One of the grandest hotels in Europe reopened following a $25 million restoration

Historic San Sebastian’s Maria Cristina Hotel reopened following a $25 million restoration The historic Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian, was reopened following an extensive $25 million restoration. The hotel’s building is considered to be one of the grandest hotels in Europe, originally designed by famed French architect Charles Mewes for its … Read more

Benetti debuts its longest yacht “Diamonds Are Forever” at the Cannes Boat Show

Benetti’s Diamonds are Forever – the largest yacht ever to be on display at Cannes Boat Show This year’s Cannes Boat Show will have the largest yacht ever to be on display at the show and the longest of the entire 35 years history of the Boat Show. We talk about the impressive 61 metre … Read more

Life in the Clouds: Inside Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou

Rising 103 stories above the Pearl River, the new Guangzhou International Finance Center (GZIFC) building’s top 30 floors are home to the the 88th Four Seasons’ property – Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou. Known to centuries of western traders as Canton, Guangzhou is China’s third largest city, located 120 kilometres (75 miles) upriver from Hong Kong … Read more

Lowest consumption in biggest volumes: Kanga, the first WallyAce 26m yacht

Kanga, the first WallyAce 26M displacement yacht was launched, introducing the new Wallybow: The bulb incorporated into the bow. This unique Wally design combines the vertical bow to pierce waves and the bulb to improve performance. “… Wally opens once again a new route in yacht design – enthusiastically says Luca Bassani, Wally President and Founder – … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Richard Hatter – general manager Hotel Icon – Hong Kong

The just-opened Hotel Icon located in the heart of  Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong, is one-of-a-kind. Owned by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hotel ICON has been able to forge its own identity and serves as a resource center for the hospitality industry. Since its launch, it has earned numerous readers’ choice awards and … Read more

EcoEthic at Pitti Bimbo: A real eco-ethical revolution in kids’ fashion

The latest trends in kidswear at Pitti Bimbo 75: ecological and sustainable, made in respect of nature and labor.   “EcoEthic”: ecological and sustainable, made in respect of nature and labor. This is the trend for children’s fashion for the upcoming Spring-Summer 2013: a joyful world that is replacing a palette of dark colors, according … Read more