Inside the Collection
THE CROWN & THE CAKE
Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna
At Hotel Imperial, the recipe for luxury starts with a piece of chocolate cake. Though commissioned by royalty, this cake wasn’t dreamt up from the imagination of the master chef, but from someone unexpected — a mere kitchen apprentice. Discover the cake that captivated Vienna.
THE DESERT & THE DANCE
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
The Arabian desert surrounding Al Wathba Resort & Spa sets the scene for a dance where nature and humanity move in perfect step — and both leave profoundly changed. Discover the sacred bond between human and horse in Episode 2 of our “Inside the Collection” series.
THE MUSE & THE MASTERPIECE
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
At Palace Hotel the spirit of San Francisco is captured on canvas — a historic masterpiece that resonates with each generation that passes through the hotel’s doors. Unveil the story behind this work of art in Episode 3 of “Inside the Collection.”
THE RHYTHM & THE REMEDY
The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali
At The Laguna, an ancient refreshment has been served for decades. This elixir provides guests a taste of Indonesian traditions and an invitation to join in the harmony of Bali’s natural rhythm. Discover how a recipe can serve as an instrument in Episode 4 of “Inside the Collection.”
THE SOUL & THE STRINGS
Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
The melody of Athens is one that has transcended time, and the notes that echo through the halls of Hotel Grande Bretagne tell a story 150 years in the making. Listen to the city’s enduring symphony in “The Soul and the Strings.”
THE GIFT & THE GARDEN
Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado
Discover how Tambo del Inka Resort and Spa celebrates the rich heritage and landscape ushered in by the Incan empire – where at its heart is the garden, a place where Incan wisdom is planted and nurtured in the shadow of the ancient marvel, Machu Pichu.
The Imperial Torte
The Imperial Torte is one such treat. It’s not merely a dessert, but a symbol of Vienna’s rich cultural heritage – a city that’s attracted globally renowned artists, musicians, writers and thinkers since the 1700’s. The cake pays homage to Vienna’s legacy of lasting artistry and craftsmanship and serves as a testament to its history of excellence.
The Art of Arabian Horsemanship
As a world class, award-winning endurance racer and horse trainer, Al Marzooqi has devoted his life to passing on the art of Arabian horsemanship, and now, at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi, he invokes that same humility, love and homage across his stable of majestic Arabian horses.
