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Two New Ways to Cruise This Summer: Sunreef 60 LOFT and 90 Power

05/21/2013 by Alexa Mangrum

Leave it to Polish brand Sunreef Yachts, hailing from the Gdańsk Shipyard, to produce a luxury line of superyachts that have been making waves since launching in 2000. ... (Read More)

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Aston Martin Celebrates Centenary with CC100 Speedster Concept

05/19/2013 by Noah Joseph

Spectators at the Nürburgring 24 Hour race in Germany last weekend were treated to an unexpected surprise when Aston Martin lapped the vaunted racetrack in an entirely new concept car. ... (Read More)

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Jaguar Introduces All-New F-Type With Fun Global Ad Campaign

05/20/2013 by James Rothaar

There is a new Jaguar sports car on the prowl...and it is coming to America this month. Luxury car maker Jaguar has launched a social media campaign that invites consumers to experience its F-Type model. The new vehicle is the deluxe automaker’s first new two-seat sports car to be released in 50 years. It is built akin to the Jaguar XK convertible but designed around a shorter chassis. ... (Read More)

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Tamdhu Whisky Comes Back to Life in Speyside Scotland

05/19/2013 by Noah Joseph

Scotland's glens, hills and islands are pocked with distilleries and while most are hard at work producing whisky, not all of them are active. Once-active distilleries like Banff, Rosebank and Port Ellen are what insiders classify as "silent stills." It's not every day that a silent still comes back to life, but that is precisely what has happened with the re-inauguration of Tamdhu. ... (Read More)

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All-New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Aspires to be the "Best Automobile in the World"

05/19/2013 by Noah Joseph

With a product portfolio as extensive as it boasts, Mercedes-Benz is constantly rolling out new models – everything from coupes and convertibles to crossovers and sport-utility vehicles. But one of its longest-serving model lines has been its flagship luxury sedan: the S-Class. ... (Read More)

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Nick Saban's $11M Lakefront Property in Georgia Headed to No-Reserve Auction

05/19/2013 by James Rothaar

A no-reserve auction is perhaps the best barometer to gauge the true value of a luxury property in any given area. There is no speculation or hype; it is a gathering of potential buyers with money that are interested in buying, revealing what the market is really willing to pay for a property. ... (Read More)

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Discovering Buenos Aires’ Hidden Kitchens: Puertas Cerradas Worth Finding

05/14/2013 by Eric Rosen

It’s evening in Buenos Aires and the city is just coming alive as diners seek out their tables at the city’s hottest spots, but you’re headed deep into a residential neighborhood – perhaps unassuming Villa Crespo near Palermo, or maybe leafy Belgrano or the dignified avenues of Recoleta. You double check the address on your phone or the slip of paper you wrote it on and approach an apartment building that looks just like any other. After finding the correct apartment number you press the corresp ... (Read More)

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$190M Greenwich Mansion is Most Expensive on U.S. Market

05/20/2013 by Mila Pantovich

If you've always wanted to brag about living in the most expensive home in the United States, now is your chance…assuming you have $190 million laying around and want to live in Greenwich, Connecticut. According to The Wall Street Journal, this 50.5-acre French-renaissance residence was put on the market last Friday and is now the priciest U.S. home on the market. Considering the deal includes 4,000 feet of water frontage, two offshore islands and 50 acres of land, we're not really surprised at ... (Read More)

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Buon Compleanno! Lamborghini Celebrates 50 Years

05/19/2013 by Noah Joseph

A birthday is a cause for celebration; a 50th birthday, all the more so. Especially for a company like Lamborghini, which is marking its semi-centenary this year in the grandest of style. ... (Read More)

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Kilchoman: The Little Whisky Farm Distillery That Could

05/05/2013 by Noah Joseph

Whisky connoisseurs enamored of the peated style will be familiar with the usual suspects from Islay. The Hebridean isle is home to some of the best in the business, including Ardbeg, Bowmore, Lagavulin and Laphroaig. But excellent as their whiski ... (Read More)

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Steven Spielberg Sets Up Cannes Headquarters Aboard His $200 Million Megayacht

05/15/2013 by Jared Paul Stern

Hollywood titan Steven Spielberg, president of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival this year, has established his headquarters for the famed event aboard his $200 million megayacht Seven Seas. The 282-ft. vessel has accommodations and luxe amenities for 12 guests along with a crew of 26, including a private owner's deck with a large master stateroom, a study and private terrace with a Jacuzzi. ... (Read More)

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Estate in Beverly Hills Owned by Late Fashion Designer Bijan Sells for $12M

05/13/2013 by James Rothaar

The Beverly Hills estate owned by the late men’s fashion designer Bijan has been sold for around $12 million. ... (Read More)

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Sommeliers: They're Not Just for Wine Anymore

04/29/2013 by Mila Pantovich

Typically when you think of a sommelier, you think of wine — even Wikipedia defines a sommelier as someone trained and specializing in the wine profession. After all, wine is a complex drink of sophistication, usually used for celebratory occasions (and often accompanying a nice meal). To be a wine sommelier you have to spend years studying every nuance of the field, including the history of different varietals and the merits of specific glasses. You can ask a wine sommelier anything you want ab ... (Read More)

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Claydon Reeves Debuts Rolls Royce-Powered Aeroboat Inspired by the Spitfire

05/10/2013 by Jared Paul Stern

UK designer Claydon Reeves has unveiled a new limited edition motor launch design dubbed the Aeroboat that pays homage to the Spitfire, the most famous fighter plane of World War II. It’s powered with a supercharged version of the Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 engine, a power plant first produced in 1933 which was used in many of the original Spitfires as well as other British military aircraft. ... (Read More)

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Tesla Model S Earns Top Overall Test Score from Consumer Reports

05/10/2013 by James Rothaar

The Tesla Model S has earned the highest score in Consumer Reports' ratings: a 99 out of 100. The consumer digest reported that the all-electric, $89,650 luxury sports car performed as well, overall, as any other vehicle ever tested by CR. However, the car cannot be recommended by the publication, because it lacks sufficient reliability data. ... (Read More)