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, […]
The Serpenti is one of Bulgari’s most iconic symbols, a motif it has returned to repeatedly for its jewels and timepieces over the years. There was no chance the Italian luxury brand wasn’t going to once again return to this theme for the Chinese Calendar Year of the Snake celebration beginning January 29. For the […]
2025 was supposed to be the year LVMH Watch Week made its anticipated West Coast debut in Los Angeles. Instead, devastating wildfires across California have seen last minute relocations to New York and Paris. Now split between the two iconic cities over two weeks, some of the biggest names in horology have rallied to give […]
Melbourne Park, home of the Australian Open, is more than twice the size of the next largest tennis major site. The more than 90,000 daily visitors at the 2025 event spend time mixing both tennis and entertainment across the nearly 100-acre festival atmosphere. And festivals—not to mention tennis tournaments—require food. With the ample grounds space, […]
The first location is expected to open in summer 2026 and will feature AI-powered medical suites, gourmet dining, swimming pools and wellness programs. In the summer of 2026, an extraordinary offshoot of Safe—the Virginia-based protective design specialists—will unveil Aerie. This underground doomsday bunker complex will act as a fortified sanctuary, setting the stage for a […]
Drake filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Universal Music Group, the record label that represents both himself and rapper Kendrick Lamar, accusing the label of defamation for releasing and promoting Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” which Drake says promotes the “false and malicious narrative” that he is a pedophile, which he denies. Key Facts How […]
Actor Ryan Reynolds has been roped into his wife Blake Lively’s legal feud with her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni, as Baldoni’s lawyer has threatened to sue both Reynolds and Lively and accused him of mocking Baldoni in a movie Reynolds starred in last year. Key Facts How has Reynolds responded to these […]
From Aruba to Vancouver, these picturesque races (and one vertical challenge) will inspire you to lace up and run the 42km. Plus, a guide to luxurious hotels in each destination to celebrate the finish. The second Friday in January has become known as Quitter’s Day because that’s when most people give up on their New Year’s […]
By crafting a drink that is visually striking and deliberately shareable, Bacardi-owned Grey Goose hopes to replicate the viral momentum of the Honey Deuce. In the world of tennis, the cocktails are becoming as iconic as the matches themselves. Grey Goose, no stranger to this phenomenon, is now extending its influence from the U.S. Open […]
Twelve months ago, passports from six nations tied for the top honour. According to 2025 Henley and Partners rankings, one passport now trumps the rest. The 6 million citizens of this island city-state have the globe’s most powerful passport in their hands, and the world at their feet. Singaporeans can travel visa-free to 195 countries, […]