Exclusivité is very démodé: Karl Lagerfeld to launch new, accessible line

Karl Lagerfeld, creative director of both Chanel and Fendi, has signed up to design a new range called ‘Karl’. Set to launch in January next year, the rock’n’roll-inspired collection will be priced a million miles from the exorbitant sums seen on Chanel price tags – items such as biker jackets, sweatshirts, shirts and dresses will … Read more

Luxury world cruise offers trip of a lifetime

Silver Whisper itinerary includes some of the most exotic ports on the planet The itinerary for Silver Whisper‘s World Cruise 2013 is an experienced traveller’s dream.  For 115 days between January 5 and May 1, 2013, guests aboard the Silver Whisper cruise will sail between Los Angeles, California and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, stopping at 52 … Read more

One of Georgia’s Most Luxurious Spas Invigorated with Renovation

North Atlanta’s Chateau Élan Invigorates Resort with Spa Suites Renovation Chateau Élan Winery & Resort announces the completion of a $1.5 million renovation to the Spa at Chateau Élan, encompassing a makeover of all guest suites at the Spa, the Fleur de Lis restaurant, two spa library areas, gift shop, front desk and lobby. This … Read more

Inntel Crazy Hotel of Houses

The Dutch town of Zaandam is being radically revamped and the recently opened Inntel Hotel is first to be completed. The Inntel hotel imagined by Wilfried van Winden, which stands on the Provincialeweg, is the new town centre’s eye-catcher. The building with 160 rooms and a conference complex will in part be constructed on a … Read more

Tiffany & Co Jeweler to Open in the Czech Republic’s Capital in Summer 2012

Tiffany & Co. to Open a Store in Prague Tiffany & Co. today announced plans to open in 2012 a store in Prague, marking the luxury retailer’s first location in Eastern Europe. Located at 10 Pařížská Street, the store is scheduled to open in the summer of 2012. This is a significant strategic move for … Read more

Top spas in Asia-Pacific honored with Crystal awards

The Mandarin Oriental group has fared best of the hotels across the Asia-Pacific region vying to win the Crystal Awards for the top spa, winning no fewer than four of the 18 awards, the most by a single company. Some 150 properties were put forward for the Crystal awards, which were presented on October 12 … Read more