Celebrity Life

The Arzak family name is synonymous with gastronomy having been at the forefront of the global fine dining scene for decades. Restaurant Arzak was brought to its three-Michelin-star status by Juan Mari Arzak, whose grandparents began the venture in 1897, and now the culinary institution is run by his daughter, the accomplished chef Elena Arzak.... View Article

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By Rachel Howard This story originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. As the ancient Greek geographer Strabo pointed out, “Mykonos has it all.” Strabo probably wasn’t referring to personal shoppers and beauty salons, high-end jewelers and sushi bars, superyachts and 24-hour clubs. But it is indeed impossible to be bored or jaded... View Article

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Elite Traveler is pleased to announce the launch of our Top 50 Adventures in association with Peninsula Papagayo. Featuring some of the world’s most breathtaking experiences, the list covers everything from learning to bobsled with a former Olympian to flying 22 miles above sea level with the Near-Space package. Many of the packages are made to... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Few trips hold the tantalizing allure of a safari. The chance to be completely removed from everyday life, surrounded by stunning vistas and having close encounters with wild animals in their natural habitat calls to people from around the world. It’s said that visiting... View Article

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What’s the story behind the exclusive $5,000 flight of whisky served at Four Seasons Hotel New York? By now, you may have heard the buzz from collectors and enthusiasts about The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter 3, a range of vintage single malts available to sample only at Manhattan’s chic Ty Bar for $1,000 a Glencairn-glass... View Article

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While there are more Michelin starred female chefs than ever before, the restaurant industry is still incredibly unbalanced in terms of gender equality. According to the Restaurant Opportunities Center and the Office for National Statistics less than 20% of kitchens in the US and the UK are run by women. To celebrate International Women’s Day,... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. The scuba divers’ motto could be, ‘Look, but don’t touch,’ but from December to May, Four Seasons Resort Nevis offers an opportunity to safely take something from the sea. Accompanied by a dive master and a chef from the resort, head out on two... View Article

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Five hundred feet above the glittering city lights of Dubai, the pinnacle of luxury relaxation in UAE awaits. On the 18th floor of the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Talise Spa offers breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf, while simultaneously offering a space to catch your breath with calm-inducing spa treatments in its award-winning facilities. Bask... View Article

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Oscar Heyman platinum Alexandrite ring with 4-carat Alexandrite and 1.69 carats diamond, $170,000, oscarheyman.com William Noble platinum ring with 3.81-carat cushion-cut Alexandrite and 0.92 carats diamonds, $96,000, williamnoble.com What could be more intriguing than a rare and beautiful gemstone with an interesting past? Image a Finnish mineralogist climbing down into the mines of the Russian... View Article

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By Margaret Shakespeare This story originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. If you fancy going back a few millennia to the creative grandeur of the Maya, Elsie Yi Donoy of Bella Guatemala Travel has crafted just the tour for you. Limited to a privileged 16 and guided throughout by archaeologists, the 13-day... View Article

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Seeing the sun soaked scenery of Call Me By Your Name or the picturesque cobbled streets of The Danish Girl it is hard not to get the sudden urge to pack your bags and hop on a jet. To celebrate these cinematic masterpieces and their beautiful settings, Elite Traveler takes you on a globetrotting adventure... View Article

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Red Carpet Rose, Inspired by the Oscars 1 part Beefeater 24 gin 2 parts Lillet Rosé aperitif 3 parts Mumm Napa sparkling wine To create this cocktail of the week, combine Beefeater 24, Lillet Rosé and Mumm Napa in a glass over ice. Garnish with a grapefruit twist. Whether you’re walking the red carpet for... View Article

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