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North Island

The ultimate destination for barefoot luxury

Arguably the most opulent private island resort in the world, North Island is the epitome of rustic beach chic. Run by Wilderness Safaris, decor has an African-castaway feel with 11 huge villas, all with free-flowing indoor and outdoor areas, plunge pools and butler service. Villa North Island is the most private. The island is breathtaking, with white sand beaches fringed by palms and granite rocks, and giant turtles wandering through lush foliage. A small spa, excellent food and wonderful staff add to the experience.

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Form and Function

Good design needs neither royal title nor fanfare, as Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip Bernadotte and Oscar Kylberg prove. Centurion correspondent Katharina Hesedenz spoke with the down-to-earth duo about why they prefer to let their work speak for itself.

Heritage Check

A brief history of tartan, from a forbidden symbol of Highlands insurrection to a couture staple.

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Emblems Collection

The Soul of a Place

Combining authentic heritage with immersive experiences and timeless design, Emblems Collection captures the spirit of a destination in each exceptional hotel

The New American Dairy

A fresh generation of makers is heralding a broader appreciation for the oft-maligned American cheese – and there is nowhere better to discover it than New York City.

Objects of Affection

There’s nothing quite like ceramics to evoke a particular time and place, and bespoke local pottery is playing an increasingly central role in marking our travels.

Icons Anew

In two illustrious North American cities, two Sofitel hotels await – refreshed, reimagined and ready to inspire

New Worlds of Tailoring

Now extending far beyond the hallowed ateliers of Savile Row into new sartorial capitals like Singapore and itinerant studios the world over, today’s tailoring caters to a fresh breed of fabric-savvy client ready to move past the constraints of their grandfathers’ suits.

The Human Factor

Art and craft merge at London studio Based Upon, whose works of astonishing scale also involve deeply personal insights and cutting-edge materials research.

An Icon Evolved

Delano Miami Beach celebrates the best of its past while shaping a bold new chapter

The Man of the Hour

Affectionately dubbed the “Picasso of watchmaking”, the late Swiss designer Gérald Genta’s landmark 1972 concept for the game-changing Royal Oak was just the start of a prolific career that set the tone for horology in the late 20th century. Today, 15 years since his passing, his work is still key to understanding the world of watches now – and where it’s going.

The Shrinking of Art

While some numbers point to a flailing global art market, a closer look reveals the advent of a new generation of collectors – one who eschews large-scale paintings and sculptures in favour of readily portable pint-sized treasures with a more pocket-friendly price tag.

Fresh Eyes on Marrakech

Blending architectural heritage, contemporary art and inspired hospitality, the Red City has always been a captivating destination. These just-opened (and recently renovated) hideaways show off the city’s creative side.

The Thinking Yacht

The luxe world of yachting might seem like the last place you’d expect to find artificial intelligence, but the sector is already a hotbed of AI innovation – and the onboard revolution is just beginning.

Glass Roots Movement

From his dynamic gallery-cum-studio in London, Peter Layton and his team are shining a spotlight on the underappreciated art and time-honoured tradition of glassblowing

In Perfect Balance

Forward-thinking safari lodges in and around South Africa’s Kruger National Park are shifting to focus on conservation, community and meaningful connection.

The Second Age of Elegance

In 1925, a new aesthetic infused with abstraction, geometry and innovative materials transformed jewellery – and much else – forever. A hundred years on, Art Deco continues to inspire both the great maisons and a generation of independent designers.

Designing Marrakech

The cosmopolitan design scene in the buzzy Moroccan metropolis boasts an astonishing array of treasures, tending towards the avant-garde rather than traditional.

A Fairmont Mayakoba Milestone

With special events and an enticing offer, Fairmont Mayakoba celebrates two decades shaped by culture, creativity and connection in the heart of the Riviera Maya

Future Classics

Switzerland’s greatest watch houses have distilled generations of horological innovation into five new watches that put a 21st-century spin on heritage-steeped models.

Dolce & Gabbana To Parade in Venice

From 28 August to 30 August 30, 2021, iconic locales across Venice will host the latest fashion collections from the world-famous brand

Soul Searching in Umbria

Centuries-old estates and sacred spaces are getting a new lease of life as charismatic country retreats, discovers Thomas Midulla, who paid a visit to three of the region’s most ambitious projects and the bucolic villages that frame them.