Chile

Travelers are on a hunt to “collect countries.” Where the affluent will be venturing for the remainder of 2014

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The most popular emerging destinations for the world’s most affluent travelers. The buying habits and motivations of upscale travelers. New Zealand, Chile, Indonesia, Hungary, Hong Kong and Croatia are on the wealthy traveler’s radar this year more than in 2013, according to a newly released report by luxury travel network Virtuoso. Perennial favorites France, Italy, and … Read more

Chile’s Marine Park Tic Toc to boost global blue whale and dolphin conservation

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Blue whale conservation gets a boost.   The approval by the government of Chile of the largest Marine Protected Area (MPA) in continental Chile is a boost to conservation efforts for blue whales and dolphins. The Tic-Toc MPA on Chile’s southern coast announced this week follows almost 15 years of work by a number of … Read more

Need an island getaway? Top 10 Islands in the world and in the U.S.

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An island vacation has always something transporting. The serene beauty of these inspiring islands will help you find a possible next escape. We must recognize that we would have liked to see more islands from Greece, Malta, Spain, and Mediterranean Sea in this top. Marco Island, Florida is the #1 island in the U.S., according … Read more

First luxury district inaugurated in Chile

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Louis Vuitton, Emporio Armani, and Salvatore Ferragamo among brands to open their doors in Parque Arauco Kennedy.  The city of Santiago has the first luxury district in Chile. Parque Arauco, a leading Latin American shopping mall developer and operator with presence in Chile, Peru, and Colombia, has inaugurated a “Luxury District” in their flagship mall, Parque … Read more

China, U.A.E. and Chile identified as the top apparel markets

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China remains the top apparel market due to its market size and strong growth in clothing sales. Three trends have shaped China’s apparel market: the rise of e-commerce, a boom in fast fashion, and the evolution of the luxury market, according to the A.T. Kearney 2013 Retail Apparel Index. China is followed by U.A.E. and … Read more

Top 10 wealthiest Latin Americans

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Mexican Billionaires Beat Brazilians In Wealth: Wealth-X Unveils Top 10 Wealthiest Latin Americans List   With a net worth of US$78.9 billion, Carlos Slim remains at the top of the list of the Wealthiest Latin Americans. Coming in second is Jorge Lemann, co-founder of 3G Capital, with a net worth of US$19.2 billion. Alberto Bailleres … Read more