The million dollar cow: high-end farming in Brazil – photo essay

Photojournalist Carolina Arantes documented Brazil’s thriving cattle industry and witnessed how farmers work with genetics companies to improve the performance and profitability of their herds

The Maltese Cat is here! Book 1 in the Maltese Cat Book Series entitled Escheatment. Part I

Book 1 in the Maltese Cat Book Series entitled Escheatment is here. The first two chapters:   Escheatment: The process of turning over of unclaimed or abandoned property to a state authority. It requires banks, insurance companies, corporations, and certain other entities to report and submit their customers’ property to the State Controller’s Office when there … Read more

Dordogne holiday guide: what to see plus the best restaurants and hotels

The food, wine and idyllic lifestyle of this region’s villages have always appealed to Brits – and with Brexit looming they’re settling in record numbers – but that has not dimmed its thoroughly French allure

W Hotels unveiled W Amman, the brand’s first property in Jordan

  “Jordan is an incredible country, rich with culture and a deep connection to its history.” W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, unveiled W Amman, the brand’s first property in Jordan. Developed by Eagle Hills Jordan, the 280-room high-end hotel is located in the heart of Amman’s up and coming new downtown neighborhood, Abdali. … Read more

Manhattan Beach earns a new hotel worthy of its sophisticated surroundings

Taking cues from the beach city founded by a New Yorker, the new westdrift unveiled by the Autograph Collection Hotels is an exacting mix of ‘Endless Summer-meets-Eastern Seaboard.’ Set upon 26 acres in the South Bay – just four miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). westdrift is combining iconic hotel design, amenities and culinary … Read more

Sweet Spring 2018 surprises from the world-famous Master Chocolatiers

Spring season is full of sweet surprises. Take a look at the perfect Easter gifts for a true chocolate lover: Easter by Pierre Hermé The Easter collection by Pierre Hermé is enriched with new fruity flavours. Strawberry and passion fruit come to bring a tangy touch to rabbits and hens inspired by the sculptor François … Read more