Lake Como Shopping
Villa del Balbianello - Luxury Villa on Lake Como, Italy, Famous from the James Bond movie Casino Royale, as well as Star Wars Episode II, at Lake Como, Italy. Lake Como Shopping "No Lake Como holiday would be complete without a splashing out on some serious Lake Como shopping. Around Como there are many small shops and boutiques, and in the larger towns you →
Rihanna for Barbados Tourism Campaign
The 24-year-old singer was spotted on the island shooting her first tourism ad campaign as the official ‘Face of Barbados.’ According to the Barbados Free Press, RihRih signed a three year-contract with the Barbados Tourist Authority (BTA) to promote the island and the promotional campaign will be launched in September, right in time for the winter tourist season.
Place des Lices – the Rustic Charm of St. Tropez
THE SAINT TROPEZ MARKET "If you fancy taking a break from the shimmering beaches, chic bars and exclusive boutiques that adorn the coastline, pay a visit to Place des Lices to discover the rustic charm of St. Tropez. Located in the heart of St. Tropez, the town’s open air market provides a treasure trove of items that you wouldn’t find in the →
Cote d’Azur’s Property Market Flourishing
PROPERTY ON THE COTE D'AZUR IS SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS "With property markets around the world being unstable and shaky it makes a refreshing change to hear about a region with a stable house market at present. According to Engel & Volkers, an international real estate company based in Germany, property on the Cote d’Azur is soaring to new heights and that →
Eco-Resorts: Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia
One of the 27 villas at Song Saa Private Island in Cambodia’s Koh Rong archipelago. Low-impact design meets five-star luxury at this island getaway in Cambodia Photography courtesy of Song Saa Private Island. 2. Rustic furnishings and exotic accents decorate the overwater guest room. 3. A glass floor distinguishes the lounge area. 4. High ceilings maximize views from a villa’s living room. 5. Glass walls in the →
New Destination for Dining and Entertainment at the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Artist impressions of the planned project of The Pointe on Dubai's Palm Nakheel is planning a new destination for dining and entertainment at the Palm Jumeirah man-made development. arabianbusiness
Is Morus Relais Hotel in Pula, Sardinia, Italy
Is Morus Relais Santa Margherita di Pula, a 4-star hotel with private beach and seaside pool, a Mediterranean oasis, immersed in a park of 17 acres The whole resort is in close contact with nature: sea, laurel trees, myrtle, junipers, eucalyptus and wild olives. The rooms, bright and spacious, are located in the central wing of the hotel, in the independent villas →
Nira Alpina Hotel, Switzerland
The Nira Alpina hotel, in the Swiss resort of Surlej at the foot of Mt. Corvatsch, is designed for independent, nomadic travellers The two most famous hotels in the aristocrats’ playground of Saint Moritz, Switzerland - Badrutt’s Palace and the Kulm, may offer superb views, ritzy nightclubs, and haute-cuisine restaurants, but for the ski-in, ski-out access enter the coolly modernist Nira →
Swiss Ski Chalet in Zermatt for Sale at $21 Million
Photos Courtesy of Investors in Property Chalet Zermatt Peak is a modern five-bedroom residence designed to offer the most stunning living experience in the Swiss Alps Switzerland - Zermatt, the famous Swiss ski resort at the base of the Matterhorn, is beloved by A-listers for its low-key luxury. Not as plagued by paparazzi as some other ritzy winter escapes, it’s long been a favourite →
Ralph Lauren to Sponsor 2012 St. Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow
The St. Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow in the famous Swiss ski resort is one of the world’s most fashionable events And this season, sponsored by Ralph Lauren, it is set to be even more stylish. Ralph Lauren will serve as Official Outfitter for the tournament, which will be held on the frozen Lake St. Moritz from January 26 through →
Le Saint Roch: Ski Resort Courchevel 1850 in Savoie, French Alps
At Hotel Le Roch in Courcheval, interesting material choices and creative lighting give the boutique a contemporary, almost futuristic feel All rooms are unique in terms of colour, size and finishing, such as opulent fur, velour, and leather draped over custom furniture. Oversized bathrooms are a savvy concoction of crocodile, mother of pearl or steely metals and are equipped with a →
Courchevel: Chanel Shop, Cheval Blanc Hotel, Village …
Miscellaneous Courchevel snapshots : Chanel shop, Cheval blanc hotel, village ... Courchevel Photos by Olivia da Costa
Viceroy Maldives Resort is Pre-selling Deluxe Beach Villas
Recent changes in Maldivian law mean that foreigners can now own property in the stunning Maldives archipelago The new Viceroy Maldives Resort is pre-selling 12 of its superlative Deluxe Beach Villas on the private island of Vagaru — offering discerning travellers an opportunity to combine exclusive lifestyle enhancement with significant investment income. Operated by Los Angeles-based Viceroy Hotel Group, the resort is →
Viceroy Maldives – Brand New Luxury Property Opening April 2012
On the Maldives’ northern edge, an hour from Malé, 17 acres of land with palm trees and sand surround a blue lagoon - the private island of Vagaru Viceroy Maldives - The 61 villas, 32 over the water and 29 on the beach, resemble an inverted Maldivian “dhoni” (a traditional fishing boat) hull, with crisp, calm interiors by Toronto designer Yabu →
Luxury Baros Residence, Maldive Islands
The luxury resort is a short speedboat ride away from Male International Airport The Baros Residence offers a sanctuary of the highest luxury in an exclusive tropical garden where guests relax and rejuvenate in ultimate privacy. With 268 square metres of refined elegance, The Baros Residence Villa boasts a linen-canopied king-size bed and a luxurious bathroom, a shaded veranda with a →
Eco-Resorts: Luxury Water Villas at the Six Senses Laamu in Maldives
Carefully designed to complement the outstanding natural beauty of the island, Six Senses Laamu Water Villas offer utter privacy, comfort and luxury The Luxury Water Villas have been built of local and sustainable materials and nestled among shoreline mangroves or perched above the Indian Ocean, Six Senses Laamu’s 97 expansive one and two bedroom villas make minimal impact on the pristine →
Hotel le Saint Roch Courchevel, France
The Saint Roch is one of the most uniquely decorated hotels in the centre of Courchevel
Aspen, Colorado: Neve 2012 Aspen Shoot, Behind the Scenes
The Neve Designs team made their way to Aspen last week for their 2012 catalog shoot Behind the scenes shots, taken at Aspen, Colorado. Neve 2012 Collection Behind the scenes shoot - Aspen, Colorado, Ajax Mountain Neve 2012 Collection Behind the scenes shoot, Jeff, Chris and Daniel staging the shot. Neve 2012 Collection Photo Shoot - Kathy touching up Rachel's make-up. Neve 2012 Collection Photo Shoot →
CERVO Mountain Boutique Resort, Switzerland
CERVO Mountain Boutique Resort is a timber-framed sanctuary nestled on the slopes above Zermatt, Switzerland’s most iconic alpine resort Guests can ski right up to the entrance where they’re greeted by a small, almost private doorway that just oozes exclusivity. When they step inside, the smell of warm wood starts to soothe them. A smiling face is there to welcome them. →
Hotel Portillo in the Andes Mountains of Chile
Enjoy a ski experience like no other at the exclusive Hotel Portillo in the Andes mountains of Chile Hotel Portillo, in the Chilean Andes offers an all-inclusive package at a ski resort with no crowds and no worries. The skiing, by the way, is incredible, with long runs, tons of varied terrain for all levels, and some of the lightest powder →
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in St. Moritz, Graubünden, Switzerland
Badrutt's Palace Hotel in the center of St. Moritz offers elegance and history amid the mountain playground of the Swiss Alps St. Moritz has been a winter playground for royalty and celebrities for more than a century. Since 1896, many have stayed at Badrutt's Palace Hotel. Visit in the winter for world-class skiing and hobnobbing, or in the summer for hiking →
The St. Regis Deer Valley Resort
St. Regis Deer Valley Resort is surrounded by Jordanelle Lake, State Park, and other impressive Utah ski resorts with stunning natural scenery Built on the slopes in Park City's Deer Crest community, St. Regis Deer Valley Resort is guaranteed to please even the most impossibly discerning guests. 181 guest rooms (including 67 suites) offer European linens and twice-daily housekeeping services. Non-stop →
New Snow at Aspen, November 2011, Video
"Aspen/Snowmass was blanketed with up to 11" of snow today! Wax up your gear, opening day is on November 24, 2011!" Ralph Lauren Store Bikes under the snow at Aspen "You saw the photos, now check out the video from the storm that blanketed us in snow!" Music: Inspired Flight - It's The Chemicals (Instrumental), inspiredflightmusic.com Aspen/Snowmass
The Luxury Collection Vedema Resort, Santorini, Greece
Vedema Resort, Santorini’s most deluxe hotel is a world into itself surrounded by a wall like a fortified town The Resort’s buildings are designed around a beautiful 15th-century winery. A member of “The Luxury Collection” of Starwood Hotels & Resort, that provides every luxury and an impeccable quality of service. The 45 spacious villas, in pastel-hued town houses domed with distinctive cupolas, →