Flying yachts – the aircrafts of the near future

Flying yacht: Seaplane-convertible trimaran sailing yacht The idea of combining the air transport with water vehicles is literally in the air. Seaplane-convertible yacht, sailboat airplane, honeymoon space shuttle, innovative plane propulsion system, large capacity interurban air transport. The science-fiction projects created by Octuri have a single goal – to create dream planes. The latest Octuri … Read more

Trends in luxury consumption in China

Chinese luxury spend Set to accelerate Asian ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals wealth is expected to grow by 7.9% annually for the next five years with China contributing to the bulk of this growth, according to the Wealth-X World Ultra Wealth Report 2012- 2013, a provider of detailed intelligence on ultra high net worth … Read more

Alila Hotels to launch a luxury wooden Phinisi boat

A luxury sailboat for a luxury resort in Bali seems a natural choice for Alila Hotels & Resorts chain, a boutique resort brand with properties in Bali and India and plans to open its first three villas in China over the next three years. Alila plans to entertain its precious guests with a 100% traditional … Read more

Synergy Yacht ‘Atlas’, a new concept from H2 & Laurent Giles

  Synergy yacht Atlas, a collaboration between H2 Yacht Design and Laurent Giles Superyacht Architects, has been designed to be used with a combination of motor and/or sails, exploiting the obvious fuel saving benefits. The contemporary 5 deck super yacht form is complimented by the sail arrangement, demonstrating the potential in merging superyacht volume with … Read more

Mercedes-Benz Style’s Silver Arrow motor yacht

Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow cars are motor racing icons, known and loved all around the world. Inspired by this symbols, Mercedes-Benz created a 14-metre motor yacht called “Silver Arrow of the seas,” the concept beiing presented against the backdrop of the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show. Mercedes-Benz Style’s Silver Arrows motor yacht comes at more than 125 … Read more

2012 Monaco Yacht Show: the world’s most awaited event in superyachting

2012 Monaco Yacht Show to set a record with 6 megayachts exhibited (80.11 metres of average length) 73 superyachts over 40 meters   The 22nd edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (from September 19 to 22) remains the world’s most awaited event in superyachting; it is the unique occasion in the year to admire the … Read more