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THE LUXURY TRAVEL SUPPLEMENT OF THE JEWELLERY HISTORIAN | ISSUE 03 | WINTER 2016

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Air France LA PREMIĂ&#x2C6;RE : Unrivaled refinement

La PremiĂ¨re Lounge Experience

Gstaad Palace : Magic in the Mountains

Adventures in Art

Finnair Business Class : Extreme Comfort

London at Ten Trinity Square

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Fine Dining : La Dame de Pic

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welcome

At the Jewellery Historian we know how important is to travel, to discover new cultures and our world. After all, travel is a requirement for a meaningful life. Luxury travel has evolved to encompass one-of-a-kind experiences and memorable escapes. Our readers are high-end professionals, a connected community of decision makers, connoisseurs with enhanced refinement. Our travel supplement answers to their need to experience dedicated services, exceptional comfort and understated elegance in every stage of their journey.

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THE LUXURY TRAVEL SUPPLEMENT OF THE JEWELLERY HISTORIAN

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World's finest luxury hotels and travel experiences – exclusive destinations, unique resorts, fine dinning and luxury spas for vacation or romantic getaways – our readers find everything they need in our travel supplement.

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For each issue, we carefully select design-driven, service-focused luxury & hotels and resorts around the globe. We invite our readers to experience refinement and world-class personal services with the best airlines of the world, and we introduce them to exclusive luxury destinations worldwide.

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Unrivalled Refinement by Lucas Samaltanos-Ferrier

Enjoy precious moments, relax in your own private lounge where time stands still, fall asleep as if you were in your own bed. Air France invites you on a unique, made-to-measure journey on board its new collection: the La PremiĂ¨re suites.

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Enjoy precious moments, relax in your own private lounge where time stands still, fall asleep as if you were in your own bed. Air France invites you on a unique, made-tomeasure journey on board its new collection: the La Première suites.

the cabin’s design. The various storage compartments are padded with suede. With its stitching, touches of wood and metal, la suite represents the utmost in sophistication, down to the slightest details. A PRIVATE CABIN, INSPIRED BY A “BOUDOIR”, AN UNRIVALED SPACE

Air France is undergoing a transformation and is reasserting itself as a global reference. With soft colours, top-ofthe-range materials, exquisite avours and service excellence, Air France will surprise its guests by de ning bold concepts in a re ned cabin. such a “French touch”!

Once on board, the La Première guest will immediately feel at home. The vast seat promotes rest and relaxation. The seat’s clean lines, with integrated lumbar support, embrace any morphology so that each guest can find an optimum position of comfort. A refined “boudoir” cushion and a red plaid are available as soon as the guest boards.

On board, each suite ensures optimum privacy and enables customers to be totally or partially alone, in absolute comfort. each customer designs their own journey. Well-being, relaxation and serenity go hand in hand, for an exceptional trip.

The cabin’s lighting intensity, radiant or soft, is chosen by the passenger. At the flick of a switch, the automatic window blinds close. The passenger can then choose different lighting moods; ambient lighting, adjustable reading lamp, or the seahorse studded bedside lamp, a symbol of Air France refinement reserved only for the La Première cabin.

Rendez-vous at the La Première lounge at Paris-Charles de gaulle, a true haven of peace at the heart of the airport. An inspirational journey is about to begin, into a world of excellence and utmost attention to detail.

Easily accessible at any time, the various storage compartments blend into the seat environment in a harmonious way. There are compartments and drawers for the passenger’s belongings, ideal for organizing the seat area in a personal way. Each suite also has its own private wardrobe.

MORE THAN JUST A SEAT, A PRIVATE SUITE La Première, a veritable jewel, has four exclusive individual suites on board Air France’s long-haul Boeing 777-300. Totally refined, they are dressed in soft, harmonious colours, subtle combinations of ice blue and very light grey, delicately enhanced with touches of red, Air France’s signature colour.

A WEALTH OF HIGH TECHNOLOGY Each guest has a personal 24-inch (61 cm) HD touch screen, one of the largest ever seen on board, offering a totally new intuitive navigation experience on an exclusive graphic interface, inspired by the iPad and available in twelve languages. Movies, games, music, TV series, etc. Close to 1,000 hours of programs on demand will soon be available.

The seat adapts to any morphology while remaining extremely easy to use. Serenity, peace and tranquility will be the watchwords of your trip. FRENCH ELEGANCE

A new touch remote is another addition to the in-flight entertainment experience. With an interface specially adapted to the size of the screen, the guest can browse the screen whatever position they are sitting in their seat.

Air France embodies French elegance, expressed by its choice of textures and materials, continually guided by an obsession for absolute comfort. Fabrics with tweed accents and refined metallic finishings embody this unique world: the world of La Première.

The remote is also a second screen, displaying additional information about the flight or the movie, without interrupting the program on the main screen.

The “leather-effect” cabin walls provide a cosy atmosphere. the high-quality leather can also be found on the headrests and armrests. A thick, soft woven tweed fabric covers the seat, providing a touch of elegance to the ensemble. A vast console next to the seat underlines the purity of

To fully enjoy the entire range of programs on board, each suite is equipped with Bose® noise-reducing headphones, providing unrivaled sound quality.

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Each guest has a personal 24inch (61 cm) HD touch screen, one of the largest ever seen on board, offering a totally new intuitive navigation experience on an exclusive graphic interface, inspired by the iPad and available in twelve languages.

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To enhance each meal, Air France asked Jean-Marie Massaud, a famous French designer, to create the new tableware. With champagne flutes, fine porcelain Bernardaud plates and Christofle cutlery. Jean Marie Massaud has designed a full service of over 40 unique pieces.

Two electric sockets (international format) and a USB port are available for recharging laptops, smartphone and other electronic devices. There is also a socket to plug in personal headphones. “C’EST SI BON” TO DINE “TÊTE À TÊTE” In the seat’s adjoining console, a large table (60x61cm) is available for the passenger to dine or work. Easy to use, each passenger can leave their seat without having to clear it or store it away. The suite can also be enjoyed with a fellow passenger. Opposite the seat, an ottoman enables the passenger to invite a guest for dinner, or simply for a conversation. The suite in turn then becomes a drawing room, a restaurant, or a work area. Anything goes in this space which changes according to the passenger’s desires. DELICIOUS DISHES CREATED BY DESIGNER CHEFS Menus prepared by Michelin-starred chefs, international flavors... La Première offers cuisine worthy of the nest restaurants. As in the best French restaurants, Air France receives its guests and offers exceptional service. With caviar, Champagne and foie gras, the nest ingredients can be found on the La Première menu. Famous French Michelin-starred chefs take it in turns to design unique gourmet creations. The desserts are signed by Lenôtre. The wine list is carefully chosen. There are dishes to savor designed by Joël Robuchon, the chef with the most Michelin stars in the world, Régis Marcon, an iconic French chef specializing in regional dishes, Guy Martin, the renowned chef from the grand Véfour restaurant, Michel Roth, Michelin-starred chef from the ritz, Anne-Sophie Pic, Michelin-starred chef from the Pic restaurant and several others. To enhance each meal, Air France asked Jean-Marie Massaud, a famous French designer, to create the new tableware. With champagne flutes, fine porcelain Bernardaud plates and Christofle cutlery. Jean Marie Massaud has designed a full service of over 40 unique pieces. This daring new range illustrates a world of La Première luxury combining elegance, subtlety and modernity. Jean-Marie Massaud, a French designer, is well known for his creations the world over. A graduate of the ENSCI - les Ateliers de Paris, a top design school, his works are identified and valued for their elegant proportions. A white tablecloth edged with openwork, a bud vase with a fresh flower, each detail highlights the gourmet dining experience awaiting each guest.

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Menus prepared by Michelin-starred chefs, international flavors... La PremiĂ¨re offers cuisine worthy of the nest restaurants. As in the best French restaurants, Air France receives its guests and offers exceptional service. 16

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CUISINE CRAFTED BY GRANDS CHEFS (GREAT CHEFS) In the La Première cabin, you compose your meal from the gourmet menu. On flights departing from Paris, you can savor the prestigious Aquitaine Sturia caviar and enjoy delights crafted by Joël Robuchon, Régis Marcon, Guy Martin, Anne-Sophie Pic and Michel Roth. Their signature meals alternate every 2 months so you always have something new to discover. Take an exciting trip through wine country and discover a great wine list, updated every 2 months.

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FOR YOUR COMFORT A reflection of French lifestyle, sophisticated and elegant accessories are the little “added extras” for you during your trip. La Première provides each guest with a luxury cosmetics bag designed by Givenchy. Parisian chic and French elegance are embodied in this range of luxury products and cosmetics. Personally handed to each guest by the crew as a welcome gift, this leather cosmetics bag can be considered as a real collector’s item. It contains carefully chosen products: face cream, a “lift intense” anti-fatigue roll-on for the eyes, lip balm, hand cream and other items.

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On all Air France flights with La Première suites, Givenchy cleansers and moisturizers are available for guests at all times during the flight. Guests are also given a sleep suit to perfectly round o the cosy, comfortable feeling in their La Première suite. Made from the nest cotton, they come in an elegant pouch. THE LUXURY OF PRIVACY Air France dresses each suite with thick curtains, held back with leather tiebacks. A unique and daring concept, they enable the passenger to decide whether to be totally isolated or just partially. Once the curtains are closed, the passenger has the feeling of being alone at home, totally enclosed in their private cabin. The La Première suite then becomes a vast, totally private space, with 3 square meters available for each passenger.

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So that they have even more choice in how to personalize their own suite, the customer also has a mobile partition. Located in the armrest next to the aisle, it can be raised by a simple touch control. The suite can b e t r a n sformed according to the needs and desires of each guest.

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La Première provides each guest with a luxury cosmetics bag designed by Givenchy. Parisian chic and French elegance are embodied in this range of luxury products and cosmetics.

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GENTLE NIGHTS AMONG THE STARS Like spending a night in a palace, sleeping in one of our La Première suites is a completely exclusive experience.

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In an instant, the seat turns into a fully-at bed over two meters long. The armrests are fully retractable and offer a vast space 77 cm wide. When the curtains are closed, the partition raised and the light subdued, the suite embraces the passenger, for total privacy. When the passenger is ready to go to sleep, the crew members install a mattress on the seat, for impeccable comfort. They are then given a fluffy pillow and a SOFITEL My Bed® duvet. The pillow is placed in a soft cotton pillowcase for ultimate softness, guaranteeing a perfect night’s sleep. A bed worthy of the greatest hotels and comfort identical to that of a night spent at home.

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EARN MILES

Flying Blue offers you an impressive number of possibilities to do so – on flights, hotels, rental cars and much more.

You earn Award Miles when flying with AIR FRANCE, KLM or any of other airline partners. It's very easy to earn them: you simply mention your Flying Blue number while booking. And if you forgot to do so, you can still claim your missing Miles within 6 months. Flights with AIR FRANCE, KLM and SkyTeam partners also earn you Level Miles. They will help you maintain and upgrade your membership level. You can also earn miles on hotels, cars and other products. If you like to shop and earn Miles at the same time, then why not do it at your favorite web shop? It`s quick, easy, fun and rewarding! And the best news is: the list of web shops that let you earn Award Miles is growing and growing! What is even better than earning Award Miles? Of course… spending them! Flying Blue offers you an impressive number of possibilities to do so – on flights, hotels, rental cars and much more. With your Award Miles, you can book an award flight with AIR FRANCE, KLM or one of the many Flying Blue airline partners. The number of Miles you need depends on your destination. Remember – always check if there is a special promotion on offer in the Promo Awards section on the FLYING BLUE website (www.flyingblue.com) . Each month, AIR FRANCE and KLM offer discounted award flights to a new selection of destinations. So check out Promo Awards and book a flight with up to 50% off the number of Miles usually required for an award ticket. Besides using your Miles to pay for your flight, there are many more related services you can order in exchange for Miles. Extra comfort during your flight, taking more baggage or enjoying some relaxing hours in the lounge at the airport? Pick your choice and pay with Miles for any of the services such as lounge access, extra legroom, upgrades, À la carte meals, or even in-flight shopping. Not flying very often? Don`t worry: the Flying Blue Store offers numerous options to spend your Miles on hotel stays, car hire, gift boxes... Or how about a marathon entry ticket or a drive in a Ferrari? Just discover what`s there for you! Flying Blue cares about your comfort. But not only about that. It also cares about the well-being of others. Therefore, we teamed up with a number of charities to provide help all over the world. And with your Miles we can provide even more help! Book today online at www.airfrance.com and enjoy La Première experience of unrivaled refinement!

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[ FIRST CLASS LOUNGE ]

La Première lounge enjoy a peaceful and relaxing break in the La Première lounge of AIR FRANCE

by Catherine Varoucha

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Upon your arrival at the airport, our staff welcomes you at Terminal 2E, across from Gate 14, the exclusive meeting point for La Première guests. A porter will take care of your baggage as you proceed to a private check-in lounge, where our staff handles your check-in and any other airport procedures. REST AND RELAXATION IN THE LA PREMIÈRE LOUNGE At the airport, take advantage of a relaxing moment in the La Première lounge. Enjoy a snack or meal, flip through an art book, watch the news in HD, work or recharge in the Biologique Recherche spa treatment center. DELECTABLE CUISINE Treat yourself to a tasty snack or enjoy a full meal or cocktail: anything is possible in the La Première lounge. Choose from a list of wines and menu items selected by chef Alain Ducasse and enjoy a fine dining experience with elegant table service. A SPACE DEVOTED TO YOUR WELL-BEING In the Biologique Recherche center, enjoy personalized spa treatments, including special facials and body treatments designed to meet the needs of frequent travelers. Relax and recharge for 2 hours with the deluxe La Première treatment: a unique combination of well-being and escape. WORK AND PLAY Everything is possible in the independent and personal spaces of the La Première lounge: flip through an art book, read newspapers and magazines, stretch out and relax, watch the news in HD, get some work done and more! Do you have work to do? A fully equipped personal space designed to preserve your privacy is available. The lounge includes a library, which is stocked with your favorite newspapers and a wide selection of books and magazines. YOUR FREE DIGITAL PRESS KIOSK! The Air France Press app for tablets enables you to download your favorite newspapers and magazines at no extra charge beginning 24 hours before your flight and up to your departure time. Regularly updated with a large selection of newspapers and magazines, Air France Press invites you to choose from a wide range of French and international news sources.

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In the Biologique Recherche center, enjoy personalized spa treatments, including special facials and body treatments designed to meet the needs of frequent travelers. Relax and recharge for 2 hours with the deluxe La Première treatment: a unique combination of well-being and escape.

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With Air France Press, your newspapers and magazines are available upon their date of publication, so you can enjoy them at any time of day, anywhere on the planet. SIMPLIFIED BOARDING You receive priority access at security checkpoints. After proceeding through security, the Air France staff will take you to your aircraft in a prestigious car provided by Air France’s partner Sixt. Once on board, you are personally introduced to the crew. You can then take your seat at your leisure and prepare to take full advantage of the La Première travel experience. A FULL TEAM AT YOUR SERVICE All throughout your trip, including upon arrival and during connections, an Air France team member will be available at your side at every turn. You receive priority access when exiting the aircraft and the Air France staff will accompany you to the baggage claim area. During connections, you will be welcomed immediately upon arrival and accompanied to the La Première lounge. THE LA PREMIÈRE EXPERIENCE AROUND THE WORLD Air France is ready to welcome you in its lounges located in airports around the world. As soon as you check in, you receive a personalized welcome at the La Première counters. In addition, you always receive priority access when exiting Air France aircraft and at baggage claim.

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Enjoy the comfort of a chauffeured luxury car for your transit to or from the airport, anywhere in the world.

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Treat yourself to a tasty snack or enjoy a full meal or cocktail: anything is possible in the La Première lounge. Choose from a list of wines and menu items selected by chef Alain Ducasse and enjoy a fine dining experience with elegant table service. 31

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MAGIC IN THE MOUNTAINS by Lucas Samaltanos-Ferrier

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Imagine a charming and picturesque mountain village in unspoilt countryside surrounded by the spectacular Swiss Alps. Experience a relaxing, exciting and memorable stay at the legendary Gstaad Palace with its unrivaled reputation for refined hospitality and its unique atmosphere. First opened in 1913, it has been run by three generations of the Scherz family. Over the years, the Gstaad Palace has established an excellent reputation for discretion and hospitality, and has always welcomed the most discerning international guests. Situated on a hill above Gstaad, it offers breathtaking views of the majestic Swiss Alps. Gstaad-Saanenland is located in the south-west of Switzerland, right on the border to the French-speaking area and also perfect for day trips to other tourist destinations like Interlaken, Montreux or Lucerne. The region can be easily reached by train or by car from the Lake Thun area or from the Lake Geneva area as well as from the region of Gruyère. Set on a hill above the centre of Gstaad in the Oberbort district, the Gstaad Palace has a privileged location offering breath-taking views of the beautiful Saanenland. 100 rooms, including 15 Single and 55 Double Rooms, 15 Junior Suites, 4 Corner Suites, 4 Deluxe Suites, 2 Tower Suites (2 bedrooms and parlour), 1 Penthouse Suite (3 bedrooms and parlour) on the roof top, are all waiting their privileged guests. Located at 1’700 meters above the village of Gsteig, the Wallig Hut offers even more. This authentic mountain hut from 1783 is a peaceful hideaway amidst breath-taking nature with the well-known comfort and service of Gstaad Palace. For private lunches and dinners as well as overnight stays for up to four people. The Gstaad Palace offers exceptional dine options. Guests can enjoy International cuisine at Le Grand Restaurant: and at La Grande Terrasse. LE GRILL, RÔTISSERIE is a  Gourmet restaurant with a show kitchen, while LA FROMAGERIE, offers typical Swiss specialties in a cozy atmosphere. At GILDO’S RISTORANTE, guests can enjoy authentic Italian food by the famous Forte Village. At the Palace Spa, guests enjoy exceptional services. The Palace Spa was designed in an alpine-exclusive style which blends perfectly into the overall picture of Gstaad Palace. Part of this authentic design is a 60 metres long granite stone wall of 50 tons of rock from the nearby Blausee re-

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gion in the Bernese Oberland. Most facilities offer stunning views. The Palace Spa offers 8 treatment rooms including manicure/pedicure, thai massage, separate areas for men and women with saunas, steam baths and open air relaxation areas. Common relaxation areas for men and women offer a unique place for relaxation while the Private Spa Suite with sauna, steam bath, lounge corner and pool, offers private services. The outdoor pool with jacuzzi (34°C) and the solarium also welcome guests to join a unique experience. Signature treatments as the Hamma Experience and the Jardin des Monts energising massage are absolute musts. This relaxing journey of approximately two hours consists of a harmonious sequence of treatment and relaxation phases in seven different rooms. The JARDIN des Monts energising massage is a therapeutic massage with use of special, natural beech tree wood to energize muscles. Sport lovers can enjoy a gym, a Pilates studio, which is open all year round, 4 clay tennis court during summer months, 1 squash court, daily from 7.30am to 9.00pm they can enjoy the indoor pool and during summer an Olympicsize outdoor pool. Since its opening in 1971, the Palace night club has been the place to be in Gstaad. The original design of the famous Swiss interior architect Teo Jakob has been maintained and creates a stylish atmosphere. Resident DJ Jim LeBlanc guarantees an exciting night for its illustrious clientele. Guests can enjoy also the Lobby Bar, the parlour of Gstaad, or Le Bar du Grill, an elegant setting with live music. The Gstaad Palace is so much more than a hotel. It is a legendary and iconic hotel which is definitely part of our history. A witness of historical events of last century, the home of the world’s most the most discerning international guests, Gstaad Palace is a unique witness of world history. The luxurious Five-Star Superior Hotel Gstaad Palace, which opened its doors for the first time in December 1913, has been in the possession of the Scherz family for three generations and thereby belongs to the last family-run establishments of its kind in Europe. The 100 rooms and suites of the seasonal hotel with an unusual panorama of the Bernese Oberland skillfully combine contemporary glamour with alpine coziness. In five restaurants, this Gstaad landmark offers Swiss, Italian and international

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A world of ultimate splendour spread over 240 m² on the roof of the Gstaad Palace: welcome to the Penthouse Suite. Every detail adds a little something special to its exquisite atmosphere. The spacious dining and living rooms feature magnificent wood grain floors and an inviting fireplace for cosy and memorable evenings. The Penthouse offers three spacious bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and steam baths. It also has private lift access and a kitchenette. Self-contained on the roof of the Palace, the Penthouse Suite is superior in every way, and culminates in a surrounding terrace (140 m²) that also boasts a sauna in the palace tower as well as a Jacuzzi – life on top of the world. Just enjoy a moment of pure relaxation and pamper yourself with an unforgettable experience in the spectacular Bernese Alps.

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Nestled in the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s towers, our two sumptuous Tower Suites stretch out over a space of 190 mÂ˛. Their perfect location and the three balconies offer fantastic views of the mountains. These suites are equipped with two large bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a unique bathtub nestled in the tower and a walk-in dressing room, plus an ample living room with a dining area (photo).

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specialties, as well as a gourmet kitchen awarded 16 GaultMillau points. The hotel's own nightclub GreenGo is known for legendary parties and its distinguished clientele. In the Palace Spa measuring 1800m2, guests have their senses pampered and an Olympic outdoor pool and four tennis courts are available to them in summer. With the Walig Hut, an alpine chalet dating from 1783, the Gstaad Palace sets standards for a totally new form of luxury. The Scherz family welcomes their guests for this winter season until March 12th, 2017.

With the hotel accounts still in the red, the board of directors dismisses Steudler and Pünter. Wilhelm Michel (1867– 1945), previously at the Hotel des Bergues in Geneva, takes over the management at the start of the winter season 1918/19. Following a share capital increase in 1921 the Palace AG’s financial health gradually improves. The annual results for 1923 show a profit for the first time since WWI.

The railway line from Montreux to Gstaad opens on 20 December 1904. Six months later the line is extended through to Zweisimmen. This marks the start of tourism in Gstaad.

During the second half of the 1920’s the Palace blossoms, along with all hotels across Switzerland. Over Christmas and New Year, the Palace is fully booked on a regular basis. Increased investment is made in summer activities, to spread the demand on the hotel’s capacities.

Already in 1905, the local secondary school teacher Robert Steffen (1878−1923) recognizes the potential for a grand hotel on the Oberbort, Gstaad and buys the first parcels of land. A large part of the necessary funding comes from Steffen’s future father-in-law.

The construction of a large outdoor pool and a first golf course are the joint projects of Gstaad’s hoteliers and tourist board. The pool and the golf course both open in July 1928. The main driving force is Wilhelm Michel, who is president of the tourist board from 1925 to 1931.

In 1911, Robert Steffen establishes contact with potential investors in the French speaking part of Switzerland. This leads to the founding of the “Royal-Hôtel & Winter Palace Gstaad” stock company in Lausanne on 15 December 1911. Steffen transfers the land he has acquired to the company, in return for an 18 percent stake. In April 1912 construction work for the Palace Hotel begins on the Oberbort. Designed by the two architects Adrien van Dorsser (1866– 1957) and Charles-François Bonjour (1870–1961), the project has a budget of 2.5 million Swiss francs, a very large investment.

The world economic crisis is felt across the hotel trade. The strong rise in the Swiss franc against foreign currencies leads to a fall in the number of bookings at the Palace. New attractions are planned to draw in more visitors. The sleigh lift, or “Funi”, up Wispile mountain opens during the winter season 1934/35.

The Palace Hotel opens on 8 December 1913, under the management of Albert Steudler and Hans Pünter. The hotel has 250 beds in 165 rooms, of which 70 have an ensuite bathroom. With a further 20 shared bathrooms, central heating and a hotel telegrapher the investors are aiming for luxury that will satisfy the highest demands. The first winter season is so successful that a decision is made in spring 1914 to extend the hotel. A ballroom (now Salle Baccarat) is added onto the ground floor and is opened in the autumn of 1916.

During the Second World War, the number of bookings falls by half. As a precaution, the Union Bank of Switzerland constructs an enormous vault and shelter under the terrace of the Palace Hotel. The bank’s management makes arrangements to relocate to the Palace if its business locations closer to the borders need to be abandoned. The vault serves to store gold, among other things.

During the First World War the number of guests decreases. The cost of coal for heating rises so sharply that the annual accounts for the war years are consistently in the red. In the summer of 1915 a tennis tournament is held in Gstaad for the first time. The aim is to attract additional visitors. The tournament eventually becomes the Tennis Open Gstaad.

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To cover losses, the share capital of the Palace AG is reduced. A true improvement in the situation finally occurs when the Swiss franc is devalued in September 1936. This has a direct effect: The number of visitors rises again.

After the war, the number of bookings rises sharply and returns to pre-war levels as early as 1947. The central heating system is fully modernized and switched from coal to oil combustion. This allows the Palace to half its heating costs in one swoop. The founding congress of the Union parlementaire européenne, one of the most important forerunners of the Council of Europe, is held at the Palace in early September 1947. The congress is organised by Count Richard

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The sitting corner of the Tower Suites offer fantastic views of the mountains.

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The relaxation room (bottom) at the spa and the spa lobby (main photo) welcome international guest and invite them to relaxation with signature treatments.

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Share relaxing moments together with another person in the Private Spa Suite. Sauna, steam bath, lounge corner, pool, two massage tables, shower and a private changing room are available for your private use. The Private Spa Suite is also available for single use.

A visit to the hammam at the Gstaad Palace is a unique experience offering a relaxing journey of approximately two hours. It consists of a harmonious sequence of seven steps over 130 m2. This special ritual begins with a soothing footbath followed by calm, soothing moments in the infinity room. Afterwards a cleansing soap foam body massage awaits the visitor, and subsequently the journey continues with a steam bath and a dip in the flotation pool (photo right) After a break in the private relaxation room, a hydrating oil massage completes this amazing experience.

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Coudenhove-Kalergi. For age-related reasons, the longstanding chairman of the board Joseph Diémand (1876– 1952) sells his 45 percent stake in the Palace AG to the notorious speculator Kurt von Jahn, former owner of the Schlosshotel Hertenstein near Weggis. In Gstaad it is feared that the Palace might be closed down. With the support of Gstaad’s general practitioner Fritz Kaufmann (1892−1958) Ernst Scherz succeeds in raising enough capital to buy the shares back. Over the following years he repays all the investors, in order to fully acquire all shares. Following a renovation the ballroom is renamed Chez Maxim’s. During the first half of the 1950’s numerous investments are made: The hotel foyer, the entrance, the bar and the restaurant Le Grill are all redesigned. Henri Jolidon is hired as head chef. Together with Otto Schlegel, who has worked at the Palace as a chef since the winter season 1947/48, Jolidon brings about a significant rise in the gastronomic quality.

The former military shelter built during the Second World War is converted. The space is used to house La Fromagerie, which opens at the start of the winter season 1975/76. The film The Return of the Pink Panther, starring Peter Sellers and partly filmed at the Palace, celebrates its European premiere in Gstaad on 12 September 1975. The longstanding chefs de cuisine Henri Jolidon and Otto Schlegel retire in 1977 . Their successors, another duo, are Peter Wyss and Hugo Weibel. The new restaurant Le sans cravate opens at the end of 1979. With no strict dress code, this provides a more relaxed alternative to Le Grill. In the same year, the indoor pool is refurbished and more closely linked to the GreenGo to enable pool parties.

On 4 August 1957 the first Menuhin festival takes place in the Mauritius church in Saanen. The festival picks up on the tradition of the musical summer concerts, which were held in the Palace from 1942 to 1947, but which had to be abandoned for financial reasons. Gala dinners with international stars are the highlights of the winter seasons during the 1960’s. On 15 February 1964 Marlene Dietrich performs at one such event. “One of the most illustrious occasions in the history of the Palace”, states the annual report. The list of celebrity guests is long and includes names such as Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman and Ella Fitzgerald, Maurice Chevalier, Gilbert Bécaud, Dionne Warwick and Petula Clark. Soon, Ernst Andrea Scherz joins the hotel on a permanent basis. In 1969 he takes over the management role from his father. The indoor pool is built, along with outdoor facilities, a sauna and a “health centre”, as it was then called. Plans are also drawn up for a night club, to be housed in the same part of the building. This is intended to “confirm the Palace’s position as the centre of all cultural events in Gstaad”, the project concept states. The night club GreenGo officially opens on 22 January 1971. The original furnishings by Teo Jakob remain largely unaltered to the present day, despite several gentle renovations.

At the start of the winter season 1979/80 the first occupants move in to the 21-apartment complex La Résidence. The building is the result of a decade-long planning phase. The first project, launched in 1969, had to be shelved due to the crucial federal decrees relating to the economic downturn of 1972. In 1976 a redesigned version is given the go-ahead. Numerous building alterations are realised during the second half of the 1980’s, starting with the extension of the Grande Terasse and the construction of the conference room Salle Piero. The alterations are brought to a close in 1990 with the redesign of the forecourt and entrance, and an extension to the underground parking. The ballroom Chez Maxim’s is refurbished and renamed Salle Baccarat in readiness for the winter season 1991/92. Andrea Scherz begins work at the Palace in the summer season of 1996, initially as chef de réception. This heralds the start of the third generation’s involvement in the company. Les Chalets du Palace are completed in the same year. The first Gstaad-Symposium provides a framework for informal meetings with personalities such as Margaret Thatcher and Peter Ustinov. After the end of the cold war

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At an extraordinary general meeting on 21 January 1974 the share capital of the Palace AG is restructured. In view of Ernst Scherz’s succession planning, voting shares are introduced to strengthen the family-owned character of the business. Ernst Andrea Scherz is made president of the alliance The Leading Hotels of the World. Under his leadership (to 1989) the consortium of leading luxury hotels expands to include numerous hotels outside Europe.

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Le Grand Restaurant offers international cuisine in an elegant setting. In this gastronomic restaurant you will be invited to enjoy the perfect blend of creativity and haute cuisine accomplished by our chefs, while overlooking our charming garden. Every Saturday evening a buffet awaits the Gstaad Palace guests.

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No one should ever leave the Gstaad Palace without having visited Gildo's Ristorante. Authentic Italian Cuisine prepared by world class Chefs is awaiting you in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Named after the Palace’s Head Maître D' who has been an indispensable part of the Palace since the sixties, Gildo Bocchini and his Italian team will accompany you through an evening of fine casual dining.

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A cosy and relaxed atmosphere, combined with typical Swiss menus, awaits you at La Fromagerie.

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the series of talks – inspired by Spectator columnist Taki Theodoracopulos – reflects on the 20th century. Andrea Scherz takes on the role of general manager at the start of 2001. At the same time the long-standing director Hansruedi Schaerer retires after 43 years of service. In December 2000 the spectacular penthouse suite is completed, followed by the tower suite in December 2001. Thierry Scherz co-founds the Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad, which will enrich the winter season with concerts on an annual basis. In 2003, the restaurant Le sans cravate is renamed Gildo’s, after the long-standing maître d’hôtel Ermenegildo Bocchini (Gildo)and in 2007 The Spa is redesigned and vastly extended. The new wellness area comprises 1800 square metres. In 2008 the Palace is linked to the district heating network Saanen–Gstaad. As the network’s biggest consumer, the Palace is an important patron of the project. The hotel itself and four neighbouring buildings are heated with renewable energy from locally sourced wood. On July 1, 2014, Thierry Scherz dies unexpectedly. He leaves behind his wife Martina and his eigth- year-old twin daugthers. On October 1, 2016, Franz Faeh takes charge of the hotel kitchen, together with his sous chef Luca Gatti. After more than 30 years, this heralds a new culinary chapter at the Palace. At JH Travel, we are honored to feature the Gstaad Palace. This magnificent 5-star ambience for discerning guests is exactly what our readers are searching. Over the years, the Gstaad Palace has established an excellent reputation for discretion and hospitality, and has always welcomed the most discerning international guests. For online reservations, visit the official website at www.palace.ch and live the exceptional experiences the GSTAAD PALACE has to offer to you and to your beloved ones.

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RAINBOW TROUT A LA GSTAAD PALACE Recipe for one person The Palace white wine sauce that is served with the rainbow trout has achieved global fame. Here we reveal the recipe that contains Dézaley from the canton Valais and fresh chives. FILLET 270-300 g Trout (1 fish fillet for starter, 2 fillets and vegetable of choice for main course) Prepare fillet without skin «à la minute» Season the fillet with 30 g «Vinzel» Swiss white wine, salt and white pepper . Place  10 g white leek and  10 g peeled celeriac  next to the fillet and soften in the oven for 2 minutes at 85° C  1 piece of fleuron* as trimming, chervil and potatoes  (*fleuron: roll puff pastry out to 5mm, cut out in the shape of a fish and bake) SAUCE Reduce the white wine from the fillet and augment with 30 g butter, add 50 g cream (do not cook), add 3 g chives just before dressing (chives quickly go brown). Dress the fillet with the sauce, serve immediately

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CHOCOLAT COULANT À LA GSTAAD PALACE Recipe for 8 Persons FOR THE GANACHE 1 dl cream  15 g sugar  45 g butter  100 g Guanaja chocolate (70 per cent) 1 egg yolk  Bring the cream, sugar and butter to the boil and pour the mixture onto the chopped-up chocolate. Mix to a homogenous mass and add the egg yolk. Leave to cool in a piping bag. Form lengths of ganache 1 cm thick, freeze and cut into 5 cm long pieces. FOR THE SPONGE 140 g sugar 6 eggs 220 g butter  220 g Guanaja chocolate (70 per cent)  60 g flour  40 g ground almonds Beat together the sugar and eggs until creamy, melt the butter and chocolate and add them to the egg mixture. Mix in the sieved flour and ground almonds, Refrigerate for several hours. Butter the baking forms, coat in sugar and divide the sponge mixture into the forms. Finally place a piece of ganache into the middle of each. Bake for 7 min, at 190°C. Serve with ice cream and fruit.

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[ ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCES ]

Adventures in

Art by Olivier Dupon

For those who are passionate about jewellery, who like to travel, and are interested in access to exclusive events, here is one of the bestkept secrets : Adventures in Art.

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For those who are passionate about jewellery, who like to travel, and are interested in access to exclusive events, here is a best-kept secret: Adventures in Art.

Skidmore College and studying History of Art in England, combining the two passions was a natural step.

It is beyond the promise of a trip to exciting places with like-minded people and in style; it is a unique experience. It feels like reuniting with friends who share the same passion, but instead of queuing up at must-see tourist attractions, your small group will be whisked off to private viewings around town and be granted the chance to meet with main players, experts and curators from the high jewellery scene. The day trips are entirely organised around a theme (the jewellery heritage of a city; the main art fairs or events on the jewellery calendar – Masterpiece London or Couture week in Paris), offering a rich programme of topical activities. Last but not least, you will stay in the best hotels, eat in the best restaurants, even at the home of a private jewellery collector from the city you are visiting. Past travels have included Rome Itinerary: From Etruscan Gold to Bulgari Gems, (June 2015) which among other interesting missions, included a visit to Bulgari headquarters to see the design centre and high jewellery gem selection with Lucia Silvestri, Bulgari Artistic Director; Jewels of India (January 2016) with an itinerary that reads like a mesmerising odyssey into maharaja land: Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Delhi; Jewels of Russia (May 2016) where highlights were an exclusive visit to the Diamond Fund (an astounding collection of jewels belonging to Russian monarchs begun in 1729 by Peter the Great); a visit to the Shuvalov Palace, (the newly opened Fabergé Museum featuring the Link of Times Foundation collection owned by Russian entrepreneur Viktor Vekselberg); and the Ilgitz Fazulzyanov 150-piece Retrospective Exhibition at the Assumption Belfrey, ‘Jewels Inspired by Nature’ and a visit to Fazulzyanov’s workshop under the guidance of the maestro himself. All of this is of course only possible because of the trustful connection built by the founder of Adventures in Art with jewellery insiders over the years. Her name is Karen Stone Talwar and the best description of what makes her the ideal travel companion is given on her website. It says: Based in New York City and Europe, Talwar has lived in London, Paris and Lausanne and has travelled extensively through Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. Her passion for travel dates back to her early trips as a child. Each June her parents would take her to various parts of the world on education explorations! By the age of 18, she had seen 32 countries, including Jordan, Iran (as far down as Isfahan), Egypt, Russia, Turkey, the Iron Curtain countries and most of Europe. After graduating from

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What it does not say is that Talwar is also friendly and caring, with great organisational skills and is inherently elegant; in other words she has all the attributes of the perfect hostess or the person you would like to be sat next to at a prestigious dinner. So, a serial globetrotter from a young age, what attracted Talwar to the jewellery world? How did she decide to combine the two? And most importantly how can one join this select camaraderie club? Talwar has kindly agreed to answer our many questions. Olivier Dupon - Would you please tell us a bit more about yourself (career path)? Karen Stone Talwar - I was born in Massachusetts and right after my schooling I immediately headed to NYC. My first career path was in the graphic design arena and eventually I moved to Paris to join a French perfume “bottle/ flacon” design company by the name of Raison Pure. There I worked on many assignments (marketing) and eventually opened up their USA office, working with Revlon, Estée Lauder and others in the beauty industry. In 1988 I went to London to do the Sotheby’s Decorative Art Course and this truly changed my life. As life would have it, I married an Indian man and India became a true focus for me since the year 2000. I have been going there every year since, and the past five years have been spent organizing art and jewellery trips to India. In 2011, I was asked to join the Asia Society as their Director of Patrons; this was also a life-changing event for me because I was asked to organize their Patron Travel programmes. My first assignment was South and North Korea and then Mongolia. It was this job that truly made me want to begin a company that specialised in travel and art. I saw how individuals enjoyed the company of like-minded people – travelling together and for a purpose. So I started Adventures in Art in 2011 and then Christie’s London asked me to move to London to create a department for them, Christie’s Travel, in association with Abercrombie and Kent. Sadly they closed the department and so I resumed Adventures in Art again in 2014.

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I love to think of jewellery as an art expression and an art form. I often wear a great deal of black so jewellery is my decoration, my statement.

Throughout my adult life, I have had the great fortune to travel constantly and I have lived in NYC, Lausanne Switzerland, Paris and London. OD - What type of jewellery person are you? KST - I love jewellery and I have had the great fortune of spending time with many of the top jewellers of the world. I love to think of jewellery as an art expression and an art form. I often wear a great deal of black so jewellery is my decoration, my statement. I love to go to consignment shops – faux jewellers – Indian jewellers and now and then treat myself to a fine piece. OD – What is your favourite piece of jewellery? KST - My favourite piece is a ring that Lorenz Baümer designed for me about 10 years ago. It was my engagement diamond. I asked him to please put it in a form that I could wear both on the subway and to a black tie event. I brought him a silver ring I found in Santa Fe and told him I really liked this large form. He put the diamond in a hand carved rock crystal and added diamonds to the base. I met Lorenz years ago in NYC when he was just starting out; since then I have followed his work. OD - What personality traits do you have that have led you to where you are today? KST - I would say I’m meticulous and experience-driven. I have focus and want to create a trip experience that travellers could not get anywhere else ...so I guess competitive as well. OD - What sparked the idea for Adventures in Art? KST - It began when I was planning patron trips for the Asia Society… I saw how people enjoyed traveling with like-minded individuals. I had a passion for travel, new ventures, and new friendships, so it was born out of wanting to leave the corporate world and creating a career around my two passions: travel and art! OD - Described as a ‘boutique among boutiques’, how does Adventure in Art work? KST - I wanted to create a small exclusive “boutique” that would be a difficult area to recreate. It would be like wearing a couture dress – you could only have this if you went to this designer, you would be one of the few to experience this. I like to say that a hotel concierge could not create this experience since it is built on relationships. OD - Can anyone participate or is it restricted to connoisseurs / insiders only? KST - Hard question to answer! You would have to be on my mailing list to know about the trips, but if I receive an enquiry following a word-of-mouth referral or in response to an individual reading about Adventures in Art in the press, I do respond. On the other hand, when it comes to museum trustee/patron groups, the museum makes the decision on which patron group they offer the trip to. OD - Does Adventures in Art exclusively focus on antiques or do some include modern art as well? KST - We focus on art, jewellery, and architecture; for instance if we go to India for a jewellery trip – we focus on jewellery but, of course, visit architectural sites such as the

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I believe that jewellery is an art form. More and more museums and art fairs are featuring jewellery in their collections and exhibits.

Taj Mahal. So in our Rome Jewellery Trip, we covered the range of jewellery from ancient times to Castellani and, of course, Bulgari, and ended the trip with the contemporary jeweller Princess Lucia Odescalchi. OD - How do you curate the programme for each trip? KST - I begin by thinking of the destination, then I try to evaluate if Adventures in Art can design a truly special trip studded with amazing “signature moments” – for example the Paris Biennale. Of course, you have museums that have some great jewellery, but I also need to be sure that I have collectors that would open their homes, jewellers that would bring out some of their creations, that I could offer venues that could only take place with private entrée’s. On other occasions I will design the trip around a great exhibit or an event like the Paris Biennale, Maastricht, Art Basel or the jewellery sales in Geneva. OD – In your view, what is the part played by high jewellery in the world of art and antiques? KST - I believe that jewellery is an art form. More and more museums and art fairs are featuring jewellery in their collections and exhibits. Look at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, JAR at The Metropolitan Museum in New York City and the wing of the Victoria and Albert. Also look at Maastricht and Masterpiece Art Fair. OD - What is Adventures in Art’s approach when it comes to high jewellery that is exhibited at art fairs: is it presented as a question of financial or rather emotional investment? KST - I would like to think great art falls into the hands of great collectors, that there is passion fuelling acquisition. So, yes, if it is a major purchase one needs to have done the homework on the financial quality, but at the end of the day it is an emotional investment that should hold its value. OD - In Adventures in Art’s approach to high jewellery, does craftsmanship precede creativity or the other way around? KST – A hard question to answer. Great creativity needs great craftsmanship. I refer to two jewellery designers, Wallace Chan and Hemmerle; their creations are just beautiful, but the craftsmanship has to be there to able to work on wood, unusual background, metals, carvings etc. OD – In your opinion, how do the antique fairs compare (Masterpiece London, La Biennale des Antiquaires Paris and TEFAF Maastricht, for instance)? KST - Overall, I have to say that I am thrilled that art fairs have jewellery exhibitors amongst the old masters, furniture, ceramic exhibitors. Each fair you mentioned is a top worldwide fair. Some of the jewellers show in 2 out of the 3 fairs. It is hard to compare the fairs as they are all attracting a worldwide collector base. Even now TEFAF Maastricht will open for the first time in NYC. So, a collector who cannot get to, or find accommodation in Maastricht, can now go to NYC. OD - What are your predictions about private luxury travel?

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KST – I believe that people who can afford to travel well also want the education and in-depth experience to go with it. Anyone can book a five plus star hotel; however, what they cannot do is have dinner at the home of an artist, or see a jewellery atelier. So, distinctive and memorable experiences are being sought. Look at some of the luxury jet companies: they now offer around-the-world culinary jet experiences. OD - In a world that is so overly connected (it is indeed increasingly difficult to find a location that has not been ‘instagramed’), how do you preserve rarity and confidentiality for each Adventure(s) in Art? KT - If we are at a collector’s home or they are showing us some of their treasures, I always ask clients not to photograph/instagram/tweet about it. At the end of the day, my connections are built on years of building relationships. And on the other hand, collectors obviously care about security, as well as privacy.

OD - What is the best advice you would give someone when it comes to choosing his or her fine and high jewellery? KST - I would say research, research, research. Study and read about the period you are buying, know your stones, know jewellery makers’ marks, and study past auction catalogues. Go to the various jewellery boutiques, go to auctions, and go to jewellery exhibits. OD - How do you define “wearable art”? KST - All jewellery is wearable art because it expresses itself in an art form one can wear. We can also look at wonderful artists that have made jewellery specifically to wear, e.g. Picasso, Anish Kapoor, Dali, Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, Man Ray, etc. Many times those artists and dress designers are thinking outside of the box – so rather than a 2D object, a 3D object is created, one that you can wear. www.adventuresinart.com

OD - What would be a dream destination for your next edition of Adventures in Art? KST - I would love to do a trip to Iran to see Farah Diba’s Jewellery Collection and visit the historical sites of Tehran, Persepolis, etc. I just would have to be 100 percent certain it is secure. I had the great good fortune of visiting this destination when I was a young girl in 1974 and that trip will stay with me for a lifetime! OD - What is the best memory you associate with Adventures in Art so far? KST - My best memory is when I come home from a trip and begin to receive the thank you emails – “best trip ever”, “where is the next trip”, “can I organize a reunion in Paris at my home”, “Can I invite everyone in London to an opera evening”. To see like-minded people wanting to stay in touch and wanting to travel to new destinations with Adventures in Art is a blessing. OD - If you could own a piece of art, which one would it be? KST - I would want to own a Fabergé Egg. It holds such history; they are rare and beautiful jewel-like objects and, for me, a true art form. I could also travel with it. Ideally I would love it to be one of “the lost eggs” and be able to exhibit it for the world to see.

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Extreme comfort, full ï¬&#x201A;exibility, top-class service by Lucas Samaltanos-Ferrier

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Finnair is the first European airline to fly the new Airbus A350 XWB (Extra Wide Body) aircraft that substantially raises the bar for passenger comfort and environmental performance. With flights between Asia, Europe and North America with an emphasis on fast connections via Helsinki, Finnair is carrying more than nine million passengers annually and connecting 17 cities in Asia with more than 60 destinations in Europe. The A350 is a new and exciting chapter in Finnair's 92 year history. The A350 is the future of flying and gives all Finnair passengers a completely new and enhanced travel experience. Finnair intends to double its Asian traffic by 2020 (from the 2010 baseline), and the A350 fleet investment is the backbone of this strategy. The company has ordered a total of 19 A350's, making it the biggest investment in Finnair's history. The first four aircraft arrived in the fleet in 2015, with another seven being delivered in 2016 and 2017. The complete order will be fulfilled by 2023.Â The new A350 aircraft also plays a key role in Finnair's cargo strategy, providing up to 50% more cargo capacity by 2020. A world class entertainment system and Wi-Fi on Finnair's new A350 will keep passengers more entertained and better connected Finnair's Airbus A350 XWB's state of the art Nordic Sky entertainment system and Wi-Fi keeps passengers better connected and more entertained during their journey with an improved range of entertainment options for a more enjoyable and peaceful flight. The new A350 is the future of flying which offers to all Finnair passengers a unique Nordic experience in this aircraft. Finnair's Nordic Sky entertainment system is the ultimate travel companion and revolutionizes the inflight experience by providing innovative digital services for every step of the journey. Nordic Sky's unique flight program, displayed on 16 inch touch screens in Business class and on 11 inches in Economy class, shows the main stages of the flight, guiding passengers from departure throughout all stages of their journey, informing them in advance when meals will be served, when rest lighting will be activated, and when passengers can make purchases from the in-flight shopping service. This enables passengers to manage their time on-board effectively. The on-screen display shows the time of day in both destinations to help passengers adapt to the time zone of their destination to help them feel more relaxed and refreshed on arrival. The system is highly sophisticated, yet its functional design and Nordic simplicity make it extremely easy to use and navigate. Finnair has increased its content offering so passengers can now watch even more Hollywood blockbusters and classic movies. Finnair introduced

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Helsinki Airport is one of the most efficient airports in the world. Flying via Helsinki means that you are flying the shorter and faster route between Asia and Europe. When flying via Helsinki, you will enjoy the compact and uncrowded Helsinki Airport, where all the gates and services are located under one roof, in one terminal building. Designed especially for transferring between Asian and European flights, it is regularly rated as one of the most efficient airports. Flying via Helsinki means youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll spend less time waiting for flights and more time at your destination. At best, changing planes takes just 35 minutes!

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Start your journey with ease and check in for your flight online, on your mobile phone or at the airport – whichever works best for you. In case you haven’t checked in for your flight online before arriving at the airport, you can check in using the self-service checkin kiosks at the airport.You can also check in at a check-in desk if there are no self-service check-in kiosks at the airport.

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Finnair flies the shortest route between Asia and Europe, with timetables designed to fit around business schedules. You’ll arrive at your destination refreshed and ready for the day ahead. Designed especially for transferring between Asian and European flights, it is regularly rated as one of the most efficient airports. Flying via Helsinki means you’ll spend less time waiting for flights and more time at your destination. At best, changing planes takes just 35 minutes!

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The Finnair lounges are perfect showcases for Finnish design, representing the most prestigious design names such as Arabia, Iittala and Marimekko, as well as furniture designers Alvar Aalto, Eero Aarnio, Eero Saarinen and Yrjö Kukkapuro. The lounges express Finnair’s basic values – namely, to offer its passengers a unique Nordic experience.

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Passenger comfort and a unique Nordic experience are at the heart of the Finnair Airbus A350.

unique branded channels on the A350 XWB, including the best programs from the BBC, the National Geographic Channel and the Discovery Channel. The Peace of Mind Channel eases passengers into a calm and relaxing flight. The Nordic Sky entertainment system is also a central part of the cabin's interior design. The display screen's ambient mood lighting works in harmony with the award winning cabin lighting for a cohesive lighting experience, by gradually adjusting according to the time of day to create appropriately dimmer lighting during sleep and rest times. The on board Wi-Fi portal, which can be accessed with passengers' own devices, gives all passengers access to finnair.com and Finnair services such as destination information, customer care and pre-order shopping. Full internet access can be purchased via the Wi-Fi portal or by using an internet voucher code. Full internet access - which is free in Business class and for Finnair Plus Gold and Platinum members and oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members - costs 5 euros for 1 hour, or 15 euros for the entire flight in economy. Music playlists have been created exclusively for Finnair by MixRadio, the global music streaming service. An international team of music experts have created bespoke playlists for every long haul destination featuring the most exciting local music both new and old, to give passengers an audio flavour of the city before landing. Other playlists - combining the best in classical, lounge, soul and chilled sounds - are designed to give passengers peace of mind. Business class passengers can enjoy a good listening experience, while blocking out unwanted sounds, with the high quality Bose noise cancelling headphones. Cabin crew announcements - available in seven languages - appear at the top of the display screen, causing minimal disruption to the passenger by reducing the number of audio announcements. The cabin crew can update all flight events - such as the flight schedule and the food menu - in real time. The Nordic Sky entertainment system will have full functionality starting from November 21, 2015 when the first Finnair Airbus A350 XWB begins operating between Helsinki and Shanghai. Passenger comfort and a unique Nordic experience are at the heart of the Finnair Airbus A350 XWB Finnair's vision is to offer its customers a unique Nordic experience, and the new Airbus A350 XWB aircraft enables Finnair to bring that vision to life. With the A350, Finnair offers the best of Nordic hospitality. With focus on every detail, from personalized services by the multilingual cabin crew to the cabin design, the Finnair A350 experience is all about passenger comfort. When passengers board the plane, they are greeted by the sight of clouds drifting across a blue sky throughout the cabin.

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The award-winning cabin - created by top Finnish design firm dSign Vertti Kivi & Co - with its white, blue and silver/grey colours - has a fresh Nordic style that is light and spacious. The dynamic ambient mood LED lighting gradually changes to suit the time of day, destination or season to ease customers into a relaxing flight experience in a calming and fresh atmosphere. The lighting can create 24 different scenarios - including the Northern Lights - from a choice of over 16 million different colours. The cabin's large panoramic view windows allow more natural light into the cabin.  The extra wide body of the A350 offers more space and wider seats for greater passenger comfort. The Finnair A350 XWB has 297 seats, 46 in Business class, 43 in Economy Comfort and 208 in Economy class. Business class seats convert to fully flat beds. Business class seats are arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, ensuring direct aisle access for all. Economy Class passengers sit on slim-line seats that have a 31-32 inch seat pitch, and Economy Comfort seats, located at the front of Economy Class, come with four extra inches of legroom. Seats in Economy class are arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration. The completely new state-of-the-art Nordic Sky seatback entertainment system has a wide selection of Hollywood blockbusters, classic movies and unique branded channels from the BBC, the National Geographic Channel and the Discovery Channel. The Peace of Mind Channel eases passengers into a calm and relaxing flight. Business class passengers, Finnair Plus Gold and Platinum members and oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members enjoy full internet access free of charge, while Economy class passengers can purchase it either by the hour or for the duration of the flight. Finnair's A350 signature menu brings the glamour back to inflight dining. Kari Aihinen, Executive Chef de Cuisine of the renowned Savoy Restaurant in Helsinki, has designed the Business class menu which features delicacies such as vendace roe mousse, warm smoked arctic char and wild reindeer. Economy class has new and improved meals, and an aperitif service with savory snacks has been added to the first meal. Finnair announced recently its new partnership with Finnish Chef Eero Vottonen for its latest Signature Menu collaboration. The Signature Menu cooperation with Eero Vottonen will bring true Nordic elements to Finnair’s long-haul business class customers flying out of Helsinki to all destinations as of January 11, 2017. Last year, Eero Vottonen was selected as Finland’s candidate for the prestigious Bocuse d’Or competition taking place in Lyon, France every second year. The Bocuse D’Or is arguably the biggest culinary competition in the world, bringing 24 chefs from different countries to compete on the international stage. During his career, Vottonen has worked in the top kitchens of

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Finnair’s distinctive intercontinental Business Class menus have been globally awarded several times. Every meal is completed with a high-quality selection of beverages and award-winning wines.

Finland including restaurants such as Chez Dominique, Luomo, G.W. Sundmans and Olo. “Eero has fast become one of the best chefs in Scandinavia and we are very excited to offer our long-haul business class passengers with his exceptional food,” says Maarit Keränen, Head of In-Flight Service at Finnair. “With next year marking Finland’s centennial anniversary, it’s a great opportunity for us to collaborate with Finland’s candidate for the Bocuse d’Or competition. We’d like to wish Eero all the best as he sets his sights on the final preparations for the prestigious event in January.” “Throughout the past few years, I've been fortunate enough to have the chance to work with many top chefs and I’ve learned a wide variety of ways and views on food through these experiences,” says Eero Vottonen, Finland’s candidate for the 2017 Bocuse d’Or competition. “The philosophy I bring to cooking is actually quite simple, the flavor always comes first and I want to use quality ingredients that are sourced from nearby suppliers.”   On board the Finnair A350, business class passengers enjoy the A350 signature drink, Blue Sky, which is a mix of French champagne and Finnish blueberry liquor. The beverage pays homage to the pure Finnish nature and to Toulouse in France, which is the home of Airbus where the A350 was made.   Tableware and textiles specifically designed by iconic Finnish design house Marimekko for Finnair add a distinct and light Nordic touch to the cabin. Passengers benefit from noticeably cleaner and fresher cabin air thanks to the advanced air filtering system which changes the cabin air every 2-3 minutes. Draft-free air conditioning, adjustable temperature zones, and the cabin air pressure, which is closer to the sea level air pressure, adds to greater passenger well-being and comfort. In addition, passengers also enjoy a quieter flight than on previous aircrafts. New engines, created by Rolls Royce exclusively for Airbus, reduce noise both inside and outside the airplane, making it easier to rest onboard. Female passengers in Business class can take advantage of the dedicated Ladies' Room which is stocked with cosmetics and other supplies. As a Finnair Plus member you have access to numerous valuable benefits and rewards. Earn points for flights and services and use them in various ways both at home and abroad – whenever and wherever you want. Earning Finnair Plus points is simple – you earn points for all Finnair and other oneworld airlines’ scheduled flights as well as with all Finnair partners’ many services. Remember to keep your Finnair Plus card with you at all times to make sure you don’t miss out on any chances to earn points. Every point you earn is valuable. Use your points to purchase award flights, services, products - you’ll find there are thousands of ways to benefit. You can use your points for a wide variety of services from Finnair and its partners.

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Whether you are traveling on business or for pleasure, at Finnair you will definitely enjoy enjoy your flight and your experience onboard is always comfortable and memorable. Extreme comfort, full flexibility, top-class service – Finnair Business Class is the ultimate way to travel. Travel smoothly and arrive well-rested.

Joining Finnair Plus is easy. Just fill in an enrolment form online, and you’ll immediately start enjoying valuable benefits. Remember to register your membership number on this page after joining to get double points for your flight. Whether you are traveling on business or for pleasure, at Finnair you will definitely enjoy enjoy your flight and your experience onboard is always comfortable and memorable. Extreme comfort, full flexibility, topclass service – Finnair Business Class is the ultimate way to travel. Travel smoothly and arrive well-rested. Finnair flies between Asia, Europe and North America with an emphasis on fast connections via Helsinki, carrying more than nine million passengers annually and connecting 17 cities in Asia with more than 60 destinations in Europe. The airline, a pioneer in sustainable flying, is the European launch customer of the next-generation, eco-smart Airbus A350 XWB aircraft and is the first airline listed in the Leadership Index of the worldwide Carbon Disclosure Project. The only Nordic carrier with a 4star Skytrax ranking, Finnair has also won the World Airline Award for Best Airline Northern Europe for the past six years running. Finnair is a member of oneworld, the alliance of the world's leading airlines committed to providing the highest level of service and convenience to frequent international travellers. Book your tickets online today at www.finnair.com and enjoy the Finnair Business Class experience!

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[ NEW OPENING ]

London at Ten Trinity Square Introducing the new Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, the global luxury hospitality leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second hotel in the city, and a prestigious addition to its collection of historic properties.â&#x20AC;¨

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London at Ten Trinity Square Nearly a century in the making, JH Travel visits the Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, the global luxury hospitality leader’s second hotel in the city, and a prestigious addition to its collection of historic properties.   A Grade II-listed heritage building, Ten Trinity Square building covers a 1.2-hectare (three-acre) city block, forming a hollow square with The Rotunda in the centre. From the time of its original design as headquarters of the Port of London Authority, there was a focus on providing an abundance of light to the interiors, and that priority has continued with the present transformation into a Four Seasons hotel. In this international capital of business and culture, Four Seasons offers a remarkably central location, ideal for business travellers who need to be close to corporate headquarters in the City of London, and for leisure guests who want to be close to famous landmarks. Nearby sites include the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral and The Globe Theatre. “In this landmark of power and prestige, we plan to introduce a more intimate, personalised experience for international travellers as well as local guests,” says General Manager Charlie Parker of this important building’s transformation into a luxury hotel and residence. “In the story of Ten Trinity Square, a new Four Seasons chapter in London is about to unfold.” Luxury Accommodations   Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square will offer 100 guest accommodations, including 10 residential-style suites. Contemporary wood panelling compliments the historic building’s more ornate architecture, with maritimeinspired detailing. All rooms feature the new, fully customisable Four Seasons Bed, invitingly dressed in pillowy white linens, with bedside controls for lighting and window coverings, a full charging/ electrical dock, and a poseable reading light

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on each side . The personal refreshment area includes an espresso maker and tea maker, a small refrigerator with chilled drinks, plus sweet and savoury snacks.

Ten Trinity Square was the setting for the inaugural reception of the United Nations General Assembly in 1946, and now the very room where that remarkable gathering took place has been meticulously restored down to the smallest detail, with discreet technological upgrades to accommodate today’s demands.

Where Important Things Happen

Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square will also offer guests three dining options, a luxurious spa experience, state-of-the-art fitness centre and beautiful indoor pool. From mid-March 2017, experience the most lavish spa sanctuary in the City of London. Reflecting the architecture of London’s ancient Roman history, the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square features classical columns and clean lines. Colours and materials are inspired by the precious minerals mined by the Romans, lending an atmosphere of timeless serenity. With 1,680 square metres (18,083 square feet) of luxe relaxation, our London day spa features eight spacious treatment rooms, including a spacious Spa Suite for couples and a special Hammam Suite for steam treatments. Shared relaxation amenities include an indoor swimming pool, vitality pool, steam room and sauna.

The wood panelled UN Ballroom is the perfect setting for a sit down dinner or cocktail reception, offering stunning views over the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the River Thames. Across a shared pre-function area, the circular Merchant’s Hall is a unique, naturally-lit space above the building’s rotunda. In all, Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square offers 7857 square feet (730 square metres) of function space, including several smaller venue options.

Gracious event spaces will accommodate up to 200. The heritage building’s past as headquarters of the Port of London Authority is reflected in the maritime-inspired details of its elegant architecture and interiors.

With its convenient location, historic ambiance and the assurance of world-renowned Four Seasons service, Ten Trinity Square will be one of London’s most prestigious venues for business meetings and conferences, product launches, social galas and weddings.

Independent to the Hotel but also situated within Ten Trinity Square, Four Seasons is partnering with Chateau Latour and Reignwood to open a Private Members Club.  Located in the City of London, Ten Trinity Square is just steps from the Tower of London and a short walk to St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Hotel also offers easy access to the Canary Wharf financial district and the city’s famed West End.

Four Seasons in Greater London

Be Among the First: Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square is now accepting reservations and confirming arrivals beginning January 26, 2017. Rooms and suites may be booked online.

Two New Destination Restaurants to Debut   In addition to taking its place among London’s elite hotel addresses, Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square also promises to be the city’s newest dining destination. Acclaimed French chef Anne-Sophie Pic will make her UK debut with the opening of La Dame de Pic, while a new Asian concept will be unveiled as a second and equally appealing dining option, complemented by the Rotunda under the building’s stunning dome.   “There are so many dining concepts available in London, so our mission is to offer dining and drinking experiences that are unique, and of the very highest quality,” says Director of Food and Beverage Antoine Corneille, who most recently oversaw the acclaimed culinary program of Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris.

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Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square joins sister properties Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane – a favourite of Londoners and international travellers for the past 46 years – and the country estate experience at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire.

For further information and reservations visit the official website at www.fourseasons.com/tentrinity

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La Dame de Pic by Lucas Samaltanos-Ferrier

Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square Partners with Renowned Chef Anne-Sophie Pic to Open La Dame de Pic in the Heart of the City of London

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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will be bringing an exciting new dining venue to the heart of the City of London late 2016 through a partnership with renowned French Chef Anne-Sophie Pic. Located at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, La Dame de Pic is set to be a vibrant new destination for gourmands in the capital, and will showcase Chef Pic’s creative French cuisine in a classic English environment. Famed for being the only current French female chef to be awarded three Michelin stars, Chef AnneSophie Pic began her culinary career in her family’s restaurant Maison Pic in Valence in southeastern France. Since then she has gone on to open restaurants in Lausanne and Paris, garnering awards and accolades along the way. La Dame de Pic at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square will be her first restaurant in the United Kingdom.

sonal and local ingredients and introducing guests to new taste sensations , dishes will delight the eyes as much as the palate.   “I am thrilled to be partnering with Four Seasons to bring my cuisine to a new audience in London in the spectacular location of Ten Trinity Square. Renowned globally for its quality, service levels and its people culture, we share the company’s strong values and are equally focussed on delivering an unforgettable dining experience to our guests,” says Chef Pic.   Charlie Parker, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, says, “We are delighted to be working alongside Chef Anne-Sophie Pic to bring a completely new gastronomic experience to the Square Mile. La Dame de Pic is set to become a new dining destination in London, and we are excited to be able to bring this new offering to the capital. ”

History flows through the colonnaded corridors of Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square. With an enviable location just a stone’s throw from the banks of the Thames and adjacent to the Tower of London, Ten Trinity Square was originally designed as the headquarters of the Port of London Authority. Its lofty halls have served a significant part in the history of London and the world as a whole, playing host to the inaugural meeting of the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1946, an event today commemorated in the walnut-panelled United Nations room. In addition to the Hotel, this striking building will also feature 41 spacious and elegant Four Seasons Private Residences.   At the heart of this spectacular location, La Dame de Pic will give a nod to the historical Parisian brasseries but in a dining room that is classically English. Designed by Bruno Moinard of Paris-based architects 4BI, the restaurant will be an impressive yet relaxing space featuring natural wood flooring, carved woodwork, curved leather banquettes and columns covered with bevelled mirrors.   Guests will enter La Dame de Pic either through the bar, the perfect place to stop for an aperitif or a glass of champagne before heading to the dining room, or via a dedicated entrance from the street. A private wine cellar and private dining room will sit alongside the main dining room.   Known for continually revisiting ingredients and exploring unusual cooking methods, Chef Pic will be showcasing her distinct culinary identity rich in powerful and unexpected flavour combinations. With a core focus on using only sea-

A new culinary landmark in London, Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square is delighted to host the first UK restaurant by Anne-Sophie Pic, the only current French female chef to hold three Michelin stars. Casually elegant, La Dame de Pic will showcase Anne-Sophie’s unique culinary identity with dishes that are rich in powerful and unexpected flavour combinations, complemented by a carefully curated wine list.   Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square and La Dame de Pic will be opening in December 2016. For further information visit the official website at www.fourseasons.com & www.anne-sophie-pic.com

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