Celebrity Life

By Olivia Cuccaro Mezcalita 1.5 oz Mezcal San Andres 1 oz natural syrup 3\4 oz watermelon liqueur 1\2 oz lime juice 4 cubes of fresh watermelon (and whole watermelon for serving) 10 oz ice To create our cocktail of the week, first cut into a whole watermelon. Then, blend ingredients to a frozen-drink consistency and... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro Celebrated for its pristine dive sites, lush rainforest and Caribbean charm, St Kitts will soon be home to a new luxury hotel. Park Hyatt St Kitts Christophe Harbour, the first Caribbean property from Park Hyatt, is set to open in the summer of 2017 on the beach of Banana Bay. Set within... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Adding even more appeal to California’s Wine Country, Four Seasons have announced plans for a lavish new five-star resort and a collection of exclusive private residences in Napa Valley; scheduled to open in 2019, sales for the Bald Mountain Development residences are now underway. Not only will these properties afford an... View Article

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The planet’s southernmost continent, Antarctica, is a vast ice-covered landmass of breath-taking majesty and beauty. The extraordinary scenery in this remote region has been captured by some of the world’s great photographers, including the wildlife photographer Andy Rouse who has garnered awards for his accomplished shots. Now, the adventure tour operator Natural Worlds Safaris is... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Not long after opening its doors for the very first time, the five-star hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques is welcoming the esteemed Torres Brothers in, revealing the hotel’s brand new restaurant Dos Cielos Madrid. Located in the artistic and historical heart of Madrid, the hotel lies within a 19th-century... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro If you think you live in your Manolos already, Milan is doing you one better. After a day spent shopping in Italy’s fashion capital, kick off your heels at the Four Seasons and step into…another pair of Manolos. In celebration of the touring Manolo Blahnik exhibition, “The Art of Shoes,” Four Seasons Milan has... View Article

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The leaves of the palm trees swayed as the helicopter swooped in to land between the sun-soaked vineyard and the infinity pool. It could have been a scene from an action movie, but in reality it was a rather grand entrance to a luxury property viewing – the second of six planned for that day.... View Article

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A winter wonderland on Japan’s rural, northernmost island of Hokkaido, sophisticated Niseko is actually a collection of four distinct, world-class ski resorts on the southeast face of Mount Annupuri. International visitors feel exceptionally welcome here with English-speaking access on the slopes and in the charming villages. While Niseko’s legendary powder gets most of the attention,... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Having attracted a long line of VIPs, from Hollywood stars to dignitaries, The Nai Harn is among Thailand’s most iconic hotels. Situated on the edge of Nai Harn beach in southern Phuket, the luxury resort overlooks the peaceful golden shores of this crescent bay. Naturally, the hotel’s plush interiors and dining venues... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro Nellie Blossom 2 dashes of orange bitters 1 1⁄2 oz Grey Goose vodka 1 oz Tazo cherry blossom tea 1⁄2 oz pomegranate juice 1⁄2 oz fresh lemon juice 1 oz Chandon sparkling wine 1⁄2 oz rose syrup (cook 16 oz water, 16 oz sugar, 12 rose petals and 1 tsp rose blossom... View Article

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The wait is finally over – the Top 100 Hotels in the world have officially been launched. From relaxing in an open-air bathroom in the midst of a Botswana-based safari, to admiring Big Sur’s clear night sky with the help of a hotel’s in-house astronomer, there has never been a more exciting time to launch our... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Back this year for its third edition, London Craft Week is bringing together artists, designers and makers from the international art world to showcase their skills and creativity. With the vision of taking visitors ‘beyond luxury’, the week-long event will highlight the craftsmanship behind handmade products. Taking place in venues across... View Article

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