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Luxury spending trends of the past year. Report

January 23, 2017 by Editorial Team

The beauty, fine wines and spirits, and fine food segments all grew, reflecting a redirection of luxury spending away from goods and toward personal pampering and experiences. Last 12 months, the luxury consumption shifted away from goods and toward experiences such as travel and gastronomy, which grew faster than luxury goods by at least 5 … Read more

First Luxury River Ship to Go ‘Live’

August 26, 2016August 26, 2016 by Editorial Team

World’s most technologically advanced river ship now showing live views from the Danube.

For those wanting a glimpse of the enchanting medieval villages, expansive landscapes and stunning cities along the Danube River, here is a way to be instantly transported to the picturesque destinations the world’s only luxury river cruise line visits.

Less than two months after embarking on her maiden voyage from Vienna, Crystal River Cruises’ Crystal Mozart has launched live view cameras – a river industry first – from three vantage points aboard the luxurious vessel. Crystal Mozart is considered to be the most technologically advanced vessel on Europe’s rivers.

While the live views feed have long been featured on the Crystal Cruises website for the company’s ocean ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, as well as Crystal Yacht Cruises’ Crystal Esprit, their positioning on Crystal Mozart marks the first ever occasion such digital perks have been featured on a river cruise ship.

Each suite aboard the completely reimagined river yacht offers Apple iPad devices that serve as Digital Directories for virtually all of guests’ on-board needs, from dry cleaning and butler service to room service and dining reservations, as well as concierge and Crystal Adventures
inquiries and more. Suites also boast 40-inch flat-screen HD televisions, along with backlit bathroom mirrors integrated televisions. Bathrooms also feature highly advanced TOTO Washlet personal cleaning systems, which also offer heated seats, automatic open/close, aerated water and warm air dryer.

Throughout the ship, digital signage puts available services and port information at guests’ fingertips, including weather forecasts for the day, available spa appointments and dining reservations and highlights of Crystal crew members. All-inclusive fares begin as $3,090 for a suite with large picture window view.

Hong Kong – Gambling afloat

August 5, 2016 by Editorial

Very often, simple townsfolks imagine how gorgeous casino building, where they could leave money, well, maybe even win, is. Things have changed; now, gaming network has become so developed that it’s quite a comfortable area where you can relax. Acquaintance with a Chinese Casino Despite the fact Chinese authorities are trying to ban gambling in … Read more

World´s most luxurious cruise ship: “This is something that will stand the test of time.”

July 14, 2016July 14, 2016 by Editorial Team

Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveiled Seven Seas Explorer, world´s most luxurious cruise ship. As soon as you step on board of this new cruise ship, you will know you have arrived somewhere special. Every space transitions perfectly into the next, because no expense, no effort and no detail have been spared in the design of … Read more

Remastered Queen Mary 2 opens World’s Finest Wine Cellar at Sea and Wine Academy

May 26, 2016May 26, 2016 by Editorial Team

The journey becomes the destination.

Cunard’s newly remastered flagship Queen Mary 2 introduced a unique collection of 450 fine wines, including the highly sought after California Screaming Eagle at $4,500 per bottle, which is to be served by the glass for the very first time.

Additionally a unique collection of vintage port wines, the only assortment of its kind in the world, has been specially assembled to join the enhanced wine cellar. The 46 different vintage ports, each produced in a key year of Cunard’s 176-year history, will form part of a specially commissioned permanent display in the new Carinthia Lounge. This is being created as part of the ship’s major 25 day refit this June that befits the status of the world’s only ocean liner.

Guests on board the luxurious Queen Mary 2 cruise ship can now experience The Cunard Wine Academy, an all sensory experience of food and wine pairings, tastings and producer master classes for the appreciation of even the most advanced wine graduate1.

To enhance guests’ enjoyment of the elegant wines without compromising the quality, the introduction of the new Coravin wine pouring system used on board, uses a needle to extract the desired quantity of wine required from a bottle.

“With thoughtful planning and a keen attention to detail, our new fine wines as well as our unique port collection, inspired by Cunard’s history, are evocative of our craftsmanship,” said Richard Meadows, President, Cunard North America. “With the addition of The Cunard Wine Academy, we proudly offer guests yet another exclusive and enriching experience in an unforgettable journey.”

“Our sommeliers together with our suppliers have searched the world for exciting new additions to Cunard’s famous wine list,” said Anthony Habert, Cunard’s Head of Fine Wines. “We’re proud that we can offer a wine to compliment every palate and occasion.”

Cunard’s selection of beverages also includes a large array of whiskey and cognac .

Let’s not turn the Arctic into an adventure playground

December 25, 2019April 12, 2016 by Editorial Team

As polar ice retreats, tourists are rushing in, many claiming to bear witness to climate change. But their expeditions are only speeding the region’s destruction