The Peninsula Istanbul, the newest addition to The Peninsula Hotels’ portfolio of peerlessly elegant and luxurious worldwide properties, announces that it is now accepting reservations in advance of its opening on February 14, 2023. Guests can enjoy an exclusive opening offer of €1,050 including complimentary daily breakfast for two; a €100 credit towards dining, spa and wellness; complimentary airport […]
In this article, Lata Vishwanath discusses different aspects of silk production in India. The industry which has received funding from the convergence of various ministries has given sustainable livelihood to farmers, in particular to women of marginalized communities in the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar by giving them […]
Hilton announced today the highly anticipated opening of Waldorf Astoria Cancun, the 173-room luxury resort set among the verdant mangroves of the Yucatan Peninsula, offering panoramic ocean views, world-class dining, and destination-worthy wellness offerings. The opening of Waldorf Astoria Cancun marks the 200th hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America for Hilton, as well as the first Waldorf […]
By John M. Smith Germany’s so-called ‘Romantic Road’ is a popular tourist magnet in the southern provinces of Baden-Wurttemberg and Bavaria. It’s loosely based on an old Roman route, and it includes visits to several enchanting walled towns, historic cities, and awesome castles. The popular route begins in Wurzburg, located right in the centre of […]
Barcelona has long been one of the world’s best eating cities. Colorful, passionate, artistic and full of flavor, the city likes to have a good time. And that good time very often includes good food, whether it’s an immigrant cuisine, a standing-room-only tapas bar, or a Michelin three-star. (The city’s restaurants, in fact, hold a […]
When in Dubai, it’s all about glitz, glamour, and luxury. There is shopping that offers not only the world’s largest mall, but also all the top designer labels, more Michelin-starred restaurants than you can throw a wooden spoon at, and then there are the hotels. Amazing hotels. You know that feeling, when you walk into […]
Fine dining at Michelin-starred restaurants around the world can come at a price. But what you get for those high price tags, are outstanding dining experiences that can take you to a castle in Switzerland or to an underwater culinary experience in the Maldives. From Japan to Europe to the Big Apple, luxe dining menus […]
Jumeirah Group has unveiled its latest ultra-luxury resort; an avant-garde superyacht architectural design with unmatched experiential spaces, that will charter a new era for luxury hospitality. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, due to open in 2023, will lead a new generation of Jumeirah Group’s ultra-luxury portfolio. The Jumeirah Group is known for incomparable service and outstanding […]
This festive season, memorable celebrations with a special Christmas and New Year under the blue skies and warm sunshine of Southern Spain, are promised at the beautiful Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort. Celebrate the most magical time of the year with your loved ones in the cocoon of your Andalusian home away from home at the […]
The first luxury Orient Express train was launched over 150 years ago when Georges Nagelmackers turned a dream into a reality, and the dream lives on as travellers can embark upon an unforgettable journey through Italy as the infamus Orient Express takes to the tracks once more. The Orient Express La Dolce Vita comes from […]
The iconic hotel brand, Ritz-Carlton, launches a sea-faring experience with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, creating a distinctive niche within the luxury travel sector – the venture is set to be one of the most exciting debuts within this upscale market. As a participant in Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel programme, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection provides […]
The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) in Dubai is a bustling 1.7 kilometer promenade where you can shop, dine and stroll by the sea. It is set around six blocks of skyscrapers that run parallel to the seafront. The Walk offers beautiful hotels and restaurants and is a very well-known and popular area in Dubai. It […]
Luiza Khabibulina is an entrepreneurial influencer in the fields of luxury lifestyle, fashion and travel in one of the trendiest destinations in the world, Dubai. She was born in Tatarstan but has been living in the UAE since 2009, where she actively works with big brands and promotes her personal blog StyleCov. StyleCov is dedicated […]
October will be a month for new beginnings – the Expo and for ‘Ain Dubai’, the observation wheel that is all set to start its spin and wow all. Dubai’s hotels can’t wait for the action to start. Dubai: With two weeks to go for the Expo opening, Dubai’s hotel room rates are on the […]
Against the backdrop of the current global crisis, private jets have quickly become less of a luxury and more of a necessity than ever before, with the world’s ultra- rich opting for this elite form of air travel over commercial flying, even choosing them over the opulence of first class. Travelling in a pandemic stricken […]
A bronze statue rubbed for good luck, a newspaper dug up from 1909 and a bottle of brandy more than 200 years old. These are just a few of the greatest secrets uncovered in the Hôtel Hermitage and Hôtel de Paris, owned by the Société des Bains de Mer in Monaco. For around 20 years […]
Flamenco is music, singing, dancing, poetry, feeling… and a whole vital philosophy. Discover the authenticity and meaning within this incomparable demonstration of popular art. Flamenco is surely the purest expression of Andalusian folklore. They say it began with the fifteenth-century arrival of the gypsies to the Cadiz countryside of Jerez and Seville. In the middle […]
Calle Ponzano, a street lined with tapas bars and cocktail spots in Madrid’s Chamberí neighbourhood, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. In fact, the term #ponzaning is on heavy rotation around social media, and refers to the mix of old-school roots, contemporary fare and lively atmosphere that have become Calle Ponzano’s hallmarks. As most […]
A shopping spree in the Salamanca neighborhood is the privilege of a fortunate few, ideal for those looking to give themselves a truly special treat. The Area is comprised of two of Madrid’s most upscale shopping destinations: The Ortega y Gaset and Serrano streets. Similarly, to the 5th Avenue of New York, Champs Elysee of […]
This wide avenue has been recently renovated, and its tree-lined pedestrian promenade touches the doorstep of many elegant shops and boutiques. The shopping area of Avinguda Diagonal stretches from the top of Passeig de Gràcia to Plaça Francesc Macià and continues towards Maria Cristina, in Les Corts. Diagonal is a model of innovation and modernity […]
Barcelona is one of the most stylish cities in Europe. Its elegance can immediately be noticed in the architecture that rises from the streets of the Modernist Eixample district, the city’s old town, and the innovative new developments along the seafront. This elegance also extends beyond the buildings and into many shops throughout the city. If […]
Walking out the door of the hotel you will find yourself on Las Ramblas, the most famous street in Barcelona. From Port Vell to Plaza de Catalunya, you will discover centenary shops, souvenir shops, beautiful flower stalls and local products, street performers and living statues that give a special charm to one of the most […]
Paris has Les Champs Elyseés, Rome has Via Condotti, and Barcelona has Passeig de Gràcia. This magnificent boulevard is graced by two of Gaudí’s most important masterpieces, the Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, as well as many more magnificent buildings dating back from Barcelona’s architectural golden age of Modernism. The city’s only Perfume Museum can […]
Rolls-Royce is set to invest £80 million and create around 300 jobs in the Midlands over the next nine years developing energy storage systems (ESS) for electric aircraft. The company, which has its civil aerospace division in Derby, is looking to pioneer sustainable power which will enable aircraft to undertake zero emissions flights of over […]
As global wealth expands, and new inbound and outbound markets continue to emerge, the luxury travel industry faces disruption from a new generation of well educated, highly demanding travel consumers. To respond, the hospitality industry has been forced to redefine both the definition of luxury and its role as a service. The new trend report […]
The collection that embodies TUMI and McLaren’s mutual ethos of performance luxury is here. McLaren, the Formula 1 team and luxury supercar maker, today unveiled its new collection designed and developed in partnership with the leading international travel and lifestyle brand, TUMI. McLaren’s designers, engineers, and racers travel thousands of miles around the world each […]
The highly anticipated Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle has opened its doors and two Saint-Tropez properties join the growing collection. One of this year’s most exciting hotel openings, Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle takes over a 17th-century palace building within the grounds of the iconic Château de Versailles. This grand opening […]
Louis Vuitton has announced a multi-year partnership with the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) and presented a unique Trophy Travel Case for the 78th edition of the Formula 1 Grand Prix de MonacoTM. This bespoke case in the colors of the Principality is a celebration of both exceptional French savoir-faire and passion for a legendary sporting event. […]
