Israel to have the first global luxury branded hotel in the country

Ritz-Carlton luxury hospitality chain to open first luxury hotel in Israel. The Ritz-Carlton luxury hospitality chain will bring its legendary service standards to Israel by opening its first luxury hotel in Herzliya, an affluent town north of Tel Aviv. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has confirmed their first hotel in Israel will officially open its doors in … Read more

Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci are the top 3 global luxury brands of 2013

Luxury seeks to balance the exclusive and inclusive. Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci are the top 3 global luxury brands of 2013, according to 2013 BrandZ Top 100. Luxury brands became more accessible, collaborative and experiential, says MillwardBrown annual research. On Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and other social media platforms, brands across the luxury spectrum mediated … Read more

Anaconda with hot air balloon departure takes the spirit of an explorer vessel to another level

Anaconda by Juan Ortiz Rincon, Young Designer of the Year finalist 2013.  Designer Juan Ortiz Rincon, a passionate sailor and traveler, unveiled his project Anaconda yacht, for which he was selected as YoungDesigner of the Year Finalist during the 2013 ShowBoats Design Awards in Monaco. The goal of this year’s Young Designer category was to create a … Read more

For travelers who want the unique experience: 10 quirky accommodations in the U.S.

A larger-than-life beagle, a historic ferry and a subterranean B&B are on the list of 10 quirky accommodations in the U.S. compiled by TripAdvisor. Travelers seeking a unique lodging experience can hunker down in one of these far-out accommodations, which include a larger-than-life beagle, a historic ferry and a subterranean B&B. “For travelers who want a … Read more

Vessel – the ultimate vehicle for total escapism

It levitates and resembles a hammock. The carbon fiber hammock bathtub from Splinter Works combines the experience of kicking-back in a hammock with the immersive comfort of soaking in a hot bath. By literally elevating the experience of bathing into a suspended sculpture the bathroom has been reinvented as a contemplative sanctuary for artful relaxation. … Read more

73.6m megayacht Pegaso – the ‘ultimate game changer’

73.6m megayacht Pegas was originally designed as a research vessel except the owner was determined she also had to have all the luxuries normally reserved for only the world’s very best superyachts. Designed to meet the requirements of an accomplished diver owner and for the ultimate in luxury world cruising, PEGASO was born at the … Read more