Urban chic with understated luxury at the new Four Seasons Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island

Guests can look forward to experiencing Four Seasons hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island beginning in May 2016. Al Maryah Island is located northeast of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is named for the Arabian oryx (“al maryah” in Arabic), a large number of which once inhabited the surrounding … Read more

Meaningful and spiritual beauty: Cha Ling L’esprit du Thé, Pu’Er Tea cosmetics by LVMH

Cha Ling is infusing beauty with the spirit of tea.  A new luxury skingcare brand celebrates the beauty of ancient pu’er tea cosmetics. Traditional Chinese medicine has vaunted the benefits of Pu’Er tea for over 5,000 years, making it one of the most sought-after teas in the world. Harvested from tea plant forests that are … Read more

Lotus has distilled the Evora into something that’s even more focused

Increased power, reduced mass, sharper handling. Lotus wants to make the Evora even better: lighter, faster and sharper. Following on from the recently announced Elise Cup 250, and the Exige Sport 350, Lotus’ famous Lightweight Laboratory has been hard at work cutting the weight of the Evora 400 by a massive 70kg. With a host … Read more

The perfect motivation for a future voyage. Five new Small Luxury Hotels of the World

New gems in the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection: 5 new hospitality heavens to visit. Enjoy private Jacuzzi’s in Thailand, meditation classes in China, organic Michelin-starred dining in Provence, feel like a local in Greece or explore a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sri Lanka. From a Buddhist sanctuary to a secluded Greek getaway, these … Read more

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The WallyCento #4 by Pininfarina and Persico Marine

 A new ultralight Fuoriserie for sea: Persico Marine and Pininfarina together for the new WallyCento No4. A new collaboration between yacht designer Mark Mills, the Italian boatbuilder Persico Marine and the renowned design house Pininfarina resulted in a new 100-foot racer-cruiser called WallyCento #4. To be delivered in Summer 2017, this is the fourth superyacht in the … Read more