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Savory & Partners; St. Kitts & Nevis offshore banking and trusts: your optimal asset protection tools Citizenship by investment has always been the ultimate Plan B, a failsafe that protects against economic and political turbulence. It is for this reason, among many others such as enhanced global mobility, that many of the world's elite opt to obtain a St. Kitts & Nevis passport through investment. But the twin-island nation offers more in terms of risk mitigation, especially in terms of asset protection.

What is Offshore Banking?

Offshore banking refers to opening a bank account in a foreign nation. Offshore banking comes with a multitude of benefits such as: Simplifying International Business Offshore banks make international transfers and closing global business deals simple. Offshore banks in St. Kitts & Nevis are not bound by restrictions many countries face in terms of conducting business with certain nations, and allow for smooth transactions.

Ultimate Security & Privacy High-net-worth individuals are always targeted by the media and taxation bodies to reveal their wealth to the public. Offshore banks in Nevis have complete privacy, and are in fact quite exclusive. Opening a bank account in Nevis not only protects your assets through a robust financial framework, but also provides high levels of secrecy.

Crypto-Friendly Trading St. Kitts & Nevis is one of the world's most crypto-friendly nations in the world. Those looking to invest in cryptocurrency can do so through an offshore bank in the Caribbean country, which incidentally boasts a multitude of Bitcoin ATMs throughout its cities.

What Are Offshore Trusts?

Offshore trusts are the ultimate asset protection tool. A trust is a framework upon which the investors (trustor) shifts all ownership of certain assets to the trust manager (trustee) along with a letter of orders on how to use or distribute the funds to any third party (beneficiaries).

Complete Asset Protection by shifting ownership of assets to a trust no one can come and take them from you. They cannot take what you do not have. But, at the same time, through your instructions (trust deed), you maintain full control over your assets. No court or creditor can force you to terminate the trust and pay them, because you do not technically own the assets.

Protection Against Lawsuits For a creditor to take money from your trust, they need to sue the trust itself. Doing that in St. Kitts & Nevis can prove a torrid task, as anyone who wants to file a legal claim against a trust in St. Kitts & Nevis must: Deposit a 25,000 USD bond with the government before filing a claim Complete legal action within one year of the claim Sue a foreign entity in a foreign land run under common law Prove wrongdoing beyond any reasonable doubt, which is a burden of proof regularly left for criminal cases elsewhere, not civil ones.

Savory & Partners is an accredited agent for multiple governments where citizenship by investment is offered. Founded in 1797, the agency has evolved from pharmaceuticals to family assets and legacy protection through second citizenship and residency.

The company's professional, multinational staff is made up of expert advisors who have guided thousands of clients, including many North African investors, on their journey to find the most suitable CBI program for them. The Savory & Partners team will be happy to answer your enquiries in English, Arabic and French.

For more information, please send an email to contact@savoryandpartners.com.

You can also call +971 04 430 1717 or send a WhatsApp message to +971 54 440 2955.

VILLA EMBRACE ST. BARTHS SET TO DEBUT AS WORLD'S MOST LUXURIOUS VILLA Villa Embrace, one of the most luxurious villas in the world, will open its doors in St. Barths this season. Embrace boasts a unique setting, carved into the mountainside, offering unmatched views and privacy while still within walking distance of Gustavia's shops and restaurants. Embrace pairs panoramic views of the sea and harbor with pampering accommodations, just a few minutes' walk from one of the island's most popular beaches. As one the largest villas on the island, the expansive four-level, contemporary architectural masterpiece is anchored in high design, art and unsurpassed service, crafting the ultimate travel experience.

Villa Embrace's five suites are individually designed to bring the outside in, surrounded by lush foliage while glass doors disappear into the walls looking over the sparkling Caribbean Sea. From their suites, guests have access to two infinity pools, one of which is amongst the largest on the island, reaching approximately 100 feet. Each suite offers a private furnished terrace with an outdoor rain shower, or outdoor Japanese soaking tub, along with a Hammam. Villa Embrace touts the island's only four-story glass elevator, which overlooks a private waterfall and living green wall, along with the one of the only private underground parking garages that can accommodate 10 vehicles. Villa Embrace is accessible via a private upper-level road that leads to the main entrance with outdoor parking.

Embrace features an array of shared spaces for guests to gather, dine or relax. On the main floor, the Great Room offers seating for 12 while overlooking the main infinity pool and harbor beyond. Guests can find a unique fireplace and elegant 14foot-long, professional bar. The adjacent Family Room is an enclosed space, furnished with a handmade silk rug and custom Italian sofas ideal for movie night or late-night conversation. Detailed with Vladmir Kagan armchairs, the Games Room is perfect for passing hours while exploring the 8-game custom leather table, designed by the owners of the villa and fabricated

by T.T.Trunks. Beautifully situated to enjoy water views while working out, a fully equipped gym highlights Technogym equipment. Dining options are abundant with indoor and outdoor kitchens along with a separate BBQ area with seating. Set on the top floor, a well-appointed office commands attention with custom furnishings including an impressive black nutwood and leather desk and private bar by Knoll. A private outdoor massage area guarantees prime relaxation with an outdoor shower and loungers for over all three levels.

This bold new property in St. Barths combines indulgent design with unsurpassed comfort. Guests of Villa Embrace have a round-the-clock in-house chef to prepare whatever they desire and translate every request into creative, beautifully presented dishes that pair perfectly with bottles from the extensive wine cellar. Food and beverages can be enjoyed alfresco or in the main dining area featuring Casa Fendi bar stools and a custom, nautical-inspired table from Italy's Barbarini & Gunnell. Private dining experiences can also be arranged, such as a picnic lunch or barbeque dinner on any of St. Barths' 20 white-sand beaches. Bookings are now available!

VisitMalta.com Announces the Maltese Islands are welcoming EU tourists As more EU Citizens are becoming fully vaccinated against the Coronavirus, travel restrictions around Europe are beginning to ease. Malta is proud to be considered one of the safest summer destinations in Europe, having reached herd immunity (with over 80% of adults vaccinated) and hopes to safely welcome EU tourists this summer.

Several hotels in the Maltese Islands are offering financial incentives through the Free Independent Travelers (FIT) program. The financial incentive ranges from 100 to 200 euro per person and can be spent on services within the hotel property. The complete offering can be found under this link.

"All our decisions strive to find a balance and give priority to the health of Maltese citizens and the tourists who will come into our country," said tourism and consumer protection minister Clayton Bartolo in the latest press release.

Travel Advice Update (EU Countries) Mask wearing on beaches and pools is advised but no longer required, while a maximum of 2 people may remove their masks in outside public spaces if they have been vaccinated and they have an official vaccination certificate.

Beach Bars, Cafes, Restaurants and culture clubs are open and can host up to six people per table, discos and nightclubs are closed.

No quarantine or other restrictions apply for fully vaccinated tourists coming from the EU, while unvaccinated tourists from the same countries must go through a mandatory quarantine. For the latest updates be sure to check out the COVID-19 info page.

Why visit Malta?

Located about 50 miles south of Sicily, Malta is a small archipelago that boasts a Mediterranean climate with over 300 sunny days per year and a top-ranked healthcare system. It is the perfect location for tourism with a primarily Englishspeaking population, shown by its growing popularity year on year.

There are many stunning beaches to choose from, not only for swimming but also for water sports and diving, including the Blue Lagoon, Paradise Bay, and Golden Bay. Diving around the Maltese Islands is a real joy and there are several caves, wrecks, walls, and reefs to explore. Offering a wide choice of shore and boat dives at varying depths, there's something to suit divers of all abilities, such as swimming with large groupers, dentex and barracudas at Reqqa Reef in Gozo or exploring the fascinating cave systems at Santa Maria Caves in Comino.

Cravy's ships the tastiest Mediterranean food from top restaurants right to your door!

Two Mediterranean gourmets got stuck in their houses during the pandemic. Their pharmaceutical background got transformed into an online food business For Banu Ozkaya and Elif Arsoy, socializing around food with their families and friends is everything. "During the lockdown, we were not able to go out, invite anyone over. We got overwhelmed with cooking every day, even if we really enjoy cooking," Elif says.

"Cravy's ships authentic Mediterranean flavors to you so you feel like you are traveling in the Mediterranean."

Finding authentic Mediterranean food is always a challenge in the US. "We live in Central Jersey, only an hour drive to Manhattan.

The city is full of amazing restaurants, but it is not always feasible to go to the city to eat. It takes a lot of time and money to get to the city," Banu says. She adds ordering from Cravy's is a convenient and cheaper alternative than commuting or traveling for best food.

Cravy's gives a fantastic service for true gourmets and professionals with busy lives. Cravy's team picks the best dishes from different Mediterranean cuisines and curates family-sized boxes so you can indulge yourself and your loved ones with healthy and delicious food. The best part is you spend less time and money.

What is Cravy's?

Cravy's is an online marketplace for gourmet Mediterranean restaurants and artisanal bakeries shipping nationwide. Only if the quality meets the expectation will the food be listed on the marketplace. Cravy's promises to deliver the best quality, truly authentic food nationwide. They have a "We will make it right" policy. If you don't like the service for any reason, they promise to fix it and make you happy with a new package or full refund.

How Cravy's works?

Cravy's team handpicks every meal with chefs. They create custom packaging for meals to be cold shipped to preserve the taste and texture. Cravy's boxes are true Mediterranean style; for four people or more. The biggest box size is for 18 people today. Customers pick their boxes, the delivery date, and voila!

Check Cravy's for gourmet Mediterranean meals!

How about trying a juicy kebab or waking up to the smell of chocolate croissants baking in your oven?

Select your favorite meal on www.cravys.com today. Pick your delivery date and enjoy your box with your loved ones.

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Indian model Avanti Nagrath caught everyone’s attention as she walked the ramp at Milan Fashion Week for the Versace show.

She’s become the first Indian model to have opened the Versace show at Milan. The model who opens the show is usually the one who leads the lineup, and for Avanti to do it in the same show where supermodels including Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, and Emily Ratajkowski also walked the ramp is huge.

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