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With a speakeasy bar, cinema. wine cellar and spa, Auriens, located just off London’s irresistibly fashionable King’s Road, sounds more like a glamourous resort than a retirement home.  The prestigious over 65s development opened in September with a mission to redefine what it means to age gracefully, and as Auriens’ general manager, Rupert Spurgeon, says,... View Article

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In Big Sur, a 90-mile sweep of cliff-edged terrain, California’s Highway 1 corkscrews along dramatic bluffs more like a portal to an otherworldly place than a famous journey for road trippers. Ever sheathed in diaphanous fog, the route exudes a mood of mystical possibilities. As its bluffs careen in a free fall to the churning... View Article

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A bustling metropolis famed for its towering skyscrapers and vibrant arts scene, Toronto never slows down. But step foot inside the bright, airy lobby of 1 Hotels’ newest outpost and you leave the city behind. Nature is the star of the show here. Behind the reception desk, the wall is carved using stone from the... View Article

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As the adage goes, a man’s home is his castle. Whether we use them for entertaining, for relaxing, for long periods, or as a quick pit stop before jet-setting across the world, our homes easily become the most important building in our lives. This is why it makes sense that our homes should be a... View Article

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Karl Lagerfeld will go down in history as the legendary artistic director of Chanel, Fendi and his own eponymous label. But the fashion icon had a repertoire that extended far beyond the runway. From photography and curation to furniture design and interior decoration, he was forever finding new ways to express his creativity. Now, paying... View Article

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Hospitality giant St. Regis has unveiled The Residences: a collection of bespoke branded properties providing 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Located within the third tallest building in Chicago, The St. Regis is a new, luxurious hotel and residential tower designed by award-winning architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang. The skyscraper, standing 101 stories... View Article

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If one thing is for certain, it’s that London knows how to do Christmas, with the city’s most prestigious addresses going all out for the holidays. Last week saw dining hotspot Sketch reveal the 19th iteration of its highly anticipated festive installation – and we were among the first through the doors to see it.... View Article

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A former military base doesn’t exactly sound like the most luxurious spot to set up home, but Chelsea Barracks in central London’s preeminent enclave of Belgravia will change your mind in an instant.   If you haven’t already heard of it, let us introduce you to this superlative-inducing collection of residences. Not only is it officially... View Article

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Originally from Oklahoma, renowned interior designer Stephen Sills spends the majority of his time in New York State, moving between the city and his country home in Bedford, Westchester. However, Europe holds a special place in his heart — especially Paris and London (one of his previous projects was The Connaught Hotel) — and he... View Article

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It goes without saying that in certain parts of LA, only a mansion will do. With breathtaking properties on every block, it can take a lot to impress the notoriously demanding house hunters scouting the city’s most upmarket neighborhoods in search of their dream home. But it would be hard for even the most hard-to-please... View Article

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In June, specialist Norwegian shipbuilder, VARD, made waves when it announced plans to build the first-ever residential yacht liner and ‘most exclusive address in the world’, Somnio. Now renderings of the interiors aboard the gigantic 728-foot superyacht have been unveiled and they certainly don’t disappoint. Slated to set sail in 2024, the impressive vessel will... View Article

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Since opening in 2017, Beaverbrook hotel has been welcoming guests from far and wide for a slice of idyllic relaxation in the Surrey hills. Now, Beaverbrook is going cosmopolitan with the recent opening of Beaverbrook Town House in London. Occupying two Georgian townhouses in the prestigious Chelsea neighborhood, Beaverbrook Town House offers all the glamour... View Article

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