Plans for the world’s first polar megayacht unveiled

World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line Announces The World’s Largest Polar Megayacht. After the successful launch of Crystal Yacht Cruises’ 62-guest Crystal Esprit, the “World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line” is again upping the ante with the world’s first purpose-built polar class megayacht. Measuring 600 feet (183 meters) long, the 25,000 gross ton new build … Read more

40 of the world’s best cruise holidays

Cruises are no longer the preserve of affluent pensioners. Now there’s yoga, goth bands, wildlife watching, Star Wars parties and zombies – although not all on the same boat

Caran d’Ache Spirit of Switzerland – A tribute to Swiss Cultural Symbols

For its 100th anniversary, Swiss manufacturer of art and luxury writing instruments Caran d’Ache has imagined a tribute to its native land. Created in collaboration with a Swiss craftsman-jeweller, Caran d’Ache Spirit of Switzerland is a limited edition capturing the traditions of the Alpine nation in fourteen figurative representations, each characteristic of Switzerland’s cultural identity and heritage. … 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

“Year of the Red Fire Monkey” by Ulysse Nardin – A joyful timepiece, one cannot help but smile when checking the time

Playful and happy “Year of the Red Fire Monkey” by Ulysse Nardin. 2016 celebrates the playful and happy Red Fire Monkey – the ninth animal in the Chinese Zodiac. Continuing the tradition of Zodiac- inspired dials, luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin (founded in 1846 in Le Locle, Switzerland) introduced the “Year of the Monkey” … Read more

The playful monkey takes centre stage on the dial of the Piaget Altiplano Cloisonné Enamel watch

At the arrival of every new Chinese Year, Piaget dial becomes a magnificent stage set for a virtuoso performance of the most elaborate decorative arts. To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the playful and self-assured monkey, the ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac, takes centre stage on the dial of the Altiplano Cloisonné Enamel watch. … Read more