French fashion house launches jewellery boutique in Paris

Louis Vuitton has just opened its first 'high jewellery' boutique store on Place Vendome, Paris. Expect to be dazzled by American architect Peter Marino's interior - his other work includes boutique stores for Dior, Chanel and LV. No expense spared then.

News - Qatari's buy French luxury hotel portfolio from Starwood

Starwood Capital will shortly sell a portfolio of French luxury hotels to Katara Hospitality, a Qatari state owned hotels group.

The portfolio will include the art deco Martinez in Cannes

The transaction will help Katara move towards its goal of owning 30 international hotels by 2016

News - fate of iconic QE2 ship sealed

Ending years of uncertainty, it has been announced that the QE2 will become a 300 room luxury floating hotel. It will be permanently moored at Port Rashid in Dubai. It is anticipated to open within 18 months, after refurbishment, and will again display the ships collection of art works and other historical items collected during around four decades as a world leading ocean liner.

Airport Cafe Review - Shake a Hula, Gatwick North Terminal - 22 June 2012

its curbappeal: the colourful retro styling

style rating: made us smile :)

crowd: a real mixed bag

atmosphere: fun :)

cuisine: hot dogs and milk shakes

food rating: good

the bill: not too bad for an airport...

recommended? yes

...some photo’s straight from our iphones…