Any diver or sea lover, including several of us at Poralu Marine, would tell you that the Asia-Pacific region – and in particular Southeast Asia – offers some of the world’s best diving and sailing destinations. Unlike the Mediterranean or Caribbean seas, many extraordinary cruising spots remain untouched, with an abundance of exceptional natural beauty.
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Glenmuir are pioneers in golf clothing in natural fibres which are renewable and environmentally friendly. The new double mercerised cotton polos use a technical process which removes stray threads from the cotton yarn and fabric resulting in a lustrous silk-like handle, luxurious drape and outstanding colour retention. The men’s seasonal g.Crieff and g.Oban (RRP £60)
One of the most critical parts of a superyacht charter is the cuisine; it can elevate a trip from excellent to absolutely incredible. The chefs can not only whip up your favourite dishes and treats at a moment’s notice, but also introduce you to out-of-this-world gourmet experiences and delicious local delicacies along the way. The
Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave GPS Promaster 30th Anniversary Product names are a big deal, although not all brands agree on conventions of course. Even in watchmaking, where the character of a watch can be an important hallmark, brands sometimes trade on nothing more than a jumble of numbers. Car brands are notorious for this, with
Founded by husband and wife team, Mark and Kira Walton in County Sligo in 2006, the wholly organic skincare line, VOYA, utilises wild, sustainable seaweed in a range of face and body treatments and remedies that harness the restorative powers of the sea. The strong connection with the healing traditions of indigenous seaweed bathing and
Charley, 52m Echo Yachts This is the composite catamaran support vessel for the all-aluminum Singapore-based 84m White Rabbit G, listed No. 13 in this Top 100. Echo Yachts of Western Australia built them both, showcasing custom talents that are also said to include steel builds. The yard is hoping other potential owners will look at
Nationwide reports earlier in the year of a potential seasonal shortage of festive favourite “pigs in blankets” could not have proved further from the truth at one popular Cumbria gastropub. A whopping 2lb “pig in a blanket” served on top of a giant 12-inch Yorkshire pudding piled high with a full Christmas dinner is the
The iconic Moxy East Village of New York welcomed the grand opening of Tao Hospitality Group’s latest endeavor in Autumn. With over 286 stylish design-driven bedrooms, co-working spaces, and four brand-new restaurants, lounges and bars – the Cathédrale is the area’s latest crowning glory, embracing the neighborhood’s historically vibrant and rebellious spirit of American counterculture.
Which is why it’s increasingly essential for people of all ages, including males, to regularly check their breasts throughout the year and know what preventative measures to undertake. Building Greater AwarenessDr Nyjon Eccles, known for his pioneering early detection of breast cancer using thermography and expert speaker at The Get Well Show emphasises the importance
Decidedly one of the highest symbols of status, professionalism and honor a restaurant can attain, chefs worldwide strive relentlessly all year round in hopes of earning the coveted Michelin star. While best known for its tires, the Paris-based Michelin brand is also famous for its annual Michelin Guide, an online travel encyclopedia in support of
Leading voices from the property and finance industry have offered their views on the results and whether the UK’s voting choice at the ballot box will be positive or negative for those hoping to get on the property ladder. Founder and Managing Director of Sourced Capital, Stephen Moss: “As the markets bounce around and then
New Secret, 74m Amels 242 Voyaging along the US West Coast to Alaska, New Secret is part of a burgeoning East Pacific fleet of which we are recording a few representatives in the Top 100, in this case because it brings to 20 the total number of Amels superyachts in these waters, a very impressive
If you’re looking for activities to get you in the festive spirit, there are still tickets left for The Curtain’s Christmas-themed cinema. In a partnership with Veuve Clicquot, the winter pop-up offers guests the chance to watch movies under the stars. It’s set in their rooftop lido, which is usually only open to members, though
Samuel L Jackson is now a celebrity Alexa Voice. Oh I’m sorry did I break your concentration? You heard that right, the beloved, legendary Samuel L Jackson can now voice your Amazon Alexa device and he’s going to be the best Christmas gift ever. With so many great characters and personalities in Hollywood, Samuel L
Midnight Blue delivers a “luxury coffee experience like no other,” says the brand’s co-founder and foodie entrepreneur, Tim Wookey. Tim is modest. The brand roasts Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee, renowned for its exquisite taste that’s comparable to fine wine. James Bond hailed it as “the most delicious coffee in the world”. It’s among the rarest
A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Decimal Strike Image by Ching/GreenPlasticSoldiers Time is a mysterious force of nature. Notwithstanding this magazine’s obsession with the concept and the little machines that allow us to visualise and work with this “force,” spacetime is a real thing that we don’t have an intuitive sense about. Celestial and astronomical watches,
On 11 January 2020, acclaimed British chef Tom Aikens will open his new London restaurant, Muse. A converted Georgian townhouse on Belgravia’s charming Groom Place will house the 25-cover fine dining restaurant, with dramatic open kitchens on both floors of the petite mews building. The menus at Muse are inspired by nostalgia and the pivotal
Bentley Motors recently unveiled the third generation of their most advanced luxury Grand Tourer: the all-new Flying Spur for 2020, the latest luxury four-door grand touring saloon by the appointed holder of Her Majesty’s car manufacturing warrant. The 2020 Bentley Flying Spur is the British marque’s most driver-focussed, grand tourer that combines the refinement of
However, if you live in a rental property, it’s worth doing your homework before you get carried away, as it could cost you once the festive dust has settled and you return to real life in January, according to lettings management platform Howsy. “As a nation we love Christmas, and it seems as if the
The Beverly Hills mega-mansion is up for grabs. At $24.995 million, the 15,018sqft space was once home to singer/songwriter power couple, Gwen Stefani and her former husband, Gavin Rossdale. The duo’s 13 yearlong marriage came to an abrupt end when news of Rossdale’s cheating scandal with the couple’s long time nanny finally broke. On the
A landscape of ancient holm oaks, olive groves and wildflowers, the new experience will showcase the natural wonders on the historic family estate’s doorstep, from the breathtaking array of birdlife to the flourishing native flora. Guests will begin with a birding tour, guided by resident ornithologist Nuno Guégués. With three hours to discover a world
Inspired by Tokyo’s Omotasandō and Harajuku district architecture, the Aurora wireless music system from iFi was imagined by French product designer Julien Haziza. Caged in a bamboo-aluminium frame, the modernized machine connects to home Wi-Fi networks via a push-button WPS set-up, enabling users to stream music through applications or stored audio files on Bluetooth or
“The organic design traits mimic the orca or killer whale, the largest and most powerful member of the dolphin family,” says Fulvio Dodich, Ceo of Rosetti Superyachts. “Instantly recognisable by their distinctive black-and-white colouring, these sea mammals roam the world’s oceans from the Arctic and Antarctic to the Tropics, which is what our Explorer Yacht
White Rabbit E, 61m North West Bay Ships Arrival of 84m White Rabbit G in Singapore freed up White Rabbit E, now 41 in the Top 100, to position in the Med and then the Caribbean. The owners
also have 36m White Rabbit C, an Image Marine catamaran used for shorter-haul fishing and diving trips,
The winter weather means outdoor terraces are out and cosy fireside spots are in, we are all looking to swap our summery cocktails for cosy winter alternatives. The Negroni is the perfect cocktail on a cold winter’s night, its classic 100th-year-old combination of Vermouth, Campari and Gin, provides a perfect base for creative twists with
Singapore’s extravagant “Soirée” mixer party returns this December 2019. The Soirée 2: Christmas Party In The Sky will be held at one of the nation’s most exclusive and luxurious lounges, the Marina Bay Sands Club55 on 13th December, Friday – in partnership with L’Officiel, LUXUO and TCFA Southeast Asia Society. With an expected guestlist of
Catamaran bookings on the platform during the winter season have increased by 200% in just two years, due to the combination of value for money and convenience this type of boat offers. The boat hire platform has seen an increase of 140% in yacht charters over the past two years by British holidaymakers from mid-November
More often than not, watch aficionados appreciate when a watch brand introduces a completely new model as a celebration of innovation. What new watch models tend to offer is a fresh perspective without any preconceptions. That being said, there are exceptions where subtle and more nuanced improvements are valued over entirely new watches. Indeed, for
With chic interiors amid the verdant jungle wilderness, the resort offers a combination of 104 free-standing villas that float above the treetops or perch against the cliffs – each with their own private plunge pool. Allowing nature to take centre stage, One&Only Mandarina has been designed and built to respect and blend with the environment.
Despite the steel-aluminum doors, bonnet and trunk lid, the 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina is distinguished by its uncovered headlamps, triple-louvered fenders, tapered rear end, and standard Borrani wire wheels. With only 200 examples built over an 18-month production period, the 275 GTS is far rarer than its closed Berlinetta, 330 GTS and 365