Luxury Travel
Yves de Contades interviews Sir Martin Sweeting OBE FRS FREng, GEC of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (the world’s leading small satellite company) and Head of the Surrey Space Centre (the world’s leading research centre for small, low cost space missions).
What projects is the Surrey Space Centre currently working on ?
Rediscover the four terraces of Hôtel Fouquet's Barrière.
Fine weather is on the way, along with the irresistible urge to relax and enjoy the sunshine! Set in greenery or boasting remarkable views, tucked away or looking out on the hustle and bustle of Paris life, the four terraces of Hotel Fouquet's Barrière are once again open to guests!
The courtyard garden: at the heart of the hotel, this secluded space is a leafy and refreshing oasis of calm, far from the agitation of the Champs-Elysées.
Magic in Morocco: Essaouira is an adventurers and surfers' paradise rich in African, Oriental and European history.
Yves de Contades jetted off to Morocco to luxuriate in the finest hotels, spas and restaurants in Casablanca and Rabat.
April 16th 2013 – The Grosvenor House Hotel
London, UK: Global stalwarts and leading lynchpins of Asian entrepreneurialism, the Arts and public life, will gather amidst the grandeur of the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, London, on the 16th of April 2013 for the third annual Asian Awards.
Yves de Contades took off for a luxury flying Safari adventure to explore and discover the bounteous wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of Namibia.
Rotterdam / Doha, 8 March 2013 – After winning an international competition, OMA has been announced as masterplanners for Airport City, a new 10km2 development where 200,000 people will live and work, linking the new Hamad International Airport with the city of Doha, Qatar. OMA’s masterplan is a series of four circular districts along a spine parallel to the HIA runways, intended to create a strong visual identity and districts with unique identities.
Harry Pearce, Partner, Pentagram:
The Internet of Things is quickly becoming a reality as manufacturers are increasingly linking “things”, such as smartphones, appliances, cars and machines, to the Internet and to each other. As the Internet of Things continues to develop and expand, much discussion revolves around the role that connected devices will play in users’ everyday lives. The IEEE recently carried out a survey which identified the ways in which consumers envision using connected devices.
