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Melanie Beard

Dec 24, 2019
1 min

Top of the World: Hilton Toronto

Toronto from the charming and luxurious Hilton hotel is a memorable city, full of fascinating spaces where surprises and magical moments await us. From the 32nd floor of this sophisticated portal to the magic of Toronto I enjoyed unforgettable moments. Tasting the typical Canadian mustard Kozlik’s and an unparalleled view of the city, I let myself be pampered by a marvelous suite, decorated with subtle tones and evoking a feeling of calm and rest in an infinitely seductive en

Melanie Beard

Dec 9, 2019
2 min

Hokol Vuh: A Culinary Journey

Manifesting itself through a gastronomic experience in which 18 of the best chefs in the world delighted us with their interpretation of the essence of each ingredient, smell and shape, born from one of the most important ancient cultures, Hokol Vuh is an initiative created by René Redzepi and Roberto Solís to introduce the roots of the Mayan Culture through gastronomy, seeking to give back to the Maya communities that are alive thanks to their contributions and heritage cons

Melanie Beard

Oct 8, 2019
2 min

A World of Luxury Above NYC's Skyline

A dazzling array of lights sparkles its way into the horizon, where the setting sun sharply outlines the mesmerizing skyline – the most famous in the world: New York City. Stretching below me, romantic in the settling dark, is Central Park, surrounded by some of the city’s most iconic buildings and skyscrapers. Here I am at the top of the world. Mandarin Oriental New York, located in the Time Warner northern building on busy Columbus Circle, on the cusp of the Upper West Side

Melanie Beard

Sep 17, 2019
2 min

A Portal to New York's Wonders

Elegant and sophisticated, the ideal portal to the fun world that is New York is located at the crossroads of Tribeca and the financial district, just one block from the World Trade Center: the Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown. Adding its classic architectural profile to the most famous skyline in the world, this luxurious hotel dazzles us with its creativity, surrounded by the dynamic scenes of New York, mixing elegance with the energetic seductive power of this coveted

Melanie Beard

Sep 10, 2019
1 min

A World of Luxury in Bal Harbour

Sensory pleasures and unrepeatable moments of luxury, sophistication and a fascinating lifestyle: this is St. Regis Bal Harbor. Iconic and of an eternal elegance, St. Regis Bal Harbor is the embodiment of the luxury and lifestyle of the city where it is located: a world of sophistication, hedonism, and sensual opulence, this hotel is the ideal setting for unforgettable moments. Awarded the five-star Forbes and the coveted AAA five-diamond award in 2015, St. Regis Bal Habrour

Melanie Beard

Aug 18, 2019
2 min

Gateway to Japan: Onomura Nigiri Bar

A unique restaurant, whose wonderful cuisine makes us fall in love with Japanese cuisine, Onomura Nigiri Bar surprised me with its excellence. Unique in Mexico City, this Nigiri Bar combines a modern and contemporary design with typical Japanese touches and a long bar where we can observe sushi chefs creating their culinary works of art. Light and dark wood tones complement this magical space, with its beautiful terrace and unique atmosphere. This exquisite portal to the hear

Alexis Beard

Aug 12, 2019
2 min

Four Seasons Baku

Azerbaijan is a country with a great culture, and since time immemorial it was an important center on the Great Silk Road, which connected the east and west. With countless architectural and historical icons, Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a cosmopolitan city by the sea. Like nearby Istanbul, it is a city of great contrast - a mix between Asia and Europe and has been home to many empires during its rich history. The country has been part of many empires, from Alexander t

Melanie Beard

Aug 12, 2019
2 min

Amanali Country Club & Nautica

Amanali Country Club & Nautica is the dream come true of those who seek perfection. At the foot of a lake in Hidalgo, its beautiful golf club is the perfect setting to spend a few hours of charm, enjoying a splendid sun and the magnificent service and professionalism of the country club staff. In Amanali Country Club & Nautica what reigns is a harmony between serenity and activity, where we live unforgettable experiences. A consolidated project with 95% urbanization and 200 h

Melanie Beard

Aug 5, 2019
2 min

Sensory Pleasures in Nizuc Spa by ESPA

A world of high stone walls, mesmerizing water mirrors, and unparalleled hedonistic luxury, the NIZUC Spa by ESPA in an Eden that immerses us in the most exquisite sensory pleasures of wellness. Based on the holistic mindfulness concept, this physical and spiritual health center of NIZUC Resort & Spa, considered the Best Spa Hotel in the World by the prestigious World Spa & Wellness Magazine, is a recognized oasis of well-being in the Mexican Caribbean that fuses modern thera

Melanie Beard

Jul 28, 2019
2 min

Golfer's Paradise: Los Cabos

The crashing of the waves against the steep cliffs on my left marks the rhythm of the symphony that is unleashed before me. I find myself in paradise, in a space where natural beauty, luxury, and sensory pleasures come together under the hot sun of Los Cabos to create unique moments of pure magic: Quivira Golf Club. Quivira Golf Club, conceived as an exclusive amenity for Quivira owners and guests of Pueblo Bonito Resorts, features an exclusive world-class Jack Nicklaus desig

Alexis Beard

Jul 27, 2019
2 min

Fine Dining in Jackson Hole

Gastronomy is the most pleasant art that exists, it transports us through the senses to the corners of the world, it causes us incomparable emotions, it excites us, it captivates us, it fascinates us. This art has been the driving force behind the passionate creation of Fine Dining Restaurant Group, a group owned and managed by restaurateurs Gavin Fine and Roger Freedman. Fine Dining Restaurant Group is known throughout the Jackson Hole Valley in Wyoming for its excellent ser

Deby Beard

Jul 21, 2019
1 min

Recognizing Gérard Bertrand

Gérard Bertrand's Château l’Hospitalet Grand Vin red 2017 is named World Champion Red Wine at the International Wine Challenge 2019 On Tuesday, 9 July, the wine world gathered at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London for the annual IWC awards dinner. With 10,000 wines from all around the world tasted, and a very strict assessment process involving three-stage blind tasting by at least 12 different judges, the IWC is recognised as the most prestigious competition in the world. T

Melanie Beard

Jul 16, 2019
2 min

Into the Tetons

Located in places of unparalleled beauty, the destinations of Aman are steeped in quiet simplicity and offer a wealth of unprecedented opportunities for exploration and discovery, whether on UNESCO World Heritage sites, beaches white sand, in vibrant cities or among the striking peaks of the Grand Teton mountains, where serenity reigns and every moment is pure magic. From the moment we enter the sanctuary of luxury and refinement that is Amangani we realize that we are immers

Melanie Beard

Jul 8, 2019
2 min

Luxurious Heaven in Puebla

Vestiges of a residence of nuns and a mosaic factory tell us the history of Puebla through its walls, fountains and elegant rooms. A refined portal to the past, the Cartesian Hotel is the magical result of the mix between contemporary and classic, history and present, fantasy and reality. A space of art, design and beauty without equal in the city, the Cartesian is a hotel where contemporary luxury is mixed with beautiful colonial references and intriguing, seductive spaces;

Melanie Beard

Jun 16, 2019
2 min

The Sophisticated Elegance of Budapest

Known as 'Paris of the East', Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is the magical result of an intriguing mix of medieval castles, wooded hills, living history, and sophisticated elegance. The famous 'Chain Bridge' of the 19th century connects the district of Buda with that of Pest, linking the hills of one with the plains of the other, uniting the past with the present, fantasy with reality. Located in the center of Budapest, the luxurious Kempinski Hotel Corvinus is located a

Melanie Beard

Jun 9, 2019
3 min

Legendary Hotel Imperial’s Scent

Pauline Rochas of the fabled Paris perfume dynasty of the same name has created two exclusive scents for Vienna’s palace hotel: the uniquely imperial Gold Scentand the exquisitely seductive Silver Scent. Both are manufactured in the capital of perfume-making, Grasse, true to Pauline Rochas’ composition, and they are available as one-of-a-kind room scents as well as elegant scented candles. Pauline Rochas, fragrance and fashion icon Hélène Rochas‘ granddaughter, grew up in Par

A Homage to Parisian lifestyle: Lutetia Hotel

Melanie Beard

May 25, 2019
3 min

A Homage to Parisian lifestyle: Lutetia Hotel

An architectural jewel, iconic hotel, and historic landmark, this homage to luxury, art, and classical Parisian lifestyle is timeless. Built on the remains of the garden of the Abbaye-aux-Bois convent, the iconic Lutetia Hotel in Paris had its construction entrusted to Henri Tauzin and Louis-Hippolyte Boileau, son of Louis-Charles Boileau, the architect behind Le Bon Marché. This choice is evidence of a clear desire for architectural coherence. Even so, the hotel was built us

Melanie Beard

May 16, 2019
2 min

Spices at Mandarin Oriental Prague

Prague, known as 'the heart of Europe' and 'the mother of cities', is a wonderful mix of cobblestone streets, walled courtyards, cathedrals, and countless spires of churches and castles. There is a certain magic in the air that flows effortlessly through the Old Town Square, towards the Charles Bridge, over the Vltava and up to the tallest towers of Prague Castle. Through gastronomy we can find the purest essence of any destination. In the Czech Republic, the culinary art ha

Alexis Beard

May 13, 2019
2 min

The Pink City: Yerevan

A country of volcanoes, churches and archaeological gems, Armenia is a fascinating combination of cultures and histories. Located in the mountainous region of the Caucasus, between Asia and Europe, it is a seductive mélange of both worlds. Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is known as the Pink City because of the frequent use in its buildings of the tufa, an iconic pink volcanic stone from the area. One of the oldest inhabited cities - built 29 years before Rome - the history

Melanie Beard

Apr 21, 2019
2 min

On the Banks of the Ljubljanica River

A cheerful, picturesque and unique city – the smallest capital in the world – Ljubljana rises on the banks of the Ljubljanica River, straight out of a fairytale. A town of enchanting paved streets, little cafés, historical churches and a palace overlooking it all atop a hill, this small and endearing city in Slovenia is a treasure-trove of beauty, charm, and unique experiences. With protected external heritage, the building of the Cubo hotel in Ljubljana has been preserved in

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