Blog Category: People
Bastien Gonzalez: The Best in Manicures and Pedicures Worldwide
Congratulations to our friend, Bastien Gonzalez, for his well-earned place in the Bazaar Spa Awards 2013, as shown in the February 2013 issue of Harper’s Bazaar. Bastien is listed for both “Best Manicure” and “Best Pedicure” by the magazine, which judges “five-star pampering….of the finest facials and body beautifying experiences”.
The Ancient Art of Tea
Dilmah Tea, the world renowned makers of Ceylon tea, is a brand “founded on a passionate commitment to quality and authenticity in tea, it is also a part of a philosophy that goes beyond commerce in seeing business as a matter of human service.” In this fascinating look at both the art and the myriad…
An Intimate Dining Experience at Chiang Mai’s Palette Restaurant
Enjoy contemporary cuisine made of seasonal, local and organic ingredients when visiting Palette Restaurant at the lauded 137 Pillars House in beautiful Chiang Mai, Thailand, created from 365Playground’s Tammasak Chootong’s menu and concept.
Sustainable Communities, Luxurious Experiences
The acclaimed luxury experienced at boutique hotel Shinta Mani Siem Reap is merely a highlight of its commitment to responsible tourism. Shinta Mani takes this often used phrase “responsible tourism” and has made it a way of life for the hotel, its guests, staff and the Siem Reap community. As part of the Hotel…
Butlers are Indispensable to the Pampered Lifestyle
A guest post from our Butler Services expert, Steven Ferry. Regardless of what luxury hotel guests, and individuals and families in upscale private residences look for, pampering and having fun are two common goals that butlers are relied upon increasingly to provide. And what do they provide? Anything legal! And when the butler is doing…
From “Twister” to Ralph Lauren, Artist Evan Lewis Creates a Timeless Oeuvre
From a Hollywood movie depicting twisters in America’s tornado alley, to custom mirrors for Ralph Lauren Polo and Saks Fifth Avenue, Evan Lewis is a sculptor with a wide scope of work. Simultaneously creating wind-powered kinetic sculptures and designing and making hand-made furniture, his love and passion for both drives him. Adding to the beauty…
Beauty, Purpose and Respect: Kitengela Hot Glass
Coffee tables mimicking crushed ice, gorgeous vases the color of the sea, majestic, bejeweled chandeliers, hip and chic glassware — all made from 100% recycled glass. Beauty with purpose; this is truly what Anselm Croze’s Kitengala Glass Studios in Kenya represents. Well off the beaten path, Anselm’s studio is a marvel of innovation, design and…
Bringing Art — and the Artist — to Guests
365Playground clients have a unique opportunity to not only bring culture and art to their guests, but to involve their guests in its creation. 365Playground partner, Gregory Burns, has been engaged by over a dozen different luxury resorts worldwide as an Artist in Residence. While hosting an Artist in Residence is a concept well known…
Using Nature to Indulge and Nurture — Just Pure
“Listen always to your inner voice and don’t follow everything people tell you!” While this just happens to be the credo we at 365Playground live by, these words of wisdom were given by Gaby Just, founder of Just Pure Skin Care. In collaboration with Martin Michalik, founder of 365Playground, and Belinda Shepard, our spa development…
Love for Wine Spreading Across Africa
Giorgio and George Dalla Cia, long-time associates with both 365Playground and 365Playground founder, Martin Michalik, are the passionate father-and-son team behind Dalla Cia Wine & Spirit Company. Through this association, collaboration, and a passion for great wine and food, a unique African wine program was introduced at the luxurious Sankara Nairobi — a program…