“It’s beautiful,” says bride-to-be Haifa Snobar standing in front of her reflection at the Oscar de la Renta studio. “I’m speechless.” The 26-year-old PR executive has just flown in with her mother Naheel, her now sister-in-law, Basma Abu Ghazaleh, and friend Hala Abu Eid Al Fahim from Saudi Arabia, where she works for the Middle Eastern division of the American fashion house, for a final fitting with creative director Peter Copping. Continue Reading…
Bentley Luxury at Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2015, in Cheshire
June 10, 2015The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2015 will be held 12-14 June on the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire, England. Organisers said the event will go back to its roots in 2015 by celebrating ‘power’ in all its forms.
With a wide range of races, stunts, competitions and displays covering on-road, off-road, water and air, the three-day Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2015 aims to give visitors their most thrilling experience yet. Continue Reading…
Masseria Petrarolo, in Puglia, a Mediterranean Paradise
June 10, 2015Set into a 40-hectare estate surrounded by olive groves and vineyards at about 300 meters above sea level with a 160-degree view of the ocean, Masseria Petrarolo, in Puglia has quite a history to tell. It faces south and is a very Mediterranean part of Italy. It’s is a fascinating area in terms of the different influences such as Greek and Norman. Continue Reading…
Stay And Shop In Vibrant Kuala Lumpur With Mandarin Oriental
June 9, 2015Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is offering a new accommodation package, Stay and Shop, during this summer’s shopping festival, Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival. The Malaysian capital is ranked fourth best shopping city in the world by CNN, making it an ideal spot for guests to treat their loved one to some retail therapy.
This Stanning Desert Home may be VEGAS’ BEST KEPT SECRET
June 8, 2015In the Nevada desert, just a stone’s throw from Las Vegas Boulevard, lies CAVU, a 13,000-square-foot home built by architects Jon Sparer and John Klai. The names may not ring a bell in quite the same way their business associate Steve Wynn’s name does, but on the hospitality design circuit, Sparer and Klai are something of celebrities, known best for designing Vegas’ Mandalay Bay hotel, the Borgata in Atlantic City and the MGM in Macau. Continue Reading…
The 69th Annual Tony Awards were held on June 7, 2015, to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2014–15 season. The ceremony was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and broadcast live by CBS. Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming hosted this year’s ceremony.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Fun Home each won five Tonys in the play and musical categories, respectively. Continue Reading…
Gorgeous California Mansion on the historic Trousdale Estate
June 4, 2015Luxury interior designer Kirk Nix is frequently called upon by the celebrity community of California, in addition to the international real estate elite, for design advice. In addition to some of the villas at Caesar’s Palace and the Venetian plus The Plaza in NYC, he also recently just completed a Beverly Hills home that previously belonged to Rihanna. This project for one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors on the historic Trousdale Estate is a true marvel. Continue Reading…
Congratulations to Her Majestry Queen Elizabeth II, Her coronation took place 62 years ago today !
June 2, 2015Today marks the 62nd anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation. Her Majesty was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey, the year following Her accession on 6 February 1952. Continue Reading…
The Ritz Carlton sets A New Standard Of Luxury In Macau, China
May 31, 2015In Macau, nearly 500 years as a Portuguese territory has colored the culture and landscape. Today, visitors can explore that rich past in the Historic Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, while also experiencing the destination’s glamour that places Macau at the top of travelers’ must-visit lists. Continue Reading…
Destination of the week : Bhutan and Taj Tashi Thimphu
May 31, 2015Landlocked between India and Tibet, Bhutan is a place of untouched natural beauty. Steep, pine-forested mountains are sliced through with deep valleys and peaks reach 7,000 metres. Known as the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon – a reference to its form of Buddhism – it is both isolated and welcoming. Continue Reading…