Gliding through the beautiful French countryside aboard Belmond’s new luxury barges

Belmond launches two new luxury barges in France in 2017 via Belmond Afloat in France. Launching in 2017, Belmond Pivoine and Belmond Lilas explore the regions of Champagne and Alsace. Two new luxury boats are joining the fleet of Belmond Afloat in France’s luxury barges. Family-owned vineyards and French Châteaux are included in the new itineraries … Read more

Zurich city guide: what to see, plus the best restaurants, bars and hotels

Yes, it’s big on banking and watches but don’t imagine the Swiss city is entirely straitlaced – this year it’s going gaga over Dada for starters

Exploring Guadeloupe by Superyacht

The cluster of islands that make up the French Caribbean shores of glittering Guadeloupe are an inspiration for those looking to escape the crowds and digest a healthy dose of gorgeous culture . Soft sands with barely a footprint, dense emerald forests, sheer climbing cliffs, tumbling waterfalls and local laughter make this a sublime superyacht … Read more

Sweet wines, high-end beers, digital drinks and unexpected flavors to shape the drinks business in 2013

2013 adult beverage trends   The sweet wine trend continues, with varietals including Moscato showing up in table wines and in pink sparklers on menus, according to the Top 10 Adult Beverage Trends for 2013 issued by Technomic, a premier resource for actionable adult beverage information. Red blends also proliferate, delivering a range of flavor … 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

Asprey x Shaun Leane designs

Asprey: Woodland Collection and The Fern Collection   Nature-inspired fine charm jewellery have been introduces at Asprey this season thanks to the partnership with jewellery designer Shaun Leane. Two collections have been created: The Woodland Collection and The Fern Collection. The Asprey store is full of blackberry, oak leaf, pine cone, mushroom, oak leaves and … Read more