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The Shard is one of London’s most iconic skyscrapers and is home to several world-renowned restaurants and bars. Each one boasts great food, drinks and spectacular city views. Whether you're looking for a place to wine and dine, or want to celebrate a special occasion, we can guarantee The Shard has something for everyone.

Looking for the perfect gift for a car racing lover?

Looking for an unforgettable culinary experience? This country of ours has got a vast array of delectable food and drink offerings, crafted to tantalise even the most discerning palate.

The time has come. You’re finally about to head off for some much needed pamper time. Knowing what to take to a spa day is just a small component of your “me time”.

If you’ve ever dreamt of taking to the skies and experiencing the thrill of flying a plane, there’s a high chance you’ve wondered ‘how much is a flying lesson?’

Whether you're looking for gin afternoon teas, fancy creating your own bespoke bottle, or just tasting plenty of the good stuff, here's a curated list of some of the best gin experiences across the UK.

In a market saturated with products touting themselves as ‘all-natural,’ ‘essential,’ and ‘eco-friendly,’ it’s hard to know where to start. That’s where Seilich Botanicals comes in.

Great gifting starts with the delivery.

Christmas is coming. With festive fun brewing in the air, we start to get excited for the most magical time of the year.

Birmingham is brimming with sights, from canals and museums to cool cocktail bars and family-friendly attractions. But in spite of this cultural rebirth, sometimes you just need to escape the city.

The quintessentially British treat that everyone loves, afternoon tea is as much a feast for the eyes as it is the stomach.

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a thrill-seeker?

We’re celebrating summer with a tempting selection of heady cocktails recipes we can all recreate in the kitchen. Next up on our cocktail bucket list is the Passion Jazz – a favourite at popular London eatery London Steakhouse Co. The ultimate sundowner, this vodka based cocktail is a fruity concoction, already a hit with the ladies here at Virgin HQ. This version has a special twist with a shot of prosecco to create a delicious long summer drink.

Christmas is a wonderful time when we come together with family and friends to celebrate and share how much they mean to us.

Virgin Experience Days has hired ex-Ticketmaster marketing chief, Dan Pearce, in the new role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

Now that you’ve received the lovely wedding invitation, picked out the perfect party attire and found a wedding gift, all that’s left to do is write a message in the card. But that’s easier said than done, right?

Interested by an experience but not sure what the day would actually entail?

Longer days, warmer weather, cute baby animals, more time outdoors - April’s a good month. Our selection of birthday gifts for April’s pretty good, too, if we do say so ourselves - from weird and wonderful adventures to delight their inner child, to lashings of luxury in Mayfair, Manchester and beyond.