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Two traditional brands have released extremely limited editions of uniquely artistic timepieces. What clues are there in these latest artisan offerings from Hermès and Vacheron Constantin as to the future direction of haute horology? HERMÈS ARCEAU MILLEFIORI When you look at the dial of the Hermès Arceau Millefiori, you might think spring has started blooming on your wrist. But you might also be shocked... View Article

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Tato Giovannoni’s legendary cocktail den, Floreria Atlántico, was named best bar in Latin America for the second consecutive year. Tucked under a flower shop on a leafy street in Buenos Aires, it’s packed nightly with regulars who come to joke with Tato and his tight-knit team. One attraction from an innovative menu inspired by Buenos Aires’s immigrant heritage is the... View Article

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Dom Pérignon is the Champagne appreciated by James Bond, served at prestigious historical events and closely associated with artists and fashionistas. It is consumed by the wealthy in fine dining restaurants or on luxury yachts across the world. It is one of the truly legendary Champagnes. Every aspect of Dom Pérignon is special. Its history is compelling, the... View Article

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Ollie Dabbous is on a roll. His eponymous first restaurant has acquired a Michelin star and become one of the hardest reservations to land in London. He launched a second, more informal restaurant called Barnyard less than a year ago, and a cookbook in September. Suffice to say, Dabbous has a lot on his plate.... View Article

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Alanna Lawson What’s in a frame? C.W. Dixey, the oldest independent eyewear company in the world knows. Dixey was founded in 1777 as a mathematical instrument company with clients as eminent as King George III and Napoleon Bonaparte. While telescopes and thermometers were in demand, it was the company’s artisan eyeglasses that gained it an... View Article

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This year over 40 actors, actresses, singers, sports figures and models—both from Mexico and abroad—were charmed by the attractions of Mexico’s Pacific Treasure. One of the more recent developments arising from Riviera Nayarit’s positioning as a luxury and nature destination has been its growing attraction for celebrities from the entertainment, music and sports industries. 2014... View Article

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As the company’s first property in Myanmar and the first European 5-star hotel in the country, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group Kempinski has made a big splash in the capital of Nay Pyi Taw! Kempinski Hotel Nay Pyi Taw opened in November 2014 in time for an inaugural stay by U.S. President Barack Obama during... View Article

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To the elite traveler, privacy is paramount. The prospect of finding an idyllic venue to reconnect with family and friends, far from the bustling cities and boardrooms and the see-and-be-seen hotels and restaurants, draws you to the far reaches of the world. Since opening in the 1970s, Perivolas hotel in Oia, Santorini has epitomized intimate... View Article

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On Tuesday December 16th, Ken Jowdy Chairman of the Board of Diamante development and resort, located in Cabo San Lucas welcomed nearly four hundred attendees for the opening of the second Diamante Golf Course and welcomed the famous world renowned golfer and golf course designer Tiger Woods. The community features a 1.5-mile white sand beach, a 10-acre saltwater lagoon and various other amenities including the... View Article

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By Alanna Lawson Little is known of the secluded baronial estate hidden beneath the trees, just up river of New Zealand’s most powerful waterfall, Huka Falls. Despite its 80-year history and star-studded guest list, Huka Lodge remains somewhat of a mystery. The estate started as little more than a rustic getaway built to accommodate Irishman... View Article

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Christmas is one of the most magical times of year; colored lights adorn the streets, families gather around, and there is a generous spirit in the air. But all too quickly the joy of the festive season can turn on its head and your vision of a serene celebration can look more like a nightmare.... View Article

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With an investment of 40 million dollars, Quivira Championship Golf Course was officially opened on December 4, 2014. Located in the exclusive residential complex bearing the same name, this world-class design by legendary golfer and course architect Jack Nicklaus, offers 18 holes overlooking stunning landscapes that contrast between the desert and the sea, right where... View Article

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