New boutique hotels to add to your luxury moments collection: Martinique, Laos, Madrid

Something to please all independently minded travellers. Incredible food and incredible view, what more could you want? This month we are travelling to a Madrid city-centre gem called Hotel Único: Madrid (Spain), a lavish retreat in the heart of the capital of Laos, and enjoy the relaxed and easy-going atmosphere of a special Caribbean escape … Read more

New sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

The 2016 World Heritage Committee, meeting in Istanbul, Turkey from 10 to 17 July has inscribed 21 new sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. They include 12 cultural sites, six natural and three mixed sites. The World Heritage List now numbers 1052 sites in 165 countries. The state of conservation of 155 sites was … Read more

Hospitality-centric luxury has changed. Take a look at the No1 Hotel in the World in 2016

This remote resort is making every moment count. Bathing in natural beauty – Nihiwatu will turn your holiday into a wellness retreat. Ready for your next holiday? Nihiwatu has made the dream of an unspoiled paradise island into a reality. Nihiwatu on the island of Sumba in Indonesia is the number one hotel in the world, … Read more

Zurich, Geneva, and Bern – the costliest European cities. Survey

Hong Kong has overtaken Angola’s capital to become the costliest city in the  world for expats. Top 5 cities with the highest cost of living for expatriates. According to Mercer’s 2016 Cost of Living Survey, Hong Kong tops the list of most expensive cities for expatriates, pushing Luanda, Angola to second position. Zurich and Singapore … Read more

Interview with Steve Farrel, Managing Director Sylka Carpets – National Brand of the UAE at Luxury Lifestyle Awards MAE 2016

Sylka Carpets’ Steve Farrel bets on innovation in high-end carpet production. SYLKA Carpets and rugs give you the look and feel of silk, making it ideal for the highest quality homes or luxury yachts. Steve Farrel, Managing Director of Sylka Carpets determines five pillars for a luxury brand, that can grab you and draw you in. … Read more

This business jet on wheels by LARTE DESIGN represents the future of luxury business trips

LARTE Black Crystal V-Class – the perfect companion for long-distance trips, VIP-shuttling and management level meetings; Successful people keep moving. If a large part of your work entails a good bit of business travel then you definitely must have a “Larte Black Crystal V-Class” fleet. Premiered at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, this top-end tailor-made … Read more