Gourmet Traveller

In a move that blurs the lines between high science and holistic healing, Estée Lauder has unveiled its first-ever Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas—nestled within the transformative sanctuary of Hacienda AltaGracia, part of the Auberge Resorts Collection. Located in Costa Rica’s fabled Nicoya Peninsula—one of the world’s five Blue Zones known for extraordinary longevity—this new experience marks a powerful pivot into the wellness space for the beauty house.

From the pioneering Evrima to the elegant Ilma and the trailblazing Luminara, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection redefines what it means to cruise in luxury. Across the three vessels, guests are invited into a world where spacious suites, curated cuisine, and transformative spa rituals come together with intimate design and service on a first-name basis.

At Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort, luxury and leisure flow effortlessly into one another in an eco-conscious haven on Vietnam’s “Pearl Island.” With 150 metres of pristine beachfront, turquoise waters, and over seven hectares of landscaped gardens, it is a resort designed to both impress and embrace.

Nestled along the bustling urban rhythm of Hồ Tùng Mậu Street, Anima – or “soul” in Latin – opens the door to a more tender journey, one of returning, reviving, and beginning anew. On August 1, 2025, the hotel officially welcomed its first guests into a space where art breathes, stillness listens, and the soul is gently remembered, marking a new chapter at the intersection of hospitality and contemporary Vietnamese art.