When extraordinary and one-of-a-kind intersect, you have likely found one of 6 new Leading Hotels of The World.

The latest in luxury hospitality: The 6 new luxury hotels accepted in The Leading Hotels of the World. The Leading hotels of the world, the largest luxury hotel collection, adds six new hotels and resorts in Europe and South America to its portfolio. Square Nine Hotel Belgrade (Serbia), Ponta dos Ganchos (Brazil), Pousada do Porto … Read more

Third Cheval Blanc hotel to open in St. Barts in October

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

World Tea Awards 2014

Tea is one of the most romantic of all beverages. This year’s World Tea Expo (May 29 – 31 in Long Beach, Calif) celebrated tea and its evolution. World Tea Expo also reviewed and selected the very best new tea and tea-related products for its 2014 Best New Product Awards. The World Tea Awards (#TeaAwards) dinner … Read more

Building a better tomorow with hemp. New uses for the old hemp plant

The human beings could not find a more loyal companion in the plant world than hemp. The vicissitudes of the old hard times were alleviated with hemp. Plastic & building materials, clothing & fabrics, fuel, nutrition, animal bedding, animal feed, soap, paper & cardboard products. Of course, in all these areas hemp is an important … Read more

High fascination. Jewellery Trends of the Year.

A reminder that diamonds and precious stones — really are forever. 2014 enchanted luxury lovers with intricate design, a colorful tropical punch and deep meanings linking the jewel and the wearer. The red carpet and high-class events offered an insight into the fascinating world of jewelry trends, craftsmanship and rarity that surrounds this art. If … Read more

Stone Edge Farm by John McReynolds named cookbook of the year

‘Book of the Year’ at an awards gala honoring the best in US food writing. 2014 IACP Award Winners Announced.   John McReynolds’ “Stone Edge Farm Cookbook” took the top honor at the 2014 IACP Award (International Association of Culinary Professionals Awards), an awards gala honoring the best in US food writing. “The Lee Bros. Charleston … Read more