Le Cordon Bleu Henley Food Festival is a two day event celebrating the best of English food; from supplier, to producer, to chef. Held at the Paddock Phyllis Court Club on Saturday May 22nd and Sunday May 23rd their aim is to create an informative, innovative, fun arena for visitors to come and learn; experience; taste and enjoy delicious food. The amazing line-up of chefs will be extended upon from the previous years, giving visitors the opportunity to see famous chefs, Michelin starred chefs, rising star chefs and locally acclaimed chefs, in action. There will be a strong local bias, providing the abundance of great food producers. www.henleyfoodfestival.co.uk

Undeniably fun, flashy, and fabulous, the Jimmy Choo Spring and Summer 2010 line promises to dazzle even the hardest-to-please fashionista. With 34 new shoe designs and 37 new handbags and wallets, this year’s collection offers something spectacular for every occasion.

Style-loving ladies are certain to attract attention when wearing designs such as the Quito, a brightly colored, exotic-looking, multi-strap platform sandal. Meanwhile, the Clement, a classy yellow closed-toe heel, gives the perfect upscale look for a downtown business meeting. Ultimate shoe shoppers will find that the Zap, a gorgeous strappy platform dress sandal (which is also the most expensive shoe in this Spring and Summer collection), will covet many admiring glances. Read more »

The Wow House company offers bespoke stays in an eclectic range of over 30 exclusive properties for hire throughout the UK and Ireland. Their deluxe portfolio includes an art-deco beach house, a Jacobean Grade I listed manor house, a hilltop castle, a Victorian vicarage and a luxuriously appointed former gentleman’s residence. Exquisite interior design, quirky historical value, beautiful surroundings - from valleys and nature reserves to rolling parkland – and bespoke elements such as quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, a private Chef and butler combine to offer that ‘wow’ factor. Call now on 01452 715373 or visit  www.thewowhousecompany.com

If you fancy living the dream of residing in a large, spectacular and historic building in a foreign country or you are looking for a classy second home abroad, you won’t do better than to put your faith in the Prestige Property Group, who sell up-market homes and properties to people throughout the world.

Formed in 1995, the company set out to create an international property database of exceptional quality and usefulness, they wanted to enable people in different countries to buy and sell their homes by using an efficient central service system. So by applying their enviable experience and state-of-the-art web technology they have developed a focused and efficient property finding service.

All property information shown on their website is supplied by overseas agents or third parties that link up with a dedicated database in the South West. Prestige Property have a global network of more than 100 property agents who are based in over 20 countries around the world, providing up to date details on properties for sale in their particular area.

The company has a large number of properties that range from chalets and farmhouses to manor houses in countries from Italy to the Caribbean and in particular the stunning selection of French chateaux is well worth taking a look at. Prestige Property also have very informative articles about specific areas or regions they feature on their site and be prepared to be wowed by the wealth of fabulous properties displayed. Prices are anything from €500,000 to €53,000,000.

For more information call them on 01935 817188 or visit their website www.prestigeproperty.co.uk

Shake off the gloom of winter and treat yourself to a great value break in one of the UK’s most beautiful cities. This special package offers excellent shopping discounts and plenty of pampering treats.

For guests who book two nights or more from Sunday - Thursday between now and the end of March, the Royal Crescent hotel in Bath is offering exclusive shopping discounts at the Mulberry Store in Shepton Mallet and designer boutique Prey located in the historic centre of Bath and only a short stroll from the hotel.

To recover from the rigours of retail therapy, this uplifting package also allows you to relax with a soak in the roof top hot water at Thermae Bath Spa, as well as indulge yourself with a selection of treatments at the Royal Crescents award winning Bath House Spa with an irresistible 25% discount off treatment prices.

Prices start from only £215 per night based on two people sharing and include accommodation, breakfast, complimentary entrance to Thermae Bath Spa, a 10% exclusive shopping discount at the Mulberry Store Shepton Mallet, a 10% exclusive shopping discount at Prey designer boutique Bath and 25% discount off all treatments at The Bath House at the Royal Crescent.

For more info or to book, please contact The Royal Crescent on 01225 823 333, or go to www.royalcrescent.co.uk

Please note that treatments will need to be pre- booked. Valid from Sunday 10th January - Thursday 25th March 2010. Subject to availability and excludes Valentines weekend.