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The Judges for The World of Fine Wine Awards have been announced. They include Andrew Jefford, Ch’ng Poh Tiong, Elin McCoy, Francis Percival, Tom Stevenson, Alder Yarrow and Anne Krebiehl MW. All entries are subject to a rigorous and impartial judging process overseen by some of the world’s best wine authorities. The awards have quickly... View Article

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By Alanna Lawson For those who enjoy getting lost in the intriguing histories and remarkable craftsmanship behind rare antiques, the annual Association of Art and Antiques Dealers fair, known as LAPADA, is a calendar must. WATCH: View the most exceptional pieces at LAPADA 2014: As the first antiques trade association to introduce a Code of... View Article

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The Michelin Guide Great Britain 2015 has been published today. New stars include two from the Scottish Islands, Isle of Eriska in Eriska and Three Chimneys & The House Over-By on the Isle of Skye. Cornwall has another star with Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen in Port Isaac. Rebecca Burr, editor of the Michelin guide, said: “The... View Article

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Autumn is one of the most charming seasons of the year in Greece, which can be really warm until late October and with cooler, refreshing evenings even in November, especially in certain parts of the country. Athens Riviera Just 10 miles south of Athens, the seaside idyll of the AthensRiviera with its luxury seaside resorts,... View Article

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Earlier this year the lauded British chef announced that he would bring his award winning restaurant, The Fat Duck, to the renowned Crown Tower Resorts in the cultural hub of Southbank, Melbourne. Today he named 3rd February 2015 as the opening date and announced how to make a reservation at his ground breaking first international restaurant. In an unprecedented... View Article

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Italy is known around the world as a place where fine traditions such as culinary arts and jewelry-making are inherited by today’s brand of craftsmanship and recreated into another level of style and excellence.  In celebration of jewelry brand Damiani’s 90th Anniversary Collection, a limited edition consisting of ten jewelry pieces inspired by each decade... View Article

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Luxury entrepreneur Stephen Hung has purchased the largest Rolls-Royce Phantom fleet in the world, placing an order for 30 Bespoke Extended Wheelbase Phantoms for his Louis XIII hotel in Macau. This transaction represents the world’s single largest order of Rolls-Royces ever. Two of the fleet will be the most expensive Rolls-Royce Phantoms ever commissioned. The... View Article

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By Alanna Lawson Burberry’s ‘The Birds and The Bees’ collection, neo-gothic glamour and Westwood’s push for political independence made London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 15 a theatrical affair.       London’s principal fashion event saw haute couture showcased in world-class productions, with the integration of digital technology offering a taste of fashion’s future. Burberry Chief... View Article

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Van Cleef & Arpels today announces that L’ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels, the Paris based school aiming at shedding light on the very secretive world of Jewelry and Watchmaking, will come to Hong Kong for the first time in autumn 2014. Taking up residence in PMQ for two weeks, it will offer a range of courses designed to enlighten... View Article

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Warr’s was first appointed an official Harley Davidson dealer back in 1924 and has been selling, servicing and providing parts and accessories for Harley Davidson bikes for over 90 years. The family run business is Europe’s longest serving, biggest selling and most experienced Harley-Davidson dealer. Warr’s has attended Salon Privé for four years and describes the... View Article

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It seems odd that the best food in Beijing is tucked away in an unassuming hotel restaurant with informal service. The first time I came to Made in China at the Grand Hyatt I had eaten several ordinary meals at supposedly top Beijing restaurants, and was beginning to conclude that the serious food in China... View Article

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The charms of Hua Hin, Thailand’s classic royal retreat, greet you in every experience at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort, where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful beachside locations in this historic town. Since its opening in 2009, the resort has attracted royalty, dignitaries and distinguished travellers and continues to evolve its offering... View Article

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