Favourite Things

Cottage dreams
Architect Patricia Urquiola wants you to lounge around in complete privacy
in her new Cottage pavilion from Kettal.
http://kettal.com

Lost in the sands of time
The giant red sand dunes of Sossusvlei in Namibia are the highest in the world, rising to more than 300 metres above an ancient salt pan.
africanwildlifesafaris.com.au

Check meow-t
Design agency Kissmiklos combines colourful illustrations, memes
and logos in an un-fur-gettable feline fantasy.
kissmiklos.com

Femme fauteuil
We loved it when these Parisian designers integrated lines of gold for a look
that becomes absolutely stunning in this Hamilton Conte chair.
hamiltonconte.com

Paradise found
Flora and fauna thrive together at Babylonstoren, one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms.
babylonstoren.com

Turquoise seas
Embark on a faraway adventure to the Grand Park Kodhipparu on the island
of Kuda Vattaru in the Maldives.
parkhotelgroup.com

New waters
Cruise the River Thames with Silversea and enjoy one of our favourite iconic landmarks from a whole new angle.
silversea.com

Blown away
Mixed together on a yellow background,myriad colours are melted together using a “murrine” technique to adorn these striking vases, designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in 1940.
artedona.com

Cold competition
By invitation only, the pre-eminent Snow Polo World Cup in St. Moritz
is a glittering annual affair.
snowpolo-stmoritz.com

Fit for a king
Enjoy a specially prepared feast in your own private home-away-from-home at the Royal Mansour in Marrakech.
http://royalmansour.com/en

Fields of fancy
Our passion for the outdoors holds ever strong while exploring the scenic treasures of the Iles de la Madeleine. Both the summer and winter seasons offer a panoply of stimulating activities to draw visitors towards new horizons on these remarkable landforms. The numberand variety of sites on the islands where water and land sports can be enjoyed is truly amazing.
tourismeilesdelamadeleine.com

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