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Derived from the juniper berry, gin’s humble roots have seen it evolve into becoming one of the best-loved spirits in the world. Deceptively complex in flavor, its explosion in popularity has been ushered in by the boom in craft distilleries worldwide that are interpreting its intricacies in fresh and exciting ways. Its beginnings might be... View Article

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The experiential luxury travel company &Beyond has long proven its commitment to conservation with environmental initiatives being led from each of its resorts and lodges across a staggering nine million acres of protected land. Now, the company is turning its attention to conservation of the marine environments its island resorts lie within through Oceans Without... View Article

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B&B Negroni at CircusXO by David Muñoz 64g fresh blackberries 10g black garlic 8g sugar A small amount of Thai chili 66ml Campari 10ml Chambord 6ml Beefeater gin 66ml La Copa sweet vermouth Peel from one orange To create this cocktail, first make the blackberry and black garlic reduction by heating the blackberries, black garlic... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Throwing a dinner party? Make sure your dining table is as elegantly dressed as you are with these special pieces. Cannes Precieux Collection PUIFORCAT Jean Puiforcat created the pretty Cannes pattern in 1928 to grace the tables at his own wedding. Inspired by the... View Article

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Vice president and global brand leader of the Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Lisa Holladay is an indisputable expert on creating hotel identities that give guests a sense of place. What would you say is the greatest impact you’ve had on these brands? From the start, one of the most important... View Article

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Scottish distillery The Macallan has unveiled its oldest ever dram – The 72 Years Old in Lalique, The Genesis Decanter. Limited to 600 units worldwide, it is the most exclusive edition released by the celebrated Speyside brand to date. The Decanter was unveiled to celebrate the opening of the company’s new $186 million Distillery and... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Forget the traditional beige trench coat. This season, designers transform the utilitarian garment into a surprising statement piece. Erdem Moralioglu brought his trademark femininity and embroidery to a plaid trench. A nature scene blossoming with flowers and animals winds its way around the base... View Article

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New York City-based socialite, philanthropist, artist and Old Fashioned Mom CEO Michelle-Marie Heinemann has listed her 32,000-square-foot estate on 25-plus acres located at 1111 Route 376 in Wappingers Falls (Dutchess County), New York for $30M. The colonial mansion includes nine bedrooms, eleven bathrooms, five half-baths, a solarium, two libraries, eight wood-burning fireplaces, two kitchens, a wine cellar, an ice […]

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Fitting seamlessly in with the Renaissance city, Portrait Firenze is a stylishly executed celebration of the arts, taking on the concept of being another of Florence’s great masterpieces; while Florence commands the world stage for its ancient monuments and Renaissance art, this hotel has an international following for its appealingly chic modern design and prolific... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore model, and the watchmaker is celebrating in a big way. In addition to reissuing the original from 1993 (with a modern, in-house movement), there are two major new watches in the iconic... View Article

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Benefiting both body and mind, these exceptional spas and wellness retreats ensure you leave relaxed, rejuvenated and feeling like a new person. Milaidhoo Island MALDIVES Drawing on the affect what you eat can have on the wellness of your mind as well as body, this Maldivian private island resort has launched a Mood Dining concept... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Hawaiian shirts and large tropical prints were ubiquitous on the spring runways. But how do you wear them without looking like you’re headed to the surf shack? We’ll highlight two ways to wear these eye-catching prints to make sure you’re not mistaken for Magnum... View Article

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