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Top Attraction 1 Glacier walking, Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. Explore stunning blue glacier ice and crevasses on a half- or full-day glacier walk, led by knowledgeable and safety-conscious guides. All the gear, including crampons, is provided. Top Attraction 2 Waipoua Forest, Northland. Stroll through the vertiginous canopy of tangled foliage in this mighty Northland…
Hermès hits the open road with a pair of boots that promises plenty of mileage. Often, there’s a preconceived notion of the woman who buys Hermès—a cool, elegant creature, appreciates clean lines, has tea at three in the afternoon. Perhaps it’s in her aim of subverting this singular-faceted concept of the classic Hermès shopper that…
Metate Room is the award-winning fine-dining option at Mesa Verde in south-western Colorado. Run by Aramark, the industrial food services corporation with a 20-country footprint and concession contracts in many of the largest US national parks, Metate Room offers diners a sweeping view of the park’s landscape and wildlife, including wild mustangs. Its name, Metate,…
Channel country style eclecticism with a cool mix of checks, tartans and madras prints. Layer separates of varying styles and textures to create a themed fit full of character and nostalgia. Chunky knits keep you warm, but styled with minis? It’s all gams and drama. Don an oversized cape-coat and thigh-high boots for a sense…
In addition to your personal allowance, there are some other tax allowances that can reduce the amount of tax you have to pay. Tax relief is given in different ways, depending on the allowance. BLIND PERSON’S ALLOWANCE Registered blind people can claim an allowance of £2,870 in 2023/24. This reduces your tax bill by being…
Dazzle with Jewellery Creations that give you star power in an instant From left:White gold and diamond Perlée Diamonds bracelet, $51,000;Perlée Diamonds Duo ring, $15,000; Palmyre earrings, $398,000;Palmyre necklace, $284,000;Perlée Diamonds ring, $17,500, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS.Dress, ZIMMERMANN. Rose gold and diamond Ice Cube choker, CHOPARD.Top, MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION.Opposite: (Clockwise) White gold, rose gold and…
Schools provide an environment where students find opportunities to build resilience, acquire the necessary skills to effectively respond to mental health challenges, and improve well-being (Arslan & Yıldırım, 2021). The promotion of well-being at school can be achieved through positive education (Arslan et al., 2021), which refers to the integration of traditional education goals with…
“Appreciation of GOOD FOOD is a commonality in our cultures. Chinese and French CUISINES are deeply embedded in our CULTURES and significantly influence how we judge new RESTAURANTS. The difference is the way we COMMUNICATE. The French love a DEBATE but the Chinese, not as much. After eight years together, I’ve come to value the…
Māori works of art are not only beautiful to look at, but also reveal a great deal about their society’s beliefs, history and social structure. The classic art of New Zealand Māori is an unsurpassed Pacific tribal art. Many creative styles and much skilled craftsmanship yielded, and continue to yield, objects of great beauty. To…
Cordelia de Castellane, the ebullient creative mind behind Dior Maison and Baby Dior, welcomes us into her characterful Parisian abode. The first thing you notice about Cordelia de Castellane Paris apartment is the light. Palatially tall windows stream in sunshine from both sides on blue-sky days. Off a gated limestone courtyard on the Left Bank,…