Luxury

20 years negotiating major deals with international corporations have sharpened Ludovic Tendron’s skills. Tendron has served as Legal Counsel for the Accor Group in Europe and in South-East Asia for 14 years after starting his career at Hewlett-Packard as an in-house lawyer. In 2014, he started his own business consultancy with the objective of not

The final high-speed tests in the ground-breaking hypercar’s extensive engineering validation process saw Speedtail prototype ‘XP2’ reach its maximum speed more than 30 times on the space shuttle landing runway at the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds. The exercise concluded a programme of high-speed running carried out at multiple test facilities worldwide, including Idiada in Spain

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been Longines Ambassador of Elegance since 1999 and it was only a matter time before the embrace of St Imier’s ethos for “Elegance is an attitude” was fully incorporated with the Indian model-actress’s cultural heritage in their ladies Longines DolceVita collection. The latest Longines DolceVita Elegance limited edition inspired by Aishwarya

These are just some of the many things that have impacted both our everyday lives and also how we travel. The peer-to-peer travel money company WeSwap has released some interesting data from a nationally representative poll they commissioned involving more than 2,000 UK adults. The poll reveals some of this year’s travel trends and what

Expected to debut at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January 2020, the revolutionary NAWA Technology, presents its latest supercharged machine – the racer motorcycle. Known for their ability to create highly efficient energy transition through ultra-fast carbon battery technologies, NAWA consistently pushes the envelope in developing innovative solutions to improve energy

There is no better way to see in the New Year than surrounding yourselves with friends and family. Brewhouse & Kitchen loves to see people getting together and heading down to one of their 22 pub sites across the UK to try out their diverse range of drinks – from craft beers to non-alcoholic beverages.

PALACE 25 gears you up for the best vacation homes that money can buy. From our very tiny red dot to luxurious homes in the Swiss alps, we present some very exciting homes in key countries which also includes Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, United Kingdom to name a few. On the cover is the chic Conlay

Life in French Indochina saw the growing cross-cultural pollination between Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. In this age of modern hyper-sensitivity, colonialism is a topic often discussed with the lenses of negativity and exploitation. That said, in some rare instances, fate would collude and cast light in the darkness; when it comes to Cambodia, French colonialism

On 17th December 2019, photography and art enthusiasts alike struck another gift of their Christmas list, thanks to Los Angeles-based gallerist Peter Fetterman and privately owned international auction house, Bonhams. Teaming up, the collaborative effort materialized in the form of a major photography auction in New York. With interested parties gathering both in person and

Claridge House, 32 Davies Street, Mayfair, London. Located at 32 Davies Street, between Claridge’s hotel and Berkeley Square in London’s Mayfair, this 1,348 square-foot luxury apartment is on the third floor of the prestigious 1920s mansion block going by the name of Claridge House. Built in the early 1920s, Claridge House was the brainchild of

In our story last issue on the balance spring – literally the beating heart of the mechanical watch – it might seem like this component does all the heavy lifting, as far as the back-office business of timekeeping goes. As any watchmaker will tell you though – and a good number of watch brand CEOs

As families join around the table this festive season and share their stories and memories, it is the perfect time to reflect on the decade that has been the 2010s. Despite cries that e-readers, audiobooks and television subscription services would destroy the business of book sales; there are millions of novels, biographies and guides selling

Described as the “Messenger of the Gods on the water”, the Hermes Speedster is a classic-styled runabout with traits reminiscent of a 1959 Porsche 356 and the similarly built boats of the 1930’s. Eliminating the presence of straight lines, this speedster is the perfect combination of luxury, efficiency, style and comfort with natural curves and

For the first time, Tailor Made is introducing itineraries to Australia, Bosnia, Corsica and New Zealand. These are joined by a fairy-tale visit to Germany along with epic overland journeys from London to Athens and or Arctic Circle. Customers can choose when they would like to travel, adapt the route to suit their plans, add

Many hotels call themselves urban escapes but when you’re in the heart of Siem Reap, not quite a sprawling urban commercial jungle, does it really necessitate an escape? Hence, when it comes The Aviary Hotel, a boutique hotel inspired by nature and Cambodia’s rich heritage of traditional crafts, the luxuriousness of this sophisticated Cambodian oasis

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Making its first passenger flight in 2011, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been fettered breathlessly by international media like CNN and The Telegraph as the future of flight. Carrying  an estimated 250 travelers from Tokyo to Hong Kong via Japan’s All Nippon Airways, the 787 Dreamliner, boasting state-of-the-art design, an intuitive cockpit,

Conceptualized two years prior to its final release, RED is Ritzy Animation’s first ever in-house short film, which details an epic story of redemption through Rudolph’s highest and lowest ‘career’ moments. Created just for the fun of it, the film was an ‘after-work’ project developed alongside the studio’s other commercial assignments. Once the most talented

Though the worlds of aviation and motor racing may be miles apart, literally, both share figurative similarities in their requirements for high performance and precision instruments. For a watchmaker such as Bell & Ross, whose roots are mantle-deep in aviation, the difficulties in producing a collection away from its forte are not as challenging as

As someone who previously worked in the property industry, I do keep tabs on regional markets, speaking regularly to industry leaders. While the North of England, Wales and Northern Ireland have remained comparatively buoyant, London and the Southern half of the country is still feeling the pain. The best analogy I can think of is

Straight out of Austria, Vagabund Moto’s custom built motorcycles by Paul Brauchart and Philip Rabl have a reputation for detail-oriented perfection, performance and style. Further unleashing their creative potential, the duo’s latest creation, the 1994 V12 BMW R100RT confirms all that we know and love about the brand. Its build centers around a new and

Paired with Michelin star cuisine and a winery tour, guests will explore a world-famous truffle market and scent-out black diamonds, as the delicacy is locally known, with truffle hunter dog Iago. Taking place on selective dates in February 2020, the two-night package includes accommodation at 13th-century castle Château de Mercuès, which has been transformed by

Cruise with Caviar through the Middle EastThe Persia Unveiled adventure is a first for Scenic and is a wonderful and exciting experience to start this guide. On this tour, guests will be able to learn about and experience civilisations dating back more than three millennia! This two-week cultural adventure starts and finished in the country’s

The children of Cambodia have had to endure horrendous conditions. Cambodia might have gained independence in 1953 but tumultuous geo-political events like the Vietnam War (which extended into Cambodian territory) and the ensuing genocide from the Khmer Rouge dictatorship, ensured that lost generations would leave their children orphaned and as often in war, disabled. Krousar-Thmey

Jacques Garcia. Ideally located in the prestigious Carré d’Or district of Monte-Carlo, and within walking distance of Monaco’s iconic Casino, the luxurious Belle Époque Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo overlooks the Mediterranean and was completely renovated in 2004 by acclaimed French designer Jacques Garcia. Garcia has again left his mark at the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo with his

Imagine sitting next to Richard Branson on a Virgin Atlantic flight. Watching a private screening of Cool Hand Luke with Paul Newman. Singing a duet with Aretha Franklin or sparring with Muhammad Ali. Only this was yachting’s version: I was taking turns at the wheel of the 48 Wallytender with Luca Bassani. And it was

Taking the top spot is the 1988 blockbuster Die Hard with its over the top action scenes totalling an eye-watering £15,192,394 worth of damage to the iconic Nakatomi Plaza office block and its surroundings. In second place came Gremlins with the mischievous, evil creatures inflicting £544,415 of damage to the fictional town of Kingston Falls.

Established 47 years ago in response to the negative influence of a rising drug epidemic, Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA) is a registered charity focusing on both research and prevention measures, as well as, aftercare and reintegration – helping to rehabilitate ex-offenders. These services encompass working closely with each and every individual to rebuild self-esteem and

Lost in Translation: Tokyo, JapanWith a cast including Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson Lost in Translation is a must-see film. The film was shot in Tokyo and other parts of Japan, director, Sophie Coppola, is said to have been very fond of the aesthetics of the Park Hyatt in Tokyo shooting a lot of indoor

Atmos transparente Invented by engineer Jean-Léon Reutter in 1928 and brought to market by the Grande Maison  in the 1930s, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock is as close as one can technically (and literally) get to a perpetual motion machine – a hypothetical that can do work indefinitely without an energy source. We state this odd

Bringing together East and West traditions and inspired by the Chinese game of Mahjong, The Lucky Set Afternoon Tea with Fenjiu will be available from 11th January until 16th February 2020, at the Harrods Tea Rooms situated on the 4th Floor of the renowned department store. Fenjiu, which is made using the finest natural ingredients