Hotel Trends come and go, but independent luxury lasts forever

Trends come and go, but independent luxury lasts forever. Sophisticated simplicity, Experiences of a lifetime, Disconnect to Reconnect, and Love of Local are some of the luxury hotel concepts dominating the hospitality scene, says Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). Let’s explore these luxury hospitality trends.    Smaller is bigger One major ‘trend’ that … Read more

For the first time, Michelin has awarded One Star to a restaurant in Reykjavik and the Faroe Islands

Michelin Nordic guide Award List 2017. Michelin unveiled the new selection of the Michelin guide Nordic Countries 2017, which lists a total of 274 restaurants located in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and, for the first time, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. The gastronomic guide continues its expansion with the inclusion of Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Michelin … Read more

Dinner with a view? World’s Best Cruise Ships for 2017 as Rated by Travelers

Cruise Critic, the world’s leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, announced the winners of the 2017 Cruisers’ Choice Awards, based on ratings and reviews collected during a 12-month period. Reviews can offer helpful insights for those planning a cruise but also highlight the remarkable experiences and levels of service that people encounter every … Read more

Top Travel Trends and Five must-have travels in 2017. Travel Experts’ Recommendations

Travelers today crave active experiences that are customized to their interests and abilities, and are venturing all over the globe to find them: 2017 Virtuoso Luxe Report. Travelers are seeking fresh territory, with exploring new destinations serving as the coming year’s top travel motivator, says the 2017 Virtuoso Luxe Report. Recognized as a leading trend … Read more

Adventure travel: The Hottest Destinations and Trends

Adventure travelers are broadening their horizons beyond well-known European cities to seek new frontiers off the beaten path, according to a new survey by international luxury travel network Virtuoso. Latin America is especially popular, as active travelers can experience their desired combination of nature and culture there. Remote, unspoiled destinations such as Antarctica and the Arctic are also … Read more

Bjork’s unique stage costumes up for auction

Over the years Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk has collaborated and commissioned many young, innovative, fashion designers who later went on to become famous. Bjork’s unique stage outfits are going under the hammer in London at Kerry Taylor Auction‘s ‘Passion for Fashion’. Bjork is currently working on a ground-breaking virtual-reality project and she aims to use the … Read more