Celebrity Life

Leave it to two French legends to create one of the most luxurious boutique spas in New York. Two floors below the lobby of the Baccarat Hotel, the Spa de La Mer is a jewel in an already extravagant hotel. The intimate spa has four treatment rooms, a lap pool with day beds for relaxing... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo Inspired by classic fighter jets with simplicity and premium finishes, the Valkyrie impresses with understated elegance. The stylish five-seater, with its distinctive small front wing and super sleek aerodynamics is the fastest and safest private aircraft in its class. Designed with a turbocharged 350hp engine, the Valkyrie can hit speeds of up... View Article

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The King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf arrived in Los Cabos on January 23 to spend a week-long vacation at Solmar Hotels & Resorts. King Carl Gustaf practiced one of his lifelong hobbies, sport fishing, together with his entourage. As part of his agenda, the King met with local marine biologists and entrepreneurs to learn... View Article

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London’s reputed Duck & Waffle led by Executive Chef Daniel Doherty is added to the line-up, with Three-Time Best In Taste Award Winner Chef Pascal Aussignac acting as guest judge. Hong Kong’s latest, greatest and hottest restaurants will be joined by London favourite Duck & Waffle and its award-winning executive chef Daniel Doherty for one... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo After boasting of tennis court high up in the air built atop the 1,000-foot-tall Burj al Arab hotel, plans for the world’s first underwater tennis court in Dubai were revealed in  April last year. Today, Kotala has revealed the project has eyed potential US investors to turn this project into a reality while... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo Bentley unveiled its new line of golf clubs and accessories at last week’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. While a standard set of 8 irons (3-pitching wedge) retails for $3,500, the upgrade version – which includes a trip to Japan for a fully customized set – will run up to six figures.... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo With two helicopters, a custom-built submarine and a six star status, Scenic Eclipse takes ocean cruising to a whole new level of luxury and elegance.  Akin to the finest hotels in the world, guests will find premium services and all the amenities expected from a 5-star hotel. Scenic’s signature brand of all-inclusive... View Article

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Two resorts in the south east of the continent have unveiled breathtaking new villas – the perfect antidote to the winter blues. Occasionally something a little spectacular is required to make a vacation truly memorable. Enter the latest additions to two of South East Asia’s finest resorts. Six Senses’ new offering at Ninh Van Bay in Vietnam is certainly that. Suspended... View Article

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Charles Bombardier, the engineer behind the Skreemr jet, has unveiled another radical and faster design for future air travel. Named the “Antipode”, the latest concept design can fly from New York to London in just 11 minutes while carrying 10 people at a time. The Canadian designer told Forbes: “I wanted to create an aircraft... View Article

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Chopard is releasing a series of watches depicting the animals of the Chinese zodiac calendar. The launch coincides with the Chinese New Year on February 8, which marks the beginning of the year of the monkey. For its first watch in the series, a special limited edition of the L.U.C XP, Chopard commissioned two Japanese masters in the art of Urushi... View Article

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The XII Annual International Migratory Bird Festival will take place from January 24 through January 31 in San Blas, Mexico near Puerto Vallarta in the state of Nayarit. The region known as Riviera Nayarit is at the top of the list for birdwatchers around the world. According to the Board of the International Migratory Bird... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo From underwater restaurants to tennis matches on a helipad, the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah has become the symbol of Dubai luxury. The world’s only 7-star hotel and Dubai’s most iconic landmark is to get its own exclusive beachside resort dubbed the “North Deck”. The opulent hotel has been consistently voted the world’s... View Article

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