Top ten cities offering cut price five-star accommodation

As prices tumble, luxury hotel rooms more affordable than ever The latest Hotel Price Index (HPI) published by travel website hotel.com reveals the top ten cities worldwide where you can enjoy five-star accommodation for £100 per room per night. Alison Couper, communications director at hotels.com, said: “The best rooms in the world have never been … Read more

King of the castle – top royal retreats in Europe

Independent writer Eloise Napier and Insignia Lifestyle Management (concierge service specialist for ultra-high-net-worth individuals) has teamed up to make a top of the most luxurious castle retreats in Europe and what these residences has to offer for a truly indulgent getaway. These are top 8 luxurious castle retreats in Europe: Château Bagnols, France Situated in … Read more

Two-thirds of luxury 2012 London Olympics packages still unsold

Around two-thirds of the most expensive corporate hospitality packages for the 2012 London Olympics have yet to be sold, although organisers said they were confident of finding buyers for the rest despite the gloomy economic outlook. Prestige Ticketing Ltd, the company with sole corporate hospitality rights inside the Olympic venues, said it had sold 30-40 … Read more

Hermes: The purchasing power of luxury consumers had not changed yet

Hermes says buying power of luxury clients unchanged French luxury goods maker Hermes sees no sign yet of affluent buyers tightening their purse strings in spite of a somber global economic outlook, the head of the brand said at Paris Fashion Week. The luxury goods industry continues to grow at a solid pace thanks to … Read more

Best perfumes of the season 2011

Best perfumes of the season 2011 – 18 new fragrances A tonique autumn scent is in the air. The smell of winter will be seductive, full of flowers and oriental spices. Here is a list of 18 new best fragrances of the season:   1. Belle D’Opium Yves Saint Laurent An updated version of YSL’s … Read more

Dolce & Gabbana Animalier. Now lipsticks and Perfect Finish Creamy Foundation

The ritual of a woman’s makeup is a very sensual act that captures your attention and imagination. Quality is important, but the image and packaging plays an important role. Guided by the example of colleagues Tom Ford and Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana extends its Animalier makeup collection. From September, to the existing Animalier Face Bronzer … Read more