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Luxury private travel consultancy Curated Touring has recently unveiled details of its latest itinerary, which takes guests on a varied and immersive tour across the diverse landscape of Scotland. A host of Scottish celebrities and luminaries will be on hand to guide different portions of the tour, contributing to an authentic, not to mention exclusive,... View Article

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Biophilic design – which aims to bring nature back into the built environment – continues to be a growing interest across the globe, cropping up in a variety of projects. One such example is the recently completed ultra-luxe high-rise in Singapore’s prestigious District 10, Eden. Inspired by Singapore’s vision as a “City in a Garden,”... View Article

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From serpentine sandstone canyons to scraggy hoodoos, Utah is a geologic marvel. Molded over millennia, three wildly different physiographic provinces converge near the state’s center: the Colorado Plateau, Middle Rocky Mountains, and Basin and Range. Each features a staggering yet specific array of landscapes as evidenced throughout the Beehive State’s five national parks. Utah is... View Article

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In the shadows of the 15,781-ft Mont Blanc, Chamonix has been welcoming mountaineers and climbers since the 18th century. Hosting the first Winter Olympics in 1924 put it on the map, and the alpine town has since grown into the capital of all-mountain skiing and snowboarding, especially for experts. Unlike some of its purpose-built neighbors,... View Article

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Given the stress and upheaval of this year, an escape to a luxury hotel or island retreat has never been more appealing. Safety is, of course, paramount across the world’s great escapes, where social distancing, designer face masks and hand sanitizer will be on the agenda for months – perhaps years – to come. And... View Article

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Arguably the birthplace of elegance, France is globally renowned for its exquisite cuisine, fine wine and chic design. Not only do some of the most celebrated luxury fashion brands hail from the country (Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton, for instance), but it is also home to some of the top names in the interior design... View Article

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Since its launch in 2016, Ultima Collection has risen to become the gold standard in luxury accommodation. With multiple private residences dotted across Europe as well as a five-star boutique hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland, the luxury collection is committed to delivering an elevated vacation experience, with guest needs acting as a driving force behind its... View Article

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The new Bentley Bentayga isn’t a fresh debut but rather a mid-cycle redux. Done well, the art of the refresh allows manufacturers a subtle flex versus a splashy launch, a perpetual refining and redefining of an automobile that demonstrates thoughtful evolution and exudes excitement. Consider this: Bentley launched the somewhat delicate but wholly deliberate Bentayga... View Article

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A 17th century stately home in the Yorkshire Dales, Grantley Hall has taken on countless guises: from family mansion to a convalescent home during the Second World War to a college and now a Relais & Châteaux hotel, served up on the world’s shiniest silver spoon. Those in the know flock to the North Yorkshire,... View Article

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Known for her avant-garde work (she’s been dubbed the “Princess of Polka Dots”), Yayoi Kusama is a celebrated Japanese contemporary artist, perhaps best known for her kaleidoscopic installations and larger-than-life sculptures. In a partnership with Veuve Clicquot to mark the house’s newest vintage, La Grande Dame 2012, Kusama has created a limited-edition gift box of... View Article

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It is normal for interior design trends to emerge or die down each year, but this year has been significantly different from the rest, not least because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Several such trends have sprung up in the wake of the current climate and are set to continue garnering interest well into the new... View Article

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The spectacular national parks of the US attract over 300 million visitors annually, but if you want all of the geological wonders to yourself, winter is the only time to take a tour, according to private-jet travel specialists TCS World Travel. Its luxury 10-day Winter National Parks by Private Air getaway will allow you to... View Article

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