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1912-2012. Chronicles of a creative journey. The centenary of Paris’s Galeries Lafayette’s dome

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Coupole des Galeries Lafayette Paris turned 100 Paris’s Galeries Lafayette opened exclusive exhibition for centenary of its dome The famous dome of the Paris’ Galeries Lafayette Haussmann department store was erected in October 1912 by architect Ferdinand Chanut and master glassmaker Jacques Gruber. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the iconic building’s dome, Galeries Lafayette … Read more

A closer look to Gili Lankanfushi – Indian Ocean’s leading spa resort and Maldives’ leading luxury resort

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Eco-luxury Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives named Indian Ocean’s Leading Spa Resort and Maldives’ Leading Luxury Resort Gili Lankanfushi, an intimate coral island in a sparkling lagoon in Maldives, has been named as the Indian Ocean’s Leading Spa Resort and Maldives’ Leading Luxury Resort at the World Travel Awards 2012, hailed as the “Oscars of the travel … Read more

Best Wine Destinations 2012

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Top Spots for Wine Getaways in the U.S. and World: TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE WINE DESTINATIONS TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, puts a spotlight on some of the best wine regions around the globe with its 2012 Travelers’ Choice Wine Destinations awards. Travelers planning a fall harvest getaway can discover amazing vineyards, restaurants and tours … Read more

What works when building a 21st century city. The 5th edition of Cities of Opportunity report

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How leading global cities stack up against one another? Though New York and London lead cumulative scoring, emerging cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, are narrowing the gap within key economic indicators, according to the fifth edition of Cities of Opportunity released by PwC and the Partnership for New York City. While New York officially edges … Read more

World’s biggest airport set to open in Beijing in 2017

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Scheduled to open in 2017, a new Beijing mega airport will be world’s biggest,according to master plans released by Dutch Airport Consultancy firm NACO, one of the world’s leading independent airport consultancy and engineering firms. The new Beijing Daxing International Airport, a second hub for the city of Beijing, will cover 55 square kilometers, will … Read more

Art and cooking: Massimo Bottura crowned the best chef in Italy for the second time

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Best chef in Italy; Best Restaurant of the country Modena’s Osteria Francescana has the best chef in Italy. The recently renovated restaurant, holder of three Michelin stars, is the gourmet temple for Massimo Bottura, crowned by food guide Guida Espresso 2013 the best chef in Italy for the second time. Chef Massimo Bottura, wich signature … Read more