Discreet service at Le Vendôme, Beirut

Discreet service at Le Vendôme, Beirut

Who? Le Vendôme What? Intimate is the approach to service at Le Vendôme. Fresh faced from some serious renovations, the hotel is at its prime. Of course you wouldn’t be able to find many people who have stayed there – they are far too discreet to share that sort of thing. But if the stylish suites are anything to go by, it’ll only be the elite. When? Open year round Where? Rafis Al Hariri St, Beirut, Lebanon How? For more information, see www.levendomebeirut.com Ten photos from Le Vendôme, Beirut Fly via British Airways

Life in Luxury’s guide to: The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1964
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Life in Luxury’s guide to: The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1964

Single malt whisky aficionados, and particularly those who are fans of The Glenlivet, should take note as the first of the Winchester Collection finally makes it onto the shelves. The new collection, named after The Glenlivet’s Master Distiller Alan Winchester, will be a series of exclusive 50 year old single malt whiskies for the true connoisseur. The first release, Vintage 1964 is limited to just 100 individually numbered bottles. “Bottle No. 1”, priced at £17,995, has been on sale in Harrods since October but the exquisite whisky is also due to be made available elsewhere. So just what should you expect from a whisky as old as this? Well influence…

AMYKARINE Sonnet

Ten questions with AMYKARINE

AMYKARINE is a new independent label, specializing in textile design and luxury silk scarves. Here, the designers of the brand, Amy and Karine Brutijan, answer Life in Luxury’s Ten questions. Tell us about AMYKARINE, how did you begin? AMYKARINE is influenced by our background. We were born into a very creative family and raised in a household full of works by distinguished Armenian painters, which were carefully curated by our father. It is no surprise that we have been drawn to the arts and design since early childhood. We also had an interest in fashion and all sort of things you could wear. Establishing AMYKARINE came as a natural development…

Home pick: Tripod condiment set from Loveramics
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Home pick: Tripod condiment set from Loveramics

Who? Loveramics What? When it comes to dressing a room, it’s the little details that matter. We think this little tripod condiment set from Loveramics is just the right amount of understated to fit into any home. Made from white porcelain with a wooden stand, it’s built to last. Plus, with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar, it’s really covered all the basis. Priced at £36. When? Available now Where? Available online from Occa Home How? Buy now from Occa Home

Design pick: Shagreen matchstriker from LuxDeco

Design pick: Shagreen matchstriker from LuxDeco

Who? LuxDeco What? This shagreen matchstriker has to be the best looking fire maker we’ve ever seen. Made from brass with a resin polish, it gives a light stingray effect, highlighted by the chocolate brown rims. It’s effortlessly cool whether in a drawing room, smoking lounge or out on the patio. Pass the cigars please. Priced at £195. When? Available now Where? Available online from LuxDeco How? Buy now from LuxDeco

Regency Tunis, a Tunisian coastal oasis

Regency Tunis, a Tunisian coastal oasis

Who? Regency Tunis What? Just a short drive up the coast from Tunisia’s iconic Sidi Bou Said district is another sea-side gem, the Regency Tunis. While incorporating little touches of Tunisian culture, local designs can be found in much of the décor, it’s not short on luxury either as the three grand pools and spa facilities prove. Oh, and there’s an endearing Tunisian restaurant too where you can sample the local fare. When? Open year round Where? Les cotes de Carthage, La Marsa, Tunis, Tunisia How? For more information, see www.regencyhotel-tunis.com Ten photos from Regency Tunis, Tunisia Fly via KLM