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I know that privacy and exclusivity rank high on anyone's list of holiday priorities. That and a gorgeous playmate on your arm, but I digress. Or do I? In this spirit, I've compiled a list of the ultimate in extravagance with the top private island resorts going. This is a list for those looking for something truly indulgent, discrete and luxurious. And I'm not just talking about myself... Tempted? Contact our expert team for more details The Luxe Life Is The Best Kind Of Life; So Enjoy It. NORTH ISLAND, SEYCHELLES: North Island has developed a reputation as one of the most luxurious destinations in the Indian Ocean. Renting out the entire island grants you exclusive access to 11 villas, all boasting huge terraces with 360 ocean views, a private butler and island buggy, with the piece de resistance being Villa 11, the 8,000 square foot, and completely isolated villa with an oversized bath made for two (hint hint) and the best views on the island – deliciously lavish. Powdery, white-sand beaches line the east and west side of the island with  a library, spa, gym, helipad and activity centre are all for your use end enjoyment. I can assure you there will ne no lacking of activities in which to partake. I can think of one right now which involves copious amounts of Rosé. No menus; instead a private chef meets with guest and creates meals based on their tastes and preferences. North Island offers high-end luxuries in a uniquely desert island environment – the true d... Read More

When you’ve got a power lunch on your schedule, you want to pick the right spot. It’s got to have delicious food and it should probably offer a good selection of drinks to suit your clients’ tastes. The seating should be comfortable for pencil skirts, the ambiance should be welcoming for making meetings while on your meeting, and the service should be impeccable. Nothing worse than a crap martini.Throw in a wait staff that knows when to bring your food, when to clear away plates, and when to leave you alone so the decision making can happen. Where should you go when a diner won’t cut it, Four Seasons is too obvious, and any chophouse worth its salt will be jam-packed with cranky tourists come lunch time? Check out one or all of these five power lunch restaurants in New York City. You may just run into me. "I like to have a martini, Two at the very most. After three I'm under the table, after four I'm under my host." - Dorothy Parker 21 CLUB 21 Club For sheer entertainment and sophisticated fun, there is nowhere else BUT the 21 Club. '21' knows a thing or two about discretion as it got it's start at the highest of prohibition. Now like then, the former speakeasy is still the top of the New York social scene. With expectations high, we enter The 21 Club, one of New York’s most revered and well known restaurants, and the kitchen delivers with impeccable renditions of the classics prepared with the utmost care.... Read More