No more Vertu in Nokia’s portfolio

Nokia to sell luxury division VERTU Vertu, the luxury mobile phone division of the Finnish manufacturer Nokia, will be sold to allow the parent company to compete with Apple and other manufacturers of smartphones. The supervision of the Vertu sale was entrusted to Goldman Sachs, but the transaction is still in an early stage. Given … Read more

King of the castle – top royal retreats in Europe

Independent writer Eloise Napier and Insignia Lifestyle Management (concierge service specialist for ultra-high-net-worth individuals) has teamed up to make a top of the most luxurious castle retreats in Europe and what these residences has to offer for a truly indulgent getaway. These are top 8 luxurious castle retreats in Europe: Château Bagnols, France Situated in … Read more

Best in the World in 2011: Cities, Islands, Hotels, Resorts, Cruises, Airlines

Condé Nast Traveler Magazine published its Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing over 1,200 winners across various categories as voted for by over 28,000 respondants. These awards reflect the combined opinions of 28,876 Condé Nast Traveler readersrating the cities, islands, and hotels they visited in the past year, and the airlines andcruise ships they traveled with. European … Read more