Plandisc, is the worldโs first digital, shareable and interactive circular planning tool. In Scandinavia a circular calendar (referred to as a disk or wheel) is often used in business to help plan annual activities across an organisation. Plandisc has brought this idea to the UK along with Microsoft integrations to help PAs, EAs, VAs and […]
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REVIEW: App of the month
Checking in: St Mawes
The Cornish countryside is the perfect setting to catch your breath and getaway from it all, but what can this stunning location offer the corporate world? PA Life visits the Cornwall-based St Mawes Hotel and its sister site Idle Rocks to find out. Itโs amazing how somewhere that looks so picturesque and beautiful as Cornwall […]
Londonโs Sky Garden gets a frozen re-vamp
If youโre seeking a standout venue that boasts a memorable view, consider the Darwin Brasserie or Fenchurch Restaurant for an intimate Christmas meal to treat clients of employees to. Thereโs no doubt about it, London is home to numerous skyscrapers and rooftop bars all competing to offer guests the best views of the Cityโs skyline. […]
Checking in: The Principal, Manchester
Inside Manchesterโs Grade II listed Refuge Assurance Company building is The Principal Hotel, where it has become a hive for private dining and business meetings. Jade Burke heads to the landmark hotel to check out what facilities it has to offer in the North. What once was the head office for the Refuge Assurance Company […]
Tried & tasted: Searcys at the Gherkin
Londonโs The Gherkin isnโt just home to offices; on its 39th and 40th floor sits the Searcys Helix restaurant and Iris bar โ a perfect spot for fine dining while soaking up the glorious views of the City. Jade Burke dines in the venue to sample all it has to offer. The centre of London […]
Tried & tasted: Uli
Jade Burke takes a pew inside the recently opened Notting Hill restaurant, Uli, to try out its homemade Asian cuisine and find out how the venue can cater to corporate clients. โHonest, clean Asian cookingโ is what Notting Hillโs latest haunt, Uli, prides itself on. Located a stoneโs throw away from the iconic Portobello Road, […]
Top stories of the week
As we continue to keep you informed on whatโs happening in the events world and keep up to date, donโt forget to check us out onย Twitter,ย Facebookย orย LinkedIn. 10 priceless nuggets of wisdom from experienced PAs We asked you, the PA Life audience on social media to share your experiences for advice that you would give to […]
Checking in: Whittlebury Hall
With Silverstone just minutes away from the hotelโs doorstep and a luxurious spa on-site, Whittlebury has it all in terms of relaxation and team-building. Jade Burke travels to Northamptonshire to experience all it has to offer. If youโre more of a thrill-seeking or prefer to kick back and relax, Whittlebury Hall really can offer you […]
Checking in: Gleneagles Hotel
Editor of sister site Hotel Designs, Hamish Kilburn checks in to find out whether Scotlandโs Gleneagles Hotel really can cater to the demands of modern PAs. Gleneagles has long been known as a destination for world-renowned golfing, awe-inspiring spa retreat getaways and unmatched weddings. Its roaring twenties heritage runs through the very fabrics of the […]
Tried & tasted: Three Cranes
Grilled specialities dominate the menu at the Three Cranes, where diners can step inside and enjoy some exquisite pub food. Jade Burke heads to the restaurant to check out its offering Despite its exterior, the Three Cranes isnโt your usual London pub. The historic site can be found down Garlick Hill just outside of Mansion […]
Checking in: Borthwick Castle
Heading to the countryside just outside of Edinburgh, Toby Cruse is given the royal treatment as he walks in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots and Oliver Cromwell Borthwick Castle has a very commanding presence among the rolling landscape. Built 600 years ago, the Castle has seen its fair share of history and wears […]
Tried & tasted: El Pirata
Nestled down a quiet street between Piccadilly and Park Lane is the authentic Spanish restaurant, El Pirata. Jade Burke sits down and tastes its variety of traditional tapas dishes Tucked away down a side street in Mayfair sits El Pirata, a Spanish restaurant that has long been serving customers for almost a quarter of a […]
Checking in: Monarch House serviced apartment
Jade Burke heads to Olympia London, for a two-night stay at SITUโs Monarch House Having never stayed in a serviced apartment before, I didnโt know what to expect as I checked in with the concierge at Monarch House in London Olympia. Already my experience with Situ, the service apartment booking service, has been excellent. The […]
Checking in: Bermondsey Square Hotel
Jade Burke heads to the contemporary Bermondsey Square Hotel for an overnight stay in one of its exclusive terrace rooms. Overlooking the weekly Bermondsey antiques market, the Bermondsey Square Hotel lives up to its trendy location. A 15-minute walk away from London Bridge tube station, the hotel is close enough to the heart of the […]
Checking in: Cheval, London
PA Lifeโs sister site, Hotel Designs spends the night in one of Chevalโs exclusive serviced apartments. Cheval Phoenix House, tucked away on a side street in one of the most exclusive parts of London, is a marvellous example of serviced apartment-style accommodation, in a beautiful part of the capital. Just off Sloane Square, this is […]
Hands-on: โHandshakeโ SRM mouse review
PA Lifeโs Toby Cruse getโs his hands on the latest โhandshakeโ ergonomic mouse by Dutch designer BakkerElkhuizen This isnโt the first time our readers have taken an interest in BakkerElkhuizenโs unique, ergonomic office designs, but after the popularity of our recent story covering their latest vertical mouse, built to reduce repetitive strain and wrist injury, […]