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Cover Story
Born Mavrick
Christopher Kanal catches up with Sir Richard Branson to discuss
luxury, space travel and the future of capitalism and finds the
Virgin boss in contemplative mood on his Caribbean island retreat
of Necker. read
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Profile
The Passion of Benedikt Taschen
Taschen, a publishing house with stores across the globe, is constantly
creating the unpredictable and striving for the spectacular. Christopher
Kanal meets its founder Benedikt Taschen, the legendary German publisher
defined by his passion for the provocative.
Escape
My travels: Fergus Henderson
Architect-turned-chef Fergus Henderson is the pioneer of modern
British ‘nose to tail’ cooking. His two London restaurants,
St John and St John Bread & Wine, have generated two books and
a Michelin star. Henderson is a central figure in east London’s
arts community as well as an active campaigner for Parkinson’s
charities.
Secret Middle East
Lucinda Baring explores the beauty of the empty desert, the rugged
coastline and the capital Muscat.
Long Weekend
Room at the top
The quaint, 19th century architecture of The Dolder Grand in Zurich
houses an array of imaginative designs, sleek wooden curves and
unique spaces. Regularly visited by the Rolling Stones, The Dolder
Grand is a charming experience lovingly re-imagined for the 21st
century.
City in pink
On the 20th anniversary of the fall of Berlin Wall, the city is
experiencing a renaissance. Christopher Kanal explores the once-divided
area of Mitte and stays at one of the city's hippest hotels, Lux
11.
Come fly with me
Charles Rangely Wilson reels in the seven best locations to indulge
in a spot of fly fishing.
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Wealth Adviser
Bordeux Brilliance
Bernard Magrez owns 35 vineyards across the world but is famed for
his micro-cuvée wines from Bordeaux. The wine magnate reveals
the secret of his success to Richard Middleton.
Greetech's rising stock
As the Vatican plans to build Europe’s biggest solar power
plant and the world’s largest offshore wind farm is slated
for London's Thames Estuary, Selwyn Parker asks whether the time
is right for investors to follow the Pope’s lead and put their
money in renewable energy.
The Candy men can
Millionaire real estate magnates, Nick and Christian Candy - who
specialise in delivering something out of the ordinary for customers
spending a wallet busting £10 million on a designer penthouse
- have their sights set on world domination. So what's the secret
of the bothers' success, asks Laura Henderson?
Wings,
Wheels and Water
Good Carma
Jodie McLeod unearths a luxury plug-in hybrid car that makes environmental
sense without compromising comfort.
High-performance assets
While some forms of investment have declined dramatically, muscle
cars have proven remarkably resilient assets over the past three
years, doubling in value in the US, reports Selwyn Parker.
High season on the high seas
With his latest concept for super-yacht, Lord Norman Foster sets
himself the challenge of achieving harmony between interior and
exterior space and a harmonious sheared experience for owners. The
result is a strikingly modern design and a radical departure for
ultra-luxury ocean-going enthusiast.
Design
Bright Starck
Renowned for his refashioning of consumer gadgets and hi-tech furniture,
Philippe Starck has designs on the world of residential real estate.
Laura Henderson quizzes the man with the bright ideas.
Gourmand
Cognac fit for a king
Rémy Martin’s Louis XIII Cognac is a favourite for monarchs
and hip-hop royalty alike. Cass Chapman travels to the estate where
it is created and samples the company’s historic spirit.
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