Auberge Resorts Collection has revealed a coffee table-style print journal and digital channel that introduce exquisite destinations told through the eyes of their famous local champions. Olivia Palamountain reports

Auberge Resorts Collection has unveiled a new multi-platform luxury travel publication in partnership with NMG, featuring an inaugural issue packed with exclusive access to fashion luminaries, celebrated photographers and culinary adventurers.

The new title, simply called Auberge, debuts as both a coffee table-style print journal and digital platform, offering readers intimate portraits of exceptional destinations through the eyes of cultural tastemakers.

Among the debut issue's highlights is an exclusive interview with Carolina Herrera creative director, Wes Gordon, who shares his retreat from fashion's fast lane to the bucolic charm of Washington, Connecticut. Gordon reveals his favourite haunts throughout Litchfield County, offering readers an insider's guide to small-town splendour.

Photographer Nick Mele, whose work has graced The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Town & Country and Vanity Fair, opens up his hometown of Newport in a striking photo essay. Shot by interior design photographer Nick Johnson, the feature captures the essence of this historic Northeast beach enclave that inspired Mele's latest book, A Newport Summer.

The magazine also tells the compelling story of Barb Philips, dubbed the "Horse Thief" for her work with the Saving Gracie Equine Healing Foundation, which rehabilitates abused and neglected horses. A photo-rich narrative documents the sanctuary's transformative work with traumatised animals.

The publication also dives deep into the Santa Barbara Channel with uni divers John Hoadley and Stephanie Mutz, exploring the world of premium sea urchin. The story traces this prized delicacy's journey from ocean floor to prestigious restaurants, including Bar Le Côte in Los Olivos and The Tavern at The Inn at Mattei's Tavern.

"We have so many unique stories to tell with our global portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts and residences," says Mike Minchin, chief marketing officer at Auberge Resorts Collection. "NMG, with its best-in-class editorial perspective, is an ideal collaborator for us."

Jason Cutinella, founder and CEO of NMG Network, which produces the publication, emphasises their commitment to authentic storytelling: "We pride ourselves in working with partners like Auberge Resorts Collection, whose sophisticated and knowledgeable guests make the perfect audience for the type of storytelling we do."

The publication aims to reflect Auberge's philosophy of heritage, craft and authentic experience, serving as a companion for the modern luxury traveller while showcasing the group's portfolio of distinctive properties worldwide.