New BMW Ambassador France to be unveiled at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez regatta

For its 15th edition, from 28 September to 6 October 2013, Les Voiles de Saint Tropez will offer thousands of sailors, skippers and owners of some sublime yachts an idea, a state of mind, and a certain experience of yachting and boats. The legendary Loïck Peyron has set many international sailing records. One of these … Read more

Jarrett Bay 77ft BLANK CHECK yacht awarded the Woodworking Award

Jarrett Bay Boatworks, a premier builder of custom sport fishing boats, has won the Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge cabinetry crown for the interior of the 77ft BLANK CHECK yacht.  Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge showcases top caliber veneer expertise in furniture, cabinetry, and millwork. “Just like our boats, wood veneer’s seamless rich look is timeless and helps our … Read more

The Balvenie Rare Craft Collection

Once forgotten by mainstream society, traditional handcrafted products are again emerging from workshops, lofts and studios across America. The world’s most handcrafted single malt Scotch whisky, The Balvenie, in partnership with menswear designer Todd Snyder is celebrating some of the best examples of American craftsmanship with the Rare Craft Collection, a series of gallery-style events … Read more

Ferretti 960 – the largest planing recreational craft ever built by Ferretti Yachts

It is a sporty 96-footer boasting sporty features, top performances in its category and innovative luxury design solutions and layouts. Ferretti 960, Ferretti Yachts’s new flagship is the largest planing pleasure boat ever designed and built at Ferretti Group’s Cattolica shipyard. This new yacht by Ferretti, one of the leading world players in the design, … Read more

Anaconda with hot air balloon departure takes the spirit of an explorer vessel to another level

Anaconda by Juan Ortiz Rincon, Young Designer of the Year finalist 2013.  Designer Juan Ortiz Rincon, a passionate sailor and traveler, unveiled his project Anaconda yacht, for which he was selected as YoungDesigner of the Year Finalist during the 2013 ShowBoats Design Awards in Monaco. The goal of this year’s Young Designer category was to create a … Read more

For travelers who want the unique experience: 10 quirky accommodations in the U.S.

A larger-than-life beagle, a historic ferry and a subterranean B&B are on the list of 10 quirky accommodations in the U.S. compiled by TripAdvisor. Travelers seeking a unique lodging experience can hunker down in one of these far-out accommodations, which include a larger-than-life beagle, a historic ferry and a subterranean B&B. “For travelers who want a … Read more