The leading spas of the world – Eau Spa at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

A transcendent retreat through the “pause, play, perfect” philosophy. Eau Spa – one of fewer than 50 spas around the world to earn the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating. Situated on the grounds of Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Eau Spa is one of fewer than 50 spas around the world awarded five-stars by prestigious Forbes Travel … Read more

Palais Galliera honouring Jeanne Lanvin – the great lady of haute couture

Palais Galliera exhibition honouring the oldest French fashion house still in business. The first retrospective dedicated to Jeanne Lanvin. The Palais Galliera Fashion Museum, in close collaboration with Alber Elbaz, artistic director of Lanvin, is honouring the oldest French fashion house still in business. This first Paris exhibition devoted to French fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin (1867-1946) … Read more

In the heart of the Mayan World: El Convento Boutique Hotel Antigua Guatemala

An atmospheric haven set in the historic town of Antigua Guatemala. What is today Guatemala was for centuries part of the Mayan civilization. Most of the country was conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century, becoming part of the colony of New Spain (present-day Mexico). In Antigua Guatemala’s culturally fascinating atmosphere with brightly painted … Read more

Architects David Marks and Julia Barfield: how we made the London Eye

David Marks: ‘Our house and our livelihoods were on the line. Then – in front of the world’s media – it didn’t lift up’

Seven 2015 cruise industry outlooks

A record 23 million passengers are expected to sail this year. Cruise lines are enticing travelers with nearly 1,000 ports of call in new, exotic locations, especially in the fast-growing Asian market. A new Cruise Industry Report is once again projecting strong growth for the cruise industry in 2015. The annual State of the Cruise … Read more

This year’s most outrageous Valentine’s Day package

Valentine’s Day package rumoured to be the most expensive in the world this year This Valentine’s Day a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel created its own version of “experience the finer things in life, where money is no issue and true love is the priority.” Arguably Abu Dhabi’s most luxurious and romantic destination, the five-star Shangri-La … Read more