Month: November 2011

2011 Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report winners: top 20 Family Resorts, Beach, Food & Wine, Golf, Spa, City Hotels and Hideaways

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The October 2011 issue of Andrew Harper’s exclusive Hideaway Report reveals the results of an annual survey of his readers’ favorite luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. Andrew Harper and his editors travel incognito to write opinionated and unbiased travel reviews for a private membership service, which provides personalized travel planning assistance, bespoke tours and valuable … Read more

Miss World comes home as contest turns 60.Ivian Sarcos from Venezuela the 2011’s favourite

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via AFP Relax o5 nov 2011 The glitz and glamour of Miss World returns to its British home to celebrate the global beauty contest’s 60th birthday on Sunday, with a billion viewers expected across the planet. A record 122 beauty queens from Albania to Zimbabwe take part in the pageant, which will be broadcast live … Read more

Top 3 Luxury Brands.Wealthy European Consumers Rank Luxury Hotel, Handbag and Fashion Brands; Loro Piana Loved by Women and Men, Hermes Earns Highest Handbag Score

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Press Release A new series of Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI) surveys from the independent and objective New York City-based Luxury Institute reveals firsthand impressions and rankings of dozens of luxury brands by high net-worth consumers from the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy. Wealthy European shoppers evaluated each brand on quality, exclusivity, social status … Read more

Luxury Explorer yacht Big Fish by Aquos Yachts wins 2 more prestigious yachting awards

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Superyacht BIG FISH is an expedition (explorer) type steel displacement luxury motor yacht 45m (147′ 7″) in length which was designed by Greg Marshall Design and launched by McMullen & Wing New Zealand in 2010. Powerfully styled, expedition motor yacht MY BIG FISH is a fantastic example of modern blue water stable, functional and comfortable … Read more

Ritz-Carlton Takes Luxury Hotels in Hong Kong to New Heights

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Dominating the heart of the city, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong takes center stage as the world’s highest hotel. Located on the 102nd- 118th floors of the International Commerce Centre, this distinctive luxury hotel’s Hong Kong location offers stunning city and Victoria Harbour views, as well as a soothing retreat from the hustle and bustle of … Read more