Essential N23

OCTOBER 2010

EX XCLU USIV VE RET TREAT

A glimpse at the Beach House Maldives CR RUIS SING G DES STIN NAT TIO ONS

When how you get there is everything!

THE E HOT TTE EST T SPO OTS

Wish list of places to go

BREAKDOWN

BY THE NUMBERS

FACING REALITY

BY THE NUMBERS...

Vacation time!

5.3 square kilometers the size of Expo grounds

20

the number of times the previous Expo, held in Spain in 2008, could fit into the Shanghai Expo grounds

191

the number of countries participating in Expo Shanghai 2010

195

the number of countries in the world

70 million

the total expected visitors to Expo Shanghai 2010

20 million

the population of Shanghai

95

the percentage of visitors expected to come from within China

RMB 160

The Cost of one Expo Shanghai 2010 ticket 98

It’s the sweetest time of the year and it makes all that work worthwhile, even if it’s for a couple of weeks, or even just a couple of days.

In this Essential issue, we give you several suggestions, either for a vacation or a little escape, depending on which side of the globe you are on right now, and we’ve chosen to enjoy the journey too, instead of simply getting to the vacation destination as fast as we can. This time, we suggest the trip be part of your own vacation/escape time. Forget about planes, airports and jet-lag. We’ve chosen the old fashion way, boats and trains, and for these we give you some of the best destinations and route options together with a range of different rates and levels of luxury, with something to suit every budget.

Not only have we chosen the best ways to travel, but we have also decided to pick some of the places for you to go, for the night or even just for dinner, in some of the most visited destinations in the world, such as New York, London, Paris and exotic Malaysia.

And for such trendy places don’t forget to look your best. We give you some suggestions for the items to buy when you’re off to that paradise destination.

Whether it’s a notebook to write down all of your experiences and thoughts or a special luggage bag from a well-known fashion designer, the most important thing is to be prepared to enjoy your own time.

Working for others on their vacation time is not always easy, but someone has to do it. In this issue we feature an interview related to the hospitality industry in order to find out some of the best kept secrets: where do the hospitality professionals spend their vacations?

It doesn’t really matter where you spend your vacation, but it really matters to spend it well. Thinking about body and mind relaxation, on this issue, we offer some sex tips for Her to make Him happy!

Snow vacation

It’s all about chills, thrills, lumps and bumps on the slopes Expect numerous falls, bruises and embarrassment.

Coat, trousers, gloves, ski boots, just to name a few clothing items Minus zero temperatures means freezing cold!

Deep blue lakes brushed with vibrant green land below, snow covering the tops of the mountains and sheep dotting the hills. Breathtaking views that make the descent more than worth it!

Skis and snowboards everyone! It’s such fun!

Aches all over the body, whether the knees, the back, the leg muscles, the arms and even the feet for the uncomfortable position you have to stay in your ski boots.

If you’re a beginner you have to struggle to control the turns and all the moves wishing you could ski with natural confidence, just like that 4 year old kid that passed you by.

The feeling of sliding down the slopes can turn into a huge adrenalin rush. Great workout!

You’re about to fall on the ground anytime soon. How great is it?

Beach vacation

IIt’s all about relaxing by the water and topping up some tan EExpect to fall asleep S Swimsuit....and you’re ready to go!

T bliss of the warmth of the sun against the skin, The pplus the warmth of the sand beneath your feet, no matter the water temperature.

T waves lapping at the golden sand, the water sparkling under The tthe glow of the sun. But at the end of the day, blue and gold that’s what you’ll see...well, maybe a little boat crossing the water...

S Some surf boards and boogie boards. If you don’t surf, at least yyou can play rackets...still fun, right!?

Sunburn! Worst thing ever!

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IIf you have a family with small kids just by your side, all you have tto do is take a swim and enjoy the silence

Again..if you’re not surfing, the beach is not adrenalin material. It’s A aall about relaxation.

You’re quietly lying down most of the time. Isn’t it great!?

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TEN COMMANDMENTS 1 Thou shalt promise to be a smart traveler and shalt not succumb to the temptation of phony “last-minute travel deals”.

6 Thou shalt understand that weather happens. If a climatecontrolled vacation is what you want, stay in your living room.

2 Thou shalt ignore those seemingly friendly people in Cancun who want to give you a “free ride” to your hotel.

7 Thou shalt not complain about Mexicans speaking Spanish in Mexico, Italians speaking Italian in Italy, or Japanese speaking Japanese in Japan.

3 Thou shalt promise to understand the meaning of “nonrefundable” 4 Thou shalt promise to remember that your safety is not the responsibility of the cruise line, the FBI, the Aruban government or even your flight attendant. Your safety is your responsibility.

5 Thou shalt understand that the people in the brochure are not going to be vacationing with you.

8 Thou shalt exchange your currency for the local currency and use it.

9 Thou shalt remember that when something does go wrong, you should complain about it immediately — not after stewing about it for weeks after you get home.

10 Thou shalt control thine offspring. Traveling with your

kids is a lot of fun, but please, try to keep them in check.

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FEATURE

DO NOT DISTURB

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BIG SPENDER

The Beach House Maldives

is an exclusive retreat within one of the world’s most exceptional travel destinations.

Here, the legendary luxury of the Waldorf Astoria Collection is enhanced by nature’s marvels, creating a resort that is both wonderfully indulgent and deeply inspiring.

Located in the most northern atoll of the Maldives, Beach House Maldives offers a world of possibilities that combines local flavor with global sophistication. At once exclusively chic and wonderfully laid-back, this Maldives luxury resort upholds the highest standards of modern luxury whilst maintaining indigenous traditions and an authentic island ambiance.

The Beach House Maldives features 83 beautifully designed villas, each of which has its own private pool, outdoor dining area, and personal butler. The Beach Villas, Water Villas and the Grand Beach Pavilion showcase their own unique characteristics, all offering an exquisite combination of ecosensibility, breezy tropical ambiance, and truly limitless luxury.

The sea life in the Maldives. Is nothing short of astonishing, and there are few better places in the world to dive and snorkel.

Catch a glimpse of sleeping turtles, schools of barracuda, manta rays, moray eels and the famous long-nose hawk fish.

For more information: www.beachhousemaldives.com

THE LOVE BOAT

The Annaliese, a HK$698 million super-yacht owned by Greek entrepreneur Andreas Liveras, is the most expensive private yacht charter in the world, coming in at HK$882,509 per day. Onboard facilities help explain the price: a spa, including a marble Roman bath, saunas and steam rooms, Jacuzzis (in the spa as well as on the sun deck), a full-size movie theater, a business center and a helicopter landing pad. Customised itineraries include the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the South Pacific.

The Annaliese and her sister ship, the Alysia (which has the same daily rate), each accommodate 36 people.

If you’re not sure about getting this yacht for a small vacation, just ask some of the regulars like Beyoncé, Jay Z and Jon Bon Jovi. They usually spend one week or so on this yacht.

For more information, visit www.liverasyachts.com.

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INTERVIEW

HUMAYOON SHAIKHZADEH IS THE GENERAL MANAGER FOR THE WESTIN RESORT COLOANE IN MACAU, ONE OF THE MOST PEACEFUL AND NATURALLY SURROUNDED PLACES IN TOWN. ESSENTIAL SPEAKS WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THIS LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN.

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rom your perspective what’s the most important thing when planning a vacation?

I would start by identifying my purpose or need to ensure that the destination I select can provide me with what I am looking for – i.e. a place where I can be at my best in mind, body and spirit. There’s no point heading out to a remote island which goes to sleep as the sun sets when one’s definition of relaxation calls for a good meal followed by some entertainment! At Westin, we work hard at identifying our guests ‘persona’ (which may vary, trip to trip) so that we are better able to identify with the guests wants and expectations.

Tourism also reacts to trends. How can one cope with it in the tourism industry?

While it is extremely important to keep up with trends, it is however equally important to identify with what makes you unique. The most realistic way of coping with trends in this industry is to (a) firstly, be aware of them, and (b) to constantly innovate your products and services so that you are, at all times, staying competitive.

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The Westin Macau Resort is the most different option in the territory. What makes it so special?

I would highlight three key factors: 1.

Location – The Westin Resort Macau is the only true golf resort in the territory, surrounded by the lush plantations of Coloane, the unique Hac Sa beach and the South China Sea; 2.

Product – we are geared towards relaxation and rejuvenation, the fact that we are the only major hotel in Macau without a casino has as much to do with our success as anything else; and 3. People – This is what I like talking about! People here does not only refer to our associates, who deliver personalized service second-to-none, but also to our customers, who are collectively the BEST in Macau!

How do you create a unique experience vacation/escape for your guests?

There are many tools that a great majority of hotels utilize in order to enhance a guests’ experience at their property. A prime example would be the guest history (of preferences) which is retained in our system in order for us to pro-actively service our returning customers.

Additionally, Starwood has this wonderful program whereby an ‘Ambassador’ alerts each property as to the preferences for upcoming VIP guest’s days in advance of the visit – which provides us with a better opportunity to ‘Surprise & Delight.’ But, at the end of the day, it is the daily interaction which any guest would have with any member of our team, which is the most important and, in that respect, we rely on our core brand values of Personal, Instinctive and Renewal to enhance our guests experience.

What’s your personal idea of a great vacation?

As we say it at Westin, to leave feeling better than when I arrived!

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DESTINATIONS - ONBOARD

Cruising

Sometimes the way you get to your destination is more important than getting there. Ocean and sea cruises are definitely one of the best ways to enjoy a vacation. You won’t miss anything onboard, it’s all there: pools, nightlife, dining, great accommodation and most of all, the serenity. Between the ocean blue, the port beaches and the spas on board you will have every opportunity to feel away from it all. Which is exactly what a getaway is all about.

ALASKA This just might be the best chance to explore the natural beauty of Alaska. The Crystal Alaska cruise is truly the best way to experience all Alaska has to offer with eight sailings visiting the awe-inspiring Glacier Bay National Park.

Aboard the award-winning Crystal Symphony, you’ll not only revel in your ship’s recent multimillion-dollar makeover, but also soon realize you’ve made the perfect vacation choice. From the charming Gold Rush towns of Skagway and Ketchikan to the cosmopolitan yet natural wonderlands of Vancouver and Victoria, Alaska’s final frontier is just waiting to be explored. www.crystalcruises.com

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BAHAMAS Cruise for a week to the sunny beaches and fun theme parks of the Bahamas and Florida or make it a quick 3 or 4-day getaway to the Bahamas. Whether you’re looking for a tropical adventure, a little romance or just a great time with the kids, these are the perfect 3, 4 and 7-day vacations. Add in Freestyle Cruising with Norwegian Gem, award-winning dining, entertainment, accommodations and tons of fun for

everyone and you’ve got one perfect cruise. From traditional fine dining to endless buffets with custom-order action stations, there is a host of delicious options included in your cruise fare.

For an additional cover charge, you’ll have access to a world of possibilities including gourmet French, Japanese teppanyaki and an upscale steakhouse – up to 20 dining options in all.

The Second City comedy troupe,

Broadway-style shows, a state-ofthe-art fitness center, a sports court, bars and lounges of all kinds, pools, hot tubs, kid’s centers, teen discos and more are all on board and included in your cruise fare. Flexible accommodations are on offer ranging from the affordable to the over-the-top opulence of Suites & Villas.

For more information: www2.ncl.com

NORWEGIAN FJORDS Fjords, amazing northern lights and the exotic midnight sun are just some of the reasons for this cruise destination to be one of the most wanted. At the Norwegian Coast you will have the chance to meet amazing Fjords, the Arctic Circle and the Lofoten islands, Lapland and the North Cape, dramatic Arctic scenery and scattered fishing settlements. You can add land excursions such as dog sledding and snow mobile safaris in winter, the North Cape, Midnight concert in Tromso, white water rafting and city sightseeing to this authentic cruise onboard one of the Norwegian Coastal Voyage ships.

The Norwegian Coastal Voyage (called Hurtigruten in Norwegian) has been cruising the Norwegian coast for more than 100 years. Today it offers a fascinating mixture of first-class passenger vessels and local working ships.

The Norwegian Coastal Voyage offers you a wide range of cruise packages along with the 11 nights Bergen-Bergen cruise, the 6 nights Bergen-Kirkenes cruise and the 5 nights Kirkenes-Bergen cruise. Choose your Norway cruise package according to the preferred travel season.

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GET ON BOARD

THE ROYAL RAJASTHAN ON WHEELS

Just like Kings

Rajasthan is the magnificent land of numerous kingdoms, majestic forts and palaces, diverse cultures, varied landscapes and vibrant colours. Experience the land of regal splendour with Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, the contemporary royal living.

The concept of the Royal Train has been taken from the rulers of the erstwhile princely states, who designed their individual luxurious rail-coaches which were their ‘palaces on wheels’.

Here was laid the foundation of luxury trains and travel.

The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is the regal delight where every moment is woven together into an everlasting and immemorial experience to be lived and cherished forever. The makers of the Palace on Wheels have rekindled the charm of luxury with utmost consideration for your comfort and modern amenities at the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. This tour is extensively planned to take you through the whispering sands of desert, the intriguing sagas of forts and palaces, and the adventurous escapades to the wilds; while you witness the luxuries on the train in a truly royal fashion. This train is newly built and designed in a contemporary royal style. You will be delighted with the magnificent interiors, sumptuous meals, expensive wines, and personalised service by the Khidmatgars, the likes of which you would rarely experience.

The luxurious Royal Rajasthan on Wheels takes you through a seven day exploration of the vibrant Rajasthan. The magic of the splendid journey begins at New Delhi and prepares you to weave the fabric of delightful imagination becoming reality over the next seven days. Your royal journey takes you through various erstwhile princely states of Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur and Bharatpur. After experiencing the multi-faceted Rajasthan, you will be ushered to a new exploration at Agra.

The entire expedition has been thoroughly planned like the Palace on Wheels, to take you back into history. Most enjoyable journeys are short-lived but long remembered. This journey will come to an end at Delhi, which will mark the onset of your reliving these cherished memories for a lifetime.

For more information, please visit: www.indialuxurytour.com

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THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS

La créme de la créme A work of art in itself and a true Art Deco icon, the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train offers a journey unlike any other. Romance, adventure and style are all intimately bound up in journeys and tours that criss-cross Europe, rolling through sublime scenery to some of the continent’s most alluring cities. Whether it’s time for a ‘once in a lifetime journey’, or a shorter trip maybe for just a day, or dinner to celebrate something special, life onboard is thoroughly memorable, enjoyable, and comes highly recommended.

The adventures of celebrated historic personalities are still palpable today, held in the original 1920s carriages with their Lalique glass panels, wood burning stoves and Art Deco marquetry.

The ride whizzes you past urban landscapes, forests and central Europe’s snow-capped mountains en route to romantic Venice. The train’s smart bar car and gourmet restaurant provides the perfect excuse to dress up to the nines and sip cocktails as the pianist tickles the ivories. From the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, and its sister trains in the UK, these trains’ portfolios also include special departures across the world from the high Andes in Peru to heart of south-east Asia.

For more information: www.orient-express.com

TRANS-SIBERIAN

The longest railroad While the Trans-Siberian Railway may not be not as luxurious as the two other options we give you in this Essential, it’s definitely one of the most adventurous railroads in the world.

It is also the longest railway in the world and crosses wonderful views and amazing cities.

Connecting Moscow and European Russia with the Russian Far East provinces, the TransSiberian has one junction with the Trans-Manchurian line, a junction with the TransMongolian line and the Korea branch to the Sea of Japan. Until today, the Trans-Siberian line remains the most important transportation link within Russia; around 30% of Russian exports travel on the line. But its 9,288 km of track (Moscow to Vladivostok) keeps attracting many foreign tourists and domestic passengers. Even in first class, the fares are not too expensive and the train cabins are very comfortable. It’s certainly a trip not to miss.

For more information, please visit: http://www.seat61.com/Trans-Siberian

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TAKE NOTES

Whereabouts

Even the “dolce fare niente” has to be well chosen, so we’ve gathered some of our wishlist places to go, whether for dinner, a spa or to spend the night.

LONDON

Circus in Town Circus is an innovative combination of West End cocktail bar and London cabaret restaurant set in the vibrant Covent Garden, the heart of theatre-land.

This London performance restaurant boasts a stylish surrealist interior created by iconic British designer Tom Dixon, which transports you into a decadent world of glamour and escapism from the moment you enter. If you’re looking for a brunch or dinner venue in Covent Garden to escape the hustle and bustle of the outside world, then Circus is ideal, and the Pan-American menu is sure to please everybody.

As day turns into night, this Covent Garden cabaret restaurant really comes to life and the spectacle begins as diners sip exotic punches and cocktails.

West End London is synonymous with theatre and drama, so it is fitting that Circus hosts complementary entertainment at centre-stage of the venue. After dinner, the adventures continue with the distinction between performer and audience blurring as the stage opens to the brave. Circus, the late night cabaret bar, means diners and drinkers alike can relax for an entire evening, with a seamless transition from bar to dining room to dance-floor.

NEW YORK

Crosby’s Nestled in the centre of SoHo, between Spring and Prince Streets and one block behind Broadway, The Crosby Street Hotel is surrounded by shopping and entertainment opportunities in all directions as well of some of the best galleries in New York.

The impressive 11-story construction was built from scratch on the site of a former parking lot in downtown New York, right in the heart of SoHo, famed epicentre of Manhattan chic. The interior look is classic Kit Kemp – elegant and quirky yet entirely cosy. Each of her 86 individually designed rooms and suites comes fully equipped with flat screen LCD television, DVD/CD player, iPod docking station, WiFi and custom-made Miller Harris bath products, while the top-floor headline suites offer the additional luxury of uninterrupted, 360-degree skyline views. Further highlights include a leafy courtyard garden, ground-floor bar and restaurant, well-appointed gym, guest-only drawing room and several private event spaces, all impeccably designed and peppered with art works selected by Kemp herself. This impressive list of facilities is rounded off by a luxurious private screening room – a perfectly-executed Firmdale trademark sure to be as big a hit in New York as it has been in London.

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MALASIA

Spa in the jungle Located near the city of Ipoh (Perak), 2 hours by car from Kuala Lumpur, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is the ultimate heaven for relaxation, offering lifestyle enhancement inspired by authentic Malaysian practices.

Surrounded by stunning mountains, caves and deep jungle, you can enjoy the natural hot springs with temperatures ranging between 35°C to 70°C, a thermal steam cave (if you want more heat), a fish spa, where hundreds of Garra Rufa fish will eat your dead skin (if you are not too ticklish) and of course a very good spa with a wide range of body treatments.

Designed specifically for short-term stays, this unique place will surely become a landmark of healing hospitality in South-East Asia because of its natural resources from thousand of years, its 25 villas, each one set within your own garden, private pool and Jacuzzi geothermal tub, and the magic of the mystic jungle of Malaysia.

PARIS

Ooh la la!

At place de la Madeleine stands one of the city’s most popular sights -- not the church, but Fauchon, a hyper-upscale megadelicatessen that thrives within a city famous for its finicky eaters.

It’s divided into three divisions that include an épicerie (for jams, crackers, pastas, and exotic canned goods), a pâtissier (for breads, pastries, and chocolates), and a traiteur (for cheeses, terrines, pâtés, caviar, and fruits). Prices are steep, but the inventories - at least to serious foodies - are fascinating.

On the same premises, Fauchon has a restaurant, Brasserie Fauchon, and a tea salon, which showcases the pastry-making talents of its chefs. Among the many offerings is a Paris-Brest, a ring in the shape of a bicycle wheel that’s loaded with pastry cream, almond praline, butter cream, and hazelnut paste capped with almonds. Open Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 7pm.

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SHOW OFF

Sound master What goes best with your mp3 device?

The best pair of headphones one can get: Sennheiser. Besides a great design, these headphones are noisecancelling, energizing sound and referenceclass. Qualities enough to make you enjoy that awful long plane trip to your dream vacation destination.

Keep your hands free as you dive Do it the proper way without losing an instant of what you’re seeing while you dive. This is the world’s only dive mask that has an integrated waterproof digital video camera plus photographs at 5mp. It operates to a depth of 65ft / 20m and eliminates the need to hand carry an underwater camera. Ideal for snorkeling, SCUBA, spearfishing, freediving, shark cage diving and shallow SCUBA diving.

“Never hide” There are loads of brands for sunglasses, but there’s only one model that will fit your vacation style whether you’re a man or woman: Ray Ban Aviators. With or without polarized lenses, the Aviators are a fashion icon and they have the ability to look good on everyone.

Choose the color of your lens and the silver, golden or leather details and you’re good to go anywhere!

Sporty vacations Having seen various high end fashion houses develop unorthodox products as of late, this latest development from Parisian label Chanel comes as no surprise. For its Sports Collection, Chanel produces a wide range of items synonymous with sports, including products such as tennis rackets, snowboards, helmets, roller blades, surfboards and even a set of guitars.

Each one of them perfect for your vacation get-away! Although a bit out of the ordinary, each still manages to showcase the brand’s simple yet elegant design mentality.

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SEX AND VACATIONS

Since 1853 The Goyard Malletier intricate logo, signature handpainted initials and stripes represents 150 years of serving exclusive clientele such as the likes of kings, queens, maharajahs and movie stars. Traveling with such a bag makes the trip even more worthwhile. Wouldn’t you agree?

Until the end of the world

Ah, vacations! According to experts, it really is the season that brings your lust life to a boil. Especially in the sun, for the heat relaxes your muscles, heightens skin sensation, and causes you to slow down and get in touch with your more languid, sultry side.

Globe-Trotter has linked up with fellow English brand Hackett on a small capsule collection. By now you should know that we are big fans of the luggage brand, still today presenting some of the most classy, if not most practical, masterfully crafted luggage on the market.

THIS TIME, WE’VE COME UP WITH SOME TIPS FOR THE LADIES: Dress for the Weather

To light up your man, treat him to his very own wet T-shirt fantasy. Put on a tissue-thin white tee or tank top and “accidentally” get wet (say, by getting sprayed by the garden hose...it happens quite often) so that it clings alluringly to your body. Men respond strongly to visual cues and being partially clothed creates a bit of mystery that guys find very erotic.

Write it down

Moleskine is a brand that identifies a family of notebooks, diaries, and city guides: simple tools for use both in everyday and extraordinary circumstances, such as vacations. Moleskine will ultimately become an integral part of one’s personality. Created as a brand in 1997, it has brought back to life the legendary notebook used by artists and thinkers over the past two centuries, among them Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and Bruce Chatwin. A trusted and handy travel companion, the nameless black notebook has held invaluable sketches, notes, stories, and ideas that would one day become famous paintings or the pages of beloved books.

Moleskine have become a symbol of latter-day nomadism, and they are the perfect companion for a vacation journey.

Good taste is guided

Small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, but big enough to contain hundreds of hand-selected entries of the very best each city has to offer, Luxe City Guides are distilled from the recommendations of people who actually live in the city itself, and collated by a resident editor.

Besides being design unique guides with valuable information, the Luxe Guides have also conquered the most fashionable voices around the world who’ve claimed Luxe as a culttrendy-must-have. Luxe City Guides offer you the best places to go and visit from Bali to Florence, Miami to Istanbul. Luxe has 31 cities for you to choose from.

Turn Off the AC

Perspiration can have an invigorating effect on your sex life.

When you sweat, mate-attracting pheromones are excreted by scent glands in your skin. Neither of you will consciously notice the pheromones, but they register in the part of your brain that controls sexual urges and triggers desire. When you’re in love or even just in lust with somebody, there’s nothing more enticing than their smell, and the heat really amps it up. To tap into sweat’s seductive powers, let your bedroom’s temperature get tropical.

Work the Slow Burn

In the heat, your breathing and movements naturally slow down. You can make the most of this effect by taking your sweet time during foreplay.

Blast Your Hot Spots

The term cold shower may be a modern euphemism for “sex ain’t happening,” but icy spritzing on a small scale can actually prolong your pleasure. When there’s a constancy in warmth, the body begins to adapt — meaning, sensitivity is decreased. A well-timed—and placed—shock of cold against sweltering skin will step up arousal and send a pleasure charge coursing through your body.

Keep a spray bottle filled with ice water next to the bed.

Hit the Floor

If your summer sex session gets too steamy to bear, take it to ground level. The novelty of switching your locale from in the sack to on the floor will also pump up your excitement levels.

Savor That Post-O Flush

When you finally collapse back onto the bed in a blissful coma…stay right where you are. Don’t make a move for the AC. Allow your body to remain warm while you’re coming down from the height of climax. So lie back with your man, close your eyes, and enjoy that bliss. Just think: Later on, you can have more of the same...you have all the time in the world.

You’re on vacation!

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Fashion

Grand Canal Shoppes, The Venetian Macao 5cm Abiste agnès b.

Aigle Aimer Alqvimia Anteprima Apothecary Armani Exchange Arté Madrid Artini Ashworth Autore b+ab Bauhaus Belle Blancpain Blush Boucheron Boutique di Gondola Breil Brooks Brothers Butani BVLGARI Canudilo Caran d’Ache Carat Carl F. Bucherer Century Chai CHARRIOL Chevignon Choi Wai Jewellery Chopard Cirque du Soleil Boutique City Chain CK Calvin Klein Clarins Club Monaco Coach Corona Crocodile Damiani Davidoff Deicae Demandor Derain DG Lifestyle Store Diesel Dilys’ Don Gilato Dooney & Bourke Ecco Edelweiss Jewellery Elle Jewellery Elov Emphasis Jewellery Emporio Armani Emporio di Gondola Enzo EQ:IQ Expressions Fabio Caviglia Fables Fancl Fila Fiorucci Florsheim Folli Follie Fossil Francesco Biasia Franck Muller French Connection Furla Geox; Joy & Peace girls talk Giviea Glashütte Original Godiva Göessele Grossé Guess Accessory Guess Jeans H&B Medicine Shop Hatta Fine Jewelry Hearts On Fire Herborist Hogan Home of Swallows Hugo Boss Orange Label i.t innée

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Tiffany & Co. TISSOT Tommy Hilfiger Tonino Lamborghini Tourneau Toywatch Triple Five Soul Triumph and Hom TSL Tumi U-Boat United Colors of Benetton Valente Venilla Suite Verri Vertu Vilebrequin What For Wolford Y Nan Yes Zara Zydo

2003 2411 2710 2646a 1003 2417 2436 2220 2022 2707 2426 2308 1021 2600 2703a 2006b 2623a 2205 2626 2625 2023 2313 2013b

DFS Galleria, The Four Seasons

Armani Bally Burberry Cartier Celine Chanel Chaumet Chloe Chopard Clinique Debeers Dior Dior (Beauty Zone) Dunhill Estee Lauder Fendi Folli Follie Gucci Hermes IWC Jurlique Kiehl’s The City of Dreams Lancome L’Occitane Level 1, The Boulevard Alfred Dunhill Loewe Level 1, The Boulevard Bally Louis Vuitton Level 1, The Boulevard Burberry Omega Level 2, The Boulevard Cartier Prada Level 2, The Boulevard Chopard Ralph Lauren Level 2, The Boulevard Chow Tai Fook Salvatore Ferragamo Level 1, The Boulevard Coach Shiseido Level 2, The Boulevard Hublot Swarovski Level 1, The Boulevard Hugo Boss Tag Heuer Level 1 and 2, The Boulevard Tod’s i TO i Level 1, The Boulevard Insider Tumi Level 2, The Boulevard IWC Vacheron Constatin Level 1, The Boulevard LeSportsac Van Cleef & Arpels Level 2, The Boulevard Longines Level 2, The Boulevard PENACHE Shoppes at Four Seasons Level 1, The Boulevard Ralph Lauren Level 1, Hard Rock Hotel Rock Shop Abiste Level 1, The Boulevard Salvatore Ferragamo Alain Mikli Level 1, The Boulevard Swarovski Altea Milano Level 2, The Boulevard Tag Heuer Aquascutum Level 1, The Boulevard The Bubble Shop Armani Collezioni Level 2, The Boulevard Timeless Audemars Piguet Level 1, The Boulevard Tumi Autore Level 1, The Boulevard Valentino Bottega Veneta Level 1, The Boulevard Vivienne Westwood Brioni Butani The Esplanade, Wynn Macau Canali Cerruti 1881 16 Alfred Dunhill Chic Elegance 3 Bvlgari Coach 5 Chanel Cole Haan 12 Christian Dior David Yurman 17 Ermenegildo Zegna Diamond SA 10 Fendi Diane Von Furstenberg 21 Ferrari Dilys’ 8 Giorgio Armani Ed Hardy / Christian Audigier 25 Gucci Gieves & Hawkes 18 Hermes Giuseppe Zanotti 23 Hugo Boss Givenchy 6 Louis Vuitton GoldVish S.A. 11 Miu Miu Guess by Marciano 4 Cigar Imporium H&B Medicine Shop 9 Piaget Hugo Boss 27 Prada Jimmy Choo 13 Sundries Juicy Couture 4 The Signature Shop Kate Spade 7 Tiffany & Co. Kent & Curwen 24 Van Cleef & Arpels Kenzo 26 Versace Kwanpen 22 Vertu La Perla Lancel Grand Lapa Hotel Mango Tree Marc by Marc Jacobs 13 Bally Marni 1 Burberry Max Mara 12 Cartier On Pedder 11 Christian Dior Optica Privé 17 Cigar Imporium Renaissance Arts Gallery 10 Alfred Dunhill Roberto Cavalli Class 9 Emporio Armani and Cesare Paciotti 2 Ermenegildo Zegna Samsonite Black Label 16 Florinda Jewelry Shamwari South African Diamonds 8 Hermes Shanghai Tang Hugo Boss Orange Label 5 Shiatzy Chen 4&5 Louis Vuitton Shimansky 6 Omega St. John 7 Salvatore Ferragamo Stefano Ricci 15 Valentino Stuart Weitzman tsesay Valentino Versace

1112 1123 1110 1125 1109 1117 1101/41 1123a 1101/43 1101/22 1101/42 1120 1101/23 1106 1101/20 1102 1101/37 1108 1116 1101/44 1101/26 1101/21 1101/28 1101/25 1121 1115 1101/45 1126 1111 1113 1101/29 1101/38 1101/33 1105 1101/31 1101/39 1101/40

1208 1212 2835b 2836 2805 & 2806 1130 & 1131 1129 2845 2802 1223 2850 2801a 1207 2856 2812 2801 2816 2846 1211 2820 2835a 2847 2851 1226 2858 1215 2807 2838 2859 2829 2837 2840 2817 2849 2857 2813 2831 2841 2808 2848 2823 1213 2800 2825 2818 2839 2833 2821 & 2822 2809 1128 2850a 2832 2842 2853 & 2855