For the 2018 season Norwegian Antarctic expedition company Hurtigruten emphasises its focus on the environment with the introduction of the all-new hybrid ship Roald Amundsen to its fleet.

Seen at SalonQP watch fair in London, the recently launched bespoke timepiece brand VAN'T HOFF – intricate art timepieces out of Geneva in collaboration with master artist Dick Steenman.

Highlights from SalonQP watch fair: Family brand Fears is revived after sixty years dormant, an all-British movement at Loomes and Montblanc's Union Jack world timer.

Pictured – Left: Fears' Redcliff timepieces, Right: Montblanc's Union Jack Worldtimer

Just steps from the Grand Canal and Piazza San Marco, in Venice's Calle Vallaresso, Damiani has opened a new boutique to show off its all-Italian jewellery creations.

Due for completion in 2017, London fine wine member's club 67 Pall Mall is expanding into the floor above at its St James's location, and with the new space comes new membership spots.

New for 2017, Crystal Aircruises and The Peninsula Academy have teamed up to offer a jet-setting 27-day itinerary, linking up myriad Peninsula hotel experiences via a cosseting Crystal jet.

Chef Enrico Bartolini is set to open his first eatery outside of Italy, described as an ode to Italian cuisine, with the November opening of Spiga in Hong Kong's Central.

Filled with custom Alberto Van Stokkum artworks and boasting a rooftop inifinity pool with views of Biscayne Bay, ME by Meliá hotels has opened its debut US lodging with the ME Miami.

Occupying a corner spot of the Australis Nathan Building in Auckland's trendy Britomart shopping area, Tiffany & Co. has opened its debut New Zealand boutique.

Parisian heritage brand Moynat has recently opened its debut store in Asia at hotel Shilla, Seoul, offering the brand's full lineup of leather bags and accessories, plus personalisation and special orders.

French online confectioner zChocolat has opened its debut physical boutique in Dubai's City Walk Mall, within Boutique Le Chocolat – a pristine space lined with treats from some of the world's top chocolatiers.

Recently opened in Paddington, Sydney, restaurant Fred's is elevating the farm-to-table concept with homely dishes and close collaboration with its supplier. Below, bar Charlie Parker's does the same with herbaceous cocktails.