VI

Les Voix

Voices from the Terrace

The wisest things are always said between courses, with the sea as witness.

Luxury is attention to detail, originality, exclusivity and above all quality.

Angelo Bonati, former CEO of Officine PaneraiBonati said this in interviews discussing the meaning of luxury during his tenure leading Panerai, a formulation widely cited in watch and luxury industry coverage.

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.

Mark Twain, writer and travel observerTwain wrote this in 1869 in The Innocents Abroad, a line that continues to be invoked across the travel world for its enduring relevance.

Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design.

Charles Eames, designerEames said this in the 1972 film and interview series Design Q&A, reflecting on the foundations of good design.

A hotel should relieve travelers of their insecurity and loneliness. It should make them feel warm and cozy.

Bill Kimpton, founder of Kimpton Hotels & RestaurantsKimpton expressed this philosophy in remarks and interviews about boutique hospitality, a view frequently cited in discussions of hotel culture.