Paris’ most unmissable luxury hotel closed for renovation

The famous Parisian Hôtel de Crillon, one of the world’s oldest luxury hotels, is about to turn a page of its fabulous history. During this weekend, the Hôtel de Crillon closed its doors for two years right after a very last spécial dinner at Les Ambassadeurs Restaurant. Chef Christopher Hache and patissier Jerome Chaucesse offered … Read more

St. Regis kicks off the 2013 Polo Season with Prince Harry and Nacho Figueras on the polo field

St. Regis 2013 Polo Season St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has long been associated with the world of polo, beginning at the turn of the last century when polo matches on Manhattan’s Governors Island were the highlight of the New York social calendar and where St. Regis’ founding family, the Astors, were a prominent fixture. … Read more

Festka Bicycles or how to discover the romance of the bicycle and the speed of the descent

Festka Bicycles, a young, progressive Czech brand that designs and hand manufactures custom bicycles and accessories has made successful appearances at two major international bicycle shows this year. First, NAHBS 2013 in Denver, where Festka was the only European frame manufacturer. Followed by Berliner Fahrrad Schau in Germany a month later. At both exhibitions, Festka … Read more

Chef Olivier Gaupin joins esteemed Maitres Cuisiniers de France

Loews Atlanta’s Executive Chef Olivier Gaupin has been inducted into the prestigious Maitres Cuisiniers de France (Master Chef of France), an exclusive organization dedicated to preserving and spreading French culinary arts. Six chefs in the United States, including Gaupin, were inducted into the Maitres Cuisiniers de France during a conference ceremony held March 18 at … Read more

Wanna race? The world’s largest international yacht race celebrates 66 years

Celebrating 66 Years, the Lexus Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race, world’s largest international yacht race, kicks-off in Newport Beach with a day of family-friendly activities at ExplorOcean. This year’s festivities will kick-off with the third annual Balboa Village festival on Sunday, April 21at the Village of Balboa & Balboa Fun Zone. Locals and sailing enthusiasts … Read more

Lidio Carraro’s Faces – the official wine of 2014 World Cup Brazil

Official wine for the FIFA World Cup 2014 revealed South Brazilian boutique winery Lidio Carraro is the official wine for the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. Christened Faces, the wine will be served at FIFA-organized events leading up to and during the World Cup and will bear the official FIFA seal. Lidio Carraro’s wines … Read more