Alila manages unique city hotels and resorts in the Asia Pacific region. The hallmark of Alila is stylish, relaxing environments and superb hospitality that creates a unique guest experience, continuously redefined to reflect the very best of a contemporary lifestyle. To stay at any of Alila’s hotels or resorts is to embark on a memorable … Read more
The ‘face-kini’: China’s new beach trend It was designed seven years ago as a protective mask from insects and jellyfish, but in China it became the latest summer accessory. The full head mask with openings for the eyes and mouth, also known as a ‘face-kini’ is seen by the women in Shandong province in east … Read more
The competition in the air is hard. In a bid to stay ahead of the competition, the airlines facing fiercer rivalry announce new upgrades every month. Singapore Airlines, a trendsetter in aviation famous for its cabin service, will upgrade its airport lounges worldwide, spending more than $16 million, according to the company’s officials. The airline … Read more
Dior to create Christmas window displays for Paris’ Printemps In the tradition of creating elaborate and fantastical Christmas window displays, Parisian luxury department store Printemps, the flagship location on Boulevard Haussmann, will have a Dior Christmas window decorations this year. Previously, the Paris luxury retailer have collaborated with Chanel and Lanvin on its Christmas displays. … Read more
Cook it Raw: Restoring pride in local culinary traditions Kindziuk or smoking meat inside a pig’s stomach was a Polish gastronomic ritual that died before the Second World War, and was never revived. Smoked vendace fish, herbal honey, Polisj breads, and sekacz were also on the list of the internationally renowned chefs that participated at … Read more
Eiffel Tower, the venerable Paris and French landmark, is Europe’s most valuable monument and the most visited paid for tourist attraction in the world, according to the Italy’s Monza and Brianza Chamber of Commerce study. The French “Iron Lady” is worth 435 billion euros to the French economy and was estimated to be worth six … Read more