LUX April 2017

LUX - April 2017 3 4. Bringing Your Special Day To Life 6. Planhotel Hospitality Group 10. Giving the Gift of Excellence 12. Pure Kauai: A Private Paradise 14. A Woman’s World 16. Belmond Royal Scotsman, Guests will be Kings of the Castle 18. Edinburgh Hideaways: Combining Luxury with Independence 20. Basque Cuisine and Relax in The Atlantique Pyrenees 22. Indulge in an Italian Idyll 24. 60 Years of Providing the Finest Italian Food Products 26. The Core Foundation of All Economies 30. Outrageously Beautiful Jewellery 32. An Unforgettable Experience in a Glorious Natural Paradise 34. An Alpine Luxury Resort of the Highest Calibre 38. Skiing to Success 41. A Tale of Great Success in Sustainable Hospitality 43. Gorgeous Waterfront Accommodation in Akaroa Contents Welcome to the April edition of LUX. Last month, I enjoyed a visit to the high Alpine luxury resort St. Moritz, which is 1,800 metres (5,910 ft) above sea level. The visual and gastronomic wonders of the region are really qualities to behold and cherish. The luxury facilities of the Kulm Hotel I stayed in, were second to none, and I would recommend them to anybody. On the subject of hotels, we learn that Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg has launched a Summer Escape package which embraces the best of the city and the hotel. It takes advantage of the summer period between May and July known as White Nights – or Belye Nochi - the period when St Petersburg enjoys late sunsets and early sunrises, with twilight lasting throughout the night. Moving to a different part of the world, Research and Markets has announced the addition of the ‘Study of China’s Yacht Market 2016’ report to their offering. It is projected that the number of leisure boats and yachts in China will reach 100,000 by 2020 from a mere 3,000 in 2012. The market in 2020 will be worth approximately $8.16 billion. This and many more luxurious experiences are covered in this stunningly illustrated edition, which I hope you enjoy reading. Jonathan Miles, Editor Phone: +44 (0) 203 725 6842 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lux-intl.com AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility.