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Perched on a hillside above the resort town of Tsilivi, Olea All Suite Hotel occupies a world quite apart from Zakynthos' busier coastal stretches. Designed by Athens and Stockholm-based practice Block722, this adult-friendly property brings a distinctly considered aesthetic to the Ionian Islands, where 89 suites, a 4,000 square metre pool complex, and a genuinely impressive food and drink programme have established it as one of the most compelling places to stay in Greece
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El Fuerte in Marbella pairs six decades of history with a five-star luxury that touches every corner of the hotel. Sea-facing rooms and suites overlook the Mediterranean, with Spa by Clarins offering a quiet space to unwind between days spent by the pool or on the beach. Breakfast unfolds across The Art of Breakfast and Le Marché, while Soleo and Levante carry the gastronomy on through lunch and dinner. Set in one of Marbella's prime beachfront locations, El Fuerte delivers a memorable five-star experience from start to finish
Bugatti and Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin have marked the end of the W16 era with something truly special. The W16 Mistral 'Blanc Éternel', a one-of-one Sur Mesure commission, revives a partnership first struck fifteen years ago with the porcelain-inspired Veyron Grand Sport 'L'Or Blanc'. Its pure white body is traced in fine black lines mapping the car's digital design, while genuine porcelain, crafted by hand, brings the same artistry into the cabin. The result is a striking celebration of craftsmanship, heritage and design
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San Carlo Group and Sunset Hospitality Group have opened Signor Sassi Mare at Porto Cervo's marina, bringing four decades of Italian dining heritage to the Costa Smeralda for a dedicated summer residency. Lorenzo Marras, President of Dining at Sunset Hospitality Group, and Marcello Distefano, CEO of San Carlo Group, unite two proven hospitality operators around a menu built on fresh seafood, handmade pasta and classic Italian technique, set against one of Sardinia's most recognisable harbours
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Four Seasons Yachts has revealed its second vessel, Four Seasons II, sailing in 2028 with 79 suites and a new collection of Yacht Residential Suites. Crafted with celebrated Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and operated alongside Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, she builds on the success of Four Seasons I. Ben Trodd and Alejandro Reynal describe an effortless sense of home at sea, with private terraces and one-to-one service