12 CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Luxury Travel
14 A Summer of Luxury at METT Hotel & Beach ResortMarbella . Discover a slice of Andalusia at METT Hotel & Beach Resort Marbella , as the stunning five-star Lifestyle Resort gets ready for the beautiful Spanish summertime .
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20 SUPER VILLAS TAILOR-MADE
FOR SUMMER GATHERINGS - Picture the scene : three or four generations of family gather together on the expansive terrace of a sparkling white villa , surrounded by lush tropical gardens and overlooking cerulean seas .
24 Calling all Castaway Couples . Enhance your romantic escape by choosing from an array of experiences tailored to you and your partner , with one complimentary experience included per stay .
28 From snow therapy to high altitude healing , discover year-round alpine health at these private chalets & villa wellness retreats
32 Discover Gerald Durrell ’ s Corfu from Alkyna lifestyle beach resort . Guests can mark 100 years since Gerald Durrell ’ s birth by exploring locations from his beloved books and the popular TV series , with Alkyna Lifestyle Beach Resort as the perfect base
34 Luxury on the Nile . Sofitel opens new five-star hotel in Cairo . Sofitel , a pioneer of French luxury hospitality , has announced the grand opening of Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile , a sophisticated addition to the heart of Cairo ’ s vibrant city .
40 Unrivalled amenities unveiled – where even pets get a five star stay at Bentley residences , sunny isles beach , Miami .
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Yachts & Yachting
44 Heesen kick off 2025 with 11 Yachts under construction and five deliveries scheduled . Despite global and political uncertainties Heesen Yachts is anticipating a strong 2025 , with 11 yachts under construction and deliveries scheduled through to 2027 .
50 Sunreef reveals the custom interiors of it ’ s new 33m eco sailing catamaran . Luxury catamaran builder Sunreef has revealed the first interior renderings of its new Sunreef 35M Eco sailing yacht , sold late last year .
54 From Masterchef to Megayacht . They say life is all about timing and for the head chef of superyacht HBC Andrew Durham , this has certainly been the case . Stepping into the yacht ’ s galley while moored in Antigua , we sat down
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with Andrew to learn more about his extraordinary culinary journey .
Luxury Homes
62 Caribbean Luxury Homes . From the pristine beaches of Barbados to the secluded shores of the Grenadines , these exceptional homes offer a dream escape from January ’ s grey skies and cold winds . With high season temperatures and endless sunshine , it ’ s the ideal time to inspire readers with visions of
tropical living .
70 AFirst new build home for over 170 years available on street once home to Samuel Beckett . Occupying a prominent position on Gertrude
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