Rare blooms for spring arrangements

A native New Yorker, Alix Astir studied the art of floral design at the New York Botanical Garden and completed her training at the Ecole des Fleurs at the Hotel de Crillon. As a result, her company Trellis Fine Florals has become one of the most sought-after floral design firms in New York. This season, … Read more

Is cosmetic surgery now a normal part of modern life?

As more and more people are having cosmetic surgery, is it really time to accept liposuction and Botox as… normal?

Black Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2014

    In May 2014, the Black Sea will be the theater stage for Black Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2014, a unique maritime event set to gather more then 50 sailing ships from more then 20 countries of A,B,C,D classes, including 4 famous Russian tall ships: Mir, Kruzenshtern, Sedov, and Nadezhda. Over 2000 sailors aged … Read more

World’s largest power-generating lagoon planned for Swansea Bay

Tidal Lagoon Power submits application for first of five projects it says can meet 10% of UK’s power needs – if it is subsidised

Japan’s first urban resort: The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton luxury hospitality group opened its fourth Ritz-Carlton in Japan, in the beautiful city of Kyoto. Dubbed Japan’s first urban resort and heralded as one of the most highly-anticipated openings of 2014, the new establishment “offers a timeless window to Japan and complements perfectly 85 other Ritz-Carlton properties around the globe.” A peaceful sanctuary, … Read more

La Prairie Cellular Swiss Ice brings survival skills to the skin

We live in a world of extremes, and those extremes – including climate, pollution, travel, personal health and well-being – age us and our skin. Swiss luxury skincare house La Prairie launched its new Cellular Swiss Ice collection combining, as usually, the most advanced scientific technology and efficacious ingredients. The range includes Cellular Swiss Ice … Read more