Branded luxury residences are on the rise; partly because demand for private vacation villas is increasing among the affluent looking for places that offer more space, privacy and flexibility than traditional hotel suites can offer, and most probably because, barring any serious economic crisis, …
Luxury is Becoming Increasingly Exclusive. And Hyper-personalised
It is impossible to have a definitive definition of the word, luxury, but a consensus exists: to be considered luxury, a product or service must be exclusive, emotive, and expensive, amongst other things. For the 0.1% today, however, these are not enough. Current trends indicate that the ultra-r…
The New Cartier Libre Polymorph Collection is Creative … and Very Cheeky
Big brands may not be everyone’s idea of luxury, but no one can deny the quality of their products. Thus, when one such, like Cartier, announces a new collection, it is nearly impossible to look away. Which is why we have our gaze on the new Cartier Libre Polymorph collection. The creativit…
Sleep Tourism: Which ‘Sleepcation’ Package is Right For You?
If you’ve found yourself terribly tired in the last 3 to 4 years, you’re not alone: research and reports from different parts of the world have revealed that an increasing number of people are complaining of chronic fatigue, not getting enough good sleep and a general feeling of constant tirednes…
Frank Ghery’s Take on the Louis Vuitton Tambour is More Art Than Horology
It goes without saying that timepieces today are exactly that – creative and artistic pieces first that have the added function of telling the time. And to be considered luxury and collectable, they must tick certain boxes on lists that collectors find acceptable, some of which include the rarity…
The Woodwork on the Newly-Commissioned Rolls Royce Arcadia Took 8000 Hours. Why?
Rolls Royce has lifted the lid off its latest product – a one-off bespoke creation from its coachbuild unit called the Arcadia Droptail. The Arcadia is undoubtedly a beautiful car, both inside and out. And although there is no mention of the powertrain of this exquisite beauty, we can only guess …
Here are Some of Africa’s Finest Spirits You Should Know. Plus, Their Storied Histories!
They may not be the most popular beverage in Africa, unlike in the US where their sales have surpassed that of wine, but spirits are definitely high up on the list of favourite alcoholic drinks across several countries on the continent. This is not surprising, especially when you consider their v…
Beauty Tourism? Yes Please! But First, These 5 Tips
You’ve heard about medical tourism, and chances are that you’ve embarked on a trip primarily to take care of a medical situation: either to birth a baby, for an annual check-up, or to even treat an illness. But, these days, more and more people are travelling for not-so-medical reasons, in what i…
Accelerating Success: Why Mercedes Benz and Other Luxury Auto Brands Are Building Skyscrapers
While the rest of the world is battling with unfavourable conditions in the real estate market, luxury auto brands are rushing to build skyscrapers, with Mercedes Benz being the latest to announce a new high-rise project with Dubai-based firm, Binghatti. [No, you’re not wrong: it is the same Bing…
The Least Talked-About Luxury Travel Trend You Should Probably Explore in 2024
Where would you like to go on vacation next year? Perhaps you’re considering predicted luxury trends for 2024 that include far-flung destinations to the ends of the earth, one-in-a-lifetime experiences, and trips that protect the earth while bringing us closer to it? Or you have a bucket li…