Luxury Lifestyle

The World Cup has arrived and many people throughout the world will be able to experience the luxury accommodations and natural beauty of Brazil. Whether its taking in the local wildlife at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro or the jungle at the Emerald Coast in South Brazil, a visit to Brazil is incomplete without spending some time on one of the country’s beautiful beaches. Brazil is quite large and its sheer number of beaches can make it intimidating to find the right place to stay. These four resorts have all earned high marks from travelers and are located in four different parts of the country. They each offer exquisite service, first-rate amenities and plenty of luxury for a comfortable stay. If the World Cup becomes inspiration for a trip to Brazil, these four luxury beach resorts of Brazil are sure to make any visit more complete. Nannai Resort & Spa Located on Muro Alto Beach just south of Recife, The Nannai Resort & Spa is a distinctive property that has e...

Rain, traffic jams, home improvement…  Easter Bank Holiday in Blighty? No thanks! Put a spring in your step with an egg-stra special Easter break in one of these 9 brilliant cities. 1. Paris, France As Audrey Hepburn once said, Paris is always a good idea, but it’s a particularly good idea at Easter time. Amble arm-in-arm on a sun-dappled April day around the Marais, Montparnasse or St. Germain and you’ll see what Henry Miller was getting at in Tropic of Cancer when he said: “When spring comes to Paris the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise”. 2. Rome, Italy Rome celebrates its most significant Catholic holiday over Easter and although it’s one of the busiest times of the year, the atmosphere is electric as tens of thousands of people make a pilgrimage to the city. Visit the Vatican, join the Stations of the Cross procession through the streets of Rome or simply take in attractions like the Trevi Fountain and the Coliseum. More:...