Travel
Rio de Janeiro has surpassed Sydney as the world’s most expensive major city for a hotel stay, according to a recent study.
During the first quarter of 2012, the average cost of a night in the Brazilian city was £192.88, almost 50 per cent more expensive than during the same period last year, according to The Telegraph.
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by Lana Galea May 12, 2012 (5 days ago)
Tags: 2014 FIFA World Cup, 2016 Olympic Games, Athens hotels, Bangkok hotels, Beijing hotels, Brazil, Buenos Aires hotels, FIFA World Cup, HRS, London hotels, Mexico City hotels, Miami hotels, Moscow hotels, Prague hotels, Rio de Janeiro, Vienna hotels, world's most expensive, world's most expensive hotels, Zurich hotels
Travel
Taiwanese airline EVA Air has taken a dive into pop culture and launched Hello Kitty-inspired aircraft and check-in desks in an attempt to boost Taiwan’s tourism industry.
EVA Air has transformed their Airbus A330-300 aircraft into a Hello Kitty fan’s heaven on wheels and wings, in the hope the move will provide a much-needed boost to tourism.
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by Lana Galea May 3, 2012 (2 weeks ago)
Tags: Airbus A330-300, EVA Air, Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty aircraft
Travel
A major city like Tokyo, Japan can take anywhere from weeks to a lifetime to explore. But what if you have less than 24 hours? Our handy guide will explain all of the things you need to do from dawn until dusk.
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by Maria April 29, 2012 (3 weeks ago)
Tags: Asahi, Harajuku, Hitachino, Kirin, Layover, Meiji Shrine, Meiji Temple, Pirikura, Sapporo, Shibuya, Starbucks, Suntory, Tokyo, Tokyu Department Store, Tsukiji Fish Market
Dining
Inspired by Earth Week we were thinking of some fun, eco-friendly things to do on a beautiful spring day. As the weather is getting warmer (we hope!) why not go on a picnic?
Start your weekend by downloading the GoodGuide app when shopping your picnic food. The GoodGuide is a shopping app, which will tell you what products are eco-friendly and which are not. It instantly reveals whether products are safe, healthy, green and socially responsible. Read more »
by Ida April 23, 2012 (4 weeks ago)
Tags: Black Isle Brewery, Black Isle Organic Brewery, Earth Week, Elvis & Kresse, GoodGuide, Green Kitchen Stories, Lassaigne Blanc de Blanc Champagne, montgueux, One Day On Earth, Paul Frank, Picnic, Sea Stones, Soji
Travel
If you’re a frequent flyer, you probably find that you spend most of your time in airports than anywhere else. But whiling the time away in an airport doesn’t have to be a laborious task. On the contrary, it can be a luxurious and relaxing experience in itself.
Flight deals site cheapflights.co.uk has released a list of the world’s most luxurious airports, where you could find yourself playing golf, having a relaxing massage, going for a swim or admiring some of the world’s finest art.
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by Lana Galea April 20, 2012 (4 weeks ago)
Tags: Hong Kong International Airport, Incheon International Airport, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, luxury, Qantas First Lounge, San Francisco International Airport, Sydney International Airport, world's most luxurious airports
Design
Some people think it’s enough just to come out of their caves when winter ends. Others want to ride headfirst into the warmer season at the fastest possible speeds.
If you are one of these people – and have some extra room in your garage – why not pick up a new motorcycle (or two or three) for every occasion? Whether you want to go across the country or make the most noise going down the street, here are our picks for this season.
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by Bob April 4, 2012
Tags: A2B, BMW, Confederate Motorcycles, Kawasaki, ZERO Engineering
Dining
Winter is not over yet, and we have witnessed the intense cold front that is moving into parts of the world where it isn’t even supposed to get cold at all. Before you get all up in arms about the ‘end of the world’ or climate change issues, there is a way to tackle this situation in a much more mellow and satisfying manner – with alcohol.
Why not live like our ancestors and enjoy a hot alcoholic beverage or two to warm up your belly and relax your soul? Here are our favorites (and where to get them):
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by Bob February 21, 2012
Tags: 1900 Stockholm, Angel's Share New York, Bar and Books Praha, Cocktails, Le Forvm Paris, Montgomery Place London
Travel
Just a few years ago, the mere mention of a ‘green’ hotel would have probably conjured up images of having to stay in a hut in the middle of nowhere, sleeping on leaves and giving up all of your favorite amenities.
These days, however, hotels around the world have found that being more eco-friendly enhances the luxury aspect of their facilities, and attracts a clientele that is ready to pay extra in order to know that their health and well being, as well a those of the surroundings, is being protected. Here are our favorites:
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by Bob January 22, 2012
Tags: Australia, DoubleTree, Hoshinoya Karuizawa, Japan, Maldives, Napa Valley, Soveva Fushi, Switzerland, Voyages Longitude, Whitepod