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Sarah Ferguson ‘seeking refuge with friends’ after fleeing her Austrian hideaway

Sarah Ferguson ‘seeking refuge with friends’ after fleeing her Austrian hideaway

Published by Sam Flores

Sarah Ferguson is reportedly seeking refuge with friends after fleeing her secret Austrian hideaway last week, following the publication of pictures of her near the resort. The former Duchess of York, 66, was staying in a £2,000-a-night apartment at the Mayrlife wellness spa in Altaussee, near Salzburg. It is understood that Sarah mostly kept to her suite as she waited out the media storm following the release of the Epstein Files, and ordered room service, far away from communal areas such as the lobby and poolside. But after her location was tracked down by The Sun, Fergie fled the spa and is understood to be depending upon her network of international contacts as she avoids the media, The Daily Mail reports. A source told the newspaper: “Sarah has good friends. People who know her well are happy to help her. She won’t be left with nowhere to go.” The ex-duchess is also said to be dreading the prospect of a US subpoena over her links to the late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. She was described …

George Harrison’s pre-Beatlemania hideaway in Illinois goes up for sale

George Harrison’s pre-Beatlemania hideaway in Illinois goes up for sale

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Before Beatlemania captivated America, George Harrison made an unassuming visit to Benton, Illinois, in September 1963, staying with his sister’s family. The quiet trip, just months before The Beatles’ seismic U.S. debut, offered a rare glimpse into the ordinary life of a musician on the brink of global fame. During his stay, the Briton embraced small-town American life: he went camping, jammed with locals, enjoyed roller-skate-delivered root beer, bought records, and even purchased a new guitar. Four months later, Benton residents, along with 73 million others, watched him on The Ed Sullivan Show, marking the start of the British Invasion. Now, the house where Harrison and his brother Peter lodged in Benton, 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, is up for sale. This news has prompted concern among Beatles fans, mindful of the property’s precarious past. In 1995, the residence at 113 McCann …

Why Rock Villa Is the ultimate luxury Caribbean hideaway on the tiny island of Bequia

Why Rock Villa Is the ultimate luxury Caribbean hideaway on the tiny island of Bequia

Published by Daniella Wilson

While sprawling resorts and cutting-edge design often define our idea of luxury, there’s a quieter kind of indulgence to be found on smaller, lesser known islands – places that host intimate boutique hotels and those ‘if you know, you know’ corners of the world. They don’t appear flash on the surface, instead revealing their magic slowly as you savour every detail. Tucked away on the tiny Caribbean island of Bequia in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you’ll find exactly that at Rock Villa. The latest venture from the Mortstedt family, building on the legacy of their five-star Bequia Beach Hotel, the adults-only property combines the intimacy of a private residence with the elegance of a boutique retreat. Boasting eight suites, it can be reserved exclusively as a full villa, or experienced by booking an individual room and sharing the space with fellow travellers. The villa is fully staffed, and Asha and Aiofe were very attentive, taking wonderful care of us throughout our stay. Their genuine hospitality made the experience feel more intimate and personal, offering …