10. Tokyo, Japan
Copenhagenize Design Company
Score: 59
2011 Rank: 4
One of the world's biggest cities Tokyo maintains a rigorous drivers' training that motorists must go through in Japan which keeps the streets safer than many other countries. Tokyo is also preparing to let the metro run 24 hours, which will increase the number of bicycles as public transport often goes hand in hand with bicycle traffic.
 
9. Dublin, Ireland
Copenhagenize Design Company
Score: 60
2011 Rank: 9

 
A brief look at some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Seychelles.
Maldives
.
Bora Bora, Tahiti.
The Hamptons, New York.
Lanikai beach, Hawaii
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.
Fraser Island, Australia
.
St. Bart's
.
Langkawi, Malaysia.
Kauna'oa Bay, Hawaii.
 
 
 

New figures show Luxury Property Market continues to grow with peaks of 10%
 
High-net-worth individuals seek safe haven for their assets.
 

Yves de Contades attended Carlo Riva’s 70th Birthday party and the 170th Anniversary of the iconic Riva speed boat brand.
Riva speed boats are legendary and have been coveted and owned by a host of attractive and wealthy celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot, Sean Connery, Peter Sellers, Prince Rainier of Monaco, King Hussein, the Shah of Persia, Carlo Ponti, Sophia Loren, and the King of Sweden. George Clooney was gunning one around Lake Iseo a few weeks ago in a Japanese ad campaign for Mercedes Benz.

In spring 2013, Tate Modern will stage the most comprehensive exhibition ever devoted to foremost Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. Co-organised by The Art Institute of Chicago and Tate Modern, this will be the first major Lichtenstein retrospective for twenty years, bringing together 125 of the artist's most definitive paintings and sculptures. Built on new research and scholarship, the exhibition will reassess Lichtenstein’s work and his enduring legacy.

After an outstanding 21 years dancing with The Royal Ballet, Principal Dancer Leanne Benjamin has announced her intention to retire in July 2013, at the end of the current season.  Her last performance will be in Tokyo on 10 July in A Gala Evening with The Royal Ballet at the Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo. as part of The Royal Ballet’s summer tour. Leanne’s final performance at The Royal Opera House will be as Mary Vetsera in the season finale of Mayerling on 15 June.

Packrafting through the heart of the African 'Peace Park' on a Journey of a Lifetime     

British Polo Day Dubai
On the 29th March 2013, Britain’s finest institutions were in the saddle with teams from Oxford, Cambridge, Eton, Harrow, the Cavalry & Guards Club and The British Army going head to head.

The iconic Sé Time Piece side tables by Jaime Hayon are now stocked at Mint,
Lina Kanafani’s cult design store in London
A signature design from the Sé collection, the solid bronze Time Piece tables with a black patina finish have a bold sculptural presence. Playful yet serious the tables represent a striking addition to the interior. The Time Piece side tables are also available in lacquered wood and ceramic with an enamel or metal finish.
 

FLORENCE ACADEMY OF ART OFFERS ONE WINNER STUDYING OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME
As part of its 23rd anniversary celebrations the reputable Florence Academy of Art is offering one lucky art enthusiast a chance to win a place on their coveted Summer Session.
Through the School's Summer Scholarship Contest, one successful competition winner will study at the prestigious American school for a summer of inspiration and creativity, choosing the workshop of their choice1 (Drawing, Painting or Sculpture) and learning the techniques and practices of the Old Masters.