Here we are at the foot of mount Sainte Victoire, a hop from Aix-en-Provence city in the South of France. We are welcomed by the shining star of a big white Christmas tree and the peaceful sound of a water fountain. We head left to a small door with the letters “SE”, the short form for this Michelin-starred restaurant. SE stands for Saint Esteve, a name familiar to Bordeaux wine lovers. We start with a bottle of Billecart Salmon Blanc de Blancs champagne, which delicate thin bubbles perfectly match the light, crisp and fresh atmosphere. There are several menus ... Read More »

As we are at the dawn of a new year, we have never felt the past as relevant – as it’ll be tomorrow. This cycle is inevitable. One five-star hotel is standard, another one with free spa is better, the third one comes with awesome Michelin star meals and a bottle of Lafite for each day during your stay, the fourth one offers you all of the above and a fantastic helicopter pick-up straight from the airport, but when the next fifty hotels offer the same services, then they are already “old”. Why do ancient wells and untamed paths sound more sexy than a clean, ... Read More »

As you know, we are all about unforgettable experiences, leisure and holidays (more here). Now that our team members return from South America, we are excited to share with you our best insights on some of Peru’s  unique experiences. LIMA FOR THE SENSES Peru’s capital city is impressively perched on high cliffs facing the Pacific Ocean, which reminds us a bit of Normandy coast in France. The metropolis is very human-friendly as its livelihood is spread between several districts each with its own character… With the comfort of our local tour guide (this time a film actor, but we also arrange cooking chefs, ... Read More »

Have you ever imagined you could be emperor for a night? This is an extraordinary and unforgettable experience we organized for 50 VIPs in China last month. So, what does it take to be an emperor, and which emperor? Here the key highlights of our iconic ‘Emperor’s Evening’ that took place at the Wine Residence in Shanghai and also in Hong Kong. AN EVENT LIKE NO OTHER Metropolis like Hong Kong, Shanghai or Singapore have many events taking place every day – but this one is really, in the words of the top executives present (see here what we do for ... Read More »