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WINTER 2015 CONTENTS 16 FROM THE EDITOR REGULARS 20 CONTRIBUTORS 28 36 THE RIGHT KEY Properties of distinction in rarefied locations - home sharing gets a makeover 40 GLOBAL GOURMAND Culinary news from around the world, plus the latest gastronomic tomes 36 BLACKBOOK 25 RIVER HIGH A fabled waterway, two beguiling countries and an opulent vessel – on board the Aqua Mekong 28 MELBOURNE SOUND A raft of venues, old and new, offer a variety of great musical experiences in the Victorian capital 32 POLE POSITION For the lucky few, Ferrari offers an unmatched track experience – and a highperformance new car 35 CHINA JEWEL Encased by old-world charm and spectacular scenery, the new Aman Lijiang is set to enchant 35 ART & DESIGN p 55 A special expanded section dedicated to creators of valuable, unique and timeless objects – from a master builder of violins in Bavaria and a creator of signet rings in London to a retiring watchmaker in Switzerland and a coppersmith in Japan: 11 pages that highlight the skill and precision of some of the world’s best artisans 55 44 VIVA VENICE A trio of new hotels adorn La Serenissima, while an old-timer adds a twist STYLE & BEAUTY 49 PERSONAL BEST A selection of tips for looking good and feeling great 49 PHOTOS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: PIET DE KERSGIETER, EVELIN KASIKOV, © AIRBNB, SASKIA RASINK, MARTIN KREUZER, © AMANRESORTS 14 CENTURION-MAGAZINE.COM
