Do Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems Have a Place in Higher-end Properties?

    Whether the property is being designed or built currently, or it’s already owned and there’s some thought going into what the best heating system is, heat recovery ventilation systems are one option. They’ve come into their own in recent years as homeowners and office managers have become more familiar with the dangers of … Read more

The motorsport-derived Porsche 911 variant celebrates 20 years since debut

    Porsche celebrates two decades of the 911 GT3. The first 911 GT3 reached a top track speed of 187 miles per hour. 20 years ago, Porsche introduced a new 911 model the 911 GT3. Named after a class of endurance racing cars, the motorsport-derived variant focused on-track performance and a particularly visceral driving … Read more

COURBET : The ‘disruptive’ French Sustainable Jewellery brand that even refuses ‘fairmined’ gold and diamonds

    By Philippe Mihailovich & Caroline Taylor In line with 21st Century youth who are now demanding vegan leathers be used by luxury brands, we are now witnessing the emergence of a ‘sustainable’ high-end jewellery house on the famous Place Vendôme*, for whom anything mined is considered harmful to the environment and thereby unacceptable. … Read more

How to Plan a Luxurious Egyptian Vacation

      When it comes to luxurious vacations, most people think of posh cruises or exotic destinations at all-inclusive resorts, but there are plenty of other options. In fact, one of the top luxury destinations right now is Egypt. The Appeal of Vacationing in Egypt Egyptian tourism is nothing new. The monuments of ancient … Read more

Forget the minibar, sleek lobby and mints on the pillow: hotels need to focus on the bed. Study

      Delivering a superior sleep experience—from the quality of the bed, linens and pillows to the ambient sound and temperature of the room—is a huge opportunity for hotels, J.D. Power Finds. According to the J.D. Power 2019 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study, SM released last week, quality of sleep is … Read more

The best aluminium-free deodorants

I have an instinctive aversion to my secretions being ‘blocked’ – and now I have a solution