Kokova Magazine

In today's society smoking is becoming more frowned upon than many other habits, and as an ex-smoker I am probabaly guilty of being over-sensitive to my ex-comrades who now continue to pollute the air. Yet whilst cigarette smoke now has me reaching for the air freshener, I have to admit to a certain appeal found in passing by someone who is puffing on a cigar. So it is with mixed feelings that I read about the Le Fumoir - the new smoking hangout in Geneva.

When the biggest ship built for the British cruise market sets sail on its maiden voyage from Southampton to the Mediterranean on 14th March 2015 it will mark a steep change in holidays at sea. Passengers will be able to participate in hands on cookery tuition under the expert guidance of P&O Cruises famous five culinary giants - James Martin, Eric Lanlard, Marco Pierre White, Atul Kochhar and Olly Smith.

If like us, you think being free-from really matters then keep a close eye on this year's Free-From Awards. FreeFromFoodsMatter is a resources site dedicated to food allergy and intolerance - and their yearly awards are essential to everyone who follows a free-from lifestyle.

Our VisitBrighton journey would not have been complete without somewhere central to stay, and there is nothing better than actually finding somewhere big enough to accommodate all your family and friends when you want to have a great break away. Vine Street Studios offer ample accommodation for up to 16 people with their retro loft conversion. And when the party comes to you in the form of a mixology class, it is the icing on the cake.

Inspired by the romance in the air, The East India Company's tea master has created a special blend for Valentine's Day - the Kama Sutra loose leaf tea. With delicate rose petals, sweet ripe orange and warming spices, this tea captures the sentiment of the heart, soft whispers and caresses, passion and butterflies.

Foodies Festival, the UK's largest celebration of food & drink returns to Brighton Hove Lawns on the 3rd, 4th and 5th May for its fourth consecutive year. Each year the ever-growing festival sees tens-of-thousands of visitors flock from the surrounding areas to feast on a vast array of culinary activities, making Foodies Festival the social event of the summer.