It was 1941, when the entirety of the world was at war, that Patek Philippe had other plans and instead embarked on producing reference 1518, one of the most complicated wristwatches of its time. The 1518 was produced primarily in yellow gold but also in fewer numbers in pink gold. Four examples were also produced […]
The road out of The Grange Golf Club leads into Adelaide’s late summer heat. Thousands of fans remain at the course, soaking in the final rounds of LIV Golf Adelaide, but a small group is heading somewhere else. A convoy of black Mercedes Sprinters wind through the outskirts of the city, moving away from the […]
This week, Clare Smyth returns to the kitchen of Sydney’s spectacular Oncore restaurant that sits atop the 26th floor of Crown in Barangaroo. It marks 25 years since Smyth first set foot on Australian soil and three years since the opening of the (only) sister restaurant to London’s Core. I understand Sydney holds a warm […]
With Season 3 of HBO’s “The White Lotus” launching Sunday night, Thailand is already seeing a double-digit boost in travel demand from fans of the show. Key Takeaways Key Background Set-jetting—choosing a destination because a film or TV show is set there—has been a growing travel trend for years. Last fall, an Expedia Brands survey […]
The 67th annual luxury hospitality awards celebrate the world’s best hotels, spas, restaurants, ocean cruises and—new this year—cruise restaurants. The world’s most luxurious hotels can often be discovered in the unlikeliest destinations. From the ancient streets of Azerbaijan to the rugged terrain of Western Montana, Forbes Travel Guide’s annual Star Awards celebrate hospitality’s finest across […]
Today, the legendary brand Bulgari and independent Swiss watch brand MB&F unveil their newest timepiece collaboration: Bulgari X MB&F Serpenti. Designed to shake up the watch world in general and lovers of the iconic Bulgari Serpenti specifically, the new watch marks the second collaboration between these two brands and is a mechanically advanced, three-dimensional interpretation […]
While most people were eyeing the football yesterday at the Super Bowl LIX, watch lovers were busy scanning the celebrity crowd ogling to see the watches on the wrists. The big game between the winning Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs may have left some fans wondering where all the shimmer was—thanks to the […]
Nothing compares to a gift that speaks from the heart. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, spoil your special someone with our thoughtfully curated selection of luxe gifts for a day they’ll never forget. Sheet Society: Eden Cotton in Burgundy: From $100 Bedding that makes every night feel like date night, Sheet Society’s Eden […]
As you step into The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, you will find a carefully curated experience. And we don’t mean the picturesque pool where Slim Aarons shot photos or the quintessential Palm Beach aesthetic that pervades every corner. Behind its famously pink façade, the property has reimagined what a hotel can be with a […]
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 […]