insideKENT Magazine Issue 95 - February 2020 | 页面 10
WELCOME
Ahh February, the much heralded arrival of a
month that not only signals the end of the seemingly
never-ending January (exactly how many days was
it ‘til payday?!), but also, and more importantly, the
start of the season of love!
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Naturally we love Kent all year round, however
February creates just a bit more romance across our
county and that just can’t be ignored.
Of course we have Valentine’s Day, and whilst I
am in the ‘show-your-love-all-year-round-not-just-
on-one-day’ camp, I also can’t resist a cheeky gift
on the day itself. If you need some inspiration check
out our round up of gifts on p94.
Perhaps the way to your heart is (like mine) through
your stomach, in which case get in the mood with
our inspired menu of date night (and day!) dining
recipes from p77. Can’t cook, won’t cook? We’ve
got you covered with reviews of the stunning Bank
House on p70 and The Square Fish Cafe on p72;
plus we’ve found some of the best romantic
restaurants in Kent too on p8 4. If that weren’t
enough we’ve also selected some of Kent’s top date
days and nights to impress - from the romance of
castles to the thrills of escape rooms, check them
out on p89 and earn some serious loved-up brownie
points or enjoy an alternative Galentines Treat!
Maybe this February with it being Valentines and
a leap year, you’ll be popping the BIG question...
Make sure you don’t miss our first wedding special
of the new decade, with everything you need from
choosing your Kentish venue, getting ahead of 2020’s
top trends, finding your perfect attire, choosing your
wedding menu, capturing your perfect moments,
planning your honeymoon, and even getting in
shape for the big day; all starting on p29. Oh and
if you are, good luck and congratulations!
Perhaps romance and love has not been all plain
sailing. In which case we also have some super advice
on relational counselling on p104 and even on
prepping for prenups and divorce on p153.
Right back to Love…
Let love inspire even more this year; we have dreamy
Valentine’s fashion on p98 and don’t forget to bring
a little love into your home too. Discover ways to
make your interior design more romantic from p131.
Fancy a romantic escape? We did and discovered
the sumptuous wonder of our cover star, the Cave
Hotel. Read about our stay from p120 and make
sure you add it to the top of your must-visit wishlist!
events to get you inspired through February from
p15, and of course because this is seamingly the
shortest term ever (haven’t they literally just gone
back to school?!!) we’ve also found you the best half-
term activities to keep the little (and big) ones
entertained on p22!
I’m off to eat an entire box of Lily O’Brien’s Desserts
(diet? What diet?) and to try and sneak back into
my suite at the Cave…!
Wishing you a month of love, laughter and happiness
(and of some serious indulgence!)
Love ya Kent!
Looking to go further afield? We also have features
on St James’s Hotel & Club and the outstanding
Seven Park Place on p124 as well as a special travel
feature on the beautiful island of St. Lucia on p114.
Editor
Back closer to home we have a Town Spotlight on
the delightful Chislehurst on p65, a host of Kent
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Administration Manager & Fashion Editor Karlene Gannon Contributors Ashleigh Britten, Debra Green, Dawn Harrison, Haya S. Kalechman,
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