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60th anniversary of Relais & Chateaux marked with a 1950s-style ‘taste rally’ and heavenly culinary discoveries

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60th anniversary of Relais & Chateaux marked with exclusive dinners worldwide. Relais & Chateaux luxury hotel chain is throwing 60th anniversary dinners worldwide. The 520 members in 64 countries are hosting special anniversary dinners that will include guest chefs and specially designed menus. The anniversary began with a celebratory lunch and dinner at the Georges … Read more

A Zen bathing experience. The art of bathing

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Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine. (Thomas of Aquin); A place of revitalisation, the bathroom and the hot baths rituals are the small things in life we adore. At least if you are not claustrophobic. Taking a long warm bath equates to a moment of happiness. A … Read more

Candle In The Wind – Sapo Caset Recovers His 10 Goal Rating

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At party and gag stores you can purchase trick candles. They are a delight at children’s birthday parties because when the kids blow the flames out, withing a few seconds the candles re-ignite. The reason is that there is a small quantity of magnesium in the wick, which combusts at a low temperature, thereby igniting … Read more

Air France’s LA PREMIÈRE “haute couture” suite

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AIR FRANCE’S NEW LA PREMIÈRE, A DESIGNER SUITE. Well-being, relaxation and serenity go hand in hand, for an exceptional trip. Just days after Etihad Airways’ launch of its Residence concept, the international luxury-seating race to win the Asian high-class aviation market was joined by Air France. At an event in Shanghai, Air France unveiled a … Read more

Homage to the champion of the oceans. IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Jacques-Yves Cousteau” adapted for two worlds

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A man’s watch for a man’s man. IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Jacques-Yves Cousteau” IWC Watches celebrate the exploration of the deep by immortalising explorer, conservationist, and filmmaker Jacques-Yves Cousteau with their new Aquatimer Chronograph. IWC Schaffhausen shares not only a technological pioneering spirit and passion for perfection, but also the commitment to an intact environment … Read more

Peninsula Paris. A decidedly 21st century palace

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The Peninsula at a glance. George Gershwin wrote, ‘An American in Paris’ while staying at this Parisian landmark hotel, one of France’s most iconic “grands hotels”. Peninsula Paris will be reopened in August 2014, but the available images show the grandeur of the project and the scale of Peninsula’s grand entrance into Europe. The century-old … Read more