The World's Finest Clubs
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Winter / Spring 09
New Year shopping in New York? Or a winter weekend in Verbier? Hooked on James Bond? This issue has it all, as well as the usual introductions to the new member clubs which have just joined the World’s Finest Clubs and an overview of all clubs and hotels in the network.
We’ve visited New York for you, exploring the finest places to find art, food, shopping and culture, with a nod to the timeless venues that make this city great. You might even bump into some celebrities while enjoying the sights in this international destination.
Verbier is a must for everyone’s winter diary. Try out the groomed slopes yourself, watch the world’s best skiers and snowboarders, or enjoy one of the many deluxe venues the town has to offer. Your member card will even get you into the first luxury members’ club in the Alps – Coco is an exclusive location, elegantly styled in black, cream and gold.
There’s no better beau ideal of the FINEST lifestyle than James Bond, whose character is synonymous with class, elegance and fast cars. We met the Swiss actor Anatole Taubman who plays the role of Bond’s evil counterpart in Quantum of Solace to talk about the action scenes and his future plans. And fashionistas will love our winter looks for the slopes.

We hope you enjoy this edition of FINEST – indulge yourself in the world of exclusive lifestyle and nightclubbing!
HIGHLIGHTS
A beautiful drink for beautiful people
Anatole Taubman – challenging Bond
Classic New York
FEATURED ARTICLES

A dream come true

Little Dreams Foundation, created by Orianne and Phil Collins in February 2000, has a mission to help young people fulfil their artistic and sporting ...

All under one roof - Lorenzini & Du Théâtre Berne

Since its inception in 1973, the combined Ristorante Lorenzini & Lounge/Club Du Théâtre venue has been considered one of most versatile in Berne’s ...

Anatole Taubman – challenging Bond - part 2

[question] FINEST is a magazine about international nightlife. How would you describe your perfect night out? [answer] Of course I used to go ...

Beach view - Opium Mar Barcelona

Opium Mar is perfectly situated on Barcelona’s main beachfront; it playfully combines a restaurant, bar and disco in a multipurpose setting with an ...

Bling bling - Seven Bahrain

Club Seven is the new kid on the block but has already established itself as Bahrain’s chicest venue. It’s more than just a nightclub; it’s a full-on ...

Class Traveller Open Multicity by Zenith

In the world of fine watchmaking, Zenith is among the most aristocratic names in Europe. Founded in 1865, it is one of a small number of watch ...

Classic New York

Dining out New York is the culinary heart of America with restaurants representing every part of the planet as well as innovating ways of serving up ...

Classic New York - part 2

Art and culture What is art? A stroll through the nine museums stretched along Fifth Avenue from 82nd to 105th street should answer that question. ...

Clear view - Baur au Lac Zurich

Overlooking the beautiful lake of Zurich and majestic Alps, the hotel Baur au Lac is a mere stone’s throw from Bahnhofstrasse, the world renowned ...

Diagonale de Cartier watch by Cartier

Take one of the world’s most enduring and desirable women’s jewellery and watch brands, Cartier, combine with an exquisite, unconventional yet ...

Diverse universe - Baby! Munich

Baby, a mature, multi-faceted project, needs more than one word to convey its fabulousness. The sophisticated boutique club portrays itself as “a ...

Feather Fashion

Bracelet by H.Stern from the Feathers Collection Feathers simply never go out of fashion and each season they seem to have new incarnation. But ...

Hard rock

It’s only Rock ‘n’ Roll Collection by Hannah Martin Tapping into the hedonism, raw masculinity and powerful sexuality of the rock ‘n’ roll ...

Join the club

Rotes Kliff and Schubert’s Lounge in Sylt as well as Felix in Berlin officially now rank amongst the finest clubs in the world. These clubs are in ...

Let There Be Light

The high-tech LQ chandelier plays with the beholder’s perceptions. Its dramatic effect is created through illusion and reflections, yet the ‘source ...

Montegiro Lusso record player

This turntable is strictly for aficionados who insist that analogue vinyl still sounds infinitely superior to digital and have the deep pockets to ...

One thousand and one nights - Secret Garden Luxembourg

Secret Garden Club is lit almost exclusively by scented candles; the balcony overlooking the main room is furnished with a myriad of pillows for ...

Party Panorama - Silk Lisbon

Silk opened its doors in March 2008 as a sophisticated, modern club venue with a breathtaking view of the bewitchingly beautiful historic centre of ...

Shaken or stirred?

Even the floor itself seemed to glitter and shine in the street lights upon approaching the marquee where the evening began at the pre-premiere of ...

The perfect blend - Blau Porto Petro Beach Resort & Spa Mallorca

This exclusive five-star resort is nestled next to the picturesque fishing village of Porto Petro, on the eastern coast of Mallorca. The large resort ...

VERBIER – THE FINEST GUIDE TO ALPINE GLAMOUR

Verbier is one of Europe’s most exciting winter destinations, boasting 450 km of groomed slopes where some of the world’s best skiers and ...

VERBIER – THE FINEST GUIDE TO ALPINE GLAMOUR - part 2

Eating out On the slopes, Chalet Carlsberg, Les Ruinettes and Le Carrefour offer a lot more than a quick bite to eat, while back in town, the ...
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