Where to stay: Take a Paris – French Alps twin-centre trip France’s train network offers swift, eco-friendly connections between the country’s capital and first-class mountain resorts, allowing you to experience the rush of world-class skiing and romance of winter in Paris on the same trip. When it comes to luxury ski accommodation, cast your eyes … Read more
If your girlfriend, fiance, or wife is in love (or even slightly obsessed) with diamonds, you’re not alone. The beauty of this mineral is unmatched. And, considering their hardness, diamonds seem to be one of the most delicate stones out there. Their versatility, beauty and, of course, shimmer and shine makes them popular for various … Read more
The classic reinterpreted – Austrian engineering firm Kreisel Electric teamed up with EVEX and introduced a classic Porsche on the outside, with eco-friendly propulsion, the Kreisel EVEX Porsche 910e. Under the body lies a 53-kWh lithium-ion battery, connected to a 490 horsepower electric motor, which powers the car to 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds … Read more
Leonardo DiCaprio has unveiled plans to build a luxury, eco-friendly resort on his private island in Belize. The 104 acres (42 hectare) isle known as Belize’s Blackadore Caye, will be the first living building resort in the world, and will be completely powered by renewable energy and designed to increase the biological health of species … Read more
Inspired by the 1930s vintage style, Italian car design firm Pininfarina has designed a limited edition luxury bike for Fuoriserie. Manufactured by 43 Milano in a chromed steel body, adorned by a walnut briar-root coating, the cycle features LED lighting and a phone charger powered through the dynamo. The handlebars and saddle feature an interlaced … Read more
Eco-friendly footwear company Chipkos partnered with renowned Los Angeles artist David Palmer to create “the world’s most expensive flip flops,” they cost $18,000 a pair and guarantee the protection of 100,000 square feet of endangered rainforest land in Costa Rica. “Like adding land to Yosemite, each sandal purchase expands a Costa Rican national park by … Read more
MINI designed this sleek and stylish bike that can be entirely folded or collapsed. Made from lightweight aluminum frame weighing only 24 lbs (11 Kg), the bike fits in the trunk of all MINI cars. The Mini Folding Bike is expected to be available in August 2011 for