Weekend Breaks

GT event in Tatler

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Tatler’s September 2010 coverage of the book launch event for ‘Sibling Rivalry’ by Georgia Coleridge and Karen Doherty, as organised by Girl Thursday.

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The ultimate indulgent treat

Friday, April 30th, 2010

I am going to go out on a pretty safe limb and make a sweeping generalisation about womankind; we love being spoiled. Spoiling ourselves, being spoiled by a husband, lover or best-friend, we’ll take them all. Not all the time, of course. Just enough. It’s the indulgence that gets us. The decadence. The delicious, quite innocent, naughtiness. Nowhere is this better encapsulated than at The Dorchester’s Spa and Spatisserie. Whether you’re looking for a gift that’ll really spoil an amazing lady or want to have a girlie afternoon of total indulgence (brides, are you listening?), read on…

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GT Concierge

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Planning how to spend your time can be complicated – too much choice, too little time. As a member of GT Concierge you’ll never again be stumped for where to go, what to do or how to find the perfect gift. All hand-picked just for you. Membership is available in blocks of three months.

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The age of the train

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Remember the scene in ‘Some Like It Hot’ when Lemmon and Curtis are first mesmerised by Marilyn Monroe? Her wiggle down the railway platform, just about missing the jet of steam from the train that is perfectly aimed at her perfect derrière.  An image that seems to have absolutely no relationship to modern train travel – and yet….

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Valentine’s Day

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

I feel like Girl Thursday owes you a round-up of ideas for where to go, what to do or what to give for Valentine’s Day. It feels like our duty. And yet, and yet … it’s really not so straightforward.  You see, Girl Thursday is all about the bespoke choice. It’s about discovering the things which are perfect for you, not just because a canny marketeer has slapped the word ‘valentine’ on.

For our private clients and concierge members we’re able offer hand-picked choices which will sweep your love off his or her feet.  But as a sign of Trufflebox’s deep affection for you, here are a handful of Valentine specials which are happening at places we know, love and trust all year round.

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Bring back the spirit of Christmas!

Monday, January 11th, 2010

At the time of writing, London is edging towards the end of its big freeze.  Which is surely the perfect time to go to a rooftop cinema.  Well, it is if it’s at The Berkeley Hotel.

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