At a minimum nightly rate of $1928, this hotel is the most expensive in the Middle East

An overnight stay here will cost travelers more than anywhere else in the Middle East this late autumn. November is the month when most Middle Eastern destinations reach their highest average hotel rates. According to a recent survey conducted by luxury-hotels dot com, Burj Al Arab Dubai, Al Maha Dubai, and Six Senses Zighy Bay … Read more

$3 Million 2016 Bright Night Fantasy Bra presented by Victoria’s Secret Angel Jasmine Tookes

Victoria’s Secret Angel Jasmine Tookes wears the $3 Million 2016 Bright Night Fantasy Bra designed by New York City-based accessories designer Eddie Borgo. Victoria’s Secret Angel Jasmine Tookes will wear the Fantasy Bra for the first time on runway in the “Bright Night Angel” section at the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which airs December … Read more

A new landmark in Kuwait City announced for early 2017

A new luxury hotel opening for Kuwait: The new focal point of the city’s elite social scene. Featuring two soaring glass towers, the 140,000 square metre (1.5 million square foot) Burj Alshaya complex in the heart of downtown Kuwait City will combine modern architecture, avant-garde luxury and bold design cues to create a prestigious backdrop … Read more

Giant panda no longer ‘endangered’ but iconic species still at risk

There are still only 1,864 giant pandas left in the wild. After decades of work, it is clear that only a broad approach will be able to secure the long term survival of China’s giant pandas and their unique habitat, made even harder by climate change impacts. The giant panda has just been downgraded from ‘Endangered’ … Read more

Il Sereno Lago di Como – Lake Como’s Newest Hotel Designed by Patricia Urquiola

A hotel dressed in the genius of Patricia Urquiola. A true labor of love between Sereno Hotels and Patricia Urquiola, Lake Como’s newest hotel was designed by Urquiola to bring to life the vision of creating a contemporary hotel with understated décor. The hotel features just 30 spacious luxury suites, each with its own waterfront … Read more

Hans-Peter Porsche is giving a tour of his monumental world of toys

Mr.Porsche’s TraumWerk is a dream factory. Hans-Peter Porsche and his son have decided to open up their monumental collection of tin toys and model trains to the public. Hans-Peter Porsche’s TraumWerk is a world of toys that quite rightly deserves its name. The numbers alone are impressive: 27,000 square feet for the permanent exhibition of tin … Read more