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This festive season, let Cancun embrace you with its soulful traditions. From the beauty of Día de Muertos to the luminous festive season, JW Marriott invites you to slow down and honour each moment in paradise with calm and intention.
Paradisus by Meliá in Mexico redefines all-inclusive travel with immersive experiences and conscious luxury. Discover holistic wellness at Paradisus Los Cabos and Paradisus La Perla, unforgettable family escapes at Paradisus Playa del Carmen, and the iconic return of Paradisus Cancún.
Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, a hub for culture and tourism featuring an enticing array of museums and galleries, continues to expand its attractions. The futuristically amorphous TeamLab Phenomena gallery opened this spring, and the inaugurations of both Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (the Emirati branch of the iconic New York institution, placing a special emphasis on West Asian, North African and South Asian art) and the Zayed National Museum (dedicated to Emirati history) are planned for later this year.
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Celebrating 100 years since the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, Louis Vuitton Art Deco opens its doors today in Paris. This immersive eight-room exhibition, featuring over 300 heritage objects and archival materials, showcases Gaston-Louis Vuitton’s artistic vision alongside the maison’s pioneering collaborations and its dialogue with the Art Deco movement. A tribute to craftsmanship, innovation and modern elegance, it offers an unmissable opportunity to immerse oneself in the glamour of a bygone era and the creativity that continues to define the brand.
Buzz is building around the first city opening from the Sabi Sabi Collection, the Claremont Boutique Hotel, due to open next month. The family-owned hotelier is straying beyond the bushveld and into a twentieth-century manor in the leafy suburb of Claremont. The intimate 15-key property will feature a signature restaurant and coffee shop, and is perfectly positioned for excursions to Kirstenbosch Gardens, Constantia wine valley or the Atlantic Seaboard.
Photo courtesy of the Sabi Sabi Collection
Because the Sea Tells Stories
Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, sets a new standard of excellence in the world of exceptional sailing. At every port of call, she promises a revelation, an exploration of the world through the lens of culture, craftsmanship and the art of travel.
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London’s Design Museum, located in the culture-rich neighbourhood of Kensington, is hosting the first retrospective devoted to Wes Anderson and his unique cinematic output. Produced in collaboration with la Cinémathèque française, it will span his early 1990s experimental work and his beloved contemporary films. The exhibition features over 600 items, many of which have never been previously displayed in the UK. Tickets are available now for dates between 21 November 2025 and 26 July 2026.
Image © Searchlight Pictures (Photo: Charlie Gray)
Explore 120 Superyachts at Monaco Yacht Show
Held from 24-27 September, this year’s Monaco Yacht Show features 120 superyachts averaging 50 metres in length, including stunning megayachts over 110 metres. Get inspired by the most innovative builds, gain valuable insights from top experts, and make your dream voyage a reality.