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GRAND RESTAURANTS OF THE WORLD

The grand restaurants of the world are those magnificent institutions that have defined cuisine and set the standard for the culinary arts. They are the dining rooms which have stood the test of time and have become must-visit destinations for locals and tourists alike. Typically, these are (or at least were at the height ofContinue reading “GRAND RESTAURANTS OF THE WORLD”

LUXURY BRANDS OF SWITZERLAND

For many of us, when we think about Switzerland, we picture images of beautiful, snow-capped mountainscapes, lush meadows filled with cattle and picturesque medieval towns with towering chateaus watching over them. Ask most people what Switzerland is famous for and they will very likely tell you: luxury chocolate, expensive wristwatches and secretive private banking. Indeed, Switzerland is defined by its luxurious outputs. Thus, it is not surprising that Switzerland is home to many of the world’s greatest luxury brands and we explore those brands here.

LUXURY BRANDS OF AUSTRALIA

The land down under, Australia is a geographically massive country with a relatively small, albeit, rapidly growing population. The country has become an economic powerhouse, maintaining close cultural and economic ties to the major European and North American markets whilst also acting as one of the financial and legal hubs of the Asian and South Pacific region. Sydney has established itself as a global city and Melbourne as the cultural soul of the antipodean country. The nation’s abundant resources, including deep reserves of oil and gas, vast gold and mineral deposits, verdant meadows of the eastern highlands and oceans rich with seafood have made Australia a luxury destination for visitors and emigrants alike. We look at some of the luxury brands that have shaped Australia’s journey.