Welcome to the July edition of essential, curated with love and packed with searingly hot content.
Come with us on a trip to Thailand and discover how Bangkok is becoming a new Mecca for luxury travel. Check in to the opulent new Gran Hotel Claridge Granada, and check out the stunning El Lago Club at Real de La Quinta.
Trace the history and evolution of gold and follow the trajectory of the house of Dior. Feel the adrenaline in the latest Porsche 911 GT3 S/C and check out Palmer//Harding’s Ready To Wear Collection for 2026.
Don’t miss our one-on-one with Christopher Nolan on the eve of the release of The Odyssey. Become acquainted with dynamic real estate entrepreneur Alberto Webster and talented chef Sebastian García Jiménez of L’Opera Royal.
Get up-to-date on coastal property trends with the DM Properties I Knight Frank 2026 Marbella Real Estate Market Report, and take a tour of Exxacon’s local development projects.
Experience the magnificent setting at Amù Beach Club and savour a refreshing glass of recommended summer wine.
IAIN BLACKWELL, PUBLISHER
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