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Aug 9, 2016 | Contributor: Lena Katz Located a couple of hours from Rio de Janeiro, in the picturesque town of Penedo, at the foot of the Mantiqueira Mountains, Rituaali is a blissful new getaway for those looking to unwind after the Olympics. Set amidst lush green hills, the resort is in one of Brazil’s best-kept secret regions, settled by Scandinavians many generations ago, and still retaining its Nordic influences. The wellness retreat like blends Nordic spa customs with indigenous Brazilian naturopathy. ... Read More |
Aug 10, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico The 2016 Summer Olympics are officially underway (Go Team USA!). Although taking place in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, excitement for this year’s games have taken a back seat to all of the trouble surrounding Rio de Janeiro. Of course, when the medals have been given out, the crowds head home and news outlets move on, it’ll still top many traveler’s bucket lists. That’s because now, sojourners will have even more reasons to visit, since they'll get to see an up-close look at a then former Olympic village. ... Read More |
Jun 6, 2016 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team The 2016 Summer Olympics are right around the corner. And among other things to worry about—accommodations, tickets to specific events, packing lists, Zika virus—one thing you won’t have to fret over is acquiring a tourist Visa. Brazilian officials have stated that travelers with a US, Japan, Australia or Canadian passport, will not need the government document from June 1 through September 18. ... Read More |
Jun 13, 2015 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich Many of us grew up playing with wooden or plastic swords, fantasizing of being the next Dread Pirate Roberts (or Captain Jack Sparrow, depending on your frame of reference), but it’s not often that childhood play to truly leads to one’s calling in life. For Race Imboden though, a day flinging a toy lightsaber around in a park put him on... Read More |
Nov 1, 2012 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern When soccer superstar David Beckham piloted a Bladerunner speedboat down the Thames carrying the opening ceremony Olympic Torch this summer in true James Bond style, an estimated 900 million people were watching around the world. Now the one-of-a-kind craft, a whiplash fast carbon fiber Bladerunner BR RIB 35 built by the Britain’s ICE Marine and heavily customized with rockets, smoke canisters, waterjets and LED lights worthy of any 007 vehicle, will be offered at Bonhams’ December 3, 2012 sale at Mercedes-Benz World Brooklands in Surrey, UK.... Read More |
Sep 4, 2012 | Contributor: Slavica Monczka | 1 Comment It is just over twenty years now since the collapse of the Soviet Union, and it is my very first time in Moscow. I have read about government reform and social advances, but it was my firsthand experience that amazed me of this new revitalized cosmopolitan city.... Read More |
Aug 8, 2012 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich Etiquette classes used to be all the rage in the 50s, with kids enduring hours of tea preparation and lessons on the proper way to hold their shoulders at the dinner table. In lieu of etiquette history, and to borrow some 2012 Olympic coverage, Nike has created their own book of proper behavior and is giving them exclusively to attending Olympic athletes and press.... Read More |
Jul 27, 2012 | Contributor: Lena Katz 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 Olympic Games. But these are not set pieces, to be broken down after the curtain falls.... Read More |
Jul 27, 2012 | Contributor: Lena Katz Olympic 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 |
Jul 26, 2012 | Contributor: Nicolle Keogh With the 2012 Olympic Games just around the corner, it seems all anyone can talk about-- even more than the sports themselves-- is the anticipated fashion that will be worn at the Opening Ceremony this Friday. With the Olympics now considered the most fashionable sporting event of all time, the Opening Ceremony will feature team uniforms by luxury designers Stella McCartney (Team Great Britain), Giorgio Armani (Team Italy), and Bob Marley’s daughter, Cedella Marley (Team Jamaica).... Read More |
Jul 6, 2012 | Contributor: James Rothaar Service providers in the luxury travel industry also are going for the gold this summer at the 2012 Olympics in London. In pursuit of appealing to affluent travelers, PlaneClear, a private-aviation firm, and In The Know Experiences, a specialty travel company, announced the formation of their partnership for the upcoming Olympics.... Read More |
Apr 25, 2012 | Contributor: James Rothaar Celebrity Cruises has obtained the rights to broadcast the 2012 Olympic games from London live onboard its fleet of luxury cruisers. From the opening to the closing ceremonies of the XXX Olympiad, July 27 to August 12, the 26 sports events of the summer games will air. Additionally, there also will be rebroadcasts of the events at more convenient times available as well. The Olympic competions or events will be viewable in staterooms and suites as well as the bar and lounge areas of the ships. The exact broadcast times of specific events will be listed in Celebrity ships’ daily newsletter. There is one exception. No broadcasts will be available onboard the Celebrity Xpedition, which sails the Galapagos Islands year round.... Read More |
Sep 8, 2011 | Contributor: Carol Driver East London will next week be placed firmly on the shopping map, as Westfield Stratford City, Europe's largest urban retail centre, opens its doors. ... Read More |
May 31, 2011 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team
The hopes to bring the Olympics to South Africa for the first time have been changed, according to South Africa’s Olympic committee president. The bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics has been put off, with the government of South Africa stating... Read More |
Jan 26, 2010 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team News & Trends: Whether you'll be watching from the sidelines or the comfort of your own home. Brands including Omega, Ralph Lauren, Oakley, and more have designed unique 2010 Winter Olympic Collections to celebrate the time honored sporting... Read More |
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