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Porto In The Autumn
The long days of summer are now behind us, but the longing for wanderlust remains throughout the autumn and winter months. Apart from the hardened outdoor specialist, the natural option for most is to take in the cultural sights on...
The San Fran Six - Must Do's In San Francisco
Although San Francisco is only the fourth largest city in California (Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose are bigger if you are interested), in many people’s eyes it is the west coast’s most spectacular. Boasting breathtaking views and unique...
Food Halls of the World
The food hall is a phenomenon that the North West of England is becoming increasingly familiar with. Ignited by the transformation of Altrincham market and its younger sister Mackie Mayor in Manchester, the concept has spread to Liverpool in the...
The World's Most Unique Hotels
GIRAFFE MANOR – Nairobi. Kenya An exclusive boutique hotel set in 12 acres of private land; Giraffe Manor is one of Nairobi’s most iconic buildings. Gaining acclaim with European visitors on Safari trips since the 1930’s, the stately building boasts...
Bellroy – The Best Choice for Father’s Day
Every piece that Bellroy create has been designed with simplicity in mind, helping you get the best out of your everyday carry. If it can be carried, they want to help you find a better way to do it, making...
Sustainable Bottles - do your bit for the planet in style.
At a time where the effort to end single-use plastic is accelerating, sustainability is sure to be the hot topic of 2023 and here at Parasol we’re proud to stock brands that are working hard to transform the way we,...
The Mephisto Rainbow Shoe - Made For The Modern Traveller
Here at Parasol Store we strive to bring you the best in the business when it comes to luxury travel gear and our most recent addition to the range, Mephisto, is no exception to this. Martin Michaeli founded Mephisto in...
Parasol's Top Picks for Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day has crept up on us this year and after what seemed like a year of experimenting with #DryJan and ‘Veganuary’, some of you have only just returned to reality after the busy festive period and might find yourself...
Parasol Places - The Sellaronda Ski Circuit
We all know that someone who likes a challenge don’t we? The member of the group who just doesn’t seem to be content with a leisurely day on the slopes. The one who always wants to stay out that bit...
Parasol Store - 10 Travel Trivia Treats
So, unless you particularly like to dress up as a pumpkin and ask strangers for out of date sweets, it is fair to say that October is not the most eventful month in the northern hemisphere. Everyone is craving those...
Saucony - The Original American Running Shoe
Early Beginnings in Kutztown, Pennsylvania Saucony, pronounced Sock-Uh-Knee, traces its roots back to 1898 when it was founded in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Initially, the brand focused on producing children's shoes, but it soon expanded its offerings to include Men's and Women's...
Parasol Places - Granville Island (Vancouver)
Our next chapter in our Parasol Places blog is going to focus on Canada. Having recently visited Vancouver and The Canadian Rockies, we hope that we can provide you with a few golden nuggets of insider information. Let's start with...
Parasol Places - Bacoa Burger, Barcelona
The amazing weather that we are having this summer has got us thinking of a trip that we made to Barcelona a couple of years ago. As much as we were in awe of The Sagrada Familla, the Cam Nou...
Parasol Places - The Whitsundays, Australia
With our Summer Sale launching this week, we thought it might be good to take a look at one of the worlds finest sailing locations. Shocking tie in we know, but you have to try don’t you. The Whitsundays in...
Parasol Places - Sugarloaf Mountain
When people think of the Football World Cup, many have visions of the Infamous Brazil strip, and the many famous icons to have donned it. Yellow shirt, Blue shorts, Pele, Rivaldo, Ronaldo and now Neymar. Well we thought we would...
Parasol Places - The Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
In line with our new website launch, Parasol Store would like to introduce Parasol Places. Parasol Places will be a blog that brings you nuggets of knowledge on the most iconic and interesting hotels, restaurants, and landmarks across the globe....
Native Union - Tech Accessories Reimagined
Created with the intention of designing and creating well-made tech accessories that solve every day problems, Native Union has made a big impression to the tech accessories market in a relatively short period of time. As is the case with...
Anderson's Belts - A stubborn dedication to quality and tradition
Hailing from Parma in Northern Italy, Anderson’s Belts has been built around the tradition of quality leather goods that the region is so famous for. This tradition, coupled with great passion for craftmanship and an enviable level of subtle skill,...
Hestra Gloves - Perfect For Winter
The town of Hestra in southern Sweden is known for its lakes, forests, and small ski area. It is also known for a glove maker of distinction. History Hestra GlovesFounded in 1936, Hestra know a thing or two about glove...