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Sep 3, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichIt has been 19 months since The Lanesborough shut its doors for its £80 million ($122M) renovation, but as of August, it has officially reopened. Being hailed as London’s most expensive luxury hotel—the cheapest room is £720 ($1,098) a night—the building’s new look has designer Alberto Pinto to thank. Known for his work on private residences and yachts, Pinto allows the space’s 18th century glamour to shine by getting rid of outdated materials and techniques, and bringing in modern technologies and gilded ceilings. ... Read More | 
Aug 17, 2015 | Contributor: Sean HillenWith hotel balconies overlooking the cobble-stoned, tree-lined Avenue Frochot in the south Pigalle district where Toulouse-Lautrec once lived, you almost feel like you’ve been transported into Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris. Located on a corner at the junction of Rue Victor Masse and Rue Henry Monnier in the 9th arrondissement, the 37-room Grand Pigalle Hotel encapsulates the romance of the belle époque era. ... Read More | 
Jul 29, 2015 | Contributor: Sean HillenEvening sunlight wove its golden threads through lace curtains as wood pigeons cooed from a branch opposite my second floor window at Villa Fontelunga in Tuscany. Nestled on a hill overlooking the Chiana Valley, the scene seems like one created straight from a painter's palate. It was easy to imagine author Frances Mayes’ enthusiasm in Under The Tuscan Sun, her book focusing on Cortona, a nearby town. ... Read More | 
Jul 14, 2015 | Contributor: Sean HillenPortugal’s southermost region is well known for its sandy beaches and lively nightlife, but The Algarve also entices visitors because of its diversity. Here, golden cliffs drop off into the ocean’s waves below and Moorish ruins remain where entire communities once lived. As a major tourist destination, former fishing villages have been turned into summer resorts, but if you look close enough, its history still lingers amidst high rise apartments and modern developments. However, this beautiful region still has plenty of treasures worth discovering and plenty of activities to hold any traveler’s wanderlust interest. Here are a few tips on activities for navigating the region in three days: ... Read More | 
Jul 10, 2015 | Contributor: Sean HillenSpread over 178 acres, Pine Cliffs Resort in the Portuguese Algarve is so vast it has even developed a special botanical handbook and walking tour for its guests. ... Read More | 
Jun 29, 2015 | Contributor: Vicki ArkoffMarking the first new cruise ship line to launch in a decade, Viking Ocean Cruises has just christened its first ship, the 930-passenger Viking Star. The ceremony was held in the ship’s homeport of Bergen, Norway as part of a citywide celebration for Norwegian Constitution Day. ... Read More | 
Jun 25, 2015 | Contributor: Sean HillenAs the largest five-star hotel in Lisbon, the Corinthia has long attracted many corporate travelers, but more recently it has focused more of its on leisure guests. The building had been a hotel for more than 19 years before the Pisani family of Malta, founders of the brand, took it over in 2004. And while it had already gone through radical renovations to raise its status from four to five-star, it is doing so again. Last year they revitalized their Tempus Bar and lobby area, and this year, more rooms are being remodeled. ... Read More | 
Jun 23, 2015 | Contributor: Danny FrithThe snow has melted, the Alps now dons its summer coat of green, and a new world awaits summer visitors. The extensive mountains are a magical place to be this season, taking on a new life and character under the warm sun. If you’re headed to Europe, here are the top three resorts (in ascending order), that offer the best in outdoor activities, dining and experiences. ... Read More | 
Jun 17, 2015 | Contributor: Cynthia DialImagine that you’re in a classic Mercedes-Benz for a top-down, wind-in-your-hair ride through the Black Forest. Your route overflows with castles, cuckoo clocks and cobblestone alleyways. In short, it is fairytale perfect. Where, you might ask, is this scenario? The answer: Baden-Württemberg. ... Read More | 
Jun 12, 2015 | Contributor: Sean HillenOnce providing inn-style family accommodations, following a major renovation last year, Vitória Stone has turned into a chic, four-star hotel just outside the historic walls of the central Portuguese town of Évora. Its low-ceilinged lobby is characterized by concrete pillars, which look as if they've just been poured. Large, glazed wine amphorae stand around the floors and black and white photographs of archaeological cromlechs on the walls enhance the theme of ancient history. ... Read More | 
Jun 9, 2015 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamA picture is worth a thousand words; so it follows that videos are even more valuable. Recently, STARGAZE Production published a film on Vimeo entitled Landscapes of Malta in 4K resolution. Starting off with aerial views from inside an airplane, the video moves onto the Xwejni Salt Pans, Żebbuġ in Gozo and across five other locations within the first minute. The 3:10-minute snapshot of Malta’s three islands captures the beauty of the Mediterranean archipelago in beautifully-crisp and clear images filmed through time-lapse footage. ... Read More | 
Jun 4, 2015 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamGermany is known for many things—amazing beer, The Berlin Wall, Oktoberfest, exceptional engineering and craftsmanship, and of course, the Autobahn. Historic castles dot its landscapes, high-end car brands call the country home and hundreds of fine-dining restaurants are scattered throughout its cities. ... Read More | 
Jun 3, 2015 | Contributor: Sean HillenUnder a clear blue sky with the sun glinting off its sparkling fountains and sandstone façade, the Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa in Malta looks positively regal. Which is appropriate considering the official residence of the nation’s President, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, is across the street. ... Read More | 
May 7, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa StempienOn Friday, Expo Milano 2015 began, kicking off a six-month period of global showcases dedicated to the technology, culture and gastronomic traditions of over 140 countries around the world. Needless to say, it’s a big deal. ... Read More | 
Apr 22, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoThe 2015 Milan Expo is just around the corner, and participating in the event this year is Be Open, an international foundation working in the fields of design and creativity. Last Monday the foundation unveiled their Garden of Wonders exhibit at the Botanical Gardens of Brera. The project’s central theme is perfume and the re-interoperation of now defunct luxury brands. ... Read More |
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