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Mallorca’s coastline may win the headlines, but the hills above Manacor hold one of the island’s most rewarding secrets. Rotana La Reserva, a five-star private country estate spanning 200 hectares, has unveiled reimagined interiors within its 17th-century manor house alongside a fresh collection of rural experiences. Guests can choose between the historic Finca House and Es Mayolet, an intimate 10-room retreat, while enjoying Mallorca’s only private golf course, a private heliport and harvest-led cooking from Michelin-starred Chef Andreu Genestra and Executive Chef Irene Lluch
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Experience Group, the digital private members' club built around high-octane travel, has launched two new tiers: AIM Explorer for individuals and AIM Collective for companies. Led by Co-Founder Andrey Makiyevskiy and a senior team drawn from The Savoy, Claridge's and Corinthia London, the club trades the traditional clubhouse for shared journeys. Recent highlights include private access to the King's Chamber inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, a 007-inspired helicopter flight across Iceland and Formula Renault racing on a fully privatised circuit. Paris couture ateliers are next on the list
McLaren Automotive has revealed the McL 6GT concept at the 2026 Monterey Car Week, a car inspired by Bruce McLaren's unfinished M6GT project of the 1960s and built around an authentic manual transmission, the first offered by the marque since the legendary F1 of 1992. With full carbon fibre construction and V8 power, it previews a highly exclusive new type of supercar beyond the core portfolio, with a production version promised for 2028 and tactility at the heart of its design.
motoring
Manchester’s restaurant scene has gained a new Italian address with the opening of GiGi Gusto Griglia on Deansgate. The restaurant occupies the former City Library building, a landmark dating from 1878, and brings together open-fire cooking, a cocktail bar and live entertainment. Chef Sam Astley-Dean leads a menu built around seasonal ingredients, handmade pasta and grilled dishes, while Bar Eleganza centres on Negronis, a baby grand piano and a late-night programme. The opening marks a fresh chapter for the site formerly occupied by Gusto Manchester.
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Quagliotti, the Italian textile house founded in 1933, has announced a partnership with Ferretti Yachts that will debut at the international boat shows of September 2026. The collaboration will dress a selection of yachts across the Ferretti fleet with linens and bespoke textile elements, from owner's suites to living areas. Rooted in shared values of craftsmanship, materials and the culture of Made in Italy, the project points to a new standard for life on board, and The Executive Magazine considers what it reveals about the direction of yacht interiors.