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ABU DHABI 08Saadiyat Island: a grand architectural project

EMIRATES PALACE 14Divine Arabian Luxury

CHOCOLATE 22A sweet history

VIP GUESTS AT KEMPINSKI 30LOCAL EXPERIENCES 32Kempinski discovery

AUTHENTIC LEVANTINE FLAVOURS 36WHAT’S NEW? 46NEW CAIRO, ROYAL OPENING 50ST MORITZ 52Simply stunning

WINTER SHOPPING 64WOMAN’S VIEW 68Surrealist collage

HOT DESTINATIONS 74


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PHOTOGRAPHY - SOURCESArt of chocolate: Claes Bech PoulsenPage 28 ©Collection Roger-ViolletAuthentic Levantine flavours: Claes Bech-Poulsen

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MYMY Kempinski Magazine is the exclusive in-room magazine distributed in more than 50 hotels

worldwide. With a circulation of 70,000, MY Kempinski magazine is Kempinski’s way of

communicating with its clients. It extends the hotel experience, with articles on lifestyle, arts,

culture, shopping and travel ideas. Available twice a year in every room of the group’s most

beautiful hotels, primarily in Europe and the Gulf region, the magazine is aimed at a high-income

readership made up of chief executives, senior managers and independent professionals.

Where distinctive, elegant brands feel at home

At Kempinski, we are enthusiastic advocates of refinement and culture, embracing artistic creativity in its many different forms.

Whether you’re in search of winter sun or something closer to home; whether you want a cultural experience or a shopping extravaganza, we hope you’ll find inspiration in this winter edition of MY Kempinski Experience.

In Abu Dhabi, you can enjoy both sunshine and culture. Opening later in 2016, the Louvre is the first of five museums and galleries, which will be built over the next five years. Each

one will be a spectacular monument to art, designed by world-famous architects.

And where better to stay in Abu Dhabi than another architectural wonder? The Emirates Palace was built as a national monument, yet despite its imposing appearance, you’ll find a traditionally warm Arabian welcome awaits you.

Our feature on Abu Dhabi reveals the beauty of one of the world’s most luxurious hotels and gives you a preview of the city’s new cultural hub.

Staying with the Middle East, we take a closer look at Levantine cuisine. Colourful, aromatic, flavoursome dishes with pulses, fresh vegetables, fish, seafood and white meat are characteristic of this vibrant style of cooking, intended to be enjoyed with family and friends. You’ll find a feast for your eyes on page 36.

Set in a breathtakingly beautiful Alpine landscape, with its world famous ski runs, art galleries, chic boutiques and restaurants, St. Moritz is renowned as a winter playground for the rich and famous. It’s also the first village to be registered as a trademark. In our feature on page 52, we discover how this little village in the Alps gained such a glamorous reputation.

There are few foods quite as indulgent or luxurious as chocolate. While many of us agree chocolate is a heavenly treat, the Aztecs really did believe the cocoa plant was a gift from the gods!

But did you know that chocolate has a 4,000-year history, during which time it was also thought to be an aphrodisiac? We celebrate the art of chocolate on page 22 and reveal our own homage to one of the world’s favourite foods.

We hope you enjoy this journey through the world of Kempinski and that this winter will be an enriching experience for you and your loved ones.

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MYMY Kempinski Magazine is the exclusive in-room magazine distributed in more than 50 hotels

worldwide. With a circulation of 70,000, MY Kempinski magazine is Kempinski’s way of

communicating with its clients. It extends the hotel experience, with articles on lifestyle, arts,

culture, shopping and travel ideas. Available twice a year in every room of the group’s most

beautiful hotels, primarily in Europe and the Gulf region, the magazine is aimed at a high-income

readership made up of chief executives, senior managers and independent professionals.

Where distinctive, elegant brands feel at home

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Abu Dhabi is transforming itself into a vibrant twenty-

first century cultural metropolis to attract regional

and international visitors with unique exhibitions,

permanent collections, productions and performances.

Its newest development, the creation of an entire district

on Saadiyat Island devoted to culture and the arts, is

unprecedented in scale and scope. Saadiyat Cultural

District, once completed, will be home to several iconic

museums designed by internationally acclaimed architects

and considered artistic masterpieces themselves.

‘We don’t need another global building. A building should

belong to a town and its history,’ says Jean Nouvel. The

much-lauded French modernist architect is standing in

front of his latest work, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, which

is the centrepiece of the Saadiyat Island cultural project

that opens in 2016.

The Louvre is 64,000sq m of pavilions, plazas, alleyways

and canals - a mini Arab city. Hovering over it, like the

cupola of a mosque, is a 180m-wide dome, perforated

with interlaced patterns. It dapples the cityscape below

with diffused light, just like the sunlight that flits between

the moving leaves of a date palm. ‘It rains light,’ smiles

Nouvel.

The Louvre, that will display key works on loan from

Paris as well as local work and treasures from the Islamic

world, is not alone - or, at least, it won’t be for long. Over

the next five years, the oil-rich emirate, one of the seven

sheikhdoms that make up the United Arab Emirates, will

build four more major museums and galleries. When

they are completed in 2020, they will be the largest, most

expensive and ambitious artistic ‘cluster’ on the planet.

Next to the Louvre, on a man-made platform in the

Arabian Gulf, will be the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi,

designed by king of the curve, Frank Gehry. His chaotic

pile-up of translucent cones and gigantic children’s

building blocks, 12 times the size of the Guggenheim’s

New York flagship, will display contemporary art from

the Gulf and around the world.

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Designed by Sir Norman Foster, the Zayed National Museum, will document the UAE’s history.

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Louvre Abu Dhabi designed by Jean Nouvel.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi designed by Frank Gehry.

Many visitors are expected to travel to the Gulf simply to admire the latest work of the world’s best architects.

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Along the coast, the Iraqi-born, London-based queen of

avant-garde, Zaha Hadid, is creating a vast performing

arts centre, housing five theatres with seating for 6,300.

Next door, Japanese minimalist Tadao Ando will build a

Maritime Museum to celebrate Abu Dhabi’s trading and

sea-faring history.

Behind them all, soaring like the tips of a falcon’s wings,

will be the towers of the Zayed National Museum,

designed by Sir Norman Foster and curated in partnership

with the British Museum. It is dedicated to Sheikh Zayed

bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the modern UAE,

and will document the country’s history.

The bill for Saadiyat – the name means ‘happiness’ – is

£30bn. The aim is to turn the UAE capital into a regional

and international beacon for culture and the arts. ‘This

is our challenge,’ says Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon al-

Nahyan, who is driving the Saadiyat project. Many

visitors are expected to travel to the Gulf simply to admire

the buildings alone. After all, it is not every day you get

to look at the latest work of the world’s best architects all

in one sunny morning and then head off to the beach.

Abu Dhabi’s decision to partner with three of the world’s

most-recognised western museum and gallery ‘brands’,

the Guggenheim, the Louvre and the British Museum,

demonstrates its commitment to delivering world class

institutions. The new buildings are intended to create a

balance between modernism and traditionalism, while also

reflecting the region’s culture, people and environment.

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Many visitors are expected to travel to the Gulf simply to admire the latest work of the world’s best architects.

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Le Vendôme offers a sumptuous international buffet menu.

::: Divine Arabian Luxury at Emirates Palace :::

A lavishly imagined Arabian fantasy, Emirates Palace is

the quintessence of Emirati hospitality. Situated along

the Western-most tip of the prime Abu Dhabi Corniche,

Emirates Palace is owned by the Government of Abu

Dhabi and was built to host world leaders, business

travellers and holiday-makers from around the world.

Stretching over one million hectares and replete with

24K gold leaf finishing, Swarovski chandeliers, arabesque

mosaic tiles and marble from around the world in hues

of desert sand, Emirates Palace is an architect’s dream

and a sight to behold.

With over 1,400 staff to cater to your every whim, guests

are welcomed with dates and fragrantly spiced Arabic

coffee. A key shaped like an antique golden coin, reveals

a magical dwelling with Indian silk walls, silk brocade

sofas and textiles, and Romanesque bath tubs. Escape

the pressures of this world to a place where serenity

meets luxury and where you have your own personal

butler at your beck and call. Offering a myriad of

entertainment and dining options with the added allure

of a resort experience in the heart of a cosmopolitan city,

Emirates Palace is a haven for both leisure and business

travellers. A flawless gourmet symphony, curated in

fourteen restaurants, cafés, lounges and bars, is demurely

punctuated by the captivating feeling of being in your

very own palace. From Italian gondolas floating under

Venetian bridges in Mezzaluna to an Emirati escape

adorned with traditional Bedouin Kunjah knives and

tapestry, savour authentic flavours created with products

sourced for their quality and provenance. With several

treasures, like an underwater museum, a private marina

and a decadent, divine Moroccan-inspired spa, Emirates

Palace does not disappoint and is everything you would

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Opulent rooms and suites include Romanesque baths, lavish silk furnishings and your own personal butler.

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BBQ Al Qasr, beachside dining in Abu Dhabi.

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With its towering 18-metre domes and luxurious accommodation decorated in marble and gold, Emirates Palace is the essence of palatial Arabian architecture.

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At Kempinski, the artistry of chocolate is always taken seriously.

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::: The Sweet History of Chocolate :::Aphrodisiac Favourite of European Royalty

Chocolate may be the ‘food of the gods,’ but for most

of its 4,000-year history it was consumed as a bitter

beverage rather than as a sweet delicacy synonymous

with sensual pleasure. Cocoa, from which chocolate is

created, is said to have originated in the Amazon. The

Aztecs attributed the creation of the cocoa plant to their

god Quetzalcoatl, who descended from heaven on a

morning star carrying a cocoa tree stolen from paradise.

In both Mayan and Aztec cultures, cocoa was the star

ingredient in a cold, thick, unsweetened drink called

xocoatl. They believed the fruit of the cocoa tree to be

a source of wisdom and power as well as aphrodisiac

properties.

In 1528, Hernan Cortez presented Spanish King

Charles V with cocoa beans from the New World. The

Spaniards mixed the beans with sugar, vanilla, nutmeg,

cloves, cinnamon and allspice. The results were seductive

and kept a closely guarded secret by the Spanish nobility

for almost a century. But when Spanish Princess Maria

Theresa was engaged to Louis XIV of France, she gave

her fiancé an engagement gift of chocolate, packaged in

an ornate chest.

Chocolate’s reputation as an aphrodisiac flourished at

the French court and it also became popular among

officials of the Roman Catholic Church. Casanova

of Italy reportedly ate chocolate before engaging

in lovemaking and Madame du Barry is said to have

given it to her lovers. Traders, explorers and travellers

introduced chocolate to England, the Netherlands,

Germany and Switzerland. The first English chocolate

house opened in London in 1657, and chocolate houses

in Florence and Venice gained notoriety in the early

1700s.

However, chocolate remained a symbol of luxury, wealth

and power until 1828 when Dutch chemist Coenraad

Johannes van Houten invented the cocoa press, which

revolutionised the art of chocolate making. In 1847,

British chocolate company J.S. Fry & Sons created the

first modern chocolate bar from cocoa butter, cocoa

powder and sugar.

Two decades later, Switzerland’s Daniel Peter introduced

the formula for the world’s first milk chocolate by

adding the sweetened condensed milk that had recently

been invented by Henri Nestlé. Rodolphe Lindt’s 1879

invention of the conching machine, which produced

chocolate with a velvety texture and superior taste,

and other innovations enabled the mass production of

creamy milk chocolate.

In homage to chocolate’s long and illustrious history,

Kempinski created Bosphorale, a succulent chocolate

delight, which was crowned Kempinski Desert of the

Year 2013. Designed by Executive Chef and Master

Chocolatier William McCarrick of Çırağan Palace

Kempinski Istanbul, the rich, chocolate-based cake

contains the best of local flavours, such as apricots from

Kayseri and Bergamot-scented Earl Grey tea from the

Black Sea coast of Turkey, elegantly combined with

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KEMPINSKI HOTEL BEIJING LUFTHANSA CENTER

Your very own bespoke wardrobeBeijing’s top tailors provide Discovery black card holders with a special VIP service during your stay with us - two exquisitely tailored shirts by taking measurements in the comfort of your room at hotel. Each garment is custom-made by trained craftsmen, who offer expert advice on the design and style. Come in a variety of high quality fabrics with different colours and will fit you perfectly for a truly unique style! It only takes three days to make to measure your shirts including fitting and adjustments, in order to ensure your travelling schedule is not disturbed.

HOTEL ATLANTIC KEMPINSKI HAMBURG

The Phantom ZimmerWe would like to welcome you to a hidden room that hotel guests do not usually get to see. The original antiques in this room do not only tell the story of the 106-year- old Hotel Atlantic, but also set the scene in the 1997 James Bond movie ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ with Pierce Brosnan. Enjoy a bottle of champagne with canapés and beautiful views over Hamburg and Lake Alster in this exclusive room.

HOTEL BALTSCHUG KEMPINSKI MOSCOW

The best Russian market produce Delicious local cuisine is one of the essential elements of a memorable trip. Accompanied by our chef, visit the local market to experience the very best authentic Russian produce and craft your own culinary delight. Based on your choices, our chef will create a unique tailor-made menu to tempt your palate, whether it is premium steak or traditional Russian ‘pelmeni’ and ‘pirozhki.’ Enjoy a dinner for two in the warm, sophisticated atmosphere of the Baltschug Grill restaurant with stunning views of world-renown St. Basil’s Cathedral.

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KEMPINSKI HOTEL & RESIDENCES PALM JUMEIRAH

Spectacular Dubai seaplane tourTake a magical journey onboard a Seawings plane above Dubai’s ever-changing skyline. Savour a sky-high perspective of the iconic sail profile of the Burj Al Arab, the impossibly high Burj Khalifa and the artificial archipelagoes fashioned in the shapes of palm trees and continents. Experience the United Arab Emirates’ trading heritage at the Dubai Creek and explore the future of Dubai at The World.

KEMPINSKI SEYCHELLES RESORT

The Seychelles tea plantationThe Seychelles Islands are famous for their white pristine beaches and lush tropical vegetation, but they have a lot more to offer to the more discerning and adventurous traveller. In the spectacular mountains of Morne Blanc on the main island of Mahe, you will discover the Seychelles Tea Plantation. Unpack the history of this unique plantation and enjoy sampling a variety of its flavoured teas.

KEMPINSKI HOTEL NAY PYI TAW

An unforgettable excursion with elephantsExplore the Pho Kyar Forest Resort, located in the foothills of the Bago Yoma Mountain range and only a short distance from Nay Pyi Taw. While inhaling the fragrance of wild orchids and seasonal flowers, you will have the opportunity to observe elephants bathing in the zigzag stream that surrounds the resort and enjoying their natural habitat.

Stay & Drivefirst class. (Sixt – Preferred partner of Kempinski)

Sixt – Preferred car rental partner of Kempinski Hotels and partner of the bonus program GHA Discovery. Kempinski guests are privileged and can use special conditions from Sixt rent a car www.sixt.com/kempinski

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We would like to thank all the team members of Bab Al Qasr Restaurant at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Cairo and those of Osmanly Restaurant at Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo for their friendly contribution during the photo shooting made for this article.

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::: Germany ::: Expo Lumas at Sra Bua by Tim RaueHOTEL ADLON KEMPINSKI BERLIN

This world-class dining establishment offering Pan-

Asian cuisine with European influences is showcasing

a limited edition of 24 photographs from well-known

artists around the world. A unique curatorial concept

created by the gallery LUMAS, the exhibition features

selected Far Eastern motifs. Sra Bua has also unveiled

a new addition to its vast Asian culinary range: Dim

Sums. These Cantonese bite-sized steamed or deep-fried

dishes are served every Tuesday alongside the traditional

à la carte menu.

::: Jordan ::: New : The Ishtar Spa by Resense KEMPINSKI HOTEL ISHTAR DEAD SEA

The Ishtar Spa by Resense at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar

Dead Sea is one of the largest spas in the Middle

East, encompassing 10’000 sqm. Inspired by Resense’s

European origins, the spa provides a luxurious wellness

experience, ensuring guests benefit from the Dead Sea’s

exceptional natural resources.

For more information and reservation:[email protected] 00962 (0)5 356 8888kempinski.com/deadsea

::: Egypt ::: Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay Unveils La Pergola RestaurantKEMPINSKI HOTEL SOMA BAY

Inspired by Mediterranean flavours and nestled in the

heart of Soma Bay’s marina, the new La Pergola restaurant

at Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay offers an exciting selection

of fresh seasonal cuisine. Savour creative dishes from the

countries adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea - particularly

France, Italy and Spain - paired with the perfect glass of wine.

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::: Istanbul ::: Happy 25th anniversary to the Ambassador of Turkish hospitality!

ÇIRAĞAN PALACE KEMPINSKI İSTANBUL

The only Ottoman imperial palace and hotel on the

Bosphorus, Çırağan Palace Kempinski has been famous for

its legendary service since it opened its doors in 1990, leaving

behind a history that dates back to the 17th century. With its

splendid style, superb location and resort ambiance, Çırağan

Palace is one of the top ranking hotels and iconic monuments

in the world.

::: U.A.E ::: Dubai’s newest trendy destination KEMPINSKI HOTEL MALL OF THE EMIRATES

In the ever-changing landscape of dining and nightlife in

Dubai, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates introduces two

exciting new concepts in the dynamic city: Olea and Noir.

Offering a truly Levantine dining experience, Olea takes

guests on a sensory discovery of the Levant region. And right

next door, a trendy mixology lounge bar, Noir, boasts the best

cocktails in Dubai.

::: China ::: Kempinski Hotel Harbin opens in the “Icy City” of China KEMPINSKI HOTEL HARBIN

As the first Kempinski Hotel in Heilongjiang Province,

Kempinski Hotel Harbin is set to become the leading luxury

hotel in the Ice City, combining exclusive European elegance

with luxury facilities and top-notch service. The city of Harbin

is renowned as the ‘Oriental Paris,’ with its climate shifting

between a snow kingdom in winter to a refreshing oasis in the

summer.

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::: New Cairo. A Royal Opening :::Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski

Set atop the budding desert hills of New Cairo and just minutes away from Cairo International Airport, the

recently opened Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski is an oasis of grandeur and luxurious hospitality. The Palace,

with 245 majestic rooms and suites, offers guests around the clock butler services and a wide range of innovative

restaurant concepts featuring regional and international cuisine. Relax in the hotel’s palatial bespoke European

Resense spa and enjoy a spot of designer shopping in its ten distinctive outlets. Housing the largest ballroom in

the Middle East with a capacity for over 3,000 guests and extensive business and conference facilities, the hotel

is set to become the most sought after venue in the city for prestigious conventions and celebrations. y

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ROYAL MAXIM PALACE KEMPINSKI CAIROFIRST SETTLEMENT, EASTERN RING ROAD, NEW CAIRO, EGYPTWWW.KEMPINSKI.COMTEL . +20 2 23899000

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::: The legend lives on :::

St. Moritz is not your ordinary mountain village. It

is a sun-drenched global brand, which is constantly

reinventing itself.

Eight o’clock in the morning on the Diavolezza. The

snow-covered peaks of the Morteratsch Glacier lie in

the purple-hued shadows; the few skiers in the resort

are thickly wrapped up and the thermometer registers

a chilly minus 12 degrees. ‘Shall we?’ one such skier

asks. It sounds like he is at home here. ‘Let’s go,’ says

another, clearly from abroad. Their plan is adventurous,

but not new: the group will set off on this steep slope

eleven times today. Eleven times they will zigzag 785

metres down to the valley, which amounts to the height

of Mount Everest. Anyone achieving this becomes a

member of the Mount Everest Club and, at the same

time, of the St. Moritz global village, regardless of

where they live the rest of the year.

For anyone who has never been to St. Moritz, it is hard

to understand the attraction of this backwater with

5,400 permanent residents; after all, there are snow-

covered peaks and people wearing fur coats elsewhere.

At first glance, superlatives like ‘Top of the World’ or

‘Ballroom of the Alps’ are puzzling: What is so appealing

about 70-year-old concrete buildings or the banks and

boutiques, which characterise the centre? True: The

number of luxury hotels is impressive. Therefore, there

must be a reason why people are prepared to spend so

much to stay here.

Even truer: The mountain lakes, forests and glaciers

Nair or Piz Corvatsch. The highlights of St. Moritz

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often take place off the slopes, in ski cabins such as

El Paradiso on the sunny Suvretta slope. Here, guests

chill out on the terrace wrapped in lambskin coats as

they are served ‘Älpler Magronen’ and Maine lobster.

Later, the same people can be seen shopping on Via

Maistra, where they buy Engadiner Nusstorte (a nut-

filled pastry) from the Hanselmann bakery, neon-

coloured ski outfits from trendy jet-set designer labels,

and the finest cashmere jumpers from the Lamm

Cashmere House, a boutique that is so traditional

that it is becoming trendy again. Weary and carrying

conspicuous shopping bags, they finally end up in the

new Polo Bar in the Cascade restaurant and relieve

themselves of their shopping stress with oysters and a

few glasses of Veuve Clicquot.

Decadent? Yes, but with humour. How else could you

explain fully-grown men lying face-down on a skeleton

sled and racing down at over 140 kilometres per hour,

with a helmet to protect their head just 10 centimetres

from the ice run? Every curve has a name: Many a hero

has come off in the ‘Shuttlecock’ curve and become an

automatic member of the club of the same name. In

the ‘Telephone’ curve, before the age of mobile phones,

there was a telephone box in case an ambulance had to

be called in an emergency.

Perhaps it’s the climate, which leads to such

extravagance. 322 days of sun per year, known as the

famous ‘Champagne climate’ –this must have made the

British, who discovered this holiday paradise in the

second half of the 18th century, dizzy. They created

the Cresta Run and its Tobogganing Club, where

English is still the official language today. They also

invented winter tourism, or rather were persuaded by

the visionary hotelier Johannes Badrutt to come to

Engadin at other times than just summer.

Others followed: Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich,

the Rothschilds, Agnellis and von Fürstenberg, the

Shah of Persia, the King of Morocco, Charlie Chaplin,

Rainer Maria Rilke, Maria Callas and many more came

on holiday to St. Moritz. In the fifties, Herbert von

Karajan was flown by helicopter to Piz Nair; in 1962,

construction of the cable car began, financed by three

high-flying guests: brewery owner, Loel Guinness, and

ship-owners, Stavros Niarchos and Georges Livanos.

A pioneering spirit joined the down-to-earth attitude

of local residents. At Christmas 1878, electric light

blazed in the dining room of Kulm Hotel for the first

time in Switzerland; in 1904, the first ski jump was

erected; in 1906, horses galloping through the snow

made their debut, and in 1913, the first indoor tennis

centre in the world was opened. In 1986, St. Moritz had

its lively trademark and Engadin sun logo protected by

law. It was the first village registered as a trademark.

‘I often wonder why I come back year after year,’ said

British architect Norman Foster. Lord Foster gave

the village the Chesa Futura –a kidney bean-shaped

raised building with a larch shingle façade –and The

Murezzan, an avant-garde apartment building with

the smart Posthaus restaurant. ‘Many things make St.

Moritz an exceptional place,’ he believes.

One of these is the ability to reinvent itself. The

Chesa Futura is simply the most striking sign of the

recent thriving contemporary art and design scene.

The St. Moritz Design Gallery, for instance, makes

the Serletta the coolest parking facility in the Alpine

world. It is open 24/7, 365 days a year and displays,

in 31 illuminated showcases, exhibitions of valuable

posters. Gallery owner, Krystyna Gmurzynska, came

to St. Moritz from Zurich in 2003 and displays in loft-

like surroundings art by Tom Wesselmann and Joan

Miró. Artists like Julian Schnabel and Sandro Chia

travelled to their exhibition openings in Gallery Bruno

Bischofberger. Sadly, the well-known art dealer from

Zurich gave up his Engadin branch at the end of the

last winter season. According to rumours, the New

York celebrity art dealer, Vito Schnabel, wants to take

over the space. It is highly possible then that he will

be seen on the Cresta Run –and his girlfriend, Heidi

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::: Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains - On Top of the Alps :::

What makes a place legendary is its celebrity and

unique events. Above all, it is about extraordinary

accomplishments. St. Moritz and the Engadin are both

legends. It all started with the discovery of ‘healing’

sources, which later led to spa tourism. In the middle of

the 19th century, the valley became the first Alpine ski

area to host two Winter Olympics.

Today, Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains is a contem-

porary and elegant hotel, perfect for sport lovers. The

hotel’s atmosphere is straightforward, yet its restaurants

and bar are exceptionally on trend. The hotel is located

in St. Moritz Bad, right at the Mauritius Springs. It is

the only five-star hotel in St. Moritz with direct access

to the impressive ski and hiking region of Corviglia.

The rooms, suites and residences are elegantly and

timelessly appointed, reflecting unpretentious luxury

and sophistication. All its restaurants are award winning:

Les Saisons (grill, international cuisine, best breakfast

in Switzerland), Enoteca (15 Gault Millau points, best

regional products) and Cà d’Oro (One Michelin star, 17

GM, high Mediterranean cuisine). The bar offers all-

time classics and modern-inspired highlights. Sra Bua

is a Pan-Asian outlet (14 GM) with a signature menu

and a selection of the highest quality sushi and sashimi.

In the Alpine spa, guests are pampered with the finest

natural products and a range of saunas, an indoor

pool, Kneipp baths, a gym and a ladies’ spa. Further

amenities include the kids’ club with supervised indoor

and outdoor activities, the ski school and the sport shop

with just the right bikes and ski equipment. y

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Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko DISCOVER PRISTINE NATURE AND ENDLESS RELAXATION IN THE SUBLIME SURROUNDINGS OF THE PIRIN MOUNTAINS. IDEALLY LOCATED JUST A STEP AWAY FROM THE GONDOLA LIFT STATION, THE STUNNING KEMPINSKI HOTEL GRAND ARENA BANSKO OFFERS AN UNFORGETTABLE STAY IN ALL SEASONS. IT COMPRISES 157 ALPINE-STYLE ROOMS AND SUITES, THE AWARD-WINNING KEMPINSKI THE SPA AND SUPERB MEETING AND DINING FACILITIES WITH SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN VIEWS. GRACED WITH LUXURY AND EUROPEAN FLAIR, THE HOTEL GRANTS THE ULTIMATE SKI AND SPA EXPERIENCE. Kempinski.com/bansko

ALL SEASONS LUXURY HOSPITALITY

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Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski CairoIDEALLY SITUATED IN CAIRO’S NEW BUSINESS AND LEISURE DISTRICT, ROYAL MAXIM PALACE KEMPINSKI WELCOMES YOU TO LIVE MOMENTS THAT PRESENT CAPTIVATING EXPERIENCES UNDER ITS AZURE CUPOLAS. THE PALACE ENCOMPASSES 245 ROOMS AND SUITES AS PRIVATE RETREATS, WITH A BUTLER WHO IS READY TO EXTEND PERSONALISED SERVICE AROUND THE CLOCK. THE FOCUS OF THE DESIGN IS ON COMFORT AND ELEGANCE, UNDERLINED BY THE USE OF HINTED JEWEL TONES AND WARM, EARTHY COLOUR SCHEMES THROUGH SOFT FURNISHINGS AND FABRICS. IT’S TIME TO PUT ON YOUR CROWN! Kempinski.com/royalmaxim

A COURTYARD EVOKING AUSTRIAN PALATIAL LANDMARKS

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Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 in St PetersburgLOCATED IN AN OLD ARISTOCRATIC MANSION BUILT IN 1853 IN THE VERY HEART OF ST. PETERSBURG, OPPOSITE FROM THE RENOWNED HERMITAGE MUSEUM AND PALACE SQUARE, KEMPINSKI HOTEL MOIKA 22 KEEPS THE AMBIENCE OF EUROPEAN FRIENDLY SOPHISTICATION IN EVERYTHING FROM THE FINE DETAILS OF EACH OF 200 ROOMS TO FRENCH CUISINE DISHES AT THE PANORAMIC BELLEVUE BRASSERIE RESTAURANT. Kempinski.com/stpetersburg

A UNIQUE LOCATION IN THE HISTORICAL CITY CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG

Palais Hansen Kempinski ViennaINTERNATIONAL HOTEL WITH THE HEART OF A VIENNESE HERITAGE-LISTED, FIVE-STAR-SUPERIOR PALAIS HANSEN KEMPINSKI, LOCATED ON THE FAMOUS RING BOULEVARD, PROVIDES 152 ROOMS AND SUITES, TWO RESTAURANTS, ONE BAR, A CIGAR LOUNGE, SIX CONFERENCE ROOMS, ONE PRIVATE EVENT LOCATION, A BALLROOM, AS WELL AS THE OTTOMAN-STYLE KEMPINSKI THE SPA. INNOVATIVE FOOD CONCEPTS SUCH AS “POP-UP COOKING”, “LADIES TEA” AND “WEINHOCHZWEI” MAKE PALAIS HANSEN YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR A GOURMET EXPERIENCE DESTINATION. Kempinski.com/vienna

PALAIS HANSEN´S LIVING ROOM AND HOT SPOT FOR THE VIENNESE

Skeleton Tourbillon ManufactureManual winding. 170 hours power reserve. Silicium Technology.

18 ct rose gold case. Also available in 18 ct white gold.

Limited Edition of 200 pieces.

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