Benefit from Expert Financial Advice with our Corporate Partner Blevins Franks - Specialists in Strategic Financial Planning

BLEVINS FRANKS - SPECIALISTS IN STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING

If you’re a UK national living in France or planning to move here permanently, you will benefit from expert advice to make the most of your wealth and minimise taxation. 

Blevins Franks has 45 years’ experience providing cross-border tax, pensions, estate planning and investment advice to British expatriates across Southern Europe. Advisers and support teams live and work throughout France, Monaco, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta and the UK to provide a local, personalised service.

The Local Team
With an office in the French Riviera for over two decades, Blevins Franks is well-established in the region, providing a genuinely holistic approach to financial planning on your doorstep.

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Aston Martin DBX Voted ‘Best-Designed Car of the Year’ by a Sunday Times Reader's Poll

Aston Martin Lagonda’s first SUV, DBX, has been awarded the ‘Best Designed Car of the Year’ at The Sunday Times Motor Awards. While the shortlist is drawn up by judges at News UK, the winners are chosen by readers votes.

Will Dron, Editor of Driving.co.uk at The Sunday Times said, “A brand traditionally associated with sports cars had a tough job on its hands creating its first SUV, but the fact that Sunday Times readers voted the DBX their favourite design of the year — against some truly stunning competition — is a clear indication that Aston Martin got it right first time. Congratulations!".

The Aston Martin DBX was first revealed in November last year and sees the British brand compete in a new segment of the global luxury market for the first time. Built on a new dedicated platform in a purpose-built manufacturing facility in St Athan in Wales, DBX remains distinctly an Aston Martin through both its engineering and design: From the signature grille at the front, through the sculptured sides and design feature line, to the tailgate flip that draws inspiration from the brands most focused sports car, Vantage.

Marek Reichman, Aston Martin Lagonda EVP and Chief Creative Officer said, “We are delighted that Aston Martin DBX has been awarded by readers of The Sunday Times for its design. We designed DBX as we would a sports car, but its unique platform gave us the freedom to create an SUV with stunning performance and design and to be awarded Best Designed Car of the Year makes us very proud of what we have achieved ”.

The Aston Martin DBX is available to order now. Recommended Retail Price from £158,000* in the UK.

The. Monaco Launch
Two Aston Martin DBX SUVs will be showcased by Aston Martin Monaco at the Club Vivanova Sixth edition Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner on Saturday 12th December 2020. Link to more information on this event

Stay Home and Join a Virtual International Wine Tasting Experience with Bradley Mitton on Friday 27th November

ZOOM . Virtual Wine Tasting Experience with Bradley Mitton
Friday 27th November . 7.30pm CET
RSVP . Book Online
€58 per household
(includes a case of six wines with free EU / UK delivery)

Join in from anywhere in the EU and UK
We deliver wines to you for the tasting
Order and book online

Club Vivanova hosts a Virtual ZOOM Wine Tasting Experience on Friday 27th November at 7.30pm CET, offering guests the opportunity to taste six premium international wines during a guided and educational degustation with Mitton International Wines owner Bradley Mitton.

Guests may join in from anywhere in the EU or the UK, just by logging into the ZOOM application - we will deliver your wines to your door in time for the tasting.

The tasting will serve as a fun and comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of wine production and appreciation including reading a wine label, wine basics, evaluating wine, viticultural and winemaking practices and food-wine pairing.

White Wines
Château Haut Pougnan . Bordeaux, France
Sliding Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2019 . New Zealand
Woodlands Chardonnay 2019 . Australia

Red Wines
Mannara Primitivo 2018 . Italy
Woodlands Shiraz Cabernet 2018 . Australia
Rewen Estate Malbec 2018 . Argentina

Book online and we will dispatch the wines anywhere in the EU or UK with free delivery, tasting notes and wine-pairing recipes. A link will be emailed for the ZOOM tasting.

Exceptional Apartments and Luxury Villas for Sale in Mauritius - Legend Hill Estate Opens in 2023

Our luxury villas, nestled in the vast Legend Hill estate, boast a revitalising view over the lagoon and Le Morne Mountain. This special setting gives pride of place to daylight and truly magical Mauritian sunsets.

We offer three lines of villas: Blackstone, Chamarel and Bengali, all of which constitute the perfect place to recharge your body and spirit. They feature luxurious living spaces, spacious living rooms, an open kitchen, a cellar, 4 bedrooms and bathrooms, a laundry room and a dressing room. The refined décor featuring raw and natural materials provides a perfect sense of relaxation and wholeness. The exterior does not fail to impress either with its private terraces and infinity pools which make it the place to be.

At the heart of the landscape, intimate, sophisticated and far from the hustle and bustle, our villas are the promise of a heavenly setting where man, his home and nature coexist in perfect harmony.

Legend Hill features 52 properties suspended between mountain and ocean. This fully secured resort makes your comfort its priority by offering high-end services: club house, concierge service 7 days a week, a gourmet restaurant and a fine dining restaurant, cocktail bar, fitness club, Salin de Biosel Spa and a Kids Corner. All 23 villas feature stately beachfront living spaces which extend onto outdoor terraces and private infinity pools in perfect harmony with nature. Nestled in a comfortable and luxurious setting, these luxury villas feature a contemporary interior decoration true to Mauritian tradition.

The 16 apartments feature spacious areas, a bright décor and spacious balconies overlooking lush vegetation for a rejuvenating experience.

Legend Hill also offers 9 Boutique-Hotel apartments for sale with access to the resort’s facilities. Lastly, 4 penthouses offering the promise of an enchanting lifestyle complete this luxurious estate. The panoramic view over the lagoon and Mauritian nature match the unparalleled beauty of these luxurious homes.

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Candice Usher Makeup - An Artist in the South of France - Partners with Club Vivanova

Candice is a professional makeup artist living in the South of France for over 15 years. She offers bespoke makeup services for editorial, catalogue work, private events, work on yachts or hotels. She received her professional training from the prestigious Make Up Forever Academy in Nice and is certified in bridal, special events, television, cinema, special effects, and body painting.

She is dedicated to providing the highest level of professionalism and service to her clients. These clients can attest to her passion for makeup, her positive attitude and vibrant personality. Believing in the true inner and outer beauty of a person, Candice strives to bring forth in her makeup the pure, natural essence that each person possesses. Her makeup style is elegant and timeless.

Having an eye for the beauty that lies within us all, she is able to work with her clients to achieve exactly what they envision. Her international background enables her to understand all ethnicities and various types of rare and distinct beauties. She speaks English, French and Spanish fluently. Her mission is to empower, to accentuate and embellish the already remarkable and unique human canvas that she is given to work with.

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Turkish Winery Mozaik Joins Club Vivanova as a Platinum Partner to Showcase their Family Passion

MOZAIK WINERY - A PRODUCT OF FAMILY PASSION

A product of our family’s passion, Mahrem is our testimony to the enormous potential for high quality wine production in Turkey.

Mozaik Winery’s vineyards and the Mahrem wines produced in its on-site winery located in Urla-Izmir are together a part of a project, which we aim to pass on to the next generations. In our vineyards in Urla, we have started from scratch, and are growing several red varietals after careful selection considering the geography and the history of the region. We are now growing Syrah, Sangiovese, Corinto, Montepulciano, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Marselan, Ekigaïna, and Rebo. We grow our vines organically with little to no manipulation, and work in coordination with the laws of the nature. Some of the grapes mentioned are new varietals in the world with no vinified example, and have already won awards in leading international competitions.

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From Barbados to Monaco! Neptune Rum is Back on Friday 13th November with a Winter Collection Cocktail Night at NOBU Monte Carlo

After a successful launch in TWIGA Monte Carlo and a follow-up gourmet dinner in Maya Jah Monaco, the Barbados distilled Neptune Rum Gold is back in Monaco for a cocktail soirée at NOBU Fairmont Monte Carlo.

Hailed as the "sexiest restaurant in the world", NOBU Fairmont Monte Carlo hosts a cocktail evening with our Neptune Rum Gold at their sensational bar. Join us for an evening of three uniquely created cocktails, married with the Japanese Fusion cuisine of Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa. The NOBU private bar area is perfect for intimate business networking. Link for more event information

Platinum Partner Savills Monaco Showcases the Top Five Luxury Penthouses in Monaco

Penthouse living in Monaco normally means great terraces, superb views and a feeling of being on top of the world! That's why at Savills Monaco, we've compiled our five best Monaco penthouses for sale and rental. 

The Columbus Serviced Penthouse in Fontvieille

This stunning Monaco penthouse with sea views is part of the exclusive Columbus Residences. It benefits from services provided by the Columbus Hotel including; room service, swimming pool, gym, twice-weekly cleaning, concierge and porter service to name a few. The apartment also has a private plunge pool and roof terrace. €35,000 per month. Available for rental only. View more information here

The Victoria Building Monaco Penthouse

Exceptional penthouse apartment set on the two last floors of an Art Deco palace hotel converted into a residence, and situated in the centre. €10,900,000. View more information here

One Monte-Carlo Penthouse

A superb Monaco penthouse for rent in the brand new luxury "One Monte - Carlo residence, designed by the world-renowned architect Sir Richard Rodgers and the interior designer Bruno Moinard. The Residence proposes the following upmarket services: a concierge service and valet parking 24 h/24, access for residents to the pool and fitness center of the luxury Thermes Marins and room-service (household, laundry, meals...) may be provided at an extra charge. Available for rental only. View more information here

Palais de Printemps Monaco Penthouse

Co-Exclusive Rare 3 bedroom penthouse with roof terrace offering magnificent views of the Palace and the sea. Layout: Entrance hall, living room opening onto the balcony, dining room with open plan fully fitted kitchen, master bedroom with shower room, 2 further bedrooms, 1 shower room, steps leading to the roof with terrace area of 140 sq m, and summer kitchen. For sale at €12,800,000. View more information here

Duplex Penthouse in the Heart of Monaco

Magnificent luxuriously renovated penthouse duplex of 220 sq m, offers large terraces and boasts a panoramic view of the sea and the Principality. €POA. View more information here

Article by Irene Luke . Partner at Savills Monaco

Reset Your Body with Metabolic Balance - Ginger and Turmeric Tea

Treat yourself and your immune system right with a cup of fresh ginger and turmeric tea. It not only tastes wonderful, but also warms you from the inside and has an anti-inflammatory effect on your body. Simply blanch a thumb-sized piece of ginger and some turmeric (fresh or powdered) with hot water and enjoy!

Ginger is a flowering plant that originated in Southeast Asia. It's among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and it's closely related to turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice.

Turmeric is a relative of ginger, this vivid yellow-orange spice is common in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking. It's also been used as medicine in places like India for centuries to treat issues such as breathing problems. Lately, turmeric has been touted as a super food that can fight cancer, ease depression, and more.

The Metabolic Balance® nutrition plan rests your body and is based on your personal dietary requirements. Your personalized plan will contain foods that are optimal for your metabolism. Quantities, advice and menu suggestions for all stages of the program are supplied.

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Win a Magnum of Piemonte CasaScarpa Barbera d'Asti with the November Brad's Wine Subscription

In November 2020, all Brad’s Wine subscribers (new and existing) will be entered into a tombola with the chance to win a Magnum of CasaScarpa Barbera d’Asti. Probably the best-value wine subscription service on the planet, Brad’s Wine offers subscribers mixed cases of hand-selected wines starting with six bottles for €54 delivered monthly with DHL.

Brad Mitton personally selects the wines from small boutique wineries across the globe. Subscribers choose colours and styles online, Brad matches and dispatches with free partner gifts and great prizes every month; subscribers may opt-out or pause the subscription at any time. View Brad’s wine tasting videos and wine blog at his recently launched website. There is also an excellent YouTube Channel dedicated to wine education and tastings of the selected wines. View the great selection for November 2020, and this month, receive a free bottle of Monte Carlo Beer in your wine case.

WIN THE MAGNUM!
To win, subscribe online - Magnum CasaScarpa Barbera d'Asti 2016
This beautifully balanced Barbera bears the name of a simple, fresh, daily house wine. Rich in colour and taste, it highlights the main characters of the Barbera grape with blackberry notes. Grapes come from one large plot at Poderi Bricchi estate harvested each year in the first week of September.

ABOUT SCARPA WINE - Nizza Monferrato, Piemonte
The history of Scarpa Wine spans over the history of Piedmont winemaking and tells the story of our land, grapes, wines and people. Over the past years we have brought forward the ambition to continue Scarpa as a world-class winery. Today Scarpa thrives on the combination of tradition and ambition to express the Piedmont terroirs through our wines. We actively engage with both local and international universities to expand our network and raise awareness about Piedmont’s wine history and tradition; following on Mario Pesce’s advice on taste education we believe in it as an important pillar for the continuous pursuit of quality.

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Corporate Partner Riviera Wellbeing Offers a Free Zoom Webinar on Tuesday 4th November on the Secrets to a Happy Relationship

The Secrets To A Happy Relationship

Our corporate partner, Riviera Wellbeing will run a free zoom webinar on Tuesday 4th November on The Secrets To A Happy Relationship.  

British psychotherapist and relationship expert Gavin Sharpe will discuss the glue that keeps relationships together. What are the ingredients for a lasting, happy and fulfilling relationship? Gavin will cover the following subjects:  

Did you ever wonder why you picked your partner?  
What are the secrets to a happy love relationship?
How can a couple thrive in a pandemic?
What are the strategies and resources that help couples resolve the everyday problems that relationships throw up?

Whether you are single or married, straight or gay, male or female, this webinar is for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of our intimate relationships.

For more information or to register, contact Gavin.

NOBU Fairmont Monte Carlo Launches The Winter Collection by Sushi Chef Wagner Spadacio

The sexiest restaurant on the planet offers a Winter Collection of specialities by Sushi Chef Wagner Spadacio at Nobu Fairmont Monte Carlo ‪from ‬October 30, 2020 until early spring.

“A unique collection…

We live in an era in which world cuisine is accessible to all. Yet, enjoying Japanese cuisine may not be within the reach of the average person. We discover a country through its history, its culture, its religion but also through its culinary traditions, the understanding of raw materials and the respect of ancestral techniques.

It’s this story that has fascinated Wagner Spadacio and led this young chef to dedicate his career to sublimating the Japanese cuisine art. It’s also to share his passion that this generous Sushi Chef decided to create this winter: the Winter Collection, a selection of 21 creations of aperitif bites, only available at the Nobu Lounge and in limited edition. From Nigiri to small cups this selection is an explosion of flavours, a work of culinary goldsmithing, in terms of products selections, design, colors … And to plenty enjoy this experience, he will recommend a food and drink agreement, which you will discover in a magazine specially published for the occasion.

Available at Nobu Fairmont Monte Carlo ‪from ‬October 30, 2020 until early spring.

Created by a talented chef…

WAGNER SPADACIO, originally from Brazil, arrived in France at the age of 14 and began his Japanese culinary career in 2010 after obtaining the certificate of Pro Sushi Chef in Paris.

From there, his passion for Japanese culture developed, and a few years later, he participated in the French Open Sushi Competition where he finished as the winner, becoming French Sushi Champion in 2017.

He subsequently went to Japan and trained at the renowned Bazara restaurant in Tokyo run by the 3 Michelin stars’ Chef Hirohisa Koyama.

All his efforts paid off in 2018 when he competed in the World Sushi Cup in Tokyo where he became Vice Sushi World Champion.”

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Club Vivanova Aids the Borneo Wildlife Preservation to Protect the Endangered Bornean Pygmy Elephant from Risk of Extinction

In February 2021 at the Fairmont Monte Carlo, Club Vivanova will partner with the Borneo Wildlife Preservation (BWP) to raise awareness and help raise funds for the protection of the the endangered (IUCN Red List) Bornean pygmy elephant. In continuing the strive to give back by hosting various charitable events, Club Vivanova founder Bradley Mitton has committed to developing a series of events with animal trainer and behaviourist, Katerina Pirelli.

Our Mission
The Borneo Wildlife Preservation (BWP) is a 501(c)(3) public charity, established in the United States and France by animal trainer and behaviourist, Katerina Pirelli. Our mission is to protect the endangered (IUCN Red List) Bornean pygmy elephant (Elephas maximus indicus/borneensis) from risk of extinction, preserve habitats and re-establish migration routes through land purchase and reforestation projects, as well as work on conservation with local communities, NGOs and oil palm plantations in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.

In partnership with local NGO, Borneo Conservation Trust and the Sabah Wildlife Department, we aim to aid and assist a dedicated elephant sanctuary BES (Borneo Elephant Sanctuary) within the Lower Kinabatangan Reserve. Currently we provide BES with baby formula and 800 kilos (per month) of nutrient rich food (bananas and sweet potatoes) , delivered twice a week as well as pay the salaries for 3 elephant keepers at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park.

Our Mission is delivered in alignment with the Elephant Action Plan (2020-2029) as proposed by the Sabah Wildlife Department, Danau Girang Field Centre, HUTAN and Project Seratu Aatai.

Potential Extinction - A Serious Problem
Bornean elephants are unique to Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. They occur in forested areas in the Lower Kinabatangan, Tabin and Central Sabah in the Danum Valley. They are genetically distinct from other Asian elephant species (Sharma & Goossens 2017) and estimated to be less than 1,200 in the wild.

In 2018 32 (reported) elephants have died and 2019 30 deaths were reported and this year is undetermined. They are dying from habitat fragmentation and loss, poaching, and illegal killing, snare trapping and illegal trade, human-elephant conflict as well as poor public awareness about the conservation needs for the species.

In 2013, 14 pygmy elephants were found dead, while many more from the same herd were suspected to have died as well in Gunang Rara Forest Reserve, in an area being cleared for plantations. Autopsies later revealed they were deliberately poisoned – the only surviving member of this herd was baby Joey (seen above) who now lives at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park.

Elephants in Captivity
There are currently 25 elephants in human care, 16 at Lok Kawi Zoo, 6 at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Facility, 3 at Borneo Elephant Sanctuary (BES).

Orphaned elephants are often found wandering in plantations without their mother or other members of the herd. Usually this is due to human elephant conflict as elephants are chased out of human populated areas with fire, firecrackers or tractors. In an effort to escape the conflict, and out of fear the herd will run off in haste and the babies can rarely keep up.

The situation for the Bornean elephants is now desperate.

Immediate ProjectOur primary objective is to raise funding for the development of a 4-acre Eco-Farm located alongside BES, the only elephant sanctuary in Borneo, where we plan to plant fruiting trees and grasses favoured by the elephants to create a sustainable food source. These elephants can eat up to 150 kilos of food per day and funding for food and supplements have been in very short supply to date.

Our project will provide employment opportunities for local community members, and BES will provide an educational space for raising awareness on elephant conservation and business opportunities for tourism and volunteer networks.

Construction of the elephant housing and play yard has already started with all permits for this site. It is projected to be complete by end of 2021.

The Borneo Elephant Sanctuary (BES) was launched by Datuk Masidi Manjun, Minister of Tourism Culture and Environment for the Sabah Government in September 2013. Borneo’s first and only Elephant Sanctuary is located at the entrance to the Lower Kinabatangan Landscape Corridor and will provide a refuge for displaced, injured and orphaned elephants be cared for, receive medical attention and be rehabilitated for possible future release.

Working in collaboration with the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) and NGO Borneo Conservation Trust (BCT), we (BWP) are fundraising to complete the design of the 4-acre eco-farm located on this property. This is a much-needed project as food is costly and always a concern. This will provide a long-term food source for the elephants.

The front of the sanctuary will be open to the public, providing income for future sustainability, with a large viewing area providing natural observation areas, information and education about the elephants.

Operations
Working alongside our partner, Borneo Conservation Trust (BCT), we are running regular visits to our project sites to monitor progress as well as coordination of visits with international guests and donors who are interested in local involvement and conservation efforts.

BWP currently operates via online fundraising, local and international events and good will. In August 2018 we commenced our first round of grant applications, these will be submitted on a rolling basis until suitable partners are found.

Board Members
Katerina Pirelli - President & Founder
Marcel Peters - Vice President & Elephant Traîner
Jennifer Nicholson - Associate Director
Patrick Zucchetta - Treasurer
DJ Weaver - Secretary

Team Members
Julia Riva - Development Coordinator
Rachel Bradley - Marketing Manager
Sabrina Czibor - Social Media Manager

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Reset Your Body with Metabolic Balance - The Perfect Autumn Recipe - Pumpkin Stew with Lentils

The Metabolic Balance® nutrition plan rests your body and is based on your personal dietary requirements. Your personalized plan will contain foods that are optimal for your metabolism. Quantities, advice and menu suggestions for all stages of the program are supplied.

The Perfect Autumn Recipe
Pumpkin Stew with Lentils 

Ingredients
1 serving of lentils 
1 serving of vegetables (we take pumpkin, broccoli, leek) 
Chili 
1 garlic clove
Salt
Pepper 
Curry powder 
Marjoram 
½ tbsp. chopped parsley 
250 ml vegetable broth 

Method
Wash the lentils, soak if necessary, boil with fresh water until al dente, drain. Wash and clean the vegetables, chop them and fry them with some oil, garlic and chili. Fill up with vegetable stock. Add lentils, season and cook until soft. Add fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!

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London Based Fashion Brand SAFIRO Partners for a Business Networking Lunch in Monaco on Wednesday 4th November

Club Vivanova Platinum Partner SAFIRO showcases their fashion at a gourmet lunch in Monaco on Wednesday 4th November at the Restaurant Maja Jah offering great networking opportunities for partner attendees.

Club Vivanova hosts a Platinum & Corporate Partner Business Lunch in Monaco, giving our partners the opportunity to develop direct introductions to our club community and the chance to privately meet over lunch and business network with other Platinum and Corporate Partners.

Our November lunch will be partnered with SAFIRO, a sustainable luxury brand with a timeless and elegant aesthetic that is London-based and was founded by Yulia Shirokova in 2020. Meet Yulia at our lunch for a personal experience of her fashion with collection presentation.

Lunch will be held at Maya Jah and is charged at €40 per person and includes mixed starters, a choice of main course, dessert, with white and red wines, water and coffee. Club partners may attend with guests. Link to event booking page

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New Platinum Partner Villa Monaco is Monte Carlo's Luxurious Neighbour Offering an Exquisite and Secluded Travel Experience

Our new Club Vivanova Platinum Partner Villa Monaco is a high class villa, located next door to Monaco, which offers leisure and business visitors an entirely unique experience. The villa is a harmonious blend of luxury, tranquillity and seclusion and is located only a 3 minute drive from the vibrant & dynamic life of Monte Carlo.

Villa Monaco is built on a rare property of 4,000 sqm overlooking the Mediterraneansea. A former olive plantation became the home of the luxurious resort Villa Monaco.  Villa Monaco is placed in a context of peace and protection – monitored by a sophisticated alarmsystem. Villa Monaco has a mainhouse and a separate guesthouse, which allows you to have your family and friends or business partners next door – at the same time ensuring your privacy.

Together with Club Vivanova, Villa Monaco will be launching a series of exclusive and exquisite culinary events. Dates to be announced. See more about Villa Monaco at their partner feature.

Villa Monaco is a Club Vivanova Platinum Partner
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New Partner Monvigliero Villas in Piemonte Offers Luxury Villas in the Heart of Barolo Wine-Making Country

MONVIGLIERO VILLAS

The Monvigliero Vineyard Villas sit among a premier Barolo cru, surrounded by the dramatic UNESCO World Heritage vineyard landscape. A sojourn here takes you up close and personal with the timeless traditions of Barolo winemaking as well as the region’s fabled gastronomic treasures. Enjoy all the luxuries of home as well as special touches to indulge all your senses.

The Villas are owned by the historic Scarpa Winery in Nizza Monferrato. Since the early 1900s, Scarpa’s portfolio has centered around the Piedmont wine region’s royal grapes: Barbera of the Monferrato and the Langhe’s noble nebbiolo grape used for Barolo and Barbaresco wines.

Cascina Monvigliero, 28
12060 Verduno CN, Italy

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Savills Monaco Presents the Top Six New Build Developments in the Alps - Méribel, Andermatt, Le Chable, La Plagne Soleil, Mösern and St Martin de Belleville

Summer 2020 will be remembered by many as the staycation season. Nonetheless, after restrictions in central Europe were lifted in June/July, many Europeans were relieved to take advantage of the open Schengen borders while they could.

Despite some perennial events having been cancelled, many ski resorts were as busy as ever. Anecdotally, our associate Paul Watts of Morzine Immo believes 2020 to have been 'the busiest summer in Morzine for 11 years'. This is supported by our own enquiry levels, which in July, were up 61 per cent compared with 2019. While domestic buyers are currently the most prevalent, international buyers are still very much active. Featured here are six fabulous new build projects that have just launched onto the open market.

FALCON LODGE
Taking inspiration from the setting and combining a mix of traditional architecture and contemporary design plus elegant fixtures and fittings throughout, each property has been designed to reflect the panoramic views, popular local village architecture and ensure Falcon Lodge will seamlessly fit with its elegant surroundings.

This exceptional new development of 44 Méribel apartments and chalets will encompass elegance, sport, comfort and contemporary design with ideal access to the popular Méribel ski slopes at 150 metres, a wellness area, swimming pool, concierge, parking and ski room. Delivery - Autumn 2022.

Falcon Lodge, the luxury new development in Méribel is located in the centre of the world's largest ski area, Les Trois Vallées. Offering access to over 600km of pistes and unlimited off-piste, Falcon Lodge is an ideal location for all levels to spend time enjoying the slopes all within easy access of international travel. Local international airports include: Geneva (136km), Lyon (177km) and Turin (244km). View more details here

ALMA - ANDERMATT, SWITZERLAND
Situated in one of the highest positions across Andermatt, each Alma residence enjoys the rare privilege of uninterrupted and expansive views of the Bazberg mountain and the river Reuss. 

Distinct and distinguished, Alma comprises ten expansive half-floor residences and one exceptional whole floor penthouse.

Constructed with the finest natural materials and exceptional Swiss craftsmanship, Alma's inspirational design speaks directly to its natural surroundings and makes the most of unrestricted alpine views.

Concierge service, an indulgent spa and wellness area and fluid, finely-tuned living spaces complete this sanctuary of elegant, soulful living. *This property is available to view via video call. View this property here

CARPE GARDEN APARTMENT
New build development in the heart of Le Chable.

Located in the heart of the Val de Bagnes this new build development is due to be delivered in Autumn/Winter 2020.

In the charming village of Le Châble, only a 10-minute drive away from the fantastic ski resort of Verbier, these spacious, modern and bright properties are ideally located in a quiet residential location.

The development is within close proximity to the new terminus Train Station in Le Chable and approximately 500m from the main lift connecting to both Verbier and Bruson ski areas. View more details here

WHITE PEARL
High-quality new development of 92 ski-in, ski-out apartments on the pistes in La Plagne Soleil.

White Pearl Lodge and Spa is a spectacular new development on the pistes in Plagne Soleil. The project is being designed as a hamlet within this popular resort, with 92 apartments built in 8 separate chalets and a village-style central street with attractive landscaping.

The apartments range from a one-bedroom unit of 36m2 to a six-bedroom penthouse of 138m2. Built in a traditional style with wood and stone the project is ski-in, ski-out and faces south with magnificent views of the mountains.

Communal areas include a reception, relaxation zone and spa complete with swimming pool. Every apartment has an underground parking space, cave and ski locker. The chalets are accessible by lift from the car park which serves all floors.

Apartments can be purchased either as freehold or the purchaser can enter into a flexible leaseback arrangement with a well-know operator and benefit from a guaranteed annual yield. View more details here

PANORAMA RESIDENCE
New build development within close proximity to Seefeld, set between mountains and untouched nature. 8 new build fully equipped and exclusive apartments in Mösern.

Most units benefit from a private terrace with a fantastic view of the Tyrolean mountain landscape. The development has a superb entrance area with reception and a lounge area for guests. The wellness area consists of a Finnish sauna and bio sauna as well as an infrared cabin, a regeneration shower and a relaxation room for complete relaxation. Parking spaces are available around the development.

Surrounded by beautiful forests and lakes, which offer a great variety of sport, leisure and recreational opportunities. The focus is clearly on the Nordic lifestyle and combines sport, enjoyment and relaxation. With an extensive 256 km of perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails, as well as numerous ski slopes, hiking trails, toboggan runs, golf course, etc.

In summer Mösern invites you to wonderful hiking, biking and climbing tours. The Möserer lake offers space for relaxation in just a few minutes' walk. Excellent cuisine can be found in the town and in the neighbouring villages. View more here

RESIDENCE LE K2
K2 Residences is a brand new development of luxurious apartments situated in the charming village of Le Bettex of St Martin de Belleville with direct access to the 3 Valleys ski area by chairlift. The project stands in an enviable position with magnificent mountain views south towards Les Menuires and Val Thorens and west across the Valley.

Brand new development of 11 spectacular apartments in a beautiful part of the 3 Valleys. Built with high-quality local materials the apartments will have a modern and stylish feel, while retaining traditional Savoyarde features of old wood and stone. The developer will allow a degree of flexibility for an incoming purchaser to choose the internal style for their apartment. There is also the opportunity to recoup 20% of VAT paid, subject to the rental conditions of the para hotelier' scheme, however, renting out is not obligatory.

Each apartment has a ski locker and there is a covered swimming pool which is shared by the apartment owners. One covered parking space is sold with each apartment, with the option of purchasing additional spaces by separate negotiation. View more here

Article by Irene Luke . Partner at Savills Monaco

Watch & Learn . Brad's Wine - a Lockdown Start-up - Launches Educational Wine Tasting Videos Online

With global lockdowns adversely affecting the gastronomy trade, a new lock-down subscription business launched. Brad’s Wine offers discerning wine drinkers the chance to subscribe and have a great selection of boutique wines delivered each month with tasting notes, wine-pairing recipes, free gifts and the chance to wine great monthly prizes.

As a supporting role to this subscription service, Brad offers subscribers the chance to understand more about what they are drinking. Watch a selection of videos online that are presented to simplify the understanding of wines and explain more about wine history; with tasting explanations on a variety of wine growing locations and varietals and simple overviews of how to examine and evaluate wine.

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”I have been inspired to work with small, family-owned wineries because in my experience, they produce the best value wines that you can find. These wines are hand-crafted - they have a story about where they are from and how they are made - and it is these beautiful details that I enjoy sharing with people."

With over 25 years of professional experience in the wine industry, Brad Mitton imports selected international wines for leading sommeliers in Central Europe. He is based in the South of France and travels throughout Europe marketing his company and running gourmet events with Club Vivanova.

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Talented London Female Artists HIGH ON HEELS Release New Lockdown Single - LOVERS

LOVERS is a brand-new original track, with vocals and lyrics by High On Heels very own Bea Anderson and music production by DJ Miss Kelly Marie. Written and recorded throughout the UK lockdown, these talented music artists have collaborated to create this ultimate anthem of positivity and love.   

High on Heels - the Ultimate in Live Entertainment - play live at the Sixth Edition Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Gala Dinner on Saturday 14th November 2020 at the Fairmont Monte Carlo! Their new single is full of raw-energy and will definitely get our party going!

LOVERS -PLAY NOW

DON'T STOP THE MUSIC an 80's classic. We have taken this track to another level with our High On Heels creativity.  With our powerful horn section 360 Horns, incredible vocals by Emma Black, and expert music production by DJ Miss Kelly Marie we are excited to share these two new mixes. We can't wait to be able to perform them live when we are back on the stage. 

DON'T STOP THE MUSIC CLUB REMIX -PLAY NOW 

DON'T STOP THE MUSIC ORIGINAL MIX -PLAY NOW

From show-stopping performances across the stages of the world to creating our very own sensational singles, High On Heels possess a love for music and creativity that has no limits.

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