Greek Iconic Artist Philip Tsiaras Brings The Superdot Exhibition to Monaco for the 2022 Club Vivanova 8th Edition Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner

On Saturday 12th November 2022 and for the first exclusive time in Monaco at the Fairmont Monte Carlo, Club Vivanova in partnership with Varvara Roza Galleries in London and the Blender Gallery in Athens, will showcase the incredible Superdot Exhibition by Philip Tsiaras during our 2022 Club Vivanova 8th Edition Luxury Lifestyle Gala Dinner.

Join VIP Partners, club members and special celebrity guests for the 2022 8th Edition Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Gala Dinner on Saturday 12th November at the Fairmont Monte Carlo for the benefit of the Chances For Children Foundation, TAF The Animal Fund and Mimosa. View event booking details

Our exclusive exhibition will showcase Dot Pop Portraits by well-known New York based Greek/American artist Philip Tsiaras at Gallery 8 in Mayfair - including portraits of British political and Royal figures such as Winston Churchill, The Queen and Prince Philip, alongside legends from popular culture including opera diva Maria Callas, exotic painters Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dali, musical icons David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, and Prince.

DWorld - A Global Window Display of the Principality of Monaco in the Metaverse

The metaverse is certainly a hot topic of the moment. However, it is not just a fad. It is the future that everyone should get ready to embrace very soon. 

The concept involves a parallel virtual world where all the latest technological trends like VR, AR, Blockchain, NFTs, 3D modelling, and more are combined to provide more immersive interactions. There are currently several companies jumping into this industry, but DWorld a Monaco based start-up is aiming to create the world’s first virtual economy, in order to create a global window display for the Principality and make the local enterprises thrive in this new technological era while making the Principality become the first country to launch a virtual economy in the Metaverse.

 DWorld was founded by Monaco’s youngest technopreneur listed in Forbes 30 Under 30, Manila Di Giovanni. The vision of the company and of the young technopreneur is to bring the smarter and greener version of the Principality of Monaco in the metaverse by co-creating a virtual economy with the collaboration and support of the local governmental entities and enterprises. This will help enterprises to don’t only sell their real-world goods and services, but also their virtual ones through the blockchain by selling the NFT of the real-world asset with added benefits, in order to make them even more exclusive. This start-up has been operating for one year and has already created its prototype in collaboration with the smart city department of Monaco by recreating the area in front of the oceanographic museum within the virtual twin of Monaco in this parallel world. There are new areas that DWorld will announce soon that they’ll start to recreate while selling some luxurious bespoke apartments and yachts within the virtual twin of the Principality for HNWI and UNWI. The news will come accompanied also by the announcement of a new collaboration with an important entity in Monaco giving their support to the newly launched start-up.

 This new platform solution within the Metaverse creates a real bridge between the real world and the virtual one while helping the Principality and the enterprises operating within it to use the virtual platform created by DWorld not only as a testing bed for Monaco’s governmental entities, but also as a new sales and marketing channel to boost the local economy and create an inclusive and more sustainable environment that will interconnect societies globally.

Article courtesy of Deniza Marcinkeviciute (International University of Monaco)

The Monaco Streaming Film Festival Showcases its Second Year of Events from Tuesday 31st May to Friday 3rd June

The Festival is the world’s only event dedicated to film, sports and series content streaming. The Festival is partnering with some of the biggest names in streaming as well as the new up-coming platforms, making their names for original streamed content. The streaming industry is new and is growing rapidly. The covid lockdown accelerated audience numbers and now most consumers have access to a range of streaming platforms, including: Netflix; Amazon; Disney+, Hulu and Samsung+ with an array of original content hosting exciting and dynamic shows and film and in many global languages. Recent huge successes in streamed content include Peaky Blinders, Stranger Things, The Tinder Swindler, Red Notice and many more great titles.   

The Festival will be held again at The Grimaldi Forum in Monaco and will feature a range of events for local residents to enjoy, many for free!

The Film Premieres

The Monaco Streaming Film Festival will premiere three original film and TV series’ live in Monaco and we invite local residents to come and enjoy the excitement of a film premiere, from the cocktail launch events, along with the stars and film industry celebrities through the the Q&A with directors and producers of the premiered film. All followed by the after-premiere parties.

 The Popcorn Screenings      

We will showcase 20 film and series screenings, plus 80 short film screenings at The Grimaldi Forum. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of original content, featuring multi-genre shows, from: international film; reality tv series, documentaries, animation and many more categories of submitted content.

 Global Parents Day

June 1st is Global Parents Day and we invite the parents and their children to attend an afternoon of kid’s animation; series and films. Come along, we will provide the popcorn!

 All Popcorn Screenings are free to attend!

 Link to get your tickets now!

Vivanova People - An Interview with our Club Partner Katerina Pirelli-Zucchetta - Saving the Borneo Pygmy Elephants

Often seen networking at our international events, the beautiful and charismatic Kat Pirelli-Zucchetta is dedicated to saving the Borneo Pygmy Elephants. Our Club Vivanova Intern Deniza Marcinkeviciute from the International University of Monaco spent some time with Kat to find out more about the passion and the drive behind this charitable effort and the Borneo Wildlife Preservation.

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Saturday 18th June 2022 . 7.30pm

When and where was the first time you saw and interacted with a Borneo Pygmy elephant? What effect did it have on you?

I first heard about Bornean Pygmy Elephants about 20 years ago when I was working with elephants in Africa.  They came up in a simple conversation and it was at that time that I became intrigued to learn more about them.  I began watching David Attenborough documentaries and began my own research on the most biodiverse island in the world in which they live, Borneo.

Over the years I noticed that this species of elephant was continuing to decline in numbers due to habitat loss and human-elephant conflict.  Currently, there are less than 1000 surviving in the rainforests.  It wasn’t until 2014 that I had the opportunity to travel to the island of Borneo and observe them in their natural habitat. 

The first time I saw these small elephants they were feeding on grass along the Kinabatangan River, I felt so fortunate to see so many of them as oftentimes you can look for days and not find any. That first day was also very profound as I witnessed human-elephant conflict and realized what these elephants endure daily. I felt so much compassion for them that I knew this was where my future work would be focused.  Hence I started a 501(c)(3) public charity in the United States and shortly after France.

Could you describe in a few sentences what is your daily routine with the Borneo Wildlife preservation and the effort that it requires?

These days there are many non-profit charity organizations and obtaining grants and donations has become increasingly difficult.  We focus a lot of effort on social media fundraising but also, I feel it important to maintain a good working relationship with positive daily communication with my team and conservation partners in Borneo. I am also a part of an international elephant network where we share sustainable solutions for conservation, protection, husbandry training, and environmental issues.  Currently, there are 22 elephants in human care in Borneo and Borneo Wildlife Preservation works to ensure all these elephants’ basic needs are met.

As we work in Borneo twice a year, I coordinate with other professionals to bring inspiring presentations, demonstrations, education, and elephant care to the locals.  We work directly with the local students and elephant handlers.  

Do you take care of elephants all around the world or only in the Asian continent?  

We only focus our efforts to take care of these elephants which are exclusive to the island of Borneo.  They are an Asian elephant subspecies also known as Pygmy elephants as they are the smallest elephants in the world.  Their small size suggests that they have adapted to their environment, the rainforests of the Malaysian side of Borneo. 

How important is it for the general population to see elephants and be encouraged to care for them?  

As an environmental and animal advocate, I feel it is very important that people learn about not only Bornean elephants but elephants worldwide.  Seeing them in person can be inspiring and motivating for people who want to get involved and protect them for future generations to appreciate.  Witnessing firsthand the beauty of these animals interacting, people will naturally want to protect them. 

Our planet is becoming more and more populated and natural resources for the survival of elephant species are becoming more limited. Positive human intervention will create a new future and better outcome for the survival of these majestic ancient animals.  

What first inspired you to focus your research on elephants?  

With an established professional career working with Exotic and Domestic animals over the last 20 years I knew quite a lot about elephants from school. Their high intelligence and strong family bonds were always intriguing to me.  I think that when I founded Borneo Wildlife Preservation, it was the right time to give back and aid this species to the best of my ability.  

What surprises you the most about what you are doing now?

The increasing interest BWP is receiving from our events in Monte Carlo is very exciting.  Each year after presentations or fundraising events we receive emails and phone calls from interested persons wanting to know more about the island of Borneo and what they can do to help aid the elephants and which I am grateful for. 

Do you have any recommendations for people who want to help elephants in need?

I would urge people to donate to wildlife organizations like BWP and to get involved by just talking about these issues to others.  I recommend people read product labels and only purchase products that are sustainable to the environments where elephants live.  Many rainforests are destroyed by logging and the expansion of oil palm plantations.  One example is to only purchase sustainable palm oil products if any at all, where you see an RSPO  (Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil) logo.

Are you planning to invest in new immersive technologies like virtual reality to further reach out to your audience?  

We believe at BWP that the metaverse immersive experience is a good way to distribute knowledge, education, and experience.  So yes, we will somehow sponsor camera initiatives to get more wildlife content. 

For more information, contact Kat through the Borneo Wildlife Preservation website.
www.borneowp.org

We thank Deniza Marcinkeviciute (International University of Monaco) for hosting the interview.

Zachys Auction Presents Barrel Strength - A Collection of the World's Finest Spirits - in London on 31st March 2022

As the name implies, we feel this collection is strong. In fact it has many strengths, not only the alcoholic strength printed on the bottles. The consignor of this collection is a meticulous collector of many things. Collecting is his greatest passion in life. So much so that he works as the head curator for several museums. Yes, the same attention to detail that he brings to his work as a curator, he has brought to his whisky collecting over the past 30 years. You should expect bottles in superb condition when bidding in this sale. Almost every bottle in this sale has been purchased direct from the distilleries, independent bottlers or local importers. No secondary market finds here!

As a true lover of Whisky our consignor is happy to share what is one of the most extensive spirits collection Zachys has ever sold in Europe, with over 360 bottles of Whisky from all over world.

Scotch, of course, but bottles from Japan, Sweden and Finland all make an appearance.

Whatever style you enjoy, whether smokey peat, fruity Sherry finish, deep rancio, or barrel strength, you’ll find what you are looking for here.

How about 60+ bottles of Glenfarclas, 30+ bottles of Macallan, a vast range of rare bottles from Highland Park, Springbank, Glenrothes and many other leading Scotches?

And don’t think you’ll have to break the bank, in fact more than a 100 bottles are estimated at £200 and below.

No serious Whisky collection is complete without a decent line up of shuttered distilleries, is it? Very rare bottles of Port Ellen, Rosebank, Brora, Dallas Dhu and Karuizawa are all not produced anymore but all available here.

So please pour yourself a dram, put your bids in and join us live from our Action studio on Monday March 31st 1:00pm BST.

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Corporate Partner Landmass Brings London Design to Monaco Partnered with Red White Design

Imagine if you could have a luxurious apartment and home designed to your bespoke taste and style. Imagine you could have a carefully select- ed and vetted team of trusted design experts and project managers on hand whilst receiving a beautifully designed home. Imagine you could have the best of both worlds – a Monaco home with a London design. With Landmass and Red White Design, you can.

With Landmass and Red White Design you get the perfect partnership, a fusion of award-winning design coupled with expert project management. Along with the combination of a Monaco based project team and a London designteam, you get the added benefit of local knowledge and expertise coupled with London design and dynamism. You will have the unique advantage of having a Monaco home designed by a London designer and tailored to your taste, style, and budget.

Landmass

Landmass London are award-winning designers based in Soho and have recently attained their Monaco interior design licence to bring London design to Monaco. We have designed over 40 properties and are recognised as pioneers in design. We pride ourselves on our luxurious, understated, timeless designs, maximising space and light to create breath-taking homes for our clients.

Red White Design

Red White Design are an established and experienced project management team based in Monaco with a reputation for being young and dynamic. We are project management experts and have a vast local knowledge of the Monaco area. Well-practiced and skilled, we have delivered numerous projects in Monaco, ensuring they are on time, budget and achieve the highest standards.

Monaco Interior Design & Development by Landmass & Red White . pdf download
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Blevins Franks Financial Tips - Protecting your Financial Security Through Retirement

Retirement can last 30 years or more. To help us enjoy these well-earned years and have peace of mind, we all need to plan ahead, build up our savings and then protect them for our long-term future.  While the earlier we start doing this in our careers the better, it gets more important the closer we get to retirement.  And we need to continue taking steps to protect our retirement savings even after we’ve started drawing our pensions, regularly reviewing our arrangements to ensure we continue meeting our retirement goals. 

Before retirement
As retirement begins to get closer, it’s time to start planning how you want to spend your golden years and ensure you are on the right track financially. There may be steps you can take today to help make your retirement goal a reality.

 Questions to ask yourself include:

·      Will I be able to afford to retire when I want to?

·      What is the best strategy for withdrawing from my business or employment?

·      What options do I have for my pensions? Are they likely to change?

·      Will I be able to retain my existing wealth and assets?

·      Do I want to spend some or all of my retirement abroad?

Let’s say that you plan to retire within the next few years and move permanently to France. You may have concerns about whether you can afford your preferred lifestyle without having to sell existing assets. Perhaps you have a business to sell and are unsure how best to convert your years of hard work into a retirement nest egg. Then there are the complex residence and tax implications of living in a different country.

 Professional financial advice can prove invaluable here, especially with an adviser who understands France and can provide cross-border advice covering both countries. A good adviser will take a holistic view of what you have – your savings, investments, assets, pensions – together with what you want – your income requirements, estate planning wishes – and an objective assessment of who you are – your circumstances, timeline, goals, risk appetite – to design a personalised retirement plan for you. 

After retirement 

Being retired doesn’t mean you can forget about retirement planning. 

Regular reviews allow you to adapt your strategy to suit your changing circumstances and goals, such as incorporating new family members, addressing health issues or relocating. It enables you to keep up with the ever-changing tax and pensions landscape, including new opportunities that could work in your favour.  

 You also need to keep protecting your savings and retirement income from inflation. As the cost of living rising, the value of your money falls, so that in the long-term you could have considerably less spending power than you have today. 

 Your pension options

 Pensions are usually the foundation of retirement, so deciding what to do here may be one of life’s most important financial decisions. Pensions are complex, and with so much choice available, you must take great care.

 You might benefit from consolidating several UK pensions into one to provide a coherent, more cost-effective investment platform for your retirement income, but first establish what would be the most tax-efficient approach for a France resident. Receiving pension income in sterling also exposes you to conversion costs and exchange rate risk.

 Many British expatriates have chosen to transfer their UK pensions to a Qualifying Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) which have provided flexibility to take income in euros, more freedom to pass benefits to chosen heirs, and protection from further UK lifetime allowance charges.  But pension rules frequently change so you need to keep up-to-date, and in any case always take regulated, specialist advice before making pension decisions to protect your benefits and establish the best option for you.

 Keep an eye on the UK’s lifetime allowance (LTA). The UK caps how much you can hold in combined pension benefits (excluding State Pension) without paying extra tax. Once your funds exceed the limit, you pay a tax charge whenever you access your money – 55% for lump sums or 25% for income or transfers to an overseas pension.  This also applies to non-UK residents.

Retiring in France

If you plan to retire in France, review your retirement strategy early. You need to consider your residence status and cross-border tax implications and adapt your estate planning to suit France’s different succession rules. 

Careful planning is the key to minimising taxation and maximising the available opportunities so you can enjoy your dream retirement for as long as you need. For the best results, take specialist, cross-border advice.

All advice received from any Blevins Franks firm is personalised and provided in writing. This article however, should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation and/or investment advice.

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Billionaire Life News - Pasticceria Cova Opens Its Second Venue in the Principality of Monaco

Cova Monte Carlo opens the doors of its second venue, located at Palais de la Plage, the newest chic address in the Principality of Monaco. 37, Avenue Princesse Grace is the new prestigious address Cova Monte Carlo has chosen for its second venue in Monaco, following the success of the first Cova in Boulevard des Moulins.

Part of the Larvotto development in the seafront area, the brand-new Palais de la Plage building is now enhanced by the new Cova Monte Carlo, which features also a sun-kissed terrace of approximately 40 square meters. The new cafè, which will delight locals and tourists alike, combines the iconic features of the historic Pasticceria Cova in Milan with a contemporary design reflected in innovative elements and materials.

‘We are delighted about this second opening in Monaco’ says Flavio Briatore - ‘Since 2016, when we opened the first venue on boulevard des Moulins, Cova Monte Carlo has become a favourite address and a reference point in the Principality. Today, as we announce the launch of an additional venue at Palais de la Plage, we are proud to be representing Italian excellence and hospitality in two key locations in Monaco. I would like to thank the Faccioli Family for their continued support, which has led to a strong partnership and a shared success.’

Cova’s interiors at Palais de la Plage remain the undisputed protagonists: a new pure white lacquered ‘boiserie’, the trademark Cova chandelier as well as the blue velvet leave space for the classic espresso ‘stand-up’ counter and a ‘window comptoir’ for the freshly homemade variety of pastries and delicacies Cova is world-known for. With over 200 years of heritage, Cova is a worldwide recognized institution where tradition meets Italian elegance and style.

‘Following the opening of Cova in Paris in 2021 we are enthusiastic to open our third location in Europe, besides our flagship store in Milan’ comments Paola Faccioli, CEO of Cova - ‘Our long-term partnership with Flavio Briatore started in Monte Carlo back in 2016 will be reinforced by this incredible location which I am sure will continue to offer to the local and cosmopolitan clientele our excellent products combined with an impeccable savoir-faire and service. Cova at La Plage is a time capsule of the most refined Italian tradition right in the heart of the French Riviera’.

Cova Monte Carlo at Palais de la Plage is open from breakfast in the morning to the iconic Aperitivo offering lunch and afternoon tea throughout the day on its sunny terrace.

In main image, from left to right: Eduardo Gadda, Executive Chef Pasticceria Cova Montenapoleone 1817, Paola Faccioli, CEO Pasticceria Cova Montenapoleone 1817, Flavio Briatore, Ferdinando Esposito, Executive Chef Pasticceria Cova Monte-Carlo.

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AllDutch Yachting Partners with Club Vivanova for a Series of French and Italian Riviera Luxury Gourmet Experiences this Summer

New Platinum Partner AllDutch Yachting joins Club Vivanova and arranges a series of luxury day-trips to San Remo, Latte and St Tropez this summer offering the ultimate in Riviera boating with a selection of gourmet lunches and Mediterranean experiences.

Guests will be picked up from the Yacht Club de Monaco (10am) in a VanDutch 40 and will cruise to the lunch locations, with the chance to enjoy the Mediterranean and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Gourmet wine lunches (at various locations depending upon the date) will be followed by DJ After Parties and then a sunset cruise back to Monaco (arrival 7pm). Tickets are available for single attendees, couples and groups, each boat accommodates 12 people. Each experience is limited to 24 tickets.

2022 AllDutch Experiences
Saturday 30th April - Victory Morgana Bay, San Remo
Saturday 11th June - La Ferme d’Augustin, St Tropez
Saturday 2nd July - La Spiaggetta dei Balzi Rossi, Latte
Saturday 6th August - Victory Morgana Bay, San Remo
Saturday 3rd September - La Spiaggetta dei Balzi Rossi, Latte
Saturday 8th October - La Ferme d’Augustin, St Tropez

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Club Vivanova presents the World's Leading Rum Producer - Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados - at an Exclusive Degustation Event in Monaco

On Wednesday 16th March 2022, Club Vivanova presents the Foursquare Rum Distillery, the 2016, 2018 & 2019 International Wine & Spirits Competition Rum Producer of the Year and 2021 Overall Outstanding Spirits Producer in an exceptional dinner with three Doorly's 14 Rum cocktails finishing with a digestif degustation of the 2009 Exceptional Cask Series.

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Foursquare Rum Distillery is located on a former sugar plantation that dates back to approximately 1720, within the tiny Caribbean island of Barbados. The distillery was re-opened by the Seale family in 1996, distilling operations and blending are currently directed by Richard Seale, 4th Generation Trader/Distiller of R.L. Seale & Co.

Exceptional Cask Selections represent the unique, and rare offerings of Foursquare Rum Distillery that Richard has hand selected – his personal projects only released when he feels they are of exceptional quality. These are one of a kind expressions, available only for a limited time, and showcasing truly unique approaches to both Rum blending and maturation.

FOURSQUARE’S EXCEPTIONAL CASK SELECTIONS HAVE ALSO RECEIVED CONSISTENT HIGH MARKS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:

2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 ISC Rum Producer of the Year
2016, 2018 & 2019 IWSC Rum Producer of the Year
2018 ISC “Supreme Champion Spirit” – Foursquare Mark VI “2005”
2021 ISC “Supreme Champion Spirit” – Foursquare Mark XV “Redoutable”

“To drink Foursquare Rum, one must only possess a dream of tasting some of the finest things that money can buy…” – Warren Bobrow, Forbes.com

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Experience An Exclusive Luxury Weekend in Champagne with Zachys

From 31st March - 3rd April 2022, come and experience a private tour of some of the most exclusive Champagne houses, private dinners in gastronomic restaurants of the region and a great time sharing the best Champagne has to offer. An unforgettable experience!

The weekend will begin from Thursday, March 31st late afternoon with a tour of Dom Perignon, visit of l’Abbaye d’Hautvillers and a private dinner at Château de Saran.

On the Friday, we will start with a private visit, tasting and lunch at Bollinger in the charming village of Aÿ. Afternoon will be dedicated to Philipponnat with a private tour and tasting. Friday night will be a night to remember with a Paulée-style dinner at the three-star Michelin restaurant l’Assiette Champenoise with growers and Maisons de Champagne.

On the Saturday, we will head to Avize to spend some time at the one and only Selosse where we will have a visit with either Anselme or Guillaume, a private tasting and a lunch on the format “BYOB, Bring Your Own Bottle”, so we can all share a wine you specifically like. Day will continue with a late afternoon and private dinner at Taittinger at Château de la Marquetterie in Pierry. Clovis Taittinger will join us.

This weekend will conclude with a beautiful lunch at l’Instant Terroir in Aÿ. Their panoramic restaurant offers a stunning view on the surroundings vineyards.

Important notes:

· Accommodations in prestigious suites and breakfast are included and booked at L’Assiette Champenoise for the nights of March 31st, April 1st and April 2nd.

· Transportation in a private 12-seat minivan is also included from the time of arrival in Champagne until the time of departure from Champagne.

· You must plan to arrive in Champagne on Thursday, March 31st, at 3PM the latest. Visit at Dom Perignon will start early.

· Price for the weekend is 3400 euros per person (excluding flight and transportation to/from airport). Please note that tickets are non-refundable but transferable meaning if you cannot attend, someone else can come to this weekend instead of you.

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The Dynamic House Boat Market Now Enters the Next Level with the German Company Stern Hausboot Massively Scaling Up House Boat Production in Denmark

Club Vivanova Corporate Partner Contrarian GmbH, advisor of Stern Hausboot, shares interesting news about the house boat market after achieving a first big milestone, the fundraising for the world’s first large scale house boat factory.

As there is a natural limitation of space for living along the coastlines, house boats are becoming more and more popular. Being overloaded with orders, Stern Hausboot decided to become the No1 house boat builder. Their knowledge about German and Danish marina opportunities like old military, industry and fishing marinas made the decision easy. One of the owners was previously long term CEO of Europes largest holiday house rental company NOVASOL and brings all the market-knowledge for the growth.

Contrarian was deeply involved in various fields, such as strategic business plan, successful pitch for Danish government funds and the factory planning. This way, Stern Hausboot managed to get hold of an existing large factory site in Orehoved Havn, Denmark, that is suitable for house boats and allows the massive scale up immediately.

First focussing on Germany and Denmark, Stern Hausboot are already observing Europe and contacting companies that are involved in touristic developments like holiday camps and marina restoration. For the first time, a sufficient house boat supply will be available, as other house boat builders are small scale companies, very often building one or two large and design driven one-off boats, or may be five mid-range boats per year. Stern Hausboot targets 90 per year. A further production in South Europe is in the scope as well.

Images courtesy of Stern Ferienhausboot Holding GmbH

The European Hub for Innovation and Business (EHIB) Joins Forces with Club Vivanova in Monaco this 2022 for The Ultimate Mixer

The European Hub for Innovation and Business (EHIB) joins Club Vivanova for The Ultimate Mixer to be held on Wednesday 28th September at the Fairmont Monte Carlo during the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show. A global line-up of 14 partners will be showcased at this hugely anticipated event.

Wednesday 28th September 2022 . Fairmont Monte Carlo
”During the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show, Club Vivanova and their international partners invite you to enjoy a gourmet gala evening of luxury products, information and services shared amongst individuals and businesses having a common interest of positive and dynamic brand development. The Ultimate Mixer strives to bring together exceptional people in an exquisite location to cultivate new business opportunities. Our first edition of this highly anticipated event focuses on business and innovation from the Nordic regions of Europe. ” All Club Vivanova Platinum Partners will receive two complimentary tickets to this event. Link to attend event

EHIB - EUROPEAN HUB FOR INNOVATION AND BUSINESS

The European Hub for Innovation and Business (EHIB) was founded by a group of industry professionals, with the intent to bring European companies and innovation closer to the rest of the world. The founders have decades of experience in respective fields; luxury, medical, manufacturing, logistics, transport, energy, security and digital technology and our professional networks span 100+ countries over all continents. Read more

Blevins Franks Financial Tips - How Does Inflation Impact Your Retirement Savings?

With inflation surging in both the EU and the UK, now is the time to review your savings and investments to establish if they are suitably structured to provide protection from this threat. Even low levels of inflation can erode your spending power over time and retirees need to plan for this.  

“Inflation is when you pay fifteen dollars for the ten-dollar haircut you used to get for five dollars when you had hair”. 

This quote by American author and humorist Sam Ewing may make you smile, but it is a good example of the impact of inflation over the passage of time and underlines a serious threat to our long-term financial security.

Ronald Reagan used a more hard-hitting description: 
“Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as deadly as a hit man”.  

Many people do not realise how damaging inflation is to their wealth over the longer term; it is easy to become complacent after years of low levels. But it is surging in many countries, causing concern among savers and retirees. In fact, you should always take inflation seriously as even low levels impact your wealth and retirement income over time – you may not notice the effects each year until it is too late.  

The impact of inflation 

You cannot just consider inflation rates on their own, you need to compare them to your earnings. If your savings generate a lower return than inflation, the real value of your money is falling and your income will buy less than it used to. 

Put very simply, and ignoring the impact of compounding, if your bank account pays 1% interest but inflation is 2%, after 10 years you will have 10% more money, but the goods and services you purchase will cost 20% more. In real terms you’ll effectively be 10% poorer.  The more time passes, the more damaging it is. 

Official Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures are based on a basket of goods containing a representative selection of items for people across all ages and incomes. It rarely reflects our own personal inflation rate.  As an illustration, a personal annual rate of 4% would reduce the spending power of 100,000 (Euros or Pounds) to around 67,000 after 10 years.  After 20 years it will have lost around 55% of its value and after 30 years your 100,000 would have the purchasing power of around 30,000 today.  

Inflation in Eurozone and France 

Across the Eurozone, the annual inflation rate reached a record 5.0% in December 2021, up from 4.9% in November. A year earlier, the rate was -0.3%. For the EU as a whole it was 5.3%.  The highest contribution to the annual euro area inflation rate came from energy, followed by services, non-energy industrial goods and food, alcohol & tobacco.

France tends to have lower inflation than the EU average and was 3.4% in December 2021.  A year previously it was 0%, but it first hit over 2% in August and has been slowly climbing since, with its Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices reaching 3.4% in November 2021 and maintaining the same rate in December. 

The biggest culprits were energy and petroleum products, but food prices have also seen a sharp increase year on year. 

UK inflation

In the UK CPI reached 5.4% in December 2021, the highest rate for almost 30 years. A year previously it was 0.3%.

In comparison, the Bank of England’s main interest rate was just 0.25% in December, an increase from November’s 0.1%.  It has been below 1% since March 2009.

Will inflation remain high?

Many of the factors behind the current surge are related to the pandemic and expected to be temporary. 

As economies opened unevenly after lockdowns, companies have been struggling to keep up with rapidly rising demand as they rebuild their supply chains.  Shortages of many goods like computer chips and building materials have pushed prices up. 

In addition, electricity prices rose sharply, hitting us both directly and indirectly as businesses pass on costs to customers. 

The Bank of England expects inflation could reach about 6% by spring 2022, but then start to come down. It warns, however, that some prices may remain higher than in the past. 

The European Central Bank also expects inflation to reduce over 2022 as supply gradually catches up with demand, but warns that as the pandemic is unprecedented in modern times this recovery may be different.

One particular uncertainty is wages. Prices and wages influence each other - if wages rise to compensate for higher costs of living, companies may recoup this expense by putting their prices up, so this an area to watch.

Protecting your retirement savings

Hopefully inflation will soon fall back to comfortable levels but, as mentioned earlier, even low levels will affect you by eroding your spending power year after year.  You always need to plan to protect your savings from inflation.

To generate returns that outstrip inflation, you need to invest in assets that historically generate returns in excess of inflation over time. Reduce risk to your capital by working with a wealth management adviser to follow a disciplined investment process:

·      Establish your goals and time horizon.

·      Determine your attitude to risk – your adviser should take you through a suitability process to calculate this objectively.

·      Construct a suitable, well-diversified portfolio to achieve your investment plan and objectives. 

·      Use quality investment managers.

·      Review your portfolio annually to keep it on track.

·      Be patient and stick with your plan – it is time in the market, not timing the market, that is likely to help you achieve your longer-term goals.

If you already have investments but without a carefully designed strategy tailored to your particular situation and appetite for risk, or have not reviewed them recently, look at your financial affairs to confirm if they are suitably structured to provide protection from potential future threats like inflation and taxation.

You need a tax informed investment strategy with the potential to provide capital growth higher than inflation and where your money is legitimately protected from unnecessary taxation. This can be achieved with a diversified investment portfolio, based on your objectives, circumstances and risk profile, held within a tax-efficient arrangement which is compliant in France.

CPI data is based on figures available on 20 January 2022. All advice received from Blevins Franks is personalised and provided in writing. This article, however, should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation or investment advice.

You can find other financial advisory articles by visiting our website here

The Principality's Luxurious Neighbour Villa Monaco Presents an Exclusive Open House Invitation with Club Vivanova on Tuesday 22nd February 2022

Club Vivanova exclusively invites all of our members and partners to an international wine cocktail and unique tour of Villa Monaco - the Principality's luxurious neighbour. Tours will take approximately 30 minutes, RSVP online and join us for this exceptional experience.

VILLA MONACO . EXCLUSIVE OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday 22nd February 2022 . 11am to 6pm
VIP Grand Tour . International Wine Cocktail
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Villa Monaco is built on a rare property of 4,000 sqm. overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. A former olive plantation became the home of the luxurious resort, placed in a context of peace and protection and monitored by a sophisticated alarm system.

Villa Monaco has a mainhouse and a separate guesthouse, with a total of 7 ensuite bedrooms, all specious and exceptionally elegant, facing a spectacular sea view, all air-conditioned and with their own balcony. Read more online

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We now offer Individual, Corporate and Platinum Membership starting at €120 per year including complimentary wines delivered to your door. Our Corporate Partner platform offers excellent local and international promotional opportunities with event partnerships for brand-growth and business networking - plus free inclusion into our digital magazine and partner platform.

The Automobile Club of Monaco Releases Le Film - Rallye Monte-Carlo 2022

The Monte-Carlo Rally is arguably the most unpredictable race of the entire WRC season, with the paved streets of southern France made treacherous by the harsh winter weather. The Automobile Club of Monaco has released this incredible film, keep watching - it’s awesome action!

Star drive
”When Sébastien Loeb’s name cropped up on the entry list in M-Sport Ford’s Puma Rally1 car, we knew we were going to witness something special. But not this special. 

There was something magical about watching the semi-retired 47-year-old Frenchman jump in a brand-new car after two weeks at the Dakar and prove that he’s still got it. 

M-Sport managing director Malcolm Wilson may have been the happiest man in Monaco on Sunday afternoon, but Loeb’s stellar performance etched a smile on the faces of rally fans worldwide.”
Main article image and text courtesy of www.wrc.com

Film courtesy of the Automobile Club of Monaco

Corporate Partner Riviera Wellbeing January Newsletter - Multilingual Therapists and the Wellbeing Window

Welcome to the January 2022 Newsletter

Multilingual Therapists Join Riviera Wellbeing

I am happy to announce that Riviera Wellbeing has added two new therapists to the team. Therapy is now available to individuals and couples in English, Italian and French speaking languages.

Plans are in place to add therapists who are German, Spanish and Russian speakers. The French Riviera is home to a diverse population and these new hires recognise the region's diversity. It also recognises the explosion in demand for mental health services especially since the pandemic.

Riviera Wellbeing also intends to launch a low-cost therapy service in 2022 in line with the organisation’s philosophy that people at all income levels deserve the same access to the same therapy.

Tiga-Rose Nercessian and Sandra Vasiljevic Berset will initially work online. An increasing number of clients want to have therapy from the privacy and comfort of their homes. Research now supports online therapy is as effective as face-to-face and, in some circumstances, can be more effective.

I also hope we will expand our couples wellbeing services later this year.  More couples are coming to therapy not because something is missing but because they want more. More intimacy.  More fun.  More sex.  And why not?  This is relationship enhancement not crisis management.

In addition to our couples therapy, Riviera Wellbeing already offers couples intensives where couples come either on their own or in a small group and spend two-days with two therapists and transform the intimacy and quality of their love relationship. We take our cars in for a regular check-up, why not our relationships? Relationship enhancement and management are key to our wellbeing.

Please contact Gavin to discuss our couples wellbeing program.

Wellbeing Window
As a reminder, on the first Wednesday of the month at 09:00 (CET), I share the therapy couch with The Full English Breakfast show presenters Rob Harrison and Sarah Lycett on 106.5FM Riviera Radio.

The“Wellbeing Window”presents an opportunity for us to discuss issues related to mental health and emotional wellbeing. Tune in on the first Wednesday of the month at 09:00 CET to Riviera Radio 106.5 FM. We invite listeners to write in with any questions on the topic and I attempt to answer them on air.

Below is the podcast from January broadcast,"Healthy Boundaries/Healthy Relationships. All the shows can be found on mywebsite.

As you will see below, the next show is on February 2nd and the topic is "Living or Working With A Narcissist."

The Winter Ski Edit: The Luxury Ski Chalets of Villa Almellina Estates in Limone

Located in the Italian Alps in the renowned ski resort of Limone, the luxury ski chalets of Villa Almellina Estates is an exclusive new build residential development project comprised of 10 beautiful new build ski chalets and a luxury boutique hotel. 

Villa Almellina Estates is situated at only a 5-minute walk to the village of Limone and ski slopes. These large luxury chalets boast stunning views of the surrounding mountains and come with private gardens and terraces to enjoy year-round. 

Built by and designed in partnership with renowned Italian builders Fantino Costruzioni, the chalets offer a traditional chalet inspiration with an exposed timber structure and are luxuriously balanced with contemporary style, finishes, and equipment.

All of the chalets offer complete private indoor SPA upgrades, heated ski lockers, wine storage, double car lockout garages, and home automation, which makes these beautiful chalets one of a kind in the Limone real estate market. 

Current Sales:
There are 3 chalets that are still available for sale, Holiday Home Grand Chalet no.2, Holiday Home Chalet no. 6, and Holiday Home Chalet no.2. Holiday Home Chalet no.2  is finished with our Premium Specifications and is sold fully furnished and equipped. 

Recently sold in the last part of 2021 were Chalet no. 3 and no. 4. The completion and delivery of Chalet no. 3 are scheduled for March, weather permitting. 

For Chalet no.4, we are approaching the building of the upper part of the chalet. Chalet no. 4 will be the first chalet in Villa Almellina Estates to feature an indoor swimming pool to accompany all the amenities of the private SPA area. 

Grand Chalet 1  was recently completed and delivered this past fall. This chalet featured a stunning private luxury indoor spa with a cold plunge tub, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and shower. After a day of skiing, this spa is pure heaven for soothing tired muscles and offers a wonderful and peaceful place to relax in the comfort of your own chalet.  

For further sales information or to schedule a private viewing in Limone or meeting in Monaco, please contact Luca Catalano.

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S.A.S. Prince Albert II - President of the Monaco Olympic Committee (COM) - Presents the Competing Delegation for the Beijing Olympics

Tuesday, January 18, late in the morning, S.A.S. Prince Albert II, President of the Monaco Olympic Committee (COM), presented the delegation that will go to the Beijing Olympics.

Three athletes will defend the colors of the Principality in the Chinese capital, the first city to host a Winter Games edition after being the city of HOST of the summer JOs.

Arnaud Alessandria has been named a flag bearer and will be engaged in several alpine ski trials, while Rudy Rinaldi and Boris Vain will compete together in bobsleigh in two.

The ceremony, which was held in the presence of S.E. Mrs. Yvette Lambin-Berti, Secretary-General of the COM, was followed by the awarding of the Six Stars Medal by Mr. Pascal Camia, former Olympian and first Mongolian athlete to have won this award symbolizing his participation in the six most important marathons in the world, at S.A.S. the Prince as part of a charity fundraiser.

© Photos : Gaetan Luci / Prince Palace
Article courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/palaismonaco

Platinum Partner Omnia Wellness Completes Pivotal Step to Enter European Athletic Market with the Swiss Gymnastics Federation (STV)

Omnia Wellness Inc., a health and wellness company providing advanced wellness and fitness therapeutic technologies has completed a pivotal step to enter the European athletic market by signing a Letter of Intent with the Swiss Gymnastics Federation (Schweizerischer Turnverband - STV). 

Expansion into Europe is a key to global growth and revenue diversification strategy. Flagship Endo-Kinetic therapeutic tech to assist STV members to meet their high standards of performance by incorporating recovery, health, and wellness 

The Swiss Gymnastics Federation (STV), founded in 1985 and headquartered in Aarau, is the umbrella organization of cantonal/regional associations, gymnastics clubs, and is a member of the Swiss Olympic Association. STV is divided into 30 member associations, has approximately 370,000 members, 3,000 centers, and is not only the largest multisport association in Switzerland, but also the oldest. The STV promotes top-class sport (artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline) as well as popular sports (aerobics, gymnastics, Rhonrad, fistball, Indiaca, basketball, and volleyball).

STV and Omnia Wellness intend to implement a phased process beginning in the first half of 2022 that targets Omnia installing its signature Endo-Kinetic therapeutic devices in a growing number of STV’s 3,000 sports centers as well as becoming an official STV sponsor. Operations will start with Pilot Centers, including the STV national performance center of Magglingen where top athletes of all disciplines receive specific training and where the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport is located. Omnia has a dedicated team in Switzerland supporting this initiative.

STV’s Central President, Mr. Fabio Corti, said: “We have studied Omnia’s fitness and wellness therapeutic devices and see its technology as strong value-added services for our Olympic athletes as well as our recreational fitness members -- and a win-win for both parties. We eagerly await the initial equipment demonstration in our Lenzburg location, followed by installations of the devices at four of our Centers which we anticipate leading to a wider long-term commercial master agreement.”

Omnia Wellness Executive Chairman, Mr. Steve Howe, said: “STV is one of the world’s premier sports organizations, and is an ideal partner to develop our advanced fitness technology in the heart of Europe. The Federation has a long history of serving the health and wellness of its athletes for over 180 years. 

The Swiss athletic market is seen as a trend setter for the rest of Europe and launching our international expansion with STV allows us to build a solid foundation and reputation with customers in the region. Our EU business development efforts in 2021 have resulted in a robust pipeline we intend to execute on this year, and this is the first step.”

 About The Swiss Gymnastics Federation (STV)

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Aarau, the Swiss Gymnastics Federation (STV), is the umbrella organization of cantonal/regional associations, gymnastics clubs, and is a member of the Swiss Olympic Association. STV is divided into 30 member associations, has approximately 370,000 members, 3,000 centers, and is not only the largest multisport association in Switzerland, but also the oldest. With its predecessor associations – the Federal Gymnastics Association ETV (founded in 1832) and the Swiss Women’s Gymnastics Federation SFTV (founded in 1908) – it can look back on a long tradition. The STV has been committed to the health of the population for 180 years. The versatile offer for all ages, the joy of movement and the fun of gymnastics, motivates and connects. The STV promotes top-class sport (artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and trampoline) as well as popular sports (aerobics, gymnastics, Rhonrad, fistball, Indiaca, basketball, and volleyball). For more info, see: https://www.stv-fsg.ch/de/  

 About Omnia Wellness Inc.

Omnia Wellness Inc. is an innovative developer of a disruptive dry-hydrotherapy technology for massage, fitness, and medical applications. Through its subsidiaries Omnia Wellness Inc. and Solajet® Financing Company, Omnia Wellness intends to commercialize SolaJet’s Dry-Hydrotherapy, Endo-Kinetic™ technology, which provides deep tissue suppression, therapeutic heat, vibration and a flushing full-body “wave” combining four therapies in one. Treatments are designed to deliver the feeling similar to an hour-long traditional massage in as little as 15 minutes at an affordable price point for the consumer. In response to COVID-19, the Company is emphasizing its technology as “touchless” therapy. It is the expectation of Omnia Wellness to create a national chain of “BodyStop® Relaxation and Therapeutic Centers,” with the first BodyStop® opened in the third quarter of 2021, and “BodyStop® Recovery Zones” available at fitness clubs. https://omniawellness.com

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