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Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort: Gateway to The Nature Island

Approaching Dominica, by sea or by air, is a magical affair. There you’ll see volcanic mountains shrouded in unspoiled rainforest rise sharply from the emerald waters of the Caribbean Sea. Tumbling waterfalls, ‘boiling’ lakes and jagged gorges pepper the landscape; it’s easy to understand why this eastern Caribbean paradise is known as The Nature Island. An ideal respite from which to explore this island jewel is Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort, one of the top all-inclusive destinations in the Ca
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Opera in the British Countryside: The Enduring Mystique of Glyndebourne

Glyndebourne: the world-renowned opera venue hidden amid the greenery and gentle slopes of the Sussex countryside. The 1,200-seat theatre sits within the grounds of Glyndebourne Manor House, a red-brick stately home that has crowned the surrounding landscape since the early 16th century. Music enthusiasts John Christie and Audrey Mildmay founded the opera festival in 1934 in a venue that at the time held just 300 people and centred around the works of Mozar
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Christmas at Liberty: A Tale of Festivity, Eccentricity and Indulgence

Enter the magical world of Liberty's as they prepare for the festive season as only they know how.

As Oscar Wilde put it, ‘Liberty is the chosen resort of the artistic shopper’, a sentiment visitors begin to understand as they approach the luxury London retailer from Great Marlborough Street. Behind an intricate 1920s Tudor revival facade – made from the timbers of two old battleships – lie six floors of fabrics, clothing, accessories, home furnishings and more. This oasis of luxury can be trac
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MIPCOM: The Mother of all Entertainment Trade Shows

Passione Lifestyle was in Cannes to hear the key voices from the film industry and their insights into AI, women in global entertainment and the transition of the media.

MIPCOM (or the Marché International des Programmes de Communication) is an annual international gathering of TV and entertainment executives. The trade show has taken place in Cannes each October – except when the event was moved online in 2020 – since its first edition in 1985. The ‘mother of all entertainment content markets’
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The Fursan Endurance Cup at Saudi’s AIUIa Magnificent Oasis

As it is officially named, the thundering hooves of the Fursan Cup (or The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup) will return to AlUla in February 2024 for the world's most technically challenging riding competition. This endurance event is a crucial appointment on the Saudi equestrian calendar and not without reason. Each year since 2019, 200 riders from up to 40 nations gather to race through 120km of desert terrain in pursuit of victory. Towering rocks and escarpments rise from scor
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Discover the Luxury Retailers With Their Own Private Clubs

In a world where the collection of memories is becoming as precious as material belongings, luxury retailers are establishing exclusive members clubs for their most loyal patrons, striking a delicious balance between the two. Brands use hospitality to elevate their offerings to recognise the new luxury must-have: experience.

The focus is shifting from simply selling upmarket products to affluent clients and is evolving to champion the
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The Sport of Kings – Polo as it is Played Around the World

History, glamour and competitive spirit - alive and well in the sport of Polo

Polo is regarded as the oldest team sport in the world. To pick up a mallet and settle into a saddle is to join a longstanding tradition of rivalry, competition and nobility that emerged in Persia more than two and a half thousand years ago (where players would knock about the heads of the empire’s enemies). Since then, the sport has achieved more of a glamorous reputation and has an enduring connection with royalty;
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A Curated Global Tour of Sustainable Farm to Table Dining Cuisine

Farm-to-table dining has become synonymous with honesty, the honesty of where ingredients are sourced, grown and prepared. The inherent traceability of the food on your plate is in equal parts intriguing and comforting. It is reassuring to know that the six-course tasting menu you enjoyed consisted of fresh ingredients gathered an hour ago from the next-door garden.

Both kitchens and consumers are becoming more curious about where their food comes from; farm-to-table dining is on the rise, with
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Futuristic Qatar: Fusing Tradition & Modernity

Luxury, Culture and Adventure, the Emirate Qatar unveils one of the most futuristic States to its travellers

Where ultra-modern skyscrapers rise from desert sands and futuristic properties command the landscape, visitors can discover an enticing mélange of tradition and modernity characterising this fascinating country. As an ever-evolving trade centre and financial hub, the Middle-Eastern nation Qatar certainly sets the tone for conducting business and offers myriad opportunities to occupy you
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Nathalie Dubois, The Queen of Celebrity Gift Lounges

‘I have gifted Jennifer Love Hewitt a baby elephant and luxury watches to Spike Lee,’ says Nathalie Dubois, selecting just two examples from the myriad celebrity interactions she has had at her luxury gifting suites. For the CEO of brand strategy execution platform Dubois Pelin and Associates this is nothing out of the ordinary, and with close friends including Sharon Stone and Viola Davis, how could it be? Beau Monde Traveler caught up with Nathalie to discuss her unique career and the stories
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The Three Most Recent Additions to the UNESCO Cities of Literature

Be Amazed - From secret societies to sky-scraping libraries, these are some of the world’s most exciting literary cities.

Cities with a long-standing literary heritage act as a welcome refuge and vibrant meeting place for lovers of the written word. Worn cobbled streets, a genteel hush and towering shelves brimming with first editions may come to mind when thinking of a literary city. Still, modern hubs of creativity are challenging this image with lively events and critical technology.

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Europe’s Best Luxury Spas for the Modern Gentleman

Underground bathing at a Spanish monastery, thalassotherapy by the Atlantic in Tenerife, and a traditional sauna experience in Switzerland – these are the best spas in Europe

A spa break is simply a no-brainer for a physical and emotional wellness reboot. Happily, Europe is home to more spas than you can shake a stick at, many featuring custom treatments and therapies for a holistic experience tailored to you. Expect hi-tech health analysis, rejuvenating hydrotherapies and baths, and plenty of
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48 Hours in Nottingham, the Queen of the Midlands

A stroll through the cobbled streets of the former lace market presents the meeting of tradition and modernity that so defines Nottingham. The sun bounces off the jagged stones of the ancient St Mary’s Church and on to the gleaming walls of the Motorpoint Arena. This is a city characterised by change and adaptation, but that is grounded in history.

Nottingham is a city in the East Midlands region of England. It is famous for its extensive history, its innovation and the legend of Robin Hood. Th
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Meet the Kretz Family: Pioneers in Luxury Real Estate

How do you go about promoting, negotiating and selling a €40m estate with more than fifty rooms? Just follow the lead of the Kretz family, who are pioneers in the world of luxury real estate.

According to Ernst & Young, family businesses are outpacing the global economy. They have been growing at nearly twice the rate of advanced economies, and this doesn’t seem to be slowing down. EY suggests that if f
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The Magic of Collective Wellbeing: Mystic Kingdom – Bhutan I Discover

Discover a heavenly fusion of ritual, spirituality and community in this alpine wonderland

Bhutan is mostly uninhibited by the consumerist influences of the modern world, instead acting as an ever-evolving tapestry of culture and tradition. This famously serene and spiritual nation is an unhurried haven of history and ritual where staggering mountains invite adventure, and sheltered rivers inspire relaxation. Bhutan is the birthplace of the Gross National Happiness (GNH), a tool that measures t
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The Charm of an Unspoilt Rendezvous – The Natural Spell of Comporta

As H.G Wells said, ‘the air of Portugal has a natural happiness in it, and the people of the country should be as happy and prosperous as any people in the world’. It’s a notion guests will appreciate as they arrive in Comporta. Little more than an hour’s drive from Lisbon, the town couldn’t be further from the bustle and noise of the capital city; here, sunshine drifts through the gently swaying pine trees, and
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Thanda Island: The Ultimate Private Island Experience

Private islands are the epitome of luxury. It is no surprise that famous faces such as Tim McGraw, Johnny Depp and Shakira can often be found lounging on sandy sanctuaries of their own. Private islands are treasure troves of privacy, nature and opulence, where untouched vistas meet extravagant villas and attentive butlers await your every request. The value of these sought-after getaways is only driven by their scarcity and a private island is an escape that most can only dream of. However, Than
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Hale Bob: Distinctive Dresses for Playful Personalities

There is something so alluring about a bold dress. It translates the wearer’s personality, confidence and character without so much as a word. In this case, the fabric speaks a thousand of them. Those wearing Hale Bob will find that their outfits precede them; admirers are able to glean the playful, adventurous, and sophisticated nature of the brand’s ambassadors as they stroll past. Hale Bob is characterised by distinctive patterns and bold shapes that are tied together by a consistent sense of
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Thornbury Castle: Tudor Opulence in Rural Gloucestershire

To many visitors to the UK, a Tudor castle true to its original grandeur and décor is a unique find. For Brits, it’s not necessarily something out of the ordinary. The UK has a host of show-stopping historical sites and visiting a National Trust estate, or an English Heritage building is a pleasant – but not unusual – weekend activity. But few of these properties offer visitors the opportunity to stay overnight and fully immerse themselves within their walls. None offers an experience quite like
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Reschio: A Historic Hideaway between Umbria and Tuscany

As Mary Shelley once said, ‘the name of Italy has magic in its very syllables’, a sentiment visitors begin to understand as they reach the perimeter of the grounds. A cool mist swells among the contours of the valley, the very same that has refreshed residents since the site’s conception during the Roman Empire. Thousands of years later, instead of a fierce fortification piercing the shroud, an elegant estate commands the landscape from atop a hill and looks out across the unblemished landscape.
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Luxeco’s Alicia Sharpe on Her Favourite Luxury Sustainable Hotels

‘With me, it’s about a different kind of luxury’, explains Alicia, to whom ‘the luxury lies in the experience’. Instead of attentive butlers or über-modern properties, the director of Luxeco Holidays values the creation of lasting memories over anything else. Whether this be through an exhilarating safari adventure or simply learning about local customs, transformative experiences can be equally as gratifying as soaking in a state-of-the-art infinity pool. Beau Monde Traveler catches up with Ali
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