Category: SHELTER
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A Luxury Collection island resort to open in Okinawa, Japan
Slated to open in late 2018, the new island resort will be will be located in the city of Miyakojima, in Okinawa Prefecture and will be the third Luxury Collection hotel in Japan. The luxury vacation market in Japan is a well-established one, and sophisticated travelers are always looking for exciting new destinations and authentic…
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Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2009 has the strongest concentration of Pinot Noir in years
Moët & Chandon, one of the world’s largest expansive champagne producers and a prominent champagne house, declares 2009 a Grand Vintage. Following several vintages in which Chardonnay was dominant, Pinot Noir has taken the spotlight in 2009. Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2009, the high-end maison’s 73rd vintage, is an authentic example of wine making excellence…
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The world’s first bicycles made from whisky casks
With Renovo, Glenmorangie made this vision a reality. The Glenmorangie Original bicycle is the culmination of a creative collaboration between Glenmorangie single malt Scotch whisky, and Renovo Hardwood Bicycles, inventors of the first engineered wooden bicycles. United by their passion for wood, exceptional craftsmanship and zeal for innovation, these kindred spirits were inspired to celebrate…
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Elite Access: HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard
A focus on the most important economy in the world. Yours. We expect credit cards that not only reward us, but complement the way we live and travel. To meet the wants and needs of consumers, whether it’s added purchasing power, maximizing cash back rewards or investing in life experiences, HSBC launched HSBC Premier World Elite…
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Can virtual-world training prepare you for a real-life seven-day cycle race?
With family commitments and long office hours, it’s tough to find time to get out on your bike. But is riding in a 3D computer game adequate preparation for the Haute Route Rockies, one of the world’s toughest amateur stage races?
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The phenomenon of ASMR brings the sensorial nature of whisky to life
What if you could feel whisky’s taste with your eyes and ears alone? Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response ( ASMR) is a relaxation method based on acoustic stimuli. ASMR was used by Glenmorangie to revolutionize the whisky experience, inviting single malt lovers to “feel” the taste of three of its award- winning whiskies, The Original, The…