Healing waters and rejuvenation: Aman announces first wellness retreat in Japan

Set alone on the slopes of Mount Moiwa in Japan’s island of Hokkaido, Aman Niseko by Aman Resorts, the collection of intimate luxury retreats, opens in 2023 as the fourth Japanese property and first wellness retreat. Honouring the great Japanese traditions and techniques for healing and rejuvenation, the property sits within the gaze of the … Read more

Tortue de Soirée: a fusion of high jewellery and contemporary art

  Bvlgari turtle by Francesco Vezzoli is on display at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. Fusion between high jewellery and contemporary art, Bvlgari and the Italian artist Francesco Vezzoli have come together to create a precious sculpture, a brass-shelled tortoise set with precious stones, titled Tortue de Soirée. The polished tortoise shell, beautifully rendered, is studded … Read more

2020 set to be year of the electric car, say industry analysts

Mini, Vauxhall Corsa and Fiat 5oo will join rapidly expanding European EV market

ski-in ski-out: The new 5-star Le coucou interprets mountain lifestyle in a chic and casual way

      A new experience in Méribel to discover starting from this month. New 5-star Hotel Le Coucou settles in Méribel on the slopes of the spectacular, boundless mountain. Méribel is a ski resort in the Tarentaise Valley in the French Alps, situated near the town of Moûtiers. French luxury hotel group Maisons Pariente … Read more

Accor x Arora are bringing the prestigious Fairmont brand to Windsor

  Accor x Arora Groups are bringing to life what will be a high-quality luxury hotel in a country estate setting. Leading augmented hospitality group Accor and Arora Group, one of the UK’s leading hotel owner-operators, announced the signing of a prestigious luxury hotel, Fairmont Windsor Park. The high-end hotel is currently undergoing a substantial … Read more

‘It’s a little worn out’: Parisians unveil plan for €250m Champs-Élysées makeover

Plan to restore avenue to former glory will be presented to candidates standing in January’s municipal elections