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As travel returns, Oliver Smith, general manager of luxury boutique hotel The Samling, discusses navigating the pandemic and what differences guests can expect to find following the reopening of this idyllic spot in the English Lake District. Tucked away on a hillside overlooking the eastern shores of Lake Windermere lies The Samling hotel. Vast expanses... View Article

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Designed to emulate an English country manor, this beautiful four-bedroom property is situated on a 2.7-acre plot in the heart of Keswick Estate, a private residential community at the foothills of the Southwest Mountains in Virginia. Once completed, the community will have a total of 118 residences spread across the spacious 675-acre estate. Each property... View Article

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Enrique Olvera is somewhat of a legend in the culinary world. Credited with elevating the status of authentic Mexican flavors with his famed Mexico City restaurant Pujol – positioned 12th in the World’s Best Restaurants – his latest venture, Damian, garnered a lot of excitement, despite opening mid-pandemic last fall.  A former warehouse in the... View Article

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Halo Aviation has announced plans to bring private urban air mobility (UAM), otherwise known as flying taxis, to New York and London by 2026. The VIP helicopter operator has ordered 200 of the Embraer Eve electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and plans to spread them equally between the US and UK. The Eve... View Article

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Michelin is one of – if not the – most respected restaurant guides in the world, with fine dining establishments clamoring to receive an award. But despite its widespread influence, the guide is still shrouded in mystery and the question of how to get a Michelin star is still a commonly asked one. So, what... View Article

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Personal jet-powered aviation just catapulted itself a whole lot further forward in the environmental stakes as JetPack Aviation, the firm behind the world’s first Federal Aviation Administration certified personal turbine jetpack, announced its commitment to using 100% carbon-neutral fuel.  It’s not just any fuel either. JetPack Aviation has signed a deal with Silicon Valley’s Prometheus... View Article

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Currently being brought to life by Ocean Residences Development Ltd., M/Y Njord is a pioneering residential superyacht that is set to change the future of super-luxe properties and the yachting world. Spanning an extraordinary 960 ft, M/Y Njord will feature 117 luxurious residences that range from two to six bedrooms – in a world first,... View Article

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Luxury tour operators TCS World Travel are well known for their spectacular private jet itineraries taking in everywhere from the remote reaches of Easter Island to the wilds of Botswana and everywhere in between. And now the award-winning private aviation specialists have revealed three incredible getaways in time for late summer 2021. TCS’s summer 2021... View Article

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The iconic Lotte New York Palace has recently announced details of an exclusive partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in support of its mission to protect the wildlife and wild spaces of New York City and beyond. WCS operates four New York City zoos, including Central Park Zoo, and one aquarium; together the attractions... View Article

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In times when top chefs have become household names, some have been making waves beyond merely seeking fame and fortune, and have become standard-bearers for sustainable dining. Diners, as well as seeking culinary brilliance, are increasingly aware of the need for restaurants to be sustainable, and of their impact on the environment. The early stirring... View Article

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This summer, The Goring – London’s last family-owned luxury hotel – will be welcoming back one of the UK’s most renowned chefs, Rick Stein, for his second partnership with the five-star hotel. Known best for his world-class seafood cookery, Stein will be hosting a summer pop-up at The Goring from June 14-20 that will include... View Article

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United Airlines has shown intent to bring supersonic flight back to the commercial sector after announcing a deal to purchase 15 Overture jets from startup Boom Supersonic. The deal relies on the Overture meeting demanding safety, operating and sustainability requirements. If those requirements are met, however, United Airlines has an option to increase its order... View Article

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