Singing in the rain: Neustadt Kunsthofpassage in Dresden

The house that plays music when it rains Singing in the rain…What a glorious feelin’. It’s happening in Dresden (Germany), where a unique colorful wall becomes a charming musical instrument. Neustadt Kunsthofpassage or the The Funnel Wall turns into a real orchestra. Only when it rains. On the walls you will find a long-term experiment … Read more

Planning family trips this year? 2012 Travelers’ choice hotels for families

2012 Travelers’ choice hotels for families   TripAdvisor has identified the most highly rated family-friendly properties covering popular hotspots for families worldwide. 2012 Travelers’ Choice award-winning Hotels for Families include 504 top family-friendly properties, recognized in 25 markets around the globe. Award winners were determined based on the hotels most highly rated by those who … Read more

Qatar set to acquire Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda

Qatar set to acquire luxury Sardinia assets Qatar continues the recent buying spree. The Middle East state made a name as an international investor by acquiring stakes in household name companies like Porsche, Paris Saint-Germain or French luxury goods group LVMH. The new assets spotted by Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund are situated on the Italian island … Read more

Chocolate and pastry high treats for Easter

Harrods’ White Chocolate Egg with Dried Fruit (250g at £24.95) Impress friends and family with this Harrods exclusive white chocolate Easter egg. Made with freeze-dried strawberries and raspberries, it is a delicious treat for all. Harrods also offers “Handmade Dark Chocolate Easter Egg”, “Handmade Milk Chocolate Easter Egg” and “MilkChocolate Egg with Nuts.” Haute Joillerie Oeuf en … Read more

Mandarin Oriental New York launches Edible Schoolyard Picnics with celebrated chef Alice Waters

Edible Schoolyard Picnics with celebrated chef, author and “Edible Schoolyard” founder Alice Waters Edible Schoolyard was founded by Chef Alice Waters more than 16 years ago pioneering the notion that the best place to teach children about the connection between food, health and the environment is in schools. Beginning this spring through October 2012, the … Read more

Global Cities – Sources of power. Which cities are considered the most important to the world’s high-net-worth individuals?

To gauge which cities are considered the most important to the world’s high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), Frank Knight’s “Wealth Report 2012” surveyed Citi Private Bank’s wealth advisors around the world and Knight Frank’s global network of luxury property specialists. The survey asked which are the most important cities to their clients now, which will be the … Read more