Celebrity Life

Best known for his triple-Michelin-star restaurant La Vague d’Or at the Cheval Blanc St-Tropez, if there was a culinary walk of fame, 44-year-old chef Arnaud Donckele’s name would be firmly cemented on it. That’s why the recent unveiling by Donckele of Plenitude — his new fine dining restaurant at the new Cheval Blanc hotel in... View Article

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Sustainability and environmental protection have become increasingly important to all luxury brands in recent years. But nowhere in the luxury world is the impact of our changing world being felt more acutely than in agriculture-based companies — namely, the production of wine and spirits. Record-breaking heat waves, heavy rain, hailstorms, and frequent fires have impacted... View Article

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Picture a lush vineyard on a hot day in late summer, with bunches of ripening grapes promising a good harvest. To make great wines, the vines depend on specific conditions: sun, water, healthy soil, warm (but not too hot) temperatures and the right weather mix at the right times. Winemakers have kept track of harvest... View Article

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It only happens once every two years (for the past 18 years), but when it does, the entire watch world rallies. This past weekend in Geneva, the ninth edition of the Only Watch charity auction took place under the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II in one of the largest efforts to support research against... View Article

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Since opening in 2017, Beaverbrook hotel has been welcoming guests from far and wide for a slice of idyllic relaxation in the Surrey hills. Now, Beaverbrook is going cosmopolitan with the recent opening of Beaverbrook Town House in London. Occupying two Georgian townhouses in the prestigious Chelsea neighborhood, Beaverbrook Town House offers all the glamour... View Article

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As Londoners search for space and international buyers return to the city, London’s super prime property market is seeing the highest demand in six years. The first three-quarters of this year have seen the highest number of super prime sales in the city since 2014. Over 350 properties priced at over £5m ($6.m) were sold... View Article

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Sport lovers rejoice! Ski season is finally upon us – and with last year dominated by stay-at-home orders, we’re more excited than ever to get back on the slopes. Ahead of your next trip, we’ve rounded up our favorite Alpine resorts for the best skiing, as well as the hotels you need to check in... View Article

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When The Red Sea Project has come across your radar, it’s likely due to its headline-grabbing environmental mandate. Beyond protecting the more than 90 islands, sweeping desert dunes and dramatic mountains and wadi landscapes, the most ambitious tourism project in Saudi Arabian history hopes to have a net 30% positive impact, enhancing the environment and... View Article

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Villa Nueva, a freshly renovated five-bedroom property, is up for sale in one of the Costa Del Sol’s most coveted neighborhoods, Nueva Andalucia. Aptly nicknamed Golf Valley, the idyllic residential area is scattered with prestigious golf courses including Las Brisas, Los Naranjos, Aloha and La Quinta. Boasting spectacular views of La Concha mountain and surrounded... View Article

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Revel in some Rocky Mountain razzmatazz in Aspen, Colorado, where mountain-shredding skills match up with an après attitude and a sophisticated see-and-be-seen culture. A former 19th-century silver mining town, this top winter (and year-round) sports destination charms with leafy streets lined with restored Victorian architecture. Its showpiece Shigeru Ban-designed art museum, beaucoup restaurants, clever boutiques,... View Article

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The past year brought challenges the alpine industry could never have predicted but it won’t all be smooth skiing from here. Ski resorts are already seeing first-hand the instability caused by climate breakdown, and are having to adapt and become more sustainable to survive. How is climate breakdown affecting skiing? Analysis of weather data by... View Article

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Recovering from illness, burnout, or just in need of some good ol’ R&R? A wellness-focused getaway is just what the doctor (or you) ordered. Your idea of bliss might be a sleek city spa, while your other half might feel restored after a vigorous hike in the mountains. Whatever ignites your joie de vivre and... View Article

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