Life in Luxury – Page 64

Drink

Talisker unveils new permanent edition, Port Ruighe

ByLife in Luxury May 9, 2013January 17, 2014

Who? Talisker What? Scotch whisky Talisker has recently unveiled the latest addition to their permanent portfolio – the Port Ruighe. Port Ruighe has been created on the Isle of Skye in the same way as the Talisker 10 but it goes through an additional step of finishing in a port cask. The result is a deeper hue and fruitier expression of the spicy whisky. Priced at £59.99. When? Available now Where? Available at www.whiskyshop.com How? Purchase online

Beauty

Go emulsifier-free with Dermaviduals at Face It

ByLife in Luxury May 8, 2013August 26, 2013

Who? Dermaviduals and Face It What? Face It is one of the few beauty salons in London to offer Dermaviduals, a selection of products focused on one principle – they’re free of emulsifiers. Salon owner Donna Glazer was the first to bring the products into the UK from Germany having discovered that emulsifiers disturbs the skin’s natural pH. Face It offers bespoke treatments using only Dermaviduals products with a personal consultation for every client. When? Dermaviduals treatments are available now, by appointment Where? Face It, 17 Highgate High Street, London N6 5JT How? Visit www.faceit.uk.com for more information Ten tips on skin care by Donna Glazer

Food

Alain Ducasse opens new restaurant at Byblos, St Tropez

ByLife in Luxury May 7, 2013January 4, 2014

Who? Alain Ducasse at Rivea, Byblos What? Recent winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards Alain Ducasse has opened his latest restaurant – Rivea at Byblos Hotel in St Tropez. The new restaurant will replace Ducasse’s previous restaurant at the hotel but will still serve up his signature Mediterranean dishes. When? Open now Where? Hôtel Byblos, Avenue Maréchal Foch, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France How? Visit www.byblos.com for more information Fly via Brussels Airlines

Culture

Hong Kong hosts its first Art Basel

ByLife in Luxury May 6, 2013November 7, 2014

Who? Art Basel What? The city of Hong Kong will be hosting its first Art Basel with around half of the galleries participating coming from Asia and Asia-Pacific. There will be artwork for sale from established and emerging artists as well as curated objects. There are also various planned talks and events based around the show itself. Ticket prices vary. When? 22nd to 26th May with first day for private views Where? Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong How? Visit www.artbasel.com for more information Fly via British Airways

Travel

Frankfurt Skyscraper Festival is back

ByLife in Luxury May 5, 2013January 5, 2014

Who? Frankfurt Skyscraper Festival What? Frankfurt has the highest density of skyscrapers in Europe so it’s no surprise that they’ve taken advantage of that by hosting an annual skyscraper festival. As well as being able to visit various high-rises normally closed to the public, visitors will also be treated to a fringe program of events including acrobatics and musical entertainment. When? 25th to 26th May Where? Around the city of Frankfurt, Germany How? Visit www.wolkenkratzer-festival.de for more information Fly via Lufthansa

Design

Fabulous creations at Clerkenwell Design Week

ByLife in Luxury May 4, 2013August 26, 2013

Who? Clerkenwell Design Week What? For some of the best designs in the world, stay right here in London and visit the upcoming Clerkenwell Design Week. This year there will be over 60 showrooms offering high-end contemporary design. There’s also a fringe program of debates, presentations and workshops. Tickets are free. When? 21st to 23rd May Where? Farmiloe Building, 34, St John Street, London EC1M 4AY and around Clerkenwell How? Visit www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com for more information