By Shereen Shabnam As the world gets more accessible to travellers, destinations sought are no longer just limited to beaches and cities. Highlands, cruises, ranches are becoming more popular and our current favourite is the White Stallion Ranch. The personal touch and hospitality of this traditional dude ranch is carefully blended with the service and…
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Authentic Italian Experiences – Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
By Shereen Shabnam Set in the Eternal City on the grounds of a 15 acre park, Rome, the spectacular Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort offers guests a home overlooking the best parts of the Vatican City. I spent a few days exploring the majestic hotel and its spa recently and left rested and…
Spectacular Landscapes Summer in Crans-Montana
By Shereen Shabnam The Swiss Alps have so much more to offer than just winter sports and snowy mountains. The destination has visitors all year round and is just as popular in the summer, when walking outside is easier with views of breathtaking nature and for outdoor sports. This summer we headed out to Crans-Montana in…
Luxury Tropical Escapes – W South Beach
By Shereen Shabnam Miami is a playground for celebrities and on the boardwalk of the coast area where the elite converge, sits W South Beach, a beachfront oasis in the heart of Miami’s most famous and visited coastal line. I stayed there to experience not just their room but their cuisine and enjoyed walking through…
Impeccable Hospitality – The Langham, London
By Shereen Shabnam Creating exceptional guest experiences since it opened as Europe’s first grand hotel in 1865, The Langham, London continues to enhance its offerings more than 150 years later. Despite visiting London for years, I finally visited the property last year for an afternoon tea and it is indeed a hotel that gives you…
Pearl of the Adriatic – Dubrovnik, Croatia
By Shereen Shabnam Dubrovnik in Croatia is a city for all seasons and one of the world’s most prominent tourist destinations. Surrounded by unique medieval ramparts, Dubrovnik attracts visitors for its rich history, mild climate, traditional hospitality and its many festivals, open-air events and architectural treasures. I explored Dubrovnik, a UNESCO registered protected world heritage site…
Natural Sanctuary – Bled in Slovenia
By Shereen Shabnam One of my most memorable travel destinations recently was to Slovenia with Turkish Airlines. The first stop was at a lake town called Bled,a popular tourist destination in Slovenia known for its emerald green lake, a wonderful restaurant on top of a mountain with picturesque views and a medieval castle. On arrival,…
Exploring Taiwan – The Land of Breathtaking Beauty
By Shereen Shabnam With rich cultural diversity and traditions as varied as it’s beautiful natural landscape alongside tall towers and a thriving business environment, Taiwan is full of surprises for visitors. My visit began with a tour of the Taipei 101, architecturallycreated guided with Feng Shui principles as a symbol of the evolution of technology…
My Andalusian Journey
Seville, Granada and Cordoba By Shereen Shabnam Ever since I bought a home in Spain, visiting Andalusia, a Moorish empire named for Al-Andalus (Arabic for “land of the west”) has been top of my agenda to immerse myself in the history and character of the Iberian Peninsula. This year, my Andalusian road adventure lasted three…
Excalibur Spider Pirelli Single Flying Tourbillon Double wave flags off second season of maison’s winning Pirelli partnership
The second season of Roger Dubuis’s winning association with Pirelli was launched at the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, with the launch of the new Excalibur Spider Pirelli Single Flying Tourbillon. Minutes after the race finished with Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull Racing crossed the line and took the chequered flag, this super high-spec model hit…
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