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Summer bookings to Thailand are projected to surge by 95% in 2024
Affluent travelers increasingly explore traditional and emerging destinations. While iconic cities like Rome and Paris remain favorites, countries like Thailand, Slovenia, and the UK see rising bookings. Wealthy travelers are increasingly...

“Pa Kouri” champion boat at the 13th Wahoo Tournament
DOCK MAARTEN--"Pa Kouri” from Sint Eustatius emerged champion boat at the conclusion of the 13th Annual Wahoo Tournament organised by St. Maarten Sport Fishing Foundation when results were announced Saturday evening at Grumpy’s Bar. The nine-metre...
Punk, Moody, Romantic, Dystopian: These Are the Four Debuts to Know From New York Fashion Week
What most conversations about New York Fashion Week miss, is that with some top names not on the schedule, the city, and the official CFDA calendar, have become a playground for independent and emerging designers. Every season there’s a newcomer...

Cheval Blanc Seychelles to open on 1 Dec 2024
The sixth Maison Cheval Blanc, curled around the Anse Intendance beach on Mahé Island in the Seychelles, embodies an exceptional art of living in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. The 52 villas offer stunning, uninterrupted views of...
Wealthy jet setters are flocking to these unexpected countries, travel agents say
Wealthy travelers are vacationing at a mix of traditional and emerging destinations. European hot spots like Rome and Paris will likely always be popular. Countries like Thailand, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom are also seeing more bookings....

New York Fashion Week Fall 2025: 4 Designers to Know Now
Every New York Fashion Week season brings with it the return of the city’s stalwarts—Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Thom Browne et. al. And it is, of course, always exciting to see what the veterans have in store. But if you’re just focusing on...

Aimee Lou Wood and Michael Ward are falling in love (with Burberry)
When it comes to star-studded campaigns, Burberry are on a bit of a roll. Last year, the British heritage brand dropped its 2024 outerwear campaign starring the likes of Barry Keoghan, Little Simz, Cole Palmer and Olivia Colman being accosted by a...

Ones to Watch: The New Names and Emerging Brands of Milan Fashion Week 2024 September Edition
MILAN – Meet a pool of new international brands and emerging labels that are joining the Milan Fashion Week schedule to unveil their spring 2025 collections. Retori Founder and creative director: Salma Rachid Year of foundation: 2024 Brand...

Monte Real Club de Yates Baiona wins the second edition of the Clube Naval de Cascais Invitational Cup
From October 4th to 6th Clube Naval de Cascais held the second edition of its Invitational Cup was held, featuring nine teams from seven different clubs: Monte Real Club de Yates Baiona from Spain; Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro from Brazil;...

Notice of Race published for 17th Transat Paprec
by Transat Paprec 13 Aug 01:30 PDT 20 April 2025 The 17th edition of the Transat Paprec, the two handed 'mixed doubles' race from Concarneau to Saint Barths racing on Figaro Beneteau 3s will start on 20th April 2025, entries are open and already...

Paris Deploys Riot Police to Crush Demonstrations in French-controlled Martinique
Unrest erupts over the sharp rise in the cost of living in the Caribbean Political Economy Review During September a general strike and mass demonstrations in the French colonial outpost of Martinique erupted over the escalation in prices for...

Saint Barthlemy: 5 Fun Facts About The Challenging Caribbean Airport
Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, commonly known as St. Barts is renowned for its luxurious lifestyle, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture. However, one of its most notable features is the Gustaf III Airport (SBH), which is known to be one...

Heron the side of caution?
24 September 2024 — Changed at 18 h 24 min on 24 September 2024 Reading time: 2 min Ayer’s Cliff debates new protection bylaw By William Crooks Local Journalism Initiative Ayer’s Cliff citizens gathered on Sept. 23 for a public consultation to...

Multi-ethnic New York Fashion Week opens under shadow of tariffs and Chinese retaliation
New York Fashion Week kicks off the international catwalk season this Thursday morning with designers deeply worried about tariffs and the brands threatened by multiple international sanctions. New York will welcome a less star-studded line-up...

2025 Caribbean Multihull Challenge Day 3
by Caribbean Multihull Challenge 2 Feb 13:55 PST January 29 - February 2, 2025 Yesterday marked the beginning of the second half of CMC, where scoreboards are starting to be filled with bullets and show a kind of reality to all participants,...

17th Transat Paprec will start in Concarneau
by Transat Paprec 7 Aug 02:03 PDT 20 April 2025 Today, OC Sport Pen Duick, at the helm of the Transat Paprec, published the Notice of Race with all the details concerning the rules for competitors in the 17th edition of the historic event, the...

Explora Journeys unveils exclusive Grand Journeys collection
Explora Journeys, MSC Group’s luxury ocean travel brand, has announced details of its Grand Journeys collection, a series of voyages in 2025 and 2026. With an emphasis on unhurried discovery, meaningful experiences, and unparalleled comfort, the...

How Art Basel Paris’ Upcoming Edition Will Activate the Entire City
Art Basel Paris, held at the Grand Palais, will connect with Paris’ cultural scene to create an event deeply integrated into the city’s artistic landscape. Photo by Matthieu Croizier. Courtesy of Art Basel Fresh off New York’s September art fair...

Luxury travel trends for the fall and festive seasons from Virtuoso
Representative Image Virtuoso, the global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has drawn upon its extensive network of travel advisors, preferred partners and high-net-worth/ultra-high-net-worth clientele to determine what’s new...

Explora’s new Caribbean experiences highlight culture & luxury
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group unveils a series of exclusive Caribbean destination experiences. Guests can discover these meticulously crafted experiences during their Caribbean journeys, blending...