After Barcelona and Valencia, both opened 2011, Chopard expanded in Spain with its third ...
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American hotel chain, Thompson Hotels, known for its contemporary luxury hotels in the US, ...
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Despite the negative impact of a strong Franc, Swiss watch exports reached a record 16 billion ...
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Talking to The Economic Times, Mr PRS Oberoi confirmed his company tapped renowned American ...
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World's leading luxury group, LVMH announced record results for 2011, with salea reaching ...
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Italian luxury house of Loro Piana, known for its iconic cashmere ready to wear and accessories ...
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SHA, the ultimate wellness destination
04 February 2012
Set up three years ago by the Argentinian born family of Bataller, SHA Wellness Clinic is a unique concept which redefines embracing a healthy lifestyle through medical SPA, nutrition, relaxation SPA – all guided by a sense of discipline which is instilled subtly in the minds of the guests. Like in every other walk of life, whether at work or family life, discipline is a must in order to ... read more
AWAY-NIGHT Macau Banyan Tree
01 February 2012
Think Phuket countryside plonked in Vegas. I look across my pool and a semi-private river to – the glaring day-glo yellow and scarlet signs of Grand Waldo Casino Hotel… But back to the beginning. A charming, diplomat-like Filipino, Jonathan, holds my name prominently as I exit the Hong Kong jetfoil. The Mercedes takes 18 minutes to the giant Galaxy complex, a ... read more
The best European luxury lifestyle destinations MUNICH versus MILAN
28 January 2012
With the aim of creating awareness of Europe's best luxury lifestyle destinations, CPP-LUXURY.COM is launching a series of comparative reviews, the key criteria being shopping and hotels. The first edition of the series includes MUNICH versus MILAN with a comparison between Russian, Brazilian and Indian travellers to both cities, during a chosen set of dates.
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PARK HYATT Sydney to re-emerge even more gorgeous once re-opened next month
24 January 2012
One of the joys for any fit person in Sydney is running, or walking, over the harbour bridge. And when they started Bridgeclimb about 11 years ago, the gal was one of the first up there.
You need to allow three hours for the whole trip, safety briefing, getting into special togs, being roped to the rest of the party and then slowly making your way up and over the top of the metal structure and ... read more
FOUR SEASONS takes bold step in including Tripadvisor in its new website
12 January 2012
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts unveiled yesterday its brand new website, reported to have cost a staggering US$ 18 million, with improved functions, navigation, as well as a more fashion, glam look. Given Four Seasons' understated luxury image which is part of its DNA, I have found the new website slightly more flashy and ... read more
AWAY NIGHT Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver
08 January 2012
Jim Dudley is today’s ultimate hotel ambassador. He retired from commodoring Vancouver Yacht Club and his long-time friend Steve Halliday (also in his lifetime element, back in ops as hotel boss), said why not come and drive the hotel’s Bentley, and that is what he does, and adores it. The ride to the hotel was, as a result, far too short… we pulled into the ... read more
LE BRISTOL, the essence of Parisian grandeur
01 January 2012
Inaugurated in 1925, Le Bristol is the only heritage luxury hotel in Paris which has been proudly owned by just two private owners and this says a lot about the attention to detail and continuous strive for perfection. Madame Maja Oetker of the Oetker family who own the hotel is still actively involved in every single detail regarding the interior design of the hotel.
Madame Oetker together with renowned ... read more
Hollywood’s most beautiful luxury hotel of all time…
27 December 2011
Hotel Bel-Air reopened in Belair, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA, this October, after the most intensive 25-month botox a gal can imagine. The poor old lady needed it. Let us go back. The Belair region, probably the most exclusive real estate pocket in the world, is named for an Argentinian, Alphonso Bell, who called his land after himself (BEL) and his home town, ... read more
Fifty Seasons of FOUR SEASONS and counting !
18 December 2011
For fifty years, the FOUR SEASONS brand has become synonymous with the very best of luxury hospitality, establishing itself as one of the top best companies to work for worldwide, as voted for more than 10 years in a row by the Forbes magazine, making it the only hotel company with such a high ranking.
For me, Four Seasons is ... read more
Can glamour still make up for true luxury in CANNES?
08 December 2011
Mostly associated with the famous Film Festival which takes places yearly every May, Cannes has become in the past decade a two faceted destination, an overrated artificial glamour entertainment and shopping destination for Russians and Middle Easterners during summers and a conventions destination during the Fall and Winter season.
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Polo, Tango, Four Seasons, Opera - the very best of Buenos Aires
24 November 2011
Arriving for the first time in Argentina, after a 15 hour flight from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires, I could feel a sense of intangible warmness and I couldn't help but stare at the most beautiful clear blue sky, which is also the symbol on the national flag. I felt even more welcome and safe seeing the all too familiar Four Seasons logo on a plate, which ... read more
A true Maharaja experience in one of India's finest hotels
13 November 2011
One of the warmest welcome experiences I have ever had in a luxury hotel, including airport pick up in one of the brand new Jaguar limousines....
Breakfast in the cozy Sea Lounge overlooking the India Gate, within immediate proximity, with thousands of passers by any tiny boats anchored in the small harbour....
Relaxing by the pool in an impeccably manicured garden with palm ... read more
AWAY-NIGHT Meikles Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe - one of the best in Africa
07 November 2011
The swish airport looks brand new, but then it is hardly used – no longhaul carriers fly in, and only 3 regional airlines, and Air Zimbabwe is, well, somewhat tentative. I buy a visa on arrival, swan through customs and, fortunately, a smart suited man approaches me and says Mary? He, Meikles Ltd commercial director Tham Mpofu, drives me the 15 minutes to the hotel. I go up 5 stone steps, ... read more
The Imperial Delhi, an impeccable blend of heritage and modernity
01 November 2011
An integral part and witness to the creation of New Delhi, The Imperial Hotel is a true architectural and lifestyle landmark of India's capital city. The hotel is still owned by descendants of the Late Sardar Bahadur Ranjit Singh, who built the hotel and inaugurated it in 1930. Pandit Nehru, Mahatama Gandhi, Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Lord Mountbatten would meet ... read more
Mandarin Oriental Paris, one of the finest contemporary hotels in the world
15 October 2011
Steps from Place Vendome, in the heart of Paris's luxury shopping mecca, the Saint Honore, home to all major international luxury brands, the newly inaugurated Mandarin Oriental Hotel establishes itself as a luxury hotel in its own league.
The new Paris opening is a true statement of Edouard Ettedgui's unique vision of contemporary hospitality, providing a deep sense of ... read more
Dream AWAY-NIGHT Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
07 October 2011
Being whispered around town and beyond – go and have a look at this hotel, I was going, to stay. Just ahead of the appointed hour, April Ann, from Singapore, in a scarlet damask top and black skirt, arrived in a sleek black Mercedes to pick me up. Would I like a refreshing towel, and water? I was given a brochure to CityCenter art, including pieces by Gormley, Moore, ... read more
Dream, feel, taste the very best of dolce vita in one of Europe's most aristocratic hotels
01 October 2011
On a very warm and sunny late afternoon, probably the hottest end of September in Florence, in many years, I woke up from a nap and felt so lazy and relaxed. Yet, I couldn’t resist going out on the terrace to breath in the amazing smell of the botanical garden, the largest private garden in Florence. As I was preparing to leave for the SPA I found myself pause for a minute to think whether it was ... read more
Gucci's Museum in Florence reflects on the brand's rich cultural heritage
25 September 2011
As a climax to its 90th birthday celebrations, GUCCI inaugurates on Monday its museum in Florence, Italy. Housed in the impressive 19th Palazzo di Mercanzia in Florence's Piazza della Signoria, the Gucci Museum features a hall dedicated to travel, with heritage luggage pieces from 50's, 60', 70' as well as the Gucci customized Cadillac.
Other halls in the museum: ''Sera'', dedicated to a ... read more
AWAY-NIGHT dreaming at Hong Kong Ritz Carlton
09 September 2011
First thing, on entering room 11225, is to rush across its 13m depth to stand at the far wall (all window, from a cream marble ledge about 30cm up), put one’s arms up and say ‘now I am a bird', or the statue of Christ the Redeemer, above Rio. Down there, far far below me in Gulliver style from my 112th floor eyrie, is the miniature city that is Hong Kong. But to my ... read more
Inclusive stays, the future for luxury city hotels?
05 September 2011
Four Seasons Denver, one of the recently inaugurated Four Seasons hotels in the U.S. launched this week an unprecedented ''Sky's the limit'' package. Starting at US$ 1.111/night, guest can enjoy: luxurious accommodation, unlimited dining in the main restaurant and through In-Room Dining (excluding alcoholic beverages), unlimited treatments in the Spa, unlimited ... read more