Liviu M, Author at Expensive Places

Jun05

Kuramathi island – spectacular beaches tapering into an endless sandbank

Kuramathi island (over 1.8km long) offers a naturally Maldivian holiday experience, with unique twists to suit everyone. Even the luxury is present here and the view is amazing, the prices are not very high, I can say affordable for most of us (two adults starting with $292 per night). Guest villas are scattered around lush gardens, facing secluded areas of long beaches or poised over water. All villas can accommodate a maximum of 3...

Jun04

The world’s largest in-flight screens

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The world’s largest in-flight screens are now installed on Emirates’ new aircraft (all new Boeing 777s in the fleet and on the carrier’s A380 aircraft). The new 12.1-inch screens are installed in economy class seatback, 27-inch widescreen in First Class and 20-inch screen in Business Class. A new computer system, developed by Emirates and Panasonic, will drive the screens, offering over 300 movies, thousands of music tracks and...

Jun03

Complimentary watch hidden under the pillow

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I like The Ritz-Carlton hotels and sometimes they surprise me with marketing strategy like offering monthly a Bulgari Carbon Gold watch valued at $2,000 to a randomly choose guest of Suite Treasures. This is a partnership of The Ritz-Carlton and the Bulgari boutique designed to surprise and delight The newly-launched Suite Treasures package at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas features a luxurious stay in a Deluxe Suite, complemented by...

Jun02

Madame Zabre Spa Retreat is The Most Expensive Villa in The Seychelles

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Madame Zabre Spa Retreat at Desroches Island is the most expensive villa in the Seychelles. Yesterday, 1st June 2012, it was the grand opening and we learn that it cost €12,000 per night. Named after the famous Madame Zabre beach on the island, the decadent 637 square metre retreat is the ultimate hideaway in paradise! Three spacious bedrooms all with private pools and indoor and outdoor bathrooms, spectacular views of the Indian...

Jun01

Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc – exclusivity and privacy

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Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc conquer our heart and receive our Hotel Of The Month award. A scenic 20-minute drive from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and just 15 minutes from Cannes, the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc is also reachable by sea and offers its own mooring facility. Many historic towns and villages, such as Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Eze, Gourdon and Biot, are easily accessible. Nice, Monaco and other popular destinations on the French Riviera...