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Chef John Williams in white chef's coat and tall toque, wearing glasses, holds a glass of Champagne Bollinger in front of a golden candelabra with amber silk shade beneath damask and checkered curtains at The Ritz London

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Bollinger finds its natural home at The Ritz with Chef John Williams

Two Michelin stars and two decades of uncompromising culinary vision have made Chef John Williams synonymous with The Ritz London. Champagne Bollinger belongs in such company.

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A spa relaxation room with taupe walls, horizontal wood panelling, and coral-red pendant lights suspended above black metal chairs with red cushions; built-in shelving displays folded white towels and a black-framed circular mirror reflects the ambient ceiling lights

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Le K2 Djola opens sauna and hammam in Courchevel

The boutique hotel in the French Alps now offers a thermal sanctuary where mountain air meets ancient bathing rituals. Soft wood and glowing light frame a moment of profound repose.

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A bartender in a dark jacket garnishes a cocktail with a delicate spray, the bottle suspended above a tall glass with liquid, bar shelves softly lit in the background

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Isabella transforms into Studio 54 for New Year’s Eve

The Italian restaurant at Vida Hills Hotel welcomes 2027 with a night of sequins, champagne and dancing, honouring the glamour of New York's legendary disco era and Milanese elegance.

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Five figures stand in formal dress before floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in the Duc de Morny Library; the centre figure holds the Michel Reybier Prize certificate, flanked by members of the jury against spines of leather-bound volumes in jewelled tones

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La Réserve Paris honours essential essay on ideological currents

The Grand Prix de l'Essai Michel Reybier, an annual literary award celebrating rigorous thought and intellectual inquiry, was presented at the Duc de Morny Library to Arnaud Miranda for his examination of neo reactionary movements.

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A man in a grey shirt raises a champagne bottle aloft as gold and white confetti explodes overhead, surrounded by guests holding glasses of champagne and smiling at an evening celebration

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St. Regis Osaka rings in the season with champagne celebration

As the year draws to a close, the Osaka hotel unveils specially curated year end and New Year gatherings, complete with complimentary flowing champagne and cocktails. Whether marking milestones with colleagues or gathering close friends, the occasion unfolds within spaces of crystalline refinement.

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A pale yellow tennis ball printed with 'The Peninsula Paris' logotype rests on a clay court beside a racket, with the hotel's warm architectural backdrop softly unfocused behind

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The Peninsula Paris courts excellence on the clay courts

When a professional tennis player visits Paris, the hotel's Pages ensure every service matches the precision of a champion's serve.

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A steaming white porcelain cup and saucer sit on an elegant dining table bathed in morning light, surrounded by copper vessels releasing steam, fine glassware, and a white teapot, with a figure visible in the background and heavy drapery framing the scene

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Morning ritual at Airelles Courchevel before the slopes call

At this Alpine sanctuary, breakfast unfolds with unhurried elegance, steam rising from fine porcelain as guests linger over coffee and contemplation before descending to the mountain's first run.

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Guests at Nikki Beach's closing party: a woman in a patterned silk headscarf and shell-print dress holds a glass of white wine, smiling in bright afternoon sun, surrounded by friends in casual summer attire

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Nikki Beach Saint Tropez bids adieu to summer with legendary closing celebration

As September turned to autumn on the Côte d'Azur, Nikki Beach marked the end of another luminous season with a final dance. The venue's closing party drew its devoted community for one last evening of music, champagne and seaside revelry before the shutters come down until spring returns.

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Wine bottles from Losier's curated collection displayed in warm lighting

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Losier opens its cellar of French and global wines

A Tokyo restaurant offers a carefully curated selection of fine wines drawn from France and beyond, inviting guests into a world of refined viticulture and gastronomy.

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The Coco Chanel Suite at Ritz Paris, featuring elegant furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the geometric expanse of Place Vendôme

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The Coco Chanel Suite at Ritz Paris captures the designer’s storied view

High above Place Vendôme, the hotel's newest suite honours the legendary designer who once called the Ritz home, where the geometry of the square itself inspired one of perfumery's most recognisable forms.

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