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In this Hotel and Chef category, Icon-Icon is interested in luxury in its most experiential aspect… These palaces which, throughout the world, transpose the refinement...
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The Minarets of Abu Dhabi with Etihad

If there’s one thing that makes Abu Dhabi an exceptional destination, it’s the Grand Mosque imagined by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan in the 80s. This visionary sheikh imagined the building to be a synthesis of different architectural styles – with a firm and convincing desire to revive the golden age the Islamic world, when...

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Hollywood’s Pink Legend

Like the story of Hollywood itself, that of the Beverly Hills Hotel is made of glamour, luxury, and romance. This hotel was built in 1912 – before the town itself took the name Beverly Hills. With the hope of attracting people to the region, developer Burton Green, head of Rodeo Land and Water Company, decided...

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Chef Mok Stops at the Shangri-La for a Week

It’s the only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in France: the Shang Palace and its chef Samuel Lee are hosting the talented Chef Mok Kit Keung for the fourth consecutive year. With 35 years of experience, Chef Mok is a veritable artist who masters Chinese culinary traditions as much as he does the complexities of contemporary Hong...

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The Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles’ Enchanted Kingdom

All the strength of the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles resides without a doubt in its divinely isolated setting, surrounded by the marvels of nature. One of the most prestigious 5-star hotels in LA, it boasts 91 rooms and suites with 12 acres of gardens tucked into Stone Canyon. Built in 1946 by Texan entrepreneur...

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The Legend of St. Barths: the Eden Rock Hotel

The history of the St. Barths Eden Rock Hotel begins in 1947 – the island of Saint-Barthélémy began to have an international reputation when Rockefeller purchased a plot of land there. In 1950, famed adventurer Remy de Haenen would arrive on St. Barths; three years later, he founded the Eden Rock Hotel, the first hotel constructed...

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Flocons de Sel Hotel, Mégève

Megève looks out over a breathtaking landscape. This village is tucked in the Savoie, in the Mont Blanc range at the heart of the Alps. Here, there is a building that has preserved all the charm that made this village renowned for being one of the most beautiful ski stations in the world. The setting...

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The Clicquot Lounge Pop-Up at the Buddha Bar Paris

Once more, the Buddha Bar Paris is becoming a window into one of the greatest brands in the French luxury universe. With an exclusive pop-up space for Veuve Clicquot, the bar has redesigned its mezzanine in champagne colors. From March 1st to April 17th, the Buddha Bar and its head barman Jean Munos are offering revelers...