Rome’s iconic Westin Excelsior hotel sold to Qatari luxury hotel group

The Westin Excelsior hotel Rome, a symbol of Italian elegance in the 1960s, has been sold for €222m to a Qatari hotel group. Qatari hotel group Katara Hospitality, owner of both Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Center and The Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Milan, bought the iconic Westin Excelsior Hotel in … Read more

Experience what it feels like ‘walking on wheels’

The World’s First Official Electric Treadmill Bike let you walk four times faster. Provided with a powerful electric driven Quantum Motor, the Lopifit Treadmill Bicycle brings an innovative and intelligent way of transport. With its electric assist in combination with the gear, Lopifit Treadmill Bicycles boost your walking pace and is a good companion for … Read more

Victoria Beckham under fire over ultra skinny models in New York

Charities warn that using very young, very thin women on catwalk could exacerbate conditions of people with eating disorders

The future of food: from jellyfish salad to lab-grown meat

What do tomorrow’s dinners look like, and how will you adjust? Our special feature sheds light on a world of algae, cowless beef, insect lollies and even an mouthwatering recipe for jellyfish salad…

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Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve debuts in the spiritual heart of Bali

Named after the entrance to a traditional Hindu temple, the highly anticipated Mandapa Bali with only 35 luxurious suites, and 25 private pool villas is set along the majestic Ayung River as it meets the lush jungle in Ubud, the cultural and spiritual heart of Bali. Offering individually tailored spiritual, wellness, health and detox programs, complemented … Read more

Out of the toy box and on trend: Barbie gets a style reboot

Inspired by the tiptoeing doll, shoe designer Sophia Webster has created a line of heels and flats for real women. She’s the latest fashion star attempting to bring the plastic classic up to date