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Buxton Crescent Hotel is a blissful break

 In this constantly switched-on world, time to ourselves is a precious but essential part of well-being. But it is hard to truly unplug unless we are lucky enough to escape to the country on a luxurious spa break. Buxton in...

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Nota Bene and Anthony Lassman – London’s King of Quiet, Luxury Travel

“I don’t know if this was a mid-life crisis,” says Anthony Lassman, co-founder of luxury travel concierge, Nota Bene. “But I’m very passionate about what we do and getting it right as far as we’re concerned.”  Changing the entire course...

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Grand Velas Riviera Maya: Eat, Play, Love Your Way

Grand Velas Riviera Maya’s staying power is rooted in how it delivers continuity and consistency for both Grand Velas resorts loyalists regulars and newcomers who know the group’s reputation for delivering dependable but unquestionably luxurious all-inclusive around Mexico’s beach destinations....

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Bath: Wellness retreats in England's Spa City

Walking through the atmospheric Georgian streets, it’s evident that this ancient city is uniquely special. There is something in the water here. Quite literally. For thousands of years, humans have bathed in the mineral-rich waters from the Romans to the...

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Four excellent games to take on your travels

There is a lot to see and do in popular South American destinations like Brazil. Likewise, New York is a wonderful city to explore that caters to high-end shoppers and discerning diners. Sometimes, though, holidaymakers want to find a comfortable...

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4 Tips for Keeping Up With Your Weight Loss Goals While Traveling

Travel and weight loss typically don’t jive – one necessitates discipline and focus, while the other is all about letting your hair down. However, this is slowly changing, and opportunities to kickstart health and weight loss are now possible even...

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Traveling Wisely: A Guide to Cars, Leasing, and What You Need to Know

In a world full of endless opportunities for exploration, traveling has become an integral part of our lives. Whether it’s a weekend getaway to the countryside or a cross-country road trip, having the right mode of transportation can make all...

Travel Advice

Best places to visit in Italy for the first time

Do you intend to travel to Italy? If so, get ready to fall deeply in love with a remarkable nation. Here, we present a list of the top places to visit in Italy to get you started on the path...

Skiing

Hotel Grace La Margna: The Evolution of Luxury in St Moritz

After God, there was Skiing. After Skiing, there was Art. St Moritz began as sacred summer pilgrimage to those wanting to drink from the healing mountain springs of St Mauritius in the Upper Engadin Valley in the Swiss Alps. Even...

ARTS | CULTURE

ArtGenève: A ‘Human-Sized’ Art Fair

At the global interchange of modern art lies a new type of festival for modern and contemporary works. A celebration of human expression and creativity on a scale that the traveller can comprehend. That the traveller can experience in its...

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Wellness at Sea with Explora Journeys

Whether a calm soothing ocean or choppy rushing seas, the sounds and smells associated with it have a certain meditative quality to them, bringing thoughts of tropical paradise with them. But South Queensferry, Scotland has probably never been the setting...

Golf

8 Top Luxury Golf Resorts in Nevada

Looking to splash out on your next golfing vacation? With fantastic courses, incredible hotels, and world-class entertainment, the Silver State is the ultimate place to treat yourself. Start planning an indulgent trip with this guide to the best luxury golf...

Europe

Discover Summer in the Alps at Saalfelden Leogang

The rich musical legacy of this magnificent region of the Alps is only the beginning of what you’ll love about Saalfelden Leogang in Salzburgerland, Austria. The iconic setting that inspired Mozart’s symphonies and that was behind the timeless Sound of...

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StampTown Comedy: The late night variety show at The Soho Theatre

‘Anything is possible!’ beckons a character dressed in a purple bodysuit on roller skates as the opening ceremony finishes. Your rag-tag host for the evening is Zach Zucker, a modern-day showman fit for Barnham and Bailey if it performed on...

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Meliá Hotels Delivers a Bounty of All-Inclusive Luxury Resorts in Punta Cana

Meliá Hotels International did more than just plan for the return of international luxury travel. Management used the pause in international travel during 2020 and 2021 to rethink the resort experience with changes as relevant and environmentally sound as they...

Car Racing

The Monaco Grand Prix: The Last Great Masquerade Ball

Superyachts, hypercars and Monegasque extravagance. The speciality of the Monaco Grand Prix. The combination of horsepower and Mediterranean coastline has established Monte Carlo as the jet-setter playground for nearly a century, and there’s no sign of it settling down soon....

Tennis

The Crowned Jewel of Tennis Tournaments: The Rolex Monte Carlo Masters

It is on the shores of the French Riviera, where the Mediterranean Sea meets a world of extravagance, that the crowned jewel of world-class tennis tournaments can be found. In an event that transcends traditional tennis tournament boundaries, tennis legends...

Boating Events

St Barths New Years Eve Regatta: A Luxurious Celebration like no other

As the calendar flips to December, all eyes turn to St Barth. Sleek super yachts glide through the Caribbean waters and spectators crowd onto rooftops and balconies to witness the world-renowned sailing extravaganza, The St Barths New Years Eve Regatta....

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Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort: Gateway to The Nature Island

Approaching Dominica, by sea or by air, is a magical affair. There you’ll see volcanic mountains shrouded in unspoiled rainforest rise sharply from the emerald waters of the Caribbean Sea. Tumbling waterfalls, ‘boiling’ lakes and jagged gorges pepper the landscape;...

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Arkaba Conservancy: Australian Ultimate Outback Experience

The Great Outback. An otherworldly landscape where the earth is painted red and ochre, horizons seem endless, and craggy mountain ranges beckon the intrepid explorer. The vast expanse becomes an adventurer’s playground, teeming with native wildlife and rich with history....

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Minas Gerais: Exploring the Midwest...of Brazil

The economy and culture of Brazil’s Minas Gerais state, like its hearty stews, are built on a foundation rich in “minerals,” including gold, diamonds, iron, and numerous precious gems. However, its diverse population nourished Brazil’s growth over several centuries and...

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Exploring Canada: Adventure, Sights and Entertainment   

Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a culture enthusiast, or a culinary connoisseur, Canada has something to offer every traveler.   Canada, the second-largest country in the world, is a land of remarkable diversity and natural beauty. From its sprawling urban centers...

Equestrian Events

The Kentucky Derby: The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®

As the city of Louisville awakens on the first Saturday of May, a palatable sense of excitement courses through the atmosphere. Over 150,000 attendees from around the world arrive and walk through Churchill Downs’ gates as the classic “My Old...

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BLAST Supercar Driving Experience: Miami Vice Meets Modern Luxury

Under the shimmer of neon lights, the iconic Ferrari Daytona Spyder roars to life. Its growl unmistakable, the camera pans to the crimson car gliding down Ocean Drive. On one side, streetlights bathe the Art Deco facades in an iridescent...

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Culinary Artistry in the Luxury Food Industry

Culinary artistry combines innovation, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. As the demand for unique and outstanding dining experiences grows, so do the opportunities for talented culinary artists to showcase their skills in upscale and luxury-focused settings. From renowned...

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Opulence Meets the Open Seas: Set Sail with Miami’s Monet Yachts

Miami is one of America’s most popular travel destinations and with good reason. The patina of American, Latino, and European influences are everywhere, creating a culture that is unique onto its own. Its magnetic allure as a tourist’s paradise can...

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The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival: An Epicurean's Heaven on Earth

Under the balmy Florida sun, a symphony of aromas mix with the salt air. Steps from the oceanfront, chefs and sommeliers create their masterpieces with precision, their passion evident in every sizzle and pour. Amidst this backdrop of culinary creativity,...

Adrenalin Adventures

Suspended Horizons: A Journey through Miami's Skies and Seas

As you step onto the seaplane’s floating platform, the lapping of water against its hull eases a rising sense of anticipation. The aircraft, a marvel of engineering, seems to hover on the cusp of two worlds. The pilot, a seasoned...

Fashion Events

Glitz and Giving Back: Inside the LuisaViaRoma x UNICEF St Barth Gala

The journey to St Barth is not an easy one – but, perhaps, that’s the point. The small, but mighty island exudes an air of exclusivity and, somehow, for one night a year it gets even glitzier. Gathering fashion luminaries,...

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The Top 5 Luxury Experiences in Atlanta

Atlanta is an international hub that highlights gastronomy, a diverse social scene, and unique attractions. Moreover, the city provides an opportunity for visitors to explore a more exclusive side of its main attractions. It can be overwhelming trying to decide...

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SOUL Festival: An Unparalleled Oasis of Self-Discovery

Your first lesson in surrendering control will likely commence on the bumpy arrival by seaplane to the Baa Atoll. And yet as soon as those wheels touch the sand, the blue-on-blue world outside your window washes away worry better than...

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Pebble Beach: A Golfer’s Haven

“Years before it was built, I could see this place as a golf links. Nature had intended it to be nothing else.” These are the words of Jack Neville in the San Francisco Chronicle in 1972. It’s surprising that two...

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Chasing Ancient Gold in Las Médulas

Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe – and rightfully so. With its rich heritage, enchanting landscapes and lovely temperatures, millions of travellers each year bathe in its diverse culture and let themselves be stunned by...

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Top 6 Cool Festivals of Malaga: Atmospheric Spain

Bienvenido to the vibrant province of Malaga, nestled on the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean Sea. While this charming destination offers a myriad of delights, one cannot overlook its exhilarating festivals that captivate both the locals, as well as the...

Adrenalin Adventures

Flight in a WWII Spitfire: Soaring in English Skies

It’s difficult to imagine how young British pilots would have felt before embarking on their life-or-death missions in World War II. According to a pilot who flew in the Battle of Britain — the Royal Air Force flying ace Douglas...

Adrenalin Adventures

Taking Flight: A Spitfire Adventure in Duxford

Hold onto your goggles and tighten your seatbelt, because what awaits is a journey that’s guaranteed to make your heart race faster than a Spitfire’s propeller. Set in the beautiful landscapes of the English countryside, the next stop is Duxford,...

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Vintage Car Experience with Italy Charme: The drive of your dreams

An iconic figure from the Golden Age of Film is without question, Sophia Loren. Renowned for her beauty, style, and acting prowess, one envisions her riding in an Alfa Romeo with the top down and her long locks waving in...

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Stepping into the World of Downton Abbey: A Private Tour Fit for a Lord or a Lady

Looking for a way to escape the everyday monotony of life, Jane decided to take a private Downton Abbey tour. She had watched the show so many times that she could practically recite it word for word, and she longed...

Romantic Journey

Love is in the air on the Cupid’s Pod experience

Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye. These structures are so iconic that they have become essential characters within the story of London, weaving the threads of a plot that has been etched in history. There is a chance...

Travel Advice

Tips To Travel In Comfort and Style

Traveling as a nomad can be an exciting and freeing experience. You get the opportunity to explore new places, meet interesting people, and experience different cultures. Since you’re able to go wherever you want, when you want, you have all...

Eco Focused Hotels

Luxeco’s Alicia Sharpe on Her Favourite Luxury Sustainable Hotels

‘With me, it’s about a different kind of luxury’, explains Alicia, to whom ‘the luxury lies in the experience’. Instead of attentive butlers or über-modern properties, the director of Luxeco Holidays values the creation of lasting memories over anything else....

Music Festivals

The Sunrise Concert at The Ravello Festival: The Ultimate August Morning

Braving the hair-pin curves of the Amalfi Coast’s Strada Statale 163 route is no adventure for the faint hearted. Climbing and falling along the glittering Mediterranean Sea, the cliff hugging route scarcely leaves enough room for two lanes of traffic-...

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Outdoor Activities Accessible by Private Jet in the UK

Are you looking for the most extreme adventure possible in the United Kingdom? No need to look further. We are ecstatic to give this in-depth guide to exhilarating outdoor activities that may be reached by private jet, and we hope...

EXPERIENCES

The UpBallooning Adventure: Exploring Tuscany from the Skies

In the predawn haze, the air is crispy and moist, and the verdant hills surrounding Florence blend with the horizon. The wicker basket attached to a 30-meter-tall hot air balloon gradually starts to ascend, goosed by a blast of flame...

Golf

Chloe-Allyn Gallacher is the original women's golf influencer

To quote Pele: “No individual can win a game by himself”. Chloe-Allyn Gallacher grew up loving team sports, like football, basketball and netball. But when she moved to London from her home in Perth in Western Australia, she struggled to...

ARTS | CULTURE

An Insider's Guide to the Bridgehampton Art Affair

A profusion of artwork spawns over the lawn of Bridgehampton Museum, like a sea of budding flowers waiting to be adored and picked, an art enthusiast’s heaven.  Roaming the Bridgehampton Art Affair, you will lay eyes on an impressive showcase...

Jetsetter Events

Arena Di Verona Opera Where the Greatest Operatic Performances Take Stage

In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, summertime spectacles take to the stage. In the heart of the true city of romance, basks the great Roman amphitheatre – The Arena Di Verona. Standing strong at it’s great age, it...

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Top Gun for a Day: Flying in a Fighter Jet with MigFlug

It’s as if the plane were strapped on to you, almost as if you were part of the machine. As the plane throttles upwards, only the pilot and the passenger understand what kind of G-force is served up for the...

Cultural Festival

Reconnect with nature at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

The beauty and fragrance of a rose in a country garden has the power to transform even the sourest of moods. And the healing power of plants isn’t just restricted to those residing in rural areas, as urbanites are becoming...

Cultural Events

The Lost Estate London: The Greatest Jazz Night

As the great singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone once said: “jazz is not just music, it’s a way of life, it’s a way of being, a way of thinking.” Indeed, jazz has a rich history and is often...

ARTS | CULTURE

Exploring Paris: A VIP Tour of Palais Garnier

There could be a ghost. Or it could just be one of the dancers. The creaking noises could be sign of paranormal activity. Or it could just be the janitor. The theatre has such an extensive past, filled with joy,...

ARTS | CULTURE

The Serpentine Summer Party: Art, Fashion and Architecture

From the spinning pavilions to the paparazzi’s camera shutters, the Serpentine Summer party merges together the worlds of fashion, art, film and architecture. Actors, designers, artists, and fashion moguls all gather with champagne in one hand and an amuse bouche...

The Arts

East Hampton Art Affair: Immerse Yourself in Coastal Inspiration

Mark your calendar. Nestled in the heart of East Hampton, you’ll find an art showcase like no other. Featuring a collection of esteemed exhibitors, the lively art walk along Newton Lane allows visitors to discover a plethora of masterpieces. Marvel...

Music Festivals

Beethovenfest: The Best Classical Music Festival in Germany

Since the beginning of time, there has always been something about music that has a way of moving us, physically, emotionally and even spiritually. We might console ourselves after a significant heartbreak with a selection of sad songs or pass...

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Stars unite for the Global Gift Gala in Marbella

At several jet set locations around the world,  the scene of this most glamorous affair repeats itself.  Stepping into a sea of lights, A-List stars pose for the cameras in a display of diamonds and haute couture. This event is...

Pro Sports

The Solheim Cup — Women’s Golf at its Finest

On the perfectly coiffed green, the golfer measures the position of her ball, the lay of the hole, and the distance. As she tees off, a nervous heartbeat drums over the quietude of the atmosphere. The fans eye the ball...

EXPERIENCES

Garsington Opera: Where Imagination becomes Reality

A combination of poetry, music and magic enchant the scene at Garsington Opera. During an annual six-week period, the Garsington Opera programme transports an exclusive grouping of guests to international lands, magical dreamlands, great landscapes and back in time. Mozart,...

Boating Events

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: The Ultimate Test of Endurance

The scene reveals itself with yachts lined up, sails billowing in the wind while the ocean glistens under the Australian sun. Spectators are gathered at the shore, filled with anticipation as they wonder which boat will emerge victorious. The race...

Yacht Charter

Ships Ahoy! Charter a Yacht Along Poole and the Dorset Coastline

As the golden rays of the sun illuminate the tranquil waters of Poole Harbour, there’s a buzz of excitement in the salty sea air. On the quayside, a stunning yacht exudes an air of elegance and sophistication, beckoning you to...

Golf

St Andrews: The ultimate experience at the home of golf

Walking in the footsteps of sporting legends is an opportunity that many dream of but few are lucky enough to experience. There is something awe-inspiring about arriving at the world-class destination, taking in the magnificent setting of so many famous...

Jetsetter Events

The Game Fair has it all: Field Sports and Glamour

It’s a balmy summer day in the British countryside when all of a sudden, a loud shot rings out. In the distance, hunting dogs are barking as falcons swoop up and down the fields. This field day is like no...

ARTS | CULTURE

Umbria Jazz Festival: The Best of Music, Food, and Wine

Once a year, this scene for the jazz lover repeats itself. A band, armed with trombones, trumpets, and saxophones, marches through the cobbled streets of an otherwise sleepy medieval Italian town. They pause and blare out New Orleans jazz at...

EXPERIENCES

The Arena di Verona Opera Festival: a Gift for Music and Italy Lovers

As the skies slowly dim and twilight deepens, silence breaks over the hushed crow. “Celeste Aida, forma divina”… (Heavenly Aida, goddess of Beauty) – Verdi’s dramatic music fills the air. Time freezes. Over 10,000 spectators from all over the world,...

Theater

Supernova, a new play at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham

To live North or South of The River. Londoners are familiar with this debate… and there has always been an element of snobbery involved. London originated on the northern banks of the Thames, home to its epic landmarks; a hub...

Travel Experiences

Worth the Splurge: The Most Luxurious First-Class Airlines

When it comes to air travel, there is a significant difference between economy class and the epitome of luxury: first class. Although flying first class comes with a hefty price tag, the exclusive services, personal attention, and lavish amenities provided...

ARTS | CULTURE

MoMA’s Party in the Garden: A Cumulation of Culture and Couture

Envision yourself as Carrie Bradshaw for a night, enjoying a glamorous evening out on the town. You’ll break in a pair of brand-new Manolo Blahniks while revelling in an atmosphere of art, sculpture, live music, and delectable food. At MoMA’s...

EXPERIENCES

Blenheim Palace hosts the Ultimate Summer Food Festival

Food is undoubtedly one of the greatest pleasures in life. The satisfaction from indulging in a glass of crisp, cold white wine on a sunny afternoon. Discovering a tasty organic cheese from a local farmer, who takes the greatest pride...

Film Festivals

Sundance Film Festival: Celebrating Independent Cinema

There’s something truly special about that moment when the lights in a cinema dim, and a ripple of excitement runs through the audience. There is a collective intake of breath as the faces of eager film enthusiasts are illuminated by...

EXPERIENCES

Liquidrom: One of Berlin’s Most Unique Spa Offerings

Sound can lower stress levels, reduce anxiety and encourage tranquillity. The sound of water has long been considered highly relaxing and has been proven to ease the fight or flight response. Liquidrom – it’s in the name – is characterised...

Film Festivals

Tribeca Festival: Exploring New York, New Film

‘It’s truly a place for artists of all types’,  says actor BJ Novak while describing the Tribeca Film Festival. It’s one of the Big Apple’s greatest events. If you are interested in spending your days exploring new and independent films,...

ARTS | CULTURE

Artmonte-carlo: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Culture

It’s the perfect time to plan a trip to Monaco and indulge in its luxurious offerings. Whether you prefer immersing yourself in art, fashion or savouring refreshing drinks like aperitifs or pastis, the “playground of the rich and famous” on...

Tennis

The Boodles Tennis: London's Summer Party of the Season

The sky is Mediterranean blue, the courts are pristine, and the sprawling estate grounds create the setting for what is about to take place. Champagne glasses gleam in the afternoon light, as elegantly dressed guests take their seats. Excited chatter...

WELLNESS

Exploring Iceland’s Rejuvenating Geothermal Spas

The use of geothermal baths for therapeutic purposes is clearly nothing new. There is evidence from tens of thousands of years ago during the Neolith Age when nomadic tribes used thermal pools as relief from the frigid winters. The Greeks...

Film Festivals

I am the Earth: Stories From the Southern Edge of the World

Amid the champagne bubbles, the neon-lit surroundings and the buzz of anticipation, there is a feeling of achievement, of hope. The determination and excitement of attendees are palpable. In March, climate activists, influencers, writers and dignitaries gathered on the plush...

Outdoor Adventure

Balloon Safaris: The Height of Luxury

The colour red is loaded. Saturated with passion, emblazoned with fire, and burning with beauty; red is a colour not to be underestimated. Yet a world full of colour is a world full of contrasts. Where there is a scorching...

Music Festivals

WILD WEEKENDS: Oasis Music Festival

Saving nomads for millennia from a harsh arid existence, the desert oasis has long been synonymised with sanctuary and survival in even the most extreme conditions. Yet today, these pockets of paradise are becoming recognised as unique spaces that forge...

Romantic Journey

Getting Engaged Abroad: 3 Tips to Settle Your Nerves

Getting engaged is comparable to a rollercoaster. You’ll get that horrible mix of stomach-churning anxiety and fear leading up to the moment, only for it all to come crashing down and be replaced with elation once your partner says ‘yes’....

Nature, Safari, and Outdoor Holidays

Another Place: The Lake District's Ultimate Relax and Play Resort

They say that spending time in ‘green spaces’ can provide health benefits across the board. From improving mental health to increasing life expectancy, it’s easy to see why. Here at Another Place, you can let nature do the leg work;...

Film Festivals

The Deauville American Film Festival: a Cinéphile's Paradise

As the late French-Swiss film director Jean-Luc Godard once put it, ‘cinema is something between art and life’. The unique magic of film combines elements of abstraction and reality, but no one quite knows the formula. Perhaps we will never...

Polo

The Snow Polo World Cup: A Perfect Match in St Moritz

Snow and Polo. Two very contrasting ideas. Two of Reto Gaudenzi’s favourite things. Rather like Neapolitan ice cream which has polarized diners since the nineteenth century. Why ruin a mouthful of chocolate ice cream with the plummy sweetness of strawberry?...

Horse Racing

Palio di Siena: The World’s Oldest Horse Race

Silence envelops the crowd until the rope drops and deafening applause floods the cobbled streets of Siena. Ten horses and their jockeys burst from the starting line at the sound of a firecracker and charge onto the makeshift track, stirring...

Polo

Chestertons Polo in the Park: A Quintessentially British Affair

London’s balmy summer air carries with it the anticipation of sophisticated revellers as it floats over the bustling grounds of the Hurlingham Club. Applause ripples through the stands as the muscular and agile polo ponies race past. Elite players from...

ARTS | CULTURE

Strange Clay: The Wacky World of One of London’s Most Unique Art Exhibitions

Whoever was involved in the naming of the Hayward Gallery’s ‘Strange Clay’ certainly got the ‘strange’ part right. The creations on display are definitely out of the ordinary. Yet theirs is a strangeness that inspires awe and necessitates reflection. Upon...

SPORTS

3 top European destinations for a cycling holiday

Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced rider, cycling holidays are a great way to explore some of the most beautiful destinations in Europe. Not only can you soak up the sun and take in the scenery from your saddle...

WELLNESS

Thames Lido Reading: Where Summer Starts Early

Nothing symbolises the great British summer better than the lido. Even reading the word no doubt conjures up the image of your beloved local swimming hole, complete with the sounds of wet feet slapping on tile and the feel of...

Remote Getaways

Living Green in Grandeur: Connect with Nature at Six Senses Resorts and Spas

In our increasingly globalized world, feeling connected should be easy. Yet, in the hectic pace of everyday life, it is easy to become isolated. Six Senses Resorts and Spas aims to rebuild lost connections with one’s environment, friends and family, and...

Jetsetter Events

The Emeralds and Ivy Ball : A night of sensational purpose.

Amidst flashing cameras and star studded dance floors – icons and the generous alike enthuse and enjoy. At this charity gala dinner, the scene is magical with effervescent green décor and draping galore. Attending an event that is both heart-warming...

NATURE | OUTDOORS

Water Wonderlands: 6 Coastal Destinations You Must Visit In Australia

Australia’s coastline boasts some of the world’s best beaches, so whether you’re a beach bum or a more cultured traveller, this is the perfect destination for your next beach holiday. With thousands of beaches to choose from, it can often...

Spa and Wellnes

Chenot Palace Weggis: Revolutionary Wellness in The Pursuit of Youth

We all know age is just a number. But no one knows it quite like the team at Chenot Palace Weggis. Here lies a fountain of youth, one possessing the poignant powers of rejuvenation. To be young is to be...

Music Festivals

The Brick Lane Jazz Festival. As London evolves, so does the Music

A gig followed by a late-night curry on Brick Lane was a ritual of the hipsters at the turn of the century. It still is. Brick Lane, the beating heart of East London’s culture and creativity has always buzzed with...

Golf

Omega European Masters Crans Montana... a good walk spoiled?

Mark Twain has been attributed with the saying: “Golf is a good walk spoiled”. This may be true for some, but there is a great campaign to say otherwise. It’s called the Omega European Masters, Crans Montana. Crans and Montana...

Boating Events

Eccentric Opulence at Britain’s Royal Henley Regatta

The River Thames shines like chrome under the warm June sun, and wobbles under the rhythm of slicing oars. Applause rings through the crowds as two narrow boats jet forward like a pair of duelling sailfish. The rowers grunt like...

Tennis

Why the Australian Open is the Perfect Sporting Event to Start the Year

While the rest of us are clinging on desperately to New Year’s resolutions, the top of the tennis world will be assembling in Melbourne on January 16th for the 2023 Australian Open. It’s not quite the first tourney of the year –...

Epicurean Experiences

Whisky and Wilderness: Indulging in the Water of Life at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

In the place where it was born, whisky is often referred to as ‘the water of life’. This is a place where the air is crisp and fresh beyond belief. The land is green and rich in resources. Plus, the...

NATURE | OUTDOORS

NAVIGATING THE TELLURIDE VIA FERRATA WITH MOUNTAIN TRIP

T.S. Eliot wrote “In the mountains, there you feel free.” Metaphorically, it is the tops of mountains that epitomise a human understanding of greatness. ‘Top of the world.’ ‘Moving mountains.’ ‘The climb.’ At the top lies success, self-actualisation and happiness....

Equestrian Events

Verbier International Showjumping Competition - Beautiful Beyond Horses

There is something about the thundering pace of horse hooves speeding up before a horse launches itself over a jump. Deep inhale. Then silence as over 600kg seems as light as a feather as it flies through the air with...

Film Festivals

Hamptons International Film Festival: A Celebration of the Art of Film

Once a year along the East Coast, as the leaves are changing from green to gold, film fans from around the globe gather for the arts and culture event of the year. Celebrities bundled up in layers whirl in and...

Spa and Wellnes

Recharge yourself at The Laslett London: wellness oasis at the heart of Notting Hill

Whether you are a true Londoner or a visitor, when looking for an escape from the noise of the city without the stress of travelling too far, The Recharge Rooms at The Laslett Hotel is just the place for you....

Luxury Car Events

The London Concours: the finest cars in the heart of London

When speaking of British nobility and aristocracy, a vital element to complete the picture is luxury automobiles. The British automotive industry is known across the world for its supreme car marques which have become a true symbol of prestige and...

Cooking Experiences

Food and Wine Festival in Aspen: Rocky Mountain High on Fine Dining

At nearly 8,000 feet above sea level sits a town, known for its glamorous Hollywood clientele and five star ski resorts: Aspen, Colorado. Celebrities’ favourite winter destination is just as exciting in the summer season, offering a range of outdoor...

Luxury Car Events

Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance: Automobiles in Style

As you slowly glide through the rows of finely tuned motor vehicles, you can’t help but think, what separates one car from the next? That is what makes the Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance so special. Each machine carries a uniquely...

Horse Racing

The Moet and Chandon July Festival; Horses, Sun, and a whole lot of fun.

A bird’s eye view captures the sleek coat of a stallion. Champagne flutes clink, fascinators flaunt, and all eyes descend to the racecourse. Here lies the Möet and Chandon July festival, a weekend for thoroughbreds to fight for the finish line....

Jetsetter Events

Henley Royal Regatta & China White: Where The U.K. Jetsets Goes For Summer Fun

A river of straw boater hats trickles down the high street in a genteel market town. The sunshine makes the Thames glisten as coxes and pairs scull down it. Spectators arrive in their finest attire -the men in blazers or...

ARTS | CULTURE

THE BREGENZ FESTIVAL: An Operatic Spectacle at the Shores of Lake Constance

A good performance transports you to another world. Never has that world been so enchanting as at the Bregenz Festival, where a dazzling stage floats on Lake Constance and spectators watch from the shores. Legendary operas and orchestral concerts in...

ARTS | CULTURE

ICELAND'S DESIGNMARCH: Local Artistry Celebrated at the Global Level

In a country famous for its otherworldly landscapes, artists are drawing global attention by reimagining traditional craftsmanship with a futuristic outlook. While design can go under appreciated in day-to-day life, it’s thrust front and center every May in Reykjavik where...

EXPERIENCES

Top Cafes in Mayfair: An Elegant Affair Overlooking Hyde Park

In the past, tea and coffee were considered indulgent drinks reserved for the upper class. Today these beverages are an accustomed commodity as a feature of everyday life. However, while one can enjoy a coffee at home, drinking a latte...

ARTS | CULTURE

Van Gogh Alive: Iconic Art Brought to Life

‘Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.’, are Van Gogh’s words presented on a gigantic screen while the room is filled with falling Sakura petals and traditional Japanese music. As excitable children are trying to...

The Arts

THE BAYREUTH FESTIVAL : A Wagnarian Opera Experience

A stillness echos throughout the amphitheater, as anticipation grows of what is soon to come. The orchestra comes to life and soon the room fills with notes courtesy of  piccolos, flutes, and percussion. The actors take their places on stage...

Spa and Wellnes

A Unique Spa Experience in the UK: The Belfry Spa

When it comes to purposeful travel, the options may seem endless: from health retreats in the mountains to far away ashrams in the Amazonian rainforest. And sometimes, we search for the perfect experiences in the furthest places imaginable, yet forget...

ARTS | CULTURE

Fantastically Great Women The Musical: An Empowering Show for Everyone

Attendees leaving the theatre and felt like taking on the world, as if they could do and be anything. ‘Oh, deeds not words!’ is the line that will remain stuck with them for days after the show-stopping performance, inspiring all...

STAY

Hertfordshire Hotel And Spa: Sopwell House in St Albans

Some might say London is the energetic center of England. The streets are full of people commuting to work with lattes hastily bought in hand, as they meander around packs of tourists marveling at the city’s sites. London is an...

Travel Influencers

WellnessTravelled: Sisters and Wellness Travel Influencers

Life as we know it changed over the past few years, and society is now more eager than ever to travel the world. Adventurers want to see new cultures, meet others, and experience what the world has to offer. The...

Luxury Car Events

FESTIVAL OF FANCY CARS: Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

An intoxicating mix of speculation, excitement, and intrigue abounds as the judges, spectators, and commentators anticipate which of the fanciest of cars will be named “Best of Show” at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Surrounded by magnificent views of the...

EXPERIENCES

Sirha Europain Paris Food Trade Fair: The Art of Baking Taken to A New Level

‘Ladies and gentlemen, Taiwan has finished on time.’, eagerly announces the host, as even more enthusiasm fills the space with screaming supporters. Jumping fans are waving flags, and chanting their country’s name. Immersed in the hustle and bustle, you can’t...

CITIES

Stay and Play: The Randolph Hotel and Frilford Heath Golf Club

The Randolph Hotel and Frilford Heath Golf Club have combined to offer a “Stay and Play” experience that provides a city and country taster. Through the decades, both the Oxford hotel and the Oxfordshire golf club have acquired grand reputations...

Cultural Festival

The Glyndebourne Festival: The UK’s Spiritual Home of Opera

Tucked away in the idyllic heart of the English countryside, lies a yearly opera festival teeming with wonder, art and elegance. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a sprawling and pristinely manicured lawn, peppered with perfect picnic spots and the...

EXPERIENCES

Telluride Art and Architecture Weekend: The Ultimate Home Tour

The delicately snow-topped mountains and rolling emerald hills of Telluride in Colorado beg the question: can the inside of my home look and feel this magnificent? From bespoke wooden cabins and ground-breaking interior aesthetics to lavish local cuisine and brilliant...

EXPERIENCES

Seasons Greetings From Striezelmarkt: The German Christmas Market

In the chilling cold of winter, travelers from far and near are invited to the cozy, delightful town in Germany. With its magical atmosphere, the ubiquitous sweet scents of glazed apples and baked cookies wisp through the air along with...

EXPERIENCES

Welcome to Chatsworth, the home of sophistication

When engaging in the sophisticated, elegant act of indulgence that is afternoon tea, you want the setting and scenery around you to live up to the occasion. The food and selection of teas must ooze luxury, and so must the...

Film Festivals

Berlin International Film Festival: Germany's Ultimate Celebration of Film

Film talisman Robert Altman once said, ‘Filmmaking is a chance to live many lifetimes’. Film festivals transport their visitors across a plane of hundreds of different lifetimes and interwoven stories; dragging them through countless emotions. The Berlin International Film Festival...

Spa and Wellnes

Health and Wellness Retreat Review: Homefield Grange

It’s as if time stops for a short while, or perhaps for a weekend. This interval for your own good allows guests to focus on their mind, body, and overall health. Guests visit to escape their comfort zone for some...

Pro Sports

Roland Garros: The French Open Grand Slam Contested on Red Clay

Thousands of people flood into the sloped stands of the centre court. Sitting in silence, the intense swinging of tennis rackets and the fierce impact of the ball are the only sounds that can be heard, dominating the French air....

Icons

Wellness Leader Marina Efraimoglou: Founder of Euphoria Retreat

There is nothing more relaxing than the prospect of going to a wellness spa. Laying on a soft massage bed, and feeling a masseuse release knots of tension held within the back. Or attending a group meditation, sitting surrounded by...

Fashion Events

In America: A Lexicon of Fashion is NYC’s Fashion Fairy Tale

As a child, dressing up in ornate costumes or bejeweled ballgowns was a form of escapism. Imaginations ran free and wild because fashion was, and still is an extension of our true selves. Fashion also symbolizes unity. It takes many...

WELLNESS

French Wellness Retreats: The Ultimate Escape

Our world is filled with distraction. Buzzing cell phones, clacking keyboards, or screeching vehicles contribute to an overwhelming and rushing environment. Often, we wish we could hit the pause button, freeze the frame, and remove ourselves from this picture all...

GALAS

LuisaViaRoma x Unicef Ball: Summer in Capri, Italy

Looking your best always feels amazing and empowering. However, it is exponentially rewarding when you are also doing your best. This is the goal of LuisaViaRoma X Unicef for their annual Summer Ball. The luxury fashion retailer has teamed up...

Music Festivals

Tomorrowland Winter Brings Luxury Beats to EDM

Tomorrowland Winter is many things – magical, mysterious, enchanting. A blanket of pure white replaces the russet reds and yellows of autumn as winter settles. Add in dazzling lights, joyous music, and the gathering of friends and family, and it...

Fashion Events

Pitti Uomo: Street Style in Florence, Italy

Beyond the diamond-pointed stone facade of Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy, leading fashion industry professionals and celebrities arrive in style. It’s a sunny yet windy winter morning. As a result, long coats of wool, leather, and feathered puffers trail...

Luxury Car Events

The Elite London: The Quintessential Showcase of Luxury

Inside Wycombe Air Park located in Central London, a display of sleek private jets, extravagant helicopters, powerful supercars and gleaming yachts sits among halls dazzling with fashion, art and furniture. Polished to the nines and dripping in richness, the best...

Wine Experiences

Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival: California's Perfect Weekend Getaway

Some may picture A-list celebrities strutting down palm tree lined boulevards. Other’s imagine soft sand beaches complete with 10-foot waves. Yet, there is another side to California that sometimes gets buried beneath the Golden State’s exterior. Consider rolling wineries smothered...

ARTS | CULTURE

Waistel Cooper at The Fine Art Society: There is More to Pottery than Meets the Eye

The mysterious sophistication of an art gallery is inevitable. The echoing click-clack of heeled boots on hardwood floors making you regret your shoe choice, the quiet whispers of art lovers lingering in the air. The said mysterious sophistication was apparent...

Potpourri

The Glass Slippers Masquerade Ball: A Night of Luxury at Venice Carnival

Many of us dream of experiencing the “royal treatment”. Exotic clothing imported from around the world, exclusive galas hosted by socialites, and cuisine crafted by Michelin star chefs. At the Glass Slippers Masquerade Ball during Venice’s spectacular Carnival, royalty is...

EXPERIENCES

The Munich Opera Festival: An Afternoon of Song, Music and Performance

The lights slowly dim until the audience is shrouded in darkness. Then, finally, the thick velvet curtains open. A figure, half-illuminated, slowly walks, singing onto the stage. The conductor’s hands are poised and ready to command the orchestra as a...

Skiing

America's All Season Treasure: Whitefish Montana

Whitefish, Montana may just be one of America’s best-kept secrets. Sure, there are cool and charming mountain towns like Telluride and Aspen, but Whitefish should top your “To Visit” list. It is a welcoming resort town in northwest Montana where...

EXPERIENCES

Sailing The Amsterdam Light Festival with Stromma Cruise

Once a year, the waterways crisscrossing Amsterdam transform from their primary function as utility and regular sightseeing. The canals are reshaped into an art gallery, but rather than admiring the works of Amsterdam’s favourite son, Vincent Van Gogh, it is...

ARTS | CULTURE

Henley Festival: Where Glastonbury Meets Great Gatsby

If you saw crowds of dapper gentlemen and glamorous ladies, mingling over champagne with live music, performing acts and an outrageous firework display, you may think you had stepped into the Roaring 20’s. In reality, this is a glimpse into...

SPORTS

The World-Renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed

In any other scenario off the racecourse the smell of fuel and the screeching of cars would not evoke such adrenalin. But it is safe to say that the iconic world-renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed will absorb you for hours...

ARTS | CULTURE

London Art Week: Where Art Becomes So Much More

Fine art is not just a pretty picture for home décor. Over the course of time, art told a story, showed skill and expression of the artist, addressed cultural aspects and political issues. Quality art can take people on a...

EXPERIENCES

From Exclusive Meals to Crazy Golf: Taste of London Festive Edition is Back

As live music and a myriad of smells fill the space, the atmosphere becomes contagious. Wherever you look, wherever you turn, your senses are activated with the immediate exposure to the art of cooking. Guests are invited to mark the...

Equestrian Events

Royal Prestige at the British Open Polo Championship

Expanding on the fashion brand made famous by the American icon and his father, Ralph Lauren, David Lauren once said, “Polo is a quintessentially English sport. It stands for quality and sophistication and is recognised all over the world as...

Paris

Destination Paris: A Guide to The Capital's Luxuries and Attractions

“Paris ne s’est pas fait en un jour“ – Paris was not made in a day. The key to Parisian indulgence is a slow pace and conscious savouring of detail. There are many cities in the world that you can,...

Spa and Wellnes

The 6 Most Luxurious Floatation Tank Experiences in the UK

Picture weightlessness. The suspension of your body in complete comfort, pillowed from the reality of gravity through floatation. For some, this description may make you think of the womb. But, for those lucky enough to have experienced floatation tanks already,...

Boating Events

Enjoy Exhilarating, Fast-Paced Action Upon The Sea at The Superyacht Cup Regatta Palma

The day begins in the rough pitch of undulating waves. A crew of sailors, toned muscles and skin bronzed by the  Spanish sun and with the salty air and sea breeze at their back compete for glory upon the high...

Film Festivals

Vilnius International Film Festival, Lithuanian's Festival of Moving Pictures

That moment after finally picking what film to see. That moment of quiet anticipation, scanning your ticket through, finding your seat and waiting for the movie to start. And that moment of pretending you did not cry at the end,...

London

The Christmas Steam Express: A London Railway Experience

December in London is uncompromisable. The city clicks into full festive action from the first day of the month. Markets pop up with mulled wine, ice rinks welcome skaters, and shopping quickly becomes the priority of every Londoner. But, for...

Boat and Yacht Shows

The Antigua Charter Yacht Show: The Caribbean’s Friendly Maritime Meeting

They say money can’t buy happiness. However, as famously argued by American rock musician, David Lee Roth, ‘‘it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it’’.  Looking at the charming setting of Antigua’s largest nautical...

Winter Wonderland

Neverland's Winterland: London's Innovative Alpine Bar

“Come with me where you’ll never, never have to worry about grown up things again.” Peter Pan told Wendy. For many of us, the idea of a real-world Neverland with no grown-up worries conjures extreme temptation. Yet, hidden away in...

EXPERIENCES

Exploring Scotland's Caledonian Canal with Le Boat Charters

The Caledonian Canal flows from Fort William on Scotland’s western Atlantic coast and through to Inverness on the North Sea. This waterway is an epic journey which provides a stunning panorama of Scottish Highlands Life. Millions of years ago two...

EXPERIENCES

The Vienna Opera Ball: Debutantes and Dancing

“Dancing can reveal all the mystery that music conceals” said Mikhail Baryshnikov. The romp of debutantes and dancing that is the world-renowned Vienna Opera Ball is the key to unlocking the mysterious phenomenon of opera. At this prestigious night of...

Cultural Events

Exploring the Beauty and Wonder of Art Cologne

Surrealist painter Salvador Dali once said, “A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” Everyone in the art world, from the artist, art collector, gallery curator, to the people who simply enjoy the expressions...

WELLNESS

Safari Spa: Africa's Top Six Spas Sensations

If the pandemic taught us anything, it was that getting back to nature is the ultimate key to wellness and thus more people are looking to book a safari spa break. It is an astounding experience to recline in a...

EXPERIENCES

Goldsmiths’ London Jewellery Fair: Exquisite Jewels from the UK’s Best

Both men and women admire jewellery not only for its beauty, but also for what it represents. Firstly, a Van Cleef and Arpels half carat diamond ring may be a symbol of betrothal, promise and undying love. For others, an...

EXPERIENCES

Swirl, Sniff, and Sip: The 6 Best UK Wine Tasting Experiences

“In wine, there’s truth,” said Pliny the Elder. And, the truth is, wine tasting is one of the most luxurious experiences you could plan for a UK trip. Sitting al fresco in the light of the setting sun – what...

EXPERIENCES

The Abu Dhabi GP: Where the Glitz Meets the Glamour

For the lover of Formula One racing, there’s nothing like the roar of the engines, the anticipation of the start as the stop light goes from red to yellow to green followed by the ear-splitting roar of the engines and...

EXPERIENCES

A Contemporary Art Fair That Screams: Arco Madrid

When Contemporary Art talks, it screams. In Arco Madrid, Spain’s biggest International Contemporary Art fair,  art screams multiple languages at once. The exhibitions at Arco Madrid prompt a dialogue between rationality and perception while attendees decipher and appreciate the beautiful mysteries of...

ARTS | CULTURE

Fine Arts And Antiques In A Time Capsule: TEFAF Maastricht

If there were a big bang for the universe of art, the explosion would have occurred inside TEFAF Maastricht. The annual art fair showcases 7,000 years of art history while fusing a collection of the world’s greatest masterpieces of fine...

Equestrian Events

The Royal Windsor Horse Show: A Day at the Queen’s Favourite Equestrian Event

As spring arrives in England so does the one time of the year where the Queen unlocks her back garden to welcome guests into the private grounds at Windsor Castle. Royals and the public alike gather at the lush garden...

EXPERIENCES

Glyndebourne - the Quintessential English Opera Festival

Suited and gowned, opulent ladies and debonair gentleman picnic on the sprawling grounds of the Glyndebourne estate. With champagne in one hand and strawberries and cream in the other, the 90-minute interval of a world-class opera performance stretches out before...

EXPERIENCES

7 Top Luxury Horse Trekking Experiences in the UK

Pam Brown once said: “A horse is the projection of peoples’ dreams about themselves – strong, powerful, beautiful – and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence”. And this sentiment still rings true – saddling...

ARTS | CULTURE

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 2021 London: One Continent, 54 Countries to mesmerize you

The opulence of the tradition will host the opulence of the contemporary, proving that sophistication is timeless. The palace that was once home to dukes and queens during The Golden Age is about to witness the XXI century glory of...

EXPERIENCES

The Murder Express: London's Murder Mystery Dining Experience

“Well, I haven’t been on the Murder Express before, but I’ve heard it’s great”. ‘Frank’, in full character, assures those waiting at the station bar. With luggage in one hand and a bowler’s hat on his head, he speaks in...

TASTE

The London Cabaret Club: A Live Entertainment Dining Experience To Die For

Think Skyfall. Think Casino Royale. Think Diamonds are Forever. Think Bond, James Bond. At The London Cabaret Club, luxury dining experience, they actually do all the thinking for you. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy...

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The Art of Simplicity with Sina Murphy Chan’s Off Grid Hideaways

There is nothing quite like solitude for cleansing the soul. A silence that drowns out the noise, making way for a lighter consciousness. Solitude and stillness is a bounty that comes with travelling to remote locations. These places are a...

GALAS

A Mid-Carnival Night’s Dream: Antonia Sautter's Il Ballo del Doge

Powdery reflections of lilac and blue cast an enchanting illusion over the Grand Canal of Venice. Outside the Palazzo Pisani Moretta, whispers of anticipation hover above the water as anonymous eyes widen from behind glistening masks. Beyond the palace’s gothic...

Industry Movers and Shakers

Finding Adventure and Luxury Travel - Emmanuel Burgio of Blue Parallel Interview

Luxurious travel can mean knowing that all your needs and wants are taken care of. Or going beyond the standard, simply for pleasure. For others, it means doing something that no one you know has experienced. When we travel we...

EXPERIENCES

Vintage Cars in the Snowy Dolomites: The Winter Marathon

Vintage: ‘high-quality wine’ – that’s its true definition. But with vintage clothes, vintage jewellery and, of course, vintage cars, most of us drop the reference to wine and just think of ‘high-quality’. High-quality from the past, that is. Nevertheless, vintage...

EXPERIENCES

Le Bal de la Rose: A Decadent Evening in Monaco

Attendees emerge from Bugatti’s, Bentley’s and Ferrari’s, draped head-to-toe in haute couture. They have journeyed far and wide for what is known as Monaco’s most glamorous evening out: Le Bal de la Rose. Le Bal de la Rose, also known...

Golf Retreats

The Sunningdale Suite at the Belfry Hotel and Resort

Which golfing legends have sat at that dining table in the lounge of the Sunningdale suite of the Belfry Hotel and Resort? Has Tony Jacklin, Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson plotted their strategy for the next day of competition at...

EXPERIENCES

Stop and Smell the Roses: The RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Amongst the constant buzz of excitement, the gasps of awe, the snapping of photography, and the occasional tweeting of birdsong, there is the silent serenity of things growing. Under the canopy of the Great Pavilion, the passion, effort, and expertise...

Boating Events

Courageous Feats and Legendary Fun at the Cowes Week Regatta

When the wind blows balmy and steady, the flags whip enthusiastically overhead, and wavelets tease the stony shoreline, you know it’s going to be a thrilling day. The crew, sporting their nautical stripes and deck shoes, busy themselves dockside, hopeful...

Music Festivals

Classical Music and Stellar Performances at the BBC Proms

On the verdant grounds of Hyde Park, London’s prime green space, the Royal Albert Hall glows invitingly. In this stunning, historic concert hall, the world’s greatest classical music concert and the venue’s most renowned event, has been held for 150...

ARTS | CULTURE

An Art World Appetite: Masterpiece London

The red carpet has been rolled out and London’s Royal Hospital Chelsea has been transformed. Standing tall in the centre of the city, Masterpiece London welcomes the encapsulated elite for an exceptional art experience. Much like Plato’s Athenian Academy, its...

Travel Advice

Things you simply have to do when holidaying in Thailand

One of the most popular travel destinations in the world, Thailand is a glorious country to visit. The Southeast Asian nation has grown in popularity as people look to explore this part of the world in more detail and sample...

EXPERIENCES

FETE DES VENDANGES: Paris' Most Iconic Wine Festival

Every autumn, the Parisian district of Montmartre fills with flamboyant celebration and ever-flowing fine wine. The festival is marked by the classic white basilica of Sacre-Coeur, the symbolic church atop Montmartre Hill. Streets fill with pointed medieval-style tents. Vendors flock...

EXPERIENCES

THE WHISKY SHOW: London's Finest Whisky Tastings

Peaty? Smoky? Or a vanilla fragrance, perhaps. A swirl of the glass under your nose leaves a hint of what mysterious, unnamed whisky you hold. Holding the whisky to the sky, you track the little trails left exposed on the...

South America

Discovering the Sea, Sun and Salsa of Colombia

On a hot afternoon, the sun sets over Café Del Mar in Cartagena and the accordion Andres Herrera accompanies the crooning voice of Kaleth Morales: Es como estar en ningún lugar, vivo en el limbo – It’s like being nowhere,...

Music Festivals

Splashing Around in Smooth Notes of the Montreux Jazz Festival

Over Lake Geneva, between the mountain ranges that border Switzerland and France, the quaint village of Montreux has evolved into a hamlet where music is known to flourish. Every year, the township is awash with the decadent sounds of live...

Film Festivals

Festival de Cannes: Live like an A-lister with the Golden Ticket VIP Experience

The Festival de Cannes takes over the Cote D’Azur waterfront every year; a place where filmmakers mingle with celebrities, jetsetters, and party goers – all together to celebrate the best in film with a glass of champagne in hand. For...

Travel Influencers

The Essential Luxury: Spa Travel Gal, Ava Roxanne Stritt, on Wellness Travel

Everyone loves a spa day. But perhaps it’s time to start turning those spa days into extended wellness adventures. Hearing about some of this travel influencer’s unique experiences will surely convince you: from immersing herself in the serenity of an...

ARTS | CULTURE

Frieze Art Fair London: World-Class Art in Regent's Park

Each year, against the enchanting backdrop of Regent’s Park, a rendezvous between ancient and modern takes place. Layered with dark earthy tones and bounded by ornate gold frames, the antique pieces donning the walls at Frieze Masters are rare, intact...

Beach Resorts

Ahau Beach Hotel in Tulum - The Mexican Riviera's Most Sultry Resort

Waking to the sound of tumbling waves and the soft brushing of palm leaves in the wind is something that can never be tired of. The heat of the morning sun warms the sand and sea each day, setting the...

EXPERIENCES

The Temple of Luxor After-Hours: An Exclusive Experience with Luxury Gold

The best time to see it is undoubtedly at night. For, when night falls, The Temple of Luxor becomes even more spectacular; more mystical in its grandeur than by the light of day. Caressing the heavens, its stonework glows as...

Albania

More than just the Albanian Riviera; 10 reasons that rugged, rural Albania should be on your travel list.

Crystalline blue waters, towering mountain ranges, and a long and rich Ottoman history; Albania is a country full of secrets buried far from the flocks of tourists who rain down on mainland Europe every summer season. Albania is a country...

WELLNESS

Discovering the Magic of Mushroom Ceremonies at Healing Retreats in Paradise

At healing retreats in paradise, guests have the opportunity to experience the transformative power of ancient shamanic practices through mushroom ceremonies. These ceremonies, led by expert guides, offer a safe and serene environment to unlock deep insights and personal growth....

Music Festivals

Flash Festival Tuscany – Music, Food, Wine and Wellness

In the warmth of a summers day the sound of cicadas fill the air, the smell of fresh bread lingers. There’s music; and laughter and groups of people in eccentric clothing dancing. These people appear as  free and unlimited from...

Horse Racing

The Qatar Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe - Paris' Celebration of Equines and Elegance

As the saying goes, “Paris is always a good idea” and that is certainly the case every October when the city comes alive for one of the of the world’s richest horse racing events. Here, at the Longchamp Racecourse,  fashion...

Outdoor Adventure

Antarctica Adventure: Black Tomato's Solar Eclipse Expedition

Across everlasting swathes of ice and tundra, the sound of silence weighs heavily upon human ears. For centuries, we have recognised that in the absence of ordinary disquiet, there lies the promise of elevation. That is to say, an ephemeral...

Outdoor Adventure

ROAR AFRICA Emirates Executive Private Jet Safari is Epic and Eco-Conscious

Picture transformative luxury travel with eco-consciousness at its core. ROAR AFRICA sets a new paradigm in sustainable travel, combining a carbon neutral trip with high-quality offsets, including a host of luxurious amenities. Designed as a twelve-day journey of self-discovery and...

Equestrian Events

The L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate: Cape Town Horse Racing in White and Blue

It’s summer in January, and Table Mountain casts no shadow. ‘Tis the season for South African horse racing, where an air of excitement stirs under a cloudless sky stretching into oblivion. Murmurs permeate a pastel profusion of skirts and sport...

EXPERIENCES

Swim With Humpback Whales in Iceland in this Ultimate Encounter With Nature

In the deep blue of Iceland’s remotest northern fjords, a humpback whale breaks the ocean’s surface and ejects a geyser of ocean spray. The midnight sun hangs heavy in the sky, casting its golden rays over the Arctic Ocean and...

Equestrian Events

Jump Racing in Style at the Grand National at Aintree

Since 1839, in the verdant green fields outside of Liverpool, the season’s most anticipated scene repeats itself.  A nimble man, festooned in colourful garb, sits atop his stallion as its muscles ripple under the sheen of a  chestnut coat. These...

Outdoor Adventure

Our Top 10 Hidden Luxury Glamping Retreats: Part I

When dreaming of a luxury escape, we are naturally drawn to picturesque beach resorts; chalets covered by snow and surrounded by crisp mountain air; or a bustling city filled with incredible sights to see, and all of the fine cuisines...

Wellness Resorts

Our Top 5 Wellness Retreats for Health and Wellbeing

Here are two things that are indisputably true: 2020 was tough, and you deserve a break. As we venture further into 2021, the annual cries of ‘new year, new me’ are beginning to fade, and the determined conviction (with which you...

Car Racing

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: A Weekend Like No Other

The adrenaline rush is undeniable. The anticipation is just shy of unbearable as fans, engulfed in the intoxicating scent of burning rubber, sit on edge as the deafening roar of twenty engines sprints towards the chequered flag. Ultra-VIP lounges host...

Fashion Events

Hats and High Society at London Hat Week

Throughout history, hats have exuded class as the staple dress code for the English elite, indeed, there is nothing like a bonnet to inject a bit of glamour into an occasion. An event like London Hat Week, hosted by X...

Animal Encounters

Ker & Downey Africa: An Astonishing Adventure Awaits

David Livingstone explored the heart of Africa and David Attenborough brought its majestic wildlife to our tv screens. Together, they have stirred the discerning traveller to find their own inner pioneer. For generations, Ker & Downey Africa has made such...

Luxury Car Events

The Mille Miglia, Italy

The dream of driving through Europe in style with the wind through your hair and the sun on your face is one that we all crave. The vision continues, winding through rolling hills, hidden little towns with cobbled streets and...

EXPERIENCES

London's Lapada Art and Antiques Fair

London is the city where nothing stands still, yet, at times certain experiences make you feel as if you have taken a step back in time. In the heart of the cosmopolitan city is an event which brings history to...

Cultural Festival

Masquerade: The Glamour of the Venice Carnival

What would you do if you could be anyone for the day? All of Venice is filled with a panoply of oddities. Everywhere peacocking citizens stroll and pose, and Saint Mark’s Square is ablaze with a carnival. Strange glittering masks...

Eco-friendly Travel

AndBeyond - Adventure luxury and sustainability without compromise

From delving deep through the Okavango Delta to hiking the Tiger’s Nest nestled on the cliff faced mountains of Bhutan; AndBeyond offers some of the most unique experiences, whilst caring for and supporting the communities they bring business to. A...

WELLNESS

Euphoria Wellness Retreat; Where East and West meet harmoniously

Greece is known for her Hellenic white and blues of the flag representing the land and sea, respectively.  And yet travel through the mainland and you will experience so much more; pine-clad forests, olive groves and ancient Byzantine villages.  One such...

EXPERIENCES

What Does Luxury Travel Mean to You? Photo and Video Contest

Win a Seven Day Luxury Holiday in Porto or Madagascar and $5,000 in Photography Equipment. Weekly Winners receive $250 in Camera Gear

Wellness Resorts

The Shou Sugi Ban House: The Hampton’s Japanese-Inspired Wellness Retreat

When you think about fire, words like destruction and devastation come to mind, but also, resilience. Fire can burn for hours on end, to destroy everything in its path, yet it also makes things stronger and more beautiful. In the...

Outdoor Adventure

Searching for Lost Worlds and Stories that have never been told with Arcadia Expeditions

The Duke of Buckingham excavated the megalithic circle of Stonehenge. Hiram Bingham brought us the ruins of Machu Picchu and a group of farmers in China accidently uncovered the Terracotta Army, the largest 2,000-year-old pottery army ever found. While the...

WELLNESS

A Wellness Retreat to Restore Your Body and Spirit, The MasQi - The Energy House

We are constantly reading about how we could be eating healthier, meditating more and stressing less, but when work, children and daily routines are involved, we have all been guilty of putting our health on the back burner. What we...

EXPERIENCES

Solus Per Aqua: Water that Heals at the AIRE Ancient Baths, New York

It’s hard to imagine a time when bathing wasn’t done in private, yet for centuries bath houses were the center of ancient civilizations. They were more than just a place to bathe; they were the exercise studios, the spas, and...

Organizations Doing Good

CREST: Paving the Way for Responsible Tourism

Devastating scenes of Polar icecaps irreversibly melting. Once paradisiacal beaches awash with a horrifying quantity of plastic. Local communities overrun by infrastructure built without a forethought to sustainability, and cultural traditions eradicated by the need to cater to foreign tourists....

The Arts

Switzerland's Most Posh Art Show: Art Basel

Imagine a world filled with art at every turn; a sculpture in every corner, a painting on every wall. A world bursting with color, where dull and empty spaces simply do not exist. A world of dreams, where human imagination...

Equestrian Events

Road to the Étoiles de Pau in France

Few animals inspire the same amount of awe as gigantic, galloping stallions. Everything about them, from their majestic, muscled bodies to the earth-shaking thunder of their hooves, is a metaphor for power. Horse racing and other similar events are fascinating...

Outdoor Adventure

Getting Back to Mother Earth: Yonder provides Enriching Nature Travel Experiences

Nowadays, travellers are tired of staying in glamorous resorts in urban settings comprised of standard horizons and impersonal atmospheres. It’s no secret that the great outdoors heals, calms and rejuvenates the mind, body and soul. Many are looking for this realignment...

Music Festivals

Salzburg Festival & Mesmerizing Performances

What better place to celebrate the gift of music than the city where Mozart himself was born? Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its intricate Baroque architecture, is perhaps the music capital of the world. Aside from being...

Cultural Festival

On the Danube and the Rhine: The Spiritual Odyssey of The Christmas Markets River Cruise

For years, the thought of European river cruising seemed more like a summer activity, walking cobblestone streets under an azure sky, exploring historic ruins, vineyards, and going on truffle hunts. But now the winter cruise has become quite popular, due...

Fashion Events

London Fashion Week Shows You Can’t Miss

New York, Milan, Paris, and London. The fashion capitals of the world, each known for their high-end designers and biannual fashion shows. With luxury fashion brands like Burberry and Gucci walking down the runaway, cameras flash as models show off...

Pro Sports

Your Serve! The Championships Wimbledon is the Perfect Summer Sporting Event

Even in a packed stadium of 15,000 people, you can still hear each whoosh of the rackets. The stadium is silent, no sound except the occasional cough coming from a face in the crowd. Everyone is focused on the game...

EXPERIENCES

Luxury Scotland: Castles, Whisky Tasting and Exclusive Tours

Civilisation is gone and, in its place, enchanting sceneries of vivacious green mountains, hollows of mahogany brown and oceans of sapphire blue command the eye. There’s certainly nowhere in the world that has such evocative landscape as Scotland. But this...

EXPERIENCES

Sofitel Beach Resort: A Tropical Paradise in Nusa Dua

There is not a cloud in sight. The sun shines through tall palm trees swaying in the warm salty breeze. The beach waves hush as they meet the sand and retract back into the Pacific Ocean. All is quiet. Only...

Remote Getaways

A Remote Island Expedition from Tahiti to Pitcairn with Crooked Compass

For the well-travelled, adventures to a remote South Pacific Island will always be worth searching for. The cool breeze blowing off from the sea onto warm white sands; the tweeting of exotic birds and hum of insects; and the rays...

Tourism Festival

A Cool Saudi Arabia Travel Experience, Al Ula’s Winter at Tantora Festival

In northwest Saudi Arabia is an alluring city of vast desert valleys, rocky outcrops and unspoiled landscapes likened to the surface of Mars. This is the wondrous city of Al Ula, a place few have visited. When it comes to...

Las Vegas

Play Like a High-Roller at the Las Vegas Poker Tables

Las Vegas has a little bit to offer just about any kind of traveler these days. For visitors seeking the thrills and nightlife the city is so famous for, there are buzzing casino floors, world-class bars, and pulsing nightclubs. Those...

Pro Sports

Kickoff!  Football is Back - Season Tickets and Super Bowl

For NFL fans the 2020 Season was a year we will never forget, but as Summer turns into Fall the smell of food at a tailgate party, the roar of a stadium crowd, the bright lights of Sunday’s can only...

Car Racing

The Melbourne Grand Prix: Formula 1 Rolex Australian GP

At speeds of over 300 km/h cars come rushing past; circuiting over public roads, vaulting through cricket fields and past bucolic lakes. The force in which these cars flash past leaves a trail of fiery sparks – a sudden burst...

Car Racing

Buckle Up: Dangerous Curves Ahead at the British Grand Prix

There’s complete silence until there isn’t. Then as quickly as the sun disappears behind clouds the world of Silverstone is turned upside down by the deafening noise of tyres clashing against tarmac. With more cars than legally allowed in one...

EXPERIENCES

Down Hill Racer, The Thrills and Spills of Hahnenkamm in Kitzbühel

The lustrous, winter wonderland snow of the Austrian Alps is a beguiling haven for the world’s leading skiers, and Kitzbühel’s Hahnenkamm Mountain Range is no exception. With its unforgiving steep and serpentine slopes, blind drops and daredevil jumps, skiers are...

Golf

The Open Championship: Britain’s First and most Exclusive Golf Tournament

From the beginning of recorded time, man has found strength of will, character and physical endurance in the challenge of golf. From the reign of Julius Caesar, club-shaped trees propelled feather-stuffed balls through the air. A millennium later in Scotland...

Winter Wonderland

Italy's Ultimate Ski-Luxe Resort : Courmayeur Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc, or Monte Bianco, is Western Europe’s highest mountain with one foot in  Italy and the other France with each country boasting a uniquely special winter wonderland of ways to enjoy the mountain. Chamonix on the French side is...

Cultural Festival

The International Celebrity Awards: Fashion, Music, and Awards in One Grand Event

Everyone is silent on the edge of their seats. The only thing echoing throughout the room is a tiny tear from the envelope as a card is removed. The announcer holds a breath, gazing at the audience to suspense them...

Virtual Getaway

VIRTUAL ADVENTURES: VICARIOUS TRAVELLING DURING THE CORONA VIRUS

Seasoned travellers to pleasure seekers know the extraordinary quality of life that travel brings. Travelling means experiencing soul-enriching escapades to forming cherished, sweet memories that sustain wanderlust in even the dullest of hours. But the current health crisis has made...

Eco-friendly Travel

Purpose: The New Luxury; Four Luxury Travel Companies Giving Back

Seasoned travellers are typically globe trotters who know the importance of having an unforgettable experience in the places they’ve visited. As such they realize their part in the process which is to leave these places unspoilt for the traveller that...

EXPERIENCES

Heaven on the Highway: Top Marques Monaco is The Most Luxurious Automotive Festival

An engrossing spectacle unique to Europe, Monaco is a bubble of fashion, luxury and V8 roars. This private principality has the ultimate extravagant parties, luxury yachts and haute couture. However, every summer Monaco lights up in an agglomeration of supercharged...

Horse Racing

Dubai's Big Prize. The World's Richest Horse Race is the Dubai World Cup

With expensive and exclusive hotels and the world’s tallest building juxtaposed by a soft, whiteness of the immediate sand, Dubai’s thriving metropolis dazzles and overwhelms the senses. But the last Saturday of March, every year, these bustling streets, overpopulated beaches...

Polo

Britain's Poshest Polo Tournament; The Cartier Queen's Cup

From the earliest of times, man has been mesmerized by horses. These graceful beasts are revered by all from the common man to the highest royal for their speed, gracefulness, and strength.   Throughout Britain, this admiration plays out in venerated...

Winter Wonderland

Exploring the Winter Wonderland of St. Moritz  

For those who love winter, there’s nothing like the fresh air and the pristine white blanket of snow covering Alpine mountains  that you’ll find in Switzerland. St. Moritz has always been a top jet-set destination full of ski trails, frozen...

Outdoor Adventure

Living the dream, Velocity Black Takes Experience Travel to the Next Level

Today’s jetsetter has an appetite to live life to its fullest and has the means to do so. Swimming with orca whales in Norway, yes. A meet and greet with Drake in his private dressing room before a sold-out show...

Film Festivals

Lights, Camera, Action! The Viennale International Film Festival, Vienna’s Celebration of Film

There’s something about an independent film. It’s not one of these block buster films with a standard recipe of hero-villain-car chase and blow something up or heaven forbid the ever-so-predictable-so-bland-they-gave-it-its-own-genre-romcom. Independent films are often a passion project of an untried...

Boating Events

Windy Days and Stormy Nights at the Annual Antigua Sailing Week

An air of excitement will be taking over the Caribbean island of Antigua as its   Annual Sailing Week approaches. This event is hailed as one of the most distinguished yacht races in the world and takes place annually during April....

Fashion Events

Catwalks of Class, Style, and Rebellion at Milan Fashion Week

Milan winter fashion week, part of the ‘Big Four’ held in New York, London and Paris, exudes a sense of class like no other European jetsetter event. Already a bustling metropolis and cultural hub home to the grand Piazza del...

Horse Racing

Decadent Days of Pomp, Pageantry and Horse Racing at Britain’s Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot, racing’s finest and most luxurious event, has proved itself to be an explosion of the senses for over three centuries, entertaining royals, celebrities and jetsetters in what many have described as an emotional rollercoaster of events. At Ascot,...

Luxury Car Events

Aristocrats, Aficionados and Autos at the Concorso d’Eleganza, Lake Como

Lake Como, a destination typically associated with serenity, luxury, and beauty, annually hosts one of the most prestigious and exclusive events, not only for car-fanatics, but also for those who want an insight into some of the world’s most luxurious...

Boat and Yacht Shows

Indulging in Mega Yacht Nirvana: The Monaco Yacht Show

The Monaco Yacht Show is one of, if not the one, most glamorous and opulent event, dazzling the hundreds of visitors, yacht connoisseurs and billionaires travelling to Port Hercules, the only deep-water port on Monaco’s Mediterranean Coast. $4.29 billion dollars...

Music Festivals

Sizzling Sounds in South Africa: The Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Fondly labelled as ‘Africa’s Grandest Gathering’, the 21st annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival returns at the finale of this March and proudly hosts a star-studded, local and international line up, undiscovered talent, and audiences from all around the globe....

ARTS | CULTURE

Exploring the Middle East's Eighth Wonder of the World: The Louvre, Abu Dhabi

Maybe the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the world’s universal museum, a wonder of the contemporary world, is what would have happened if Faberge had designed spaceships. Perhaps there is an air of sheik chic to a dome that appears to hover...

Activism

The RAVE East Village Artist Residency, Italy's Biocentrism Movement of Art and Animal Activism 

Some of us walk through life and find things that we know are wrong and think– Hmm…someone should do something about that. Other’s will look at these same issues and will think – I need to do something about that...

EXPERIENCES

An Exhilarating Adventure Across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Express

Like a well-tuned chorus, the railways band, resplendent in its crisp, military-style uniform, strikes up as the towering red locomotive of the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express wheezes its way into Moscow’s Kazansky Railway Station. It’s nothing if not impressive, nine...

Nature, Safari, and Outdoor Holidays

Ulusaba: Richard Branson’s Luxury Lodges in South Africa

When Richard Branson puts his name on something, everyone knows that it will be exceptional. That is exactly what can be said of his two private luxury game lodges, Ulusaba Rock Lodge and Ulusaba Safari Lodge. Ulusaba is located within...

Golf

Scotland’s Golf Coast: The Fairmont St Andrew Review

Looking along Scotland’s Golf Coast from the Fairmont St Andrews Hotel there is a momentous sense of history. Long ago shepherds hand-crafted their wooden clubs to hack a ball over the fast-draining smooth sheep-grazed turf. Perhaps those shepherds looked up...

Theater

A Night out at Korea’s Must-See Theatre Show, COOKING NANTA!

Korea is an incredible destination of ultra-modern cosmopolitan cities, beautiful natural sights, and a rich culture built on thousands of years of heritage from a  proud people. One other aspect of Korea that anyone who has ever been there will...

Fashion Events

Miami Swim Week, Hot Fashion Sizzles South Beach

South Beach is the epitome of HOT & SEXY. However each summer the temperatures seem to rise a bit more when Miami Swim Week struts its stuff into South Beach. What started out as a trade show in the Miami...

Golf

Playing the Dom Pedro Old Course, Vilamoura, Portugal’s George Clooney of Golf Courses

Golf courses are like people. Each has it’s own character. Some are affable and attractive. Others mean and vindictive. A golf course is often as much a psychological profile of its designer as 18 holes in the ground. The Dom...

Animal Encounters

Weird but True, the Incredible Swimming Pigs of Exuma, The Bahamas

Many travel destinations pique our interest with their exotic animals. Australia is known for their koala bears and kangaroos, China for pandas and Africa for its elephants, giraffes,  and lions. The Exuma Islands in the Bahamas is known for, believe...

Safari

An African Safari Down Under in Australia’s Jamala Wildlife Lodge

“In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight”, or so the popular song goes, only at Jamala Wildlife Lodge the lions often don’t sleep when you do, and when they do, you all but share a bed with...

Travel Advice

Exploring Locations in Dubai Creek Harbour that Children will love

Dubai offers an ideal destination to live for families. This jewel of the middle east has so much to do in a vibrant city of endless opportunities.  As a primary residence or second home, living in Dubai and Dubai Creek...

Nature, Safari, and Outdoor Holidays

Exploring the !Xaus Lodge, The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

!Xaus Lodge, with the poetic address of Sand Dune 91, is beyond off-grid, beyond digital detox remote. Baking in the heart of South Africa’s vast Kalahari Desert, !Xaus provides the opportunity to get to know an arid landscape intimately. That...

Romantic Journey

Love at first drive – Germany’s Romantic Road

“I really don’t know why the Germans go to Spain or Italy if they have this on their doorstep”, my husband mused. We were standing on the Old Main Bridge in Würzburg, with a glass of white wine in hand,...

Polo

The Miami Beach Polo World Cup Sizzles in South Beach

Spring in Miami is always an exciting time. It is the transition time when the snowbirds descend for one last trip south before temperatures begin to warm and the ice thaws back home. It’s also the time for polo in...

Basel

Exploring Basel Switzerland, The Art City Second to None

The mention of the word Basel and what comes to mind will invariably be wealth, luxury, and art. This well-earned reputation has been cultivated over the eons to become one of the world’s most revered and the most vibrant metropolis...

Golf Retreats

Egypt’s Treasure of the Red Sea, The Cascades Championship Golf Course, Soma Bay

Even Tiger Woods might have seen this as an Instagram opportunity. Taking a putt on a green dusted with occasional spots of icing-sugar white sand, a back-drop of wind-swept palm trees and blue ocean luminescence. This is golf, on Egypt’s...

Safari

Slow Travel: A Slow Safari in South Africa’s Kalahari Desert

“17 lions, 2 leopards and more giraffes than you can shake a stick at,” said a middle-aged sunburnt man in Jo’burg departures. With all the naive enthusiasm of a schoolboy playing Top Trumps, he showed off his safari scorebook to...

Pro Sports

The Crown Jewel of American Sport, Tiger Woods Triumphs at the Masters Tournament

There is something about the Masters. It is a name with gravitas unlike any event in sport. It is partly due to the heritage and lore of crème de la crème of  American golf. One must also consider the legendary...

EXPERIENCES

Living Large in Jackson Hole, Wyoming's Outdoor Playground 

Although Jackson Hole is known as a top ski destination, the spring shoulder season is an excellent time for other outdoor activities. Ski resorts are closed, but the picturesque outdoors of the American West beckons to be explored. Offering a...

Sea Cruise

Keeping up with the Kardashians at Sea: An Incredible Voyage on the Uber-Luxurious Prana by Atzaró Tall Sail Yacht

Most of us have dreamed of a holiday on a sailing yacht with the wind in the sails and our hair as we travel through crystal blue seas to arrive at a private island. This if often where you’ll see...

EXPERIENCES

Ooh La La! Exploring The Oenophile Utopia of Bordeaux with Viking River Cruises

When we think of gourmet food and fine wine, most will instantly think of France. And when we think of where to find the finest wine in France is of course Bordeaux. It was Napoleon III, who first organized the...

EXPERIENCES

Beau Monde Media Article Requirements and Training

Beau Monde Media Editorial Training Style Guide Beau Monde Media (BMM) is the penultimate destination where today’s affluent consumer goes to learn, explore and plan their next lavish experience or purchase.  It is more than a magazine; it is a...

Outdoor Adventure

SKI TV: The Coolest Channel

SKI TV provides skiers and snowboarders around the world with a central online hub to access first-class video content in one place. As well as ski video, SKI TV  provides a host of other services, including weather, snow reports, lifestyle...