Luxury hospitals promise the ultimate in pampering

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Premier hospitals are part of an international competition for wealthy patients willing to pay extra. The New York Times reports that many American hospitals offer a V.I.P. amenities floor with a dedicated chef and lavish services, from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, which promises “the ultimate in pampering” … Read more

Bocuse d’Or USA 2012 Finalists

2012 Bocuse d’Or USA Competition Finalists are Chosen! Bocuse d’Or USA announced the American chef-team to represent the biennial Bocuse d’Or Cuisine Contest in 2013. Meet the Finalists for the upcoming USA Competition: Bill Bradley, Danny Cerqueda, Jeffrey Lizotte, Richard Rosendale. To read about the finalists click here. On January 28 and 29, the chefs … Read more

Yoga Retreats Announced by Four Seasons Resort Maui for 2012

Four Seasons Resort Maui’s Unforgettable Events is a series of one-of-a-kind experiences scheduled throughout 2012. The calendar of events continues to grow with Celebrated LA-based Instructor Kathryn Budig, February 27 to March 3 and World Renowned David Swenson and Shelley Washington Return for Ashtanga Yoga, June 13 to 17 Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, … Read more

Porsche new model at LA Auto Show

Porsche has confirmed that it is to stage the world premiere of a new model at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The German automaker will put the spotlight on a new model “boasting impressive performance and dynamic looks, exuding unadulterated driving pleasure.”Many bloggers and fans predict that the model could be a Cabriolet version … Read more

Missoni plans another lower-cost line, this time on an international scale

Missoni would like to follow its successful Target collaboration with another lower-cost line, this time on an international scale. The collaboration line with Target was so popular that it sold out almost immediately from retailers across America, with the online store going into meltdown. In an interview published in The Los Angeles Times, Margherita Missoni … Read more

Miss Dior Bag brings Marion Cotillard to LA

New Christian Dior advertisements with Marion Cotillard The Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard has jet-setted across the globe as the ambassador for the Miss Dior bag collection. She has already been pictured in Paris, New York, Shanghai and London. Marion Cotillard’s latest backdrop for the campaign is Los Angeles. The French star was captured by photographer … Read more