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Sep 14, 2012 | Contributor: Annalisa Solari | 2 CommentsThe much anticipated opening for the Palace Hotel Tokyo took place only four months ago, yet it has already become a favorite for travelers and locals alike. Since its May 2012 debut, the Palace Hotel has been focused on giving guests an authentic experience in Japanese hospitality.... Read More | 
Jul 27, 2012 | Contributor: Lena KatzHost cities are expected to marshal tremendous resources in a relatively short time-span to create state-of-the-art constructions, first-class athletic facilities and streamlined infrastructure–all of which is under a worldwide spotlight during the Olympic Games. But these are not set pieces, to be broken down after the curtain falls.... Read More | 
Jul 27, 2012 | Contributor: Lena KatzOlympic host cities are expected to marshal tremendous resources in a relatively short time-span to create state-of-the-art constructions, first-class athletic facilities and streamlined infrastructure–all of which is under a worldwide spotlight during the Games. But these are not set pieces, to be broken down after the curtain falls. Olympic facilities stand for decades, often even outlasting the public memory that once upon a time, the Games came here.... Read More | 
Apr 20, 2012 | Contributor: James Rothaar | 2 CommentsThe Palace Hotel Tokyo will be the first hotel to have an Evian Spa in Japan. The hotel is the anchor of the $1.2 billion multi-use development. The hotel near the Imperial Palace has 10 new restaurants and bars with cuisine that ranges from Japanese and Chinese to French fare. The new luxury hotel, which opens May 17, 2012, has 290 rooms available for guests that have been placed in 12 separate categories. "There is only one Tokyo, and there will only be one experience like the Palace Hotel," said Takashi Kobayashi, the president of the Palace Hotel Tokyo. "From the Aji stones at our entrance to the linens in our guest rooms, from the omotenashi at first encounter to the general management, we're celebrating an unfiltered appreciation of our country's culture."... Read More | .jpg&w=100&h=100)
Mar 21, 2012 | Contributor: James Rothaar | 3 CommentsThe collaborative efforts of Hublot and Ferrari made its public debut this month at in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, Japan. The Big Bang Ferrari wristwatch was formally introduced at the Ferrari Racing Days Suzuka 2012 at the Suzuka International Racing Course.... Read More | 
Mar 6, 2012 | Contributor: The Daily Meal | 1 CommentNo matter the travel destination, arriving somewhere new with a good handle on the local language is really helpful. Skipping the charades-style hand gesticulating and the awkward stumbling through the native tongue makes for much easier communication — and it’s also much more fun.... Read More | 
Mar 19, 2012 | Contributor: Lena KatzWhether it's extra-peppery mignonette sauce for their Fanny Bay oysters or traditional Portuguese Bacalhau at Easter supper, seafood lovers are particular about their favorites, and will often go great distances to enjoy them. But for those extra-avid eaters, here’s a roundup of singular experiences that go beyond merely a fine meal, and create a whole adventure around the eventual mouthwatering prize.... Read More | 
Nov 7, 2011 | Contributor: Rana BabacHoushi Inn in Japan — at 1,300 years of age and 46 generations of ownership — is the oldest inn in the world as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1994.... Read More | 
Sep 29, 2011 | Contributor: The Daily MealThe leaves, they are a-changing — and not just in New England. Check out these five alternative leaf-peeping destinations for an autumn to remember.... Read More | 
Jul 27, 2011 | Contributor: Steve Mirsky | 1 CommentMany times, Palm Springs and other affluent Coachella Valley enclaves in the Southern California desert get all the respect when it comes to spa getaways. But just a 15 minute drive north of I-10 lies the town of Desert Hot Springs with stunning San Jacinto Mountain views in every direction.... Read More | 
Jun 2, 2011 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team
The U.S. economy has been hit harder than analysts expected after the Japan earthquake and tsunami. Goldman Sachs reported that "As expected, the hardest-hit sector of the economy appears to be motor vehicle production," Shortages in supply of the... Read More | |
May 26, 2011 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team Fashion abounds during the 12 day Cannes Film Festival, with a star studded fashion show to aid the Japanese Red Cross.... Read More | | 1 | 2 |
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