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Istanbul![]() Istanbul has a glorious history, some of it acquired under its previous names of Byzantium and Constantinople. The ancient city was founded by a man named Byzas, from the prompting of the oracle at Delphi, around 657 B.... read more |
Shanghai![]() Situated on China's east coast, Shanghai is the country's biggest and busiest port and arguably its most important industrial and commercial centre. Its 12 million people are known for their business acumen, quick wit and sophistication, and th... read more |
Paris![]() Art need not be a luxury, but luxury can be an art - and few cities accentuate the concept of gracious living and refinement better than Paris. The famous capital of France and fashion, is located in th... read more |
Singapore![]() Advanced and multicultural, the vibrant city-state of Singapore fuses traditional Asian and European cultures with the advantages of modernity and progress. Dazzling skyscrapers and restful parks coexist with the click of mah-jongg tablets and the Muslim call to... read more |
Buenos Aires![]() Nearly half the population of Argentina resides in the enormous, European-styled city of Buenos Aires. The tree-lined streets and large squares retain an air of faded French elegance and throng with the sophisticated echelons of a society re... read more |
London![]() A visit to London is one of the world's great journeys. This world-class city has been charming its way into the hearts of travelers for centuries. London constantly surprises and engages. No matter how many times you've be... read more |
Hong Kong![]() The exotic Far East is personified by Hong Kong. This cosmopolitan city, once known as the most eastern of western cities, is now regarded the most western of eastern cities. Its colorful past is revealed through its di... read more |
Sydney![]() Sydney is a modern, cosmopolitan and sultry city. Residents claim that it is only without sun for 23 days a year. Built around one of the most beautiful, natural harbours in the world and surrounded by... read more |

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One Thousand Miles of Aquamarine![]() Caribbean Island, St. Lucia – Everyone who escapes from the luxury resort to explore St. Lucia by taxi will experience the Antillean island's authentic side: the home of artists and Nobel Laureates presents a vibrant world filled with music. But ... read more |
Private Banking in Luxembourg![]() Luxembourg is the world's last remaining Grand Duchy. Why is this small western European country so appealing as a financial center? And why do all the leading banks have a presence in ... read more |