SLIMMA nations are set to dominate travel and tourism in the near future

Forget the BRIC countries – travel soon will be all about the SLIMMA Although conventional wisdom suggests we’ll be heading to Brazil, Russia, India and China (the BRIC countries) more and more — the hottest vacation destinations in the coming years could be the ‘SLIMMA’ bloc, according to a new report. At this week’s , … Read more

New Made-To-Measure service for Bally’s Scribe belts

Bally’s Scribe Made-to-Order collection has been enriched with bespoke belts. Assembled entirely by hand using the finest quality leathers including smooth calf, ostrich and crocodile, Bally’s bespoke belts can be matched to Scribe  shoes or created as a uniquely personal gift. Available exclusively in selected Bally Boutiques: New York Madison Avenue, Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive, … Read more

2011 Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report winners: top 20 Family Resorts, Beach, Food & Wine, Golf, Spa, City Hotels and Hideaways

The October 2011 issue of Andrew Harper’s exclusive Hideaway Report reveals the results of an annual survey of his readers’ favorite luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. Andrew Harper and his editors travel incognito to write opinionated and unbiased travel reviews for a private membership service, which provides personalized travel planning assistance, bespoke tours and valuable … Read more

Miss World comes home as contest turns 60.Ivian Sarcos from Venezuela the 2011’s favourite

via AFP Relax o5 nov 2011 The glitz and glamour of Miss World returns to its British home to celebrate the global beauty contest’s 60th birthday on Sunday, with a billion viewers expected across the planet. A record 122 beauty queens from Albania to Zimbabwe take part in the pageant, which will be broadcast live … Read more

Luxury Explorer yacht Big Fish by Aquos Yachts wins 2 more prestigious yachting awards

Superyacht BIG FISH is an expedition (explorer) type steel displacement luxury motor yacht 45m (147′ 7″) in length which was designed by Greg Marshall Design and launched by McMullen & Wing New Zealand in 2010. Powerfully styled, expedition motor yacht MY BIG FISH is a fantastic example of modern blue water stable, functional and comfortable … Read more

Agent Provocateur Les Fleurs du Mal: listening to Slayer whilst reading Italian Vogue

Agent Provocateur lingerie celebrates the launch of Soiree Collection 2011-2012 in a horror movie style. Vampires-amazons seduce the good housewife and transform her into an agent of erotic challenges. The short film “Les Fleurs du Mal” was made by Justin Anderson and produced by Epoch London.   “Putting horror together with Agent Provocateur seemed like … Read more