Inside Hanoi’s gated communities: elite enclaves where even the air is cleaner

The rapid growth of Vietnam’s super-rich means multi-billion dollar developments are rising across this ancient city, separating the wealthy with walls and 24-hour private security from street hawkers, congestion and pollution

2016 Düsseldorf Boat Show: Azimut 66

At the upcoming Düsseldorf Boat Show, scheduled for January 23 through 31 2016, the Italian yacht‐manufacturing companyAzimut Yachts presents the world premiere of the harmonious lines of the Azimut 66. The new model is designed by Stefano Righini, with the hallmark shark’s fin shaped side window, the particularly spacious elongated flybridge and the prow area … Read more

SIHH 2016: Vacheron Constantin is reinventing one of its iconic collections, Overseas.

Vacheron Constantin – SIHH 2016 OVERSEAS. Created in a spirit of casual elegance and practicality, five new Vacheron Constantin Overseas models equipped with Manufacture movements – including three new calibres – embody the new generation of self-winding timepieces inspired by the spirit of travel. All models, whether in steel or gold, from the simplest to … Read more

Scenic Eclipse to take guests to inaccessible places by onboard helicopters and submarine

Scenic has announced the launch of the world’s First Discovery Yacht, the Scenic Eclipse. The point on the map where luxury meets discovery. Eclipse is a new “6-star” ship to be launched in 2018 for discovering regions previously only visited by a fortunate few. The ultra-luxury mega yacht will carry 228 guests in 114 all-veranda … Read more

Benetti’s winning strategy of building 50 meter plus yachts on-spec confirmed with FB802 Breeze made with Fraser

Top superyacht builder Benetti announced the sale of the 50-meter custom displacement yacht FB802 Breeze, the second yacht of the series built on spec, to be delivered by June 2016. A third yacht of the series is already in construction with delivery in 2017. After a notable performance in 2015, the 16th year in a … Read more