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

  • A Match Made In Chelsea – An Interview with Lara Asprey

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  • Posted 3 weeks ago

  • Lara Asprey founded exclusive dating agency, Asprey Introductions, in 2014 which has since crowned her as the most sought after connector amongst aristocracy and London’s elite bachelors and bachelorettes. Her business ventures have given her the opportunity to write a…

  • Hong Kong’s Best Kept Secret – The Pottinger Review

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  • Posted 3 weeks ago

  • One of Hong Kong’s best kept secrets is a little-known luxury boutique hotel tucked alongside the steep uphill pathway that is Pottinger Street. Discover this luxury Hong Kong hotel in the centre of the city’s hustle and bustle is actually a quiet respite from the bu…

  • Romantic Valentine’s Weekend Holidays

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  • Posted 4 weeks ago

  • With Valentine’s Day 2019 falling on a Thursday, we can’t think of a better excuse to pack your bags for a long and relaxing weekend away. Step away from the day-to-day hustle and bustle and put your focus on those who matter most to you. From a rural English countryside…

  • The Luxury Valentines Day Gift Guide for Her

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  • Posted 4 weeks ago

  • Whether she’s a comfort lover, a tea expert or is passionate about interior design, The Sybarite have selected the best luxurious gifts for the woman in your life this Valentines Day. Botonique If she’s taking part in dry January, this alcohol alternative may jus…

Health & Wellbeing

  • The Hidden Health Benefits of Being Kind

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  • Posted 6 days ago

  • Genuine kindness matters. However, airplane rules apply here! Help yourself before helping others. Being kind to yourself is just as important as being kind to others, if not more important. That little voice inside your head needs to be your best friend. If it’s not, an…

  • Apriori Luxury Toothbrushes

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  • Posted 7 days ago

  • If you’re looking for something to revolutionise your daily routine, look no further than Apriori. Innovators in the world of oral care, Apriori have released two collections of exceptional luxury toothbrushes designed to look, feel and perform at the highest standards…

  • 5 Valentine’s Day Fitness Ideas

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  • Posted 2 weeks ago

  • The thought of combining fitness and dating probably doesn’t appeal to many people. Not looking your absolute best, getting hot and sweaty whilst also trying to enjoy some quality time together may seem a little incongruous. However, there are plenty of benefits to fitnes…

  • Blue Monday – How to Get Your Vitamin D

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  • Posted 1 month 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 …

Fashion & Style

  • Ethical Engagement Rings by Lydia McCarthy-Keen

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  • Posted 1 week ago

  • Are you looking for a more ethical way of popping the question? Lydia McCarthy-Keen has launched a range of engagement and wedding rings using exclusively lab-grown diamonds, offering a more ethically conscious choice for couples this Valentines Day.  The stunning range inc…

  • Haute Couture SS19 Highlights

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  • Posted 2 weeks ago

  • From the dreamiest gowns to bold statement-making designs, we round up the highlights of Haute Couture Week SS19. Valentino Behold the collection that brought front row couture rock star Celine Dion to tears. This stunning collection included intricate lace and embroidery, p…

  • Christian Dior, Designer of Dreams Review

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  • Posted 3 weeks ago

  • Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams opened on 2 February and is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition about the house of Dior ever staged in the UK. The show offers an in-depth and wide ranging study of unique couture garments, spanning over 70 years from 1947 to the …

  • The Luxury Valentines Day Gift Guide for Her

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  • Posted 4 weeks ago

  • Whether she’s a comfort lover, a tea expert or is passionate about interior design, The Sybarite have selected the best luxurious gifts for the woman in your life this Valentines Day. Botonique If she’s taking part in dry January, this alcohol alternative may jus…

Property & Interiors

  • BARNES Launches Luxury Jura Residence

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  • Posted 1 month 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 4 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 11 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

  • Stick Man – A Must for Young Theatre Goers

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  • Posted 4 weeks ago

  • Ever since my son was a baby we have taken him to the theatre. At the age of just 2 he sat through an entire performance of The Lion King and ever since then, whenever we tell him we have booked tickets to see a show, he gets very excited. Now 3 and a half years old, [...]…

  • Lapland UK – Where Magical Christmas Memories Are Made

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  • Posted 2 months ago

  • 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 …

The Sybarite® Selection

  • The Luxury Valentines Day Gift Guide for Her

  • By
  • Posted 4 weeks ago

  • Whether she’s a comfort lover, a tea expert or is passionate about interior design, The Sybarite have selected the best luxurious gifts for the woman in your life this Valentines Day. Botonique If she’s taking part in dry January, this alcohol alternative may jus…

  • Experience Lisbon Like a Local with LX GUEST

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  • Posted 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 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…

Interviews

  • A Match Made In Chelsea – An Interview with Lara Asprey

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  • Posted 3 weeks ago

  • Lara Asprey founded exclusive dating agency, Asprey Introductions, in 2014 which has since crowned her as the most sought after connector amongst aristocracy and London’s elite bachelors and bachelorettes. Her business ventures have given her the opportunity to write a…

Business

  • Romantic Revenues: Business Advice for the Season of Love

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  • Posted 2 weeks ago

  • Erica Wolfe-Murray is the UK’s leading business and innovation expert. As a pioneering thought leader, she combines creative, financial and legal imagination to advise on business growth and the inventive use of IP. Erica’s new book ‘Simple Tips Smart Ideas…

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

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  • Posted 2 months 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 2 months 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 4 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

  • London Landmarks Afternoon Tea at The Kensington

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  • Posted 2 days ago

  • “Afternoon tea is such a popular thing to do and is on every London visitor’s to-do list. So what better than to combine sightseeing with our inimitable offering in homage to London?” says Benjamin Buckley, Food and Beverage Manager at The Kensington, the 5-star boutiq…

  • Unique and Luxury Valentines Day Gifts for Him

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  • Posted 1 month 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 1 month 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…

Technology

  • The Ultimate Luxury Gifts for Him This Christmas

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  • Posted 3 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 3 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 5 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 5 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 month 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 3 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 3 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 2 months 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

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  • Posted 2 months 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

  • Christian Dior, Designer of Dreams Review

  • By
  • Posted 3 weeks ago

  • Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams opened on 2 February and is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition about the house of Dior ever staged in the UK. The show offers an in-depth and wide ranging study of unique couture garments, spanning over 70 years from 1947 to the …

  • The “Dos” of Millennial Business Marketing

  • By
  • Posted 2 months 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

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  • Posted 3 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…

Review

  • London Landmarks Afternoon Tea at The Kensington

  • By
  • Posted 2 days ago

  • “Afternoon tea is such a popular thing to do and is on every London visitor’s to-do list. So what better than to combine sightseeing with our inimitable offering in homage to London?” says Benjamin Buckley, Food and Beverage Manager at The Kensington, the 5-star boutiq…

  • Hong Kong’s Best Kept Secret – The Pottinger Review

  • By
  • Posted 3 weeks ago

  • One of Hong Kong’s best kept secrets is a little-known luxury boutique hotel tucked alongside the steep uphill pathway that is Pottinger Street. Discover this luxury Hong Kong hotel in the centre of the city’s hustle and bustle is actually a quiet respite from the bu…

  • New Year, New You

  • By
  • Posted 1 month 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 6 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…