Destinations South Africa's newest safari suite is a repurposed train carriage Train fans can now sleep inside a rail carriage complete with panoramic pool deck, while taking a safari holiday on South Africa’s Eastern Cape. 12/05/2022
Experiences Platinum Jubilee: How to eat, drink, and party like a royal In June, Brits will get a special four-day bank holiday weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Here’s your ultimate guide to the festivities. 05/05/2022
Europe News Watch: Russia-bound luxury cars get stuck in Belgium under sanctions EU sanctions prohibit the exports of cars worth over €50,000, a measure meant to hit the Russian elite. 15/04/2022
Travel News Are giant, floating balloons the future of space tourism? The trip, costing €114,000 per person, can take eight passengers and a pilot into space. 14/04/2022
Sci-tech Modern Pirates hack superyachts' cybersecurity Cyber security and hydrogen-powered boats were the big themes at this year's Dubai International Boat Show. Sci-tech went to find out more. 11/04/2022
focus Top names in watchmaking display their latest creations in Geneva Previously known as the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, the fine watchmaking trade show in Geneva is back physically for the first time since the pandemic, under a new name: Watches and Wonders. 01/04/2022
Europe News EU expands sanctions against Russia to ban luxury goods Under the luxury ban, wealthy Russians won't be able to buy EU-made products worth over €300, such as bags, shoes and caviar. 15/03/2022
no comment Protesters occupy London home linked to Russian oligarch Protesters take over a London property thought to be linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, with the aim of turning it into a residence to house refugees from the war in Ukraine. 14/03/2022
Partner content Keravan Kerala: A luxury way to explore Kerala’s hinterlands Welcome to Keravan Kerala – an enchanting new way to experience the beauty of this southern Indian state, also known as God’s own country. 09/03/2022
Creators How to make a perfume: meet ‘nose’ Patricia de Nicolaï Patricia de Nicolai was born into one of France’s oldest and best-known families of perfumers: the house of Guerlain. 03/02/2022
Stays Inside the eco-lodge with its own rainforest and sloths on-site A stay at this luxury lodge helps to protect the wildlife and nature that surrounds it. 23/01/2022
Stays This Sri Lankan sanctuary hotel is a haven for wildlife lovers Over the last 15 years, Vil Uyana has transformed 11 hectares of land into a conservation paradise. 09/01/2022
Destinations These are the top 7 luxury hotels in the world - and 6 are in Europe Want to relax and unwind in 2022? These new luxury hotels will cater to your every whim. 02/01/2022
Experiences These are the top 5 most exclusive train journeys in the world The journey is part of the experience when you travel by train - so here are some of the best luxury options out there. 20/12/2021
Destinations Thailand is reopening, but it doesn’t want everyone back The country is aiming to ditch mass tourism by encouraging 'quality' visitors. 08/12/2021
no comment Paris department store La Samaritaine kicks off holiday season The Parisian department store La Samaritaine unveils its first Christmas displays since reopening in June after a 16-year closure. 10/11/2021
focus The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, 20 years of timeless masterpieces Which small masterpieces will win at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie in Geneva? We take a look at some of 2021's finalist watches and at the watchmaking world of art and technology. 01/11/2021
Stays Four Seasons, Milan: 5* luxury in Italy’s most stylish city You can feel how many illustrious people have walked the corridors and strolled through the gorgeous courtyard of this hotel. 31/10/2021
France Fraudster posed as Brigitte Macron's nephew to get luxury treats The suspect had claimed he was related to the French president's wife to get luxury treats, including a hotel stay in Morocco and F1 Grand Prix tickets. 28/10/2021
Culture news Wrist Wars: Luxury watchmakers not concerned about digitalisation The global market for smartwatches has more than doubled since the second quarter of 2018, so where does this leave the traditional luxury watchmakers? 27/10/2021
Culture news How brand strength rather than brand size can win the day at GPHG Eighty-four watches are vying to be recognised the best in one of the 14 categories and for the most distinguished prize, the Aiguille d'Or. "Winning a GPHG prize in one of the categories represents a triple reward," says Brice Lechevalier. 26/10/2021
Culture news 'Oscars of watchmaking' honours an industry still alive and ticking From Breitling to Bulgari, Tourbillons to Tondas, the selection, whittled down by a 500-strong academy, is a symphony of cogs, wheels and mechanisms all clicking in rhythmic harmony. The eventual trophy winners, spanning 14 categories, will be selected by a jury of 30 industry experts. 25/10/2021
Culture news Bulgari wins Aiguille d'Or at Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève Fourteen category-based awards were up for grabs and the gems of the watchmaking world came to Geneva to be part of the huge ceremony. 21/10/2021
Biztech news Rolls-Royce joins electric revolution with Spectre car The luxury carmaker expects its first fully electric model, Spectre, to be available in late 2023. 29/09/2021
The exchange Luxury brands find their place in the retail revolution despite the pandemic Online shopping has increased dramatically in recent years – helped by COVID-19. Many high street shops have been forced to close, but there are signs of a resurgence in demand for physical shopping, particularly amongst luxury brands. The Exchange looks at the direction retail is taking. 18/08/2021
Destinations 11 breathtaking eco-resorts to visit in 2021 We get a first-hand look at the top ten environmentally-friendly hotels around the world, from Ibiza to Saint Lucia. 09/08/2021
