There appears to be something in the water, as luxury hotel brands are flocking to it, with the newest entrant being Four Seasons with its yet-to-be-named yachting service. Earlier this year, Ritz-Carlton unveiled the maiden vessel of its yacht collection, the Evrima, while promising to add two m…
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The World’s Only Hotel Clicquot pops up for the Second Time in Australia
Last year, Veuve Clicquot launched a unique hospitality experience dubbed Hotel Clicquot. In the coastal town of Byron Bay which is located in the far northeastern corner of New South Wales, Australia, the champagne house set up a pop-up hotel, where for a fixed period (2 nights), guests could im…
We may all need to ‘Spill the Tea’ for a Healthier and Diabetes-Free Life
Actually, the more appropriate phrase here would be ‘pour the tea.’ But regardless of whichever one you choose to go with, it appears that drinking tea daily has an additional benefit: the aromatic beverage may help in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. The study that made the discovery Xiayin…
Accessible Luxury? There’s Nothing like that; just ask Coach
Coach may not have intended it, but, from the moment it decided to continue to price its high-quality products at lower-than-industry standards and offer huge discounts to every and anybody, it became the ‘accessible luxury brand’, a tag that it quickly realised was more dangerous than helpful. P…
In Conversation with Charles de Pontevès, Business Development Director AFME & GTR, Moët & Chandon
Moët & Chandon is a brand rooted in legacy, but one whose strong anchor to tradition has not stopped it from moving with the times. It is no wonder that it remains the number one champagne in the world. Including here in Africa. Currently, the Business Development Director for the region Afri…
Hôtel des Horlogers by Audemars Piguet offers the Promise of a Better Time
Audemars Piguet is popular for its timepieces, but with its new Hôtel des Horlogers now open, it is clear that the Swiss watchmaker is looking to expand its expertise in a new industry. A Luxury Hotel with a Rich Legacy On the site where the new Hôtel des Horlogers currently sits once stood anoth…
The Purosangue, Ferrari’s First-Ever SUV, does not Disappoint
Finally! After months of teasers and speculations, Ferrari has unveiled the premier images and specs of Purosangue, its first-ever SUV. Yes, it is everything you imagined an SUV from Ferrari would be and more. Of course, SUVs from traditional luxury sports car makers are not new: Porsche has the …
At the Atije Table, Chef Moyo Delivers an Elevated Fine Dining Experience
If you were to conjure up an image of the last meal you truly enjoyed, it would most likely be followed by a feeling of hunger or a desire to indulge in the pleasure of a delicious dish. But, as chef Moyo is trying to show with the Atije Experience, food can be so much […]
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Apex by Roja Parfums is Poetry in Motion, Speaking to the Heart
Have you ever experienced a Roja? Well, I have, and it would not be an exaggeration to anyone who owns a Roja and already knows about the wonderful fantasy that is a Roja scent. For its latest launch, Apex by Roja, the maxim ‘experience is the best teacher’ is the only fitting description. On Sep…
The Bellagio is Always a Good Idea!
Las Vegas is roaring back to life after a few difficult years with USA Today reporting that March’s numbers were up 50% compared to the previous year. To celebrate its reopening, here’s a look at the Bellagio, the casino that defines luxury in Sin City. When people think of Vegas, it is likely th…