Anantara Opening Seven New Resorts In 2011

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is opening seven new resorts in 2011, a 50 percent growth of its hotel portfolio. The new resorts will be located in a variety of locations, namely China, the Maldives, Ba...

First Chinese St. Regis Resort Opens In Lhasa

The St. Regis Lhasa has opened its doors, becoming the first international luxury hotel in Tibet's capital. It is the third St. Regis branded hotel in China, with the others being in Beijing and Shanghai, but...

John Galliano Designs Claridge’s Christmas Tree

John Galliano for Dior has designed Claridge's legendary Christmas tree for the second year running. The designer picked an “Under the Sea” theme which incorporates sparkling silver leaves, pink ...

CrystalRoc & Steinway & Sons Swarovski Piano

CrystalRoc & Steinway & Sons have released a Swarovski-studded piano with prices reaching up to $800,000. Finished in a million Swarovski crystals, the pianos will be customised to each buyer's taste...

Glorious 12th Century Umbrian Castle For Sale

Spanning 2,500 sqm (8,200 sq ft), the Umbrian Castle property sits in one hectare of beautiful grounds featuring little garden terraces. Elsewhere you’ll also find a 12 x 6 metre swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. ...

Richard Avedon Prints Fetch $7.5 Million

A selection of prints by the late, great Richard Avedon fetched $7.5 million at a recent Christie’s auction in Paris. Leading the way was a large photograph of model Dovima posing with elephants at a circus....

Shangri-La Opens First European Hotel In Paris

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will open its first European hotel in the 16th arrondissement of Paris on December 17. Built in 1896 for Napoleon's grand-nephew Prince Roland Bonaparte, Shangri-La’s Parisian r...

Five HK Hotels Triumph In Forbes Travel Guide

Five Hong Kong hotels have been recognised with top honours (five stars) in the Forbes Travel Guide 2011. In its lifetime spanning over 50 years the guide has become a prestigious gauge of quality and the Is...