Greece auctioning off marinas. Alimos, Hydra, Poros and Nea Epidaurus – first on the list

In order to boost Greek yacht tourism, Greece state agency in charge of privatisation (TAIPED) announced the auctioning off rights to operate marinas. At a joint press conference of the agency and the Greek Tourism Ministry, the officials unveiled plans to launch six international tenders for Greek marinas by June. The first tender will include … Read more

Porsche 911 Carrera S named Robb Report car of the year

Luxury lifestyle authority Robb Report decorated seventh-generation Porsche 911 Carrera S with the title “2013 Robb Report Car of the Year“. The 911 bested 12 other competitors. Other contenders included the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, Ferrari FF, Audi S8, Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG and BMW M5. The 20th-annual Robb Report Car of the Year … Read more

We all have wings. Few of us know how to use them: Rise Above by James Gray

Martell XO celebrates visionary achievers: “Rise Above” by James Gray “Rise above” is the House of Martell‘s invitation to celebrate people who find their wings and achieve their dreams. The manufacturer of cognac founded by Jean Martell in 1715 also pays tribute to its emblem, the swift, which is used as a metaphor to convey … Read more

Full bloom with Absolut Hibiskus

Absolut Vodka opens the doors to creative bartending with inspiration delivered straight from the garden.Trend-forward Absolut flavor portfolio is enriched with Absolut Hibiskus – a showstopper with a unique blend of hibiscus and pomegranate, once considered the fruit of royalty for its rich, red color and glistening seeds. “In recent years, a sophisticated trend has … Read more

Pizza ecstasy with Kobe Beef Steak pizza

For those seeking an interesting dining experience and taste bud titillation, Domino’s Pizza, the world’s largest pizza delivery service, launched in Japan a “luxury” pizza topped with Kobe beef for the price of about $66. The Kobe Beef Steak Pizza is topped with potato, onion, steak sauce and the star ingredient — Kobe beef, known … Read more

Sweet wines, high-end beers, digital drinks and unexpected flavors to shape the drinks business in 2013

2013 adult beverage trends   The sweet wine trend continues, with varietals including Moscato showing up in table wines and in pink sparklers on menus, according to the Top 10 Adult Beverage Trends for 2013 issued by Technomic, a premier resource for actionable adult beverage information. Red blends also proliferate, delivering a range of flavor … Read more