City Hotels, Clubs, Europe, France, Hotels, International Clubs, International Hotels, Travel

The Saint James, your luxurious and exclusive Château Club in the heart of Paris

Posted on by Julie Spencer
09
Nov

The Saint James Club in Paris extends to our Members the benefits of private membership at its historically important château in the heart of Paris. For business meetings in Paris, the venue and ambience could hardly be more impressive. For pleasure, this superb chateau behind an almost regal gated entrance, surrounding its guests in French […]

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Clubs, London Clubs, UK Clubs

Your London Club in St James’s

Posted on by Julie Spencer
18
May

Welcome to The St James’s Club, your reciprocal private members’ club and hotel in the heart of London’s St James’s, midway between St James’s Palace and The Ritz Hotel. To those accustomed to the gloomy magnificence of traditional gentlemen’s clubs—the dingy porter’s lodge, the threadbare carpets, the swooping staircase beneath pictures of battles, dead game […]

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Clubs, London Clubs, UK Clubs

The Gherkin, literally top of the London Clubs

Posted on by Julie Spencer
31
Jan

We cannot think of anybody who would not wish to be a welcome insider within the spectacular London landmark that is the Gherkin. Who among us would not like to invite clients, colleagues, family, friends, bank manager or broker to share the pleasure? For one thing—leaving the delicious food, wines, cocktails and general bonhomie to one […]

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Africa, Clubs, International Clubs, International Hotels, South Africa, Travel

Garonga Safari Camp, on the Limpopo, on the edge of Kruger Park: Your luxurious and exclusive five-star club on the wild side, with exclusive Club rates and extra treats

Posted on by Julie Spencer
18
Jul

You are relaxing, gin-and-tonic in hand, on the veranda of a tree-house, high above the South African bush. Above you is the velvety night sky, the glittering stars seemingly close enough to touch. Below lies a watering hole where the animals will, sooner or later, come to drink: a lion, perhaps, or a cheetah, and […]

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Clubs, London Clubs, UK Clubs

University Women’s Club, Mayfair’s best-kept secret

Posted on by Julie Spencer
18
Jul

Between London’s Curzon Street and Hill Street lies a most elegant, discreet country house, which is in fact an exclusive London Club. University Women’s Club in Audley Square is one of Mayfair’s best-kept secrets, a haven for discerning women, close to the heart of London’s theatres, concert and exhibition halls, galleries and shopping streets—and to […]

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The Royal Scots Club, historic private club in Edinburgh

Posted on by Julie Spencer
18
Jul

Edinburgh is a city of festivals—not only the famous Festival and Fringe, and the Edinburgh Tattoo, but many more, ranging from film to jazz and blues, rugby, art, dance, literature, classical music, science, children, countryside, even peace and spirituality. With such a thriving cultural scene to add to its historic attractions, this fine city is […]

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Clubs, Sport & Social Clubs, UK Clubs

Guards Polo Club, the most prestigious in the world

Posted on by Julie Spencer
18
Jul

Polo is a highlight of the summer season, and the most enviable club membership in polo is Guards. The Royal Princes play often, HM the Queen and other members of the Royal Family attend regularly, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh is president and the stylish Guards Clubhouse was designed by HRH the Prince of Wales. […]

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Clubs, London Clubs

London Clubs: The Naval Club, prestigious and historic private club in Mayfair

Posted on by Julie Spencer
09
May

Currently closed: The Naval Club stands resplendent on Hill Street, just off Berkeley Square—and it comes as a pleasant surprise. Retaining much of its 18th-century splendour as the former Mayfair home of Earl Chatham, First Lord of the Admiralty and brother of Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger, the interior is nonetheless light, airy and […]

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