World Luxury Daily - Issue 21

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A studio instead of a seat.

It’s not business as usual.

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SHOEMAKER TO THE STARS Discover the differenc ce of a Business Studio on our A380 and 787 Dreamliner. Eat when you want with menu guidance from our Food & Beverage Manager. Sleep on a large, flat bed, rela x with noise-cancelling headsets or wo ork using in-seat connection por ts and mobile or Wi-Fi connectivit y.

The ideal space for work, rest and play.

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NEWS | STORIES | OPINION | FEATURES | EVENTS

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AUSTRALIA

The Etihad-Virgin Australia partnership opens up new destinations in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

DAILY Publisher Kevin Rolfe Editor Siddharth Thaker

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SERBIA

Discover Etihad’s partnership with Air Serbia and delight in Belgrade. Square Nine Hotel Belgrade is winner of Serbia's Leading Hotel at World Travel Awards 2015.

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GERMANY

As Europe’s seventh largest airline and Germany’s second biggest carrier, Airberlin flies all over the world and offers passengers an extensive route networkand one of the most modern fleets in Europe.

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SEYCHELLES

The Seychelles is a living museum of natural history and a sanctuary for some of the rarest species of flora & fauna on earth.

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INDIA

In the heart of bustling Gurgaon, lies an oasis where you can smell the fresh grass, hear the birds sing and simply pause for pleasure: the Trident, Gurgaon

ALSO IN THIS LUXURIOUS ISSUE

04 PIAGET 08 BLANCPAIN 12 ABU DHABI NIGHTLIFE 18 HERMES 22 ART BY BANKSY

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ANTIQUES RIMOWA STEINWAY PIANO TRAVEL BOOKS RAFFLES PRASLIN

Designers Mike Gibas Mark Askam Editorial Team Anton RenshaweStrack Christopher O’Toole Rebecca Cohen Phil Blizzard Photography Mark Hakansson Ben Roberts Anjjelo San Buenaventura

Advertising Sion Rapson Gina Reynolds Mike Sawicki Business Development Kevin Rolfe Chris Frost Andrea Roca Production team Nadeem George Rasha Akar Abid Ahmed Denis Halilaj Josiah King Juwon Adenusi Katrina Lee-Smith Orenthal Jackson Online George Cooke

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Every effort has been made to trace the copyright holders of images. We apologise in advance for any unintentional omissions and would be pleased to insert the appropriate acknowledgment in any subsequent publication.

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Piaget Rose Necklace

LUXURY JEWELLERY

PIAGET CREATIVITY: A DEMANDING PASSION

Our designers continually revisit the themes that Piaget holds dear. They draw inspiration from a strong historical legacy and modern themes with a wide range of styles reminiscent of Hollywood glamour, magic gardens and the many facets of celebratory occasions.

Each Piaget design plays on the fluidity of materials and the radiance of light, thanks to the exceptional talent of our jewellers and gemseers. Each Piaget design gives way to a new emotion: from diamond drops that trickle down the neck, quivering foliage that embellish and frame the face and the firework-like explosion of gems.

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Very special care is given to finishes to provide long-lasting comfort and flexibility to the wearer.

The various professions involved in the design of a piece work in close proximity to provide prompt communication and responsiveness. By taking all technical and aesthetic constraints into consideration for each new stage in jewellery production, our technical expertise is fully focused on excellence in design. www.piaget.com

Limelight Cocktail Inspiration Pendant

Piaget Rose Ring

Piaget Rose Earrings

Extremely Piaget Cu

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AIRLINE FOCUS

AUSTRALIA Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia partnership Virgin Australia including Virgin Australia domestic, Virgin Australia international long haul, Virgin Australia international short haul has repositioned itself in the market to be Australia’s airline of choice.

The Etihad-Virgin Australia partnership opens up new destinations in Australia, New Zealand and the PaciďŹ c Islands.

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Fly to Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne or Sydney on Etihad and continue your journey seamlessly by codeshare on Virgin Australia.

Plan your trip to Australia here: www.australia.com

InterContinental Sydney For three decades, InterContinental Sydney has been the luxury hotel of choice to meet, do business and unlock authentic local experiences that make Australia’s harbour city one of the best places in the world to live, work, visit and play.

From exceptional service, world-class facilities, luxury accommodation, and Club InterContinental with wrap-around outdoor terrace overlooking Sydney harbour, you’ll find everything you need to make your time in the city count and be truly memorable.

Stay InterContinental Sydney’s 509 contemporary guest rooms, including 28 suites, blends luxury with comfort. Each room contains a picture frame view of the city skyline, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House or the Royal Botanic Gardens, WiFi access and spacious work zone and luxury window seat and chaise lounge to enjoy the views.

Dine & Drink Discover an array of tantalising dining options suited for any celebration or occasion within the breathtaking surrounds of the historic Treasury Building. From the fresh, seasonal seafood buffet of Cafe Opera, to a la carte degustation dinner’s in 117 dining, to specially craed cocktails, wines or the hotel’s renowned High Tea or High Coffee served in The Cortile. InterContinental Sydney is the winner of Australia's Leading Hotel at World Travel Awards 2015 www.icsydney.com.au

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LUXURY WATCHES

BLANCPA Whether in improving complications, designs and production methods or in conquering new horizons, it has always been the ambition of the Manufacture to take the watchmaker's art to places it has never been before. Thus, from the very first pieces created in the 18th century to the prestige timepieces of today, the brand has built up a true tradition of innovation.

The tradition of innovation Blancpain has been making mechanical watches that set standards of excellence since 1735. A custodian of watchmaking tradition, Blancpain nevertheless seeks to surprise with its spirit of innovation and taste for the provocative.

At Blancpain, respect for our own watchmaking tradition is not felt as a barrier to innovation. On the contrary, the past history of the Manufacture of Le Brassus is an inexhaustible source of ideas. Taking it as inspiration for pushing back frontiers is an ongoing challenge in our company.

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Boldness and provocation Armed with its mastery of the basic stages of watch production, Blancpain is free to follow byways, which it does with enthusiasm. This taste for boldness and provocation finds expression in the latest creations of the brand.

Elegance and beauty The creation of original products goes hand in hand with the quest for perfection of line. A Blancpain watch is more than the fruit of technical achievement.

It is conceived from the start as an object of grace; a moment of pure emotion.

Top-of-range quality The Blancpain Manufacture pursues a rigorous quality policy designed to produce the best possible watches, designed and assembled entirely in Switzerland. This continual aspiration towards top-quality work and service is embodied in every man and woman in the company, in the workshops of the Joux Valley, just as in Blancpain’s boutiques around the world. www.blancpain.com

AIN Carrousel Minute Repeater

This grand complication is the premiere in the history of watchmaking, combining a one-minute ying carrousel and a minute repeater with cathedral chimes.

The watchmaking brands capable of making a movement of such complexity are exceedingly rare.

Blancpain is the only Manufacture to have developed an entirely new minute repeater mechanism with cathedral chimes and to have combined it with a oneminute ying carrousel.

When designing this avant-garde calibre, Blancpain contributed a number of outstanding innovations to the construction of a minute repeater, such as the system by which the cathedral chimes are ďŹ xed in the case so as to obtain unparalleled sound quality, and the device that protects the movement if the crown should be manipulated while the chiming mechanism is in operation.

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LUXURY PRESIDENTIALS

MANDARIN ORI

High above the city, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is a fivestar luxury hotel with views to take your breath away.

Exuding crisp, contemporary style, we pride ourselves on our excellent technology, renowned spa, innovative restaurants and impeccable service.

Conveniently located in Nihonbashi, Mandarin Oriental hotel in Tokyo enjoys a bird’s eye view of the breathtaking city skyline. Surrounded by chic boutiques, our five-star hotel enjoys a covetable address and a world-class reputation.

Exquisitely designed and beautifully furnished, our magnificent Presidential Suite is our largest and most luxurious. With one spacious bedroom, there is the

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option of making the suite even larger by connecting to an adjoining room. Stunning floor-to-ceiling windows allow the suite to be flooded with light, while commanding views stretch out over the city. Furnished with a king-sized bed swathed in Egyptian coon linens, the large master bedroom also boasts a walk-in wardrobe, while the adjoining spa bathroom features a Jacuzzi bathtub positioned next to the window.

Additional accommodation includes a dining room with seating for eight people, a separate study, living room, pantry, hall and powder room. Offering a true ‘sense of place’, the suite has been decorated with several commissioned fabrics and artworks.

IENTAL TOKYO

Room Features • Goose down bedding and luxurious linens by Rivolta Carmignani • Pillow menu • Twice daily housekeeping service with complimentary water on turndown • Large working desk Bathroom • Walk-in shower and separate bathtub • Luxurious bathroom amenities • Plush terry bathrobes and Yukatas • Heated floors and towel racks

Technology • Fast, high quality bandwidth, both wired and wireless. Register up to six devices • Superlative high definition 60” LCD television • BOSE® High quality audio system • In-room interactive entertainment system which allows integration of iPod or MP3 • Television in the bathroom www.mandarinoriental.com/tokyo/accommodation/ presidential-suite/

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LUXURY NIGHTS

WHEN WORK LETS OUT, ONE WILL FIND VARIOUS SEGMENTS OF THE EXPAT COMMUNITY GATHERED AROUND THE LOCAL HOTEL BARS (LIQUOR LICENCES ARE A MUST). FROM CHIC TO OLD SCHOOL, THERE ARE PLENTY OF WATERING HOLES ON OFFER.

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AMPM

Captain's Arms

The AMPM is a very famous bar in Abu Dhabi, located at the Intercontinental hotel. Just a mile away from Marina hall, this English style bar is a great place to have a drink. The bar opens at 5:00 p.m. and closes around 2:00 a.m. The mouth – watering delicacies are accompanied by live music. This is probably the most happening place in Abu Dhabi, which is also very popular amongst the youth.

The bar is located in the famous Le Meridian Hotel, which also has a very popular nightclub called Al Birkeh. Situated in the vicinity of major tourist aractions of Abu Dhabi like Abu Dhabi Mall and Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, Captain's Arms is famous for its service and atmosphere. It is also popular with expatriates who enjoy cheap drinks during happy hours.

Address: InterContinental hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971 2 666 6888 www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/ab u-dhabi/auhha/hoteldetail

Address: Le Meridien, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971 2 644 6666 www.captainsarms-abudhabi.com

ABU DHABI NIGHTLIFE FOR LADIES, EVERY EVENING OF THE WEEK IS AN OCCASION TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AN ABU DHABI NIGHTLIFE STAPLE "LADIES NIGHTS". FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SHISHA AND A BEER, THERE ARE ALSO PLENTY OF OPTIONS. Chequers

The Colosseum

Chequers is an in-house bar and nightclub in Al Diar Sands Hotel. It is the place for a sizzling night in Abu Dhabi. Dance to the rocking music or just enjoy exquisite wines in a wonderfully decorated bar.

The Colosseum is one of the famous Abu Dhabi’s hotspots, with a young multicultural crowd. It is a place where you can listen and dance to all the latest hits, which are played out by a regular DJ. It is a Roman style nightclub where ladies usually get in free and drinks are reasonably priced.

Address: Al Diar Sands Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971 2 615 6666

Address: Abu Dhabi Marina, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971 2 644 0300

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Havana Club

Jazz Bar

Located in the luxurious Emirates Palace, this bar/club offers the same standard of exclusiveness. The bar area is a lot livelier, as it is usually filled with a younger crowd, but at the edges of the venue there are comfortable leather armchairs where the older generation can unwind in, whilst enjoying a vintage brandy or even perhaps a fine Cuban cigar.

This place is more popular with the sophisticated drinkers who can afford to pay a lile more for a classier atmosphere. The live band is one of the best in the city. The venue can get very busy and you cannot pre book tables so if you do not want to get disappointed arrive lile early.

Address: Emirates Palace, Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971 02 690 9000 www.kempinski.com/en/abudhabi/emiratespalace/.../havana-club

Address: Hilton Abu Dhabi, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971 2 681 1900 www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/uae/hilton-abudhabi.../dining/index.html

Le Gauloises Club Address: Le Meridien Hotel,Al Meena, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971 2 644 6666 www.lemeridienabudhabi.com

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Trader Vic’s

Black Pearl

Trader Vic's is a Polynesian restaurant and bar which specializes in Island cuisine and tropical cocktails in an exotic atmosphere. Island cuisine is a mixture of French, Creole and Chinese and is mostly found on tropical islands.

Our exclusive piano bar features an amazing, translucent “under-lit-optic” glass bar, which is a work of art in itself. Intimate and relaxed, with stunning views of the pool and Arabian Gulf beyond, this elegant and unique Abu Dhabi nightlife spot is the ideal spot to relax before or aer dinner.

The atmosphere is supported by Latin American rhythms that will set the mood with lively songs.

The restaurant features an à la carte menu, a vegetarian menu, a set menu, a bar snack menu and a cocktail menu.

Address: Beach Rotana,Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971 2 697 9115 tradervics.com/locations/abu-dhabi/

Address: Al Raha Beach Hotel,Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971 2 508 0492 www.alrahabeach.danathotels.com/en/blackpearl.html

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AIRLINE FOCUS

SERBIA

Air Serbia (formerly Jat Airways) is the national airline of the Republic of Serbia. The airline serves over 40 Euro-Mediterranean destinations directly from its hub at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla International Airport.

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Etihad Airways and Air Serbia partnership

Commied to providing personal, respectful service on board, Air Serbia offers café services, snacks, main meals and complimentary bar services.

Square Nine Hotel Belgrade

Business Class guests can dine anytime and access a personal iPad with a variety of in-flight entertainment – all depending on the class and length of your flight. www.airserbia.com

The concept of the hotel was born from the owner’s desire to be part of Belgrade’s renovation, impressing a luxurious, but more familiar character to the city, where in the last two decades only big hotels from international chains, not commied with the city’s identity came to sight.

Square Nine hotel Belgrade is a contemporary construction which integrates within the neighborhood by matching colors and respecting height of the surrounding buildings.

The interior design applies materials such as stone, bronze mirrors and wood claddings, both light and dark colored, which results in a very cozy ambient and the most elegant atmosphere.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE The presidential suite is Square Nine’s most generous suite, whose 95 sqm encompases a spacious bedroom and living room, a walk in closet, separate cloakroom, bathroom and a kitchenee, as well as an impressive terrace that surrounds the entire suite, offering exits from each room. This suite’s collection of original, midcentury furnishings includes a danish rosewood bar, Borge Mogensen wing chairs, and a Hans Wegner table.

Square Nine Hotel Belgrade is winner of Serbia's Leading Hotel at World Travel Awards 2015 www.squarenine.rs

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LUXURY FASHION

GET THE HE Overcoat in doublefaced cashmere with contrast collar (100% cashmere) £3,820.00 Top with H darts in coon poplin (100% coon) £610.00 Cigaree trousers in stretch coon and nylon (48% coon, 4% polyamide, 7% elastane) £850.00

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Zip-up coat in doublefaced silk fleece (44% silk, 38% coon, 13% polyamide, 4% cashmere, 1% elastane) £2,220.00 Shi dress in doublefaced silk fleece (44% silk, 38% coon, 13% polyamide, 4% cashmere, 1% elastane) £1,780.00

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RMÈS LOOK Silk shirt in “Jungle Love Tatouage” printed twill (100% silk) £1,690.00 Straight trousers in stretch coon jersey (91% coon, 9% polyamide) £890.00 “Tatouage“ scarf in intricate Abeilles printed twill, 100% silk, handrolled (90 cm x 90 cm) Monochrome print like a taoo £280.00

>> Sleeveless jumper in “ExLibris” printed twillaine (scarf: 100% silk, knit: 64% cashmere, 36% coon) £1,600.00 Wrap skirt in “Ex-Libris” printed twill (100% silk) £1,960.00

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AIRLINE FOCUS

ITALY

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Etihad Airways and Alitalia partnership

More choice and broader travel opportunities to business and leisure travellers into and out of Italy.

Alitalia (Alitalia Società Aerea Italiana SpA), Italy’s national airline and flag carrier, flies all over the world and offers you excellent inflight services.

The partnership gives you access to all main cities in Italy, as well as an extensive network in Europe, the United States, South America and China.

Alitalia ensures a comfortable and relaxing onboard experience, with a wide selection of inflight entertainment and superb dining inspired

by Italian chefs. Alitalia offers 3 classes on all intercontinental flights: Business, Premium Economy and Economy class.

Excelsior Hotel Gallia Excelsior Hotel Gallia, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, reflects the gliering essence of Milan’s sophistication: 235 extraordinary rooms and suites, including a collection of 51 themed suites, the exclusive Gallia Suite on the 5th floor and the unique Katara Suite, all complete with butler service. All suites have been conceived and designed to meet different guest preferences.

www.alitalia.com

YOUR PRIVATE MASERATI A complimentary courtesy car. Excelsior Hotel Gallia offers a private Maserati courtesy car complimentary for all hotel guests to arrive in downtown Milan. The hotel has 3 Maserati cars and guests may make use of them as and when they need upon availability, from 8am to 8pm every day.

ART GALLERY Curated by Lorenza Scalisi, unfold the exhibition 'Discover the other ITALY' at Excelsior Hotel Gallia - the only hotel in Milan featuring a selection of the exhibition photography. Explore beautiful photos of Italy including Milan and the Lombardy region scaered around the hotel, from the lobby through to our restaurants and bars. This is the only traveling photo exhibition with the patronages of Expo Milan 2015 and shows new perspectives on Italian cities through the eyes of people from the regions.

Excelsior Hotel Gallia is the winner of Italy's Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2015 www.excelsiorhotelgallia.com

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LUXURY ART

Banksy is a British street artist and activist who, despite worldwide fame, has maintained anonymity. Although details of the artist’s life are largely unknown, it is thought that Banksy was born in Bristol around 1974, and started with a career in the city as a graffiti artist. Banksy’s work acts as visual cultural criticism and commentary, with established social and political agendas serving as targets for a unique style of illustration made using stencils and spray paint. Banksy’s work is largely site-specific, oen with an element of multi-media or performance as an accompaniment; Beer Out Than In, Banksy’s month-long residency in New York during October

2013, featured a man selling the artist’s paintings for $60 each near Central Park. In 2015, Banksy opened Dismaland Bemusement Park, a temporary art exhibition that functioned as a theme park. Aer a 36-day run, its workers and materials were sent to the Calais migrant camp to build additional housing. Banksy lives and works in England. www.banksy.co.uk

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ANTIQUES

With sales taking place twice a year in New York, London, Hong Kong and Paris as well as regular sales at South Kensington, Christie’s specialist team works together with clients to ensure that pieces are sold in the most appropriate location given the differing tastes of each market.

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Christie’s remains the auction house of choice for the most important private and institutional collections that have been sold in recent years, including Properties from the Walter and Phyllis Shorenstein Collection, Fine Ceramics from the Greenwald Collection, Important Chinese Lacquers from the Lee Family Collection, Property from the Ping Y. Tai Foundation, Magnificent Clocks from the Nezu Museum, the Robert Chang Collection of Imperial Porcelain, the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection of

Jades, bamboo carvings from the Gerard Hawthorn Collection, Properties from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, archaic bronzes from the Anthony Hardy Collection, Property from the Blumenfield Collection, the Falk Collection, the C. Ruxton and B. Love Collection and cloisonné enamels from the Amezaga Collection, all of which were record breaking sales in their respective categories.

Christie’s team of Chinese art specialists is unique in its combination of academic expertise and passion for the field, which leads to strong and trusted client relationships and exceptional results in our salerooms. The extensive experience of our team, averaging over 20 years in the field for our senior specialists, has helped to build strong levels of understanding and trust between our specialists and

AUCTIONS

THE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART DEPARTMENT OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF THREEDIMENSIONAL ARTWORKS SPANNING FROM THE NEOLITHIC PERIOD TO THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY REPUBLIC PERIOD.

clients worldwide, which contributes to our long and distinguished record of success. Our specialists in Hong Kong, New York, Paris and London are in constant communication, working together as a team to successfully offer the greatest collections to come to market. Our Chinese art specialists have a depth of expertise and experience that is unparalleled.

Among recent outstanding successes was the series of sales held in Hong Kong in December 2010, achieving a record HK$1.13 billion (US$146 million) and selling 27 lots at over US$1 million, by far the most successful sale of Chinese art ever held at Christie’s worldwide. Record sales were seen in nearly every location including overwhelming successes in New York, Paris and London firmly establishing Christie’s

as market leaders in the field of Chinese ceramics and works of art.

Rare works of art with traceable provenance and in good condition continue to generate record prices.

Christie’s Chinese works of art team pride themselves in leading the way both in traditional collecting categories but also in developing new categories and bringing new collecting opportunities to our clients. www.christies.com/departments/chinese-ceramicsand-works-of-art-15-1.aspx

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VIP LUGGAGE

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FAVOURED BY JETSETTERS AND BUSINESS TRAVELERS ALIKE, RIMOWA IS KNOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD FOR ITS ‘SPACE AGE’ ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT LUGGAGE, WHICH IS EQUALLY AS DURABLE.

RIMOWA

With a history spanning over 150 years, Rimowa became the first brand to manufacture aluminum trunks in 1937, inspired by the material and design of aircras. Since then, it has also invented luggage made from polycarbonate – the same material aircra windows are made from.

Today the company continues to make improvements and adjustments to its products, such as noise-reduced wheel housing in several of its collections, including Salsa Deluxe (pictured), Limbo and Topas – all of which feature Rimowa’s signature grooved finish.

A company with a long tradition and strong values it lives by, Rimova’s values include the spirit of innovation. Dieter Morszeck serves as owner and president of the company, representing the founding family in its third generation. Like his grandfather, Dieter is uncompromising as well when it comes to demanding the perfect crasmanship and processing precision of all the RIMOWA luggage ranges. He inherited the spirit

of invention as well: In 1937, Dieter Morszeck's father was the first to use aluminium; in 2000, he himself developed the first luggage made of the high-tech material polycarbonate. As a company that has found the balance between tradition and innovation, today RIMOWA is considered an international pioneer in the field of premium-class luggage.

It takes some two hundred single components and more than ninety worksteps to reach that point. The very latest technologies and perfect crasmanship complement one another here.

Aer all, as a manufacturer rich in tradition, even today RIMOWA quite intentionally performs numerous assembly and work processes by hand.

We count on our highly qualified employees, their extensive expertise – and their love of detail. www.rimowa.com

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LUXURY TIES

FERRAGAMO

A MAN’S STORY

In 1914, 16-year-old Salvatore Ferragamo emigrated from southern Italy to Boston and then California where he convinced his brothers to join him in creating a made-to-measure shoemaking service. Within just five years it had become a beacon of luxury for Hollywood’s greatest stars, and the Ferragamo story was born. Salvatore Ferragamo followed his beliefs and made his own rules. 100 years on, Ferragamo presents A Man’s Story, an online series by photographer and filmmaker Francesco Carrozzini under the

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creative direction of the brand’s Massimiliano Giornei, that highlights the notion of ‘making your own rules’. Through an intimate and compelling series of stories, told by an eclectic cast of contemporary men, Ferragamo’s luxury lifestyle collections are presented in new and surprising seings.

Watch the film here: www.ferragamo.com/manstory/en/uk/ theseries#

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Service that go oes above and beyond.

That’s Flying Reimagined.

Each and ever y one of our Cabin Crew is highly trained, enthusiastic and personally dedicated to setting the highest standards on board. That’s why we don’t only have Cabin Crew, but Inflight Chefs, Food & Beverage Managers, Flying Nannies and ser vice that’s always delivered with a smile.

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Therapists ready for opening of Plymouth's £6m Spa

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A team of therapists have completed their training ahead of the opening of Plymouth's £6million luxury Gaia Spa. At the start of February 2016 the budding therapists enrolled on an intensive spa training programme at the four-star hotel.

The Gaia Spa is expected to be the largest spa opening anywhere in the UK in 2016. It will be available for hotel guests, members and day visitors. The 1,700sq m building will feature 12 treatment rooms, including two double rooms and two infinity pools including a hydrotherapy pool which straddles indoor and outdoor. www.boringdonhall.co.uk

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On Saturday the 9th of April the Leopard Beach Resort & Spa in Kenya was announced winner at the +World Travel Awards for the Leading Spa Resort in Africa 2016. This beautiful resort is situated in an 6 acres of indigenous forest. The Uzuri Spa offers a sanctuary for those seeking tranquility and rejuvenation of mind, body and soul offering a luxurious combination of original African products and European style treatments. www.leopardbeachresort.com

Heesen Delivers Its Largest Yacht Yet

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Earlier this month, aer more than two years of construction and ahead of schedule, Heesen delivered the 213-foot yacht Galactica Star (formerly known as Project Omnia), the Dutch shipyard’s largest build to date. The concept for the vessel, which is the world’s first all-aluminum yacht with a fast-displacement hull, appeared in Robb Report’s January 2013 Private Preview feature. The four-deck yacht can reach a top speed of 28.8 knots—exceeding projections—and offers a range of 4,200 nautical miles. The vessel can sleep 12 passengers in six staterooms. Highlights include a platforms, one portside and one at the stern, which fold down to create a total of 340 square feet of outdoor water-level space at the yacht's stern beach club. The two-story beach club features a sauna, hammam, shower room, day head, and full bar. www.heesenyachts.com

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Luxury News

Luxury News Greece’s top luxury hotel group offer ‘The Durrells’ package

Macau’s six new luxury hotels'

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The Durrells, a six-part ITV drama set in Corfu,was filmed in various parts of Corfu including Danilia, the picture-perfect traditional Corfu village, which is owned by GrecotelHotels & Resorts, Greece’s top luxury hotel group. The village is available for exclusive events and weddings, as well as tours.Set on a private peninsula with Italian style gardens, the resort has private coves with three sandy beaches, beautiful waterfront accommodation, many with private pools, a spacious spa and exquisite dining. Guests staying at Grecotel Corfu Imperial can visit the area where the first episodes of The Durrells was filmed, tour the White House where the Durrell family lived in the 1930s and re-live some of the eccentricity of this endearing family.

Danilia also makes for a fairytale seing for weddings and private events. The village has also featured in several well-known films including James Bonds’ For Your Eyes Only. www.grecotel.com

If all goes to plan, by the end of 2017, Macau’s Cotai Strip will see an additional six integrated resorts offering approximately 9,180 new hotel rooms.

While gambling revenue continues its year-on-year decline - VIP gaming revenue fell by 40 per cent last year following Beijing’s crackdown on government corruption - developers are now placing bets on the new resorts to help Macau recapture some of its allure. “The hotels Some 30km from the main island of Mahé, Ile du On this floating paradise, 11 guest villas have been used to be more of a support system to Nord, or North Island, enjoys private isolation built from local materials reaped from the the casino industry in Macau, but now, within the Inner Island group of the Seychelles. rehabilitation process, where luxury and because of gaming revenue decline and Luminous white visiting, beachesthe cosset a tropical simplicity mingle to form a signature architectural fewer high-rollers hotels and interior ofrooms coconut palms andhave takamaka trees cradled style we callimportant ‘barefoot luxury’ . to date. The company’s "single most project" the themselves to be elevated three granite 110m to 180m in property will be the first stop on Macau’s new light-rail in between importance, ” says Glennoutcrops, McCartney, system connecting the ferry landing to unashamedly the Cotai Stripaims andat height, whose polished grey ramparts North Island is a place that assistant professor of hospitality and rise from will cover an area of 450,000 square metres.

An aerial tram gaming management at the University of the white sands and filigree reefs of the azure providing the very best in privacy, location, system, withaccommodation, air conditioned gondolas smokeMacau. ocean.First to test the waters will be services, resembling facilities and breathing dragons, will carry customers across a 3.2 hectare Wynn Palace, the second local offering experience, yet has restored its environment to a performance lake from the light-rail station into the heart from Wynn Resorts aer the Wynn North Island is a sanctuary where natural habitats, place of verdant plenty – a Noah’s Ark afloat inof the resort. The lake, situated at the front entrance, will be Macau, which opened 2006.

The US$4.1 so that long neglected, haveinbeen rehabilitated warm tropical waters in colours of blue and lined with restaurants, while flower gardens in various billion floral-themed Wynn Palace, pegged endangered Seychelles fauna and flora could be aquamarine. The true essence of North Island is a shapes and themes, such as hot-air balloons, will be spread to open June 25, will feature a 28-storey reintroduced and given a place to grow and thrive. rareproperty. encounter that is in harmony with the throughout the hotel with 1,700 rooms and suites in what www.wynnpalace.com chairman Steve Wynn describes as his

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STEINWAY SPIRIO

A NEW HIGH-RESOLUTION PLAYER PIANO SYSTEM

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The Steinway Spirio, the world's finest player piano system, is a masterpiece of engineering and provides the unrivaled musical experience that Steinway’s customers expect. The system’s superior playback results from the combination of numerous patented developments, including closed-loop proportional pedaling, immunity to varying line voltage, sophisticated thermal compensation, and proprietary high-resolution drive techniques.

The Steinway Spirio player system is integrated with the piano at the company’s New York and Hamburg factories during manufacturing. Completely hidden from view, its components do not affect the touch, sound or outward appearance of the piano in any way.

To control the system Steinway provide a complimentary iPad to wirelessly connect with each Spirio. The aractive and easy-to-use app puts the company’s growing library of world-class performances at the owner’s fingertips, all recorded live on Steinway & Sons’ master recording pianos.

As new music files become available, they are automatically added to the in-app listings, ready to enjoy. An integrated volume control permits fine adjustment of the piano's playback intensity from brilliant, concert-level dynamics to subdued, background-level playing.

"Steinway Spirio connects the listener and the artist as only the world’s finest piano can," said Darren Marshall, Chief Marketing Officer. “Our technology has been engineered to meet our highest standards while creating a truly unique listening experience for all music enthusiasts, regardless of their own piano playing skills."

The Steinway Spirio system comes in three existing piano models: Model B (Music Room Grand, available worldwide), Model M (Medium Grand, available in select U.S. and Canadian markets), and Model O (Living Room Grand, available in select European and Asian markets).

www.steinwayspirio.com

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LUXURY TECHNOLOGY

OCULU

VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIE

Step into Ri Ri is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

Whether you’re stepping into your favorite game, watching an immersive VR movie, jumping to a destination on the other side of the world, or just spending time with friends in VR, you’ll feel like you’re really there.

The magic of presence Ri’s advanced display technology combined with its precise, low-latency constellation tracking system enables the sensation of presence – the feeling as though you’re actually there. The magic of presence changes everything. You’ve never experienced immersion like this.

Seeing is believing Ri uses state of the art displays and optics designed specifically for VR. Its high refresh rate and low-persistence display work together with its custom optics system to provide incredible visual fidelity and an immersive, wide field of view.

Advanced and refined design From the moment you pick up Ri, you’ll feel and see the aention to detail that went into its design and construction. Customizable, comfortable, adaptable, and beautiful, Ri is technology and design as remarkable as the experiences it enables.

Raise your game with Oculus Touch Tracked controllers bring your hands into VR and take your experience to another level.

Connect with the Oculus community Join the growing community of Ri users from around the world. Play cooperatively or test your competitive edge across all sorts of virtual reality games and experiences and discover new friends along the way. www.oculus.com/en-us/ri/

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GERMANY

As Europe’s seventh largest airline and Germany’s second biggest carrier, Airberlin flies all over the world and offers passengers an extensive route network, a first class product and one of the most modern fleets in Europe.

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This partnership gives you a massive choice of new destinations in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, the United States and the Caribbean.

To plan your trip to Germany visit www.germany.travel

Jumeirah Frankfurte

Etihad Airways and airberlin partnership

The striking Jumeirah Frankfurt is located right in the heart of the city – just a few steps away from the popular 'Zeil' shopping street and the financial district.

Jumeirah Frankfurt offers 217 spacious guest rooms and suites, with amazing views across the city. Just as delightful is this hotel’s refreshing approach. From the original artworks by local artist Hartwig Ebersbach throughout the hotel, to the beehives on the roof that produce our own honey, at Jumeirah Frankfurt we do things a lile differently.

Everything you experience here is a taste of the very best the city can offer, whether you’re dining at the fabulous Max on One restaurant, enjoying a Skyline Honey Massage at Talise Spa, or aending an event in our magnificent Crystal Ballroom.

With lile touches like your welcome drink and oshibori upon arrival and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, everything we do is designed to make your stay a constant delight. www.squarenine.rs

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THE TOP FIVE

SAFARIS

IN AFRICA LUXURY ZONE Maasai Mara, Kenya

Duba, Botswana

Situated Southwest of Kenya, covering an area of 1 510 square km, the Masai Mara National Reserve is a land of breathtaking vistas, abundant wildlife, and endless plains. The quintessential Masai Mara safari delivers many aractions and is home to an excellent year-round concentration of game as well as the two million animals that make up the Great Migration.

A Superb Tented Safari Camp In The Furthermost Reaches Of The Okavango Delta.

Duba Plains Camp is built on an island shaded by large ebony, fig and garcinia trees, and surrounded by expansive plains. Large tented suites include ensuite bathrooms with outdoor shower, flush toilets and verandas overlooking the floodplain.

Guest areas include an inviting siing area with a fireplace, as well as a dining room on a raised deck under large riverine trees; where freshlyprepared, delicious meals are served. The separate swimming pool offers guests a cooling respite from the searing African sun.

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LUXURY SAFARIS Mundulea Reserve, Namibia Mundulea Nature Reserve in the Otavi mountains is roughly 120 square kilometres of prime Montane bush-land set in the unspoiled Karstveld south east of Otavi. It is perfectly positioned as the first or final destination of a Namibian holiday: not far from the main B1, about two hours' drive from Etosha's Namutoni Gate. Walking and hiking in this beautifully lush mountain landscape offers the ideal opportunity to get out of your vehicle and into the bush. You will be accompanied by professional guide, Bruno Nebe of Turnstone Tours, who established Mundulea Nature Reserve ten years ago to restore and protect the huge diversity of fauna and flora which thrives in this unique karstveld biosphere.

Gorillas, Rwanda

Kruger, South Africa

The Virunga Mountains that straddle the borders of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, are home to around 480 mountain gorillas, more than half of the world’s entire population (the rest live in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda).

In Volcanoes National Park, the Rwandan part of the Virungas, ten gorilla groups are now habituated for gorilla safaris, more than anywhere else in the world.

Kruger Park is South Africa's most exciting African safari destination. Steeped in legend and history, the iconic Kruger National Park in South Africa is waiting for you to explore its vast landscapes and spectacular African wildlife.

Look into the eyes of a large silverback gorilla and he'll look back with a thinking, intelligent gaze, mindful that you're another individual. Any apprehensions or nerves you might have had during your trek will melt away the minute you see your gorilla family. Gorilla trekking safaris offer a magical encounter that transcends any other 'wildlife' experience we know.

Take a journey of exploration to find Africa's Big Five : Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo, you will discover unique wildlife on a real safari in Africa. Relax and rely on the skills of your expert game rangers, who will take you on an adventure of game viewing and bush walking safaris, tracking wildlife.

Enjoy thrilling game drives and walking safaris find out what it feels like to be close to a pride of Lions. Experience the excitement and intensity of a South African safari.

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ETIHAD’S A380 DEBUTS THE ONLY THREE-ROOM CABIN IN THE SKY

LUXURY AIR TRAVEL

THE RESIDENC

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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled the new product and service offering on its Airbus A380 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircra, including The Residence

by Etihad™, the world’s most luxurious living space in the air, available only on the airline’s A380 aircra.

The Residence will be the breath-taking and completely new forward upper-deck cabin on the A380. Accommodating single or double occupancy, it features a living room, separate double bedroom and ensuite shower room.

Customers in The Residence will also have a personal butler.

With the launch of these new fleets, the Abu Dhabi-based airline will also redefine and rename its cabin classes.

The A380 will feature revolutionary First Apartments, which are fully private suites with a separate reclining lounge seat and full-length bed, as well as a chilled mini-bar, personal vanity unit and wardrobe.

Etihad Airways has allocated the upper deck of the A380 to its premium cabins.

On the B787, Etihad Airways has designed an enhanced First Suite, adding many new features including a chilled mini-bar.

The Business Studio and Economy Smart Seat will feature on both the A380 and the B787.

Etihad Airways is introducing the latest Panasonic eX3 entertainment system across both fleets, providing more than 750 hours of ondemand entertainment, improved gaming and high definition screens across all cabins.

The system has video touchscreen handsets, offering an additional screen for customers to maximise their entertainment, so they can play games or view a moving flight route map while watching a movie.

Noise cancelling headsets are provided across all cabins, with built-in magnetic audio jacks to ensure the best sound quality.

The A380 aircra will have full mobile and Wi-Fi service while the B787 will be equipped with Wi-Fi.

CE BY ETIHAD The new cabins and service offering follow the airline’s pledge to transform air travel and make every customer journey a remarkable one.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “These new living spaces will raise inflight product and service standards to their highest level yet in commercial aviation and alter air travellers’ expectations of inflight comfort and luxury forever.

“Etihad Airways’ A380 and B787 will deliver the most advanced airline cabins in the industry, while meeting all weight, range and cost targets at our desired seat count. This will allow us to offer products unparalleled in quality and style, yet at competitive prices across all three cabins.”

Believing that no single design agency could deliver its vision for the new cabins, Etihad Airways established in 2008 the Etihad Design Consortium (EDC) which brought together three leading British design companies, Acumen, Factorydesign and Honour Branding to develop

innovative cabin and seat designs for the new fleets.

The EDC collaborated with Promise Communispace, a leading agency, to launch comprehensive consumer research and workshops in London, Abu Dhabi, Sydney, and New York, with the goal of understanding what makes a ‘perfect flight’ and asking consumers to help design the perfect airline.

Eighty per cent of the new product offering is a direct result of the feedback and information garnered from these workshops.

Etihad Airways’ design vision was to bring the individuality and exclusivity of a luxury boutique hotel experience to the sky in a way that embraced Arabian modernism, an aesthetic that combines the traditions of the Middle East with contemporary design.

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LUXURY AIR TRAVEL

A DEDICATED VIP TRAVEL CONCIERGE TEAM WHO WILL ENSURE EVERY DETAIL OF THEIR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING GROUND TRANSPORT, CUISINE, AND AMENITIES, ARE TAILORED TO THEIR REQUIREMENTS. The Residence by Etihad™ The Residence, which is certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for single or double occupancy, offers levels of luxury and total privacy normally found only on private jets.

Each Etihad Airways A380 will offer a boutique version of The Residence with different colour palees, table marquetry and custom carpets.

Customers in The Residence will have the services of a personal butler throughout their flight. These fully trained service professionals will receive specialist training at the Savoy Butler Academy in London.

First Apartments Nine First Apartments will be installed on the upper deck in a 1-1 configuration to create the only single aisle first class cabin in the industry.

Each First Apartment, which has a 64 inch high sliding door, includes a reclining armchair and a fulllength ooman, both upholstered by the prestigious Italian suppliers of Ferrari’s interiors, Poltrona Frau.

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The ooman transforms into a separate 80 inch long fully flatbed.

The First Apartment, which also includes features such as a chilled mini-bar, a personal vanity unit and a swivelling TV monitor for viewing from either the seat or the bed, has a 74 per cent larger footprint than the airline’s current award-winning first class suites.

A fully equipped shower room is available on the A380 for exclusive use by first class customers.

First Suites The eight First Suites in a 1-2-1 configuration along a curved aisle, another first in commercial aviation.

Each completely private First Suite has a large seat and ooman, both upholstered by Poltrona Frau, which converts into an 80.5 inch long full-flat bed. On the centre seats, the armrests retract and the suites can be joined to create a ‘double’ bed. Other features include a chilled mini-bar and a 24 inch TV monitor. www.etihad.com

A KEY DESIGN OBJECTIVE FOR ETIHAD AIRWAYS WAS TO TRANSFORM THE BOARDING EXPERIENCE MAKING IT MORE AKIN TO STEPPING INTO THE LOBBY OF A BOUTIQUE HOTEL. Business Studios Configured 1-2-1 in a forward and a ‘dovetail’, the Business Studios all have aisle access and the seat converts into a fully flat bed of up to 80.5 inches long.

With its privacy, ample storage and surface space, the Business Studio has been designed with the diverse needs of the premium business or leisure traveller firmly in mind.

The Lobby The Lobby which is a serviced lounge and bar area located between the first and business cabins.

Providing a semi-circular leather sofa, a marquetry table and a large TV screen, The Lobby is designed for relaxing and socialising.

Cabin Entrances A key design objective for Etihad Airways was to transform the boarding experience making it more akin to stepping into the lobby of a boutique hotel.

In all entry-ways in both aircra and in all cabins, the galley equipment is concealed behind custom Arabic

fretwork screens and blinds, while the trolleys are covered by elegant wood-finish doors, seing a stylish and welcoming environment for all customers.

Importantly for the airline’s Muslim customers, Etihad Airways has developed prayer areas which can be curtained off for privacy and are equipped with a real-time electronic Qibla-finder showing the exact direction of Mecca based on the aircra’s geographical position.

In the premium class boarding areas, Etihad Airways will collaborate with cultural institutions in the UAE to exhibit artwork and artefacts in display cabinets installed throughout. Items from the Etihad Airways duty free catalogue will also be displayed.

With the launch of these new aircra, Etihad Airways will update its dining equipment, amenities and so furnishings across its entire fleet.

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MUST-READ TRAVEL BOOKS Jens Mühling A JOURNEY INTO RUSSIA (Armchair Traveller at the Bookhaus)

helena Alee ThE LAND WhERE LEMONS GROW (Penguin)

To understand the ambiguities, contradictions, absurdities and complexities of the Russian soul, the advice was always to read Gogol. The advice now would be to read Jens Mühling. There is a shock of discovery and a shot of pleasure on every page.’ – The Times

A delightful book about Italy's unexpected history, told through its citrus fruits.

‘A compelling story of an author’s journey into deepest Siberia in a quest to meet a woman determined to remain cut off from the outside world ‘ – The Telegraph Elizabeth Pisani INDONESIA ETC: ExPLORING ThE IMPROBABLE NATION (Granta) Pisani first came to Indonesia as a journalist and later as an epidemiologist specializing in HIV, living there at various times during a 25-year period.

Charmed by Indonesia’s idiosyncrasies, contradictions, enigmas, disappointments, and seductions, she garnered the impression that the nation is “one giant Bad Boyfriend.” Indonesia is a string of more than 13,000 islands inhabited by people of more than 360 ethnic groups who speak more than 700 languages—a cobbling together of peoples and cultures that is a result of colonization by the Dutch and occupation by the Japanese.

Pisani (The Wisdom of Whores, 2008) spent a year randomly traveling 26,000 miles around the archipelago, visiting the capital, Jakarta, as well as jungles and small villages to talk to farmers, politicians, priests, fishermen, teachers, soldiers, nurses, and others to capture the heart and soul of Indonesia. She encountered child brides, witnessed young men jousting with javelins, sipped tea at a funeral, and spoed satellite dishes on the grass roofs of bamboo huts. An intimate, fascinating look at the world’s fourth most populous nation, one working to define itself in a modernizing world. – Vanessa Bush

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The story of citrus runs through the history of Italy like a golden thread, and by combining travel writing with history, recipes, horticulture and art, Helena Alee takes the reader on a unique and rich journey through Italy's cultural, moral, culinary and political past.

Nick hunt WALKING ThE WOODS AND ThE WATER (Nicholas Brealey) In 1933, the eighteen year old Patrick Leigh Fermor set out in a pair of hobnailed boots to chance and charm his way across Europe, like a tramp, a pilgrim or a wandering scholar. The books he later wrote about this walk, A Time of Gis, Between the Woods and the Water, and the posthumous The Broken Road are a half-remembered, halfreimagined journey through cultures now extinct, landscapes irrevocably altered by the traumas of the twentieth century. Aged eighteen, Nick Hunt read A Time of Gis and dreamed of following in Fermor's footsteps. In 2011 he began his own great trudge - on foot all the way to Istanbul. He walked across Europe through eight countries, following two major rivers and crossing three mountain ranges. Using Fermor's books as his only travel guide, he trekked some 2,500 miles through Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey. His aim? To have an old-fashioned adventure. To slow down and linger in a world where we pass by so much, so fast. To discover for himself what remained of hospitality, kindness to strangers, freedom, wildness, adventure, the mysterious, the unknown, the deeper currents of myth and story that still flow beneath Europe's surface.

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LUXURY WELLBEING

THE WORLD’S BEST

LUXURY YOGA RE Absolute Sanctuary

FROM ASHTANGA TO YIN YOGA, PRANAYAMA TO AYURVEDA, OUR LUXURY YOGA RETREATS OFFER THE BEST IN HOLISTIC WELLNESS EXPERIENCES FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. WITH STUNNING LOCATIONS IN MOROCCO, THE PHILIPPINES AND MORE, OUR RETREATS OFFER EVERYTHING FROM DAILY YOGA CLASSES TO CONTEMPLATIVE MEDITATION AND PHILOSOPHIC DIALOGUE. STRETCH YOUR MUSCLES, IMPROVE YOUR FLEXIBILITY, AND UNWIND TOWARDS A SENSE OF COMPLETE TRANQUILLITY ON ONE OF OUR BEST LUXURY YOGA RETREATS.

ABSOLUTE SANCTUARY YOGA, ThAILAND

ThE FARM YOGA hOLIDAY, PhILIPPINES

ABSOLUTE SANCTUARY is a stunning, Moroccaninspired boutique resort that is haven to those seeking a journey back to balance, rejuvenation and a healthy lifestyle. Here, we offer you more than the pleasures of an island paradise enjoyed in the comfort of modern facilities. Our commitment is to provide you with a life-changing experience, the benefits of which will last you a lifetime.

The Farm is a centre for holistic healing and wellness where people balance their mind, body and spirit with nourishing live foods in an eco- friendly place.The Farm is a healing journey, a “must have” in every individual’s life at least once a year. This personal journey is needed for recharging one’s mental, physical, and spiritual state. It is the sole sanctuary of its kind in the Philippines and one of the best in the world.The Farm is a life-changing retreat that enables its guests to cope with the ever-increasing stress-filled challenges of everyday life through a well-managed and tailored wellness programs for restoration of balance and harmony by encouraging a commitment to a proactive healthy lifestyle.

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The Farm

TREATS Adler Thermae

Ananda Yoga

ADLER ThERMAE YOGA, ITALY

ANANDA YOGA, INDIA

Welcome to Bagno Vignoni in the heart of Tuscany, UNESCO World Heritage site.

Ananda is an award-winning luxury destination spa in the Himalayan foothills in Northern India.

Located on a 100 acre Maharaja’s Palace Estate, Ananda is surrounded by graceful Sal forests and overlooks the spiritual town of Rishikesh and the Ganges river valley. Ananda integrates traditional Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta with international wellness experiences, fitness and healthy organic cuisine to restore balance and harmonize energy.

Put yourself in the mood and discover the 5 Star hotel ADLER THERMAE Spa & Relax Resort, one of Italy’s leading wellness hotels. Enjoy the warm thermal springs, regenerate your energy, spoil yourself and take time off to enjoy the fine things in life. The wellness Hotel ADLER Thermae Tuscany offers a combination of nature and architecture, Italian nonchalance and carefree luxury in a relaxed yet stylish Tuscan holiday atmosphere.

www.anandaspa.com

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AIRLINE FOCUS

SEYCHELLES

As the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, Air Seychelles is a pillar of tourism, the island nation’s strongest and growing economic sector.

Through this partnership you are given entry to a renowned leisure destination. Take advantage of more than 160 domestic scheduled flights a week throughout the archipelago, as well as its domestic charter services.

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When flying with Air Seychelles, immerse yourself in the welcoming, authentic embrace of the Creole lifestyle – delivering enviable levels of comfort and style. Make your flying time a mere illusion with entertainment options that suit you.

Air Seychelles flies to: Seychelles, Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg, Mumbai & Praslin. www.airseychelles.com

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Discover Seychelles Etihad Airways and Air Seychelles partnership

The Republic of Seychelles comprises 115 islands occupying a land area of 455 km² and an Exclusive Economic Zone of 1.4 km² in the western Indian Ocean. It represents an archipelago of legendary beauty that extends from between 4 and 10 degrees south of the equator and which lies between 480km and 1,600km from the east coast of Africa. Of these 115 islands, 41 constitute the oldest mid-oceanic granite islands on earth while a further 74 form the low-lying coral atolls and reef islands of the Outer Islands.

Seychelles is a living museum of natural history and a sanctuary for some of the rarest species of flora & fauna on earth. With almost 50% of its limited landmass set aside as national parks and reserves, Seychelles prides itself on its record for far sighted conservation policies that have resulted in an enviable degree of protection for the environment and the varied ecosystems it supports.

Nowhere else on earth will you find unique endemic specimens such as the fabulous Cocode-mer, the largest seed in the world, the jellyfish tree, with only eight surviving examples, the Seychelles’ paradise flycatcher and Seychelles warbler.

Echoing the grand assortment of people who populate Seychelles, Creole cuisine features the subtleties and nuances of French cooking, the exoticism of Indian dishes and the piquant flavours of the Orient. www.seychelles.travel

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LUXURY RESORTS

RAFFLES PRASLIN

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One of the world’s most far flung destinations, nestled in the Indian Ocean, the island of Praslin is the launch point for a myriad of activities and home to natural wonders such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vallée de Mai, and Anse Lazio.

Rated as one of the best beaches in the world, Anze Lazio is located just minutes from Raffles Praslin.

Raffles Praslin features eighty-six villas, some of the most spacious in the Seychelles. Each villa offers a private plunge pool and outdoor pavilion to soak up breathtaking views of the opal-hued ocean, white sandy beach and lush green hills. This is the perfect destination for couples to celebrate their one-of-a-kind moment, be it an oceanfront wedding or an anniversary celebration.

With a warm tropical climate, Praslin and its nearby islands enjoy a microclimate all of their very own, with temperatures between a consistent 24-32°C (74 -90° Fahrenheit) year round.

Soar over the stunning islands and touch down on Praslin in true aviator style with a scenic 15-minute plane ride, departing every hour from the main island of Mahé, or take a catamaran ferry across the turquoise blue waters for a more leisurely pace.

An oasis of laidback luxury, Raffles Praslin instills a sense of wellbeing and creates an atmosphere of blissful relaxation, ideal for the paradise seeker. www.raffles.com/praslin

Dining at Raffles Praslin combines the best of Seychellois culture and cuisine with dishes from around the world, and Raffles Spa, located steps away from the coastline of Anse Takamaka, offers ocean views from its treatment pavilions.

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AIRLINE FOCUS

INDIA

Etihad Airways and Jet Airways partnership

India is one of the largest and fastest-growing markets in the world and a key part of the Etihad Airways growth strategy.

Bangalore. The launch of wider domestic destinations gives you access to more of India, more oen.

Travel to a wide range of destinations through our gateway ports of Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and

Jet Airways, a full service airline with one of the youngest fleets in the world, has the widest domestic network in India. Jet Airways ensure that you have a comfortable and relaxing flying experience right from departure until arrival. Welcome to amazing comfort, efficient service and delicious meals with a crew so dedicated to serving you. www.jetairways.com

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Trident, Gurgaon In the heart of bustling Gurgaon, lies an oasis where you can smell the fresh grass, hear the birds sing and simply pause for pleasure. Trident, Gurgaon welcomes you in its warm embrace with magnificence and style.

Located just 30 minutes from the international airport, the hotel is conveniently close to all that Gurgaon has to offer.Designed by Thai architect, Lek Bunag, Trident, Gurgaon is low-rise and spread over seven acres.

Trident, Gurgaon features gardens, courtyards and reflection pools, lending it a resort-like ambience. The sense of calm filters through the entire hotel- the spa, swimming pool, the palm courtyard, restaurants and the main lobby. And just when you think you have savoured every sight there is, the hotel transforms itself at dusk, when fire torches light up the reflection pools to create a dramatic seing. Who says the world isn't picture perfect? At Trident, Gurgaon, it just might be!

Our rooms represent graceful style and sophistication in every detail, with touches of traditional artefacts and elegant furnishings. The rooms offer all the modern amenities to make your stay comfortable. Our caring housekeepers will ensure your room is always pristine and fresh with flowers, fruits and some delightful treats from our chef. Trident Gurgaon is winner of India's Leading Luxury Business Hotel at World Travel Awards 2015 www.tridenthotels.com/hotels-in-gurgaon

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LUXURY SPORTS

ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND JET AIRWAYS TO SPONSOR MUMBAI INDIANS FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE IPL SEASON Etihad Airways and Jet Airways will be the official airline partners and principal sponsors for the Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) team, the Mumbai Indians, for the 2015 Twenty20 tournament.

It will be the second consecutive year that Etihad Airways and Jet Airways have partnered with the Mumbai Indians, which has become one of the largest sports brands in India and followed by millions of cricket fans around the world.

Crowned champions of the 2013 IPL, the Mumbai Indians will be hoping to build on their efforts in the Pepsi IPL 2014 when they progressed to the semifinal stage having played the first five matches in the United Arab Emirates.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “The Pepsi Indian Premier League is recognised as one of the most exciting competitions in world sport, with the Mumbai Indians its biggest team, so it’s great news for Etihad Airways to be named as the team’s joint airline partner and principle sponsor alongside our friends at Jet Airways.

“We can't wait for the Mumbai Indians’ season to start against the Kolkata Knight Riders and to continue the fan engagement activities, particularly in social media, which were so popular in 2014.”

Following the same format as last year, the Etihad Airways logo will be located at the top of the back of the shirts worn by the Mumbai Indians for home matches and the Jet Airways logo will be featured in the same position for away matches.

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Raj Sivakumar, Jet Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “The Mumbai Indians partnership is without question one of our most exciting sponsorship properties and we’re thrilled to work with the team again for the 2015 Pepsi IPL. “The brand exposure that both airlines will gain throughout the next two months of the IPL will be phenomenal and we look forward to supporting the Mumbai Indians as Rohit Sharma and his team looks to win the title for the second time.”

Akash Ambani of Mumbai Indians said, “We are delighted to renew our association with international brands like Etihad Airways and Jet Airways as Principle Sponsor. The core values of our brands are synergistic in aiming to delight our patrons.

“This renewal reinforces the unique value that Mumbai Indians represents and offers to its partners.

We look forward to strengthening our relationship across all platforms.”

Among the highlights of the sponsorship agreement will be the display of extensive Etihad Airways and Jet Airways branding and messaging beamed across LED pitch-side advertising and on giant screens in the Wankhede Stadium. www.mumbaiindians.com

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LUXURY LOUNGES

ETIHAD AIRWAYS HAS OFFICIALLY REOPENED ITS NEWLY REFURBISHED FIRST AND BUSINESS CLASS LOUNGE AT ABU DHABI AIRPORT’S TERMINAL 1 The upgraded facility measures an impressive 1,044 m² with seating for 134 guests and boasts stylish design elements inspired by the airline’s new branding and image.

Shane O’Hare, Etihad Airways’ Senior Vice President Marketing, said: “This upgraded lounge embodies the contemporary design, aention to detail and customer focus synonymous with Etihad Airways. Our guests travelling from and transiting through Abu Dhabi Terminal 3, and now Terminal 1, will start their journey with a superior lounge experience in a stylish and well equipped environment where they can relax and re-charge.”

Open 24 hours a day, the new Terminal 1 Premium Lounge offers a range of facilities catering to the diverse needs of today’s business and leisure travellers.

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As with the lounge in Terminal 3, the upgraded facility includes comfortable armchairs, a dedicated dining area, state-of-the-art business amenities, complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity, USB power outlets, bathrooms with shower facilities, and a playroom for children.

Lounge guests will also be treated to Etihad Airways signature food and beverage service with a choice of restaurant-style dining and a sumptuous buffet complemented by an extensive selection of beverages.

The renowned Six Senses Spa at the lounge has been completely refurbished and is available to promote travel health and wellbeing. Lounge guests are invited to use the spa prior to boarding flights and can enjoy a refreshing complimentary 15-minute spa session, with a range of other treatments available by appointment.

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The Terminal 1 Premium Lounge is open to Etihad Airways First and Business Class guests, qualifying Platinum Etihad Guest members and the equivalent tier loyalty program members of Etihad Airways Partner airlines flying from Abu Dhabi.

The Terminal 1 Premium Lounge complements the extensive range of Etihad lounges at our home, Abu Dhabi International Airport, which include the Terminal 3 Premium Lounge and the recently opened US Premium Lounge, exclusively available for our First and Business Class guests travelling to US destinations within the US Pre-clearance facility located at the airport. The airline also offers the region’s only Arrivals Lounge for guests arriving into Abu Dhabi. Etihad’s lounge network is further expanding in the coming months. New lounges currently under development including the dedicated First Class Lounge in Abu Dhabi, as well as the upcoming international lounges in New York, Los Angeles and Melbourne.

Etihad Guest Programme Etihad Airways’ innovative loyalty programme has been voted the best in no less than four separate categories at this year’s ‘Freddie’ awards which are organised by US-based InsideFlyer magazine to recognise the travel industry’s best frequent yer programmes.

Etihad Guest picked up ‘Best Website’, ‘Best Member Communication’, ‘Best Bonus Promotion’ and ‘Best Award Redemption’ awards for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. The programme also claimed runners up spot in three other categories: Best Award, Best Customer Service and Programme of the Year.

The Freddie awards ceremony took place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with more than 700,000 votes submied from members of travel loyalty programmes from across the world.

Etihad Guest was launched in August 2006 and has quickly established itself as one of airline industry’s fastest-growing and most innovative loyalty programmes, boasting more than 625,000 members. www.etihad.com

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