Emirates has confirmed plans to relaunch its Wolgan Valley resort on the western side of the Blue Mountains in mid-2026 through a partnership with Marriott International, marking the global debut of the Ritz-Carlton Lodge brand. Key Takeaways Key Background Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort opened in 2009 as an all-inclusive luxury property on the western side […]
Turquoise Yachts new, 285-foot-long flagship that was just launched in Istanbul marks a significant milestone for the shipbuilder that’s been in building steel and aluminum yachts since the 1970’s. Not only is the newly launched Vento the largest yacht the yard has ever built. It’s also the largest yacht ever built in Turkey and marks […]
Despite the skyrocketing price of gold, watch brands are not shying away from introducing all gold “look-at-me” watches to kick off the new year. The latest is Zenith, with the rose gold Defy Skyline Tourbillon Skeleton, a 50-piece limited edition priced at $103,700. Adding to the glow of gold is a bright blue PVD treatment […]
In a surprise move, luxury goods holding company, Richemont Group, said it will sell specialist watch brand, Baume & Mercier, to the Damiani Group, an Italian family-run jewelry business. The two companies released a brief joint statement Thursday saying the sale is expected to close in the summer of 2026 and remains subject to certain […]
A series of bombshell text messages between actress Blake Lively and her longtime friend Taylor Swift has revealed how Lively’s personal relationships suffered amid drama on the set of her film “It Ends With Us”—and shows what Swift really thought about director and co-star Justin Baldoni. Key Takeaways Text messages between Blake Lively and Taylor […]
Taylor Swift was announced as a member of the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee on Wednesday in her first year of eligibility, the organization said, becoming the youngest woman ever to reach the milestone. Key Facts Forbes Valuation Swift ranked #2 in Forbes’ 2025 list of the highest-earning musicians – the only artist who […]
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, […]
Hublot has unveiled a new Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition at LVMH Watch Week, a trio of tourbillon watches that translate the champion’s career milestones into colour, form and tennis-led design codes. The Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition comes in three colours aligned to the colours of tennis’s three playing surfaces. Each variant is […]
The TV host’s ultra-luxe waterfront home at Avalon Beach was nearly a decade in the making. In March, it’s set to go under the hammer in what will be one Sydney’s largest residential sales of early 2026. ‘Belah House’, the six-bedroom, six-bathroom property at 189 Riverview Road, that took the better part of 10 years […]
Looking to escape the crowds but not the buzz? Tripadvisor’s 2026 awards reveal the destinations that will pop this year, from remote Atlantic islands to cities you already know and love. The birth of a new year always brings with it a raft of awards and top tens covering every conceivable aspect of travel. Many […]