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FROM THE WIRES... There are hotels that follow a destination, and there are those that quietly redefine it. March 2026 | There is a particular, sun-drenched nostalgia carved into Mallorca's western edge, a landscape of vertical drama that, in the 1960s, became the stage for the Mediterranean’s most storied era of glamour. Linen suits. Wooden speedboats. A jet-set world discovering the slow theatre of the Balearic terraced cliffs. Against this backdrop, where the Serra de Tram

FROM THE WIRES... Craig Wilmer Named Executive Estate Chef for Auteur Wines Michelin-star pedigreed chef will shape elevated tasting experiences for the acclaimed winery   Healdsburg, CA (February 26, 2025) – Bringing a new level of innovation and creativity to its culinary program, Auteur today announced Craig Wilmer will join the winery as executive estate chef. Known for his forward-thinking cuisine and use of wild, foraged and local ingredients, the lauded chef will advan