Esxence 2013: Fleurs de Gardenia by Creed – a perfume’s portrait of how love was… and can be again

Esxence 2013: Creed rewrites romance the way it was The house of Creed (established in 1760), one of the oldest perfumeries in the world, revived the innocence and the first bloom of love with new Fleurs de Gardenia fragrance for women launched during Esxence – The Artistic Perfumery Event held in Milan in March. Olivier … Read more

Istanbul’s real-estate – 4th in Europe

“It’s Berlin and London for core. But it’s Istanbul for opportunity.” Posting a positive outlook, Istanbul’s real estate ranked fourth in Europe, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2013 report compiled by Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). “Emerging Trends in Europe” has analysed the real estate markets in 27 major European … Read more

Discovery Centre to be the first lodge-based conservation research platform in the Serengeti

Thrilling Discovery Centre to open at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. Tanzania‘s remarkable wilderness, wildlife, people and culture can be explored from June 2013 through the Discovery Centre inaugurated at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. Part museum exhibit, part lecture theatre, the Discovery Centre will be the first lodge-based conservation research and education platform in … Read more

Real estate continues to dominate Hong Kong UHNWIs’ luxury portfolios

Statistical Profile of the Hong Kong UHNWI Against the backdrop of a red hot premium property market, Hong Kong‘s ultra wealthy population holds US$43 billion worth of real estate assets, representing 9% of the total net worth of its UHNW population, according to the lastest study released by Wealth-X, a provider of detailed intelligence on … Read more

The largest eco theme park to be build in Riau Islands, Indonesia

Responding to the growing demand for eco-tourism, Asian hospitality chain Meritus Hotels & Resorts (MHR) and Funtasy Island Development announced plans to build the largest eco theme park and the first gated island community in the world. Located on Riau Islands, Indonesia and slated to open in 2014, the deluxe resort development Funtasy Island will … Read more

Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa to host once-in-a-lifetime onboard vintage room menu

An ongoing trend sees major cruise lines including innovative choices for gourmandizing, certified cheese and wine sommeliers, chef-like cocktails served by certified mixologists and gourmet dining options at every meal. All-inclusive culinary experiences are a hallmark of Crystal Cruises, a cruise line that invited the ever-charming Japanese celebrity master chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa to … Read more