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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The stars' secret whispers and demands to staff REVEALED as they took fleet of water taxis for the Sanchez-Bezos wedding extravaganza
Dozens of A-listers flocked to Venice to watch Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tie the knot at what has been hailed as 'the wedding of the century.' The world's biggest names stunned onlookers as they descended on the private island in their glamorous gowns and tuxedos.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
The private UK island with its own beach could be yours for £5.5m
The private island of Shuna, located in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, has been put up for sale with an asking price of £5.5 million. Spanning 1,110 acres, the island features sandy beaches, a ruined castle, six holiday homes, and a working farm with a flock of 220 Beulah sheep. Sotheby's International Realty is marketing the island as an ideal location for a boutique hospitality venture or a wellness destination, offering complete seclusion. Shuna boasts a rich history, with archaeological sites dating back 9,000 years, including Stone Age burial mounds and Iron Age ritual hoards. The Gully family has owned and managed the island for the past 80 years, with Edward Gully having stewarded it since 1945.
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
Escape to Le Grand Jardin: The French Riviera's Most Magical Hidden Estate
If you're craving a reset that's private, poetic, and impossibly chic – you've just found your next escape. Imagine waking up to the sound of birdsong and sea breeze, in a villa once owned by royalty – no crowds, no traffic, just sun-dappled serenity on your own private island. Welcome to Le Grand Jardin by Ultima Collection – the only private estate on the legendary Île Sainte-Marguerite, just off the coast of Cannes. Surrounded by turquoise waters and wild pine forest, the property feels like a world of its own – serene, cinematic, and somehow still under-the-radar. Once owned by Louis XIV and a favourite of modern day royalty and A-List celebrities, Le Grand Jardin has been masterfully reimagined into a modern sanctuary without losing an ounce of its soul. Picture stone courtyards shaded by citrus trees, botanical gardens that stretch into the sea, and architecture that whispers history in every arch and window. The estate includes 13 beautifully appointed bedrooms spread across multiple buildings – including the original watchtower, a Governor's House, and guest cottages. Inside, interiors strike the perfect balance between effortless Mediterranean charm and modern luxury. Natural textures, warm neutrals, and artfully placed antiques reflect the rhythm of the island outside, while high-tech comforts (like wellness facilities and a cinema room) ensure every moment is utterly indulgent. For those craving wellness, the experience is deeply immersive. There's a heated pool, hammam, ice bath, yoga pavilion, and even an al fresco massage table tucked beneath fragrant pines. Every detail is designed to slow you down – and spoil you, quietly. And when you feel like stepping out, you're only a short boat ride away from Cannes. And while you could easily spend your whole stay within this Mediterranean Eden, a short stroll takes you to La Guérite, the neighbouring beachside restaurant known for its sun-soaked ambience, live music, and iconic seafood platters. From sunrise yoga sessions to twilight dinners under fairy lights, Le Grand Jardin offers a retreat that feels both cinematic and sacred – where luxury isn't loud, and time seems to stretch a little longer.
The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
‘Idyllic' Scottish island with ruined castle up for sale
A breathtakingly-beautiful private island featuring sandy beaches and a now-ruined castle within the Scottish Inner Hebrides has been put up for sale, providing a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' for the successful buyer. Shuna Island, or simply Shuna, a 1,110-acre of rugged island in Loch Linnhe, provides picturesque views and a chance of complete seclusion, says estate agents Sotheby's International Realty, which is marketing the island for a cool £5.5m. It includes the castle, built 114 years ago by former owner George Alexander MacLean Buckley, who found fame in the Antarctic voyage on Nimrod with Ernest Shackleton just three years before. The crumbling stone structure is just one part of the rich history attached to the island, with the first settlement on the island dating back to 9,000 years ago. Today, it is owned by the Gully family, after the Dowager Viscountess Selby bought the island from a London-based estate agent in 1945, despite never having seen it. She then passed it on to her son, The Hon. Edward Gully, who has farmed and managed it for the past 80 years. As well as hosting visitors in six holiday homes, the family's farm looks after a flock of 220 Beulah sheep, while there is also 'renowned' woodcock shoots and deer stalking in the autumn. The island is accessed via a private pier after a10-minute boat ride from the mainland. There is also a helipad on the land. Speaking to the BBC, Jim Gully, who is the son of Edward, said: "He's had 80 years of stewarding and looking after Shuna and trying to get all sorts of businesses going and has absolutely loved it the whole of his life "My brother and I grew up on Shuna. We were home schooled by our grandfather [Donald Wells] on the island. It's idyllic for a childhood being taught there, running the farm and the holiday cottages, and we still do that." He added: "It's been a huge part for all of our lives and definitely sad that all of that is coming to an end, but tinged with relief for my father that it's going to be slightly easier not having to manage all of that and getting over to the island three or four times a week.' On the island, the archaeological sites include Stone Age burial mounds and Iron Age ritual hoards, with three rare swords discovered in 1875. Later in its history, the isle belonged to the Gaelic kingdom of Dal Riata before being passed onto the Maclean clan after Robert the Bruce gifted it to Clan Campbell in 1321. By the 18th Century, it was a thriving lime production centre with kilns and up to 100 living there. In 1910, it was purchased by Mr Buckley, before soon finding itself in the hands of the Gully family. With its eight houses, Sotheby's International Realty say the island is ideally suited for hosting larger groups or retreats, and would be 'perfectly suited' for a boutique hospitality venture or a wellness destination. Viewings start later this week for those lucky enough to be able to consider buying the island.
Zawya
19-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Al Abbar's Eagle Hills plans new Bvlgari Resort & Mansions in Abu Dhabi
A new Bvlgari Resort & Mansions will open in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi in 2030, according to a press statement issued Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts. The luxury hospitality operator, part of Italian brand Bvlgari, said Bvlgari Resort & Mansions Abu Dhabi, owned by Mohamed Alabbar's Eagle Hills, will be located on a private island, and include a resort, residential units, and a yacht club with a 40-berth dedicated marina. It said a 90-key resort will offer 60 guest rooms, including 2 Bvlgari Suites and a Bvlgari Penthouse, 30 beachside villas, and five bedroom, 1,200 sqm Bvlgari Villa with its own private park and beach with a 20-metres pool. The residential component of the project will include 90 private mansions, with sizes will range between 1,650 and 2,500 square metres (sqm), and introduce eight estates – each with its own private beach. Select mansions will have their own docks that can accommodate boats up to 25-metres long. Milan-based firms ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and LAND SR are the project's architect and landscape designer respectively. The statement didn't disclose details on the project cost. On Tuesday, Italy-based investor, developer and manager of real estate assets COIMA SGR said it has partnered with Eagle Hills to purchase 100 percent of the legacy debt on the historic Grand Hôtel des Bains. The agreement reached with lenders paves the way for the full restoration of the landmark hotel on the Lido di Venezia with over 180 keys originally while marking the Abu Dhabi-based private developer's entry into Italy. Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts collection includes properties in Milan, London, Bali, Beijing, Dubai, Shanghai, Paris, Rome and Tokyo with four new properties scheduled to start operations in Miami, Bodrum, Maldives and Cave Cay between 2026 and 2029. Bvlgari is owned by France-based luxury goods company LVMH Group. (Editing by Anoop Menon) (
