Porto Montenegro, in the Montenegro’s fashionable seaside resortcity of Tivat recently completed repairs to the imposing P-821 Hero submarine from the days of ex-Yugoslavia. The everyday life of the submarine crew is on display in front of the Naval Heritage Collection Museum. The colossal P821 submarine is standing proudly across the street from the NHC … Read more
Israel to become the latest jurisdiction to ban foie gras. The practice of producing foie gras was banned in Israel about a decade ago after being deemed abusive, but the import and sale of the product remained. The 2013 war on foie gras in Israel could lead to a total ban of the liver delicacy … Read more
6 of the world’s top chefs to prepare “The Ultimate Dinner”. This year annual “Ultimate Dinner” charity event for the Starlight Children’s Foundation will gather six of the world’s best and admired chefs. The epic multi-course meal in Sydney, Australia will be prepared by Heston Blumenthal (The Fat Duck), Thomas Keller, (The French Laundry), Grant … Read more
Shangri-La creates ultimate travel package to Maldives for affluent Chinese. Among Chinese luxury travellers, Shangri-La was named the most preferred hotel brand for the second consecutive year in the 2013 Hurun Report – The Chinese Luxury Traveler. The luxury hotel chain announced the launch of the “Shangri- La Private Jet Journey”, a seven-day Shangri-La excursion … Read more
Jaguar PROJECT 7, an all-new, two-seat convertible sports car and winner of the 2013 ‘World Car Design of the Year’ award, made a dynamic debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 12. Project 7 is an all-aluminum bodied roadster featuring a Jaguar D-Type inspired fairing, bespoke carbon-fiber aerodynamic components, and a single-seat … Read more
Mara Hoffman receives “Mercedes-Benz Presents” title. Swimwear designer Mara Hoffman receives the distinguished title of “Mercedes-Benz Presents” designer this season. Hoffman will showcase her collection alongside over thirty of the industry’s most influential swimwear designers during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim at The Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach. The “Mercedes-Benz Presents” program recognizes one designer each … Read more