Get 300k Lufthansa Miles, a Fast Track to Hilton Diamond, and More via ASmallWorld
ASmallWorld is offering a limited‑time promotion through June 30, 2026 that lets travelers buy a Prestige membership for €4,850 (about $5,600) and receive 300,000 Lufthansa Miles & More award miles. The deal works out to roughly 1.87 U.S. cents per mile before accounting for elite‑status perks such as a Hilton Honors Diamond match, GHA Discovery Titanium, SIXT Platinum and Jumeirah One Gold. Lufthansa Miles typically redeem at about 3.2 ¢ each, giving the mileage bundle an estimated $9,600 value. The promotion is aimed at frequent flyers who can leverage the miles for premium‑cabin awards and fully use the accompanying status benefits.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s $19 Million Hamptons House Returns to the Market Yet Again
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have relisted their ten‑acre Amagansett estate for $18.995 million, the third market appearance in four years and a 34.5% drop from the $29 million price they sought in 2022. The historic 1735 farmhouse, expanded to over 10,000 sq ft, has...
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina Unveils Multimillion Dollar Transformation of the Inn
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina announced an $8.5 million renovation of the Main Inn, updating more than 82 rooms as part of a broader $14 million, three‑year investment. The redesign, created with Jeffrey Beers International, showcases a Connecticut‑driven aesthetic that blends early‑American...
Etro Resort 2027: Easy Paisley
Etro’s Resort 2027 collection marks a strategic pivot back to the brand’s heritage after the abrupt departure of creative director Marco De Vincenzo. The in‑house team foregrounds classic paisley, the Arnica motif and airy, boho‑inspired silhouettes, swapping the previous season’s maximalist...
The Last Airlines With A380 First Class
Only nine airlines still operate the Airbus A380 with a genuine first‑class cabin in 2026, making it one of the last platforms for true airborne luxury. These cabins feature private suites, onboard showers, and even a three‑room apartment perched 40,000 ft...
Prada Unveils New Garment for NASA
Prada unveiled a new liquid‑cooling and ventilation garment designed for NASA astronauts on the upcoming Artemis 4 mission, marking the luxury house’s first functional partnership with the space sector. The inner‑layer suit, developed with Houston‑based Axiom Space, incorporates knitted ventilation tubes...
Audi Nuvolari Hits Monaco With New Design Built On 'Absolute Simplicity'
Audi unveiled the Nuvolari, its first production model built on a new design language that stresses extreme solidity and absolute simplicity. The super‑car debuted on the Monaco Grand Prix circuit and will begin customer deliveries in 2027. It follows the...
An Atmosphere of Contemporary Grandeur at The Lake Como Edition
The Lake Como Edition, part of Marriott’s Edition brand, opened after a four‑year renovation of a 19th‑century palazzo. The property offers 148 guest rooms—including 24 suites, two penthouses and a private villa—styled with white‑oak floors, ivory plaster and Calacatta Turquoise...
One Year Into Private Equity Ownership, Soneva Is Rebranding — New CEO on What’s Changing
Soneva, the Maldives‑based ultra‑luxury resort group, has rebranded from “Barefoot Luxury” to “Bare Luxury” after KSL Capital Partners took a majority stake. The private‑equity firm installed Neil Gallagher as CEO, who introduced the operational mantra “Just What Matters” and a...
The Dainty & Delicious Return of Adidas' Most Luxe Ballet Flat
Adidas has revived its Stan Smith Lo Ballet flat for the 2025 warmer season, adding two fresh colorways—"Aurora Coffee" and "Cloud White." The luxe version retains the classic Three Stripes holes, soft leather upper, and super‑flat sole that define the...
Starlux Airlines Wants To Join Oneworld Alliance, But Is Being Blocked
Taiwan’s fast‑growing carrier Starlux Airlines, which operates A321neo, A330‑900neo and A350‑900 aircraft, has publicly pursued membership in the oneworld alliance. The airline already flies to four U.S. gateways and has limited partnerships, chiefly a loyalty tie‑up with Alaska and a...
The Niche Designer Dressing the A-List in Scraps
Brooklyn designer Giovanna Flores is gaining high‑profile attention after A‑list ambassadors Ayo Edebiri and Greta Lee wore dresses constructed from discarded fabric scraps. Edebiri’s polka‑dot gingham dress at the Drama League Awards and Lee’s mustard‑gold velvet gown on a London...
The Rise of the Virtual Gearbox: Why EV Sports Cars Are Faking It
Hyundai pioneered the virtual N e‑Shift gearbox in the Ioniq 5 N, deliberately reproducing the feel of a dual‑clutch transmission with engineered drag torque and intentional imperfections. The system caps motor speed at 8,000 rpm to mirror familiar combustion‑engine rev limits, delivering a...
Audi’s 1,001 PS Nuvolari Is Its Fastest Car Ever, and It’s Not Electric
Audi unveiled the Nuvolari, a 1,001 PS (736 kW) hybrid supercar that combines a 4.0‑litre V8 biturbo with three axial‑flux electric motors. The limited‑edition model will be built in a run of 499 units and starts at roughly $654,000, with deliveries slated...
1988 Tuner Car Comparison Test: Corvette, Porsche, Jaguar, Mercedes Unleashed in Germany
In November 1988 Car and Driver teamed with Germany’s Sport Auto to test four exotic tuners – a Ruf‑modified Porsche 911 Turbo, a Callaway‑tuned Corvette, a Brandenburger‑Lister Jaguar XJ‑S, and a Lotec‑modified Mercedes‑Benz 300 CE. The Callaway Corvette achieved the highest top speed at 193 mph, while the Ruf Porsche...
TVS Motor Unveils ‘TVS Paddock’ Premium Retail Network for High-End Motorcycles
TVS Motor Company announced TVS Paddock, a premium retail network aimed at high‑end motorcycle customers. The concept blends sales, service, customization, and community engagement in a single, digitally‑focused environment. Developed with London design firm Checkland Kindleysides, the outlets will guide owners...
Hermès Brings Parisian Flair to Bel Air
Hermès staged its first women’s fashion show in Los Angeles by constructing a bespoke horizontal runway on a Bel Air hilltop. The event, titled “Silhouettes on the Horizon,” is the third installment of the brand’s off‑calendar “Chapter Two” series, following New York in 2024...
The Audi Nuvolari Is in a Lane of Its Own
Audi unveiled the Nuvolari, a near‑production prototype, at the Monaco Grand Prix, branding it as the fastest and most powerful supercar in its history. The low‑slung vehicle accelerates from 0‑100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and tops out at 350 km/h,...
One Of The Most Expensive Hotel Rooms In Toronto Costs $15k Per Night - Is It Worth It?
The Four Seasons Hotel Toronto’s Royal Suite commands up to $15,000 a night for its 2,635‑square‑foot penthouse, which can expand to 3,820 sq ft for larger parties. Guests enjoy private entrances, soundproofing, a marble bar, Miele kitchen, and a multilingual concierge that...
BYD’s ‘World’s First’ 1,000-Km Range Luxury GT Is Off to a Hot Start
BYD's Denza Z9 GT, launched in March, boasts a record‑breaking 1,036 km (643 mi) CLTC range and a 5‑minute 10‑%‑to‑70% flash charge, positioning it as the longest pure‑electric luxury GT. The model sold 5,949 units in May, becoming China’s top‑selling luxury GT,...
Phoebe Philo Has Always Made Boring Shoes Beautiful
Phoebe Philo’s eponymous label has launched a luxe reinterpretation of the classic plimsoll sneaker. The low‑top shoe is offered in all‑black and two bold colorways—soft yellow with dark green sole and soft pink with bright red sole—priced at $950 per...
High-Fashion Freight Draws High-Tech Thieves
Overhaul, a fraud monitoring firm, helped recover a $187,000 shipment of designer goods stolen in New Jersey. The thieves employed a blind‑load scheme, hijacking the truck after sending a fake broker text to the driver. Using its platform’s real‑time location...
This Property in the Center of Old Rome Is One of the Hottest New Hotels of the Year
Orient Express has transformed the historic 17th‑century Palazzo La Minerva into a 93‑room luxury hotel in Rome’s centro storico. The property, once a favorite of Stendhal and Picasso, now showcases artist Hugo Toro’s bespoke interiors and a striking rooftop bar...
Here's How We'd Spec The Perfect Corvette Grand Sport
Chevrolet has opened orders for the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport, powered by a new 6.7‑liter V8 that makes 535 horsepower and 520 lb‑ft of torque. The model arrives as a coupe or convertible, with three LT trim levels and a sprawling...
Bentley Expands Retail Footprint with New Showroom in Delhi
Bentley Motors announced the opening of a new showroom in New Delhi, located at Worldmark 4 in Aerocity near the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The facility is a joint venture with the BIRD Group and adheres to Bentley’s global retail standards....
Review: 2027 Infiniti QX65 Autograph – Is This the BMW X5 Killer?
The 2027 Infiniti QX65 Autograph is a new luxury SUV that blends coupe‑inspired styling with a high‑end cabin and the brand’s latest turbocharged powertrain. Infiniti positions the QX65 as a value‑driven alternative to the BMW X5, offering comparable performance and...
Banyan Tree Phuket Introduces New All-Inclusive Spa Pool Villas
Banyan Tree Phuket has launched ten adult‑only Spa Pool Villas, each 550 sqm with a private pool and dedicated spa pavilion. The all‑inclusive offering bundles daily 60‑minute massages, curated wellness rituals, and access to communal spaces like the Origin restaurant and...
SEABOURN QUEST EMERGES FROM DRYDOCK WITH REIMAGINED SPACES AND A MORE REFINED ONBOARD EXPERIENCE
Seabourn’s ultra‑luxury liner Seabourn Quest has returned from a 2026 dry‑dock with the most extensive interior renovation in the brand’s history. The overhaul refreshes suites, public areas, dining venues and the spa, adding new furnishings, biodegradable wool carpet and upgraded...
Four Seasons and Blasson to Expand in Spain with New Hotel in Sevilla’s Plaza Nueva
Luxury hotel chain Four Seasons, together with Spanish real‑estate investor Blasson, announced a new 55‑room Four Seasons Hotel Sevilla on Plaza Nueva. The mid‑20th‑century building will be fully revitalised, featuring rooftop dining, a spa, fitness centre and a pool with...
Ferrari Rejects Self-Driving Cars: 'We Want People To Have Fun, Not The Computer Chips'
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has unequivocally ruled out fully autonomous vehicles, insisting every future model will retain a steering wheel and human driver. The brand plans to introduce 20 new models between 2026 and 2030, emphasizing driver‑assist upgrades while rejecting...
Seven Seas Prestige® to Serve Exceptional Epicurean Enrichment on Land & Sea
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is launching the Culinary Arts Kitchen on its new ultra‑luxury vessel, Seven Seas Prestige. The program offers 64 onboard cooking classes and 25 shore‑based Epicurean Explorer Tours through March 2029, with each class priced at $129 and...
Audi Nuvolari Is Far More Special than a Big TT or Muffled Lambo
Audi unveiled the Nuvolari, a limited‑edition V8‑powered supercar positioned to outshine the R8 and challenge Lamborghini’s flagship models. Built on the same architecture as the Lamborghini Temerario, it adds a full carbon‑fiber body and extensive electronic tuning for a distinct...
Exclusive Wells Vertige Road Test: £75k A110 Rival Is a Lightweight, Purist Gem
Robin Wells' Vertige, a hand‑built British sports car priced at £75,000 (≈ $95,000), aims to fill the gap left by the Lotus Elise. Weighing just 963 kg kerb, it packs a 2.0‑litre Ford Duratec delivering up to 247 bhp, achieving 0‑60 mph in 5.5 seconds....
We’re Officially in the Era of “Haute Wellness”
Dior, famed for haute couture, has expanded into “haute wellness” with a luxe gym‑wear collection. The debut includes a $1,050 European‑made latex yoga mat, $200 cork block, $800 weighted wristbands and pilates ring, and a $240 stainless‑steel water bottle. The...
Delta Amex Cards Add Second Free Checked Bag Benefit (No Fee Increase)
Delta Air Lines and American Express announced that, effective June 4 2026, Gold, Platinum and Reserve co‑branded cards will now grant a second free checked bag on domestic Delta‑operated flights, while the no‑fee Blue card remains unchanged. The upgrade comes with no...
How Saudi Arabia Is Emerging as Luxury Fashion’s Next Cultural Growth Market
Saudi Arabia is rapidly positioning itself as a global luxury‑fashion hub, backed by a projected market size of $36.8 billion. Designers such as Waad Aloqaili, Eman Alajlan and Mohammed Ashi have moved from regional novelty to Paris Haute Couture showcases. The...
Emotional Performance in the New Age of Luxury
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has become a pivotal market for luxury supercars, shifting buyer focus from pure status to heritage and emotional connection. A younger, globally‑connected cohort views these vehicles as personal legacy symbols. Meanwhile, manufacturers must integrate electric...
Sonoma Wine Country Shines with Hotel Healdsburg’s Summer Packages
Hotel Healdsburg, a boutique luxury property in Sonoma’s historic plaza, has rolled out a suite of summer packages designed to showcase the region’s wine, food, and outdoor attractions. Offerings range from a VIP jazz weekend with Branford Marsalis to a Fourth...
We Need To Talk About The Ferrari Luce's Massive Windscreen Wipers
Ferrari’s Luce prototype continues to sport a thin camouflage strip even weeks after its public debut, drawing attention to its most unusual feature: massive, vertically‑resting windshield wipers. The wipers are part of an aggressive aerodynamic package that helped the five‑door...
Eyrie Residence / Schmölzer Architecture
The Eyrie Residence, designed by Schmölzer Architecture, crowns the Murmungee Escarpment in Beechworth, Victoria, delivering uninterrupted views of the Victorian Alps. The home is concealed behind a concrete wall that opens onto a central courtyard framed by low‑profile concrete pavilions....
How Did Las Vegas Become a World-Class City for Luxury Real Estate? Gavin Ernstone on Decades of Transformation
Las Vegas has evolved from a casino‑centric town into a premier luxury‑real‑estate market, driven by Nevada’s zero‑tax environment, an influx of high‑net‑worth migrants, and the arrival of major sports franchises. Over the past three decades, wealth from California, Washington and...
The World’s Fanciest Fabric Maker Is Secretly a Sick Hiking Brand
Loro Piana, the century‑old Italian textile house famed for ultra‑luxury wool, has quietly launched a high‑end outdoor collection. The line leverages two proprietary membranes—Storm System for waterproof, wind‑resistant protection and Clima System, a graphene‑infused fabric that moves heat eight times...
Tudor Delivers the Watch We've Been Waiting For
Swiss watchmaker Tudor has launched a new 39 mm version of its Black Bay Chrono, dubbed “Bumblebee” for its bright yellow dial. The slimmer 13.1 mm case addresses complaints that the original 41 mm model was too bulky for many wrists, while retaining...
Hotel Belmar Introduces Artista, a Regenerative Luxury Villa Collection in the Monteverde Cloud Forest
Hotel Belmar in Monteverde, Costa Rica, has launched Artista, a collection of ten regenerative luxury villas set in a car‑free cloud‑forest enclave. The villas, opening June 1, employ FSC‑certified mass timber, low‑impact materials, rainwater harvesting, solar power and passive design to...
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You Could Buy a Greek Island for Less Than the Cost of the Average U.S. Home—Here’s What You Need to...
Makri, a 243‑acre uninhabited Greek island, is up for auction at a starting price of €247,000 (about $287,700), roughly half the 2026 U.S. median home price of $514,600. The steep discount follows a 2022 listing of €8 million ($9.2 million) and reflects...
Victoria Beckham Opens First US Pop-Up Store in Miami
Victoria Beckham launched her first U.S. pop‑up store at Miami’s Bal Harbour Shops, marking the brand’s inaugural location outside London that houses both fashion and beauty offerings. The boutique will operate through September 30, 2026, featuring a curated selection of ready‑to‑wear,...
Barbara Gladstone’s Estate Heads to Sotheby’s With Richard Prince, Jean Prouvé Among Top Lots, and Other News.
Sotheby’s will auction 140 works from the late Barbara Gladstone estate, with estimates ranging from $6.9 million to $10 million, highlighted by Richard Prince’s *Medusa* hood priced up to $1.2 million. The CFDA and Vogue have announced ten designers vying for the 2026...
Jacob Elordi, Kimi Antonelli More Takeover LA for New Mercedes-AMG Car
Mercedes‑AMG unveiled its latest GT 4‑Door Coupe at a high‑octane Los Angeles event, enlisting Hollywood star Jacob Elordi and rising Formula 1 talent Kimi Antonelli as the faces of the launch. The showcase blended street‑style visuals, live music, and on‑track demonstrations...
Siemens to Partner 2026 Autocar Awards
Siemens is back as the official partner of the 2026 Autocar Awards, a collaboration that began last year. The awards, the UK’s longest‑running automotive honors, will culminate with a ceremony in central London on 9 June and winners announced on 10 June...
VisitMalta Prioritises Luxury Leisure in Asia-Pacific
VisitMalta is recalibrating its Asia‑Pacific strategy toward luxury leisure travelers as Middle East conflicts disrupt traditional transit routes and corporate incentive traffic. The board reports strong demand from high‑spending tourists in China, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand, while also welcoming a...