St Barths : Enjoy Villa Cristobal

Overhanging the magnificent beach of Gouverneur, Villa Cristobal was named as a tribute to Christopher Colombus. The Italian navigator discovered this tiny 21 km2 rock on November 11, 1493, during his second voyage and called it after his brother, Bartholomew. 

Villa Cristobal is the brainchild of a couple who fell in love with the island at first sight. After annual family trips from the end of the 80s, in the mid 1990’s, they decided to ⁠buy a land in St Barths to build a home base for the three generations in their family. They hired architect Francois Pécard who designed a typical but stylish Caribbean house.

In Villa Cristobal, you are immersed into an oasis of peace and nature, while having the sea at your feet. The family wanted a house that blended into the rocky surroundings and carved into nature.  The local design of the villa reflects that "je ne sais quoi" of the casual and sophisticated laidback style that St Barths can offer. The louvered moveable window shutters and doors keep the sunshine out and allow the natural breeze to come in. 

This 5-bedroom villa which is built on a 7,5 acre property offers full privacy and an impeccable living area with all the amenities you desire. Curated stays on demand. From the pool which is nestled into the rocks you can admire incredible views over Gouverneur. A gem. The ultimate luxury: a private golf practice, the only one in the island! Unique. Villa Cristobal is an ideal location for a holiday in St Barths. 

Take a look! Complete Villa Cristobal tour by Le Barth Villa Rental

Credits Photo: Juliette Rémi

The Six Senses Zighy Bay

In the south-east of the Arabian Peninsula, in the Sultanate of Oman, the Six Senses Zighy Bay offers  a  unique setting away from the bustle of the Middle East, this 5-star property is nestled in the mountains of the Musandam Peninsula overlooking the Gulf of Oman. A true haven of peace to recharge your batteries in an authentic atmosphere.

From Dubai International Airport, the experience begins with a two-hour drive through a lunar desert landscape. In the last kilometer, the SUV climbs through the rocks to the summit, where you will discover a splendid view over the bay. For adrenalin-seeking visitors, a parachute is available for a descent to the hotel, for the adventurous a speed boat is available in the nearby bay, and for the rest the rocky track offers a setting at the end of the world. 

Six Senses Zighy Bay has been imagined like a local village. 82 private pool villas built of natural local stone are linked by countless sandy paths scattered through a palm grove. The setting, in symbiosis with the surrounding landscape, is intimate, and you can stroll around by bike or on foot.

The hotel offers a wide choice of culinary delights from around the world. At the Spice Market, you can discover specialities from the Arabian world, and at the Suah Shack you can try out the Bedouin experience. For dinner, don't miss Sense on the Edge, perched 300 metres away, offering panoramic views over  the Gulf at night and excellent gourmet cuisine. 

 A cocoon of well-being, The Six Senses Spa offers a wide range of treatments combining holistic and scientific methods. Depending on your needs, a tailor-made wellness program is created on arrival.

 In the heart of this arid desert, the hotel grows its own garden and has a neighboring farm that grows most  of the products we eat. The hotel has been designed to respect environmental standards, recycling almost 85% of its waste through its own system.

The Six Senses Zighy Bay is a creation that perfectly illustrates the tourist orientation chosen by the Sultanate of Oman, respecting its sublime landscapes and ancestral traditions and attracting a clientele in search of authenticity.

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L’Or de J’adore created by Francis Kurkdjian is a sensual, sensorial and dazzling pleasure. A fragrance which returns to the essentials, celebrates the beauty of flowers carried in a smooth and solar concentrate. L’Or de J’adore, is all its flowers. Dazzling DIOR.

Jean Michel Othoniel & J’Adore L’Or

Courtesy of: Christian Dior Parfums

The Look 12 from CHANEL Fall Winter 2023/2024 Haute Couture Collection

Image courtesy of Chanel

CHANEL celebrated the style of the Parisian woman for its Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023-2024 fashion show in Port de la Conference in Paris.

Our pick: the look 12

Image courtesy of Chanel

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