by Stephanie on April 17, 2012
The beach at The Crane in Barbados. Photography courtesy The Crane.
The Caribbean’s oldest luxury hotel, The Crane Residential Resort is celebrating a major milestone this year — 125 years! To mark this, as well as their multi-million dollar restoration, the resort is offering 365 of events, festivals and specials starting now until April 2013.
Located in beautiful Barbados, this beachside retreat has been a popular hideaway for generations of guests looking to enjoy low-key elegance steps away from the pink powdery sand of Crane Beach. The restoration of the resort include the 55,000 square-foot Crane Village, a guest pavilion which includes a dining, shopping, entertainment, and health and wellness centre. Here you’ll find restaurants including the casual Italian eatery D’Onfonio’s, Japanese and Thai restaurant Zen, as well as the island’s fine dining gem, L’Azure, which underwent an extensive enrichment.
While were are told there are going to be plenty of specials throughout the next 365 days, to kick-off this celebration, The Crane is offering a “Crane 125 Package” (based on a five-night stay) valid from May 1 – December 22, 2012 and includes:
- Accommodation in a two or three bedroom suite in the resort’s Residences by the Sea, Residences in the Park or Historical residences
- US$125 spa credit per room
- US$125 dining credit per room to be used at any of the resort’s restaurants or eateries
Sounds pretty good to us. We can’t wait to see what else The Crane has in store.
by Stephanie on April 5, 2012
The pool at The Beverly Hills Hotel.
Oh to be a fly on the wall. If we were ever to choose a hotel to do so, The Beverly Hills Hotel would be at the top of the list. This legendary hotel, affectionately called The Pink Palace, is celebrating 100 years and as you would expect, is doing it in style. Generations of film icons have checked-in to this five-star, five-diamond property, including Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Howard Hughes, to name a few. READ MORE
by Stephanie on April 3, 2012
The exterior of the Bulgari London.
There has been a lot of anticipation leading up to the June 1 opening of the Bulgari London, which is the first luxury property in the last 40 years to open in the capital. The 85-room hotel is located in the posh Knightsbridge neighbourhood, and will boast seven Bulgari ultra-suites, a restaurant and bar, cinema, as well as a spa complete with pool and fitness centre. As you would expect you’ll be able to freshen up with Bulgari toiletries, but the brand’s influence doesn’t stop there. Some of the interior decor has been inspired by the brand’s jewellery, including the custom-made silk curtains. READ MORE
by Stephanie on March 27, 2012
Sean Connery as James Bond in "Dr. No."
When it comes to high style in films, the Bond series has a major glamour factor. Between 007′s sexy suits, high tech gadgets and fashionable leading ladies, this iconic movie brand oozes style. To mark this franchise’s 50-year anniversary, The Barbican in London is showcasing a retrospective entitled Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style, starting with 1962′s Dr. No all the way to this year’s Skyfall.
The exhibition will explore the craft behind the screen icons from the villains to the costumes and sets, as well as special effects, stunts and props.
Other highlights include the gadgets and weapons made for Bond, as well as the artwork for the sets and the costume designs. Pieces from major fashion designers and Hollywood costume designers will also be on display too, from such names as Giorgio Armani, Tom Ford, Oscar de la Renta, Philip Treacy and Miuccia Prada. READ MORE
by Stephanie on March 20, 2012
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of the macaron. For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of biting into this delicious cookie, today is the perfect opportunity to give it a try. Select cities across the globe are celebrating Macaron Day or Jour du Macaron as its called in Paris, in which select patisseries and bakeries offer free macarons to patrons with a portion of proceeds going to charity. Created in Paris by Maison Pierre Hermé Paris in association with Relais Desserts, this year’s Jour du Macaron in Paris will raise money towards Autism.
If you’re not going to be in Paris tomorrow, many other cities are participating including Vancouver, Toronto and New York City. Be sure to check ahead to find out if your favourite bakery is participating.
All you need to do is tell the shop you’re there for Macaron Day and you’ll receive your free treat! Plus you might as well buy a few to take home, since you’ll be helping raise funds towards a great cause too.
by Stephanie on March 15, 2012
Villa Le Scale in Capri, Italy.
Drawing notables since the late 19th century, celebrities and VIPs like Jacqueline Kennedy, Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor, helped to maintain the island’s cache as they flocked to the island in the ’50s. But even today Capri, Italy is still a destination that exudes luxury and exclusiveness (and an A-list guest list) — thanks to the five-star accommodations, high-end boutiques and glitzy restaurants — not to mention its stunningly beautiful too.
Thinking of visiting this glamorous destination? Consider booking into the Villa Le Scale, which is offering some amazing deals in conjunction with their grand re-opening May 1, 2012. READ MORE
by Stephanie on March 6, 2012
A room at the Palazzo Margherita.
For those of you who are only familiar with Francis Ford Coppola’s films, the Oscar-winning film legend also has a resort collection to tout too, with boutique properties in Argentina, Belize and Guatemala to name a few, plus a winery in Napa Valley. Opening its doors just days ago, Palazzo Margherita, located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, is Coppola’s newest hotel and also his most personal. A restored mansion, this 9-room resort can be found in the town of Bernalda where his grandfather Agostino was born. READ MORE
by Stephanie on February 21, 2012
Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa, Easter Island
Off the coast of Chile is the island of Rapa Nui or more commonly known as Easter Island. A magical speck of land in the South Pacific, this island’s claim to fame is not surprisingly the hundreds of Moai statues scattered throughout the landscape. If visiting this majestic place is on your bucket list, there’s a new eco-friendly property to consider staying at. The Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa is found in the capital of Hanga Roa, within walking distance of the town and is also conveniently only a kilometre away from the airport. This 75-room resort boasts two restaurants and a bar, which serves up authentic local cuisine with dishes that rotate on a regular basis depending on what’s in season. READ MORE
by Stephanie on February 9, 2012
Pieces from the Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective exhibition. Photography courtesy A. Guirkinger.
We can’t say no to a great museum exhibition, especially if it’s fashion-related. On our list for 2012 is the Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective coming to the Denver Art Museum. On from March 25 – July 8, 2012, this will be the exhibition’s only U.S. showing after it already appeared in Paris and Madrid. The retrospective covers 40 years of YSL including a selection of 200 gorgeous haute couture outfits (including the ones pictured above), photographs, drawings and films. READ MORE
by Stephanie on January 31, 2012
A suite at the Trump Toronto.
Toronto’s downtown core is getting a luxurious new hotel: Trump Toronto. Officially opening their doors today, this building is going to be Canada’s second tallest structure and the tallest residential building at 65 stories high. Offering 261 guest suites, all of the accommodations comes with the luxurious amenities you’d expect to find at a Trump hotel, including over-sized windows, Italian linens, high ceilings, in-room Nepresso machines and WiFi, plus stunning views of the Toronto skyline. READ MORE
