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Capturing the Essence of Juniper: The Growing Craft of Gin Around the World

While gin is now ubiquitous in the UK – and often thought of as the country’s unofficial national spirit – the botanical drink in fact originated in the Netherlands. And so, unravels an unexpected tale of creativity, healing, disease, war, politics and indulgence; from Dutch doctors to English royals, gin has been praised for its medicinal and soothing qualities since it was invented nearly 500 years ago. Passione unpacks the hist
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Discover the Best Property Hotspots in Australia and New Zealand

One of the most varied and wonderful landscapes on earth, Australia is made up of mountains, deserts, rainforests and lakes. Across the Tasman Sea, New Zealand is a volcanic paradise of glaciers, bays and sweeping beaches peppered across a similarly alluring landscape. Both offer a host of locations that are the essence of elevated living – so which will it be?

The United Nations Human Development Report of 2022 rated Australia as the world’s fifth best country to live in – behind nations inclu
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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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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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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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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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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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