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The Reef You Return To: A Week on Eri Maldives

"In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans." — Kahlil Gibran There is a category of Maldivian island that the travel world has largely overlooked. Not the overwater-villa archipelago shaped for the honeymoon market, nor the villa-and-infinity-pool compound designed

By Natalia Nova • 6 min read

The Fortress Resort & Spa: A Different Side of Sri Lanka’s South Coast

Some hotels become part of a destination. Others become the reason to slow down and notice it. The Fortress Resort & Spa belongs to the second category. Located on Koggala Beach, approximately twenty minutes from Galle Fort, this boutique resort occupies one of the most interesting stretches of Sri Lanka’

By Natalia Nova • 6 min read

Locanda La Raia: Where Italian Hospitality Begins with the Land

“He who sows utopia will reap reality.” — Carlo Petrini Some places do not try to impress immediately. They wait until the guest’s pace changes. La Raia is one of them. In Lower Piedmont, in the hills of Gavi, around an hour from Milan and less than an hour from

By Natalia Nova • 7 min read

A Front-Row Seat to Formula 1: Riflessi Hosts an Exclusive Monaco Grand Prix Experience

From June 4 to 7, as the Principality welcomed the world's most prestigious motorsport event, the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco, a select group of guests enjoyed one of the most coveted vantage points on the circuit from an exclusive private terrace by Riflessi in

By Natalia Nova • 3 min read

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La Réserve Ramatuelle dévoile sa nouvelle collection capsule «Riviera Flora»

La Réserve Ramatuelle dévoile une nouvelle capsule créée en collaboration avec la marque italienne de vêtements d’intérieur Morpho + Luna. Après « Suite 504 » en 2025 pour La Réserve Paris, place à l’imaginaire méditerranéen. Sous le signe de la légèreté et de la poésie, cette collection exclusive en lin et

By IP Staff • 5 min read

Luxury Goods Trends: High Jewellery, Cartier Crash and Couture Denim

This week’s luxury goods agenda highlights three key signals: the strength of high jewellery, the rise of Cartier Crash as an investment watch, and the growing influence of couture-level collaborations with heritage brands. High Jewellery Continues to Outperform High jewellery remains one of the most resilient luxury segments,

By IP Staff • 2 min read

Major Events Radar: Couture, Cannes Lions and the Next Luxury Calendar Moves

This week’s major events agenda is led by Paris Haute Couture Week, while the aftereffect of Cannes Lions continues to shape the luxury marketing conversation. Looking ahead, Monaco Yacht Show and Paris Fashion Week Women SS27 are already key planning points for editorial teams and luxury brands. Paris Haute

By IP Staff • 2 min read

Top 10 Luxury Travel & Luxury Lifestyle News This Week

Paris Haute Couture Week, high jewellery, superyachts, Michelin dining and destination-led luxury travel define the global luxury agenda this week. From couture debuts in Paris to the arrival of Michelin in New Zealand and a new wave of superyacht lifestyle projects, the market is moving toward rare access, cultural

By IP Staff • 5 min read

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Kandima Maldives: the art of living at full volume

There is a particular version of the Maldives that most people carry in their imagination long before they arrive: the overwater villa, the glassy lagoon, the careful, considerate silence of a place designed above all else to be undisturbed. That version exists, and it is not wrong. But it is

By iTravel Staff • 8 min read

A Guide to Morocco: The Best Hotels, Dining and Cultural Experiences

Where to Stay Royal Mansour Marrakech A 53-riad compound within the medina walls, owned by King Mohammed VI of Morocco. Each riad is a three-storey private house with its own rooftop terrace and plunge pool. Staff move through a network of underground corridors, maintaining service without visible presence.

By iTravel Staff • 6 min read

Amanvari Mexico: Why Aman Chose Baja

Aman’s first Mexican resort, set within the Costa Palmas enclave on the Sea of Cortés, signals a quieter, design-led chapter for Baja’s East Cape.

By iTravel Staff • 7 min read

Belvedere Mykonos: the Art of Belonging

On a barren Cycladic island, a family mansion became a gathering place for painters, princesses, and restless spirits. Three decades later, it remains one of the few hotels in Greece where the past is not a theme but a living presence. "You enter Greece as one might enter a

By iTravel Staff • 7 min read

Clement Colladant

Clement Colladant is a author to iPremium, writing about luxury lifestyle, design and travel with an international focus across London, Spain and Europe.

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Krasota Dubai: Art as Culinary Theatre

Beauty can unite and change the world. This phrase, at the heart of Krasota’s philosophy, stays with you after the evening ends. It is not presented as a slogan, but as a statement of intent. And one dinner here invites you to consider it seriously. I’ll admit it

By Clement Colladant • 4 min read

ONOR: Engaged gastronomy in the heart of Paris

Some restaurants feed you. Others nourish something deeper. ONOR, the one Michelin starred restaurant tucked into 258 rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, belongs to the latter category. This is where Thierry Marx and Ricardo Silva have built something that refuses the traditional separation between excellence and ethics, between ambition and

By Clement Colladant • 6 min read

Luxury Real Estate Trends 2025: Where Global Wealth Is Moving

“Real estate cycles change, but the fundamentals of place, scarcity and long-term vision do not.” — Spencer Levy, Global Head of Research, CBRE After a decade of rapid appreciation and compressed decision cycles, the global luxury residential market has entered a phase of recalibration. This is not a downturn, but

By Clement Colladant • 4 min read

Palace Merano and the Intelligence of Personalized Movement

When I arrived at Palace Merano weighing 105 kilograms, with a damaged ACL and limited mobility in my knee, I wasn't sure what to expect. I had heard about the place's reputation, knew that figures like Zidane had trained here, and felt genuinely privileged to be

By Clement Colladant • 5 min read

Liza Epifanova

Liza Epifanova is a contributor to iPremium, writing about luxury lifestyle, design and travel with an international focus across London, Spain and Europe.

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Best Timepieces from Watches & Wonders 2026

Best watches from Watches and Wonders 2026 displayed in Geneva, including standout new timepieces from major maisons. Watches and Wonders 2026 highlights, top timepieces Watches and Wonders 2026, best new watches 2026, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026.

By Liza Epifanova • 8 min read

The Most Expensive Timepieces of 2025: Craftsmanship, Heritage, and Exclusivity

In 2025, the world of haute horology continues to push the boundaries of craftsmanship, heritage, and exclusivity. Collectors and enthusiasts are increasingly drawn to timepieces that blend traditional artistry with cutting-edge technology, making each creation a wearable masterpiece. From intricate complications to unparalleled material selection, this year’s most

By Liza Epifanova • 3 min read

Timeless Elegance: London’s Horological and Jewellery Season 2025

As autumn drapes London in its golden hues, the city once again asserts itself as a global nexus of horology, jewellery, and refined taste. This season, collectors, connoisseurs, and enthusiasts alike are invited to explore the intersections of craftsmanship, innovation, and heritage — from the celebrated WatchPro Salon to the illustrious

By Liza Epifanova • 3 min read

The Revival of Vintage Watches: Why classic designs are making a comeback

In recent years, the watchmaking industry has witnessed a significant resurgence of vintage-inspired designs. Enthusiasts and collectors are increasingly drawn to timepieces that blend classic aesthetics with modern technology, offering a nostalgic nod to heritage while ensuring contemporary performance. This trend reflects a desire for timeless style and a

By Liza Epifanova • 3 min read

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Marlene Huissoud about Art and Inspiration

Marlene Huissoud is an experimental designer who works as a freelance designer for various companies alongside the art and design industries. Marlene’s work challenges traditional methods of creation by producing purposeful pieces that ethically question the properties of natural resources and redefine the role of design in contemporary society.

By Elena Gunderina • 4 min read

Blending Spaces: An Interview with Sasha V on Art Integration in Architecture

SASHA V IS A PROMINENT BUSINESS WOMAN, THE FOUNDER OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BUREAU VDG, SASHA VINER WORKSHOP, AN ART LOVER AND EMERGING COLLECTOR. "Design has a colossal impact on our socio-cultural environment and the perception of the surrounding space" - Sasha V. She is actively engaged in the

By Elena Gunderina • 4 min read

The art of stylish, cozy and timeless interior

Dawid Konieczny Interiors is a design studio founded in 2021 by Dawid Konieczny. In his projects, he blurs the boundaries between genres, creating works that are not obvious, yet sophisticated and, above all, functional. He approaches each project individually, analyzing all circumstances and factors. In his designs, he selects appropriate

By Elena Gunderina • 4 min read

Contemporary art: Interview with Wildrik Batjes, director and partner of the MSK Eastside Gallery

Wildrik Batjes is a Director and Partner of the MSK Eastside Gallery. Since its establishment, MSK Eastside Gallery has identified and cultivated the careers of visionary Moscow-based artists. The gallery has built a reputation for supporting and discovering artists working across disciplines, from painting to graffiti writing, with a

By Elena Gunderina • 5 min read

Tatiana Gavrilova

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Sirru Fen Fushi: When a Lagoon Becomes a Point of View

For many Maldivian resorts, remoteness is the primary currency. Sirru Fen Fushi works with distance as a design decision: an island set in Shaviyani Atoll, reached by seaplane, where the horizon feels less like scenery and more like structure. Here, the ocean does not frame the experience — it shapes it,

By Tatiana Gavrilova • 4 min read

Empowering the Deep: Nova Maldives' Journey into Oceanic Adventures

“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Cousteau Nova Maldives, nestled in the heart of the South Ari Atoll, offers an unparalleled gateway to the aquatic marvels of the Indian Ocean. More than just a luxury retreat, Nova is a vibrant

By Tatiana Gavrilova • 3 min read

Forget Your Watches at Blissful COMO Cocoa Maldives

“What keeps my heart awake is colourful silence” — Claude Monet, French artist. Once upon a time, a dhoni boat moored near a desert island in the Indian Ocean and revealed COMO Cocoa. There are places where it’s as if you’re transported to the first day of creation — all

By Tatiana Gavrilova • 2 min read

COMO Maalifushi: Where the Body Meets the Soul

Looking for a low-key ambience, impeccable service and superstar-worthy food and facilities? Look no further than COMO Maalifushi. From minimalist styling and attentive staff accustomed to dealing with celebrities’ demands to great restaurants and unrivalled spa experience, the resort seduces guests upon first sight. At COMO Maalifushi, there’

By Tatiana Gavrilova • 4 min read

Jarone Ashkenazi

Jarone Ashkenazi is a seasoned travel writer specializing in luxury hotels, VIP experiences, and exclusive destinations. He is fascinated with hidden gems, immersive destinations, and is always in pursuit of the next extraordinary adventure.

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These LA Hotel Restaurants Are Destinations in Their Own Right

From storied Hollywood institutions to cliffside coastal retreats and design-forward rooftops, these spaces capture the essence of LA. These hotel restaurants are glamorous yet relaxed, globally inspired yet deeply rooted in California’s seasonal bounty. Whether it’s power breakfasts in legendary dining rooms, sunset cocktails overlooking the Pacific,

By Jarone Ashkenazi • 7 min read

Interview with Orly Lapin: Guinness Book Record-Holding Matchmaker

Orly Lapin is not your typical matchmaker. With a reputation for discretion, precision, and results at the very highest levels of wealth, she has built a global clientele of millionaires and billionaires who trust her with the most personal decision of their lives. A Guinness Book Record holder for matchmaking,

By Jarone Ashkenazi • 4 min read

Crete’s Culinary Soul: A Journey from Farm to Cave to Table in Mirabello Bay Luxury Resort

Greek gastronomy is no fleeting trend, it’s a 4,000-year-old legacy of simplicity, purity, and communal spirit. Nowhere is this more evident than in Crete, where the land yields an extraordinary bounty: tomatoes bursting with sunlight, herbs kissed by the sea breeze, olives pressed into liquid gold.

By Jarone Ashkenazi • 3 min read

Giselle Whiteaker

Giselle Whiteaker is a contributor to iPremium, writing about luxury lifestyle, design and travel with an international focus across London, Spain and Europe.

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The Westin Nusa Dua: An Elevated Balinese Escape

There’s a subtle environmental shift as we pass the Candi Bentar. The stone gate, cleft in two to form a central passageway and adorned with intricate carvings, is a design often found in temples. It serves as a significant spiritual doorway, symbolising the transition between the outer world and

By Giselle Whiteaker • 6 min read

Cyprus in one week

With its turquoise coastline, ancient ruins, and sun-baked villages scented with jasmine, Cyprus should be on every holidaymaker’s hit list. Here’s how to spend seven days exploring the island’s history, cuisine and beaches. Day 1: Larnaca Touch down in Larnaca, the gateway to the island, and

By Giselle Whiteaker • 6 min read

Janine Anne Avery

Janine Anne Avery is a contributor to iPremium, writing about luxury lifestyle, design and travel with an international focus across London, Spain and Europe.

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Safari meets slow living

Slow travel has become something of a 2026 travel buzzword. Gone are jam-packed itineraries, tick lists and holidays that leave you more tired than when you arrived. But how exactly do you do slow travel on safari, where days are typically well scheduled? Many safaris promise serenity but deliver

By Janine Anne Avery • 6 min read

Caroline Stratos

Caroline Stratos is a travel journalist and blogger whose articles cover the cultural aspects of travel, hidden gems, hotels, and more. She's a solo traveler at heart, and she loves to get lost in every place that she visits.

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Experiences

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu: Where Japanese Tradition and Serenity Collide

Culture comes to life at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu, which takes up a serene space in the bustling Higashiyama in Kyoto’s preserved historic district. What was once a stomping ground for elementary school students has been transformed into a 7,000-square-meter escape of Japanese architecture and

By Caroline Stratos • 3 min read

Alyssa Pinsker

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Luxury Guides

SORRENTO: THE AMALFI COAST’S PRIVATE ANCHOR

Where the land of Sirens and the City of Lemons becomes the base for Capri, Positano, and old-world coastal elegance. “Sorrento is the anchor for those who visit on the Amalfi Coast, where the Tyrrhenian Sea meets old-world coastal elegance.” Perched on the Sorrentine Peninsula, Sorrento overlooks the

By Alyssa Pinsker • 5 min read