The major winners from the World Travel Awards Europe Gala 2015. Excelsior Hotel Gallia named the Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel

Saint Petersburg named Europe’s Leading Destination for 2015. Saint Petersburg, Russia, has claimed the title of Europe’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony in Sardinia, Italy. During a ceremony at Forte Village Resort, the Russian capital of culture was recognised for its exceptionally rich history, centuries-old traditions and bright future. World … Read more

Limited Edition LG Watch Urbane Luxe is more jewelry than wearable

LG Electronics debuts a premium limited edition smartwatch, LG Watch Urbane Luxe. This luxurious wearable was designed with a specific wearer in mind and is adorned in 23-karat gold heavy plate and an alligator leather band presented in an exclusive piano-gloss lacquer case. “Wearable devices shouldn’t be thought of as an extension of one’s smartphone … Read more

Sure to be cherished in kitchens around the world: Le Creuset’s limited-edition 90th Anniversary Original Cocotte

Le Creuset’s replica of the very first French oven, or cocotte. In 1925, Le Creuset, the French cookware manufacturer best known for its colorfully-enameled cast-iron cookware “French ovens“, changed the culinary world forever with a vibrant cast iron cocotte. At the time, typical cookware was a dull grey, so the small French foundry soon became … Read more

Wild Turkey’s Oldest Bourbon – one of the finest sipping whiskies to ever come from the distillery

Wild Turkey Masters Keep Limited Edition. “I tend to not like Bourbons aged longer than 12 or 13 years because they lose the caramel and vanilla flavors,” says Jimmy Russell, Master Distiller at Wild Turkey distillery. But the distillery’s oldest bourbon released this August put this to an end. Master’s Keep marks the end of … Read more

Humans have already used up 2015’s supply of Earth’s resources – analysis

Earth ‘overshoot day’ – the day each year when our demands on the planet outstrip its ability to regenerate – comes six days earlier than 2014, with world’s population currently consuming the equivalent of 1.6 planets a year

One-off Mauvine Blue 570S showcased by McLaren at 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

McLaren Special Operations (MSO) to return to the manicured lawns of the USA’s famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with 570S Coupe. At this year’s USA’s famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the bespoke division of McLaren will showcase some of the individualisation options it will make available on the forthcoming new 570S Coupé, the first model … Read more