This Week in London Podcast: 16. Bridges

From the Thames Estuary to Rotherhithe, London has some great river crossings.

Flower Power

Sometimes being silly is just plain silly and sometimes it can be a good thing as demonstrated by Red Carnation's own Jonathan Raggett. Our Managing Director will don a rather silly hat for this month's London Marathon to help raise even more money for the Starlight Children's Foundation (Red Carnation have already raised over £100,000) - a wonderful charity dedicated to uplifting the spirits of seriously ill children.

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Podcast: Concierge Desk

Roger Collis meets Jose Pauco, Concierge at The Milestone Hotel. Jose and his team delight guests with pre-stay emails suggesting things to do and see in London, these personalised emails are based on guests pre-recorded interest from previous stays. So listen to this podcast and discover some of London’s top restaurants and exhibitions this autumn.

Kids Getaway in Palm Beach

The sparkle of the beach, the shopping on Worth Avenue, and The Chesterfield Palm Beach are waiting to guarantee a wonderful weekend of fun for everyone in a getaway package ideal for the whole family. Family Vacation in Palm Beach - www.chesterfieldpb.com/family_vacation_getaway

Podcast: A World Class Sommelier

Roger Collis interviews Eric Zwiebel, awarding winning Sommelier at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant & Spa. Eric’s themed wine dinners are discussed, which aim to promote different wine regions. These evenings match the finest wines with a specially prepared four-course dinner.

Podcast: Keeping House

Roger Collis meets The Rubens at the Palace's Executive Housekeeper, Emma Stroud and discovers that it's about a lot more than changing bed linen.