Petrossian Caviar and Champagne Bar opens at Los Angeles Airport

Plane delayed, who cares? Now you can wait for your flight in the lap of luxury. The French world-renowned caviar house Petrossian opened a caviar and champagne bar at Los Angeles’ Tom Bradley International Terminal last week. Menu items at the post bar include a caviar martini garnished with a caviar-stuffed olive, caviar deviled eggs, hand-sliced smoked salmon, a smoked trout platter and caviar flatbread, according to The Los Angeles Times.

And you no longer need to suffer from terrible airplane food. For the traveler on the go, Petrossian offers “Caviar in the Air” carry-on picnic packs that range from $205.50 to $1,581.50. (150Euro-1150Euro) The packs include a choice of caviar—such as Tsar Imperial Ossetra—blinis and crème fraîche in an insulated carry-on Petrossian pouch. According to the LA Times, other “to go” options include a selection of Parisian-smoked salmon and charcuterie.

The bar also features over 20 vodkas, a wide selection of high-end champagnes and various caviar choices based on availability, include Royal Transmontanus, Alverta President Transmontanus, Tsar Imperial Siberian, Tsar Imperial Shassetra and Tsar Imperial Ossetra.

Venezuela's Gabriela Isler crowned Miss Universe 2013

Venezuela's Gabriela Isler crowned Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow ceremony.

 Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, from the United States, right, places the crown on Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler during the 2013 Miss Universe pageant in Moscow. 

A 25-year-old Venezuelan television presenter, Gabriela Isler, was crowned Miss Universe in Moscow in a glittering ceremony on Saturday.

Judges, including rock star Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, picked the winner from a total of 86 contestants at the show, watched by millions of viewers around the world.
Last year's winner Olivia Culpo of the United States placed a diamond crown on the head of Isler, who wore a silver rhine-stone studded evening dress.

Isler's triumph was the seventh Miss Universe win for Venezuela, where beauty pageants are a major source of national pride.
After the show, she beamed and waved to journalists, wearing the Miss Universe sash and standing next to the show's owner, US tycoon Donald Trump.

"I feel a lot of emotions," she said.
"I'm still in shock. I feel so blessed, so happy to be here."
"It's been a lot of fun and a great success," said Trump.

In the decisive interview round that concludes the competition, Tyler asked Isler, who won Miss Venezuela last year, what her greatest fear was.
She did not give any details, but said: "I believe we should overcome all our fears and this in turn will make us stronger," speaking in Spanish through an interpreter.

Isler is now set to pose on Sunday in a specially created jewelled swimsuit that the organisers said was worth $1 million.

Creme de la Mer face cream in a Boucheron pot

This Creme de la Mer face cream in a Boucheron pot costs $20,000

Only users of Crème de la Mer, will understand the magic in a pot of face cream. A regular jog of the cult face cream, will set you back125 Euro  (£105) ($168). But there’s always something a little more exclusive for those who can afford it, isn’t it? Well, this Christmas the makers of the magic cream will launch their latest Christmas offering retailing at a astounding 15.000 Euro (£12,500) ($20,000). Yes, for just a pot of cream, no face-lift on purchase.

What makes it so expensive? Well, sadly just its packaging! The Christmas special Crème de la Mer will be designed by Boucheron, the fine French jeweler. Keeping with Crème de la Mer oceanic theme, Boucheron chose mother-of-pearl for the Christmas case, going on to embellish the jar with their Clous de Paris motif and a sea blue cabochon. For a cream that was created by an aerospace physicist, the cream has a fan following including celebrities like Sienna Miller, Yasmin Le Bon, Kate Moss, Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez. And what’s 15.000 Euro ($20,0000, if you could look like a star?

Alternatively, you could take a vacation.

 Crème de la Mer

The Alpina Gstaad Introduces Holistic Wellness Retreats

The Alpina Gstaad Introduces Holistic Wellness Retreats

 

The Alpina Gstaad, opening for the season on Dec. 6, will unveil a new program of Holistic Wellness Retreats.

The hotel will welcome three leading anti-aging and skincare gurus in January and February to the its 2.000 sqm (21,500-square-foot) Six Senses Spa. Dr. Philippe Allouche of Biologique Recherche, Dr. Erich Schulte, founder of QMS Medicosmetics and Denise Leicester creator of Ila will all be on hand to host presentations on new techniques and give consultations.

One of many retreats being offered is a three-day Rejuvenation and Rest Retreat (March 9 to 12) that includes yoga, breath meditation, early morning Nordic walking, morning pages and journaling, sound healing through chanting, sessions in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), daily ila spa treatments and light detoxifying meals at lunch and dinner. Limited to 10 participants, the retreat costs about 1.320 Euro ($1,760) without accommodations. The two-night, three-day package in a single Deluxe Room with breakfast costs about (2.070 Euro) $2,765.

In addition to the retreats, new Holistic Wellness programs will focus on preventative care, led by the hotel's own resident practitioners, including Antonis Sarris and Ayurvedic consultant Manu Manikantan. The programs last three, five and seven days and aim to stimulate, energize, restore and create harmony.

The Sense of Alpina program uses local alpine plants and herbs in its spa treatments. Between Alpina Swiss facials and massages, the spa encourages daily walks and outdoor activities. Prices start at about 2.470 Euro ($3,295) for three nights in a single Deluxe Room. The Sense of Detox accesses the body’s natural healing process to encourage growth and regeneration leaving guests refreshed and energized. Treatments include an ila Detox bandage wrap and an ila Ku Nye Body Work. Prices start at about 2.800 Euro ($3,740) for three nights in a single Deluxe Room. A host of other packages are available.

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