Centurion Australia Summer 2013

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Contents SUMMER 2013 65 Regulars 19 from the editor 27 contributors Blackbook 31 31 31 cool on the cape What to do and where to go in one of South Africa’s most vibrant areas 46 vintage australia Vineyards around the country are producing wine of true quality 50 mauritius moves up Recent openings raise the credentials of the Indian Ocean’s “other” island paradise 54 all to plan Private jet tours are providing a truly elite experience in global travel 56 global gourmand Culinary news from all around the world and the latest cookbooks 60 HOTEL HIGHS From the slopes to the beaches the best new places to stay 54 56 72 Style & Beauty 65 house of spirit With a new creative director, the name Schiaparelli is back on people’s lips 68 essential eyeware The innovative artisans making glasses as much fashion items as a necessities 72 Mechanical beauty Complicated components and dazzling gems meet in elegant tourbillons Art & Design 81 white hot An eclectic Danish exhibition highlights just what is going on in the Arctic Photos Clockwise from top right: anje jager; Eydis Einarsdottir; dook; Auguste HERBIN, Sculpture, © ADAGP, Paris 2013; Nina Leen/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images 16 CENTURION-Magazine.COM

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