“La Belle Epoque is a spacious, luxurious hotel barge and sister ship to L’Impressionniste. Although she originally carried logs from Burgundy to Paris, she was skillfully converted into a delightful hotel barge. She is now the perfect vessel for cruising…
LITTLE MOMBO CAMP – A SUMPTOUS AND LUXURIOUS CAMP IN BOTSWANA. Safari Hunting Lodge. Enormous concentrations of plains game begin virtually at the camp’s decks. Built under large, shady trees, the lodge’s nine tents blend flawlessly into the open plain…
It’s her turn now! She is the most powerful woman in Hollywood. She is respected by all in the film industry due to her hard work and diligence. George Lucas named her as his successor for Lucasfilm in 2012 and…
With its V6 engine displacing 3.8 liter and triple SU carburetors to feed it, it put 265 horsepower at your feet, taking the 2900-pound E-Type from 0 to 60 MPH in 7 seconds. The two-door coupe was built to seat…
Italian hot chocolate (or cioccolata calda) is thick, rich and decadent. While technically a drink, this creamy chocolate concoction can easily be enjoyed as dessert. Made with a chili kick using Lindt chili dark chocolate. INGREDIENTS: 60 g good quality dark…
Offering a privileged lifestyle that is second-to-none in the ultra-exclusive Smithcl at “33 Smithcliffs” in Laguna Beach, CA. This exquisite estate is one of the finest trophy properties on the coast. Designed by acclaimed architect Brion Jeannette, this 7 bedroom…
This vied-for coffee is from Quechua, high up in the Peruvian Andes. The coffee berries are eaten by and naturally fermented through a civet cat’s, or uchunari’s digestive tract creating the delectable brew. The coffee has a low production rate…
Gala de Danza has brought together performing artists from around the world to help enrich the lives of young dancers and their communities. Dancers, choreographers and musicians from 15 different countries have graced the stage of the Cultural Pavilion in…
An architect who combines artistry, imagination, architecture, function and challenges accepted design paradigms. A Canadian who made his home in California, this mainstream challenger continues to make audacious architectural statements worldwide. Gehry says an architect “is given a program, budget,…
PASSION, TRADITION AND LIFESTYLE Polo is a sport that is the very essence of glamour and elegance, the twin pearls of the Principality of Monaco. The president of the Monte Carlo Polo Club, Francesco Mitrano, is a successful Italian entrepreneur…
TURNING SCIENCE FICTION INTO FACT He is a dreamer, a schemer and one of the most powerful and innovative people on this planet. Originally from South Africa, Musk immigrated to Canada then the US, where he has since made his…
The Ehang 184 AAV flies upward in an arc and then descends, completing the arc in an inverted U shape. A landing camera positions the landing points and the passenger simply inputs the destination on the touch screen interface and…
IT IS A WORLD MADE UP OF SENSATIONS , TRADITION , CULTURE AND A MEDITERRANEAN FLAIR. Established in 1985, today Dolce & Gabbana is one of the leading international groups in the fashion and luxury goods sector. The famous couple,…
The best bartenders behind are craftsmen (and women), and it shows in their unyielding focus on the minutiae. It’s those details that make these cocktails look and taste so good, and help establish bars and restaurants. Satan’s Circus, Pimm’s Cup,…
THE MAJOR FILMMAKER OF THE MOMENT In 2015, Alejandro González Iñárritu took home the Oscar for Best Picture, as well as Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for the movie Birdman. This groundbreaking comedy-drama film takes a stunning look at…
NATURE AND PAMPERING This recipient of the Luxury Mountain Resort (Europe) Hotel award is located in Ahrntal, South Tyrol, Italy, and perfectly placed in pole position for winter skiing or summer hiking. Other activities include ice-climbing,sleigh rides, mountain biking, rock climbing,…
Antoine Arnault and family are the definitive global fashion family. Groupe Arnault is the majority shareholder in Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), the luxury goods conglomerate which runs Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Fendi, Veuve Clicquot, Tag Heuer and Guerlain…
Paris Newest Art Museum is like None You Have Ever Seen From an initial sketch drawn on a blank page in a notebook to the transparent cloud sitting at the edge of the Jardin d’Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne,…
ARCHITECTURE CHARACTERIZED BY ITS FAITH IN MODERNISM HUMANIZED BY ITS SUBTLETY, LYRICISM, AND BEAUTY Pei was born in Canton, China in 1917 and moved to the United States in 1935 to study first at the University of Pennsylvania and then…
The Fountain and Empty Shoe Box: From Marcel Duchamp to GABRIEL OROZCO In 1917, Marcel Duchamp submitted a porcelain fixture, entitled Fountain, to an exhibition of the Society of Independent Artists. Since then, Fountain is seen as a milestone in…
