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8 stunning rooftop bars in Europe for sparkling late summer evenings

2. September 2022

Breathtaking views and vistas from cloud 9 – beautiful rooftops from Amsterdam to Venice

Berlin/London, 1. September 2022 (kms) – Late summer is approaching and with it, those balmy late summer evenings. Fittingly, three meteor showers will produce the greatest number of shooting stars in September. Up to 150 shooting stars per hour can lights up the sky and according to a legend, watching those make wishes come true. Is there any better location to experience this than the beautiful rooftop bars of Hilton in Europe? In these bars, you can enjoy the evening with a cool drink and perhaps you can also send some wishes to the sky.

Croatia: breathtaking view of the Adriatic Sea

A breathtaking view of the Adriatic Sea, cool drinks, and exquisite cuisine are offered by the Michellin-starred Nebo Restaurant & Lounge by Dani at Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa. Chef Deni Srdoč, who inherited his love of cooking from his grandmother, combines traditional Mediterranean with Croatian cuisine. But before heading to dinner, be sure to sip a craft cocktail, prepared by the expert team of mixologists while enjoying the endless view across the ocean.

Paris: In sight of the Eiffel Tower

Paris, city of lovers, city to fall in love with – and the Eiffel Tower always in view. From the Eylau’s rooftop bar at Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadero, you can start the evening with sharing platters and creative cocktails such as „The Balance ton Mojito“ or local craft beers while enjoying the view of France’s charming capital. The hotel of the lifestyle brand Canopy by Hilton is located in the 16th district of Paris, the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, and the Bois de Boulogne are less than ten minutes away. From the bar you can not only get a good view of the Eiffel Tower, one kilometer away, but you also might get the chance to count some shooting stars.

Cologne: 360 degree view of the metropolis at the Rhine

Where else could you gaze across Cologne’s night sky in more style and with more historical ties than at the new Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton? The water tower was once the highest in Europe, and today the lobby is eleven meters above the ground. But the highlight is the Bar Botanik on the roof of the water tower. Not only is there a magnificent 360° view, but also there is a wide selection of different drinks, from traditional Kölsch to the hotel’s own Oriental Tea Time. In the unique atmosphere of a botanical greenhouse, where lush greenery meets industrial charm, it is a relaxed place to enjoy the evening, while listeling to cool lounge music from top live DJs.

Italy: Glamour view of Lake Como

Lake Como itself is exclusive already. Embedded in an impressive mountain panorama, its three arms flow together in the resort of Bellagio. Hilton Lake Como offers unparalled views of the lake and surrounding mountains. There is a roof-top infinity pool, so you can enjoy the breathtaking views while swimming or enjoying poolside snacks in the summer season. Terrazza 241 is also a magnificient outoor terrace to have breakfast above the rooftops of Como or start a glamorous evening with drinks and upscale dining.

Amsterdam: Enjoy after a day in the old town

Picturesque canals, houses steeped in history – DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station is right on the doorstep of Amsterdam’s old town. Those arriving by train can explore the city on foot. The Royal Palace, the Museumsplein, the old church – everything is in the neighborhood. Back at the hotel in the evening, guest can admire panoramic views of the vibrant capital of The Netherlands. Sky Lounge Amsterdam, which has been elected as the best hotel bar of the city, is on the 11th floor of the hotel and offers cocktails like Sky Spritz or Summer Storm as well as light snacks like avocado with poached egg and seaweed or the classic Croque Monsieur.

London: A cocktail in honor of the ravens in the Tower

It’s considered London’s wildest rooftop bar: Savage Garden at DoubleTree by Hilton London – Tower of London. The iconic castle, which now houses the British crown jewels, is in the immediate vicinity and just a five-minute walk away. While it’s surrounded by pubs, the absolute highlight is atop the hotel itself: the Savage. According to the motto “A little party never killed anybody” – very special parties take place at the Savage. Special parties naturally include special drinks, such as St. Olave, where gin meets an ancient liqueur made by monks, or Raven Master, which was created in reference to the ravens in the Tower.

Venice: The best view of the historic city

Some things seem even more beautiful when viewed from afar, as if you were right in the middle of them: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is located on the elongated Guidecca Island, which runs parallel to Venice’s main island. It is housed in a former flour mill that is considered Venice’s most important industrial monument. On the roof of the historic building, however, there’s not only a wonderful pool, but also the Skyline Bar, from which you can take in the panorama of the main island’s buildings steeped in history. The city is so close that you can still hear its heartbeat, but at the same time far enough away to perceive it as a whole. Skyline Bar is the highest bar in Venice where guests can treat themselves with delicious and creative cocktails prepared by expert mixologists while enjoying live music.

Prague: See the Old Town from Cloud Nine

“Cloud Nine” is the name of Hilton Prague’s rooftop bar. 40 meters above the Vlatva River, not only one, but two roof top terraces offer a phenomenal view of the Old Town with St. Vitus Cathedral and Prague Castle. The entire city is virtually at the guests’ feet. It is especially beautiful in the blue hour, when the lights of the houses are turned on, but it is not yet so dark that you can no longer recognize the buildings. From Cloud Nine, enjoy the splendid views and cocktails, while soaking up the chic urban atmosphere. And if guests crave a snack accompanying the delicious drinks, they can choose from a variety of sharing platters, perfect for an evening together with friends.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising 7,000 properties and 1.1 million rooms, in 122 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for five consecutive years. Hilton has introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the 139 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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Carrot with cumin, pesto of carrot greens, fresh juice of oranges and ginger

2. September 2022

Recipe for 4 people

Ingredients:
-2 bunch orange carrots
-2 yellow carrots
-2 red carrots

Using a peeler, make pretty shavings from the yellow, orange and red carrots.

Blanch in salted water for 20 seconds and cool immediately in ice water. Dry well and shape into cones.

Garnish red carrots with carrot puree, yellow carrots with pesto made from carrot greens and orange carrots with carrot jam.

Peel 8 thin carrots and cook in boiling salted water. Let cool and cut into pieces about two inches long. Place the carrot pieces in a circle in the center of the plate. Garnish the center with the carrot puree and the pesto made from carrot greens.

Carefully and harmoniously place the individual stuffed carrot leaves (shavings) on top.

Season with a dash of olive oil, fleur de sel and piment d’Espelette.

Spread the fresh juice of carrot, orange and ginger all around.

Chef Mélanie-Serre. © MONTE-CARLO Société des Bains de Mer

Carrot puree
-125g carrot tops
-35g soft butter
-0,250 l vegetable broth
-salt/pepper

Dice the carrots and heat them in a pot together with the butter. Once they are almost translucent, add the vegetable broth and cook for a few more minutes. Puree in a blender and season to taste.

Pesto from carrot greens
–25g toasted almond flakes
-50g carrot greens
-35g Parmesan cheese
-1 clove of garlic, degerminated
-75ml olive oil
-Pepper
-Salt

Blend all ingredients in a blender.

Juice from carrots, oranges and ginger
-150g carrot peels
-4 oranges, raw & peeled
-15g ginger

Process everything with the help of a juicer. Then refrigerate and season just before serving (olive oil, salt and piment d’Espelette).

Carrot jam
-150g carrots
-20ml orange juice
-½ orange
-½ lemon
-½ teaspoon 4 spices (cinnamon, ginger, clove and nutmeg)
-100g sugar

Peel the carrots and grate them with the help of a food processor. Wash the lemon and the orange. Cut the lemon into cubes, keeping half of the peel. Peel the orange and cut it into small pieces. Remove the white skin from the orange peels and cut the zests into fine julienne strips. In a saucepan, bring the lemon, orange, 500 ml water and carrots to a boil. Boil for 40 minutes. Add the orange juice, spices and sugar. Simmer over low heat for another 40 minutes, stirring regularly. Pour into jars and leave to cool, inverted, for a few hours.

© MONTE-CARLO Société des Bains de Mer

Elsa – Monte-Carlo Beach

The ideal place for culinary flights of fancy is Monaco’s top restaurant, Elsa. Famous for its 100-percent organic cuisine, Elsa serves only organically grown produce, from regional growers or the hotel’s own vegetable garden. On the luxurious all-white terrace of the Hotel Monte-Carlo Beach, a member of the Relais & Châteaux association, diners can now enjoy the fancy creations of award-winning new chef Mélanie Serre from Paris. The focus is on seafood, wild-caught fish and organic vegetables. “My cuisine is a mix of delicious food and elegance. That’s why I like to work with just one or two ingredients and create different variations,” says Serre, describing her exclusive cooking style.

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer

Since 1863, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has been synonymous with a unique lifestyle. A resort unique in the world, it represents pure luxury: two casinos, including the prestigious Casino de Monte-Carlo, four hotels (Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, the Relais & Châteaux Monte-Carlo Beach, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort), the Therme Marins Monte-Carlo and 30 restaurants, including four restaurants awarded a total of seven stars in the Guide Michelin. A nightlife stronghold, the group offers a wide range of events. The renovation of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, the design of One Monte-Carlo (luxury residences, shopping, restaurants, conference center) and the new Place du Casino are helping to make Monte-Carlo the most exclusive hotspot in Europe.

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Monte-Carlo Beach: open from 12^th of May until 2^nd of October 2022

Restaurant Elsa: open from 12^th of May until 2^nd of October 2022

Lunch – starter / main course / dessert 68 € during the week, 88 € on weekends and holidays / 5-course discovery menu €138

Recipe for 4 people Ingredients: -2 bunch orange carrots -2 yellow carrots -2 red carrots Using a peeler, make pretty shavings from the yellow, orange and red carrots. Blanch in…

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USPA secures a permanent home for polo in South Florida with agreement to purchase International Polo Club Palm Beach from Wellington Equestrian Partners

10. June 2022

The United States Polo Association is pleased to announce that it has purchased the core assets of the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida (“IPC”). The USPA has acquired 161 acres from WEP Polo LLC and WEP Polo Operations LLC, including Fields 1 through 5, the IPC grandstand, the Pavilion, the Mallet Grille, the Seventh Chukker, the USPA Clubhouse shop, the Outback Field, the Outback facility, and the IPC social club and its facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, and tennis courts.

The IPC property will be called “The USPA National Polo Center – Wellington” (“NPC”).

The purchase brings to life the USPA Board of Governors’ vision of a USPA-owned “Sunday Field” that will serve as the permanent center of polo in America and set the standard for excellence in polo. That vision was first articulated by USPA Chairman Stewart Armstrong in an essay called The Sunday Field that appeared in the Spring 2020 issue of Hurlingham Polo Magazine.

Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners (“WEP”), and Wellington’s largest private landowner, commented, “The sale of IPC to the USPA is part of our ‘Wellington 3.0’ strategy which is focused on strengthening both the equestrian venues and the core lifestyle elements that are critical for Wellington’s long-term success. We chose the USPA over competing offers and real estate development strategies to ensure that this fundamental pillar of the Wellington equestrian domain will be here for the next 100 years. I was inspired by Stewart Armstrong’s vision and believe the USPA has the commitment and resources to take this venue and the sport of polo to the next level which is a win for all involved.”

USPA Chairman Stewart Armstrong and Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners, Tryon Equestrian Partners, Colorado Equestrian Partners, and CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC signing the contract to purchase the core assets of International Polo Club Palm Beach.

The USPA will continue to host the Gauntlet of Polo® at NPC, but it will also use the facility to support polo played at the medium- and low-goal levels. The USPA intends to keep substantially all the current IPC staff in place. Tim Gannon, co-founder of Outback Steakhouse and three-time winner of the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, will serve as Chairman of the Board of a newly formed USPA subsidiary created to revitalize the social club and hospitality facilities.

With its ownership of the National Polo Center, the USPA has secured a perpetual home for polo in America that will serve the same function as the AAP-controlled Palermo fields and AAP-owned Pilar fields do in Argentina. In short, the facility will enable the USPA to showcase its tournaments, develop American players, and sustain an environment that will retain and attract new players and sponsors at every level. It will also secure the future of winter and spring polo in South Florida, which many of the sport’s key participants from throughout the country rely on as a major source of the annual income that allows them to participate in polo at their summer and fall club locations.

Through its use of NPC, the USPA aims to promote excellence as the goal for all who play polo in America. The USPA is confident that continuing to strive for excellence will lead to even greater demand for polo. Excellence means many things – among them are first-rate facilities to present the sport in the best light, intelligent rules, fair handicapping, quality umpiring, and a level playing field for all. It inspires both amateurs and professionals to be their best and play with the best and it results in an engaging experience for players and spectators. Excellence requires commitment – it doesn’t happen on its own.

The USPA will continue to invest in the sport of polo at its member clubs across the United States. All its current programs will continue to be funded and operated on their pre-purchase trajectories. These include the Arena Tournament Initiative, Bridge to High Goal (B2HG), Interscholastic/Intercollegiate (I/I), Legacy Polo Series, National Arena Amateur Cup, Military Incentive Program, National Youth Tournament Series (NYTS), Polo Development Initiative (PDI), Prize Money Matching (PMMP), Tournament Support Program (TSP), Trophy Reimbursement, the Professional and Certified Umpires programs, USPA Livestreaming, and the Women’s Tournament Incentive Program.

Beginning this year with the Federation of International Polo World Championship, which will be hosted by the USPA at Valiente Polo Farm and NPC from October 26 through November 6, 2022, the USPA plans to open the annual Wellington polo season in October. This expansion of play dates will allow USPA member clubs in and beyond Florida to play their tournament semifinals and finals at the National Polo Center when it is not being used for the Gauntlet®.

“The investment in a high-profile Sunday Field will enable the sport and brand to control our destiny for future generations,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing, which manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “With a global footprint across 190 countries, we view the Sunday Field as a unique opportunity to highlight U.S. Polo Assn.’s authentic connection to the sport and build additional global brand awareness. Additionally, this opportunity will create an epicenter of polo to promote not only high-goal events such as the Gauntlet of Polo®, but also other best-in-class opportunities at all levels supporting key polo competitions and demographics, such as international, low-goal, medium-goal, women‘s, intercollegiate, interscholastic, youth and many others.”

Wellington Village Manager Jim Barnes is enthusiastic about the USPA expanding its footprint in the Village. “Wellington welcomes the USPA’s purchase of the former IPC facility and the establishment of the National Polo Center, which will ensure polo’s permanent and important presence in the Village for the mutual benefit of the polo community and Village residents.”

Widely regarded as the winter hub of world-class equestrian competition, Wellington has played a critical role in the development of the sport of polo in the United States and abroad since the 1970s. Every January through April, the Florida high-goal season attracts the world’s top polo organizations, highest-rated professionals, and top horses. South Florida is the home of the USPA and USPA Global Licensing, as well as the Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame and the Polo Training Foundation.

The USPA will continue to host the Gauntlet of Polo at NPC, but it will also use the facility to support polo played at the medium- and low-goal levels. ©White Fence Photography Company

The United States Polo Association® (“USPA”) is organized and exists for the purposes of promoting the game of polo; coordinating the activities of its member clubs and registered player members; arranging and supervising polo tournaments, competitions, and games; and providing rules, handicaps and tournament conditions for those events. Its overarching goals are improving the sport and promoting the safety and welfare of its human and equine participants. Founded in 1890, the USPA is the largest voluntary sports organization in North America for the sport of polo. The USPA is currently made up of more than 200 member clubs and approximately 5,000 registered player members. It annually awards and oversees roughly 50 national tournaments hosted by its member clubs. For more information, please visit uspolo.org.

U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 190 countries worldwide. Ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine‘s 2020 list of „Top 150 Global Licensors,“ U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com.

Wellington Equestrian Partners, LLC (“WEP”) is a Wellington based partnership whose primary mission is to enhance and preserve Wellington’s equestrian economy. Until recently, WEP owned more than 1,000 acres in Wellington and has been the key driver of Wellington’s emergence as the premiere equestrian lifestyle destination in the world. WEP owned both the venues and the operating companies of the three primary pillars of the Wellington Equestrian scene: show jumping, dressage, and polo, which represented over 90% of the Wellington equestrian economy. Wellington’s equestrian festivals host over ten thousand participants and 250,000 spectators from 50 states and 43 countries. Its events contribute close to $200 million of annual economic impact for Palm Beach County. Mark Bellissimo is the managing partner and WEP’s largest shareholder.

The United States Polo Association is pleased to announce that it has purchased the core assets of the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida (“IPC”). The USPA has…

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BIANCHET Official Watch & Timing Partner of the POLO RIDER CUP

8. June 2022

Bianchet, the luxury Swiss watch brand, will be the Official Watch and Timing Partner of the POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from 8 to 18 June 2022 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris (France).

Bianchet watches create fine contemporary timepieces, entirely crafted and hand-finished in Switzerland. Blending Italian design and sense of elegance with the French art of fine living and attention to details, Bianchet watches embody a modern essence of lifestyle.

Rodolfo Festa Bianchet, CEO Bianchet, comments: “We are delighted to be the Official Watch & Timing Partner of the POLO RIDER CUP and take part in this prestigious international tournament in Chantilly, which perfectly reflects our Bianchet brand values of sophisticated and sporty elegance.’’

Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “We are pleased to partner with Bianchet. The POLO RIDER CUP shares similar values with Bianchet: Both clients look for excellence and elegancy in all our products and services, looking for a unique and exclusive experience.’’

For more information, please contact GAME POLO at: neus@game-polo.com

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé

24. May 2022

The most valuable car in the world: Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé sold for an all-time record price of 135 million EUR to establish “Mercedes-Benz Fund”

• All time record: One of two ultra-rare original 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupés from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Collection has been auctioned for 135 million EUR to a private collector, making it the most valuable car of all time.

• Using this value to drive change: The proceeds will be used to establish a worldwide “Mercedes Benz Fund” that will provide educational and research scholarships in the areas of environmental science and decarbonisation for young people.

Stuttgart. A Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé from 1955 has been sold at auction for a record price of 135 million EUR to a private collector. This icon of automotive history is an absolute rarity – one of just two prototypes built at the time. Named after its creator and chief engineer, Rudolf Uhlenhaut, it is considered to be one of the finest examples of automotive engineering and design by automotive experts and enthusiasts worldwide.

“The 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupés are milestones in sports car development and key historical elements that have shaped our brand. The decision to sell one of these two unique sports cars was taken with very sound reasoning – to benefit a good cause. The proceeds from the auction will fund a global scholarship programme. With the “Mercedes-Benz Fund” we would like to encourage a new generation to follow in Rudolf Uhlenhaut’s innovative footsteps and develop amazing new technologies, particularly those that support the critical goal of decarbonisation and resource preservation,” says Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. “At the same time, achieving the highest price ever paid for a vehicle is extraordinary and humbling: A Mercedes-Benz is by far the most valuable car in the world.”

“As a global company and as a luxury brand we bear a great level of responsibility towards society,” says Renata Jungo Brüngger, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG for Integrity and Legal Affairs, who is responsible for the governance of the “Mercedes-Benz Fund“. “The proceeds from the sale of the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé provide us with a unique opportunity to strengthen our commitment with a long-term flagship project: We will establish the global scholarship programme “Mercedes-Benz Fund” supporting young people in their studies, commitment and actions towards a more sustainable future. We are convinced that access to education in these areas will be crucial in encountering the great challenges of our time and contribute to greater stability, prosperity and social cohesion.”

Seed capital for scholarship programmes from proceeds

The proceeds from the auction of the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé serve as seed capital for the global initiative. Mercedes-Benz is committed to investing additional resources in the coming years. The “Mercedes Benz Fund” will be divided into two sub-categories: University Scholarships in order to connect, educate and encourage students to realize/conduct research on environmental science projects and School Scholarships focussing on pupils to realize local environmental projects in their communities. The programme funds will be directed to individuals who otherwise do not have the financial means for their projects and career paths. The programme will go beyond financially supporting the young people and include extracurricular elements like Mercedes-Benz mentorships opening up new career prospects. The “Mercedes Benz Fund” will be jointly developed with and managed by an experienced partner which is currently being evaluated. The detailed set-up and roll-out planning as well as the partner organisation will be announced later this year.

History and auction of 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé

The sale of the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé took place on May 5th at an auction held at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in cooperation with renowned auctioneer RM Sotheby’s. The invitees were among selected Mercedes-Benz customers and international collectors of cars and art, who share the corporate values of Mercedes-Benz. The 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé sold at auction was part of the non-public vehicle collection belonging to Mercedes-Benz Classic, comprising more than 1100 automobiles from the invention of the automobile in 1886 until today.

“We are proud that we can contribute with our historical collection to this initiative connecting the past with the future of engineering and decarbonisation technology”, says Marcus Breitschwerdt, Head of Mercedes Benz Heritage. “The private buyer has agreed that the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé will remain accessible for public display on special occasions, while the second original 300 SLR Coupé remains in company ownership and will continue to be displayed at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.“

The special circumstances behind its creation, its unique design and its innovative technology have endowed the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé with a remarkable level of mystique that endures to this day. The design of the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé set benchmarks that put it among the world’s most significant automotive icons – not least on account of its distinctive “gullwing” doors. Added to this is the outstanding performance delivered by its thoroughbred racing technology. Together, both have secured the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé its acclaimed position in sports car mythology and a very special place in the hearts of Mercedes fans around the world.

More information about the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé is available in our web special.

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Parker Fine Art Auctions’ sale of Fine Paintings and Frames

18. May 2022

Parker Fine Art Auctions’ sale of Fine Paintings and Frames on 7th July includes a large collection of polo paintings, drawings and prints from Nicholas Colquhoun-Denvers

These works are part of a collection from the estate of the late Annie Colquhoun-Denvers, whose husband Nicholas was Chairman of HPC The London Polo Club for 24 years as well as a past Chairman of the Hurlingham Polo Association and past President of the Federation of International Polo. The collection was amassed over a 40 year period and is dedicated to his late wife. It is one of the largest private collections of art with a polo theme in existence. The auction will be held in Farnham, Surrey, UK and broadcast live online to an international audience.

A set of five watercolours by Charles Fernand de Condamy, estimate £1,000-£2,000

The auction includes 70 paintings, drawings and prints from the 19th – 21st centuries at estimates from £30 to £2,000.

Eugene Pechaubes (1890-1967), The Polo Match, estimate £600-£800

‘Ladies Polo’ by Molly Maurice Latham (circa 1900-1987), estimate £100-£200

A print of the Fordham Polo Club, New York, which was designed by George Browne Post, famously the architect of the New York Stock Exchange and the New York Times buildings.

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Monte-Carlo Beach in summer 2022!

18. May 2022

Summer 2022 at Monte-Carlo beach is organic, beautiful and healthy – Chef Mélanie Serre arrives at Restaurant Elsa.

There’s a lot going on at Monte-Carlo Beach in summer 2022! The Elsa 100% organic and wild-caught fish restaurant, which wants to promote a new generation of gastronomy, is delighted to welcome chef Mélanie Serre from 11 May 2022. The talented 36-year-old, formerly Executive Chef of Joël Robuchon’s Atelier Etoile, will be able to develop her sincere, generous and flavoursome cuisine in line with the organic, local and seasonal spirit dear to the restaurant, which has been Ecocert certified since 2013. Monte-Carlo Beach, which has represented the stylish seaside venue since the 1930s, will also be revealing its new beach design, with fine sand and precious wood, and a new space for children in its legendary Olympic swimming pool. Finally, the hotel spa welcomes the luxury, ecological, ethical, organic and French skincare brand, PAOMA.

Mélanie Serre takes over the reins of Restaurant Elsa, offering “heartfelt cuisine”

Chef Mélanie Serre

Originally from the Ardèche region in France, Mélanie Serre developed a passion for cuisine from a very young age. She trained in prestigious establishments from the Eden Roc in St. Barts to Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, which was her first encounter with Monaco, under the guidance of Christophe Cussac. In 2015 she landed her first job as chef at L’Atelier Étoile Paris, a restaurant with two Michelin stars, where she became Executive Chef one year later. In 2020 she spread her wings, joined the Parisian restaurant Louis Vins and won the Gault & Millau Young Talent prize. Cheerful, warm and passionate, her cuisine reflects her personality, focusing on the product, the harmony of flavours and colours, with generosity but without ostentation. She has a modern vision of gastronomy, favouring simplicity and a wealth of flavours. The intention is not to impress, but to create enjoyment!

“I’m delighted and very enthusiastic to come back to Monaco and to work with the talented team at Elsa and in close collaboration with exceptional local producers, such as Domaine d’Agerbol and Jardin des Antipodes. I particularly like all the work from field to fork, varying the inspirations around seasonal fruits and vegetables, completely enhancing the products, with respect and recognition for what the land and sea provide us,” comments Mélanie Serre.

“Monte-Carlo Beach is loyal to its approach combining organic and local produce and reducing waste for enhanced flavours, preserved health and authentic well-being by nature. Mélanie Serre won us over, just like she will delight the hearts and taste buds of Elsa customers, where the season promises to be rich in flavours and surprises!” adds Danièle Garcelon, General Manager of Monte-Carlo Beach.

To be enjoyed from 11 May, these three signature dishes in particular:

. Carrots with cumin, vegetable leaf pesto, orange and ginger juice
. Cockles and clams in cannelloni, lettuce velouté, Brousse goat’s cheese and Vermouth sauce
. Fillet of red mullet, potato gnocchi, peppery baby rocket and black garlic condiment

Cockles and clams in cannelloni, lettuce velouté, Brousse goat’s cheese and Vermouth sauce

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Monte-Carlo Beach, a paradise between the sea and the pine trees, reveals its new look

A villa on the seafront connected to nature, Monte-Carlo Beach is the stylish seaside venue par excellence, an unmissable stopover, both for club members and customers from all over the world. In 2021, the hotel revealed its new beach, in the image of its original 1930s’ beach, while protecting the site thanks to a positive biodiversity reef dyke. For the 2022 season, the beach unveils a 200-metre ribbon of fine sand and a new, elegant and comfortable wooden structure with a magnificent view of the bay and La Vigie. The furniture in the 180 Beach Club tents has been completely renewed to create a space in perfect harmony with its environment. A soothing interlude with only the Mediterranean on the horizon; a sunny and replenishing retreat in an unspoilt setting.

Monte-Carlo Beach cares about the environment and is committed to protecting local biodiversity. Pointe de la Vigie, within the establishment, and its superb pine forest is an LPO (Bird Protection League) refuge. Monte-Carlo Beach has built several nesting sites where more than 20 different bird species including 10 nesting and 15 protected species are welcomed.

The commitments of Monte-Carlo Beach were recently rewarded by the first “Hotel & Lodge Green” special prize. This new category honoured by the editorial teams and the judging panel of the “Hotel & Lodge Awards 2022” this year awarded Monte-Carlo Beach, in particular for to its zero-plastic and waste recycling policy and its drastic energy and water management.

Monte-Carlo Beach welcomes PAOMA, first luxury skincare brand that is ecological, ethical, organic and made in France

Designed as a natural, efficient and sustainable beauty ritual, PAOMA harvests the best of nature and makes unique, organic-certified formulas which cherish all skin types and nurture well-being. The entire PAOMA brand is COSMEBIO labelled and COSMOS Organic-certified by ECOCERT, with 99 to 100% of natural origin ingredients and made in France. All PAOMA products come in pink lacquered recyclable and refillable containers, and the products that need to be rinsed off are accompanied with PAOMA 100% organic cotton washable squares. This approach is completely consistent with that of Monte-Carlo Beach, where taking care of oneself and the environment is a natural part of everyday life.

Soft mobility

Monte-Carlo Beach launches its first 100% electric shuttle between hotels and thus reinforces its commitments to softer forms of transport with:

– An electric courtesy vehicle
– Four charging points for electric vehicles
– A station for electric bikes
– Electric utility vehicles

Practical information

Monte-Carlo Beach: open from 12 May to 2 October 2022
Restaurant Elsa: open from 12 May to 2 October 2022
Lunch – starter / main course / dessert €68 during the week, €88 at the weekend and bank holidays

About Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group

Since 1863, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has been offering an exclusive lifestyle in a world-unique Resort with two casinos, including the prestigious Casino de Monte-Carlo, four hotels (Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, Monte-Carlo Beach, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort), the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, and 30 restaurants, including four with a total of seven Michelin stars. A hub of night-life, the Group offers a wonderful range of events. The metamorphosis of Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, the creation of One Monte-Carlo (luxury residences, shopping, restaurant, conference centre), and the new Place du Casino contribute to make Monte-Carlo the most exclusive experience in Europe.

Photos by Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group

Summer 2022 at Monte-Carlo beach is organic, beautiful and healthy – Chef Mélanie Serre arrives at Restaurant Elsa. There’s a lot going on at Monte-Carlo Beach in summer 2022! The…

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Spectacular private island with own airstrip in the Bahamas for sale

13. May 2022

The Hamburg-based island broker Vladi Private Islands offers a true jewel for sale in the Bahamas: the centrally located private island Little Whale Cay in the Berry Islands.

This self-sufficient island, surrounded by crystal clear waters, covers 16 hectares and is one of the few islands in the Bahamas with a private airstrip. In addition, Little Whale Cay features a harbor, white sand beaches, three luxury villas, a chapel, an infinity pool with stunning ocean views, a tennis court, and a fitness center, among other amenities. Nature lovers delight in 34 different species of birds in the subtropical gardens, including flamingos and peacocks.

Little Whale Cay is an El Dorado for water sports enthusiasts and offers ideal conditions for kite surfers, for example. Among sailors, the area is considered a dream spot.

The island is easy to reach by plane from Florida or the capital Nassau, and the island of Chub Cay (customs clearance) is only a five-minute flight away.

The asking price for the island, which is being offered for sale after 40 years of family ownership, is USD 35 million.

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The Hamburg-based island broker Vladi Private Islands offers a true jewel for sale in the Bahamas: the centrally located private island Little Whale Cay in the Berry Islands. This self-sufficient…

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The new issues of POLO+10 German and POLO+10 WORLD will go to press in just 2 weeks

11. April 2022

POLO+10 offers the best opportunity to present your business to the niche market of the global polo community and their luxury lifestyle living fans and followers.

Contact POLO+10 now to explore the options of sharing about your high-end lifestyle serving products and offers, your club insights or tournaments to the exclusive polo market. With POLO+10 you can flexibly combine print and digital media advertising to maximize your reach. Deadline for print advertisements is April 22^th, 2022.

The covers of the next POLO+10 issues are dedicated to Adolfo Cambiaso and Barto Castagnola.

Check out the front cover of the next German POLO+10 issue: Barto Castagnola arriving at La Natividad’s palenque, celebrating after winning their semi-final game against RS Murus Sanctus and securing a place in the Argentine Open HSBC final, December 2021.

Adolfo Cambiaso himself is shown on the cover of POLO+10 WORLD. Iconic player of La Dolfina, smiling at someone in the audience while changing poneys mid-field during the Argentine Open HSBC, December 2021.

As always, we will share the latest news from the international polo community: a review of the most important events, new polo formats in the USA, new impulses in Africa, interviews, personalities, opinions and interesting lifestyle and travel topics.

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Mental Coaching in Polo – Do we really need it?

4. April 2022

Kristin Grube accompanies athletes in the field of mental coaching. She is an enthusiastic polo player and can always be found in Argentina during the winter months.

For the polo player life is always about continuous development. Perfecting the swing, training and playing better horses, increasing a handicap, getting new sponsors on board,winning tournaments -are all top level priorities. However another key performance factor long appreciated by sports such as golf or tennis comes in the form of Mental Training. When most people think of this it conjures up images of blue chip company executives and not of athletes, but Mental Training can do much more and almost every sport discipline and every athlete can benefit from it. Since the mid-1980’s Mental Training has been on the rise and has proved itself relevant both in the corporate and sports sectors becoming increasingly popular as it gains traction.

Here are just a few reported polo – related problem issues:

• I‘m the world champion in training, but I often can‘t access that fabulous performance in the game! Why is that?

• My nerves fail just in front of the posts and in the last few meters I miss goals that I thought were safely in the bag – What can I do to have my full polo skills (that I KNOW I possess) ready and available when it counts?

• My performance portfolio ranges from God of Polo to Complete Beginner not able to hit a single ball straight. How can I keep my performance at a consistently high level?

• I sometimes lose my nerve in the heat of the moment. What can I do to take better control of my emotions?

• My concentration fluctuates wildly, coming and going throughout the game. How can I concentrate better?

• Just the thought of hitting a penalty shootout makes my hands sweaty! How can I harness my nervousness?

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Every polo player probably has experience of these issues more or less first-hand.

Frustratingly, further physical training to improve the swing or riding technique does not necessarily lead to improvement. But why not? The answer is simple: because the player is most probably not lacking technical or physical skills, but mental ones!

With the help of Mental Coaching, these and other questions can be answered. The Mental Coach helps athletes to make better use of their physical and mental potential.

During the sessions personal goals are set, stress factors analyzed and hindering thought patterns identified and rephrased into more positive ones. The Mental Coach can help to build confidence, reduce nervousness and strengthen concentration. The different techniques are designed to show the player new ways to stay in the optimal performance area, The Zone, more often and for longer.

In this issue of Polo+10 we take a brief look at Pre Game Preparation. In order to further develop our skills, goal setting is key. But actually why? Well, without some kind of target we cannot judge where we are at present in relation to where we aspire to be. Whether we come out of a tournament successfully depends to a large extent on what exactly we wanted to achieve.

We need goals so as not to leave success and advancement to chance. Goals need to be defined, pursued, subjected to a reality check from time to time, and the status quo needs to be analyzed.

In general, we distinguish 5 categories: short-term, medium- and long-term, very far-reaching goals and dream goals.

Have you clearly defined these goals for yourself? Have you internalized them and perhaps written them down in a kind of diary? If not, now is a good time to start. Write down everything you plan to do and break it down into those 5 areas. Be sure to make your goals as specific as possible.

A game plan is also an essential part of preparing for any game or training session. Do you work that out for yourself and for the team before each game? It might sound trivial, but every training chukker, and every stick & ball session should have an intentional goal – not just the ones at either end of the field. What exactly do you want to practice, which shot, which strategy or move, where exactly on the pitch do you want that ball currently in front of your stick to land?

If you regularly find yourself just hitting balls all over the field then your goals are not well formulated. If you just want to walk away as a competition winner then your goals are simply not well formulated. Or indeed, if its the other way round and you just don‘t want to lose – then you’ve also not really received the memo!

Top tip is to write down what you intend to do and how you’re going to do it – so at the end of the game or training session you can check on yourself and take to task if necessary!

Best of Luck!

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Kristin Grube

Kristin Grube accompanies athletes in the field of mental coaching. She studied business administration in Germany and Italy and speaks German, English, Spanish and Italian. Kristin has worked in corporate business for over 20 years, including in Dubai and Argentina, and completed her coaching training at the International Mental Game Coach Association in the USA. She is an enthusiastic polo player and can often be found in Argentina during the winter months.

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Kristin Grube accompanies athletes in the field of mental coaching. She is an enthusiastic polo player and can always be found in Argentina during the winter months. For the polo…