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He’s the UK’s chef of the moment whose award-winning restaurants in northern England are tempting foodies to venture out of London and sample some of the north’s finest. Simon Rogan fills us in on being a restaurateur, growing turnips and the vibrant dining scene outside of the British capital. By the time I’ve finished chatting... View Article

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London’s Artesian bar at the Langham London has taken the number one spot in the World’s Best 50 Bars survey for the second year running. The award-winning Artesian bar, run by Alex Kratena and Simone Caporale, was one of four bars in London to scoop a place in the top ten of Drinks International‘s annual industry poll, which was... View Article

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In celebration of the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE, New York’s iconic Plaza Hotel is offering four one-of-a-kind hotel package experiences. This includes tickets to the inaugural Global Night Market event at The Plaza Food Hall, hosted by Todd English on Saturday, October 19 – a... View Article

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Looking for new ways to make your hand sparkle? You may think there’s nothing more to add to your already overflowing jewelry collection, but a hot new trend has been emerging over this past year: the palm bracelet. The Middle Eastern style has been led by fine jewelers Gaydamak and Fenton and been worn by... View Article

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Ecolodges should be the norm when it comes to luxury vacations. These resorts make sense: they protect the local environment and heritage while providing guests an adventure against a backdrop of paradise. Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola’s Turtle Inn ecolodge on the Placencia peninsula in southern Belize is leading the way. Francis Ford Coppola acquired Turtle... View Article

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When his restaurant D.O.M. opened back in 1999, Brazil’s dining scene was dominated by French and Italian cuisine, imported caviar and non native truffles. But São Paulo chef Alex Atala was determined to change all that. Here, he speaks to Elite Traveler about Brazilian food, the country’s fine dining scene and sourcing unique ingredients from... View Article

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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced it is to open its first hotel in Israel, setting new standards in luxury hospitality in the country. The city of Herzliya, situated on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, was chosen by The Ritz- Carlton Hotel Company as the location of its first hotel in Israel for its... View Article

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Visitors to the NIZUC Resort & Spa on the Mexican Caribbean coast can now enjoy one of British company ESPA’s spas. NIZUC spa by ESPA has just opened at the resort in Punta Nizuc near Cancun. The 30,000-square-foot facilities on the oceanfront offer a range of activities including relaxing in vitality pools and thermic loungers.... View Article

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It’s time for Part 4 of the ongoing series documenting the P4 by Norwood build process. In this installment, Pete Schow documents the installation of the engine and electronics. A V12 from the 575 Maranello has been installed as the heart of the car, one of the most reliable and least temperamental engines from Ferrari. […]

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Over 300 iconic images of blues, jazz and rock’n’roll will go on sale at New York’s Antiquorum Auctioneers on 8 October 2013. The auction will feature rare photography of music stars from the past six decades. Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen and The Beatles are among the subjects of the photographs. Estimates range from... View Article

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When it comes to making money, luxury accessories brands are leading the way with signature pieces that can instantly update an outfit – be it a scarf, a pair of shoes, or a clutch bag. And with demand for accessories continuing to rise, now is the time for new names to make an impact. With... View Article

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New York maintained its standing as one of the premier fine dining destinations with a record 67 restaurants being awarded Michelin stars. Michelin’s 2014 guide to the Big Apple’s culinary scene saw star ratings given to Korean, New Zealand and Scandinavian restaurants – an indication the city still embraces diversity in the fine dining restaurants... View Article

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