Put your best foot forward as you strut the streets of New York. In this city your heels should suit not just your own sense of style, but your own sense of New York.
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Literature has become an integral part of English history and is preserved through bookstores around the country, particularly in London. Journey to some of the most iconic for an unforgettable adventure in reading.
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Before they go global, fitness crazes are born and die in New York city. Forget run of mill treadmills and been-there-before step workouts, in New York workouts are bold, daring and break all conventions. Try one here before the rest of the world catches on.
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Cindy Chao’s jewelled creations are a stunning study in cultural and innovative contrasts, an energizing tension that attracts her repeatedly to Beijing, a city in flux.
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The city of lights is perhaps best photographed in black and white, where iconic compositions linger through long shadows and moody reflections.
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There’s a soothing spiritualism that embodies this ancient town. Discover your own sense of inner peace in Luang Prabang where the belief of kamma has breathed through daily life for hundreds of years.
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Travel offers an antidote to frenetic city life. Fashion designer James Perse talks about the value of escape and the laidback pleasures of Los Cabos.
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From silkworm to loom, mother to daughter, silk weaving is an intrinsic practise that has been long practised in local village life. Rare ethnic weaves sustain the beauty of Laos culture and history.
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Inspired by local temples, French colonial aristocracy of the 1800s developed a new architectural fusion in Luang Prabang and these unique buildings can still be spotted today.
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Is it true the USA’s capital is home to more spies than anywhere else on earth? Walk Washington with the eyes of an undercover agent and you’re guaranteed an outlook of the city a guidebook would never reveal.
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Among pastel-coloured houses and horse-drawn carriage rides, British style authority Louis Roe discovers a European familiarity in the historical city of Charleston, South Carolina.
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The best antidote to the capital’s rigid politics and policymaking is an evening spent to shake-it-all-out at one of Washington’s illustrious jazz bars. The scene has thrived since the 1920s and right up to today, the beat goes on.
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Perhaps no other city reveres classic, timeless style over fast fashion fads like Paris. Paris has a wealth of vintage pieces, gowns and outfits preserved in some of the world's best stocked vintage boutiques.
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By respecting the past while keeping a firm eye on the future, award-winning designer Tony Chi transformed a 1914 neoclassical landmark into an icon of modern luxury: the Rosewood London.
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Raised on a sailboat in the Caribbean listening to the songs of Joni Mitchell and Neil Young, Bermuda and the sea continues to run deep in the veins of singer-songwriter Heather Nova.
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Drink espresso at a small sidewalk table for two or opt for a rooftop lounge for a long, leisurely meal; either way, dining al fresco in Paris guarantees a front row seat to the comings and goings of Parisian life.
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An opportunity brought him to San Miguel de Allende. What renowned soloist and artistic director John Bills discovered was that you cannot control where roots take hold.
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New York is a hub for some of the world’s best museums but avoid the obvious recommendations and discover the lesser known and more discrete galleries where locals prefer to tread.
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The glittering Caribbean setting of Rosewood Little Dix Bay serves up sun-kissed inspiration for an exclusive swimwear collection by luxury label Heidi Klein and Rosewood.
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Boasting steady ocean breezes and flat protected waters, Bermuda is a sailors’ dream filled with hidden bays, secluded islets, and calm coves. Cruise the tranquil waters onboard an ultra-luxury flybridge catamaran for a near perfect sailing experience.
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Rituals, sacrificial offerings and hallucinogenic potions are just some of the myths that swirl within the ancient walls of Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid that exists in the world today.
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Never one to be pigeonholed, Hong Kong director Johnnie To Kei-Fung believes the key to true creativity is when boundaries are broken.
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For the discerning, the most exquisite Persian carpets are worthy investments. The unspoken rule of ownership? Regardless of price, a Persian carpet is meant to be lived upon.
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A 20-year veteran of the fashion industry, creative director Nina Garcia knows what attracts the young and aspiring to New York.
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Bermuda is home to over 400 shipwrecks sunk in its waters, making it the wreck diving capital of the Atlantic. Little wonder it’s become the destination for intrepid treasure hunters.
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Walk right past the obvious museums because Washington is awash with lesser-known landmarks that spark inspiration and adoration - without the crowds.
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Think you know California? According to former professional football player Steve Young, few are privy the State’s best-kept secret: the little town of San Martin.
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Few events set the island of Phuket and its jet-setting guests in motion more than The King’s Cup Regatta, Asia’s largest and most prestigious yachting extravaganza.
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Designed by Foster + Partners and inspired by the desert dunes of the UAE, Manarat Al Saadiyat embodies the country’s artistic ambition. An achievable prospect with the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi under its beguiling roof.
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Award-winning singer and philanthropist Sarah McLachlan moved to Vancouver when she was 19, and never left. She shares her love for its cultural diversity and natural beauty.
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Tan Yuan Yuan is internationally regarded as one of the most superlative ballerinas in the world. The prima ballerina with a taste for Beijing's best culinary creations shares her favorites in the capital.
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Flying by helicopter over emerald green forests and layered rice paddies, golden beachlines, and uninhabited islands, there could be no more glamorous arrival into Phuket.
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Traditionally a performing art that was once only staged for royalty, this classical dance of the Khmer kingdom has been given new life. In Phnom Penh the art of Aspara Dance is delighting hearts and minds yet again, and it's truly captivating.
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When boiling water hits a selection of tea leaves are we experiencing a ceremony, an art form, a statement, a traditional, a health cure, a moment to reflect or chance to bond? Perhaps that's why the appreciation of tea goes from revival to revival. And where better to get an insight of the latest tea trends than China's capital, Beijing.
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Chinese shoppers may love luxury brands, but fashionistas in the capital are taking to more independent designers and creating a style that is uniquely their own. Forget Shanghai, Beijing's best dressed are putting the city on the world's fashion stage.
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A hammam is the oldest surviving bath tradition in the world, still thriving in Arabic culture, and today’s spas in Abu Dhabi are an exfoliating and steamy experience that your skin will thank you for.
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Boasting steady ocean breezes and flat protected waters, Bermuda is a sailors’ dream filled with hidden bays, secluded islets, and calm coves. Cruise the tranquil waters onboard an ultra-luxury flybridge catamaran for a near perfect sailing experience.
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As captivating as ever, few have had a life as glamorous as fashion and film star Marisa Berenson. The legendary actress, model, and muse speaks on global experiences and her beautiful life.
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Within the home, perhaps no nation showcases its sense of refinement as much as the British. Curtains, equine art, paneled walls and lead glass windows are common speak among the country's interior designs. On your next visit to London here's how to take a piece of quintessentially but starkly modern, best of British design home with you.
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Often mistaken for a mere hill or small mountain, the Great Pyramid of Cholula is a grass-covered ancient monument in the town of Cholula, just outside Puebla City, that once served as a sacred religious site. At 66 meters tall it is the largest pyramid that exists in the world today.
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As well-known as tequila from Tequila and champagne from Champagne, Puebla City is as synonymous with ceramics in the pottery world as other distinguished crafts are in theirs. Talavera is a beautifully vibrant pottery that says much about the culture in which it was inspired.
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Dance like no one’s watching with Beijing’s latest love of swing, speakeasy-style entertainment, and retro-inspired dance decadence. Dancers keep dancing and Beijing is the new place to shake it all out.
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The stories circulated for centuries. Secret tunnels beneath the feet of Pueblans. Horse and cart and revolutionary used to dash along them, some said; giant bones down there too, said others. And then Puebla City revealed her truth. There WERE tunnels. An entire network, in fact. So what else is down there?
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Window shoppers on one side of the glass: an awe-inspiring window display on the other. In London, some designers score full-time professions dedicated to the craft. Part art, part theatrics and part pure fun, London's window displays are fleeting exhibitions of the best creative minds.
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Impressively high and intricately decorated, modern skyrises in Abu Dhabi are memorable for their ability to merge contemporary architecture with Islamic influences.
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From textile boutiques to paintings, hand-created artefacts to fine jewelry, young, innovative Cambodians are rediscovering a creativity that was once lost. In the capital, we're seeing that it's chic, it's luxurious and it’s a style that is uniquely Phnom Penh.
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She hasn't had a permanent home for some months but life has never looked more glamorous. It Girl, Rebecca Dayan talks on her multi-passionate lifestyle lived among multiple cities.
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With pristine coastlines dotted with secluded beaches, Phuket offers some of Asia’s most glamorous sailing experiences. Hire a yacht with a personal butler and cruise the turquoise waters past limestone cliffs and mangrove pockets. Life on the seas couldn't get more idyllic.
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Andy Spade is both a creative genius and collector of trinkets, vibrant art, beautiful books, silver boxes, African masks, and bright umbrellas - anything that appeals from his eclectic travels. Take a tour around his treasure-trove at home.
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A Persian rug has never attempted to be anything less than an investment, a piece of art, and to create an important space in the home for the family to gather and create memories. A vibrant trading hub for the Arabian Peninsula, Abu Dhabi is ideally located to find one of the region's best.
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Like travel, with art you cannot experience it fully unless you are physically confronted with it—you have to be there to believe it, says Simon de Pury, renowned curator and auctioneer talking on auctions, the importance of travel and digital art.
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Over 400 shipwrecks have sunk in the waters around Bermuda making it the wreck-diving capital of the Atlantic and one of the world's most fantastic spots for diving. Surprisingly, there are incredible treasures still to be found such as intact eighteenth-century perfumes and wines.
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Prahok Ktis is a traditional Cambodian dipping sauce made from fermented fish as a flavor base and herbs and spices. Today, like many Cambodian traditions, it is been given a modern twist. At Melis, celebrity chef Luu Meng has created his own unique flavor more apt to contemporary tastes. It’s not the only restaurant catering to a contemporary dining scene – the tastes of modern Phnom Penh are changing.
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What do we leave behind when we travel and what do we take home with us? Supermodel Carolyn Murphy talks on the art of souvenirs from her stylish home in Chelsea, New York.
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Dining in Phuket is a world-class experience with Michelin-starred chefs and award-winning menus to select from. And the backdrop is perhaps even more dramatic. Sit by the glistening sea, eat dinner al fresco and watch the setting between courses.
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Step into one of the hundreds of churches on a Sunday morning in Bermuda and you'll be embraced by islanders dressed in their best, all of whom have come for the same reason: to greet their neighbors, to be thankful for their God above and to sing their hearts out. Bermuda's churches are an experience unlike anywhere else.
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