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The Savoy and Gucci will always be inextricably linked. The founder of Italy’s biggest fashion house, Guccio Gucci, worked as a porter and liftboy at the luxury London hotel in the early 20th century. It was there he refined his taste for high fashion and gained insight into the lifestyles of the rich and famous.... View Article

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Held annually on the September 16, Mexican Independence Day is a time for Mexican people around the world to celebrate the history and culture of their home country – and whether you’re celebrating in Mexico or toasting from afar, a delicious cocktail is a necessity. Not to be confused with Cinco de Mayo (which commemorates... View Article

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De Beers and National Geographic have announced the launch of Okavango Eternal, a unique five-year partnership to protect the source waters of the critically important Okavango Delta and the lives and livelihoods they support.  The five-year commitment will focus on the Okavango Basin which spans southern Angola, eastern Namibia, and northern Botswana. The vast river... View Article

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There is an arms race going on within Scotch, one that values age above all else. Like any good arms race, the provocateurs flatly deny its existence. The Scotch decides when it’s ready, not the marketing team, or so they say. It is, however, timely for Gordon & MacPhail to release the world’s oldest Scotch... View Article

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As a leading conservation brand, Singita has always been committed to putting the environment first. But as the climate crisis grows, all travel organizations must continue to examine their impact on the natural world and, with the recent announcement that all guest stays will now be carbon neutral thanks to a new offset program, Singita... View Article

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The pandemic has been a time of change and re-focus for many chefs. This couldn’t be more true for Jonathan Benno who launched Bar Benno in the iconic Evelyn Hotel in the NoMad neighborhood of New York last Friday.  Benno is no stranger to the Art Deco confines of The Evelyn. Pre-pandemic, the hotel was... View Article

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The Macallan is once again setting the standards in the world of fine whisky with the launch of Tales of The Macallan Volume I, which will be the first in a series of rare and distinguished Scotch whiskies. Each of the whiskies in this prestigious new series will help piece together The Macallan’s long and storied history.... View Article

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A new report from Virtuoso suggests sustainable tourism is becoming a prime concern among wealthy travelers. A comprehensive survey from the leading global travel agency concluded that the vast majority of travelers are looking for more responsible trips on the back of the Covid-19 pandemic. The report goes as far as to label 2022 as... View Article

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When we began researching for this compilation, we thought: piece of cake. The best luxury hotels in the world with the most impressive eco-credentials — how hard could it be? Hard is perhaps the wrong word. There is such a vast, wonderful ocean of LEED-certified resorts with pioneering seawater cooling systems, inventive waste reduction programs,... View Article

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Just two years after its May 2019 opening, the luxury Hamptons wellness destination of Shou Sugi Ban House, has unveiled a second destination to experience its coveted brand of Japanese-inspired zentopia: The Shou Sugi Ban Inn. Consisting of an intimate bed and breakfast for overnight stays; and two standalone luxury residences for short-term rentals, The... View Article

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In a meaningful move toward fully sustainable luxury, restorative wellness resort Palmaïa – The House of AïA has announced that it is now entirely powered by 100% clean renewable energy, thanks to a partnership with eco energy provider, Beetmann. The beachfront resort, which sits near the Mexican town of Playa del Carmen, has been prioritizing... View Article

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Over the past year, the luxury watch industry, both new and pre-owned, has seen a huge growth in interest, which has only continued into 2021. Alexandre Ghotbi, Phillips’ head of watches for Continental Europe and the Middle East, has seen this rising demand firsthand. In Spring 2020, it pushed back its May auction, unsure of... View Article

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