Celebrity Life

What’s the story behind the exclusive $5,000 flight of whisky served at Four Seasons Hotel New York? By now, you may have heard the buzz from collectors and enthusiasts about The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter 3, a range of vintage single malts available to sample only at Manhattan’s chic Ty Bar for $1,000 a Glencairn-glass... View Article

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Kelly Hoppen MBE is a leading interior designer, entrepreneur, author and TV personality who has worked independently for over 40 years. She shot to fame with a number of big name commissions, including Claridges, Cuixmala and The Puli Hotel and Spa, and was also the woman who designed the homes of celebrities such as the... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Maison Louis Latour has been producing excellent and unique wines in Burgundy since 1797, and the house has always made it a point of honor to remain family owned. Raj Gill talks to the current custodian, who is the 11th generation of the family... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Long ago nicknamed the Golden Bear, JackNicklaus, the now-77-year-old retired pro golfer, is widely recognized as one of the greatest of all time. Today he has a leading role in several businesses and in the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. At the recent Presidents... View Article

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Gazing at the tequila shelf of a backlit bar, there’s one bottle that is nearly impossible to miss. It presents itself as a work of art, with an eye-catching edge over even the most intricate crystal decanters. The aesthetic appeal of Clase Azul tequila comes from its elongated, curved shape with a hand-painted motif and... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Bonhams is the world’s fastest-growing auction house. Its global CEO and group head of jewelry, Matthew Girling, talks about why now is a good time to start collecting. Whenever I’m speaking at a dinner, the first question people ask me when they learn I’m... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. During a 30th anniversary celebration of its Skin Caviar moisturizer, La Prairie president and CEO Patrick Rasquinet speaks to Kristen Shirley about the challenges of balancing the company’s rich heritage while remaining a global pioneer in the beauty business and why La Prairie will... View Article

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In the world of luxury, there are few houses as iconic as Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, or LVMH. The ‘H’ represents what has come to be arguably the most recognizable cognac in the world, so much so that songs are written about it and artists champ at the bit to impart their creativity on the... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Recognizing a gap in reliable information in the citizenship by investment industry, James McKay developed the CBI Index — a guide that provides accurate, up-to-date and unbiased data on all 12 current citizenship by investment programs. Citizenship by investment is a burgeoning industry that... View Article

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On Thursday, November 30, Elite Traveler and renowned auction house Bonhams hosted an evening of cocktails with the Mexico Tourism Board to celebrate the Elite Collection: Ultimate Gift Guide. Jewelry and watch collectors, influencers, industry leaders and our readers joined Elite Traveler in celebrating the November/December issue at Bonhams New York on Madison Avenue.  The party was hosted... View Article

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Artefacto is a well-known name among interior designers and residents of the Miami area, but its roots are all Brazilian. Born out of São Paulo, the luxury furnishings and design firm evokes elements of its native country, such as natural materials and an organic color palette, in the sleek, high-end pieces that have found their... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Holding the dual role of CEO and creative director of Van Cleef & Arpels, one of the world’s most respected jewelry and watch houses, is no easy feat, but as Roberta Naas discovers, Nicolas Bos does it with finesse. Incredibly passionate about jewelry, gemstones... View Article

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