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Newsletter August 2026- Jacarand� Moments

Aug. 17th, 2026

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Find out more about what's new at Jacaranda Connections: Uganda is declared Ebola Free, End of Summer Promotion of Italy Breeze, Borsalino has arrived at Singer Palace Hotel and join us for our upcoming webinar!

Newsletter July 2026- Jacarand� Moments

Jul. 1st, 2026

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Find out more about what's new at Jacaranda Connections: Uganda is open for travel, The Athenaeum Hotel unveils the best panoramic view of London, The award-winning Pensione America and join us for our upcoming webinar!

Newsletter May 2026- Jacarand� Moments

May. 4th, 2026

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Find out more about what's new at Jacaranda Connections: London Marathon 2027, The Dolomites, The new Tower Deluxe Room at Brunelleschi Hotel and join us for our upcoming webinar!

Newsletter April 2026 - Jacarand� Moments

Apr. 2nd, 2026

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Find out more about what's new at Jacaranda Connections: Kilwa Kisiwani in Tanzania, Tuscany in Pink, Start of the summer season in Forte dei Marmi and join us for our upcoming webinar!

Newsletter February 2026- Jacarand� Moments

Feb. 10th, 2026

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Find out more about what's new at Jacaranda Connections: T + L Awards, our upcoming fam trips to Uganda, Valentine's Day in London and join us for our upcoming webinar!

Newsletter December 2025- Jacarand� Moments

Dec. 10th, 2025

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Find out more about what's new at Jacaranda Connections: Experience the Carnival of Venice, The festive season in London, discover Emilia-Romagna & Bologna and join us for our upcoming webinar!

Newsletter September 2025- Jacarand� Moments

Sep. 24th, 2025

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Find out more about what's new at Jacaranda Connections: Discover Turin and Piedmont, the Festive Season in Florence, The Winter Wonderland in London and much more!

Newsletter July 2025- Jacarand� Moments

Jul. 18th, 2025

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Find out more about what's new at Jacaranda Connections: Discover unique experiences with Jacarand� Connections, from Rome to Tanzania, and join us for our upcoming webinar!

Newsletter May 2025 - Jacarand� Moments

May. 26th, 2025

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Find out more about what's new at Jacaranda Connections: Promotions for Venice and Roma, suggestions for London, Music Festivals in Italy and catching up with Olivia!

Newsletter April 2025- Jacarand� Moments

Apr. 9th, 2025

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Find out more about what's new at Jacaranda Connections: Tanzanian DMC now new member, news from Italy, London, Uganda and Rwanda and catching up with Olivia!

Newsletter January 2025 - Jacarand� Moments

Jan. 28th, 2025

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Find out more about promotions and offers for the beginning of the new year in Florence and Rom, authentic Italy experiences and fam trips to Uganda!

Jacarand� Newsflash

Jan. 16th, 2025

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Newest member in the portfolio of Jacarand� Connections: Collezione Em

Newsletter August 2024 - Jacarand� Moments

Aug. 9th, 2024

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Find out more about awards, experiences and cocktails in Italy, summer in London, trips to Africa, Olivia's Corner and much much more!

Newsletter May 2024 - Jacarand� Moments

May. 15th, 2024

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Find out more about London in spring, Suites & More in Florence, exclusive Colosseum experiences , beauty-sleep in Bariloche and much much more!

Jacarand� Newsflash - The newest member in our portfolio

Feb. 14th, 2024

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Newest member in the portfolio of Jacarand� Connections: Italy Breeze - the DMC specialised in all of Italy including her islands

Newsletter February 2024 - Jacarand� Moments

Feb. 8th, 2024

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Find out more about Romance in both London and Florence, A special Travel Advisor Offer in Rome as well as Tariffs Changes for Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and much much more!

Newsletter December 2023 - Jacarand� Moments

Dec. 18th, 2023

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Season's Greetings from Jacarand� Connections and special offers in London, Florence, Rome as well as for all of Italy and much much more!

Italy Breeze Showcases Tuscany's Charm in Exclusive Jacarnd� Connections Fam-Trip

Nov. 29th, 2023

Florence, 29th November 2023 - Yesterday, on 28th November, Italy Breeze, in collaboration with Brunelleschi Hotel and Jacarandá Connections, orchestrated a captivating Fam-Trip in the enchanting surroundings of San Gimignano, as a prelude to the upcoming ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market). Eight distinguished decision-makers from Central and South American luxury travel sectors, experienced the autumnal beauty of Tuscan landscapes guided by Italy Breeze's expertise.

Newsletter November 2023 - Jacarand� Moments

Nov. 17th, 2023

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Find out more about the Festive Season in London, Florence, Rome and Bariloche as well as special offers that are avaiable in these destinations and much much more!

Michelin confirms the 2 stars of Restaurant Santa Elisabetta

Nov. 17th, 2023

The prestigious guide reconfirms the world-famous recognition to the gourmet restaurant of the Brunelleschi Hotel in Florence in its 2024 edition.

Newsletter August 2023 - Jacarand� Moments

Aug. 30th, 2023

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Special promotions at Singer Palace Hotel, Afternoon Tea Week with The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, the award winning Brunellschi Hotel, updates from Uganda & Rwanda and much much more!

Newsletter June 2023 - Jacarand� Moments

Jun. 25th, 2023

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Find out more about the historic Florentine football event - Calcio Fiorentino, as well as the romantic side that Rome has to offer, about the new menu for the winter season at Villa Beluno and much much more!

Newsletter April 2023 - Jacarand� Moments

Apr. 3rd, 2023

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Discover the Easter menu at the Singer Palace Hotel, see amazing wildlife images with Speke Holidays in Uganda & Rwanda, enjoy a delightful Royal Parks Picnic with The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences and much much more!

Newsletter February 2023 - Jacarand� Moments

Feb. 22nd, 2023

Meeting People

Oct. 8th, 2021

Meet Tony Mulinde, Managing Director of Speke Holidays - Uganda & Rwanda.
A safari through Uganda and Rwanda definitly is a trip of a lifetime. So if your clients asks you to organise this trip for them or should you yourself embark on this adventure, you want to make sure that you are in the best of hands.

The Brunelleschi Hotel in Florence enters the Virtuoso Collection

May. 17th, 2021

The Brunelleschi Hotel enters the Virtuoso Luxury Travel Network thanks to those features that make it a truly exceptional hotel.

The Brunelleschi Hotel listed with a rating of "Four Star" in Forbes Travel Guide's 2021 Star Awards

Feb. 17th, 2021

Forbes Travel Guide (�FTG�), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, today announced its 2021 Star Awards. The Brunelleschi Hotel earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Award and is showcased with other honourees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.

Events Calendar - LONDON

Jan. 11th, 2021

Have a look at the selection of upcoming events that will take place in the fantastic city of London. These events all offer something special and are definitely worth a trip.

Events Calendar - FLORENCE

Jan. 10th, 2021

Have a look at the selection of upcoming events that will take place in the fantastic city of Florence. These events all offer something special and are definitely worth a trip.

Events Calendar - ST. MORITZ

Jan. 9th, 2021

Have a look at the selection of upcoming events that will take place in the fantastic destination of St. Moritz. These events all offer something special and are definitely worth a trip.

Festive Season Newsletter - Jacarand� Moments

Dec. 17th, 2020

Getting into the festive season spirit with Jacarand� Connections

Villa Beluno Priv�: how a boutique hotel can offer even more privacy and exclusivity

Nov. 26th, 2020

Should some of your clients be looking at staying closer to home for the southern hemisphere summer this year, however they are still eager to have a change of scenery, then Villa Beluno may just have the thing for you: Villa Beluno Priv�!

Meeting People

Sep. 2nd, 2020

Meet Madalina Torica, Executive Housekeeping Manager at the Brunelleschi Hotel Florence

Meeting People - English version

Jul. 21st, 2020

Meet Cristina Lopez, owner of the beautiful Villa Beluno in Bariloche

Meeting People

Jun. 16th, 2020

Meet Marijana Jakic, St. Moritz Brand Manager & Member of the Management Board at Engadin St. Moritz Tourism AG.

Airelles announces the forthcoming addition of Ch�teau de la Messardi�re

Jun. 10th, 2020

The Saint-Tropez icon will become part of the luxury hotel collection from January 2021.

The Brunelleschi Hotel in Florence awarded "Top Luxury Boutique Hotel in Europe"

May. 7th, 2020

Luxury Travel Advisor magazine recognizes the Florentine hotel at the top of its category in the Awards of Excellence 2019

Meeting People

Apr. 21st, 2020

Meet Joanne Taylor-Stagg, General Manager of The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences.
A day in the life of the General Manager at The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences during these unprecedented times: From facilitating community support to adapting the hotel’s operations based on the daily briefing, Joanne gives us a peek into a day in her life at the hotel during lockdown.

The romantic history of a Ch�teau

Apr. 13th, 2020

Discover how the Ch�teau de la Messardi�re in Saint-Tropez went from a wedding gift to being a 5-star hotel and one of only 31 Palaces de France. However, the story does not stop there….

Meeting People

Apr. 1st, 2020

Meet Paulus Meershoek, Suite Ambassador at the Brunelleschi Hotel Florence
We are delighted to continue out series of introducing and presenting some of the great people that we work with on a daily basis. This week, meet Paulus Meershoek, Suite Ambassador at the Brunelleschi Hotel Florence. Read here what makes Paulus get up in the morning!

From the seed to your plate

Mar. 30th, 2020

Bariloche, March 2020 – In the remote areas of Patagonia, finding high-quality fruit and vegetables is one of the main challenges for 5-star hotels and restaurants. Cristina Lopez, owner of Villa Beluno, is therefore not only host and chef, but also agricultural specialist responsible for a 120-sqm large hydroponic greenhouse.

The Book Butler at The Athenaeum

Mar. 30th, 2020

The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences partnered with Pan Macmillan to give guests exclusive access to the latest books. Here's what to expect from our Book Butler in the first half of 2020.

Meeting People

Mar. 20th, 2020

Meet Stephen Fox, Director of Sales at The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences
In times of social distancing we would like to introduce and present to you some of the great people that we work with on a daily basis.

Forbes Travel Guide names the Brunelleschi Hotel among the best luxury experiences in the world.

Feb. 25th, 2020

The Brunelleschi Hotel is honoured to have been awarded of 4 stars in the rating of the Forbes Travel Guide, characterized by high standards and uncompromising attention to the so-called “5-star service”. Forbes Travel Guide is a prestigious American guide that annually announces in its “Global Star Rating” the list of the best hotels, restaurants and spas in the world.

Villa Beluno brings 5-star to Bariloche

Jan. 7th, 2020

With the opening of the the beautiful Villa Beluno in Bariloche in July 2019, the Lopez family bring 5-star to this widely known tourist destination of Patagonia. Located on directly on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, this stunningly designed Italian villa offers its guests 14 sumptuous but cosy suites, a stunning and exclusive spa area, a park to enjoy some of the best views that Patagonia has to offer and the excellent cuisine of the brainchild behind this project: Cristina Lopez.

Grandmothers recipes served in a 5-star hotel

Jan. 7th, 2020

Just a few months ago, in July 2019, the beautiful Villa Beluno opened its doors on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, just outside of Bariloche. The heart and soul of this boutique 5-star hotel can be found in front of the stove, at the kitchen counter or in the pastry kitchen: Cristina Lopez is the woman who has made her life-long dream come true: to express her passion for gastronomy in every dish that she serves.

The Favourits - The cultural highlights of the Saint-Tropez

Jul. 23rd, 2019

Alexandre Durand-Viel, General Director of the Ch�teau de la Messardi�re, presents his cultural favourites of the season.

Hitchcock & The Palace

Jun. 26th, 2019

120 years have passed since the birth of Alfred Hitchcock. He visited Badrutt�s Palace Hotel 34 times in his lifetime � and we have even more reasons to celebrate him this year.

The beauty of Zurich and St. Moritz!: A trip that will not be forgotten (Part 2)

Jun. 25th, 2019

Fam trips... We have all either already organised them, hosted them or have had the pleasure of taking part in one. But please don’t call me biased if I claim that our March fam trip to Zurich and St. Moritz was one of the best ones that I have ever been involved in.

Welcome to the legendary Pampelonne Bay!

Jun. 17th, 2019

Come and discover the brand new Beach Club, that welcomes the guest of Château de la Messardière during this season.

2019 Is the year of children at Ch�teau de la Messardi�re

Jun. 17th, 2019

Ch�teau de la Messardi�re opens the doors of the Kingdom of Princes and Princesses and a brand new Kids' Club.

The kitchen at Ch�teau de la Messardi�re - introducing Jean-Michel Le B�on and Alexia Fresia

May. 28th, 2019

In autumn 2018, Jean-Michel Le B�on took the helm of the friendly lunchtime restaurant 'A Ciel Ouvert' near the swimming pool. In the evening, he serves up more elaborate cuisine at the 'L'Acacia' restaurant with its panoramic terrace overlooking the vineyards and Pampelonne beaches.

The beauty of Zurich and St. Moritz!: A trip that will not be forgotten (Part 1)

May. 24th, 2019

The Kingdom of Princes and Princesses

Feb. 15th, 2019

New for 2019, children from 1 to 12 are guests of honour in the Château de la Messardière grounds with the unveiling of the new natural wood playground.

BADRUTT's MOMENTS: Going once, going twice...

Dec. 14th, 2018

... going 20 times! St. Moritz, 14th December 2018. When extravagantly decorated Christmas trees sparkle under the hammer on 22nd December in Badrutt's Palace Hotel's Le Restaurant, the time has come for another shower of bids at the 20th Christmas Tree Auction. The glamorous event has become an established St. Moritz Christmas tradition with all proceeds going to local charities.

Let there be light!

Nov. 29th, 2018

3, 1'852, 15'000, 47'000 – these are the magic numbers for 6th December at the Christmas Tree Lighting to conjure up the most beautiful Christmas tree in the whole of the Engadin!

A London Institution is reborn: a first look inside the revamped The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

Nov. 16th, 2018

Following an intense and comprehensive renovation led by the award-winning designer Martin Hulbert; the five-star The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences will unveil 134 new bedrooms, 10 new suites and an exciting new guest destination this November.

Introducing King's Social House at Badrutt's Palace Hotel

Nov. 15th, 2018

Famed as the oldest nightclub in Switzerland, King’s Club at Badrutt’s Palace Hotel has enjoyed a distinguished reputation as a legendary night spot for generations of St. Moritz jetsetters. This winter sees it re-born as King’s Social House in collaboration with celebrated British chef and restaurateur, Jason Atherton.

Dining at the Ch�teau de la Messardi�re

Aug. 23rd, 2018

The new challenge for Chef Alain Lamaison. A native of Landes, Chef Alain Lamaison is a gastronomy enthusiast and a man of taste with a thirst for adventure and challenge.

Le Restaurant at Badrutt's Palace Hotel Earns Wine Spectator Restaurant Award in 2018

Jul. 2nd, 2018

Le Restaurant has been honoured for its outstanding wine programme in Wine Spectator's 2018 Restaurant Awards. The restaurant is recognised among other winners from all over the globe as a top destination for wine lovers.

St. Moritz: Urban lifestyle at 1,800 metres above sea level

Jun. 4th, 2018

From June to October St. Moritz certainly has lots to offer: from goat-themed yoga sessions in the Alps to the 125th anniversary of Switzerland’s oldest golf club, international events such as the Tavolata food festival, a Festival da Jazz and culinary offers throughout the region.
Picture Credit: swiss-image.ch/Filip Zuan

GQ Bar pop-up lands in Badrutt's Palace St. Moritz

Jan. 26th, 2018

Condé Nast International Restaurants has partnered with Badrutt’s Palace Hotel St. Moritz to open a GQ Bar pop-up, it was announced today. GQ Bar St. Moritz will debut on Saturday 27th January, running until 1st April 2018.

Events to watch: Snow Polo, Ice Cricket and White Turf on a frozen lake

Dec. 20th, 2017

When the magic of winter touches St. Moritz, the frozen lake will host three unique and exclusive sport spectaculars: The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz, Ice Cricket and White Turf Horse Races. Three top quality events against the backdrop of the magnificent mountains of the Engadin.

The highest Matsuhisa in the world

Dec. 15th, 2017

The fusion cuisine of Japanese star chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa can be enjoyed in the new restaurant up in the mountains of St. Moritz for around four weeks from 16th December 2017. Exclusive Matsuhisa menus, sashimi and other delights will be served in bento boxes at 2486 metres above sea level.

Gourmet Nest with a Star: �IGNIV� brings a Michelin Award to Badrutt's Palace

Nov. 1st, 2017

The Swiss Michelin Guide honours Marcel Skibba's culinary ability in the new 2018 edition, awarding �IGNIV@Badrutt's Palace by
Andreas Caminada� a Michelin star.

Badrutt's moments: big deal for our little ones

May. 16th, 2017

Holiday for the whole family. In Badrutt’s Palace Hotel. More enticing than ever.

Badrutt's culinary, a foodie treat

May. 16th, 2017

Exciting. The foodie summer 2017. With the »Palace Culinary Journey« on a gourmet tour through the legendary Badrutt’s Palace Hotel.

Palace Wellness: free your mind and your body will follow

May. 15th, 2017

Palace Wellness invites you through a seven day journey for your body, mind and spirit.

Badrutt's Moments: elegance and class

May. 15th, 2017

The way is the goal. Your arrival becomes an experience in itself. Whether in an elegant sports car, a cheeky SUV or an old classical beauty.

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Forbes Travel Guide names the Brunelleschi Hotel among the best luxury experiences in the world.

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2019 Is the year of children at Ch�teau de la Messardi�re

The kitchen at Ch�teau de la Messardi�re - introducing Jean-Michel Le B�on and Alexia Fresia

The beauty of Zurich and St. Moritz!: A trip that will not be forgotten (Part 1)

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Let there be light!

A London Institution is reborn: a first look inside the revamped The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

Introducing King's Social House at Badrutt's Palace Hotel

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GQ Bar pop-up lands in Badrutt's Palace St. Moritz

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