Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, is evolving its onboard experience with a suite of new offerings across wellness, entertainment, and sports – including two cruise industry firsts: amp, an AI-powered strength training system, and Off the Deck’s SeaDrivePro, a portable golf simulator designed for superyachts. “Our guests expect extraordinary, rarely available experiences, and we’re focused on delivering just that,” said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea. “With these new onboard enhancements, we’re elevating our offering to further rival the world’s finest resorts and private clubs, all while giving our guests a unique look at the world.”

Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in intimate, yacht-style expeditions, is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced culinary program. Under the visionary leadership of Corporate Executive Chef René Aflenzer, guests aboard Atlas’ luxury expedition yachts will discover an array of innovative dishes that celebrate artistry, seasonality, and authentic regional flavors.

Luxury travel today feels less like ticking boxes and more like collecting quiet, intense moments — a private plunge from your villa deck, a Michelin-sourced tasting that surprises you, or a sunrise so good you almost feel guilty enjoying it. This roundup wanders through eight places where that kind of travel still happens: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, the Maldives, Japan and Dubai. Along the way I’ll drop in a couple of sensory hooks — the sound of teak underfoot, the skyline shimmer of KL, the hush of waves at dawn — and, if you want planning ideas while you read, experts like Sundowner Holidays offer practical itineraries and inspiration. It’s an editorial nudge, not a pitch.

Now onboard, Emirates is inviting First Class customers to savour the rare Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009 Champagne, served across all routes departing Dubai. The celebrated vintage has consistently received exceptionally high ratings and will be offered in First Class over the next few months. Through an exclusive partnership with Moët Hennessy, Emirates is the only airline to access this special vintage directly from the winery. Emirates serves Dom Pérignon Vintage to First Class customers across all global routes, but also regularly presents special vintages, offering an opportunity to sample some of the rarest and most coveted wines and champagne in the world – such as the Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009.

Curate the perfect end-of-year event for your inner circle with an ultra-luxurious takeover at Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat. Unwind with family and friends at a private 22-room sanctuary inspired by the shoreline resorts of Greece. Relish complete relaxation and personalised festivities in timeless Mediterranean elegance at the water’s edge of Ghantoot, halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Make the biggest celebration of the year unmistakably, exclusively yours.

Sister property to the renowned Borgo Pignano in Tuscany between Volterra and San Gimignano, this 15th-century Florentine villa has been meticulously restored to offer a refined retreat that blends heritage and immersive cultural experiences. Located on the northern slopes of Montughi Hill, one of Florence’s most prestigious and tranquil areas, the estate provides a peaceful escape just minutes from the city’s cultural heart.