Filed under: Journeys
Around six months ago, lifestyle entrepreneur Ian Schrager and hotel magnate Bill Marriott announced that they would be collaborating on a hotel brand. Now we’ve got a few more details. Following the popular trend of one-word rather bland names for chains, here comes “Edition.” The pair plans to eventually have more than 100 […]
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It’s everybody’s dream to suddenly find a rare coin floating around in their pocket or purse and be an instant millionaire, and although that’s always possible (not all the rare coins in the world are accounted for) it’s pretty unlikely. Coin collecting is big business, both as a hobby and as a way to turn […]
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The luxury market may be floundering but don’t look for Saks Fifth Avenue to go down market any time soon. In an interview with MarketWatch, Saks chief executive Steve Sadove said that he is going forward with plans to renovate the company’s stores, spending a projected $150 million. He is also committed to luxury brands, […]
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Filed under: Estates
We’ve mentioned before that there are huge hotel expansions underway in Atlantic City, New Jersey but further down the coast the condo market in Diamond Beach, New Jersey is growing too. The Grand at Diamond Beach is a lavish 12-story project that will include two 12-story structures and a six-story building. The […]
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Filed under: Pets
If you’re an animal lover you probably have at least one cat or dog, if not several. And whether you’re into mixed breeds from the local animal shelter or purebreds worthy of showing, pretty much all pet owners think their little baby is the most beautiful and unique of all. And although that […]
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Filed under: Dining
Call it a delicacy, unusual, strange or down-right gross, some rare foods can turn your stomach or delight the palette. You may have tried escargot, haggis, intestines, liver or tongue but that’s nothing compared to these rarities.
Ever tried hedgehogs or cock’s combs? Who knew that shark fins make decadent soups… they can be […]
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More and more hotels seem to be entranced with the idea of the pillow menu as a way to attract customers. Conrad Hotels takes it to a new extreme level with extensive pillow menus that include more than 75 varieties of pillows to choose from across the globe. Some pillows are related to […]
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Easily large enough to accommodate a laptop or an after-work outfit, the Chloé Heloise Oversized Shoulder Bag delivers. Tan leather paired with gold hardware and braided straps, it isn’t too pretentious but still gives that designer look. Originally $1,670 it is currently 30% off at Net-A-Porter for $1,169 which is a pretty good […]
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Think “autograph” and images of crowds of screaming fans mobbing celebrities comes to mind, or maybe a more organized event with people lining up in droves and the celebrity sitting behind a table. Either way the end result is the same: a lot of signatures leaving with a lot of satisfied fans. And that’s great […]
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Filed under: Journeys, Sports
Soccer star David Beckham may have a side gig as an Armani model but that isn’t the only thing he has going on. He also has lent his name to a line of soccer training facilities. The third David Beckham soccer academy, the Beckham World of Sport in Brazil will be located […]
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