Best Red Sea Hotels in Saudi Arabia: 8 Resorts for 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast is no longer primarily a story about hotels under construction. Six Senses Southern Dunes opened in 2023, followed by a succession of island and desert resorts, while Shura Island has moved into full operating mode. By July 2026, five hotels were open on Shura
Monte-Carlo in Style: The Ultimate Luxury Guide
For discerning travellers, Monaco offers a stage where every detail is elevated to an art form: Michelin-starred dining overlooking the Mediterranean, world-renowned hotels embodying timeless elegance, and an atmosphere that fuses Riviera heritage with contemporary allure. Beyond the decks and marina, the principality reveals a universe of curated
Venice Film Festival 2026: The Practical Guide to Tickets, Red Carpets, Premieres and Getting to the Lido
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival — Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica — runs from 2 to 12 September 2026, with a pre-opening event scheduled for 1 September. This guide explains how the festival works in practice.Latest Articles
Orion One: A New Turkish Superyacht Builder Arrives at Cannes
Turkey’s superyacht sector has a new name to watch. Orion Yachts has delivered Orion One, its first superyacht, ahead of the yacht’s presentation at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Measuring approximately 44 metres with a reported volume of 480 GT, Orion One marks Orion Yachts’ entry into the 40-
Monaco Yacht Show 2026: Dates, Tickets, Yachts and Visitor Guide
From 23 to 26 September 2026, the Monaco Yacht Show returns to Port Hercule for its 35th edition. For anyone considering a yacht purchase, new build, charter or refit, Monaco remains one of the few dates in the calendar when shipyards, brokers, designers, technical specialists and a substantial part of
The Rise of the Longevity Retreat
Wellness travel is moving beyond spa treatments. Increasingly, longevity retreats combine sleep assessment, nutrition, movement, diagnostics and preventive-health consultations with hotel stays. The shift raises a practical question: when does a wellness holiday become a health-focused stay? Longevity Retreats: What Is Changing in Wellness Travel? Longevity travel sits
Characterful bases for exploring the Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands are some of South Africa's most picturesque destinations. Stretching from Cape Town into a landscape of vine-covered valleys, dramatic mountains, and historic towns, this region offers much more than great wine. Award-winning restaurants, stunning Cape Dutch architecture, galleries, museums, hiking trails, farm stalls,
Casa Eleda Palm Beach: The Historic $105 Million “Ham and Cheese House”
Casa Eleda, Maurice Fatio’s 1920s oceanfront residence in Palm Beach, has returned to the market at $105 million after a multi-year restoration that preserved its historic character. Casa Eleda Palm Beach, known locally as the “Ham and Cheese House”, is asking $105 million. The property was designed around
Vacheron Constantin Creates Six Watches Using Rare Artistic Crafts
Vacheron Constantin has turned the watch dial into a miniature canvas for six crafts rarely associated with horology. Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom, created through the maison’s One of Not Many Crafts Programme, comprises six concept watches developed with external artisans. The six pieces are Feathersnake,
Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel Reopens in Venice
Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel reopened on 30 July 2026 after restoration, bringing one of Venice’s historic hotel complexes under Four Seasons management while retaining its palazzo architecture and Venetian character. Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel has reopened on Venice’s Riva degli Schiavoni, marking a new
Venice Film Festival 2026: The Practical Guide to Tickets, Red Carpets, Premieres and Getting to the Lido
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival — Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica — runs from 2 to 12 September 2026, with a pre-opening event scheduled for 1 September. This guide explains how the festival works in practice.Travel
Characterful bases for exploring the Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands are some of South Africa's most picturesque destinations. Stretching from Cape Town into a landscape of vine-covered valleys, dramatic mountains, and historic towns, this region offers much more than great wine. Award-winning restaurants, stunning Cape Dutch architecture, galleries, museums, hiking trails, farm stalls,
Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel Reopens in Venice
Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel reopened on 30 July 2026 after restoration, bringing one of Venice’s historic hotel complexes under Four Seasons management while retaining its palazzo architecture and Venetian character. Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel has reopened on Venice’s Riva degli Schiavoni, marking a new
Best Hotels in the Maldives: 10 Resorts for 2026/27
There are now enough high-end resorts in the Maldives that choosing by star rating or villa size is of limited use. The more relevant distinction is what each island is designed to do. Some of the best hotels in the Maldives specialise in privacy; others make marine conservation, gastronomy,
Best Red Sea Hotels in Saudi Arabia: 8 Resorts for 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast is no longer primarily a story about hotels under construction. Six Senses Southern Dunes opened in 2023, followed by a succession of island and desert resorts, while Shura Island has moved into full operating mode. By July 2026, five hotels were open on ShuraNews
Luxury Goods Trends: High Jewellery, Cartier Crash and Couture Denim
This week’s luxury goods agenda highlights three key signals: the strength of high jewellery, the rise of Cartier Crash as an investment watch, and the growing influence of couture-level collaborations with heritage brands. High Jewellery Continues to Outperform High jewellery remains one of the most resilient luxury segments,
Michelin & Gastronomy: New Zealand, La Jolla and Saint-Tropez Redefine Culinary Travel
The luxury gastronomy map is shifting again. This week’s key signals come from three destinations: New Zealand, where Michelin has arrived for the first time; La Jolla, where California’s fine-dining scene is expanding beyond major cities; and Saint-Tropez, where gastronomy, beach culture and rosé define the
Major Events Radar: Couture, Cannes Lions and the Next Luxury Calendar Moves
This week’s major events agenda is led by Paris Haute Couture Week, while the aftereffect of Cannes Lions continues to shape the luxury marketing conversation. Looking ahead, Monaco Yacht Show and Paris Fashion Week Women SS27 are already key planning points for editorial teams and luxury brands. Paris Haute
Hotel Industry Radar: Why Luxury Hospitality Is Entering Its Pre-Opening Leadership Era
The luxury hotel market is increasingly being shaped before a property opens its doors. This week’s senior appointments across Tokyo, the Caribbean, Mexico, Rome and Corinthia Hotels point to a clear industry signal: general managers and operational leaders are now being positioned 6 to 18 months ahead of openingLatest Articles
Orion One: A New Turkish Superyacht Builder Arrives at Cannes
Turkey’s superyacht sector has a new name to watch. Orion Yachts has delivered Orion One, its first superyacht, ahead of the yacht’s presentation at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Measuring approximately 44 metres with a reported volume of 480 GT, Orion One marks Orion Yachts’ entry into the 40-
Monaco Yacht Show 2026: Dates, Tickets, Yachts and Visitor Guide
From 23 to 26 September 2026, the Monaco Yacht Show returns to Port Hercule for its 35th edition. For anyone considering a yacht purchase, new build, charter or refit, Monaco remains one of the few dates in the calendar when shipyards, brokers, designers, technical specialists and a substantial part of
The Rise of the Longevity Retreat
Wellness travel is moving beyond spa treatments. Increasingly, longevity retreats combine sleep assessment, nutrition, movement, diagnostics and preventive-health consultations with hotel stays. The shift raises a practical question: when does a wellness holiday become a health-focused stay? Longevity Retreats: What Is Changing in Wellness Travel? Longevity travel sits
Characterful bases for exploring the Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands are some of South Africa's most picturesque destinations. Stretching from Cape Town into a landscape of vine-covered valleys, dramatic mountains, and historic towns, this region offers much more than great wine. Award-winning restaurants, stunning Cape Dutch architecture, galleries, museums, hiking trails, farm stalls,
Casa Eleda Palm Beach: The Historic $105 Million “Ham and Cheese House”
Casa Eleda, Maurice Fatio’s 1920s oceanfront residence in Palm Beach, has returned to the market at $105 million after a multi-year restoration that preserved its historic character. Casa Eleda Palm Beach, known locally as the “Ham and Cheese House”, is asking $105 million. The property was designed around
Vacheron Constantin Creates Six Watches Using Rare Artistic Crafts
Vacheron Constantin has turned the watch dial into a miniature canvas for six crafts rarely associated with horology. Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom, created through the maison’s One of Not Many Crafts Programme, comprises six concept watches developed with external artisans. The six pieces are Feathersnake,
