Peninsula: My Saviour; Banyan Tree: Disaster
So I decided to try out the new Banyan Tree on the Bund on my last trip to Shanghai. They had recently opened. I stayed with them for two weeks. Two horrible weeks. Only then did I finally relocate to an always perfect option…the Peninsula. The Banyan Tree on the Bund website looked great; amazing … Read more
Service in Dubai
I have just returned from a fantastic experience at the Atlantis the Palm, Dubai. This majestic resort captures the imagination with its ingenuity and formidable scale. Although a very large resort encompassing unique marine habitats, a waterpark, white beaches, 18 restaurants, an indulgent spa to name a few of the facilities, the service was impeccable. … Read more
Louis Vuitton Express arrives in Shanghai!
When I was in Shanghai a few weeks ago they were still hard at work at creating Shanghai’s new Louis Vuitton flagship store in Plaza 66. The train has now arrived with no expense spared! There were the requisite parties, attended by hordes of journalists, TV presenters complete with trailing camera crew, and exquisite Chinese … Read more
Striking Beauty & Underlying Strength
Seductively powerful and exquisitely finished, the Aston Martin DBS represents the synthesis of raw power, race-bred technology and design excellence. Next year for me maybe?
The world’s largest showroom for BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce opens…
Abu Dhabi Motors has invested around $82 million in the new 35,000-square-metre Abu Dhabi showroom over its three-year construction. It offers 172 parking spaces for customers and 120 work bays for BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles. The state-of-the-art facility is able to accommodate the display of 80 pre-owned and new cars, 10 motorcycles, and features … Read more
Soviet Aircraft Carrier now Luxury Hotel?
Former Soviet aircraft carrier, the Kiev, has been converted into a luxury hotel by its new Chinese owners. The Kiev was built in 1972 and subsequently purchased by the Chinese in 1996, where it is now part of the Binhai Aircraft military themed park in Tianjin. The ship has now been transformed into 137 standard … Read more
New Toaster Concept….hmm…
Does a toaster have to be just a toaster? Whatever you write on the scanning top of Sasha Tseng’s new concept gets burnt onto the toast! Finally, no need for talking in the mornings….www.designporn.ca
Tel Aviv’s hippest boutique hotel!
Tel Aviv: The city that never sleeps. The Brown: The trendiest place to be. For a cool, urban experience in the heart of the sexiest city around, book yourself a stay at the Brown. This boutique hotel’s vibe is both cool and chic. It is an oasis of style, intimacy, and unparalleled personal service. PS: … Read more
WANTED: LUXE FASHIONISTAS
This site is a must have Bookmark! My-wardrobe.com is the premier destination for everyday luxury designer fashion. You get to shop for and explore the latest designer clothes, shoes, bags dresses, and menswear and get to tune in for daily up-to-the-minute fashion trend reports! PS: Love Anya Hindmarch’s new Newspapers & Magazines Shopper bag M … Read more
QUITE THE CONTRAST…..
Extreme 1; North Korea launched the world’s LEAST luxurious cruise ship this week. The liner is rusty, the cabins are cramped and the Captain’s Table is a help yourself buffet. During the 21-hour maiden overnight cruise, which traced the length of North Korea’s east coast, some passengers slept on wooden bunkbeds while others were assigned … Read more
