Angelina Villa-Clarke

1 week ago | forbes.com.au | Mark Whittaker |Will Yakowicz |Angelina Villa-Clarke

Vively has raised $1.6 million and partnered with Bupa to bring continuous glucose monitors to the masses. For founder Tim Veron, it's personal. Key Takeaways Vively announces it has raised $1.6 million in seed funding, led by Archangel Ventures with participation from Bupa Ventures and others. Vively has partnered with Bupa's health insurance arm to bring the cost of a continuous glucose monitors (CGM) with the Vively app and dietician coaching down to $99.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Angelina Villa-Clarke |Angelina Villa Clarke

“Skincare is healthcare,” Dr Howard Murad proclaimed in a podcast for the Global Wellness Summit in 2022. The wellness trailblazer, previously a pharmacist and dermatologist before launching his own Murad skincare line at 50, was one of the first experts to popularise the notion that skincare goes further than skin deep.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Angelina Villa-Clarke |Angelina Villa Clarke

The heart of London’s Soho may not be the first place you’d expect to find an immersive perfumery. But, tucked away on Smiths’ Court, off Brewer Street, you can find a unique olfactory experience like no other. Amid an enclave of small artisan shops is Massimiliano Torti—a secret perfumery that only aficionados know about. It may be under the radar in the UK but, by contrast, Massimiliano Torti has a cult following in Italy.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Angelina Villa-Clarke |Angelina Villa Clarke

Located in the heart of the City of London, Vintry & Mercer is an ode to the area’s complex and rich history. Named after the merchant guilds that once operated in the area to trade wine (Vintners) and silks (Mercers), the 92-bedroom hotel is hidden away in the warren of lanes between Mansion House and Cannon Street. Situated on Garlick Hill, you follow a cobbled street to the hotel, which is found next to the church of St James Garlickhythe, dating back to the 12th century.

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Angelina Villa-Clarke |Angelina Villa Clarke

In 2023, an estimated 31.7 million people cruised worldwide (according to Cruise Lines International), with forecasts predicting this number will grow to around by 2028. But what is the enduring allure of the classic cruise? For many aficionados, it offers a step back to a bygone, golden era of travel: days spent at sea with nowhere to rush to; looked after by a fleet of staff, with elevated food and entertainment on tap.