Jarrett Bay 77ft BLANK CHECK yacht awarded the Woodworking Award

Jarrett Bay Boatworks, a premier builder of custom sport fishing boats, has won the Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge cabinetry crown for the interior of the 77ft BLANK CHECK yacht.  Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge showcases top caliber veneer expertise in furniture, cabinetry, and millwork. “Just like our boats, wood veneer’s seamless rich look is timeless and helps our … Read more

Yugoslav sub turned into a visitor-friendly attraction at Porto Montenegro

Porto Montenegro, in the Montenegro’s fashionable seaside resortcity of Tivat recently completed repairs to the imposing P-821 Hero submarine from the days of ex-Yugoslavia. The everyday life of the submarine crew is on display in front of the Naval Heritage Collection Museum. The colossal P821 submarine is standing proudly across the street from the NHC … Read more

Diesel to restore Venice’s 400-year-old Rialto Bridge

Ponte di Rialto in jeans Greatly in need of repairs, Venice’s 48-metre (157 foot) long Ponte di Rialto, one of the most beautiful bridges in the world and a true reflection of Venetian style, will be restored by “OTB”, a Company from Breganze (Vicenza, Italy) owned by Renzo Rosso (Diesel clothing company), popularly known as Italy’s … Read more

Stellar leading golf opportunities in Europe

The Leading Hotels of the World, the largest luxury hotel collection (more than 430 of the world’s greatest properties in over 80 countries), invites us to pack our clubs and start planning the next golf holiday. LHW introduces a host of golf courses for those not playing the masters. Here are some of the best … Read more

Resveratrol – the new anti-aging potion?

Resveratrol may be the new anti-aging panacea. The chemical found in red wine and dark chocolate, a compound that has already inspired a $30-million-a-year supplement business, may play a key role in slowing the aging process, according to new findings published in the latest edition of the journal Science. It is konwn that the compound … Read more

Holidays reduce the blood pressure, improve sleep and help manage the stress levels

How a holiday improves your life Holidays can help people live longer, according to “The Holiday Health Experiment” conducted by luxury tour operator Kuoni and Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity. The Holiday Health Experiment found that those who took part benefited from lower blood pressure, improved sleep quality and improved stress management, with … Read more