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Jul

05

2025

Italian Elegance Sets Sail: Meet the New Baglietto DOM115

Luxury Yachts

The world-renowned Italian shipyard Baglietto has officially launched the first unit of its all-new DOM115, a stunning 115-foot (35-meter) yacht that redefines elegance, performance, and customizable luxury. Designed by acclaimed naval architect Stefano Vafiadis, with interiors by Baglietto’s in-house design team, this remarkable yacht represents a bold new chapter for the DOM line. Crafted with a hybrid steel-and-aluminum hull, the DOM115 draws inspiration from Baglietto’s larger DOM133 model, but introduces a sleeker, sportier silhouette and unmatched interior volume for its class. Its impressive lines and contemporary styling place it firmly at the cutting edge of yacht design, made even more appealing…

Jul

04

2025

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Driving The Silent and Speedy 2025 Porsche Macan EV

Luxury Cars

2025 Porsche Macan EV. Photo courtesy of PorscheWhile staying at The Ritz Carlton, Rancho Mirage, a luxury resort in the Greater Palm Springs area, we had the opportunity to take a snazzy 2025 Porsche Macan EV for a test drive. After a delicious breakfast at The Regency Club, we were handed the key fob to a shiny Copper Ruby metallic colored Porsche Macan. We learned that one of the best roads to take a car for a drive is Highway 74, also known as 'Palms-to-Pines.' This scenic byway climbs up to the San Bernardino National Forest offering dramatic desert switchback…

Jul

04

2025

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A Grand Oasis of Glamour: Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Cairo

Hotels

Royal Maxim Palace KempinskiIn a city defined by ancient wonders and modern intensity, Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski offers a refreshing reinterpretation of luxury—an opulent, resort-style sanctuary that stands apart in Cairo’s hospitality landscape. Located in the increasingly cosmopolitan First Settlement district, just 20 minutes from the airport, this expansive property is more than a place to stay; it’s a destination designed to envelop guests in elegance and ease. From first approach, the hotel’s all-white, palatial façade commands attention. Four wings encircle a central courtyard with a striking outdoor pool, while polished blue domes cap each corner, creating a visual language…

Jul

03

2025

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A New Kind of Status Symbol: the 2025 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre is a Silent Supercar

Luxury Cars

Jul. 2nd, 2025 The legendary British marque reveals its most powerful model yet: a commanding and all-electric super coupe whose 659 horsepower can be accessed via a new Spirited Mode button that rockets the car from zero to 60 mph in just over 4 seconds. In a world crowded with superlatives, Rolls-Royce remains the benchmark. For over a century, its name has stood for craftsmanship, exclusivity and quiet authority—owning or driving one transcends status. Which made The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills—a storied setting where Hollywood power players have long sealed deals over drinks—a fitting place to get acquainted with the Black…

Jul

03

2025

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Hotel Arts Barcelona: A Landmark Renewed

Hotels

Barcelona is a city of contrasts—sea and mountain, history and innovation—and nowhere are they more elegantly expressed than at Hotel Arts. Rising 44 stories above the Port Olímpic, this gleaming steel and glass tower—originally built as part of Barcelona’s 1992 Olympic-era reinvention—has long served as a symbol of the city’s transformation. Its location, on the seam between the city and the sea, gives it a kind of natural glamour. Now, three decades after its debut, it has quietly reinvented itself. The redesign begins where it matters most: the guest rooms. Design firm Meyer Davis led the transformation. Their approach is exceedingly…

Jul

01

2025

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Unwinding in Paros: Greeceâs Chillout Island and a stay at the Parocks Luxury Hotel & Spa

Hotels

all images credit Parocks or establishment featuredSome Greek islands announce themselves with flash and frenzy—where the soundtrack is thumping techno and the beaches are shoulder-to-shoulder with the sun-bronzed and the overexposed. Others, once serene, now strain beneath the weight of unchecked tourism—overrun by cruise ship hoards and influencer pilgrimages that have turned once-revered hideaways into little more than backdrops for borrowed moments. Places that once felt sacred now feel spent, their magic dimmed by too many eyes and too little reverence. But Paros has managed something rare: it remains unhurried. Unspoiled, in the ways that matter. A place where the…

Jun

29

2025

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VOCO Hotel, Gateway To Downtown Belfast

Hotels

Ruairi McLaughlin, General Manager, voco Belfast. Photo by Columbia HillenLocation, location, location is the oft-heralded mantra for hospitality success and it doesn’t get much better than Belfast’s voco hotel, a short walk from downtown, the City Hall and a host of cafes, restaurants, clubs and shops. Columbia HillenNot to mention it also being tucked away from traffic in the historic Gasworks district beside an attractive water feature, a stretch of the Farset River from which Belfast gains its name (Beal Feirste - Gaeilge for ‘mouth of the Farset’) and open grassy areas where people leisurely walk their dogs. Columbia HillenStanding tall…

Jun

28

2025

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Soak, Breathe, Relax at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

Hotels

Photo courtesy of Alila Marea Beach ResortPerched up on a cliff overlooking North San Diego's Ponto Beach and Carlsbad, the luxury Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas is an adult-centered wellness resort. Immersive experiences are designed to reset, rejuvenate and improve guests physical, mental and emotional well being. Practicing the Alila philosophy of sustainability, respect for the local culture and providing guests with a sense of wonder, there are 130 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and two large suites. Spectacular Suites. Photo by Jill Weinlein Most of the guest rooms are designed for two people and offer a patio or…

Jun

27

2025

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Mexico City, Reimagined: Inside the World of Casona Roma Norte

Hotels

Image Courtesy of Casona Roma NorteIn a city brimming with reinvention, Casona Roma Norte manages to feel both timeless and impossibly fresh. Tucked within a stately 19th-century mansion in the heart of Mexico City’s creative quarter, this new lifestyle hotel is already quietly drawing the kind of crowd that rarely needs to name-drop. Designers, art world fixtures, architects, and in-the-know travelers have all found their way to its wrought-iron gates. Drawn in by its architectural grandeur, magnetic energy, and an aesthetic that feels more like a cinematic tableau than a hotel lobby. Image Courtesy of Casona Roma NorteWith its graceful…

Jun

17

2025

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Lyriqâs Sport 3 is the Perfect Union of Luxury and Comfort

Luxury Cars

Shaena EngleThe 2025 Cadillac Lyriq Sport 3 stands as a testament to Cadillac's commitment to luxury and innovation in the electric vehicle market. It is quiet, comfortable, stylish and offers more than 300 miles on a single charge. Shaena EngleInterior Inside the Lyriq Sport 3 is a cabin that merges advanced technology with opulent materials. The 33-inch curved OLED display spans the dashboard with a high-resolution interface for both the instrument panel and infotainment system. This setup is powered by Android Automotive OS, providing built-in Google services like Maps, Assistant, and the Play Store, along with support for wireless Apple…