Simply Luxury
Food — Restaurants
A visit to Krug in Reims is unlike a conventional Champagne tasting. The Maison’s relationship with visitors is deliberately intimate, centred on its historic family house, cellars and philosophy of blending rather than a conventional walk-in hospitality model. For travellers hoping to experience Krug in 2026, preparation and a clear understanding of access are essential.
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Automobiles
Bentley Motors has revealed the name of its forthcoming fourth model line, the Torcal, ahead of its world premiere in London on 23 September 2026. Drawing inspiration from Spain’s extraordinary El Torcal de Antequera, the new model represents another step in Bentley’s evolving product story while remaining rooted in the marque’s long-established relationship between performance, craftsmanship and design.
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Nautical / Yachts
Sunseeker is entering a significant new phase of its history, with Cross Ocean Partners and Cheyne Capital becoming its long-term owners and Scott Millar preparing to take over as Chief Executive Officer. Alongside a strengthened executive team and investment in new products, the British yacht builder is positioning itself for its next stage of international growth.
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Food — Restaurants
The 79th Cannes Film Festival brought together filmmakers, artists and cultural figures on the French Riviera from 12 to 23 May 2026. Among the festival’s distinguished partners, LOUIS XIII marked the occasion with a limited-edition coffret, drawing a deliberate connection between cinema’s fleeting images and the patient craft of cognac.
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Private Aviation
Bombardier’s latest customer-support accolades highlight a part of business aviation that is rarely visible from the cabin: the global infrastructure required to keep aircraft operating efficiently. Recognition from two leading industry surveys places renewed attention on responsiveness, technical capability and the expanding reach of the manufacturer’s aftermarket network.
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Travel — Hotels & Resorts
Once a secluded Indian Ocean retreat known mainly to adventurous travellers and the fashion world, the Seychelles has entered a new era of luxury hospitality. New resorts and private-island developments are arriving, yet the islands’ appeal remains rooted in their landscapes, distinctive Creole culture and long relationship with art, fashion and creative life.
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Automobiles
Aston Martin’s new Valen takes the front-engined grand touring formula somewhere far more extreme: 850PS from a twin-turbo V12, a full carbon fibre body, up to 110kg of weight reduction and just 150 examples worldwide. Yet its real appeal may lie in how deliberately it refuses to make performance feel anonymous.
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Automobiles
At Rétromobile 2026 in Paris, Pagani Automobili presented four very different interpretations of the hypercar: the Zonda HP Barchetta, Huayra Roadster, Huayra R and Utopia Roadster. Together, they traced Horacio Pagani’s evolving approach to materials, performance and design while revealing how the marque continues to balance engineering with hand-crafted individuality.
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Private Aviation
As business aviation faces growing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, Gulfstream is pursuing a two-track approach: advancing the use of 100% sustainable aviation fuel while improving the efficiency of its aircraft, facilities and operations. Recent flight testing marks another step towards understanding how alternative fuels could shape the future of private aviation.
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Travel — Hotels & Resorts
Mandarin Oriental’s latest Fan Campaign chapter turns its attention to the disciplines behind exceptional performance. Featuring pianist Yuja Wang and electronic music artist Charlotte de Witte, the 2026 campaign explores the private rituals, recovery and personalised care that allow performers to sustain excellence away from the stage.
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