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Benesse Art Site Naoshima, a chain of serene Japanese islets that boast fascinating cultural spaces like the droplet-shaped Teshima Art Museum and Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery, welcomed its latest opening this weekend. Designed by Tadao Ando, the Naoshima New Museum of Art will show major works by artists from Japan and around Asia, with freshly commissioned works from 12 artists and groups already on show for the inauguration.
Rendered image of Naoshima New Museum of Art. ©︎ Tadao Ando Architect & Associates
The Perfect Setting for Sand, Sun and Relaxation
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is an oceanfront retreat that boasts the closest suites to the ocean in Palm Beach. It offers a serene haven where guests can unwind by the shore, sip cocktails at the exclusive adults-only poolside bar, or indulge in treatments at the award-winning spa. For younger guests, an innovative club for kids and teens promises fun and adventure, while a diverse selection of restaurants are waiting to bring everyone together and ensure that every palate is delighted.
Where Nature Unfolds
Discover an enriching summer shaped by the rhythm of forest and sea at Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. This secluded retreat invites you to connect through quiet wonders, crafted journeys, and the untamed beauty of Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo.
Offering chefs and diners an excellent opportunity to try something a little different, short-term culinary residences are a trend on the rise. Some highlights this summer include the rotating cast of stars at Ascot’s race week (17-21 June); Simon Rogan – of L’Enclume fame – at the Bathers' Pavilion in Sydney (16-24 August); and four-hand meals by the likes of Alain Ducasse and Albert Adrià (20 June) at Monaco’s Festival des Étoilés.
Oceanfront Living Reimagined at The Delmore
Experience a new paradigm of luxury with 37 boutique oceanfront residences designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Discover The Delmore in Surfside.
The long-heralded La Dolce Vita Orient Express made its maiden journey last month, bringing the Golden Age of travel into the modern age with plush carriages, en-suite sleeper cabins and restaurant-carriage dining developed by three-star Michelin chef Heinz Beck. The service will chug its way around a range of itineraries, from truffle-hunting in Piedmont to circling the shores of Sicily.
The Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection is the pinnacle of luxury hospitality. Each hotel or resort is a masterpiece, meticulously crafted to deliver a transcendent guest experience, from cosmopolitan cities to secluded islands, and more.
The first Cartier exhibition in London for almost thirty years, a sumptuous explanation of how the house took over the world, is taking place at the V&A. 350 items and all their multicultural influences, including the first-ever Panther, a tiny watch from 1914; clients, from royalty to celebrities; and a darkened room that houses 18 tiaras lit to sparkle. Heaven. Ends 16 November.