CLAIRE THOMSON-JONVILLE

A universal trading post for beauty secrets amassed over the centuries, L’Officine relies on raw materials that make them potent and beneficial. It offers oils, clays, waters, powders, incenses and more, from around the world and across history.

Villa Cora is located inside a centuries-old park that overlooks the Boboli Gardens, on the hills just outside the historical center of Florence. Il Pasha, the restaurant located inside the villa in the marvelous Moorish Hall identifies its cuisine with maniac selection of excellent raw materials to bring to light the authentic flavors of Italian tradition.

Located in Essaouira, the Heure Bleue Palais is an authentic riad offering hospitality of highest international standards. The Oriental restaurant in the riad, is an elegant Moroccan lounge with a sophisticated, yet cosy atmosphere welcoming its guests to the realm of exotic flavours.

Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is one of the oldest pharmacies in the world, founded by Dominican friars shortly after 1221 in Florence. Today the Officina still produces typical products relying on ancient recipes include Liquore Mediceo, Alkermes, Elisir di China and Acqua di Santa Maria Novella. Top selling product is the Acqua di Rose, a distillation of rose petals used today as refreshing facial toner.

Dragon Hill Spa is one of the largest, most luxurious Jimjilbangs (unique Korean-type sauna to relax and enjoy) in Seoul. The Dragon Hill Spa is an all-inclusive health and relaxation complex that is seven-stories high. It boasts a Chinese-style design and a luxurious interior that has been used as a filming location for various Korean television broadcasts.