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Best hotels in Europe. 2014 World Travel Awards winners

World Travel Awards, hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’, revealed its European Winners at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2014 held at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso in Athens, Greece. The Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul in Turkey, former Ottoman palace, was named best hotel in Europe, while the Belmond Hotel … Read more

Step back in time and retrace the “50s – fashion in France”. Haute Couture’s golden age

In February 1947, the Christian Dior‘s first collection revolutionizes the codes of the fashion and the femininity. A new exhibition at the Parisian Palais Galliera titled “The 50s: Fashion in France, 1947-1957” returns on the great fashion moments of this decade considered the haute couture’s golden age. 100 outfits and accessories from the Palais Galliera- … Read more

Size isn’t everything for the new Four Seasons opened in the city of superlatives

Four Seasons to open hotel in glittering city of Dubai. Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. The crowded Dubai hospitality scene celebrates a new addition – a new Four Seasons hotel. The new luxury hotel demonstrates that size isn’t everything in Dubai. Here is a sneak peek of the view from the roof top terrace. The … Read more

How cruise travel might be the ultimate luxury experience

The image of a vast and shining cruise ship gliding through impossibly blue waters is one that has always been synonymous with pure luxury. However the modern vessels of the 21st century have broken new ground in providing the most memorable on-board experiences, with things like wine tastings, full-service spas and butler service now commonplace … Read more

Spa by JW to demystify and re-imagine the spa experience

Spa by JW aims to deliver “real impact”. A spa designed for guests who do not have the luxury of time? Is there anything more enjoyable than a spa day? A new spa concept created by luxury hospitality chain JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts wants to demystify and re-imagine the spa experience. The new “Spa by … Read more