Is this another sign that the global economic crisis is over? Hermès recently opened two more shops in two different parts of the world, so apparently luxury is once again on people’s wish lists. One of those new shops is in Paris (the first one on the Left Bank), on Rue de Grenelle 16. Because [...]

Abercrombie & Fitch has just opened its doors in Milan today. It’s the first store of the American “casual luxury” fashion brand in mainland Europe (it had already crossed the Atlantic to London in 2007), but this is the second attempt to open a new store in the continent. It previously requested a space in [...]

Whether stunningly sited or blending extraordinary architecture with magnificent scenery, the world’s most beautiful cities are captivating. While globalization has stripped many great metropolises of their aesthetic authenticity and bought much of their soul, there are still many cities that remain true to themselves, clinging to their cultural, architectural, and natural heritage. UCityGuides.com has made [...]

In our Paris city guide we recommend a visit to the Picasso Museum to admire some of the Spanish artist’s major works. That museum has recently closed and will remain so until 2012, as the 17th century mansion it calls home undergoes a renovation. Perhaps a little Picasso break will be good for Paris, as [...]

If you’ll be in Paris from now through November 1st, you’ll be able to catch a fabulous retrospective of one of the world’s most iconic magazines down the famous Champs-Elysées boulevard. “Vogue” presents its best covers from the past nine decades, showing how since June 1920 it has inspired and defined glamour over three generations. [...]

Paris’ Place des Vosges (an “urban wonder of the world” candidate) is one of the city’s most tranquil spots, and it’s become even more of a relaxing destination with the opening of a Carita Spa in the square’s Pavillon de la Reine Hotel. It opened just before the summer and currently offers some of the [...]

The Paris-based contemporary furniture retailer Silvera has a new address. It is now also found on Avenue Wagram (at number 41), covering a space of 500 square meters. The very first showroom opened in 1991 and the Silvera name has since then become synonymous with design innovation. With five different showrooms in the French capital, [...]

It has just been announced that the second Sex and the City movie will be in theaters on the 28th of May 2010. Until then, fans of the series will continue to flock to the four main characters’ favorite Manhattan hotspots on an organized Sex and the City tour or on a self-guided visit to [...]

Chi Sing | Berlin The center of one of Europe’s most energetic capitals now has a new restaurant designed for tranquility. The inspiration for both the cuisine and the décor is Huê, a city in Vietnam. The clean, minimalist lines of the origami-influenced interior extends to the seating area outside, where you can also sample [...]

The world’s 10 most rewarding cities, based on character, cultural attractions, art, street and urban life: New York – It defines the urban lifestyle and the ultimate cosmopolitan destination. You’ll be tempted into shopping more than you wished, paying high admissions to some of the world’s best museum collections, and find yourself having to make [...]