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Inside Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa: New Escapes, Culinary Dreams & A Summer of Luxury

Chic Icon talks with the General Manager about thrilling upgrades, family experiences, and the vision behind Cyprus’s most exclusive resort.

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Interview With The Top Makeup Artist Alesya Mincheva

Timeless Elegance, Creative Freedom, and the Art of Makeup Across Continents.

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Italy in Focus: Redefining Luxury Tourism for a New Era

Gianluca Caramanna, Advisor to the Ministry of Tourism, on Italy’s vision for high-end travel and its growing ties with the Middle East – an exclusive conversation at ATM Dubai 2025.

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Pascal Morabito Brings Time to Life

A Journey Through Tribal Art and Timeless Design in His New Bali Exhibition.

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Thanos Papadimitriou on Hospitality, Influence, and the Future of Travel

A conversation with the PR expert shaping Greece’s presence in global tourism through authenticity and digital strategy.

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Raising the Barre: Yurii and Anastasia Kurilenko on Building Dubai’s Grand Dance Academy

From world stages to founding Grand Dance Academy, this power couple turned passion into legacy—elevating Dubai’s dance scene with elegance, discipline, and heart.

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The Legendary SUNSET Party Celebrates Its 10 Years This Year//
Don't miss the most glamorous party of the Monaco Grand Prix!

SUNSET is the unmissable beach party that attracts the most eclectic International crowd during the Grand Prix since 2013. Set somewhere between a festival and a luxury champagne beach bar, SUNSET has created a genre of its own, unlike any beach party in this world.

Join CHIC ICON for the epic 10th anniversary edition during the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend! Feel the incredible atmosphere, layed back vibes and great music that are sure to leave you coming back for more SUNSET parties all over the world during F1 races. With breathtaking performances, upbeat atmosphere, world class DJs enlivened by dance performances & dazzling light shows, and a spectacular fireworks display will make it the most memorable F1 celebration night.

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#sunsetf1 #sunsetparty #monacograndprix #f1party

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Tesla Sedan Comparative Test: Which Premium Model Rises to the Top?//
Model 3 vs Model S.

Kings of acceleration with a subdued sound, 0-60 mph in less than 2 seconds, and no gasoline expenses? It was enticing at first glance, but the concept is becoming increasingly more seductive – especially when that can be achieved at a reasonable cost!

Futuristic automotive gadgets were not by any means invented by the American car company, but the integrative systems and accessibility of an all-around efficient electric vehicle were certainly popularized by Tesla. Whether it was the sleek, novel chassis of the Tesla Roadster or the fluttering butterfly doors of the Model X that sparked intrigue in the population, the Austin-based automaker has revolutionized the industry for smart technology and electric-based automotive systems.

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#tesla #teslamotors #electrocar

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Entrepreneurial Trio Launch Robb Report Monaco Côte d’Azur Edition//
Bringing luxury media to new heights with its launch event on May 22nd in Monaco Yacht Club.

The stage is set for an exciting development in the luxury media landscape as three seasoned entrepreneurs – Luiz Costa Macambira, Karl-Henry Edstrom, and Peter Soderberg – prepare to unveil the Monaco Côte d’Azur edition of the iconic Robb Report.

Luiz Costa Macambira, the former renowned publisher of Forbes Monaco and the Netherlands, has a formidable reputation in global media. After successfully guiding Forbes’ digital, print, and event products from 2018 to 2022, he turned his eye toward the luxury lifestyle segment. Today, he co-publishes the Monaco Côte d’Azur edition of the Robb Report and manages the lively Monaco news website, monacovoice.com.

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#robbreport #robbreportmonaco #eventmonaco #monacoyachtclub

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Staying Cool with Vedanta//
Peace amongst chaos.

What does staying cool means? Why are many hot-headed lose their cool? How to stay cool in most circumstances? In this article, we give you some important suggestions.

Staying cool means you are in control of your thoughts, emotions & impulses. Your mind doesn’t disturb you and your ego is well-managed. Staying cool is the new age version of spiritual maturity which is an essential quality in any individual. Not staying cool is now no longer a cool thing for humans. Being human means there is calmness within and peace with the world.

Many people are hot-headed because they are victims of their minds. They become slaves to their emotions and impulses. This makes them emotional and hysterical. They blame people and the world for their unhappiness. The issues remain unresolved and the agitations continue all their life. This leads to problems in health, relationships, and substance abuse resulting in the destruction of the person.

Text by @mindandintellect

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#vedanta #pieceofmind #coaching #psychology #mind #intellect

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Reaching New Heights: The Astronomia Everest by Jacob & Co.//
A Limited Edition Watch Inspired by Mount Everest and Created in Collaboration with Adventurer Johan Erns.

Jacob & Co. is a luxury watchmaker renowned for its exquisite designs, precision, and attention to detail. The company is known for producing some of the most complex and unique timepieces in the industry, and Astronomia Everest is no exception. This particular watch is the result of a partnership between Jacob & Co. and mountaineer and adventurer, Johan Ernst Nilson.

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#jacobandco #astronomiaeverest #luxurywatch #limitededitionwatch

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Zephalto: A Revolutionary Space Tourism//
Zephalto Balloon Taking Tourism and Research to New Heights.

This review explores Zephalto’s revolutionary approach to space tourism, featuring the world’s first luxury space balloon. With a customizable experience, luxurious amenities, and advanced technology, Zephalto is set to become the leader in space tourism, offering an unforgettable adventure for thrill-seekers.

As the world is opening up post-pandemic, people are seeking new experiences and adventures to add to their bucket list. And if you’re one of those thrill-seekers looking for an extraordinary experience, Zephalto has got you covered. The company is revolutionizing space tourism by introducing the world’s first space balloon, offering an unparalleled experience to those who dare to reach for the stars.

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#spacetourism #zephalto #spacetravel

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The Timeless Piece Of Art: Vintage Whiskey From the Karuizawa Distillery//
An exclusive set of Japanese whiskeys is being offered for sale at a whopping $50,000 per set.

When considering vintage whiskey, it’s not only the contents of the bottle that matter. It’s also the tale that the whisky conveys. An exceptional whisky blurs the boundary between beverage and art, converting the blend into a work of art.

Dekantā is a fine Japanese Whisky retailer, that provides heritage, quality, and Japanese values through its products. Honoring the essence of Japanese fine art and craftsmanship, the retailer is offering 50 sets of a limited collection called Acclaim—The Karuizawa Whisky Stage. This rare collection is not a typical ultra-aged Yamazaki expression, as it contains single malt Japanese whiskeys that were distilled between 1999 and 2000 and matured in sherry casks. The spirit had to exhibit the exceptional skills of Japanese distillers that have propelled the industry to global recognition. For any connoisseur, the only logical option was a cask from the renowned Karuizawa Distillery.

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#whiskey #vintagewhisky #whisky #japanesewhisky #japanesewhiskey #luxurywhisky #premiumwhisky

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Loneliness And How To Escape It//
Author's article by the acclaimed psychologist Dr. Esther Vavilonskaya.

Loneliness – just try to pronounce this word. What does it sound like, what does it feel like? And why is the whole world talking about it now?

We can be surrounded by people and still feel this empty space inside. Perhaps the secret vibrations of our lives are affecting our emotional state and pushing us toward this state. Or perhaps it is something deeper and more mysterious – an undiscovered phenomenon that has yet to be revealed.

All over the world, in cities and villages, in luxurious homes and poor neighborhoods, in families large and small, more and more people are experiencing the heartache of loneliness. And these people are overwhelmingly young. Recent studies show that loneliness is most prevalent among 10-34-year-olds.

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#psychiatry #loneliness #coaching #psychology

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