200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens Britain has marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens with the laying of a wreath at his grave in Westminster Abbey in London and a street party in his native Portsmouth. Prince Charles and actor Ralph Fiennes, who will star in the latest film … Read more
73 million sharks are killed yearly for shark fin soup. The Peninsula Hotels recognises that sharks around the world are increasingly threatened with extinction, primarily due to unsustainable fishery practices. To support the conservation of marine bio-diversity, and given the difficulty of identifying shark fin products that have come from non-threatened species and those subject … Read more
Brunello Cucinelli Files for IPO in Milan Cashmere maker follows peer Salvatore Ferragamo, which listed its stock in Milan on June 29. Brunello Cucinelli, founder and owner of the company, said he had filed a request with regulators to list a third of his company’s stock in Milan despite the difficult market conditions that have … Read more
European Yacht of the Year 2012: the Oyster 625 Oyster, long a revered yacht in the luxury class, has just been honoured again with their new Oyster 625 winning ‘Best Luxury Cruiser’ in the 2012 European Yacht of the Year awards. The winner is selected by a jury of journalists from eleven major European … Read more
The maker of the world’s finest mobile phones and the legendary Italian car marque have been creating some of the most thrilling mobile phones and a range of exclusive services giving handset owners access to the exciting world of Ferrari. For the first time Vertu and Ferrari offer exclusive access to unique Ferrari articles, experiences … Read more
RASK is a Scandinavian-based travel and tour agent who sells exclusive, tailor-made travel to private individuals, companies and managements as well as travel agents. The company’s core values of Security, Know-How, Value for Money and Personal Service ensure that RASK Travel’s clients are always in the best hands when booking their dream holiday or business … Read more