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Tucked along one of Paris's most storied streets, just steps from Chanel's original atelier and within easy reach of the Louvre, Castille Paris is one of those rare hotels that feels immediately personal. This five-star boutique property brings a distinctly Italian warmth to the heart of the 1st arrondissement, where the architecture is 18th century and the energy is entirely modern
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The Monaco Grand Prix has captivated the world since 1929, and the experience extends well beyond the circuit itself. From the iconic Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo and Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, to the clifftop Maybourne Riviera and the design-led Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, the finest rooms fill fast. At the table, Le Louis XV–Alain Ducasse, Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac, Pavyllon Monte-Carlo, Blue Bay Marcel Ravin, L'Abysse Monte-Carlo, Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo, and COYA Monte-Carlo together make race weekend one of the most compelling culinary destinations on the calendar
Bentley Motors has unveiled a bespoke Continental GTC, co-designed by Anna Lapwood MBE, Tina Guo, and Sister Bliss, with Mulliner translating their musical visions into every detail. Debuting on International Women’s Day at Bicester Motion in collaboration with What She Drives, the car features 24K gold Organ Stops, Copper Stone fascia, soundwave embroidery, and a curated Spotify playlist playing through its Bang & Olufsen system. Built in Crewe, it will join Bentley’s UK press fleet before sale
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Quinta do Lago, one of Europe's leading luxury lifestyle resort, has announced a series of Creative Dinners in collaboration with Dutch Master Chef Angélique Schmeinck, founder of CuliAir Skydining, the world's only hot air balloon restaurant, and one of just two female Dutch Master Chefs. Across three evenings in April, Angélique will bring her celebrated edible painting performances to Casa Velha, Casa do Lago and Umami, working alongside each restaurant's kitchen team to deliver a gastronomic experience unlike anything the Algarve has seen before
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The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi introduces Dayang Mastura, a private Lagoon 620 sailing catamaran designed by Nauta Design, offering intimate charters for up to 20 guests. Guests explore Langkawi’s Machinchang Coast, Straits of Chinchin, Pulau Rebak Besar, and Pulau Intan Kecil while enjoying bespoke culinary experiences, sun decks, paddleboards, kayaks, snorkelling, and four ensuite cabins, combining privacy, comfort, and unforgettable perspectives of the Andaman Sea