THERE ARE HOTELS, and then there are addresses that seem to hold a city's entire history in their façade. The Peninsula Istanbul belongs unmistakably to the latter category. Housed in a former passenger ferry terminal on the Bosphorus waterfront, it occupies one of the rare places on earth where two continents exchange glances across the water—and whe...
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THERE IS A PARTICULAR kind of blue in Paris. Not the washed-out blue of a winter sky over the Seine or municipal blue of a street sign, but a blue that announces something altogether more serious. It is the blue door at 1, Place Vendôme, and if you know to look for it, it will stop...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
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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 crowned by the world’s most cinematic rooftop pool - has long been an emblem of the Lion City’s audacit...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
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TOGETHER WITH MY PARTNERS, Matthieu Orioli (now COO) and Patrick Rossire (now CFO), we founded Simply Jet in early 2016, shortly after graduating from the École Hôtelière de Lausanne. Our ambition was to bring finest Swiss hospitality to the private jet charter industry. We entered...
By Yann-Guillaume Jaccard
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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 horizon. At 1,620 metres above sea level, the hotel feels inseparable from the landscape that made Zermatt...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
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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 nestled in a quiet street of the 8th arrondissement. Surrounded by symbols of French luxury, from Hermès...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
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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 crowning glory of developer C.S. Hwang, the late chairman of the Chyau Fwu Group - a visionary who s...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
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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. Located on the protected Vathi Beach—part of the EU’s Natura 2000 network—this five-star property off...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
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Along the storied banks of the Golden Horn, where Byzantine shipyards once bustled and Ottoman merchants traded, a new chapter of urban life has quietly opened. Aliée Istanbul, part of the city’s larger Tersane redevelopment, is less a conventional hotel than an experiment in how historical spaces c...
By Alexander Agafiev
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KLOSTERS, Switzerland — Tucked beneath the jagged embrace of the Swiss Alps, where snow clings to rooftops and the air hums with alpine stillness, Klosters has long been a refuge for those who prefer their luxury discreet. Now, this unassuming village has a new claim to fame: Hotel...
By Alexander Agafiev
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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 speed and solitude in nature’s frostiest landscapes, there exists a singular thrill: Lapland Ice Dr...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
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For the seasoned globetrotter and the discerning elite of Monaco, the journey holds as much allure as the destination itself. Enter Taylor Travel Management Group, the pinnacle of luxury service catering to those with refined tastes and a penchant for meticulous travel experiences. With a global rep...
By Diana Luhova
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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 tick off a bucket list; it's an encounter that etches itself into the heart and memory of those fortuna...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
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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 ensemble of four luxury serviced apartments embodies a sanctuary for the distinguished Monegasque elite,...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira