Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, and Qatar – the big winners of World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East

Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, Avis, Europcar, Qatar and Rotana were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East Ceremony, held at Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa Dubai on 5 May 2013. The industry’s elite, including CEOs and SVPs of leading travel companies, government ministers and tourist board … Read more

New luxury yacht technology in the latest swimming pools

For people that love the sea and yachting, there is a correspondence with the stylish looks of a yacht. Carbon fibre luxury yacht technology combined in a swimming pool results in a £150’000 Yacht Pool designed by Compass Pools, the world’s pioneers of one-piece pool technology. A one-piece pool is, as its name implies, one that … Read more

Diesel to restore Venice’s 400-year-old Rialto Bridge

Ponte di Rialto in jeans Greatly in need of repairs, Venice’s 48-metre (157 foot) long Ponte di Rialto, one of the most beautiful bridges in the world and a true reflection of Venetian style, will be restored by “OTB”, a Company from Breganze (Vicenza, Italy) owned by Renzo Rosso (Diesel clothing company), popularly known as Italy’s … Read more

The legendary designer of the Corvette Stingray named Grand Marshal of the 2013 Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance

 2013 Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance Peter Brock, the legendary designer of the Corvette Stingray, the Cobra Daytona Coupe and other iconic high-performance automobiles, has been named Grand Marshal of the 2013 Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance, to be held at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA on Sunday, September 15. Brock will … Read more

The Gritti Palace Venice back to its original grandeur

The Gritti Palace Unveils a Refined Version of Its Iconic Self, Joining Newly Restored Luxury Collection Hotels in Europe   The renowned Gritti Palace in Venice re-opened its legendary doors following a $55 million restoration, bringing the hotel back to its original grandeur. The 15-month restoration lead by The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of … Read more

Ten most expensive hotels in NYC

New York City’s Most Expensive Luxury Hotel Is the St. Regis   The St. Regis Hotel, Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons are the most expensive hotels in New York City, according to a new survey from NewYorkHotels.org. The study compared the hotel rates of all luxury hotels in NYC over the past 12 months. The … Read more