Netjets EU Winter 2023

WINTER WONDERS
Skiing updates from
St. Moritz and Aspen
ONE-WOMAN SHOW
The works of Katherine
Schwarzenegger Pratt
A NEW MOROCCO
North Africa’s charm
has a fresh face
ON THE MOVE
Mayo Clinic’s guide to
staying active
ELECTRIC AVENUES
The latest car designs
driven by technology

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TAKING OFF
A
NEW YEAR, A FRESH START AND THE PROSPECT FOR MEMORABLE
ADVENTURES. WE HOPE THAT 2024 BRINGS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW
TRAVEL DESTINATIONS.
We are now flying to Morocco, a breathtakingly beautiful destination in North Africa.
You can check out our favourite things to do to maximise your stay, starting on page 38.
For the golfers out there, we feature the brand new Apes Hill golf course in Barbados,
which is also a family-friendly club with stunning views on page 44. And finally, for the
foodies, we highlight our choice of the latest restaurant hot spots in New York City on
page 66.
We hope these articles will inspire you to take advantage of some of our favourite
accommodations. We look forward to providing you with an exceptional experience.
Thank you for trusting us with all your travel needs.
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CONTRIBUTORS
JOHN McNAMARA
The managing
editor of NetJets,
the Magazine
started from his
Munich base to
explore the latest
hotel openings
making the cities
of central Europe
ever more enticing
places to visit for
Beating Heart
(page 10).
PETER SWAIN
Golf in the
Caribbean is
reaching new
heights at Ape Hills,
as our experienced
golf scribe
discovers in Bajan
Brilliance (page
44), which captures
the highlights of
a rebuilt course
that’s offering a
new challenge.
NICOLA CHILTON
In Morocco
Rising (page 34),
the Dubai-based
writer, who was in
Marrakech at the
time of the recent
earthquake, charts
the indomitable
spirit that is
helping the nation
bounce back as
a most desirable
destination.
NOCERA&FERRI
Watches inspired
by the moon
captured against
otherworldly
backgrounds form
our shoot by the
Italian photography
duo in Lunar
Eclipse (page 54),
which shows the
true creativity of
the finest makers
of timepieces.
WILL HERSEY
The London-based
motoring writer
takes a look at
the changes in car
design that are
being inspired by
the move from gas
to electric engines.
This Positive
Charge (page 60)
includes remarkable
models from BMW,
Lotus and Polestar.
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story’s subject, with approximate distances in miles and kilometres where applicable.
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CONTENTS
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BLUE SKIES
La Sultana Oualidia,
page 34
66 71 10
IN THE NEWS
Developments in Central
Europe, the finest spirits,
and more
pages 10-18
BARBADOS BEAUTY
The newly revamped Apes
Hill is at the pinnacle of
Caribbean golf courses
pages 44-47
SEA CHANGE
Why aging a wine
underwater is a trend
making waves
pages 72-75
NETJETS UPDATE
Latest events, staff
in profile, and the
new Citation
pages 20-22
PERFECT PICTURES
The art of commissioning
a portrait in the age of
the throwaway selfie
pages 48-53
HIGH AND MIGHTY
How the storied Alpine
resort of St. Moritz
is reinventing itself
pages 76-79
STAYING MOBILE
Mayo Clinic’s guide to
avoiding a sedentary
lifestyle while traveling
pages 24-26
DIFFERENT ORBIT
Moonphase watches shine
brightly and light the way
this season
pages 54-59
UPSCALING ASPEN
Colorado’s epic skiing
hub has had a facelift
of heroic proportions
pages 80-81
© LA SULTANA OUALIDIA, © NOKSU, MATT POWER, © ALMANAC HOTELS
SISTER FIGURE
The words and wisdom of
Katherine Schwarzenegger
Pratt, a woman with a goal
pages 28-31
AFRICAN CHARM
From Tangiers to
Marrakech, Morocco
continues to enchant
pages 34-42
ON THE PULSE
The growth of electric
vehicles is encouraging
new design concepts
pages 60-65
BIG APPLE BITES
New York’s restaurant
scene is burgeoning with
exciting fresh openings
pages 66-71
VIVE LA FRANCE
Art on early 20th-century
Paris explored in a new
show in the French capital
pages 82-89
THE LAST WORD
Train frontman Pat
Monahan on his life
away from the mic
page 90
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THE SMART GUIDE
Our collection of the latest, the
brightest, and the best begins with
developments in Central Europe.
BEATING HEART
After a relatively quiet few years, MittelEuropa is blossoming again, with new
hotels from standout brands leading the way // By John McNamara
© W BUDAPEST
STATE OF THE ART
A view from W Budapest
THE SEPARATION between
East and West is a thing of
the Habsburg past and the
age of emperors.
the Bavarian capital. The
brand that has made its
the past. Central Europe
Chief among these regal
name in the Asian market
might be a hotpotch of
cities is Munich, which, while
has taken to Europe with
countries, languages, culture
synonymous with beerhalls
some aplomb, with the
and cuisines, but there is a
and bratwurst, has a sense
Rosewood Munich, housed
common factor that unites
of sophistication that belies
in two landmark buildings, a
many of the fascinating
its rudimentary reputation.
wonderful celebration of the
cities of MittelEuropa – a
It’s something that the new
old and the new. The 132-key
dedication to style and
Rosewood (rosewoodhotels.
hotel – ideally situated in the
luxurious living, a remnant of
com) captures perfectly in
city centre, a stone’s throw
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THE SMART GUIDE
ISLE OF PLENTY
Mamula’s luxe
outdoor spaces
from the fabled grande dame
Bayerische Hof and historic
cathedral square – combines
built in the 19th century
in the central location on
Ringstrasse, overlooking
with the opening of the
196-key Hoxton, Vienna
(thehoxton.com) in the former
the stately structure of the
the green spaces of the
headquarters of Austria’s
former Bavarian State Bank,
Stadtpark. The 111 rooms
Chamber of Commerce.
and a former palace that
and suites have been given
Almanac is the brainchild
adjoined it, with an interior
a contemporary touch by
of the Haselbacher family,
design motif where the
Spanish designer Jaime
but the Austrian clan has
emphasis is on creating a
Beriestain, subtly weaved
visions that spread beyond
home from home, rather than
into an overall look that
its home country’s borders.
a city stopover. The signature
celebrates both a storied
As well as another property
restaurant Brasserie Cuvilliés
past and modern art by
in Barcelona, last year it
offers contemporary twists
Austrian artists, including
launched the “X” brand –
on classic dishes, while Bar
Gustav Klimt. Donnersmarkt,
beginning with the Almanac
Montez serves delightful
the hotel’s restaurant,
X Prague. The Czech capital
cocktails in an atmosphere
maintains the local flavour,
has its charms, but perhaps
with more than hint of a
specialising – though not
high-end accommodation
city’s decadent imperial past.
exclusively – in plant-based
hasn’t been one of them. The
Moving east to Vienna,
dishes, with ingredients
Almanac goes some way to
there is a similar vibe at
sourced from the rich Alpine
addressing this, particularly
the Almanac Palais Hotel
surrounds. The hotel scene
as it is located just off the
(almanachotels.com), housed
in the Austrial capital will
famed Wenceslas Square.
in two former palaces
also be blessed this year
A renovation of the 204-
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THE SMART GUIDE
room Alcron hotel, the new
contemporary design is
enhanced by a concept store,
rooftop terrace and specialty
coffee shop.
Like Prague, Budapest
resonates history without
having the attraction of eyecatching
hotels that such
as destination deserves.
The opening of W Hotel
Budapest (marriott.com) in
the magnificent Drechsler
Palace, former home of
the Hungarian Institute of
Ballet, helps to redress the
balance. The 151 rooms and
suites have been stylishly
reimagined by British firm
Bowler James Brindley and
the Hungarians Bánáti
+ Hartvig, while three
dining options add to the
attractions on Andrássy
Avenue, a Unesco World
Heritage Site. Perhaps, the
star spot is the AWAY spa
– an oasis away from the
increasingly busy city, with
secret spaces offering a
true escape (fittingly with
inspiration from that most
famous of sons of Budapest,
Harry Houdini).
Heading back west,
Zurich may seem to offer
a more sedate experience
than its close metropolitan
neighbours, yet the appeal
of its old town and allure
of namesake lake make the
Swiss city an understated
but enticing destination
in Central Europe. Its
credentials have been
further embelliehed by
the opening of Mandarin
GRAND LOCATIONS
From top: the ornate decor of the
Almanac Palais Vienna;
Bar Montez at Rosewood Munich
Oriental Savoy, Zurich
(mandarinoriental.com). The
reimagining of the hotel,
which was built in 1838, was
carried out by French interior
designer Tristan Auer. The
80-key hotel also features
a selection of outstanding
dining options, including
Orsini, helmed by Antonio
Guida from the two-Michelinstarred
Seta restaurant at
Mandarin Oriental, Milan.
Italian fine dining, Swiss
style are a match made in
heaven.
While so much of
MittelEuropa’s grandeur
lies in its cities, there
is still discoveries to be
made in more remote
outposts. Take the islet
of Mamula (mamulaisland.
com), in Montenegro’s
Unesco-protected Bay
of Kotor. A former prison
colony, a fortress built by
the governor of Dalmatia
in 1853 has become to an
opulent accommodation
consisting of 10 room and
22 suites, where the modcons
of a typical high-end
residence are complemented
by the fascinating history
and ornate frescoes that
were discovered during the
restoration. Nods to it past
– both good and bad times
– echo throughout but this
is modern location offering a
host of amenities. Like much
of what is on offer in this
fascinating part of the world,
the past and present go hand
in hand to make a bright
future.
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Manual Drive
Racing Forwards
The rise in popularity of e-bikes has, of course, led to a rapid revolution in
the technology that propels them. Among the first to jump into the saddle
are Lotus – the famed sports car manufacturer, which turned its hand to
bikes as early as the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, and has had considerable
success since then. With the Type 136 road bike, the company have taken
technology from the Mars Lander Project to produce an exceptionally
light motor and enable riders to go faster, further and stronger than ever
before. lotuscars.com
Containing original drawings
and unseen photos from eight
decades of BMW design,
acclaimed automotive writer
Steve Saxty encapsulates some
the most iconic cars ever made
in this three-volume history
of the German marque. Gven
unprecedented access – and
with Adrian van Hooydonk,
the German brand’s head of
design on hand to help – Saxty
has produced a fascinating
history of an iconic brand.
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Sporting
Chance
Renowned for its innovative design and close collaborations with the
sporting world, Richard Mille maintains its stellar reputation with the
RM 35-03. Available in three versions, this latest model comes with
the endorsement of tennis legend Rafael Nadal and features a new
complication, the butterfly rotor. An expression of athletic prowess and
ergonomic detail, it will prove to be a winner. richardmille.com
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An age-old building material,
wood is none the less proving its
use as a vital part of the modern
building process and one that
is embraced by Japanese firm
Shigeru Ban Architects. This
impressive tome captures 45 of
the 2014 The Pritzker Architecture
prizewinner’s works, which
include the Centre Pompidou-
Metz and the Aspen Art Museum.
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1 ABERFELDY 25-YEAR-OLD With a final maturation in Oloroso sherry casks, this limited-edition bottling of a quarter-of-a-centuryold
whisky features fruity overtones and has been released to celebrate the distillery’s 125th anniversary. aberfeldy.com // 2 HAVANA
CLUB AÑEJO 15 AÑOS A decade and a half of being aged in white oak barrels gives this fabled rum blend an impressive array
of aromas, including dry fruits and prunes. havana-club.com // 3 HOUSE OF RUM With single-vintage, single-cask releases from
Barbados, Trinidad, Dominican Republic, and its XO Reserve, this boutique rum bottler is truly expressing founder David Howarth’s
passion for the spirit. house-of-rum.com // 4 COURVOISIER YEAR OF THE DRAGON COLLECTION The revered cognac maison has
teamed up with Chinese artist Jiannan Huang for this collection. The first release consists of an exceptionally rare blend comprising
“eaux-de-vie” from previous Chinese years of the dragon. courvoisier.com // 5 TALISKER X PARLEY WILDER SEAS Packaged in 100%
recycled glass bottles, and created in partnership with environmental organisation Parley for the Oceans, the latest expression from
the Skye-based distillery is its first finished in French oak XO cognac casks. malts.com // 6 THE DALMORE 18 YEAR OLD Finished in a
combination of ex-bourbon and González Byass Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks – a rare pairing – this single malt from the Highland
distillery has a timeless elegance. thedalmore.com // 7 THE MACALLAN A NIGHT ON EARTH – THE JOURNEY The second expression in
this limited-edition series represents the journey to reunite with loved ones at special moments through the calendar and comes with
a multilayered pack made in collaboration with Chinese artist Nini Sum. themacallan.com // 8 THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY
40-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT “The biggest whisky fan club in the world” celebrates its 40th anniversary with its release of this
venerable single malt, which exudes deep layers of flavour. smws.com // 9 YAMAZAKI 18-YEAR-OLD MIZUNARA Aged exclusively in
Japanese Mizunara oak – a wood that can only be used for casks when it is about 200 years old – the latest release from the revered
Japanese distillery is a true collector’s edition. suntory.com // 10 BLADNOCH PEATED COLLECTION The Queen of the Lowlands has
produced a remarkable collection of four new peated whiskies. Joining Alinta – its first such release – are Alinta Reserve and three
single cask versions. bladnoch.com // 11 HAKUSHU 18-YEAR-OLD A limited edition to celebrate the 100th anniversary of parent
company Suntory’s first whisky distillery, this rare, refined Hakushu peated malt offers a remarkably fruitful flavour. suntory.com //
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A TOUCH OF CLASS
FREDERICK DUCHESNE (4)
LASTING IMPRESSION
Owners were able to enjoy
stunning views, along
with outstanding art at
the Palais d’ephemere
Paris+ par Art Basel is the latest edition of the famous art
fair, which took place in October. For the first time, NetJets
sponsored the event and teamed up, once again, with South
African-born, Swiss-based artist Conor Mccreedy. NetJets
Owners were invited for all of the show days, and had a special
invitation to the a cocktail reception in the Palais d’Éphemere,
located near to the Eiffel Tower. Here guests were able to get
an insight into Mccreedy’s lastest collection, inspired by Edgar
Degas. As well as the natural world – wild animals feature
heavily in his ouevre – Mccreedy is enchanted and influenced
by music, in particular ballet and opera. “Degas’ ballerina
sculptures, paintings and drawings have moved me immensely.
They have brought tears to my eyes, just as live ballet
performances and opera concerts have done,” the artist says.
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NOTES FROM NETJETS
IN SERVICE
KATARZYNA STRZELCZYK
Onboard Experience Project Lead
and Flight Attendant
MY FIRST EXPOSURE TO FLYING WAS ...
when I was a teenager and flew alone to
England with one of the low-cost airlines. I
didn’t know what to expect, but I really liked
the feeling.
THE BEST PART OF MY JOB IS … the
lack of routine as each operating flight is
remarkable; breathtaking views from above,
offering a unique perspective on the world;
and exploring the local food and culture.
BEFORE JOINING THE NETJETS TEAM,
I WAS … flying with several other airlines and
business aviation companies, but my career
started in the hotel industry as a receptionist.
THE ONE DAY AT NETJETS I WON’T
FORGET WAS … the start of the initial
course in January 2018. I met great people
and we had lot of fun together.
ONE THING OWNERS PROBABLY
WOULDN’T GUESS ABOUT ME IS …
my passion for DJ’ing, electronic music and
collecting vinyl. On layovers I usually search
for the record stores and bring some
souvenirs home. I started a professional
DJ course to develop my skills with mixing
on the turntables.
ON MY DAYS OFF … I spend some time with
my friends and loved ones. I enjoy doing some
sports, particularly swimming, running and
yoga. Recently I got addicted to Body Pump
classes. I love exploring new places that
Berlin (my city) offers.
WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR, I WOULD LIKE
TO … master my skills in the music field, play
some sets and travel to places i still haven’t
visited. Within ten years, i would like a wall
full of records.
MY BEST ADVICE FOR STAYING SANE
ACROSS TIME ZONES IS … to establish
a consistent sleep routine and stay wellhydrated
to mitigate the effects of jet lag. I
generally adapt pretty well to the time zones.
MY PROUDEST MOMENT AS A
CREWMEMBER WAS … when I handled a
challenging in-flight situation, demonstrating
my ability to remain calm under pressure and
prioritise passenger safety.
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KEEP ON
MOVING
Avoiding a sedentary lifestyle is vital for
your health – and travelling is no excuse
to let standards drop, according to Mayo
Clinic exercise specialist Thom Rieck
JÖRN KASPUHL
YOU MAY BE DISCIPLINED with your exercise schedule when
everything is running smoothly and normally. But travel can
affect that. When we travel, we’re not on our home turf, we’re
often relying on takeout food, and our calendars may be more
packed than usual. Something’s got to give, and it’s easy to let
our exercise programme fall by the wayside.
“It’s not as difficult as we think when it comes to exercising
on the road,” says Thom Rieck, Wellness Activity Specialist
at the Healthy Living Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester,
Minnesota. “A trip, whether for business or for pleasure, isn’t
worth getting out of sync with our fitness goals.”
Many hotels have gyms that allow travellers to keep up a
similar workout as at their gym at home. Otherwise, there are
great ways to incorporate exercise into your travel. “Having
access to a gym isn’t the only way to exercise,” Rieck continues.
An easy thing to do is simply to walk rather than take a car
whenever you can. Many cities also have bike-share services,
another great way to keep up your fitness while getting from
point A to point B. In addition, bodyweight exercises, like
squats, pushups and planks, are effective and can be done
anywhere without an exercise equipment.
Rieck is a fan of high intensity interval training (HIIT). “HIIT
is a wonderful way to challenge your cardiovascular system that
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LIVING WELL
“
your
Make time for a workout.
You don’t have to spend hours at
the gym to positively impact
fitness level while travelling
Thom Rieck, Wellness Activity Specialist at the Healthy Living
Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
JULIAN RENTZSCH
doesn’t require you to spend hours in the gym,” he says. “HIIT
is simply working hard for a certain amount of time, followed
up by time spent in lower intensity, then repeated. Even a
20-minute workout where you work hard for two minutes at
one activity, like walking fast, running or cycling, followed
by two minutes of active recovery by taking the speed down
considerably, can burn calories, keep your heart heathy, and
put a smile on your face – after you catch your breath.”
Some HIIT exercises, like jumping jacks, burpees and
mountain climbers, are also easy to do in a hotel room.
Rieck advises travellers to build exercise time into your
days, the same as you would for a meeting or planned tour.
“Make time for a workout. You don’t have to spend hours
at the gym to positively impact your fitness level while
travelling.”
KEEP IT NEAT
A Mayo Clinic philosophy can help you incorporate movement
into your day without a gym visit or formal workout. Adding
in some Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, or NEAT, to
your day is a great way to help combat the detrimental
effects of sedentariness.
Physical inactivity is now identified as the fourth leading
risk factor for early mortality. Excessive sitting has even been
found to be risky for those who are regular exercisers. NEAT
movement is different than exercise; it’s all the other
movement that you do throughout the day. NEAT movement
includes parking farther away from the store entrance, taking
the stairs over the lift, stretching and squatting in the aisle
of the plane, and standing instead of sitting. Even though
it doesn’t feel like a lot of effort, activities like these add
up and positively impact your health. Aim for 150 minutes
of NEAT movement per day to combat a sedentary lifestyle.
Whether you are trying to reduce your weight, manage
blood pressure or blood sugar, reduce your aches and pains,
or live a longer life, incorporating more NEAT into your day
will help get you on your way. Stepping up and away from your
chair may be the best way to get started.
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ONE OF
A KIND
OWNER’S PROFILE
Despite coming from Hollywood and political royalty, bestselling author
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt has found success based not on her
family’s fame but for rocking what she’s got – namely a knack for writing
books that amplify kindness and empathy // By Heidi Mitchell
MAIWENN RAOULT / THE NEWYORKTIMES / REDUX / LAIF
PICTURE YOURSELF in college. Those consequential latenight
chats, and so many more about nonsense. The friend
groups you moved in and out of. The different identities you
tried on and discarded like seasonal fashions. The quest to
find yourself, your passion, your confidence.
If that was you, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt was
everything you strived to be. She comes from famous stock,
sure – her father Arnold is the decorated Austria-born
bodybuilder/actor and former two-term governor of California,
and her mother, Maria Shriver, is an Emmy Award-winning
broadcast journalist and author (and, of course, a Kennedy)
– but she has always been grounded and, since becoming an
adult, completely self-assured. Case in point: After struggling
with body image, she landed an internship with Dove during
the brand’s “Campaign for Real Beauty” launch. “I was blown
away by the campaign itself, but also the impact that it had
on women of all ages, backgrounds, shapes and sizes. I found
it to be so refreshing,” says the mother of two daughters, Lyla
and Eloise. “I became really passionate about the subject and
did a lot of research.” Unlike the rest of us college froshes, she
turned that deep interest into a New York Times bestseller, Rock
What You’ve Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty
from Someone Who’s Been There and Back. She was all of 20, but
she had found her calling.
Sort of. Newly graduated and without a clear career
decision, Schwarzenegger Pratt looked around and noticed
many of her fellow Trojans were equally uncertain about their
next steps. “And I was like, we can’t be the only ones who
don’t know exactly what we want to do,” she recalls. She put
her feet back on the path she’d previously paved, and coldcalled
successful people whose careers she admired and asked
them for interviews. British adventurer Bear Grylls, tennis star
Serena Williams, musician John Legend, TOMS Shoes founder
Blake Mycoskie, fitness guru Jillian Michaels, and others
replied, and those thoughtful biographical stories laden with
advice became I Just Graduated ... Now What? Honest Answers
from Those Who Have Been There, composed by a 24-yearold
woman still questing. Her goal, she says, was for young
graduates to believe that, instead of college and the period
after being scary and daunting, they could reframe those
formative years as an exciting time to figure out who they are.
“I felt like the message was, you can have different jobs by the
time you’re 30 and that’s OK,” she says. “It’s about being open
to figuring out what it is you want to do and how you want
to spend your life. Your work is important, so spending some
time to figure out what it is you’re passionate about, and also
feeling comfortable enough to say, ‘I can start here and then I
can pivot and switch’ is also important.”
And then she, too, pivoted. “After that my passion switched
to animal rescue.”
Growing up with celebrity parents, Schwarzenegger and her
three siblings had a remarkably normal childhood. Except for
the menagerie of animals. “Both my parents grew up on farms
and they definitely had this desire to have the four of us kids
understand the responsibilities of taking care of animals,” she
says. “I grew up riding horses and I was always at the barn. We
rescued this pig and two dogs and some rabbits and then a
miniature pony, so animals were always part of my childhood.”
It was on one Thanksgiving break after graduation that
Schwarzenegger Pratt and her sister, Christina, stumbled
upon a grooming facility in need of temporary parents for
its pups. The young women volunteered, and from then on,
Schwarzenegger Pratt was smitten with the idea of adoption.
When she received a call about a puppy, called Maverick, that
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was found under a freeway overpass and in need of a forever
home, she leaped. That, too, became fodder for a book, this
time her first for children, called Maverick and Me. “I wanted
to write a book that really spoke to children about the
importance of adoption and fostering and helping animals in
need,” she says.
If hers weren’t already so long, perhaps Schwarzenegger
Pratt’s middle name would be “curious”. As an established
author and animal advocate, working as an ambassador for
Best Friends Animal Society and the American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals, one would suppose the
California writer would pen another book on her furry friends.
But no. After meeting and marrying actor Chris Pratt, the
newlywed found herself reflecting on forgiveness, and how
difficult the process was – for her and for so many others.
In 2020, just in time to provide the world with the
perfect tome to read during an isolating global lockdown,
Schwarzenegger Pratt released her fourth book, The Gift of
Forgiveness: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Have Overcome
the Unforgivable. In it she discusses the forgiveness journeys
embarked upon by individuals who have overcome truly
unthinkable experiences. She interviewed Elizabeth Smart,
who let go of her anger for her kidnappers; she spoke with a
parent of one of the Columbine shooters, who had to forgive
herself; she sat with a man whose entire family was killed by
another driver, but found empathy for him partly because the
father, too, had killed a little boy in a car accident when he was
young. “I learned so much from being able to talk to people
openly and honestly about forgiveness, which isn’t the sexiest
topic,” she says. Putting the book together was a therapeutic
experience for the author, as was engaging with so many
people on her pandemic book tour.
“It’s still a subject that people ask me about and talk to
me about because forgiveness is such a complicated subject,”
Schwarzenegger Pratt says. “It’s a challenging one for the
majority of us and so to be able to feel like you can read about
someone’s experience or struggle with forgiveness and feel
seen in your own, you can believe that there is hope,” she
says. The whole experience, she adds, changed her idea of
ROCKING IT
Katherine Schwarzenegger
Pratt at home in California
forgiveness. “I no longer think of forgiveness as a gift that I
give other people but as a gift that I give myself.”
Lately, Schwarzenegger Pratt has been curious about
sisterhood. She’s the mother of two girls and she’s extremely
tight with her only sister, so it makes sense that her latest
endeavor is a children’s book, Good Night, Sister, about two
little girls connected by parents and their love for one another.
“I actually had the idea of writing this book before the girls,”
she confides, though the book was released in February 2023,
after both daughters were born. Schwarzenegger Pratt wanted
to celebrate her relationship with Christina, who is 19 months
younger than the eldest Schwarzenegger. “I wanted to write a
book to start a conversation with young kids about sisterhood…
to show them that this is a person – even if you don’t have a
sister, it could be your brother or your best friend or your cousin
or your parent – who you can turn to in times of need or for
comfort. It’s such a huge gift and that bond is so important.”
Right now, Schwarzenegger Pratt is busy teaching her two
little girls to be sisterly, but of course that’s not enough for
this curious creature. In 2021, during peak Covid, she launched
a weekly Instagram Live series called Before, During & After
Baby. BDA Baby covers fertility, postpartum depression, body
after baby, going back to work, and pretty much anything you
can think of related to new motherhood. She also launched
a collaboration with fashion brand Cleobella that features
sustainable mother-daughter matching outfits, as well as
pyjamas and kitchen apparel – basically whatever you’d wear in
the home and use in the kitchen. It seems there is nothing this
34-year-old cannot accomplish. But maybe that’s a mindset,
and we all need to adopt it.
Though Schwarzenegger Pratt says she didn’t know what she
wanted to do for work when she was a new graduate, she does
admit she always knew she wanted to be a mother. Now her
one million Instagram followers get to see her do it all online
and, frankly, she puts most of us to shame – baking, cooking,
parenting, partnering, travelling, often on NetJets. “I feel
really lucky that I have an incredible partner in my husband
and that I live really close to my family,” she says. “But it’s all
still a journey.”
“
I
I no longer think of forgiveness as a gift that
give other people but as a gift that I give myself.
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ON LOCATION
With its dazzling variety of boutique and luxury places
to stay, the North African country’s star appeal remains
very much in the ascendancy // By Nicola Chilton
MOROCCO
RISING
© LA SULTANA OUALIDIA
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ROOMS WITH A VIEW
Clockwise from top left: Laurence
Leenaert and Ayoub Boualam of
Riad Rosemary; view from the Fairmont
Tazi Palace; Maison Brummell
Majorelle; a La Sultana Oualidia suite
Pages 40-41, from left:
La Sultana Oualidia; Riad Fès
WITH ITS LONG, windswept Atlantic coastline, vast swathes
of desert, snowcapped mountains and ancient medinas,
Morocco’s allure is evergreen. The country is also home to
North Africa’s most exciting accommodations, meaning that
you’re never far from a smart – and often breathtakingly
beautiful – base.
While the earthquake that struck the High Atlas last
September caused extensive damage and casualties in
some of the region’s mountain villages, much of the broader
surrounding area was largely unaffected. In Marrakech,
some 72 kilometres from the epicenter, damage was mostly
confined to older parts of the Medina. Over the ensuing
weeks, the message was clear – Morocco was dusting itself
off, and would need visitors more than ever.
With that in mind, we’re charting some of our favourite
accommodations across the country, as well as highlighting our
greatest hits of places to go and things to do. From bijou riads to
bike tours, here’s how to maximise a stay in this beguiling land.
TANGIER AND THE NORTH COAST
At the northern tip of Morocco, Tangier’s mix of magical light,
whitewashed lanes and rich culture has drawn generations of
travellers. Not least among them were Yves Saint Laurent and
Pierre Bergé, whose former pied-à-terre has recently been
reimagined by Jasper Conran as the 12-room Villa Mabrouka
(villamabrouka.com). Here, multilayered gardens and views
across the deep blue Strait of Gibraltar encourage languid
days spent outdoors, and the bustle of the neighbouring
kasbah feels a world away. But, as you’d expect with Conran
at the helm, it’s the interiors that truly take the property to
the next level. Inside, the 1940s modernist building blends
the British designer’s contemporary aesthetic with subtle
Moroccan craft details, creating dreamy, light-filled spaces
that are calming, comforting and channel prewar glamour
through gleaming chandeliers, an abundance of marble, and
plush green velvet upholstery. Little wonder it’s the current
darling of the north coast.
There’s more 20th-century design inspiration at another
recent Tangier arrival, the Fairmont Tazi Palace (fairmont.
com), which sits within almost four hectares of rolling gardens
filled with eucalyptus trees and groves of olive, citrus and
pomegranate. Reflecting its heritage, the hotel’s interior is
full of Art Deco-inspired touches, while outside, the central
swimming pool beckons with cocktails and Asian tapas at
S-Lounge by Buddha-Bar.
An hour’s drive away to the east, on the Alborán Sea, another
big hitter makes its Morocco debut in the form of The St.
Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort (marriott.com). Surrounded by
palm-filled gardens, smack-bang on Tamuda Bay, the resort’s
Mediterranean setting exudes a relaxed holiday vibe.
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport
WEST COAST
In Rabat, the soon-to-open Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr
Al Bahr (fourseasons.com) is housed in six historic buildings,
which were formerly part of a sprawling, 18th-century royal
summer palace, and five new ones. With seven restaurants
and bars, an extensive spa and hammam and huge gardens,
it promises to be the perfect place to live like a king or queen
while exploring Morocco’s laidback capital.
“ a
Morocco is also home to North Africa’s most exciting
accommodations, meaning that you’re never far from
smart – and often breathtakingly beautiful – base
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The gardens of
Villa Mabrouka
South of Casablanca, on a quiet stretch of coast between
the cities of Safi and El Jadida is La Sultana Oualidia
(lasultanahotels.com), the sister property of Marrakech’s
opulent La Sultana hotel. Perched at the edge of a sheltered
lagoon, this 12-key boutique beauty is surrounded by market
gardens and prickly pear-studded salt marshes. Rooms –
including a quirky “treehouse” suite hidden among palms –
feature earthy natural materials such as stone, repurposed
marble and oleander wood. Daytimes revolve around surf
lessons, horseback riding on the beach and argan oil massages,
while evenings are dedicated to slurping locally caught oysters
on the overwater deck, and lounging in the private seawater
Jacuzzis that come with each room.
Just inland from the ancient harbour city of Essaouira, Les
Jardins de Villa Maroc (lesjardinsdevillamaroc.com) offers a
bucolic setting filled with olive trees, blooming bougainvillea
and the occasional free-range tortoise. What began as a threeroom
guesthouse has now expanded to include 11 “Ecodomes”,
built from local materials, that look like a cross between
Puglian trulli and ready-to-drink coconuts.
A nudge north of Agadir, the 146-key Fairmont Taghazout
Bay (fairmont.com) softens the geometric design of its sandcolored
block-like architecture with water features inspired by
desert wadis, and decorative touches that reference Moroccan
craft traditions.
Rabat–Salé Airport; Casablanca Mohammed V Airport;
MarrakeCh Menara Airport
FEZ
The ancient city of Fez is home to Morocco’s oldest medina – a
labyrinth that reverberates with the tap and clink of hammers
from artisanal workshops. At times it’s bewitching, at others
confusing; either way, it’s impossible not to get lost in, so it
pays to choose accommodation that will give you a calm base
for the night.
On the edge of the medina, offering eye-popping views from
its multiple rooftop terraces, Palais de Fès (palais-de-fes.com)
boasts centuries-old zellij mosaics and carved plaster, and
a restaurant where the recipes haven’t changed in 50 years.
Dining here feels like being welcomed to a family dinner.
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MORE TO MOROCCO
From craft shopping to some of the world’s best culinary experiences,
Morocco is a paradise for extracurricular activities. Here are a few of
the top places and pastimes to seek out while you stay
ANDREW MONTGOMERY
RED CITY RETAIL THERAPY
Morocco’s medinas are filled with ceramics, leatherwork,
hand-hammered lamps, babouche slippers and many
more items that beg to be taken home. But if you’re also
looking for high-quality, high-design items, Marrakech
is the place to stop and shop. A symphony of blues
on Riad Laarouss, STELLA CADENTE (stella-cadente.
shop) is a sprawling emporium of colour-themed
homewares, accessories, and perfumes. Don’t miss
the blue rooftop cafe with its geometric floor tiles and
outstanding orange cake. For a kaleidoscopic selection
of contemporary abaya-style dresses that look as
cool in Manhattan as they do in Marrakech, head to
NORYA AYRON’s flagship store and atelier in the buzzy,
upmarket district of Guéliz (norya-ayron.shop). In the
market for handcrafted rugs, furniture, lamps, ceramics
and many more treasures sourced from Morocco and
beyond? Head to MUSTAPHA BLAOUI’s store, just off
Dar El Bacha on Arset Aouzal Road, where you’ll discover
rooms packed with interior treasures. There’s no major
signage, so finding it feels like a genuine achievement,
but your efforts will be well rewarded.
ACTION STATIONS
Marrakech’s traffic – a cacophony of cars, buses,
motorbikes and donkey carts, all honking at the same
time – may look chaotic, but somehow it seems to work.
INSIDERS EXPERIENCE’s (marrakechinsiders.com) vintage
sidecar tours dive straight into it all, offering half- and
full-day trips around the city and medina, or out into
the desert. Morocco’s windswept Atlantic coast provides
fantastic conditions for kitesurfing, and Essaouira is
becoming something of a cult destination for the sport.
Check out BLEU KITE (bleukite.com), which has been
showing visitors the ropes for more than 20 years. Fez’s
cuisine elevates the ubiquitous Moroccan salads and
tagines to a completely different level. FEZ COOKING
SCHOOL (fezcookingschool.com) offers classes in
everything from baking and how to make local favorites
to Moroccan Jewish heritage culinary workshops.
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Further inside the medina, Riad Fès (riadfes.com) is a
dazzling spot, due to its soaring central courtyard, stainedglass
details, and mustard-yellow drapes that frame the
extraordinary craftsmanship. When you tire of trying to
navigate the medina, the rooftop bar is the perfect place to
unwind from the melée, sip a glass of Moroccan vin gris and
gaze out over the surrounding hills.
Fès–SaïsS Airport
MARRAKECH
With one of the richest mixes of accommodation anywhere, there
will always be old favourites to return to – and new additions to
discover – in the vibrant melting pot that is Marrakech.
Having just celebrated its centenary, the perennially
popular La Mamounia (mamounia.com), is an oasis of lush
gardens, towering palms, and a scene-y central pool, vying
for the love of travellers in the glamour stakes with Royal
Mansour (royalmansour.com), itself a showcase of exquisite
craftsmanship set behind imposing gates.
Several recently opened smaller properties are making
Marrakech’s hotel scene more exciting than ever. The
effortlessly stylish eight-room Maison Brummell Majorelle
(brummellprojects.com), on the edge of the Majorelle Garden,
presents a contemporary take on Moroccan design, using
traditional techniques and materials in a serene setting. (It will
soon be joined by a sister riad in the medina.)
A little more edgy is 14-room IZZA (izza.com), a smart
amalgamation of seven former riads now housing some
300 artworks that sit alongside fine examples of Moroccan
artisanship, as seen in the wooden ceilings and tiled floors.
MARRAKECH BY MOUTH
A new crop of restaurants is making the Red City’s
dining scene more vibrant than ever
In Guéliz, PÉTANQUE
Also in Guéliz, SAHBI SAHBI
A 40-minute drive
SOCIAL CLUB
(sahbisahbi.com), meaning
from the city, R’MATT
(pscmarrakech.com), or PSC
“soulmates” in Darija
(rmattmarrakech.com) is a
as it’s known locally, is the
Moroccan Arabic, is run
place reserved for “those
latest opening from Kamal
entirely by women. Prepare
in the know” (fortunately,
Laftimi, the brains behind
for Moroccan cuisine in a
that stretches to hotel
Marrakech favourites
setting that feels part-
concierges and riad owners
Nomad, Le Jardin and
Tokyo, part-Marrakech.
who can gain you access.)
Café des Épices. Interiors
Interiors are sleek and
A surprisingly bucolic green
feature original 1970s club
stylish, with terracotta
oasis in the most unlikely
PASCAL MONTARY FERNANDO MARROQUINT
chairs from La Mamounia
hotel, black-and-white
photographs of former club
members found in an old
safe, and a hypnotic fresco
by contemporary Moroccan
artist Yassine Balbzioui.
Outdoors, sofas and tables
are spread throughout the
courtyard, where an eclectic
crowd sip saffron-infused
Sahara spritzes and gather
around the boulodrome for
a round of pétanque.
FEED THE SENSES
Above from top:
Pétanque Social
Club; Sahbi Sahbi;
right: R’Matt
mosaic walls and dangling
paper lanterns, and dishes
range from the adventurous
brains-the-Moroccanway,
to fragrant salads
with pumpkin, honey and
almonds. There are tagines
cooked over hot coals,
and on Fridays, as is the
tradition across Morocco,
lunchtime couscous.
of locations, R’matt is a
place where thick lawns,
towering palms and
mountain views set the
stage for a deeply relaxing
day spent lounging around
the pool or sampling dishes
made with ingredients
sourced from the kitchen
gardens and cooked over
flames.
PASCAL MONTARY
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Among the huge collection of digital art are works by
contemporary Moroccan artists and 24 prints from Sebastião
Salgado’s Amazônia NFT release, each featuring a QR code
linking to details about it. Don’t miss the staircase filled with
video art by Ethiopian collective Yatreda. It’s like a modern
museum in the medina.
Entered through a hand-carved cedar door, Riad Rosemary
(rosemarymarrakech.com) has just opened its five rooms in a quiet
corner of the medina, near the Bahia Palace. A labour of love for
artist Laurence Leenaert and Ayoub Boualam, co-founders of local
lifestyle brand LRNCE, Rosemary is a showcase for Leenaert’s
signature aesthetic, inspired by the Moroccan landscape.
Practically everything here is made by hand, and all has been
selected with the utmost care, from the wall art to bathroom tiles
to the vintage furniture sourced from flea markets.
Finally, for those in search of a retreat outside of the
city, there’s The Oberoi, Marrakech (oberoihotels.com), a
grande dame surrounded by mature olive trees and fragrant,
lavender-filled gardens, with a long central canal reflecting
the surroundings. The hotel’s extraordinary architecture
takes its inspiration from the city’s historical monuments,
and the detailed plaster carvings and tilework are especially
beautiful. Imposing arches frame the canal and gardens,
best appreciated at sunset from one of the wide terraces.
Marrakech Menara Airport
JUST DESERTS
The Agafay Desert outside Marrakech may not have the soaring
dunes of the Sahara, but its gravelly plains have their own
beauty. There are plenty of new arrivals in the area, but La
Pause (lapause-marrakech.com) has been welcoming travellers
to its oasis-like setting for 20 years, and recently added a
swimming pool. The camp’s bivouac tents offer a back-tonature
experience, while the more substantial mud-walled
lodges come with their own bathrooms and stoves to keep
things cosy on chilly nights.
In Ouarzazate, the gateway to the vast southern desert,
the 14-room Dar Ahlam (darahlam.com) is a 200-year-old
kasbah surrounded by olive trees, palms and almond groves,
offering an oasis in the true sense of the word. Highlights
include dinner in gardens created by the designer of Paris’s
Jardin des Tuileries, massages by candlelight and treks into
the Valley of the Roses in the Atlas foothills.
For a trip that takes you way off the beaten track, head
deep into the sands of Erg Chebbi. Here, hidden among
the dunes and surrounded by silence, you’ll find Merzouga
Luxury Desert Camps (merzougaluxurydesertcamps.
com) and its new sister camp, White Camel Acacia. Fly
into the nearby Errachidia airport, and the camp will
arrange transfers right into the heart of the dunes.
Errachidia Moulay Ali Cherif Airport
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as well as challenges
RUSSELL KIRK
CARIBBEAN COURSES ARE typically clifftop or beachside
affairs affording grand vistas but little topographical variety. Not
so Apes Hill – a beauty in Barbados, designed by the late Ron
Kirby, occupying one of the highest points of this island nation.
Taking full advantage of serious elevation changes, dramatic
coral outcrops, lakes, and even caves – along with the requisite
impressive Atlantic and Caribbean views – Apes Hill has it all.
The polishing of this particular tropical diamond has,
however, been a 15-year journey. Back in 2009, 18 scenic
holes were routed around and over deep gullies and giant
bearded fig trees in an old sugar plantation – a visually
stunning if challenging proposition. Then, in 2017, financial
difficulties closed the club.
But in 2019, Canadian entrepreneur Glenn Chamandy
stepped in. Canadians have an eye for Caribbean potential
– witness Ben Cowan-Dewar’s success at Cabot St. Lucia –
and Apes Hill’s new owner was no exception, quickly setting
about injecting fresh dynamism and capital into the rolling
190ha estate. The brief for designer Kirby, who was a longtime
Robert Trent Jones and Jack Nicklaus collaborator, was
“to make golf at Apes Hill a truly enjoyable playing experience
for golfers of all abilities”.
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inviting
The immaculately conditioned course itself has
been ‘softened’, it’s still a stern 7,041-yard test from
the tips, but four sets of tees ensure it’s now more
for mid-handicappers
Under the eagle eye of Kirby and Walker Cup legend Roddy
Carr, 50 of 100 fairway bunkers were removed to encourage
ambitious driving, and sightlines improved. With sustainability
to the fore, fairways were reseeded with drought-tolerant
Zoysia Zorro grass and the greens with TifEagle, all irrigated
by the club’s own rainwater-fed 58-million-gallon reservoir
(the club has since gained certification from environmental
education organisation Audubon International).
Before a round, players can fine-tune their rhythm in the
brand-new Performance Centre, equipped with Full Swing
and PuttView technology, offering instant, visual feedback
interpreted by Scottish golf director Jody Addison. “Until now,
elite amateurs in the Caribbean had to travel to the United
States to hone their game in a teaching facility like this, but
now they don’t have to,” says Addison. He also supervises the
multibrand club fitting facility, while rentals are TaylorMade
Stealth and P770s.
The immaculately conditioned course itself has been
“softened”; it’s still a stern 7,041-yard test from the tips,
but four sets of tees ensure it’s now more inviting for midhandicappers.
After a gentle opener, the second hole, a
drivable 255-yard par-4 guarded by a cascading creek,
bunkers, and coral rock, offers a glimpse of the strategic
challenges ahead. The par 3s – 5, 8, 12 and 16 – are some
of the defining holes of the round, with the signature 16th
“Cave Hole” – played over water to a green perched in front
of a giant limestone cavern – having a genuine “wow” factor.
After the short par-4 17th, a high-drama finish is provided by
a monstrous downhill par-5 with a gully snaking down the left
side and round the back of the green.
But what if scores are all square after 18? Apes Hill has
used a lake between the final green and the clubhouse to
create a tie-breaker, the 19th, a replica of the infamous par-
3 17th at Sawgrass. It demands the same 139-yard tee shot
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onto an island green but can also be played from just 100
yards. Nearest the pin or in the hole, the winners can then
celebrate in the bar and newly opened clubhouse restaurant,
the Noisy Cricket.
For those unprepared to take on the championship course,
there’s Little Ape, a par-3 track with nine holes between 95
and 145 yards, some over water, which requires, according to
Addison, “just three clubs: a wedge, putter, and a beer”. The
sporting story continues with two tennis and eight padel
courts, all floodlit to allow early and late play, as well as
walking trails, mountain biking, moonlight yoga, pilates, plus a
soon-to-be-built health club with a beachside hotel.
Fifty-four new homes have so far been sold and started
in what is destined to become one of the Caribbean’s elite
sporting communities. Meanwhile, guests staying in any of 30
three- and four-bedroom villas can also play the two courses at
nearby Sandy Lane, including Tom Fazio’s Green Monkey, and at
Royal Westmoreland, and enjoy dinner at the likes of the chic
Cliff in Holetown.
Apes Hill is primarily a demanding, if supremely scenic, test
of golf, but it’s also an outward-looking, family-friendly club.
Boasting easy access and some of the region’s best hospitality,
it’s a place of welcome for allcomers. apeshill.com
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CARIBBEAN KING
Ron Kirby’s design makes the most
of the beautiful Bajan landscapes
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CULTURE BOOK
BEST FACE
FORWARD
Imbued with character,
a painting captures more
than the moment, which
may be why people are
increasingly turning
their back on the selfie
to have their likenesses
caught on canvas
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Portrait painter
Frances Bell
DILLON BRYDEN
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“IT’S CONFESSIONAL, and rare that you come away from
the experience without knowing each other in an intimate way.
How do they use their face? What mannerisms do they have?
How do they appear in different light?” says Frances Bell. “And
all the time you don’t want to poison the well of goodwill by
boring them either. But it’s rare that people are bored. Most
enjoy the experience because it’s just so unusual.”
What could such an experience be? For all that we live in
an image-saturated, selfie-taking, camera-mediated world,
Bell is referring to having one’s portrait painted. As an artist
and member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in the UK
she is well versed both in capturing an individual’s likeness but
also, when necessary, in converting reluctant sitters.
“Sometimes they have been given the opportunity to have
their portrait painted as a gift,” Bell explains. “Sometimes
the portrait is for an institution of some kind, so you have to
capture both the person and their role. But for many others it’s
not because they have a vain streak so much as because they
love art and love portraiture.”
Certainly the Royal Society’s portrait commissioning
service – now 40 years old – is busier than ever, connecting
its 50 or so artists to those who want to be immortalised in
oils. Contrary to portraiture’s image – historically as a means
of commemorating the great and the good, as a form of
status signalling and power play – sitters today come from all
walks of life. They also come with all manner of incentives: to
mark an important milestone in life, or a special relationship,
as part of a family’s artistic legacy (or to kick-start one), even
to memorialise a deceased relative, having them painted from
old photographs.
Indeed, while Bell is among those artists who insist that
their subjects spend time physically in their presence for at
least some hours – traveling to them if necessary – others will
work solely from virtual meetings and photos, which is also
opening up the service to new markets.
Sitter and painter must be well matched not just in
temperament but in aesthetic too. While most painters may be
able to turn their brush to a more classical or a more modernist
style, to traditional or more radical composition, most are
sought out for their distinct approach and ideas. When the
portrait artist Michael Shane Neal painted US Congressman
John Lewis, for example, the politician and campaigner noted
during his sittings that there remained much work in the civil
rights realm yet to be done.
“He told me that ‘There is work still unfinished’,” recalls
Neal. “Moved by his words, I ultimately came up with a
concept that departed from my normal style. I intentionally
left some areas of his finished portrait unfinished as a
symbol of the Congressman’s words. Pushing the envelope
for me stretched my imagination and helped me create
something unique in my work.”
“It’s important to show any sitter the artist’s works and
leave them to think what they do and don’t like, how far they
are happy for the artist to push things,” explains Martina
Merelli, of the Federation of British Artists and Mall Galleries,
who manages the process for the Royal Society, connecting
CAPTURED IN TIME
Michael Shane Neal’s “unfinished”
painting of John Lewis
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“
Martina
It’s important to show any sitter the artist’s works and
leave them to think what they do and don’t like,
how far they are happy for the artist to push things”
Merelli of the Federation of British Artists and Mall Galleries
COURTESY MARK LOVETT
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THE PORTRAITS
Lily, by Frances Bell.
Facing page: Mark Lovett captures
the Piasecki children of Charlotte,
Virginia on canvas
the painter and the to-be-painted. “We act as middlemen
and matchmakers, since clients can sometimes be shy about
discussing certain matters direct with the artist – what they
might and might not like, how to get what they want, the
process, even practical details like how quickly a portrait can
be done [typically, four months is fast] and, of course, how
much it will cost [from around £3,000 to the sky’s the limit].
But, ultimately this is a process of collaborating with an artist
and a particular artistic vision.”
That means the resulting painting can, says Merelli,
sometimes come as a surprise to the subject, revealing aspects
of form and character that, by turns, might be revelatory, or
initially strike them as a touch too honest. As the Maryland,
US-based portrait painter Mark Lovett stresses, a portrait is a
reflection of that artist’s insight. “A portrait is a collaborative
process,” he says. “I want to honour the subject because having
a portrait painted is an expensive and often time-consuming
process. But I also feel that a good portrait should give you
the sense you’re with that person, that in some sense you see
into them and make a human connection. Portraiture really is a
unique medium in that way.”
It’s the artist’s insight, discernment and perception that,
in fact, takes the portrait beyond the merely photographic,
agrees Christine Egnoski, executive director of the Portrait
Society of America, which has seen its membership increase
tenfold to 4,000 over the past 25 years. “While instant foods,
for comparison, can certainly be delicious, a meal lovingly
and painstakingly prepared provides a much higher degree of
interpretation and individuality,” she says. “Often the point
of a well-conceived portrait is to convey more than just an
exact likeness, but to capture a moment, a feeling, a mood or
a passion – something that conveys a deeper meaning. That’s
why interest in portraiture remains so high – because portraits
reveal other qualities and offer the viewers a more real sense
of the person’s presence.”
So just how does it feel to have one’s presence committed to
canvas? How does it feel to be studied so intently, to undergo
a kind of psychoanalysis by way of pigment? Intimidating?
Liberating? “I embraced it – and the idea of coming under that
level of scrutiny,” says Will Cappelletti, a US-based business
consultant and art collector, who was recently painted by
Frances Bell.
“When the idea of having my portrait done was first suggested
I laughed – it seemed so self-aggrandising. I mean, the kind
of people I know with portraits all run major departments of
the US government,” he adds. “But on reflection, I came to see
the experience as something to tick off the bucket list, and as
a way of getting to know myself better. Besides, we live in a
world of impermanence, such that no single image stands out
as special. But a portrait really does.”
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STYLE GUIDE
LUNAR ECLIPSE
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The latest moon phase watches set the brightest of standards
Clockwise, from far left: HARRY
WINSTON Ocean Date Moon Phase
Automatic with 42 mm white gold
case set with diamonds; white
gold and mother-of-pearl dial
set with diamonds; moon phase
indicator with blue varnish and
18ct yellow gold moon cabochon;
off-centered hours and minutes
dial and date display; alligator
leather strap
BLANCPAIN Ladybird Colors
Phases de Lune with 34.9
mm white gold case set with
diamonds; mother-of-pearl dial;
self-winding movement; moon
phase indicator at 6 o’clock;
alligator leather strap
PIAGET Altiplano Moonphase with
36 mm rhodium-finish white gold
case set with diamonds; motherof-pearl
and aventurine glass
dial set with diamonds; selfwinding
movement; moon phase
indicator at 6 o’clock featuring a
SuperLumiNova moon; alligator
leather strap
PHOTOGRAPHY AND SET DESIGN BY NOCERA&FERRI // PRODUCTION BY ELISA VALLATA
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Clockwise, from top left: VACHERON CONSTANTIN Égérie Moon Phase with 37 mm pink gold case set with diamonds and a moonstone
cabochon between 1 and 2 o’clock; dial decorated with tapestry technique; moon phase window framed by diamonds and
displaying clouds of mother-of-pearl; self-winding movement; alligator leather strap JAEGER-LECOULTRE Ultra Thin Moon with
39 mm pink gold case; blue sunray-brushed dial with appliquéd hour-markers; self-winding movement; date and moon phase
indicator at 6 o’clock; alligator leather strap BREGUET Reine de Naples with rose gold case set with diamonds; silvered gold dial;
hand-engraved on a rose engine and partly in white natural mother-of-pearl; self-winding movement; power-reserve and moon
phase indicators at 12 o’clock; black alligator strap
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From top: PANERAI Luminor Due Luna with 38 mm stainless steel case; blue sun-brushed dial with luminous Arabic numerals and
hour markers; self-winding movement; moon phase indicator with 24 ct gold moon at 3 o’clock; small seconds indicator at 9 o’clock;
blue alligator leather strap OMEGA Speedmaster Moonphase with 44.25 mm stainless steel case; blue ceramic bezel ring with
Liquidmetal tachymeter scale; blue sun-brushed dial with rhodium-plated indexes; self-winding movement; moon phase indicator
with microstructured metallic crystal disc at 6 o’clock; blue alligator leather strap
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STYLE GUIDE
Clockwise, from top left: ZENITH Elite Moonphase with 40.5 mm steel case; slate-gray sunray-patterned dial; self-winding movement; gray
alligator leather strap; moonphase indicator at 6 o’clock; small seconds at 9 o’clock CHOPARD L.U.C Lunar Twin with 40 mm white gold
case; sunburst satin-brushed silver-toned dial; self-winding movement; moon phase indicator at 1 o’clock; date window at 4 o’clock;
small seconds at 6 o’clock; black alligator leather strap HERMÈS Arceau L’Heure De La Lune Granite Etoile with 43 mm white gold
case; star-patterned granite dial; self-winding movement with calendar and double moon phase (seen from the northern and southern
hemispheres of the Earth); shaded black-lacquered mobile counters; moons in white natural mother-of-pearl; alligator leather strap
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PATEK PHILIPPE Ref. 5205G with 40 mm white gold case; blue sunburst, black gradated dial with gold applied numerals;
self-winding movement with annual calendar; day, date, and month in apertures; moon phase and 24-hour indicator at 6
o’clock; black alligator leather strap
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ON THE ROAD
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CHARGE
As the status of the electric car shifts from new-era curiosity
to an increasingly regular fixture on our roads, design concepts
are heading in new directions // By Will Hersey
HOW A CAR looks has always been shaped by the technology
that underpins it. In the combustion engine era, designers
have had to accommodate engines, petrol tanks, radiators,
and exhaust systems before they could start work on the small
matter of aesthetics.
With electric vehicles (EVs), which operate on a far simpler
“skateboard” system, where the motors and batteries tend
to be flat-packed under the chassis, new opportunities for
designers to evolve what we understand a car to be are starting
to emerge, with the potential for dramatic results.
“It represents a different challenge,” says Ben Payne,
chief creative officer at Lotus, a heritage sports carmaker
transformed into a luxury EV specialist under Chinese
investment. “It doesn’t necessarily make things easier, but it’s
moving away from what we’ve known for the best part of 100
years.”
CHANGING TIMES
Pininfarina PURA Vision
Facing page: The BMW
Vision Neue Klasse concept
© PININFARINA
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MOTORING ON
The Lotus Eletre
During what we might call the first phase of EV over the
past decade, design tended not to stray too far from its
combustion engine equivalents. The big car companies, which
had always done it this way, were coming to terms with an
epoch shift, and also didn’t want to spook their customers.
Instead, they offered a relatively safe introduction to EV –
with cars such as the Audi e-tron, which, save for a few scifi
details and the inevitable letter “e” on its back, was hard
to tell apart from its petrol counterparts. Even the Porsche
Taycan, perhaps the first truly exciting electric production
car, carried similar lines to the great Porsches of the 20th
century and offered only subtle signifiers to the tech that lay
beneath, of which the most prominent – its artificial whirr –
was sonic rather than visual.
The big, established marques have had to consider potential
brand impact, too. “If they have a design DNA that’s evolved
over awfully long periods, like some of the very established
brands have, they also want to continue that DNA,” suggests
Payne. “The first visual part of that comes from stance and
proportion and is largely driven by how they’ve evolved in the
internal combustion engine era. So it’s not just the customer
expectation, it’s about keeping the brand value alive and not
just dropping it into the bin.”
Yet even Tesla, as a disruptor whose technology and strategy
allowed it to steal a march on its traditional rivals, has never
been on the bleeding edge when it comes to the design of its
cars. The first Model S, with its superfluous front grille (electric
motors don’t need cooling to the same extent combustion
engines do) and fairly trad executive-style body shape, was
designed to be accommodating rather than provocative.
Regulations have played a part in this, too, as EVs must
conform to well-established safety considerations. And of
course, battery technology and size in these early days has
largely favoured bigger designs.
“Range anxiety drives a certain size of battery pack, which
inevitably drives a certain size of car, so it’s not really a secret
or a surprise that most of the more mainstream product around
electric vehicles tends to be quite large cars, predominantly
SUVs,” says Payne.
As we reach the middle of the decade, advancing technology
combined with customers looking for greater variety and car
companies gearing their production lines purely for EV, we
could see a distinct shift.
Take the BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept, which will go
on to replace the 3 Series in 2025. Significantly, this will be
the brand’s first pure electric production model to be built on
its own bespoke platform and represents a fairly remarkable
change in design direction, towards simplification and away
from the brand’s big, imposing and aggressive styling of
recent years.
“The design of the Neue Klasse is typically BMW and so
progressive it looks like we skipped a model generation,” says
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The Polestar 6
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“
Ben
We’re seeing a trend towards simplification,
to take things away and have a pure, more simple
expression of automobiles”
Payne, chief creative officer, Lotus
Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design. At first
sight, it’s reminiscent of the manufacturer’s memorable sharknosed
saloons of the 1970s and 80s. On closer inspection, it
takes advantage of the EV layout with its wheel position, short
bonnet and spacious interior.
“We are not just writing the next chapter of BMW – we’re
writing a whole new book,” says BMW’s development chief
Frank Weber. “That’s why the Neue Klasse will certainly impact
all model generations.”
It’s a move towards minimalism that we have also seen in
Honda and Polestar’s EV language, and which could be said to
suit the characteristics of the new power source.
“We’re seeing a trend towards simplification, to take things
away and have a pure, more simple expression of automobiles,”
says Payne. “You’ll see a lot of manufacturers going down that
route. I think that’s a reflection of the times that we’re in. And
that might be something to do with how customers see the
technology.”
In contrast to the fire and noise of petrol power, electric
motors bring to mind other qualities – quiet, efficiency,
discretion – that translate to a different expression.
The Polestar 6, due in 2026, represents a beautiful
interpretation of how the classic roadster translates in the EV
era. “This car is a meeting point between technology and art,
between precision and sculpture, with a determined but not
aggressive stance,” said Polestar’s head of design Maximilian
Missoni on its announcement.
That perennial favourite, the SUV, is another traditional
model ripe for reconsideration. Automobili Pininfarina, which
as a design studio was responsible for some of the 20th
century’s most beautiful cars and is now a luxury performance
EV brand in its own right, is billing its eye-catching Pura Vision
concept as an “e-LUV” (electric luxury utility vehicle), and it
won’t be the last effort to redefine this segment in the new era.
“Success in the new era of automotive luxury means taking a
design-first approach. That is the core of our value proposition,”
says Pininfarina’s chief design officer Dave Amantea. “EV
technology serves as an enabler for exceptional design rather
than imposing the need for an entirely new design paradigm.
Our job is to surprise and delight—we believe our purpose is to
understand the dreams of customers, then make them real.”
The Lexus LF-ZC concept makes use of next-gen battery
tech to achieve a 1,000km range, not as a high-riding SUV
but a low-slung style for improved aerodynamics and with a
shorter bonnet, which also maximises interior space. Inside,
the emphasis is on service (its voice-activated system is
called “Butler”), comfort and over-the-air tech updates to suit
the “lounge on wheels” trend that will develop as autonomy
advances.
The Lotus Eletre “hyper SUV” is already on the road, with
a sporty exterior design that plays on the brand’s famous midengined
roots alongside a distinctly future-facing interior that
has been carefully developed to meet high consumer demands
for technology and the ways in which it should integrate into
their digital lifestyles.
“Traditional luxury brands might take seven years-plus to
put a new product from clean sheet into the market. With Lotus
we are sub-four years, and that’s really to make sure that the
technology delivered to the customer is as up to date as it can
be,” explains Payne, whose multidisciplinary design experience
has proved to be an asset in the changing world of car design.
“I would suggest that the lifecycle of battery electric vehicles
is going to become closer to what you see in the electronics
industry.”
As established players jostle with emerging EV brands for
a slice of the action, design will play a key role not just in
brand identity, but in balancing the technological advances
with the emotional connection they once had with the internal
combustion engine. “How do we find a new way to give that
expression of performance?” asks Payne.
Over the rest of this decade, it will be fascinating to see how
that question will be answered.
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GOURMET GUIDE
THE
CITY
THAT
ALWAYS
EATS
New York never sleeps, they say, so it’s little wonder that
its appetite for great restaurants is insatiable. Here’s a dozen
of the hottest openings in town // By Jeremy Wayne
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NOTHING STANDS STILL for long in the Big
Apple. From Brooklyn to the Bowery, from Harlem
to Hudson Yards, a clutch of new restaurants,
many from industry vets, some from talented
debutants, are peppering the city.
Some of New York’s hottest dining spots
are to be found underground – The Polo Bar,
Atomix and Sartiano’s at The Mercer among
them. New to their ranks is Nōksu (noksunyc.
com), a sleek, black-marbled space with only
13 counter seats, accessed via the 32nd Street
and Broadway entrance of the Herald Square
subway. Here, chef Dae Kim offers his 12-course
Korean banquet, the emphasis being strongly
on seafood. Dinner is a tour de force – culinary
mastery coupled with sublime presentation –
which might include jewel-like, miniature plates
of horsehair crab with compound butter, puffed
duck feet, and gizzard shad winning plaudits
and a waiting list as long as your arm.
Just a few blocks away, within spitting
distance of Eataly, Lupetto (lupettonyc.com),
along with its subterranean Sotto bar, is a riff
on a rustic-chic southern Italian trattoria. Start
© JAZBA
NICOLE FRANZEN
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BIG APPLE BITES
Clockwise from top left:
Jazba; Arctic char with
uni beurre blanc at
Metropolis; dinner at
Delmonico’s; Sailor
Page 67, clockwise from
left: a Manhattan from
Metropolis; surf clam at
Nōksu; Café Carmellini;
Jazba’s pandi curry
with oysters with Strega hollandaise or chitarra
with Meyer lemon and Sicilian pistachios,
before moving on to wonderful slabs of marbled
meats (a gargantuan 45oz porterhouse for two,
say) cooked over wood. Smoke may get in your
eyes, but you’ll leave with a smile on your face.
You’ll find more superb cibo and captivating
cocktails over the Williamsburg Bridge in
Brooklyn, where pasta doyenne Missy Robbins
and her business partner Sean Feeney have
launched Misipasta (misipasta.com). This gem
of a store is stacked with jars of own-label
Misipasta antipasti, sauces and pantry staples,
along with fresh pasta which they sell by the
pound. Oh, and gorgeous gelato. Misipasta’s
onsite aperitivo bar is the spot for an
authentically Italian grilled artichoke sandwich
or a plate of that wonderful 1980s throwback,
mozzarella in carrozza.
A former colleague of Robbins, the
irrepressible Andrew Carmellini – they both
helmed A Voce restaurants in the city – is
pulling in the punters at the newly launched
Fifth Avenue Hotel, on the corner of 28th
Street and Fifth Avenue. Café Carmellini
(cafecarmellini.com) is only a café in the sense
that Le Petit Trianon was a “cottage”. In fact,
it’s a grand, old New York-style dining room,
where a well-dressed (and well-heeled) crowd
are already piling in for gloriously grand dishes
such as lobster cannelloni with golden Osetra
caviar, Dover sole Normande and passion
fruit chiboust, served on exquisite china atop
beautifully dressed tables. Carmellini says
the café is his new “culinary home”. Marie
Antoinette would definitely have approved.
On the subject of old New York and
reinventions of its storied past, Delmonico’s
(theoriginaldelmonicos.com) – said to be
America’s first “fine dining” restaurant and
the stuff of legend – is back in business in
its original Financial District locale. This is
the very place where American classics such
as the Delmonico steak, lobster Newberg,
and chicken à la Keene were created, and
purists will be happy to see them on the menu.
Apostates, on the other hand, might plump
for some of the newer additions, among them
black cod with kaffir lime glaze and braised
octopus with a tomato agrodolce sauce.
Daniel Boulud is back in the game – not
that he was ever out of it – hoping to turn
around the fortunes of the ground-floor
restaurant at the stunning Beekman hotel in
Lower Manhattan. Le Gratin (legratinnyc.com)
is an atmospheric brasserie that’s all class,
serving as a veritable homage to Boulud’s
native Lyon, replete with beautiful, woodpanelled
interior. Come here to enjoy a classic
salad Lyonnaise, quenelle de brochet (a pike
quenelle, emblematic of Lyon), crispy tête
de veau and a cornucopia of other brasserie
favourites.
Enough posh nosh? Let’s hear it for the
simple hamburger. Finding new tricks with
beef patties is a bit like reinventing the
wheel, but the owner of Hamburger America
(hamburgeramerica.com) isn’t trying to. Rather,
George Motz, a filmmaker and writer of several
books on the hamburger, just wants to deliver
the best burger going, which is why he’s only
planning on selling three kinds at his new,
50-seat MacDougal Street burger bar, two of
which are permanent menu fixtures and the
third a monthly changing special. The choicest
beef, the best buns – these burgers, says
Motz, are “my love-letter to America”.
American, or New American, food is also the
theme at Marcus Samuelsson’s stunner of a new
restaurant, Metropolis (metropolisbymarcus.
com), located in the Perelman Performing Arts
Center in Tribeca. No hamburgers here, as such,
but instead, Arctic char with uni beurre blanc,
aged Crescen Island duck, and marble mirror
chocolate cake with strawberry jam. As for the
interior, it revels in its disregard for economy
of space, with two back-to-back extended
banquettes snaking across the restaurant floor
under a futuristic ceiling straight out of Star
Trek. As for that tableside martini cart, all we
can say is, “Beam us up, Marcus.”
At Bangkok Supper Club (bangkok
supperclubnyc.com), the new, younger sibling
SIMON TCHOUKRIEL
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GOURMET GUIDE
STARS AND BARS
From left: Daniel
Boulud at Le Gratin;
Grits, a caviar
dish at Nōksu
Facing page:
Metropolis
of hugely popular Thai restaurant Fish Cheeks,
Thai street food has been taken off the streets,
gussied up and transported to sleek, designer
surroundings in the Meatpacking District. Fish
cheeks, pork jowl, and Bangkok “gai yang”
– grilled chicken marinated in oyster sauce
served with charred sticky rice – are the three
top sellers here, while the fish sauce cocktail
(gin, cabbage broth, clarified milk and, of
course, fish sauce) is far more delicious than
you’d ever believe, given the ingredients.
Find time for Jazba (jazbanyc.com), another
younger sibling (to well-regarded Junoon) that
also takes its inspiration from food hawkers
– in this case, basic Indian roadside eateries.
This colourful East Village newbie is said to
have its sights set on Michelin stars, and you’d
better believe it will get them. Baby goat “Press
Club” korma and pork belly pandi curry are two
standouts, and there are great cocktails, too,
such as the memorable Stinging Vesper – made
with Hapusa Indian gin, Old Duff genever,
vodka, Lillet and génépi herbal liqueur.
In the West Village, meanwhile, Angie Mar’s
Beatrice Inn, which always pulled a fast crowd
plucked straight from ex-owner Graydon
Carter’s little black book, has morphed into
the more accessible, “jackets-off” Le B
(lebnyc.com). Less formal it may be, but Mar’s
luxurious, textured dishes – crab Wellington
and sturgeon “Charlemagne”, for instance;
the kind of dishes Mar has always liked to
impress with – find a natural home here, and
the crowd is still pretty A-list, what with its
power-players, groovers and fakers. That
knock-your-socks-off chandelier? It comes
from Brooklyn’s Grand Prospect Hall.
The forced closure of The Spotted Pig
put a temporary lid on the activities of
another great female chef, namely the British
restaurateur April Bloomfield, but for fans of
her idiosyncratic, gastropub-style food, the
good news is she’s back in business, this time
with restaurant veteran Gabriel Stulman, he
of Happy Cooking Hospitality. Located in Fort
Greene, Brooklyn, their new restaurant, Sailor
(sailor.nyc), sports self-consciously pareddown
menu descriptions (toast with green
sauce + parmesan; smoked pork shoulder
with fennel + olives) that belie thoughtful,
actually quite sophisticated dishes. The
interior is by Alfredo Paredes, who designed
Ralph Lauren’s Paris restaurants, and he has
given Sailor an instant patina of age with
great appeal.
Along with Andrew Carmellini and, of course,
Monsieur Boulud, Bloomfield is a signed-up
member of the “bring-back-white-tablecloths”
movement, which has been gathering
momentum of late. It only goes to prove that
in the melting pot that’s the NYC dining scene,
there’s always room for one more.
© NOKSU
ADRIAN GAUT
BILL MILNE
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GOING DEEP
For the latest wave in the wine world, look no further than the
growing trend for bottles aged in the ocean // By Jillian Dara
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MARTIN COLOMBET (2)
BASIC GEOGRAPHY TEACHES us that the world’s oceans
are vast, covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface and
containing about 97% of its water. Yet, beyond the sparkling
waters of the Caribbean and Mediterranean, much of our
seascapes remain unexplored, particularly below the surface.
Over the past two decades, however, more than a dozen
wineries have looked to the ocean for its potential as a natural
place to store wine. From the brooding Bay of Biscay to the
frigid underworld of the Baltic, the deep has served as an
experimental cellar for ageing wines of all sizes and styles,
be they magnums of Veuve Clicquot, crisp assyrtiko from
Santorini, bordeaux, or Napa cabernet.
The main advantage of ageing wine underwater is the
consistent conditions: a stable, chilled temperature, lack of
light and humidity, as well as a gentle undulation. It may seem
obvious, but it hasn’t been until recent decades, with centuryold
wines being pulled from shipwrecks around the world, that
producers have started sitting up and taking notice. Notably,
in 1997, the 21m wreckage of Jönköping, sunk by a German
U-boat in 1916, was discovered some 64 metres below the
Baltic Sea between Finland and Sweden. Among the ship’s
impeccably intact cargo were 4,400 bottles of 1907 Heidsieck
& Co. (the Jönköping is now lovingly referred to as “the
Champagne Wreck”). As surprising as the copious amounts of
bottles found, was the drinkability of the wine, described by
champagne expert Richard Juhlin as “youthful”.
“The water around the wreck was not very salty, and the
temperature, according to the measurements taken by the
divers, was as low as 35F rather than the 39F expected,” he
explains. “These conditions, plus the darkness and immobility
of the sea depths, created an environment in which the
champagne was able to retain its youth.”
The bottles were auctioned for about $2,000 to $3,000
apiece, causing a raft of winemakers to question the value
of sea-cellared wine. In 2003, Raúl Pérez began ageing his
albariño off the coast of Rías Baixas in Spain. Napa Valley’s
Mira Winery cited the shipwrecked bottles as a stimulus for
its own experiment in Charleston Harbor. “We began to wonder
what studies had been done to determine that wine is best
aged at 55 degrees in darkness and could not find any,” said
Jim “Bear” Dyke, owner of Mira Winery. “Is it possible an
entire industry based best practices on the temperature and
darkness of French caves?”
The project became known as Aquaoir, and in 2013 Mira
Winery sank four steel cages holding 12 bottles of cabernet
sauvignon each some 60 feet below the surface of Charleston
TASTING NOTES
OCEAN TREASURE
Above and facing page:
The results of Veuve
Clicquot’s Cellar in the Sea
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TASTING NOTES
Harbor. The water temperature clocked in at 55F throughout
the six months of submersion, with the depth adding two
atmospheres of pressure and the highly tidal area adding
motion, equivalent to turning the wines. Although Mira
Winery no longer produces Aquaoir, Dyke says that during the
experiment, “there was almost total unanimity among tasters
that the wine was different, but varying opinions on how it
was different. Some thought the Aquaoir was more preserved,
some thought it had aged more rapidly than the same wine
aged on land.”
In 2009, Bordeaux’s Château Larrivet Haut-Brion began its
own experiment, with a partially submerged single barrel of
that year’s vintage among the oyster beds of Cap Ferret along
the Atlantic Coast. Two years later, critics praised the seaaged
wine in comparison to the barrel aged on land.
Also in 2009, Gaia winemaker Yiannis Paraskevopoulos
started ageing assyrtiko off the east coast of Santorini, about
15 metres under the Aegean, with 500 bottles that would
remain there for four years before resurfacing. His investigation
hasn’t been without its trials. “Violent storms destroyed all but
a few of the bottles submerged in 2009 and a great number of
the 2010s,” he says. “Too much depth had most of the corks of
2011 and 2012 giving way to seawater.”
Paraskevopoulos was finally able to witness the effect of his
project in September 2023, when the 2019 vintage surfaced
and every bottle survived the depth and time underwater. “The
inherent flintiness of assyrtiko becomes amplified greatly, to
generate an intense fuel-like character, much like that of an
aged riesling,” he says. “Upon letting the wine breathe, those
aromas begin to dissipate and give way to unmistakable floral
and sweet honey aromas, previously unmet in an unoaked
Santorini.” The latter characteristics are what Paraskevopoulos
says are most interesting, as the aromas are not the product
of slow oxidation typically associated with the ageing of wine.
Due to the depths of the ocean, oxidation simply doesn’t occur.
This lack of oxygen is both a benefit and hurdle of underwater
ageing, depending on the style of wine being aged. As Juhlin
explains, for sparkling varieties, “the lack of oxygen exchange
can make the champagne more reductive and lose a bit of its
fruitiness.”
Reduction is one of the outstanding qualities that Juhlin
has perceived in the ongoing experiment by Veuve Clicquot
in the Baltic Sea. The revered champagne house was inspired
to begin its own enological study after divers discovered
168 bottles of champagne, including 47 bottles of Veuve
Clicquot from the 1840s, in a 19th-century schooner. Seeking
to recreate the conditions of the shipwreck, Veuve laid 350
bottles to rest in the Baltic in 2014 – about 40 metres down –
and 350 bottles in its chalk cellars in Reims.
Two comparative tastings have been held so far, in 2017
and in 2023, which Juhlin says showed clear differences: “The
biggest difference is simply that the lower temperature of
39F, compared to 50F in Reims, slows down the development.”
Additionally, some critics noted saltier flavours, which Juhlin
explains is not from osmosis of seawater – if even a drop of
seawater enters a wine, it will be ruined – but the fact that the
wines are less developed, and younger wines usually present
more pronounced minerality.
Though a handful of the current ocean-aged wines are part
of broader experimentation, there are also producers of seacellared
wine for profit –barnacle encrusted and all.
At London’s Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay, a ninecourse
tasting menu is paired exclusively with ocean-aged
wines. “If the guests close their eyes, taste that wine – they
can feel they are sitting by the sea,” says Emanuel Pesqueira,
group head of wine. The restaurant also adds a seasonal menu
around the holidays featuring six wines aged at various depths
off Porto Covo and Marina de Sines, Portugal, for 12, 18 or 24
months, including a sparkling white, a rosé, a white blend, a red
blend, a gewürztraminer, and a sweet Moscatel Roxo Licoroso.
Given the thousands of years of vinous history, the category
of ocean-aged wine has been around for about a millisecond.
But as its challenges are met with increasing investment and
rewards, it will be fascinating to see who dives in next.
“
Yiannis
The inherent flintiness of assyrtiko becomes
amplified greatly, to generate an intense fuel-like
character, much like that of an aged riesling”
Paraskevopoulos, Gaia Wines
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PERFECT MATCH
A 2014 Vinho
Millésime do
Atlântico, from
Quinta do Brejinho,
served with sole
Véronique with
razor clams at
Restaurant 1890 by
Gordon Ramsay
MOLLY SOWER
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ON THE SLOPES
SWISS BLISS
A diamond among Switzerland’s glittering alpine destinations,
St Moritz is shining bright, thanks to a new array of hotel, dining,
retail and cultural openings // By Ivan Carvalho
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WHEN THE TEMPERATURE drops and snow begins to fall,
savvy travellers know the best leisure destination in the
Alps remains Switzerland’s Engadine and its crown jewel:
St Moritz. The long, remarkably wide, high-altitude valley
boasts easy access for private jet passengers thanks to
the airport at Samedan, which is conveniently situated 10
minutes from downtown St Moritz and its assortment of
premium accommodations.
This winter the Swiss resort has plenty of new
attractions to welcome visitors. First among them is the
recently opened 74-room Grace La Margna (gracehotels.
com). The original property, which dates to the early 20th
century and overlooks the lake from a prime spot above the
town’s train station, has undergone an extensive, multiyear
remodel managed by London’s Divercity Architects
and French interior designer Carole Topin. A new, more
minimalist wing has been added and the property has been
equipped with formal and informal dining spots, a spa, and
boutique where winter sports enthusiasts can peruse highperformance
designs from the likes of Swiss ski-maker Zai
(zai.ch), whose pricey models made from exotic materials
such as local granite are manufactured in the surrounding
Graubünden canton.
Keen to stand out from its peers, Grace has opted to
shun the seasonal calendar and stay open year-round
to cater to those who love stunning Alpine scenery and
invigorating mountain air. A highlight is the evening
aperitivo at bar N/5. Here patrons can pull up a chair at the
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ON THE SLOPES
A TASTE OF THE ALPS
Clockwise from right: the terrace at Langosteria;
hake and green curry at Cà d’Oro; room with a
view at Grace La Margna
ELISABETH FRANSDONK © GRACE LA MARGNA
23-foot-long counter dressed up in elegant Carrara marble and
watch talented mixologist Mirco Giumelli prepare signature
drinks – such as the Fermento, made with a bergamot-laced
Italian liqueur.
Those eager to hit the slopes are in for a treat as the upscale
Milan-based restaurant group Langosteria (langosteria.com),
which has backing from Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini, now
operates a location above St Moritz on the famous ski runs
of Corviglia. Set in a stylish chalet with seating indoors and
outside for up to 200 diners, the restaurant specialises in
securing the freshest seafood and pairing it with a top-notch
wine list. It’s the perfect place for people watching, ideally over
lunch following a morning spent tackling the mountain on skis.
A REGAL EXPANSION
One of the few properties that truly deserves the “grand hotel” moniker, BADRUTT’S PALACE (badruttspalace.com) continues to
excel at hospitality. The 128-year-old establishment, which incorporates 155 guestrooms and multiple venues for fine dining and
drinking, never rests on its laurels. From December 2024, visitors will be treated to a new addition – a five-floor building in front
of the existing hotel that will be tastefully designed by Italian architect Antonio Citterio and feature 25 suites and apartments.
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STAR TURN
A newly renovated three-star hotel
in the Bernese highlands is already
building a stellar reputation for
understated luxury.
DANILO SCARPATI
Those searching for serenity at
high altitude should look no further
than the village of Mürren, a carfree
settlement in the Bernese
Oberland where they’ll find the newly
renovated HOTEL DREI BERGE
(dreibergehotel.ch). Travellers are
greeted by a postcard-perfect façade
with shutters painted red and white
in homage to the Swiss flag. The
pine-clad interior mixes vintage
and custom furnishings with a crisp
graphic design dreamed up by the
property’s owner, French-Moroccan
entrepreneur Ramdane Touhami.
Touhami, who breathed new life into
perfume brand Officine Universelle
Buly 1803 before selling it to LVMH,
aims to transform the modest
19-room hotel built in 1907 into a
must-see spot by channelling midcentury
cool. Japanese chef Ryutaro
Kobayashi helms the kitchen – don’t
expect fondue on the menu – and
there’s a pâtisserie-bakery on site.
Bespoke beds with luxury Italian
linens cradle guests to sleep after
a day’s hike admiring the dramatic
peaks of the Jungfrau and Eiger.
Menu favourites include pappa al pomodoro with clams, a twist
on the Tuscan classic, and a frittura of red shrimp, langoustines
and squid served with a delicious wasabi mayonnaise dip.
For gourmands whose appetite requires something more
serious, there’s Cà d’Oro restaurant, newly crowned with
a Michelin star, which is inside the Grand Hotel des Bains
Kempinski (kempinski.com). While the dining room is decidedly
classic, decorated with stucco and opulent chandeliers, head
chef Leopold Ott, now in his second season in the kitchen here,
tempts palates with a creative, modern Mediterranean cuisine.
There are elegantly executed plates such as head cheese of pork
paired with plum vinaigrette and a tempered organic egg yolk
garnished with Périgord truffle and stracciatella cheese.
For retail therapy, those in search of chic garments from
beyond the universe of mainstream luxury fashion houses can
venture to the boutique of Italian label Sease (sease.it). Started by
Franco and Giacomo Loro Piana, scions of the popular cashmere
brand, the pair have created a clever collection of activewear for
the mountain that mixes natural fibres and high-tech textiles.
Peruse their tasteful selection of ski jackets, vests, and pants
that eschews the lurid colour palette of the competition.
Should a culture fix be required, there is good news
in the form of the town’s cinema, Scala (scala-stmoritz.
ch), which has finally reopened in sumptuous digs after
four years of work (you’ll want to have a go on the slide
that runs through the foyer from the second floor to the
basement). Like the Grace, Scala is aiming to keep its
doors open throughout the year. The building houses a
museum dedicated to bobsledding – St Moritz being home
to the Cresta Run, the legendary natural ice skeleton
racing toboggan track – but the main attraction is
the movie theatre and its 107 plush crimson seats. If you
snare a front-row seat you can take a load off by putting
your feet up on one of the stools provided.
Before and after screenings, moviegoers may tuck
into hearty fare – think tapas and roasted Swiss beef
entrecôte with spätzli – at the cinema’s restaurant, which
is impeccably fitted out with smart wood interiors. There’s
even a new bar and smoker’s lounge where you can admire
light installations by noted American Light and Space artist
James Turrell. It’s après-ski unlike any other in the Alps.
SAMEDAN AIRPORT: 4miles/6km
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MOUNTAIN HIGH
With the expansion of its iconic ski area, alongside new dining, hotel
and wellness options, Aspen Snowmass is going large // By Larry Olmsted
80 NetJets

ONE BIG REASON why so many ski travelers love Aspen is
that, year after year, the town offers a deep-rooted sense of
familiarity. Trendy restaurants and upscale boutiques may come
and go, but Aspen has essentially remained Aspen for decades,
thanks to its unique trichotomy of in-town skiing, Old West
mining town nostalgia and a standout culinary scene.
This winter, Aspen turns the dial way up with very big news,
yet without changing the special vibe people love so much. The
iconic resort’s namesake mountain is debuting its biggest terrain
expansion in more than half a century, while the town gets new
lodging, spa, dining and entertainment offerings. It’s a win-win
for the destination’s many fans: more skiing, more dining, more
everything, but without a disruption of the status quo.
One of four mountains comprising Aspen Snowmass
resort (aspensnowmass.com), and the only one in the town,
Aspen Mountain (aka Ajax) has always punched way above its
weight – in terms of acreage it is one of the smallest “big”
mountains in the world. That’s why the new Hero’s addition is
making headlines, as it increases resort skiing by more than
20%, but more importantly, greatly diversifies the terrain
by adding more than 60 hectares of new chutes, glades and
trails, including Aspen’s first intermediate glades. The name
honours many historical figures who have been local heroes,
from ski patrollers to 10th Mountain Division veterans. As
well as all the new trails, Hero’s lengthens and connects to
some existing favourites for longer top-to-bottom skiing, and
a new high-speed quad chair serves the area while greatly
increasing capacity.
Lodging can be tough to come by in Aspen, especially at
peak periods; the last major new-build hotel in town was the
Limelight (limelighthotels.com) in 2008. This winter sees the
new Mollie Aspen (mollieaspen.com), a 68-room boutique hotel,
opening right in the heart of things. It employs many natural
materials, including wood and stone, and features spacious,
residential-style rooms and suites. Eating and drinking venues
include a rooftop bar that transforms into a nighttime lounge,
and a lobby bar by famed New York craft cocktail pioneer
Death & Co (deathandcompany.com).
Among existing lodging, The Little Nell (thelittlenell.com),
one of the world’s best ski-in/ski-out luxury hotels, has
long been the cream of the crop. But this season the Nell
is upping the ante with a brand new spa and fitness facility
incorporating a state-of-the art gym and an “all-suite” design,
meaning each treatment room has a private changing room
with steam shower, while two also have saunas and resting
areas. The spa menu is focused on recovery and restoration,
with several signature treatments by renowned aesthetics and
anti-inflammatory guru Dr Barbara Sturm.
Following the release of the inaugural Colorado edition of
the Michelin Guide, the town got its first “starred” restaurant,
BOSQ Aspen (bosqaspen.com), which has an intense focus on
local ingredients. BOSQ has been popular for years, but there’s
a crop of all-new eateries around town this winter, including:
Le Bateau (lebateauaspen.com), which serves French-inspired
cuisine with a focus on coastal ingredients; the Alpine-themed
Alpina (herehouse.club), for breakfast, lunch and après ski; an
outpost of Austin, Texas’s Sway Thai (swaythai.com), serving
modern Thai cuisine; and a tasting room for Colorado’s famous
craft whiskey distillery, Stranahan’s (stranahans.com), on the
Pedestrian Mall.
Aspen has long been renowned for hosting high-profile
sporting and cultural events, which this year are headlined
by the Winter X Games (January 26-28). Also look out for the
73rd edition of Wintersköl, Aspen’s annual “toast to winter”
(January 11-14), and the 47th year of the groundbreaking
Aspen Gay Ski Week (January 14-21). Finally, this winter
sees the return of the newest annual tradition, the second
instalment of the Palm Tree Music Festival (February 23-24)
with talent including The Chainsmokers, David Guetta, Kygo,
Labrinth, Drama and Harry Hudson.
ON THE SLOPES
DAN BAYER (LEFT), © MOLLIE ASPEN
SKI HEAVEN
Mollie Aspen’s bar
Facing page:
The Aspen Snowmass
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INSIDE VIEW
SHINING BRIGHT
Paris is further
illuminated by
a the completion of
a fascinating
trilogy of exhibitions
that capture the
essence of the City
of Light through
remarkable times
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© RMN- GRAND PALAIS (MUSÉE DU QUAI BRANLY - JACQUES CHIRAC) / CLAUDE GERMAIN
INSIDE VIEW
ABOVE
Masque Gouro
from Côte d’Ivoire
FACING PAGE
Robert Delaunay’s Ville
de Paris – La femme
et la tour, 1925
PAGES 82-83
A Cuca, 1924,
by Tarsila do Amaral
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INSIDE VIEW
A SLICE OF
HISTORY
From the Belle Époque era to the Roaring Twenties, Paris was the world
capital of art and design – a wonderfully cosmopolitan city that attracted
artists from all around the globe. It was in this era of cultural hegemony, that
the Petit Palais came to be. Built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, to a
design by architect Charles Girault, the Petit Palais’s trapezium shape, with
four wings around the semi-circular garden area proved ideal for exhibiting
some of the world’s finest art works. Since 1900 it has housed the Palais
des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, showcasing the finest works the city’s
denizens has to offer. In recent times this led to a series of exhibitions that
started with Romantic Paris (1815-1858), which was followed by Paris 1900,
City of Entertainment. Now the trilogy is completed with Modern Paris: 1905-
1925 (until April 14). Featuring works by by Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay,
Marcel Duchamp, Marie Laurencin, Fernand Léger, Tamara de Lempicka,
Amedeo Modigliani, Chana Orloff, Pablo Picasso, Marie Vassilieff, and many
others, the exhibition also includes clothing and jewellery from the era as well
as a car on loan from the Musée national de l’Automobile. petitpalais.paris.fr
FACING PAGE
The Petit Palais
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© FONDATION FOUJITA / ADAGP, PARIS 2023, PHOTO: © RMN-GRAND PALAIS (PARIS MUSÉES, MUSÉE D’ART MODERNE) / IMAGE VILLE DE PARIS
INSIDE VIEW
ABOVE
Léonard Foujita’s
Fillette, 1917
FACING PAGE
Aquis Submersus,
1919, by Max Ernst
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THE LAST WORD
PAT MONAHAN
The Train frontman on life away from the mic
TRAVEL
Sun-worshipper or thrill-seeker?
When I travel, I pretty much search for the sun at a golf
course. When I think about going to a place to play golf and
relax, I think of Maui. But if I want to go for beauty
and romance, I think of Italy. It’s the most beautiful place,
filled with incredible art, architecture, food and wine.
ARCHITECTURE
Classical or modern?
I’m 100% a fan of classical architecture. I feel like all modern
art looks like men design it. It lacks a little bit of the warmth
and femininity that I do love in art – not just architecture, but
art. When I see a beautiful brick home with a chimney coming
out of it, it feels nice and cosy. That’s my vibe.
FOOD
Big names or hidden gems?
With my wife and kids, we typically stick with well-known
places to eat, but when I’m alone travelling, as often as I am,
I like to try whatever is local, especially Mexican food –
I think I could eat that every single day.
ACCOMMODATION
Grandes dames, luxe design or eminently private?
When I travel with my band or alone for a golf trip, perhaps,
I like to stay in the smaller, more hidden places. I’m not really
a guy who loves people coming out and grabbing my bag;
I’d rather take it in myself and disappear into the lift.
ARTS
Live entertainment or still life?
Depending on what kind of environment I’m in or what kind
of mood I’m in or even what town I’m in, I would love to go
see live music. I used to go see a lot of jazz when I lived in
Hollywood. I love to hear great music live, but there are times
where I’m kind of music-ed out, and would much rather walk
through a museum and have my heart rate go down and just
look at the things that I’m incapable of doing. That’s also a
really beautiful experience for me.
FUTURE PLANS
Making music or exploring other avenues?
I’d like both! I am working on a musical called Begin Again,
which I’m hoping will be on Broadway in the very near future.
I’m also writing a new Train album. And if anyone’s looking for
a leading actor that’s not nearly as talented or good looking
as Ryan Gosling, then I’m the guy, you know what I mean.
That’s what I plan on doing.
JULIAN RENTZSCH
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