Winners of the 2014 Building of the Year Awards. The best architecture of the year

2014 ArchDaily Building Of The Year Awards. Due to their beauty, intelligence, creativity, or service to the community, these quality buildings represents the best architecture of the year in archdaily‘s vision, the ultimate source of inspiration for architects. Over four weeks, 60,000 readers reviewed 3,500 projects, selecting 14 stunning winners. Winners vary from up-and-coming architects, … Read more

The world’s most extraordinary hotel named by Lonely Planet

Mihir Garh, in Rajasthan, is named by Lonely Planet as the world’s most extraordinary hotel as publisher unveils three new top 10s, including best-value hotels and outstanding eco-hotels

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Gallery: world’s most extraordinary hotels

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10 luxurious spas to add some serenity to your life

    Rebalance, rejuvenate and restart. This is the mantra we are thinking of when planning a luxurious spa escape. The spa infuses the concept of well-being throughout the entire experience, evolving healthy practices to inspire an elevated lifestyle. Here are some ideas from Leading Hotels of the World to offer entrée to your Zen … Read more

Staying at the world’s 10 most extravagant hotel suites

World’s 10 Most Luxurious Hotel Suites.   A British luxury e-retailer created around-the-world hotel package for $581,330 with a itinerary featuring suites with sweeping views of their respective cities. The happy traveler will stay at ten of the most extravagant properties around the world, with reservations booked for presidential and penthouse suites. For £359,000 ($581,329/€431,152), … Read more

World’s most exclusive sunglasses

    Worldwide most exclusive sunglasses are made by Linda Farrow from solid 18 carat gold. The brand teamed up with Bespoke Luxury Website keyofaurora.com, the worldwide first multi-label retailer for personalised luxury items, selling their sunglasses at EUR 25,000. Offering a bespoke service with handcrafted eyewear created by highly skilled craftsmen in Germany, the … Read more