Casinos on luxury cruise lines – a special blend of all-inclusive luxury

If you need six months holiday twice a year like I do, then embarking on luxury cruise ships is de rigueur. Avoiding big crowds, the adult wonderland offers all the amenities a luxury traveler would ever need. The real luxury cruise is all about the experience and creating excellence. The highest staff to guest ratios, … Read more

Hennessy releasing a one-time limited edition cognac: Hennessy·8: “It’s a master blender’s dream come true”

This legacy cognac symbolizes the transmission of unique savoir-faire from one generation to the next. Famous Hennessy Master Blender Yann Fillioux is passing the torch to his nephew, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, who will bring his own vision to the Maison Hennessy and ensures that its savoir-faire is carried safely into the future. To mark … Read more

Sandals Royal’s first over-the-water suites offer the full experience of living on the ocean

These gorgeous over-the-water suites convey an intimate connection to the Caribbean Sea. Sandals Royal Caribbean debuts first over-the-water suites in Montego Bay, Jamaica. From floating water hammocks to glass floors, these Tahiti-style private villas deliver an immersive journey of the Caribbean’s finest turquoise waters and rich marine life. Couples can admire the majestic beauty of … Read more

For wine producers, small is beautiful – but big is useful

Size isn’t everything in a vineyard – but it matters

Gemballa at the 13th Top Marques Monaco

At this year’s Top Marques Monaco (from 14 – 17 April), the unique supercar show taking place at the “Grimaldi Forum“ Monaco, the German car tuning manufacturer Gemballa will present four cars, based upon Porsche and Mclaren models. Gemballa booth is reserved for two of these luxury cars, sharing the lavish 60 sq.m. The GEMBALLA … Read more

The OFM 50: what we love about the world of food in 2016

From Heston Blumenthal’s sweet shop to the policeman turned pie-maker, here (in no particular order) are 50 of Observer Food Monthly’s favourite things