Diamonds fill the temporary void left by travel in the way few other luxury products can

  The potential for diamonds to capture luxury market share previously allocated to travel. Travel spending has been the key competitor to diamond jewellery in recent years, particularly for the Millennial share of wallet. But diamonds have unique power to capture consumer spend previously allocated to travel, finds De Beers, the world’s leading diamond company … Read more

Forest cabins, country parks and cosy pubs scoop VisitEngland awards

Winners at the 35th annual tourism awards also included a nature reserve, a cafe that works with young people with learning difficulties, pubs, museums – and the Guardian Travel desk!

Elon Musk becomes world’s fourth richest man on Tesla boom

Inventor now worth $90bn, trailing Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos

A new way of living on the sea: Sanlorenzo SX112

    Sanlorenzo shipyard once again looks to the horizon and beyond to give rise to original habitat solutions. Sanlorenzo shipyard expands the Sanlorenzo SX line with a new 34-meter flagship. The challenge continues, developing new contents and habitat scenarios, with external lines by Zuccon International Project and yacht interiors by Piero Lissoni. A blend … Read more

Zeitgeist, co-creation and contemporary luxury: VIrgil Abloh for Mercedes-Benz

    A one of a kind home-scale replica of this unique artwork will be auctioned off following the launch. Wagener and Virgil Abloh’s creation will embody Mercedes-Benz’ innate understanding of luxury, and how it can be a force for good. In the first initiative of its kind, Project GELÄNDEWAGEN sees Mercedes-Benz collaborate with the … Read more

‘Remember to smile with your eyes’: how to stay safe and look great in a face mask

Is it OK to tell someone else to wear one – and which style looks good on you? Over to the experts …

Twenty masks for all occasions