The Mon Beau Papillon afternoon tea by Eric Lanlard

Master patissier and star of Channel 4’s Baking Mad series Eric Lanlard, replicates the mixed beauty of nature into his new Mon Beau Papillon afternoon tea at Chinoiserie at the luxury Jumeirah Carlton Tower London. Eric’s new afternoon tea is inspired by his observation of butterflies flitting between beautiful flowers and the different petals they … Read more

24-carat gold iPads for Burj Al Arab residents

Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai’s most iconic building, featuring the world’s tallest atrium (180 meters = 590 ft), introduced bespoke 24-carat gold iPads for its in-house guests. The exclusive launch makes Burj Al Arab the first hotel in the world to offer the Interactive Customer Experience (ICE) software available on the 24-carat gold iPads. The … Read more

The most popular travel spots of 2013

The most popular destination for 2013: Top 25 Travelers’ Choice World Destinations Paris, New York City, London, Rome, and Barcelona are the most highly rated and loved vacation spots this year, according to members of the largest online travel community in the world – TripAdvisors’ Top 25 Travelers’ Choice World Destinations awards. Prague and Cape Town … Read more

Japan’s culinary landscape awarded with a new three-Michelin-star restaurant

2013 Special Edition MICHELIN guide Hiroshima Michelin guide expanded its collection with a new guide, which will allow lovers of Japan to discover the gourmet dining scene in Hiroshima. 2013 Special Edition MICHELIN guide Hiroshima will help gourmands to discover gastronomy that is rooted in Japanese tradition as well as local culinary specialties like anago … Read more

First official textbook on butlering and lifestyle management to be published

Sean Davoren, the Savoy’s Head Butler, and Professor David Foskett, MBE, CMA, Head of the School of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of West London, are the co-authors of the first official textbook on butlering and lifestyle management to be published next spring. “The global demand for butlers and lifestyle managers has grown rapidly … Read more

The Most Expensive Aerotropolis in the World: Dubai World Central

Dubai has become one of the world’s quickest developing cities, expanding along the United Arab Emirates’ northern coastline due to its glamour, its ambition to fly up the ranks of luxurious cities, and its prime trading location beside the sea. With a wealth of five-star hotels, restaurants and spas, Dubai has long since confirmed its … Read more