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🛩 SmartLynx Australia, formerly Skytrans, is an Australian airline rebranded by Avia Solutions Group in 2024. The airline expanded its fleet with Dash 8-200 and Airbus A319, totaling 13 aircraft. The rebranding aligns with Avia's growth strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. SmartLynx Australia focuses on ACMI services, aiming to lead this market by the end of 2025. Avia acquired the company in March 2024, enhancing its global expansion and mitigating seasonal demand fluctuations.

🥚 Marco Pierre White, renowned chef, introduces savory cocktails featuring seasonal ingredients, including heirloom tomatoes, using Mr. White’s Gin. In September, try "Mr. White’s Garden" with 50ml of gin, 25ml homemade tomato shrub, 10ml dry vermouth, and optional 5ml sugar syrup. Tomato shrub ingredients: 360g ripe tomato, 235ml vinegar, 200g sugar, basil, and peppercorns. Mr. White’s Gin, priced at £32.99 for 70cl, is available at Sainsbury’s, Thresher’s, and other retailers.

🍹 The Ixian Grand & All Suites in Rhodes, a five-star adults-only resort, is hosting an exclusive mixology event on 19th August, led by Michele Lombardi from Four Seasons Hotel London. The resort introduces KYMA, a dining series featuring top chefs: Charis Nikolouzos (30 July), Ilias Kiazoli (20 August), and Dimitris Tsikilis (2 September), showcasing modern Greek cuisine through one-night-only experiences. 🌊🍸

🍴 Faros, a Mediterranean-Italian restaurant, has two London locations: Oxford Circus (22-24 Great Portland Street) and Holborn (57 Gray’s Inn Road). Known for pizzas and handcrafted pastas, it offers dishes like Burrata Pizza and Fresh Truffle Pasta. The ambiance combines rustic charm with modern elegance. Faros focuses on sharing, seasonality, and quality, drawing loyal guests.

💄 BIG BEAUTY, a 10-day celebration, debuts in Covent Garden from September 4-14, 2025. The event features immersive pop-ups like Elemis' Skin Spa, Dolce & Gabbana's lemonade cart, and Ancient and Brave’s collagen coffee bar. Fragrance enthusiasts can explore the ‘Fragrance Garden’ with brands like Jo Malone and Penhaligon’s. The event also offers fitness classes with Peloton, skincare consultations, and masterclasses from beauty giants like Charlotte Tilbury and MAC. Enjoy exclusive offers, interactive sessions, and wellness experiences.