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Entries from June 2008

Le Grand Vefour a Paris monument to classic French gourmet dining

June 30th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Service at Le Grand Vefour was exceptional
Tucked away in a corner of the celebrated Palais Royal Gardens in the heart of Paris is a monument to that country’s history and fine food. It is kept alive thanks to the devotion of thousands upon thousands of locals and international visitors who over the years have […]

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Boutique property well situated in gourmet corner of South Africa

June 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

The Mont Rochelle main pool and restaurant
Foodies and fine wine enthusiasts from all over the world converge in the wine region of South Africa, searching for vineyards and gourmet restaurants. In an effort to explore a little of this region located a short drive from the ever popular Cape Town area, our team dedicated a […]

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Arpege chef is increasingly a crowd pleaser

June 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Arpege Restaurant in Paris, France
Alain Passard, executive chef and owner of Arpege restaurant in Paris, has long been recognized as a one of the most creative chefs in France. Elena and Gary recently had a chance to dine at his famous restaurant and speak with him in person.

Couleur, saveur, parfum et dessin du jardin velouté […]

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Earth Lodge presidential suite ideal for romantic bush vacation

June 9th, 2008 · No Comments

A sign for Earth Lodge
One of our teams recently visited Earth Lodge, the most architecturally distinctive of the four luxury lodges in the Sabi Sabi Reserve. Designed to disappear within the bush setting it is built on, it was memorable precisely for its unconventional style and Zen influence. They stayed at the property’s […]

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Santa Fe spa is my Nirvana

June 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

The reception at Absolute Nirvana
Once a palace custom reserved from Javanese royal brides-to-be, the Lulur, a massage and skin treatment ritual that culminates with a rose petal bath, is now available to all women (and men) in Santa Fe; wedding optional! Absolute Nirvana owner Caroline Lee was inspired to bring the sumptuous treatment home to […]

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