Travelling with older children, including multi-generational travel with grandparents, is a growing sector in tourism. You may believe that once the kids are launched, that’s the end of the family vacation. Many parents use the empty nest to take bucket list trips that previously would have been too pricey or complicated with younger ones. And […]
“The Mediterranean Blue,” a 10.3-carat fancy vivid blue diamond sold for $21.5 million during Sotheby’s sale of High Jewelry in Geneva on Tuesday. It was not only the top lot of the sale, but it was the marquee item during the series of jewelry auctions held in Geneva. The bidding for the cushion modified brilliant-cut […]
What happens when you mix high watchmaking with fashion’s most pampered pet? Hublot’s newest campaign – that marks the 20th anniversary of its famed Big Bang — has the answer, and it’s definitely unexpected. Using a tag line of “Own it,” Hublot brings in a famous feline to showcase its Big Bang Red Magic watch: […]
The Met Gala, an arts fundraiser more commonly known to fans as an extravagant, star-studded night for fashion, will honour fashion pioneered by Black men throughout history on Monday, with celebrities including A$AP Rocky and Colman Domingo set to host. Key Facts What Is This Year’s Met Gala Theme? The Met has defined this year’s […]
Looking for the best beaches to visit in 2025? The hotly anticipated World’s 50 Best Beaches has just announced its annual list—and the results will spark serious wanderlust. Unlike many other crowd-sourced rankings, this list is determined by votes from more than 1,000 travel industry professionals and influencers who know the world’s coastlines best. Beaches were evaluated […]
Waymo, the leading operator of robotaxis, said it will work with Toyota to design a new platform for autonomous cars and trucks and study ways to adapt its automated driving technology for personal vehicles. The announcement comes on the heels of Alphabet’s CEO saying that using Waymo’s system for personal use was a future possibility […]
Chinese cars are improving in quality all the time, and anyone who thinks their level of engineering is behind Western companies really hasn’t been paying attention. But one aspect that doesn’t come with technical innovation is a heritage of luxury. Zeekr, part of Chinese giant Geely, hopes to change that. I talked to the company’s […]
The 23.24-carat “Golconda Blue” fancy vivid blue diamond has been pulled from the May 14 Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale. If it went to auction it would have been the largest fancy blue diamond to have been presented at a public sale. Its estimate was US$35 – $50 million. Christie’s provided a brief statement saying the […]
Illegal every other day of the year, two-up, one of Australia’s most iconic traditions returns on April 25. For a few chaotic hours after the dawn service, pubs and RSLs across the country fill with punters, pennies, and the familiar cry: “Come in, spinner!” Here’s what you need to know about the Anzac Day favourite. […]
Smart rings have exploded in popularity thanks to their ability to report heart health and sleep insights, all in a tiny package. They can also do it while requiring less frequent charging than smart watches—often just once per week. After testing a slew of smart rings over the course of several months, I picked the […]