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شتاء Winter2015/2016 Dear Reader, In this issue, I’m going to help you discover untouched, unique places and create unforgettable memories in traditional destinations in Switzerland. Whether it is a multigenerational winter holiday or the escape to Indonesia’s lush vegetation, I’m convinced you’ll find some عزيزي القارئ، .inspiration in the pages of Horizon & Beyond The Brando in French Polynesia is a destination to cross off your bucket في هذا العدد، سأساعدكم على اكتشاف األماكن الفريدة العذراء واكتساب list. You will have to push the boundaries of your comfort zone, but ذكريات ال تنسى في أماكن تقليدية في سويسرا. سواء أكانت عطلة شتاء once you arrive, you’ll know why it was worth going on that long trip تقضيها بين أجيال متعددة أو الهروب إلى النباتات المورقة في إندونيسيا، فأنا to reach this remote dream island so far from everything, especially the على يقين أنك سوف تجد بعض اإللهام في صفحات هورايزون اند بيوند. .daily routine back home براندو في بولينيزيا الفرنسية هي وجهة ال بد لك أن ّتضمنها قائمة رحالتك. For those of you looking for extraordinary spa experiences while taking سيكون عليك توسيع حدود منطقة الراحة الخاصة بك، ولكن بمجرد وصولك، your well deserved break, the beautiful island of Bali offers a wide ستعرف لماذا كان الذهاب في هذه الرحلة الطويلة يستحق عناء الوصول إلى choice, as do all winter resorts. You can bring back to life your frozen هذه الجزيرة الحلم النائية البعيدة عن كل شيء، وخصوصا الروتين اليومي في toes after a day in the snow and indulge in more than just a traditional الوطن. ,massage. Take the time to read through – you’ll find so much to relax rejuvenate and re-energise your body, whether tired from a day on the وإن كنت تبحث عن تجارب أنواع السبا االستثنائية في أوقات استراحتك التي .beach or a day on the slopes تستحقها بجدارة، فجزيرة بالي الجميلة تقدم خيارات واسعة، كما تفعل جميع المنتجعات الشتوية. يمكنك اعادة الحياة ألصابعك ّالمجمدة بعد يوم في St Moritz has a wide programme for those who love action, from snow الثلج واالنغماس في أكثر من مجرد تدليك تقليدي. خذ ًوقتا للقراءة - ستجد ,polo to a taxi ride in a bobsleigh. And for you urbanites, Hong Kong الكثير لالسترخاء، وتجديد وإعادة تنشيط شبابك، سواء كنت ًتعبا بعد يومٍ على London and Manila offer culinary adventures, plus shopping on every الشاطئ أو يومٍ على المنحدرات. .level

As the year ends, we look to a bright future with upcoming adventure سانت موريتز لديها برنامج واسع ألولئك الذين يحبون الحركة، من لعبة البولو travel destinations, a key trend in 2016. South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya على الثلج الستئجار مزلقة فوقه. ّولمحبي المدن فإن هونغ كونغ ولندن ومانيال for one-of-a-kind experiences are in my editorial calendar for the spring توفر لك مغامرات الطهي، باإلضافة إلى ّالتسوق على كل المستويات. edition, so stay tuned and visit us at our website, too, to catch up 2016 on the latest news on the hospitality industry, destinations and events. ومع انتهاء العام، نحن ّنتطلع إلى مستقبل مشرق مع وجهات سفر قادمة مليئة بالمغامرات ، والتي ستكون من الصيحات الرائجة في عام 2016. جنوب أفريقيا .May I wish all of you a happy and prosperous year in 2016 وتنزانيا وكينيا هي وجهات ال مثيل لها ستجدونها في المجلة في عدد ربيع 2016، ولذلك ابقوا على اطالع وزوروا موقعنا على االنترنت أيضا، لالستعالم عن ,Sincerely yours أحدث مواقع صناعة حسن الضيافة والوجهات ّوالفعاليات. Karine Lackner, أتمنى لكم جميعا سنة سعيدة ومزدهرة في عام Executive Editor .2016

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04 . BALI's TREASURES – Four Seasons at Jimbaran & at Sayan 38 FRUITS OF BALI - Snake fruit, Longan, Dragon fruit and more 48 THE RITZ CARLTON NUSA DUA – Sea deep, mountain high 50 BALI'S CONRAD – A family vacation on the SouthernBali coast 56 MY AYURVEDA EXPERIENCE at COMO SHAMBHALA 60

HONG KONG – An unforgettable affair at the Conrad 62 HongOZONE – The world's highest bar crowning the Ritz Carlton 70 Contents 111 KongWHAT AN EXPERIENCE – Discover the other HONG KONG 72 EXECUTIVE EDITOR & PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Karine Lackner [email protected]

SUB EDITOR 92 Elena de Mello Hogarth Winter ST.MORITZ - A tradition steeped holiday resort 8 ASSISTANT TO EDITOR WINTER HIGHLIGHTS at the CARLTON St Moritz 12 Zora M. Trias [email protected] THE GLACIER EXPRESS - From St Moritz to DaWondersvos 14 THE CHEDI ANDERMATT - Alpine chic meets Asian nuancesTHE 16 MARKETING EUROPE Eric Poulard-Garesio TSCHUGGEN AROSA - The coolest fondue in Switzerland 21 [email protected] LE CHALET DES FERMES - Cuddle up in a cocoon 22 PR & COMMUNICATIONS THE ALPINA GSTAAD - Thrills and chills at the Alpina 26 28 38 MIDDLE EAST THE GSTAAD PALACE - An iconic destination 28 THE INIMITABLE PENINSULA STYLE – in Manila's Makati district 74 Isabella Manon Weijtmans [email protected] LA RESERVE GENEVA – From excellence to emotion 32 SALON DE NING – at the PENINSULA MANILA 82

GRAPHIC DESIGN ManilaSHANGRI-LA HOTEL at The Shard London & Beatrix Ong 84 Ghislaine Habib [email protected] THE BULGARI - Inspiring rituals by MAULI atLondon the Bulgari Spa 88 THE LONDON EDITION – British Life on a plate 92 WEBSITE DESIGN Farah Ismail FOUR SEASONS RESORT JUMEIRAH – Anniversary delights 84 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & DISTRIBUTION Amine Matraji Winter [email protected] DubaiTHE BRANDO – Idyllic Luxury and Polynesian Charm 102 THE EMPEROR OF PEARLS – ROBERT WAN 108 TRANSLATOR 2015/2016 112 Sahar Zouheiri Polynesia PRINTING PRESS 12 MASAR Printing and Publishing International Media Production Zone Dubai, UAE +971 (4) 448 4000 www.masarprint.com

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St Moritz is one of the most tradition- steeped holiday resorts around. Even its name is protected as a quality brand and all over the world it is equated with style, elegance and class. Beautifully located in the inspiring Engadin valley, St Moritz celebrates the picture-book beauty of winter in high style – with its inimitable cosmopolitan charm.

n 1864, hotelier Johannes Badrutt made a bold wager with some of his English summer guests: he promised them thatI if they came back in the winter, they would still be able to enjoy the mild Engadin sunshine on his terrace in their shirtsleeves. If not, he would pay their travel costs. The guests came back at Christmas – and returned home at Easter, tanned, relaxed and happy. And so, 150 years ago, winter tourism was born in St Moritz. However, the village had been welcoming guests long before that. The rich and beautiful from all over Europe flocked to St Moritz in the summer to visit the iron-rich mineral springs, which were discovered in St Moritz over 3,000 years ago. The scintillating Alpine resort has written history in other ways too. Switzerland’s first electric light shone here, Europe’s first Palace Hotel was built here, and new sports have been created here that have gone on to achieve worldwide popularity – the most recent being kite-sailing on the nearby Lake Silvaplana. Today this Alpine metropolis is renowned throughout the world as the ultimate holiday resort.

Guests from all over the world appreciate the modern Alpine lifestyle that they encounter here – embodied by the top-class hotels and outstanding restaurants. A spectacularly beautiful location above the lake and an attractive mixture of nature, soft sports, culture, family activity and tranquillity all combine to give St Moritz its reputation as the jewel of the Engadin valley, and the most scintillating mountain resort in the world. Throughout the year, glamorous St Moritz offers a variety of thrilling sporting and cultural events.

08 . . 09 by the individual Gourmet Dîners Hit the shops and the Gourmet Safaris, the legendary Kitchen Party at the Via Serlas is St Moritz’s answer to Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse and Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, as well as Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles for shopping fanatics. From Chanel and further special events and tastings. Gucci to Louis Vuitton, you can shop at internationally renowned The crowning event of this festival fashion houses along this n 5th December, the spectacular City part from the breathtaking scenery week will be the Great BMW stylish shopping boulevard. Race will take place featuring thrilling ski and vibrant atmosphere, there’s more to St Moritz such as its Gourmet Finale, taking place with diverseA culture and cosmopolitan outlook. The various sporting You’ll also find more major crossO and cross-country ski races, the air all the master chefs at the Kulm labels and boutiques in the filled with a live concert atmosphere. and entertainment activities are some of the many things you Hotel St Moritz. need to explore and experience at St Moritz. village centre. Between Christmas and New Year, the Snow Polo World Cup St Moritz Go skiing – at night! Engadin is steeped in a festive ambience, High tea in the lobby not just because of its enchanting snowy- at Badrutt’s Palace Hotel St Moritz is the birth place of Snow Polo. In 1985, Corvatsch Snow Night: in white landscape, but because of the the very first tournament was played here and still winter you can go skiing magical concerts performed by the Engadin Experience the grandeur of this historic hotel from the comfort today the Snow Polo World Cup St Moritz is the every Friday night until 2am Symphony Orchestra. of a cosy armchair. Badrutt’s Palace Hotel is the most famous world´s most important Snow Polo tournament. hotel in the Alps and an icon of St Moritz’s luxurious five-star on Switzerland’s longest Four ‘High Goal’ teams of world class players offer illuminated ski run (4.2 The 58th Concours Hippique St Moritz, accommodation. a unique spectacle on the frozen lake of St Moritz. kilometres). Once their boots are off, skiers put on their party shoes happening between 10th and 17th January Culinary delights for all tastes, entertainment and and head to the dance floor at the legendary Hossa Bar. 2016, is a show-jumping event which enjoys Ride the Cresta Run sports. Free admission, including the stands. a long-standing tradition in St Moritz, where spectators are unusually Date: 29th – 31st January 2016. Location: Lake St Moritz. close to the horses and their riders. This sport is exclusively available to men looking for an escape into an adventure of their own. To be part of this experience, make sure you register in advance at the Cresta Run office. Beginners are also required to complete a training course.

Take a taxi ride – in a bobsleigh The Olympia Bob Run in St Moritz-Celerina is the last surviving natural- ice run in the world and is made entirely out of snow and water. Not only its construction, but also its history, is unique. More than thirty- The St Moritz-Celerina Olympic bob run is the only natural ice five World Championships, as well as two Winter Olympics (1928 bobsleigh track in the world. Bobsleigh taxi rides are offered and 1948), have been held on this bob run. 11th January 2016 – 28th daily following training sessions and races. The 1,722-metre-long February 2016. Location: Olympia Bob Run, St Moritz, Celerina. track only takes around seventy-five seconds to complete. At the Horseshoe corner you’ll experience a g-force of up to 4.5 G and The thirteenth Winter Raid from 13th to 16th January 2016 is a vintage before the Martineau corner you’ll reach a top speed as high as car rally of a very special kind: St Moritz - Cortina d´Ampezzo - St 135 kilometres per hour. Moritz mountain roads and passes - all White Turf St Moritz Savour a slice of Ride down the Corviglia flow trail at greatly varying altitudes and in the Engadin walnut very depths of winter. The winner of tart this challenging rally is awarded the The annual White Turf event, a tradition dating back to 1907, is Over the past few years, St Moritz’s local mountain Corviglia has White Star of St Moritz. no longer merely a horse racing meeting. It stands for thundering become a veritable mountain bike paradise. This transformation horses hooves on spraying snow, thrilling flat and trotting races, The Engadin walnut tart is owes much to its new flow trails and ‘mountain bike rollercoaster’ St Moritz complete with betting offices. Courageous men and intrepid the ultimate guilty pleasure. with banked curves, corrugations and jumps. The Corviglia flow Gourmet Festival women on skis pulled along at high speed by unmounted Generations of local confectioners have continued to refine this trail is the most famous and is also suitable for less experienced horses at the only skijoring race in the world. A veritable signature dish with rich cream, caramel and chunky walnuts. The result riders. But be warned: the breathtaking panoramic views might From 25th to 29th January 2015 the feast for all the senses and a social highlight of the season. is Engadin ‘tuorta da nusch engiadinaisa’, and a baking tradition that distract you! Date: 7th - 21st February 2016. Location: St Upper Engadin will be transformed international visitors have carried back to all corners of the globe. To Moritzersee, Zeltvillage, St Moritz. Walk across into a paradise for gourmet fans. taste this signature walnut tart, visit any patisserie including Conditorei frozen Lake During this week, Japanese master chefs will surprise Hanselmann and Confiserie Hauser. Cricket on Ice St Moritz with exceptional and pleasurable experiences, alongside Dance your feet away at Dracula Club the local master chefs of the partner hotels. Unexpected Far Eastern culinary delights for all the senses in an Since 1988, St Moritz has hosted what is And witness the White incomparable festival culture await epicures at an altitude arguably the most unusual game of cricket Gunter Sachs opened the world famous Dracula Club in the 1970s. Turf Horse Races of 1,800 metres. The Grand Opening at the Kempinski in the world. In his heyday, Sachs was one of the European jet set’s most colourful (February) or the Date: 18th – 20th February 2016. Location: Grand Hotel des Bains will be an enjoyable start, followed characters. The doors of this private club only open for members and Snow Polo World Cup Lake St Moritz, St Moritz. their friends and, in summer, for those attending the Festival da Jazz. (January).

10 . . 11 Winter highlights at the Carlton Van St Moritz Cleef & Arpels, Snow Polo World Cup and White Turf Japanese Premium quality jewellery will be on display between 20th December culinary arts, 2015 and 8th January 2016 at the Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition being held in the Empire Ballroom of the Carlton Hotel. Staff from the French top events and family jeweller will be in attendance, presenting exclusive gemstones worked fun into items of jewellery. The prestigious Snow Polo World Cup in St Moritz, meanwhile, is where the top proponents of the sport meet the great and the 11th December finds the Carlton Hotel ushering in the winter season. good from the worlds of culture, business and politics. This season’s must-attend Amongst the forthcoming culinary high points are the hotel’s participation society and sporting event takes place between 29 and 31 January 2016. The in the 2016 St Moritz Gourmet Festival with executive chef Gero Porstein Carlton Hotel’s privileged position offers unsurpassable views of the action and Guest Chef Hiroki Yoshitake. Together with the exclusive Van Cleef & Arpels on the frozen lake. The hotel is one of the event’s official hospitality sponsor exhibition and VIP packages for the Snow Polo World Cup and White Turf events, and is offering its guests a VIP package: Polo Gold. Another spectacle not any number of highlights have been lined up! to be missed is the White Turf horse racing event, which takes place on snow on three Sundays in February (7, 14, 21). The Carlton’s The 2016 St Moritz Gourmet Festival is taking place between 25 and 29 January White Turf VIP package affords guests the chance to follow the event at close quarters. Occurring at the same time فان under the motto “Yokoso Nippon” (which translates as Welcome Japan). This series of events was launched in 1994, and this year’s edition spotlights star chefs at the Carlton Hotel’s stand is the traditional .horseshoe-throwing competition كليف آند آربيلز، ,from the Land of the Rising Sun. For its duration, the Carlton’s Executive Chef كأس العالم سنو بولو Gero Porstein, will be joined by 35-year-old Hiroki Yoshitake, who takes his ووايت تيرف culinary inspiration from the season and serves his dishes in the form of miniature scenic works of art – on crockery specially fashioned for the purpose. Diners participating in the festival’s traditional �سيتم عر�ض المجوهرات الفريدة بين 20 دي�سمبر 2015 و gourmet safari, which is held over three evenings, will be 8 يناير 2016 في معر�ض فان كليف �آند �آربيلز الذي �سيقام في القاعة savouring a stunning dessert at the Carlton, while المبراطورية في فندق كارلتون. �أما بالن�سبة لك�أ�س العالم �سنو بولو فنون at the same time gaining exclusive insights المرموق في �سانت موريتز، فهو الوقت الذي تجتمع فيه النخبة من عالم الطهي اليابانية، .into the hotel’s kitchen الريا�ضة والثقافة والأعمال وال�سيا�سة. هذا الحدث الريا�ضي الأ�سا�سي األحداث ّالشيقة والمتعة الذي على المجتمع الراقي ح�ضوره هذا المو�سم �سيقام بين 29 و 31 العائلية يناير 2016. و م�شهد �آخر ل ينبغي تفويته �أي�ض ًا هو حدث �سباق الخيل وايت تيرف، الذي يقام على الثلج على ثالثة �أيام الآحاد في فبراير )7، 14، 21(. �إن ن�شاطات الكارلتون للنخبة، يدخل فندق كارلتون في مو�سم ف�صل ال�شتاء ّر�سميا في 11 دي�سمبر. من بين الأحداث والن�شاطات المرموقة �ستكون هناك الشتاء البارز وايت تيرف، �سيتيح للنزلء فر�صة متابعة الحدث عن قرب. منا�سبات الطهي حيث ي�شارك الفندق في مهرجان �سانت موريتز للذواقة 2016 مع ال�شيف التنفيذي المقيم جيرو بور�ستي في كارلتون وال�شيف الزائر هيروكي يو�شيتاكي. ًجنبا �إلى جنب مع معر�ض فان كليف �آند �آربيلز ومجموعة الن�شاطات الح�صرية للنخبة، كك�أ�س العالم �سنو بولو والوايت تيرف... وبالت�أكيد �أي ٍحدث �آخر �سيكون من الدرجة سانت موريتز الثانية!

12 . . 13 ThThee sslowlowestest expressexpress trtrainain inin tthhee woworrldld With the ‘Glacier Express Special’, guests travel from the Carlton Hotel St Moritz to Andermatt in the first class carriage of the Glacier Express. A three-course meal is served on board. At The Chedi Andermatt, the package includes a four-course dinner on one evening, whereas at the Carlton Hotel St Moritz guests can Travel on the he Glacier Express is the most famous railway use a 100 Swiss franc food and beverage credit per person per day. Glacier Express in the world, travelling from Zermatt to Davos or St Moritz in a day Included as well is the use of both hotels’ wellness facilities, drinks throughT untouched mountain landscapes, glamorous health resorts, from the minibar, WLAN and a twenty-four-hour limousine service from St Moritz to thethe GlacierGlacier deep gorges, delightful valleys and ninety-one tunnels and across 291 at the Carlton Hotel St Moritz. Andermatt, with impressive bridges. the Carlton Hotel The offer is valid from 11th to 18th December 2015, from 10th to St Moritz and The The Glacier Express travels through this UNESCO World Heritage 27th January 2016 and from 22nd of February to 27th March 2016. Chedi Andermatt region and climbs to its peak over the Oberalppass at an altitude of joining forces to 2,033 metres. Throughout your journey, you will hear fascinating stories offer a luxurious ExpressExpress about the route over the train’s information system. And, if you begin to feel a little hungry along the way, delicious specialities prepared in the winter experience. onboard kitchen will be served at your seat.

Two high-end luxury hotels have combined this unique rail route with two impressive hotel experiences. The arrangement includes two nights for two at both hotels, with private butler service in all junior suites and suites of the Carlton Hotel St Moritz, and Alpine chic coupled with Asian elements at The Chedi Andermatt.

14 . . 15 Alpine chic MeetsAsian The Chedi Andermatt is nuances the luxury hotel group’s first property in Europe, and is at the very heart of the Swiss Alps. It sits at the crossroads of three mountain passes in Urserental: the Oberalp Pass to the east, the St Gotthard Pass in the south and the Furka Pass in the west, while the Schöllenen gorge is in the north.

النخبة في جبال األلب

شيدي أندرمات هو ملك تمتزج لمجموعة الفنادق الفاخرة األولى في أوروبا، وتقع في قلب جبال ّ األلب السويسرية. تمكّن فندق بالمؤثرات الخمس نجوم من خلق مزيج سهل من تأثيرات جبال األلب والتأثيرات اآلسيوية. فهناك أكثر من مائة اآلسيوية غرفة وأجنحة ذات المناظر الخالبة

16 . . 17 ُ ّ ُ�ص ّمم �شيدي �أندرمات ب�ش ٍغف من قبل المهند�س المعماري ال�شهير جان مي�شيل غاتي، الذي ا�ستخدم عنا�صر ّمحلية مع الهتمام ال�شديد بالتفا�صيل. مواقد صكبيرة، و�ألواح خ�شمبية وترا�سات متمزج ب�سال�سة الم�ساحات الداخلية والخارجية. اللوبي هو المكان المنا�سب لكي َترى ُوترى فيه...يحيط به بار، ومنتجع �صحي، ومنطقة حمام ال�سباحة ومكتبة النبيذ وال�سيجار. ب�إثنين من المواقد ٍلجو ٍدافئ، فهو المكان الأمثل لال�ستمتاع بالأطباق ال�صغيرة، وكذلك �شاي بعد الظهر �شيدي. ويجتمع ال�ضيوف لال�سترخاء بعد يوم طويل ق�ضوه على المنحدرات، في البار وغرفة المعي�شة.

ال�سبا في �شيدي �أندرمات ٌوا�سع جدا وعليه �أن يلبي العديد من متطلبات الترحيب ّالمميزة. بالإ�ضافة �إلى ّحمام �سباحة داخلي ذي خم�سة وثالثين مترا وحو�ض �سباحة في الهواء الطلق ذي اثني ع�شر مترا، يحتوي على مجموعة متنوعة من �أحوا�ض �أ�صغر، و�ساونا فنلندية وحمام تقليدي وع�شرة �أجنحة �سبا تقدم عالجات با�ستخدام المنتجات الطبيعية من �أرا�ضي ايال ورين َوالبيين. ولكن الأف�ضل، رغم كل ذلك، فهو م�ساعد ّالتزلج، الذين يمكن �أن يرتدي زحافات التزلج والع�صا الم�ساعدة والأحذية الدافئة ّويلبي جميع متطلبات ّالعدة الناق�صة.

The five-star hotel has managed to create an easy mix of Alpine and Asian influences. There are over one hundred beautifully appointed rooms and suites (from fifty-two square metres to134 square metres) and they come with a handmade Hastens bed, the same mattress makers favoured by the king and queen of Sweden. The rooms are gloriously furnished with a lengthy Tbalcony, and they even have cashmere shawls to protect you from the cold, should you step out to admire the winter wonderland.

Lighting, heating, curtains and gas fires in every room are controlled by the flick of an iPad, and Aqua di Parma toiletries round up the stylish design.

The Chedi Andermatt has been lovingly designed by lauded architect Jean-Michel Gathy, who has used local elements with a keen attention to detail; large fireplaces, wood panelling and terraces seamlessly blend together the indoor and outdoor spaces.

18 . . 19 TschuggenTschuggen IglooIgloo VViillagellage During this winter, guests of the Tschuggen Grand Hotel will get the unique opportunity to enjoy Swiss fondue in a stunning world of snow and ice.

The restaurant showcases four open kitchens specialising in cold cuts, desserts and western and Asian cuisine and is open all day. The Japanese restaurant by Hide Yamamoto seats forty- six guests, for maximum exclusivity and privacy, and you can sit at either the open Tsushi and sashimi bar or the tempura bar, where authentic Japanese delicacies are served. an authentic winter wonderland The lobby is the place to see and be seen, surrounded by the bar, and the coolest fondue in Switzerland the spa, the pool area and the wine and cigar library. With two fireplaces for a warm atmosphere, it is the perfect spot to enjoy Four igloos have been built in striking distance of the Tschuggen Grand Encounter water in its natural environment – as the elixir of life, as small dishes, as well as the Chedi afternoon tea. Guests meet and Hotel in Arosa with comfortable niches, an ice-bar and just twenty the source of creation – in the warming rock. The pools reflect the relax after a long day on the slopes at the bar and living room. seats. Cuddly furs and blankets create the warm and cosy atmosphere Alpine granite of the walls, and induce the desire to swim, to enjoy the in which you can choose between a classic cheese fondue and fondue whirlpool, to take a Kneipp cure or to float weightlessly. The courtyard, with its terrace, large pond and breath-taking view of refined with truffle. As a starter, the local speciality Salsiz is served the Gemsstock Mountain, will help any weary guest unwind in either alongside leaven bread and pickled pumpkin, and for dessert a delicious The various mountain steam rooms and sauna areas of original, ancient winter or summer. baked apple is to be savoured. rock cloak guests in the energy of nature. The warmth that envelops the The Tschuggen Grand Hotel, one of the most exceptional five-star hotels body evokes a feeling of inner and outer cleansing. The spa at the Chedi Andermatt is enormous, and needs to be to in Switzerland at the heart of the Grisons Mountains, is a three-hour The hotel’s own futuristic mountain railway takes guests up to the winter accommodate so many welcome features. In addition to a thirty- train journey from Zurich airport. Alternatively, it sports and hiking area within five-metre indoor pool and twelve-metre outdoor pool, it hasa can be reached by limousine or helicopter. two-and-a-half minutes. variety of smaller pools, a Finnish sauna and hammam and ten spa With the Tschuggen Bergoase spa, not only has an suites offering treatments using natural products from ila, REN and unmistakeable visual landmark been created, but Uncomplicated hospitality, Alpienne. the much-used term wellness has been redefined award-winning cuisine, through a new dimension of spaciousness and superlative spa and wellness The health club is equipped with the latest Technogym equipment, comfort, nature and geometry, warmth, rock, light facilities, breath-taking views, and personal trainers are on hand to create customised programmes, and water. and the luxury of a private but it doesn’t stop there. You can enjoy yoga, hiking, mountain biking On 5000 square metres, star architect Mario Botta mountain railway – the and skiing within the hotel’s natural Alpine surroundings. has created a paradise for all senses, a place of Tschuggen Grand Hotel is a wellbeing and inner peace. Sails of glass and steel place of unique moments! Best of all, though, is the ski butler, who can fit skis, get poles, warm allow the sky and mountain to reach the furthest boots and take care of all kit requirements. corners of the spa and flood the four levels with light and breathtaking panoramic views.

20 . . 21 حافظت ميجيف على التراث المعماري الكالسيكي »سافوي« إلظهار النمط الفريد للقرية الجبلية التقليدية. فما عليك سوى Cuddle up فتح الباب الكتشاف ّالتنوع والوقوع تحت سحره. in a cocoon عناقعناق فيفي شرنقةشرنقة at فيفي شاليهشاليه ديدي فيرمفيرم LeLe ChaletChalet desdes

ExperiFermesFermesence the dream of a private chalet with hotel style services. Surrounded by the peaks of a chic ski resort, Megève, this pastoral location is just as pretty in summer as it is in winter.

في قلب لي فيرم لماري هاملت، على بعد ب�ضع دقائق �سيرا على الأقدام من و�سط ميجيف، ت َ�ؤ ّجر ال�شاليه لي فيرم مع الخدمات الفندقية التي ترقى �إلى مثل هذا المكان. ويمكن العثور على الخ�شب القديم وال�سحر الأ�صيل في هذه ال�شاليه الدافئة ذات الـ 400 متر مربع والمكونة من ثالثة طوابق، مجهزة للترحيب على الأقل بع�شرة �أ�شخا�ص.

ت�شير لم�سات الجلد والفراء، والأقم�شة الدافئة والمعا�صرة الى �أنه لم ُيترك �ش ٌيء لل�صدفة، فالديكور الرائع ّيركز ب�شكل كبير على المواد النبيلة. تتمتع الخم�س غرف المزدوجة، مع حماماتها، ٍبجو ٍجميل من الزمن القديم بالتزاوج مع و�سائل الراحة الحديثة. لي �شاليه دي فيرم لماري هي لزبائن النخبة التي ت�سعى لق�ضاء لحظات حميمة ودافئة مع العائلة �أو الأ�صدقاء، وهي في ذات الوقت ّتتمتع بالخدمات الفندقية الأ�سا�سية العالية الجودة لنجاح �إقامتهم.

22 . . 23 Situated in the Mont-Blanc region of Haute-Savoie, the village of Megève owes its name to its location between two rivers, derived from the Celtic words Mag (house) and Eva (water). Megève immediately impresses with its calm and timeless authenticity. A bewitching charm bathes the narrow streets that lead to the village square and the church steeple with its green bronze domes. A profusion of little shops and wooden facades conveys a warm conviviality. SMegève has preserved its classic Savoyard architectural heritage favouring the unique style of the traditional mountain village. You only need to open your door to discover its diversity and fall under its spell.

Touches of leather and fur, and warm and contemporary fabrics hint at nothing being left to chance, the refined decoration placing great emphasis on noble materials. The five double rooms, with bathrooms, are subtly appointed with a yesteryear atmosphere meeting modern comfort.

The master room (fifty square metres) occupies the entire first floor and offers a magnificent view of the Massif du Jaillet. The main floor is the rendezvous for intimate moments and a big lounge with exposed Tbeams offers a beautiful wooden fireplace. The garden level shelters a private spa (Jacuzzi, sauna, massage table, fitness machine) and the three other rooms, with a blue, red or orange colour theme, have been equipped for pure comfort and cosiness.

Generally snow-covered and offering an exceptional panorama of the With its sheltered private terrace, which adjoins the dining room for Alpine massif (Mont-Blanc, the Chamonix Aiguilles, the Warrens chain, enjoyable moments, and its perfectly equipped kitchen, the Chalet the Aravis chain and Mont Charvin), the 1483-acre site can be enjoyed des Fermes offers various areas to partake of breakfast, afternoon on skis, snowmobile, sledge or snow shoes. Admire the huskies or the tea or dinner, personalised and concocted by a chef. polo players or simply contemplate the snow-covered mountains from a table on one of the many terraces, like the one at l’Alpette Alt.1895. Les Chalets des Fermes de Marie is intended for clientele seeking intimate moments with family or friends, while enjoying high quality In the heart of Les Fermes de Marie hamlet, just a few minutes’ walk hotel services essential to the success of their stay. Gfrom the centre of Megève, the Chalet des Fermes is rented with hotel W services that measure up to such a place. Old wood and authentic charm are to be found in this 400-square-metre cosy three-storey chalet, fitted out to welcome up to ten people.

24 . . 25 Thrills and chills f you prefer a more down-to-earth activity you can also enjoy a husky sleigh ride, covering a distance of three-and-a-half at the kilometresI of the snowy surroundings. Should you be around between 22nd and 24th January 2016, the first ever Fat Biking Snow Bike Festival The Tibetan Retreat is three days of exploring the Tibetan tradition will take place in Gstaad. Don’t miss it! which believes in the wholeness and independence of body, mind and nature. It includes primary diagnostics to detect imbalances, Leave behind the outdoor activities for a while to experience the Alpina their causes and subsequent therapy, all aimed at the rehabilitation Gstaad’s exciting programme of health and wellness retreats between of balance between body and mind. 4th December 2015 and 20th March 2016. The hotel’s Six Senses Spa offers something special for those seeking a wellness getaway in a The Yogic Sleep Retreat is ideal for yogis of all levels and aims serene Alpine location. Definitely a different indoor experience while to induce a deep state of relaxation by combining yoga nidra – leaving the white stuff outside. a powerful ancient relaxation practice that unwinds the nervous system and instils a sense of joy and wellbeing – with gentle Alpina stretching yoga poses and pranayama, or breath regulation, over Gstaad four days. Experience thrills by helicopter, and detox, restore and rebalance with Six Senses Spa.

he Alpina Gstaad is the first newly built five- star hotel in Gstaad in 100 years, opened in December 2012. Nestled inT an exclusive hilltop area in Oberbort, the property includes a hotel, fourteen private apartments and two private chalets. The fifty-six rooms and suites with magnificent views of the Bernese Alps and the Saanenland offer a new level of distinction. Modern yet quintessentially Swiss Alpine, this guest experience is warm and authentic.

For the thrill-seekers, the concierge is on hand to arrange ski safaris where guests are flown from area to area by private helicopter to find untouched powder to ski. The twenty-five-minute helicopter ride takes you to St Moritz Corvatsch, right in the middle of the resort’s ski area. After a couple of hours of skiing, you head back to the airport to helicopter over to Zermatt’s Testa Grigia on the Italian he Silent Retreat provides four days of side of the Matterhorn. restorative healing, aiming to disconnect guests from all technology toT reconnect with the inner self. From 7th to 9th March 2016, Tibetan monk Tenzin Kalden will lead the meditation sessions.

And finally the Mountain Detox Delight is a five-day programme and the ideal starting point for improving health and wellbeing, designed to increase energy and vitality. Activities include salt inhalations in the hotel’s Himalayan salt room, a signature hammam experience, colonic cleansing, a detox bandage wrap, yoga and chakra balancing.

26 . . 27 GstGstaadaad PalaPalacece

Gstaad in the Saanenland has become an iconic destination akin to St Tropez or the Hamptons, whose reputation is closely linked to that of its famous visitors. They love the combination of vacation experiences, cosmopolitan style and Set on a hill above the centre of Gstaad in the Oberbort district, the earthiness. Under the guise of Gstaad’s Gstaad Palace has a privileged location offering breath-taking views of discretion, they can spend their vacations here the beautiful Saanenland. without being disturbed by the media. They are S thankful not to have to attend glamorous parties The movers and shakers of the international film industry soon but instead celebrate privately in their own chalets in an discovered the tranquillity of Gstaad for themselves. Hollywood legend understated way, and this is why famous guests return again Elizabeth Taylor found peace and quiet at Chalet Ariel, which her fourth husband Eddie Fisher bought for her in 1959. Richard Burton played and again. yahtzee and drank Beaujolais with her in the Hotel Olden – now owned by Bernie Ecclestone. Her daughter also made a bronze sculpture of a calf on the village square in Gstaad.

Gstaad sets great store by its discreet feeling, despite its high density of celebrities. Instead of sensationalism, real friendships have grown .between the famous visitors and locals ينتصب قصر غشتاد على ّتلةٍ فوق مركز غشتاد في منطقة »اوبربورت«، The guest list of the Gstaad Palace reads like a who’s who of the ويتمتّ ع ٍبموقع ّمتم ٍيز يطل على مناظر تحبس international jet-set. It includes regulars such as Hollywood stars Roger األنفاس لـ » ساننالند« الرائعة. Moore, John Travolta and Julie Andrews, as well as French presidents.

With its lively design, the palace is shown as a unique stage and mirror of societal change within the elite. Built immediately before the outbreak of the First World War, the palace had a turbulent first couple قصرقصر of decades. Despite its immediate success in attracting clientele from Europe’s upper classes, the economic survival of the exclusive hotel largely relied on the optimistic pioneering spirit of leading hoteliers.

In autumn 1938 Ernst and Silvia Scherz-Bezzola took charge. They brought new glamour to the palace: gala dinners with stars such as Louis Armstrong, Marlene Dietrich and Ella Fitzgerald marked the high point of their time and attracted a new and exclusive host of visitors غشتاد .to Gstaad غشتاد

28 . . 29 اليوم، غ�شتاد الهادئ هو �أكثر من ّدمجر مالذ ومكان ا�سترخاء للم�شاهير القادمين من جميع �أنحاء العالم . لديهم ت�أثير �ضئيل ًجدا على ّال�سكان ّالمحليين، الذين ما زالوا يتمتعون بالر�صانة والواقعية، ّومتجذرين في التقاليد الخا�صة بهم. وبالتالي ف�إنه لي�س من الم�ستغرب، �أن لعب التن�س ال�سوي�سري ال�شهير روجيه فيدرر تم �إهداءه بقرة "�سيمنتال" ّبنية اللون، من �ضمن �أ�شياء �أخرى، لالحتفال بفوزه في تبدو قائمة �ضيوف ق�صر غ�شتاد وك�أنها لئحة مباريات ويمبلدون ال�شهيرة في عام 2003. هذه هي غ�شتاد: فعلى الرغم من وجود لم�شاهير الم�سافرين حول العالم. وتت�ضمن الزوار الدائمين مثل نجوم هوليوود تالعديد من الم�شاهير، ف�إنها فخورة ب�شكل خا�ص ب�أبقارها. وهذه هي الطريقة التي روجر مور، جون ترافولتا وجولي �أندروز، وكذلك الر�ؤ�ساء الفرن�سيين. ينبغي �أن تكون في الم�ستقبل! على الرغم من �أ�سلوبه العالمي، �إ ّل �أن ق�صر غ�شتاد بقي يتمتع بالطابع الحقيقي لجبال الألب. ّفالجو هادئ ور�صين. وهذا هو بال�ضبط ما ّيثمنه ويبحث عنه ب�شكل كبير الكثير من الزوار ّالملكيين ال�شهيرين وال�ضيوف من عالم ال�سينما والفن والريا�ضة والأعمال.

These occasions also highlighted the winter seasons during the 1960s. On 15th February 1964 Marlene Dietrich performed and it became one of the most Tillustrious occasions in the history of the palace.

In spite of its international style, Gstaad has remained truly Alpine. The atmosphere is quiet and discreet. And that is precisely what its famous royal visitors and guests from the worlds of film, art, sport and business have come to appreciate.

In 2009, the palace acquired a herdsman’s hut on the Walig Alp. Built in 1783 at 1700 metres above sea level, it was carefully renovated and now provides guests with an authentic mountain experience that can’t be missed.

A visit to the hammam at the Gstaad Palace is equally unique, offering a two-hour journey of relaxation. It consists of a harmonious sequence of seven steps over 130 square metres. To enjoy an even greater sense of privacy, book the exclusive private spa or hammam experience. Pilates, GYROKINESIS® and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga are all available too for discerning guests.

Today, discreet Gstaad is more than just a getaway and a place for celebrities from all over the world to unwind. They have very little impact on the locals, who remain relaxed and down-to-earth, rooted in their traditions. It is no surprise, therefore, that Swiss tennis great Roger Federer was presented with a brown Simmental cow, of all things, to mark his famous Wimbledon win in 2003. That’s just the way Gstaad is: despite its many celebrities, it is especially proud of its cows. And that’s the way it should be!

30 . . 31 La Réserve Genève FROMExcellence TO

ّ In a world of perfection, only unexpected personalised من little touches have the ability to make every second truly extraordinary. It is these simple yet sublime Emotion التميز ,tokens of attention that give La Réserve a unique warm and attentive family mindset. A signature that one rediscovers with delight each evening, for the sheer pleasure of letting go in an atmosphere that is إلى .chic, authentic and incredibly rare

delicious sensation of العاطفةA five-star hotel and spa designed as a lodge ina Whether for a night or a few days, it procures a فندق 5 نجوم ومنتجع �صحي ُ�ص ّم ليكون بمثابة مكان لال�ستجمام في عالم ما بعد world beyond time, reminiscent of a lost paradise feeling at home right from the first moment when nestled in a tawny- المعا�صرة، يذكرنا بفردو�ٍس ٍمفقود على الأطراف الخارجية لأفريقيا الأ�سطورية. on the outer edges of a legendary Africa. A spa, five �سبا، خم�سة مطاعم، 85 غرفة و 17 جناحا تروي ق�صة رحلة رائعة، بعيدا عن العالم coloured leather club armchair in front of a monumental fireplace in ٍ ٍ .restaurants, eighty-five rooms and seventeen suites winter ب�أ�سره. that tell a story of a wonderful journey, far from the � ٌأجواء ٌمريحة ٌودافئة و� ٌإطاللة ّ�سحري ٌة على مياه البحيرة خلف الحديقة. ٌمعجزة rest of the world. Like a crystal ball delicately placed in the hotel’s snowy park… With �أم �سراب؟ بع�ض الأماكن ّتولد قوة غام�ضة، كما لو �أن هناك موجات من التناغم A warm, relaxed atmosphere, with a magical view its sparkling chandeliers and fairytale décor, the Winter Lodge makes الإيجابي التي تخلق �ش ًعورا من ال�سالم والعالقة الطبيعية مع الذات الداخلية. فندق over the waters of the lake beyond the park. Miracle sliding-sport enthusiasts of all ages melt with delight thanks to the largest ريزيرف جنيف هو �أحد هذه الأماكن. ,or mirage? Some places just exude a mysterious private skating rink in Geneva. Their admirers can lounge comfortably power, as if the waves of positive harmony created a nestled in soft rugs enjoying the warm atmosphere of the most original feeling of plenitude, of a natural connection with the hotspot in town. inner self. La Réserve Genève is one of these.

32 . . 33 عندما تلقيتُ دعوةً من رولس رويس للقيام برحلةٍ بين المناظر It is every inch a refined and luxurious Rolls-Royce, a car where the الخالبة بين أبوظبي ومنتجع قصر السراب في صحراء الربع sense of arrival and joy of the journey are important, so as I started my driving experience together with a group of other Rolls-Royce الخالي األسطورية، في واحة ليوا، كنت أتساءل كيف يمكن A Wraiths and Ghost Series II, the phrase ‘sit back and relax’ came to لهذه السيارة الفاخرة أن تشق عباب هذه الطرق الصحراوية. .mind

�ستكون الرحلة في الرولز روي�س ال�شبح، القوية ولكن � ًأبدا غير وح�شية، قوة راقية التي While driving, multiple inputs from sensors in and around the car are ّتكمل ًتماما ديناميكية ت�صميمها الخارجي. ل ّبد �أن الكثبان الرملية �ست�ش ّكل تناق�ض ًا constantly processed by a complex computer system. Individual load ًكبيرا مع هذه ال�سيارة التي هي بمثابة تحفة فنية! .calculations are made by the dampers every two-and-a-half seconds ٍ ّ ٍ .The benefits are outstanding comfort and assurance for the driver I’ve never felt safer in a car. في ت�صميمها، ّتمثل الرولز روي�س ال�شبح تحفة من الب�ساطة الأنيقة، ال ّتزان والديناميكية الواعدة. هناك �شعور ب�أن هذه ال�سيارة على ا�ستعداد للتحرك ح�سب No ordinary experience In addition, composure on virtually any surface is assured thanks to �إر�شادات �سائقها، وحين �أخذت مركز القيادة كان لدي �شعور ب�أن ال�سيارة م�شاغبة Desert Journey a series of electronic driver assistance systems, including anti-roll ّ Desert Journey بع�ض ال�شيء ولي�ست تحت �أوامري � ًأبدا! stabilisation, dynamic stability control including dynamic traction control, cornering brake control and dynamic brake control.

�أثناء القيادة، تتم معالجة المدخالت المتعددة با�ستمرار من �أجهزة ال�ست�شعار Finding a destination no longer requires manual input from the داخل وحول ال�سيارة، من خالل نظام كمبيوتر معقد. يتم �إجراء ح�سابات الحمولت navigation menu. The driver with a lunch date at the Ritz Carlton الفردية من قبل ّمخمدات كل ثانيتين ون�صف. الفوائد تكمن في توفير الراحة in London would merely command Wraith to ‘navigate to Piccadilly والطم�أنينة بالن�سبة لل�سائق. لم ا�شعر قط �أكثر �أمنا في �سيارة. in London’. A one-touch call button located on the steering wheel When I received an invitation from Rolls- allows navigation, telephone and other commands to be directed العثور على وجهة لم يعد يتطلب الإدخال اليدوي في قائمة ّالتنقل. ال�سائق بموعد Royce for a scenic drive between Abu straight into Wraith’s on-board computer. The car’s response is ٍ then displayed on a 10.25” high definition screen located on the للغداء في فندق ريتز كارلتون في لندن ما عليه �إ ّل ّوبكل ب�ساطة �إمالء تعليمات Dhabi and the Qasr Al Sarab Resort in the dashboard. Having the perfect guide to lead the majestically moving المالحة على ال�سيارة ال�شبح لكي ّتتجه �إلى بيكاديللي في لندن. ٍبلم�سة ٍواحدة ّلزر legendary Rub Al Khali, in the Liwa Oasis, group of Rolls-Royces, there was no need to use this feature on my الت�صال الموجود على عجلة القيادة ّتنفذ ال�سيارة �أوامر المالحة والهاتف وغيرها .I was wondering how such a luxurious desert journey من الأوامر التي ّتتجه مبا�شرة الى الكمبيوتر الموجود على متن ال�شبح. ثم يتم عر�ض car would match the desert roads, writes ا�ستجابة ال�سيارة على �شا�شة عالية ّالدقة 10.25" الموجودة على لوحة القيادة. Karine Lackner Green, yellow, orange and red are used to illustrate traffic flow on chosen roads. When twenty or more minutes are likely to be added to any given journey, an alternative route is plotted, which ي�ستخدم الأخ�ضر والأ�صفر والبرتقالي والأحمر لتو�ضيح ّتدفق حركة المرور على ,can be more than useful when driving in a busy city such as Dubai الطرق المختارة. عندما يكون من المحتمل �أن ت�ضاف �إلى �أي رحلة ع�شرين دقيقة Doha, Paris or London. In such circumstances the driver may wish �أو �أكثر، يتم ر�سم طريقا بديال، والذي يمكن �أن يكون �أكثر من مفيد عند القيادة في to call their companion to advise of a delay. Wraith makes this as المدينة المزدحمة مثل دبي والدوحة وباري�س �أو لندن. في مثل هذه الظروف، قد effortless as possible with the same one touch system. A command يرغب ال�سائق بالت�صال برفاقه للتبليغ عن الت�أخير. ال�شبح يجعل هذا الجهد ً�سهال of ‘call’ followed by the name of the person you wish to speak to جد ًا بنف�س نظام لم�سة الزر. وبكب�سة واحدة على زر "ات�صال" يليه ا�سم ال�شخ�ص automatically connects the call. At the end of the conversation, a ّ ٍّ ٍ ٍ command such as ‘play BBC Radio 4’ will return the driver directly to الذي ترغب في التحدث �إليه، تجد نف�سك ّتكلمه تلقائيا. .(!the in-car entertainment options (when driving in the UK obviously

Liwa is a huge belt of oases along the northern reaches of the dune fields of Rub Al Khali, the largest uninterrupted body of sand Lin the world, and known as the ‘Empty Quarter’. It stretches about a hundred kilometres east-west and consists of some fifty villages. This romantic setting was the birth place of the tribe of Bani Yas to whom the ruling family of the United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi, رحلة الصحراء Al Nahyan, belongs, as well as the Al Maktoum family, the rulers of رحلةتجربة استثنائيةالصحراء .Dubai I would be stepping into the Rolls-Royce Wraith, powerful but never brutal, a cultivated strength which perfectly complements the dynamism of its exterior styling. The sand dunes surely should be a strong contrast to the automotive masterpiece!

Naturally, the starting point of any Rolls-Royce is luxury, refinement and exclusivity, traits that have made it the world’s pinnacle luxury brand for more than a hundred years.

In its design, the Rolls-Royce Wraith presents a masterpiece of elegant simplicity, exuding poise and the promise of dynamism. There is a sense that this car is ready to move on its driver command and as I took my seat I rather had the feeling the car would be calling the shots, not me!

34 . . 35 Our driving time was carefully chosen so we could admire the sunset and sensational colours the sand dunes have at that time of day

No technical avenue has been left unexplored by Rolls-Royce to ensure occupant safety. The Advanced Crash Management (ACSM) system utilises sensors placed around the car to make 2,000 measurements per second. Wraith also incorporates a Nselection of technologies designed to improve illumination at In 2015, the famous Spirit of Ecstasy figurine celebrated its 104th night, protecting occupants and improving safety for other road birthday. More than any other symbol of luxury, the flying lady stands users. Night vision technology now includes warning messages, as a genuine icon, one whose beautiful image continues to adorn as well as automatic brake preparation to support evasive action the grille, but is now also reproduced within Wraith’s cabin, gently should an accident be imminent. rotating on-screen when the engine is started.

Pedestrians and animals such as cattle and deer are shown, and Our journey went smoothly to the Qasr Al Sarab Resort, where where a hazard is identified, they are accompanied by a yellow after an ‘exhausting’ drive (I could have driven for the rest of the triangular warning symbol on-screen and via the head-up display evening, night and next day, so comfortable was this experience), function. When driving in the dark, a camera monitors the road Anantara pampered us with a choice of a signature massage, Thai ahead, automatically dipping the headlights when a light-source is massage or Arabian exotic scrub before a dinner under the stars present; once it passes, lights will return to full beam. in the stillness of the desert in a set-up echoing Bedouin tradition.

Our driving time was carefully chosen so we could admire the I must come back and explore this magical resort – and try Anantara’s sunset and sensational colours the sand dunes have at that time wonderful spa menu – which I never would have discovered were of day. At night in the desert, the only light source comes from the it not for a journey in a Rolls-Royce Wraith that will live long in my sky itself, so not the ideal conditions to test this technology! memory.

The iBrake 6 function uses information from the radar sensor and ي�ستخدم نظام الفرامل "اي. بريك 6" المعلومات المتوفرة عبر رادار وكاميرا front camera to help the driver stop quickly and with maximum �أمامية لم�ساعدة ال�سائق على التوقف ب�سرعة وب�أق�صى قدر من الكفاءة في حالة efficiency should an emergency situation arise. Abundant power حدوث �أي حالة طوارئ. وتظهر قوة وفيرة بف�ضل محرك "في 12" توربو مزدوج في -comes thanks to Wraith’s V12 twin-turbo engine and eight ال�شبح وثماني �سرعات ناقل حركة �أوتوماتيكي. speed automatic transmission. But Satellite Aided Transmission technology takes this to a new level of effortless delivery, one that ت�ستخدم ال�شبح الأقمار ال�صناعية بم�ساعدة نقل البيانات "جي.بي.ا�س" لر�ؤية ما .perfectly suits the Rolls-Royce brand وراء ما يراه ال�سائق. انها تتوقع الخطوة التالية بناءا على الموقع و�أ�سلوب القيادة Satellite Aided Transmission uses GPS data to see beyond what the الحالي، ثم تختار ال�سرعة الأكثر مالءمة للطريق �أمامها. driver sees; it anticipates your next move based on location and لم تترك �شركة رولز روي�س �سبيال غير م�ستك�شف ل�ضمان �سالمة ّالركاب. �إن نظام current driving style, then selects the most appropriate gear for �إدارة الحوادث المتقدم ي�ستخدم �أجهزة ا�ست�شعار تو�ضع حول ال�سيارة لإجراء 2000 في حال تجريب ال�شبح في بيئتها الطبيعية، من خالل الطرق الملتوية بين جبال the terrain ahead. Corner, motorway junctions and roundabouts قيا�س في الثانية الواحدة. الألب، تجدها تعرف موقعها ًتماما وكيف تت�ص ّرف على المنعطفات والنحناءات. are all anticipated in advance, meaning Wraith is constantly poised �إنها ترى ما تراه �أنت، ولكن الأهم من ذلك ّتتوقع �أي�ض ًا ما هو �آت. .to deliver on its promise of performance ُ وتظهر ال�شبح الم�شاة والحيوانات مثل الأبقار والغزلن على ال�شا�شة، مع مثلث Consider piloting Wraith in its natural environment, through �أ�صفر اللون للتحذير من الخطر القادم ، من خالل نظام العر�ض. وعند القيادة في ّاتج َهت رحلتنا ُبي ٍ�سر �إلى منتجع ق�صر ال�سراب. يجب �أن �أعود و�أ�ستك�شف هذا المنتجع ,the twisting roads of an Alpine pass. While negotiating a hairpin الظالم، هناك كاميرا تراقب الطريق �أمامك، وتخف�ض الم�صابيح الأمامية تلقائيا ال�سحري – و� ّأجرب القائمة الرائعة لل�سبا "�آننتارا" التي لم يكن بالإمكان القيام ;approaching an inviting series of bends, the car knows its location عند وجود م�صدر لل�ضوء ؛ و بمجرد تجاوزه تعود الأ�ضواء �إلى �سابق عهدها. بذلك لول رحلة في �سيارة الرولز روي�س ال�شبح، التي �ستعي�ش طويال في ذاكرتي. it sees what you are seeing, but importantly also anticipates what is to come.

36 . . 37 كنوز بالي اختبرت كارين الكنر َمنتجعي الفور سيزونز في بالي واكتشفت الثقافة هناك، وسط ترف الخمسة نجوم.

بالي هي وجهة رائعة للم�سافرين الذين يرغبون في الجمع بين عطلة ال�شاطئ على واحدة من �أكثر الجزر �إثارة في العالم مع فر�صة ل�ستك�شاف ثقافة مختلفة جدا عن ثقافتهم. ُويعتبر الجمع بين َمنتجعي الفور �سيزونز في بالي في رحلة واحدة، ًا�ستثمارا ًرائعا للح�صول على �أكبر متعة ممكنة! على منتجع فور �سيزونز بالي في خليج جيمباران، �أن يكون ّمحطتك الأولى لق�ضاء عطلة على ال�شاطئ في الهدوء المطلق مع تناول �أبرز الأطباق بدءا من �صباح اليوم في بوفيه �إفطار وا�سعة في مطعم تامان وانتيالن �أو في خ�صو�صية ّفيلتك الخا�صة بك. يقع المنتجع على الطرف الجنوبي من جزيرة بالي، على المنحدرات ال�شمالية ال�شرقية من بوكيت بينن�سول على التالل ّالمدرجة ٍبلطف، ا�سمها بوكيت بيرماي، التي تعني "'تلة جميلة". خم�سة وثالثين ًفدانا من الحدائق ال�ستوائية تنخف�ض ٍب�سال�سة ٍرائعة �إلى رقعة وا�سعة من ال�شواطئ الرملية البي�ضاء.

ي�ستخدم �سبا المنتجع بم�ساحة 10000 قدم مربع قدرات الماء العالجية لل�شفاء والتطهير. � ّإن ّميزة معالجة المياه في تركيبة مع الملح ّوالبلورات ل�ستعادة الأيونات ال�سالبة، تعيد التوازن �إلى الم�شاعر وم�ستويات الطاقة. عالجي، "عناق المحيط"، BBaliali’’ss غم�سني في 120 دقيقة من ال�سترخاء التام، وكان بمثابة تجديد لي لأكون على ا�ستعداد لتناول م�ش ٍروب ٍلذيذ في �ساعة غروب ال�شم�س في "�سوندارا"، مطعم TreasuresTreasuresKarine Lackner experienced both Four Seasons المنتجع على �شاطئ البحر، الذي يعني بال�سن�سكريتية 'جميل' وي�شيد بال�شم�س Resorts in Bali discovering culture amid the five-star luxury. المتوهجة التي ّتدفئ هذا الموقع ّالمميز في المحيط الهندي، عدا عن �أنه ملتقى اجتماعي بامتياز.

38 . . 39 A steaming cup of Balinese coffee and a traditional Indonesian breakfast at Taman Wantilan at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay was my favourite way to start the day. Local breakfast options include Balinese-style fried rice and bubur ayam, a Balinese rice porridge served with shredded chicken, roasted coconut, wild ginger Island of flavours and lemon grass.

The Balinese Cooking School at Four Seasons Jimbaran, a favourite stop For sunset cocktails with a view of Jimbaran Bay, the Four Seasons for novice and experienced chefs, offers a course on Balinese cuisine. It Resort’s Sundara restaurant is hard to beat. It’ll take many meals here begins with a trip to a local market, where students shop for ingredients. to work your way through the menu’s offerings. Try something from Back at the resort, Four Seasons chefs expertly demonstrate how to the small plates menu, which includes sate, bakso and salt and pepper Imake some of the island’s most delicious dishes, including satay lilit ayam squid. For dinner, the steak is superb, as are local seafood options, (chicken satay), acar sayur (pickled vegetables) and pepes ikan kakap each brushed with bumbu spice paste. (grilled snapper wrapped in banana leaf). Another location specialising in small plates is Cuca, which serves up tapas. The roasted tiger prawns and barbecued octopus, each prepared with local ingredients, are tremendously good. This restaurant is also revered for its desserts (slow-baked caramel apples with Javanese black pepper ice cream are a wonder) and signature cocktails, which I recommend sipping in the coconut-tree-framed garden lounge.

Traditional Indonesian fare is also on the menu at local favourite Bumbu Bali. Named after the blend of spices customary in Balinese cuisine, this spot goes the extra mile to deliver the most authentic dining experience possible. Chefs spend hours each day perusing local markets to ensure that each dish – from skewered sate to refreshing papaya salad – is at its freshest. And since eating out is not a social custom in Bali, the atmosphere here has been carefully crafted to evoke the feeling of dining in a traditional village home. Bali is a fascinating destination for travellers who want to combine After a few days and at your own pace, move on to the Four Seasons a beach holiday on one of the world’s most intriguing islands with Resort at Sayan in Ubud. You will enjoy the lush beauty of flowers the opportunity to explore a culture very different from their own. and abundant nature at both resorts, but a different feel awaits in Combining both Four Seasons Resorts in Bali in one trip can assure you the extraordinary Balinese-inspired pool villas at each location. What Bget the best out of it! I personally loved at Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran, among so many others, was the old Balinese wooden door leading to my lush little Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay should be your first stop for garden in front of the villa with its pool and outdoor dining which a beach vacation in absolute tranquillity with culinary highlights starting gave me the feeling of coming home. in the morning at the vast breakfast buffet at the Taman Wantilan restaurant or in the privacy of your villa.

It is located on the southern tip of the island of Bali, on the north-east slopes of the Bukit Peninsula on a gently terraced hillside named Bukit Permai, meaning ‘beautiful hill’. Thirty-five acres of superbly landscaped tropical gardens gracefully descend onto a wide expanse of white sandy beach.

The resort’s 10,000-square-feet spa uses the healing and cleansing powers of water. Treatments feature water in combination with salt and crystals to restore negative ions, bringing balance to emotions and energy levels. My treatment, Ocean Embrace, indulged me in 120 minutes of total relaxation and a new me was ready for sunset cocktails at Sundara, the resort’s beachfront restaurant, whose name is Sanskrit for ‘beautiful’ and pays tribute to the glowing sun that warms this Indian Ocean hotspot and highly social meeting place.

40 . . 41 The Four Seasons Resort at Sayan, lies thirty-five kilometres (twenty- two miles) north-north-east of Ngurah Rai International Airport on eighteen acres of lush, green terraced rice slopes. The resort overlooks the Ayung River which flows through the central highlands of Bali. On my arrival, I first crossed a dramatic gorge via a solid teak bridge, leading to an elliptical lotus pond. It rests on the roof of the resort’s three-level Tcentral building and offers a panoramic view of the valley. I was even more amazed when driven by buggy to my one-bedroom pool villa; I entered from the rooftop, which has lotus gardens and a wooden deck. Descending through a circular stone staircase to the lower level, the most elegant yet authentic Balinese set-up with a large wooden deck and twelve-square-metre plunge pool in absolute privacy lay before me.

بعد ب�ضعة �أيام، وح�سب وتيرتك الخا�صة، ما عليك �إ ّل الإنتقال �إلى منتجع الفور �سيزونز في �سايان في اوبود. �سوف ت�ستمتع بجمال و خ�صوبة الزهور والطبيعة ّالخالبة في كال َّالمنتجعين ... ولكن هناك �شعور مختلف يراودك في ّكل موقع في الفيالت ذات �أحوا�ض ال�سباحة، تلك الم�ستوحاة من الطراز البالينيزي الرائع. ما �أحببته �شخ�ص ّي ًا في منتجع الفور �سيزونز جيمباران، من بين �أ�شياء �أخرى كثيرة، كان الباب الخ�شبي البالينيزي القديم الذي ي� ّؤدي �إلى حديقتي ال�صغيرة الخ�صبة �أمام الفيال مع حو�ض ال�سباحة والطعام في الهواء الطلق الذي منحني �شعور الإح�سا�س بالوطن.

42 . . 43 منتجع الفور �سيزونز في �سايان، يقع خم�سة وثالثين كيلومترا )اثنين وع�شرين ميال( �شمال ال�شمال ال�شرقي من مطار "نجوراهراي" الدولي على ثمانية ع�شر فدان من الأر�ض الخ�صبة، ومنحدرات الأرز الخ�ضراء ّالمدرجة. يطل المنتجع على نهر "�أيونج" الذي يتدفق عبر المرتفعات الو�سطى من بالي. حين و�صولي، � ّأول ما عبرت كان ّممر ًا ًمثيرا عبر ٍج�سر خ�ش ٍّبي من ال�ساج ال�صلب، الذي ي� ّؤدي �إلى بركة بي�ضاوية ال�شكل مليئة ب�أزهار اللوت�س. وهو ي�ستند �إلى �سطح المبنى المركزي الم� ّؤلف من ثالثة طوابق، ّويوفر �إطاللة بانورامية على الوادي. و�أكثر ما كانت ت�صيبني الده�شة عندما كنت �أعود �إلى غرفتي ذات ّحمام ال�سباحة ٍبعربة ّتجرها الدواب، حيث دخلت من على ال�سطح الذي ي�ضم حدائق اللوت�س ٍو�سطح خ�ش ٍّبي. وعند نزولي عن طريق الدرج الحجري الدائري �إلى الم�ستوى الأدنى، تفاج�أت ب�أناقة المكان على الطريقة الباليزية مع �سطح خ�شبي كبير وحو�ض �سباحة ذي اثني ع�شر مترا مربعا ي�ضفي خ�صو�صية مطلقة على المكان.

وحين ّتجولت حول المكان فيما بعد، اكت�شفت �أن ال�ستين جناحا جميعها، تلك الم�ؤلفة من فلل ذات غرفة نوم واحدة وغرفتي نوم بالإ�ضافة �إلى الفيال ّ Taking a walk around the property later, I discovered that all الملكية، جميعها تقع �ضمن مناظر طبيعية ّخالبة... والتي ّولدت ّلدي �ش ًعورا -the sixty beautifully appointed suites, one-bedroom and two ًغريبا بالريف، ولكنه مختلف تماما عن الإح�سا�س الريفي الذي كان يراودني bedroom private villas plus the Royal Villa are discretely placed in في �أوروبا. مررت ّبالعمال الباليزيين الم�س�ؤولين عن العناية بالحقول النظيفة the landscape and a countryside feeling arose in me, one entirely ّ Tdifferent to the pastoral sensations experienced in Europe. I passed وتم�شيت �أ�سفل ّممر ٍات من الزهور الرائعة لكت�شاف اليوغا بايل المذهل و�سط حقل الأرز قبل اللتقاء ُبم ِعالجتي في �سبا )النهر المقد�س( ل�ستعادة وتحقيق Balinese gardeners taking care of the immaculate fields and strolled التوازن بين الطاقات الداخلية الدفينة، وتوحيد الج�سم والعقل والروح. down paths with magnificent flowers to discover the astonishing Yoga Bale in the middle of a rice field before I met my therapist at the Sacred River Spa for a treatment to restore and balance the يقع مطعم "�أيونج ترا�س" �أعلى التالل الخ�ضراء و�صو ًل الى حافة النهر، ّويتركز .subtle inner energies, uniting body, mind and spirit ب�ش ٍكل � ٍأنيق على ّقمة منحدر ٍواد مع�ّش ٍب مع �إطاللة خالبة في و�ضح النهار على ٍنهر يتدفق ً�سريعا �أدناه. وحين ّيحل الليل، فهو ٌموقع ّممي ٌز لع�شاء ٍّرومن�سي مع Extending from the top of the verdant hillside down to the river’s �أ�ضواء متذبذبة في التالل القريبة، والنهر المتدفق في ٍمكان ٍقريب مع �صوت edge, the Ayung Terrace restaurant is elegantly situated atop the طقطقة فرن الحطب. ّوكل ذلك يتكامل مع جمال البيئة المذهلة. slope of the lush gorge with breathtaking views of the swift-flowing river below in the daytime. As night falls, it is a romantic dinner location with flickering lights in the near hills, with the river gushing nearby and the wood-burning oven crackling. The healthy, western fare complements the stunning surroundings.

Island of culture

Treasured for its lush landscapes and relaxed pace, Bali is also famous for its artistic traditions including dance, sculpture, wood carving, handcrafts and music. Local history is punctuated by breathtaking vistas at the Uluwatu Temple, where the inner sanctum balances on the edge of a steep cliff. جزيرة االسترخاء Making offerings is central to life in Bali. Typically consisting of a عطلة في بالي يمكن �أن تفعل المعجزات للج�سم والعقل والروح... وال�شعور ,flower, a few grains of rice, something to drink and burning incense بال�سالم الناجم عن الجزيرة ُم ٍعد، وق�ضاء ب�ضعة �أيام هنا يمكنها �أن تن�ّشط �أكثر ,the offerings are placed in a small basket known as a canang sari الم�سافرين � ًإنهاكا. .which has been hand woven or folded from palm leaves Time your visit to Uluwatu so that you’re there for the traditional ويت�ضمن كل برنامج �سبا جل�سات يومية من اليوغا �ص ًباحا )تقدم مع �شراب وجبة Balinese dance ceremony that takes place at the temple each night فطور �صحية والكعك( وعالجات النادي ال�صحي، والتي ُتدر�س بعناية ح�سب ,around sunset. Kecak (pronounced ‘ke-chak’) is a fire dance that Tenganan Village, nestled among hills on the eastern edge of the island الحتياجات الفردية. هذه العالجات من الدرجة الولى تهدئ الج�سم والعقل was originally performed by Balinese men as a trance ritual. During remains true to the historic roots of the Bali Aga, the original Balinese والروح من خالل الممار�سات الغامرة، ذات الإح�سا�س المتعدد. يت�ضمن برنامج the performance, men sit in concentric circles and chant as the people. Traditional houses line a central street, where you’re more likely Ramayana is danced. It’s a spectacular scene that ends with an even to encounter a rooster or cow than a car or motorbike, which are الإحياء العملي، العالج بال�شم�س وال�صوت على �ساحل المحيط... ويبد�أ مع خم�سة .more powerful fire display. outlawed in the village

44 . . 45 Island of relaxation

A holiday in Bali can do wonders for the body, mind and soul. The sense of peace exuded by the island is contagious, and even a few Idays spent here can reinvigorate the most weary of travellers. The spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay offers a holistic menu of services and treatments, many born from traditional Balinese beauty and cultural rituals that have been passed down through generations. A selection of these offerings is rooted in Bali Usada, an ancient healing system based on the belief that what you do, think, learn, touch and eat all have an impact on your health and happiness.

Each spa programme includes daily morning yoga sessions (served with a healthy breakfast drink and a muffin) and spa treatments, which are carefully based on individual needs. These top-tier treatments soothe the body, mind and spirit through immersive, multiple sensory ع�شر دقيقة في " ّحمام ال�صوت"، الناجم عن قرع ال�صنوج الباليزية من �أجل �إعادة practices. The Executive Revival includes a sun and sound oceanfront �شحن الجهاز الع�صبي. تدليك الوجه ّ اجوالم�س الالحق ي�ستخدم منتجات �سبا treatment that begins with a fifteen-minute ‘sound bath’, created by ع�ضوية ّومكونات من م�صادر محلية مثل الريحان البري، ال�ص ّبار و�أزهار الكاكاو. .Balinese gongs and played in order to recharge the nervous system The massage and facial that follow use organic spa products and ُويعتقد �أن " ّتحية القمر" هو العالج المنا�سب لتهدئة النب�ضات ّالمتنبهة والعواطف .locally sourced ingredients like wild basil, aloe and cocoa blossoms 'ال�ساخنة'، وال�سماح ُّلتدفق الطاقة ّالخالقة. �آخر اكتمال القمر يوغا 2015 في منتجع The two-hour Water Valley oceanfront treatment takes place الفور �سيزونز في �سايان �سيكون في ال�ساعة 07:30 ًم�ساء يوم 25 دي�سمبر والذي outdoors, the massage and facial accompanied by the soothing sounds يتزامن مع يوم عيد الميالد. برنامج اليوغا "اكتمال القمر" ُم�ستوحى من الطاقة ,of the nearby waterfall. And during the Lulur Jimbaran treatment الديناميكية لهذا اليوم المهم في التقويم الباليزي، مما يتيح لك تكريم الـ "يين" �أو once your body has been buffed with a luxurious lulur scrub (a الجانب الأنثوي الإلهي مع ّتحيات القمر، لمواجهة متوازنة مع الـ "يانغ" �أو الطبيعة beauty secret inherited from Javanese royalty) and smoothed with a skin-nurturing yogurt, take a dip in a hydrating bath where you’ll sip a " " الذكورية مع ّتحيات ال�شم�س الكال�سيكية )�سوريا ناما�سكار(. .cup of loloh, a therapeutic Balinese herbal elixir

Moon Salutations are believed to cool down fiery impulses and ‘hot’ emotions, allowing creative energy to flow. The last Full Moon Yoga of 2015 at the Four Seasons Resort at Sayan at 7.30pm on 25th December coincides with Christmas Day. The Full Moon Yoga programme is inspired by the uplifting energy of this important day in the Balinese calendar, enabling you to honour the ‘yin’ or divine feminine side with Moon Salutations, to counter balance the ‘yang’ or masculine nature of classical Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) of day yoga.

And don’t miss the dynamic session of AntiGravity® Yoga at the new Dharma Shanti Yoga Bale. AntiGravity® Yoga is a ‘flying’ technique, using hammocks to support your body into inverted postures to MyMy ppririvvatatee relieve stress, encourage healthy blood circulation, and in short, have fun! phphotooto aallbbuummbyby KarineKarine LacknerLackner

46 . . 47 The duku is found growing in tightly packed clusters. Each Balinese small round fruit is covered Duku by yellowish, leathery skin that is Orange mottled with brown specks. Beneath (Jeruk Manis) the skin are five or six segments This variety of citrus fuit is of transluscent, juicy flesh which is the closest that can be found slightly acidic in taste. The sweet-sour to an orange in Bali (other than flavour is comparable to a grape imported varieties). Similar looking to or the ‘perfect’ grapefuit with no an orange but with a greener skin, even bitterness. when ripe. They can be sweet, but are Season is August. (Manggis) often quite sour and are usually enjoyed Native to the tropical (Mangga) by the Balinese as juice, to which water, Asia, this tree has resisted ice and sugar are added, the ubiquitous There exists a great attempts to be grown abroad and ‘es jeruk’. variety of mango, perhaps due the fruit itself also does not travel Best quality in May to to the fact that the mango is the well, making it a delicacy which is rarely September. earliest of tropical fruits to have been found outside of its native habitat. cultivated by man. Break open the deep purple husk by The typical mango has greenish-yellow skin squeezing between the palms to and contains a large flat fibrous seed which reveal the deliciously sweet and is encased by succulent juicy orange flesh. tangy white segments. Unripe mangos make excellent ‘rujak’ Season is September. where the tart raw fruit is served with a sweet and spicy sauce. Mangosteen Season is November.

(Pisang) There are dozens of different varieties found in Bali, ranging from the ‘pisang susu’ that is very small in size to the ‘pisang Dragon gading’ whose skin remains (Buah Fruit green even when the Naga) fruit is ripe. Belonging to the cactus family, the dragon fruit has an unusual yet spectacular exotic Banana appearance. Among the most nutritious of tropical fruits, the (Salak) skin is cut open to reveal the sweet white flesh which Salak is a species of palm is enjoyed raw. tree native to Indonesia.It is a short-stemmed thorny palm, whose leves grow up to six metres (Kelengkeng) long. The fruit grow in clusters at the base of the tree and are known as snake Often considered fruit due to the brown scaly skin. Salak the younger brother of the fruit is tear-drop shaped and the inside illustrious lychee, the longan is has the appearance of a large garlic. very popular in its own right. Fruits The taste is sweet and acidic and vary in size, but usually the size of a has a crunchy and somewhat dry very large grape. The thin yellow-brown consistency. skin encloses a transluscent white pulp Their season is June surrounding a single dark seed, hence to October. the name ‘cat’s eye’ as it is known in Rambutan Malaysia. Their season is June to Deriving its name from the October. Malay word ‘rambut’ meaning hair, which reflects the fruit’s unusual hairy appearance, the bright red shell is easily removed with the fingers to Longan reveal the sweet translucent white flesh, which is comparable to lychee. Season is September.

48 . The tree of Life »كالباتارو« ”Kalpataru“ شجرة الحياة represents ّتمثل Strength,Wisdom ّالقوة والحكمة and Beauty والجمال

وجدت كارين الكنر التوازن واالنسجام األنيق والتقاليد الرائعة بحر عميق، جبل مرتفع في فندق ريتز كارلتون، بالي ّالمميز. عندما و�صلت �إلى فندق ريتز كارلتون، ّتجلى �أمام ّعيني الم�شهد الأكثر ذهو ًل. عادة يقول كريم تايا�ش المدير العام لفندق ريتز كارلتون، بالي، �أن هناك �شيء خا�ص الفنادق والمنتجعات �إما �أن تكون على قمة جبل �أو جرف �أو �أنها تمتد �إلى البحر.. ولكن جدا ّيميز "بالي" عن مالذات �أخرى لق�ضاء الإجازات. انه لي�س فقط مجرد المناخ ل �صورة يمكن �أن ت�صف هذا المنظر حقيقة و�أنا �أ�شجعكم لتجربة ذلك ب�أنف�سكم. ال�ستوائي والأر�ض الخ�صبة، والمناظر الطبيعية الخالبة �أو الأماكن التي توفر العديد من الم�شاعر الرائعة و�أ�سلوب حياة ال�شاطئ، بل الذي يجعل بالي فريدة من فندق ريتز كارلتون لديه مجموعة وا�سعة من �أنواع الفيالت التي تتراوح من 241 نوعها هي الطريقة التي حافظت فيها على ثقافتها، وجعلتها الأ�سا�س الذي يدور متر مربع �إلى 677 متر مربع مع حديقة بانورامية و�إطاللت على المحيط، �سواء حوله كل جوانب الحياة في هذه الجزيرة. �أكانت على موقع قمة منحدر �أو مع �إمكانية الو�صول المبا�شر �إلى ال�شاطئ. تم افتتاح المنتجع م�ؤخرا في فبراير عام 2015، ويمتد على م�ساحة 12.7 هكتار على �أر�ض ,Karine Lackner found balance في رحلتي الأخيرة �إلى بالي اكت�شفت فندق ريتز كارلتون في نو�سا دوا الذي يقترح م�شذبة جميلة على �شاطئ البحر على الطرف الجنوبي من نو�سا دوا في بالي. elegant harmony and tradition هذه الطقو�س ل�ستقبال ال�ضيوف باعتبارها واحدة من التجارب الم�ستوحاة محليا ثالثة �أنواع من الأجنحة تحيط بالخيارات المتعددة التي يوفرها ريتز كارلتون وربما chilling out at the inspiring للزوار. اختتام الحفل يتكون من ربط �شريطة من ثالثة �ألوان ت�سمى بينانج تريدو، قد ترغب في �إلقاء نظرة فاح�صة عن كثب قبل �أن تحجز وتقرر ما ينا�سبك؛ كلها .Ritz-Carlton, Bali حول مع�صمك والتي ترمز �إلى ال�سعي لتحقيق التوازن والن�سجام والتفاهم في الحياة. ترف مح�ض... من الت�صميم الداخلي �إلى المرافق والخدمات.

50 . . 51 Sea deep, mountain high

When I arrived at the Ritz-Carlton, the most stunning scenery unfolded in front of my eyes. Usually hotels and resorts are not on top of a mountain or cliff and stretch down to the sea. It’s either or. No picture can describe this view and I encourage you to experience it yourself. There is something very special that sets Bali apart from other vacation havens, says Karim Tayach, general manager of the Ritz-Carlton, Bali. It A seventy-metre high glass elevator takes me to the ground level, isn’t just the tropical climate and lush, stunning landscapes or numerous which is the way to reach the lush gardens with multiple pools. The getaways that offer dazzling vibes and a beach lifestyle. What makes Bali pool pavilion villas all have their pool right in front of the living room unique is how they have preserved their culture, and made it the core terrace, so you can plunge in straight from your outdoor daybed. around which all aspects of life on this island revolve. From my villa I could even walk through the pool with water only to my ankles to reach the cabana in front of the pool which is private to TThere are many colourful ceremonies which mainly focus on expressing each and every pool pavilion villa prepared with cushions to chill out. gratitude and asking for blessings. The Balinese believe that all bad things arise from unbalanced energy, when the harmony between human Another great feature is the extensive bathroom. As it is tradition beings and other elements in the world is disturbed. To recover, they in Bali, it is half outside, half inside, and also offers two showers and often hold a purifying ceremony to cleanse spiritual impurities and a bathtub that are just as amazing as the rest of the villa. All these guard the very core of their being from negative influences. Often the and the most wonderful amenities of the new generation of five-star ceremony is held to welcome a new phase of life, whether recovering resorts are at your disposal; the turndown housekeeping team even from sickness or celebrating certain rites of passage. leaves a little card for tomorrow’s weather next to your bed!

On my recent trip to Bali I discovered the Ritz-Carlton in Nusa Dua The Ritz-Carlton has a wide choice of villa types which range from proposes this ritual as one of the locally inspired experiences for guests. 241 square metres to 677 square metres with panoramic garden The closing of the ceremony consists of tying a piece of three-coloured and ocean views, either on a cliff top location or with direct access string called Benang Tridtu around your wrist to symbolise your quest to the beach. The resort just recently opened in February 2015 and for balance, harmony and understanding. expands on 12.7 hectares on beautifully manicured beachfront land on Nusa Dua’s southern tip of Bali.

Three types of suites round up the multiple choices the Ritz-Carlton offers and you may want to take a closer look before you book and decide what is the right one for you; all of them are pure luxury from the interior design to the amenities and service.

التوازن في ا�ستك�شافك الروحاني والتغلغل في جوهر المواد المغذية الطبيعة والبحرية في المنتجع ال�صحي �أمر ل بد منه. لف الج�سم وترطيبه لمدة �ستين دقيقة، عالج المحيط لح�صاد الج�سم ، يجدد ن�شاط ب�شرتك مع النعناع البحري والمعادن البحرية الوفيرة. يمكنك �إنهاء العالج ب�ستين دقيقة �أخرى بقناع الوجه البارد البحري ، الذي يغني الجلد مع مكونات خا�صة م�ستمدة من كائنات حية دقيقة تعي�ش على عمق �أكثر من 3000 متر.

"التابا�س" في �صالة الن�سائم المفتوحة لتناول طعام الغداء والع�شاء، هي المكان المثالي لت�شعر بالنتعا�ش بعد ظهر يوم قائظ �أو لال�ستمتاع بغروب ال�شم�س ال�شهير في الجزيرة مع ر�شف كوكتيل ا�ستوائي ّمميز. �أو�صى رئي�س الطهاة الموهوب، بالتلذذ بمذاق القريد�س الطازج "جامبا�س ال �أجيللو"، ّالمح�ضر مع البقدون�س والقليل من الثوم. موجات ال�سترخاء في المحيط الهندي، ون�سيم البحر اللطيف و�ألوان غروب ال�شم�س هي مزيج مثالي لال�سترخاء بعد الطعام في �أحد ال�شاليهات على �شاطئ البحر. هدئ �أع�صابك وكن في �أف�ضل حالتك!

52 . . 53 هورايزن اند بيوند Uniting two souls H &B توصي...... Bali is the dream wedding destination for so many couples, and the recommends Ritz-Carlton really upholds the Balinese tradition of seeking blessings بعد العالج بالمنتجع، استرخي في جو جميل مع for two united souls in a special once-in-a-lifetime ceremony. After your spa treatment, relax رشفة باجيغور، شراب ال مثيل لها. حاول تجربة in the beautiful atmosphere and الوصفة التي أفشى لي بسرها موظفو المنتجع: A royal Balinese wedding celebrated at the stunning Sawangan sip the Bajigur, a drink like no الزنجبيل 100غرام، 200 غرام من سكر النخيل، Beach starts with the bride and groom enjoying a mango cocktail. 15 Dressed in traditional royal golden attire, the couple arrive in a royal other. Try the recipe which was فص من القرنفل، 15 قطعة من الليمون، 5 أوراق carriage to the sound of gamelan, a traditional Balinese orchestra, shared with me by the resort’s الباندان،500 مل من حليب جوز الهند، و 500 مل and are greeted by dancers elegantly and eloquently performing the staff: 100g ginger, 200g palm من المياه. أنا حقيقة عشقته! Kokokan dance. sugar, 15 cloves, 15 pieces of When the two souls are ready to unite a bell is rung and chanting lemongrass, 5 pandan leaves, begins, marking the start of the shower of blessings from the universe. 500ml coconut milk, 500ml "بيجانا" هو المطعم الإندوني�سي المرموق في المنتجع . ّ�سمي !At the end of the sacred procession a three-course Balinese royal water. I adored it على ا�سم �سفينة الطهي التقليدية الإندوني�سية، ويقدم مزيجا dinner is waiting for the bride and groom, accompanied by the فريدا من الذوق ذي الخم�س نجوم وال�سترخاء من على الجرف .performance of the Legong dance العلوي. فهو عبارة عن كهف للطبخ المبتكر، ومركز ديناميكي We all love scent and beauty, and flowers can brighten your special ّلتعلم الذواقة، ودورات ا�سكت�شاف خا�صة ت�سمح للنزلء تجربة moment and symbolise the spirit. The Dancing Flowers are the التراث الغني من الطبخ الإندوني�سي من خالل تعليمات التدريب most beautiful creation by Kaoruko, the flower boutique at the Ritz- The next evening, high on the tip العملية على يد �أحد الطهاة المحترفين لبيجانا. Carlton, Bali. Made from unique combinations of fine wires, they are of the cliff at Bejana, the Balinese hung up and swing in the breeze like the rustling of cherry blossoms delicacies enchanted me as much as in spring. This decoration symbolises the strength and beauty of the the view and the great conversation �سواء �أكنت تبحث عن مالذ لعطلة مثالية �أو موقع للزفاف bride’s state of mind. with the general manager, who �سيبقى ّحيا في ذاكرتك مدى الحياة، ف�إن فندق ريتز كارلتون، took the time to greet each and بالي يقدم �إقامة تقليدية ب�شكل فريد، ومثقفة و�أنيقة لجميع every guest (and this from breakfast �ضيوفه. to dinner, as I found out the next morning!). TBejana is the resort’s signature If you feel you need to enjoy the beauty of Bali from Indonesian restaurant. Named after 1,727 metres above sea level on Mount Batur, an a traditional Indonesian culinary active volcano with two caldera lakes, you are in for Many resorts have wedding chapels in Bali, as couples from all over the Balancing your spiritual exploration and infusing the essence of nature vessel, Bejana presents a unique an unforgettable holiday memory. The trip starts world like to come and celebrate with either a small or large group of and marine nutrients at the spa is a must. The sixty-minute wrap and mix of five-star flair and relaxed early in the morning, and continues with a two-hour friends and family. The wedding chapel at the Ritz-Carlton was recently body polish, Ocean’s Harvest Body Therapy, reinvigorates your skin with sophistication located on the upper cliff. Home to the innovative trek up to the peak. You will enjoy cycling to Ubud, passing the lush voted the best of its kind on the island, and there really is no better its sea mint and abundant sea minerals. You can end the treatment with Culinary Cave, a dynamic gourmet learning centre, private discovery forests and traditional villages with lots of orange, coffee and cacao place to be united in a glamorous set-up done so professionally by the another sixty-minute Cold Marine Mask facial, which enriches the skin sessions allow guests to experience the rich heritage of Indonesian trees along the way too. team of the resort. with special ingredients derived from microorganisms, which live at a cooking through hands-on instruction from one of Bejana’s depth of over 3,000 metres. professional chefs. Whether you’re searching for the perfect holiday getaway or a Spiritual balance wedding location you will treasure for the rest of your life, Ritz- Eating out, chilling out Carlton, Bali offers a uniquely traditional, cultured and elegant stay For centuries, humans have found solace in nature and craved a for all their guests. connection with Mother Earth. Nowadays, meditating in an open space Your personal butler is at your service from the minute you check-in. I can achieve this and Bali is the perfect spiritual spot. The Ritz-Carlton, arrived in the early afternoon after a two-hour drive down from Ubud; Bali has created a beach meditation programme (Mondays and Fridays he arranged a specially set-up late lunch table right outside the Beach at 5pm) and early morning yoga (Wednesdays and Sundays at 7am) Grill restaurant facing the beach and ocean. Breathing the fresh sea air, at the tranquil Sawangan Beach, which provides the base for a calming sipping my delicious Maracuja drink and enjoying real Italian Mozzarella mind to enhance your body’s flexibility. di Buffala, I couldn’t have been more relaxed in the laid-back atmosphere after the visit to Ubud’s busy centre. I watched camels walking along the beach, ready and keen to explore the multiple evening outlets the Ritz- Carlton, Bali has to offer (me, that is, not the camels!).

As a beach fan my first choice would always be a great beachfront restaurant. Tapas at the Breezes Tapas Lounge, open for lunch and dinner, is the perfect place to feel refreshed on a sultry afternoon or to soak up one of the island’s famous sunsets over a sophisticated tropical cocktail. The talented chef recommended the Gambas Al Ajillo, freshly caught prawns prepared with bright parsley and just the right amount of garlic. The relaxing waves of the Indian Ocean, the gentle sea breeze and the colours of the sunset are the perfect combination for laid-back casual dining at one of the beachfront cabanas. Chill-out at its best!

54 . . 55 Bali’s Conrad Located on the southern coast of Bali and just ten kilometres from the island’s Ngurah Rai International Airport, Conrad Bali at Tanjung Benoa has a beautiful coastline complemented by nearly seven hectares of lush greenery with multiple swimming pools and fronted by 350 metres of beach.

It presents multiple choices for an Indian Ocean beach getaway. The temples of Uluwatu and the shops and restaurants of Seminyak are only a short drive away.

Conrad Bali’s stylish accommodation is divided between nine different types of luxurious guest rooms and the secluded ten types of Conrad Suites, some located in an exclusive wing of the hotel which has a separate entrance. I stayed at one of the Conrad Suites; the private wing is adjacent to the main resort with an adults-only pool and Conrad lounge, which offers more intimate surroundings.

All guests of Conrad Suites are entitled to daily complementary afternoon tea and an evening cocktail at the lounge. Laundry services are also on the house, which comes in handy when you need clean كونراد .swimwear and pressed shirts بالي يقع كونراد بالي على الساحل الجنوبي من بالي وعلى بعد عشرة كيلومترات فقط من المطار الدولي لجزيرة نوغاراه راي، في تانونج بينوا، بسواحلها الجميلة التي ّتكملها ما يقارب سبعة هكتار من المساحات الخضراء المورقة مع برك سباحة متعددة تطل على شاطئ بطول 350 متر.

وتنق�سم الإقامة في كونراد بالي الأنيق بين ت�سعة �أنواع مختلفة من الغرف الفاخرة وع�شرة �أنواع من �أجنحة كونراد المنعزلة، بع�ضها يقع في الجناح الح�صري من الفندق الذي يحتوي على مدخل منف�صل. و� ُأقمت في �أحد �أجنحة كونراد ؛ وهو الجناح الخا�ص المتاخم للمنتجع الرئي�سي مع بركة �سباحة للكبار فقط وردهة كونراد الفخمة، التي ّتوفر لك ًمحيطا �أكثر ّحميمي ًة.

56 . . 57 The Conrad’s wedding team is on hand to assist, from preparation and planning to last minute details.

Relaxing over a massage and rejuvenating with signature treatments at Jiwa Spa in one of the seventeen treatment rooms including private pavilions, a twenty-five-metre spa pool, steam, sauna, and a beauty salon, provides a tranquil escape from everyday beach life and a welcome change of pace.

ويحق لجميع �ضيوف �أجنحة كونراد A wide range of activities ال�ستمتاع بتناول ال�شاي بعد الظهر is available, including والكوكتيل م�ساء في الردهة. وكذلك bicycle tours, beach soccer ف� ّإن خدمات الغ�سيل هي على and volleyball, yoga and ً meditation, water aerobics ح�ساب الفندق، وتكون مفيدة جدا Three restaurants and two bars offer a variety of cuisines, from and learning the art of عند الحاجة للح�صول على مالب�س local Balinese specialties and Asian favourites to classic international massages. �سباحة نظيفة وقم�صان ّمكوية. dishes, all enjoyed with spectacular views to the ocean, gardens and pools. The Conrad Bali will also put on a private romantic dinner at Kura Kura Club for kids night, where you and your loved one get a pavilion to yourselves ّم تقدالمطاعم الثالثة والحانتين، offers daily supervised and an exquisite multi-course meal prepared specially for you in a التي ّتطل جميعها على مناظر activities including cultural candlelit setting on the beach. خالبة على البحر والحدائق وبرك programmes. Both parents ال�سباحة، ّتقدم مجموعة متنوعة and children are invited to connect with the local من الم�أكولت التي تتراوح بين culture through learning the الأطباق التقليدية الباليزية ّالمحلية Indonesian language and والآ�سيوية والأطباق الكال�سيكية Balinese dance or making ّالدولية. كونراد بالي ّيوفر �أي�ض ًا الع�شاء الرومان�سي الخا�ص ًليال، حيث ب�إمكانك .Balinese spiritual offerings الح�صول �أنت و�أحبائك على وجبة �شهية متعددة الأطباق �أعدت خ�صي�صا لك على ال�شاطئ، في ٍّجو من ال�شموع ال�شاعرية. The resort is an ideal venue to host weddings, from elaborate With 353 guest rooms and suites, including fifty-four exclusive celebrations of 300 guests to more intimate parties. I witnessed Conrad Suites, the resort can get very busy at times. So if you like ً a wedding ceremony one afternoon and was amazed by how some action with your family the Conrad Bali might be a good choice مع 353 غرفة وجناحا، بما في ذلك �أربعة وخم�سين جناحا ح�صريا كونراد، يمكن beautiful the small crowd looked in white and yellow outfits, for you. Stroll along the beach right outside the resort and find many للمنتجع �أن ي�صبح ًمزدحما ًجدا في بع�ض الأحيان. وفي حال كنت ترغب بق�ضاء ٍوقت releasing their yellow balloons happily in the air once the couple local shops, other resorts just next door and lots of water sport ٍممتع مع عائلتك ف� ّإن كونراد بالي قد يكون ًخيارا ًجيدا بالن�سبة لك. ولال�ستمتاع، ما was united. activities from the shortest parasailing I have ever heard of (one عليك �إ ّل �أن تقوم ٍبنزهة على طول ال�شاطئ خارج المنتجع حيث العديد من المحالت ,round of three minutes) to a something that looks like a flying carpet التجارية المحلية، ومنتجعات �أخرى مجاورة والعديد من الأن�شطة الريا�ضية المائية !The Conrad’s wedding team is on hand to assist, from preparation where you have to hang on while gliding over the sea التي تتراوح من �أق�صر رحلة ّجتزل هوائي �سمعت عنه )جولة واحدة في ثالث دقائق( and planning to last minute details. Nothing goes without music and cake, even couple’s spa pampering, relaxing in the floating Should you feel the need to experience a more quiet and idyllic �إلى �شيء ي�شبه ب�ساط الريح ، حيث عليك �أن تتم�سك ب�ش ّدة، بينما ينزلق الب�ساط !garden and private beach pavilions. beach, the resort’s drivers are at your disposal to take you there فوق �سطح البحر!

58 . . 59 Is one consultation enough? The Ayurvedic Doctor will recommend and customise a programme No, two consultations are needed to be accurate, as there are many that can include a detox, body treatments,a special COMO Shambhala things to take in consideration in a holistic view of the body and its Cuisine diet, private yoga and meditation, based on your constitution. functions. Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing that has its origins AYURVEDA EXPERIENCE What dietary in the Vedic culture of India. Although suppressed My during years of foreign occupation, Ayurveda has restrictions will IN THE TRANQUIL AND SERENE you be facing? been enjoying a major resurgence in both its native There will be three land and throughout the world. Tibetan medicine and SHAMBHALA ESTATE, categories in your dietary Traditional Chinese Medicine both have their roots in list. The daily food to eat, the Ayurveda. Early Greek medicine also embraced many UBUD, BALI not so often (once a week concepts originally described in the classical ayurvedic or once in two weeks) to medical texts dating back thousands of years. eat food and the food to By Karine Lackner totally avoid – at least for More than a mere system of treating illness, Ayurveda some time until symtoms is a science of life (Ayur = life,Veda = science or vanish. The list will be knowledge). It offers a body of wisdom designed to handed over to you directly help people stay vital while realising their full human by the doctor or if you do potential. not stay long enough can be تجربتي مع .sent by email to you

الـ »ايورفيدا« The estate is a a fifteen-minute What can Ayurveda drive from Ubud, occupying do for you? jungle-covered gardens Ease all disorders such as في مقر شامبهاال الهادئ above the Ayung River, a asthma, diabetes, digestive true ‘Retreat for Change’ problems, stress and with resident experts, yoga depression, high blood والراقي، اوبود، بالي ,teacher, Ayurvedic doctor pressure, skin problems and dietician. The holistic, allergies and more. تحرير كارين الكنر T360-degree approach offers not only signature massage Elasticity principle – يقع المقر على بعد 15 دقيقة بال�سيارة من اوبود، �ضمن حدائق مغطاة ب�أ�شجار الغابات ما يمكن لأليورفيدا therapies and beauty what is it? فوق نهر �أيونج، وهو "مالذ حقيقي من �أجل التغيير " مع الخبراء المقيمين، ومعلم أن تقدمه لك؟ treatments, but nutritionally Weak areas of your body اليوغا، وطبيب اليورفيدا واخت�صا�صي التغذية. النهج ال�شمولي لهذا المقر ل يقدم �إ�صالح جميع ا�ضطرابات نمط balanced cuisine as well. will be first easily affected by فقط العالجات الراقية 360 درجة، من خالل التدليك وعالجات الجمال، ولكن �أي�ضا الحياة، مثل الربو وال�سكري وم�شاكل IN THE FIRST ISSUE OF HORIZON & BEYOND, I INTRODUCED THIS unhealthy lifestyle and one يوفر المطبخ المتوازن من الناحية الغذائية. الجهاز اله�ضمي، والتوتر والكتئاب، .I stayed in a lovely Suite with MAGICAL PLACE TO READERS BECAUSE I KNEW WHOEVER WOULD day will disrupt ُنزلت في جناح جميل مع �شرفة خا�صة تطل على بركة ال�سمك وحقول الأرز. على غرار وارتفاع �ضغط الدم، وم�شاكل الجلد -private terrace and fishpond TAKE THE TIME AND FEEL THE NEED TO TOTALLY IMMERSE THEM غرف الحديقة، يحتل كل جناح ب�شرفة، �أحد المقرات ذات الأجنحة )اربعة وخم�سة( overlooking the ricefields. SELVES IN TRANQUILLITY AND PEACEFUL LUSH NATURE WOULD How can you get والح�سا�سية و�أكثر من ذلك. ?Like the Garden Rooms, each healed FIND THEIR PIECE OF HEAVEN THERE. HAVING EXPERIENCED IT MY- مع حو�ض �سباحة و�صالة وغرف طعام م�شتركة. Terrace Suite occupies one Through a holistic view SELF JUST RECENTLY, I MUST GIVE YOU MORE INSIGHT INTO WHAT كيف يمكنك الحصول على الشفاء؟ .of the four- and five-suite of sickness is the answer للح�صول على راحة مطلقة للعائالت الكبيرة يمكنني �أن �أن�صحكم ب�أجنحة كومو الجواب هو من خالل نظرة �شمولية للمر�ض. تقنيات التنف�س والت�أمل هي جزء من Residences with a shared YOU WILL ENJOY ON A DAILY BASIS IN A WORLD OUTSIDE OF Breathing techniques and �شامبهال، وهي قمة في الرفاهية. تحتوي هذه الأجنحة ، في كل مقر، على جناح رئي�سي العالج. يو�صف طب اليورفيدا التقليدي، �إما على �شكل �سائل، م�سحوق �أو كب�سولت pool, lounge and dining areas. YOUR EVERYDAY OCCURRENCES. meditation is a part of ذو طابع خا�ص لما ي�ضمه من التحف الندوني�سية والجاكوزي الخا�ص. من قبل الطبيب )ولكن يجب عليك �شراء ذلك بنف�سك على �شبكة الإنترنت(، وكذلك For the ultimate comfort and the treatment. Traditional لدى كومو �شامبهال جدول زمني وا�سع من الأن�شطة، لذلك يمكنك �أن تقرر ما هو الأن�سب a larger family I can highly ayurvedic medicine, either in تو�صيات لتعديل نمط حياتك من خالل اختيار الأغذية على �أ�سا�س يومي. suggest the supremely comfortable COMO Shambhala Suites with the liquid form, powder or capsules is prescribed by the doctor (but you لك، ح�سب وتيرتك الخا�صة. التجول على الأقدام من المقر، من خالل الطبيعة الخ�صبة principal master suite in each of the Residences with its own clutch of must buy it yourself over the internet), as well as recommendations for و�صول الى النهر و�إلى ما هي القيود الغذائية التي ستواجهك؟ .Indonesian antiques and a private Jacuzzi. By the way, all bathrooms are lifestyle adjustments through the choice of food on daily basis حقل رحلة الأرز... �سيكون هناك ثالث فئات في القائمة الغذائية الخا�صة بك. الغذاء اليومي الم�سموح به .(!outdoors (but don’t worry, they are covered ومن العالج المائي في دائما، والغذاء الذي يمكنك تناوله في كثير من الأحيان )مرة واحدة في الأ�سبوع �أو مرة – Finding your health issues بركة الماء المقد�س واحدة كل �أ�سبوعين(، والطعام الذي يجب تجنبه تماما - على الأقل لبع�ض الوقت حتى ?COMO Shambhala has an extensive schedule of activities, so you can what are the techniques used �إلى اليوغا المرممة �أو decide at your pace which one is the right one for you. From estate In ayurvedic medicine the three different body types are VATA, PITTA ّ تتال�شى الأعرا�ض. ,walks through lush nature down to the river to a rice field trek, from and KAPHA. The doctor will use two techniques for the check-up التدريب على الريا�ضة aqua therapy in the holy water pool to restorative yoga or jungle gym the first one consists in the puls diagnostic and experienced ayurveda في الغابة �إلى الكيغونغ و�سيتم ت�سليمك القائمة مبا�شرة من قبل الطبيب �أو �إذا كنت ل تنوي البقاء لفترة كافية circuit training to Qigong all is offered to connect you with your inner trained doctors are able to define your dosha, as the body type is called جميعها متوفرة لجعلك فيمكن �إر�سالها عن طريق البريد الإلكتروني لك. power of self healing. A juice class in the Glow restaurant teaches you by simply listening to your pulse. The second technique is called Marma تت�صل بقدرتك الذاتية �سيو�صي ويخ�ص�ص طبيب اليورفيدا برنامجا منفردا لك والذي يمكن �أن ي�شمل how to learn the ‘art of healthy juicing’. diagnosis and consists in tapping certain points on your head, which are الداخلية لل�شفاء التخل� صمن ال�سموم، وعالجات للج�سم واتباع نظام غذائي كومو �شامبهال للمطبخ، As a highly interested person in all alternative healing methods for pressure points that could indicate the weak points or organs in your الذاتي. وفي مطعم many years, I definitely wanted to meet the residence Ayurvedic doctor body. Depending on if you feel discomfort when the doctor taps, this واليوغا والت�أمل الخا�ص، ا�ستنادا �إلى بنيتك الج�سدية. .Dr Prasanth. will give him another indication of what needs to be fixed "غلو" نعلمك كيفية الأيورفيدا هو علم الحياة وهو �أكثر من مجرد نظام لعالج المر�ض، )الأيور= الحياة، With eighteen years of experience, graduated from Mangalore Marma points feel soft when ok and show resistance when muscles �إتقان "فن ع�صر فيدا = العلم �أو المعرفة(. وهو يقدم مجموعة متكاملة من الحكم التي تهدف �إلى .University and work experience from hospitals in India to Medical spas are tight الع�صير ال�صحي". م�ساعدة النا�س على البقاء ب�شكل ن�شيط مع تحقيق قدراتهم الب�شرية كاملة. in Malaysia, Dr. Prasanth seemed to be the right person to get the best insight in Ayurveda which I would like to share with you.

60 . . 61 عالقة ّحميمية ال تنسى في ذكرى اإلحتفال

Frenetic and dynamic, Hong Kong is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, justly lauded for its exceptional dining scene and excellent shopping. But beyond the glitz and innovation the city is known for, cultural curiosities and remnants of traditional Hong Kong abound.

البكاكنت أعرف القليل عن كونراد هونج كونج، ّإال أنه يقع في قلب منطقة األعمال في المدينة. كنت مسرورة ًجدا الكتشاف مزجه للثقافة الصينية التقليدية والتصميم الصيني الحديث. وأحببت كذلك اإلطاللة البانورامية على ميناء فيكتوريا وقمة فيكتوريا واالختيار المذهل لهذا المكان من قبل العديد من المطاعم الرائدة في المدينة بما في ذلك جولدن ليف الحائز على نجمة ميشالن، االسم المشهور حين نذكر الطعام الصيني. ُوللمغرمين بالمأكوالت الكانتونية، مثلي، مع حبي للتفاصيل، جعل اختياري للمكان المناسب مهمةً سهلةً ، بعد ّترددي الكبير في االختيار بين العديد من الفنادق األسطورية التي تفتخر بها هونج كونج.

ل يمكن �أن �أختار ًموعدا للو�صول �أف�ضل من 14 �أيلول، في knew little about the Conrad Hong Kong, except الذكرى ال 25 ب�إن�شاء كونراد كانهونج كونج الذي فتح �أبوابه ر�سميا لأول �ضيوفه في عام its location at the heart of the city’s business district. I was delighted to .1990 discover its fusion of traditional Chinese culture with modern Chinese design.I I loved the panoramic views of the Victoria Harbour and the �سيارة الليموزين المر�سيد�س لكونراد هونج كونج كانت تنتظرني مع ثالثة �أ�شخا�ص ً Victoria Peak and the amazing choice of several of the city’s leading خ�صي�صا ل�ستقبالي ومرافقتي وقيادة ال�سيارة. والجميل والمثير للده�شة في هذه restaurants including the Michelin-starred Golden Leaf, the beloved الليموزين لكونراد الحمراء �أنها ّتوفر الواي فاي والي باد، حيث ب�إمكانك اختيار من name in Chinese dining. For fans of Cantonese cuisine, like me, with a بين قائمة الو�سائد و�صو ًل �إلى و�سائل الراحة ّالمف�ضلة لجعل �إقامتك �أكثر ّحميمية ,An passion for detail this made the choice of the place to stay an easy one قبل و�صولك �إلى الفندق ٍبوقت ٍقريب. after struggling to decide between the many legendary hotels Hong Kong boasts. �إجراءات الدخول ّتمت مبا�شرة في جناحي وقيل لي �أن النزلء المقيمين خالل هذه unforgettable I could not have chosen a better date for arriving than 14th September, الفترة �سيتم �إهدائهم ن�سخة خا�صة من الدب ال�شهير كونراد )ابنتي �أحبته عندما on which Conrad Hong Kong celebrated its 25th anniversary, having اح�ضرته الى المنزل( ون�سخة خا�صة من ّالبطة كونراد باللون الف�ضي، بمنا�سبة .officially opened its doors to its first guests in 1990 العيد الف�ضي الـ25، لذكرى �إن�شاءه. Conrad Hong Kong’s Mercedes limousine was awaiting me with three البقاء في واحدة من الـغرف الفاخرة الـ 467 في كونراد كونج هونج �أو الأجنحة dedicated people to greet, guide and drive me. The amazingly beautiful الأربعة و�أربعين هو دل ٌل ّبحد ذاته. يمكن للنزلء الختيار بين منظر قمة فيكتوريا Conrad Red limousine has Wifi and an iPad where you can choose ّ from the pillow menu and select you favourite amenities to personalise الذي ي�صبح ّخيالي ًا وخ�صو�ص ًا في ال�صباح مع مناظر الطبيعية الوافرة الخ�ضرة ّ ّ your stay shortly before your arrival at the hotel. You can view other التي تراها من نافذتك، �أو �إذا كنت تف�ضل، المنظر المطل على المرف�أ المت�ألق في AffairON AN Conrad properties for your next trip and get some inspiration for many م�شهد الم�ساء. وفي النهار يمكنك مراقبة القوارب ّالمارة والحلم بالع�صور القديمة more of your travels. The way to the hotel was a smooth forty-minute عندما كانت هونج كونج ًمركزا للتجارة بين ال�شرق والغرب. ride I certainly enjoyed in my adjustable, comfortable seat with wide leg ANNIVERSARY DATE room and candy, water and a great music programme at my fingertips.

62 . . 63 In the daytime you can observe boats passing by and dream of the ancient times when Hong Kong was the centre of trade between east and west

البا�ستيل الناعمة ّمي ٌزة � ٌأنيقة للت�صميم الداخلي على he festive ambiance I felt was abundant when I الطريقة ال�صينية... �أما ألوانالتلفزيون ونظام ال�صوت فيختفيان في خزانة، ّمما يخلق entered the beautiful lobby. But what I learned the next day at the �ش ًعورا ًمريحا للغاية. dinner hosted by the general manager Mr Thomas was that most of Tall, Conrad Hong Kong was keen to celebrate the anniversary with its loyal employees. ولكن هناك جانب المعا�صرة والحداثة في كونراد هونج كونج �أي�ضا. فمقهى غاردن هو المكان المنا�سب لتهدئة �أع�صابك. وهناك،... وفوق حو�ض ال�سباحة فقط، �سوف My check-in was done directly in the suite and I was told that guests تنغم�س في الجو الرائع لل�صالة، وتكون ًقادرا على ّالتلذذ بطعم ال�شواء، ومجموعة staying during this period are gifted a special edition of the famous ّمتنوعة رائعة من الم�شروبات وال�ستماع �إلى المو�سيقى العظيمة. Conrad Bear (my daughter loved it when I brought it home) and the Conrad Duck’s special edition in a silver colour to mark the 25th, or silver, anniversary. �أما المطعم الكانتوني جولدن ليف الحائز على جائزة مي�شالن فهو مده�ش. ّوجر ُبت كل الأطباق اللذيذة ُو�سئلت �أي ٍطبق هو المف�ضل ّلدي، ّولكني لم �أكن قادرة على The grand celebration programme, which started days before the الجابة مبا�شرة. فحليمات التذوق عندي اكت�شفت ّكم ًا ًهائال من النكهات في ع�شاء actual anniversary, was extended to the dining outlets with the لمدة ثالث �ساعات م�ؤلف من �سبعة �أطباق. appearance of culinary luminaries such as Curtis Duffy. Based in Chicago, Duffy’s restaurant, Grace, received the highest accolade in the latest Michelin Guide. He is known for a combination of top-notch ingredients and exquisite presentation that earned him the three revered stars. Staying in one of the Conrad Hong Kong’s 467 deluxe rooms or forty-four suites is a treat in itself. Guests can choose from the view to Victoria Peak which becomes or someone especially especially delightful in the lucky (like me), a corner suite (on the 52nd morning with abundant green floor) offers you both views, the harbour scenery in front of your fromF the elegant living room and the green window or, if you prefer, the mountains from the bedroom through harbour view offering glittering panoramic windows that give you goose scenery in the evening. In the bumps and feelings of awe every time you daytime you can observe walk from one room to the other. boats passing by and dream of the ancient times when Hong The delicate pastel colours of the elegant Kong was the centre of trade interior design feature some Chinese between east and west. elements. The TV and sound system are discreetly housed in a cupboard, which creates a totally cosy feeling. I felt instantly at home. The corridors and elevator waiting areas are truly elegant too and wherever you go, you feel a grandeur that has been present in palaces for decades, when contemporary design was still the rare creations of Le Corbusier or Eileen Gray.

64 . . 65 ut there is a modern and hip side to the Conrad Hong Kong too. The Garden Café is the place to chill out. There, just above the pool, you will indulge in the most amazing lounge Batmosphere, be able to try the barbecue, a fantastic variety of drinks and listen to great music. This place is even perfect in the colder months between November and February, when cosy blankets and electric heaters will be standing by to warm you up while you take in the fresh breeze. There is a Should you plan to visit Hong Kong before the end of 2015, the Silver Jubilee package elevates the indulgence to another level. This includes hearty breakfast served every day, a spread of fresh seafood and great way to international delicacies at the famed buffet of the Garden Café and the luscious silver jubilee cake, pastry chef Billy Yuen’s creative take on a Conrad classic. get back on Purchase various commemorative food items and drinks, including the track and most delicious anniversary cake, a limited edition twenty-five-year-old balsamic vinegar from Nicholini’s, the great Italian restaurant of the Conrad Hong Kong, and Chinese tea from Golden Leaf that has been soothe your aged for twenty-five years. The Michelin-starred Golden Leaf is truly one of the most amazing tense muscles: Cantonese restaurants. I had to try all of the delicacies, and asked which one was my favourite, I wasn’t able to respond right away. My taste buds discovered so much over a three-hour dinner of seven courses. the aqua gym Given the fast pace of living in a metropolitan city like Hong Kong, visitors and nine-to-sixers are always looking for a perfect work-life on a bike in balance and a great spot to unwind and stay in. Conrad Hong Kong’s new health club offers guests a great all-purpose fitness and wellness centre right at the heart of the city. And nothing beats a long, soothing the pool treatment for a post-work or workout remedy! كنت تعاني من اختالف التوقيت بعد ٍرحلة ٍطويلة، فهناك طريقة رائعة للعودة �وإنإلى الم�سار ال�صحيح وتهدئة ع�ضالتك ّالمتوترة: الريا�ضة المائية على ّدراجة في حو�ض ال�سباحة. ويمكن ٍلمدرب �شخ�ص ٍّي �أن ير�شدك وبدون بذل الكثير من الجهد و�سوف ت�شعر �أنك ُو َلدت من جديد بعد ٍجل�سة من ال�ستمتاع!

وعندما تكون على ٍا�ستعداد ل�ستك�شاف تجربة ّالت�سوق في هونج كونج، فما عليك �إ ّل �أن تبد�أ مبا�شرة من كونراد هونج كونج - ل يمكن �أن يكون الأمر �أكثر ب�ساطة. ا�ستقل الم�صعد الى الطابق ال�سفلي، و�ست�صل مبا�شرة �إلى "با�سيفيك بلي�س"، ,hould you suffer from jet-lag after a long flight �أحد مراكز الت�سوق الأكثر �شعبية في هونج كونج. على م�ستوى �أربعة طوابق يمكنك :there is a great way to get back on track and soothe your tense muscles �أن تجد بع�ض ًا من �أكبر الأ�سماء في عالم الأزياء الفاخرة من غوت�شي �إلى برادا the aqua gym on a bike in the pool. A personal trainer can guide you andS without much effort you will feel reborn after a session! و�شانيل، والعديد من ماركات المجوهرات الراقية مثل �شوبارد وكارتيير، على �سبيل المثال ل الح�صر. وقد ُ�ص ّممت جميع المخازن ب� ٍأناقة وحتى الم�شاهدة عبر ,And once you are ready to explore Hong Kong’s shopping experience واجهات المتاجر هي متعة ّحقيقية، ولكن ُكن حذرا – فهي جميعها مغرية ب�ش ٍكل start right at the Conrad Hong Kong – it couldn’t be simpler. Take the ِكبير! elevator down to the lower level and you’ll directly access the Pacific Place, one of the most popular shopping malls in Hong Kong. On four floors you can find some of the biggest names in luxury fashion from Gucci to Prada and Chanel, and many high-end jewellery brands have a presence here too – Chopard and Cartier, to name but a few. All stores are elegantly designed and even window shopping is a pure delight, but be careful – it’s all so very tempting!

66 . . 67 Thai massage utilises acupressure and muscle stretching to achieve The treatments on offer include the Ultimate Aesthetic Facial Treatment an uplifted state of relaxation and renewal. Royal Thai Massage is by Margy’s, a cutting-edge therapy that uses monopolar-focussed radio a distinctive style historically designed for treating Thai royalty, with frequencies and ultrasound to the dermis, stimulating collagen growth the therapist maintaining a relative distance from the person’s body to tighten skin, contour the face and reduce wrinkles. Made possible by THE throughout, via a series of flowing movements, stretches and rhythmic a revolutionary platform, this facial treatment delivers immediate face- massage along the body’s energy lines. lifting results.

Margy’s Monte Carlo face-lifting treatments were launched exclusively The most sought-after name in beauty treatments and products in PENINSULA SPA in Hong Kong at the Peninsula. An anti-ageing programme created by Monaco, Margy’s Monte Carlo boasts a client list that includes such renowned beauty expert Margie Lombard, it is used by a who’s who of esteemed names as Shirley Bassey, Claudia Schiffer, Tina Turner and AT THE PENINSULA HONG KONG the world’s most beautiful and famous women. Featuring four unique, Princess Charlene of Monaco, some of whom have been using the Thighly effective facial treatments that incorporate a range of rare active programme for years. ingredients and high-quality Swiss-made products developed specifically to slow down the signs of ageing, the Margy’s Monte Carlo spa menu So, on your next trip to Hong Kong this could be your best reason has been available at the Peninsula since June 2015. to stay the Peninsula – not to mention the hotel’s beautiful suites you could indulge in!

At the heart of the Peninsula Spa lies a city منتجع بيننسوال retreat defined by indulgence في بيننسوال هونج كونج and deep relaxation. في قلب منتجع بيننسوال، هناك مدينة هادئة تعتبر ًمالذا ً مشهوراللراحة واإلسترخاء العميق.

My journey begins with the Peninsula’s Rolls-Royce Phantom picking me up to drive me in style to the legendary hotel. I am awaited by Helena, who takes me to lunch and tells me all about the fabulous treatments the spa has to offer.

The Peninsula Hong Kong is the epitome of elegance, firmly based on both Asian and western traditions, while fully embracing the most Mmodern of values. A palace of pampering, with rich colours and textures, dark Chinese furniture, silk pillows, clusters of thick cream candles, bundles of fresh orchids, glass walls encasing lush green bamboo and the gentle sound of water trickling as a background to restful music.

Spread across three levels, the ninth floor is the heart of the تبد�أ رحلتي با�ستخدام �سيارة البينن�سول، الرولز روي�س فانتوم، التي � ّأقلتني ب� ٍأ�سلوب الزيوت العطرية الأ�سا�سية من �صيدلية النباتات الفيدية، المخلوطة يدويا وب�أعلى ,spa, where the heat therapies ٍراق الى الفندق الأ�سطوري. هناك كانت هيالنة بانتظاري، حيث ا�صطحبتني لتناول م�ستويات الجودة. treatment rooms, Asian tea lounge and relaxation room are " " الغداء و�أخبرتني عن العالجات الرائعة المتوفرة في المنتجع ال�صحي. عالجات مارجي مونت كارلو ل�ش ّد الوجه تم �إطالقها ب�ش ٍكل ح�ص ٍّري في هونغ Sattva by Simply Peninsula provides treatment كونغ في فندق بينن�سول. وهناك برنامج مكافحة ال�شيخوخة الذي �أن�ش�أته خبيرة found. If you come early you will be encouraged to use the crystal programmes that incorporate diverse and المنتجع ّمق�سم �إلى ثالثة طوابق، ولكن ُيعتبر الطابق التا�سع هو قلب المنتجع، حيث التجميل ال�شهيرة مارجي لومبارد، وت�ستخدمه الآن �أ�شهر ال�سيدات من ن�ساء العالم steam room, sauna and cooling skilled techniques, combining the finest هناك عالجات بالحرارة، وغرف للعالجات المختلفة و�صالة ال�شاي الآ�سيوية وغرفة الأكثر جما ًل و�ش ًهرة. ّيوفر هذا البرنامج �أربعة عالجات للوجه م�صنوعة من ٍمواد aromatherapy tropical rain Ayurveda practices. They are used with the ال�سترخاء. و�إن �أتيت في ٍوقت ّمبك ٍر فب�إمكانك ا�ستخدام غرفة بخار الكري�ستال ٍفريدة و�شديدة ّالفعالية ت�ض ّم مجموعة من ّالمكونات النادرة وذات الجودة العالية shower. aim of purifying, rejuvenating and harmonising وال�ساونا وعالج التبريد بمياه ال�ستحمام ّالمعطرة بروائح الأمطار الإ�ستوائية. ، �سوي�سرية ال�صنع، ُط ِّورت خ�صي�صا لإبطاء عالمات ّتقدم ال�شيخوخة، و�أ�صبحت .the body, mind and soul قائمة منتجع مونتي كارلو "مارجي" ًمتاحة في بينن�سول منذ يونيو The Peninsula Hotel has worked .2015 with leading Ayurveda aromatherapy specialist Subtle Energies for more The Simply Peninsula Royal Thai Massage is a deeply refined experience يتعامل فندق بينن�سول مع كبار ِّمتخ�ص�صي العالج بالروائح ذات الطاقات specially created in partnership with the world-renowned Wat Pho than a year to develop the Sattva by Simply Peninsula products and " " " " ّالخفية الأيورفيدا ، لأكثر من عام لتطوير الـ �ساتفا ٍبب�ساطة، فقط عن طريق لذلك، في رحلتك القادمة �إلى هونغ كونغ �سيكون ذلك ال�سبب الأف�ضل الذي �سيدفع treatments. The oils are sense-provoking, aromatic essential oils from Temple Traditional Medical and Massage School, located in Bangkok’s منتجات وعالجات بينن�سول. كذلك الزيوت ُالم�ستخدمة ت�شحذ الأحا�سي�س وخا�صة بك للبقاء في بينن�سول - ناهيك عن �أجنحة الفندق الجميلة التي يمكن �أن ت�ستمتع .the Vedic flora pharmacy, hand-blended and of the highest quality. iconic Temple of the Reclining Buddha, which was established in 1782 بها خالل زيارتك!

68 . . 69 Hong Kong The world’s highest bar OZONE

It’s only when Sylvia Lee invited me to the terrace, where our table was reserved in the VIP corner, that I can fully admire the vista. This astonishing and captivating view doesn’t leave you only speechless, but also makes your head turn every two minutes to explore more of the thousands and thousands of houses under you. From here, you can see one of the world’s most spectacular skylines in its entirety. It’s a pulsating blaze of neon during each night’s 8pm Symphony of Lights, a synchronised light and sound display, but remains beautiful at any hour. The skyscrapers on Hong Kong Island shimmer on the other side of the harbour, where Star Ferry services, minuscule from this height, trundle back and forth throughout the evening. I am served tapas and delicious cocktails and I can say I am very close to heaven!

It takes about a minute to ascend by lift from ground level to Ozone. Designed by Japan’s Masamichi Katayama, the main bar area is futuristic in looks and club-like in feel. Illuminated by obscured strips of neon, awash with marble and with a honeycomb pattern stretching across floor and ceiling.

This may be one of the world’s most congested cities but much of greater Hong Kong is protected parkland and from this vantage point you can see teetering high-rises and traffic- clogged highways give way to mountains densely coated in untouched forest.

Other corners of the Ritz-Carlton are almost as impressive as Ozone. Standards are exemplary Crowning the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong both at two-Michelin-star Cantonese restaurant Tin Lung Heen and one-star Italian restaurant hotel, the cocktail bar is on the 103rd floor Tosca; for those with access, the hotel’s executive lounge is one of the best in the city; the 312 of the 118-storey ICC tower and, at 1,608ft rooms and suites, stylishly finished in charcoal and plum, are spacious and very elegant in every above sea level is the highest bar in the world. detail plus you get spectacular city and harbour views. Try to get a corner suite and you will experience in privacy what others can only experience at Ozone – a million dollar view onto buzzling Hong Kong.

70 . . 71 Victoria Peak, which is the highest point on Hong Kong Island, offers the greatest view of it. The best way to go up is the Peak Tram. Just play the tourist for a moment; it is worth The feng-shui faux pas WHAT AN EXPERIENCE it and as you pass the buildings, it’s a funny sight to see them almost looking like they are I am sure you have heard about feng-shui and leaning. If you dislike crowds, be aware of the good and bad energy. Many people visit a feng- tourist attraction of the Sky Terrace 428 viewing shui master who can advise on how to deflect platform, but the view can be appreciated negative energy from your life. But when and best documented when you take one of world-renowned Chinese-American architect those little recorders, hang them around your IM Pei built the architectural masterpiece that neck and listen to the most interesting facts is the Bank of China Tower in Central, the building regarding the buildings at your feet. A very stood out with its triangular motif and sharp practical and informative guide! edges – all of which are supposed to be a no- no in terms of feng-shui. The two poles sticking If you are keen to experience cultural out on the top of the building ‘stab’ at their attractions, some of the best recommended neighbours, draining them of their resources are only available in certain seasons, such as and energy. the Fire Dragon Parade in Tai Hang, which takes place during the Mid-Autumn Festival. For something more down to earth, take Hong Kong has evolved rapidly to become a Lion Dance class. It is a form of traditional an ultra-urban city and has lost its traditional The Man Mo Temple and Chinese Opera in dance which is performed on many occasions communities to modernisation. Most visitors Sunbeam Theatre and the Wong Tai Sin temple from festivals to celebrating the opening of a to Hong Kong don’t know that in the old days are fascinating places to visit. The Taoist temple new business. Your friends back home will be there was a thriving community living on boats. has answered many locals’ prayers, and visitors amazed next time you surprise them with your can also get a taste of what Chinese fortune newly learned moves! Step back in time telling is like at the stalls there. Come and feel the scent of incense swirl around you. For kids and adults Ocean Park is a way to get A visit to the 1881 Heritage takes you on a close to sharks, dolphins and giant pandas. It journey to the Victorian era. In the colonial Blue House, which is a four-storey balcony- manages to amuse and educate with its marine days the main building was the headquarters of type tenement block located at Wan Chai is and bird life exhibits and wild headland rides. the Hong Kong Marine Police and was home a Grade I-listed building in Hong Kong, built in Happy Valley Racecourse gives you the chance to a typhoon mast that was manually hoisted the 1920s. It used to be a residential building to mingle with the masses in the stands or opt to warn of the impending storms. Today, this but since 2010 it has become a Livelihood for the more refined atmosphere in the boxes. Tsim Sha Tsui landmark offers luxury retail and Museum, with exhibits that illustrate what life Expect a few adrenaline-fuelled hours among fine dining. in the community was and is like. screaming hordes of horse racing fans.

The Aberdeen Fishing Village is testament to that and is fast disappearing. Take the Ngong H&B recommends... Ping 360 cable car for a scenic journey to visit one of Hong Kong’s most popular Have you bought your fair share of chrysanthemum and attractions, Big Buddha. Located beside the Po oolong tea? Drinking from a usual mug just not classy enough? Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, it is the largest seated outdoor bronze Buddha in the world. Indulge in the full oriental experience with a delicate tea set The statue is set amid mountains and hiking you’ve scavenged from the antiques shops at Hollywood Road. trails, and most impressive when viewed from the cable car. With all that culture, amazing views and Looking for the best tailor in Hong Kong? Ascot I also suggest visiting Tai O fishing village and things to do where can I take the best picture Chang, Jimmy Chen and Fit Well are all great taking a boat trip along the canals. It would be of Hong Kong, you may ask yourself. Give it and recommended by the best concierges in Many visitors aren’t aware that Hong Kong has wishful thinking to describe it as a Venice of the a shot along the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade town. some beautiful beaches such as Tai Long Wan which East but there’s no doubting the charm of its in front of the Cultural Centre or from the boasts crystal clear water. It is so pristine largely maze of stilt houses built over a creek on the Sky100 viewing deck on the 100th floor of the With all that Hong Kong has to offer I am thanks to its accessibility only by boat or hike but north-western coast of Lantau Island. ICC skyscraper where the Ritz Carlton Hong quite sure you will make a return trip to this Kong is located. The award-winning 118-storey history-laden cosmopolitan and fashionable going there is worth the effort. Hiking is another The town of Stanley is a must-visit attraction International Commerce Centre is the city’s city where you can dine at Michelin-starred activity not normally associated with Hong Kong, boasting a panoramic view of the South China tallest building, standing at 484 metres high. My Chinese restaurants and even learn how to with a popular trail that is not too strenuous Sea, featuring the Victorian-era Murray House tip: Ozone, the bar on the 103rd floor. It boasts make dim sum from a professional chef. More being the Dragon’s Back. and a local market with unique accessories and the perfect combination of breathtaking views than a dozen shopping malls will take some great food open from 10.30am to 6.30pm daily. and delicious mocktails or cocktails! time to explore too!

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استمتاع كارين الكنر في Karine Lackner مالذ فاخر من الرفاهية. iinnimitabimitablele revelled in a luxurious منذ ما يقارب من �أربعين haven of عاما، و�ضع فندق "بينن�سول .comfort مانيال" ًمعيارا للفخامة PPeneniinnssululaa والرقي، وهو For nearly forty years, the المعروف با�سم Peninsula "الجوهرة في تاج Manila has set العا�صمة" ب�سبب ststyleyle the benchmark وجوده الأ�سطوري for luxury and في قلب مدينة sophistication, known ماكاتي. affectionately as the ‘Jewel in the Capital’s Crown’ for its legendary presence in the heart of Makati City. �أي �شخ�ص ي�صل �إلى بينن�سول النمطالنمط الفريدالفريد مانيال لأول مرة، �سي�ستغرب In my friends’ company, I’ve من عظمته و�أناقته. النقطة had the pleasure of tea in المحورية في اللوبي هي التحفة the world famous lobby with its impressive gleaming 1,108 لفندقلفندق بيننسوالبيننسوال الفنية الرائعة " انفجار ال�شم�س" بارتفاع �إثنا ع�شر ً square-metre marble floor, and had مترا، التي نحتها الفنان الفيلبيني الم�شهور نابليون ابويفا. drinks in the Salon de Ning on different رائعته بواحد وع�شرين �أ�شعة وثالث وثالثين ًرمحا ُ�صنعت من النحا�س occasions in the many years I have been passing through والبرونز والفولذ المقاوم لل�صد�أ .فهي محور ال�سقف العالي في اللوبي. Manila. So I decided on my last trip to the Philippines to indulge in a full five-star experience. حين الو�صول كانت واجهة الفندق م�ضاءة بفن كبير Anyone who arrives ٍ ٍ at the Peninsula Manila باللون الوردي ومجموعة for the first time will من تن�سيقات الزهور be astonished by its المذهلة التي تعتمد ب�شكل .grandeur and elegance �أ�سا�سي على وردة "هيو". The Lobby’s focal point لم يمكن ب�إمكاني مقاومة -is the glorious twelve رغبتي ب�س�ؤال �صديقتي ,’metre ‘Sunburst created by Philippine الجديدة، والمديرة National Artist العامة المده�شة ال�سيدة .Napoleon Abueva �سونيا ب�أن تقف �أمام هذه His masterpiece with الإبداعات الرائعة معي twenty-one rays and لأخذ �صورة. المعجنات thirty-three spears والحلويات الفنية الوردية ,crafted from copper bronze and stainless كان لها �أي�ضا دور في steel is the centrepiece �إ�ضفاء رونق �إ�ضافي of the lobby’s على تقليد تناول ال�شاي .high ceiling الأ�سطوري في بينن�سول مانيال، بعد الظهر. Two large tapestries feature iconic natural wonders of the Philippines, the Mayon volcano – the world’s most ّيخدم بينن�سول مانيال �أكثر من 600000 من ال�ضيوف كل عام في مطاعمه، التي perfectly formed coned volcano – and Sierra Madre – the longest تتراوح من المطاعم الكال�سيكية في اللوبي، �إلى خيارات البوفيهات الدولية في continuous mountain range in the country. The approach used to create اي�سكولتا )�إحدى بوفيهات الإفطار المده�شة التي ر�أيتها في حياتي(، �إلى الأطباق .the tapestry is called arraiolos, a centuries-old Portuguese technique الم�ستوحاة من �آ�سيا في �سباي�سز )اقر�أ القائمة �أدناه(، �إلى الطعام الفرن�سي Two of the most photographed staircases in the country are the التقليدي مع الأطباق العالمية الحديثة في اولد مانيال )مكان �أنيق جدا(. .sweeping marble steps of the Lobby

74 . . 75 he Peninsula Manila serves more than 600,000 guests each year in its restaurants, from classics in the Lobby, international buffet selections at Escolta (one of the most amazing breakfast buffets I have seen), Asian-inspired delights at Spices (read the menu below), to traditional French fine dining with modern international favourites at Old Manila (a trés chic spot). it is now the tradition Spoiled for choice, my culinary journey began at Spices with a variety of Asian dishes. Fresh rice paper summer rolls with shrimp and in the month of October coriander, fried shrimp cakes with plum sauce, crispy catfish salad with green mango, lime and shallots accompanied by butter naan. Each to raise awareness of more delicious than the other! breast cancer My host, Mariano, the Peninsula’s director of public relations for more than a decade, could tell stories that would fill more than an evening. He escorted me to Old Manila, where the French chef had prepared USDA beef tenderloin, king prawn, truffle mashed potato with béarnaise sauce and green pepper sauce. The black and white themed restaurant has a different vibe from the rest of the hotel, almost s I arrived in the month of October, a Parisian chic feel with photographs on the walls featuring the stairs of the Peninsula Manila’s theme was the National Museum of the Philippines in a most artistic way, and the ‘the Art of Pink’, and an exhibition interior design in total accordance. of artworks by acclaimed Filipino artists, plus select pieces from some The Lobby has seen a lot (according to Mariano’s stories to which I of the finest contemporary Filipino was listening with the greatest interest all night) and been a favourite galleries, was hosted. All the pieces were meeting place for foreign guests and the local jet-set since the hotel auctioned by Christie’s, with the proceeds donated to opened in 1976. The much-loved menu includes the award-winning the Philippine Foundation for Breast Care, as it is now the tradition in the Halo-Halo Harana, a mouth-watering cooling tropical dessert made month of October to raise awareness of breast cancer. with shaved ice and tropical fruits (macapuno, langka, kaong, nata de coco, sweet beans, garbanzos, pinipig), topped with a scoop of purple The hotel façade was artfully illuminated in pink and all of their amazing yam ice cream and leche flan. Junior guests of the Peninsula Manila flower arrangements took on a rose hue. I couldn’t resist asking my new can learn how to make Halo-Halo, whose name is derived from the friend, the astonishing general manager Mrs Sonja to pose in front of these Philippines’ national language Tagalog word for ‘mix-mix’. It continues to wonderful creations with me. Artistic pink pastries and desserts embellished hold a special place in the guests’ must-eat list. It was my final destination the legendary Peninsula afternoon tea. on my special dining journey that evening. What a culinary experience!

76 . . 77 �أ�صابتني الحيرة في الختيار، وبد�أت رحلة تذوقي للطعام من �سباي�سز مع مجموعة متنوعة من الأطباق الأ�سيوية. لفافات ورق الرز الطازج في ال�صيف مع الجمبري والكزبرة، وكعك الجمبري المقلي مع �صل�صة البرقوق، و�سلطة �سمك ال�سلور مع المانجو الأخ�ضر والليمون والكراث مع زبدة نان. كل ٍطبق �ألذ من الآخر! م�ضيفي، ماريانو، مدير بينن�سول للعالقات العامة لأكثر من عقد من الزمن، ب�إمكانه �أن يروي ق�ص�ص ًا من �ش�أنها �أن تمالأ �أكثر من �أم�سية. رافقني �إلى مانيال القديمة، حيث الطاهي الفرن�سي � ّ أعدطبق لحم البقر، والروبيان العمالق، والكم�أة here is so much more the مع البطاطا المهرو�سة ب�صل�صة البيارنيز و�صل�صة الفلفل الأخ�ضر. المطعم ب�سمته Peninsula Manila has to offer should )الأبي�ض والأ�سود(، لديه ن�شاط كبير يختلف عن بقية الفندق، حيث يتملكك �شعور you want to soak up the best of باري�سي �أنيق مع ال�صور على الجدران التي تر�سم �ساللم المتحف الوطني الفيلبيني Manila and the Philippines. The guides at the Peninsula Academy know the best بطريقة فنية جدا، والت�صميم الداخلي المتوافق ب�شكل كامل. of Filipino culture, cuisine and history with the added panache of delivering it الجناح الأول الذي �أقمت فيه منحني تجربة خا�صة ل تن�سى. كان ًكوخا ًفيليبينيا .in the inimitable Peninsula style "باهاي كوبو" على �شكل ال�شوكولته التقليدية الفلبينية "نيبا" وقد لفت انتباهي منذ اللحظة الأولى التي وط� ُأت بهاعتبته. وبما �أن الفندق كان يعلم �أن عائلتي ترافقني، The Peninsula Manila’s iconic experiential فكان لديهم الكثير من �أطباق الحلوى ّالمح�ضرة لل�صغار، الذين كانوا ي�شعرون programme, the Peninsula Academy, with its thoughtfully curated bespoke tours designed to �أنف�سهم في الجنة مع حلوى الخطمي وال�شوكول التي ل تن�ضب. delight and educate guests of all ages, promises exactly that: remarkable experiences that are as memorable as they are enriching. These immersive tours and activities showcase what the Peninsula There is so much Manila feels are some of the highlights of the local landscape; inspiring places and experiences more the Peninsula anyone looking to know the Philippines shouldn’t miss: historical sites that remain relevant to this Manila has to offer day, contemporary arts and design and the forces behind them, traditional crafts, and an ever-evolving culinary scene. should you want y premier suite provided me with a memorable and special experience. It was a chocolate- to soak up the best shaped traditional Filipino nipa hut ‘Bahay Kubo’ that caught my attention when I first crossed of Manila and the the threshold. As the hotel knew I was going to be accompanied by my family, they had prepared Philippines lots of sweet delicacies for the little ones, who were in heaven with marshmallows and chocolate in abundance.

The spacious separate living area with long sofas and day beds swathed in light silks with burnt orange accents made us feel totally at home in this comfortable environment complete with signature Peninsula touches. The master bedroom, a spacious oasis of luxury with the finest linens trimmed with silk, was the cherry on the cake and provided a perfect night’s sleep in the middle of the buzzling city.

But kids need to be entertained more than that. The glistening azure outdoor pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens is the perfect place for them. While they played and swam, I was pampered in the Peninsula Spa in a serene atmosphere to revitalise and unwind from my flight with a traditional hilot massage with ventosa. Mind, body and soul were taken care of. Oriental, Ayurvedic and European methods are offered, and state-of-the-art training equipment at the Fitness Centre is available for those who can’t be without it.

78 . . 79 Spend an afternoon at the atelier of FILIP + INNA with designer Lenora Cabili and discover how each piece she designs is handmade. Or if you are interested in the Philippine South Sea Pearl programme, guests will be taken on a one-day air and sea safari through one of the world’s greatest, largest and most prolific harvesting grounds yielding a natural treasure of the Philippines: the golden Philippine South Sea Pearl of extraordinary size and beauty.

هناك �أكثر من ذلك بكثير في مانيال بنن�سول اذا كنت تريد ال�ستمتاع ب�أف�ضل For the adventurous, the Peninsula has something too. The Academy ما في مانيال والفلبين. �إن المر�شدين ال�سياحيين في �أكاديمية الجزيرة يعرفون brings to life the drama of the last stand of the combined Filipino and �أف�ضل ما في الثقافة الفلبينية، من المطبخ �إلى التاريخ مع مهارة اي�صال المعلومة American defenders against the invading Japanese forces in World War با�سلوب الجزيرة الفذ. II. Your journey begins when you take off from the Peninsula Manila’s helipad on a BELL-407 helicopter and cross Manila Bay to the rocky island fortress of Corregidor where a guide will take you on a private ما عليك �إل �أن تق�ضي فترة بعد الظهر في محترف ) فيليب + اينا( مع الم�صممة tour of the island onboard a 1940s tranvia (tram) and relive the history لينورا كابيلي واكت�شاف كيف �أن كل قطعة ت�صممها هي �ص ٌنع ٌيدوي. �أو، �إذا كنت .of major sites, their strategic importance and legacy ًمهتما في برنامج ل�ؤل�ؤة البحر الجنوبي في الفيليبين، �سيتم �أخذ ال�ضيوف في رحلة �سفاري في البر والبحر ليوم واحد من خالل زيارة �أحد �أعظم، و�أكبر A hotel like no other – the Peninsula is truly ‘the Jewel in the Capital’s و�أغزر �أماكن زرع الل�ؤل�ؤ في العالم الذي �أ�سفر عن الكنز الطبيعي للفلبين: الل�ؤل�ؤة Crown’ and there is no doubt that it will remain at the heart of Manila for another forty years, if not forever. An experience for you and your الذهبية للبحر الجنوبي في الفيليبين، وهي بحجم غير عادي وجمال �أخاذ. family made by people who love what they do, and this is reflected in all ten Peninsulas around the world. للذين يحبون المغامرة ، ف�إن بينن�سول لديه �شيء مختلف �أي�ضا. ف�إن الأكاديمية تحيي دراما الموقف الأخير من المدافعين الفلبينيين ًجنبا �إلى جنب مع الأمريكيين �ضد القوات اليابانية الغازية في الحرب العالمية الثانية. �إنه فندق ل مثيل له – بنن�سول هو حقا "الجوهرة في تاج العا�صمة" - ولي�س هناك �شك في �أنه �سيبقى في قلب مانيال لأربعين �سنة �أخرى، �إن لم يكن �إلى الأبد. �إنها تجربة فريدة لك ولعائلتك من �أنا�س يحبون ما يفعلونه، وهذا ينعك�س في جميع فنادق بينن�سول الع�شرة حول العالم.

80 . For those who would like to enter the Salon glamorous and sophisticated world of fanciful socialite Madame Ning in a nightclub reminiscent of 1930s Shanghai, DE I suggest dedicating one night to Salon de Ning amidst art deco objets d’art, indulge in a bottle of Salon de Ning Rosé bubbly, the signature ‘Ning Sling’ or other uniquely created cocktails.

THE PENINSULA MANILA Madame Ning, The additions to her impressive collection of objets d’art, rare finds and Ning souvenirs from innovators in various fields around the world — from the globetrotting cinema to the culinary arts — deserve a toast; her circle of friends and glamorous deserve the preview they’ve requested; and she deserves an evening of music and dancing. She might slip into a new evening gown of hand-woven silk from Vietnam and a pair of custom-made stilettos by her favourite Parisian Connoisseurof all things cobbler. She might mix a favourite cocktail and infuse it with something new and unexpected, something she picked up at a souk in Morocco, fine and or perhaps pour bottles of a rare vintage shipped expressly at her fabulous bidding from Europe.

But whatever it is, there will be jazz. There will be dancing. There will be engaging company and electric conversation, and not a few friends decked in similarly fabulous frocks. There will be free-flowing drinks and mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres of exotic flavours, and only the best Cuban cigars. There will be strings of pearls running down her bare back and feathers on her hair. And she will be in long black satin gloves.

Madame Ning, the globetrotting and glamorous connoisseur of all things fine and fabulous, lives and flourishes in the imagination of the Peninsula Hotel CEO Peter C Borer, and is the muse that has inspired a series of unforgettable Peninsula-based cocktail lounges and bars called Salon de Ning.

For Madame Ning, the incredibly wealthy world traveller, it’s but natural to maintain stylish homes around the globe, and thus there are four Salon de Nings worldwide — the first three having open in the Peninsulas in New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai. In early December of 2010, the fourth Salon de Ning opened in the Peninsula in Manila.

It is 1932, and the slender, dark-haired, porcelain- And if, like Madame Ning, you believe that cocktail hour is the skinned beauty, a standout figure in Shanghai’s new theatre, then the stage is set for you at the Peninsula Manila’s Salon de Ning. glittering social scene, has a few things to settle. Fresh from yet another month-long tour of North Africa, where she travelled with a caravan of Dutch mapmakers and adventurers into as yet unmapped territory, she has dusted the Sahara off her hair and returned to her luxurious Shanghai atelier with a parade of Italian-made brass and leather trunks filled with strange and precious objects that will no doubt become stylish fixtures in her parlor.

82 . . 83 Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, London introduces a new limited edition luxury slipper created exclusively for the guests and residents of the hotel.

ollowing her recent appearance at Shangri-La Hotel, at the Shard, London’s third Cultural Salon, London-based designer Beatrix Ong MBE introduces a new limited edition luxury slipper created exclusively for the guests and Fresidents of the hotel. The slippers are a marriage of sustainability, high design and comfort that both brands are renowned for and are available in London’s only elevated hotel from 1st October 2015.

Mindfully designed, the luxury slippers form part of the new collection and are strongly anchored in sustainability, not just on an environmental basis, but on a social and industrial level as well. Each pair is completed with insoles made from bamboo and charcoal - natural deodorisers that are also فندق .anti-perspiring and ionising for better comfort and improved circulation شانغريال في »شارد«، لندن

يقدم فندق شانغريال مجموعة محدودة جديدة من النعال الفاخرة الجديدة التي ُصنعت خصيصا للضيوف والمقيمين في الفندق.

ً لظهورها م�ؤخرا في فندق �شانغريال في قاعة منتدى لندن الثقافي الثالث، �شارد، تبعاف�إن الم�صممة بياترك�س اونج المقيمة في لندن، و "ام. بي. اي" �أطلقتا تلك المجموعة المحدودة من النعال الفاخرة الراقية والمريحة التي �أ�صبحت متوفرة فقط في الفندق . والنعال هو عبارة عن مزيج من ال�ستدامة والت�صميم الرفيع والراحة التي تت�سم بها كال العالمتين التجاريتين ال�شهيرتين وهي تتوفر في فندق لندن المرتفع الوحيد، اعتبارا من الأول من اكتوبر 2015. وهي نعال فاخرة م�صممة بذكاء وت�شكل جزءا من المجموعة الجديدة الم�ستدامة، لي�س فقط على �أ�سا�س بيئي، ولكن على الم�ستوى الجتماعي وال�صناعي �أي�ضا. وكل زوج من النعال يتم اكمال �صناعته من خالل ح�شوة داخلية م�صنوعة من خ�شب الخيزران والفحم والمعطرات الطبيعية التي هي �أي�ضا مكافحة للتعرق وراحة القدمين وتح�سين الدورة الدموية.

84 . . 85 هذا التعاون المثير مع فندق شانغريال لندن يجري في نفس الم�صممه بياتريك�س �أونج، المقيمة في لندن ح�صلت على تقدير وا�شادة النقاد لعمالها وهي في �سن مبكره . �أو ًل كمديرة مبدعة لـ جيمي ت�شو ومن ثم على نطاق موديالت الحذية التي لقت الهتمام والرواج ب�سرعة مذهلة وا�صبحت متوفرة في الوقت الذي ّتروج المتاجر المعروفة عالميا . هذا التعاون المثير مع فندق �شانغريال لندن يجري في نف�س الوقت الذي ّتروج فيه بياتريك�س لأعمالها الأخرى – حيث ان القطع ال�سابقة فيه بياتريكس والحالية هي جزء من المجموعة الدائمة للبرت وفيكتوريا، وكجزء من الأحذية: "بليجر & بين". وبياترك�س تطلق مجموعة بمفهوم جديد تتمثل في ت�صميم واحد في ألعمالها األخرى �آن واحد، بالتعاون مع متحف الت�صميم في لندن. ي�ضم الفندق 202 غرفة فاخرة وجناح، كلها م�صممة ب�شكل م�ستقل مع م�ؤاثرات ا�سيويه رائعة ا�ستكمال لالأفق المذهل. كل ذلك الى جانب مرافق فاخرة ت�ستخدم منتجات الحمام الراقية اكوا دي بارما، و�أطقم ال�شاي ال�صيني ولئحة لعدد من الو�سائد و مجموعة ح�صرية من النعال متوفرة مجانا لنزلء الفندق في �أحد الأجنحة الراقية: جناح �شانجريال وجناح لندن وجناح و�ستمن�ستر. هذه النعال مزينة بالحرير والمخمل الفاخر ومزودة بنعال �سفلي �ضد النزلق وهي بقيا�سين ويمكن طي الق�سم ال�سفلي للنعال وتحويله الى �شكل �آخر ح�سب الرغبه. This exciting collaboration with Shangri-La

Hotel, at The ondon-based designer, Beatrix Ong has won critical acclaim for her work from an early age, first as creative director for Jimmy Choo then with Shard, London the eponymous shoe range, which quickly garnered significant attention Land became available in the world’s most prestigious stores. This exciting collaboration with Shangri-La Hotel, at the Shard, London is taking is taking place place at a time when Beatrix’s other work is also gaining attention – as earlier and current pieces are part of the Victoria & Albert’s permanent collection and as part of Shoes: Pleasure & Pain. She’s also launching a at a time when new concept collection one design at a time in collaborations with the Beatrix’s Design Museum in London. The hotel’s 202 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites are all individually designed with Asian influences complementing the stunning skyline. other work is Alongside luxurious amenities such as Acqua Di Parma bathroom products, Chinese Tea Sets and a pillow menu, the exclusive range of also gaining slippers will be available as a complementary luxury amenity within the hotel’s three Signature Suites: the Shangri-La Suite, the London Suite and the Westminster Suite. Made with luxurious silk velvet and attention non-slip suede soles, and in two sizes, the backs can be folded down transforming them into a slip on style if desired.

86 . . 87 طقوس »مولي« الملهمة InspiringInspiring RitualsRituals فيفي سباسبا بلغاري،بلغاري، لندنلندن by MAULI at the Bulgari Spa, London

ولال�سترخاء، فهناك ّكمادة تحوي على �أربعة ع�شر من الأع�شاب مثل زهر الليمون، Exclusive to the Bulgari Spa, this is the first time devotees of MAULI’s والكافر، والكركم، والكافور والنعنع، ملفوفة في القطن الطبيعي 100٪ ، من �ش�أنها products will be able to experience MAULI’s intuitive touch. The spa will بعد �أن ُت ّ�سخن الأع�شاب التي بداخلها على البخار، �أن َتو�ضع على الج�سد ُوت ّدلك بها offer guests a range of their signature treatments combining traditional The Bulgari Spa, arranged over two levels of the Bulgari Hotel & Indian healing therapies and massage techniques using therapeutic �سبا بلغاري، المتواجد على َم�ستويين في فندق بلغاري �آند ريزيدن�س لندن، الع�ضالت مع زيت الج�سم اليورفيدا مولي. Residences, London and measuring an impressive 2000 square ayurvedic oils with rich natural essences, equipping participants with بم�ساحة مثيرة لالإعجاب ت�صل �إلى 2000 متر مربع، هو واحد من �أكبر و�أرقى metres, is one of the largest and most exclusive urban retreats in the essentials to embrace personal wellness for mind, body and soul. In المالذات الح�ضرية في و�سط المدينة. يحوي ال�سبا �أحد ع�شر غرفة ّفردية فندق و�سبا بلغاري في نايت�سبريدج هو مبنى حديث و�أنيق من ت�صميم �أنطونيو the city centre. Complete with eleven individual treatment rooms, creating the range, MAULI has sourced the finest nutrient-dense natural للعالج، وجناح �سبا خا�ص ل�شخ�صين، ّوحمام �سباحة بخم�سة وع�شرين مترا �سيتيريو، وباتري�شيا فييل وال�شركاء المعماريين، ويقع في ّحي المتاجر الم�شهورة private spa suite for two, twenty-five-metre swimming pool lined and organic ingredients. This includes more than fourteen therapeutic مر�ص ٌ وففي قعره ببالط الف�سيف�ساء الأخ�ضر ّوالمذهب وحو�ض لإعادة الحيوية مثل هارودز ومتحف فيكتوريا و�ألبرت. with shimmering green and gold mosaic tiles and gold leaf tiled botanicals and plants from India such as anti-oxidant rich moringa and والن�شاط ّمبلط ومغطى ب�أوراق الذهب ...المنتجع ال�صحي يوحي بال�سترخاء vitality pool, the spa inspires complete relaxation and escape from amla, rejuvenating bhrami and bringraj, with soothing, calming oils of the busy world of Knightsbridge. As well as boasting state of the art himalayan cedarwood and turmeric leaf and precious, opulent oils of الكامل والهروب من عالم نايت�سبريدج المزدحم. �سيلفان ايركولي هو المدير العام لبلغاري، وقد �أ�شرف على بع�ض �أفخم الفنادق في facilities, the spa offers unique and effective treatments designed jasmine sambac, rose, lotus, saffron and sandalwood. The refined blends جميع �أنحاء �أوروبا والعالم. exclusively for Bulgari. are hand-crafted in England, to offer active ayurvedic formulations that وب�ش ٍكل ح�ص ٍّري لنزلء �سبا بلغاري، �ستكون تلك الفر�صة الأولى لتجربة منتجات .are as unique as they are effective "مولي" ولم�سته ال�سحرية . كما يوفر ال�سبا للنزلء مجموعة من العالجات �أو�ضح �سيلفان �أن العالمة التجارية كانت لديها الفر�صة مع فندق بلغاري وريزيدن�س، For those seeking a holistic approach to balance both mind and الراقية التي تجمع بين عالجات ال�شفاء ّالهندية ّالتقليدية وتقنيات التدليك لندن في �إثبات �أن ًفندقا حديث البناء يمكن �أن يكون ًخالدا بت�صميمه عن طريق body, the Bulgari Spa, London has further developed its relaxation A compress of fourteen herbs such as lime, kaffir, turmeric, camphor با�ستخدام زيوت اليورفيدا ّالعالجية مع الروائح الطبيعية ّالعطرية ّالغنية، الذوبان في البيئة التاريخية المحلية مثل نايت�سبريدج. experience by introducing a unique range of bespoke ayurvedic and menthol is wrapped in 100% natural cotton; then the herbs are ّ treatments by MAULI, launched in October 2015. The wellbeing spa steam heated and gently rolled and massaged into the muscles with a وبذلك ي�صبح النزلء على � ّأهبة ال�ستعداد لال�ستمتاع باللياقة ّالبدنية والعافية programme and results-driven product line promise new levels of personalised ayurvedic MAULI body oil. To finish, a warming treatment is في العقل والج�سد والروح. �إن ال�ش ّعبية الهائلة التي ّيتمتع بها فندق بلغاري وريزيدن�س تثبت ذلك! relaxation through a series of holistic rituals and organic treatments applied which helps aches and pains, improves circulation and soothes the grounded in authentic ayurvedic traditions that date back more soul as guests unwind on a quiet and peaceful journey for sublime slumber. than 5000 years.

88 . . 89 The Octo he glamorous crowd of the Dolce Vita, the Roman heritage Finissimo andT the roots and style of Bulgari are the ingredients of a brand with strong TIMELESS personality which expresses aesthetics the true essence in a fresh and elegant contemporary way. of luxury The eight sections of the case break Since ancient Roman times down to classicism, but they maintain exquisitely the present day, what is now modern calibrated proportions. Meanwhile, the Italy has stood out for its creative highly structured case states its presence genius, expressing itself in every with clean, taut lines that convey its area of human endeavor. Genius and character and power. Octo’s 110 separate creativity, hand in hand, create what facets are all meticulously worked by hand, endures. with alternating polished and brushed Over the centuries this special talent finishes. has produced countless examples: The mechanical hand-wound Octo the sculptures of Imperial Rome, the Finissimo watch is available in two different masterpieces of the Renaissance, interpretations, both endowed with a fifty- the astronomical theories of Galileo, five-hour power reserve, recognisable by predictions and visionary machines the small seconds hand appearing on a sub of Leonardo da Vinci, all bearing dial at seven o’clock, and also fitted with a witness to an incomparable wealth black alligator leather strap. The first is in pink of innovative spirit. This Italian genius, gold with a black lacquered dial, while the so specific in form, is characterised second is made of platinum set on the bezel by a subtle blend of intangible with sixty-four brilliant-cut diamonds and «Details make perfection, adorned with a black ceramic-inlaid crown. MAULI’s story began over three years ago when on a pilgrimage to their elements and draws on a state of and perfection is not a detail» homeland, founders Anita and Bittu Kaushal re-discovered the healing power mind associated with a pioneering Leonardo Da Vinci of India’s ancient wisdom, traditions and revered beauty rituals. Built on twin spirit, a taste for risk, and audacity. The Octo Finissimo Tourbillon features the world’s thinnest tourbillon »التفاصيل تؤدي إلى الكمال، principles of wellbeing and protection, MAULI was born to celebrate love, nature, In short: know-how, technology and movement of only 1.95 millimetres. Bulgari والكمال ليس ًتفصيال ًصغيرا« traditions and everything that makes life meaningful and worth honouring. Both passion. Bulgari is a natural part of this ,has pushed the limits of engineering ليوناردو دافنشي founders are widely regarded as pioneers of refined ayurvedic therapies and heritage, firmly rooted in the history through their collaborations with aromatherapists and vedic practitioners, the and spirit of ancient Rome as in the reducing the tourbillon cage to fit the exclusive products, supported by an unparalleled level of service, specialise in Italy of today. Reinterpreting the Italian space of this ultra-thin movement. developing body treatments that ensure skin is nourished and regenerated at a genius according to its own lights, Octo embodies and celebrates these geniuses by Special ball bearings were developed to cellular level. Bulgari expresses it in different ways, combining a unique octagonal design inspired by the 310 accommodate this caliber, nine in all, which excelling in content as well as in form. AD Roman Massentius Basilica, together with in-house made it possible to considerably decrease The Bulgari Hotel & Spa in Knightsbridge is a sleek, modern building, designed In the 15th and 16th centuries, Italian manufacture movements crafted in Switzerland by Bulgari’s the surface needed for the bridges. With by Antonio Citterio, Patricia Viel and Partners Architecture, and nestled among artists such as Leonardo da Vinci master watchmakers. Breaking free of the traditional a manual winding movement and the neighbourhood Victorian gems like Harrods and the Victoria and Albert Museum. excelled in creating both innovative convention, the Octo Collection exists outside typical finest decorations, the Octo Finissimo technological designs and artistic Haute Horlogerie, seamlessly forging the avant-garde. Tourbillon is cased in precious platinum Once you enter the black and dark wood interior, which gives the sense of being masterpieces. just five millimetres thick. As elegant aboard the world’s most gigantic yacht, you are awash with luxury, courtesy of a and contemporary as a watch can be. subtle floral Bulgari scent piped into the common areas and hallways.

الخلود Sylvain Ercoli, the Bulgari’s general manager, has overseen some of the most هو السمة الحقيقية للفخامة prestigious hotels throughout Europe and the world, including the Hôtel Ritz in Paris, Hôtel George V Paris, Le Touessrok Hotel, Hôtel Saint-Géran, Hôtel Byblos in St Tropez and the Hôtel Byblos Des Neiges in Courchevel. ّتتميز اوكتو فيني�سيمو توربيون ب�أدق حركة دورانية توربيون في العالم بـ 1.95 ملم. دفعت بولغاري بالهند�سة الدقيقة �إلى �أبعد الحدود، I had the great pleasure of meeting Sylvain during his time in Mauritius and have وت�صغير حجم قف�ص الدوران ليتنا�سب مع م�ساحة هذه الحركة been following his path to such destinations as Cannes and St Tropez. His aim is to الدقيقة جدا. وقد و�ضعت كرات خا�صة ل�ستيعاب هذا العيار، ت�سعة convey the excitement of the Bulgari brand, its timeless glamour and its heritage في المجموع ، الأمر الذي جعل من الممكن تخفي�ض ال�سطح الالزم as a magnificent Italian jeweller. He explains that the brand had the opportunity with Bulgari Hotel & Residences, London to show that a new-build hotel can للج�سور �إلى ٍّحد ٍكبير. مع حركة الربط اليدوي و�أرقى الموديالت، ّتم be timeless in its design by blending into its local historical environment such as ت�صميم �صندوق خا�ص ل�ساعة اوكتو فيني�سيمو توربيون، من البالتين .Knightsbridge الثمين ب�سماكة 5 مم فقط... �إنها �ساعة �أنيقة ومعا�صرة كما يجب �أن تكون عليها ال�ساعات. !The tremendous popularity of the Bulgari Hotel & Residences proves him right The Octo Finissimo Tourbillon

90 . . 91 أطلق الشيف والضليع في مجال المطاعم، جايسون أثرتون، أطلق ًمؤخرا الحانة بيرنرز، مكان ّتجم ٍع لتناول الطعام طيلة اليوم والتسلية في فندق لندن ايديشن في شارع بيرنرز في فيتسروفيا في لندن... هذا المطعم ّيجسد ًحقا جوهر الحياة في بريطانيا اليوم. Britishon a plate life Chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton has recently launched الحياة Berners Tavern, a gathering place for all-day dining and entertaining at the London Edition Hotel on Berners Street in London’s Fitzrovia, and it really captures the essence of life in البريطانية .Britain today على طبق من ذهب

92 . . 93 The London Edition has all the hallmarks of the Edition brand: comfort, style and an exceptional level of service in a uniquely individual environment. It has married the integrity and character of a historic building with simple, sophisticated design, accented with easy charm. With 173 rooms, a restaurant, two bars, a dance club, meeting rooms and a Tbuzzing lobby, the hotel offers a dynamic social hub where guests and visitors can work, relax, socialise and dine.

Using the building’s elegant, landmark architecture as a backdrop, Schrager and the Ian Schrager Company design team, in conjunction with interior designers YabuPushelberg, have layered modern components throughout the public spaces, bringing straightforward chic to an environment enhanced by unexpected elements and a meticulous attention to detail. Through the hotel’s original doors, guests enter a simple, glass-walled vestibule leading to the lobby where you are greeted by an oversized custom Ingo Mauer polished silver sphere light.

Originally built in 1835 as five luxurious townhouses, the buildings were combined to form the Berners Hotel in 1908, at the height of the Edwardian era. The architecture still shows the Georgian hallmarks that characterise London’s finest residences. The sumptuous interiors, lavishly decorated with marble and intricately carved ceilings, are superb Grade II-listed examples of Belle Époque extravagance at its very finest. It is within walking distance of the most coveted areas in London such as Soho, Covent Garden, Oxford Street and the theatre district.

Now with Berners Tavern under its roof, the London Edition can Phil Carmichael, who has cooked with Atherton surely expect local London foodies and international jetsetters to for over ten years, heads up the kitchen, creating be queuing up to try the fabulously British menu, as well as this a contemporary British menu. The restaurant unique hotel. can take up to 140 diners, who access it via an entrance separate to the hotel, although they may want to have a look at that beautiful creation. In partnership with Marriott International, Pthe London Edition opening marks renowned American entrepreneur Ian Schrager’s return to London for the first time in fifteen years.

The menu features the very best produce that the country has to offer. The Orkney scallop carpaccio with avocado, radish, jalapeño and lime is unmissable, as is the chargrilled quail served with Alsace bacon, smoked tomato jam, shallot and parsley. From the Buccleuch Estate in south-west Scotland, cuts of grass-fed beef cooked on a charcoal grill melt in the mouth. ال�شيف وال�ضليع في مجال المطاعم، جاي�سون لندن ايدي�شن لديه كل ّال�سمات ّالمميزة لهذه العالمة التجارية: الراحة والأناقة �أثرتون، �أطلق م� ًؤخرا الحانةأطلق بيرنرز ، مكان ّتجم ٍع لتناول الطعام طيلة اليوم وم�ستوى ٌّا�ستثنائي من الخدمة في بيئة منفردة ب�شكل كبير. جمع الفندق نزاهة Berners Tavern really taps into tradition with its weekly specials like Fish Fridays, and it wouldn’t والت�سلية في فندق لندن ايدي�شن في �شارع بيرنرز في فيت�سروفيا في لندن ... وطابع ًمبنى ّتاريخي مع، ت�صميم متطور وب�سيط، ٍو�سحر ل ُيقاوم. بـ 173 غرفة be British cuisine without a Sunday roast. Fine cuts of Ruby Red beef from the heart of Devon هذا المطعم ّيج�سد ًحقا جوهر الحياة في بريطانيا اليوم. ومطعم وحانتين ٍوناد للرق�ص وقاعات اجتماعات وردهة مزدحمة، يوفر الفندق served with all the trimmings fill anyone who grew up in the UK with an instant sense of مركزا ًاجتماعيا ًديناميكيا حيث يمكن لل�ضيوف والزوار العمل، وال�سترخاء، .nostalgia فيل كارمايكل، الذي تعاون في ّفن الطبخ مع �أثرتون لأكثر من ع�شر �سنوات، والإختالط وتناول الطعام. The interiors put a modern and international spin on the warm and cosy feel of quintessential ير�أ�س المطبخ، وقام بو�ضع القائمة البريطانية المعا�صرة للطعام. يمكن للمطعم British life. The taupe walls and dusty rose chairs are inspired by the classic muted colours �أن ّيخدم 140 من ّالرواد، الذين ي�صلون �إليه عبر مدخل منف�صل عن الفندق، والآن مع حانة بيرنرز تحت �سقفه، يمكن للندن ايدي�شن �أن يتوقع بالت�أكيد ا�ستقبال of Johannes Vermeer paintings and American artist Donald Judd. Tub chairs at the front of على الرغم من �أنهم قد يرغبون في �إلقاء نظرة على ذلك ال�صرح الجميل. ّمحبي الطعام من لندن وم�سافري الدرجة الأولى الذين �سي�صطفون بالدور لمحاولة the restaurant create a café setting, while banquettes covered in chestnut mohair and taupe بال�شراكة مع ماريوت العالمية، ّيمثل افتتاح لندن ايدي�شن عودة رجل الأعمال ّتذوق القائمة البريطانية الخرافية، ف�ض ًال عن ّالتعرف على هذا الفندق الفريد. -leather, and round, rift-cut bleached oak tables define the central dining area. Two large custom الأمريكي ال�شهير �إيان �شراغر �إلى لندن للمرة الأولى في خم�سة ع�شر عاما. made bronze chandeliers, inspired by New York’s Grand Central Station, suspended from the original five-and-a-half-metre (eighteen-foot) ceilings lend the setting a more intimate feeling.

94 . . 95 Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, a Anniversary green oasis just minutes from all the pleasures and key business hubs of this open, modern city by the serves up Arabian Gulf, is celebrating its first anniversary with a dazzling showcase of world-class restaurants. That’s just one good reason to go! DeligntsDessert IN DUBAI

بمناسبة االحتفال بعيد الميالد يحتفل فور سيزونز ريزورت دبي في جميرا بيتش، وهو عبارة عن ُ واحة خضراء على بعد دقائق من أماكن التسلية ومراكز األعمال ّ الرئيسية لهذه المدينة الحديثة المتواجدة على الخليج العربي، يحتفل بعيده األول مع عرض مبهر من المطاعم ذوات المستوى العالمي. وهذا هو فقط سبب واحد من أسباب الحضور! تقدم الحلوى في دبي

96 . . 97 الدافئة والأنيقة والمجموعة المذهلة من �إغراءات الطعام وحو�ض الفالخدمة�ستحمام الفاخر، وال�سباحة على �شاطئ خا�ص والم�ساحات الجميلة للقيام بالأعمال تجارية... كلها لي�ست �سوى عدد قليل جدا منذ افتتاحه الر�سمي في دي�سمبر كانون الول عام 2014، كان الريزورت موطنا من �إغراءات المكان الكثيرة الأخرى. لمزيج متنوع من الم�أكولت العالمية. ولالحتفال بهذه المنا�سبة المميزة، ّتجمع عدد من الطهاة المرموقين مثل كويا، جان-جورج ون�صرت، جنبا �إلى جنب في قاعات he warm and elegant service and المنتجع المطلة على البحر كقاعة �سي فو، وال�سوق و ردهة مركوري، لتقديم لئحة astonishing array of dining temptations, a luxury pool, private beach experience and beautiful spaces to do business are just a handful of طعام خا�صة بالحلوى المتاحة في �شهر دي�سمبرب�أكمله. others.T

�سي فو، هو خياري لهذه الليلة، ويطل على الخليج العربي، وهو مطعم على �شاطئ On my last trip to Dubai, I decided to set up some meetings at the البحر �أنيق حقا مع ت�صميم داخلي جميل، ومدف�أة، و بار في الهواء الطلق ومو�سيقى .resort and this led to a rather unusual situation رائعة. بد�أت ملحمتي مع الطعام بتناول التونة الحارة �أعدت مع الهليون والمخلالت والفجل والثوم و�صل�صة التوابل. �أما الأطباق التالية فكانت �شهية جدا ،القريد�س The resort has some wonderful beach villas known as cabanas. They’re perfect during the day to chill out in or catch up on some work on المقرم�ش مع �صل�صة الو�سابي والليمون، وح�ساء البطيخ والريحان مع جبن البورتا the laptop in a relaxed manner, which is my case. Stretched out on a والخل الأبي�ض. chaise longue and not paying attention to the time, my meeting hour arrives faster than I expect. Of course I’m not exactly dressed to go to a conference, my bathing suit under a white bathrobe is definitely not appropriate, but with a smile on my face I invite the lady who is coming to see me to my cabana.

My text message ‘I guess you did not bring your bathing suit’ is an indication of my own situation, and the super friendly response from my meeting partner encourages me to think that it is not such a bad decision, if somewhat atypical. My dining table in front of the cabana offers a large fruit basket, chilled water and fruit juices. More juice with chilled fruits are brought and the professional coffee machine comes in handy when my guest asks for an espresso. What else?

The cabana, really, is a luxurious bungalow, with a separate toilet and shower, elegant and comfortable sitting area inside. Magazines, TV, an iPod dock station with a Bose speaker system are at your disposal and a large terrace with a coffee table and armchairs and two loungers aplenty for when you invite friends or family (which would be the usual case!). My meeting goes smoothly and will not be forgotten and in the blink of an eye dinner time arrives.

98 . . 6199 Needless to say that a serving of an indulgent caramel bomb of salted caramel and pistachio dacquoise sponge accompanied by salted caramel sauce and fig sorbet is only a suggestion – I have no room for anything انتبهوا... فهناك �أي�ضا المزيد من الحلويات التي تنتظركم على �سطح ردهة more! I suggest you do that for me, as this will be available throughout ميركوري الم�شهور... حيث ُج ّهزت على قمة المنتجع، م�ؤلفة من �أزواج م�صغرة .December to celebrate the Four Seasons Resort’s first anniversary من الآي�س كريم المحلية ال�صنع مع كوكتيل �شراب الورد والتوابل. فر�صة �أخرى Watch out, even more dessert delights await at the iconic rooftop عليك �أ ّل تفوتها! Mercury Lounge. Set at the pinnacle of the resort, it pairs miniature ince its grand opening in December homemade ice creams with an infused rose-spiced cocktail. Not to be و�أخيرا جان- جورج دبي، المطعم الأول في دولة المارات العربية المتحدة !the resort has been home to a diverse mix of global cuisines. To missed ,2014 الذي ير�أ�سه ال�شيف الحا�صل على نجمة مي�شالن ثالث مرات، جان جورج mark the milestone, COYA, Jean-Georges and Nusret, together with theS resort’s signature venues Sea Fu, Suq and Mercury Lounge, have Mercury Lounge is to be enjoyed before dinner if you are keen to فونغيريختن، ويقدم خيارات من ال�شيزكيك بالكريما الطازجة المحلية ال�صنع have a great conversation with your friends in a lounge atmosphere مع الفواكه الحمراء الم�ش ّربة ب�شراب التوت البري في مطبخ JG المزدحم. come together with a special birthday-inspired dessert menu available throughout December. Each decadent dish is accompanied by two overlooking the skyline. But if you want to listen to the latest tunes, come after dinner when the beats go up. وبالعودة �إلى غرفتي الخا�صة الأنيقة، انغم�ست في ملذات حمام كبير مع .glasses of bubbly or innovative mocktails و�سائل الراحة بتوقيع ايترو راج�ستان، وت�شكيلة ح�صرية من العطور، م�صنوعة Sea Fu, my choice for the night, overlooks the Arabian Gulf, and is a با�ستخدام تقنيات ومكونات المحترفين من �صناع العطور. ,truly chic beachside restaurant with beautiful interior design, a fireplace open-air bar and great music. I start my culinary odyssey with spicy tuna ها �أنا � ّأحلق بعيدا و�أحلم بملذات الحياة ال�شعرية والمغريات العطرية ال�شاعرية، prepared with asparagus, pickles, radish, chives and spicy sauce. The next الم�شوبة بالعواطف، للك�شف عن كوامن روحي التي هي مزيج من التعجب delicacies I get are crispy prawns with wasabi lemon dressing and the watermelon-basil soup with burrata cheese and white balsamic. The وال�شغف والأناقة. ذلك يغلف جميع الحوا�س ويلخ�ص ب�شكل حقيقي منتجع الفور extraordinary service encourages me to sample more, so I let myself �سيزونز في جميرا بيت�ش. go and try the imperial mussel mariniere with shallot and parsley, and finish with a salt crusted sea bass with greens, rosemary sauce, potatoes and herb sauce.

ringing its vibrant Latin American flair to the birthday proceedings, the award- winning COYA offers a Peruvian-inspired dessert platter, transporting diners to the heart of Peru.

I float away and dream about the AndB finally Jean-Georges Dubai, the UAE’s first restaurant by critically acclaimed triple Michelin star chefJean- pleasures of life, poetic and seductive Georges Vongerichten, presents a choice of homemade crème fraiche cheesecake served with red fruits and topped perfumes, tinged with emotions, with cranberry sorbet in the buzzing JG Kitchen. Try the indulgent warm chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream to uncover the showcased in the elegantly refined JG Dining Room. Neither will disappoint. The highly acclaimed Turkish Steak House will be serving Nusret’s signature dessert: pistachio baklava. It is layered with Turkish ice cream from the region of Kahramanmaraş, often referred to as the ice cream capital of Turkey. Landscape Back in my elegantly appointed room, I indulge in the pleasures of a great bath with amenities by Etro Rajasthan, an exclusive selection of fragrances, made using the techniques and ingredients of artisan perfumers. It suggests a nomadic and hypnotic dance of eternal desire, a wild gypsy poetry set in the colourful jewelled cities of the of aSoul maharajahs, which are eternal like the turning of the earth and the sands of the desert. made of wonder, passion and elegance I float away and dream about the pleasures of life, poetic and seductive perfumes, tinged with emotions, to uncover the landscape of a soul made of wonder, passion and elegance. This encapsulates all senses and perfectly sums up the Four Seasons Resort at Jumeirah Beach.

100 . . 101 ّرفاهي ٌة ّمثالي ٌة ٌوسحر بولينيزي... استثنائية في كل شيء

براندو ليس مجرد ًمالذا ًفاخرا ولكنّ ه قوةٌ ّللخير في السعي لصون وحماية بيئة الجزيرة الفريدة من نوعها.

Idyllic Luxury and Polynesian

The Brando isn’t just a luxury getaway but a force for good in the quest to preserve and Charm... protect a unique island environment. Exceptional in every way

102 . . 103 مارلون براندو لأول مرة �إلى جزيرة تيتياروا في بداية ّال�ستينيات ليلعب جاءدور النجم في فيلم ّتمرد على المكاف�أة، وهي ق�صة الكابتن "بليع" والطاقم الذي �أطاح به في عام 1789، بعد ع�شرين عاما من مجيء الكابتن كوك كواحد من بين �أول الأوروبيين الذين و�صلوا �إلى بولينيزيا الفرن�سية.

بناء البراندو he stars have been guiding people to French Brando was immediately smitten with the beauty of the atoll – a ring- Polynesia for millennia. The first arrived from south-east Asia 4,000 years shaped coral reef with a rim that encircles a lagoon – and the sense براندو هو منتجع فاخر ورائع على جزيرة مرجانية خا�صة جميلة ب�شكل مذهل في ago,T reaching the most easterly Society Islands by 500AD. They came in of being closer to paradise. Enchanted by the Polynesian way of life, he بولينيزيا الفرن�سية " تيتياروا"، فقط ثالثين ميال �إلى ال�شمال من تاهيتي. تت�ألف .outrigger canoes with coconuts, bananas, breadfruit, chickens, pigs and resolved to own the island and succeeded in 1967 تيتياروا من ّاثنتي ع�شر جزيرة خالبة تحيط ببحيرة رائعة. .new gods. The 20th century would bring an icon of the silver screen لقد كان دائما مكانا للجمال المذهل والهدوء وا�ستعادة ال�شباب والحيوية، �أو ًل لملوك Brando, his French Polynesian actress wife Tarita and their children lived تاهيتي، الذين اختاروا هذه الجزيرة بالتحديد لق�ضاء ال�صيف، وبعد ذلك لبراندو، Marlon Brando first came to the island of Tetiaroa in the early 1960s to on Tetiaroa for several years. During this time he had a number of star in the film adaptation of Mutiny on the Bounty, the tale of Captain visitors, including researchers, noted celebrities and friends. Brando was ٍكممثل ٍرائد، ّامتد عطاءه لمدة �ستة عقود. قد يكون براندو اختار تيتياروا ٍكمالذ Bligh and the crew who overthrew him in 1789, twenty years after passionate about preserving Tetiaroa’s natural beauty and astonishing �شخ�صي، ولكنه ا�ستخدمه �أي�ضا لتجربة �أ�ساليب ال�ستدامة. .Captain Cook was among one of the first Europeans to reach French biodiversity, and that has been carried on today Polynesia.

وقد لوحظ على الأقل 167 نوع من �أنواع الأ�سماك حول الجزيرة المرجانية، من �أ�سماك الببغاء الملونة �إلى �أ�سماك القر�ش و�أنواع كثيرة غيرها. خالل مو�سم التع�شي�ش، ت�أتي ال�سالحف بالمئات لت�ضع بي�ضها على الرمال المرجانية تحت الأ�شجار.

يجمع بين الفخامة والطبيعة

بالو�صول عبر طائرة خا�صة، يوفر براندو الرفاهية المطلقة في و�سط الطبيعة البكر. يتميز هذا المنتجع ال�شامل بـخم�سة وثالثين فيال فاخرة لكل واحدة منها �شاطئها الخا�ص بها، والمطاعم التي ّتقدم الأطباق البولينيزية والمطبخ الفرن�سي. هناك �أي�ض ًا منتجع �صحي فاخر بولينيزي وحو�ض �سباحة، حانات على البحيرة وعلى ال�شاطئ، مكتبة، الحديقة الع�ضوية وبوتيك، والريا�ضات المائية ب�أنواعها. وبراندو يجمع بين نقاء البيئة والفخامة وال�سحر البولينيزي لخلق تجربة مثرية.

The building of The Brando

The Brando is an exquisite luxury resort on French Polynesia’s breathtakingly beautiful private atoll of Tetiaroa, just thirty miles north of Tahiti. Tetiaroa is comprised of a dozen idyllic islands surrounding a الفيالت الثنتين وع�شرين على طول غرب �شاطئ ال�سالحف وثالثة ع�شر على .spectacular lagoon طول جنوب خليج ّالحورية، جميعها م�صممة بعناية لتعك�س نمط الحياة والتقاليد البولينيزية، مع �أثاث فاخر، م�سبح خا�ص ونوافذ كبيرة مثل الأبواب التي ت�سمح ,It has always been a place of stunning beauty, tranquillity and rejuvenation لل�ضيوف بال�ستمتاع بال�شم�س، والن�سيم والإطاللة على البحيرة. وتحيط الجدران first for Tahitian royalty, who chose this island above all others for their الخ�شبية الفيالت والحدائق البكر وتوفر مناظر طبيعية رائعة. summer retreat, and later Brando, a pioneering actor, whose career spanned six decades. Tetiaroa may have been his personal sanctuary, but he also used it to try out methods of sustainability. وبراندو، تماما مثل الرجل الذي ُ�س َّمي با�سمه ، هو ٌمنتجع ٌرائد. لديه كل الرفاهية But it is so much more than a luxury resort these days. It is a leader in المتوقعة لمثل هذا المنتجع في مكان �شاعري، ويملك �أي�ض ًا الإم�ساك بزمام the preservation and protection of island environments, and the resort الأمور فيما يخ�ص �أهمية ال�ستدامة والبيئة، وينبغي الثناء على الجمع بين has a responsibility to treat it with the highest care and respect. It has هاتين الفكرتين. touched the atoll as little as possible. Almost all of it is protected and preserved in its natural state.

104 . . 105 he Brando has been designed without beach obstructions to blend harmoniously with the environment, and localT materials have been used in the design and construction. With pioneering deep seawater air-conditioning and renewable energies such as solar energy and coconut oil, the resort is close to carbon neutrality and self-sustainability. There is also a scientific research station on the island that aims to develop a better understanding of the protection of tropical atolls.

Going carbon neutral

The resort is committed to keeping the wildlife thriving, the air clean and the lagoon pristine. They have set a goal of net zero carbon impact, and carbon-neutral transportation is an important part of that. The use of fossil fuels, such as oil derived from combustibles and coal, is minimised, and natural gas is limited to cooking.

They believe Tetiaroa can teach people about how fragile and precious tropical islands are. Brando dreamed of building a kind of natural university that would educate others about the many facets of this jewel.

t’s well worth taking a trip to Oroatera, an island paradise with spectacular beaches and lagoon. Discover the seahorse-shaped pondI and its mysterious legends. You can see firsthand how vegetables and fruit grow on this sand- and-coral island. Some innovative farming techniques have been implemented that the team will be delighted to share with you. From the organic garden and orchard, the Brando’s chef selects fresh fruit and vegetables to prepare for guests in the dining venues every day.

The EcoStation has a laboratory where scientists from around the world conduct field research relating to preserving and protecting Tetiaroa At least 167 fish species have been observed around the atoll, from and its plant and animal life and helping to preserve and protect tropical colourful parrotfish and spotted eagle rays to blacktip sharks and islands everywhere. The on-site research scientists will be delighted to bonefish. During the nesting season, turtles come in their hundreds to talk to guests about their research, the birds and marine life found on lay their eggs on the coral sands beneath the trees. the atoll.

One of the motus (a reef islet) surrounding the lagoon, Tahuna Iti, is an The Brando, just like the man it was named after, is pioneering. It has island of birds. Thousands roost here every evening. There are parrots every luxury expected of such a resort in an idyllic location, but it has a and other land birds, but most are seabirds, including the noddy and the firm grasp on the importance of sustainability and the environment and majestic great frigate. Every evening they are joined by an exodus of should be commended for effortlessly combining the two. birds from Tahiti, making the short flight across the sea to roost in the safety of the dense vegetation, free from predators.

The only motu that has preserved its primitive, original rain forest is The twenty-two villas along West Turtle Beach and thirteen along Reiono. It also serves as the wilderness home for Kaveu (coconut crabs). South Mermaid Bay have been carefully designed to reflect the Polynesian lifestyle and traditions, with luxurious furnishings, private Combining luxury and nature plunge pool and windows as big as doors that let guests indulge in the sun, the breeze and lagoon views. The villas’ timbered walls and With access provided by private plane, the Brando offers carefree native gardens are surrounded by exquisite scenery. luxury in the midst of pristine nature. The all-inclusive resort features thirty-five deluxe villas each with its own private beach area; restaurants At the Brando, an abundance of activities is available from bicycling, showcasing Polynesian and French cuisine; a luxurious Polynesian spa snorkelling and bird watching, to paddle boarding and scuba diving. and pool; lagoon-view and beach bars; library, organic garden and Nature’s bounty is everywhere – plants, birds, old native forest, a boutique; and water sports. The Brando combines environmental purity, lemon shark nursery and other marine life. luxury and Polynesian charm to create an enriching experience.

106 . . 107 One of the secrets lies in the quality of the hosting oyster, the pinctada margaritifera, indigenous to French Polynesia, which gives birth to pearls of great rarity. The most beautiful pearls see the light of day in Wan’s private Oisland, Marutea Sud. The In 2000, wishing to share his knowledge and love for pearls, Wan opened the world’s first and only museum devoted to this gem. Located in Tahiti, it holds the largest Tahitian pearl ever harvested. Named in his honour, it measures twenty-six millimetres, is baroque-shaped and Tahitian silver in colour. The most expensive Robert Wan loose pearl currently for sale is 18.21millimetres, round, of an aubergine colour and worth €75,000. Emperor Audrey Tcherkoff , Middle East CEO of Pearls of Robert Wan, has created and implemented the first pearl farming project in the region in partnership with the Government of Qatar. Audrey’s passion for pearls began in 2007 when she submerged herself in the stories of امبراطور the underwater world in the Tahitian Lagoons. Inspired by this deep history and in partnership with the Qatar Foundation and Qatar Luxury Group, Robert Wan has .(established the Qatar Pearl Legacy (QPL بدأ رائد اللؤلؤ The mission of QPL is to revive, relive and share اللؤلؤ Pearl الكرزي الأحمر. وهي لآلئ مرغوبة ّجدا ب�سبب حجمها الملحوظ – �أكثر من ثالثة the national passion for pearls, facilitating both cultural and educational »روبرت pioneer ع�شر ملليمتر. .growth along with protecting the environment وان« Robert تكمن �أحد الأ�سرار في نوعية المحار The pearls from Qatar are from the pinctada radiata oyster, a natural مغامراته في Wan began his inhabitant of the Gulf Sea, and the one-of-a-kind fine jewellery pieces الم�ست�ضيف، بنكتادامارغاريتيفيرا، من that will be created from the harvests will embody and represent the صناعة اللؤلؤ �أ�صل بولينيزيا الفرن�سية، التي تنتج rich Qatari culture and heritage. QPL will position these gems as a في عام 1973 عندما adventures الل�ؤل�ؤ ذي الندرة الكبيرة. �أجمل .marker of identity and economic development for the country زار اليابان واجتمع مع in the industry الالآلئ ترى النور في جزيرة األستاذ ساتو، وهو صديق in 1973 when he وان الخا�صة، ماروتيا�سود. The pearl is deeply rooted in the history of Qatar, whose very outline كوكيتشي ميكيموتو، الذي كان visited Japan and met is akin to a teardrop pearl. Every Qatari is descended from an ancestor �أغلى ل�ؤل�ؤة ّحرة من �إنتاج رائدا في مجال زراعة اللؤلؤ الياباني. with Professor Sato, a friend of Kokichi Mikimoto, who pioneered the who made their living from fishing and the pearl trade, so how apt that روبرت وان للبيع ًحاليا، وهي .this history lives on and will once again thrive today ذات �شكل م�ستدير وبحجم ّعرف �ساتو وان على حفيد ميكيموتو، .Japanese cultured pearl 18.21ميلليمترات، ٍبلون الذي وعد ب�أن يكون ًعميال ّوفي ًا �إذا ّتمكن باذنجاني وقيمتها 75000 يورو. وان من �إنتاج ما يكفي من الل�ؤل�ؤ التاهيتي Sato introduced Wan to Mikimoto’s grandson, who promised to be a الأ�سود ذو الجودة العالية الم�ستدامة. loyal customer if Wan could produce enough Tahitian black pearls of a �أودري ت�شيركوف، الرئي�س consistent high quality. In 1974, when Wan returned to Tahiti, he bought التنفيذي ل�شركة روبرت وان في عندما عاد وان لتاهيتي عام 1974، ً .Tahiti Perles, and in a year’s time learned every aspect of pearl farming ال�شرق الأو�سط ، قام ب�إن�شاء وتنفيذ م�شروع ا�شترى ل�ؤل� ًؤا ّتاهيتيا، وفي غ�ضون عام .Four years later, Wan’s first harvest was entirely bought by Mikimoto زراعة الل�ؤل�ؤ الأول في المنطقة بال�شراكة مع حكومة قطر. ّتعلم كل جانب من جوانب زراعة الل�ؤل�ؤ. Combining his aptitude for business with his passion for nature’s finest ب�إلهام من هذا التاريخ ّالغني وبال�شراكة مع م�ؤ�س�سة قطر ومجموعة قطر الفاخرة ، وبعد �أربع �سنوات، كان ح�صاد وان الأول creations, Wan has become a self-taught expert on producing only ٍ the highest quality Tahitian pearls. Today he is the world’s largest single �أن�ش�أ روبرت وان تراث ل�ؤل�ؤة قطر )QPL(. الذي ا�شتراه ميكيموتو بالكامل. producer and exporter of Tahiti’s gem.

الل�ؤل�ؤ من قطر هو من محار بنكتادارادياتا، ً�ساكن ّطبيعي لبحر الخليج، ّوالحلي يتم ّالتعرف على الل�ؤل�ؤ التاهيتي وان Wan’s Tahitian pearls are recognised for their exceptional quality, their الفريدة من نوعها التي �سيتم �صنعها من محا�صيل الل�ؤل�ؤ ّ�ستج�سد ّوتمثل الثقافة لجودته ال�ستثنائية، وبريقه الرائع، fascinating lustre, and their incredible and unique colours from peacock القطرية الغنية والتراث القطري. و�ألوانه الرائعة والفريدة من نوعها الذي blue to cherry red. They are especially coveted for their remarkable size ّيتدرج من لون الطاوو�س الأزرق �إلى .beyond thirteen millimetres –

108 . . 109 The Grande Maison is now choosing to revive this legendary name in two JAEGER models blending aesthetic elegance, 1815 technical sophistication and 21st century th LE-COULTRE user friendliness: the Geophysic® “200 True Second® and the Geophysic® oth on AND THE WORLD OF POLO Universal Time. hen Ferdinand the polo field and in watchmaking Adolph Lange, a Dresden Anniversary workshops,B athletes and craftsmen Each model in the Geophysic® line Wwatchmaker, established his watch alike are driven by the same concern features several layers of meaning, manufactory in 1845, he laid the F. A. Lange” for continuous improvement in gradually unleashing powerful and cornerstone of Saxony’s precision order to mark time with the beauty innovative horological content that is watchmaking. His precious pocket of their every gesture. Precise expressed through classic characteristics. watches remain highly coveted in honey gold measured gestures that are almost This refined and contemporary creation among collectors all over the world. LIMITED EDITION instinctive. Each one is endowed asserts its masculine nature in a number Lange crafts only a few thousand with a vibrant passion, within a team of subtle ways. wristwatches in gold or platinum focused on a shared goal. per year. They are endowed Geophysic® Universal Time - a exclusively with proprietary movements that are real invitation to travel lavishly decorated and assembled by hand. In جايجر لو كولتر Jaeger-LeCoultre has nurtured a rich history with polo since the creation The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic® a period of little more than twenty years, A. Lange & Söhne salutes Ferdinand Adolph of the Reverso watch developed Universal Time is a round watch A. Lange & Söhne developed fifty-one Lange, who was born 200 years ago, with .with simple lines housing the latest- manufacture calibres. a second exclusive anniversary edition وعالم بولو in 1931 at the request of British officers in the Indian Army reluctant generation automatic calibre: Calibre The limited special 1815 model to damage their watches during 772. With engraved continents and From the very beginning, Ferdinand features a case in honey gold as well matches. oceans displayed in blue lacquer. Adolph Lange described his as a solid-silver argenté-grainé dial. business philosophy as follows: Geophysic®, the epitome of The Geophysic True Second and Jaeger- “With the knowledge that quality In 2015, A. Lange & Söhne is elegance and equilibrium LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time craftsmanship always assures the celebrating the 200th birthday The collection is named after a watch do not share the same case size, most advantageous purchase, of Ferdinand Adolph Lange. In his that belongs both to universal though. While the True Second we are aware that we can render honour, the commemorative 1815 history and to the heritage of is 39.6 millimetres wide the the best service to our clientele by 200th Anniversary F. A. Lange edition in the Manufacture. In 1958, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic supplying only watches of the highest platinum with a black dial was launched International Geophysical Year, Universal Time is a bit larger class.” A. Lange & Söhne still upholds this last February. Now, with the introduction Jaeger-LeCoultre created a at 41.6 millimetresin diameter. commitment to the ethics of the artisan. of a second version, A. Lange & Söhne chronometer for scientists on That really gives this watch a Among the traditonal hallmarks of every pays tribute to the founder of Saxon precision mission. Capable of withstanding distinct presence on the wrist timepiece are the numerous surface finishes applied watchmaking yet again – with another exceptional the magnetic fields of the North as compared to the smaller and to nearly all movement parts. timepiece. Its characteristic features: a dial Pole while losing nothing of its more simple Geophysic True with a special surface finish and a case formidable precision, its overriding Second. Of course, the appeal for Reflecting noble understatement and the crafted from an innovative gold alloy. characteristic was anyone interested in the Jaeger- quest for perfection, the 1815 watch family extreme resistance. LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time transfers the spirit of A. Lange Söhne’s 1815 The solid-silver dial of the new 1815 200th is the world time complication and the pocket watches to the 21st century. Anniversary F. A. Lange is endowed with .a finely textured argenté-grainé surface »االحتفال بالذكرى .map-style dial With this artisanal decoration, reminiscent of the silvery dials of historic observation الـ The movements driving the Geophysic® 200 collection, automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre watches and marine chronometers, the Saxon manufactory showcases a rare and لـ اف. ايه النج« Calibers 770 and 772, are synonymous with high precision and mechanical beauty. traditional finishing technique. Composed of 188 parts, the manually في صندوق ّمذهب The non-circular configuration of the �سواء في ميدان البولو �أو في ور�شات عمل �صناعة ال�ساعات، ف�إن balance wheel required lengthy research wound calibre L051.1 has a power reserve الريا�ضيين والحرفيين على ٍّحد �سواء لديهم دافع واحد وهو التح�سين of fifty-five hours. Its key hallmarks include عسلي اللون in order to reduce air resistance. Named الم�ستمر من �أجل معرفة الوقت مع جمال كل لفتة. لفتات دقيقة وهي the Gyrolab®, this device was initially the three-quarter plate made of untreated �شبه غريزية تقريبا. كل منها �صنعت بعاطفة ناب�ضة بالحياة، �ضمن German silver, the hand-engraved balance طبعة محدودة developed in a laboratory version back فريق عمل يركز على هدف م�شترك. in 2007 to equip the Master Compressor cock, the classic screw balance, the precision beat-adjustment system with lateral set احتفلت �شركة �أدولف لنج و�أبناءه، بذكرى فرديناند �أدولف لنج Extreme Lab 1 watch. It took eight years جيوفيزيك، مثال لألناقة والتوازن screw and whiplash spring, and five gold الذي ولد قبل 200 �سنة، ب�إنتاج طبعة ثانية ح�صرية احتفال to transition from the confidential version chatons that are secured with thermally بهذه الذكرى. ويتميز النموذج المحدود الخا�ص 1815 ب�صنع to one that could be incorporated into جيوفيزيك التوقيت العالمي - دعوة حقيقية للسفر .blued steel screws �صندوق مذهب ع�سلي اللون مطعم ّبالف�ضة ال�صلبة. an entire watch line. Geophysic® is the جيوفيزيك التوقيت العالمي من جايجر لو كولتر هي �ساعة م�ستديرة ّ first collection to enjoy the full benefits of مع خطوط ب�سيطة تحوي �أحدث جيل من العيار الوتوماتيكي: العيار this key breakthrough and its determining The forty-millimetre case in honey gold is 772. مع قارات ومحيطات محفورة تظهر باللون الأزرق. ال�صندوق ذي الـ 40 ملم المذهب الع�سلي اللون محفور عليه .influence on the precision of the watch engraved with a serial number between بالطبع، �إغراء �أي �شخ�ص مهتم ب�ساعة جيوفيزيك التوقيت العالمي and 200/200, which identifies each 200/001 الرقم الت�سل�سلي بين 001/200 و 200/200، الذي ّيعرف كل 200th Anniversary F.A. Lange as part 1815 مجموعة 1815 في " الذكرى ال 200 لـ اف.ايه لنج" كجزء من Both clever and functional, the من جايجر لو كولتر هو لمعرفة الوقت في العالم والت�صال الهاتفي .of a limited edition طبعة محدودة. Geophysic® Universal Time is available in على غرار الخارطة الأر�ض ّية. Geophysic® Universal Time steel or pink gold.

110 . . 111 A unique dining experience has arrived in Doha

تجربة طعام فريدة من نوعها وصلت إلى الدوحة

نوزومي، المطعم المعا�صر على النمط الياباني، والحائز على جائزة من لندن والريا�ض، افتتح �أبوابه م� ً ؤخرافي حدائق مر�سى مالز كمبين�سكي الرائع ، في ل�ؤل�ؤة الدوحة. Nozomi, the award-winning contemporary Japanese lifestyle restaurant from London and Riyadh has recently opened its doors in the gardens كانت انطالقته الأولى في لندن في عام 2005 من قبل ال�شيف ال�شهير ماريو�س .of the fabulous Marsa Malaz Kempinski, at the Pearl Doha جورج، حيث مزج مطعم نوزومي المطبخ الياباني المعا�صر مع المتع الأوروبية. وقد N تم �إن�شاء قائمة طعام ّمف�صلة جديدة ح�ص ّري ًا لنوزومي الدوحة، والتي تت�ضمن �أطباق The esprit underlying Nozomi is based on subtly fusing entertainment المطاعم الم�شهورة مثل �سمك القد الأ�سود ولحوم البقر الطازجة كوبي و�سلطعان ,and dining experiences so that, as the highly acclaimed cuisine is served البحر العالمي تمبورا. a passionate musical offering of world music creates a unique and overwhelming atmosphere. That is Nozomi – Doha’s premier dining experience! ُت ّعد �أطباق نوزومي ب�شكل جميل ومنذ اللحظة التي تدخل فيها �إلى المكان الرائع، ف�أنت ّتتمتع بدل ٍل لأبعد الحدود. و�إذا كنت تبحث عن ليلة فاخرة لق�ضاءها مع Originally launched in London in 2005 by renowned restauranteur الأ�صدقاء، ف�أنت في المكان المنا�سب! Marios George, Nozomi pairs contemporary Japanese cuisine with European subtleties. A new bespoke dining menu has been created exclusively for Nozomi Doha, which includes signature restaurant dishes With a contemporary and chic design, the ambiance is relaxed enough such as its famous black cod, tender Kobe beef and world class lobster to enjoy the exquisite gastronomic delights in style as it offers seating tempura. downstairs in the restaurant, including an outdoor patio, as well as seating in the upstairs lounge; on both floors the stunning views over Nozomi has everything expected from contemporary Japanese cuisine the palatial hotel and out to the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf simply and much more, particularly with its desire to meld entertainment into take your breath away. the overall dining experience. The exclusive music collections have been curated from sounds from all over the world, mixed with both modern Nozomi’s food is beautifully prepared and from the moment you walk and regional tones. This is truly something new in the local hospitality into the cool venue, you’re impeccably well looked after. If you’re looking scene. for a luxurious night out with friends, this is the right place for you!

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