Alain Ducasse to operate upscale hotel and restaurant at the Château de Versailles

Alain Ducasse to Open Restaurant and luxury boutique hotel at Versailles. From 2018, a part of the historic Palace of Versailles, one of France’s foremost tourist attractions, will be turned into a luxury hotel and restaurant. Tourists have never actually been able to spend the night at the Château de Versailles.. Until now. Monégasque superstar … Read more

Milanese design masters, Piero Fornasetti and Gio Ponti, inspire new speciality hotel suites

A hospitality tribute to Piero Fornasetti and Gio Ponti. Milanese design masters, Piero Fornasetti and Gio Ponti, are the new muses for two new luxury suites at Mandarin Oriental, Milan. . The new Milano Suite and Premier Suite complete the hotel, which opened in July 2015. Overlooking Michelin-starred Seta restaurant’s courtyard and the picturesque Vicolo … Read more

10 of the most inspiring contemporary female adventurers

Following our article on female adventurers of the past, we’re bringing things up to date with a look at the explorers making their mark today and inspiring others to get out and blaze a trail

10 of the best European cities for art nouveau

Art nouveau swept across Europe around the turn of the 20th century and was embraced by architects, graphic and interior designers and artists. Here are the best cities in Europe to get a flavour of its most impressive buildings

Casinos on luxury cruise lines – a special blend of all-inclusive luxury

If you need six months holiday twice a year like I do, then embarking on luxury cruise ships is de rigueur. Avoiding big crowds, the adult wonderland offers all the amenities a luxury traveler would ever need. The real luxury cruise is all about the experience and creating excellence. The highest staff to guest ratios, … Read more

First all-suite luxury resort opens in Langkawi, Malaysia

If not now, then when? Pursue your dreams and indulge in life whenever you can! New St Regis Langkawi to become the popular holiday island’s first luxury resort in a decade. Paradise Found and Refined: Rainforest Meets Riviera Lifestyle in the new St Regis Langkawi hotel in Malaysia. Scheduled to open on April 6, 2016, … Read more