Who among you loves Greece? Did you know that in 2020 there were around 739 hotels operating in Santorini, of which only 53 were five-star properties. Sounds like a lot? Exactly, choosing a truly luxurious stay overlooking the caldera requires a guide. Especially since many places take advantage of the magic of the word “boutique,” but don’t necessarily offer …Read more

For years, luxury was primarily a matter of ownership. A good handbag, watch, or car served a practical purpose, but what they communicated to others was just as important. Now, a lot is changing. Have luxury cosmetics replaced handbags? Or perhaps the trend of caring for the body stems from increased awareness and the need for self-care? Which beauty trends …Read more

Buy cheap, renovate, sell for more. International property flipping sounds simple, but abroad it quickly becomes a more complex puzzle. The purchase price is just the beginning – you need to account for taxes, notary, lawyer, designer, renovation, financing, maintenance, marketing, and sale. Then, you have to settle the income tax.

Italy and Portugal are interesting markets for investors. Both …Read more

Imagine the lobby of a five-star hotel in Vienna: marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and a carpet that gives the entire interior its character. This isn’t just decoration, it’s a statement. The European carpet and rug market is currently worth around $10-12 billion (2025-2026) with a stable CAGR growth of about 2-3%. It may sound modest, but the premium segment is …Read more

Founded in 1868 in Schaffhausen by American Florentine Ariosto Jones, IWC has gone against the grain from the very beginning. Quite literally: energy from the Rhine powered precision machines, and Jones combined Swiss craftsmanship with American industrialization. The result? A brand that collectors call the “engineer of watchmaking.”

Why is IWC considered the “engineer of watchmaking”

It’s simple. Where other …Read more