Sneak Peek: Sun Valley Lodge, Sun Valley, Idaho

The main lodge at America’s first ski resort is reborn.

Why Go: Owned since 1977 by the Holding family of Sinclair Oil, Sun Valley Resort has been well maintained with express ski lifts; marble-clad, on-mountain day lodges; and 45 holes of golf. To access the world-class amenities, many visitors braved small rooms and bathrooms in the resort’s main lodge. But not anymore. In June, the 94-room Sun Valley Lodge reopened following 10 months of renovations. There are now 54 fewer guest rooms (from $329) and fiv…

BEST of the BEST 2015: Aman Tokyo

An elevated experience from Aman resorts.

In a city where luxury knows no limits, Aman Tokyo is the newest superlative. Set high above the Japa­nese capital’s frenetic Nihonba­shi district, the hotel is an elegant aerie that soars above the competition with its stellar service and perfectly executed fusion of tradition and modernity.

The property, which opened in December as the Singapore-based Amanresorts’ 27th hotel, occupies the top six floors of Tokyo’s glass-walled&nbsp…

Travel Around the World with the Singer John Legend Aboard the Four Seasons Jet [VIDEO]

In keeping with the title of his platinum debut album, Get Lifted, Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician John Legend is inviting fans to fly away with him aboard the Four Seasons Jet (a custom Boeing 757) for an unforgettable, one-off odyssey, fittingly called, the Legend Experience. In partnership with TCS World Travel and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Legend has personally designed an 11-day itinerary, for September 15 through 25, that will introduce his fellow travelers to some of the world’s most influe…

Bugatti Atlantean Speedboat Concept Inspired By the Famed Type 57S Atlantic Car

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then high-performance-car manufacturer Bugatti has a true fan in the British designer Fraser Leid, as evidenced by his latest concept, the Bugatti Atlantean Racing Yacht.

Based on Jean Bugatti’s Type 57S Atlantic from the late 1930s, one of the most famous automobiles ever made, Leid’s 48-foot racer shares the car’s distinctive streamlined design of the era, complemented by contemporary aerodynamic advances. It even incorporates the Atlantic’s definitive dorsa…

Learn the Secrets of Sumo Wrestling and Kabuki with Palace Hotel Tokyo

The Palace Hotel Tokyo invites guests to learn about two of Japanese culture’s more mysterious elements, sumo wrestling and Kabuki, with a pair of new Palatial Pursuits packages.

Guests who select the Grappling Tokyo experience will have a chance to spend the day at Ry?goku Kokugikan arena and witness one of three annual sumo-wrestling tournaments (held in January, May, and September) with a guide who is both a sumo sportswriter and announcer. The day also includes a visit to the arena’s sumo museum. I…

BEST of the BEST 2015: Mercedes-Maybach S600

When the resurrected Maybach brand again went dormant in 2012, it left a void in the ultra-luxury segment. The Mercedes-Maybach S600 (mbusa.com), the flagship of a new Silver Star sub-brand, fills this void. Although its roughly $189,000 base price is about half that of the May­bach 57, the S600 incorporates more advanced technological and safety features, and it is equally luxurious.

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The big sedan is based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class platform, but it has…

Carlisle Bay, Antigua, Adds New Suites and Services

Located in a secluded cove on Antigua’s southern coast, Carlisle Bay, Antigua boasts gorgeous views of the Caribbean Sea and the island’s verdant rainforest. The chic Caribbean getaway recently added six new suites, a waterfront restaurant, and a plethora of resort-wide complimentary services and amenities. Couples who are celebrating honeymoons, anniversaries, or other special occasions will appreciate one of the six new 780-square-foot Bay Suites, each featuring ocean views, an in-room vodka and rum bar, and…

Fly Privately with JetSuite for Just $4 This Independence Day

For the second year in a row, the private jet charter and membership provider JetSuite is giving travelers something extra to celebrate on the Fourth of July. In honor of Independence Day, the company is offering $4 SuiteDeals—which will be available for purchase on July 3 only, for travel on July 4. Interested travelers can sign up on the JetSuite website for a SuiteDeal Wishlist, which ensures they will be notified in real time (by text message or e-mail) if any deals are posted for their desired airports.

BEST of the BEST 2015: Dior VIII Grand Bal Pièce Unique (2014 Editions)

When Dior first introduced its Dior VIII Grand Bal with a feather-adorned front rotor, the company’s designers likely had little inkling of how adaptable the winding rotor would prove to be. Since 2012, the number of decorative techniques applied to rotors has expanded to include mother-of-pearl, gemstones, and webs of silk thread; however, the company’s newest VIII Grand Bal Pièce Unique watches go several steps further in terms of extravagance. The 13 one-of-a-kind pieces (from approximately $140,000) are de…

The Recently Renovated Dromoland Castle in Ireland Is Fit for Royalty

Guests staying at Dromoland Castle in Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland, will feel like royals, thanks to the recent renovation of the hotel’s Queen Anne wing. Completed in May 2015, the renovation updated 28 guestrooms, each uniquely designed and decorated to seamlessly blend old-world charm with contemporary comforts. The new rooms are outfitted with bespoke wool carpets (sourced from Europe’s top design studios), wallpaper by both Zoffany and Osborne & Little, and upholstery designed by the French fabric hou…