Most generous expat packages are found in the Middle East, but expats look beyond financial rewards

Singapore, New Zealand, Sweden, and Bahrain are Best Place to Live and Work, says The Expat Explorer survey. Singapore emerges as the best place overall for expats to enjoy an excellent quality of life, financial wellbeing and improved career prospects. Expats are moving abroad to improve their quality of life and take on new challenges, … Read more

The major winners from the World Travel Awards Europe Gala 2015. Excelsior Hotel Gallia named the Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel

Saint Petersburg named Europe’s Leading Destination for 2015. Saint Petersburg, Russia, has claimed the title of Europe’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony in Sardinia, Italy. During a ceremony at Forte Village Resort, the Russian capital of culture was recognised for its exceptionally rich history, centuries-old traditions and bright future. World … Read more

Eleven of the world’s top 20 wealthiest individuals in 2015 under the age of 35 are from the US

Top 20 wealthiest individuals under the age of 35. Facebook co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg and fellow Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz top the Wealth-X list of the wealthiest individuals under the age of 35. Zuckerberg boasts a personal fortune of US$41.6 billion, while Dustin Moskovitz claimed second place on the list with an estimated … Read more

Superhouses: the allure of fantasy homes where money is no object

As our homes increasingly reflect identity, financial security and status, a new book about some of the world’s most striking designs taps into our daydreams

Inside the world’s superhouses – in pictures

Nico Gerard’s Pinnacle hybrid timepiece combines Apple Watch and our traditional mechanical watch

A mechanical electric hybrid timepiece: An Apple watch combined with a regular watch on a single bracelet. Swiss-watchmaking traditions with the support of the 38mm Apple Watch. Nico Gerard’s ‘Pinnacle‘ double-faced timepiece is an accessory combining an Apple watch with a Swiss watch on a single bracelet. On one side of your wrist you will have … Read more

See what airline is offering a host of industry firsts, including individual suites for each traveler

Switzerland’s national airline Swiss Air/Swiss International Air Lines is taking luxury to new heights with a series of industry firsts presented on its new Boeing 777-300ERs. As a part of its ‘Next-Generation Airline of Switzerland’ strategy, SWISS will begin the renewal of its long-haul aircraft fleet in 2016. A total of nine new Boeing 777-300ERs … Read more