Former heavyweight champion and Haute 100 Miami member Lennox Lewis is quoted in Alexandre Choko’s just-released book, The Future of Boxing. The former heavyweight weighs in on the state of the sport in the book saying: “I’m not one of those people who believes (MMA) is taking over I’m a student of the past, and […]

Drew Barrymore embodies the phrase “staying power.” She has been a Hollywood fixture since the age of 11 months, when she appeared in her first advertisement, and achieved fame at age six after starring in “E.T.” She has worked tirelessly as an actress, producer, photographer, model, screenwriter and director. Now, at age 37, Drew is finally ready to try something new. As the newlywed prepares to tackle the greatest role of a lifetime—motherhood—she has embarked on a personal journey to create a legacy for her expanding family and satisfy a life-long personal passion: creating her own wine label.

Art 43 Basel programming preview June 14-17, 2012

For today’s traveler who has everything, two premium luxury brands have come together to create this holiday season’s ultimate gift. A special-edition Flexjet 25 Jet Card, operated by U.S. air carrier Jet Solutions, features the very best in private jet travel along with an extraordinary getaway to Los Cabos, crafted by the world-renowned luxury travel experts at Abercrombie & Kent and Abercrombie & Kent Residence Club.

Chef Norman Van Aken is known for his ability to blend an array of flavors in just the right way, highlighting cultural influences in his food, such as those derived from Caribbean, Asian and African spices. It is no wonder then, that Van Aken has concentrated his culinary efforts in Miami, where residents crave exactly that: rich flavor with roots.

After years of anticipation, Flexjet is launching its fractional jet ownership sales program of Bombardier’s Learjet 85 aircraft as the manufacturer’s first customer. It's anticipated delivery is in 2013.

VisitSweden has announced the launch of www.carplusvacation.com today, a joint effort with Volvo Cars North America, Tourism in Skåne, and The West Sweden Tourism Board. The campaign offers visitors a chance to win a one week trip for two to West Sweden and Skåne, complete with accommodation, meals, activities as well as a loaner car […]

A robbery at Graydon Carter’s West Village celebrity-clubby eatery Waverly Inn left one employee injured after he was hit in the face with a bottle. According to police, two unidentified men broke into the restaurant at 16 Bank St. just after 5 a.m. on September 2. The assailants struck a 28-year-old male staffer in the face and then made off with bottles of tequila, whiskey and gin valued at $900. The unidentified employee was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. A rep confirmed the incident and told us the staff member is “OK.” The Waverly was scheduled to be open for dinner after the incident.

The streets are lined with swanky Fifth Avenue stores, and real estate agents playfully call a $5 million house a "cottage". It is glossy world where the real America of high joblessness and housing despair is all but invisible. The economic story of the last decade has only served to make the divide between these worlds more stark.

The Jaguar Suite is located at 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences, on a side-street between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Cathedral, London. The Jaguar suite is a newly added feature to the already known Taj property, and will be available from September on.

The trend in New York nightlife opening its doors in glittering Las Vegas shows no signs in slowing. Not only is 1Oak and The Box considering Sin City for a new venue, but Greenhouse has just added itself to the ever-expanding roster. A spokesperson for the eco-friendly venue says, “Greenhouse owner Jon B has been planning to move to Las Vegas for the past several months but has been waiting to finalize details on his deal. We cannot comment on a specific hotel or location.” Word has it, the club will be on the southern end of the strip.

Paris is a magical city, where anything seems possible. There is a feeling in Paris that is very different from that in London or Milan. The city is rich in history, and preserves a sense of classic elegance.

Milan is the kind of city where buildings crowd the narrow streets, markets are on every corner, and a sense of old world authenticity fills the air. Amongst all of this, in the heart of the city, is a historical home-turned-museum called the Villa Necchi. With a tennis court, swimming pool, and garden, Villa Necchi is a discreet gem in the bustling city.

This just in hotel news: The Grand Hyatt is set to open a property in Kuala Lumpur in 2012. The move marks the brand's introduction into Malaysia, further increasing the presence of Hyatt-branded hotels in Southeast Asia. The news comes shortly after the announcement of the opening of another Hyatt brand, Andaz, in Shanghai (we covered it here). In the past year, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts have been on the uprise, expanding dramatically around the world and especially in the Asian countries where tourism is at an all-time high. Tourism projections for 2012 are positive and expected to rise as well, beating out the statistics for 2010 and 2011.