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A sculptural masterpiece, this eclectic bookshelf bridges the gap between art and design. The architectural genius of Italy-based architect and sculptor Livio Ballabio comes to life in the Mondrian Bookcase by Livio Ballabio for AND — Arte nel Design. Ballabio, who has created furniture lines for fashion brands Etro and Roberto Cavalli, is known for... View Article

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Hanami Martini at the Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto 120ml of rose wine 400ml sakura liqueur 14ml sakura syrup 3 dashes of mikan bitters Sakura flower To make, mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and stir or shake until mixed. Pour into a martini glass and garnish with a fresh and fragrant sakura flower. Spring... View Article

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In August this year, polar expedition operator PolarQuest will launch an expedition cruise to Svalbard, Norway in the company of multi-award-winning cameraman Doug Allan. The 10-night expedition on board M/S Quest is sure to be an exhilarating and life-affirming journey of discovery. The exact route will be dependent on the ice and weather conditions, but... View Article

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Point blank: Bar Boulud’s charcuterie board is one of the best in the city. When chef Daniel Boulud (he has 16 restaurants and food concepts all over the world, including the two-Michelin-starred Daniel in New York) conceptualized the French bistro in 2008, he wanted to serve dishes that were elegant, yet approachable — and so quintessentially... View Article

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This month we’re going back 19 years to visit an old friend: The BMW Z8. We always figured there would be a 2nd generation of this sleek convertible, but only 2,543 examples were built for the US. Built between 2000 to ’03, it was an all-aluminum homage to the classic BMW 507 roadster. Chris Bangle […]

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Morocco marches to its own beat. Visitors find themselves switching between the chaotic pace of the medina in Marrakech, the vastness of the Sahara Desert and the soft sandy beaches that cover over 1000 miles of coastline. Located in Hivernage between the medina and the new town is Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi. The newly refurbished... View Article

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It was in 1997 when Fendi‘s Baguette bag became an icon  —  the Silvia Venturini Fendi-designed bag is also regarded as the first ‘It’ bag, made popular by Sex and the City‘s lead character Carrie Bradshaw. More than 20 years later, the Roman maison is reintroducing its iconic purple sequin Baguette bag with a modern twist.  After its... View Article

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Polar exploration is a fantasy for many would-be explorers, the vast majority of which will never be realized. But now experiential travel specialists PELORUS is offering the chance to literally follow in the footsteps of a polar icon, Captain Louis Rudd MBE. The new expedition has limited spaces available to join Capt. Rudd, the first... View Article

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Over the centuries, the watch industry has often been called a carriage trade, with many independent watch brands working together to create luxury watches. However, as they grew into fully integrated manufacturers and became icons, large conglomerates began snapping them up. Today, three top luxury groups — Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH), Richemont and Swatch... View Article

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The St. Regis New York is one of the most storied hotels in New York and is known for its afternoon tea that was introduced by hotel matriarch Caroline Astor who is said to have hosted afternoon tea daily in Astor Court. The hotel’s important history (it opened in 1904) also includes longtime famous residents,... View Article

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Just under an hour outside of London, Beaverbrook Hotel & Spa is surrounded by 470 acres of rolling hills, perfectly manicured grounds, pretty gardens and ponds. Despite its proximity to the city, it feels wonderfully cut-off and remote. The main house (known simply as The House) has just eighteen guest rooms and makes an impact when you enter: the... View Article

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by Alexandra Cheney Ferrari isn’t exactly synonymous with daily drivers; two of its models, though — the GTC4Lusso T and the Portofino — debunk that notion. Deep within Ferrari lore, it is known that the strong-browed, brilliantly coiffed Enzo Ferrari preferred automobiles that transported him to the track over ones that raced on it. Despite... View Article

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