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Royal Residences of Queen Victoria

To me Queen Victoria has always been a fascinating monarch than her successors or predecessors barring Elizabeth I and Henry VIII. I have read her narrative quite voraciously and the one thing that struck home to me was young Victoria all of 18 years was a creative soul trapped in the armour of a monarch.ContinueContinue reading “Royal Residences of Queen Victoria”

Movie Star Getaway in Cannes

From an obscure fishing village under the Italian rule to the ultimate glamourous destination in the world, Cannes has certainly evolved through time. Cannes encompasses half the coast of Golfe de la Napoule and two quaint islands in the South of France but its geo cultural treasure trove has always been brushed aside by theContinueContinue reading “Movie Star Getaway in Cannes”

A Day with Shakespeare in Stratford-Upon-Avon

Comfortably cocooned in obscurity the little market town of Stratford in the Avon valley had very little to celebrate during the Tudor age. By the time Regency era dawned on England this town in Warwickshire county, was catching the attention of literary class and thespians. Oblivious to the fact that it will offer modern Britain’sContinueContinue reading “A Day with Shakespeare in Stratford-Upon-Avon”

Celebrate Milestones on a Private Estate

What would the tapestry of life look like if not for the milestones that embellish it? Milestones represent that our lives have been worth the struggle, endurance and choices we made to get there. It’s been one year since The Lux Insider was born and to mark this milestone we’d like to share some celebrationContinueContinue reading “Celebrate Milestones on a Private Estate”

Unique Experiences For A Romantic Weekend

To be in love is to experience life in its fullest with your beloved. Every year February brings with it the feverish romance and stellar expectations to delight your love. While there are one too many scented candle light dinners to enjoy the typical Valentine’s Weekend there are few one of a kind experiences you canContinueContinue reading “Unique Experiences For A Romantic Weekend”

Ultimate Valentine Day Gifts

In a week from now, the air will be fragrant with love and in a blink of an eye a frenzy will take over every man and woman who are in a relationship to express their love for the other with an exclusive gift. St Valentine’s spirit will descend down upon us for a fortnight as soon asContinueContinue reading “Ultimate Valentine Day Gifts”

Chinese New Year: How Is The World Celebrating?

Chinese settlers have been populating far corners of the world since early 19th century and today have become an integral part of the western community as well as down under. The world’s most populous and advance cities have embraced the cultural traditions of the Chinese diaspora over decades of immersion. The biggest festival in theContinueContinue reading “Chinese New Year: How Is The World Celebrating?”

Celebrate ‘Year Of The Monkey’ in China

Thanks to China the world has a reason to celebrate two New Year Eves a month apart. The best time to visit a destination is during its biggest festival and it doesn’t get any grand than the Chinese New Year. Traditionally a celebration to welcome the Spring and pray for a good harvest, the festival playsContinueContinue reading “Celebrate ‘Year Of The Monkey’ in China”

Review: Perfect 3 day getaway in Scotland

To paraphrase Ibn Batuta “The highlands leave you speechless and then turn you into a storyteller”, and that is my only conclusion to why great novels are either conceived in Scotland or filmed in its cradle. The constraints of space, time and your attention span do not give me liberty to share the elaborate versionContinueContinue reading “Review: Perfect 3 day getaway in Scotland”

How to celebrate Singaporean golden jubilee?

What’s the story? Singapore has been known to be the new glitzy bustling city of Asia when you look at it from the west. New it isn’t and all the glitz and glamour came much later. The earliest settlements known were in the 13th century, back then it was called Sematek translated as the ‘Sea Town’ContinueContinue reading “How to celebrate Singaporean golden jubilee?”

Kids friendly islands for summer holiday

Family travel is the trickiest bit to nail, for the sheer variety of activities and requirements one family of four can demand. A family with kids, is another giant to tackle altogether. Travelling with kids demands much attention to safety, food and water quality, hygiene level on the island and resort, insect bites, outdoor activities thatContinueContinue reading “Kids friendly islands for summer holiday”