The Sybarite® Magazine

The Sybarite magazine is an online-only business and lifestyle content hub. Our writers showcase riveting interviews of influential personalities as well as reviews, features and the latest insights from the world of business, luxury and lifestyle.

Lifestyle & Travel

  • How to Kickstart the New Year

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  • It’s almost January, 2019 is just around the corner and a whole new year is ahead of us. Here are The Sybarite’s top tips for starting a new year with a clear mind, a positive outlook and a dusting of healthy habits to help 2019 be the best year yet! Clear out the cl…

  • Experience Lisbon Like a Local with LX GUEST

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  • Posted 1 month ago

  • Lisbon; a highly popular getaway destination for its culture, food, sight-seeing and accessibility. Those who would rather explore Lisbon in comfort and true local style would be wise to experience a unique VIP service that will not only look after you but provide whatever i…

  • 24 Hours in Whistler

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  • Posted 1 month ago

  • Rachael Hopwood Jarvis is a writer passionate about luxury travel, snow and timber sports, and equestrianism. Rachael writes frequently about the Canadian ski resort of Whistler. The Canadian resort of Whistler is renowned for world-class skiing and snowboarding, offering no…

  • Barefoot Luxury – Caribbean Superyacht Charter

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  • Posted 1 month ago

  • Once a pastime exclusively of the super-rich, superyacht charter is becoming evermore accessible and growing in popularity with groups of friends and families who’ll share a larger vessel, and the cost, to experience the indulgent luxury and total freedom afforded by this …

Health & Wellbeing

  • Blue Monday – How to Get Your Vitamin D

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  • Posted 2 days ago

  • January, named by the Romans after the God of beginnings, Janus. In ancient Roman religion and myth, Janus had two heads so he could look in both directions at the same time; back at the old year and forward into the new. In 2018, I discovered the benefits of taking a short …

  • 6 Absolutely Essential Health Tips to Follow This Winter

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  • Posted 4 days ago

  • Alice Davison is a fitness expert by profession. He has pursued his master’s degree from the University Of West Australia. He also runs a fitness blog.  He’s a part of MyAssignmenthelp and works as an academic expert on study help. Here’s an intriguing fact; people sp…

  • Spoil Your Mind and Body in Superyacht Style

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  • Posted 2 weeks ago

  • Grey skies got you feeling blue? Overdone the Christmas indulgence?  We’ve been learning how to re-balance mind and body, without depriving oneself of the finer things in life. One of the latest trends in luxury travel sees health and fitness experts join their clients a…

  • Espa Life – Hidden Luxury for Spa Lovers

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  • Posted 3 weeks ago

  • Having just had our second baby, my husband and I wanted to find somewhere gloriously indulgent to enjoy our wedding anniversary, which would also take us away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and allow us to truly relax. We found the perfect place, a jewel in the…

Fashion & Style

  • Unique and Luxury Valentines Day Gifts for Him

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  • Posted 1 day ago

  • Is the man in your life particularly hard to buy for? Struggling to find a meaningful Valentines Day gift when Christmas feels like only yesterday? Not to worry, The Sybarite have found a selection of luxurious and unique Valentines Day gifts that will be perfect for any man…

  • The Ultimate Luxury Gifts for Her this Christmas

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  • Posted 2 months ago

  • Whether it’s your mum, your sister, your wife or your best friend, not everyone is easy to buy for when it comes to Christmas. If you’re struggling with shopping this year, The Sybarite have put together an easy guide to the best festive gifts for the women in yo…

  • The Ultimate Luxury Gifts for Him This Christmas

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  • Posted 2 months ago

  • Men are notoriously difficult to buy anything for, let alone Christmas presents. At some point in their lives they stop wishing for a lengthy list of toys and start to claim that they “don’t need anything”. This dreaded statement makes shopping for a dad, a husban…

  • Izabela Calik SS19 Show at London Fashion Week

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  • Posted 4 months ago

  • If you happened to be at 100 Wardour Street -in the heart of Soho- on Monday night for the Izabela Calik evening show during London Fashion Week, you would have found yourself in a room packed of people all waiting to savour the latest creations from six designers. Cocktails…

Property & Interiors

  • BARNES Launches Luxury Jura Residence

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  • Posted 5 days ago

  • BARNES has announced their brand new contemporary luxury residence to hit the market, Jura, situated on the Wentworth Estate in Virginia Water, Surrey. The 6 bedroom luxury masterpiece is valued at approximately £18.75 million, and is the most architecturally modern house t…

  • Mallorca – The Ultimate Escape to the Mediterranean

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  • Posted 3 months ago

  • Mallorca is blessed with Caribbean-style beaches and stunning landscapes as well as a range of social, cultural and sporting events. Along with it’s idyllic landscapes, there are fantastic shopping possibilities in the authentic city centers of Palma de Mallorca, and d…

  • International mortgages| Where & What You Can Borrow

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  • Posted 10 months ago

  • If you’re considering buying a luxury holiday home or relocating in Europe, finding a property is easy enough—but the next step, international property finance, is considerably trickier to arrange. From language barriers to different lender attitudes, arranging a large l…

Arts & Culture

  • Lapland UK – Where Magical Christmas Memories Are Made

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  • By invitation only, this year my little boy and his baby sister were invited to travel to Lapland UK to experience an original adaptation of the Father Christmas story and the secret world of the elves. Their personal invitations were delivered one morning by our elf, and …

  • Onima – Five Levels of Decadence in the Heart of Mayfair

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  • Posted 3 months ago

  • Inspired by the white-washed towns and glittering blue seas of Greece, Onima is a taste of magical Mykonos, coming to London on 1st November. Onima is a unique hybrid of bar, restaurant, private dining lounge and rooftop terrace, and is the brainchild of founder Alexandros A…

  • The Best Hidden Cultural Hotspots in the UK and US

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  • Posted 3 months ago

  • Guest Author Florian Wupperfield is the founder of The Leading Culture Destinations Awards, celebrating the best established and emerging cultural hotspots worldwide. Each year, the Awards shine a light on the most impactful cultural activations from those institutions and…

The Sybarite® Selection

  • Experience Lisbon Like a Local with LX GUEST

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  • Posted 1 month ago

  • Lisbon; a highly popular getaway destination for its culture, food, sight-seeing and accessibility. Those who would rather explore Lisbon in comfort and true local style would be wise to experience a unique VIP service that will not only look after you but provide whatever i…

  • 24 Hours in Whistler

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  • Posted 1 month ago

  • Rachael Hopwood Jarvis is a writer passionate about luxury travel, snow and timber sports, and equestrianism. Rachael writes frequently about the Canadian ski resort of Whistler. The Canadian resort of Whistler is renowned for world-class skiing and snowboarding, offering no…

  • The Ultimate Luxury Gifts for Her this Christmas

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  • Posted 2 months ago

  • Whether it’s your mum, your sister, your wife or your best friend, not everyone is easy to buy for when it comes to Christmas. If you’re struggling with shopping this year, The Sybarite have put together an easy guide to the best festive gifts for the women in yo…

  • Where to Spend Thanksgiving in London

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  • Posted 2 months ago

  • Ina Yulo is a freelance food and travel writer based in London. Follow her gastronomic adventures over at @forever_munching. Thanksgiving is a tradition that began as a harvest festival in the 1600s. Though not a national holiday in the UK, it isn’t uncommon to find London…

Interviews

Business

  • Doing is the New Owning – January Tips for Your Business

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  • Posted 3 weeks ago

  • Guest Author Erica Wolfe-Murray is one of the UK’s leading business and innovation experts. She is also the founder of Lola Media. Just as January is the month when many of us get our health and fitness back on track after the blowout of Christmas, it’s the perfect t…

  • The “Dos” of Millennial Business Marketing

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  • Posted 1 month ago

  • Guest Author Erica Wolfe-Murray is one of the UK’s leading business and innovation experts. She is also the founder of Lola Media. There is absolutely no doubt that companies offering experiences are enjoying a huge boom. Everybody is looking to try out new skills R…

  • How You Can Protect Your Assets in a High Net Worth Divorce

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  • Posted 3 months ago

  • Guest Author Heather Hernandez is a freelance contributor based in Miami, FL. When she’s not indulging herself or her audience in Miami’s foodie culture, she takes the inspiration for her writing from her natural curiosities or the life experiences of the people …

Food & Drink

  • Unique and Luxury Valentines Day Gifts for Him

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  • Posted 1 day ago

  • Is the man in your life particularly hard to buy for? Struggling to find a meaningful Valentines Day gift when Christmas feels like only yesterday? Not to worry, The Sybarite have found a selection of luxurious and unique Valentines Day gifts that will be perfect for any man…

  • Burns Night – Dinner at Wiltons

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  • Posted 2 days ago

  • Seeing its beginnings as an oyster stall close to Haymarket in 1742, in 2019 Wiltons still stands proudly as one of London’s oldest restaurants. With aristocracy amongst its frequent clientele, Wiltons is so discreet that upon strolling along Jermyn Street you would wa…

  • Vegetarian Dining in Mayfair: A Review of Franco’s

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  • Posted 1 month ago

  • Seeing its beginnings on Jermyn Street in Mayfair over 70 years ago, Franco’s is considered one of London’s first Italian restaurants. The elegant establishment continues to provide a recluse for the well-heeled clientele of its neighbouring art galleries, hotels, and pr…

  • The Ultimate Guide to New Year’s Day Brunch in London

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  • Posted 2 months ago

  • Spending New Year’s Day in London may not be as popular as the fireworks and champagne show from the eve before, but we can’t think of a better way to start 2019 than to keep the celebration going with a delicious, hearty—and yes, boozy—brunch. From bottomless cockta…

Technology

  • The Ultimate Luxury Gifts for Him This Christmas

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  • Posted 2 months ago

  • Men are notoriously difficult to buy anything for, let alone Christmas presents. At some point in their lives they stop wishing for a lengthy list of toys and start to claim that they “don’t need anything”. This dreaded statement makes shopping for a dad, a husban…

  • The Latest in Ski-Tech and Wellness

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  • Posted 2 months ago

  • Over the past couple of years, innovative technologies and creative methods of augmenting wellness have completely altered the sporting world, and the ski scene is no different. With the aim to enhance physical performance and encourage mental wellbeing, tech and wellness pr…

  • Luxury Luggage with Personal Travel Assistance by Horizn Go

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  • Posted 4 months ago

  • Berlin-based luggage brand Horizn Studios has just made your weekend trips away a lot easier. The sleek Model M Cabin Case is the perfect size for cabin luggage with a spacious interior and a fold-able laundry bag to ease with packing on the way back. The TSA approved lock …

  • sketch London Unveils New Interactive Online Experience

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  • Posted 4 months ago

  • Those who are familiar with the magical and intriguing world of sketch London will know that any visit to the Mayfair venue is bound to be far from ordinary. As one of the most Instagrammed places in the world, sketch has built it’s brand on striking interiors, mysteri…

Beauty

  • New Year, New You

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  • Posted 1 week ago

  • Let’s start 2019 off with some positivity; a way to be your best self. For some people, this might mean making plans to hit the gym four times a week. For others this might mean doing more charity work. But let’s start with the basics; no one can help you be truly happy …

  • The Ultimate Luxury Gifts for Her this Christmas

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  • Posted 2 months ago

  • Whether it’s your mum, your sister, your wife or your best friend, not everyone is easy to buy for when it comes to Christmas. If you’re struggling with shopping this year, The Sybarite have put together an easy guide to the best festive gifts for the women in yo…

  • Olverum Body Oils – Treat Your Skin to Sheer Luxury

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  • Posted 2 months ago

  • This Christmas, treat your loved ones or yourself to the very best in luxury skincare with Olverum body oils. From the brand that pioneered natural wellness, the new Body Oil and Dry Body Oil set a new standard in body oil, leaving skin feeling lusciously silky and visibly n…

Bite-Size News

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wed at Windsor Palace

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  • Posted 8 months ago

  • On this royal wedding day, The Sybarite sends it’s congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as they are pronounced husband and wife, and we welcome a new member into the British royal family. Meghan was escorted down the aisle of St George’s Chapel by he…

  • The Bite Size News: Cinco de Mayo and guilt free chocolate

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  • Posted 9 months ago

  • In this edition of bite size news, we compile the hottest luxury lifestyle news just for you, including Cinco de mayo celebrations, lifestyle boutique openings and the release of a brand new guilt-free chocolate. Cinco de Mayo weekend at Corazon From Friday 4th to Monday 7th…

  • Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a baby boy

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  • Posted 9 months ago

  • Congratulations are in order for Prince William and Kate Middleton as they welcome their third child, a royal baby boy, who is now fifth in line to the throne. Weighing 8lbs 7oz, the prince was born at 11:01 UK time, and whilst we haven’t had a statement on his name ye…

Yachts & Cars & Jets

  • Experience Lisbon Like a Local with LX GUEST

  • By
  • Posted 1 month ago

  • Lisbon; a highly popular getaway destination for its culture, food, sight-seeing and accessibility. Those who would rather explore Lisbon in comfort and true local style would be wise to experience a unique VIP service that will not only look after you but provide whatever i…

  • Barefoot Luxury – Caribbean Superyacht Charter

  • By
  • Posted 1 month ago

  • Once a pastime exclusively of the super-rich, superyacht charter is becoming evermore accessible and growing in popularity with groups of friends and families who’ll share a larger vessel, and the cost, to experience the indulgent luxury and total freedom afforded by this …

Events

  • The “Dos” of Millennial Business Marketing

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  • Posted 1 month ago

  • Guest Author Erica Wolfe-Murray is one of the UK’s leading business and innovation experts. She is also the founder of Lola Media. There is absolutely no doubt that companies offering experiences are enjoying a huge boom. Everybody is looking to try out new skills R…

  • The Ultimate Guide to New Year’s Day Brunch in London

  • By
  • Posted 2 months ago

  • Spending New Year’s Day in London may not be as popular as the fireworks and champagne show from the eve before, but we can’t think of a better way to start 2019 than to keep the celebration going with a delicious, hearty—and yes, boozy—brunch. From bottomless cockta…

  • An Alternative Guide to New Year’s Eve 2018

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  • Posted 2 months ago

  • Planning for New Year can be incredibly overwhelming. You are torn with what to do, where to go and who to go with. Let The Sybarite guide you through a range of alternative things to do this New Year’s Eve that will ensure everyone has the best time in exactly the way…

Review

  • New Year, New You

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  • Posted 1 week ago

  • Let’s start 2019 off with some positivity; a way to be your best self. For some people, this might mean making plans to hit the gym four times a week. For others this might mean doing more charity work. But let’s start with the basics; no one can help you be truly happy …

  • Indian Afternoon Tea at The Chilworth

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  • Posted 5 months ago

  • Afternoon tea, first conceived in the 1830s as stop-gap between luncheon and dinner, is an indulgent tradition that is still very much alive today. Indeed, there is nothing more Instagrammable than exquisite teas served in the finest china, accompanied by a beautifully-prese…

  • Penhaligon’s Perfumes – A Regal Treasure Trove of Scents

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  • Posted 6 months ago

  • Beautiful things are gifts of scents. Taking your breath away, captivating and divine, Penhaligon’s perfume selections are treasure troves of gorgeous potions in delectable vintage-esque bottles boxed up in their own individual intricate parcels of aesthetic curiosity.…

  • The Beauty Edit

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  • Posted 6 months ago

  • The Sybarite’s top skincare picks that have proved to be worth the investment. Following an arduous hand-picking skincare extravaganza, we at The Sybarite have narrowed it down to these fabulous products for their efficacy in the current skincare environment. The focus: an…