Best luxury cruise line of 2013

Cruise Critic’s 6th Annual Editors’ Picks Awards – The best of the best in cruise travel. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is wotld’s best luxury cruise line, according to the Cruise Critic, billed as the world’s largest site dedicated to cruise reviews. Regent Seven Seas took the top spot for offering a “luxury experience that blends … Read more

Krabi to play host to the 2013 Cliff Diving World Series

With its dramatic coastline and abundance of diving opportunities, it appears the World Series has found the ideal location in which to hold its grand final.   The Cliff Diving World Series, which was established in 2009, now attracts some of the world’s best divers to participate in its events. Thailand’s province Krabi was chosen … Read more

Titanic bandmaster’s violin sold for world record $1.4 million

  The world-famous violin played by RMS Titanic bandmaster Wallace Hartley was sold for world record $1.4 million. The instrument, which wasdiscovered in 2006, was played by second-class passenger Wallace Hartley on Titanic’s fateful night of April 14th, 1912. It was sold alongside a leather luggage case initialled W. H. H. (Wallace Henry Hartley), in which … Read more

Mandarin Oriental’s 50th anniversary gala

Mandarin Oriental celebrates 50 years.    Luxury hotel chain Mandarin Oriental celebrated the 50th anniversary of its flagship Hong Kong property with a glamorous gala party. To celebrate 50 years, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong welcomed over 800 celebrities, dignitaries and society guests from Hong Kong and around the world. Celebrities and VIPs included Mandarin Oriental fans Dame Helen … Read more

LVMH remains confident for 2013

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €20.7 billion for the first nine months of 2013, an increase of 4% over the comparable period in 2012. Organic revenue grew by 8%. Despite the uncertain economic environment in Europe, LVMH remains confident for 2013. The luxury group also recorded … Read more

The Luxury in Surgery Clinics across Asia

  Over the past few years, Asia has established itself as the number one spot for cosmetic surgery. As people jet to the continent to get nips, tucks, zaps and tweaks, the popularity of the business has firmly established it as a luxury item. The demand has led to an increase in the number of … Read more