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Travel

Discreet service at Le Vendôme, Beirut

ByQ X December 26, 2014November 1, 2015

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

Travel

Regency Tunis, a Tunisian coastal oasis

ByQ X December 19, 2014June 22, 2020

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

Travel

Classic luxury at The Portman Ritz Carlton, Shanghai

ByQ X December 5, 2014May 25, 2015

Who? The Portman Ritz Carlton, Shanghai What? The Portman Ritz Carlton in Shanghai has been an instant classic since the day it opened decades ago. Situated in the heart of Puxi, it’s ideally located for visiting many of Shanghai’s best known tourist sites. Of course, it wouldn’t be Ritz Carlton without being sumptuously luxurious inside, which of course it is. But while it’s a bit of a legend in the city, and it continues to collect accolades in the likes of Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Of lists, it’s open to innovation too. Cue, their recently launched Most Handsome Brunch in town. Another instant classic, we think. When? Open year round…

Culture

Summer reading: Capturing the Light by Roger Watson and Helen Rappaport

ByLife in Luxury August 25, 2014March 5, 2017

Who? Roger Watson and Helen Rappaport What? In the 1830s, two men set out to achieve what seemed like the impossible – to capture an image. Capturing the Light is the story of how these two rivals raced against each other to be the first to invent photography. Although they started from different motivations, they both achieved their goals. The question is, who won? When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Culture | Long read

Life in Luxury’s guide to: Dennis Hopper at the Royal Academy

ByN.N.P. June 23, 2014June 23, 2014

Soon to arrive at the Royal Academy is the installation entitled “The Lost Album”, an exhibition of over four hundred original photographs taken by the late Dennis Hopper. This is the first time such a large collection of Hopper’s work has been shown in the UK. All of the photographs were taken between 1961 and 1967 and were personally selected by Hopper for his first major exhibition at the Fort Worth Art Centre, Texas, in 1970. In addition to the photographs will be a selection of vintage prints which were discovered after Hopper’s death in 2010. Hopper first started experimenting with photography using a camera bought for him by his,…

Design

Design pick: Linea aperture photo frame from House of Fraser

ByLife in Luxury March 31, 2014November 28, 2014

Who? House of Fraser What? With photography, sometimes it’s nice to go old school. This photo frame from Linea is anything but old fashioned though. With photos appearing at different sizes in a mosaic style, it gives even the oldest photographs a fresh new look. We think it’s a great way to rediscover old memories. Priced at £60. When? Available now Where? Available online from House of Fraser How? Buy now from House of Fraser