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Would you too like to be taken by limousine directly to the aircraft? Or sip champagne in a luxurious lounge just five minutes before your departure? Using VIP Service Club CONTINENTAL means making an exceptional start to your journey. What is more, if you live up to 30 km from the airport, Škoda Limousine Service will drive you to Club Continental completely free of
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charge. And VIP Service staff will take care of the rest – they will check you and your luggage in. They are completely at your disposal and will take care of anything you might need. And then they will drive you across the tarmac in a limousine, directly to your aircraft.
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Privacy in the Crystal Lounge Written by: Petr Holeček Photo: VIP Service archive
Take a seat in a comfortable armchair, have some good wine and forget about the hustle and bustle of the airport. Or alternatively enjoy
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it with your feet up and with a great view of the runway. The Crystal Lounges in both terminals are for demanding travellers. Freshly printed newspapers hang in holders on the wall. Agents are always available to provide advice regarding your departure or assist you with free wireless connection for notebooks and tablets. And when it comes to an unexpected business meeting, you can book a private room in the Premier Lounge.
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Don Giovanni back in Prague
Admiring superyachts in Dubai
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s famous opera was first performed more than two
“Times Change. Passions Endure.” That’s
hundred and twenty years ago on the
the motto of the 20th Dubai International
stage of the Nostitz theatre, now the Es-
Boat Show that celebrates style, luxury
tates theatre in Prague. Opera is back in
and marine heritage. From March 13 to
its repertoire, so lovers of Mozart’s work
17 join the most hotly anticipated global
will get the unique opportunity to enjoy
marine event – it features world premieres
this musical gem in the place where it
of the most beautiful yachts and a “Super-
once premiered. Another inducement
car Promenade” showcasing top-of-the-
to visit the theatre is the fact that the
range cars by companies like Bentley, Rolls
stage set was created by the outstand-
Royce, Hamann, Porsche; there are awards
ing Czech stage designer Josef Svoboda,
set against the stunning backdrop of the
Settimana della moda Italian-style
Dubai skyline.
Part of the so-called Big 4 (Paris, London
costumes for Forman’s Oscar-winning
and New York being the other three fash-
film Amadeus.
ceremonies and accompanying events – all
ion capitals), Milan Fashion Week has been held twice a year since 1958 and showcases the most famous designers who present the very best of haute couture for the following season. Gorgeous models on the catwalk, creative geniuses, dazzling clothes, celebrities, parties… If you do not want to miss all the action and want to make your own fashion statement, then head to Milan in late February, between 22 and 28 of the month to be exact.
while the costumes were designed by Theodor Pištěk, who also designed
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A celebration of wine in New York
Petronas Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix
The New York Wine Expo is a three-day exposition catering to both the general
If you like the sounds and smells of roaring
public and professionals. During the
engines of superfast machines, adrenaline,
Grand Tasting, you can sample over
speed and competition, plan on being in
760 excellent wines from over
Malaysia between March 23 and 25. Five
190 winemakers from around the globe,
and a half km long, the track features
both established and upcoming. The pro-
15 turns and 8 straights with speeds
ducers will explain to you anything you
reaching more than 300km/h. It also al-
might want to know. The best thing to
lows ample opportunities for overtaking,
do is simply wander around and educate
ensuring a race full of suspense and thrills.
your palate. Just make sure you don’t
The ultra-modern Sepang Circuit opened in
come with an empty stomach and if you
1999 and is easily accessible from Kuala Lumpur, with all this fantastic city has
To Rio for the Carnival
to offer.
Nestling between the sea and the mountains, Rio de Janeiro is spectacular at any time of year. But at no time does it come to life more than 46 days before Easter during the annual Carnival, when it explodes in a flurry of gaudy colours, outlandish floats and extravagant costumes and endless parties, as millions of people take to the streets. Months of preparations, practice and careful choreography are on display as competing samba schools and accompanying orchestras dance through the Sambadrome. “The greatest show on Earth”, as Brazilians call it, takes place from February 17 to 21.
plan to try red wines between March 2 and 4 it is better to wear dark clothes.
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Stockholm, a city on fourteen islands
Swedes often consider Stockholm to be the capital of all of Scandinavia. Whether they are right or not, this elegant city spread out over fourteen islands connected by bridges is definitely worth visiting. Here you will find it all – a long history, famous Nordic design, luxury shops, classy restaurants, cultural activities, as well as places to relax. If you want to taste Swedish cuisine
Stockholm has much to offer to lovers
If you get a bit tired of exploring all the
prepared with invention and attention
of art and culture and so it can easily
beauty and attractions of Stockholm,
to detail and the season of the year and
happen that during a short stay you
treat yourself to a day of rest in the
to the highest standard, then you should
don’t find the time to visit the collection
Sturebadet spa and health club, a multi-
not miss the newest star in Stockholm’s
of banker Ernest Thiel (1859–1947).
storey paradise of relaxation. Despite its
culinary sky. Restaurang Volt was
You should try to visit it, though – it is a
size it is very cosy and comfortable. Of
established by four famous chefs right
hidden gem. Thielska Galleriet is located
course it has a swimming pool, sauna,
in the heart of the city in the centre of
in a somewhat eccentric Art Nouveau
weight-lifting rooms and gym, but you
Östermalm. The interior is down-to-earth
house, the banker’s former mansion.
can also partake in a yoga class or
in the simple Scandinavian way and the
Thiel was friends with the most promi-
a lesson in “zenergy”. But since you are
excellent, unobtrusive staff ensure a
nent Nordic artists of his time, including
in Sweden, you should try an eighty-
pleasant atmosphere. And the food! You
Edvard Munch and others. He gradually
minute classic Swedish massage session
can of course order à la carte but it is
amassed a breathtaking collection of
or a caviar facial. There is no need to
better to choose from one of the fantas-
Scandinavian art, allowing you to admire
bring anything, you will be provided with
tically composed menus (3, 5, or
a wide spectrum of northern light in all
everything from a bathrobe to a towel to
7 courses) with recommended wines.
its forms.
luxury body and shower products on site.
More at www.restaurangvolt.se
More at www.thielska-galleriet.se
More at www.sturebadet.se
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A city, where all that glitters probably really is gold. When hundreds of millions of dollars keeps gushing out of the ground, you can treat yourself to the very best. Besides the F1 race track and the world’s most expensive hotel, Abu Dhabi is now also investing in culture and gastronomy. Branches of the Louvre and Guggenheim galleries are now springing up from the sand, the local film festival is now fully established and the restaurants are staffed with the most famous chefs. From the golden domes, the inlaid columns
restaurants, it is an experience of a lifetime.
camel’s milk with your Moroccan mint tea.
in the foyer to the golden chandeliers – the
www.emiratespalace.com
For reservation call 02 643 9699.
more than three billion dollars is the embodi-
Are you on a brief visit and would still like to
If you are a fan of the famous Ferrari brand,
ment of luxury. In Abu Dhabi they however
taste all the culinary wonders of the region?
then apart from the factory and museum at
simply call it a palace. And for good reason.
Then visit Café Arabia between Karam Street
Maranello, Italy, there is probably nothing
The price of the rooms, which all come with
and Airport Road. It is as splendid and exotic
better than the futuristic Ferrari World on
a personal butler, ranges from one to eleven
as the dishes on its menu. In Abu Dhabi you
Yas Island. The entertainment complex
thousand dollars per night. What you get
may feel there is nothing more to surprise
offers test drives that are guaranteed to set
for your money is millions of tons of marble,
you. Nonetheless, you will find it hard to
your heart racing, in the cockpit of an F1
a kilometre and a half of private beach,
leave the airy, light and comfortable interior
simulator you can try to beat competitors on
extensive gardens, artificial waterfalls and,
of Café Arabia and you definitely won’t be
a famous race track, or you and your children
of course, landing pads for helicopters.
able to forget those gorgeous lanterns – just
can dive headlong as you ride one of the
Despite its grandiose proportions the hotel
like the traditional dishes from various Arab
fastest rollercoasters in the world. You
still manages to feel cosy and friendly. Even
countries, all prepared in a modern way.
should also see the musical acrobatic show
if you decide to opt for more modest accom-
Don’t forget to visit the rooftop terrace. And
and, of course, the car exhibitions.
modation, do visit one of the hotel’s twelve
at the end have some chocolate made from
www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com
colossal Emirates Palace Hotel that cost
FLEE (IN) WINTER WITH OK FLIGHTS Attractive long-haul destinations like Sydney, Bangkok and Johannesburg are more accessible than ever this winter. Thanks to Czech Airlines' cooperation with Etihad Airways, you can reach 13 destinations in the Middle East, on the Indian subcontinent, Asia and Australia. The advantage of flying via Abu Dhabi is the seamless tuning of flight schedules, which means you never have to wait more than two hours in transit (two to three hours when returning to Prague). Whether you travel to Abu Dhabi in Economy or Business Class, the on-board From the end of September, the portfolio of Czech Airlines has been expanded by the addition of a new destination – Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Stunning shopping malls, abounding luxury and of course warm seas and golden beaches year-round. A great place to enjoy the sun and an ideal hub for many other destinations, where winter jackets and coats are just pictures in a catalogue. service is sure to please. Choose from two main courses complemented by a starter, salad and desert, with breakfast and other cold meals, which are always served in Economy Class, depending on whether it is a daytime or night-time flight. The same applies in Business Class, where passengers can indulge in a gourmet menu designed by the executive chef of Hotel Kempinski in Prague, Marek Fichtner. Smoked salmon
and avocado rolls, grilled aubergine bundles with red tomato pesto, like all the other meals, are prepared from superior ingredients. A superb selection of red and white wines
and an extensive offer of non-alcoholic beverages are a matter of course. To make the most of your six-hour flight, the newest Airbus A320 aircraft are used on this connection. In the course of this summer, Business Class on these aeroplanes underwent some fundamental changes. It boasts the most advanced seats solely designed for long-haul flights, with spacious comfort for passengers. Head for exotica on board Czech Airlines and Etihad Airways!
life style
Welcoming Hennessy Paradis Impérial in the Czech Republic In 1818 Maria Feodorovna, the mother of Tsar Alexander I of Russia, was looking for a gift for his 42nd birthday. On December 24 she ordered something special from the renowned Hennessy family – one that no one in Russia had had the opportunity to taste before – as she demanded a unique blend of cognac to be prepared for her son in France. Now, almost two centuries later, Hennessy
twentieth centuries. This cognac is a triumph of
in its name – recalling Giovanni Boccaccio and his
brings an interpretation of this exclusive cognac
entire generations of the Fillioux family.
famed work Decameron. Nowadays Boccaccio is
– Paradis Impérial. In this way, Hennessy is paying
The first 33 bottles have already arrived in the
among the most interesting spaces in Prague and
tribute to its first contract with the tsarist court
Czech Republic and at the beginning of October
as such was chosen to welcome Hennessy Para-
and reviving a tradition of splendid gifts that
a special gala tasting was held to welcome Hen-
dis Impérial. In honour of the first consignment
goes back two hundred years. After a careful
nessy Paradis Impérial to the country. The event
for the Czech Republic, a carafe will be engraved
study of period materials from the archive of
was held in the Boccaccio Ballroom that is hidden
for those who were lucky enough and managed
the Hennessy brand in the city of Cognac, Yann
in the basement of Grand Hotel Bohemia. As
to buy one of the first 33 bottles.
Fillioux, the master blender of cognacs for Hen-
soon as it opened, this salon became one of the
nessy, managed to recreate Paradis Impérial from
most sought-after places for the Prague jet set. It
over 100 eaux-de-vie from the nineteenth and
underwent a turbulent history which is reflected
In 1818 the empress of Russia, Maria Feodorovna, asked Hennessy to blend cognac of the most exceptional quality, as a present for her son, Tsar Alexander I. Almost two hundred years later, Hennessy recreates this unique blend of outstanding rarity and finesse: Paradis ImpĂŠrial.
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Good business and a big risk Written by: Vratislava Hofmanovรก Photo: ฤ Tk
19 The world of art has been shaken by a scandal. In Germany a gang of forgers so skilful that they managed to dupe even the most respected experts has been uncovered. The forgers made about sixteen million euros. But this does nothing to change the fact that buying art is a sound investment. You just need to know how to go about it.
Buying art is no longer the domain of billionaires who don’t know what to do with their cash. The well-known American actor Wait for the appraisal of
Steve Martin likes to buy paintings, and so he spent $850,000
painted – were being sold. What is
the artwork
on a work by Heinrich Campen-
happening? It is clear that there
Even people who simply want an
donk. An acquaintance of his liked
is a lot of interest in investing in
interesting painting at home have
the picture so he sold it to him
art. And this strong demand leads
learnt to buy art. They may not be
for an even greater amount. Now
to abuses.
able to afford a Monet or a Picasso,
that the two art lovers have re-
Buying art is no longer the
but they know that a piece by
alised that this nice canvas with
domain of billionaires who don’t
a young artist can grow in value
the poetic name Landscape with
know what to do with their cash.
over time. After all, few initially
Horses has about the same value
Art is ever now being seen as
took Monet or Picasso seriously.
as a mass-produced picture from
a good financial investment by
And who knows, one day some
a hobby market, they argue over
middle-class people as well. “That
Joe Bloggs may become famous
who was the greater sucker. The
includes managers who have
around the world and the value of
gang of exceptionally talented
already have divided up their
his art may skyrocket.
counterfeiters also “created”
investments in various portfolios
To give you an example, a painting
works by Max Ernst, Max Pech-
and instead of additional funds,
by Zdeněk Sklenář titled
stein and other artists. Renowned
stocks, real estate or cars, have
A Homage to Arcimboldo sold for
legal experts and curators did not
begun to focus on auctions and
nine hundred and sixty thousand
recognize the works as forgeries
art objects,” says Jan Skřivánek,
koruna a few years ago. On the
and they were auctioned off by
the editor in chief of the
back of the frame there is a note
prestigious auction houses and
Art&Antiques magazine and web
that the original owner purchased
ended up in famous galleries. In
site, who is one of experts with
the painting back in 1970 for one
the meantime, there was a similar
the best knowledge of the Czech
thousand one hundred crowns.
affair in the Czech Republic when
art market.
Sure, a thousand koruna was then
the actor and painter Jan Kanyza
a month’s pay for many. But who
found out that paintings bearing
would give a month’s pay for
his signature – but ones he hadn’t
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a painting by a little known artist? Most people would think twice
What to look out for?
about it.
What is suspicious is when the
Which ones will gain in value over
environment. That is why few
Ardent collectors – who build up
artist’s signature changes during
time? When we read the reports
people are interested in them.
a collection of works by particular
his life and then does not match
of record prices in the Czech auc-
The so-called “classical modern”
artists or from a specific period
the date when the painting was
tion houses, the most frequently
is now most sought after. Of the
– think differently. They often
supposed to have been created.
mentioned names are Emil Filla,
classical artists, Václav Brožík
give in to their passion to such an
In other words, if Josef Lada
František Kupka, Jindřich Štyrský,
and Jakub Schikaneder broke
extent that they even take out
signed a particular painting in
Toyen… Their works sell for many
records at auctions last year. Schi-
loans to purchase art. Nonetheless,
a different way than his other
millions. That of course discour-
kaneder’s painting Contemplation
even they sometimes fall prey to
works from that same year, it is
ages many people interested in
from 1893 broke a record last
fraudsters.
better to turn to the forensic ex-
investing in art. This is an elite
perts. Be cautious of anyone who
club we don’t belong to, many
How to avoid making
claims: I found this painting in
will think. Things are not so bad,
a fool of yourself?
the attic, I inherited it my great-
however. Remember one thing:
Shop at reputable auction houses,
grandfather, found it on a rubbish
whoever thinks of a valuable
directly from galleries and, if the
dump etc. This may happen but
painting as a large canvas from
artist is still alive, it is best to buy
this is what the fraudsters most
some castle hall might be disap-
straight from them. Make sure
often say. The most commonly
pointed. The market for works of
works bought from galleries or at
forged artists in the Czech Repub-
old masters is not really flourish-
auction have been appraised by
lic are Josef Čapek, Emil Filla,
ing. The fact that old masters are
accredited experts and, if they are
Kristián Kodet, Josef Lada, Václav
interesting only to a handful of
expensive pieces, get a second
Špála and Kamil Lhoták. Living
collectors holds true the world
opinion. Nonetheless, the experts
artists are seldom forged, the
over. The mostly religious motifs
cannot be entirely relied on either,
risk that the party concerned will
and large canvases are not that
so get in contact with gallery cura-
seek confirmation from the artists
suitable for private interiors and
tors who focus on a specific period
themselves is just too great. The
are therefore bought mostly
or a particular artist. This service
most risky way is to answer an
by public institutions, and only
is provided by the National Gallery,
ad that someone is selling off an
when exceptional works are
for example, which draws up ex-
estate or a private collection.
concerned. Their upkeep is also
pert opinions, including lab tests,
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quite demanding. An old painting
for highly contentious pieces. This
Whose works are really
is usually damaged and restoring
kind of analysis costs up to CZK
worth buying?
it can be very costly. It is also
40,000, however, and can take
The crucial question is: whose
prone to various moulds and
several months.
works are actually worth buying?
should be kept in a clean and cool
Graphic artist Jiří Anderle has an advantage over painters – he can multiply his works more quickly
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avant-garde is precisely the opposite case, however. These were
the auctions at Žofín an oil paint-
artists who did not collaborate
ing by sixty year old painter Jan
with the regime and were more
Merta called The Basis climbed
or less marginalized. Among them
from a price of three hundred
are Adriena Šimotová, Mikuláš
and fifty thousand to almost
Medek, Jiří John, Jitka Válová,
a million. That’s considered an
Václav Boštík, Josef Istler and
exceptional sum for an artist of
Stanislav Kolíbal. For example, in
his generation, particularly if we
1995 Václav Boštík’s pastels sold
take into account that his name is
for twenty five thousand Czech
not really known to the lay public.
crowns, now they go for
That indicates that in order to
a hundred and fifty.
be a successful investor in art,
The most expensive works sold at auction last year: 1. Emil Filla – Still Life with Books, 19.5 million Czech koruna 2. Toyen – The Rest of Night, 15.84 million Czech koruna (photo above)
3. Toyen – Cirque Conrado, 11.28 millionu Czech koruna
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you have to be interested in the Sometimes a surprise
contemporary Czech art scene. It
turns up
is not enough to simply come to
Among the established artists of
a gallery and ask: what can I get
the current generation – whose
for fifty thousand? Those who
works will probably not fall in
read professional magazines
year, selling for more than eight
terms of investment potential,
value but will rise – are Michael
about art, frequent exhibitions or
million, the largest sum at a Czech
is regarded as one of the most
Rittstein, Tomáš Císařovský or
contact artists directly, will surely
auction. It is above all this artist’s
promising painters from the gen-
Josef Sopko. Their large canvases
be much more successful.
works that have been attaining
eration of artists in their forties.
now sell in the range of hundreds
“The problem is that young artists
price tags of millions of koruna in
His medium-sized works can now
of thousands; small works can be
do not know how to market them-
the past few years.
be bought for fifty thousand and
bought for much less. Rittstein’s
selves and people don’t think of
one can assume that their value
lithographs are now on offer in
contacting them by themselves,”
Post-war avant-garde is
will increase with time. Investing
some galleries for four thousand
remarks the interior designer Ivo
trendy now
in works by artists who were ac-
crowns. A great surprise turns up
Prokel. He often tries to persuade
There are, however, some
tive in the sixties and seventies
from time to time too. At one of
his customers that instead of
interesting names for investors
and got along well with the com-
who do not have millions at their
munist regime is somewhat more
disposal but rather want to invest
risky. This group in not liked by
tens of thousands of crowns.
collectors and the value of their
For example Josef Bolf, who, in
work fell last year. The post-war
Investing in artists who worked in the sixties and seventies is a bit more risky.
The greater demand for art there is, the more counterfeiters set to work. works have recently sold very
sors Jianping Mei and Michael
well. Bidders were often compet-
Moses from New York University
ing for them, driving up their
carried out some studies and
prices. At the same time there
calculated that investment in art
are more and more people who
in the past ten years brought an
compete for Kupka’s or Filla’s
annual appreciation of about eight
works worth millions but still
per cent. According to them, mod-
participate in auctions, finding
ern art brings a somewhat higher
delight in smaller graphic prints,
valorisation of about thirteen per
drawings or small antiques. But
cent. This and other studies make
this creates a vicious circle. The
it possible to say that investment
greater demand for art there is,
Love of art emerges
into art is not as profitable as
the more counterfeiters and other
a printed poster, they should buy
victorious
investing in conventional stocks.
fraudsters there are.
an original work and helps them
Whoever thinks he simply has to
Nonetheless, like with shares, if
Those who won’t be deterred by
find one. Anyone wanting to
buy a few paintings for a couple of
things work out, such an invest-
the risk and are able to combine
bet on the youngest generation
thousand and in five years will be
ment can turn into what is often
their desire to make money with
should remember names like Ve-
able to sell them for hundreds of
called “hitting the jackpot”.
their own opinion on what style
ronika Holcová, Markéta Othová,
thousands will not become
Jiří Černický, Marcel Hüppauff,
a successful investor. This is a
How Czechs choose
on their way to becoming satisfied
Jiří Petrbok or Vladimír Skrepl.
field in which, besides the art of
Czech art dealers use the Art Plus
owners of a work of art. And then
Besides oil paintings on canvas,
doing business, love also plays a
index. It is put together on the
they can wait and see if their
there are also graphic works and
part. Only those who truly love
basis of the results of auctions,
grandchildren will one day be able
pastels to be invested in. For
and admire art can succeed. But
considering the volume of sales,
to say, It’s great that Grandpa
example, Adriena Šimotová’s
for the pragmatically minded there
price increases and the value of
decided to buy that Joe Bloogs, it is
drawing on paper called The
are also certain keys to success in
unsold items. It assesses how
now more valuable than a Picasso.
Head from 1988 was auctioned
this market.
many bidders were interested in
Buying paintings is no longer the
off last year in Prague for four
The global art market uses in-
this or that work and how much
prerogative of billionaires who
hundred thousand crowns.
dexes, but these are hard to apply
its price rose by. In Czech auction
don’t know what to do with their
when deciding whether to buy
houses, the most expensive
money.
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a particular painting or not. Profes-
Toyen’s The Sleeper under strict supervision during the auction. It was offered for 20 million
or artist they really like – they are
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We would like to offer you an exclusive calendar featuring photographs of distinguished figures of Czech culture, like Vlasta Burian, Hana Hegerová, or Jan Zrzavý, portrayed by the world-famous photographer
Ladislav Sitenský The calendar is published in a limited edition of 150 issues and it is not available from stores. It may be bought at www.dumtriprani.cz. The price is CZK 3000. The profit from the sale will be used to support the asylum House Of Three Wishes. House of Three Wishes is a non-profit non-governmental organization founded in 2001. Its aim is to support endangered children and their families, so that children do not have to leave their homes for institutional care, and to enable children to develop safely in their own family.
Interview
26 Prague Airport won an aviation Oscar this year Written by: Prague Airport photo: archive of Prague Airport
Prague Airport has become the first airport in the region of Central and Eastern Europe to win this prestigious award. It is a great honour for the Czech Republic. Its largest airport has now joined the elite among international airports. Airports that can boast with the title of the best airport in the world include Seoul, Toronto, Singapore, Vancouver, Geneva or San Francisco. IATA awards these prizes annually on the basis of a recommendation by a panel of independent experts. “The Eagle Award is a high commendation for airports that try to provide services to the highest standard, to achieve efficiency and sustainable development,� adds Assad Kotaite, the chairman of the panel that recommends the award winner. This annual award is conferred on airports for making strong progress, for customer satisfaction with its services, for providing transparent and equal access to all air carriers and for incentive schemes.
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Prague Airport is the best in the world! In Singapore in June this year it became the sole winner of the prestigious Eagle Award from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). We asked Miroslav Dvořák, the Director General of Czech Aeroholding, about his feelings when he accepted the award.
titude of employees who are in What were your first feelings
charge of cooperating with air-
when you learned of the
You have called the Eagle
line companies and who provide
victory?
Award, with a bit of hyperbo-
them with the necessary analy-
It was incredible. Not only was
le, the “aviation Oscar”. What
ses, information and anything
Prague Airport nominated for
are the tangible benefits of
else they need. To give you an
the Eagle Award, which I con-
this award for the airport?
example, in the past year alone
sidered a success in itself, but it
The fact that we won this award
five new companies began to fly
converted this nomination into
mainly means prestige and fur-
to Prague and this year Prague
a victory. I am proud that even
ther publicity for Prague Airport.
Airport should process more
a small country like the Czech
Since we are among the smaller
than 12 million passengers.
Republic can boast an airport
among the large airports, we
that now bears the title Most
need to constantly fight for
What plans does the airport
Deserving Airport of the World
respect. For airlines that operate
have for the future?
and officially ranks alongside
long-haul flights, the difference
For next year we are planning
other customer-oriented, con-
between Prague, Warsaw, Berlin
some construction adjustments
stantly improving and techno-
or Vienna is not that great,
that will allow regular landings
logically advanced airports of
since they are geographically
by large aircraft like Boeing 777-
the world. It is a tremendous
close to each other. So coming
–300s, such as so-called double
honour for us and a great moti-
to the fore so positively is very
gates, double platforms for
vation for the future. Our thanks
important to us.
accessing the aircraft. The main landing and departure runways
should go to all the employees and business partners whose
And what is it that airline
will also undergo a fundamental
work contributed to winning this
companies particularly appre-
overhaul. A planned parallel
award.
ciate about Prague Airport?
runway that will provide more
Its transparent pricing and
comfortable conditions for
incentive policies, also the at-
air traffic should also be built in a time frame of about five
It is a tremendous honour for us and a great motivation for the future.
years.
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Just one sip, and it is quite clear: this coffee belongs in the super premium category. After all, it is served at the Vatican, as well as in a number of royal courts in Europe and Japan. And now you can try it too: either at home or in a luxury café.
Where can you buy it? SIs your mouth watering? That’s all right, because you can order it online at www.
Nine tonnes for Europe
altogrande.cz or go directly to Doka Coffee (Úvoz Street 169/6) in the Prague Castle
Alto Grande has one clear goal: to take this
Alto Grande Super Premium Coffee is
district. Here a Pope-approved espresso
outstanding coffee, which is enjoyed by
produced in Puerto Rico and is considered
can be enjoyed for CZK 115. “People are
the Pope, the Japanese imperial family and
one of the best in the world, alongside
looking for extraordinary things, in life and
several European royal families, and bring it
Jamaica Blue Mountain or Hawaiian Kona.
in food,” Alberto de la Cruz, chairman of
to Europe. It is a great honour for Prague to
What makes it special is that the beans
the Puerto Rico Coffee Roasters, explains
be the only place in Europe where you can
are hand-picked only when fully ripe. One
for a Czech newspaper this attack on
enjoy one of the best coffees in the world.
bush produces a mere half a kilogram
European palates. In future Alto Grande
Those who love the typical Czech “Turkish
a year. The fragrant beans are fermented
plans to spread their network of sale
coffee” will probably grouch about the price:
for eight days and then roasted to a
points to some premium hotels and res-
170 grams for CZK 490. However, for real
medium level, which brings about a full,
taurants and provide them with the best
coffee experts who enjoy coffee like others
slightly fruity taste. Out of the yearly
barista training and equipment. Because
enjoy wine the chance to buy this legend in
production of 54 tonnes, Alto Grande
the unique taste of this coffee starts with
Prague is a blessing.
aims at importing nine tonnes to Europe.
proper grinding and a quality machine.
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Our services are adapted to our clients
A family lawyer is like a family doctor. Aware of the family context and its business activities, he must always be able to come up with the best solutions. Miloš Profous, the owner of the law firm Profous Legal, agreed to share his thoughts on long-term trust between a lawyer and his client.
The work and private lives of VIP clients, such as business-
legal issues are treated com-
men or managers, tend be
prehensively and our services
financially intertwined. Why
are adapted to their needs. Our
should they use services of
approach is similar to that of
a lawyer to handle their legal
Prague airport’s VIP service: our
issues?
services adapt to our clients, not
The work of large business
vice versa. A client asks for
owners tends to overlap with
a lawyer’s advice when in need,
their private lives and the lives
so he is happy when his prob-
of their families. That is why
lems are dealt with accordingly.
the services of our law firm
However, people’s ideas of “ac-
are based on offering special
cordingly” may vary. Everyone
treatment to those people: their
has their own view on the
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How can you recognize a good subject of speed and availability;
family lawyer?
sometimes they might require
The best way is to follow
our services during public holi-
a friend’s recommendation. Our
days or weekends and we have
new clients tend come on recom-
to be there for them. One client
mendation by a current client. For
might prefer that we meet at
me the main quality I look for in
his home, others prefer meeting
a new colleague is his ability to
in the office. We respect our cli-
adapt to a client. I insist that
ents’ wishes, so that they do not
a lawyer who works for a particu-
need to worry about a problem
lar client has similar personality
What are the issues you usu-
Unfortunately it seems that
once it is in our hands. We are
and way of thinking, so that their
ally handle?
some Czechs cling to the idea
continuing in the tradition of
cooperation is sustainable. A lot
Mostly, our cases relate to the
that a lawyer must be a special-
interwar Czechoslovakia, where
of psychology is involved here. To
fact that business overlaps with
ist in one legal area. However,
people had both family doctors
put it in simple terms: if a client
private life and married life. If
family lawyers tend to be sought
and family lawyers who took
likes to discuss his issues over
one spouse owns a business, it
after by people whose families
care of their legal issues related
a beer, his lawyer cannot be
is advisable to make sure that
used to have one. These families
to work and private lives. Only
a teetotaller.
legal relations between the
simply continue in a family
spouses are properly handled.
tradition, which is quite common
a lawyer familiar with all the circumstances can handle every
Does having a lawyer familiar
Recently we dealt with a case
abroad. My experience from
case sensitively.
with his family situation save
in which one spouse overes-
Great Britain proved that tradi-
the client’s time?
timated his business abilities,
tional business families work
Is long-term development
Having a family lawyer can save
borrowed money and the debt
with their own lawyers who deal
of trust part of your value
a lot of time and money. The
had an impact on the common
with their businesses, private
added?
client does not need to re-explain
property of the spouses. This is
issues and even investments.
Yes. It takes long to develop
his family situation, plus he might
a fairly typical case, which can
a relationship between a lawyer
even fail to think of circumstances
be legally prevented.
and his client. I have worked for
that prove crucial. If the lawyer
most of my clients for over ten
knows the client’s full legal back-
Do you think that Czechs
years. Many of them gradually
ground, he can propose legal solu-
have re-discovered the con-
became my friends and even our
tions which end up saving money
venience of having a family
families know each other.
on taxes or other expenditures.
lawyer?
www.profouslegal.com
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32 First-class hand-made products Once someone has got used to handmade custom shoes he simply cannot go back. These shoes are made of quality breathable leather, they fit perfectly and are as light as a feather. So the question is not whether to have them made but where? London: Foster & Son Shoes
Paris: Aubercy
Vienna: Scheer Schuhe
If you are after products from the oldest
They learned their trade from master
As many as seven generations of the
company in the world specializing in
craftsmen in London, borrowed the Ital-
Scheer family have crafted shoes in the
handmade shoes, go to London’s 83 Jermyn
ian shoemakers’ creativity and spiced it
Austrian capital. They made shoes for
Street. Dating back to 1840, the family
up with French nonchalance and charm.
the Austrian emperor Franz Josef, for the
workshop of Foster & Son Shoes offers
In the mid-1930s at 34 Rue Viviene in
German emperor Wilhelm, and for the
mainly luxury classic-style men’s shoes,
Paris, Renée and André Aubercy opened
Serbian and the Greek king. Today they
elaborated to the smallest detail. The most
their shop selling casual men’s foot-
attract their customers with a wide range
expensive pairs can apparently take up to
wear. Without changing its address the
of men’s and women’s footwear. The
one hundred hours to make and you can tell
business gradually turned into a world-
company’s specialty is making world-
by the result. In addition to selling shoes,
famous brand worshiped by all lovers of
class riding boots, however, their range
83 Jermyn Street offers elegant leather
extravagant luxury. In addition to shoes,
of products includes extravagant models
briefcases, so you can kill two birds with
charming leather purses, belts or even
you would probably more likely expect in
one stone.
cigar cases can be bought here.
southern countries.
www.wsfoster.com
www.aubercy.com
www.scheer.at
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Written by: alena hechtová Photo: Petr Hejna
The speed would make a magician blush: a company or an office in only 24 hours
Aspen Business Centre s. r. o. proves that you can live your dreams. Being a legal firm, not a group of magicians, the company won’t fulfil all of your dreams; instead it offers a step in the right direction for anyone deciding to open a business.
“We save our clients’ time and money. Our team of professionals can arrange a superb, centrally located office, or several offices, in Prague within a day, ready-to-use and in accordance with the client’s wishes concerning size, number of employees and price,” says the company’s executive director Štěpán Prokop. He then stresses that a good address in central Prague can help your company create a sense of propriety and pros-
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Our professional team helps set up an office lease within a single day. which already faces growing competition. perity, which makes your clients
“We started our business in
think highly of the quality of
2009, which means in a time
your services.
when this country was in an
“Thanks to our team of lawyers,
economic downturn. Some peo-
in 24 hours we can set up an
ple have had their office in our
windows facing the luxurious
the option of a simple virtual
office, as well as a limited li-
building ever since we started,
arcade were designed by the
office is worth mentioning.
ability company or a joint stock
others have closed down or
architect Radan Hubička, the
If perhaps someone wanted to
company. This is a great benefit
changed location. This is the
same architect who designed
try to abuse the virtual office
for our clients, who usually
way things work in business.
the exclusive villa of the famous
for some dishonest business
come from abroad, mostly from
In short, the life going in in our
businessman Zdeněk Bakala.
practice, it would not be easy.
various neighbouring European
1,300 square meters is a normal
And how much do you pay for
“After some earlier experiences
countries. I also believe that
business life with all its pros and
such an office? “We strive to
we use our lawyers to conduct
our services are financially
cons,” Prokop explains.
maintain our prices on their
a reasonable investigation into
attractive, considering that for
Before Prokop launched this
2009 level, but of course we
the applicant, based at least on
arranging all this we charge
idea, the famous building
cannot guarantee that prices
all open sources. And that pays
about CZK 30,000, including
“U Nováků” was the head office
will not rise. Office rent can vary
off,” Prokop adds with a smile.
the office rent. The starting
of a large law firm. Although
from CZK 10,000 to CZK 22,000.
entrepreneur will definitely ap-
it was not easy to find an
And as I said before, this price
preciate other advantages, such
adequate replacement after the
includes the electricity, secre-
as not having to pay a secretary
law firm left, now the offices
tary and receptionist, and of
or a receptionist: we provide one
live their ordinary yet busy lives.
course the prestigious location,”
available to all offices. We also
It also should be noted that the
Štěpán Prokop sums up. He also
provide translations in almost
beautiful interiors with large
point out that Aspen Business
all the major global languages,”
Centre can help entrepreneurs
Štěpán Prokop lists the positives
launch their businesses without
of his rather unusual project,
renting an office; in this respect
www.aspen-office.cz
life style
36 The most beautiful helmet on the slope Imagine bright sunshine in a resort in the
Voila #9 – watches with the spirit
Alps beating down on your dazzling ski
of the east
helmet by Crystograph Bogner adorned with 20,000 Swarovski diamonds. You will be the
The new collection of Voila watches is
most radiant skier on the slopes.
inspired by the eastern yin-yang and feng shui principles. Its body is made of gilded surgical steel and is densely covered with sapphires.
The Birkin – a handbag loved by the celebrities Viktoria Beckham, Kate Moss, Paris Hilton and many other celebrities are fond of this legendary Hermes handbag. You will understand why when you hold it in your hand.
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Smell like a Bond girl A limited edition of Halle Pure Orchid perfume designed by renowned designers Rodrigo Flores-Roux and Christophe Raynaud for Hollywood beauty Halle Berry.
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Simple beauty for hands and neck An exclusive collection of bracelets, earrings and necklaces made of pink gold in the Chaine d’Ancre style made by Pierre Hardy. The jewellery is also available in a white gold version with gemstones.
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Two thousand diamonds in a smartphone by Ulysse Nardin The most expensive Android smartphone in the world. The limited edition Chairman Diamond is made of white gold with two thousand small, hand-cut diamonds.
Golden smoking experience in DeLafĂŠe style Dominican cigars of the finest tobacco, hand-rolled in twenty-four carat gold. Served in a luxurious stainless steel casing.
The DaVinciAudio Labs giant among gramophones Vinyl is back. Playing records on this gigantic, 165-kilogram machine with as many as four pickups is a fantastic experience for your ears and eyes.
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life style
The Odin Viking, a beautiful hand-made hunting rifle by the Swedish firearms manufacturer VO, is named after the the Nordic god Odin and costs about as much as a luxury Mercedes.
Cufflinks by YOZU studio Yozu Gold Gothic, beautiful designer cufflinks made of eighteen carat gold with a diamond in the middle are the perfect accessory for a real gentleman.
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41 Exclusive living in a chateau
Dining with the view of Charles Bridge Planet Zen, your personal balance minder
Chateau Herálec, a magical chateau
One of Prague’s most famous restaurants
nestling in the beautiful countryside of the Czech-Moravian Highlands has un-
is in Kampa, in the Little Quarter. Aptly Sawadee Krap! (Welcome!)
dergone costly renovation, during which
called Kampa Park, the restaurant is a meeting point for Czech and foreign
the interior was converted into a luxury
Good health means a healthy balance
celebrities and gourmets who appreciate
boutique hotel with spa. The rooms
between your body and mind. Entrust
superbly served fish and meat delicacies
are generously furnished and spacious,
yourself to the most qualified therapists
complemented with over 150 wines. The
the largest spans 139 m². The entire
from Thailand, Bali and Mauritius and
beautiful interior of the restaurant is
southern wing has been converted into
enjoy the magic of Asian massage. No
divided into several stylish rooms, so you
a recreation area with a swimming pool
matter what procedure you choose for
can choose to sit on the Whisky Terrace
situated beneath the original medieval
yourself or your nearest and dearest, the
with a romantic view of the Čertovka mill
vaults. You can enjoy a Finnish sauna,
miraculous results will come quickly. Use
stream or enjoy your preferred menu in
herbal Swedish sauna, steam bath,
them for day-to-day relief. Regular visits
the winter garden while you watch the
a well-equipped gym or a golf simulator.
will help you rise to a higher dimension
Charles Bridge.
You can also use the services of a profes-
of positive change and will bring you the
sional physiotherapist.
desired equilibrium – and we make sure you keep it.
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www.kampagroup.com
Our clients
42 Our company represents 25 foreign manufacturers from all over the world in the Czech Republic. This is why a large part of my job involves travelling, and above all flying. Flying to me means speed, safety and reliability. Prague is my home airport and I find it a very modern, clean and professional one. Having said that, it is often impossible to completely avoid the hordes of passengers and find a quiet place to work or just gather my strength before or after a trip. I have recently discovered that VIP Service Club CONTINENTAL is just the refuge I was looking for! I was pleasantly surprised at how
Pavel Staněk Co-owner of POTTEN & PANNEN – STANĚK
such service can quite effortlessly and artfully turn traveling into a pleasant and enjoyable experience. The whole time between leaving home and boarding is taken care of. No one will unnecessarily disturb you, so you can enjoy your trip without any fuss. The part of your trip spent in the care of the VIP Service Club CONTINENTAL will be more than likely the best part!
43 Petr Čermák Manager in Sdovolená and Ubytování, Seznam.cz
Above all, I use VIP Service because it also provides a check-in service. I also highly value its professional staff and its comprehensive services, from a limousine service to delayed return care. I have recommended VIP Service to many friends, mainly because of the check-in service, which is extremely valuable but unfortunately known to only a few people…
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Airport shopping pays off There are countless opportunities to shop in a pleasant environment and at good prices in Terminal 1 of Prague Airport. Do not miss the opportunity to check out what’s on offer while waiting for your flight.
Time spent in the departure hall is not necessarily time wasted.
brands in Prague, the shop
Some shops here are worth
offers service in Czech, English
seeing, even if you do not intend
and Russian, provides goods to
to buy. And maybe you will be
order at a pre-set time. Imagine,
surprised to see brand products
for example, that you saw
at reasonable prices! People
a nice watch or piece of jewel-
travelling outside the European
lery on your arrival in Prague or
Union can claim tax refunds
during your stay at the Inter-
directly at the cash register.
Continental Hotel in Pařížská Street. You can pick it up before
Luxury hand-in-hand with
your departure or during your
outstanding service
next visit to Prague.
Mercury Jewellery Boutique at Prague Airport opened over two years ago. In addition to being, in most cases, the sole representative of several luxury
New luxury watches now available in Prague Franck Muller and Bovet are two luxury watchmakers joining the range of goods offered by Mercury Jewellery Boutique in the duty-free zone in Terminal 1. The boutique offers a vast range of other brands of jewellery and accessories for both men and women.
Traditional Italian brand since 1975. Its “masculine” character derives from an unusual combination of gold and precious stones with innovative materials and open use of technical elements. www.baraka.it
For over thirty years Bibigi jewelry has aimed to craft emotions from gold and diamonds. The brand offers high-quality diamonds, creative design and excellent customer service. www.bibigi.com
Founded 1822 in Switzerland BOVET is well accepted by connaisseurs of Haute Horlogerie. The brand stands for only the best in technology such as Tourbillons, Miniature Painting or highly balanced masterpieces like the AMADEO concept. www.bovet.com
Luxury, splendour and Spanish passion. Launched in the 1970s, Carrera y Carrera is now one of the ten largest manufacturers of jewellery in the world and is the essence of perfect jewellery. www.carreraycarrera.com
Since 2000 the brand presents every year a new Tourbillon. The smallest Lady Tourbillon was introduced to the public very recently. Other Master pieces like one of the most complicated watches in the world are also presented in tonneau form of FRANCK MULLER GENÈVE. www.franckmuller.com
Innovative design. Unique style. Glittering stars. These expressions truthfully describe the quality of one of the leading contemporary brands of luxury jewellery. www.hstern.net
Dandy Edition Arty Watch combines discreet elegance with refined details. Two dials are asymmetrically placed on a black sapphire and guarantee that you will wear a true original on your wrist. www.chaumet.com
In Pasquale Bruni’s collections, this famous designer’s favourite symbols are used to capture the contemporary woman with her poetry, glamour but also dark sides. www.pasqualebruni.com
Stephen Webster is one of the UK’s leading jewellery designers. His eye for detail, perfect technique and glam-rock flair guarantee dramatic creations and consistently elegant design. www.stephenwebster.com
Where to find us Airport Prague-Ruzyně Terminal 1 / Duty Free Gate A + 420 224 267 561 / Duty Free Gate B + 420 224 282 728 / airport.prague@mercury-jewellery.cz Hotel InterContinental Prague / Pařížská 30, 110 00 Praha 1 +420 296 631 197 / www.mercury-jewellery.cz
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