What are the safest cities in the world to visit right now? A new report by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection ranks the top destinations for 2026, and two U.S. cities make the list. What are the safest cities in the world to visit? At a time when safety is top of mind for travelers, knowing […]
As flat whites push past the $7 mark, a new status symbol has emerged: the $7,000 home coffee machine. From suburban kitchens to sports stars’ hotel rooms, Australians are redefining value in a $1.6 billion caffeine economy. When Marnus Labuschagne set out for a tour of Pakistan, his kit bag wasn’t the only thing that […]
The second annual Verified Air Travel Awards celebrate everything from the best cabin suites to the top lounges. Every trip consists of a thousand touchpoints, and for travelers, the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is decided at each turn. From curbside check-in to in-flight service, every detail matters. That is why Forbes Travel Guide’s second […]
Sotheby’s September jewellery and watch auctions in Paris totalled €9.3 million (AUD$16.4 million), marking Sotheby’s best jewellery results in the City of Lights since 2018 and the fourth consecutive white glove sale for its Fine Watches auction. Both sales were part of Sotheby’s Paris Luxury Sales which included auctions for luxury handbags and wine and […]
Twelve emerging designers from around the world showed in Paris last week with Global Fashion Collective. Global Fashion Collective, the savvy fashion producer that brings emerging designers from around the world to the runways of top Fashion Weeks, continues to surprise and inspire with the creativity on show. Aiming to help new brands to gain […]
As a teenager, Miranda Wang took a high-school science fair project to the TED stage. Now she is leading Novoloop, a company betting that upcycling polyethylene into new polyurethane products can compete commercially – with Rolex backing her next phase of growth. Miranda Wang was 16 when she first came face to face with the […]
When it comes to Rolex history, myth and legend are often intertwined with facts and accuracy, but the importance of the Mercedes Gleitze Rolex Oyster is difficult to overstate. This watch is credited with reshaping the cultural reference of the wristwatch and propelling Rolex into its status as one of the world’s most prestigious brands. […]
The Official Release Party of a Showgirl played on movie screens from Marseille to Melbourne this weekend, bagging Taylor Swift box office gold. For her much-hyped 12th album, the Pennsylvanian-born billionaire entertainer welcomed Swifties far and wide into her decadent Showgirl world. Not only could fans listen to all 12 songs from ‘The Life of […]
Luxury travel habits among wealthy Australians are shifting fast. The destinations topping their wish lists in 2026 look different from just a few years ago, with new favourites climbing the rankings and old staples slipping. Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report has found Japan has overtaken Italy as the top destination for Australian and New Zealand travellers. […]
Clocking up the air miles for work? If so, you’d want to make sure your rewards points are working for you, writes travel expert Mark Trim. Many Australians are sitting on a mountain of untapped frequent flyer points accrued from work-related travel and spending. From common misconceptions with points to the biggest mistakes professionals make […]