Luxury

In the second part of her post-lockdown Portugal city break series, Gina Baksa travels to Porto on the Atlantic coast. You’ll need at least a week to explore a fraction of what beautiful Porto has to offer. But if, like me, you only have 48 hours to explore, then here are some of Porto’s must-see

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Calendar with a pointer date indication The idea of starting a watch complication buying guide has crossed our minds here at WOW on more than one occasion. A quick search on Google will yield an endless list of such guides, and WOW was founded on the principle of acting as a buying

Montegrappa is known as the makers of the world’s finest writing implements. They’ve produced so many stunning designs; I cannot even begin to guess how many they’ve released over the past century. Once again, the Italian manufacturer has pushed the boundaries of design with its latest release, the Cognac Hors d’Age. With more than one

Marina development is a risky financial undertaking. This is especially so in developing markets where the market is facility driven. In other words, a developer builds in the absence of local demand but anticipates that once the facility is completed, demand will be stimulated through proper management, marketing and promotion. ONE ̊15 Marina Sentosa Cove

With National BBQ Week running from this Monday, and Father’s Day looming next month, now is the best time to invest in a good quality barbecue. Sabi Phagura checks out Napoleon Grills, a company that has just unveiled a new range of products across their top-of-the-range Rogue, Prestige and Prestige PRO series. Neatly combining function

Once again showcasing meticulous craftsmanship in all of their endeavors, the Mexico-based, Zozaya Arquitectos presents a traditional palapa with a dried palm roof, which they’ve dubbed, the ‘Casa La Vida’. Located within the vicinities of the nation’s pristine beaches and revered resort city of Zihuatanejo, the Casa La Vida was constructed along the green hilly

Hands up who needs to find some inner-calm to offset the stress we’re experiencing in these current times? Some of the most-effective ways to find some inner-peace are by practising yoga and doing meditation. In light of this, we’re taking a look at Adventure Yogi’s DIY At-home Retreats and what they are designed to achieve.

Established by Elena Papanicolaou, in Athens in 2014, ‘Fly Me to The Moon’ is a Destination Management Company, specialising in bespoke travel design, serving both private and corporate customer requests. Growing exclusively through word of mouth, the company is revered for its local expertise, extensive network of contacts, unparalleled attention to detail and a personalised

I am passionate about James Bond films and any connections to them. I have visited the Bond in Motion exhibition at Beaulieu and watched the movies repeatedly. So the announcement one of my favourite motorcycle firms Triumph is producing a limited edition, super rare version of their successful 1200 Scrambler, made my heart flutter. The

In late 2017, Lagoon made headlines by launching its Seventy 8, a power catamaran as large as a tennis court, measuring almost 24m in length with an 11m beam. Lagoon Sixty 7 units will arrive in Port Dickson and Kaohsiung; Photos: Nicolas Claris More recently, the French builder showcased its ‘little sister’, the Sixty 7,

We’re sure many of you sat at home reading this must’ve considered whether life on the open seas would be better than being stuck at home? For those still craving a luxurious bolt-hole on the water, the sailing yacht BLUE TOO might be the perfect-fit now it’s been reduced by more than a million dollars.

Auction houses have turned exclusively to online auctions during the global coronavirus pandemic and with weakened economic sentiment, the initial estimate was that we weren’t likely to see any records being broken and there it was. Late April 2020, a bracelet from Cartier’s iconic Tutti Frutti collection was sold for $US1.3 million through a Sotheby’s

More and more companies are producing ethically sourced beauty products and taking their responsibility seriously by using ingredients which are safer for both the consumer and the planet. Maison Sybarite was the first to come up with technology which enables perfumers to put fine fragrance in an alcohol-free blend. Sabi Phagura spoke to the business

Modern heritage would appear to be a misnomer of terms but it describes the new Zenith Chronomaster Revival “Shadow” to a tee. After all, Aurel Bacs, the auctioneer credited for sky-rocketing vintage Paul Newman Rolex Daytona prices, has been casting his sights on the next “new old” big thing – Zenith. After all, in November

As Romania’s most significant wine exporter, Cramele Recas has customers in most major wine markets around the globe. Sabi Phagura caught up with owner Philip Cox and found out how hard business has become for the company, and how they are trying to do their bit to help fight Coronavirus. LM: Do tell us how

Separating themselves in an elite field of unique design, Vintage Electric thrives at the innovative intersection of timeless aesthetic and modernity – where the past and future do not have to have to exit mutually exclusive of each other. Boasting authenticity, passion for product, and unparalleled customer experience, Vintage Electric bikes are revered for their

Golf is back on the agenda, and in preparation for when restrictions are fully lifted, we’ve been exploring some of the beautiful golfing destinations around the world. Today, we’re heading to Vietnam, looking at the new packages at Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh in Vietnam. The UK hosts some of the most picturesque and challenging

Perched along the hillsides and adjacent mountains of Pasadena, California, the LR2 residence, designed by award-winning practice, Montalba architects – who are revered for their innovative urban design related projects, embracing a humanistic approach that considers not only a client’s needs and site considerations, but also the cultural and economic environment, to create solutions that

Lockdown has taught many of us to appreciate the smaller things in life, something the French have always been great at with their concept of ‘art de vivre’. Helena Nicklin discovers what that means with the help of some magnificent wines… What is l’art de vivre?l’Art de vivre, translated literally, means ‘the art of living’;

Wiping out an estimated 100.8 million travel and tourism-related jobs worldwide, the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has effectively brought the industry to an abrupt standstill, currently accounting for a mere 10% of global GDP. Hitting the Asian Pacific region the hardest with an approximate 63.4 million jobs lost, many cling to fleeting hopes of a potential

New research by the agent Benham and Reeves have discovered the demand for super-prime London properties listed north of the £10 million mark has fallen to just 2% with some areas seeing no demand whatsoever! Benham and Reeves looked at prime London’s property hotspots and the demand for homes listed at £2-5m, £5-10m and £10m,

Considering the Leopard 53 PC only made its world debut in Miami in February, Asia’s importance to the brand is illustrated by the fact a highly-specced, three-cabin owner’s version was delivered to Raffles Marina on Singapore’s west coast by March. The Leopard 53 PC debuted in Miami and hull three is now in Singapore It’s

Garmin is fast becoming one of the most desirable watch brands to have for men in the UK. Jeremy Webb looks at the MARQ Captain: American Magic, the latest model from the brand to uncover the attraction. World-famous for navigation equipment Garmin has now put the same skills and experience into their watches. The MARQ

Aung Khin practising outdoor painting at the Mandalay Moat As an art historian with great intrigue with contemporary Burmese dexterity, Marie-Pierre Mol established the Intersections Gallery. Founded in Singapore in 2012, Intersections is interested in artworks which tell a story and crystallize encounters between different art forms – A vision that is depicted in the

The Classic Barn Company designs and manufactures beautifully detailed oak framed barns, garages and outbuildings. We caught up with Director Andrew Guppy to find out more. LM: What are your career highlights?AG: It’s not often I’ve stopped to think and look back. A couple of highlights spring to mind, the first being a sporting achievement

Founded in 1917 but branded Rado in 1954, the Lengnau Swiss watchmaker eventually became a pioneer in the use of high tech materials like ceramic and lanthanum, that eventually, the vagaries of “brand positioning” in order to improve their complementarity amongst Swatch Group brands meant that Rado began to focusing more on modernist watchmaking aesthetics

Are you missing your favourite Tipple? There’s some good news on the horizon—From the 18th May 2020, Cocktail Porter will begin deliveries of craft cocktail boxes from Global Drinks Agency Sweet&Chilli directly to UK doorsteps. Each of the cocktail kits was carefully curated with individual recipes for budding bartenders to stir and shake the perfect

Michael Breman, Sales Director of Lurssen, has described Monaco Yacht Show organisers as “prisoners of their own success”, according to a SuperyachtNews article about SYBAss and LYBRA members declining to participate in this year’s edition of the ‘world’s greatest superyacht event’. This year’s Monaco Yacht Show has been scheduled for September 23-26 SYBAss (Superyacht Builders

Roganic Hong Kong, acclaimed British chef Simon Rogan’s Michelin-starred urban farm-to-table concept, welcomes the hottest season of the year with creative new dishes as part of its tasting menus. Chef Oli Marlow and his team have curated menus that celebrate the vibrant colours and flavours of summer’s best local produce – from sweet and succulent

Images by: Sotheby’s Home From learning your best angles, to picking up on the hottest fashion trends, or managing finances, the global lockdown in light of an ongoing pandemic has taught us much about style, self-confidence, money and now another valuable lesson in organizing space. As working and socializing from home behind our miniature screens