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We asked 24-hour global concierge and private members club Quintessentially.com for the insider scoop on Italy’s latest lifestyle trends.

Imagine a well-traveled friend, mixed with a super P.R, a discerning restaurant critic and party thrower extraordinaire and you have Quintessentially.com. Curious as ever to know what's going on globally - Swide tapped them for their very (very) insider knowledge.

1.

THE STRANGEST REQUEST?
We once provided three tiger-lions for a night to a client’s house in Sestriere.

2.

THE MOST POPULAR REQUESTS?
Hotels, Restaurants, tickets (fashion, football, concerts, flights).

3.

THE CURRENT GLOBAL DESTINATION OF CHOICE FOR YOUR CLIENTS?
New York, London and the Caribbean.

4.

IF MONEY WERE NO PROBLEM - WHAT/HOW/WHERE WOULD SUGGEST AS A TRAVEL IDEA?
North Pole.

5.

HAVE YOU NOTICED ANY TRAVEL TRENDS (MORE OF YOUR CLIENTS WANTING TO GO TREKKING/CAMPING/SURFING)?
Wellness and beauty.

6.

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER THE SPA OF THE MOMENT?
Fonteverde, Bulgari, L’Albereta, Vigilius Mountain Resort.

7.

THE RESTAURANT YOUR CLIENTS MOST WANT TO VISIT?
Gold (Milanese concept restaurant created by designers Dolce & Gabbana)

 

Cracco (see our interview with Cracco's chef www.swide.com/How-to-boil-an-egg)

Fingers & Nobu

8.

IS THERE A NEW FOOD STYLE YOU SEE EMERGING?
Creative Italian cuisine.

9.

HOW DO YOU THINK THE CONCEPT LUXURY WILL DEVELOP IN 2009?
Customized services and products able to satisfy the needs and the expectations. Eco-friendliness continues emerging.

10.

HAVE YOU NOTICED ANY TRENDS IN TERMS OF CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES?
Birthdays: Animals and comedians. Theatre parties. Cooking classes party.

11.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD PARTY?
It depends on the individual situation, but for sure what is obligatory is the perfect venue, the right people, suitable music, guest list, celebrities (to add glamour, exclusivity and attention) and excellent drinks and catering.

12.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT GIFT? DO YOU HAVE A STORY ABOUT SOMEONE ORGANISING A "MEMORABLE" BIRTHDAY GIFT?
We once provided a tailor-made lullaby as a birthday gift for the nephew of one of our members.

13.

WHAT ARE THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER MUSIC CONCERTS?
Pop, Rock and classical concerts.

14.

THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER ARTIST/S RIGHT NOW?
Madonna and U2.

15.

WHAT TIME OF THE DAY DO YOU GET THE MOST CALLS?
Between 10h-12h and 15h-17h.

16.

WHAT TIME OF THE YEAR DO YOU RECEIVE THE MOST CALLS?
December and Summer.

If you enjoyed reading these, take a peek at the latest lifestyle trends in Hong Kong, France & Argentina according to Quintessentially.com.

Coming soon: Up and coming lifestyle trends, the hotels, the holiday spots and the food spots to know in New York, Greece, UK, and USA PLUS Quintessentially's strangest ever requests.

Quintessentially is a private members' club with a 24-hour global concierge service. With offices in almost every major destination and thousands of suppliers worldwide, Quintessentially can hand you the virtual keys to any city. Whether it be travel, music, art, food, drink, hotels, clubs, spas, restaurants, tickets or - most particularly - service, a Quintessentially membership is your passport to the very best that life has to offer.

 

 

Source: Quintessentially.com

Photo Credit: Fonteverde Spa, Italy

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