EDITOR’S LETTER

As with every globetrotting edition, we will span the world, from a visit to a destination that should be on everyones’ bucket list; Iceland, including the luxurious Blue Lagoon spa to the quirky off-the-beaten track towns where you probably won’t spot another tourist, only powerful landscapes to remember, we also visit sultry Seychelles, a typical honeymoon destination that packs a punch when it comes to sustainability, beautiful beaches and a strong local culture, Gibraltar offers a compact City break with excellent fresh and traditional food, whilst a few nights at Babylonstoren will spoil you rotten in beautiful natural surrounds, we delve into the nuggets of what makes Napa Valley such a desirable location and to keep travelling of course, one needs to be in good shape, so we explore the best health retreats around the world and discover the benefits of foraging for our food whilst respecting our environment, we look at how travel may well be more virtual in the future with the metaverse, though as our Vietnamese food feature demonstrates, nothing beats being somewhere in person, to see, taste and smell it for yourself. Another way to ‘travel’ of course is via a good book or listening to a podcast, we share with you our latest recommendations and as ever, we bring you the latest news from the world of Fifth Chukker, from charitable partnerships to pulsating polo matches, the world of polo naturally attracts glamour and we’ve got you covered, from fine dining onboard a jet, the latest beautiful creations from Bulgari, the story of sneakers and why many a fashionista is fascinated by them, ensuring they own the latest ‘must-have’ pair, a look at the history of soccer and in an exclusive interview with Imane Fares, we give you insight into an art gallery owners mind and much more, read on to find out…

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YASEMEN KANER-WHITE Editor yasemen@parmuto.com

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UNICEF MESSAGE

The powerful partnership between UNICEF, Access Bank, Fifth Chukker and the Government of Kaduna State – now in its 13th year – has had positive impacts on the lives of children, families and the wider community in Kaduna State. At the Model Primary School, Maraban Jos-Kaduna, 30 classrooms have been renovated and upgraded, improving the learning experience for children. The school is also now equipped with separate hygiene facilities for girls and boys – improving school attendance and retention, especially for girls – a clear testimony of what these partnerships can produce. Through our partnership, we are increasingly generating public awareness and discussion on issues affecting vulnerable children and creating opportunities for community members to discuss and influence matters that affect children in their communities. Importantly, through our partnership with Fifth Chukker, children have benefitted from increased opportunities to play and actively participate in matters affecting them – including through the joint celebration of special events. I look forward to seeing our joint work reach even more children, especially in hard-to-reach communities of Kaduna State. It is only through strong partnerships and engagement – with government, foundations, the private sector, civil society, communities and children themselves – that we can truly promote and protect the rights of all Nigerian children. On behalf of UNICEF, I would like to express my thanks and reaffirm our commitment to sustaining our special relationship with Fifth Chukker and Access Bank, which has already benefitted so many children. I look forward to continued fruitful engagement.

Peter Hawkins, Country Representative, UNICEF Nigeria