OLD-WORLD GLORIOUS; HOTEL DE L’EUROPE. A scene unfolds…the director in a thick English accent yells cut, actors drop character, and the camera crew begin musing about. The only thing left unchanged is the Hotel De L’Europe in all its opulent glory. When Alfred Hitchcock shot “Foreign Correspondent” in 1940 he included this Amsterdamian dutchess […]
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Elevating yourself 61 floors above ground level may spark a certain fear of heights, however, an exception is to be made when guesting at the Banyan Tree Bangkok. Sipping dirty martinis at the lofty Moon Bar as night falls has never been so glamorous. Famed for its views of “Asia’s Vegas”, Banyan Tree is a […]
When Dr Joseph Hkeik entered the cosmetic scene, the southern stars guided him to success. Flash-forward ten years, a strong clientele list are following that same star in search of his exquisite expertise. Joseph is one of very few people propelling Australia on the global beauty scene – making waves in elite circles and media […]
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It’s the beating heart of New York City, the light in the sky, the place where it all begins—the Empire State Building. Much like everything in New York, this tourist destination sees thousands of visitors a day, looking to step into the architectural wonder to gain a vantage point offering a perspective like no other. […]
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Perched on a tip of land that juts out into the sea on Saadiyat Island, Jean Nouvel’s Louvre Abu Dhabi has the appearance of a hovering spacecraft that has arrived from a distant universe. Its armour-like domed roof, measuring 180m in diameter, is made up of eight interlocking layers of aluminium and stainless steel that […]
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As anyone familiar with Mondrian hotels knows, understatement is not the chain’s defining trait. From outside – and especially at night – the group’s latest property in Doha resembles something dreamed up by Hayao Miyazaki, and this hallucinogenic quality continues within. The 270-key property comes with seven in-house eateries, including the craft beer and burgers spot Hudson Tavern, Japanese […]
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ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH. Running in tandem with Miami Art Week, the Swiss fair expects its usual flurry of blue-chip galleries and well-heeled patrons this year. Other noteworthy art offerings throughout the city include the newly renovated Bass Museum, which hosts a Mika Rottenberg exhibition, while Studio Drift is collaborating with BMW on a […]
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Wonder what happens when an ancient 19th century Catalan building meets sophisticated architect-designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán? Then meet this exquisite five-star property, The Cotton House Hotel. A jubilee that celebrates antiquity, Spanish culture, and modern grandeur. Marriott International restored and dare I say, succeeded, the historic building’s charm. Resurrected as part of the hotel chain’s 78th bohemian-inspired […]
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Whether at her Sydney, Melbourne or LA studio, you will find yourself immersed into an environment of minimal, eloquent interiors. Large art prints hang against pure white walls, whilst floral installations reflect the pure atmosphere and Melanie Grant’s natural philosophy. Recognised by Chanel Australia as the go-to skin wizard, Melanie Grant has carved a throne […]
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A WELLNESS JOURNEY Treating yourself to some spa therapy is often a part of any holiday, but a stay at The Barai in Thailand’s Phuket is centred around the peace and calm of spa treatments. The lavish spa accommodation was designed by famous Thai architect Khun Lek Bunnag, who drew inspiration from a visit to […]
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