From 26th to 29th May, enjoy great menus, beverages and DJ sets at this exceptional location from 7.30pm to 5am! Link to book and more information
The Festival will be held again at The Grimaldi Forum in Monaco and will feature a range of events for local residents to enjoy, many for free!
The Film Premieres
The Monaco Streaming Film Festival will premiere three original film and TV series’ live in Monaco and we invite local residents to come and enjoy the excitement of a film premiere, from the cocktail launch events, along with the stars and film industry celebrities through the the Q&A with directors and producers of the premiered film. All followed by the after-premiere parties.
The Popcorn Screenings
We will showcase 20 film and series screenings, plus 80 short film screenings at The Grimaldi Forum. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of original content, featuring multi-genre shows, from: international film; reality tv series, documentaries, animation and many more categories of submitted content.
Global Parents Day
June 1st is Global Parents Day and we invite the parents and their children to attend an afternoon of kid’s animation; series and films. Come along, we will provide the popcorn!
All Popcorn Screenings are free to attend!
Book online for the Enchanted Forest Charity Dinner - Fairmont Monte Carlo
Saturday 18th June 2022 . 7.30pm
When and where was the first time you saw and interacted with a Borneo Pygmy elephant? What effect did it have on you?
I first heard about Bornean Pygmy Elephants about 20 years ago when I was working with elephants in Africa. They came up in a simple conversation and it was at that time that I became intrigued to learn more about them. I began watching David Attenborough documentaries and began my own research on the most biodiverse island in the world in which they live, Borneo.
Over the years I noticed that this species of elephant was continuing to decline in numbers due to habitat loss and human-elephant conflict. Currently, there are less than 1000 surviving in the rainforests. It wasn’t until 2014 that I had the opportunity to travel to the island of Borneo and observe them in their natural habitat.
The first time I saw these small elephants they were feeding on grass along the Kinabatangan River, I felt so fortunate to see so many of them as oftentimes you can look for days and not find any. That first day was also very profound as I witnessed human-elephant conflict and realized what these elephants endure daily. I felt so much compassion for them that I knew this was where my future work would be focused. Hence I started a 501(c)(3) public charity in the United States and shortly after France.
Could you describe in a few sentences what is your daily routine with the Borneo Wildlife preservation and the effort that it requires?
These days there are many non-profit charity organizations and obtaining grants and donations has become increasingly difficult. We focus a lot of effort on social media fundraising but also, I feel it important to maintain a good working relationship with positive daily communication with my team and conservation partners in Borneo. I am also a part of an international elephant network where we share sustainable solutions for conservation, protection, husbandry training, and environmental issues. Currently, there are 22 elephants in human care in Borneo and Borneo Wildlife Preservation works to ensure all these elephants’ basic needs are met.
As we work in Borneo twice a year, I coordinate with other professionals to bring inspiring presentations, demonstrations, education, and elephant care to the locals. We work directly with the local students and elephant handlers.
Do you take care of elephants all around the world or only in the Asian continent?
We only focus our efforts to take care of these elephants which are exclusive to the island of Borneo. They are an Asian elephant subspecies also known as Pygmy elephants as they are the smallest elephants in the world. Their small size suggests that they have adapted to their environment, the rainforests of the Malaysian side of Borneo.
How important is it for the general population to see elephants and be encouraged to care for them?
As an environmental and animal advocate, I feel it is very important that people learn about not only Bornean elephants but elephants worldwide. Seeing them in person can be inspiring and motivating for people who want to get involved and protect them for future generations to appreciate. Witnessing firsthand the beauty of these animals interacting, people will naturally want to protect them.
Our planet is becoming more and more populated and natural resources for the survival of elephant species are becoming more limited. Positive human intervention will create a new future and better outcome for the survival of these majestic ancient animals.
What first inspired you to focus your research on elephants?
With an established professional career working with Exotic and Domestic animals over the last 20 years I knew quite a lot about elephants from school. Their high intelligence and strong family bonds were always intriguing to me. I think that when I founded Borneo Wildlife Preservation, it was the right time to give back and aid this species to the best of my ability.
What surprises you the most about what you are doing now?
The increasing interest BWP is receiving from our events in Monte Carlo is very exciting. Each year after presentations or fundraising events we receive emails and phone calls from interested persons wanting to know more about the island of Borneo and what they can do to help aid the elephants and which I am grateful for.
Do you have any recommendations for people who want to help elephants in need?
I would urge people to donate to wildlife organizations like BWP and to get involved by just talking about these issues to others. I recommend people read product labels and only purchase products that are sustainable to the environments where elephants live. Many rainforests are destroyed by logging and the expansion of oil palm plantations. One example is to only purchase sustainable palm oil products if any at all, where you see an RSPO (Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil) logo.
Are you planning to invest in new immersive technologies like virtual reality to further reach out to your audience?
We believe at BWP that the metaverse immersive experience is a good way to distribute knowledge, education, and experience. So yes, we will somehow sponsor camera initiatives to get more wildlife content.
For more information, contact Kat through the Borneo Wildlife Preservation website.
www.borneowp.org
We thank Deniza Marcinkeviciute (International University of Monaco) for hosting the interview.
Wednesday 28th September 2022 . Fairmont Monte Carlo
”During the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show, Club Vivanova and their international partners invite you to enjoy a gourmet gala evening of luxury products, information and services shared amongst individuals and businesses having a common interest of positive and dynamic brand development. The Ultimate Mixer strives to bring together exceptional people in an exquisite location to cultivate new business opportunities. Our first edition of this highly anticipated event focuses on business and innovation from the Nordic regions of Europe. ” All Club Vivanova Platinum Partners will receive two complimentary tickets to this event. Link to attend event
The European Hub for Innovation and Business (EHIB) was founded by a group of industry professionals, with the intent to bring European companies and innovation closer to the rest of the world. The founders have decades of experience in respective fields; luxury, medical, manufacturing, logistics, transport, energy, security and digital technology and our professional networks span 100+ countries over all continents. Read more
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Villa Monaco has a mainhouse and a separate guesthouse, with a total of 7 ensuite bedrooms, all specious and exceptionally elegant, facing a spectacular sea view, all air-conditioned and with their own balcony. Read more online
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Welcome to the January 2022 Newsletter
Multilingual Therapists Join Riviera Wellbeing
I am happy to announce that Riviera Wellbeing has added two new therapists to the team. Therapy is now available to individuals and couples in English, Italian and French speaking languages.
Plans are in place to add therapists who are German, Spanish and Russian speakers. The French Riviera is home to a diverse population and these new hires recognise the region's diversity. It also recognises the explosion in demand for mental health services especially since the pandemic.
Riviera Wellbeing also intends to launch a low-cost therapy service in 2022 in line with the organisation’s philosophy that people at all income levels deserve the same access to the same therapy.
Tiga-Rose Nercessian and Sandra Vasiljevic Berset will initially work online. An increasing number of clients want to have therapy from the privacy and comfort of their homes. Research now supports online therapy is as effective as face-to-face and, in some circumstances, can be more effective.
I also hope we will expand our couples wellbeing services later this year. More couples are coming to therapy not because something is missing but because they want more. More intimacy. More fun. More sex. And why not? This is relationship enhancement not crisis management.
In addition to our couples therapy, Riviera Wellbeing already offers couples intensives where couples come either on their own or in a small group and spend two-days with two therapists and transform the intimacy and quality of their love relationship. We take our cars in for a regular check-up, why not our relationships? Relationship enhancement and management are key to our wellbeing.
Please contact Gavin to discuss our couples wellbeing program.
Wellbeing Window
As a reminder, on the first Wednesday of the month at 09:00 (CET), I share the therapy couch with The Full English Breakfast show presenters Rob Harrison and Sarah Lycett on 106.5FM Riviera Radio.
The“Wellbeing Window”presents an opportunity for us to discuss issues related to mental health and emotional wellbeing. Tune in on the first Wednesday of the month at 09:00 CET to Riviera Radio 106.5 FM. We invite listeners to write in with any questions on the topic and I attempt to answer them on air.
Below is the podcast from January broadcast,"Healthy Boundaries/Healthy Relationships. All the shows can be found on mywebsite.
As you will see below, the next show is on February 2nd and the topic is "Living or Working With A Narcissist."
Three athletes will defend the colors of the Principality in the Chinese capital, the first city to host a Winter Games edition after being the city of HOST of the summer JOs.
Arnaud Alessandria has been named a flag bearer and will be engaged in several alpine ski trials, while Rudy Rinaldi and Boris Vain will compete together in bobsleigh in two.
The ceremony, which was held in the presence of S.E. Mrs. Yvette Lambin-Berti, Secretary-General of the COM, was followed by the awarding of the Six Stars Medal by Mr. Pascal Camia, former Olympian and first Mongolian athlete to have won this award symbolizing his participation in the six most important marathons in the world, at S.A.S. the Prince as part of a charity fundraiser.
© Photos : Gaetan Luci / Prince Palace
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Expansion into Europe is a key to global growth and revenue diversification strategy. Flagship Endo-Kinetic therapeutic tech to assist STV members to meet their high standards of performance by incorporating recovery, health, and wellness
The Swiss Gymnastics Federation (STV), founded in 1985 and headquartered in Aarau, is the umbrella organization of cantonal/regional associations, gymnastics clubs, and is a member of the Swiss Olympic Association. STV is divided into 30 member associations, has approximately 370,000 members, 3,000 centers, and is not only the largest multisport association in Switzerland, but also the oldest. The STV promotes top-class sport (artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline) as well as popular sports (aerobics, gymnastics, Rhonrad, fistball, Indiaca, basketball, and volleyball).
STV and Omnia Wellness intend to implement a phased process beginning in the first half of 2022 that targets Omnia installing its signature Endo-Kinetic therapeutic devices in a growing number of STV’s 3,000 sports centers as well as becoming an official STV sponsor. Operations will start with Pilot Centers, including the STV national performance center of Magglingen where top athletes of all disciplines receive specific training and where the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport is located. Omnia has a dedicated team in Switzerland supporting this initiative.
STV’s Central President, Mr. Fabio Corti, said: “We have studied Omnia’s fitness and wellness therapeutic devices and see its technology as strong value-added services for our Olympic athletes as well as our recreational fitness members -- and a win-win for both parties. We eagerly await the initial equipment demonstration in our Lenzburg location, followed by installations of the devices at four of our Centers which we anticipate leading to a wider long-term commercial master agreement.”
Omnia Wellness Executive Chairman, Mr. Steve Howe, said: “STV is one of the world’s premier sports organizations, and is an ideal partner to develop our advanced fitness technology in the heart of Europe. The Federation has a long history of serving the health and wellness of its athletes for over 180 years.
The Swiss athletic market is seen as a trend setter for the rest of Europe and launching our international expansion with STV allows us to build a solid foundation and reputation with customers in the region. Our EU business development efforts in 2021 have resulted in a robust pipeline we intend to execute on this year, and this is the first step.”
About The Swiss Gymnastics Federation (STV)
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Aarau, the Swiss Gymnastics Federation (STV), is the umbrella organization of cantonal/regional associations, gymnastics clubs, and is a member of the Swiss Olympic Association. STV is divided into 30 member associations, has approximately 370,000 members, 3,000 centers, and is not only the largest multisport association in Switzerland, but also the oldest. With its predecessor associations – the Federal Gymnastics Association ETV (founded in 1832) and the Swiss Women’s Gymnastics Federation SFTV (founded in 1908) – it can look back on a long tradition. The STV has been committed to the health of the population for 180 years. The versatile offer for all ages, the joy of movement and the fun of gymnastics, motivates and connects. The STV promotes top-class sport (artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and trampoline) as well as popular sports (aerobics, gymnastics, Rhonrad, fistball, Indiaca, basketball, and volleyball). For more info, see: https://www.stv-fsg.ch/de/
About Omnia Wellness Inc.
Omnia Wellness Inc. is an innovative developer of a disruptive dry-hydrotherapy technology for massage, fitness, and medical applications. Through its subsidiaries Omnia Wellness Inc. and Solajet® Financing Company, Omnia Wellness intends to commercialize SolaJet’s Dry-Hydrotherapy, Endo-Kinetic™ technology, which provides deep tissue suppression, therapeutic heat, vibration and a flushing full-body “wave” combining four therapies in one. Treatments are designed to deliver the feeling similar to an hour-long traditional massage in as little as 15 minutes at an affordable price point for the consumer. In response to COVID-19, the Company is emphasizing its technology as “touchless” therapy. It is the expectation of Omnia Wellness to create a national chain of “BodyStop® Relaxation and Therapeutic Centers,” with the first BodyStop® opened in the third quarter of 2021, and “BodyStop® Recovery Zones” available at fitness clubs. https://omniawellness.com
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The Programme is a truly unique experience for 16- to 20-year-olds looking to develop their character, test their life skills in an environment that is set up to allow this to happen and learn about business in an exciting, practical setting.
Enroll your son or daughter on any of the following dates and awaken their passion, support them in developing vital skills and help them come out of their comfort zone. Parents and guests are more than welcome to join on Sunday to see the participants live in action in the final presentations.
Dates: 21st–23rd January 2022 or 11th-13th March 2022
Fee: 450 €
The gala event enables distinguished business leaders from across the globe, Club Vivanova members, and VIP partners to enjoy a fantastic night out with a purpose. This year’s gala event will be held at the Fairmont Monte Carlo. The event will kick-off at 7pm with a Champagne cocktail reception, followed by a four-course gourmet dinner courtesy of Meilleur Ouvrier de France and Premium International Wines.
Entertainment will include a haute couture fashion show and live music courtesy of The Brotherockers. Rounding-out the event will be a charity auction and contemporary art exhibition.
"We only achieve great things in life by giving back and our annual gala is organised to appreciate the best things in life whilst offering attendees the chance to donate to worthy, local and life-changing charities,” Bradley Mitton, Club Vivanova Founder, said. “The complete funds donated during our charity auction are split equally between our charities, offering a transparent way to donate to helping children, our planet and those in need.” Bradley Mitton - Club Vivanova Founder.
Tickets for this year’s event start at €200 per person. Dress code is black tie.
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The perfect match between families and candidates can be found by both parties being honest, transparent, and upfront about their requirements. To better understand what it is that they seek, families should write a list of the things that they value the most in a candidate, along with a detailed description of the job on offer. Nannies need to consider what their new role will look like to them. For example, if they are looking for a set schedule, they must avoid applying to jobs that require lots of flexibility. Consider past experiences, advantages and disadvantages, and things to avoid in future opportunities. Parties should always be open to negotiation while knowing their deal-breakers!
The Platinum Nanny “Confidentiality and Nanny Agreement”, has been designed to cover all the industry standards and legalities for Monaco and France. We support our clients by assisting in negotiations, managing the offer and agreement process, contract amendments and running the contract through our quick and efficient digital signing platform. Here are just some of the many things that should be covered by your employment agreement:
1. TYPE OF CONTRACT
What kind of contract is being offered? Is it an interim, temporary, or permanent role and will it be declared in Monaco, France or elsewhere? Platinum Nanny works with an administration partner who can take care of the payroll process for you.
Our Platinum Candidates are professionals and expect to be legally employed by the family. It is becoming less and less common for families to pay their nannies “cash”. Not following the legal process can result in serious tax and legal consequences for families, and withholds vital protections for your nanny, including health insurance, pension contributions, unemployment and worker’s compensation benefits. Additionally, uncontracted nannies are unable to verify their professional income and often struggle when applying for rental housing, mortgages, student, and other loans which can lead to them becoming unhappy in their role quickly, leaving families forced to replace staff which can be unsettling to children and the family as a whole.
2. HOURS OF SERVICE
Will there be a set hours of service each week or will the hours and days be flexible or rotate based on the needs of the family? For travel nannies will the schedule change during trips? This section also plans for sick day coverage, how additional hours and days will be handled.
3. PAY
This section covers guaranteed hours, expected weekly hours, overtime, annual income, hourly rates, and any bonuses. Will there be additional pay for babysitting or when travelling? Where a nanny does not accompany the family on holiday, will the family require her to work during guaranteed hours at the home to catch up on child-related tasks while they are away? Expenses whilst on duty can also be covered here as can car/mileage, if the nanny is expected to drive the children to school in her own car.
4. ANNUAL LEAVE
France uses an annual leave accrual system to work out an employee’s holiday entitlement. You can read more about how this works in Platinum Nanny’s article: https://platinumnanny.com/holiday-accrual-in-france-how-does-it-work/ This section is where families and nannies can agree their requirements pertaining to any holidays to be worked or not. It is also the section where the process for requesting time off for doctors’ appointments and how far in advance holidays need to be booked.
5. DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES
This section is critical to ensure the hiring family and employee are on the same page. The more detail, the better. For example, light housekeeping to one party might not be the same as the expectations of “light housekeeping” in another person’s mind. Make sure that specific expectations are outlined in your nanny agreement. Bullet points are great. In this portion of your agreement, you can also consider future considerations such as how the agreement will change on arrival of a new baby for example.
6. BENEFITS
Benefits can include use of the family’s car, wellbeing days, health club memberships, personal days, private health insurance, professional development, training courses like the Platinum Nanny Pediatric First Aid Courses for example, educational reimbursement, bonuses and any other benefits that the family may be offering.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
Most of our Platinum Nanny families require anyone working in their home to agree to a form of confidentiality agreement or non-disclosure agreement. Platinum Nanny have clauses that we add to our agreements or where required we can arrange a separate more comprehensive NDA for our clients.
8. HOUSE RULES
When working as a nanny in someone else’s home it is important that there is a clear understanding of the house rules and how you will be required to uphold them. Examples include use of electronics, movie watching, use of the internet, any areas that are out of bounds, consumption of processed foods and confectionary, playdates, and sleepovers.
9. AUTHORIZATION TO TREAT
Allergies, diabetes, EpiPen’s. Common sense is a must for nannies. First Aid training is essential. Do they know how to administer an EpiPen? CPR? In order to act fast in an emergency it is important to clarify any important actions and authorizations your employee has. Accidents can happen, a broken wrist, a sprain. It is important that this section clearly spells out any steps that your employee must take where one of the charges becomes ill or is injured. Do they have the authorisation to take them to the hospital and if so, is there a specific hospital or pediatrician that needs to be on the top of the list? Who should they call and when?
10. ANNUAL REVIEW
Will performance be reviewed quarterly, bi-annually, annually? Will there be any incremental pay increases? Will an increase awarded in one year create any entitlement in relation to subsequent years?
Although these are some of the most critical sections to include in any nanny agreement there are many other important clauses that might be relevant to an individual family’s needs. A Platinum Nanny “Confidentiality and Nanny Agreement” is tailored to each family’s needs and can help families find their Platinum Nanny, and Platinum Candidates their dream family.
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After 23 years as the most renowned club and an emblem amongst the world’s most glamorous Summer destinations, Billionaire Porto Cervo totally changes look and concept and offers its guests an evening of pure escapism by pairing its extraordinary on stage performances with an exquisite culinary experience to be enjoyed in the most mesmerizing settings of Costa Smeralda.
The new Billionaire Porto Cervo shakes up the hospitality scene with a unique approach that blends a variety of performances on stage unfolding throughout the night, enriched by an incredible multi-course dinner served under the Costa Smeralda sky.
Italian visionary entrepreneur, Flavio Briatore has been enthralling guests since the launch of the very first Billionaire in Porto Cervo in 1998. Last Fall he launched Billionaire Dubai, an ongoing incredible success followed by the opening of Billionaire Riyadh in early 2021. Now “The Billionaire Experience” traces back its roots and comes to Porto Cervo, where it all began, to amaze, to impress and to conquer!
With its perfect blend of food and entertainment, paired with an electrifying atmosphere, it is a spectacle unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Scouring the globe for the best of the best, Billionaire Dubai’s Artistic Production Director, Montserrat Moré, formerly of Cirque Du Soleil, Lìo and Pacha Ibiza, has brought to Sardinia a cast of the world’s most talented dancers, singers and acrobats in a show that transports guests to wonderous land of unadulterated fun.
Sharing center stage, Celebrity Chef Bauthan Piatti Zeynioglu has created a phenomenal set menu that combines New-Asian modernity and Italian authenticity. The menu is as plentiful as it is resplendent, taking guests on a culinary journey of discovery with flavorsome surprises around every corner.
Billionaire Porto Cervo has partnered with Ares Design, the Italian luxury car brand based in Modena, Emilia Romagna, the land of sports car excellence renowned in the whole world, to create a bespoke Billionaire Porto Cervo Defender, to transfer guests in and from the venue.
Billionaire takes its guests on an electrifying adventure, with the opening weekend of the 24th of July, having stunned, surprised and exhilarated audiences and will be open every night until August 28th. Due to space and date limitations, it’s highly recommended to book well in advance not to be disappointed!
Address: Via Rocce sul Pevero, 07021 Golfo Pevero SS
Restaurant Opening Hours: 9pm through 3am
Show Timings: From 9.30pm
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Club Vivanova is delighted to announce in partnership with the Borneo Wildlife Preservation that during our forthcoming Enchanted Summer Forest Party on Friday 23rd July 2021 at the Horizon Top Deck of the Fairmont Monte Carlo, our guest of honour Christian Moore (founder of Global Environment Media and son of legendary actor Sir Roger Moore) will speak on current global challenges, sustainability and the plight of Bornean Elephants.
Christian has over 20 years of industry experience both in television and film having worked in most departments over the years concentrating on production, from editing to producing. As a founder of Global Environment Media his work focuses on environmental issues.
Dedicated father, husband and businessman, we managed to find some time during Christian’s busy schedule to learn more about the inspiration behind the initiatives and the development of GEM.
What was the driving force and initiative behind your decision to set-up Global Environment Media?
About three years ago it became apparent that when looking into information available online and offline there was such an abundance of conflicting information and unsubstantiated information. It was at this point we all recognised that our environment is a monumental concern to all of us and we could actually do something about it through media. This is when we decided to consolidate and unite as many foundations institutes and NGOs as possible and bring their information into a hub and use a mixed media architecture to deliver the information for easy digestion.
How is the GEMA Foundation related to GEM?
Global Environment Movement Association was created to help in the production and diffusion of information and content in support of all our partners. The GEM platform is one of the diffusion outlets of which the production content created could be diffused and digested by all our subscribers and viewers. As a TV channel GEM will be diffused globally over all platforms to have the largest coverage area.
How can locals and businesses in the Monaco / French Riviera region and across Europe help the growth and development of GEM?
GEM is run as a media platform and as such we partner with companies that are environmental in their approach and have sustainability as a focus moving forward. They show their support by having a presence on our platform and channel and in turn we are able to show their good efforts in moving forward responsibly.
What are the challenges you face in charitable funding for the GEMA Foundation and how are you dealing with that?
Due to recent world events raising money and attention for environment is key but yet as a media company we have had a blow due to the tightening of budget this year. Raising donations for GEMA has been challenging and I believe the tides are turning as we come out of this pandemic. Word of mouth media and social media play a big role in obtaining donations.
Lastly, your father was an avid supporter of numerous charities and foundations, in which sector was he mostly connected with and why?
My father was an advocate for children and as ambassador for UNICEF he spent the better part of 25 years raising awareness and monies for such charities. It was through him that I developed a strong desire and need to be socially responsible in all my actions and businesses. There is nothing more noble then advocating for those who cannot for themselves. From children to animals to our environment as a whole - if you are able to To do something to help and you must.
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Jessica Stockmann - could you describe why and how you created and developed Villa Monaco.
Originally I built the Villa for myself meaning my children and my parents and my friends. I wanted to create a holiday hideaway where 3 generations get together, feel at home and spend quality time together. We celebrated many parties and had so many friends staying with us. Constantly a full house but with good vibes only. More and more often I was asked if I could rent Villa Monaco for special occasions or to my celebrity friends who wanted to hide from the paparazzi and just feel good energy and the vibes at our home and that was the beginning of Villa Monaco as 5* luxury hideaway.
Tell us something about you and the motivation behind your successful career.
When I am motivated to create something special, nothing can stop me. I am full of ideas and enjoy the creative ride and am blessed that I am not scared to take risks. If you believe in something then it doesn’t feel risky it only feels right. And if the willpower is big enough then a week of 72 hours of work does not feel wrong. On the contrary, it makes you feel better and you gloom like a flower who suddenly got more sun and more fertilizer than ever before.
What would you suggest to a young woman planning an international career, some tips and advice.
Think outside of the box. Listen to your heart and your soul. Keep your eyes open and use every chance you can get to learn and make experiences. Something you would like to create for your own is not only for you. Also, other people will appreciate it one day and want to have it too but they were maybe not as brave as you are. Being international does not only mean speaking many languages, it also means keeping your eyes and ears open and understand different cultures and traditions and the needs or dreams and wishes people have. Whenever you create something that people need or want then you are on the right track.
What were the challenges you had to face while developing as a female entrepreneur?
Being a woman in a man's world like the real estate business was not easy in the beginning but I also think that it’s easier for a woman to sell dreams than for a man. If you are authentic as a woman and don’t try to behave and act or sell a project as a man would do, you will find your clients easily if you don’t try to pretend to be someone else. Fortunately, in the luxury segment, I believe it’s a plus to be a woman. Women were always known to fall in love with very special jewels. Looking back the past centuries the history taught us that the most extraordinary diamond jewels were made for women and not for men. A luxury real estate is a jewel and who could create and sell it better than a woman?
What goals do you have for the future?
I want to learn from the new generation. I have experience and in some ways „know-how“ but the new technology opens so many doors. I am not afraid of those doors, they fascinate me. I always ask my children what is important for them and I realize they have different interests than I had when I was in my twenties. But I love the way they think and I would never say „leave me alone with your ideas“. The values are still the same, they don’t change, but our life has changed due to the internet, global warming etc. It’s constantly a challenge to stay happy and we can only do so if we listen to the very young and the very old population. In the end, we all live together on this planet. We only need to find a way that we can all live together happily. I believe in traditional ways but I also believe that the future has so much to offer for all of us.
Give us a quote by yourself to put in the article.
Creating a home, a castle, a real hideaway which you never want to leave - that’s real luxury and that’s our goal. I don't measure myself against others, I just want to outdo myself and keep getting better with each property I create.
Nisha Stockmann - briefly tell us about yourself and your career.
When I was six I started to get on my mum's nerves because I always wanted her to take me to her construction sites. Seeing the process of creating a castle made me feel like a princess walking into a wonderland. When I got older I realized that it’s always a team effort. I loved watching people working hand in hand. And new ideas were created. I once said to my mum: „imagine a TV would be hidden like a treasure and no parent would know that there is a TV in the kid's room“. And you know what my mum did? She built a hidden TV in the ceiling that comes out of the ceiling with an electric remote. It looked like a James Bond movie. And that was the moment where I realized: Everything is possible. You only need to know your desires and dreams and then you can make them happen and that’s what made me decide at a very young age that I wanted to become an architect and designer.
How are you inspired by your mother?
My mum never tried to convince me to go into real estate but she constantly told me to open my eyes and be aware of how to spend my time. She said if you enjoy playing the piano for 10 hours a day then go for it and become a professional piano player. The most important thing is to find something you enjoy-a real passion. Luckily I developed a similar passion as my mum. Being creative but as a new generation. In my generation, we think more about sustainability and what is necessary. It’s not only a trend to look at in the future. It fascinates me what is possible when it comes to sustainable building and at the same time focusing on new designs and technology.
What are your aspirations for the future?
I want to create something that is still usable and modern and up to date even 50 years from now. I know it’s a very high goal but as I learned „nothing is impossible if you believe in it“.
Villa Monaco
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Interviewed by Aakash Damani
International University of Monaco
At the helm, Edward Marquis, a Scottish citizen living here, has been heavily involved in the world of travel and luxury real estate in the United Kingdom for over 30 years.
From this rich experience he delivers a fair expertise regarding this particular market: "My clients are mostly wealthy and are looking for much more than a nice rental property. They demand the best, and also that delightful feeling of staying in a private hotel that could be their own."
This high-end clientele, in search of exception with an unlimited budget, is loyal to this site dedicated to them while waiting for next year's site for access to some of the most expensive properties in the world, with an entry prices starting at €100,000 per week... The offer will select paradisiacal places, even privatized islands, Thailand, Mexico, St Barth, Cambodia or Kenya... For this price, a premium service offer includes a limousine at the foot of the plane, a boat and staff, including an international chef, at your disposal 24 hours a day.
With no less than 500 houses in its catalog, including a hun- dred in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the StTropezLuxury.com concierge service now covers the entire Mediterranean, from Provence to Tuscany, the glamorous Italian destination where it has started its summer rental business. StTropezLuxury.com operates at full speed from spring to the Voiles de Saint- Tropez, with a good season at Christmas and New Year.
Among its strong points, a permanent service during the 4 seasons and the presence of a unique interlocutor for each place and each region. Thanks to its network of rigorously selected partners, who meet the desires and whims of its customers, nothing is impossible for this company whose aim is to simplify your life.
Requests concern the rental of villas, the organization of leisure activities, and also the management of unexpected events. Because, underlines Edward Marquis, anticipating the impos- sible is also part of our daily life. This new partnership with Fastrack VIP Airport & Chauffeur Service and Villa & Superyacht Supplies is a great idea and will be effective in Mykonos and other destinations.
The design of the StTropezLuxury.com network is like a door to Europe and the rest of the world. It offers direct access to the group's sites, each dedicated to the chosen destination (see list at the bottom of the page). It is also one of the only ones to focus on the most beautiful spots in Southern Europe: Capri, Tuscany, Sardinia, Saint-Tropez, Venice, as well as Provence... So many choices for a dream stay.
News 2021:
Catalogue entries, always accompanied by a starred service, about fifty houses in Mykonos, and soon, private islands off the coast of Pukhet or even in the China Sea for 2 or 30 people as well as some historical castles in the Loire or in Provence. •
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THE SOLAJET EXPERIENCE
Fairmont Monte Carlo
Monday 12th July 2021
Itinerary
12 noon Gourmet Lunch
3pm Private Consultation
6pm Cocktail Networking
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The Solajet team is interested in meeting individuals involved in health and wellbeing or in the hotel and resort industry for discussions on development of the brand in Monaco, on the Italian and French Riveiras, and across Central Europe.
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UNNA Wood was created by two best friends.
Friendship is what got us started. Friendship is what keeps us going.
We are creating products to unite people, to make them interact and create lasting memories. Strengthening bonds has, from the beginning, been the driving force behind our products that you see today.
Our name, UNNA Wood, represents three different yet synergetic concepts.
The first one is that every bat is unique. Each one is carefully handcrafted, here, in Portugal, from carefully selected pieces of wood. Since every piece has its own colour and texture, every bat is different.
The second one is that we create bats by uniting pieces of wood together. Because we developed a robust handmade resin and a high-end varnish to fully protect our bats, this bond, once created, can never be broken. It is stronger than the wood itself, which bring us to our third and last concept.
Like the bonds in wood in each bat, we believe that our UNNA Wood bats will unite people.For this reason we have created different bats covering different playing styles: power, balance and control. It is the perfect analogy and we did not even look for it. It just made sense at our time and it still does.
Pure friendships are just like the bond in the wood: strong and everlasting.
We truly believe that our UNNA Wood bats will contribute to the growth and strengthening of present and future friendships.
This is us. This is UNNA Wood.
CLUB VIVANOVA 7TH EDITION LUXURY LIFESTYLE CHARITY GALA
Saturday 13th November 2021 . 7pm
Fairmont Monte Carlo . Salle d’Or Ballroom
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“For the last six years, we have hosted our annual Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala in Monaco to give back and help those in need. It is only by giving that we receive, and we rally our international partners and members together for a sensational night of gourmet food and wine, with entertainment and fantastic networking opportunities in one of the most spectacular ballrooms on the French Riviera, where we host a charity auction. We invest into our selected charities and into our planet, the animal world, people in need and children, giving them all the chance to develop in a sustainable environment. We partner with the International University of Monaco to help develop young bright minds into this concept of giving together. It’s a wonderful night and we hope for an excellent 7th Edition in 2021."
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7pm Galerie Cristal Champagne Aperitif
Four Course Meilleur Ouvrier de France Gourmet Dinner
Premium International Wines
Haute Couture Fashion Show
Live Entertainment HIGH ON HEELS
Charity Auction
Contemporary Art Exhibition
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For the benefit of Chances for Children, the Borneo Wildlife Preservation and Mimosa
"We only achieve great things in life by giving back and our annual gala is organised to appreciate the best things in life whilst offering attendees the chance to donate to worthy, local and life-changing charities."
MIDSUMMER GOURMET WINE LUNCH
Château de la Chèvre d’Or
Saturday 19th June 2021 . 12.30pm
€125 per person
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Apéritif & Canapés
Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs
Champagne Charpentier
Gourmet Menu
Burrata . Smoked Avocado Guacamole
Sea Bream
Mashed Potatoes . Vegetables
Lemon Tartlet
New Zealand Wines
Sliding Hill 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
Sliding Hill 2018 Pinot Noir
An institution amongst dining establishments of the French Riviera, the Château de La Chèvre d’Or offers spectacular views of the French Riviera and combines the highest quality ingredients to produce sophisticated, fresh tasting cuisine served in a high-class setting.
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THE ULTIMATE TUSCAN WINE WEEKEND
MARCHESI ANTINORI
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th July 2021
A story passed down through twenty six generations - the Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for over six centuries since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member of the “Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri”, the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild. All throughout its history, the Antinori family has managed the business directly making innovative and sometimes bold decisions while upholding the utmost respect for traditions and the environment.
Our exceptional weekend showcases excellence in Tuscan gastronomical culure and hospitality with four wine tasting experiences including the Tenuta Tignanello Estate degustation, the Montalcino Lunch, the Michelin Star Tuscan Coast Dinner and the Chianti Classico Sunday Lunch, with an overnight stay at the Fonte de Medici Country Resort - a sensational and unique experience, presented exclusively by Club Vivanova.
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Saturday 3rd July 2021
12pm
Exclusively granted entry with private tour of the vineyards and production areas of the renowned and private family-owned Tenuta Tignanello Estate, arriving at Villa Tignanello with an exclusive tasting of the three iconic wines produced at the estate (500 metres from our lunch venue).
Marchese Antinori Riserva 2018
Tignanello 2018
Solaia 2017
1.30pm
Gourmet four course wine lunch at Trattoria della Fonte with the Montalcino tasting menu (private dining) – a beautiful restaurant location offering local produce paired with wines of Pian delle Vigne, the Antinori family estate located in Montalcino.
Aperitivo
Focaccia, Verdure Fritte, Crostini
Homemade Focaccia, Fried Vegetables, Croutons
Gourmet Lunch Menu
Pecorino and Truffle Flan
Rosso di Montalcino 2019
Tortelli Stuffed with Braised Beef
Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016
Selection of Aged Tuscan cheese
Vignaferrovia Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva 2015
4pm
Check-in (500 metres from the lunch restaurant) and relax at the Fonte de Medici Country Resort where guests will stay for the night. At this traditional country resort, owned by the Antinori family, and surrounded by the iconic vineyards of tenuta Tignanello Estate, there are two swimming pools with beautiful gardens, perfect for our summer weekend and to rest before dinner.
7pm
(Optional €250 surcharge per person) – exclusive visit to the Badia a Passignano, an 11th Century fortified Benedictine Abbey.
8pm
Four course gourmet dinner at Osteria di Passignano – Marchesi Antinori’s Michelin starred restaurant (7kms from Fonte de Medici, 10 minutes by car) during which we will taste four exceptional wines from Guado al Tasso and Le Mortelle Estate, Marchesi Antinori’s properties on the Tuscan coast (respectively Bolgheri and Castiglione della Pescaia).
Tuscan Coast Wine Degustation
Vermentino Bolgheri DOC 2020
Cont'Ugo Bolgheri DOC 2019
Guado al Tasso Bolgheri DOC Superiore 2018
Ampio delle Mortelle Toscana IGT 2016
Menu to be provided
Sunday 4th July 2021
8am to 10am . Tuscan Breakfast
11.30am
Visit the Antinori nel Chianti Classico Winery (10 kms from the hotel) at Bargino in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, a state-of-the-art winery in Chianti Classico with a private tour of the facility, including the fascinating glass tasting room suspended on the barrel-ageing cellar.
12.30pm
Chianti Classico Sunday lunch at the Rinuccio 1180 Restaurant. The incredible Antinori winery restaurant situated in the middle of the vineyards on the panoramic terrace of the winery.
Aperitivo - Benvenuti at Rinuccio 1180
Tuscan Ham and Salami, Bruschetta and Cheeses
A - Toscana Rosato IGT 2020
Gourmet Lunch Menu
Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings
Villa Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2016
Florentine T-Bone Steak and Roasted Potatoes
Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2018
Walnut and Chocolate Semifreddo
Muffato della Sala, Umbria IGT
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Ticket Price
€825 per person (€1650 per couple / twin)
Fully inclusive:
Tignanello winery tour and tasting, gourmet lunch with wines, Michelin star dinner with wines. Accommodation in double / twin room on Saturday night. Tuscan breakfast. Sunday wine tour with gourmet lunch and wines.
*Special allocation for guests on all wines (order availability at the event).
Transport is not offered during the weekend.
Minimum age 16 years old.
We require advance notice of dietary requirements.
Passports or ID and PCR test will be required for check-in at the hotel.
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50% deposit on booking required. Deposit is refundable only if cancellation received by email before noon on or before 30th May 2021. Non-refundable balance due on 15th June 2021. Tickets are transferable to other names. Deposit and balance are fully refundable if Club Vivanova cancels for any reason.
