About four years ago I glanced at a picture of a beautiful floral design at Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris. It wasn’t the usual floral decoration at a luxury hotel but there was something particularly unusual about the designer. He was nothing like the typical hotel florist, he was nothing short of an artistContinueContinue reading “In Conversation with Jeff Leatham”
Tag Archives: Hotels
Legendary Hotels : Traditions + Tech at St. Regis New York
The Gilded Age is a legendary period in American history, Manhattan being its unmistakable epicenter. It was truly the epitome of America’s wealth and entrepreneurial prowess just as today’s unicorn tech founders amass power and wealth in Silicon Valley. This was the time before Uncle Sam began collecting taxes. I have been an ardent followerContinueContinue reading “Legendary Hotels : Traditions + Tech at St. Regis New York”
Design Hotels in Milan
Modern references only talk about Milan as one of the four fashion capitals of the world and the fashion houses that call it home but there is more to Milan than meets the eye. Milano has always been more than its perception, and its history of art and design flows into its reputation as aContinueContinue reading “Design Hotels in Milan”
Chic Hotels To Stay In Paris
As lovers of design we dedicate our posts this month to the world’s love affair with art and there couldn’t have been a better city than Paris to begin. The City of Art – Paris has had a very long and steady marriage with art, design and fashion thanks to its monarchy. The French BaroqueContinueContinue reading “Chic Hotels To Stay In Paris”
Oktoberfest 2016 – Munich Hotels and Holiday Rentals
There is nothing like experiencing the Bavarian culture than being at Theresienwiese in Munich during the traditional festival of Oktoberfest. The preparations for the annual beer festival or as the locals simply call it ‘Wiesn’ take place 6 months in advance and the locals certainly look forward to hosting the world’s largest beer hall in September.ContinueContinue reading “Oktoberfest 2016 – Munich Hotels and Holiday Rentals”
Lux Insider of The Month – Mauro Governato
It is only our second month since we initiated a takeover feature – Insider of the Month and who better than a Four Seasons insider to be our Lux Insider. Mauro Governato is an impassioned insider about luxury hotels and rightfully so has been at the helm of leading the prestigious hotel of Four SeasonsContinueContinue reading “Lux Insider of The Month – Mauro Governato”
Lux Insider of The Month – Alessandro Convertino
Last February The Lux Insider ventured into the familiar realm of luxury lifestyle, sharing personal experiences and preferred choices in luxury lifestyle. Having dived into the ocean of luxury blogging, we turn the spotlight to some of the luxury insiders we had the good fortune of interacting over our journey. To mark our first anniversary,ContinueContinue reading “Lux Insider of The Month – Alessandro Convertino”
Chic Hotels to Stay During London Fashion Week
It’s almost February of 2016, which only means its time for the most glamourous spectator event of the season – Fashion Week. As the winter gets intense, so does the race to the Big Fours in the world of fashion. We were in London for the last season and have curated some of the chic hotelsContinueContinue reading “Chic Hotels to Stay During London Fashion Week”
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”
Revisiting Regency at Francis Hotel, Bath
Quotes about Bath from the virtuous yet nonconforming novels by Jane Austen are leaping out of my mind as I stand outside the Pump Rooms unaware of how enamoured I am of this city. It is beyond my understanding, as to why Jane Austen wasn’t quite fond of this harmless, honey-toned town. As recommended byContinueContinue reading “Revisiting Regency at Francis Hotel, Bath”
Review: Afternoon Tea at Number Sixteen London
Every time I either read, write about or experience an English afternoon tea my mind wanders into the Jane Austen novels. Perhaps it stems from my childhood when I would be utterly besotted by a fairytale-like home with a beautifully crafted tea set and savouries perfectly laid on the table. Even today I am unabashedly an Afternoon Tea fanatic and trulyContinueContinue reading “Review: Afternoon Tea at Number Sixteen London”
Review: A slice of Milan in London – Baglioni Hotel London
Unforgettable. Indelible. Comforting. How does one go about describing a feeling that makes you so loved and cared by people outside your closed circle of family and friends? I pondered a lot on this and settled for these words that come close but don’t take shape of my experience at this hotel in London. For anContinueContinue reading “Review: A slice of Milan in London – Baglioni Hotel London”
Luxury Meister 