Jetting off to your own private island. SLH’s top private island hotels…

Treks through Malaysian jungle or an underwater spa in the Maldives? Is there anything more luxurious than jetting off to your own private island? The exclusive private island hotels presented bellow are set in breathtaking secluded destinations around the world, where private beaches, tropical gardens and stylish villas are all yours to enjoy. Small Luxury … Read more

Seven new luxury hotels enter The Leading Hotels of the World guild

  The Leading Hotels of the World expanded its portfolio in Asia, Europe and Mexico, adding seven new members. The largest luxury hotel collection with more than 430 of the world’s greatest properties in over 80 countries accepted Astrum Spa & Conference Hotel Shelkovo (Moscow), The PuYu Hotel and Spa (China), Grand Residences by Royal … Read more

Chef Olivier Gaupin joins esteemed Maitres Cuisiniers de France

Loews Atlanta’s Executive Chef Olivier Gaupin has been inducted into the prestigious Maitres Cuisiniers de France (Master Chef of France), an exclusive organization dedicated to preserving and spreading French culinary arts. Six chefs in the United States, including Gaupin, were inducted into the Maitres Cuisiniers de France during a conference ceremony held March 18 at … Read more

Chef Michel Mustiere named Maître Cuisinier de France

Grand Velas Riviera Maya Chef Named Maître Cuisinier de France Chef Michel Mustiere of Resort’s Piaf Restaurant Named Master Chef of France  Grand Velas Riviera Maya Chef Michel Mustiere is one of only seven chefs in Mexico, 300 in the world, to attain the prestigious Master Chef of France title. For more than 60 years, … Read more

Best of luxury: the most beautiful swimsuits

  The sirens of the seas choose these swimwear brands to capture even more attention when waving in the sea or in the swimming pools. The effect of this swimwsuits relies on smart textiles, perfect details and patterns that help to enhance physical assets and disguise an imperfection. Andres Sarda A joyful child of Barcelona, … Read more

Alain Ducasse brings 200 chefs and 300 Michelin stars at his Mediterranean cuisine summit

Alain Ducasse brings 200 chefs and 300 Michelin stars to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Louis XV Legendary French chef Alain Ducasse is celebrating the 25th anniversary festivities of the flagship Monegasque restaurant “Le Louis XV” with a Mediterranean cuisine summit. “Le Louis XV” is the famous restaurant where chef Ducasse received his first … Read more