This weekend, London architect Johnny Holland is available to talk about the challenges of striking a balance between the historic and the modern in his renovation of a London townhouse. He’s on call for the next 48 hours to answer any and all questions. Ask away! After an extensive three-year search, Holland’s client found his perfect house in an Italian Victorian semi-detached villa in London’s Notting Hill, replete with awkward circulation and small, boxy rooms. Requiring a rethink for what was to be his “forever” house, he entrusted the entire project—from architecture to interior furnishings—to Hackett Holland, a member...

Paradise is Awaiting… So Why Delay? Start Planning Your Perfect Vacation Getaway Today! San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, located off the coast of Belize, is a tropical paradise resting on the sparkling shore of the Caribbean Sea, where welcoming white sand and a balmy ocean breeze create a perfect backdrop for romance and relaxation. There are seemingly endless options for excitement and exploration on this island paradise where transportation is limited to walking, biking, or driving a golf cart down a combination of paved or white sand streets. From bird watching to shopping, fine dining to karaoke, there is something for everyone....

Photography By Rutger Geerling  ::  Carnival comes but once a year across the Caribbean – but not in Aruba, where this extravaganza of colorful costumes, dancing, music and local culture explodes every week.  While this Dutch Caribbean island also stages a major annual carnival celebration – this year culminating on February 12 – it also offers a weekly appetizer in the form of a Caribbean Festival, staged every Thursday in its second city of San Nicolas. Running from 6pm to 10pm, this family-friendly festival showcases the multi-cultural charms of Aruba’s ‘Sunrise City’. Launched in 2011 and...

Keeping pace with trends, Jaeger-LeCoultre dresses its Grande Reverso Lady Ultra Thin with a double-tour strap by Valextra in new season’s colors. A red “ribes”, green “muschio” or beige “cannetè” strap will accentuate the Reverso’s unique and elegant look, turning it into a trendy accessory. Three new color bracelets will be available at Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques around the world starting from St. Valentine’s day in February 2013. The Grande Reverso Lady Ultra Thin, a model paying homage to women’s dreams, remains faithful to the very essence of the timeless classic Reverso watch, embodying an ideal blend of Art Deco...