Abu Dhabi to build a first-of-its-kind marine life themed park without orcas

Abu Dhabi announced plans to design a next generation SeaWorld, a theme park “that engages, educates and inspires.” This announcement reflects the emirate’s ambition to create a sustainable, diversified economy, with tourism as one of its core pillars. This first-of-its-kind marine life themed park on Yas Island build by Abu Dhabi’s Miral and SeaWorld Entertainment … Read more

Six new luxury hotel openings of 2017

Luxury travel agency Virtuoso revealed the hottest hotel openings around the globe for this winter season and beyond: Adare Manor, Ireland Situated on the banks of the Maigue River and surrounded by medieval ruins, the 19th-century neo- Gothic Adare Manor will unveil an 18-month, multimillion-dollar renovation in September 2017. Architects Reardon Smith, known for their … Read more

Four Seasons x Edmond de Rothschild Heritage open luxury mountain destination in Europe

Four Seasons Hotel, Megève and the Chalet Du Mont d’Arbois, Megève, A Four Seasons Hotel, to open late 2017. The Domaine du Mont d’Arbois covers 450 hectares in the French Alps at the heart of unspoilt countryside above Megève. It is surrounded by stunning landscapes in an impressive setting opposite Mont Blanc. Megève‘s mix of … Read more

Modern luxury for a future world. Gorden Wagener on Design

Modern luxury in book form: “Sensual Purity – Gorden Wagener on Design.” “Gorden Wagener on Design” encapsulates modern luxury in book form. Through the eyes of Gorden Wagener, Chief design Officer Daimler AG, this new coffee table book takes an unprecedentedly in-depth look behind the scenes at the design Studios and provides a comprehensive insight … Read more

Top 5 luxury properties in rich Arab oil countries

There are a wide variety of luxury properties available for display around rich Arab oil countries. Varying between villas, apartments, townhouses, and other types of properties, the selling prices of these units are absolutely beyond reach for many, however, they could be justified once eyes are set on the top level of luxury and affluence … Read more

New family-friendly hotels: Anantara debuts in Europe with Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort

Anantara announces the first property in Europe. Anantara currently operates 37 hotels and resorts in 12 countries, having recently added two new resorts each in both Sri Lanka and Oman. The Algarve, Portugal is undoubtedly one of Europe’s best kept secrets, with a spectacular coastline and some  of the region’s best beaches. Wineries, olive groves … Read more