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HIGH SOCIETY | The Inside Story On The 376-Foot-Long, Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Bill Gates Is Reportedly Buying

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Alkassandra in High Society, LIFESTYLE

With the multiple media outlets reporting that Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates has just pledged well over $600 million to build a 376-food-long, hydrogen-powered superyacht concept designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design and Lateral Naval Architects superyacht design and construction may never be quite the same again. Of course, Sinot’s 379-foot-long liquid hydrogen – powered … Continue reading HIGH SOCIETY | The Inside Story On The 376-Foot-Long, Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Bill Gates Is Reportedly Buying →

BODY, SPIRIT AND MIND | Everything You Need To Know About Going Vegan

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Alkassandra in Body, Mind and Spirit!, HEALTH

With restaurants, supermarkets and even bars now catering for vegans, the movement has transcended buzzword status to be a legitimate dietary option. Thinking of trying it? Evie Leatham has the lowdown. Veganism is gaining serious momentum. The U.K.’s vegan community has quadrupled in the last 10 years, and the global vegan food market value is … Continue reading BODY, SPIRIT AND MIND | Everything You Need To Know About Going Vegan →

ART DECO | Elie Saab Just Launched Home Collection

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Alkassandra in ART DECO & HOUSE, Business

Hot on the heels of the announcement of Emaar’s Elie Saab Residences, the Beirut-based brand has added another notch to its ever so stylish belt. Say hello to ELIE SAAB HOME. The launch features living, dining and bedroom furniture, as well as lighting – and it’s very bit as chic as you’d imagine. “Over the … Continue reading ART DECO | Elie Saab Just Launched Home Collection →

LIFESTYLE | Luxury Hotel Group Enters Private Jet Wars

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Alkassandra in Business, High Society

For many years, the luxury travel sector has been undergoing a bit of an arms race. Four Seasons announced its Private Jet experience in 2015. There’s a new $50,000-per-night-private penthouse suite at the Park Hyatt New York and a fleet of custom-built yachts coming from Ritz Carlton – the first voyage is in 2020. It … Continue reading LIFESTYLE | Luxury Hotel Group Enters Private Jet Wars →

LIFESTYLE | Bali’s Grandest New Hotel Is A Lesson In Indonesian Opulence

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 by Alkassandra in Travel

When a hotel is inspired by royalty, you know it’s going to be a cut above the rest. Perch on the edge of a skyscraper-high cliff on Nusa Dua’s crystal clear coastline, Bali’s newest five-star resort, The Apurva Kempinksi, is just that – both in height and grandeur. Inspired by Indonesia’s lavish Majpahit kingdom, the … Continue reading LIFESTYLE | Bali’s Grandest New Hotel Is A Lesson In Indonesian Opulence →

HEALTH | Unpredictable Income May Be Bad For Brain Health

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Alkassandra in HEALTH

Young adults who don’t earn the same amount of money from year to year, or who weather substantial pay cuts, do worse on brain health assessments in midlife compared to those with steady income, a recent study suggests. Researchers collected income data over two decades for 3,287 adults, starting in 1990 when they were 23 … Continue reading HEALTH | Unpredictable Income May Be Bad For Brain Health →

INFLUENCERS | Michelle Obama Wants You To Step Into Self-Care

Posted on September 2, 2019September 2, 2019 by Alkassandra in INFLUENCERS, Tips & Advices, Uncategorized, Women's Life, Women's Health

Remainders to lean into self-care are always welcome. But reminders to lean into self-care from Michelle Obama? Those are revered. The former first lady took to Instagram last Wednesday to celebrate #WellnessWednesday with a tribute to the small things that keep her-and all of us-feeling and functioning from a centered space. Obama shared a duet … Continue reading INFLUENCERS | Michelle Obama Wants You To Step Into Self-Care →

The American University Of Dubai Is Offering Up A Diploma In Being An Influencer

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Alkassandra in Uncategorized

If you’ve always wanted to be a social media influencer and didn’t quite known how to go about it, you might not need to look too far from home. From September 2019, the American University of Dubai (AUD) will be offering up a course on how to become a full-time influencer. The course comes a … Continue reading The American University Of Dubai Is Offering Up A Diploma In Being An Influencer →

Lotus Rerveal The $2 Million, 2,000ps All-Electric Evija Hypercar

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Omorffi in High Society

This is Evija, an all-electric sports car by Lotus Cars. Making its debut in London, it promises hypercar performance with a target power output of some 2,000ps, zero to 62mph in under three seconds and a top speed of 200mph. The sports car weighs as little as 1,680kg due largely to the lightweight carbon fiber … Continue reading Lotus Rerveal The $2 Million, 2,000ps All-Electric Evija Hypercar →

LIFESTYLE | 7 Luxurious Hotels Loved By Royalty

Posted on July 20, 2019August 5, 2019 by Alkassandra in High Society, LIFESTYLE, THE ART OF BEAUTIFUL LIVING, Travel

From the British Windsor to the Aga Khan to Monaco’s House of Gromaldi, privacy and discretion is paramount for royals when traveling. First-class hospitality , personalized service and luxury amenities are also essential, so it takes a truly remarkable hotel to capture their hearts. With far-flung and glamorous destinations from Grenada to Gastaad on their … Continue reading LIFESTYLE | 7 Luxurious Hotels Loved By Royalty →