Eon Ellipse Watch
What We Like: Versace’s Eon Ellipse
Why We Like It: The new Eon Ellipse watch launched by Versace gets its name from the elliptical shape of it’s outer ring. With Roman numerals on one side and the emblematic Greek logo on the other, the watch has its own personality. An intricate guilloche sunray pattern with a Medusa logo on a black or white enamel decorated bezel adds to the watch’s charm.
UK’s Most Expensive Home Bought for £140 Million
Billionaires are constantly on the lookout for haute properties, better still if they come with a tag of ‘most expensive’. A 54-year-old Russian steel tycoon, Vladimir Lisin, with a net worth of an astounding £15 billion, bought the 300-year-old Park Place mansion for £140 million. Bought by developer Michael Spink in 2007, for about £40 million, the house is set in 300 acres of land in Oxfordshire, with 200 acres of parkland.
Top Ten Beach Destinations in Europe
If you’re beginning to think about booking a summer sun getaway in Europe, Cyprus and Greece offer some of the best beach destinations, according to TripAdvisor users.
Cyprus nabbed two of the top three beach destinations in Europe, with Ayia Napa, the party capital which made its name as a notorious party paradise, in top place.
The Luxury Collection to Publish Travel Guides
Luxury hotel chain The Luxury Collection has launched its own series of travel guides, becoming the latest brand to launch a guide for well-heeled travelers.
The Luxury Collection will publish six travel guides to cover Italy, Argentina, India, Spain, Greece and the United States in association with publisher Assouline.
Kampanas A New Hotel in Athens
Brazilian design duo the Campanas have unveiled their latest project, a boutique hotel in Athens. Humberto and Fernando Campana, known for their Brazilian carnival-themed designs for everything from furniture to shoes, officially opened their first hotel earlier this month in the Greek capital. The New Hotel, a 79-room property in the historical center of the Greek capital, is inspired by three traditional Greek themes — Karagiozis, a
Conde Nast Traveler votes Perivolas no 17 Hotel in the World
Influential magazine Condé Nast Traveler has named Perivolas in Santorini no 17 Best Hotel in the World in its Annual Readers; Choice survey. Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong has been voted as the best hotel in the world ahead of Peninsula House in the Dominican Republic, which won second place, October 11. The Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh won third place, while the Safari Lodges at Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa
