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22

2024

The 27 Most Anticipated Openings of 2025 in North & South America

Hotels

Nov. 20th, 2024 2025 is set to become a landmark year for luxury hotels, and we continue our global New Hotel and Resort Openings series in North and South America. Poised to redefine luxury and architectural grandeur and combine with sustainability and unique offerings, here is a look at 26 properties that have been confirmed to open next year in North and South America. courtesy of Ritz-CarltonNekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Arriving at Peninsula Papagayo in Q1 2025, Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, offers a deeply personal and immersive Guanacaste experience tailored for adventurers who value extraordinary beauty and luxury-infused intrigue. Presenting…

Nov

21

2024

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The Ultimate Automotive Holiday Guide: 10 Gifts Perfect for Car Lovers

Luxury Cars

Volvo CarsFrom a track day with BMW outside of Palm Springs and a range of off-road experiences with iconic British brand Land Rover near Carmel-by-the-Sea to luxe lifestyle accessories by Rolls-Royce, Bugatti, and Bentley: think wireless headphones, a stylish e-Scooter, and tech case for travel. Plus, a couple of essentials for those rugged National Park road trippers and overland enthusiasts, here's what to gift the car lover in your life. Land Rover Off-Road Experience Jaguar Land Rover Surprise someone special with a customized off-road driving lesson at the Land Rover Experience Driving Center in picturesque Carmel Valley. Located inside The Quail Hotel Resort and…

Nov

21

2024

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Urwerk UR-150 Scorpion

Jewelry & Watches

UrwerkApproximately 12 years ago I visited the Hour Glass boutique on Sydney’s highly prestigious Castlereagh Street. It was there I got the chance to try on many exclusive pieces from some of the world’s most luxurious ateliers. One of the highlights was the Swiss independent ‘Haute Horlogerie’ brand Urwerk. Until this point, I was unaware that watchmakers were creating these types of magnificent timepieces. The choice of lightweight materials, exceptionally complicated mechanical movements and futuristic facades really set them apart. Fast forward to 2024 and Urwerk have just released another exquisite watch called the UR-150 Scorpion. UrwerkUrwerk is spearheaded by…

Nov

21

2024

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Loews Regency New York Hotel Celebrates Holiday Season with Curated Shopping Experiences

Hotels

It is the most wonderful time of the year in New York City and iconic Loews Regency New York Hotel is celebrating the holiday season with curated holiday shopping experiences, festive drinks at The Regency Bar & Grill, and more. The Park Avenue located hotel has curated a special selection of holiday vendors, and the shopping starts on Small Business Saturday, November 30, when the hotel debuts its fifth annual, limited edition, holiday ornament, hand painted by a NJ based artist of Artful Designs, and available for sale at the hotel front desk. Then, beginning December 6, the hotel will feature a…

Nov

20

2024

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Honda Debuts Two All-Electric Two-Wheelers At EICMA 2024

Luxury Cars

Images courtesy of Honda From JustLuxe Content Partner MensGear Honda may not be as prominently pushing for sustainable motoring as other Japanese brands, but it currently has several green projects under development. The company took the covers off eco-friendly two-wheelers at EICMA 2024 in Milan, Italy. These are the EV Fun Concept and EV Urban Concept, which will soon hit global markets. The first is a sportier variant blessed with a sleek silhouette. According to the manufacturer, it’s also incorporating existing technologies from its motorcycle division. These elements endow the electric bike with top-notch handling, reliable stopping power, and comfortable…

Nov

20

2024

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Slumber in the Treetops Near the Dolomites at My Arbor

Hotels

My ArborFew places offer luxury accommodations as an adults-only treehouse, let alone above a picturesque town more than 1,000 years old. My Arbor lures guests from all over Europe for its uncanny rooms set aloft ancient fir pines, extensive sauna and spa services, and a pristine setting by Brixen, the oldest town in South Tyrol where medieval church bells still ring nearby the Dolomites and Sarntal Alps. Past a few farmhouses and quiet storefronts, an undulating single lane road leads up to the band of land where fields stop and the forest begins. My Arbor begins here as well, a…

Nov

19

2024

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Kia Unveils Rugged EV Concepts At The 2024 SEMA Show

Luxury Cars

Images courtesy of Kia From JustLuxe Content Partner MensGear Kia may be the last name that comes to mind regarding recreational vehicles, but that could soon change if these new concepts ever hit production. Compared to its fellow South Korean marquee, Hyundai, it has been relatively quiet about sustainable motoring. Nonetheless, the PV5 WKNDR and EV9 ADVNTR can potentially disrupt the scene. We mean that in a good way, as these two made their debut at the 2024 SEMA Show. Kia Design Center America (KDCA) is behind the futuristic overlanding machines. The annual expo brings together people who are seriously…

Nov

19

2024

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French Sophistication Meets Caribbean Charm: Discovering Le Carl Gustaf, St. Barth

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Image courtesy of Hôtels Barrière Le Carl GustafPerched elegantly on a hillside overlooking the glittering blue waters of St. Barthélemy, Hôtels Barrière Le Carl Gustaf is a bastion of seaside luxury, where French elegance meets the relaxed allure of the Caribbean Islands. With its prime location in the port town of Gustavia, this five-star retreat offers easy access to the island’s most iconic attractions while maintaining a serene, intimate atmosphere. Whether you're here to indulge in fine dining, explore the island's natural beauty, or unwind in unparalleled comfort, Le Carl Gustaf delivers an exceptional luxury holiday experience. Image courtesy of…

Nov

15

2024

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Dynamic Light Show Illuminates Lisbonâs Lumen Hotel

Hotels

Columbia HillenHighlight of a stay at Lisbon’s Lumen Hotel is undoubtedly its dynamic outdoor color and light show presented every evening reflecting aspects of Portugal’s checkered history. Columbia HillenPromptly at 10pm, guests take their seats either in the interior courtyard or at tables along the first-floor terrace and enjoy dazzling entertainment projected onto the walls around them using video mapping technology. Opened four years ago, this 4-star, 147-room hotel lies outside Lisbon’s hectic centre in the Santa Cruz neighborhood north of Lisbon’s central Baixa district, a lively suburb but within a 10-minute taxi or bus ride of many of the…

Nov

14

2024

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England’s Medieval Moat Hotel – New Hall Hotel & Spa

Hotels

All Images Credit Handpicked HotelsEngland offers a wide range of accommodations for travelers, from sleek, modern skyscraping hotels in bustling cities to secluded rural escapes surrounded by bucolic landscapes. Yet for the historically curious, few experiences compare to a stay in a medieval castle or stately manor. These grand structures, steeped in centuries of intrigue, have borne witness to generations of nobles and aristocrats, and today, they offer guests a unique chance to step into that world—though with the comforts of modern amenities. As one admirer put it,"Staying in an English manor feels like being in a novel where you…