The Dutch approach to understated luxury: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

With Europe’s fourth largest airport and nearly six million international visitors a year, Amsterdam is a thriving tourist destination. In this tourism hub the travelers now have a world class luxury hotel to experience. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts converted a historical property into an elegant 93-room luxury canalside hotel comprised of six historic 17th … Read more

Another reason to visit South Africa: Richard Branson’s Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard

Richard Branson to buy Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa.   Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa will become the latest addition to the already eclectic portfolio of Sir Richard Branson’s luxury collection of award-winning retreats. “I’m thrilled to be able to announce that we are in the process … Read more

Jacuzzi, art deco theatre and leotards up for grabs in Spanish auction

About 1 million buyers sign up to bid online in Spanish inland revenue’s annual auction of assorted confiscated goods

A London mews development sold for record price

A London mews development, one of 2014’s best residential property, sold for nearly £7 million.   This type of property has the uniquely British feel, showing on the outside some of the old world charm while inside they can be fitted with all the modern luxuries anyone could ask for. What could be 2014’s Best … Read more

Temples for mind and body. Luxury bathrooms at their best.

From strictly functional marginal status to temples for mind and body, the bathrooms gained an absolutely central part of the home. Just a few decades ago, the bathroom was a Spartan space. It seems that we are now light years away from that cold look. The smart luxury bathrooms of today offer the chance to … Read more

The new London’s Shangri-La to open at the Shard

Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London will open 6 May 2014 From May 6, London will have the tallest hotel in Western Europe and the first high-rise hotel in the UK’s capital. Hong Kong-based luxury hotel group Shangri-La will open its third hotel in Europe in The Shard. In 2010, the luxury hospitality chain debuted … Read more