Globally acclaimed Alain Ducasse to oversee Le Meurice palace restaurants

Alain Ducasse is the New Chef of Le Meurice Paris. Hotel Le Meurice, the first palace hotel in Paris and part of the Dorchester Collection of hotels, has invited globally acclaimed chef Alain Ducasse to take over the management of its kitchens. He will bring to this landmark his innovative vision, ethos and distinctive take … Read more

Anaconda with hot air balloon departure takes the spirit of an explorer vessel to another level

Anaconda by Juan Ortiz Rincon, Young Designer of the Year finalist 2013.  Designer Juan Ortiz Rincon, a passionate sailor and traveler, unveiled his project Anaconda yacht, for which he was selected as YoungDesigner of the Year Finalist during the 2013 ShowBoats Design Awards in Monaco. The goal of this year’s Young Designer category was to create a … Read more

Sustainable mobility: BMW Group’s first pure electric series-produced model unveiled simultaneously worldwide

Series version of the electric BMW i3 unveiled simultaneously worldwide. The BMW Group debuted the series version of its innovative electric vehicle, the BMW i3, simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing. The vehicle achieves a range of 130 to 160 kilometres. The BMW Group’s experience with test fleets of MINI E and BMW ActiveE … Read more

For the kitchen and beyond

Feed your appetite. Looking for kitchen design inspiration:    An additional refrigerator offers several advantages when cooking or entertaining and it’s a category that will continue to grow in the high-end market, says luxury appliance maker Jenn-Air. Jenn-Air‘s latest collection of built -in under counter refrigeration offers a range of stylish options for storing favorite … Read more

Acura NSX supercar prototype

Acura NSX Prototype to Break Cover at Mid-Ohio Raceway Prior to Honda Indy 200 IndyCar Race. Acura, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company, released the images of a prototype NSX supercar, announcing that the running prototype will take to the racetrack just prior to the Honda Indy 200 IndyCar Series race … Read more

Ecuador’s Tren Crucero joins The Luxury Train Club

Ecuador’s Tren Crucero with steam locomotives from the beginning of the 20th century takes passengers across Ecuador´s Andes watching the transition from moorlands, through cloud forests, to tropical coastal landscapes. The stunning scenery and a cruise with exciting off-train visits are now part of The Luxury Train Club offer, making it the third rail travel … Read more