Panama, Thailand and Switzerland – trending among luxury travelers

It’s always warm in Panama! Global luxury travel is up overall, and the world’s richest travelers are flocking to a mix of eternally fashionable places and more unusual choices. According to luxury travel boutique Virtuoso, Panama, Thailand and Switzerland saw the most significant growth in bookings compared to the previous year for the travel period … Read more

Find Eden on Earth with a Private Jet to the South Pacific

Presidential Private Jet Vacations is waiting to take you away to the pearl of the earth with a stunning private jet vacation to the soft shores of the South Pacific. Dripping in Polynesian riches, you can blend ancient wonders with new world indulgences. Stay in Marlon Brando’s island retreat, climb glittering glaciers, kick back on pristine … Read more

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

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

European cities dominate the top of the list for highest Quality of Living

Vienna, Zurich, Auckland and Munich top the Quality of Living rankings. Baghdad ranks lowest. Vienna is the city with the world’s best quality of living, according to the Mercer 2014 Quality of Living rankings, in which European cities dominate. The ranking looks at everything from political stability, high crime levels, elevated air pollutionsocial and economic … Read more

Top 2014 cruise trends. CLIA’s State of the Cruise Industry report.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the voice and advocate of the worldwide cruise industry, is looking forward to a positive year of growth with a 2014 passenger forecast of 21.7 million worldwide guests on CLIA’s 63 member lines, according to data released in the association’s annual State of the Cruise Industry findings. To meet demand, … Read more

Welcome to global gigatown?

  The future has already arrived. Technology is evolving every day, rising broadband speeds. Acces to ultra-fast broadband and super-fast speeds up to 200Mb offers more access to information, the possibility to `do more with less’, and increase productivity. Naturally home fast broadband speed impacts household income, according to the first study to quantify impact … Read more