Jaguar XKR Special Edition

Jaguar will unveil the latest dramatic evolution of its supercharged XKR coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. Read More...

Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

The new Continental Supersports Convertible is a car that must be driven to be fully understood. Unfortunately, I was not afforded this opportunity, so we will have to take their word for it. Read More ...

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Writing on Water

In 1821, the poet Keats died of consumption in Rome, at the age of 24. He was buried in the Protestant cemetery. On his tombstone is the inscription “Here lies one whose name was writ in water”. Read More...

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Natural Fibres

As soon as people trot out the natural and organic chatter, most of us are likely to shut down and let the green-speak wash over us while paying scant attention to the content. The green lobby is made up of tree hugging hippies after all, and how can they expect to be taken seriously? Read More...

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Shades of Green

If your idea of ‘going green ‘ is to change all the light bulbs in your house to low watt low energy, well done, but read on as there is a bit more to it than that. Read More...

Mercedes Wins Award

The new SLS AMG is to receive an internationally renowned design award, the "iF product design award 2010". Read More...

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Beautiful Bazil

The site of the Osler House lies at the edge of Brasilia’s pilot plan, at the tip of one of Paranoá Lake estuaries. The house is a poetic commentary on modern architecture, above all on Brazilian modernism, starting from a contemporary re-reading of the building materials and techniques.

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Waterman Pen Giveaway

Waterman writing instruments are exceptional tools steeped in European flair and long-standing tradition – they make a bold statement in any environment. Not only do Waterman writing instruments make a bold statement, but their smooth handling also makes writing a pleasure. A Waterman pen or pencil stands out with its sleek shape and finish.

To win one of these remarkable pens worth R2,000, join the Waterman Pen group on the Absolute Magazine social network. Register here...

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Vodka & Salt

SALT Restaurant & Bar has a cool new counterpart just across the road: SALT Deli & Vodka Bar

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Barnstorming Renovation

1920's structures brought up to date by van der Merwe Miszewski Architects. The site is located in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, between the road into Franschhoek and the Berg River.

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Alila Ubud, Bali

Alila Ubud is a tranquil and secluded hillside retreat that sits high up on the edge of the rich green Ayung River valley in Bali’s central foothills.

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Pilates Retreat

When considering a December holiday, most likely thoughts for most of the country turn to the seaside. Those of us fortunate to live next to the ocean sometimes need a bit more than sand to entertain us over the Christmas break. Not that our upcountry countrymen don’t, it is just the joy of being at the coast is sometimes enough. Well, not any more.

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