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If first impressions are anything to go by, then it appears that nothing is more precious to the Kiwis than their land and culture. On my restful Air New Zealand business class flight to Auckland, I had an inkling: a detailed customs declaration form had to be filled out, the sustainably sourced amenity kit featured home-grown beauty ingredients, and Maori words were replete in the carrier’s inflight magazine named Kia Ora, which is a greeting for good health. But it wouldn’t be until my travelling party embarked on our week-long November adventure through the country that I couldn’t help but be impressed by their way of life.
On the itinerary were three ultra-luxury Robertson Lodges that have very recently joined the distinguished Rosewood Hotels & Resorts portfolio. And how better to mark the group’s entry into Oceania than to offer a journey that, as I would discover, truly captures the spirit of the destination? There is simply so much more to Aotearoa, New Zealand’s Maori name, beyond the soaring mountains and idyllic pastures seen on the silver screen. Kiwis have a unique way of remembering their roots.
Julian Robertson, late American hedge fund billionaire and founder of the award-winning lodges, had discovered this in the 1990s and would become a hotelier to unveil the destination’s magic to others. His passion is clearly shared by the resort staff, who’d enthusiastically share informative tidbits mass tourists wouldn’t otherwise be privy to.
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WATCHES AND WONDERS 2024: THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST
The world's largest watch fair just keeps getting bigger and better. Taking place in Geneva in April, Watches and Wonders saw the world's top brands showcasing their upcoming novelties. From designs as whimsical as they are complex, to refined creations pared down to perfection, and contemporary takes on high complications, there are plenty of options for watch lovers of every persuasion. Here are our highlights.
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SECOND WIND
If you were wondering what had happened to McLaren's top-of-the-line supercar, it's back. But after a facelift and some major engineering that's brought an extra sting to its tail, this time it's called the 750S. PRESTIGE drives it.
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A Vintage to Love
After tasting nearly 1,100 barrel samples of 2023 vintage, the verdict is that it compares favourably to some of the region's great years, but with even more precise winemaking.
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SADDLE UP
Saut Hermès 2024 puts the French house's fine craftsmanship and savoir faire in its toughest arena yet-the competition ring.
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TAPESTRY OF LIVES
A social entrepreneur and Rolex Awards for Enterprise 2023 Laureate, DENICA RIADINI-FLesch is bettering the lives of Indonesian rural craftswomen in the garment industry while improving the health of the planet.
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LIKE A BOSS
We head over to sunny Bali, to indulge in luxury living the Boss way.
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GUARDING A GRAND HERITAGE
In an exclusive interview with PRESTIGE, fourthgeneration Patek Philippe chief Thierry Stern discusses meaningful innovations, business continuity, and what surfing's got to do with it.
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FROM NIGHTLIFE TO NAPTIME
Roen Cian lives life as a series of projects. Whether it's inhabiting the role of entrepreneur, father, or connoisseur, he gives himself fully to everything he does.
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DIVE TIME
The new high-tech ceramic models in Rado's iconic Captain Cook family are now equipped with a skeletonised calibre, endowing them with a sporty, contemporary sophistication.
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ALL NATURAL
Luxury skincare brands are embracing farm-to-face beauty, cultivating their own ingredients for increased control, quality, and sustainability.