Lexus Eco Challenge to open teens eyes to environmental issues

Lexus Eco Challenge inspires teens to improve the world around them. Since the Lexus Eco Challenge began in 2007, 25,000 middle and high school students have earned $4 million for themselves, their teachers and their schools by creating unique environmental programs. Starting today, the challenge is on for students to vie for a share of … Read more

Back to nature adventures: casual luxury combined with rustic-luxe

An emerging travel trend is good news for both the eco-tourism industry and the environment, according to The Lodge at Chaa Creek, a Belizean eco-resort specialising in comfortable back to nature adventures. “You’re hearing words like ‘rustic-luxe’ and ‘glamping’ now, along with descriptions such as casual luxury, which we coined as our tagline back in … Read more

Women photojournalists celebrated in Women of Vision

11 talented women photojournalists who have made a significant impact with their images are celebrated in “Women of Vision: On Assignment with National Geographic Photographers,” a new traveling exhibition. The nearly 100 images in the exhibition include provocative topics ranging from child brides in Yemen to the face of modern slavery in India to lions … Read more

Some tips to further enhance your public image sets

Most influential celebrities are charismatic, inspiring, and passionate people with the courage to communicate simply. A good step in their public life requires preparation, but can reward them in many ways. Although everything seems natural, each step is usually calculated and well orchestrated. “Good Energy”, “Compassionate”, “Interesting”, “Trend-Setter” are some of the notable attributes of … Read more

World’s biggest travel spenders to come from China

Changing behaviours of Chinese travellers and how the global hotel industry is adapting.    China has overtaken Germany and the USA as the world’s biggest spenders on travel, with Chinese travellers spending US$102 billion on international travel in 2012, an increase of over 40% on 2011*, according to the second annual Chinese International Travel Monitor … Read more

Hot trend: Colored diamond engagement rings

Brides and grooms say “I Do” with color: JIC.    Bridal jewelry has traditionally been dominated by white diamonds. However, with personalization becoming increasingly important to brides and grooms, colored diamonds and colored gemstones are quickly becoming a way for them to showcase their distinct personalities. “Some of the hottest styles of bridal jewelry are … Read more