JOURNEYS
A Shared Vocabulary Of Excellence
THERE ARE HOTELS that define a skyline, and then there are hotels that define a city. In Singapore, Marina Bay Sands does both. Its triple-tower silhouette - a futuristic colossus cro...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
SALONS
Legacy, Influence, And A Very Big Night
There are evenings that merely punctuate the social calendar - and then there are those rare nights that quietly recalibrate it. The second Annual Gala of The Monegasque™, held on December 3 at the Ya...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
JOURNEYS
Beausite Zermatt: A Grand Alpine Revival With A Matterhorn View
Set high above the car-free village of Zermatt, BEAUSiTE Zermatt occupies one of the most privileged panoramic positions in the Alps, with an uninterrupted view of the Matterhorn dominating the horizo...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
JOURNEYS
Les Jardins Du Faubourg: The Heart Of Parisian Elegance
Just steps from the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the Élysée Palace, and the Madeleine - and only a short stroll from the Champs-Élysées - Les Jardins du Faubourg is a discreet five-star boutique hotel nestl...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
JOURNEYS
A Monument To Deco Grandeur: Atlas And The Revival Of Parkview Square
In a city that thrives on reinvention, few landmarks embody both architectural conviction and cultural continuity as profoundly as Singapore’s Parkview Square. Completed in 2002, the building was the...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
L'Art De Vivre
Stability In A Fractured World
THE WORLD at the moment feels unsettled, even unmoored. Conflict simmers on nearly every continent. Economies contract and expand with dizzying speed....
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
CAPITAL
A Pool, Etched In Stone: How Kusserpool Is Redefining Luxury Through Craftsmanship And Sustainability
In Lower Bavaria, where granite has been quarried for generations, a swimming pool quietly challenges prevailing notions of what luxury looks and feels like. Constructed not from concrete or tile but...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
Talk Of The Rock
An Ode To Nautical Splendor
AS A LIFELONG RESIDENT OF MONACO AND THE CEO and Publisher of The Monegasque™, I want to thank H.S.H. Prince Albert for his 20 years of reign. And, as we approach the Monaco Yacht Sh...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
JOURNEYS
Discreet Luxury On The Shores Of The Aegean: Vathi Cove Luxury Resort & Spa
For those accustomed to the quiet refinement of Monaco and seeking an equally composed escape, Vathi Cove Luxury Resort & Spa on the Greek island of Thassos presents a compelling option. L...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
SPORTING LIFE
Lap By Lap Legends
IN OUR SUNLIT PRINCIPALITY, where Mediterranean streets twist like a coiled spring, Formula One finds its most indelible stage. The Monaco Grand Prix is no mere race; it is a ritual,...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
Talk Of The Rock
Happy Birthday! What A Year!
AS WE MARK THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY of The Monegasque™, it's hard to believe how far we've come in such a short time. A dream that started with a simple but ambitious vision to create a...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
WELLBEING
Gut Instinct
AFTER MY REVITALISING experience at a wellness clinic in Switzerland, which I chronicled in the last issue of The Monegasque™, I could feel my body literally craving more. The transfo...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
SPORTING LIFE
And The Olympic Gold For Sport, Sustainability And The Arts Goes To…
THE OLYMPIC GAMES are a celebration of unity, perseverance, and diplomacy. No one represents these values more fully for the Principality than H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, whose...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
Culture
Inside The Homes Of Artists
Monaco, September 26, 2024 Art, in its purest form, is often a reflection of its creator. But what if we could step beyond the canvas and experience the spaces where art is made, where the artist li...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
JOURNEYS
Lapland Ice Driving: A Thrill Ride On The Edge Of The Arctic
In Lapland, starry nights unfurl beneath an aurora borealis curtain, casting the Arctic sky in a hypnotic swirl of greens and purples that call to adventurers at heart. For those who seek both...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
SPORTING LIFE
On The Grid. Off The Grid
AS A FAN OF FORMULA 1, walking the starting grid of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June was not just a moment—it was the culmination of an extraordinary journey through the most prestigious races in motor...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
Inner Circles
May The Brand Be With You
WHEN THE CONCEPT for The Monegasque™ was birthed as a premier magazine, its profound essence was underestimated. What was initially overlooked is now crystal clear: the name itself wields a potent, al...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
WELLBEING
Time To Reset
I have always been a bit skeptical about these well-being clinics, thinking they were mere 5-star hotels trying to offer a few sophisticated services. However, my whole perception cha...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
JOURNEYS
A Celestial Symphony: The Northern Lights Experience
The Aurora Borealis, a celestial spectacle that transcends the boundaries of mere natural wonder, has evolved into an emblem of awe and inspiration for voyagers worldwide. It's not just an item to tic...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
JOURNEYS
A New Chapter In The Saint James Unparalleled Legacy Of Hospitality
In the heart of Paris' 16th Arrondissement, the venerable Saint James Paris heralds a new chapter in its legacy of unparalleled hospitality with the unveiling of Villa Saint James. This exquisite ense...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
Inner Circles
The Original
IN A WORLD that has seen rapid transformations in the last few years, from pandemics to conflicts causing vast worldwide migrations, it is remarkable how the human spirit finds solace...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
Talk Of The Rock
The First Issue Of The Monegasque™ Is Finally Out !
WE are excited to share the first issue of The Monegasque™. Learn more about The Monegasque™ and see what we’ve been up to lately. What makes a “good first issue” ? What Defines an...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
WELLBEING
Monaco Resident Supermodel Turns Role Model To Encourage Heathy Living
If the American nutritionist Victor Lindlahr had been looking for a blueprint to define his theory that 'you are what you eat', he might very well have conjured up an image of Maren Tschinkel. For alt...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira