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Cigars

The All New Davidoff Limited Edition Robusto Intenso

The All New Davidoff Limited Edition Robusto Intenso

In September 2020 Davidoff will make available one of it’s most interesting cigars yet. The Limited Edition Robusto Intenso is promised to be both innovative and complex. Crafted by Davidoff’s master blenders from more than 60% blended tobaccos that were aged up to 7 years, this Limited Edition Robusto Intenso will be the first released by Davidoff since 2005. Speaking on the subject of the upcoming release, Edward Simon, Chief Marketing Officer at Oettinger Davidoff AG, stated “In the year…

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Travel Yachts

Explore Southeast Asia with Motor Yacht Aqua Blu

Aqua Blu

Has Covid 19 prevented your quintessential summer Mediterranean yacht charter? If so, you may want to consider a week in South East Asia aboard the 198 foot Aqua Blu. A true expedition vessel, Aqua Blu began life in 1968 as HMS Beagle, a British Naval Explorer before being transformed into a luxury yacht in 2004. Her original namesake was an homage to the Beagle that carried Darwin to the Galapagos. With extreme travel in her DNA and a magnificent interior…

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Beauty Health & Wellness

The Most Luxurious Spa in Monaco | Meet Spa Metropole by Givenchy

Reception Spa Hotel Metropole MC W. Pryce

Situated within the world renowned Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo, is the Didier Gomez designed Spa Metropole by Givenchy which is the closest one can come to a true Haute Couture Spa. Having just re-opened this month after a period of closure due to the global pandemic, we took an opportunity to explore the Principality of Monaco’s finest spa. One of the first and most significant aspects of Spa Metropole’s design language is the use of elegant black and white marble…

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Real Estate

Despite Covid 19 Turks & Caicos Real Estate Enjoys Increased Popularity

Despite Covid 19 Turks & Caicos Real Estate Enjoys Increased Popularity

Although many of us would expect Covid 19 to trigger a reduction in second home demand, nothing could be further from the truth on the Caribbean Island of Turks & Caicos. The Sotheby’s Turks and Caicos office reportedly closed $70M in sales during the month of June. Some speculate that the high sales are the result of the reduced stamp duty on the islands, but is there something more significant driving these high sales volumes? We caught up with Nina Siegenthaler, a…

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Real Estate

Looking for an Escape? Try this Gilded Age Mansion in Tuxedo Park

Chastellux - Tuxedo Park

Tuxedo Park is as close as one gets to Lake Como in America. The three square mile guard gated community just 40 miles from Manhattan, was founded by Pierre Lorilland IV in 1885. Lorilland had grown tired of vacationing in Newport, and craved a community where he and other members of America’s elite could enjoy the best of hunting and fishing. What developed from a humble hunting retreat, soon grew into a gilded age paradise that gave its first name…

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Real Estate

An Idyllic East Hampton Escape Brought to Life by Mojo Stumer

Georgica Pond East Hampton

One of design firm Mojo Stumer’s latest projects is this idyllic getaway in East Hampton. Designed in a traditional shingle style and paired with modern interiors typical of Long Island, Stumer’s team created an airy atmosphere perfect for weekend or summer getaways. Located in Georgica Pond, East Hampton, this particular residence boasts a massive living room, ample natural lighting, and an outdoor entertaining area that rivals nearby resorts. By stepping into the 1,000+ square foot living room, visitors are greeted…

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Auto Real Estate

Too Many Cars and Not Enough Space? Gordon McCall has the Perfect Solution!

Main Floor - Too Many Cars and Not Enough Space? Gordon McCall has the Perfect Solution!

Do you suffer from the all too common problem of having too many cars and not enough garage space? We’ll, a garage condo at Gordon McCall’s 90,000 square foot Monterey Motorsport Park might be just the solution for you. Whether you own a residence on the coveted Monterey Peninsula or are an annual car week pilgrim, there are few comparable options to store your prized exotic cars, vintage automobiles, or cherished motorcycles than your very own garage condo steps from…

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Lifestyle Travel

Belmond reopens their Italian hotels in a truly Nostalgic Fashion

Belmond reopens their Italian hotels in a truly Nostalgic Fashion

Following Italy’s challenges with Covid-19, Belmond has announced the reopening of their 6 properties from Venice to Portofino with a short film by director Francesco Carrozzini. The film, which is romantic, nostalgic, and entirely captivating, enlivens our senses and makes us dream of our next escape to Italy. The film commissioned by Belmond is appropriately titled ‘My Love Letter to Italy’. In a press release, parent organization LVMH states “[Carrozzini] presents a passionate and personal account of his native land,…

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Real Estate

Apartment 3304 | A World Class Residence at The Pierre

Apartment 3304 | A World Class Residence at The Pierre

Manhattan’s legendary “The Pierre” now has room with a view, ready and waiting for its next lucky resident. Built in 1930, The Schultze and Weaver designed Pierre is one of New York City’s defining Art Deco masterpieces along with the famed Waldorf Astoria and the Park Lane Hotel. The Pierre was transformed from solely hotel use into a mixed use co-op and hotel in 1959, which brings us to the subject of Apartment 3304. The 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath co-op…

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Art & Culture Travel

Enjoy Paris’ Best Shopping from The Hôtel Mansart

Hotel Mansart - View of Place Vendome - by @gillestrillard

Situated just around the corner from Place Vendôme, the Hôtel Mansart is where one can truly begin an all-out shopping spree. Located nearby some of the most prestigious boutiques in Paris, the hotel is within walking distance from Charvet, Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel and Gucci, to name just a few. Art is another prominent aspect of the area around Hôtel Mansart as the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the Musée des Arts et Métiers, the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre Museum and the…

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