Go to Goa… Introducing Alila Diwa Goa

Ahhh Goa…  the Ibiza of the Indian Ocean.  Beach parties, sarongs, and sun and now one of our newest properties, the Alila Diwa Goa.

Located 500 m from the beach, the resort is looking out to beautiful, verdant paddy fields leading to the Arabian Sea, and bringing a new level of luxury to the beautiful and exotic beach destination. The laid-back beach atmosphere is perfectly enhanced by the resort’s excellent service. Alila Diwa Goa has blended the best of contemporary Goan architecture with the finest of its incredibly rich cultural traditions within the exquisite and vibrant surrounding landscape to fashion an extraordinary experience in luxury destination travel.

Extending outward from the heart of the hotel is the stunning infinity pool, which invites guests to peer over at the astounding landscape, preferably while sipping on the perfect martini. Alila Diwa Goa offers guests a few options for wining and dining: The Spice Studio coastal specialty restaurant, VIVO with Live Kitchen, and The Edge Bar and Lounge. Each guestroom and suite is designed for the optimum in relaxed indulgence, epitomised by the view of nature.

Visit the hotel here!

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Nowness by LVMH

Nowness.com, a digital magazine created by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, wants to teach you how to live a life of luxury. Relax. The site, at least, is free.

In a time when luxury sales are not exactly on the up and up, Nowness stands as a way for brands to connect with consumers–past, present, and future (they hope). The site, which has been running in teaser mode and will go into full launch today, serves as LVMH’s answer to last year’s closure of online store eLuxury.com, which was shut down largely because many luxury brands started offering e-commerce through their own sites. Rather than create another online shopping destination, LVMH has positioned Nowness as an “information reference”–a place for users to experience “moments of inspiration” and “experience the luxury lifestyle online.”

Nowness will feature original and exclusive content. Each day will feature a new theme (the launch-day theme appears to be “hair”) complete with a handful of stories–videos, photos, or pieces of art revolving around fashion, art, or travel. Today, for example, features a video of model Lily Donaldson, with hair by stylist Sam McKnight, titled “Lily Donaldson’s Flying Hair.” A preview of the site featured a short film noir featuring model Agyness Deyn (below). A slideshow of fashion photography featuring highly stylized hair accompanies.

(from Fast Company)

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Raise your glass to… Paul Smith

Paul Smith, the London tailor designer and general eclectic lifestyle enthusiast, has put his own personal touch on a timeless bar accessory set.  Using Arne Jacobsen´s Cylinda-Line barset, Smith has re-finished multi-piece set in a slick titanium gloss and inscribed personal messages on each item  like “take pleasure seriously” and “start something new.” The set is called simpy “Statement” and is available in limited edition and includes a cocktail mixer and spoon, shaker, ice bucket with tongs, a two-liter pitcher with strainer, small glass coasters and a serving tray.

If you like this, you will love the Paul Smith-designed uniforms coming soon at our new Cambrian Hotel in Adelboden Switzerland! Click here to check it out…



(image via Luxist)

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Resolve to… EAT AN AUTHENTIC WIENERSCHNITZEL

The final day of our Resolve to Travel campaign has come…  Today, we encourage and inspire you to treat yourself in 2010 to a true authentic Vienna wienerschnitzel while enjoying two complimentary nights at the Triest hotel.

The cross-vaulted rooms are clues to the building’s former life: a coach station used by travellers from Vienna to Trieste. Combining elements of imperial elegance with sober modern lines, the interiors by Sir Terence Conran convey a picture of unity, warmth and are decidedly inviting. Designer highlights in the guestrooms include Casteglioni’s high-arching standing lamp and a Knoll table and chair set by Warren Platner. Black-and- white photographs, porthole windows, railings and flag motifs throughout the hotel underline the nostalgic link to the port of Trieste.

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Resolve to… Get some culture into your life!

Ahhh Florence…  Sculpture, paintings, religion, philosophy, food and wine…  It can all be found here.  If you 2009 was a little too much “OK!” magazine, and not enough Dante, enter our Resolve to Travel campaign and win two nights at the fabulous Continentale or Gallery Art Hotel!

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Resolve to… Buy a Moroccan rug in Morocco

Splendidly located in a lush palm grove just north of the Red City, MURANO Resort Marrakech combines the best of European sophistication and Moroccan lavishness. The resort simultaneously offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Atlas Mountains and Sahara desert, a unique opportunity for travellers to relax in a palm’s shade, but, situated only 15 minutes from the Medina, visitors can also escape and lose themselves in the urban hubbub.

Spend 2010 in style as you travel to Morocco and spend two complimentary nights at the Murano Resort Marrakesh!

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Resolve to… Party like a star!

If your 2009 was not filled with enough bubbly, beach, and beautiful people, enter our Resolve to Travel contest today for a chance to win two nights free at the Kube St. Tropez!

This seaside retreat is nested just far enough from Saint-Tropez to enjoy the best of both luxurious seclusion as well as bustling cultural and night life. Spacious and filled with light, KUBE Hotel is a mini-resort, including a wellness area, two swimming pools and gardens. The hotel, with 41 guestrooms and suites, is as ideal a location for a formal event or meeting as it is for a romantic weekend escape.

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3 star food in the street?

Foodies who braved the cold and snow in NYC yesterday were treated to a rare experience as chef Daniel Boulud set up a temporary streetfood stand.

“Monday afternoon a line of chilly foodies stretched along 51st Street where an unusual food truck was doling out more than the usual hot dogs and kabobs. Chef Daniel Boulud - thrice Michelin-starred - stood in the window, with lumberjack hat, earflaps and all, handing out free lunches to lucky winners.

The two-hour event featured four top New York chefs and was orchestrated by NBC New York to promote its new food site, Feast, which is scheduled to launch next week. Lucky winners who entered via the web site were given a spot at one of the four trucks. At Boulud’s truck (above) eaters got to sample some of the menu items from his more casual, downtown restaurant DBGB Kitchen & Bar.” (via Luxist)

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Spend a spontaneous weekend in England!

Want to jet off to the charming waterside town of Southport in England?  Want two free nights at the equally charming Vincent Hotel?  Simply enter our “Resolve to Travel” contest and win!

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Resolve to… Breathe fresher air!

Need to get away from the smog and pollution of the city?  Simply enter today´s drawing and win two nights at the Mykonos Theoxia in Greece!

The Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel has ranged among the top cosmopolitan locations on the Aegean for over forty years. The unique exterior has recently been complemented by a discreetly luxurious 60s glam interior-design makeover, both recreating the hotel’s original strong identity while communicating a powerfully modern design statement. Set against a dramatic stage of azure seascapes, the 52-room Mykonos Theoxenia, including a number of deluxe rooms and suites is a sensual world of its own.

Enter here and soon be breathing fresher air…

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