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Following a record-breaking 2019, Virtuoso, the world’s leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury travel, was expecting similar success in 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic may have put a halt to that impressive growth but the company is still planning for the long term. We spoke to the company’s CEO Matthew Upchurch before the outbreak... View Article

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The world has completely changed since our last issue was published. We are used to flying around the world at the drop of a hat, whether for important meetings or for fabulous getaways. We explored remote destinations seeking out authentic travel experiences that connected us to local cultures, and the world seemed to have grown... View Article

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British chef Mark Birchall has revealed plans to reopen his acclaimed Moor Hall Restaurant and Rooms on July 22. The two Michelin-starred dining room, which was crowned the best restaurant in the UK at the Estrella Damn National Restaurant Awards last year, has been closed since March due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The comprehensive plan was... View Article

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With over two decades in the industry, Teresa Tarmey is one of the world’s leading skincare experts. She includes supermodels and A-list actresses amongst her clientele who pay upwards of $360 per hour for a signature facial from her London atelier. As we all know, hands are a dead giveaway of someone’s real age and... View Article

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A new digital yacht charter guide will make it easier than ever to explore the world of cruising. Yacht charter specialists Y.CO has launched the app to allow clients to visualize how, when and where they can get their sealegs this summer and beyond. The interactive guide comes at the perfect time for travelers attempting... View Article

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Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky has revealed the Grand Vintage Malt 1996, the sixth addition to its award-winning Bond House No 1 Collection. The 23-year-old expression is the oldest liquid to be matured in the distillery’s bespoke casks. The Moet Hennessey-owned distillery has continued to reap the rewards of an experiment first started in the... View Article

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St Barths is ready to welcome tourists once again. The Caribbean island has reacted rapidly to the new challenges faced by novel coronavirus Covid-19 and has put new protocols in place to keep residents and visitors safe. While the island has been more or less unaffected by the virus itself (it has reported just six... View Article

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World-renowned jewelry designer Anna Hu has designed three unique pieces to raise funds for the fight against Covid-19. They will be sold by Diamonds That Care, a newly launched social responsibility initiative of Alrosa, the world’s largest diamond mining company. The project has been organized in cooperation with the non-profit Diamonds Do Good, which supports... View Article

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Arguably one of the most iconic cocktails, this recipe from The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland takes the classic Martini and gives it a sharp twist of raspberry, creating the Estate Martini. While it is best enjoyed in the hotel’s 1920s-inspired American Bar, you can recreate the drink at home and celebrate National Martini Day. Ingredients... View Article

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The jewelry world lost one of its brightest stars on June 4 when Roberto Faraone Mennella passed away in his hometown of Torre del Greco, Italy. He was 48 years old and the cause was cancer. The devastating news was announced to the world by his business and life partner Amedeo Scognamiglio. “Robu is finally... View Article

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The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to keep our feet grounded this year, and even the jet-set elite are looking for home-based holiday alternatives. With city breaks more-or-less out of the question for now, hotels situated in the remote corners of the world will find themselves in high demand. The US is home to some of... View Article

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With just 621 cases and 10 confirmed deaths, Jamaica has been relatively successful in its battle against the Covid-19 outbreak. But the island relies heavily on tourism with over 50 percent of its foreign exchange earnings and a quarter of all jobs dedicated to the industry. The country faces a grave economic situation if the... View Article

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