The Katara Suite in Milan’s exclusive Luxury Collection Excelsior Hotel Gallia has been named the world’s best hotel suite. For the second year in a row, World Travel Awards has given the to the largest suite in Italy. The Katara Suite was created for the most distinguished of VIP’s. Located in the Excelsior Hotel Gallia’s […] More
It comes as a surprise that Montegrappa would design a pen inspired by Cognac, but once discovered, the entire project certainly is in character for the company known for its luxurious pens. The Italian manufacturer has created fine, creative, writing instruments in Italy since 1912. Founded in Bassano del Grappa, Montegrappa has been the pen […] More
How many of us have had childhood fantasies about flying into space and using wonderful new gadgets that were futuristic, yet somehow seemed within grasp to our innocent minds? Perhaps those childhood notions were not so far off after all. The world has changed dramatically with the explosion of the new technology revolution. Things that […] More
Maserati produced a unique example in 2005 in the Maserati MC12. It is a one of a kind auto that was put on the block at Mecum Auctions and the going price exceeded all expectations. It sold for a whopping million and five hundred and seventy five in US dollars at the end of the […] More
The holiday season brings out the enthusiasts who are in search of the most perfect Christmas tree that can be found. While many diligent tree lovers don’t mind spending a little extra to get exactly what they want, others will complain about the rising costs of freshly cut Christmas trees. Some of the better options […] More
Montblanc has honored jazz great Miles Davis with a stylish, jazzy collection of writing instruments. There are three pens in the collection. This year marks the 90th anniversary of his birthday, and there is a pen for each of the 30 years since he was born. The trio is a fine example of Montblanc craftsmanship, […] More
For a sublime gift, there’s nothing quite like handcrafted chocolate. Even more tantalizing is the seductive merging of spirits with chocolate. This holiday season, master chefs Marc Aumont and Gabriel Kreuther have created a spectacular and decidedly decadent array of sweets with a mystical spin. The artful Patrón Alquimia Collection is a masterpiece of savory, […] More
For whisky obsessives, there is no such thing as too much effort. The best single malts are a product of great patience and time. They are rare and special, precisely because they can’t just be ‘made.’ Truly great whiskies are, essentially, grown out of the years themselves. This is why connoisseurs are happy to spend […] More