Welcome to the September edition of essential, released in one of the nicest months of the year in our lovely part of the world, with temperatures easing and the crowds having finally dissipated.
Consider luxuriating in exotic Sri Lanka or exploring the attractions of the Algarve, at only a three-hour drive from Marbella. For a pampering experience par excellence, take time out at the Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort on Rhodes.
We present Villa Elite, a sumptuous property that is so cosseting, you may never want to leave. For interiors that resonate with their surroundings, Zoco Home has established a leading reputation for merging natural materials and Scandinavian design sophistication.
Check out Ferrari’s foray into fashion with their Resort Collection 2025, and feel the adrenalin pumping on board the Maserati MC20 Cielo while it reaches 100km/hr in a mere 2.9 seconds.
Don’t miss our exclusive with Bill Skarsgård talking about his new role in The Crow and other projects. We also feature America’s most famous President, JFK, and Christopher Lance, who is known as The Spanish Pimpernel.
Savour authentic Italian food with flair in a refined ambience at Florentine, meet the METT hotel’s talented Executive Chef, Giannis Toman, and learn about the art and tradition of the forthcoming Wine Harvest.
IAIN BLACKWELL, PUBLISHER
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Top Yoga Resorts in Spain
Yoga has become one of the most popular holistic activities with over 300 million practitioners engaging in this pursuit around the world. Take a tour of some of Spain’s top yoga facilities that are located within luxurious hotel resorts – ideal for honing the body, mind, and spirit.
2025 Land Rover Defender Octa
The much-anticipated Defender OCTA has finally arrived, taking the almost five years-old Defender to the next level. Land Rover enthusiasts will enjoy performance-related enhancements and superior seating, transporting its occupants on or off-road in supreme comfort.
Estores Málaga, The Speciality Store
Estores Málaga is a specialist centre for home materials such as curtains, awnings, roller blinds, wallpaper, and carpets. Their team boasts many years of experience and their advice and product range is in demand from private homeowners, interior designers and property developers.
The Sky Marbella, Life Above All
The Sky Marbella is a new development set in the hills within the prime Golden Triangle of Marbella, Estepona, and Benahavís with panoramic views across the Coast. It comprises 50 luxurious apartments by architect, Teodoro Cabrilla, and 16 superlative villas by Manuel Burgos.
Edinburgh Enchantment
This marvellous city with a warm Scottish welcome entices visitors all year round but in its Festival month of August, it offers up a cultural extravaganza second to none. If you have never been to the Athens of the North, make it a priority to remedy that – you won’t regret it.
The New Ferrari Daytona SP3
This newly reimagined Daytona pays tribute to Ferrari’s racing pedigree, especially from its iconic models of the 1960s, but of course with the modern refinements you would expect from a multi-million euro hypercar. It’s also super fast, hitting 100km/hr in only 2.85 seconds.
Savour The Summer At Boho Club
Find out what’s new at Marbella’s emblematic resort Boho Club this summer. Socialise in its elegant new bar area, Bohis on the beautiful garden terrace, enjoy a picnic in the garden or light lunch at Bernies. For a romantic dinner, Boho Club Restaurant always rises to the occasion.
A Suburban Villa Paradise
Take your inspiration from LUXXU that has chosen Calabasas as the destination of its next luxury house. This new project portrays the picturesque and suburban lifestyle of the region, going beyond expectations to showcase how luxury and nature can become one.
