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LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

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The big news of 2017, is the year-round opening of Acquaforte, our spa

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This year, we at Forte Village are heralding the arrival of summer with a myriad of new and exciting features for you to enjoy. The season also presents us with a mission. We want to exceed your expectations and beat the historic record season of last year. In this issue of Uniq, we hope you’ll read all our news and be convinced we can do it.

We’ve now completed the restyling of all the rooms in the resort, including the new ultra-luxurious decor at the Villa del Parco of which we’re particularly proud, both because of Villa del Parco’s history at Forte and because it represents the jewel in our crown.

The big news of 2017 is the year-round opening of Acquaforte, our spa. Thanks to an original domed system of steel and glass, customers hooked on our thalassotherapy– wellbeing therapies using sea water and sea products - can now enjoy detox, rejuvenation and beauty programmes in all weather conditions, all year round. There’s nowhere else in the world that can do this.

At Forte, we provide everything you and your family need to relax, unwind, or play an impressive array of sports. You’ll find details of the brilliant academies on offer in this edition of Uniq, including another gem for 2017: the new academy of Russian chess champion Anatoly Karpov, the King of Chess.

True to our standards, we also offer you the best in nightlife direct from London in the form of Mahiki, one of the capital’s most successful clubs. We’ve also created a concept bar where you can enjoy music and cocktails, and try street food prepared in the new area dedicated to restaurants.

You’ll be thrilled by the bill of acclaimed artists from the worlds of opera, pop, rock and ballet playing at our Forte Arena. Lovers of dance should set aside July 21, when the internationally-lauded Roberto Bolle performs. Read our interview with the Italian ballet star inside. Watch out too for Il Volo, Charles Aznavour, plus Italian pop duo Al Bano and Romina Power. You can also catch performances of some of the world’s best-loved musicals, including Mama Mia. Whether your summer plans are focused on pure relaxation or unbridled fun, you’ll find it all at Forte Village. We believe we’ve provided everything you could want for your best summer ever, and ours.

Lorenzo Giannuzzi CEO & General Manager

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CONTENTS Your guide to Forte Village 2017

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9 LETTER FROM THE GM

46 NIGHTS FULL OF STARS

14 MAGICAL SUMMER

50 CALM & RELAXED

A welcome to guests from Forte Village General Manager Lorenzo Giannuzzi

All the news on developments and renovations at Forte Village

18 FORTE ARENA

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Enjoy the Acquaforte spa all year round for ultimate wellbeing and relaxation

54 CLUB TROPICANA

See the stars of opera, ballet, song and music in the theatre ‘under the stars’

London Tiki club Mahiki lands at Forte, cocktails and good times ahoy!

22 ‘DANCE IS MY LIFE’

56 KIDS’ WONDERLAND

26 SPORT STARS

61 CULINARY CHAMPIONS

31 MUST-HAVES

65 WORK THAT BODY!

34 RAISE A GLASS TO SUCCESS

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Classical dancer extraordinaire Roberto Bolle talks passion and performance

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A host of Michelin-starred chefs cook for our guests this summer

Play and train with champions at our superb sports academies

Our edit of Forte Village style essentials for the ultimate resort chic

Discover OVO, Carlo Cracco’s new fine dining restaurant at Lotte Hotel, Moscow

A whole village just for children – your little ones will want to stay forever

Il Luogo comes to Forte, plus all the dates for our Cooking Academy

Train your body and mind at our World Class summer studio

A look at some very glamorous events and the pick of new partnerships for FV

36 BEAUTIFUL BOUTIQUES

Find exquisite style and impeccable service at Forte’s sumptuous stores

42 ‘RARITY, WITH EXCELLENCE’

Vhernier’s President and creative mind, Carlo Traglio on the joy of gems

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Brought to you by Forte Editorial team Luciano Tancredi, Arianna Soddu. WordWide London Managing Director John Chadwick-Jones, Creative Director Rob Castles, Editors Gerardine Coyne, Helen Monks Takhar

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Although every effort has been made to ensure the information in this magazine is correct at time of going to press, WordWide and Forte Village cannot be held responsible for any errors.

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MAGICAL SUMMER It’s a new era for Forte Village as we unveil the results of the major investment in all of our facilities and accommodation

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his year we’ve realised the most ambitious programme in the history of the Forte Village Resort: its complete renovation. After two years of huge investment and extraordinary commitment, the remarkable renovation, which involved all the hotels, public areas, the new Oasis pool and Forte Bay, is now almost complete as the resort continues to establish itself as the world leader in luxury holidays.

You’ll find surprises at every turn. The hotels are even more comfortable and exclusive, and when it comes to our villas, you’ll discover two new stand-out properties in our unique collection. The new Oasis pool, with its extraordinary natural scenery, awaits you, as do incredible opportunities to learn with the greats at the Sports Academy, and to enjoy our enchanting new restaurant Cavalieri. Whether you choose to train like a sports champion, or learn magic like a wizard. There’s no smoke and mirrors here, just pure magic.

Villa del Parco A reimagining of One Thousand and One Arabian Nights combines style, cuisine and wellbeing excellence Villa del Parco is the final stage of Forte Village Resort’s €40 million renovation, completing a two-year total restyling project. The hotel’s renovation represents the Made in Italy excellence that is our internationally prestigious calling card. A 5-star hotel of extraordinary charm and privacy, Villa del Parco is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World consortium and benefits from being moments from the unique and recently-renovated all-weather Acquaforte Thalasso&Spa. Providing cutting-edge medical and beauty treatments and the unique thalassotherapy course, Villa del Parco & Spa provides guests with an exclusive brand of wellness throughout the year.

Set on the ground and first floors of a delightful historic villa, the Luxury Rooms are exceptionally stylish and comfortable. Guests look out to views over gardens and luxuriate in rooms boasting elegant contemporary elements, enhanced with artisan details inspired by the local landscape. Nappa invites total relaxation in the living areas, satin and damask prints dress king-size beds in opulence, while the marble and Sardinian ceramics adorning the bathrooms will

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make you feel like a bathing pharaoh.

Villa del Parco also offers stylish bungalows and villas set in an ancient park filled with Mediterranean scents.

Alternatively, our suites overlook the stunning sea of southern Sardinia, these exclusive residences embodying the dream of a summer home, but with all the services of a 5-star hotel.

You won’t be able to resist breakfast served on the Patio. Even the most discerning palates will be delighted by our à la carte service and the sweet and savoury temptations of the sublime

buffet. Meanwhile, The Belvedere Restaurant on the rooftop terrace sits as if suspended from the tips of the pine trees. Led by accomplished chef Antonello Arrus, the Sardinian and Italian dishes championed here are created solely from local produce, each prepared with passion and a creativity that enhances the flavours.

At the deeply relaxing Villa del Parco & Spa, expect to be captivated by the rustle of pine trees, caressed by sea breezes, these natural rhythms providing the soundtrack to a beautiful dream.

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Hotel Il Castello The accommodation at the ever-popular Il Castello has been enhanced with new stylish suites and luxurious bungalows of a 5-star standard, perfect for families The 5-star Hotel Il Castello is an oasis of luxury, exclusivity and elegance just a few metres from one of the most stunning beaches in Sardinia.

The rooms and suites boast large balconies and magnificent terraces, offering spectacular views of the sea, as well as the stunning gardens and mountains that protect Forte Village Resort. The decor pays tribute to local craftsmanship, with Sardinian colours that complement the suites’ contemporary design.

Hotel Pineta & Hotel Il Borgo The first floor of the Hotel Pineta and bungalows have been completely renovated

Luxury villas A taste of opulent comfort and privacy immersed in nature

To see the sun’s rays passing through the majestic trees of the Resort park is a truly wonderful experience, as is greeting the morning in the completely redesigned rooms of the ground floor of the Hotel Pineta. Inspired by the vibrant yet peaceful atmosphere of the Mediterranean, suites exude character, relaxation and spaciousness, in areas that can accommodate up to three guests. Each tranquil room opens onto a private patio, nestled in the pines. The same attention to detail and refinement is on show in the Hotel Pineta reception, which combines the styles of the island’s oriental influences.

In the highest part of the Forte Village Resort, the luxurious bungalows of the Hotel Il Borgo enjoy a beautiful location, immersed in nature and bathed in shimmering Sardinian sunlight.

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If you’re used to having the best, Forte Village, with our luxury villas, is the place for you. In addition to panache and impeccable service, you’ll discover space and style in the extensive layouts and the contemporary furnishings inspired by Mediterranean chic. The exclusive butler service will fulfil your every need with the utmost courtesy and absolute discretion.

A further distinctive feature of Forte Village Resort Villas is the flexibility.

Apartments and suites can be connected to create space, or separated for compact living as needed. Villa guests have the opportunity to relish a world of privacy, nature and elegance – your own personal paradise.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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t Forte Village, we like to think big. From this ambition, an extraordinary theatre under the stars was born: the all-new Forte Arena. We believe great performances need a great setting to transport the audience to a higher level of enjoyment. Forte Arena resembles an ancient Roman auditorium, with its oval-shape, 5,000 seats and an 800 square metre stage. The arena is surrounded by the beautiful natural backdrop of Santa Margherita di Pula near Cagliari, a location with the most stunning beaches in Sardinia, providing the perfect backdrop to host magnificent shows and concerts

by Italian and international artists, as well as product presentations, conferences, team building and gala dinners. The partner for these extraordinary events is Forte Village, just 130m away, so guests benefit from 30 years’ of professionalism and an unbeatable team. There is space to think big at last.

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MAMMA MIA

IL VOLO

ROBERTO BOLLE AND FRIENDS

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After enjoying overwhelming international success – playing in more than 40 countries in all six continents – the smash hit musical Mamma Mia comes to Forte Arena.

A new Italian production, directed

by Massimo Romeo Piparo, awaits you in mid-July. Mamma Mia is a heartwarming love story about a mother, a daughter and three potential fathers!

Accompanied by the immortal music of ABBA, expect plenty of audience participation as the hits ring out into the night sky.

Fresh from their sensational world tour, including a date at the Royal Albert Hall in London, one of the biggest names in the classical-crossover genre, Il Volo, bring the emotions of their album Notte Magica - A Tribute To the Three Tenors to a unique performance at Forte Arena.

After their victory at the Sanremo Festival in 2015, Il Volo have become one of the most famous Italian groups, performing on the world’s greatest stages and selling out performances in New York and across the US.

Roberto Bolle is recognised as one of the best and most fascinating dancers of all time. A student of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, as principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre in New York, he has achieved an honour never before bestowed on an Italian dancer.

Unicef Ambassador Bolle brings to Forte Arena the extraordinary spectacle of his Roberto Bolle and Friends performance.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to discover the sublime beauty of dance up close with one of the art form’s greatest interpreters.

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AL BANO & ROMINA POWER 6 AUGUST 2017 Together again, back on stage, the most famous couple of Italian song are reuniting for a night of emotion and much-loved Italian classics. The celebrated pop duo have held a place in our hearts for more than a generation, with performances that live long in the memory. Join us and experience the melodies here at Forte Arena.

Charles Aznavour

RIGOLETTO 10, 17, 24 AUGUST 2017

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The 2017 season of Forte Arena sees a presentation of Rigoletto, the famous opera by Giuseppe Verdi with Leo Nucci.

The production will be lavishly staged, taking inspiration from Renaissance Mantua. Produced in collaboration with the Lyric Theatre of Cagliari.

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Rigoletto

Charles Aznavour is one of France’s most loved singers, selling 300 million records over a career spanning many generations and languages.

At Forte Arena, he’ll give a concert of extraordinary melodies loved from the 1950s to his more recent sounds.

The show is produced in collaboration with Patrick Shart and Alain Boyaci of Moonlight Productions.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 25, 26 AUGUST 2017

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Jesus Christ Superstar enthrals audiences with its storytelling, passion and energy. This Italian production has seen 23 years’ of success including more than 1,600 performances and over 1.7 million viewers.

Experience one of the most exciting stories ever written, a thrilling spectacle celebrating grand emotions and the awe-inspiring power of rock music.

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‘DANCE IS MY LIFE’ Luciano Tancredi talks to world-renowned classical dancer Roberto Bolle about dreams, emotions and mystical unions

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ith a body so flexible it makes a mockery of gravity; the geometric perfection of his arabesques and the disarming elegance of Roberto Bolle’s pirouettes have inspired audiences around the world. As the only Italian to be nominated Principal Dancer of the American Ballet Theatre in New York, Bolle’s blinding star quality has seen him deliver world-class performances on global stages, including the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, and in the presence of Pope John Paul II in the iconic Saint Peter’s Square. As he prepares to shine on-stage at Forte Arena, the World ambassador of Italian culture, star of the Teatro alla Scala, and the 2009 Davos World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Bolle, discusses his art.He also reveals the impact of visiting Sudan and the Central African Republic as a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador.

ROBERTO BOLLE, YOUR NAME IS SYNONYMOUS WITH BEAUTY AND ELEGANCE. WHAT IS DANCE FOR YOU? Dance has been my life since I was six years old. I dedicate my days, my commitment, my passion. Dance is a marvellous, complete art. It has always been the protagonist of history.

Humanity has always been able to interpret its passions, celebrate rites, express every human feeling. Dance is for everyone, it is universal. Whoever wants to relegate it to a niche is a fool.

YOU HAVE DANCED WITH THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS COMPANIES: THE AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE, THE PARIS OPERA BALLET, THE BOLSHOI BALLET. DO YOU FEEL SATISFIED, OR DO YOU HAVE OTHER GOALS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ACHIEVE IN YOUR CAREER? The results I’ve achieved in my career

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have far outstripped the dreams I had as a boy. Every time I seem to have reached the pinnacle I’m presented with a new goal, a new exciting project, a new challenge and I experience just the same boyish enthusiasm and wonder.

YOU HAVE PERFORMED IN THE WORLD’S MOST EVOCATIVE SPACES, FROM THE COLOSSEUM TO THE VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES, FROM THE BOBOLI GARDEN TO ST MARK’S SQUARE IN VENICE. WHAT CHANGES FOR AN ARTIST WHEN HE EXPRESSES HIMSELF IN THESE PLACES?

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Two opposing beauties unite: the elusive movement and the eternal place. It’s a mystical union

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BETWEEN THE LUSH NATURE OF SOUTHERN SARDINIA AND THE BACKGROUND OF THE CAPOTERRA MOUNTAINS, WILL THE STAGE UNDER THE STARS OF FORTE ARENA CONVEY THE SAME ATMOSPHERE? It will surely be a spectacular, very impressive sight. I’m choosing an ad hoc

programme that will marry well with the beauty and strength of nature here.

night and becomes a necessity, a kind of dependence on emotions.

SINCE 2008 YOU HAVE TOURED THE ‘ROBERTO BOLLE AND FRIENDS’ GALA, SETTING UP GREAT SHOWS WITH A BALANCE BETWEEN CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY. WHAT IS THE SECRET OF ITS HUGE SUCCESS?

THE 2016/2017 BALLET STAGE OF TEATRO ALLA SCALA WAS INAUGURATED LAST JANUARY BY A MUCH-APPLAUDED PRODUCTION OF PROKOFIEV’S ROMEO AND JULIET, WHICH SAW YOU PERFORM TOGETHER WITH MISTY COPELAND, PRINCIPAL OF THE AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE. DID YOU FIND YOUR ARTISTIC OTHER HALF?

I try to bring dance to everyone without ever lowering the level. The care with which we choose the cast and programme makes our gala a rare opportunity to discover the best moves in the international arena.

This is what attracts the growing audience of enthusiasts and new converts alike.

The energy of the dance merges with that of the place and the result is always amazing, evocative, unique. Two opposing beauties unite: the elusive movement and the eternal place. It’s a mystical union, strongly emotional for us who dance, and for the public.

AFTER SO MANY YEARS ON THE MOST IMPORTANT STAGES IN THE WORLD, DOES THE EMOTION STILL EXIST? Always, just like the first day. Every artist knows that magic is reborn every

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Misty is an incredible artist, not only for dance, but for what she represents.

I have rarely met a person of her calibre and that’s why I strongly wanted the Italian public to know her incredible story and her art. I would certainly like to dance with her more often. Her Juliet has a freshness and radiance that fascinates the audience in a way rarely seen.

YOUR SOCIAL COMMITMENT IS WELL KNOWN, WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU? First and foremost it is a duty for any public figure whose popularity can do much to raise awareness. But it is also an incredible human growth opportunity: for example, trips I made for Unicef in Africa changed me as a man, they reformulated my priorities and changed my perspective.

IN 2016 TV CHANNEL RAIUNO DEDICATED A HISTORIC FIRST SATURDAY EVENING TO THE EVENT SHOW ‘ROBERTO BOLLE - LA MIA DANZA LIBERA (MY FREE DANCE)’. IT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS THAT BROUGHT CLASSICAL BALLET TO THE MOST POPULAR TV NIGHT, AND WAS ACCLAIMED BY EVERYONE, AUDIENCES AND CRITICS ALIKE. DO YOU HAVE OTHER PROJECTS FOR TV? We are working on it.

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here is, within Forte Village, a beating heart of passion and exertion: the Sports Academy Centre, which every year, consolidates the success of Forte Village.

“This huge success is due to the quality and variety on offer – dance, boxing, ping pong, even magic. Plus this season there’s the newly refurbished pool,” explains Angelo Giannuzzi, who oversees the academies, “It’s amazing how every year our academies have more and more participants, and every season sees new academies. Even this summer, there are five more – it’s a testament to the great success of the formula.”

This year sees the arrival of one of the world’s most celebrated personal trainers Ruben Tabares, direct from the Mandarin Oriental in London. Ruben will offer a children’s programme focusing on athletics, to improve performance while having fun.

Prefer parquet to track? Then don’t miss our classical dance lessons by former Royal Academy dancer Jenna Lee. Lessons are dedicated to children, but private adult sessions are available for those who want to revisit pirouettes.

The true ‘stars’ of this summer at Forte are the little ones. The British Film Institute will hold a Film-Making Academy for youngsters, who will make a documentary about life at Forte Village.

For both kids and adults there is the Fencing Academy with Aldo Montano, gold medal winner at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Group and individual lessons teach the secrets of the sabre.

“The quality of the masters and the empathy of the Academy team are the secrets to this great success,” says Giannuzzi, “They push us to grow every year to meet the desires of all our guests, from sports beginner to field expert.”

There’s an academy for everyone, even those who prefer a less physical challenge.

“Yes, it is true!” laughs Giannuzzi, “Those who prefer to train the mind will find a great novelty this year: the Chess Academy held by the great master and world champion, Anatoly Karpov.”

In short, there is no chance of being bored at Forte. “Combining holidays and sports, with the most fun possible for all ages, is our goal. Did we succeed? The success of our academies speaks for itself.

Come and visit us to try it,” concludes Giannuzzi. Enjoy yourselves everyone!

SPORT STARS Whatever your interest, be inspired by the leaders in their field at the incredible Forte Village training academies

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CHELSEA ACADEMY FROM 29 MAY TO 15 SEPTEMBER If you love football, are between four and 14 years old, and think you have what it takes to become one of the ‘greats’, don’t miss this opportunity to train and perfect your tactics with the players and coaches who have made Chelsea so successful. Who do we mean?

Carlo Cudicini, Paulo Renato Rebocho Ferreira, Dennis Wise and Tore André Flo. The extraordinary Chelsea Football Club Soccer School offers basic summer football courses lasting one week, focusing on teamwork tactics and individual techniques, with specific courses for goalkeepers, strikers, defenders and midfielders. When you enrol, you’ll be given our fantastic kit and every day you’ll play a real match before a crowd of fans. A diploma is awarded at the end.

BIKE ACADEMY FROM LATE MAY TO MID-SEPTEMBER Forte Village Bike Academy offers cycling enthusiasts with at least an average fitness level the possibility to experience a unique training camp with one of the world’s top pro cycling teams in an exceptional setting.

Guests at Forte Village with a strong cycling passion will be able to combine the resort’s state-of-the-art facilities and training expertise with the most spectacular roads in southern Sardinia in flexible one, three and five-day packages.

TENNIS STAR ACADEMY FROM 3 JULY TO 1 SEPTEMBER Forte Village Tennis Academy has 12 clay courts and one grass court, all certified by the FIT (Federazione Italiana Tennis).

Here are the champions who will make your lessons unforgettable: Karel Nováček, Paul Vincent Nicholas Haarhuis, Per Henrik Magnus Larsson, Ilie Năstase and Dominik Hrbatý. Courses are aimed at players of all ages, beginners and professionals, with specialist lessons on individual shots and competition techniques. The Tennis Academy head is Australian player Rocco Loccisano, former coach to Pat Cash and there’s a free weekly lesson with a champion.

GO-KART ACADEMY FROM 3 JULY TO 1 SEPTEMBER Do you love engines and speed? Then you’ll fit in perfectly at the PGK Go-Kart Academy. We show new drivers how it’s done and improve the performance of pros. Courses are taught by professional drivers and experts, led by Paolo Gagliardini, former 125-class Italian and European champion. There are two study and practice levels: Basic for the youngest, including children with no driving experience, and Competitive for drivers who compete to improve their skills.

BASKETBALL ACADEMY FROM 3 JULY TO 1 SEPTEMBER Are you a basketball fan and between six and 16 years old? Then join our unbeatable Basketball Academy. You’ll train with the great Ettore Messina, the coach who led the Italian national team and the giants of the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs to victory.

The course lasts one week and there are lessons for every level, from first throws to perfecting your game. You’ll also receive our Official Basketball Kit.

SWIMMING ACADEMY FROM 3 JULY TO 1 SEPTEMBER Are you like a fish in the ocean? Or are you diving in for the first time? Whatever your skill level, our expert swimming instructors will follow you every step of the way using the latest technology, and the training techniques of champions to improve your style and performance. Courses last one week (held in individual lessons or groups of three) and are divided by ability.

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NETBALL ACADEMY FROM 29 MAY TO 1 SEPTEMBER If you like fast sports and have a great team spirit, then our netball course is perfect for you. A variation on basketball, netball is an intense, action-packed sport, ideal for children and young people. Most of all, everyone will find it’s easy to learn.

Our ‘legends’ are English netball champions and did you know that when you enrol, you’ll be given a wonderful kit with the shirt and shorts of your favourite Academy?

The netball course at Forte Village lasts one week and teaches you more effective team and role tactics. Then at the end of the day, take part in a real match and have lots of fun.

RUGBY ACADEMY FROM 29 MAY TO 1 SEPTEMBER Want to reach the touchline and score a try for your team? Want to learn all the secrets of this fantastic game?

How about meeting the rugby greats and playing with them? Then join

our unbeatable Rugby Academy with the legends - the biggest names from English and Irish rugby. Who do we mean? Austin Healey, Will Greenwood, Conor O’Shea and Martin Johnson. As soon as you put on the uniform we give you when you enrol, you’re ready to become a champion.

The rugby course lasts one week and includes specific lessons for all levels of the game, focusing on team tactics, tackles and kicks.

At the end of the course you’ll be awarded a diploma and a much sought-after medal.

INCREDIBLE INDOOR EVENTS Find out what’s going on at the Sports Academy Centre

DANCE ACADEMY FROM 3 JULY TO 1 SEPTEMBER Shall we dance? If you can’t resist the rhythm of the Caribbean, or the timeless beauty of pointes and tutus, then you’re already part of our irresistible Dance Academy. The barre, mirrors and parquet: you’ll feel like you’re at the Bolshoi, dancing with the best Russian ballet teachers.

Or perhaps you prefer figure dancing, like samba or salsa? The professionals of Forte Village Dance Academy are at your disposal for group and individual dance courses, in all languages. A suggestion for a special day: in the morning a dance lesson and in the evening, take to the fantastic Forte Fortissimo disco, you’ll be the best on the dance floor.

BUGLIONI BOXING ACADEMY A LESSON FROM A CHAMPION FROM 3 JULY TO 1 SEPTEMBER Boxing is a challenge; it is a life lesson, one of respect and courage. Learn this exciting sport with our special boxing course taught by one of its greatest champions: Frank Buglioni, the WBA Super Middleweight champion and star of the Frank Buglioni Boxing Academy at Forte Village. How about learning

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the first punches or the sharpest attack techniques with Buglioni and a famous coach like Pascal Collins? Life is like a boxing ring: wear the boxing gloves that you’ll find in our fantastic kit and start fighting. But most importantly, have fun!

The boxing courses (group or individual) are open to children and adults, and are organised at different levels. You’ll cover the basics of boxing to the most effective attack and defence techniques, always fully respecting the opponent in front of you.

MAGIC ACADEMY

Attitude

for you and your friends in Marvin’s company? Magic you can do.

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TABLE TENNIS ACADEMY

This is the first Academy of Magic in a resort and is directed by Marvin Berglas, a top celebrity in the world of illusionism, who will reveal his most famous tricks to Forte Village guests.

The school of magic lasts one week (with single lessons also available). Every day Marvin will explain to magicians young and old a single trick, from classic to complex with cards and coins. When they enrol, aspiring wizards will receive a fantastic kit to start learning the arts of magic, and once at home will be able to impress guests and friends.

Looking for something even more magical? How about a private party

FROM 3 JULY TO 1 SEPTEMBER It’s fun and a great chance for parents and children to play together and spend time relaxing. Our fantastic Table Tennis Academy offers table tennis courses for talented people of all ages, children and adults. Is it your first time, or are you tired of playing the usual shots and want to learn more sophisticated, successful techniques? Our professional instructors will teach you everything from the basics to the most complex tactics. When you enrol, you’ll be given a wonderful kit with bats, balls and a bat holder. Lessons and matches are daily, and each week there’s an unmissable tournament.

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THIS SEASON’S MUST-HAVES Sunshine essentials for all the family, Forte Village style

Veuve Clicquot Rich, the world’s first-ever champagne specifically created for the mixology and to be enjoyed on ice with fresh ingredients.

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The design gives expression to the night: ideas, images and dreams take on a life of their own, materialising into lines, volumes and design.The unique and exclusive new Bed Collection awaits you on Dorelan.it: discover the infinite solutions dedicated to the wellbeing of your sleep.

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design_Ilaria Marelli Pebble recalls in its form the pebbles shaped by the water of a river.

Its silhouette seems designed to accommodate the person and comfortably wrap it in moments of relaxation.

A special and spectacular piece of furniture, that has quickly become an icon of the Made in Dorelan design.

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OVO by Carlo Cracco, Moscow’s unrivalled fine-dining experience

n October 2016, Moscow welcomed a new arrival to its restaurant scene – OVO by Carlo Cracco. The restaurant, the two Michelin-star chef’s first to open outside of his native Italy, was unveiled in the very heart of the city, at the world-renowned Lotte Hotel Moscow.

It accompanies MEGUmi, the stylish contemporary restaurant of Japanese cuisine that already resides in the hotel.

Lotte Hotel Moscow is a 5-star luxury hotel and the winner of numerous prestigious international awards, most recently named Best Luxury Hotel in Russia by the Russian Hospitality Awards. Its inimitable facilities and unsurpassable customer service have earned Lotte Hotel the recognition of travellers around the world. The hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of

the World, offering elegant suites, including the largest Royal Suite in Russia, as well as fantastic dining options, a Wedding & Event Bureau, and the world-famous Mandara Spa. Upon opening there, OVO was an instant gastronomic highlight for the Russian capital, and has since become a fixture in Moscow’s upscale dining scene. Locals and visitors alike have flocked to experience the rare venture of such a high-calibre chef in Russia, and OVO has even claimed the title of Best Hotel Restaurant.

Cracco is now one of the world’s most influential and celebrated chefs, universally esteemed for his innovative take on classic Italian cooking, with widespread acclaim for his culinary artistry as a judge on MasterChef and as host of Hell’s Kitchen.

The essence of Cracco’s cuisine is in his balance of gastronomic traditions and contemporary taste, expertly implemented with the finest local ingredients arranged spectacularly on the plate.

Cracco’s Moscow project follows his culinary taste; a delicious reinterpretation of one of the world’s favourite cuisines. In his words, “We are not an osteria, a trattoria, or a homestyle Italian restaurant. OVO is all about modern, haute Italian cuisine.

Here, we introduce our guests to the modern Italian taste, created from the best local ingredients and the latest technologies.” Since the restaurant’s opening, it has maintained constant discourse with its guests, always putting the desires and expectations of the clientele at the forefront.

Enjoy a luxurious treat for two This exclusive tailor-made package for two includes a two-night stay in a suite at the spectacular Lotte Hotel Moscow, with tasting menus at OVO on night one and MEGUmi on night two. Champagne and chocolates will welcome you to your suite, and that is just the beginning. Your special booking code: 20FORT. For further information and bookings, please contact: Reservations@lottehotel.ru; +7 495 287 0500

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BEAUTIFUL BOUTIQUES Exclusivity, personal shoppers and hot brands, Marina Vitiello, Shops Manager at Forte Village, talks new arrivals

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here’s an air of freshness in the Piazza Maria Luigia.

Could it be down to the new lighting or the exclusive brands recently-arrived in the restyled boutiques? Or is the brighter ambience being created by a new philosophy that places the customer and their needs at the heart of this luxury shopping experience? This includes a dedicated team of highly knowledgeable sales staff on-hand to advise guests on the latest trends, with a new personal shopper service to help you create your own style.

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of trying on items in the total privacy and comfort of your suite. Alternatively, you could venture out to an exclusive fashion show or a special product presentation, including fine perfume and jewellery.

Why not discuss your purchases and compare notes over a drink in the new champagne bar?

THINK EXCLUSIVE “Our philosophy is more and more about exclusivity,” explains Marina Vitiello, “Every summer, Forte has exclusive items and brands not found anywhere else, or collection previews that will only be found in the customer’s home city in autumn/ winter. We also have many custom lines, such as the La Martina sunglasses, made specifically for the resort’s guests.”

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In tune with this renewed focus on luxury and exclusivity is the opening of Preludio, artisan creator of the muchadmired sandals. Guests can create bespoke sandals by selecting their own combinations of stones, leather, fabric and sparkling Swarovski crystals and receive their new sandals a few hours later embossed with the date and their name.“I always say, at Forte Village you can even arrive without luggage,” continues Marina, “With more than 80 brands in our boutiques, you can find everything for every occasion: from the beach to the gala dinner, from relaxation to sportswear, from jewellery to perfume.

All with the added value of knowing you’ve purchased something exclusive, personalised, and found nowhere else other than right here at Forte Village.”

WELCOME ARRIVALS New brands of the 2017 season include Malo, the lauded cashmere company founded in 1972 by brothers Giacomo and Alfredo Canessa. The refined collection is meticulously detailed and has a clean, recognisable style in line with the Forte philosophy. For those who love exclusive jewellery, there’s the uniquely distinctive creations of Vhernier to discover and delight you. The brand was founded in 1984 in Valenza, initially as a workshop,

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and now designs contemporary and unconventional jewellery for 10 stores worldwide, in addition to the one at Forte, of course.

Alex Ball is also coming to Forte Village. The brand derives from the Guerci Pallavidini family and creates precious pieces in gold and diamonds, as well as producing new style icons such as the sphere which is interpreted in Australian white pearls through to black Tahitian pearls, all created in the workshops of Valenza You can find our new brands at our luxury gallery, Griffe, where there are sections dedicated to women’s fashion, the masculine world of Ermenegildo Zegna and Alessandro Martorana and also Santoni, our Made in Italy label, famous for exquisite footwear.

STYLE SENSATIONS Kid’s World features Diesel Kids, Dsquared, Galliano, Monnalisa, Il Gufo, LBDolls, Scervino, Miss Blumarine, and

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now a zone dedicated to the world of Petit Bateau, with its clean, functional taste. In other news, the CWF Group will occupy an area dedicated to children’s fashion with curated collections by Little Marc Jacobs, Chloè, Givenchy and Boss, while EA7 will occupy a store of 85 square metres for our many sports and sports fashion-loving customers.

Bolaffi, passioniate about collecting for four generations, is also opening.

Prominent in philately (stamps) and more, its motto reads, ‘History for us is a collector’s item’. Finally, a welcome return: Maserati opens a pop-up store where you’ll find displays and merchandising synonymous with its style and elegance.

As Audrey Hepburn once said, “Why change? Everyone has their own style.

When you’ve found it, you should stick to it.” If you’re looking to consolidate your style, or get expert assistance and access to exclusive brands, we can help you to find whatever you need at Forte Village.

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‘RARITY, WITH EXCELLENCE’ Vhernier is on the rise. Company President, Carlo Traglio, reveals the philopsophy that underpins this sparkling maison

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rt, architecture, vision, clean style, ethereal lightness: by cleverly mastering these elements, the President and creative mind behind fine Italian jewellers Vhernier, Carlo Traglio, has propelled the company to a powerhouse of Made in Italy jewellery design. Stones of enchanting prestige, liberated forms and seductive plays on colour are the distinctive features of the Valenzan maison. Wearing Vhernier makes a decisive statement, with many of the pieces melding influences from contemporary art and Traglio himself considered a true luxury artist.

The combinations of clean lines, unusual materials and great originality have allowed the transformation of a small artisan company into a maison capable of producing dizzying numbers, with figures from 2016 showing a turnover of €32 million. With growth continuing, it’s the age of Vhernier.

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CARLO TRAGLIO, HOW DID YOU COME TO BE AT THE HIGH JEWELLERY MAISON OF VHERNIER?

ORIGINALITY, CONTEMPORANEITY AND LIGHTNESS. HOW DO THESE ELEMENTS COEXIST IN THE VHERNIER REALITY?

I have been fascinated by stones and jewels ever since I can remember: as a kid, I liked to polish the family silverware, and play with my mother’s jewellery, the colours and forms enchanted me for hours. Growing up, alongside my law studies, I continued to cultivate this passion, spending my summer at an important jeweller’s shop and then working during my university years for Sotheby’s. I started collecting – both antique jewellery and modern creations – then, as soon as I had the chance, I decided to follow my dreams.

In 2001 I came across Vhernier; at the time it was a small niche brand with a bold and contemporary style. I fell in love with it immediately. And there began the long and beautiful journey that has led us to become what we are today.

Vhernier was born with the drive to be an extremely new, different, experimental jewellery: to be the jewellery that did not exist. Hence the search continues for form, dimension and material; the constant creative impetus to develop original expressive codes that can only be attributed to us. The proportions of our jewellery, always daring, are the result of well-designed creations that guarantee comfort, allowing our pieces to harmonise with the body in extreme fluidity.

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HOW DID THE TITANIUM COLLECTION, WITH ITS UNTREATED FORMS COMBINED WITH RARE CRAFTMANSHIP, COME ABOUT? Our passion for titanium has its roots in the desire to explore new territories, to abandon the already beaten paths, to give birth to a different jewellery. Today,

the great challenge we have raised is not simply to use titanium, but to work titanium in an unprecedented way, leaving it in its original color, combining it with the most beautiful diamonds that the market offers and dedicating it to large spaces. For us, this represents the avant-garde evolution towards unconventional solutions, in which Vhernier expresses itself with absolute uniqueness.

VHERNIER PIECES TYPICALLY PLACE HIGH IMPORTANCE ON STONES AND FASCINATING PLAYS ON COLOUR AND TRANSPARENCY: HOW ARE THEY CREATED? Everything was born from our collection of animal brooches: we wanted joyful, colourful jewellery, made with stones such as lapis lazuli, chrysoprase, and turquoise, but because of their nature, they are opaque. To create the transparent effect, we found a technique

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that in the past was applied to opals.

Using this process, we superimpose beautiful rock crystal cabochons [a gem which has been polished but not yet cut into facets] with thin stone lamina [thin layers]. This gives them an extreme brightness, exalting their beauty. The technique was first used for brooches, and it is now used on sculptural rings, earrings and bracelets.

NONCONFORMITY IN JEWELLERY CONCEIVES CREATIONS LIKE THE CATERPILLAR BROOCH. WHAT IS THE MOST UNCONVENTIONAL PIECE? It is difficult to identify one, but among the most recent it is, without doubt, the Velvet necklace – a dream come true. We wanted to make a necklace never seen before, a contemporary piece, sumptuous yet serene. We were inspired by the shapes of giant clams – a shellfish that lives in the rocky seabed of the Pacific Ocean – and the waves of water that touch it. Capturing the fluidity of that movement was only possible through the

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lightness of titanium. So in our Valenza workshops we were granted the luxury of doing research for over two years, without knowing if we would succeed. It was a great creative adventure, and a real satisfaction to be able to find the way.

internet can transmit the same emotions you experience at the feel of jewellery; watching the light playing off stones, but I am sure nowadays it is an integral part of a shopping experience, that maybe rather than ending online, concludes in boutiques.

WHAT DOES LUXURY MEAN TO YOU? Rarity, combined with excellence. In jewellery these are fundamental aspects, largely due to the time each production takes – which for us means completely handcrafted. At a personal level, it’s the quality time I dedicate to myself: uncommon because it’s less and less.

ALTHOUGH RELUCTANT TO EMBRACE VIRTUAL DISPLAYS, AN E-COMMERCE TEST WAS RECENTLY ANNOUNCED FOR THE ITALIAN MARKET. WHAT POTENTIAL CAN THE NETWORK DEVELOP? E-commerce enables potential customers to come into contact with our world, approach the product and evaluate the available variants without having to go into the shop. I do not think that the

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR THE COMPANY? With the opening of two boutiques in New York in 2016, for 2017 the focus will be on Europe again. At the end of March, the Rome boutique was expanded and moved, while the first two boutiques in Sardinia will be inaugurated by summer: Forte Village and Porto Cervo. The work of developing and reinterpreting Vhernier icons continues, in a constant dialogue between the past and the future.

THE SWEETEST WORDS HAVE LESS CHARM ON A WOMAN THAN A SILENT JEWEL. HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN YOU SEE A WOMAN WEARING VHERNIER? For me it is the greatest compliment of all.

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The Capra Hotel, Saas-fee, Switzerland From cooking with his father in Düsseldorf, to the Amalfi Coast and two Michelin stars – this is the story of Oliver Glowig and the magnificent restaurant at The Capra, Saas-fee. His cuisine is inspired by a mission to reinvent the great Italian culinary classics.

Ristorante Gellius, Oderzo, Treviso His restaurant – Gellius, in Oderzo (near Treviso) – has a Michelin star and nestles in a scenic archaeological setting. Alessandro creates culinary delights that harmoniously fuse produce. He is also an innovater on a continual quest for new techniques.

Inkiostro, Parma His passion for cooking developed when at 13 he helped his mother Wanda in the kitchen of a ‘simple but good country trattoria’. In Italy, he works alongside Sergio Mei at the Four Seasons in Milan. Expert in the art of respecting the raw materials, he reaches an almost obsessive perfection in his work.

Antica Osteria Cera, Lughetto di Lupia With a culinary history dating from the 60s, when his parents opened a tavern serving ‘cicchetti’, Cera’s cooking explores new flavours and ingredients while staying true to his traditional roots. The aim is to take diners on a journey: an emotional, as well as gastronomic experience.

Il Piccolo Principe, Piedmont Giuseppe Mancino, Executive Chef of Il Piccolo Principe, arrived at the restaurant of Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte in 2005. Before long it obtained several international awards, including Michelin stars in 2008. His cuisine is a mix of creativity and classicism.

S’apposentu, Sardinia Roberto Petza is a true Sardinian, but unconventional with it. He graduated at The Alghero Catering Institute and knew immediately that you need to leave your own land to find it again. After travels in Italy and abroad, in 2002 he opened S’Apposentu, giving Sardinia back its great gastronomic dignity.

Ristorante Berton, Milan His Ristorante Berton in Milan serves modern cuisine created using uncommon ingredients.

Trained by Marchesi, Mossiman and Ducasse, Andrea has won many awards and earned his first Michelin star in 2008 with Restaurant Piazza Della Scala in Milan.

L’Argine di Vencò, Dolegna del Collio, Gorizia Her cuisine is linked to the land and also to her memories of raw ingredients. After four years at Harry’s Grill, Trieste, in 2009 she was shortlisted as best emerging chef in Northern Italy, and won the emerging chef tournament on TV’s La prova del Cuoco.

Conca Bella Restaurant, Vacallo, Switzerland Named ‘Best Chef Ticinese 2017’ by the prestigious Gault & Millau guide, with 17 points out of 20, the highest score for Conca Bella in its 33 years. He began his career in the Como region, joining the Alajmo brothers at Le Calandre in 2005. He landed at the Conca Bella in 2007.

La Scene Theleme, Paris Frenchman Pierre started as a chef in Paris at L’Espadon and Le Laurent and also spent five years in England. Executive Chef at Le Baudelaure restaurant, Pierre has one Michelin star. He loves to cook using only natural ingredients from the finest French products.

Ristorante San Domenico, Imola Massimiliano Mascia leads a new generation of talented chefs at San Domenico, the legendary restaurant near Bologna with two Michelin stars. Massimiliano’s work includes a stint at Fiamma Osteria in New York, and with Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athénée hotel in Paris.

Budersand Hotel, Hörnum, Germany Born in Halle (Saale), he has cooked for many illustrious kitchens on his path, including Dieter Koschina at the two Michelin-starred Vila Joya.

At 26 he was named Head Chef at the Sao Gabriel Restaurant in Quinta do Lago. In 2010, Jens moved to Sylt and in 2011 received a Michelin star.

Ristorante Borgo San Jacopo, Florence Under the great chef Giorgio Nardelli, Brunel made a name for himself at the Villa Negri restaurant in Riva del Garda. Then, at just 28, he earned a Michelin star. Today he’s Executive Chef at the Borgo San Jacopo – part of the Lungarno Hotel Collection – in Florence.

Sadler, Milano Milanese by birth and spirit, he began his career in restaurant ‘restoration’ after studying at the Hotel Institute, by opening Locanda Vecchia Pavia in a 15th-century mill.

In 1986 he opened Osteria di Porta Cicca in Milan, and was awarded his first Michelin star. He also has restaurants in Tokyo and Beijing.

Pas de L’Ours, Crans-Montana, Switzerland Along with his wife Séverine, Frank opened the Hostellerie du Pas de L’Ours in Crans-Montana in 1994.

A year later, he gained 14 points from G&M; in 1998, a Michelin star. In 2001, he was included in ‘Les Grandes Table Suisses’, and in 2007, his G&M score rose to 17.

Hotel Engel, Nova Levante The chef who revolutionised Johannesstube, the gourmet restaurant of the elegant 4-star Hotel Engel, he is inspired by ancient recipes and adds the boundless goodness of fresh ingredients he buys direct from the locals, giving a Michelin-starred voice to the terrain.

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magine a busy day in autumn or winter. You want to take care of your body, not to mention your soul, in an exclusive spa, and you want to do it surrounded by nature, despite the cold rain. Sound impossible? At Forte, now it’s possible.

“That’s right,” explains Dino Mitidieri of Acquaforte Thalasso&Spa, “This year, thanks to a spectacular system of transparent covers, in absolute harmony with the wonders of the landscape, you can enjoy the spa facilities in all seasons. Our guests can come from the completely renovated Hotel Villa del Parco and reach the Spa wearing just a bathrobe. The route is immersed in the grandeur of our garden, but protected by the new roofing system.”

The whole experience effectively turns winter into a warm and happy oasis, where you can regenerate and maximise the benefits of your holiday.

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LUSCIOUS LOCATION “There are a number of considerations that make the Spa special,” explains Mitidieri, “This includes the centrality of Sardinia in relation to Europe, the East and Arab countries. Very few spas can offer the services and quality that have

At Forte you can rejuvenate, revitalise and remake yourself inside and out. And now, you can do it all year round

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Acquaforte has its roots in ancient Roman civilisation, which understood the benefits of spas

made us famous, and so easily accessible from all major airports. Also, don’t forget that Sardinia, and our area in particular, enjoys a mild, temperate micro-climate all year round. This is thanks to an ideal geographical combination where mountains hold back the cold north winds which means we enjoy 300 days of sunshine a year. Lastly, and by no means least, Sardinia is universally recognised and studied as a region with the highest rate of centenarians! The benefits of climate, cuisine, air, water, and many other things important to those who want to rejuvenate themselves, can only be found here, with us.”

This year at Forte you can also find a range of cosmetic products linked to thalassotherapy – the therapeutic use of sea products – and specifically, the Sardinian sea. These therapies are the pride of the Spa.

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Now that summer at Forte Village shines all year round, it’s a unique opportunity to take care of body and soul. You can pamper yourself in a resort that has everything – from nature’s beauty to the charm of its hotels, from the extraordinary quality of its restaurants to the richness of its sports facilities, there is nothing better and more complete. That’s why choosing Acquaforte Thalasso&Spa means not only finding balance and wellbeing, but above all having a fantastic holiday every month of the year.

UNIQUE SPA Acquaforte Thalasso&Spa has its roots in Roman civilisation, which understood the benefits of spas. Building on this ancient knowledge, 25 years ago the medical team of Dr. Angelo Cerina revolutionised the world of

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ADVERT thalassotherapy. They created a highly original and extraordinarily effective method to detoxify, rejuvenate and strengthen the body. The method is made even more effective thanks to the best specialists in sports medicine, beauty and nutrition, all found under the striking modern structure of the Forte Lab and Performance Centre. This is something completely unique that exists, and can only exist, in the heart of Forte Village.

ULTIMATE REJUVENATION “There are four guiding programmes we offer to our guests,” explains Mitidieri, “Anti-aging treatment for those who want to stop the signs of aging; Thalasso Detox to purify the body from toxins and tension; Stay Healthy for those who aim for perfect physical fitness; and finally, Weight Loss for those who want to lose weight without effort and in a balanced way.”

Behind it all is the increasingly revolutionary thalassotherapy at Acquaforte, based on the principle of seawater at different temperatures and saline densities. It’s a great way to detoxify and rejuvenate the body, enhancing purification processes and cell renewal.

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To round off the extraordinary treatments available at the spa are popular and innovative Kneipp path therapies and the ‘native’ salt scrub and mud pack. Also on offer are cryotherapy, high-power laser therapy, oxygen therapy, microdermabrasion, LPG endermologie, radiofrequency, biorevitalisation platelets and carboxytherapy. Each technique coordinated with the Forte Lab – an advanced diagnostic centre utilizing the latest equipment and led by an outstanding specialist medical team of

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doctors, nutritionists and naturopaths.

The team are dedicated to studying the best diet for each guest, and work with the Performance Centre, a hub of excellence dedicated to sports for both professionals and amateurs.

“There’s a solution for everyone, including those seeking harmony and serenity at Forte Village,” concludes Mitidieri, “The latest gem are a series of yoga classes in a designated area of the Ayurvedic park – a terrace with natural grass wrapped in classic oriental vegetation.”

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The flamboyant Tiki style is a tropical vision of Polynesian culture that emerged in 1930s American restaurants after travellers and servicemen returned with souvenirs from the South Pacific.

Inspired by this evocative hedonism, Mahiki Mayfair was founded in 2006 by nightlife maestro Piers Adam, and its modern interpretation of Tiki has been a dazzling success, with young royals, Hollywood stars and celebrities all flocking to party in paradise. Kitsch handcrafted décor from Fiji, amazing organic cocktails – one famously served in a treasure chest – and a vibrant brand of fun that happens nowhere else makes Mahiki gloriously unbeatable. So get ready Forte Village, it’s Tiki time!

CLUB TROPICANA Mahiki is one of London’s hottest venues, and its flamboyant, floral brand of fun hits Forte Village this summer!

PIERS ADAM, WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND MAHIKI? I’ve run all sorts of nightclubs for over 20 years, but working in New York I stumbled across an amazing Tiki bar.

Now most people think of them as just ironic, but they’re so clever. Sometimes it can be intimidating to go out – maybe you’re concerned you have to look a certain way or dress the part – but the Tiki bar is so laid-back that it breaks down any barriers and goes to the next energy-level of fun.

It’s based around sharing (as opposed to wandering around clutching a bottle of champagne), and sharing cocktails works. It defuses the intimidation of approaching people. You could say it’s democratic nightlife!

HAVING PLAYED A PART IN THE INTERNATIONAL NIGHTLIFE SCENE FOR THE PAST 30 YEARS, CAN YOU TELL US WHAT MAKES A TOP ATMOSPHERE? Certain venues suit a specific type of music, or they’re great to meet friends

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and socialise, or you just go to dance, they all have a specific purpose. I believe in a broader, more egalitarian spectrum, rather than specific markets.

The modern world is so pressurised and we feel constantly judged, so if you can leave your worries at the door for a few hours, that’s what counts – being looked after, because everyone deserves respect and to be valued. That’s what true institutions – whether that be a boutique, a restaurant or a club – are about.

WHAT WILL MAHIKI AT FORTE COMPRISE? I think of it as an open-plan kitchen – with so much fun, music and atmosphere that it’s like a great party at your home.

Regarding design, the tables, chairs and bar will all be handcrafted pieces, specific to the resort. Most of our décor is made in Fiji, so it’s unique and authentic.

WHAT MAKES A POLYNESIAN PARADISE A GOOD FIT FOR FORTE VILLAGE (ANOTHER PARADISE)?

If Mahiki could be an actual resort, it would be Forte Village! There is a melange of different tribes here and they bounce off each other. Because of all these different backgrounds, it’s very social and everyone gets on. I’ve been coming here for eight years with the family and I love it. Also even though standards are impeccable, there’s no formality – it doesn’t matter if you use the wrong fork!

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WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF NIGHTCLUBS? In the past, you’d go to a bar or a restaurant to eat and then leave at 11pm to go to a club. But now venues will provide food, music, dancing and drinks – it’s a 360-degree offering, and that’s a good thing for the customer.

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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD? MAHIKI COCKTAILS ARE PRIMARILY ORGANIC. WILL YOU BE SOURCING FROM LOCAL SUPPLIERS? Yes, we’ll try and use as many local suppliers as possible, and we will also create cocktails using local spirits. We’re aiming for craftsmanship and authenticity.

Our cocktail mixologists are awardwinning, and in fact the Forte manager is coming to work with one of our guys, George, to concoct a unique Sardinian cocktail. We’ll work out the formula and then decide on the vessel – because the setting is very important.

We’re opening a Mahiki in Austin, Texas and we’re opening in Manchester. We’re also rolling out our popular cocktails as ready-to-drink mixes. I’m also concentrating on the authenticity of Scotland with Craigellachie, a Speyside hotel and home to a whisky bar with more than 900 single malts.

WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST THING A FIRST-TIME VISITOR COULD SAY ABOUT MAHIKI FV? Everyone leaves Forte saying that it was the best family holiday ever. If they said that what made it even more fun was visiting Mahiki a couple of times, that would be the icing on the cake!

AS A LONG-TIME CONNOISSEUR, WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COCKTAIL?

AND FINALLY, WHAT IS YOUR REMEDY FOR THE MORNING AFTER?

Well maybe it’s the age I am, or the fact that I have a sweet tooth, but it’s got to be a piña colada!

If you mean at Mahiki Forte Village, I’d say a lovely stroll along the beach next morning would be perfect!

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KIDS’ wONDERLAND With toys, train rides and their very own mini town to explore, there’s no limit to the fun for children at Forte Village

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ithin Forte Village lies an enchanted place, a garden designed for children, just a stone’s throw from the sea (and mum and dad). It’s called Wonderland, and when your children enter, they’ll soon see why. We extend the same standards of luxury to the attractions for our little guests as we do to their parents and guardians.

The first thing younger children will enjoy is being welcomed to Wonderland by everyone’s favourite steam train, Thomas the Tank Engine. Little ones will love being greeted by his famous smile and accompanied by him from the entrance and into this oasis of happiness.

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A TOWN FOR TINY ONES Prepare your children to be amazed when they discover the charming Mario’s Village, a tribute to Forte Village’s friendly parrot mascot.

Imagine a small town square with a fountain, overlooked by nine magnificent miniature buildings. Each is around 10 square meters and dedicated to a theme.

They can spend time at the fire station, getting into the spirit of things by trying on the uniforms. Alternatively, they can

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head to the restaurant or the library.

Why not call in to see what’s happening at the town hall, cinema, grocery store, the petrol station or beauty salon? The whole environment is designed so your children will invent new games every day, and through the fun of role play, your children will learn to develop their personality and social skills.

Little guests can also have an extra special birthday or private party at Wonderland. Parents and children alike will find any occasion they spend in this beautiful and exclusive setting an experience they won’t forget.

Also, for the smallest of the small, this summer, we’re providing the most beautiful nursery in the world with all

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the games of Fisher Price!

In addition, let’s have three cheers for Barbie™ who comes to life at the beautiful Barbie™ Activity Centre this summer, inviting all our younger guests to join her for fun and imaginative play.

And when the time comes for a bedtime story at the end of each day, your children will imagine taking flight with Mario and Bridget, the colourful pair of parrots who are the mascots of the small folk here at Forte Village.

GREEN FUN & SWEET DREAMS At Forte Village, we know how important it is to develop every child’s creativity and their ecological consciousness as future citizens of the world. For this reason, we have created WonderLab. Get set for creativity, fun and ecology as children use ceramics, origami and Velcro to create objects made from recycled materials in this space dedicated to creative play.

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Leave time for the main things

Il Luogo comes to Sardinia adding local flavour to its fine-dining finesse

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n the pursuit of happiness, the idea of ​​satisfying as many senses as possible at the same time finds its expression in one place – in fact, the place – that’s what Il Luogo means. It’s at restaurant Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia that taste, smell, sight, touch, hearing – and even the feelings of the heart – find delightful equilibrium The heritage of Italian gastronomy plus innovation and research, blend with art, design and performance in the unparalleled energy of Stefania Moroni (heir of Aimo and Nadia), and chefs Alessandro Negrini and Fabio Pisani.

And for over 50 years, lovers of beauty in all its forms passed through Milan to stop at 6 Via Montecuccoli. But now, this emblem of Italian gastronomic identity arrives at Forte Village - another place unstoppable in its quest for beauty.

as Spaghetti with Onion, Chilli Pepper and Basil, on the menu since 1965, and Etruscan Soup, which we’ll reinvent with local herbs and vegetables, plus new dishes like Pasta e Patate with shrimps and sea urchin, roast suckling pig with rosemary and apple honey, or red snapper Milanese with Polignano carrots, raspberry vinegar and almond cream.

ALESSANDRO NEGRINI, GASTRONOMIC HERITAGE AND RAW MATERIALS ALWAYS CHARACTERISE IL LUOGO. WILL YOU MAKE ANY CONCESSIONS TO SARDINIA? Our cuisine is based on finding the best raw materials and the appreciation of products from every region; from every corner of our country. We take the aromas and flavours of Italian cuisine and we recreate them for now in a contemporary, creative style. Sardinian

products such as mirto (a liqueur), Carloforte caviar and Oristano mussels can not be missed off our menu. And depending on the availability of local products, we’ll create new dishes.

And if the sensations offered by Il Luogo are enhanced by the beauty and goodness of Sardinian produce plus the famous hospitality of Forte Village, success is assured.

STEFANIA MORONI, TELL US ABOUT IL LUOGO AT FORTE VILLAGE...

At Forte we’ll bring our cuisine, together with the hospitality and artistic elements of our ‘place’, to offer guests a complete experience of our style. Alessandro and Fabio will alternate in the kitchen, while in the salon, I will welcome our guests with our maître d’ Nicola Dell’Agnolo.

FABIO PISANI, CAN YOU REVEAL SOME OF THE DISHES ON THE MENU? We will definitely open with Pane e pomodoro (bread and tomato). Our mission statement is quality ingredients handled with care, worked with the best techniques and essentially Italian.

Tomato, oil, bread, basil – these are ingredients of extreme simplicity, that when crafted with expertise, become something much more. They awaken the flavours and memories of life. We will also prepare some historic dishes such

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Gourmet Cooking Academy of Forte Village Attend a cooking school on holiday and learn from the masters Lessons from the great chefs can spice up your holiday. Being a good cook means tempting and captivating your diners, and having fun. So why not attend a cooking class taught by Forte Village’s fantastic chefs? Our superb Cooking Academy will teach you the basics of the very best traditional Italian and international cuisine. Lessons take place in the kitchens of the Forte Gourmet restaurant. The week-long course will show you how to create a whole menu, from nibbles to pasta dishes to pastries.

If you prefer, you can take part in just one lesson on a particular theme. All participants will receive a kit comprising a recipe book and apron.

MAMMA ANTONIA’S STUFFED PASTA

MUFFINS & CUPCAKES

24 JUNE, 8 & 22 JULY, 5 & 19 AUGUST

A favourite for children’s birthday parties: learn how to make classic muffins and colourful cupcakes.

Preparation of a variety of stuffed pasta such as ricotta ravioli and meat tortellini.

THE TASTES OF SARDINIA 25 JUNE, 9 & 23 JULY, 6 & 20 AUGUST

28 JUNE, 12 & 26 JULY, 9 & 23 AUGUST

FISH IN THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET

THE ART OF PIZZA 2, 16 & 30 JULY, 13 & 27 AUGUST

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DATES

Discover the art of making Italian pizza and focaccias.

20 JUNE, 13 & 27 JULY, 10 & 24 AUGUST

TOMATO SAUCES

30 JUNE, 14 & 28 JULY, 11 & 25 AUGUST

THE CATCH OF THE DAY

Irresistable dishes: seafood spaghetti, penne all’amatriciana, linguine carbonara.

3 & 18 JULY, 1, 15 & 29 AUGUST

26 JUNE, 10 & 24 JULY, 7 & 21 AUGUST The different consistencies of tomato: fresh sauce and uses of cooked and raw purée.

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HOMEMADE BREAD

Traditional foods such as seabass ‘alla vernaccia’ and ‘fregola’ made with clams.

PASTAS OF ITALY

3, 17 & 31 JULY, 14 & 28 AUGUST

SUSHI & CO.

Marinating is an art. Learn how to make starters of carpaccio and main courses of fresh fish.

27 JUNE, 11 & 25 JULY, 8 & 22 AUGUST

1, 15 & 29 JULY, 12 & 26 AUGUST

BISCUITS AND PASTRY

Perfecting risotto. Learn the secrets of the famous saffron and seafood risottos.

Get to grips with sushi, sashimi, maki and nigiri.

THE ART OF RISOTTO

A Perfect Combination

Medical treatments (stationary or ambulatory) Hair, eyebrow and eyelash transplants

The atmosphere of a luxury hotel as setting for medical care in the capable hands of internationally recognized specialists – a perfect combination!

Breast surgery

Dusseldorf has gained an unrivalled address for those in search of the very best: The “Pearl of Aesthetic“.

Liposuction / Lipostyling

Our international team of doctors is organized into two main areas: “Pearl of Aesthetic“ for aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the “Clinic of Medical Experts“ with specialists in various fields.

Anti-Ageing treatment / Skin rejuvenation / Botox / Hyaluron Filler

Facial surgery

Genital surgery / Incontinence treatment Laser treatment

Our patients therefore benefit from comprehensive aesthetic and medical care all under one roof.

Reconstructive surgery Spider Veines and couperose treatment

We are glad to welcome you!

Abdominoplasty

Dr. med. M. M. Villnow

Chief physician “Pearl of Aesthetic“

5 & 19 JULY, 2, 16 & 30 AUGUST Preparation of doughs and their uses.

EMILIANA STYLE LASAGNE AND ‘PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE’ 6 & 19 JULY, 3, 17 & 31 AUGUST The oven-based dishes of Italian cuisine.

About the Destination

OUTDOOR DINING

The Clinic is situated right on the famous “Königsallee”, Dusseldorf’s premier shopping street, next to the historic old town of Dusseldorf.

Dusseldorf is connected to the world via the Dusseldorf International Airport (only 20 minutes ride), one of the busiest and most striking airports in Europe. The “Rheinbahn” moves throughout the city, while the “Deutsche Bahn” railway (only 5 minutes ride from and to Central Railway Station) network opens the entire country to explore.

7 & 21 JULY, 4 & 18 AUGUST, 1 SEPTEMBER Snacks, quick meals and transportable food for your picnics and outings.

CONTACT

London

Hamburg

Amsterdam

Pearl of Aesthetic Königsallee 11 40212 Düsseldorf GERMANY

Berlin

Dusseldorf Brussels

Cologne Frankfurt

Paris

GERMANY

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WORK THAT BODY! Hone your shape and open your mind at the World Class summer studio

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ood news for those who enjoy combining a great holiday with an active lifestyle. June 2017 sees the opening of the World Class summer studio at Forte Village.

The best trainers from this famous network of fitness clubs have prepared a fantastically varied programme for Forte Village guests. Fitness enthusiasts will be able to take part in group and personal training, including the legendary and incredibly effective New Zealand Les Mills programmes and functional training.

TRAIN TO IMPROVE During training, the load is distributed to all muscle groups. This allows not only body maintainance while on vacation, but also encourages significant improvements. Training gives an invaluable sense of the general tone of the body, and also helps develop speed, strength, flexibility and coordination.

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The real highlight of the World Class summer studio is classes on the Mind & Body programmes (yoga, pilates, antigravity and other disciplines).

Maximum awareness with maximum relaxation is the basis of this incredibly popular field, and the programmes are so diverse that people of all skill levels will find a comfortable practice pace.

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES Team World Class has prepared exciting activities for young athletes at Forte Village. Children can expect a varied programme that intelligently combines gymnastic and dance elements with general physical training, guided by the most important exercise principle: safety.

Coaches World Class come to us for the second consecutive year, and it seems that this is just the beginning of a beautiful new tradition. For Club World Class members, summer studio privileges are included.

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FORTE WORLDWIDE Fantastic occasions, people celebrated and partnerships created

INGOSSTRAKH DAY

DAMIANI 12TH ANNIVERSARY

PRESS CONFERENCE

CRACCO LOTTE

Ingosstrakh Exclusive Classic Day, a rally of retro cars and gala dinner with awards, took place on April 23 in the heart of Moscow near the Metropol hotel. Forte Village, main partner of the event, awarded the rally winners tickets to Forte Fest.

The Damiani 12th anniversary saw a gala dinner in the Venetian Carnival style – and Giorgio Damiani came to Kazakhstan as a specially invited guest! The dinner venue was Villa dei Fiori restaurant with 150 guests.

Everyone came together for a fantastic evening event in the stunning city of Monaco. Forte were at the gathering with esteemed guests Vogue, Focus, Madame, Bunte, A.D. and of course Alfons Schuhbeck.

A wonderful series of events with Carlo Cracco at his restaurant OVO, located in Lotte Hotel Moscow.

Among the guests were the Italian Ambassador in Russia and his VIP guests, Russian celebrities, businessmen and politicians.

SHANGRI-LA

GROSVENOR HOTEL PFA

OLD TRAFFORD PFA

FV GOURMET FESTIVAL KYIV

Dinner on March 31 with key luxury tour operators Kowloon ShangriLa was remarkable. In a beautiful private room, great staff and a sommerlier served guests through the night, acccompanied by Chef Alessandro Negrini’s unique style.

April 2016 at the Grosvenor, London saw the Professional Footballers Association awards dinner, where Forte Village presented an award for contribution to football to the legendary Ryan Giggs, who has only ever played at Manchester United.

In November 2016 at Old Trafford, Manchester, Forte Village attended an event with selected travel agents that featured the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United for 26 years.

From the end of March until early April, the Forte Village Gourmet Festival Kyiv 2017 was held in style in the Ukrainian capital, in Praha and Mandarin Maison. Partners included Mercedes-Benz, Bulgari, Martel and Fairmont Grand Hotel.

CHEF FORENSE

GSTAAD COLLABORATION

SYLT GETS A TASTE OF ITALY

GLOBE SUMMIT SERIES

Spring Flavours: four appointments, four high-tech competitors in a cooking challenge with the most prized of prizes – a stay at Forte Village! A true triumph of participation and great involvement

by Roma VIPs and entrepreneurship.

Luxury hotel guests are constantly seeking new experiences. Our response? An original collaboration with the famous Gstaad Palace. Forte took over Gildo’s Restaurant from December 2016 until March 2017, which guests judged a great success!

Sylt is a German island for the rich and beautiful and a nature reserve.

At its heart lies the Beachhouse, and right there started a powerful cooperation: the FV Weeks of Sylt with chefs Stefano and Ephisio presenting a fine Italian menu.

From 30 April to 6 May, the Globe Summit Series in partnership with FV invites connoisseurs into a world of culinary explorations. Indulge in skillfully crafted Italian cuisine from Chef Alessandro Cocco, head chef of Gordon Ramsay Restaurant at FV.

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