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In the hopes of inspiring resilience and embracing the spirit of optimism, leading luxury hotel group COMO has revealed a host of adventures for 2021 in celebration of its 30th anniversiary. From swimming with whale sharks in the Maldives to boxing retreats in Bali, there is something for every type Continue Reading

The award-winning chef who leads the kitchen of revered three-Michelin-starred restaurant La Pergola in Rome, will be in Dubai from 1st to 4th March to launch a limited-edition menu at his restaurant in the city, Social by Heinz Beck. Located within the exclusive Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Social by Continue Reading

Rosewood Baha Mar in Nassau, The Bahamas, will reopen on 4 March 2021 with a new restaurant led by globally renowned Chef Daniel Boulud. Café Boulud The Bahamas will offer the glamour of traditional French cuisine combined with the warm hospitality of a neighborhood café, in an elegant Bahamian setting. Continue Reading

Produced in a unique 100-year-old, brick-encased copper pot still in Holland – the home of gin – No. 3 Gin meets the exacting standards expected of such a high-quality spirit. Made in the traditional way using carefully-selected ingredients, including coriander, angelica root, cardamom, grapefruit peel, sweet orange peel and juniper, Continue Reading

Le Comptoir’s two-Michelin-Star restaurant, ÉCRITURE has unveiled a special tasting menu for International Women’s Day – conceived, developed, and executed by the women of Écriture from Front-of-House to the Kitchen. Executive Chef Maxime Gilbert has given full rein to his right-hand protégé and Chef de Cuisine Heloise Fischbach to lead Continue Reading

Click image to view it in full size Velaa Private Island has partnered with luxury fashion group Kering to launch a limited collection of jewellery on the island, starting with Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Bardin and Italian fine jeweller Pomellato. Velaa Private Island, one of the most exclusive private island resorts Continue Reading

Click image to view it in full size A Gordon Ramsay restaurants alum, Simone Zanoni leads the kitchen of Michelin-starred Le George at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, serving light and modern Mediterranean-style cuisine using sustainably-sourced produce. This pasta dish epitomises the Italian chef’s mantra, using locally-procured ingredients to Continue Reading

Click image to view it in full size In an aim to tackle ‘Coronasomnia’ and ensure guests enjoy a good nights’ sleep, The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel has launched an exciting, brand new service. Aptly named ‘The Sleep Concierge’, this service is in partnership with esteemed hypnotherapist and sleep expert Continue Reading

Where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born in NewYork City. In my late teens and then in my twenties I also lived in Italy and France. How did you get into your line of work?  I did not begin my work life as a Continue Reading