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Homeowners Are Starting Their Own Vegetable Gardens This Spring

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:52:41 +0000

According to Hometalk, a social network dedicated to home and garden projects, more American homeowners are starting their own vegetable gardens this spring. Since the beginning of this year, there were over 65,000 vegetables related activities (posts, shares, comments) through Hometalk.com, a significant increase from 2012. According to the Garden Writers Association Foundation (GWAF) 2013 [...]

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Roberto Ugolini Brings Fine Dining to Bangkok, Thailand

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:09:44 +0000

Roberto Ugolini Brings Fine Dining to Bangkok, Thailand Roberto Ugolini is original from Rome (Italy) and since 1994 he has been working in Thailand as the Managing Director of Watermark Group. Roberto Ugolini descends from an old Italian bloodline traced back to Southern Italy from 600 years B.C.. With close ties to Italian family roots, Ugolini’s [...]

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L’Ambrosie Debuts in Macau

Paul A Ebeling Jr — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:31:45 +0000

L’Ambrosie Debuts in Macau Famed French restaurant L’Ambrosie is coming to the Paul Y Engineering’s new Cotai property. With 3 Michelin Stars, has held the Stars for more than 20 yrs, the new venture will be named L’Ambrosie at Louis XIII. Paul Y Engineering is proposing a name change for itself to Louis XIII Holdings [...]

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100 Million Sharks Killed Annually

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:05:18 +0000

According to scientific findings released today in the peer-reviewed journal Marine Policy, the number of sharks killed each year in commercial fisheries is estimated at 100 million, with a range between 63 million and 273 million. The authors also warn that the rate of fishing for shark species, many of which grow slowly and reproduce [...]

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China’s Chocolate Market Grew Nearly 40%

Paul A Ebeling Jr — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:13:07 +0000

China’s Chocolate Market Grew Nearly 40% From 2008-2012 Despite the growing presence of upmarket European and North American chocolate makers such as Godiva, Leonidas, Debauve & Gallais, and Lindt, China has traditionally been a difficult market. As Lawrence Allen wrote in his Y 2009 book Chocolate Fortunes, despite the inroads made by the “Big Five” [...]

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AKA Beverly Hills Sends Spago Up To Your Suite

Paul A Ebeling Jr — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:08:16 +0000

AKA Beverly Hills Sends Spago Up To Your Suite If your are residing at AKA Beverly Hills while in LA you can now add Ritz Style room service to the amenities offered. The brand has joined with culinary wunderkind Wolfgang Puck to create Spago in-Suite. This is the 1st”room-service” type venture for the famous chef. [...]

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Gordon Ramsay Hits Las Vegas

Gossip in Hollywood — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:07:10 +0000

Gordon Ramsay and Caesars Entertainment announced today that Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill will open at Caesars Palace Dec. 18, and that Gordon Ramsay BurGR will open at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Dec 22. Two restaurants from the same chef opening within one week of each other in two different casino resorts is a [...]

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The Hollywood Christmas Pudding

Gossip in Hollywood — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:29:29 +0000

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Luxury News: The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 05:10:44 +0000

The Datai Langkawi is one of a kind. Conceived as a grand retreat, immersed in an ancient virgin rainforest, it is an icon of luxury. Its secluded villas are set on meandering paths leading down to a private bay and white sandy beaches, facing the Andaman Sea; the ultimate in peaceful perfection. The Datai Langkawi [...]

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Bangkok News: Chef Jeremy Tourret, L’Appart Johnnie Walker Prestige Dinner

Gossip in Hollywood — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:08:11 +0000

On 13th December, 2012 L’Appart A place of absolute enjoy! on the 32 floor of Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. At the elegant rooftop venue capturing panoramic views of city vibrant skyline. will host an exclusive Johnnie Walker Prestige Dinner, guests will enjoy a welcome cocktail reception from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, followed by a sublime [...]

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What’s to do in Singapore

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:37:09 +0000

Live Trading News discovers an array of attractions and activities in Singapore for your leisure pursuit. If you’re only going to be in Singapore for a few days, you might want to extend your trip. There’s just so many places to see and things to do. For art aficionados, there are museums and galleries to [...]

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The Steak that is better than Kobe, Matsuzaka

Paul A Ebeling Jr — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:09:35 +0000

The Steak that is better than Kobe This beef does not come from any cows, it is Matsuzaka cattle, what some consider to be the finest beef in Japan and perhaps the world. No, it is not Kobe beef, which in the minds of most Americans is the best in Japan. Cattle from Kobe, Americans [...]

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Luxury News: The Champagne Guide

Paul A Ebeling Jr — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:38:10 +0000

Luxury News: The Champagne Guide Champagne is composed from base wines made from grapes specifically chosen for lower alcohol content and high acidity. This base wine is given a booster shot of sugar and yeast, then bottled for a 2nd round of fermentation. It is this secondary fermentation that yields the bubbles so celebrated in [...]

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Singapore Club Pangaea, luxury jeweller Mouawad present Asia’s most expensive Cocktail

Paul A Ebeling Jr — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:44:43 +0000

Singapore Club Pangaea, luxury jeweller Mouawad present Asia’s most expensive Cocktail Singapore club Pangaea and luxury jeweller Mouawad unveils Asia’s most expensive $26,000 cocktail Singapore’s ultra-exclusive Pangaea Lounge now offers what is said to be the Asia’s most expensive drink, the ‘Jewel of Pangaea’ costing US$26,000 a glass. Being promoted as the ‘most extravagant drink [...]

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Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit: Bond & Bollinger Champagne dinner at L’appart

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:54:34 +0000

Don’t miss the celebration of 50 years of James bond with Bollinger at L’appart, Sofitel Sukhumvit on Monday 5th November, start at 7PM Fabulous Champagne dinner with lucky draw and in exclusivity pre order of limited edition of Bollinger “002 for 007″ The Parisian Haussmann-style design features a luxurious and charming lounge, a library, a [...]

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Alain Ducasse 25 Years of Le Louis XV in Monte Carlo

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:51:02 +0000

French chef Alain Ducasse has invited 200 of the world’s top chefs with a combined 300 Michelin stars to a culinary summit in Monte Carlo celebrating Mediterranean inspired cuisine from November 16-18. The event is part of the 25th anniversary festivities for the flagship Monegasque restaurant Le Louis XV, where Ducasse received his first three [...]

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Beverly Hills Hot Spots: MY VIENNA

LiveTradingNews.com wire staff — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:41:58 +0000

The JULIUS MEINL story began in 1862 when Julius Meinl I opened his first grocery store, selling mainly spices and green coffee, in the center of Vienna. He created coffee blends and was the first to offer them freshly roasted for sale. Julius Meinl had found a new market as his innovation saved customers the [...]

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Kiyokawa Sushi Bar, great sushi is in the details

Gossip in Hollywood — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:10:28 +0000

Kiyokawa Sushi Bar, great sushi is in the details This is a small sushi bar on the edge of Beverly Hills on Robertson Blvd, south of Wilshire, it is easy to miss driving by, it appears like a Japanese restaurant of the most basic kind. But, when you settle on one of the stools at [...]

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Jumeirah Restaurants Some of the Worlds Best

LiveTradingNews.com wire staff — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:51:02 +0000

Jumeirah, the global luxury hospitality group and a member of Dubai Holding, is delighted to announce that Al Mahara, the seafood restaurant in Burj Al Arab, and The Rib Room steakhouse in Jumeirah Emirates Towers, have both made it on to The Daily Meal’s first annual ’101 Best Hotel Restaurants Around the World’ List. Based [...]

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Best of LA: Geisha House Restaurant

Gossip in Hollywood — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:02:46 +0000

Gossip in Hollywood www.gossipinhollywood.com have discovered a brand new experience in Hollywood, Geisha House. The world-renowned Geisha House restaurant is a celebrated, unique dining experience on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. Seduce your senses at Geisha House. GEISHA HOUSE is a modern Japanese Restaurant, Sushi Bar and Sake Lounge that embraces the flavor of traditional [...]

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Zagat Names Los Angeles Italian restaurant, Angelini Osteria

Gossip in Hollywood — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:32:35 +0000

Zagat Names Los Angeles Italian restaurant, Angelini Osteria Chef-owner Gino Angelini offers “delicious fare, from succulent roast meats to sublime signature lasagna,” and the staff is charming and efficient, Zagat and its reviewers say. Viva l’Osteria! Angelini Osteria recreates the fabled Osterias of pre-war Italy, relaxed meeting places to socialize over luscious meals and carafes [...]

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Gossip in Hollywood: Kim Kardashian Sex Diet

Gossip in Hollywood — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 07:34:33 +0000

You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family as we are all painfully aware/ Gossip in Hollywoood www.gossipinhollywood.com reports that one of the Kardashian clan told the National Enquirer magazine: “We jokingly refer to it as the sex diet. When one of us is having regular sex, that tends to burn calories [...]

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Bloomsbury’s $28,000 Golden Phoenix Cupcake

Gossip in Hollywood — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 06:55:04 +0000

Bloomsbury’s $28,000 Golden Phoenix Cupcake Tough To Swallow Bloomsburys 28k Golden Phoenix Cupcake 3 The Golden Phoenix; the US$28,000 price tag includes the cost of the 24 carat Gold plated tea trolley. The Golden Phoenix Cupcake itself will set you back precisely $1,007, still enough to qualify as the most expensive edible cupcake to date. [...]

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Peter Luger’s, the #1 Steakhouse in the USA

Gossip in Hollywood — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:11:29 +0000

Peter Luger’s, the #1 Steakhouse in the USA Luger’s steaks are served in 4 small wooden-floored dining rooms in a brick building, nestled in the shadow of New York’s Williamsburg Bridge. The Brooklyn restaurant has garnered it share of praise since opening in 1887. The title of “Best Steakhouse in the USA,” is based on [...]

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USA Restaurant Index Continues to Show Growth

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 19:16:01 +0000

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the months ahead, as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) remained above 100 in May. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry – stood at 101.4 in May, down 0.2 percent from [...]

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$450 Pizza, the World’s Most Expensive

Paul A Ebeling Jr — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:08:01 +0000

$450 Pizza, the World’s Most Expensive The most expensive pizza in the World comes courtesy of a small Canadian pizza joint, Steveston Pizza Co. The menu does not look that different from other pizzerias, individual pies are around the $20. But at the very bottom of the menu is the $450 pizza, and that has [...]

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Food for Thought: Boost your Brain Power

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:17:43 +0000

Opt for wholegrain food Walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Forget already what this article’s about? Make sure you’re eating a diet rich in a mix of wholegrain foods such as cereals, wheatbran, wheatgerm and wholewheat pasta. One study found that women who increased their folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 [...]

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Dinner with Friends and Family July 4th

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:38:10 +0000

Every year it seems that the Fourth of July parties get more elaborate. People from all over the country gather together to celebrate this patriotic holiday to show how much we value our independence. The funny thing is that no matter how much time passes there are certain traditions that are followed each year for [...]

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Fishmonger Face-Off champion at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:14:21 +0000

After weeks of fierce regional competitions among top Whole Foods Market (Nasdaq: WFM) fishmongers across the country, 11 finalists competed in the first-ever national Fishmonger Face-Off at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen on June 16. Following an impressive round of battles, the golden trident trophy was presented to Bob “The Fish Guy” Reany [...]

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Soft-Shell Crabs are in Season

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:12:25 +0000

Soft-Shell Crabs are in Season Two things happened when I had my 1st Soft Shell Crabs of the season, 1. the crunch, the crisp outer layer of small crab that cracks when you bite it, and 2. the juice’s flavor; sweet and salty. Here is how to cook them, you need to use high heat, [...]

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USA Coffee Hot List

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:28:14 +0000

Seventy-five per cent of American adults drink coffee, and 58% say they drink coffee daily, according to the National Coffee Association. Like other large consumer products in the US, it is a branded market for good of for bad, and for profit. And the brands work to distinguish themselves based on taste, price, and perhaps [...]

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Coffee is Good for You

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:30:02 +0000

US study suggests, Coffee drinkers live longer Coffee, caffeinated or decaffeinated, may help extend the lives of people who drink it daily, a US study found. Men who drank 2 to 3 cups a day had a 10% chance of outliving those who drank no Coffee, while women had a 13% advantage, according to research [...]

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Best Chef: The James Beard Awards

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:52:16 +0000

The James Beard Awards honor those who follow in the footsteps of Mr. Beard, considered the Dean of American Cooking when he died in Y 1985. Monday’s ceremony honored chefs and restaurants; a similar event Friday was held for cookbook and other media awards. The Foundation’s outstanding Chef award went to Daniel Humm, the Chef [...]

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Hong Kong Street Food Comes to Bangkok

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:14:13 +0000

Citibank and Greyhound Café present “Hong Kong’s Street Food” New exclusive dining experience with Privilege from Citibank and A chance to win “A 6-star trip to Hong Kong with Greyhound Café” “Street Food” is considered to be one of Hong Kong’s attractions and tourist magnets. Its taste and uniqueness attract and fascinate millions of tourists [...]

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Fish and Nuts Aid Alzheimer’s Prevention

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:18:38 +0000

Eating foods that contain Omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, salad dressing and nuts seem to be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer’s disease and memory problems, according to a new study published Wednesday in online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. For the [...]

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Grohe Red: Piping hot Tea or Coffee from a Tap

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:28:20 +0000

Grohe Red: Piping hot Tea or Coffee from a Tap This clever appliance is perfect for the time-pressed professional: get boiling hot water straight from the tap of this stylish mixer, for an instant cup of Tea or Coffee in the morning. Tea and coffee are not all you can make here; instant noodles, blanching [...]

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In search of the perfect petits pois

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:57:43 +0000

In search of the perfect petits pois It is Spring and in France March and April bring petits pois (peas), asparagus and gariguettes, the small, shiny, old-fashioned 1st strawberry of the year. Peas have a special place in French culture and cuisine. They were one of the earliest cultivated food crops, and as Emperor of [...]

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Caviar: Made in China

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:31:18 +0000

Caviar bearing the label “A Product of China” April 8 was a Red-Letter day for conservationists. More than 1,200 farmed Chinese sturgeon were released into the Yangtze River to increase the numbers of this rare species in the wild. One of more than 20 species, the Chinese sturgeon, or acipenser sinensis, is unique to China [...]

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Foodies Wanted by Zagat’s New York City

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:32:10 +0000

Looking to tout that great meal you had last week? Want to warn a fellow foodie about lackluster service? Vote now in Zagat’s New York City Restaurants survey at www.zagat.com/rateNYC for your chance to be quoted in the annual guide. Based on the idea that the shared experiences of thousands of avid diners are more [...]

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OpenTable, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPEN) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPad App Reservation Book

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:42:10 +0000

OpenTable, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPEN) www.opentable.com), a leading provider of free, real-time online restaurant reservations for diners and reservation and guest management solutions for restaurants, today announced the latest version of its Electronic Reservation Book, which incorporates an API that provides the platform for the new iPad app and browser-based remote access products. Version 10.0 offers a [...]

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Singapore World Gourmet Summit 2012

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:54:37 +0000

WGS has introduced to this part of the world many Michelin-star chefs and made people excited about food. Ian Wright has done that with a pinch of entertainment and others with more culinary flair. This year, WGS 2012 is coming to Resorts World Sentosa. We’re the official premium hospitality partner which means RWS will be [...]

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Coffee is Good for the Brain

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:42:48 +0000

Coffee is good for the brain Coffee with sugar added can make the brain work and promote stamina because of the caffeine content. Caffeine is a stimulant compound or plant stamina, so that caffeine is often used also as an ingredient in energy drinks. In a recent study conducted at the Universitat de Barcelona is [...]

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Chocolate is Good for You

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:00:26 +0000

Eating Chocolate regularly is good for you A survey of about 1,000 Americans suggests that eating chocolate may help people get leaner and deserves to be followed up with more study, according to a California-based researcher. The survey found that those who ate Chocolate about 5 times a week had a body mass index 1 [...]

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China Caviar Trade Boom

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:52:38 +0000

Caviar made of sturgeon eggs is known as “Soft Gold”. It is one of the 3 most expensive foods in the World including Saffron essence and Truffles. There are more than 20 kinds of sturgeons, but only 3 of them Beluga, Ossietra and Sevruga are recognized as raw materials of real Caviar on the traditional [...]

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Onions and Garlic Natural Medical Properties

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:43:48 +0000

On the precious Onion In Y 1919 when the flu killed 40-M people there is lore about a doctor that visited many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu. Many of the farmers and their family had contracted it and many perished . The doctor came upon a farmer and to [...]

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Carl’s Jr. and Kate Upton

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:03:01 +0000

The current Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover model, Kate Upton, a social-media Star since the magazine made her its Swimsuit Cover Girl last week, is the is the Star for the new Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s commercial that launches regionally this Sunday. The 30-sec advert features Ms. Upton getting warmed up on the new Jalapeño Southwest Patty [...]

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Best Restaurants in Beverly Hills: Via Alloro

Shayne Heffernan — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:29:58 +0000

Twenty years ago the Drago family name was introduced to the Los Angeles restaurant scene and has been a staple ever since. Renowned chefs/restaurateurs, brother’s Giacomino and Tanino Drago own eight restaurants collectively, all very successful including Tanino in Westwood and Il Pastaio in Beverly Hills. Now they are collaborating on their newest venture with [...]

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Maison Richard Café and French Bakery

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:28:36 +0000

Maison Richard Café and French Bakery After 33 yrs, Michel Richard Restaurant & Pastry Shop on Robertson Blvd in Beverly Hills, California moved to a new location and changed it name to Maison Richard. It is now nessled among the big green trees at Stanley and Melrose, feels like it is in Ste. Tropez now. [...]

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Vosges Haut-Chocolat is open in Beverly Hills, CA

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:29:48 +0000

Vosges Haut-Chocolat is open in Beverly Hills, CA Peace, Love and Chocolat Vosges’ exotic truffles are made from the finest ingredients offered around the World. Owner/Chocolatier, Katrina Markoff, personally chooses every spice, flower and chocolate that is flown into its Chicago kitchen. Katrina utilizes the original methods of French confectionery artistry which she learned during [...]

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il Garage, Orange County

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:22:40 +0000

David Slay’s il Garage reminds us of relaxing family dinners in the mountains of Italy north of Rome. Fresh food, fresh air, and fresh homemade pasta. Award winning Chef, David Slay, recently opened this gem in the Garage behind his restaurant Park Ave. in Stanton, CA, in Orange County. The garage doors are open to [...]

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Shaquille O’Neal Brings OTC:SOUP to The World

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:33:39 +0000

Shaquille O’Neal, SoupMan, Inc. OTC partner, brand champion, adviser, and all-around SouperMan, The legendary Shaq is a big fan of SoupMan. Shaq’s lifelong love of soup, passion for promoting healthy eating and The Original SoupMan’s world-renowned taste are a slam dunk recipe for success. The business is rolling out in terms of retail locations, restaurants, [...]

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Seven Stars Resort

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:34:17 +0000

Your stay at Seven Stars will create treasured memories that last a lifetime. Framed by white sand beaches and the marine preserve of Princess Alexandra National Park, Seven Stars embraces the natural environment of the Turks & Caicos Islands. From the magnificent pool that forms the centerpiece of our resort to your own luxurious accommodations, [...]

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Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:26:03 +0000

Eskaya Beach Resort & Spa is a beautiful resort-spa in Panglao Island which is at the southernmost tip of Bohol, Philippines. It is located halfway through Panglao along its coast facing Bohol Sea. It is a sprawling property which covers 16 hectares. Topography of the resort is varied. It has a gradually ascending cliff, flat [...]

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Shop Harrods Online

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:34:26 +0000

About harrods.com harrods.com is the online retail business of Harrods, the world’s most famous department store. With an extensive range of products selected from across the store, including: the latest designer clothing, new beauty exclusives and our own fantastic range of signature products; harrods.com is the perfect place to find that special something. Search and [...]

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Asia’s wealthy overtake Europe

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:53:31 +0000

Asia’s wealthy overtake Europe Millionaires in the Asia-Pacific region overtook Europe in terms of population and wealth for the 1st time in Y 2010, underpinned by economic growth in China and India, according to Capgemini SA and Bank of America Corp. The wealth of 3.3 million high-net worth individuals in Asia Pacific rose 12.1% last [...]

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Singapore Leads the Rich List

Shayne Heffernan — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 08:39:37 +0000

LTN reports the Countries with the most Millionaires Y 2010 As financial markets improved last year, Global wealth grew in nearly every region in the World. The fastest, at 17.1%, came in the Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan, followed by North America at 10.2%. “Global wealth is at an all-time high,” says BCG Senior Partner [...]

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Pattaya, Up to 7% Return Guaranteed for 15 Years

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:08:13 +0000

Pattaya, Up to 7% Return Guaranteed for 15 Years MOVENPICK RESORT & SPA – PATTAYA THE FIRST CONDOTEL DEVELOPMENT IN THAILAND OFFERS GREAT VALUE AND BENEFITS CONDOTEL = Condominium + 5-Star Hotel Operation Movenpick Resort & Spa, 264 condo-units, all under a 15-year hotel management contract by Movenpick Hotel & Resort, a top 5-Star chain [...]

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Movenpick Pattaya, Up to 7% Return Guaranteed for 15 Years

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:52:34 +0000

MOVENPICK RESORT & SPA – PATTAYA THE FIRST CONDOTEL DEVELOPMENT IN THAILAND OFFERS GREAT VALUE AND BENEFITS CONDOTEL = Condominium + 5-Stat Hotel Operation Movenpick Resort & Spa, 264 condo-units, all under a 15-year hotel management contract by Movenpick Hotel & Resort, a top 5-Star chain from Switzerland. GREAT VALUE and BENEFITS: a purchase at [...]

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Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 17 May 2011 08:18:12 +0000

Encore has a new Beach Club, a new Strip entrance, and a new walk-over bridge from the second level of the original WLV parking garage. The landscaping is beautiful (as was expected) and the Encore Beach Club looks fantastic. The club opened on Memorial Day weekend to some rave reviews. The (very expensive) private cabanas [...]

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Royal Chundu Zambezi River Lodge

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 10 May 2011 09:23:14 +0000

Welcome to Royal Chundu Luxury Zambezi Lodges “Meeting place of the chief”, Royal Chundu is a sanctum of quiet solitude and untouched beauty. These two luxurious lodges are hemmed in on the skirt of the forceful Zambezi River, set on a piece of untamed African earth with rapids shielding it up and downstream, and overlooking [...]

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Bensbach Wildlife Lodge Papua New Guinea

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 08 May 2011 12:25:56 +0000

Bensbach Wildlife Lodge – Papua New Guinea Bensbach Wildlife Lodge Papua New Guinea The Bensbach is the last river westwards in Papua New Guinea, meandering through lowland forest and lush waving grassland, finding its slow way to the sea on the Irian Jaya border. For fishermen, Bensbach is paradise; the water of the river is [...]

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Pattaya Investment 6% for 15 years

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:15:37 +0000

Pattaya Investment, 6% for 15 years A brand new level of luxury has arrived in Pattaya. A one of a kind luxury penthouse at Movenpick’s White Sand Beach. The 417sqm Luxury Penthouse, offers commanding views of The Gulf of Siam and its lush green Islands. The Penthouse includes all the VIP privileges of the member [...]

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Visit Amansara

Shayne Heffernan — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:38:42 +0000

Set in a lush garden enclosure, Amansara glows with the nuances of its sixties conception; commissioned by Norodum Sihanouk in 1962, it is, today, a peaceful contemporary and warm sanctuary, a mere remork and driver ride from an ancient civilisation gripped in the roots of the jungle and in the minds of those it touches, [...]

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Grand Resort Lagonissi

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:37:50 +0000

The legendary peninsula of Grand Resort Lagonissi has set standards at the Athens region for first class service and outstanding facilities. Each of the rooms are tastefully decorated in soothing colors that complement the oak furnishings. For more seclusion, the suites offer private decks leading to the sea, or the Royal suite offering its own [...]

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Visit Sentosa Island, Singapore

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:58:24 +0000

You can now travel into Sentosa on foot via the Sentosa Boardwalk. It’s a leisurely stroll from VivoCity Shopping Mall’s waterfront promenade, made easy by two-way canopy-covered travellators. Guests are encouraged to leave their cars behind on mainland Singapore and take the MRT to HarbourFront station at VivoCity Shopping Mall, before making their way to [...]

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Luxury Moves to Asia

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:48:06 +0000

Asia has 4 of World’s Top 10 destinations for luxury brands Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Beijing are among the Top 10 destination cities Worldwide for luxury retailers, a latest survey by real estate consultancy CB Richard Ellis reports. The survey also shows Asia continues to be a Key target for luxury brands, with many [...]

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Fishing Tonga

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:47:07 +0000

The Kingdom of Tonga is an archipelago of 176 coral and volcanic islands (approximately 52 of which are inhabited), scattered over 700,000 square kilometres of ocean. Located to the west of the International Dateline, the Kingdom of Tonga is the first Pacific nation to greet the new day. The Kingdom of Tonga, one of the [...]

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Pattaya Becomes a Luxury Destination

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:26:23 +0000

Pattaya attracts over six million tourists a year now and that number is growing by almost 10% per annum, that makes Pattaya Thailand’s Number 1 tourist destination and one of the top Southeast Asian destinations. Better infrastructure, schools, hospitals, golf courses and exciting nightlife are attracting regular local and foreign visitors. The expat community in [...]

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The Governors Residence, Myanmar

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:15:35 +0000

A romantic, colonial-style mansion dating from the 1920s, The Governor’s Residence is redolent of the days when it was home to the ruler of Burma’s southern states. With its fan-cooled verandas and teak armchairs, this delightful Orient-Express hotel in the elegant Embassy Quarter of Yangon (formerly Rangoon), conjures up a bygone era while offering every [...]

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Watermark by Ugolini in Bangkok

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:57:36 +0000

The Watermark by Ugolini menu is designed to bring to life the traditional flavours and cooking styles of true Italian Cuisine. Using the freshest imported and local ingredients, the delightful recipes created under the guidance of master restaurateur Roberto Ugolini are one of Bangkok’s best dining experiences. If you are looking for a romantic dinner [...]

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Le Taha’a

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:20:38 +0000

Le Taha’a French Polynesia This private resort offers one of the last chances to see what French Polynesia was like before it got too popular. Set on the small islet of Motu Tautau, it offers that winning honeymoon formula of overwater villas, spacious decking, complete privacy, faultless service and shallow azure waters. The villas themselves [...]

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Deal Makers Head to Cannes

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:26:30 +0000

HCM is heading to Cannes! Deal Maker Cannes 2011 is for people who are serious about doing business. If you’re looking to make deals, this is where you need to be. DEAL MAKER CANNES 2011 is a networking and deal making event limited to just 250 influential CEOs, brokers, wealth managers and other decision makers. [...]

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La Bastide de Moustiers

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:57:01 +0000

The Héli-Air company organizes gastronomic trips to the best restaurants in the surrounding areas. Héli-Air Monaco offers unforgettable gourmet getaways for a birthday, a romantic dinner or simply to enjoy a meal in a great restaurant. A half-hour flight, landing in the restaurateur’s field; the helicopter waits while you enjoy the most delicious dishes in [...]

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Bangkok Model Night Tonight

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:56:47 +0000

Club Nove is the place to be beautiful in Bangkok. This bar is the latest rage in Bangkok and is very popular with the celeb crowd. It is divided into a private rooms, balcony’s even a garden nook. The decor adds an exotic look to the bar, and the eclectic mix all over lend the [...]

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The New Michelin Guide

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:25:49 +0000

The new Michelin Guide out this week “So French, so good” is the slogan of the latest government campaign promoting France’s gastronomic tradition. Not so good is the conclusion of the latest edition of the venerable Michelin good food guide, out this week. For the 1st time in nearly 20 yrs, no restaurant in France [...]

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Model Night in Bangkok

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:47:09 +0000

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Angsana Velavaru

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:25:08 +0000

The In Ocean Villas are an exclusive cluster of 33 two-storey water villas positioned on the edge of the reef, one kilometre away from the island of Velavaru. Each InOcean Villa has an infinity pool ranging from 21 square meters to 27 square meters. Your deck is fitted with a large and strong netted hammock [...]

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Phuket Luxury Yacht Charter

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:04:24 +0000

Phuket: Andaman Luxury Cruise Experience Focused on personalized service, safety and reliability, Watermarkcharter is committed to offering a world-class, luxury charter service. With increased interest in high-end tourism in Thailand, especially in Phuket, Watermarkcharter has identified an opportunity to provide a highly customized, luxury yacht charter service based out of Phuket. When it comes to [...]

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Watermark by Ugolini, Bangkok Thailand

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:47:00 +0000

Chefs at Watermark by Ugolini have developed a special Italian gourmet menu which pays tribute the culinary delights of Italy. The Watermark by Ugolini menu is designed to bring to life the traditional flavours and cooking styles of true Italian Cuisine. Using the freshest imported and local ingredients, the delightful recipes created under the guidance [...]

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Bangkok Night Club, Viva Italia

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:57:19 +0000

Club Nove Cristal Night is on this Saturday at Thonglor soi 9 Sukhumvit Rd. Bangkok. Table Principessa Take one of our VIP Tables and be treated like royalty, Start with a Bottle of Cristal ! One of the finest Champagnes to touch the lips of any Princess, Cristal bursts from the glass with fresh hazelnut [...]

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Bangkok Fine Dining

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:44:48 +0000

Dining at Watermark Bangkok is like a day trip to Italy. Jakub Mares is serving up the finest Italian fare outside of Rome at the Watermark in Bangkok, Thailand. From the delicate flavor of truffle’s to the robustness of finely aged beef, each item is presented as if it were a work of art. Jakub [...]

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Bangkok International Night Club, Club Nove

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:12:30 +0000

Bangkok International Night Club, Club Nove This Weekend Bangkok, Thailand: Cristal Night at the Watermark begins a new level of sophistication in one of Asia’s greatest cities. Featuring Djay Buddah, This is a place for those who take dining seriously. Trendy diners can experience the tantalizing tastes which are creatively inspired by renowned Dr.Roberto Ugolini. [...]

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Watermark Group Thailand

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:20:26 +0000

The Watermark opened its doors over 10 years ago in Phuket, Thailand and became a well-known restaurant and bar that served a variety of multi-ethnic cuisine. Since then the company has been growing fast and now owns some of Thailand’s best restaurants, bars, bakeries and more. Roberto Ugolini has had the Watermark Group on the [...]

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Phuket Pizza Perfection, Toto

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:53:00 +0000

Toto’ is definitely among the better Italian restaurants in Phuket. Located just down the road from Little India and the entrance to Laguna Phuket, Toto’s was founded by Bepy Granziani di Ceneda, and is now managed by Thailand’s leading restaurateur Mr. Roberto Ugolini. Bepy Graziani di Ceneda, the owner and creator, established the first Toto [...]

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Club Nove, Come Sei Bella

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:03:10 +0000

Club Nove is the place to be beautiful Saturday night in Bangkok. Ladies! Arrive in PINK and pick one of the PINK cocktails created especially for you with LOVE by Chef Jakub, of course it is on him! After all it is our Vday at Club Nove Thonglor soi 9 this Saturday! Club Nove is [...]

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Deal Maker Cannes 2011

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:43:41 +0000

DEAL MAKER CANNES 2011 DEAL MAKER CANNES 2011 is a networking and deal making event limited to just 250 influential CEOs, brokers, wealth managers and other decision makers. All those attending are involved in sectors serving high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals, including luxury real estate, lifestyle and private banking. Located at [...]

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Best Beachfront Restaurant, Phuket

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:08:11 +0000

The Best Beachfront Restaurant in Phuket is by far Babylon Beach Club. Babylon Beach Club offers Authentic Italian and Thai food with the freshest market vegetables and seafood hand-picked every morning from local Thai markets and international suppliers. The menu also includes delicious beach fare with refreshing fruit platters, scrumptious salads and beef burgers on [...]

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Valentine’s Day in Bangkok

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:49:40 +0000

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in True Italian style at Watermark Bangkok. Italian lovers are famous throughout history: Paolo and Francesca, the ill-fated pair described in Dante’s La Divina Commedia; Romeo e Giulietta (Romeo and Juliet), the two young lovers from Verona immortalized by Shakespeare. In classical history, the Roman holiday Lupercalia was a pagan spring celebration. [...]

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Jakub Mares Delights Bangkok

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:43:01 +0000

Jakub Mares is serving up the finest Italian fare outside of Rome at the Watermark in Bangkok, Thailand. From the delicate flavor of truffle’s to the robustness of finely aged beef, each item is presented as if it were a work of art. Jakub Mares personally orchestrates his culinary team at Watermark as they prepare [...]

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Deal Makers Cannes 2011

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:20:56 +0000

Organised by 1UXEVENTS, all those involved (who range from CEOs to wealth managers) serve high-net worth or ultra high-net worth individuals in fields such as real-estate, lifestyle and private banking. Arno Grisel, Director of 1UXEVENTS and a luxury real estate expert based in the Côte d’Azur explained the purpose of the event: “Having attended numerous [...]

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Cannes International Business Event

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:15:04 +0000

Network with key decision makers connected to high net worth individuals at one of the world’s most glamorous locations 12 March 2011 DEAL MAKER CANNES 2011 is a networking and deal making event limited to just 250 influential CEOs, brokers, wealth managers and other decision makers. All those attending are involved in sectors serving high [...]

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Marina Bay Residences, Singapore

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:20:55 +0000

Marina Bay Residences, Singapore Poised to become the most desirable address in Singapore, Marina Bay Residences is a new iconic landmark that will redefine the meaning of luxurious living. Set in the heart of the brand new Marina Bay district, Marina Bay Residences offers residents a superb selection of business and pleasure activities. The Marina [...]

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53rd THAILAND-KOREA Festival featuring T-Blue

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:47:33 +0000

Korean Boy Band T-Blue will be in Bangkok Thailand for the 53rd Anniversary of Diplomatic ties between THAILAND-KOREA Festival T-Blue the hottest new boy band from Korea will be in Bangkok for the celebrations, you can join T-Blue at Club Nove at the Watermark in Thonglor on Saturday Night, T-Blue will be there along with [...]

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What’s on in Bangkok

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:26:56 +0000

Bangkok, Thailand: Cristal Night at the Watermark begins a new level of sophistication in one of Asia’s greatest cities. Featuring Djay Buddah, This is a place for those who take dining seriously. Trendy diners can experience the tantalizing tastes which are creatively inspired by renowned Dr.Roberto Ugolini. The restaurant’s commitment to things Italian extends beyond [...]

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Pattaya Resort Condo

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:03:16 +0000

Pattaya Resort Condo for sale White Sand Beach Resort in Pattaya Thailand is the latest offering from developer Apex Development Public Company Limited. Apex’s new executive management team is led by Mr. Pongphan Sampawakoop who has more than 30 years experience in property development. The new entity is focused on maximizing growth and profit for [...]

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DJAYBUDDAH to Rock Club Nove Bangkok

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:47:23 +0000

@DJAYBUDDAH ROCKED NEW YORK Like Hip-Hop itself, DJAYBUDDAH was born and raised in New York City. As a kid growing up in Jackson Heights, Queens, he began experimenting with turntables in ’95. One day he caught a live showcase with DJ Kid Capri, a part of Puff Daddy and the Family’s 1997 “No Way Out” [...]

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Finest Italian in Bangkok

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:29:38 +0000

Fine Italian Food in Bangkok Established for several years and boasting an enviable reputation, La Villa is now considered the flagship restaurant of the Italian owned Watermark Group. Having undergone extensive renovation and set adjacent to a private lush garden patio and beautiful pond, the ground floor offers the perfect setting for a sophisticated yet [...]

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Luxury Spa Phuket

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:49:05 +0000

The Pearl Spa introduces a unique combination of treatments based on Western and Eastern philosophies of health and beauty to offer you totally sumptuous and relaxing treatments using materials rich in anti-oxidants like chocolate and bamboo for your personal beauty care. Built around the four core concepts of: Cure, Health, Pleasure, and Beauty; treatments at [...]

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Phuket Beach Party

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:37:01 +0000

Phuket, Thailand: Babylon Beach Club is bringing Phuket to life with a regular Saturday Night Babylon Beach Club Phuket Sunset Party. Free Pizza and Tapas from Chef Paride Noviello. Chef Paride, a native from Trieste Italy creates authentic Italian cuisine that makes for a very special evening. Babylon Beach Club has become the most popular [...]

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Phuket Babylon Beach Club Party

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:49:05 +0000

Babylon Beach Club Phuket Thailand is having a Beach Party this Saturday the 22nd of January 2011. At Babylon you will delight in authentic Italian and Thai food with the freshest market vegetables and seafood hand-picked every morning from local Thai markets and international suppliers. The menu also includes delicious beach fair with refreshing fruit [...]

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World’s Finest Champagne

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:08:50 +0000

Cristal 2002 The World’s Finest Champagne HARVESTING: An extraordinary year that brought together all the factors that make for a great Champagne year : constantly warm temperatures without excessive heat or sun preceded by a markedly mild winter; a reduction in rainfall (about 20%) during the growth cycle; cool nights and a cold dry north-easterly [...]

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Amanyara

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:29:15 +0000

Amanyara (peaceful place) is located on the coast of Northwest Point adjacent to Malcolm’s Beach on the island of Providenciales (or Provo as it is referred to locally). The island is one of the Turks and Caicos Islands, part of the British West Indies. The resort derives its name from aman, the Sanskrit word for [...]

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Hotel du Grand Controle, Louis XIV, Versailles

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:37:27 +0000

Known as the Hotel du Grand Controle, the mansion was built in the 1680s to serve as the offices and home of the king’s treasurer, where he lived with his family and servants. The Hotel du Grand Control was evacuated, along with the rest of Versailles, during the French Revolution. In the 19th and 20th [...]

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Singapore’s Best Hotel

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:06:08 +0000

Crockfords Tower is a by invitation only all-suite hotel with 24-hour butler service and extensive amenities. Each suite is luxuriously fitted out in master architect Michael Graves’ signature style. Resplendent in rich reds and gold fabrics, the interior of the rooms is classy and spacious. The bath area with classic marble flooring comes replete with [...]

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2011 Hot Travel List

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:28:46 +0000

Lonely Planet has compiled a list of destinations you can look forward to when planning your travel itinerary for next year. 1. Sinai, Egypt: Away from the Costa del Camel, this mighty desert peninsula is home to a mystical red-rock mountain range, said to have played a major role in the foundation of the three [...]

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Orient-Express Asian Adventures

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:38:12 +0000

Luxury train operator Orient-Express is offering an ‘Asian Adventures’ promotion, featuring two complimentary nights throughout its bespoke collection of boutique hotels and resorts in Asia, when booking the Eastern & Oriental Express (E&O) for its ‘Classic Journey’ between Singapore and Bangkok or vice versa before 15 March 2011. The Classic Journeys are a series of [...]

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Elyse Glickman on Taiwan

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 07:40:50 +0000

Known as Asia’s ‘beautiful island’, Taiwan offers travelers green vistas, astonishing architecture, progressive-thinking luxury hotels and multi-faceted perspective on Chinese culture. HONG KONG HAS Repulse Bay, the legendary Peninsula Hotel afternoon tea and a bevy of upmarket malls. Tokyo has the Ginza. Singapore has Raffles Hotel and Orchard Road. Seoul’s sprawling downtown is an explosion [...]

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World’s Best Resort

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:50:46 +0000

Remote but accessible aptly describes the Thai island of Kood, on which Soneva Kiri is set amidst the lush tropical rainforest, off the south-east coast of the Gulf of Siam. International guests are personally met on arrival at Bangkok’s airport and transferred to the resort’s own airplane for the one-hour flight to the Soneva Kiri [...]

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Join the Hollywood Club

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:15:39 +0000

Arjuna Shareholder Loyalty Program Arjuna Media, Inc. as a public company, values its shareholders, and wishes to reward them for their loyalty by offering certain incentives over and above its regular business activities. No different from loyalty programs in use from many global companies, including airlines, restaurants, hotel chains, department stores, gas stations, banks, credit [...]

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Zeavola, Phuket Luxury Escape

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:32:50 +0000

Zeavola – the luxury beachfront Phi Phi island resort, Phuket , Thailand. Zeavola is the only luxury Phi Phi Island resort and is located on the northern tip, nestled on a prime stretch of soft white sand. Zeavola is the perfect getaway to relax, recharge and reinvigorate in luxurious surroundings. Speedboats and sea planes are [...]

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Cuba Hosts International Trade Fair

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:09:09 +0000

More than 400 companies from 58 countries attended the 28th International Trade Fair of Havana, which opened there on Monday. The week-long event is aimed at promoting Cuba’s exports and strengthening the position of its products in the international market. Spain attended the fair with the largest delegation, followed by Canada, China, Italy, Panama, Venezuela [...]

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Loy Krathong, Thailand’s Festival of Lights

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:10:52 +0000

Agoda.com, Asia’s global hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed priceline.com Incorporated NASDAQ:PCLN, today announced special hotel deals just in time for Loy Krathong. Known as the Festival of Lights, Loy Krathong is traditionally a time when Thais give thanks, forgive grievances and pray for good luck. All around the country, rivers, canals, lakes and [...]

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Luxury Property Thailand

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:57:19 +0000

Demand for luxury homes in Thailand, arguably the most popular holiday hotspot in Asia, is on the rise, according to CB Richard Ellis. The property company reports that there has been a recent recovery in the Thailand property market, especially in the capital of Bankok and the well-liked resorts such as Phuket and Koh Samui. [...]

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Athens International Boat Show

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:43:28 +0000

Athens International Boat Show promotes “affordable getaways for all” The 32nd annual Athens International Boat Show opened Saturday, presenting to thousands of Greek and foreign visitors “affordable getaways for all” during a severe Global economic crisis that has hit hard Greece this year. This is the main motto of the event which is hosted at [...]

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Luxury Trends 2011

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:55:17 +0000

Paul A. Ebeling, Jnr www.livetradingnews.com The Luxury Institute (http://www.luxuryinstitute.com/)conducts independent research with wealthy consumers about their behaviors and attitudes on customer experience best practices. Their white papers on luxurytrends and consumer attitude change emerge consistently throughout the year. The most recent was published on October 10, 2010, on emerging luxury trends for 2011.. The Institute [...]

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Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan Cebu

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:36:05 +0000

A new luxury resort and spa which formally opened in Mactan Island last week seeks to offer its clients a respite from the glass and concrete jungle of the city. “In our properties in Bali, we learned that the most memorable experience are sprawling structures—with more gardens and pathways. Tourists who live in dense cities [...]

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Luxury Xmas Escapes

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 09:14:20 +0000

International travel reaches a fever pitch in late December, as families on school break seek out adventure and relaxation in destinations around the world, from mountain getaways for skiing to classic beach holidays that leave the cold behind. Luxury Retreats, the world leader in full-service luxury villa rentals worldwide, has just released its list [...]

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Top Luxury Destinations

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:03:03 +0000

Western Europe is still number one for luxury travellers across the world – GCC included. Countries such as France, Spain, Switzerland and the UK offer clients discretion, security, a cooler but nevertheless good climate in the summer months, as well as exclusive shopping and cultural experiences, and are also culturally sensitive. London and Paris are [...]

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Luxury Super Yachts at Monaco Yacht Show

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:05:47 +0000

Recognised as a prestigious world stage for the annual launch of some of the most outstanding super and mega yachts of innovative, high class design and performance, the 2010 Monaco Yacht show once again, lived up to its reputation. Monaco Yacht Show draws record international clientele at premier for elite superyacht charter crafts. iHuigh Class [...]

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Epigenetic Nutrition, Turn Your Genes ON

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:12:14 +0000

In just the past five years, scientists have made major discoveries in the fields of genetic genealogy and epigenetics. Researchers can now trace an individual’s DNA ‘footprint’ back tens of thousands of years. This has led to a much deeper understanding of the human genome and how our genes work. The scientists under Ed Hall, [...]

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Mariah Carey to Perform at Singapore F1

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:43:02 +0000

PERFORMANCE DATE, TIME & VENUE SUN 26 SEP 22:30 ZONE 4 – LG Live at the 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX Padang Stage Mariah Carey has made an unprecedented impact on the global music industry and audiences everywhere as the best-selling female artist of all time whose eighteen #1 singles rival all but [...]

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City of Dreams Casino Opens

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:35:20 +0000

City of Dreams Casino’s first performance of the big budget water-theme show marks an important milestone for the casino, and comes at an especially important time for Melco Crown Entertainment. Stage shows, such as The House of Dancing Water, are used as drawcards to lure tourists and conference attendees on to casino gambling floors. The [...]

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$199 5 Days in Puerto Vallarta Mingo Bay, Mexico

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:52:12 +0000

Intrigued about Mingo Bay PLC and the ownership opportunities at One Beach Street Vallarta? Not sure if it’s a good fit for you? Well, why not take the time to see what the buzz is all about. The Mingo Bay preview package is a promotion which allows you to travel to Mingo Bay’s oceanfront resort. [...]

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Royal Rajasthan

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:07:54 +0000

India’s new super luxury train ‘Royal Rajasthan on Wheels’ was flagged off from New Delhi on Sunday. It has several new destinations added to the itinerary as compared to the previous luxury train ‘Palace on Wheels’. The new luxury train is a joint venture of Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation and the Indian Railways. The [...]

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Gone Fishing, Philippines Style

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:03:23 +0000

“A bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work” If the above anonymous quote makes any sense to you at all, you are in the right place. From Blue Sky Sportfishing Welcome to Blue Sky. We’re a small, professional, laid-back charter boat operation located in the Philippines – specifically, Siargao Island, [...]

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Luxury Resort Borneo

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:18:10 +0000

With an engaging range of outdoor activities, including a Nature Reserve, Orang Utan education centre and an ecologically friendly championship golf course, Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort is the premier luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu that offers the best of Sabah in a lush, 400-acre tropical setting beside exquisite Pantai Dalit Beach. Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort [...]

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Vanuatu, Luxury Fishing Adventure

Shayne Heffernan — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:25:09 +0000

The Vanuatu Islands are with out doubt one of the most beautiful places on earth. The 83 jungle clad islands that make up this south sea paradise are an exotic mix of coral cays, extensive reefs systems, sparkling lagoons, endless sandy beaches and amazingly happy islanders. These “islands of smiles” truly are a fishermen’s paradise. [...]

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Asia’s Best Casino Hotel, Maxims Genting Malaysia

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:41:36 +0000

Having been to all of the big Casino Resots in Asia Maxims stands out in terms of sevice and luxury as the best Casino Hotel in Asia. Maxims Genting is the destination for those who aim for satisfaction, style and exclusivity. Coupled with the assurance that the comfort of home is never far away with [...]

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Australia Trys to Land Wealthy Asian Gamblers

Shayne Heffernan — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:58:33 +0000

Austalian Tabcorp will try to attract wealthy Asian tourists to its gambling tables, boosting its Star City redevelopment budget by $285 million. A new 3000-seat entertainment venue, luxury hotel suites, intimate gaming rooms and private aircraft will be offered as the company aims to lift its lagging share of the multi-billion-dollar market for VIP visitors [...]

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Asia’s most extraordinary hotel

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:12:20 +0000

Palace of the Golden Horses, tagged as Asia’s most extraordinary hotel, is a world-class award winning luxury hotel located within MINES Resort City and just 20 minutes away from the city centre and 35 minute drive from KLIA. It offers 480 exquisite guestrooms and suites, 5 restaurants, 2 lounges of international standards, a business center, [...]

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Luxury Malaysia

Shayne Heffernan — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:59:25 +0000

Welcome to Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia. An archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, Langkawi is a tropical paradise of lush foliage and dramatic cliffs. Set on Tanjung Rhu, one of the island’s best beaches, Four Seasons combines indigenous architecture with gracious service in a resort experience unmatched in Malaysia. One of only [...]

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Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Luxury Sale

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:21:53 +0000

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, a premier shopping destination, has launched its “Super Stylish Sale” for Malaysians and foreigners. The event, which will end on Sept 16, is in conjunction with the annual Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival. Pavilion KL has been appointed as host of Bukit Bintang Fashion Festival in collaboration with the Tourism Ministry. “With the [...]

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Orient Express in ASEAN

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:46:36 +0000

Orient Express is launching a series of four rail tours through Laos, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express. The tours, from November to March, will have excursions, overnight off-train stays and guest lectures. Passenger numbers will be limited to 60, well below the 132-person capacity of the train. The first departure, [...]

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Bangkok is World’s Best Luxury City

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:24:49 +0000

Travel & Leisure Magazine, which caters to the luxury travel market, has released its 2010 “World’s Best” list, with Bangkok voted by readers as the top city in the world, followed by Chiang Mai. Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribathra received this award at The Trump Soho Hotel in New York on July 21, Thai News Agency [...]

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5 Luxury Beaches Yet to be Discovered

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:40:30 +0000

One may have travelled far and wide, but even the seasoned traveller is always in search of undiscovered, pristine shores that have never known crowds. Paradizo.com, which is claimed to be the premiere resource for luxury vacations, specialising in all memorable holiday experiences, from ski trips to luxury beach vacations, suggests the following top Undiscovered [...]

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Luxury on the Nile

Shayne Heffernan — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:17:39 +0000

Luxury hotel chain Kempinski has opened the first five-star boutique hotel in Egyptian capital Cairo, the Kempinski Nile. Offering 137 rooms and 54 suites, the Kempinski Nile overlooks the banks of the famous river and is the latest hotel to open in the city, which is undergoing something of a tourism boom. The hotel is [...]

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ASEAN Hot Spots, Boracay

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:41:53 +0000

Luxury Villa, snorkelling, white sandy beaches and sitting back to enjoy the sunset at the seaside, Boracay Island in the Philippines is the perfect getaway from the hussle and bustle of the city. Even famous Hollywood celebrities have holiday homes on this island. Boracay is scenic and boasts luxury condominiums and homes like the Monaco Suites [...]

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2010 Cannes Boat and Yacht Show

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:45:33 +0000

The biggest names in international boatbuilding have already signed up for the show. Along the pontoons, visitors will therefore once again be able to find the symbols of exceptional know-how: Azimut Benetti, Baglietto, Beneteau, Cantieri di Pisa, Ferretti Group, Jeanneau, Peri Yachts, Pershing, Princess, Riva, Rodriguez Group, Sanlorenzo, Sunseeker, Heesen Yachts, and Wally,… They will [...]

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Luxury on Sale in Bangkok

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:50:31 +0000

Bangkok bargain-hunters will be pleased to know that the frowns have gone from the Land of Smiles. Only three weeks or so after the end of violent anti-government protests in Bangkok, the welcome mat is being rolled out. The city’s tourism industry is wasting no time in dishing out big discounts to woo tourists. Five-star [...]

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Visit Heffo’s Thailand

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:57:45 +0000

It is no secret I love Thailand and the Thai lifestyle, Bangkok is one of the world’s great cities, and on the weekends or on rare holidays you get to hang out at one of dozens of supremely luxurious resorts from pool villas overlooking the Andaman Sea to tiny boutique hotels so exclusive they don’t even want [...]

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Bain & Co Luxury Report

Shayne Heffernan — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:48:52 +0000

Bain & Co expect growth in Luxury market. After the market shrivelled by some 8 percent in 2009, this year sales of expensive jewellery, champagne and other fancy goods from Germany and elsewhere are expected to increase by 4 percent to €158 billion, the study by consulting firm Bain & Company said. “After three painful [...]

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World Retail Cities Top 10

Shayne Heffernan — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:58:42 +0000

According to the latest report on global retail industry released by the CB Richard Ellis, China has three cities-Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai-on the list of the world’s top 10 retail cities. Hong Kong ranked in the fifth, Beijing in the sixth and Shanghai in the eighth position. This is the first time for Shanghai [...]

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China to be World’s biggest luxury goods market in 5 yrs

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:03:02 +0000

China will rank as the World’s biggest market for luxury goods in 5 yrs, a Blue Paper on China’s commercial development from Y 2009 to 2010 released in Beijing Wednesday said. Released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Blue Paper said China’s luxury goods market had increased to US$9.4B by the end of [...]

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Most expensive truffle: 28,000 pounds for 1.88 lbs?

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:53:15 +0000

An expensive little Italian restaurant in Knightsbridge, Zafferano bought the most expensive truffle in the World. For how much? Just take a deep breath! Zefferano paid 28,000 Quid for just 1.88 lbs of Italian white truffle during a charity auction in Tuscany recently.

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Affluent Market Tracking Study #17

Shayne Heffernan — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:47:39 +0000

Many books, much research, a lot of time and effort have been written about the spending attitudes of the high and ultra high net worth population, mainly because of the challenge they consistently present: they are an elusive group, as they would prefer to remain relatively anonymous. However, the American Affluence Research Center’s work stands [...]

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Dinner is Served: In Style

Shayne Heffernan — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:12:02 +0000

The finest ingredients and world-renowned chefs are key components in the best dining experiences. Michelin three-star chef Alain Passard is so particular about the vegetables he serves at his restaurant L’Arpege that he grows his own on a farm 90 minutes outside of Paris, and has them delivered by train each morning. Delivery by hot-air [...]

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