Like so many other electronics (think smartphones, flat panel T.V.s & gaming) Japan has been an early adopter of the bidet toilet seat as well. According to the Cabinet Office of Japan, as of 2009, penetration of the bidet toilet seat in Japan was 72%. This is comparable to personal computers at 75% and digital … Read more
The Oberoi, Gurgaon is World’s Leading Luxury Hotel Voted by World Travel Awards, 2011 The Oberoi, Gurgaon (a hotel which opened in April, 2011) has been voted World’s Leading Luxury Hotel, 2011 by the World Travel Awards. This was announced at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony held in Doha, Qatar. “This is indeed a very … Read more
Hebridean Princess, the five-star, all-inclusive cruise ship offering exclusive ultra-luxurious cruise experiences in British country elegance, has been named “Best Cruise” by Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report. Since 1979, the Hideaway Report has been considered one of the most respected publications in luxury travel. Each year the publication honors the best in luxury travel in its … Read more
“Made in Italy Bye Bye!” read the headline of an editorial in Il Sole 24 Ore financial daily after the Chinese firm’s takeover of the world’s leading luxury yacht maker Ferretti. “Another bit of Made in Italy leaves” proclaimed the media highlighting Asia’s fast-growing taste for elegant opulence in contrast to crisis-stricken Western markets. As … Read more
Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce enjoys record sales 2011 sales up 31 percent Rolls-Royce reported strong sales across the globe, with sales in the Asia Pacific region up 47 percent, North American sales rising 17 percent and Middle East sales up 23 percent. It also performed well in Britain, despite tough economic conditions, with sales up 30 … Read more
Whether you’re on a budget or someone of unlimited means, SeaBird is changing the world of personal submarines and underwater discovery forever. From 2012, you can keep up with shark, dolphin, and any other sea-life…underwater! Seabird vehicle designed by AquaVentureCrafts is billed as the fastest personal submersible in the world. The SeaBird submarine can reach … Read more