Blancpain’s classically inspired Villeret collection—named after the manufacture’s hometown in Switzerland—recently welcomed a new addition, the 2014 Villeret 8 Jours (from $28,900), which features an elegantly understated grand feu dial. Used by watchmakers for centuries, grand feu enameling involves adding successive layers of enamel and firing at very high temperatures between each application. Unlike traditional enamel, which can become brittle over time, grand feu enamel is especially resistant to crackin…

For this fall season, Givenchy has launched a new series of versatile men’s hybrid bags. Such bags have entered the spotlight recently now that men are looking for alternatives to the classic briefcase, and Givenchy delivers new models that effortlessly transform from backpacks into duffel bags with the use of stylish zippered handles. The collection ($2,095 to $3,850) comprises a medium-sized nylon edition with a khaki exterior and a contrasting orange interior, as well as two larger styles: a sporty nylon on…

Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, located just north of Miami Beach, will unveil 98 redecorated guest rooms this fall. Created by Isabel Tragash of Miami’s STA Architectural Group in collaboration with the resort’s owners, Stephanie Trump and Deborah Yager Fleming, the revitalized accommodations range in size from 750-square-foot guest rooms to a 2,300-square-foot three-bedroom suite, with interiors that adhere to a cool, seaside-inspired color palette of taupe, tans, and grays with violet accents. Each…

For two weeks this November, Hasselblad—the camera company that facilitated the most famous image ever taken of our planet, The Blue Marble—is offering a more intimate encounter with a specific section of the world. Through its Hasselblad Xcursions program, the company is presenting Vietnam, Laos, & Cambodia: A Photographer’s Journey through Southeast Asia. This voyage for a small group (up to eight or 12) will travel through the three countries, stopping at luxury and boutique lodgings between cultural, s…

Paul Turek, MD, on September’s prostate-cancer awareness month

As a man ages, he is more likely to look at travel experiences as a series of restroom stops. He might begin navigating his way to the grocery store, the gas station, or a friend’s house based on where the public restrooms are. This may sound like the end of the world, but it is not—although it may be the end of long road trips. Similar to needing reading glasses, it is merely another reminder that things are not what they were when we were youn…

The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has upgraded its popular entry-level jet, the Phenom 100, starting with the 300th example, which was delivered in March. Labeled the Embraer Phenom 100E, the new aircraft offers seating for up to five in the cabin, up from a maximum of four in the previous version. New premium seats recline, swivel, and move forward and back. An oval cross section and big windows create a sense of space. Buyers now can choose from 11 color themes from BMW DesignworksUSA, including am…

On September 16, the New York–based real-estate specialist Concierge Auctions—in partnership with the Aspen, Colo., realtors Joshua & Co.—will auction a secluded haven for equestrians and outdoor enthusiasts located 30 minutes northwest of Aspen. Named Peace Ranch, the approximately 600-acre property lies surrounded by over 10,000 acres of the White River National Forest and features five new or recently renovated houses that range in size from the one-bedroom, 1,156-square-foot Ute cabin to the five-bedro…

The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has upgraded its popular entry-level jet, the Phenom 100, starting with the 300th example, which was delivered in March. Labeled the Embraer Phenom 100E, the new aircraft offers seating for up to five in the cabin, up from a maximum of four in the previous version. New premium seats recline, swivel, and move forward and back. An oval cross section and big windows create a sense of space. Buyers now can choose from 11 color themes from BMW DesignworksUSA, including am…

On September 16, the New York–based real-estate specialist Concierge Auctions—in partnership with the Aspen, Colo., realtors Joshua & Co.—will auction a secluded haven for equestrians and outdoor enthusiasts located 30 minutes northwest of Aspen. Named Peace Ranch, the approximately 600-acre property lies surrounded by over 10,000 acres of the White River National Forest and features five new or recently renovated houses that range in size from the one-bedroom, 1,156-square-foot Ute cabin to the five-bedro…

While Team Europe and Team USA face off at the Ryder Cup this month in Scotland, Ireland’s K Club is giving golfers the opportunity to fulfill their own Ryder Cup fantasies by affording them and up to 143 of their closest friends exclusive access to the Palmer Ryder Cup Course, which hosted the 2006 tournament. The $110,000 package includes a two-night stay at the K Club’s Straffan House, a 34,000-square foot château that was originally the private residence of the club’s owner, Michael Smurfit. The residence …