World renowned Zaha Hadid Architects announced the first commission in New York City. Togther with Related Companies, New York’s premier residential developer, the world-class architect and the first woman to be awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize will design a boutique condominium adjacent to the High Line at 520 West 28th Street in Chelsea just south … Read more
The most valuable motor vehicle ever sold at auction. Fangio’s Mercedes becomes most valuable car ever sold by auction (£19,601,500, US$29,650,095, €22,701,864) at Bonhams Goodwood Sale Automotive history was made at this year Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale, when the car that took five-time champion Juan Manuel Fangio to the second of his … Read more
Israel to become the latest jurisdiction to ban foie gras. The practice of producing foie gras was banned in Israel about a decade ago after being deemed abusive, but the import and sale of the product remained. The 2013 war on foie gras in Israel could lead to a total ban of the liver delicacy … Read more
Hotel businesses that consider the environment. THE GREEN HOUSE HOTEL in Bournemouth won top accolade as The Considerate Hotel of the Year 2013 proving that some of the hotels recognised the importance of the environment. The Green House made over 100 notable achievements in reducing water, energy and waste consumption, as well as increasing its … Read more
Top luxury destinations and bucket list experiences for rich travelers. Upscale travelers are willing to go the distance to fulfill their travel wishes. Perennial favorites such as Australia, was named the top dream destination for the third consecutive year in the 7th annual Travel Dreams Survey released by luxury travel magazine Virtuoso, a roadmap for … Read more
Lotus Esprit Series 1 ‘Submarine’ Car is due to be sold at auction Lotus Esprit Series 1 ‘Submarine’ Car, a piece of cinematic and motoring history and one of the stars of the Roger Moore James Bond film “The Spy Who Loved Me.”, will go under the hammer in London this September. No Bond car … Read more