Here’s what it tastes like, how it was made, and where you can find it for under $100 a bottle. At a special event on March 30th in London, the World Whiskies Awards announced the winners for some of its most coveted categories. Hundreds of distillers and industry veterans in attendance that night patiently awaited […]
Watches & Wonders, the premiere international watch fair, opened its doors Monday with 48 brands and watchmakers unveiling scores of new timepieces showcasing the industry’s mastery of mechanics, craftsmanship and design. The watch fair in Geneva begins at a time when there is perhaps unprecedented growth in the luxury watch market. February data from the […]
In Geneva, Jacob & Co. showcases the new Billionaire Timeless Treasure Yellow Diamond watch set with 425 Asscher-cut fancy and Intense yellow diamonds weighing almost 217 carats. On March 27 in Geneva, concurrent with the Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023 exhibition, Jacob & Co. unveiled its $20 million Billionaire Timeless Treasure Yellow Diamond watch that […]
The long-awaited opening of the Ritz-Carlton Melbourne has promised to “redefine luxury” in the city, and it doesn’t disappoint. The new luxury hotel may even take the crown as best Melbourne hotel, but only time will tell. The hotel’s designers and planners have been working on the “The Ritz” project for over a decade, and […]
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in Hobart and Kittawa Lodge on King Island – two of Tasmania’s finest hotels – have unveiled a brand-new four-night luxury itinerary for guests – for $9,900 per couple. The package, which is available now until 30 November 2023, includes one night at The Tasman in a premium suite […]
There’s no denying that Finland is a happy place. For the sixth year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world in the annual World Happiness Report, which ranks global happiness in more than 150 countries around the world. Overseen by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the report is released every […]
UK consultancy Skytrax, which ranks airports and airlines, has revealed the world’s best airports for 2023, with Singapore Changi taking out top spot. Singapore’s Changi Airport has taken the top spot in Skytrax’s 2023 100 World’s Best Airports rankings, winning it from Hamad International Airport in Doha, which held the title in 2021 and 2022. […]
The Codex Sassoon, a 10th century Hebrew Bible, goes up for sale at Sotheby’s in May and could become the most valuable book ever sold at auction. “It’s one of the world’s greatest treasures.” Sharon Liberman Mintz, a senior Judaica specialist at Sotheby’s, says of the Codex Sassoon, which goes up for auction in May. […]
The Whitsundays, known for having Australia’s whitest sandy beaches, can now add having the world’s largest agave plantation outside of Mexico to its long list of natural assets. Standing at 20 degrees south of the equator between Airlie Beach and Bowen at Top Shelf International’s 374-hectare agave farm, you could be forgiven for thinking you’re […]
Perched atop the stunning Tamarama Beach, a slice of real estate history is up for grabs – and it’s expected to eclipse the price record in the area. ‘Lang Syne’ stands as one of the great land holdings of Sydney. It has been an enduring presence on the very point of Tamarama in Sydney’s eastern […]