Nine vividly beautiful islands undeniably distinct from one another, yet all equally painterly in their landscapes, make up the pieces of the North Atlantic jigsaw puzzle that is the Azores. The Portuguese archipelago (located between Lisbon and, perhaps rather unexpectedly, New York) is a place where nature is virtuously unspoilt, and crowds remain relatively few. […]
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A resplendent and centuries-old English estate that sits grandly at the end of a sweeping, tree-lined driveway in the rural village of Shaw, in Wiltshire, has come to the market. Shaw House, as it’s known, was listed at the end of December for £4 million (US$5.4 million) with estate agency Savills. Built in 1711 by […]
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Almost every Rolls-Royce motor car created last year was tailored by its Bespoke Collective – a team of engineers, designers and craftspeople based at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England. Faced with the challenges of 2020, clients invested time and creativity in unique commissions, creating personal items of longevity. The ‘Dusk in Tokyo Collection’ pays tribute […]
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The colours of our home hold importance to how we feel every day. Colours provide more than a decorative purpose; they enhance our emotions and play a part in making us feel secure and happy. Many of us have invested more time into transforming our homes in 2020, one cancelled holiday after another we’ve had […]
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Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, which has been recently named Best for an Epic Stay in the World by AFAR, introduced its Extended Stay program. Created to support the trend of extended stays (10 or more nights), the Extended Stay program provides an array of complimentary services and amenities, based on length of stay. Extended Stay […]
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Wally revealed the WHY200 motor yacht, developed by the visionary team headed by chief designer Luca Bassani, and Ferretti Group’s Engineering Department. The futuristic-looking 27-meter yacht measures 200 gross tons and features naval architecture from Laurent Giles NA and interior design created by A. Vallicelli & C Studio. The WHY200 offers more than 200 square meters (2,153 square feet) […]
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Over its 15 days the Myths and Legends of the Baltic Cruise took in Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia and Denmark, The route is pretty much par for the course in the Baltic – Spirit of Discovery, however, is anything but ordinary. Saga’s new Spirit of Discovery is aimed at 50-somethings (with partners aged 40 years […]
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Demand from U.S. home buyers outstripped supply in December, helping drive the median sale price up 13% year-over-year to $334,300, according to new data from Redfin on Thursday. Cold weather and the onset of the holiday season did little to take the heat out of home sales last month, with buyers signing contracts faster than […]
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Yachts — the mere word connotes luxury and easy living. They are a symbol of wealth second only to private jets. But a new generation of younger owners is disrupting travel on the high seas. The changes are affecting how yachts are built and chartered, where they go and what crews are expected to do. […]
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It’s been a turbulent time for Venice in the last year. This charming holiday hotspot much loved for its romantic gondolas, compelling culture and historical architecture attracted tourists in droves for years. Overtourism took its toll stealing some of the local allure and the city was looking for ways to trim the tourist numbers. This […]