maître d’ - MET Restaurant, Venice
Hotel Metropole is a feast for the senses: an eclectic collection of objects, flickering candles, and spicy aromas. And MET restaurant is its inner sanctum.
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Kolkata
Nestled in India’s east, Kolkata is a hub of activity that beats to its own tune. From when the British were in the country, the city has generated some of the nation’s most celebrated heroes.
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weekend away - Shiraz
Shiraz, often called the cultural capital of Iran, certainly deserves its global reputation. The fame comes from various sources including distinguished poets and artists, impressive monuments, pleasant weather, and delicious cuisine.
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insight - Eddy Merckx
Occupation - Professional cyclist
With his insatiable hunger for victory and prodigious physical talent, Eddy Merckx is the greatest cyclist the Tour de France has ever seen.
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luxe - Al Husn Hotel, Oman
Part of the integrated three-hotel, five-star luxury village of Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa in Oman, Al Husn Hotel is set between the dramatic backdrop of the rugged Hajar mountains and the shimmering water of Al Jissah Bay.
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spa - The Gellért Baths, Budapest
Opened in 1918, the ornate and lovely Gellért Baths are still one of the best places to go for an authentic spa experience in Budapest.
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