2024 Wrapped: Best Of Lifestyle From Design Pataki
Discover a 24-hour Marrakech adventure, experience luxury wellness in Rome, revel in the finest of luxury trains, or indulge in bespoke immersive experiences that let you cohabit with animals.
We look back at some of our most memorable and stunning experiences. Putting design and architecture at the heart of everything, the team at DP has enjoyed exploring new destinations and bespoke experiences that bring guests closer to nature, remarkable craftsmanship and a love for all things art.
Eat, Stay, Explore: A 24-hour Culture-Lover’s Guide To Marrakech
Marrakech is experiencing a cultural resurgence. Alongside Michelin-Star fine dines housed in the city’s luxury hotels, vibrant-hip dining experiences have emerged, moving towards a bastion for an avant-garde community by showcasing a creative blend of flavours. On the outskirts of the city, lies a fascinating wild landscape of unspoiled desert, and craggy mountains that kindle slow travel through the desert’s golden hours. With some planning, one can experience the bohemian charm of the native nomads offered in the most luxurious of settings, alongside exquisite culinary and art-filled experiences– all in one trip. We at DP have curated a culture lover’s guide to the newest and most fascinating things to explore in the city.
Six Senses Rome: This Stunning Italian Palazzo Now Beckons As Rome’s New Luxury Wellness Pad
The Romans were undisputed connoisseurs of luxury wellness, having bath halls as awe-inspiring sights, distinguished by the rich artistry of mosaics, sculptures, frescoes, and columns that added a monumental regality to the space. Roman architecture continues to inspire awe and admiration. A blueprint for the design commune, Six Senses Rome is a fascinating historic restoration by the supremely talented Spanish designer, Patricia Urquiola who embraced the concept of genius loci, meaning preserving the essence of the place through materiality and art–an ode to its past.
Imagine sleeping beside a purring cheetah, bathing near a bear napping, or having your breakfast along with majestic giraffes. DP curates a guide to three unique properties that offer the chance to live with animals in their natural habitat. In a world that is increasingly dominated by crowded cities, many people yearn for a deeper connection with nature and animals. For those seeking an unorthodox getaway, these three properties offer an unparalleled opportunity to share their vacations with extraordinary creatures.
The definition of luxury has taken manifold interpretations in the 21st century. With increasing concern about leaving a carbon footprint through air travel, conscientious travellers are turning to luxury train journeys and chugging away to slow travel. The charm of luxury train journeys still breathes within its carriages replete with vintage charm and innate opulence. Besides feeling like being part of an elite club, luxe trains take you beyond cities and away into high-mountain passes, idyllic English villages, scenic winelands, and river valleys. 21st-century luxury equates to authenticity that kindles nostalgia and emotion within us. With this thought, embrace the golden era of luxury train journeys with DP’s selection of the finest train expeditions.
Amaraanth In South Goa Embraces Slow Travel, Curated Art, Design, and Quiet Luxury
Goa is rapidly emerging as a burgeoning wellness destination, with numerous yoga retreats, studios, and wellness resorts. Set within 3.75 acres of landscaped gardens in the tranquil area of Varca-Fatrade in South Goa, Amaraanth is paving the way for new standards in the region’s wellness hospitality—a much-needed sanctuary for weary souls seeking greener pastures and sunnier skies. Amaraanth answers the pressing questions about how embracing nature and sustainable practices can benefit the environment while nurturing a healthier state of mind—the need of the hour.
