‘Like a shimmering sea creature’: Britain’s first amphibious homes

A luxury floating house on the Thames that rises and falls with the water levels is just the start for the architectural duo set on addressing problem flooding

European Yacht of the Year 2016 winners. Prizegiving at boot Düsseldorf

Grand Soleil 46 LC, Solaris 50, Dragonfly 25 and Quant 23 – the big winners of the European Yacht of the Year 2016 awards. The standard of nominees that made the shortlist for the European Yacht of the Year 2016 awards was particularly high. The voting in the multihull, family cruiser and special yacht categories … Read more

10 of the best long-haul adventure holidays

Get out of your comfort zone with these trips to less-visited parts of the world, from driving down Jordan’s desert highway to tackling high peaks in Mongolia

The most unmissable culture of 2016

Tarantino goes bounty-hunting, Botticelli takes you to hell, Bowie goes dark, and Jericho fills that Downton-shaped hole … in our bumper guide to the best 150 arts events to look forward to this year

2016 Global Order Book: Azimut Benetti is the world’s leading yacht manufacturer

Top 20 manufacturers of mega yachts: Azimut Benetti is the world’s leading yacht manufacturer. The Azimut Benetti Group has triumphed once again, taking first place in the Global OrderBook 2016 – which ranks the top 20 manufacturers of mega yachts – for the 16th year, and beating the most important industry players from Italy, Germany, … Read more

Vanquish VQ46 Dual Console sport cruiser. For those enjoying everything from sports fishing to extended cruises

The VQ46 DC – an all-aluminium sport cruiser with a great go-kart agility. The new Vanquish VQ46 from Vanquish Yachts is offering a new take on luxurious dual console boating. According to the shipyard, the first VQ46 Dual Console is currently being built at the Vanquish facility in Holland, and will be ready in time … Read more