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If you’ve spent the last twenty years watching the cruise industry, you know the drill: big ships get bigger, and “expedition” usually means swapping your tuxedo for a parka and a plastic cafeteria tray. But Atlas Ocean Voyages just signaled that the era of the “rugged-only” explorer is officially over. In a move that feels … Read more
Lucid, Nuro, and Uber Unveil Global Robotaxi at CES, Announce Autonomous On-Road Testing CES 2026 has officially given us the answer to a question we didn’t know we had: Can a taxi be more luxurious than my own living room? The answer is a resounding yes. Lucid, Nuro, and Uber stole the show at CES … Read more
In the rarified air of high-end hospitality, certain announcements feel like a standard corporate handshake, while others signal a tectonic shift in the landscape. The news that Yotam Ottolenghi will anchor the transformation of Amsterdam’s iconic Conservatorium into the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium in early 2026 is decidedly the latter. As a luxury lifestyle magazine with … Read more
The evolution of “travel retail” has reached a new high-water mark as Starboard Group, the LVMH-owned retail curator, launches a suite of high-concept boutiques aboard the Star Princess. Spanning nearly 5,000 square feet across two decks, this environment represents a shift away from traditional duty-free shops toward a “floating flagship” model. By integrating heritage houses … Read more
In the world of ultra-luxury hospitality, growth is rarely about speed; it is about the “intentionality” of the destination. Rosewood Hotel Group has just punctuated a landmark year by meeting its ambitious global development pipeline on schedule, culminating in the highly anticipated debut of Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin. This isn’t just another hotel opening; … Read more
In the rarified air of high luxury, where every five-star property offers “exclusivity,” the challenge for heritage brands is to move beyond the transaction of service and into the realm of theater. Having spent two decades chronicling the evolution of the art de vivre, we’ve seen countless “brand collaborations” that feel like little more than … Read more