Inspirations für Luxury Moments

The Oyster Detour

Guests of Pretty Beach House, part of the Luxury Lodges of Australia, can add a unique twist to their Sydney stay. Through Splendour Tailored Tours, travelers booked at the lodge in Bouddi National Park are picked up in Sydney and driven north to the Sydney Oyster Farm. Run by the same family for three generations, the farm offers an insider’s look at oyster cultivation – and, of course, the chance to taste them. Visitors can see the harvest baskets in the Hawkesbury River before joining an unforgettable Inwater Oyster Tasting. More Info

Where Vintage Meets Wow

Front row for car lovers: From September 26 to 28, the Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705 returns for its third edition at the Palazzo di Varignana, set against the rolling Tuscan hills. On display are dozens of classic automobiles built before 1973, alongside a lineup of modern hypercars. An international jury will evaluate every entry. For fans of high-speed luxury automobiles, this year’s event offers the chance to admire 35 exceptional cars in a truly elegant setting. More Info

Gourmet Foodie Festival

Gourmet November on Sylt! From November 12 to 16, six hosts across the island invite guests to the Island Food Festival. Over five days, fine dining and celebrations unfold at six venues. The festival was initiated by Michelin-starred chef Holger Bodendorf of Relais & Châteaux Landhaus Stricker. This year’s program – sold out last year – includes culinary highlights at Severins Resort & Spa in Keitum, Söl’ring Hof in Rantum, Restaurant Jörg Müller in Westerland, Samoa Seepferdchen in Rantum, and, for the first time, Dorfkrug in Kampen. Each location also offers exquisite wine pairings. Reservations are handled through Landhaus Stricker. More Info

Ear Candy Deluxe

A true haven for music lovers: Il Sereno Lago di Como has unveiled its new Darsena Listening Suite. Spanning 200 square meters (2,153 square feet), hotel owner Luis Contreras and designer Patricia Urquiola created a sanctuary for sound enthusiasts. Guests can immerse themselves with Klipsch La Scala II speakers, a McIntosh MC275 tube amplifier, a McIntosh C22 preamp, a Thorens 1601 turntable with Sumiko Amethyst cartridge, and a restored Revox deck. The suite also features a vinyl library of more than 500 records – and counting. Guests are even invited to request albums in advance to be added to the collection. More Info

Splash Couture

This summer, San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel in Sicily, turns blue and white once again. Luxury fashion label Dolce & Gabbana returns with a creative takeover, reimagining everything from sun loungers and umbrellas at the infinity pool to the terrace décor. The theme for this year: Blu Mediterraneo – bringing unmistakable designer vibes to the poolside. Guests wanting more Dolce & Gabbana can head to the brand’s pop-up store, where a special collection featuring destination-inspired prints awaits. More Info