New culinary destination: Gucci opens lavish eatery

Gucci’s 1921 Gucci Café & Restaurant 0pens in Shanghai with bruschetta and spaghetti. Shanghai is the perfect city to pair food and fashion. Gucci, one of the world’s most famous luxury fashion labels, unveiled its lavish eatery called “1921 Gucci Café” inside the IAPM luxury shopping centre, one of Shanghai’s most popular commercial avenues. The announcement … Read more

A Legend in Progress: Renovated Ritz Paris takes reservations

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Since July 2012, The Ritz Paris, the most legendary 5 star hotel in Paris, has been undergoing serious renovations. The Ritz closed its doors for the first time in its history for this extensive restoration. While the reopening of the grand palatial hotel in the heart of Paris was announced for the end of 2015, the iconic luxury property is accepting bookings for dates starting March 14, 2016 (from $985 per night/ per room).

The Ritz remains one of the most prestigious and luxurious hotel in the world and one of the most expensive in Paris. It is referred to by some as the best hotel in Europe and one of the world’s most famous hotels. It is one of “The Leading Hotels of the World”.

Now freshly restored, its grand décor and intimate salons will welcome guests to rediscover a unique atmosphere, the inimitable French art de vivre, and the Chanel spa called “Chanel au Ritz Paris.”.

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Originally conceived by its founder, César Ritz, in the spirit of a hôtel particulier, the Ritz Paris of the 21st century perpetuates in the discreet refinement of its 71 rooms and 71 suites the elegance and excellence of French art de vivre. A quiet blend of the majesty of the 18th century, the opulence of the Empire style and the quintessence of classicism, the décor integrates the latest technologies to make every visit an unforgettable experience.

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Liferide: Riding for a Cure. The 6th Annual LifeRide for amfAR

Sharon Stone and influential Motorcycle Riders Join Forces to Raise Awareness & Funds to Help Find a Cure for AIDS.

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Maintaining its long-standing tradition of supporting HIV/AIDS charities, Kiehl’s, the New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care, announced its continued partnership with amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and the sixth annual Kiehl’s LifeRide for amfAR.

Inspired by Kiehl’s history with motorcycles and philanthropic heritage, the sixth annual charity motorcycle ride continues to heighten awareness and raise funds for amfAR. Beginning in Denver, and ending in San Diego, the 12-day ride takes place Aug. 4-15, 2015.

Rallying at 10 retail stores along the route, the company will donate a total of $150,000 over the course of the ride. At each stop, the public is invited to meet the riders, learn more about amfAR and contribute to the non-profit.

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Chris Salgardo, President, Kiehl’s USA and Kevin Robert Frost, CEO, amfAR will lead this year’s riders, who include actors Vanessa Marcil, Gilles Marini, Teddy Sears, Tricia Helfer, Kristy Swanson, Jay Ellis, and Jaime Camil.

Making a special appearance to support the ride, amfAR’s Global Campaign Chair, Sharon Stone, will accept the check for the full donation to amfAR at LifeRide’s stop in Santa Monica, Wed., Aug. 12. At the conclusion of this year’s ride, Kiehl’s will have raised $1,270,000 for amfAR
since 2010, funding seven cure-related research projects.

To celebrate and commemorate Kiehl’s commitment to amfAR, this year’s LifeRide coincides with the release of LIFERIDE: Riding for a Cure, a coffee-table photo book chronicling the first five years of LifeRide. Featuring photos by Grammy award-winning photographer Travis Shinn, the book will be available for $60, in all Kiehl’s retail stores beginning August 1, and 100% of Kiehl’s net profits of the book, up to $10,000, benefit amfAR.

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Emirates debuts exclusive Dom Pérignon vintages and Champagne pairing menu

Dom Pérignon x Emirates. This July, Emirates’ culinary team introduced the recently released Dom Pérignon Vintage 2005, and the Dom Pérignon Vintage Rosé 2003, across different routes. Emirates also introduced a pairing menu developed by its team of chefs in collaboration with the gourmet team at Dom Pérignon headed by Pascal Tingaud, Chef de Cuisine … Read more

FIrst European Six Senses opens doors in the beautiful Portuguese UNESCO’s Douro Valley

An authentic Douro Valley experience, the first European resort of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is located in the beautiful Portuguese UNESCO World Heritage area of the Douro Valley. Six Senses Duoro Valley is a dog friendly hotel, so you can bring your furry friends along for a comfortable stay. The property covers 8 hectares … Read more

Welcome to Astana, Kazakhstan: one of the strangest capital cities on Earth

The flashy buildings of Astana rise up implausibly from the flat plains of oil-rich Kazakhstan to form a city stuck between a Soviet past and an aspirational present