Los Angeles, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore …and now Venice. T Fondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice – DFS Group opened first European store. Rebirth of a Venetian icon on the Grand Canal: Built in the 13th century, the Fondaco dei Tedeschi is one of the largest buildings in Venice, spanning 7,000 square meters. The stunning builind … Read more
Rambling around ancient ruins, sipping coffee in the hazy Italian sunlight, and dipping crusty pockets of bread into gooey French camembert, these are all the pleasures and more of a luxury yacht charter to the shores of Europe. My Starfire spends many a summer sailing the Aegean Sea, gliding through the sparkling Mediterranean, and even … Read more
Venice played a fundamental role in the spread of perfume as an item of luxury and elegance in late medieval and Renaissance Europe. The city still has numerous signs of the perfume art, which lies at the crossroads of alchemy and medicine with its exotic substances, mysterious recipes, complex knowledge and solid economic activity. These … Read more
Saint Petersburg named Europe’s Leading Destination for 2015. Saint Petersburg, Russia, has claimed the title of Europe’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony in Sardinia, Italy. During a ceremony at Forte Village Resort, the Russian capital of culture was recognised for its exceptionally rich history, centuries-old traditions and bright future. World … Read more
There’s an awful lot of fretting about the state of the world in the Biennale’s 88 national pavilions, but little power, wit or bravado
The 2014 edition of the Venice carnival is entitled ‘wonder and fantasy nature’ and runs from 15 February to 4 March