September 22nd, 2011 by Stephen Levay
London likes to think of itself as the creative capital of the world, and for nine days each year it gets its chance to prove it. The London Design Festival has, since 2003, been a showcase for the world’s creative industries, and is presently roaring through the city with myriad events and exhibitions.
There are events [...]
September 16th, 2011 by Stephen Levay
From 1629 to 1631 Venice was struck by a particularly virulent plague that killed 46,000 Venetians, nearly a third of the city’s population at the time. In response, the Venetian Senate ordered the construction of a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, long considered a protector of the Republic. The resulting structure, the Basilica di [...]
August 17th, 2011 by Stephen Levay
One of the most fascinating museums in London is Sir John Soane’s Museum in Holborn. A current exhibition features a collection of twenty plaster restorations of the great landmarks of ancient Greece, Rome and the Near East by model maker and artist Francois Fouquet. With astonishing detail, the fragile models were produced using a technique [...]
June 30th, 2011 by Marisa Allegra Williams
Perhaps one of the most enjoyable ways to enjoy an evening in the bustling city of Bangkok is from a perch in the clouds at one of the city’s many marvellous rooftop bars. Among the most chic, as recently highlighted by Condé Nast Traveller, is the Skybar at Lebua, Blue Sky at Sofitel Centara Grand, [...]
June 22nd, 2011 by Marisa Allegra Williams
Boasting three-and-a-half miles of picturesque pink sand beaches, Harbour Island is consistently voted one of the Bahamas’ best for diving, fishing, swimming, and snorkelling. The island also offers some of the region’s best restaurants, with a casual atmosphere and unforgettable views.
For the perfect Harbour Island escape, we have three lovely and luxurious hotels to recommend. [...]
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