28 Tropical Ideas (SUPER GALLERY)

There’s nothing like a tropical theme to get you in the mood for summer. This cluster of ideas features designs based around cliched tropical imagery, inspired by paradises like lush jungles and pirate-inhabited beaches. After looking through this gallery, how can you resist dressing for the South of France and planning a paradise-inspired backyard tiki party?

Buy Your Own Mini Island - Paradise in Your Back Garden

I totally love the sheer craziness of this item - a kit with everything you need to create a mini paradise in your back yard. It comes with two 2 metre high UB protected palm trees (with coconuts and… [More]

Tropical Fashion

St. Tropez Chic - Christian Dior Resort 2009 (GALLERY)

John Galliano could not have injected more eye candy into the Christian Dior Resort 2009 collection, shown earlier this week. He wasn’t just showcasing a line of fashion, he put on a real performance,… [More]

Pirates Commandeer Parisian Runway - Jean Paul Gaultier SS 2008 (GALLERY)

In the spring we featured an article on the dominance of pirate- and nautical- inspired fashions. Today, we have photos fresh off Jean Paul Gaultier’s runway, where again, the pirate look dominated the… [More]

Dead Trees & Floral Prints - Roberto Cavalli Spring 2009 Men’s (GALLERY)

Roberto Cavalli offered a paradoxical contrast in patterns in the Spring 2009 menswear collection. One recurring theme was that of floral patterns, seen on everything from pants to pajama-like robes; the… [More]

Flamingo Print Retro - Just Cavalli Fall 2008 (VIDEO)

Roberto Cavalli just showed his more affordable line, Just Cavalli, at Milan Fashion Week which was full of retro inspirations and some unexpected hot pink bird motifs. Staying true to his signature… [More]

Cocktail Shorts - The New Skirt? (GALLERY)

This spring, shorts aren’t just for those with long, supermodel legs. That’s because Cocktail Shorts flatter just about every figure. They’re more voluminous that your standard short short, so you’ll never… [More]

Male Florals and Shades of Blue - Gucci Spring 2009 Menswear (GALLERY)

The powder blue suit has been the route of many jokes about the fashionably challenged male, but Gucci is reintroducing it as a staple of the sartorially savvy. To complete the look, the outfit is paired… [More]

Jungle Jewelry Benefits Wildlife - WWF Auction (GALLERY)

Sotheby’s Amsterdam will sell a wonderful private collection of fine jewelry on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. The proceeds of the sale will benefit the World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature, the global conservation… [More]

Cult Colombian Brand Apartment Launches New Line - The Amazonic Betrayal

Do you want hip unique clothing?  The cult Colombian brand ‘Apartment’ has launched its latest collection, “Amazónico Traicionero / The Amazonic Betrayal.” The line is inspired by the heart of Amazon… [More]

Isabella Fiore Voodoo Wedge

Made in Italy, the Isabella Fiore Voodoo Wedge shoes are a “Floral-print leather platform topped with a fun, fruit-filled ornament”.  At just $395 you’ll be wondering why you don’t already own them.  Unless… [More]

Dining

Fake Jungle Dining - New Restaurant Tropical Rain Forest Theme (GALLERY)

New Restaurant is a Swedish restaurant that is really, really determined to go green. This is like the European version of the North American Rain Forest Cafe. Architectural firm Olssonlyckefors has… [More]

Rasta Chic - Caribbean Fashion Week (GALLERY)

Celebrating their 8th event, Caribbean Fashion Week played host to the launch of an array of magnificent collections. The catwalks in Kingston were stages that displayed vibrant colours and eclectic designs,… [More]

Cocktails

Luxury Combo Drinks - Hpnotiq Blends Premium Vodka + Cognac + Juice (GALLERY)

Hpnotiq is a French Liquor that blends premium Vodka, natural tropical fruit juice and a hint of Cognac.  The combination creates a signature frosted blue color. Over the last year, this new brand has… [More]

Bacardi’s Exotic New Flavour - Dragonfruit & Raspberry Breezer (VIDEO)

Just in time for BBQ season, Bacardi has launched a new flavour for its line of Breezers. The exotic Raspberry and Dragonfruit flavour will be sure to kick your next backyard shindig up a notch or two!… [More]

Lychee Premium Vodka - Is Lichido the New Crystal?

A product of France, Lichido is, “an exotic blend of premium vodka and carefully aged French cognac with the natural essences of lychees, tropical guavas and whitepeach juice.” They suggest taking it straight… [More]

Glasses Made of Ice - Icydrink

Super sexy and practical, Icydrink glasses keep your cocktail chilly and won’t water it down. Fashionable and hip bars around the world have installed this innovative appliance which produces the cone-shaped… [More]

Pimped Ice Cubes - Restaurants Rethink Cool (GALLERY)

At your next dinner party or soiree, dress up your ice cubes with bits of fruit or flower petals inside. You can add flavors and colors or use liquid nitrogen such as frozen vermouth swizzle sticks or… [More]

Tropical Resorts

Eco Friendly Beachfront Resorts - Palmetto Bay Resort in Belize

Belize’s first eco-friendly resort, designed green from the ground up, is making its way to Maya Beach on the Placencia Peninsula. In fact it will be the first development in the Caribbean designed ‘green’… [More]

El Careyes Jalisco Hip Hotel - Tequila, Mariachi and the Beach (GALLERY)

El Careyes Jalisco is a hip hotel in the Mexican state of Jalisco where Tequila was born.  It is a mystical place where you can relax and enjoy the pleasure of luxury… Rooms include private hot tubs… [More]

Peaceful Retreat - Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand

Just opened. Located on the remote northwestern tip of the island, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is tucked away in the lush tropical hillside overlooking the Gulf of Siam. 59 Spacious Thai-inspired villas… [More]

Luxury Adventures in Thailand

Adventure travel has gone upscale, thanks to Four Seasons, the hotel company that “invented luxury for the modern traveler”.  For an exotic vacation that still offers a high thread count, check out the… [More]

GAIA Hotel & Reserve - Luxury Hotel Review in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica (GALLERY)

GAIA Hotel is an uber luxury escape that combines an eco-reserve with ultra chic european design.  Perched on a hill overlooking the ocean, Gaia stands gleaming in the hot sunlight amidst a lowland coastal… [More]

Arabian Luxury Resort - Jumeirah Al Qasr (GALLERY)

Dubai has the rest of the world fascinated, left in awe by the amazing sites, innovations, and mainly architecture. The Jumeirah Al Qasr resort reflects the luxurious qualities the Arabian destination… [More]

Bungalow In The Jungle - The Verana Hotel (VIDEO)

If you are looking for beauty, intimacy, tranquility and privacy, the Verana Hotel will give you all four. Each house or bungalow is designed with its own character and blends with the landscape and environment.… [More]

Mayakoba - Visit a New Civilization in Mexico’s Mayan Riviera (GALLERY)

”Mayakoba. In Mayan, it means “village of water.” In your lifetime, it means elevating your standars of what luxury destination should be.  Mayakoba is a refined heaven designed to cater to travelers accustumed… [More]

Wild Canopy Reserve Hotel, India – Living in the Jungle

Living in the jungle may sound difficult to you. But now you can be the king of the jungle when you stay in Wild Canopy Reserve hotel. This luxury tree house is located in a private wildlife reserve area.… [More]

The Explorean Kohunlich - Ultra Luxury in the Middle of the Mexican Jungle (GALLERY)

Enjoy the jungle with the service of a private buttler and the opportunity to travel throughout the Yucatan.  “A romantic paradise in the midst of the Mayan jungle. The Explorean Kohunlich, a unique concept… [More]

Hip Retreats for the Affluent - St Barts Villa Rentals

St Barts is well-known among trend setters as a place to go to between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. But do you know why renting a villa in St Barts has been ranked by an American Express survey as a… [More]