Stepping onto Hayman Island was like ticking off a box I’d been hanging onto since my backpacking days. Fifteen years ago, as a traveller visiting Airlie Beach from my hometown in Ireland, I’d looked across the water at this jewel of the Whitsundays, wishing I had the funds to stay on the private island. Now, […]
Winners of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), the main awards program for the watch industry, will be announced in Geneva next week. In the meantime, another set of horological prizes, Temporis International Awards, have become predictors of GPHG winners, much like the Golden Globes foreshadow the Oscars in the film industry. The 11th […]
The coveted Melbourne Cup Carnival is traditionally all about high fashion, thrilling races, and the iconic Birdcage. But this year, LANDMARK by Lexus, designed by Melbourne’s Brahman Perera, offered something a little different. Inspired by theatre and storytelling, Perera set out to make the three-storey pop-up venue feel anything but temporary. Working with the theme […]
“Welcome to Australia in the sky.” That’s the tag line of a Qantas commercial created by filmmaker Baz Luhrmann (Elvis, The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge) to kick off the airline’s new brand campaign. And with the airline’s Project Sunrise ultra-long-range flights scheduled for 2026, flyers will be spending up to 20 hours with Australia in the […]
From the best airlines and private jet carrier to the top culinary programs and lounges, introducing a new metrics-based accolade for high-flyers. Before you check into a stunning hotel or explore a new city, chances are your travels will begin at the airport. And the journey is just as important as the destination. That’s why […]
Discover how Shinji Fukuyo and the House of Suntory have crafted the Hibiki 40-year-old into a timeless masterpiece, blending whisky, art, and tradition in ways you’ve never imagined. The House Of Suntory have released their oldest blended whisky to date. The Hibiki 40 year old is a masterwork of classic Japanese blended whisky, showcasing the skills and […]
Byway predicts that travelers will be booking earlier, becoming undertourists, chaining trips, enjoying the luxury of time, traveling the seasons and living life in the quiet carriage. 2024 was the year in which more frequent fliers than ever got hooked on overland travel, driven by a desire to rekindle the feeling of the journey and […]
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, […]
A stained glass Tiffany window depicting blooming trees and a rolling river in vibrant colors could become the most expensive Tiffany Studios piece ever to appear at auction when billionaire owner Alan Gerry lists the Danner Memorial Window with Sotheby’s next month. Key Facts What To Watch For The Danner Memorial Window will be on […]
‘Tis the season for holiday gifting. And for many, searching for the perfect present for that special someone on your list can be both time-consuming and tricky, especially if you don’t know where to start. Our recommendation? Let Forbes Vetted readers be your guide with this list of the most popular gifts of the year, […]