Places to stay What happened when I stopped treating Johannesburg like a layover I used to treat Johannesburg like a departure lounge. Fly in. Fly out. Maybe spend one reluctant night. Definitely don’t unpack properly. The city, for me, was always a means to an end. A stepping stone to safari, the coast, or an island somewhere that felt more obviously beautiful. By Janine Anne Avery • 4 min read
mediterraneosorrento.com Luxury Guides SORRENTO: THE AMALFI COAST’S PRIVATE ANCHOR Where the land of Sirens and the City of Lemons becomes the base for Capri, Positano, and old-world coastal elegance. “Sorrento is the anchor for those who visit on the Amalfi Coast, where the Tyrrhenian Sea meets old-world coastal elegance.” Perched on the Sorrentine Peninsula, Sorrento overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea, By Alyssa Pinsker • 5 min read
People The Face of the New Generation of Opera: Alisa Medvedeva In today’s opera world — where competition is relentless and stages stretch across continents — it takes more than a beautiful voice to stand out. It takes discipline, intelligence, emotional depth and, above all, individuality. Alisa Medvedeva represents a new generation of talented women redefining what it means to build an By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
Trending stories Monaco and Monte-Carlo: What It Is, Where It Is, and Why It Matters Monaco is one of the smallest independent states in the world, yet it generates disproportionate global attention. Monte-Carlo, often mistaken for a country in its own right, is in fact a district within the Principality. Together, Monaco and Monte-Carlo represent a political entity, a financial centre, and a concentrated hospitality By Natalia Nova • 6 min read
Gastronomy Where to Eat Caviar in Monaco: A Focused Guide In Monaco, caviar remains closely tied to formality, ritual and place. Unlike London, where it has migrated into bistros and cocktail bars, its presence in the Principality is concentrated in a small number of dining rooms where service, sourcing and context are clearly defined. The following addresses are among the By IP Staff • 3 min read
bulgari.com Jewelry Bvlgari Welcomes the Year of the Horse with Exclusive Creations for Chinese New Year To mark the arrival of the Year of the Horse, Bvlgari presents a curated selection of limited editions and festive reinterpretations across jewelry, watches, accessories and fragrances. The Roman Maison approaches the Lunar New Year through its own design language — heritage references, symbolic motifs and a measured use of auspicious By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
Luxury Hotels Rixos The Palm Dubai: Where Dubai Slows to Its Natural Rhythm There is a moment on Palm Jumeirah when Dubai forgets to perform.The skyline softens into a distant mirage, the air carries salt instead of ambition, and time — so often accelerated here — begins to stretch. Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites exists precisely in this pause. Set on the By IP Staff • 5 min read
miumiu.com Fashion Trends Lunar New Year Fashion Capsules: How Luxury Houses Dress the Season in 2026 Lunar New Year has become one of luxury fashion’s most closely watched cultural moments—not just for its commercial gravity, but for the way brands translate symbolism into design language. In 2026 (Year of the Fire Horse), the strongest capsules aren’t simply “red and zodiac.” They lean into By IP Staff • 4 min read
ihg.com What’s New InterContinental Dubai Marina: Where Urban Energy Meets Destination Living Dubai Marina has its own rhythm. By day, it moves with the measured confidence of a global business hub; by night, it softens into reflections of light on water, a place where the city exhales. Rising directly along this waterfront, InterContinental Dubai Marina is not designed as a pause from By IP Staff • 5 min read
Watches Lunar New Year 2026 Watches: The Year of the Fire Horse, Told Through Seven Very Different Signatures In 2026, Lunar New Year falls on 17 February, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse—a zodiac symbol traditionally associated with speed, vitality, independence, and momentum. Watchmakers respond in two main ways: either with explicit horse iconography (art dials, engraved rotors, lacquer work), or with coded gestures—a By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
Gastronomy Where to Eat Caviar in London: A Culinary Survey In London’s dining landscape, caviar is no longer a relic of formal menu lists — it has reappeared across a range of restaurants and bars, from seafood counters to refined dining rooms and dedicated caviar bars. The city’s most established and emerging venues demonstrate how this ingredient can be By IP Staff • 4 min read
What’s New Aman New York: Stillness at the Center of the Storm “There is something in the air of New York that makes sleep useless.” - Simone de Beauvoir New York has always been a city that resists pause. It runs on ambition, velocity, and the electricity of proximity. Yet high above Fifth Avenue, at the corner of 57th Street, Aman New By Natalia Nova • 4 min read
