THERE’S no denying that Elie Saab is extremely good at what he does: he makes dress dreams come true. If ever you wanted to feel like a princess, he is the man to wave his magic sewing wand and make it happen. You can’t not feel the epitome of pretty in his creations – today they took on an ethereal goddess quality and there was as similar train of thought happening as there had been atVersace’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream show on Sunday. Continue Reading…
RIVA 88′ Florida New
The thrill of a coupé, the freedom of an open. The 88’ Florida, the revolutionary model and spiritual successor of the Bahamas yacht, unveils a brand new innovation, an exclusive Ferretti Group patent installed for the first time on this model. We are talking about the “Convertible Top”, a system designed and developed by the Engineering Department in collaboration with some of the Group’s technical partners, which turns the yacht into a multifunctional, “convertible” boat, given that with one simple manoeuvre it can be turned from an open into a coupé, or vice versa.
One&Only Hayman Island, located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, presents astonishing natural beauty, restorative peace, indulgence and adventure.
Located in the heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, One&Only Hayman Island is the northernmost of the Whitsunday Islands off the coast of Queensland. Continue Reading…
“All I am, all I have. Until my last breath I will love you… All I have. All I want is to wake up close to you….. To be allowed to love you for all my days, with everything I have”.
– That was the message that Princess Sofia of Sweden , sent to her beloved husband, through the words of a special song that she wrote and that was performed by a singer during the wedding reception. Continue Reading…
Mandarin 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.
For resort 2016, newly appointed creative director Alessandro Michele chose to set the stage for Gucci on foreign shores, in New York City’s art district. While his history with the Italian house goes back more than a decade (he’s worked on the design team since 2002, when Tom Ford was at the helm), it’s clear that the Roman-born designer is intent on steering the brand in a completely new direction. Continue Reading…
In 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…
These are the most powerful women worlwide according to FORBES and Caroline Howard.
This year’s top 10: Merkel and Clinton followed by Melinda Gates, Janet Yellen,Mary Barra, Christine Lagarde, Dilma Rousseff, Sheryl Sandberg, Susan Wojcicki and Michelle Obama. Continue Reading…
Two of the world’s 10 most legendary luxury hotels
Though the latest crop of newly opened hotels is impressive, nothing can compare to the grand dames of the world: the handful of century-old institutions that have set global standards for luxury and hospitality.
These legendary hotels, spotlighted in countless films and literature, weren’t just a part of history; they helped to shape it. From the New York’s Landmark, Plaza Hotel to the 117-year-old Hotel Ritz in Paris — due to reopen this year after extensive renovations that began in 2012 — here are the two of the world’s most iconic hotels. Continue Reading…
Dramatic pools are the double rainbow of swimming pools where one body of beautiful blue water seems to disappear into the stunning surrounding scenery, whether it be the ocean, cityscape, jungle or whatever your dream destination might be. Creating such aquatic eye candy does not come cheaply. That weightless body of water floating in air effect is the result of intensive structural engineering and tremendous amounts of foundation work. An infinity, dramatic pool is a bit of a contemporary status symbol but in fact the effect was first used in the gardens at Versailles in the 1600s. We take a look at some of the world’s best hotel pools. Continue Reading…