The Concierge Angel Team is always globe trotting looking for the hottest places around, searching for delicious food and exhilarating events. We are passionate about celebrating and hope to inspire you with everything from perfect gifts, fashion, lifestyle and unique experiences. We have exciting ideas for weddings, inspirations for honeymoon destinations, tips for restaurants for a special birthday, and celebrating an anniversary in style. We hope you enjoy swooning over photographs of our escapades.
Recipe Vanilla Sponge Cake
15 November 2023
There's nothing better than a classic fresh cream cake, topped with fresh fruit for any celebration. This is recipe that has been adapted over the years and can be topped however you like. It's perfect for a light Victoria sponge cake or top with chocolate, fruit or a bit of both. This 2 layered cake [...]
Jurassic World The Exhibition
6 January 2023
When we heard about The Jurrasic world exhibition we couldn’t wait to check it out. Do you remember the first Jurassic Park movie? Did you sit back, and watch in awe, imagining what it would be like to there. With high expectations from the outset, for the immersive experience, these were well and truly exceeded. From the moment you step onto the boat, towards the Jurassic islands, the adventure begins. You soon arrive at Jurrasic World, with enormous gate, surrounded by lush trees. The first dinosaur you see stands tall and is rather impressive. There are baby dinosaurs that can be gently stroked. There’s fossils to be excavated and Dinosaur eggs to be marvelled over. Over in the laboratory there is even an opportunity to touch dinosaur poo, if you are in that way inclined. Yes it was just a squishy and disgusting as you might expect. There are opportunities to see dinosaurs in training, and dinosaur’s devouring their dinner. These areas are dark and there’s a sense of fear from the unknown. With some sudden movements of the dinosaurs in the shadows leaving you on edge. You will find yourself running when the sirens go, from a dinosaur that […]
Windsor Illuminated
10 December 2022
Windsor Illuminated sees Savill Garden beautifully lit up by night. It is so magical, and not to be missed. The music is regal as you approach a twinkly castle of lights. As you walk through the illuminated woodland each area has it’s own unique charm. The fairy trail was one of our favourites and the little one was mesmerised by the tiny little fairies, floating in bubbles. As the paths wind round, you are quickly immersed into flashing lights and there is a noticable change in tempo.With a skip in our step, we arrived at the Fairy disco. With “Dancing Queen” blaring, sparkling disco balls, smoke effects, and fairies flying, it really was special. As we got deeper into the woods, there were wonderful projections of animals to be marvelled over. The projections into the water fountains were absolutely stunning. With reindeers and Santa Claus amongst the fantastic projections, we loved standing back to watch this over the water in Windsor Great Park. Walking through the tunnel of flashing lights was surreal. The dazzling lights spiral and circle around you as you walk through. One of the best things about winter walks is the heartwarming food. We stopped to toast marshmallows and […]
Christmas at Waddesdon Manor
26 November 2022
The beautiful 19th Century Waddesdon Manor is all lit up for it’s 20th year this Christmas. The much-loved festive extravaganza in Buckinghamshire, returns with magical lights and music, the gardens aglow. Admire all the sparkling decorations and themed displays inside the house. Step inside a Waddesdon-inspired wonderland and see the magnificent setting of the Red Drawing Room, Dining Room and Conservatory sumptuously decorated. From famous portraits to beautiful porcelain, festive decorations will take inspiration from the Manor’s many treasures, and, in the Dining Room, a newly commissioned peacock sculpture by renowned paper artist Andy Singleton will create an additional sense of wonder. Along the route, a series of light installations reflecting Waddesdon’s outdoor displays—including suspended butterfly lights and a corridor of illuminated clouds—link the indoors and outdoors together and bring a touch of Winter Light magic to the Manor at the most wonderful time of the year. Outside, Waddesdon’s spectacular landscape and magnificent trees are brought to life with a kaleidoscope of colour, lights and music as the longest-ever illuminated light trail fills the grounds. This year’s displays feature mesmerising new light installations alongside some seasonal favourites. As twilight falls, highlights include the spectacle of the Manor’s façade illuminated with dancing lights set […]
Frameless London
26 November 2022
Frameless, London redefines art in the most unimaginable way. It exceeded all expectations and was a truly mind blowing experiencing. Gone are the days of dragging bored kids around an art gallery. Instead kids can be heard pleading with parents to stay a bit longer at this immersive, multi dimensional experience. It’s an unforgettable experience for the whole family. People can be seen appreciating the art in their own unique ways ways. Some people sat in a trance like state, others stood back, gazing up in awe. Others were lying down, caught up in the moment. Whilst children could be seen dancing through the digital art, to the sound of the music, it was clear every single person visiting was truly mesmerised. Frameless is like stepping into what one would imagine Vincent’s Van Gogh’s dreams would have looked like. With swirls of paint dancing around the walls, you almost find yourself feeling dizzy at times. Look up, look down, and to the side and you are completely surrounded by dazzling displays. Frameless is a multi-sensory experience where traditional art has been brought to life. The birds are flying off of the paintings, there’s time in motion with Salvador Dali’s most famous piece […]
The Enchanted Woodland at Syon Park
15 November 2022
The historic Syon Park House and Gardens is illuminated for the much anticipated, annual Enchanted Woodland. It’s become one our favourite local, illuminated trails, as it marks the beginning of the festive season. We lucked out with dry and mild weather this year, whilst we wandered through the mile long light trail. As one walks through the glittery curtain, a fog appears, and as your eyes readjust, there’s a pretty hue of colours and twinkly lights bringing the woodland to life.The lights reflecting over the water are magnificent. The little one was so excited, and enjoyed dancing to the music in the woods, and in the shadows and in the lights of the disco balls. The displays are unique and quirky, interspersed with some familiar favourites from previous years. A family favourite was jumping up to catch balls of smoke being catapulted across the woods. Running back and forth over the piano of lights provided great entertainment for our excitable bunch. Syon House is brought to life with the light projections and powerful synchronised music. The magnificent conservatory is illuminated with changing colours with laser beaming into the sky. The sound of music fills the Conservatory, and there’s plenty of […]
Go Boat, Kingston
6 November 2022
The October half term holidays found us yearning for some fun, local adventure. Fortunately we were blessed with the most glorious weather. It was unexpectedly bright, and warm so we decided to try out a Go Boat. Go Boat, Kingston offer electric, self drive boats, and it’s great for any celebration. It comfortably seats up to a group of eight people. The central table is perfect for a picnic or for cutting a cake. The Go Boat starts from just below Kingston Bridge. After a quick 2 minute tutorial on driving the boat and navigating the river by the friendly staff, we were off. How hard could it possibly be? Steer the opposite direction to the way you want to go. It seemed quite straight forward really. Armed with a map, detailing the local area, the staff helpfully showed us the route, and wrote down our timings to turn around, in order to get back on time. Just like that, we were ready for the adventure along the River Thames, towards Hampton Court Palace. The boat has life jackets for children and for anyone aboard who would like to wear one. Fortunately we had sunshine for our 2 hour adventure, but the boat […]
The Gunpowder Plot
3 November 2022
‘Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot.’ Experience The Gunpowder Plot immersive this autumn for an experience that will never be forgot. It’s one that is not to be missed. If you’re looking for a slice of history as bonfire night approaches, you can do no better than to visit London’s biggest new attraction – currently running at Tower Vaults at the Tower of London, created by multi-award winning Layered Reality and Historic Royal Palaces. This multi-sensory adventure opened earlier this year to rave reviews and is written by Olivier nominee Danny Robins with Creative Direction, story and experiences by stage director and multi-BAFTA award-nominated games performance director Hannah Price. 1605. The fuse of rebellion is lit. The peace of the nation balances on a knife edge. Who will you trust? The Gunpowder Plot mixes both live actors and digital stars in a multi-sensory theatrical adventure; leading Virtual Reality experts Figment Productions provide the magic that allows the actor’s images and movements to be motion captured and rendered “live” in the virtual world. Audiences can interact with Guy Fawkes, played by Harry Potter’s Tom Felton, inside Virtual Reality, as they infiltrate the plotter’s inner circle and learn of the conspiracy against the Houses […]
Halloween Party
31 October 2022
Kid’s love a Halloween party. Setting up a party table is always fun. This year we played Spooky Bingo, Spider run, and the children crafted a skeleton each. The party blowers kept the kids amused between spooky tattoos and pulling ghoulish crackers. We loved setting up the party table, with a spider web runner topped with pumpkin and spider plates and bowls and sprinkling of spiders. Sending the kid’s home with their crafted creations and a party bag of crafts was great fun. How did you celebrate Halloween this year?
JORDAN GRAY – IS IT A BIRD?
20 October 2022
Jordan Gray announces West End Date after two-week sell-out run at Soho Theatre From Edinburgh Fringe to The London Palladium in just eight weeks! London Palladium Friday 28th Oct 2022 “Jordan Gray might be the next stage of human evolution. A gorgeous, accomplished and deeply funny hour of comedy combining Gray’s musical talents with nuanced, creative stand-up” The Guardian ★★★★★ “Megawatt charisma … Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s the sound of a star taking flight” Telegraph ★★★★★ “One of the stand-out shows of the Fringe… This hilarious, bold show will change lives.” Independent★★★★★ “This [show] is one of the flat-out funniest: flippant yet heartfelt, self-aggrandising yet self-mocking” Times ★★★★ “Bona-fide star power… one of the most entertaining shows at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe this year” Evening Standard ★★★★ We can’t wait to see Jordan Gray in London. After 10 years in the music biz (and a memorable run on The Voice), Jordan Gray took her brand-new show “Is it a Bird” to the Edinburgh Fringe this August. To call her show a runaway hit, does not do justice to the enormous buzz the show created. Suddenly Jordan is one of the UK’s most exciting and celebrated comics. And for good reason. Her new show Is […]
Afternoon Tea at The Guardsman Hotel
25 July 2022
Afternoon tea is a time honoured British tradition that's always a lovely way to mark a special celebration. The decadent afternoon tea at The Guardsman is perfect for any occasion. The Guardsman Hotel is a discreet, luxury, boutique five star hotel tucked away, with a prime location, just a short walk from Buckingham Palace and St Jame's [...]
Lemon Drizzle Cake
21 July 2022
If you like lemon drizzle cake you have to try this recipe. It's light, fluffy, moist and tangy and it turns out perfect every time. It tastes great without the glaze, however without it can look quite ordinary. So it depends what the occasion is. If it's for a celebration the glaze helps bring it [...]
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Afternoon Tea at The Ritz, London
27 September 2015
The Ritz, London is one of the finest five star establishments in the world. It is renowned for being quintessentially British. With refined opulence, you are made to feel rather special at Afternoon Tea. In the heart of the bustling city, it’s pure luxury. The banquet room is grand, with beautiful music from a harpist. The afternoon tea is served with towers of cakes and sandwiches. Warm scones followed by an assortment of hot cups of tea from the Orient. The Tea menu is rather vast and the precision of timing for brewing ensures the perfect cup of tea every time. It makes for such a lovely afternoon celebration, or even a perfect gift experience. If there’s one Afternoon Tea to make time for when you are in London, it has to be The Ritz. The Ritz London 150 Piccadilly London W1J 9BR
Samsung Galaxy Virtual Reality Gear #10minbreak, London
25 November 2015
If your are fortunate enough to catch the pop-up Samsung #10minbreak bus by Southbank, you may find yourself mesmerised by their virtual reality demo. Hear about their new products and how NFC (near field communication) is all the rage. After years of virtual reality technology not really hitting the mark, Samsung Galaxy has revolutionised it. Simply slot your Samsung Galaxy phone in, and be marvelled by the most amazing experience ever. Mount a surf board and take a ride. Look up and it’s sunny, look down and you are riding the waves surrounded by beautiful scenery in high definition. It’s definitely the gadget to get your hands on and top of our Christmas wish list. Imagine it’s a grey, rainy day and you fancy a holiday, just pop on your virtual reality portal and you could be anywhere from the comfort of your own home. We are complete converts to virtual reality now and you will be too Samsung Galaxy VR
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Oxford
3 September 2015
Raymond Blanc’s Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is a lovely manor set in 30 acres of picturesque grounds in Oxford. As you walk through the gates you feel like you have entered a secret garden. Fresh herbs and vegetables being grown amongst Japanese gardens add to the charm. The hotel and restaurant atmosphere is lovely and relaxed. The seven course lunch is rather indulgent and spanned a whole afternoon. With the finest ingredients, each dish is intricately presented, with divine flavours and attentive service. We would agree it is rather deserving of its two Michelin stars. Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Church Road, Great Milton, Oxford, OX44 7PD, UK
The Blue Lagoon, Iceland
5 January 2016
The Blue Lagoon in Iceland was a surreal experience. In -2 degrees Celsius the thought of braving the elements in swimwear was slightly daunting. The changing rooms are well equipped with heated floors and sophisticated locker systems. We were impressed with the well maintained, pristine, luxury facilities, given this is a tourist hotspot. You can rent towels, slippers and robes for a comfortable spa day. You can also take advantage of massages, face masks to enhance the experience. The geothermal spa is warmed naturally to 38 degrees Celsius. Fortunately you can wade through from an indoor pool into the outdoors. This is a great way to get you acclimatised to the temperatures. As the cold air hits your face the warm water embraces you. Surrounded by mountains snowed in its one of the most amazing places we have been to. It is unimaginable that you could be relaxing in naturally hot lagoon whilst it snows. The 6 million litres of water is enriched with silica, algae and minerals and takes 48 hours to replenishes itself. We were truly marvelled by this experience. The snow falling whilst we bathed made it even more exhilarating. Somehow your face is resilient to the […]
Valentine’s Day: Luxury Gift Guide For Her
20 January 2016
Choosing the ideal gift for the lady in your life can be extremely difficult. After years of birthdays, Christmas and anniversary’s finding the “wow” present can be challenging. Every man wants to spoil his lady with luxury whatever your budget. Take inspiration from our luxury gift ideas she is sure to love. Christian Louboutin Nail varnish Every woman would love to own something Christian Louboutin. Pop into Harrods or Selfridges to pick up this nail varnish she will want to cherish and is sure to be pretty impressed with. We recommend the “Rouge” as it is a gorgeous deep red that your special lady will love. Love Umbrellas These are so pretty, she will absolutely love these. She will be wishing for more rainy days to take this out, as a must have accessory. Mon Dessert Mon Dessert are delightful “make your own” macaron kits that are perfect for the sophisticated foodie, as seen at Fortnum & Mason. She will be even more delighted if you volunteer a hand to help her make them. Chins Kitchen Handmade Artisan, modern, Indian inspired cakes, infused with a perfectly balanced blend of spices, and will be a wonderful gift for the refined palate. Their new online shop launches on February 1st and […]
Center Parcs, Woburn Forest
15 October 2015
A holiday usually consists of sun, sea, sand, and sipping mojitos by a tropical beach on the other side of the world at a five star resort. So when we booked a summer break in England, we could only cross our fingers and hope for the best. However we were pleasantly surprised by Center Parcs, Woburn Forest.
Northern Lights, Iceland
1 January 2016
To catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights we booked a trip to Reyjkavik. We had our fingers and toes crossed to see the Northern Lights. The phenomena arises from charged particles from the sun reacting with the earth’s atoms causing electrons to move to a higher energy state. The drop of electrons energy state emit a photon of green light-the Aurora Borelias. It’s a cold time of year, with plenty of snow and chasing the Northern Lights requires patience in the cold. We packed in base layers which are a great way of keeping warm, fleeces, thermal legging, socks, hats and double layer gloves, and snow boots. We thought we would give the new WOW airline a go but there’s something that makes us resent having to pay extra for luggage. So after meticulous weighing by jumping on and off scales, subtracting the weight of our bags, determined not to exceed our allowance, we decided to wear our snow boots and ski jackets. We felt like silly, overdressed snowmen at the airport, but were relieved to see many others had done the same. With a six day trip booked in December we eagerly sat on the right side of the […]
Tried & True, Putney
6 September 2015
Fancy an indulgent breakfast? Pulled Pork Benedict is a must have at Tried & True, Putney. Pulled pork tossed in a hickory hoisin sauce, served on a unique jalapeno, cheddar cornbread and fully loaded with poached eggs. It is a delightful breakfast treat. Tried & True, 279 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 6SP
The Lava Restaurant, Iceland
30 January 2016
Carved into a lava cliff, The Lava Restaurant is an unforgettable dining experience. There are breathtaking views over The Blue Lagoon. Mesmerising and delicious this has to be one of the most remarkable restaurants in the whole world. It can only be described as modern, casual fine dining. Guests are being welcomed in their robes from the spa and others in snow boots. The menu was delectable. A warm bread baskets is always a nice start to a meal but at The Lava Restaurant this was out of this world. There was warm sour dough bread and cinnamon bread with hints of orange en-laced in the dough which smelled divine. The bread served with whipped butter on lava rock was delectable. The starter of Arctic Char, Icelandic fish topped with spiral cucumber, fennel, pearl onion and toasted bread aioli. The slow cooked rack of lamb was succulent and tender. The dish was infused with diced apples, a mint jus, cabbage and smoked onion. It was a perfect combination and rather delicious. Astarpungar were warm fluffy doughnut like balls served with chocolate mouse and vanilla ice cream crystals and salted caramel. The Lava Restaurant will be a memory cherished. Picturesque views with […]
Paul A Young Chocolate, London
3 August 2015
As you walk in to Paul A Young, the aroma of chocolate is heavenly. No wonder the salted caramel chocolate truffles are award winning. As you bite into the dark chocolate, ribbons of silky smooth salted caramel are just divine. You will be completely spoilt for choice when you see the spread of chocolates. If you get past the chocolates you have to try the chocolate brownies with cocoa nibs and the hot chocolate is out of this world. Paul A Young Chocolate, 143 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1F 8WA
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