A bottle of French wine from the personal collection of a revered wine maker recently shattered the record for the most expensive bottle ever sold at auction by fetching US$812,500 (AU$1.46 million), New York wine seller Acker announced Monday. Key Facts Key Background Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is an estate in Burgundy, France, made up […]
It’s not hard to fall in love with Melbourne. The vibrant, cultural capital of the Southern Hemisphere is warm in all senses of the word. Temperate and full of charm, it holds a diverse and dynamic citizenry – the world’s 10th largest immigrant population. It’s an eminently walkable, wholly photogenic metropolis boasting the country’s most […]
Peter Gilmore spent 24 years building Quay into one of Australia’s most celebrated restaurants. Since its closure in February, he’s been keeping busy – most recently partnering with Booking.com for a one-off seafood lunch experience on Sydney Harbour. We sat down with him to talk fish markets, rising prices, and life after Quay. Gilmore has […]
Finland tops the list of the world’s happiest countries for the ninth year—but the bigger story this year is a growing divide in youth happiness, with the U.S. falling behind. Finland just keeps going. The 2026 World Happiness Report is out, and for the ninth year in a row, the Nordic country has been named […]
Want a second passport so that you can move abroad or just have a Plan B? These 11 countries offer the fastest routes to citizenship in 2026. Searching for the easiest countries to get citizenship so that you can move abroad or simply have a Plan B? You’re not alone. According to a recent Harris poll, nearly half […]
In 2026, TikTok and Instagram are looking back to 2016, and remembering the good times—here’s why social media users are so nostalgic for the old days. 2026 has just begun, but the internet is looking back—a wave of nostalgia for 2016 has spread through social media, originating on TikTok. ‘2026 Is The New 2016’ Trend, […]
From a family-friendly South Carolina getaway to a traditional Sardinian hideaway, these are the luxury properties our inspectors want to revisit. Our inspectors visit thousands of hotels around the globe each year. Most high-end properties leave pleasant memories, but some go beyond creative in-room amenities with out-of-this-world extras that make a stay truly sublime. Ahead […]
With Valentine’s Day right on the horizon, a new analysis has laid out the top cities around the world that are brimming with romantic energy. As Valentine’s Day approaches, travelers are increasingly seeking destinations where sparks fly—and as it turns out there are certain cities that lead the way. Global eSIM provider Holafly put in the leg […]
The Golden Globes’ highly anticipated gift bag returns in 2026, featuring private villas, luxury yacht charters and ultra-rare French wine, collectively valued at just under $1 million. The package is offered exclusively to winners and presenters at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes. This year reflects a broader pivot toward experience-driven luxury, with nearly double the […]
Now 30 years into its reign as one of the world’s most coveted private clubs, Soho House is finally setting up shop in Australia. Events and community are paving the way, whilst the brick-and-mortar Sydney House is being built and a site in Melbourne is scouted. Private clubs are typically judged by the square footage […]