When I saw a flying car, an odd-looking 6-wheeled minivan and video footage of a catamaran on Lexus’s stage, it was obvious that there’d been a seismic shift in the brand’s product lineup. At the Japan Mobility Show last month, Lexus announced it was pursuing something unheard of up until now—360-degree mobility across land, sea […]
Royal Huisman has long been known for building large, fast, impossibly beautiful sailing superyachts of impeccable quality. So when I stepped out of the sun and into their stand to learn what new design concept they were introducing at the recent Monaco Yacht Show, I was…surprised. In fact, I was blown away not only by […]
I love everything about the summer in my little seaside corner of the northern hemisphere. The long days. The heat. Powering over the horizon on my beloved center console powerboat and not wearing a shirt for long periods of time! I even love the sweating. The only thing I don’t love about summer is…September. Summer’s […]
Martha Stewart, Naomi Campbell and other A-listers take the amenity-filled, 792-foot Luminara out for a spin in the Mediterranean Sea. Here’s what to expect onboard. It’s fitting that the Ritz-Carlton’s newest superyacht, Luminara, is named after the Latin word for “light,” seeing as how the ship’s maiden voyage was graced by Kendall Jenner, Naomi Campbell, […]
If you’ve been glued to the third season of HBO’s The White Lotus, you’ve probably been dreaming of Thailand’s secluded beaches, emerald lagoons and limestone karsts rising up from a mirror-flat sea. Shot on location in Thailand, primarily Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, the third season of the show offers another satirical look at the lives […]
Discover the ultimate Caribbean escape aboard the Muchos Mas, a 144-foot Crescent superyacht where expansive sun decks meet intimate relaxation spaces like the signature moon jacuzzi. Look back on the week that was with hand-picked articles from Australia and around the world. Sign up to the Forbes Australia newsletter here or become a member here.
Oceanco is well known for building some of the largest and most recognizable superyachts on the planet. But, as you can see with their latest Beyond Custom design that was just announced in partnership with Vripack, Lateral and ABB (and simply called LILY), they’re always looking to the future. “LILY is a testament to what’s possible when design meets advanced construction […]
It’s no secret that the NFL team owners club is one of the most exclusive clubs in the world. And being invited to watch the Super Bowl in New Orleans from a luxury box that’s stocked with plenty of A-list celebrities and captains of industry is pretty exclusive too. But take it from me. There’s […]
The phrase Plus Ultra means “further beyond” in Latin, and its most famous appearance was carved in the stones at the exit of the Mediterranean basin, warning sailors that there was no known land “further beyond.” When it was etched into stone, the phrase became “plvs vltra,” and that stylized spelling lives on today. Nowadays, […]
I always love speaking with Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi because he is a charismatic, smart, and quintessentially passionate Italian whose ideas and emotions run at much higher RPM’s than most people. So, our chats about his vision, strategy, and leadership philosophy for the Ferretti Group in the global-hyper-niche-ultra-luxury-yacht building business are never boring. Sure, […]