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We review the stunning Aston Martin Vantage Roadster, Europe’s best new beach clubs as well as where to find the best jazz clubs in Singapore.

Test drive: the Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

Aston’s engineers deserve a medal: motoring journalist Adam Hay-Nicholls reviews the Aston Martin Vantage Roadster.

Europe’s Best new Beach Clubs

Rosé in hand, toes in the sand: here’s where to sip, snack, and shimmy this summer.

Napa Valley’s best restaurants

This vintner heaven is also a foodie haven. We’ve rounded up Napa Valley’s 10 best restaurants to book right now.

Singapore’s best jazz clubs

Grab a single malt, sit back, and soak in the vibe at Singapore’s best jazz clubs.

Best restaurants in the Hamptons this summer

The dining scene in the Hamptons is hopping. From popular pizza from SoHo to local lobster from Montauk, these are the top 10 spots to try this summer.


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The world’s best luxury private villas

From a submerged suite in the Maldives to a peaceful pad in the Mexican jungle, these are the world’s five most luxury private villas right now.

Seven secret spots in Marrakech

There’s more to this Moroccan city than souks and spices – here’s our list of under-the-radar experiences.

The UK’s best contrast therapy locations

Want to sweat and shiver in luxury surrounds? These are our five favourite contrast therapy locations in the UK that are both high-contrast and high-end.

Surf’s up: where to ride waves in the Maldives

The Maldives has a secret, sportier side to it – and it’s making waves. Here’s where to stay and surf in paradise.

The rise of the superyacht-inspired cruises

Travelling the world in a floating luxury hotel? It’s possible in the new era of cruising – coming to a port near you this summer.This article was originally published on

2025 luxury travel trends

Slow travel, Southeast Asia, and South Korea – these are the destinations and properties set to be hot this year, chosen by Quintessentially Travel.

Singapore’s best luxury spa hotels

Singapore is quickly becoming a hotspot for wellness, and these are its best luxury spa hotels and treatments to try right now.

Enjoy world-class golf courses in this picturesque, remote city

Perth is often overshadowed by other Australian cities as a golfing destination. But with dozens of golf courses dotted across a stunning landscape, the city is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

Ultimate wellness retreats around the world

Offering restorative treatments that promise to maximize your mental and physical health, these wellness retreats are an oasis of calm hidden in some of the world’s most awe-inspiring locations.

Dining experiences in the Maldives

The Maldives might be known for its breathtaking beaches and unique thatched roof overwater bungalows, but opulent and extraordinary food experiences are quickly becoming a new drawing card to this remote Indian Ocean island nation.


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