend bags can be embroidered with initials. This personalisation service allows customers to choose from various options and a gift-wrapping service has also been added making the presentation of an Ettinger ideal for many occasions. Colour also plays a significant role within the portfolio with customers now able to choose from an extensive selection and each collection uses a different leather such as the bestselling Bridle Hide or the latest goat leather Capra collection. Stockists include leading luxury department stores, independent men's style retailers and online. ETTINGER – ETTINGER.CO.UK; +44 20 8877 1616 INSTAGRAM @ETTINGER.LONDON; FACEBOOK & TWITTER @ETTINGERLONDON FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A BOOKING, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PLATINUM TRAVEL SERVICE
