World Luxury Daily - Issue 26

Issue 26

DAILY

FORTE VILLAGE VILLAS McCLAREN VACHERON CONSTANTIN DIOR

AMANBAGH ALWAR AMANPURI RESORT PHUKET AMANJENA MARRAKECH

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It’s not business as usual.

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SHOEMAKER TO THE STARS Discover the differenc ce of a Business Studio on our A380 and 787 Dreamliner. Eat when you want with menu guidance from our Food & Beverage Manager. Sleep on a large, flat bed, rela x with noise-cancelling headsets or wo ork using in-seat connection por ts and mobile or Wi-Fi connectivit y.

The ideal space for work, rest and play.

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NEWS | STORIES | OPINION | FEATURES | EVENTS

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AMANBAGH ALWAR

Amanbagh’s soothing holistic spa provides a range of therapies and treatments that soothe body and mind aer a long day of exploration.

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McCLAREN 570GT

Designed and built for the performance driver who wants a car they can use every day, the GT provides outstanding performance with additional comfort.

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AMANPURI RESORT PHUKET, THAILAND

This timeless retreat on the west coast of Phuket is in harmony with its idyllic seing and Ayuhayan architecture informs the design of its pavilions and villas.

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SPECIAL FEATURE FORTE VILLAGE VILLAS

The six Villas in Sardinia’s award-winning Forte Village Resort represent the pinnacle of space, style and service.

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AMANJENA MARRAKECH

Date palms and olive trees dot the grounds of Amanjena, a peaceful oasis outside the ancient city of Marrakech.

ALSO IN THIS LUXURIOUS ISSUE

08 NIKELAB 20 VACHERON CONSTANTIN 40 DIOR

46 HONG KONG TOP 10

DAILY Publisher Kevin Rolfe Editor Siddharth Thaker Designers Mike Gibas Mark Askam Editorial Team Anton RenshaweStrack Christopher O’Toole Rebecca Cohen Phil Blizzard Photography Mark Hakansson Ben Roberts Anjjelo San Buenaventura

Advertising Gina Reynolds Mike Sawicki Business Development Kevin Rolfe Chris Frost Andrea Roca Production team Nadeem George Rasha Akar Abid Ahmed Denis Halilaj Josiah King Juwon Adenusi Katrina Lee-Smith Orenthal Jackson Online George Cooke

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AMANBAGH

ALWAR, INDIA

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AN OASIS AMONG THE RUGGED OUTCROPS OF THE ARAVALLI MOUNTAIN RANGE, AMANBAGH IS A RAJASTHANI RETREAT INFORMED

BY MUGHAL STYLE.

LUXURY RETREATS Just 90 minutes from Jaipur, the Bengal tiger sanctuary of Sariska National Park is a short drive away. Each of the 40 Suites and Pavilions has a private courtyard or terrace and a deep soaking bathtub carved from green Udaipur marble.

SUITES AND PAVILIONS Evoking the palatial grandeur of the Mughal era, Amanbagh’s elegant Suites and Pavilions feature loy ceilings within domed cupolas and regal vaulted entrances. Marble finishes are highlighted by intricate wooden screens, while Mughal arches frame the bed on its raised plinth. Private courtyards or terraces open to the sights and sounds of the lush garden surroundings.

WELLNESS Amanbagh’s soothing holistic spa provides a range of therapies and treatments that soothe body and mind aer a long day of exploration, including massages, facials, scrubs and traditional henna art. Set amid the verdant grounds of the resort’s oasis seing, the spa’s highly-skilled team of experts makes use of exclusively prepared skincare products, created only from the purest ingredients

At sunrise, amidst the atmospheric ruins of the ghost city of Bhangarh, discover precious peace of mind with a private meditation and hatha yoga lesson. Few tourists find their way to this intriguing, forgoen city. Here, a yoga psychologist will pass on their wisdom to rebalance the mind, followed by a cleansing vegetarian breakfast to soothe the body The Maharaja/Maharani massage is a rejuvenating combination of Swedish and deeptissue techniques. The ideal way to wind down, the massage’s long strokes and herb-infused oil ensure that tension spots disappear, so that you emerge feeling fresh and relaxed Transform yourself into a living expression of local artists’ creativity with the art of Mehendi.

The body serves as a blank canvas for the henna paste, a symbol of health and good luck imbued with the distinctive atmosphere of Rajasthan.

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ADVENTURES The countryside surrounding Amanbagh reveals the ruins of an ancient empire embedded in a starkly beautiful landscape. The 17th-century township of Bhangarh - abandoned just a generation aer its completion - sits nearby, as does the centuries-old village, fort and temple of Ajabgarh, which can be reached by foot or camel from the resort. Sariska National Park, home to tigers, jaguars, sambar deer and more, is a short drive away, as is the temple town of Neelkanth, with more than 80 temples encircled on all sides by mountains.

Deserted from early in its history, Bhangarh is home to remnants of palaces, temples, pools and bazaars preserved amid green lawns and age-old ficus trees. Built in the 17th century by Diwan Madho Singh of the Jaipur royal family, Bhangarh is a national heritage site to which the resort can arrange private guided visits.

The fort and old temple of Ajabgarh date to 1635 – its marble façade and 24-pillared open courtyard remain majestic today. Accessible from Amanbagh by camel, foot or jeep, Ajabgarh overlooks Jai Sagar Lake, on which shikara boat trips can be arranged.

DINING The regal, high-ceilinged Restaurant, looking out over the tree-shaded pool, serves seasonal menus that are centred on the harvest from the resort’s 8,000-square-metre organic gardens. Traditional Rajasthani dishes mix with the chefs favourites from across India, all of which can be tailored to suit individual tastes, to a backdrop of local musicians performing Indian folk and popular songs Locally-sourced, organic ingredients are integral to Amanbagh’s cuisine. Three-quarters of the produce used in dishes such as the Rajasthani thali and Hyderabadi lamb biryani are grown in the on-site organic garden, and all poultry is customreared in a free-range seing. www.aman.com/resorts/amanbagh

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LUXURY SPORTSWEAR

NIKELAB X OLIV ROUSTEING

A GOLDEN TOUCH French fashion designer Olivier Rousteing is known for tailoring formfiing silhouees, but it’s his love of football — dating back to childhood — that sits at the heart of the NikeLab x Olivier Rousteing: Football Nouveau collection. The second collaboration in NikeLab’s Summer of Sport series blends Nike innovation with Rousteing’s creative vision.

“Fashion is usually about the catwalk and the glamour, but with Nike it was about performance and the athletes,” explains Rousteing. “What I love about this collection is that we are integrating the iconic style of football into sport style.”

Taking the lifestyles of professional football players competing in Europe’s biggest championship this summer as inspiration, the men’s and women’s offerings are designed to meet off-pitch performance needs while pushing the sport’s aesthetic forward.

Iconic football designs are reimagined through modern silhouees and paired with luxury finishes, including touches of gold, the color of champions.

“Olivier was obsessed with the complete look, making sure each piece worked together — not just within the men’s and women’s collections, but also between the two,” confirms Jarre Reynolds, NikeLab Senior Apparel Design Director. “At every design review, he’d ask, ‘Would a football player really wear that?’ That question helped keep the collection rooted in sport.”

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This fixation with authenticity further extends to the collection’s footwear, which includes sportstyle models inspired by Nike Football’s four silos: Mercurial, Magista, Hypervenom and Tiempo.“Olivier is meticulous about the details, with a passion for finding clever ways to embellish existing structures,” says NikeLab Senior Footwear Innovation Design Director Nate Jobe. “This obsession with finishing manifests itself especially well in the Magista and the Mercurial. In each model, we’ve embroidered paerns into the Flyknit for the first time, which creates a completely new expression of the technology.”

NIKELAB FOOTSCAPE MAGISTA X OR Designed for unstoppable playmaking, the Nike Magista football boot is reengineered for everyday wear with the Air Footscape Freemotion tooling. The Flyknit upper is embellished with metallic gold embroidery, while the heel features a metallic gold zipper. A leather pull-tab and metallic gold aglets add a luxurious touch.

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NIKELAB N98 JACKET X OR The classic N98 Jacket has been transformed to reinvent the off-pitch look of football. Both the men’s and women’s versions feature gold framing and an embroidered woven crest placed over the heart, a traditional location for football crests.

Meanwhile, the women’s version is versatile enough to be worn either as a dress or a jacket.

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McLaren 570GT The McLaren Sports Series breaks new ground by bringing our technological advances to the sports car arena. With a 3.8-litre V8 engine mid-mounted for perfect balance, and a lightweight carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis, Sports Series models offer a class-defining power-toweight ratio that’s designed to thrill.

Along with the breathtaking performance, pinpoint steering, and sense of control that makes driving absolute fun, is a level of comfort that defies its super car looks.

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LUXURY CARS

Designed and built for the performance driver who wants a car they can use every day, the GT provides outstanding performance with additional comfort. A side opening rear hatch gives access to an extended luggage space; the panoramic glass roof allows more daylight into the sumptuous interior. The new 570GT is the perfect balance of road dynamics and long distance touring capabilities.

EXHILARATION Accelerating, braking, shiing, steering. The vital components of performance driving are all perfectly blended and balanced into one seamless confidenceinspiring experience that once tasted needs to be experienced again and again.

REDUCING MASS Lighter, stronger, faster, beer: we don’t stop until we push the limits of possibility. The McLaren obsession of reducing mass gives the Sports Series a level of agility and precision that defines its character. Every component is weight minimized resulting in an incredible power-to-weight ratio that means only one thing – blistering performance.

ULTIMATE EXCLUSIVITY Hand craed in the state-of-the-art McLaren Production Centre in Woking, England, Sports Series models provide levels of exclusivity and personalisation that make each car an individual masterpiece. In addition to the vast array of options, colours, leathers and styling components, there is even the opportunity to truly unleash your imagination through McLaren Special Operations.

EVERYDAY The Sports Series is an accomplished track performer yet provides a level of ride comfort and refinement that make it our most useable McLaren to date.

Coupé is designed to thrill, yet its excellent visibility, smooth gearbox, and comfortable driving position make it simple to live with even in town. The GT bestows even more comfort and provides additional luggage space making it ideal for those long weekends away.

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AREN 570GT THE GAME. CHANGED.

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THIS TIMELESS RETREAT ON THE WEST COAST OF PHUKET IS IN HARMONY WITH ITS IDYLLIC SETTING. ANCIENT AYUTTHAYAN ARCHITECTURE INFORMS THE DESIGN OF ITS PAVILIONS AND VILLAS, WHICH OVERLOOK LUSH VEGETATION AND THE PRISTINE ANDAMAN SEA.

AMANPURI

RESORT PHUKET, THAILAND

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LUXURY RETREATS AMANPURI VILLAS Offering consummate privacy and gracious Thai hospitality, Amanpuri’s Villas lie towards the tip of the peninsula, with ocean-front or garden seings. With a choice of two to nine bedrooms, extensive living and dining areas are arranged around a private swimming pool. Interiors feature Thai furnishings, art and antiques, and two live-in staff aend to guests’ every need AMANPURI PAVILIONS Set on a hillside overlooking a private white-sand beach on Phuket’s west coast, Amanpuri’s Pavilions are elegant and contemporary with oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas. Coconut palms cast tropical shadows onto private terraces, each with an outdoor lounging sala. Views are of the gardens or the ocean, and a number of Pavilions offer private pools DINING EXPERIENCES AT AMANPURI Overlooking the swimming pool and beach, the Italian Restaurant and seasonal Beach Terrace serve locally-sourced fare centred on the fish and crustacea that come directly from Phuket fishermen’s boats. The Beach Club serves a selection of Mediterranean grill and wood-fired specialities, and the Lounge pairs an array of

wines with oysters, appetisers and artisan cheeses. From November to April, these eateries are joined by a beachside Japanese restaurant, serving traditional fare that fuses local ingredients with produce imported from Japan.

Culinary specialities centre on the sea, including phuket lobster grilled with chilli and tamarind sauce. The chef selects locally-grown produce from the market daily and welcomes Amanpuri guests to join him in exploring the region’s rich culinary diversity Enjoy a candle-lit barbecue on Amanpuri’s whitesand beach as the stars come out above the dark evening sky. Your private chef will create a bespoke menu tailored to your tastes, involving the catch of the day and a variety of Thai dishes Aernoon tea is served poolside, accompanied by kanom krok, a local coconut pudding with distinctive crispy base. A selection of teas are available, including homemade ginger tea with fresh passion pulp and plentiful ice.

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WELLNESS EXPERIENCES, AMANPURI Thailand’s distinctive gentle healing arts have evolved over millennia to include both practical and philosophical therapeutic elements. At the Aman Spa, natural herb-infused treatments are offered in six light-filled pavilions that include a private steam room, shower, bath, and outdoor meditation sala. These are joined by a gym and Pilates studio with panoramic views, a yoga and meditation pavilion and four floodlit tennis courts Created for the Thai royal family, the Royal Thai massage is a soothing and revitalising therapy.

The dry massage focuses on restoring the flow of energy in the body, using pressure point techniques to stimulate blood flow and release toxins along the body’s Sen energy lines.

A purifying and rebalancing journey, PuriBliss begins with a scrub that combines andaman sea salt and roasted coconut. An herbal steam bath then opens the pores, stimulating circulation, before a natural plant essence facial moisturises, followed by an acupressure foot massage to soothe body and mind Guided yoga and meditation sessions are offered at daybreak in the open-sided teakwood salas set high on the hillside. Private yoga, Pilates and guided meditation sessions can also be arranged, and there are personal trainers available at the glass-walled gym, which is perched on the highest point in the resort www.aman.com/resorts/amanpuri

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It is the guarantee of origin (mechanical movement, assembly and regulation in the Canton of Geneva), quality of workmanship, durability and exceptional savoir-faire.

For over a century, the Hallmark of Geneva has been a reference for quality that is synonymous with the excellence of a traditional www.vacheron-constantin.com

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FOR VILLAGE

VILLAS LUXURY RESORTS

The six Villas in Sardinia’s award-winning Forte Village Resort represent the pinnacle of space, style and service. The space and style come in the form of expansive floor areas and Neapolitanstyle state-of-the-art furnishing solutions. The service comes in the shape of the British-style butler service. Our butler will provide a series of exclusive services, from unpacking bags to preparing breakfast, all with the utmost grace and discretion.

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Flexibility is another important aribute of the Villas. Apartments and suites within the Villas can be connected or separated to create larger or more compact accommodation as required.

Essentially, guests reserving a Villa enter a private, carefree world that is totally tailor-made.

Enjoying airy surroundings and the utmost elegance, they enter a discreet, exclusive paradise.

RTE Forte Village is considered the World’s Leading Resort by the World Travel Awards.

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LUXURY RESORTS

Forte Village Villa Lavinia The Villa Lavinia provides the ultimate in style and sheer luxury, reflecting our pledge to offer guests the very best in Italian hospitality. On the ground floor there is a beautiful bedroom with two queen size beds and bathroom with whirlpool tub and shower. Next door is a living room with a large dining table and comfortable sofas, one of which converts into a bed.

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The wide sliding doors open out onto the patio and wonderful garden. Next to the living room there is a fully equipped kitchenee, which also opens onto the patio. Stairs and a private li lead to the first floor, where there is an extensive open-plan room with two queen size beds and a relaxing living area.

The bathroom has a whirlpool tub and shower. The exceptionally light and airy bedroom looks out onto a magniďŹ cent sunbathing terrace, where guests can enjoy partial views over the sea and panoramic views over the rest of the resort.

A member of Leading Hotels of the World, Villa Lavinia has been conceived as two separate fully equipped apartments that can be rented as a huge villa. Next to the villa there are also 4 suites that can be combined with Villa Lavinia to create a Master Villa suitable for large families or small groups of friends.

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Forte Village Villa Lidia Set in a beautiful private garden with its own exclusive pool and whirlpool tub, the Villa Lidia pays homage to Italian style with forms and colours typical of the Mediterranean. The villa is spread over two floors. On request it can be divided into two separate suites or a suite, junior suite and further bedroom.

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The garden and pool are used by the ground-floor suite. Guests enter the Villa via the day area with a living room, dining room and charming fully equipped kitchen. The kitchen opens out onto a terrace, complete with its own pergola to keep guests cool. On the ground floor there is also a stylish bedroom with two queen size beds and a bathroom with a spacious bath, shower and closet.

The garden wraps the Villa in a natural embrace, extending into every room through the sliding doors. The ďŹ rst oor can be reached via an internal and an external staircase. There are two airy bedrooms that look out onto a superb terrace. From here guests can enjoy sea views and watch the breathtakingly beautiful sunsets.

The larger of the two bedrooms has a large ensuite bathroom with a bathtub, shower and closet.

The second bedroom also has its own bathroom

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LUXURY RESORTS

Forte Village Villa Chiara This elegant new 310 m² villa will be the largest on the resort and will be surrounded by a Mediterranean garden, lending it a sense of tranquillity which will be echoed by the villa’s open plan spaces and natural colour tones chosen to reflect its stunning environment. The villa’s interior will boast an immensely chic décor, featuring original, contemporary Sardinian crasmanship.

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The ground floor will feature two magnificent bedrooms with king-size beds, each with their own sumptuous travertine bathroom offering a separate bath and shower; a spacious living room with views of the garden; a well equipped kitchen; two dining rooms, one indoors and the other outdoors with a barbecue area, ideal for enjoying Sardinia’s balmy evenings.

The first floor will also offer two further splendid bedrooms with king-size beds, each with an bathroom and terrace providing outdoor living space.

The private garden will offer a fabulous private pool split into three parts – one for dipping, another for swimming and a third whirlpool area.

The sumptuous Sardinian garden surrounding the pool will provide privacy, colour and aroma.

A dedicated butler and personal chef will ensure that a stay in this remarkable villa is truly memorable.

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LUXURY RESORTS

Forte Village Villa Aurora Situated in a secluded location with panoramic views across tropical gardens to the sea, Villa Aurora is a private kingdom of light, elegance and relaxation. With a beautiful 1,000 sqm private garden, a private pool, this villa represents a new era of pure luxury.

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The sun deck, which in turn becomes an outdoor living room, leads into a spacious living area.

This 210sqm villa, is split on two levels.

Downstairs, there are two beautiful bedrooms with private bathrooms in travertine and wide terraces, a living room with separate kitchen and a guest bathroom.

On the first floor, there are another two magnificent bedrooms, overlooking a huge pergola of bougainvillea. Completing the design are two bathrooms, one with a spectacular bath in the center of the room and the other with a large walk-in closet.

The outdoor areas, are furnished timeless designs

by Samuele Mazza. The interior pays tribute to the sophistication of contemporary design by combining the light tones of the oak flooring with the distinctive alabaster walls.

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Forte Village Villa Sofia Embraced by a 900 sq.m. private garden, amid the fresh flowers, scents and colors of the Mediterranean, Villa Sofia offers 200 square meters of unique pure luxury. Split on two levels, the villa is composed of 3 sumptuous bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of absolute refinement, a spacious living room with dining area and a kitchen.

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From the bedroom of the central building and its magnificent terrace you can enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the resort across lush tropical gardens to the Mediterranean sea. The interior decor is a combination of contemporary design with the inimitable charm of Sardinia.

The precious harmony of natural colours, shining oak floors and the white marble of Orosei, contrast with the bathrooms in “imperial” red marble from Verona.

Villa Sofia guarantees privacy and independence, the elegance of the interior continues in the 85 square meters of verandas and pergolas, which in turn integrate harmoniously with the garden to offer great moments of relaxation and freedom.

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LUXURY RESORTS

Forte Village Villa Yasmine Villa Yasmine is an oasis of peace which oers the pinnacle of comfort and discretion.

Immersed in a beautiful 700 sqm private garden with a pool, the villa extends over 120 sqm and is composed of two sumptuous bedrooms, 3 elegant marble bathrooms each with a tub and shower, a large living room and a dining area with a dedicated kitchen.

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Spectacular townhouse windows extend into the living room and open onto a 90 sqm terrace and a splendid garden with swimming pool and whirlpool.

Villa Jasmine is a masterpiece of environmental sustainability. The charming surroundings stem from the use of traditional materials which included local wood, central to the new sustainable architecture, the magniďŹ cent white marble of Orosei and the black basalt and granite – all from Sardinia.

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AMANJENA

MARRAKECH

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LUXURY RETREATS

DATE PALMS AND OLIVE TREES DOT THE GROUNDS OF AMANJENA, A PEACEFUL OASIS OUTSIDE THE ANCIENT CITY OF MARRAKECH. THE RESORT’S INDULGENT TRANQUILLITY IS COMPLEMENTED BY EASY ACCESS TO THE MEDINA AND MOROCCO’S MESMERISING LANDSCAPE PAVILIONS AND MAISONS Set beneath stuc venitien domes with arched entrances, vaulted ceilings and garden courtyards, Amanjena’s Pavilions and Maisons are cool, elegant dwellings with Berber carpets scaered over zellij-tiled floors. The sound of running water in fountains soothes while chaise longues and candle lanterns lend classic Moroccan ambience.

Several offer private heated pools WELLNESS Amanjena’s spa is home to two hammams complemented by showers, washrooms and a glassed-in whirlpool that opens onto a relaxation courtyard with a bubbling fountain.

DINING Both restaurants at Amanjena are decorated with traditional Moroccan elements, from the central, scalloped onyx fountain in the main Restaurant to the coral-hued tadelakt walls draped with Moroccan leather horse saddles in the poolside eatery. Local ingredients and culinary traditions inform the cuisine, complemented by a range of cocktails served at the airy bar, where smoketinted mirrors are joined by old Berber daggers and Arabic swords in scabbards of deer antler, camel bone and olive wood.

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ADVENTURES A varied landscape of rugged snow-capped mountains, parched desert dunes and winding coastline, Morocco has some of North Africa’s most diverse geography, all accessible from Amanjena. The ancient city of Marrakech is centred on its 12th-century medina, a red-walled former fortress crisscrossed by narrow lanes. Its aractions extend outward to the golf courses on the city's outskirts and the surrounding villages, where lile has changed over centuries A UNESCO World Heritage site, Marrakech's medina has been the focal point of the city for centuries.Alone or with a guide, visit the souks, tanneries, museums, mosques and the Place Jemaa El Fna, one of Africa’s busiest squares and bustling day and night with entertainers and street food

Visit a Berber village at the base of the atlas mountains and experience the hospitality of a centuries-old family home. Explore the market and paths surrounding the mud-walled houses and share traditional mint tea with a Berber family Stretching from the Sahara to 4,167 metres at the top ofJbel Toubkal, north africa’s highest peak, the atlas are one of the world’s most dramatic mountain ranges. Ascend to Kasbah Toubkal by car, helicopter or foot, where you'll enjoy a panoramic picnic lunch at 1,800 metres above sea level www.aman.com/Amanjena

Two minutes away, the 18-hole Al Maaden Golf Course is joined by the 27 holes of Marrakech Royal Golf Club, a narrower layout with lush vegetation and gardens that date back to the 1930s.

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Dior Poison Girl Poison Girl is the fragrance of a modernday girl, sexy and free. A bier-sweet floral with mouthwatering orange that is delightfully swathed in Venezuelan tonka bean and blossoms in the biting sensuality of rose from Grasse.

"Poison Girl is immediately recognisable, it's an uncompromising signature."

François Demachy Top Note Bier Orange Heart Note The Grasse Rose Base Note Venezuelan Tonka Bean www.dior.com

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A private apartment in First Class.

That’s Flying Reimagined.

In the First Apartment on our A380 you can relax in a large leather armchair befo ore retiring to the comfo ort of a separate bed, dressed with all-natural bed linen. Enjoy a seven-course tasting menu prepared by our Inflight Chef.. T Ta ake a refreshing shower in the First Class bathroom befo ore landing.

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LUXURY SPAS

THE RITZ-CARLTON

SPA HONG KONG Yumi Kwan, Spa Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Hong Kong, says her lifetime mission is 'the quest of balanced lifestyle – balancing mind and body creates a new state of mental and physical health, plus beauty and self-esteem'. This is what has been her own personal goal throughout her entire adult life. She always wanted to be a spa therapist, and she studied in both her native Thailand and in the UK with the alltime goal of managing a world-class luxury spa.

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And here she is, today, heading what must surely be the world's highest spa, on the 116th floor of what is undoubtedly the world's tallest hotel, in terms of numbers of floors – the 312-room The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, is on the 102nd to top floor of the 118floor, 480-metre high, ICC Tower on Hong Kong's mainland side. Designed by Su Seam Teo of LTW Design Works in sophisticated champagne hues, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, covering 4,480 sq m in all, has 11 treatment rooms, and although it is managed by the hotel it has ESPA as its exclusive consultant, and only uses ESPA products.

'Our most popular treatments are Lava Shell Body Therapy and the Massage Experiences, and whatever they are coming in for, I encourage guests to think of it as a spa journey', explains Yumi Kwan. She wants them to arrive 30 minutes before the appointment time, to benefit from the spa’s aroma steam room and sauna, experience showers and the relaxation room that, with floorto-ceiling windows, offers panoramic views across Victoria Harbour to Hong Kong Island. During relaxation, ideally aer a treatment, a spa cuisine menu offers, say, organic green salads, gluten-free pastas and fresh fruit salads.

In all, 43% of clients are male, and about 11% of the total take a couple's treatment. 'Our mix is, on average, 50% hotel guests, and 50% locals, but we can boost the balance very quickly', she says.

During high summer, when the Hong Kong A-list is oen travelling, there are right-now promotions to hotel guests. Similarly, when there are the rare slight dips in hotel bedroom occupancy, social media allows locals to make use of come-today special offers. The Yumi Kwan policy, by the way, is to allow children under 12 only to come in for manicures and pedicures, and any youngster aged 12 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times, including during the treatment.

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VIP TOURISM

BEST OF HONG KONG 1 - THE PEAK Out-of-this-world view of skyscrapers, the gliering harbour and the green hills of the distant New Territories

6 - A SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Named 'World's Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show' by Guinness World Records, this nightly show is not to be missed.

2 - STAR FERRIES The charming boats have been ferrying passengers across the renowned Victoria Harbour every day for the past century.

7 - LAN KWAI FONG From sleek wine bars to dance-all-night clubs, join the party scene at Hong Kong's most popular nightlife hotspot.

3 - TEMPLE STREET NIGHT MARKET Souvenirs, snacks, opera singers and fortune tellers ordered chaos in action.

8 - LANTAU ISLAND Whatever your persuasion, Hong Kong’s largest outlying island brings solace to the soul, senses and shopping bags.

4 - TSIM SHA TSUI PROMENADE Take a walk on the bright side! Stroll along the waterfront with your eyes locked on one of the world's most spectacular city skylines.

5 - STANLEY MARKET This market in the quaint village of Stanley on Hong Kong Island’s south coast is a huge hit with locals, expats and visitors alike.

9 - WONG TAI SIN TEMPLE A Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian temple honouring a legendary monk 10 - OCEAN PARK HONG KONG Thrill rides, giant pandas and a world-class aquarium keep Ocean Park on Hong Kong's list of favourites. www.discoverhongkong.com

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