Postcard-pretty: The most popular beaches 2014. A great beach destination needs some element of drama, the extra wow factor, a stunning coastline, an excellent bathing water quality and water activities offer, quality food, space and privacy, easy access to sand and other facilities, no industrial, waste-water or sewage-related discharges and so on. Nothing is lacking: … Read more
The Salute to Style garden party at The Hurlingham Club in London this July (July 16-19) will see the launch of the British-built 14,64 m Aeroboat – a £3m super-yacht by British yacht design studio Claydon Reeves that draws on aeronautic and motoring influences. Aeroboat’s fluid lines are inspired by the Spitfire, the World War II … Read more
A380 debuts The Residence by Etihad – the only three-room cabin in the sky Luxury travel and aviation are rapidly evolving transforming the planes into luxurious flying hotel suites. Dubai-based carrier Emirates offers 10 private self-contained suites, while Qatar Airways’ all-business class flight from Doha to London accommodates only 40 passengers on a single-aisle A319. … Read more
Global reveal of Land Rover’s new Discovery Vision Concept car alongside SpaceShipTwo, the world’s first commercial spaceship. Land Rover and Virgin Galactic want to push the boundaries of travel “for the next generation”. The two entities announced a partnership bringing together two world leaders in adventure, innovation and exploration. The partnership will see Land Rover … Read more
With unique forms of watchmaking, U-Boat manufacture satisfies lovers of unusual timepieces with another great example of design purity meets precious stones. The timepiece innovator is not influenced by the market trends. At last year’s Baselworld, U-Boat debuted FLIGHTDECK 925 ELEMENTIUM. The watch reminiscent of the altimeter devices that were used in the 1920’s aircraft, … Read more
How to travel Australia like the British royal couple? Inspired by the royal itinerary of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in New Zeeland, London-based luxury retailer VeryFirstTo.com has created a £341,000 / $571,110 luxury travel package that includes visits to the places on the royal itinerary. Royal Australian Tour created in partnership with … Read more