Cruise excursions to Russia’s top secret Cosmonaut Training Center, Star City
Crystal Cruises is announcing yet another industry first: one-night excursions to Russia’s former top secret Cosmonaut Training Center, Star…
Witness an eclipse of a different kind
To witness the next solar eclipse, you have to wait until 11th July 2010. But if you’re in the…
Interview with David Sutcliffe of Traveltalk
A ‘skateboard/punk rocker’ in his youth, David Sutcliffe is now one of three partners who run a small travel…
Hotel in the heart of Moscow joins The Luxury Collection
Following the first phase of a significant renovation to the hotel’s guest rooms and public spaces, the iconic Hotel…
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ first hotel in Russia
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is set to open its first hotel in Russia in 2012. It will be a…
The world’s most expensive Champagne
Champagne is selling at a staggering $275,000 a bottle at the Ritz-Carlton in Moscow. Not bad, I suppose,…
L’Europe recognised for its wines
Grand Hotel Europe‘s L’Europe has been presented with Wine Spectator‘s 2008 “Award of Excellence” which is given to restaurants…
Interview with Joseph Amissah of Blue Cube Aviation
Joseph Amissah is the founder of Blue Cube Aviation and decided to set up the company to meet the…
Manchester United and Chelsea in Moscow – where they’re staying
Moscow is inundated with tens of thousands of additional visitors right now as two English football teams – Manchester…
Paris Hilton causes a stir in Moscow
I suppose it would be too obvious for Paris Hilton to stay at the Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya on her…
Love art? Why not try a Russian Easter?
Easter has returned from decades of obscurity in St. Petersburg, and now hosts a variety of processions, church services…
Hyatt on the rise
Between early 2008 and late 2009, Hyatt will open three hotels in imposing structures currently being erected in Beijing,…
Top 10 resorts for crowd-free skiing
Want to go on a skiing holiday but avoid the hordes of people with similar intentions? Then The Guardian…
Federation Island: an island for Russia’s super-rich
We’re already well aware of Dubai’s antics when it comes to making luxury islands, but did you know that…
Moscow still has the most expensive hotels in the world
According to a new survery carried out by HRG, Moscow has the most expensive hotels in the world for…
The new Ritz-Carlton Moscow
Only a fortnight ago, I posted Forbes’ list of the world’s most expensive suites. Already, it needs revising thanks…
