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Gone are the days when all you can find to eat in Prague is dumplings and traditional Eastern European cuisine. Fine dining expert Andy Hayler says the stunning city now boasts a diverse variety of eateries, from modern Czech to Italian and everything in between. Hayler shares his verdict for the top three restaurants in... View Article

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Venice is the city of dreams and accordingly attracts over 22 million tourists a year. Michelin restaurant expert Andy Hayler says that unfortunately this can mean the standard of fine dining in the city is inconsistent, and top restaurants are not supported. However there are a few gems that simply shouldn’t be missed. Andy Hayler... View Article

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Bombardier recently unveiled the full-scale mock-up of its new Global 7000 aircraft – a game changer in business aviation – during a breathtaking show at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. The unveiling took the form of a shadow show, with dancers acting out the life of high-net worth individuals, made... View Article

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As the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean reported, St. Kitts received the largest per capita value of foreign direct investment in the Caribbean region for 2012-2013. With the debut of its first private jet terminal ––Yu Lounge–– and the summer premiere of a landmark development ––Kittitian Hill suites, villas and resort–– St.... View Article

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With $1.5 trillion in banking assets, The Cayman Islands are the fifth-largest banking centre in the world. Its reputation as a safe destination for a diverse array of attractions and activities, new high end hotels and a strong villa and condominium market make The Cayman Islands ready to host more elite travelers. The Minister of... View Article

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Dating back to the first half of the 19th Century, Jaeger-LeCoultre was founded in the time-honored tradition of fine Swiss watchmaking. Hundreds of inventions and over a thousand calibres to its name ––including the world’s smallest calibre, the world’s most complicated wristwatch, and a timepiece of near-perpetual movement–– Jaeger-LeCoultre crafts innovations inspired by its own... View Article

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Swire Hotels, a subsidiary of Swire Properties Inc. founded in 2008 and held by the publicly quoted Swire Pacific Limited, announces the 2015 opening of EAST, Miami at Brickell City Centre. This $1 billion mixed use development in Miami’s downtown financial district will be the hotel group’s first property in the United States and the... View Article

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Luxury retail conglomerate El Corte Inglés and Spain’s nationally owned collection of properties known as Paradores recently struck a partnership. As Elite Traveler was told, by aligning Spanish destinations with Spanish culture, Paradores Chief Commercial Officer Jose Maria Carbo and the International Marketing and Tourism Director of El Corte Inglés, Javier Andrino, aim to preserve... View Article

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Air France-KLM is unveiling updated seats and cabins to capture business class and premium class travelers. Executive Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Patrick Alexandre, sat down with Elite Traveler to discuss the airliner’s new luxury amenities and how its new fleet is bringing a uniquely French edge to flying, in keeping with its... View Article

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 With a history as fascinating and intricate as its bespoke rifles, it doesn’t take long to see why Purdey Gun and Rifles Makers has held numerous royal warrants and is still thriving after two centuries in business.  The tale of James Purdey reads almost like a classic. From apprenticing for expert gunsmith Joseph Manton in... View Article

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Starting out in the kitchen of a Cambridge hotel, Angela Hartnett’s culinary resume now reads like a gastronomy-themed fairy-tale. Watch: Angela Hartnett on the modern dining experience at Murano Restaurant in London Having climbed the ranks through Gordon Ramsay’s Aubergine, Zafferano and L’Oranger, to support David Dempsey at Amaryllis and eventually become the first-ever female... View Article

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A taste of China – The modern Cantonese banquet HKK Restaurant in East London has one foot set firmly in the past, and one foot pointing toward the future, which makes for one exceptional Cantonese experience.  With a world-renowned Chinese tasting menu, a philosophy around modernizing traditional Cantonese recipes, and a Michelin-starred chef with a... View Article

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