Walking, and staying at boutique hotels, in the Alps

A week’s walking in the Alps of Italy and Switzerland doesn’t have to mean nights in basic, and rather grim, refuges. Descend into the valleys each evening and you can dine and sleep well in pretty boutique hotels. At least that was the plan …

Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Hotels in Macau announced

Marriott International’s first 2 hotels in Macau announced Marriott International and Galaxy Entertainment Group Announce the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Hotels in Macau. The two companies announced they have signed long-term management agreements for more than 1,300 rooms, suites and floating villas at two landmark luxury hotels operated by Marriott International brands to anchor the … Read more

Palazzo Versace set to fetch around $80 million

Palazzo Versace on Queensland’s Gold Coast  is going on the market   Built nearly 12 years ago, the 200-room Palazzo Versace luxury hotel on Queensland’s Gold Coast is going on the market. Owner the Sunland Group expects the hotel to bring at least $80 million. Sunland also owns a $25 million central Brisbane development site. The … Read more

A new luxury residential project on Palm Jumeirah

“We are selling plots of land at prices that are higher than pre-crisis levels” Nakheel, one of the Dubai’s leading real estate developer, launched a new luxury residential project on Palm Jumeirah. The community residential – The Palma Residences will have 104 townhouses and will be a separate gated community with a Mediterranean-style design. Construction is … Read more

First time in modern history: Four Viking River Cruise ships christened at once

Viking River Cruises christens four new viking longships Viking River Cruise, the world’s leading river cruise line, christened the first four of its new Viking Longships in Amsterdam. “As we celebrate our 15th anniversary in 2012, we’re proud to say this is the biggest day in our company’s history. The christening of four new Viking … Read more

Michael Jordan’s made-to-measure Chicago residence available for $29million

The Bulls legend, now the owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, has listed his house in Highland Park Basketball superstar Michael Jordan’s longtime family home has gone on sale for a cool $29 million Michael Jordan‘s made-to-measure Chicago mansion goes on the market for a cool $29million. The suburban Chicago residence is the most expensive property … Read more