The art of travel
Following from the success of their Carnets de Voyage, in which four contemporary artists were invited to illustrate cities they visited for the first time, Louis Vuitton will be launching two new travel titl...
All eyes on Uruguay
Although dwarfed by its bigger, louder neighbours Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay has plenty to shout about. Here are five reasons why it should be on your bucket list
1. Colonial charm
In a country shaped by...
Glass reviews Richard Avedon, Gagosian, Athens
Richard Avedon said, “Portraiture is performance. You can’t get at the thing itself, the real nature of the sitter, by stripping away the surface (…) All that you can do is manipulate that surface-gesture, cost...
A new dimension
I don’t think there is anything quite as inspiring as the great outdoors, particularly when its multifaceted appeal isn’t just limited to the organic forms of the environment itself but also its h...
Viewpoints of Venice: Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia presents Sguardi Incrociati a VeneziaÂ
The third exhibition installment at Louis Vuitton’s  Espace Venezia will present an cultural clash of the work of Japanese manga artist Jirô Taniguchi (b. 1957) and photographer and set designer Mariano Fortuny...
Stylish renovations for Pullman Paris Montparnasse
Pullman Paris Montparnasse is proud to unveil its new look after 18 months of renovations. The hotel, ideally located on the Rive Gauche and just a stone’s throw away from Montparnasse train station, offers gue...
Rome comes alive with exclusive cinematic tour
Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, has created a brand new cinematic tour, featuring the most iconic and picturesque historic Roman landmarks, as featured in the 2014 Oscar award-winning movie...
A sojourn in Sardinia
If you feel your life is somewhat lacking in the romance stakes, an Italian trip abroad might be just what is in order. But if the bustling cities and tourist hotspots of the mainland aren’t your firs...
The magic of La Mamounia
There are five star hotels the world over. And then there is La Mamounia. An oasis of tranquility, sophistication and luxury amongst the hustle, bustle and excitement of this age-old Moroccan city –...
Escape to Ireland
Dotted across Ireland are grand houses built by the recipients of land handouts when Oliver Cromwell dispossessed the original Irish owners and rewarded his own officers. The new landlords evolved into a cl...
Chiltern Street – London’s hottest strip
It's always a pleasure to explore Marylebone’s charming streets and stumble upon a hidden gem like Chiltern Street. Recognised as a highly desirable address, ever so quietly assured of it’s own class, style, an...
Park Hyatt New York announces summer opening
Park Hyatt New York is scheduled to open in summer 2014 and will become the flagship hotel of the globally recognised Park Hyatt brand.
Perfectly located in Midtown at 153 West 57th Street between Sixth Aven...
Plisskën festival 2014 line up announced
The line-up for Plissken music festival 2014 has just been announced. The annual festival, held in Athens, features a wide array of various music genres and aims to bring eclectic artists to Greece. The music e...
Magical Madrid
Madrid is one of the few European cities that has succeeded in retaining the overwhelming charm and authenticity of its mother culture – as the Spanish are wont to do so valiantly. Indeed, they ar...
Self-conscious
This month the Frances Rich School of Fine Art and Performing Arts of DEREE, in Athens present a unique and very topical exhibition related to the pervasiveness of technological media in our lives.
The e...
Waldorf Astoria opens in Beijing
Hilton Worldwide and Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts have announced the opening of Waldorf Astoria Beijing, the second Waldorf Astoria hotel in China.
The hotel offers 176 luxuriously appointed guest room...
New Pullman hotel opens in Vietnam
Pullman, Accor’s upscale international brand, has announced the opening of its third hotel in Vietnam, the Pullman Saigon Centre, which is strategically located in the heart Ho Chi Minh City. The hotel boasts m...
Your very own piece de resistance
The Belgians really love their food. Brussels’ proximity to its gastronomic neighbour Lilles, just half an hour by train, seems to have spurred the city on to strive for higher culinary standards. Per capit...
Spellbound in the Côte d’Azur
If articulated with a French accent, Château glides off the tongue nicely and Saint-Martin lands with a rich plop – an aural delight. Having recently visited the five-star property, I promise it is every bi...
New Pullman hotel opens in Shanghai
The Accor group has announced the opening of Pullman Shanghai South, the second Pullman hotel in Shanghai and its 15th in China.
Perfectly located, the hotel caters to every need of today’s sophist...
Sofitel celebrates its 50th anniversary
 The Sofitel hotel group celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014. Being a French company, the three core themes running through the entire celebrations are very appropriately - design, gastronomy and culture.
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