Palaces

Copacabana Palace – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil While Rio has a reputation as a dressed-down destination the Copacabana Palace has a more formal edge, which is evident in both its public and private spaces. Period furnishings, original artwork, tailored window treatments and tasteful color schemes all contribute to the elegant surroundings. Copacabana Palace is also … Continue reading »

You are here: Home \ Latest Updates \ Vladimir Putin’s 1 billion dollar Palace | LUXUO Luxury Blog Vladimir Putin’s 1 billion dollar Palace | LUXUO Luxury Blog by Christophe Choo on January 23, 2012 in Latest Updates RuLeaks, a Russian WikiLeaks type site has posted photos of a lavish mansion alleged to be Prime … Continue reading »

Jetwing pleased to open architectural masterpiece in Indochina Soft opening of Xiengthong Palace to take place next month Image from Jetwing Sep 13, 2011 Jetwing announced the soft opening of its first managed property in Indochina, the Xiengthong Palace, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. Situated adjacent to the most revered temple in Luang Prabang, Laos, the … Continue reading »

Photograph: Andre Fanthome (RAAS) Given the overall grandeur of Falaknuma Palace, the former domain of the nizams, Hyderabad’s pre-independence Muslim rulers, it’s easy to gaze at the desk in the hotel’s study and imagine the Jacob Diamond there. The size of a duck’s egg, with 184 carats, the seventh largest diamond in the world was … Continue reading »

Elegant is an overused word, but it exactly fits the Fould-Springer Collection that comes up for sale at Christie’s in Paris later this month. Christie’s Images Set of four, 12-light, 19th-century candelabras. Estimate: €200,000-€300,000. The collection adorned the French neoclassical Abbey Palace of Royaumont near Chantilly, a late 18th-century mansion designed by Louis Le Masson … Continue reading »

1: All the above mentioned places are must see indeed. I just love India & its culture. India is a land of diversity. There are many cultures that Indians follow. You will see different colors, language, customs etc. in different regions of India. There is lot to explore about India. Everything is so exciting here … Continue reading »

Posted By Claire on September 5, 2011 Photo by Tracy Wilkinson and featured in our Tudor Places Calendar The beautiful riverside Hampton Court Palace is a treasure trove for Tudor history lovers, which is why it features on all three of our Tudor history tours. Visitors cannot help but be awestruck at its beauty and … Continue reading »

Royal butler wanted: £15,000 salary, ability to work 45 hours a week and flexible to travel to Balmoral and Holyroodhouse essential By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 8:40 PM on 4th September 2011 The Queen has advertised for a trainee butler at the princely starting salary of £15,000-a-year. The successful applicant will be based … Continue reading »

The cast of the Madness of George III visited Kew Palace for research 8:00am Saturday 3rd September 2011 Print Email Comments(0) The cast of the Madness of George III, which will open at Richmond Theatre on Monday, September 5, toured Kew Palace as part of their research for the play. George III developed a love … Continue reading »

Beijing: The Chinese government has barred any kind of commercial activity at the country`s historical sites as a measure to prevent any threat to the safety of cultural relics.The regulation came after a nationwide investigation into luxury clubs run by public museums and other cultural heritage institutions. The public voiced fierce criticism, following the discovery … Continue reading »