European country will fine you $59,000 for playing music on the beach

Local councils in Europe are cracking down on bad beach behaviour – and those who don’t comply may face fines. If you’re one of those vacationers that rises early, drapes their towel across the best-placed sun lounger at the pool or beach, and then heads to breakfast, you might not be welcome in Spain. It’s […]

Meet the hottest name transforming Brisbane’s bar and dining scene

With seven venues, and three more coming this year, Potentia Solutions Leisure is bringing global hospitality to Australia’s fastest-changing city.   If there were awards for Brisbane’s most formidable ambassador, Ross Ledingham would have a cabinet full of trophies. If you don’t know him by name, his bold and exciting vision of hospitality ensures that you […]

The private island off Australia’s coast that you can have all to yourself

Pelorus Private Island is the newest addition to Northern Escape Collection’s range of boutique and sustainable experiences in Queensland. Amongst the pristine waters and natural wildlife of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is Northern Escape Collection’s newest secluded hideaway – Pelorus Private Island. “Pelorus Private Island is a rare offering on the Great Barrier Reef, where […]

The coming of age of a 170-year Australian business

Hardy Brothers is one of the very few Australian businesses that can boast well over a century of operations, as well as clientele that includes several generations of the British Royal Family.  Hardy Brothers exclusive flagship boutique. Hardy Brothers is one of the very few Australian businesses that can boast well over a century of […]

Two of Australia’s largest luxury yacht companies are merging

Superyacht giant Ahoy Club has taken a significant stake in luxury yacht specialist Ray White Marine. The merger was overseen by luxury yacht company Ahoy Club’s CEO, Ellie Malouf, and their managing director, waste management tycoon Ian Malouf. “Combining the strengths of both companies opens new opportunities for collaboration and innovation in this space. We’ve […]

Everything you need to know about the Apple Vision Pro

With the promise of redefining the tech landscape, Apple’s latest venture, the Apple Vision Pro, stands as an ambitious step towards spatial computing – but will it live up to the hype? Key Takeaways The Vision Pro proposes an integration of digital and physical worlds, a fascinating concept indeed. While this might be seen as […]

Your ultimate mid-year luxury gift guide

From drinks, to luxury accessories to the perfect getaway: Forbes Australia has compiled the ultra-luxe gift guide for those looking to spoil others – or themselves – this winter. Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum: $110 Fortify your skin this winter with the Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum. This daily-use serum is ideal for […]

Audemars Piguet drops four new colourful Royal Oak Offshores

Audemars Piguet is expanding its universe of gem-set watches with four new Royal Oak Offshore models, all with colourful dials and sparkling bezels. Jeweled watches are as trendy as Marvel movies at the moment, and Audemars Piguet, having already mastered the Marvel collaboration, is expanding its universe of gem-set watches. Four new Royal Oak Offshore […]