From fashion statements to state-of-the-art functionality, watches are one of the hottest accessories of the year. Luxury timepieces make an instant impression and, in some cases, can even save boaters' lives!

Imagine if you could take your family or a big group of friends to a private vacation villa in, say, Marbella, Miami or St. Tropez. The villa is perfectly located for privacy but still central to the beach, buzzed about new restaurants and any sights you might want to meander through o...

The Harley Davidson Street Rod is a sturdy, righteous motorcycle aimed at bike lovers eyeballing those submarine-sized cruisers in the window of their local Harley shop, but who don't feel like negotiating all that tonnage. It?s a cruiser to be sure, but smaller and sportier than the...

Hop behind the wheel, turn the key, rev the engine, throw it into first and you?re immediately reminded of why Porsche remains the ultimate jewel in the crown of sports car lovers. You don't drive the Carrera so much as wear it like a finely tailored suit. The crest on the steering w...

The place is being developed faster than you can say 'conch fritter', though, and the assortment of inns, resorts, hotels and other places to hang hat and anchor can be a challenge to negotiate. Here we profile four hotels of disparate flavors, each catering to a particular type of tr...

Mohonk is many things at once; an historic castle perched on the summit of a glorious mountain, with luxurious, TV-less rooms, tall ceilings, acres of wood, and lounges with stately libraries. But it's also a retreat where silence gently shakes the horns, crowds and work concerns out ...

Tech gadgets and your lifestyle

The A8 L W12 is one of the finest automobiles Audi has ever produced, second only to stratosphere sedans like Bentley in styling, smoothness of ride, and power. Upscale? Please. There?s even an optional $1000 fridge in the back seat in the pass-through. As we cruised down the streets o...

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Back in 1957, US scientists tracking the first Russian satellite, Sputnik, noticed that they could use the Doppler effect to work out exactly how far away it was. Since they knew where they were they could use that information to work out where the satellite was, and from there it?s a ...

The only gem created by a living animal, pearls have been a sign of classic good taste and beauty for more than 4,000 years. For more than 100 years, Mikimoto has duplicated the natural process, and become the world's leading producer of cultured pearls. Here, Mikimoto's Robert Artelt,...

Bentley Motors has announced the introduction of the Continental GTC. The new luxury 2+2 convertible completes the Bentley Continental model range following the introduction of the highly successful Continental GT in 2003 and four-door Continental Flying Spur earlier this year. The new...

Designed for speed as well as style enthusiasts, The Arnage R?s a sweet pleasure to drive, look at and be seen in. You can wear pajamas as you arrive at any function and people will still treat you as though you were royalty.

Selecting the right linens is an emotional as well as a tactile experience. Here, a guide to the finest linens in the world and the criteria used to evaluate them. Yves Delorme is the leader of the pack with over 150 years of established quality and excellence, followed by Frette in 18...