City Guides

Saint-Tropez

Redaktion — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:27:33 GMT

Like a pearl, Saint-Tropez lies in the gulf of the same name on the Côte d'Azur: the only fishing town that lies on a half island in the mediterranean, lolling in the sun full of southern charm, and drawing in the rich and beautiful since many many years.

At the beginning, it was Brigitte Bardot and Romy Schneider, now it’s George Clooney or David and Victoria Beckham in the bars and restaurants of this luxurious harbor city. Champagne, caviar, and truffles-only the best of the best can be found and in enjoyed in the Saint-Tropez breeze. This little city also has much to offer in the matters of shopping and leisure activities: exclusive boutiques, yachts, and golf courses. No wonder then that Saint-Tropez is unanimous with feelings of luxury and the mediterranean lifestyle.

Dubai

ihidalgo — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:01:46 GMT

Dubai- the boom-town between tradition and modernity exceeds all possible imaginations with ease. Oriental souks beside ultra-modern sky-scrapers, camels and Arabic Dhows beside Rolls-Royces, and yachts. Quads that tear through the sand-dunes coming dangerously near to the sand-boarders. In this metropolis of 18-million on the Persian Gulf there’s nothing that you cannot find. Luxury for the Dubai-vacationer is not only to be found in the open-air hotels on the Island of Palm Jumeirah, but also in the numerous spas, shopping malls and golf clubs of this mega-city. In a few short years this desert-city has turned into a relaxed travel destination that attracts up to 10 million tourists yearly.

Beijing

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:05:06 GMT

Beijing in 2008 – The city with skyscrapers next to ancient temples. The affluent young Chinese begin their day in a business suit with a coffee at Starbucks; meanwhile their grandparents begin the day with the traditional ritual of shadow boxing in the nearby park. Beijing is a city defined by contradictions and superlatives – and an end to its growth is nowhere in sight. The best architects in the world are in line waiting for projects in this city of sheer creativity and diminishing space. Every week it seems there is a new bar, restaurant, or hotel. In other words: Beijing is a city where you can do nothing but discover!

Sydney

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:16:09 GMT

Sydney, which is named after Lord Sydney, one of the former English Home Secretaries, has an amazing amount to offer its visitors. With Bondi Beach and the impressive Opera House, the city “down under” is hands down the seductive center of Australia. Breathtaking sun downs, fantastic seafood, hot clubs, hip designers, fascinating landscapes, and an endless amount of culture – it’s no wonder the Australians are as down to earth as they’re known to be!

Singapore

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:18:03 GMT

Asia, the land of tropical islands, ancient temples, backpacking tourists, and a jungle of cities – Singapore is the embodiment of what the enormous continent of Asia has to offer, namely an abundance of luxury and comfort coupled with an endless source of culture. Singapore has one of the most dynamic economies in all of Asia, evidenced by the growth of its business district, a hypermodern mishmash of steel and glass skyscrapers. For those planning an extended stay in Singapore, you are in for a most amazing treat.

Moscow

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:35:28 GMT

To those who know only the Moscow of the Soviet Union, the city today will look as foreign as Moscow did to the rest of the world during the reign of the Cold War. The dynamic and breathtaking tempo in which the Russian capitol is growing is simply unbelievable – this is by all means the official “boomtown” of Europe. The unending natural resources that Russia has its hands has brought inconceivable wealth into the city, a city that is becoming more and more luxurious with each coming day. You can bid socialism a long farewell, as this Moscow is one of style, fury, and utter immeasurability.

New York

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:23:05 GMT

No matter whom you ask - New York City is the center of the modern world. “The City” is truly the place that never sleeps, alive with diversity, vitality, and luxury 24 hours a day. Restaurants, theater, shops, nightlife - wherever you go in New York, you are sure to met with activity, enjoyment, and a singular sense of the “High Life”.

Paris

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:18:03 GMT

The metropolis on the Seine is indescribable in almost all regards, being one of the most multifaceted and diverse cities in the world. Paris has lived up to its reputation of being a “living museum”, ever since the Baron Hausmann began designing its main streets and magnificent boulevards in 1870, a design the city has retained until today. Paris is an amalgamation of elements, at once the traditional tourist’s destination (Eifel Tower, Moulin Rouge, Toulouse-Lautrec, etc.) yet at the same time a strikingly creative and intrinsically developing organism. One thing above all else is certain: It is, and will remain, the “city of love”.

Istanbul

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:57:50 GMT

Los Angeles

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:16:19 GMT

With Hollywood and Beverly Hills, L.A. is a place home to the greatest of superlatives. The most influential and famous motion picture metropolis in the world is also home to many of the world’s stars who have nothing to do with the movie industry. The surrounding hills of L.A. are home for instance to Bel Air, one of the most exclusive gated communities in the entire United State – if you’ve made it here, in other words, you’ve truly achieved the American Dream. This is the city of the stars, and also the city where many stars come to visit. And when the VIPS go out on the town, you can be sure it’s to the fanciest and most popular of places – here they are for you to admire…

London

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:57:40 GMT

Europe’s largest metropolis is the city of contrasts, trendsetting yet traditional at the same time. It is both conservative and eccentric, historical and innovative. On every corner there is something new to discover, something new waiting to inspire, including (but not limited to): majestic museums and theaters, a cool music and art scene, and – as unbelievable as it may seem – world-class restaurants.

Berlin

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:52:23 GMT

Berlin is more than just the nation’s capitol and its biggest city, it is the place to be Germany – a new generation of trendsetters is out to redesign and reform the center of WWII and the Cold War, not to mention an array of luxurious hotels, hip restaurants, designer shops and breathtaking architecture. Berlin is in perpetual transition, a city in which each day presents new things to discover and explore!

Rome

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:38:23 GMT

Rome – that is, the amalgamation of 2000 years of architectural history, is composed of ancient Roman ruins, renaissance palaces, and modern constructions. In the center of the ancient city lies the Vatican, home to incomprehensible collections of art and one of the most imposing structures of the world, St. Peter’s Cathedral. This is the city of architectural beauty, a city of alleys and facades seeming to drown in an endless supply of golden light. It is a mix of tradition and modernity, noise and contemplation, simplicity and elegance – a true bella figura.