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The Monaco Grand Prix has captivated the world since 1929, and the experience extends well beyond the circuit itself. From the iconic Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo and Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, to the clifftop Maybourne Riviera and the design-led Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, the finest rooms fill fast. At the table, Le Louis XV–Alain Ducasse, Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac, Pavyllon Monte-Carlo, Blue Bay Marcel Ravin, L'Abysse Monte-Carlo, Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo, and COYA Monte-Carlo together make race weekend one of the most compelling culinary destinations on the calendar
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Tucked in Bangkok’s vibrant Sathorn district, Banyan Tree Bangkok offers a serene escape above the city, where thoughtful design, sweeping views, and effortless service create a stay that feels completely indulgent. Guests can relax in elegant suites, rejuvenate at the award-winning spa, savour refined Thai dining at Saffron Grill or aboard the Saffron Cruise, and enjoy rooftop evenings at Vertigo and Moon Bar, it is a city retreat that delights every sense
The Phantom Arabesque, a one-of-one creation by Rolls-Royce Private Office Dubai, celebrates Middle Eastern heritage through its first laser-engraved bonnet, a Bespoke Gallery of Blackwood and Black Bolivar marquetry, embroidered interior motifs, and a hand-painted mashrabiya coachline. Bespoke Lead Designer Michelle Lusby and Exterior Surface Centre General Manager Tobias Sicheneder translate five years of experimentation into a motor car that merges technical innovation with cultural artistry and signature Rolls-Royce luxury
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High above the city on the 61st floor of Banyan Tree Bangkok, Vertigo offers a rooftop dining experience defined by elegance and ease. The evening begins with expertly crafted cocktails at the renowned Moon Bar before continuing with a thoughtfully curated menu of beautifully prepared dishes and refined wine pairings. With attentive service and sweeping views across Bangkok’s illuminated skyline, it is an experience that feels both elevated and effortlessly memorable
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The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi introduces Dayang Mastura, a private Lagoon 620 sailing catamaran designed by Nauta Design, offering intimate charters for up to 20 guests. Guests explore Langkawi’s Machinchang Coast, Straits of Chinchin, Pulau Rebak Besar, and Pulau Intan Kecil while enjoying bespoke culinary experiences, sun decks, paddleboards, kayaks, snorkelling, and four ensuite cabins, combining privacy, comfort, and unforgettable perspectives of the Andaman Sea