In 1951, a chance encounter on an Alpine pass brought Porsche to Australia. Seventy-five years later, the brand returned to Melbourne with four bespoke models, each one a tribute to the country that adopted it. Australian engineer Norman Hamilton was overtaken on an Alpine pass by a silver sports car. The driver was German racing […]
Have you ever dreamed about escaping to your own private island? Through a new initiative called “Your Swedish Island,” Sweden is giving travelers the chance to win an island for a year. Have you ever dreamed about quitting your job and living in paradise? What about escaping to your own private island? Sweden is making that dream […]
Earlier this week, on February 17, we celebrated the start of the Chinese New Year. Each year, according to the Chinese zodiac, a particular animal is celebrated and this year is deemed the Year of the Fire Horse. According to Chinses zodiac, the horse embraces energy, independence and, often, a forward movement. It is a […]
From Abu Dhabi to Zurich, the 68th annual luxury hospitality awards celebrate the finest hotels, spas, restaurants, ocean cruises and cruise restaurants. Luxury travel is sailing into a new era. Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards mark this evolution with historic milestones, including the world’s first Five-Star cruise and the inaugural Five-Star restaurant at sea. […]
Actress Margot Robbie blew the dust off of an iconic jewel and donned Elizabeth Taylor’s famous “Taj Mahal” diamond at the Los Angeles premiere of “Wuthering Heights” Monday night, channeling one of Hollywood’s most famous real-life love stories in promoting her new gothic romance. Key Takeaways Tangent Robbie and “Wuthering Heights” leading man Jacob Elordi […]
Emirates has confirmed plans to relaunch its Wolgan Valley resort on the western side of the Blue Mountains in mid-2026 through a partnership with Marriott International, marking the global debut of the Ritz-Carlton Lodge brand. Key Takeaways Key Background Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort opened in 2009 as an all-inclusive luxury property on the western side […]
Despite the skyrocketing price of gold, watch brands are not shying away from introducing all gold “look-at-me” watches to kick off the new year. The latest is Zenith, with the rose gold Defy Skyline Tourbillon Skeleton, a 50-piece limited edition priced at $103,700. Adding to the glow of gold is a bright blue PVD treatment […]
In a surprise move, luxury goods holding company, Richemont Group, said it will sell specialist watch brand, Baume & Mercier, to the Damiani Group, an Italian family-run jewelry business. The two companies released a brief joint statement Thursday saying the sale is expected to close in the summer of 2026 and remains subject to certain […]
Hublot has unveiled a new Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition at LVMH Watch Week, a trio of tourbillon watches that translate the champion’s career milestones into colour, form and tennis-led design codes. The Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition comes in three colours aligned to the colours of tennis’s three playing surfaces. Each variant is […]
The TV host’s ultra-luxe waterfront home at Avalon Beach was nearly a decade in the making. In March, it’s set to go under the hammer in what will be one Sydney’s largest residential sales of early 2026. ‘Belah House’, the six-bedroom, six-bathroom property at 189 Riverview Road, that took the better part of 10 years […]