insideKENT Magazine issue 94 - January2020 | Page 10

WELCOME We’ve made it! We’ve consumed our body weight in Terry’s Chocolate Orange, drank copious amounts of alcohol (whose idea was it to have a gin feature in the December issue??!!), survived mum’s attempts at charades, groaned at the terrible cracker jokes (I swear they get worse every year!), tuned in for the Queen’s Speech and the Gavin & Stacey Xmas Special , and laughed ‘til we cried, mainly at the sheer hilarity of dad’s attempt at Name that Tune with a terrible rendition of “All I Want for Christmas is You” - on a kazoo… Great Granny Joan has returned from whence she came, and we’ve careered headlong not only into a (fabulous!) new issue, but into a new year and a brand spanking new decade! And 2020 is already shaping up to be one of celebration for us all in Kent! For this year sees all sorts of wonderful things to celebrate in our wonderful county. We have the arrival of The 149th Open, at Royal St.Georges (make sure you check out our new publication Golf in Kent, for all you need to enjoy the sport in our golf hotspot); the 100th birthday of the Scenic Railway at the iconic Dreamland, located in this issue’s Region Spotlight - Thanet from p25. It’s also the 150th anniversary of the death of one Charles Dickens and the 75th anniversary of VE Day. To make the most of 2020 in the Garden of England, be sure to check out our Visit Kent special feature from p33. You’ll also be able to discover the best way to enjoy winter in Kent, with a round up of the cosiest winter pubs, and most breathtaking sunset spots. Facing my own birthday with a (*cough) zero-at- the-end this year, it's no surprise that my ‘new year, new me’ thoughts turned to ageing. So our feature from p93 on the rise of aesthetics - and the award- winning clinics we have in Kent - came at a perfect time. Read about my own experience of the (amazing!) HydraFacial at Elite Aesthetics on p96, and be inspired to get yourself ready to ‘face’ the new decade. In fact, this issue is one of wellbeing wonder. We have done away with resolutions and instead are starting a wellness revolution; from mindfulness to gratitude, finance health checks to new careers, and home efficiency to decluttering calmness; we’ve hints, tips and tricks to start your new year wellness journey, from p53. We’ve even thrown in recipes to inspire (p71) and some top vegan skincare (p100), as well as expert tips on how to start your health and fitness journey courtesy of Champneys at Eastwell Manor on p102. If starting this year already has you planning your next escape, we’ve not only discovered the best digital detox, at the simply breathtaking Petit St. Vincent in the Grenadines, on p61 (yes that is me exploring the crystal clear Caribbean Sea!) We’ve also uncovered 2020’s travel trends and some hot new hotel openings to inspire your own wanderlust - Oh and there’s even a chance to win tickets to Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show! For an extra hit of travel inspiration - discover more from p64. If like me you’re jumping on the ‘Taste Traveller’ trend (easy choice really!); you must check out some foodie favourites closer to home; with our reviews of the inspired Rosa’s Thai; the welcoming White Bear; the beautiful Thackeray’s; and the simply incredible Adam Handling, Chelsea at the Belmond Cadogan Hotel (- just wow!) from p80. Speaking of trends... we've rounded up some key pieces to bring the Pantone Colour of the Year (Classic Blue don’t you know!) into your home from p110, as well as the latest fitness fashion to get you gym ready in no time, on p105. SCUBA DIVING AT PETIT ST. VINCENT And lastly, we can’t talk about the new year without a quick mention that this is also going to be a BIG year for us at iK HQ. For we will be celebrating the 10th birthday of Sideways Media, and with it 10 years of your favourite luxury lifestyle magazine (that’s this one btw)! As well as, drumroll please… our 100th issue this summer! I for one can’t wait to see what this year will bring and I’m ready to get the 2020 celebrations started. Happy New Year Kent! Editor www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk Publisher Adam Ready Editor Samantha Ready Features Editor Sara Stephen Features & Online Content Writer Lisamarie Lamb Senior Designer Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designer Lorna Morris Senior Account Manager Jerry Barrett Account Manager Nadene Weed Account Manager Anna Lockyer Administration Manager Karlene Gannon Contributors Evelyn Duro, Anna Lockyer, Michelle Wilkes Cover © Royal Tunbridge Wells Together insideKENT Magazine is published by Sideways Media Ltd, Sideways Media Ltd, Coachworks, Dover Place, Ashford, Kent TN23 1HU www.sidewaysmedia.co.uk For general enquiries, please contact [email protected] or 01233 226519 For all advertising enquiries, please contact Adam Ready on 01233 226519 or email [email protected] © Copyright 2020. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. 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