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The Most Expensive Cars Auctioned in 2012

The most expensive cars that sold at auction in 2012 didn’t have four-wheel drive, but did carry seven- and eight-figure price tags.
“There’s a growing… [Full Story]


Top 10 Luxury Travel Trends & Predictions for 2013

From the local-on-arrival revolution to concierge apps and spa pampering for guys, Mr & Mrs Smith predicts 10 of the top boutique hotel and luxury… [Full Story]


Chef Eric Ripert Shares His Favorite Christmas Recipe

Eric Ripert, French chef, author and the host of Avec Eric, shares a spin on one of his grandmother’s traditional holiday dishes:
In my family… [Full Story]


Madonna gets naked for Truth or Dare fragrance

Madonna has announced a sexy flanker to the Truth or Dare fragrance launched seven months ago. To advertise the new perfume, the queen of pop… [Full Story]


Sommelier Secrets: Where to Eat & Drink in the New Napa

Enjoy a visit to the New Napa with guest contributor Margaret Ryan, a San Francisco-based marketing strategist. Follow Margaret on Twitter: twitter.com/MargaretRyan
If you haven’t… [Full Story]


Rain Room Art Exhibit lets Londoners stay dry amid rain

People visit the “Rain Room” installation in the Curve Gallery of the Barbican arts centre London. The ‘Rain Room’ is a 100 square meter field… [Full Story]


Top 10 Best Venues for Afternoon Tea in London

Partaking in afternoon tea is a distinctly British tradition, so the next time you head across the pond to London, be sure to sample some… [Full Story]


7 Easy Ideas for a Green Wedding

Did you know that an Ann Arbor couple ‘greened’ up their marriage ceremony and you could do it too?
It was in August 2010, the… [Full Story]


George Balanchine’s Jewels at the New York City Ballet

Guest review from Natalie Axton, a dance writer in New York. Her writing has appeared in Dance Europe, Critical Dance Magazine, and the Weekly Standard.… [Full Story]


Discovering Tuscany: Villa Scacciapensieri in Siena, Italy

Located 20 minutes from the Piazza del Campo – the town center of Siena – is Villa Scacciapensieri. Perched atop the hill – Colle della… [Full Story]