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In the Middle Ages some of the greatest minds concerned themselves with the lifelong pursuit of turning base metals into gold. While the answer to that one has not yet been found, leading oenologists are the alchemists of our times – creating the ‘Nectar of the Gods’ out of the soil of south-western France.

The southwest of France is an area with one of the most prestigious traditions of any winegrowing region in the world. Wine has been produced here since classical times, and its vintages have long since counted among the very best in the world. Names such as Chateau Rochebelle, Chateau Latour and Chateau Lafitte Rothschild are internationally revered and add a distinctly aristocratic air to this region. Representative of the very finest quality and refinement, they personify the concept of wine both as a tradition and as an art.

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Hong Kong was the focus of Asian real estate in November as sector decision makers and professionals from the region – and across the world – converged on the city during the MIPIM Asia convention. Rimontgó was represented by both its principals, José and Antonio Ribes Bas, an indication of how important this region is becoming in the international luxury property market.

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When King Felipe III of Spain granted Jávea town rights on 2 July 1612 he probably didn’t imagine that it would still give cause for a full season of celebrations in the 21st century. If so, he would have underestimated the pride local people continue have in their town and its origins and traditions. What’s more, given the Spanish penchant for celebrations and festivities an event such as a 400th anniversary is something that fires the imagination.

Continue reading…A year of celebrations in 2012 as Jávea turns 400…

Despite their unenviable reputation for insularity, Britons have enthusiastically embraced the cuisine of other countries over the past few decades. These days every British town, however small and insignificant, can boast at least one Chinese, Indian and Italian restaurant. However the latest culinary craze to find favour is the Spanish tapas bar.

Continue reading…A little bit of Spain in London…

Amid all the doom and gloom out there we are really happy to be able to report on some positive and indeed encouraging news. It comes in the form of the official figures released on tourism numbers for 2011, which show an increase in arrivals of 7,7% over 2010, culminating in a total of 56 million visitors last year.

Continue reading…2011 record year for Spanish tourism…

The name Carl Fabergé still creates a buzz in the world of luxury goods today, so the news that this famous company was to open new stores in London and New York soon attracted the interest of fine jewellery lovers the world over.

The special seasonal lilac façade of the new London store has been cleverly designed to evoke the characteristic Fabergé look, which was created with a combination of enamel and the guilloche technique for which Carl Fabergé was rightly famous. The first Fabergé store in London opened in 1906 at 48 Dover Street, before moving to 173 Bond Street – and the new shop (at 14A Grafton Street in Mayfair) is almost exactly halfway between those two original locations.

Continue reading…Fabergé returns to London’s Mayfair and Madison Avenue, New York…

The concept of going on a safari has appealed to travellers since Europeans first glimpsed the African interior. In the past, hunters would relish the idea of bagging a few rare beasts for their trophy wall, but these days safaris are largely the preserve of animal lovers and conservationists.

Continue reading…Africa calling! When is the best time to go on safari?…