First upscale cruise ship to cater to the unique vacation preferences of Chinese travelers

Norwegian Cruise Line designs Chinese cruise ship. Norwegian Cruise Line (the owner of NCL, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands) announced the introduction of the first purpose-built ship customized for the China market in 2017. Currently under construction, the new ship cruise is designed specifically for the China market with accommodations, cuisine and … Read more

What’s new in ski resorts for the 2015/16 season …

Sleeping in an igloo, the creation of the US’s biggest ski area, a high-speed rail link to the Alps… we round up the season’s developments

Picture-perfect: Côte d’Azur – straight out of a magical storybook

The enticing South of France has it all. Anything is tolerated as long as you have the money to pay for it or you’re a VIP. Welcome to the epicurean Côte d’Azur – one of the most exclusive stretches of coastline in the world. Just pack your swimsuits – and your status items, of course. … Read more

Winning the uber jackpot. 5 things to buy from an investment perspective

Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once – Paulo Coelho – What would you buy if you won the lottery? What to do after winning a hyper jackpot? This fantasy exercise is always really amusing, conjuring images of … Read more

Saks Fifth Avenue x L’Avenue Paris

Historical high-end department store Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world’s pre-eminent specialty retailers, is undergoing a three-year renovation that will enhance and expand the environments and services in its flagship New York store. The renovation will begin in late 2015 and is anticipated to be complete by mid-2018. The renovation includes a project featuring … Read more

The best of the best in cruising

For those who live and breathe cruising: Cruise Critic Names the Best Cruise Lines of 2015. With so many cruise options available, it’s never an easy list to narrow down. Cruise Critic, the world’s leading online cruise community, has announced the winners of its 8th annual Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards, naming the best of the … Read more