The Leading Hotels of the World, the luxury hospitality consortium owned by Hotel Representative, A.G. and the largest luxury hotel collection, accepted six new members. Luxury leader expanded its portfolio in Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 430 hotels and resorts in over 80 countries, The Leading Hotels of the World’s properties … Read more
A Cheval Blanc Spa offering the only Guerlain treatments in the Caribbean. 15 October 2014 will see the unveiling of Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France, a new Maison for the Cheval Blanc collection. Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France, an enduring island favourite was acquired by LVMH in July 2013 and has since been managed … Read more
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is opening its first European resort in Portugal’s Douro Valley, classified by UNESCO as a heritage site. Scheduled for next year, Six Senses’ first European location in Portugal will welcome its first clients in Spring 2015. Six Senses is a hotel and spa management company comprised of nine resorts and … Read more
Postcard-pretty: The most popular beaches 2014. A great beach destination needs some element of drama, the extra wow factor, a stunning coastline, an excellent bathing water quality and water activities offer, quality food, space and privacy, easy access to sand and other facilities, no industrial, waste-water or sewage-related discharges and so on. Nothing is lacking: … Read more
Top 10 spa destinations around the world for 2014. What a spa destination must offer to be included in top 10 spa destinations around the world for 2014? Aside from the scenery, luxurious and efficient spa treatments, the best spas include an assortment of health-conscious dishes, smoothies made with local products, personalized service, the “wow” … Read more
“Gorgeous” presents masterpieces from the Asian Art Museum and SFMOMA in provocative ways and stimulating new contexts to encourage viewers to ask the question “What is gorgeous?” The idea of ‘gorgeous,’ and whether it is valuable, has always been debated. Visitors of the new “Gorgeous” exhibition @ Asian Art Museum will encounter a selection of … Read more