King Power Usain Bolt: The fastest man in the world has now his dedicated watch

Hublot honors Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, record-breaking runner, philanthropist and Hublot ambassador with a signature limited edition watch in black ceramic. The limited edition (250 pieces) King Power Usain Bolt chronograph (priced at $20,000 US) boasts several nods to the famous sprinter: Bolt’s signature “lightning bolt” pose overlaid on the dial and the … Read more

My style is my signature: Suzanne Belperron’s collection sold three times more than expected

The personal jewellery collection of arguably the most important female jewellery designer of the 20th century, Suzanne Belperron (1900-1983), was sold in Geneva on the 14th of May 2012. Comprising over 50 lots, this unprecedented sale featured the most significant group of jewels by Belperron ever to appear on the market. This collection includes some … Read more

Paris, Geneva and Oslo – the most expensive cities for ordering a club sandwich

The most expensive triple-decker sandwich is sold in Paris, according to online booking site Hotels.com. The survey researched the price for ordering a club sandwich in three to five-star properties around the world. Geneva and Oslo are situated on the next two positions. Why choose the club sandwich? The classic chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce and … Read more

Monaco – the focal point for motor racing enthusiasts

Bonhams Les Grandes Marques à Monaco 2012 to coincide with Monaco Historic Grand Prix This year coinciding with the 8th bi-annual Monaco Historic Grand Prix, Monaco will be the focal point for motor racing enthusiasts from around the globe. The Bonhams Les Grandes Marques à Monaco 2012 auction will be held 11th May at the Musée … Read more

Walking, and staying at boutique hotels, in the Alps

A week’s walking in the Alps of Italy and Switzerland doesn’t have to mean nights in basic, and rather grim, refuges. Descend into the valleys each evening and you can dine and sleep well in pretty boutique hotels. At least that was the plan …

Denmark’s Noma Restaurant named no. 1 for the third year in a row at World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards

And the winer is…Noma Restaurant, Copenhagen, Denmark, Best in Europe! World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards , 2012 edition  Chef René Redzepi and his team raised the roof at the 10th anniversary of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, as Denmark’s Noma was named no. 1 for the third year in a row. The World’s 50 Best Restaurants … Read more