Celebrity Life

By Andy Hayler This story originally appeared in the May/June 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Food, of course, is a key part of the ingredients that make up an outstanding place to eat, but atmosphere and service are important, too—as is a wonderful view, inside or out. There is no shortage of restaurants: London alone... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro The yachting event of the year heads to Bermuda this month to kick off the 35th America’s Cup competition. As the official sponsor of the race, Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach club is offering sailing enthusiasts an America’s Cup Match package to get in on the action. Become the ultimate yachting fan... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Overlooking the shores of Lake Geneva in the mountain town of Montreux, the pioneering medical retreat Clinique La Prairie has found great success in bringing together the science of cell therapy and holistic wellness with the luxury of a five-star hotel and spa. We speak to Clinique La Prairie’s CEO Simone Gibertoni to... View Article

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By Kristen Shirley This story originally appeared in the May/June 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. For an authentic South Pacific experience far from the tourist traps and big chains, look no further than the Cook Islands. These small, unspoiled islands offer a peaceful and low-key escape from the outside world. The locals are friendly and... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro As the US approaches 241 years of independence this July, Patek Philippe will showcase the nation’s history through timepieces. The Swiss watchmaker has curated a collection of important timepieces from famous US collectors to be displayed at The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York this summer. Beginning July 13, the US... View Article

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By Roberta Naas This story originally appeared in the May/June 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Award-winning chef Thomas Keller is a king in the culinary world. With three Michelin stars for two of his restaurants and long waiting lines at his others,Keller has come to define eating as an emotional connection by offering the finest experience... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Despite being sprawled across 10,500 sq ft of the fourth floor in Harrods you’d barely know the Knightsbridge department store’s new Wellness Clinic was there as it’s seemingly hidden amid the store’s labyrinth of showrooms and displays. But on entering the spa, the magnitude of this brand new wellness space is... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro Single malt, single grain or blended, this Saturday honors whiskies from around the globe. Early distillation in Scotland is just part of the spirit’s rich history – taxation gave rise to moonshine in Great Britain, sour mash revolutionized American bourbon and the Coffey still streamlined whisky production in Ireland and beyond. Take it... View Article

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Since its launch seven years ago, Universal Whisky Experience has won plaudits for hosting exclusive events in which the world’s most coveted whiskies are opened and tasted under the guidance of celebrity distillers, blenders and whisky brand owners. Taking place over three or four days, these exclusive events unfold in locations around the USA and beyond,... View Article

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By Rob Crossan This story originally appeared in the May/June 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Its days as the world’s greatest port city may be centuries past and its reputation as a center for backpacker hedonism may be abating, many would say thankfully. But, at a pace akin to the languid flow of the canals... View Article

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By Samantha Coles This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Cannes Film festival, and we visited in the run-up to the event when the town known for decadence and glamour is at its most exciting. Where to stay Bastide Provencal It’s only right that during Cannes Film Festival, you would stay in an iconic French... View Article

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With its ability to both firm skin and address the three color disorders of pigment darkening, redness and pollution-induced greyness, White Caviar Illuminating Pearl Infusion is the skincare solution people can spend years searching for. Designed to deliver powerful whitening actives to the skin, this innovative serum reduces dark pigmentation across a series of levels.... View Article

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