Nº 291 FEBRUARY 2024ESSENTIAL MAGAZINE

Live, Laugh, Love!

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In a month that is synonymous with romance, we bring you Attachment Theory and Relationships, The Five languages of Love, Dating in the Metaverse, and Pet-Friendly Date Ideas for Couples.

Imagine living in your own penthouse suite on a luxurious liner with full service which cruises the globe with an exotic itinerary – this is the life for those aboard MS The World.

Find out why people are flocking to the House of Strauss in Vienna and marvel at the unbridled acceleration of the F1-eclipsing Pininfarina Battista – Edition Nino Farina. We profile Dakota Johnson on the eve of the release of Madame Web and feature Chloé’s Ready-to-Wear SS2024 Collection.

Locally, check out BoConcept’s revamped showroom on the Ctra. De Mijas, check in to the the new Óbal Urban Hotel, and experience the many benefits of the Drop Sauna. For tantalising your palate, don’t miss our reports on Experiential Dining, Amontillado & Oloroso, and the Enigma of Old Red Wines. Enjoy!

IAIN BLACKWELL, PUBLISHER

ONLINE STORIESFROM THE LAST ISSUE

National Parks Spain

Top Parks in Spain for a Winter Hiking Getaway


This is the perfect time of year to venture inland and commune with nature in all its majesty. For spectacular scenery and memorable days, consider exploring some of Spain’s top National Parks, which offer a variety of terrains, hiking trails, and accommodation options.

The Sphere, Las Vegas

Las Vegas, The Sphere: A Thing to Behold


In a city that’s renowned for the outlandish and spectacular, the Sphere Las Vegas is the crowning glory. Measuring an eye-catching 157m wide and 112m high, its 1.2 million LEDs turn the interior and exterior surfaces of this multi-purpose stadium into a kaleidoscopic splendour.

Edge, Paco Perez

Chef Paco Pérez Launches Edge at El Fuerte Marbella


Top Catalán chef, Paco Peréz, who has achieved a total of four Michelin Stars, has launched Edge at the refurbished Five Star El Fuerte Hotel in Marbella. Experience his tantalising cuisine from this new rooftop venue while savouring spectacular views over the Mediterranean.

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London


Legendary Hotel Group Mandarin Oriental have opened the iconic location of Hanover Square in Mayfair for their latest addition, comprising 50 guest rooms and 77 private residences with all the luxury, service, and amenities the chain is renowned for.

Finca Cortesin Blackshaw

The Blackshaw Touch At Finca Cortesin


Blackshaw Interior Design, under the careful hand of Sally Blackshaw in Marbella, has evolved to become a specialist interior design company that is in demand in both the private and commercial sectors. See the unveiling of her latest project at Finca Cortesin.

Oxygen

The New Oxygen Sports And Wellness Centre


Hone your body and heal your soul at Oxygen, a state-of-the-art new Sports and Wellness Centre in Calahonda that offers a multi-gymnasium, CrossFit, fitness classes, Pilates studio, spinning, paddle tennis, personal trainers and coaching, sauna and steam room, restaurant, and much more.

Street Food

Top Street Food and Market Trends


Feeling peckish while out and about? Sate those hunger pangs by eating on the go with any one of a multitude of street food choices now available in most cities. Enjoy selecting from a plethora of tempting options while simultaneously saving time and money.

Rolls-Royce Spectre

Rolls-Royce Spectre Luxury Electric Coupé


We bid a sad farewell to our Motoring Correspondent, Tony Whitney, who has moved on to a better place. His final contribution features the spectacular Rolls-Royce Spectre Coupé, which represents a new era for the fabled ultra-luxury car maker with its first venture into the EV market.