Yugoslav sub turned into a visitor-friendly attraction at Porto Montenegro

Porto Montenegro, in the Montenegro’s fashionable seaside resortcity of Tivat recently completed repairs to the imposing P-821 Hero submarine from the days of ex-Yugoslavia. The everyday life of the submarine crew is on display in front of the Naval Heritage Collection Museum. The colossal P821 submarine is standing proudly across the street from the NHC … Read more

Affluent Chinese lured to Maldives’ Shangri-La

Shangri-La creates ultimate travel package to Maldives for affluent Chinese. Among Chinese luxury travellers, Shangri-La was named the most preferred hotel brand for the second consecutive year in the 2013 Hurun Report – The Chinese Luxury Traveler. The luxury hotel chain announced the launch of the “Shangri- La Private Jet Journey”, a seven-day Shangri-La excursion … Read more

Recreational boating safety tips

 Top Ten Recreational Boating Safety Tips.  Though the statistics are concerning, the risk of boating injuries and accidents can be minimized. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the vast majority of reported incidents involved factors that were within the control of boat operators. ACE Recreational Marine Insurance, one of the largest recreational marine insurance providers, has … Read more

Considerate Hotel Awards – the greenest hotels in the UK

Hotel businesses that consider the environment. THE GREEN HOUSE HOTEL in Bournemouth won top accolade as The Considerate Hotel of the Year 2013 proving that some of the hotels recognised the importance of the environment. The Green House made over 100 notable achievements in reducing water, energy and waste consumption, as well as increasing its … Read more

The emerging Azerbaijan opens first Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers

Described as one of the most audacious buildings of modern times, the Flame Towers’ three columns are an apt symbol for the emerging Azerbaijan. The Flame Towers are an award-winning, new development, now the tallest building complex in the country, now hosting “Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers”, the luxury hospitality brand’s first development in Azerbaijan. The … Read more

Emotional luxury: Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris joins the ranks of superstar Palace hotels

Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris receives Palace rating. The luxury avenue Hoche Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris joins an elite band of just six Paris hotels to hold the “palace” highly coveted badge of distinction. It is also the only historic luxury hotel in the capital of France which holds this status that has recently … Read more