Luxury products are intended to solve a need and offer the best possible product to the customer. But is it possible that luxury brands can offer this and also be committed to issues relating to social, economi .. Read More

Berlin is about stimulating the senses.  Whether through the history, design or throb or the city, Berlin influences every touch-point of the mind and body.  For the most visual reference of this, the photogr .. Read More

It’s hard to imagine now, but there was a time when the simple act of boarding an aeroplane was the reserve of the wealthiest in society. Take a look back at some of the advertisements for flying which were p .. Read More

In the past, booking a trip away, and in particular a stay in a luxury hotel, would almost invariably have meant paying a visit to a travel agent. Whilst travel agents are undoubtedly well meaning, experienced .. Read More

Travelling far and wide and staying in luxury accommodation is something which is now far more widespread than it used to be. One of the major reasons for this has been the massive drop in the price of air trav .. Read More

The world of luxury accommodation is rich and varied. At one end of the spectrum are the vast mega-hotels which tower over a city like Dubai, offering the very latest in 21st century hospitality and stunning ar .. Read More

The wonderful aspect about Berlin is the many faces and styles found in one city. Located at the Bebelplatz square, close the illustrious Brandenburg Gate, is Hotel De Rome of the Rocco Forte Group. It was orig .. Read More

While we talk about the many layers of Berlin’s history and character, we cannot deny the remarkable contribution the city’s development has made to ‘brutalist’ architecture.  In fact, Alexanderplatz s .. Read More

Berlin is a remarkable city and I tend to visit every year around March. This time of year can bring winter snow or amazing spring. On this particular visit the city was blessed with spring weather, providing t .. Read More

In the past few years, many people have felt the squeeze of harsh economic times, and felt the need to cut back in various corners of their life. Ironically, this doesn’t tend to impact overmuch on the world .. Read More