dimanche 22 avril 2012

BE trendy, GO in Mumbai...

THE NEW BUSINESS DESTINATION:
Mumbai is the largest city in India and the country's commercial and entertainment center. As the second largest city in the world and as recognized "Alpha World City", it is an invaluable hub of the global economy. Many executives of international corporations will fin themselves in Mumbai in business.


MUMBAI & YOU:
Often called "City of Joy", Mumbai count endless attractive features that decors the beautiful city such as diverse cultures along with so many exotic beaches that makes the city a worthy place to be visited.
Looking for a bite more fun as usual? The glittering and spicy nightlife of Mumbai city is popular for it and locals enjoy sharing their hidden trendiest places.

Our piece of advice:
Organize in advance your transfer from the airport to your hotel with the Mercury Car Rentals Company.

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Planning a trip in Paris for October? Don't miss the First international motor show.

THE EVENT:
Dear men, be aware that from Septembre 29 to October 14, the last and most luxurious cars will be exposed in Paris. This event is the first of the largest international motor shows. To be able to visit it, don't forget to buy your ticket online as soon as possible http://www.mondial-automobile.com.




PARIS & YOU:
By the time, enjoy facilities provided for business and on the leisur side, spend some of your time discovering  the greatest sights.
Enjoy French gastronomy and worldwide food in the country capital (some restaurants are already mentioned within the blog) and benefit also the nightlife discovering some typical and trendy bars.

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About Business in Paris:
Paris is a base for strategic functions in Europe. 75% of multinational companies with over 500 employees choose Paris to locate their European Head office (headquarters of international organizations such as Eutelsat, The European Space agency, the OECD, Unesco an Unicef), many of them in La Défense.
The Paris region has the highest concetration of headquarters of the 500 biggest international companies in Europe and Paris is also world's number 2 city for headquarters international organizations behind Brussels, ahead of London and New York city. 


mercredi 18 avril 2012

Intercontinental, Toronto

A new luxury landmark in the city, InterContinental Toronto Centre has undergone a massive $30-million renovation that brings together ideal location, luxury accommodations and state-of-the-art technology. The only anchor hotel to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, it's also within walking distance to must-see attractions such as the CN tower, and more than 150 restaurant and bars.
Ideal for business travellers and corporate functions, the hotel offers two Next Generation Boardrooms which anchor the hotel's 19 meeting and function rooms and feature every technological option to make your meeting a success.
The 586 guestrooms of the InterContinental Toronto Centre are exquisitely furnished and marry luxury with comfort, while each offers a stunning view of either Lake Ontario or Toronto's bustling downtown. All rooms feature a host of standard amenities including high-speed internet access and extra-large work spaces. Club InterContinental offers the boutique feel of a "hotel within a hotel", and provides guests with exclusive executive services. The hotel also offers a full range of suites to meet every need.
As the official hotel of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Canada's foremost symphonic ensemble, Intercontinental Toronto Centre houses the superb TSO orchestra members, and offer its patrons luxurious accommodations at special package rates. Patrons can also enjoy 15% off the delicious bar and theatre menus prepared by Chef de Cuisine Jonaton Lome.
Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Azure Restaurant and Bar offers delectable cuisine and fine wines and cocktails.
A luxurious, full-service spa located right in the hotel, features 12 treatment rooms, spa pool, whirlpool and saunas.
Located centrally, in downtown's Entertainment District, guests have access to the best in theatre, sports, dining, attractions and nightspots. It's also ideally located in the Finanical District, home to many major banks and corporations.
The hotel is connected to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and moments away from the CN Tower, Rogers Centre (SkyDome) and Air Canada Centre.




The Hongta Hotel, Shanghai


Pearl of Shanghai

Located in Pudong’s center, close to the Bund and Century Park, The Hongta Hotel embraces a vibrant mix of culture and business. Easy access to the city’s major tunnels means guests can be in charming Puxi within 15 minutes.

Cosmopolitan Distinction

Enjoy award-winning Italian cuisine or delectable international flavors in our restaurants. Make use of our Executive Meeting facilities and efficient Business Center. Have an invigorating workout in our Health Club, then pamper yourself at the Spa


Indulgent Elegance

The Hongta Hotel delivers an incomparable level of personal care with our Butler Service day or night. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of Shanghai from our 328 elegant rooms and suites, while our Butlers dedicate themselves to any wish you may have.

Armani Boutique Hotel, Dubai


Soaring high above Downtown Dubai in the iconic Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, Armani Hotel Dubai is the world’s first hotel designed and developed by Giorgio Armani. Reflecting the pure elegance, simplicity and sophisticated comfort that define Armani’s signature style, the hotel is the realisation of the designer’s long-held dream to bring his sophisticated style to life in the most complete way and offer his customers a Stay with Armani experience. Every detail in the hotel bears the Armani signature, beginning with the warm Italian-style hospitality and moving to each element of the design from the Eramosa stone floors to the zebrawood panels, bespoke furnishings and personally designed hotel amenities.
Sophisticated colors, clean lines and unique textures blend together seamlessly with the tower’s stunning architecture and natural light to create an atmosphere of calm serenity where guests can retreat into a world of minimalist elegance.
Nestled in the world’s tallest tower, occupying the concourse level to level 8 and levels 38 and 39, Armani Hotel Dubai offers sweeping views of the city. With its own dedicated entrance to the tower, it is easily accessible within walking distance to the world’s largest mall and some of the region’s most exclusive leisure and business outlets.





Jumeirah Emirates, Dubai

Jumeirah Emirates Towers located on Sheikh Zayed Road is in the centre of Dubai's commercial business district and a highly visible statement of the region's corporate success. Two equilateral triangles are architectural icons one of their kind in Dubai. Jumeirah Emirates Towers consists of a 350-metre office tower and a 305-metre 400-bedroom hotel tower joined by a central podium containing a Shopping Boulevard. A sleek architectural masterpiece of steel and glass, Jumeirah Emirates Towers redefines the business hotel category, seamlessly combining form with function, high technology with unparalleled luxury and elegance with efficiency. With supreme attention to the requirement of the corporate individual, even standard rooms at Jumeirah Emirates Towers come with a business workplace along with IT amenities, interactive television and 24-hour technical assistance.
For discerning lady travellers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers offers the Chopard Ladies Floor, an entire floor dedicated exclusively to the privacy and comfort of women. Lavish amenities include luxurious products by Chopard, cosmetics and a cosmetics fridge, and an in-room yoga mat with an instructional DVD to help soothe away the stresses of travel. Guests at Jumeirah Emirates Towers can utilise the hotel's Health Club and outdoor swimming pool as well as the wide range of facilities at The Big Apple located in the Boulevard at Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
This multifaceted architecture reflects the diversity of over fifteen, widely popular restaurants, lounges and bars and in fact is perfectly designed to meet the requirements of any event or conference in any of its stylish venues. With its ballroom and more than 17 boardroom style meeting rooms, it's a meeting and events destination in its own right. Whilst Jumeirah Emirates Towers was primarily conceived as a business hotel, its appeal reaches far beyond the business world.




mardi 17 avril 2012

the Ritz-Carlton, Chicago



Situated directly above Water Tower Place, the Ritz-Carlton has an Art Nouveau—inspired lobby with a dramatic marble fountain and wall-to-wall windows framing views of the city below. Impressive vistas are also a major feature of the 434 guest rooms, which overlook either Lake Michigan or the Magnificent Mile. Despite its luxury status, the hotel is also family-friendly: the chef hosts daily cookie-baking sessions, while a “candy man” travels room to room with a cart of complimentary sweets. Additional amenities include a spa, an indoor pool, and the Deca Restaurant + Bar, which serves regional cuisine.




Hotel Concorde, Berlin


Enjoy 5 star luxury in the heart of Berlin

The Hotel Concorde Berlin is located on the legendary Kurfürstendamm Boulevard, in the very heart of City West. It lies opposite to Kranzler Eck and at only 100m of Kaiser-Wilhelm-Memorial Church. Moreover, the Zoological Garden at only a walking distance from the hotel. The luxury hotel’s impressive 17-storey high limestone exterior rejuvenates upward and offers breathtaking views on Berlin’s centre.

                                                                                    Berlin Hotel with French flair

The boutique and design Hotel Concorde Berlin combines art, architecture and design. Everywhere in the hotel, you can sense the French touch with a veil of exclusivity. The luxury hotel was designed by the renowned architect Jan Kleihues and is characterized by elegance and understatement. The minimalistic interior is cleverly accentuated by a sophisticated lighting concept, warm colour shades and modern artworks.

Savoir-vivre and recreation

Business travellers and tourists alike experience the exquisite art of living at the Hotel Concorde Berlin. Luxury rooms and suites, along with a completely equipped wellness-area allow you to combine Berlin’s busy bustle with restful relaxation. The wellness-oasis offers fitness room, sauna, steam bath, plunge pool and solarium. Various massage therapies and cosmetic treatments are also available. Hotel guests can enjoy free fruit and mineral water.
At the reception, there is a jogging helpdesk offering refreshments and city maps with running routes.

Haute Cuisine in Germany’s capital city

The modern Brasserie Le Faubourg serves traditional French Cuisine with a Mediterranean touch, whereas Le Faubourg Lounge with Lutèce Bar is an invitation to a relaxing drink. The restaurant Saint Germain awaits its guests every morning with an opulent breakfast buffet.



Luxury Rent A Car

Luxury Rent-A-Car has its headquarters in Los Angeles, CA and specializes in exotic car rental and luxury car rentals. Whether you are looking for a Mercedes, Jaguar, Range Rover, BMW, Porsche, Cadillac, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Corvette, Hummer, Viper, a conversion van, 15 passenger vans, a new hybrid, or a decked out SUV, you have come to the right place. We carry only the newest models available and keep our rental cars in pristine condition all with low mileage.
We now have car rental offices covering cities in both California and Arizona. Please find us in the following cities: Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), Scottsdale, Santa Monica, Orange County (SNA), Newport Beach, Malibu, Marina Del Rey, Hollywood, West Hollywood, and PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT (PSP) BERMUDA DUNES AIRPORT (UDD). On special request, we can deliver to San Francisco and Las Vegas. Curbside pickup is available at the Los Angeles Airport (LAX), Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), as well as Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Come see the difference Luxury Car Rental has to offer. We extend red carpet service to all our clients as well as a concierge. We are also happy to deliver your car to you anywhere in Southern California or the greater Phoenix area. We are here to make your car hire experience the very best it can be. As our motto states,"ARRIVE IN STYLE.”

Cathay Pacific - The Heart of Asia

At Cathay Pacific, we always go the extra mile to make you feel special. Our new Business Class is designed to provide both privacy and openness – which you can control as you like.
Our new Business Class seat features up to 28 cm (11 inches) of travel. Move the seat back for privacy or forward to converse with your travelling companion. A precision toggle allows you to adjust the seat position to fit your mood and posture.
Our new, fully flat bed is just over 2 metres (82 inches) long. A bed extension increases its width by 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) to provide additional hip support, while the side storage compartment offers extra knee space for sleeping on your side. For sleeping, you may choose to leave your armrest up for more privacy, or down for more space.
You will also appreciate the increased personal storage space. The side cabinet houses not only your headset and a vanity mirror, but has room for small items such as glasses and gadgets – and the cabinet door doubles as a privacy divider.

Brussels Airlines - Business Class

Fly b.Business


Flying in full freedom & comfort...

Discover our all-new European business class offering a maximum 
of flexibility, luxury and relaxation: b.business. Enjoy our premium 
business service and free lounge access on more than 50 European 
destinations**

The new business class reviewed by Brussels Airlines.


Prestige High Class - Car Rental


Our caring professionals are glad to offer you a full package of tourist and event-trigger services in order better to satisfy the customer:

  • Ceremonies, weddings, shopping...
  • Organisation of tourist visits: Les Châteaux de la Loire, the vineyard road “Bordelais”.
  • Fashion week ; Paris, Milan etc…
  • Important Events

Diamondlease Car Rental



DIAMONDLEASE was established in the year 1996 with the sole objective of offering automotive rental and leasing to all UAE fleet owners and selected individuals, as a viable alternative to owning and maintaining vehicles.





Building on the well established reputation of the Al Habtoor Group, DIAMONDLEASE today has grown to be one of the largest and most reputable car rental/hire and leasing companies in the UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi and the other Emirates).


Hertz Prestige Collection

Hertz Prestige Collection

Turn the everyday into the extraordinary.

We recognise that for some of our customers, compromise just isn’t an option. That’s why we created the Prestige Collection – a range of cars that will exceed even the most discerning of expectations.

Featuring vehicles from prestigious names like Mercedes, BMW and Porsche, the Prestige Collection gives you the chance to love the road in the finest possible environment. Sleek lines, sumptuous interiors and thrilling shows of power mean you can enjoy the perfect driving experience without the slightest hint of compromises or the smallest of corners being cut.

And whatever the occasion, whether business or pleasure, we guarantee a car from the Prestige Collection will make your day an extraordinary one.




Prestige Collection Locations

You can rent a Prestige Collection vehicle at major airports and downtown locations across Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, UK, Ireland and Sweden.

Cars from the Hertz Prestige Collection are subject to availability at participating locations. Standard terms and conditions of rental apply.



Luxury Club - Car rental


Luxury car rental


The rental car luxury LUXURY-CLUB.FR
Specializing in luxury car hire and car rental upscale LUXURY CLUB offers throughout the year luxury vehicles for rental through its branches in Paris, Cannes and Annecy.

Rental Ferrari 360 Modena Spider
The rental of your Ferrari-LUXURY CLUB.FR
Myth among myths, the Ferrari is the car you've always dreamed of driving. For the privilege of driving one of our models, please contact us.
Specializes in renting luxury car Ferrari LUXURY CLUB offers throughout the year of Ferrari vehicles for rental through its branches in Paris, Cannes and Annecy.






Rental BMW 3 Series Convertible
The rental on your Bmw LUXURY-CLUB.FR
Symbol of the luxury car, rent a BMW can satisfy your desires in many circumstances. 4x4x, convertible, roadster, all types of vehicles are offered by LUXURY CLUB, the specialist rental Bmw.
Specializes in renting luxury car BMW, LUXURY CLUB offers throughout the year Bmw vehicles for rental through its branches in Paris, Cannes and Annecy.



Rental Porsche Carrera GT
The rental of your Porsche LUXURY-CLUB.FR
A Porsche is much more than a car, it is a philosophy, conduct, an attitude ... It is or it is not Porsche.
Specializes in renting luxury car Porsche, LUXURY CLUB offers throughout the year Porsche vehicles for rental through its branches in Paris, Cannes and Annecy.



Air India - First Class


Air India's First Class. The new definition of luxury

One step. Just one step on board Air India’s First Class will exemplify the true meaning of luxury. As your feet sink softly into the plush carpet, your discerning eye will take in the little extras that place our First Class on a plane far above the ordinary.



When you snuggle into your newly installed, highly comfortable, 180-degree recline, sleeperette, we will ensure that you disembark at your destination just as fresh. The two-abreast seating ensures you are always in an aisle seat or a window seat. Never in between. The ethnic interiors, you will observe, are designed to be particularly pleasing to the eye. The Air show constantly screens your flight pattern, aircraft altitude and speed. And much more. 

The gracious service, on the other hand, will be, like it always is, a perfect model of efficiency and discretion, Charming, yet never intrusive. 

The warm smiles, of course, are on the house. 

The fine art of exclusivity 

As you sit back and relax aboard Air India’s First Class, you could well be forgiven for thinking you are the only passenger on board. The First Class cabin seats just 12 passenger.




Bon Appetit!

But there is a lot more to Air India’s First Class experience before we say adieu. After a couple of stimulating cocktails, the faint clink of Royal Doulton, the world’s finest bone china, will waft down the aisle. A rare sound heard on just a few select airlines of the world. Aboard our First Class, this is followed by a fine selection of the most delectable dishes. 

Take your pick from a choice of three menus that leave no taste unexplored. From succulent Grilled Lamb Chops and Parmesan Cheese Omelets to delicious Chicken Malai Kabab and the regal Shahi Korma. With a vintage wine or a smooth Champagne in accompaniment. Before you tuck in, may we make a suggestion? Indulge. 

And as you unwind with a touch of Crème de Menthe or a Tia Maria you can also do all your duty-free shopping on board. Our Sky Bazaar range boasts of well-known brands and more. So step aboard, and experience the true meaning of Bon Voyage.



Singapore Airlines - First


Singapore Airlines



LATEST FIRST CLASS SEAT
More exclusive than you can ever imagine.
Inside our lavishly designed First Class cabin, eight stately seats await the privileged few, creating a private haven with new levels of exclusivity.
Available on Singapore Airlines' new Boeing 777-300ER and refitted Boeing 777-300 aircraft.

First Class on Boeing 747-400

Our First Class SkySuites on the Boeing 747-400 have been designed with luxury, space and comfort in mind. Luxuriate in the state-of-the-art seat in elegance that evokes the golden age of travel. Upholstered in leather trimmed with Burrwood, the SkySuite can recline to any angle, including a fully flat bed. As it reclines, the seat automatically adjusts to provide better support. 
Indulge in five-star pampering service, designed with you in mind.

Other fleet

Our First Class seats on our other aircraft are conventional recliner seats with a seat pitch of 60” (on selected Boeing 777-200) and 64” (on selected Boeing 777-300), allowing you to lounge in ultimate comfort. You will also have your very own 10.4" screen with noise-cancelling headsets and audio and video on demand (AVOD)*, with an extensive movie list and popular TV shows viewable at any time.
*The 10.4” screen and AVOD is available only on selected Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 aircraft.

Etihad Airways - Pearl Business Class

Etihad Airways - Pearl Business Class





Welcome to our Pearl Business Class, the most luxurious way to fly for business and pleasure. Discover a style and space like no other in the World’s Best Business Class as voted by Skytrax 2009 and its 16 million users.

Pearl Business Class flat beds are currently available on our wide-bodied aircraft: A340-500, A340-600, A330-200/300 and B777-300ER 

Inspired Service
Our Inspired Service concept delivers world-class attentiveness for the duration of your business class flight and beyond.
  • You decide how you spend your journey. And when and how we serve you. 
  • From limousines, to lounges, to onboard – experience comfort, luxury and an intimate atmosphere when you fly in our Pearl Business Class. 
  • Enjoy the dedicated attention of your own Food & Beverage Manager recruited from the finest restaurants.

Luxurious seat
Sit back and relax in luxurious business class flat bed seats with 49-inch seat pitch and generous recline.
  • Enjoy a world of space and privacy with business class seats placed in 1-2-1 configuration, offering direct aisle access to every guest. A privacy shell around every flat bed seat adds that extra touch.
  • Sleep easy in seats that stretch out into 6ft 1-inch full flat beds. 
  • Find comfort in little details such as an adjustable headrest, footrest and lumbar support.