The enduring luxury of leisure. Travel habits of affluent American households

The most popular form of vacationing among affluent holidaymakers: US According to the biennial study Resonance Report 2013, in good times and bad, the desirability of leisure never wanes for affluent American households. Leisure is an unwavering, trend-proof, recession-resilient status symbol. What shifts is the choice of travel companion, destination and experience. The Resonance Report … Read more

Life Ball weekend 2013: Chopard, MINI, Roberto Cavalli, Lobmeyr and Louis Vuitton

The Life Ball annual charity event held in Vienna, Austria raises money to fight the spread of HIV and AIDS with the help of the most illustrious personalities of the planet. Life Ball weekend 2013 devoted itself to the fantasy of 1001 Nights. “The tales of Scheherazade provide us with numerous allegories around the topics … Read more

Best wines of the year: France, Spain & Portugal triumphant at the world ‘tasting championship’

French wines triumphed at 2013 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, the international wine contest held this year in Slovakia, the 1st Central European country to host one of the world’s top five wine competitions. The competition has revealed critical insight into the latest trends within the world of wine, providing a snapshot of the global industry that … Read more

Into the Wild – eco-luxury holidays in Canada

Prepare for the Bears Luxury Canadian wildlife retreat and Relais & Chateâux property Sonora Resort lies within the heart of the intimate ecological meeting place where the North Pacific waters touch the coastal rainforests of B.C. Visitors can only travel to Sonora by way of helicopter, sea plane, or boat. Sonora is the perfect place … Read more

Yor next trip, Gatsby-style

Hotels.com has cultivated a lavish listing of top-rated hotels that exemplify the magnificence of the 1920’s. From properties offering exclusive flapper era specials to those with iconic art deco decor, there is something for everyone looking to upgrade their next trip, Gatsby-style. The Inn at Great Neck – Great Neck, N.Y. Nestled in a cafe … Read more

Esxence 2013: interview with Nikolas Gleber, Essence of new Gentlemen by Friendly Fur

Nikolas Gleber-Friendly Fur: “The “New luxury” is living true values, being yourself” At this year’s Esxence Milano, 2LUXURY2 had the pleasure to meet Nikolas Gleber – creator of Friendly Fur, conceptionist at ENGEE, an innovative,  creative artist, and a true passionate about perfumes, and luxury objects of green glamour. His work is devoted to eco-responsibility, luxury … Read more