Ready? Go, go, go!” As our guide gives the signal, I throw my fin-clad feet over the side of the inflatable tender and try to slip into the cold Norwegian sea with as little noise or splash as possible. Deftness is a priority, to avoid startling the

If art and design is on the agenda for your next visit to the Golden State, then The Pendry West Hollywood should be number one on your hotel list. Perched atop the hills on Sunset Boulevard, within a stone’s throw (or, let’s face it in LA, a short d

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Interior design trends can come and go faster than a Williams Turbojet, and what can seem innovative and chic one moment can quickly become de rigueur. Luckily for the superyacht industry, the very best in marine architects and interiors specialists

Price growth at the top end of the property market has boomed in Mexico City over the past year. A rush of remote workers keen to spend time there has joined the ranks of those who already appreciate its extraordinary wealth of architectural jewels,

This month: working magic on Illusion / Scintilla Maris heads to the frozen north / Eddie Jordan gets on his bike in Cape Town Official partner of owners' club PHOTOGRAPHY: JOSH CZACHUR, BREED MEDIA ■

It’s a no-brainer that some of the most successful design concepts are the result of demand, which is how Savoir Beds came to launch its new bespoke service, Savoir at Sea, last year. “A client asked for four N°I mattresses for their new yacht, but t

A semi-custom yacht offers the best of both worlds: a considerably expedited build time and lowered cost, with the flexibility to personalise a proven platform for an owner's tastes and lifestyle. On the other hand, says Sebastiano Vida, head of prod

Meet 112-metre Renaissance in Naples, overlooked by the spectacular Castel dell'Ovo and Mount Vesuvius. As the crew welcome you on board. Renaissance will cruise 11 nautical miles west to Procida. Tender in to explore the narrow streets and walk up t

Feadship has crowned a new flagship with the deliveiy of 118-metre Launchpad, formerly Project 1010. Espen Øino designed the midnight-blue exterior, while interiors have been headed up by French studio Zuretti. The 5,528GT vessel also appears to have

Visual artist and art photographer Damion Berger has earned accolades for his unconventional approach. He uses extreme aperture and long exposures, shooting from after dusk to just before dawn to record the changes that affect an object over time - a

From the chill January quayside of the Rotterdam harbour where 67-metre Sparta is undergoing her last checks, there is litte hint of what lies in store. In the light of a watery dawn, Heesen’s largest steel yacht is keeping its secrets to itself. The

Capitalising on the latest EV technology, the Stag offers powerful performance comparable to its combustion engine counterpart, using GM electric propulsion components. Volcon claims to be the only current off-road powersports company to use them. Fr

Leading sustainable swimwear designer Mara Hoffman has collaborated with One&Only Resorts to design a limited-edition capsule collection of organic bikinis and one-pieces. Guests can buy them at the resort boutiques in Mexico, the Maldives and Maurit

Award: Excellence in Craftsmanship NOMINATED BY: Winch Design FOR: sculptural light fitting on board 70-metre Amoa It’s a good job that Cristina Vezzini and Sheng Tsang Chen (also known as Stan) are both patient. Their work - which involves delicate,

When we speak, superyacht owner Carl Allen is riding high off the back of an exciting week. He was at a wedding reception in Fort Worth, Texas, when Dan Porter, the project manager of his exploration company, flashed up on his phone screen. “I always

Located in Knox County in Maine, Camden offers waterside restaurants, shops and adventure, with beautiful hiking spots and even a ski area with ocean views. History buffs will want to visit downtown Camden, with its 19th-century homes and landscaped

Whether it’s the tales of pirate raids, the lemon trade or the valley streams that once powered local industry, Amalfi’s life and legends have always been tied to the water. Borgo Santandrea is one of the few hotels on the Amalfi Coast with its own p