Celebrity Life

In the past, hearing the words “life coach” might have sent you running in the other direction or conjured images of New Age hippies. Not any more. Today’s global community is more focused on achievement, fulfillment, wellness and balance than ever before. Many of today’s top companies bring in coaches to work with their business... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Overlooking the shores of Lake Geneva in the mountain town of Montreux, the pioneering medical retreat Clinique La Prairie has found great success in bringing together the science of cell therapy and holistic wellness with the luxury of a five-star hotel and spa. We speak to Clinique La Prairie’s CEO Simone Gibertoni to... View Article

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Since its launch seven years ago, Universal Whisky Experience has won plaudits for hosting exclusive events in which the world’s most coveted whiskies are opened and tasted under the guidance of celebrity distillers, blenders and whisky brand owners. Taking place over three or four days, these exclusive events unfold in locations around the USA and beyond,... View Article

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By Founder and CEO of SkyAngels, Steffany Kisling I founded SkyAngels to make luxury travel more delightful for the private jet traveler. To some, those who don’t fly private, that sounds like a waste of an endeavor. For others, those who fly private, you get it. No two flights are created equal and, most likely,... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the March/April 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. For anyone who has spent a lifetime building their wealth, leaving a legacy for the next generation and beyond is usually part of their ambition. Julian Washington discusses the findings of a recent study. RBC Wealth Management and Scorpio Partnership surveyed 3,105 high-net-worth... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill As the principle designer of leading architectural firm Denniston, Jean-Michel Gathy is one of the world’s most revered architects of luxury hotels and resorts. With Aman Resorts, Cheval Blanc and One&Only hotels within its extensive portfolio, Denniston is behind a staggering array of extraordinary properties. We speak to Jean-Michel Gathy about the... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Founded by Gary Wright and Charlie Birkett in 2004, Y.CO yacht management company was set up to fulfill the needs of yacht owners while making a positive difference to yacht ownership. The yacht company has since grown from being a small start-up to an industry-leading company with a team of over 100,... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Each of the collections by furniture and interior designer Francis Sultana is easily distinguished by its unique identity, from the first – Homage to the Art Deco – to a series of collections named after the designer’s muses, which take inspiration from different eras of history and art. “We’ve had The Yana, The Celia... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the March/April 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Patek Philippe has been crafting timepieces to the most exacting standards of excellence since 1839. Roberta Naas talks to Thierry Stern, the fourth generation of the family to run the business. Thierry Stern, president of Patek Philippe, has a tall order to fill.... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Encompassing Hotel Café Royal in London, Amsterdam’s Conservatorium, and the soon to be opened Lvtetia in Paris, The Set Hotels takes great pride in combining authenticity and heritage with a focus to create the ‘modern grand hotels’ of our time. The Set Hotel group’s CEO Stephen Alden gives us an insight... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill As both the world’s oldest diamond company and an ambassador of fine craftsmanship, Backes & Strauss is a name that’s synonymous with unadulterated luxury. And while the company set out on its diamond legacy in 1789, it is now celebrated for its opulent watches. It was the brand’s CEO Vartkess Knadjian... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill As a mainstay in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards – currently ranked at number 32 in the world, and number three in Asia – Restaurant Andre continually garners accolades and rave reviews from across the globe. Tucked into a three-story heritage shop-house of Tanjong Pagar in Singapore, this is where the... View Article

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