The Ultimate Wardrobe Upgrade: Cunard x Micaela Erlanger

There is a specific kind of magic that only happens in the middle of the Atlantic. It’s that suspended moment between London and New York where the cell service drops, the martinis stay cold, and the dress code remains gloriously, unapologetically formal. But let’s be honest: even for the most seasoned traveler, the pressure of … Read more

The World’s Largest Sailing Spa: Inside the Orient Express & Guerlain 500-Square-Meter Wellness Odyssey

There is a specific type of magic that happens when two legends of French savoir-faire decide to elope at sea. In June 2026, the horizon will witness more than just a maiden voyage; it will host a sensory coup d’état. The Orient Express Corinthian—the world’s largest sailing yacht—is not merely adding a spa. It is … Read more

Belmond Just Launched a Floating Boutique Hotel – And It Looks Incredible

A revamped luxury boat hotel, golden marguerite fields, three-Michelin-star menus, and the finest wines in France — Belmond’s newest river experience is everything a slow travel dream should be. If you’ve ever imagined drifting through the heart of Burgundy, wine glass in hand, with nothing on the agenda but a vineyard visit and a private … Read more

The Luxury Dispatch: Your Fortnightly Briefing on the High-End Horizon

If the luxury world had a mood this fortnight, it would be restless elegance. Boardrooms are reshuffling, creative directors are bowing out, iconic brands are chasing new identities, and the markets are sending mixed signals. From a royal Burberry capsule to Porsche’s worst year in over a decade, from Kering’s painful surgery to Dubai’s bulletproof … Read more

The Haute Couture Suite that thinks like Isabelle Huppert

There are hotel suites that impress, and there are hotel suites that say something. The Haute Couture Suite by Isabelle Huppert, on the sixth floor of the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia in Paris, belongs firmly to the second category — and with its latest additions, it has grown considerably more articulate. This is not a suite … Read more

The Butler Did It: St. Regis Finally Arrives in New Zealand — and Queenstown Will Never Be the Same

The world’s most storied luxury brand just signed its name on the Southern Alps. Here’s why the wait was worth it. **The news:** Marriott International has signed an agreement with PHC Queenstown Limited to bring St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to New Zealand for the first time. The property — a new-build, 145-room luxury hotel … Read more