Inspirations for Luxury Moments
Art you can eat
Are your guests heading to Beijing? Then a stop at The Puxuan Hotel and Spa near the Forbidden City is a must! A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, it’s teamed up with Chinese fragrance brand Maogeping Eau de Parfum to launch "Curated Dining – a Living Art Exhibition". Think art-inspired afternoon tea with bites that echo the beauty of the Fuchun Mountains, served daily in the stylish Lobby Lounge. Come evening, the Rive Gauche bar stirs things up with elegant, fragrance-inspired art cocktails. More Info
Minke Whale Magic
Watching colorful fish underwater is beautiful – but diving with dwarf minke whales is next level! These "little" whales are friendly, curious, and can be spotted in June and July at the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia. The underwater magic happens at the Ribbon Reefs near Cooktown, the only place on Earth where dwarf minkes are reliably seen during their migration. Several tour operators in Queensland offer diving trips just for this experience. Fun fact: the name’s a bit misleading – a newborn calf is already two meters long, and a fully grown "dwarf" minke weighs in at six tons. More Info
Ahoy, Amsterdam!
This is a rare treat: Sail Amsterdam only happens once every five years! From August 20 to 23, more than 800 ships from around the globe – including breathtaking tall ships – will gather in the Dutch capital. For front-row views of the majestic parade of windjammers, check into Hotel De L’Europe, perfectly perched on the Amstel River. Their "Sail Stay Packag" includes two nights with breakfast, which guests can enjoy aboard a historic salon boat cruise. Want to take it up a notch? Add-on experiences like sailing on one of the windjammers during the parade are available, too. More Info
Zen Meets Lava
It’s no secret that Iceland radiates magical vibes – but Iceland Luxury Expeditions is taking things to the next level with its newest experience: Lava Field Meditation. In an intimate group led by a private guide, participants head out barefoot across the soft, rare moss that covers the lava field. Wrapped in cozy Icelandic wool cloaks to shield against the elements, they sink into a deep, grounding meditation. And when it’s over? A luxurious toast with crisp champagne. This dreamy session is part of a new series of half-day "Micro Experiences" designed to tap into Iceland’s raw, natural energy – one mindful step at a time. More Info
Trail Tales with Snoopy
Sonoma County is serving up more than just wine these days – it now has something special for fans of legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. Scattered all across Santa Rosa, you’ll find nearly 100 larger-than-life "Peanuts" statues of beloved characters from the Charlie Brown universe. From city squares to parks and iconic buildings, they’re everywhere! A new interactive Peanuts Statue Map makes it easy to turn the stroll into a full-on treasure hunt, complete with pics and exact locations of each statue. For an even deeper dive into Schulz’s world swing by the Charles M. Schulz Museum, also right in Santa Rosa. More Info
