A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 R Stromlinienwagen sold for $53.9 million at a Sotheby’s auction on Saturday, making it the most expensive Grand Prix car ever sold and the second most expensive car of all time. The only car to fetch more was a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé, which sold for $143 million in […]
Here’s a look at how the world’s most luxurious airlines are setting a new standard for in-flight dining. Flying first class isn’t just about cushy seats and extra let room, these days airlines are turning out meals that rival top restaurants. From unlimited caviar service on Emirates to Michelin-starred collaborations on Singapore Airlines and Japan […]
Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” won the album of the year prize at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday night while Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” won both song and record of the year along with three other prizes. Key Takeaways Who Were The Other Big Winners Of The Night? Chappell Roan won the best […]
Louis Vuitton has become an official partner of Formula 1 on the heels of LVMH entering into a 10-year global partnership agreement with the series starting in 2025. The luxury brand will additionally serve as the title partner for the season-opening grand prix in Melbourne from March 14-16, officially named the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025. […]
Thousands of hotels are planning to open their doors in 2025. They are sprouting in cities, on islands, in the middle of the countryside or in the wilderness. Beyond the corporate chains and expected greatest hits, here are 10 unique hotels for your bucket list. The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace, Khajuraho, India A maharaja’s towering residence […]
Time Out has just released its 2025 report on the world’s 50 best cities to visit—according to locals. What are the best cities in the world? Time Out’s seventh annual survey of the world’s best cities reveals the places that people around the globe are most excited about, based on everything from food and culture to affordability […]
Do you know which Chinese Lunar New Year animal you are? This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which this year is called the “Year of the Snake.” It takes over from the “Year of the Dragon” in 2024 and precedes the “Year of the Horse” in […]
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 […]
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, […]
EV sales in Australia are no longer skyrocketing. The numbers are still climbing, but at a much slower pace—just a modest 4.7% growth in 2024 to 91,292 units sold. While Tesla still leads, its dominance is slipping as Chinese brands like BYD and MG ramp up. So what were the best-sellers in 2024? Key Takeaways […]