SANTA RITA CASA REAL, A MAIPO JEWEL

Within the grounds of the world-renowned Santa Rita winery 40 minutes south of Santiago, Chile, Casa Real is a haven of peace and tranquillity.

The Santa Rita winery was founded in 1880, with both the original hacienda Casa Real and the beautiful surrounding parklands being declared National Historic Monuments in 1972.

Entering this 19th-century boutique-style hotel with its original period furniture, oil paintings and textiles is a little bit like stepping back in time. The manor house effortlessly integrates modern convenience with comfort, offering 16 elegant and airy rooms with soaring ceilings, smooth wooden floors and doors leading out onto wide verandas, each one offering a beautiful view of the park or inner courtyard. Hidden amid the gardens, you’ll find a swimming pool, a sauna, and gym.

HISTORIC PARKLANDS

Centario Park, in which Casa Real is situated, was designed by the French landscape gardener Guillaume Renner for the winery founder Domingo Fernández Concha, who wanted his summer house set in beautiful surroundings. Give yourself a treat and take a horse-drawn carriage ride past century-old trees, stone sculptures and a lake occupied by black-necked Chilean swans. Stop for a quiet moment in the stunning neo-gothic chapel, or get married there in fairy-tale surroundings. The chapel also holds seasonal concerts with world-renowned musicians performing for local school children and members of the public, including ambassadors, local dignitaries, and specialists in the fields of culture and music. For full cultural immersion, a visit to the Andean Museum is a must.

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Paper Moon, the Milanese restaurant that already has outposts in Qatar, Istanbul, the Algarve and Hong Kong, will soon be opening in London. It will be part of an “exceptional line-up” at the vast renovation project that is the former Old War Office in Whitehall, which will open as The OWO in spring 2023. Set

“to become a new culinary epicentre for London,” the OWO will feature a Raffles hotel, “nine destination restaurants and three bars, including a grand space on the building’s rooftop and three unique dining experiences by renowned chef Mauro Colagreco.” The menu at Paper Moon “will follow the seasonality of the ingredients and the timeless elegance of the classic Italian cuisine that is loved worldwide. In addition, a statement bar will be a focal point for daily aperitivi, serving traditional Italian cocktails and the finest wines from regions across Europe.” Co-owner Claudio Bertoni said, “We are thrilled to be part of the collection of exciting new restaurant openings at The OWO, in such an iconic building. Through our focus on home-style dishes and attentive service, Paper Moon has built an incredibly loyal following around the world. Our London debut will be a stylish destination where diners can join us for a culinary journey through Italy.” papermoonrestaurants.com, theowo.london

The legendary Parisian café, located on the Place de l’Opéra, underwent a full programme of renovations in 2021 led by Pierre-Yves Rochon as part of the redevelopment of InterContinental’s Paris le Grand. The café is where hotel guests take their breakfast and is also open to the public all day, “finishing with a late aftershow dinner” for music lovers at the Opera or the nearby Olympia concert hall. “Café de la Paix is ready to reclaim its time-honoured place in the whirlwind of Parisian life.” cafedelapaix.fr

A romantic balcony with stone balustrades and a view of the surrounding parklands.