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 […]
Chasing that gold status? The national carrier is now offering Qantas Frequent Flyer a chance to collect status credits on purchases outside of flying. Here’s how it works. Key Takeaways Crucial Quote “While flying will always be at the core of the program, this offer is about expanding the ways we recognise our members both […]
The Prancing Horse has shuffled its top ranks locally, installing veteran exec Michele Comelli as Australasia’s new president, while Jan Hendrik Voss ships out to take on Ferrari’s crucial China market. Comelli – a Ferrari lifer since 2004 – has held senior roles in Europe, the US and at Maranello, including in marketing and product […]
This year’s AFL Grand Final’s pre-game entertainment was watched by 2.4 million people online, and 1.5 million on TV. For local artist Baker Boy, it was the moment his childhood dream became a reality. The high-pitched opening of legendary hip-hop track Still D.R.E had a unique Australian flavour this weekend. Snoop Dogg originally collaborated with […]
King Edward VII declared Cartier the “jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers” in 1904. More than 300 of those jewels will be on display as part of NGV’s 2026 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces. Pieces of jewellery that have adorned the necks of Elizabeth Taylor, Rihanna, Princess Margaret, and the Duchess of Windsor are making […]
From a cliffside rotating pod hotel to a subterranean desert resort, the annual competition highlights bold concepts set to redefine the hotels of the future. Every year, I am reminded how far hotels have evolved, no longer just places to sleep, but transforming the typical stay into outrageous sensory experiences once only imagined in science […]
Former test wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has swapped the commentary box for the bottle shop hustle as he launches his new tequila, El Arquero – “The Keeper”. It’s come to this. Cricket great Adam Gilchrist has been reduced to walking the streets with a bag full of tequila bottles. “I’ve finally realised my lifelong dream of […]
Elite watch brand Audemars Piguet is returning as an exhibitor to the Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva next year after exiting the show in 2019. The luxury watch fair, which runs April 14 to 20, also welcomes 10 other new participants, for a total of 66. Incoming brands include LVMH-owned clock maker L’Epée 1839, […]