Sequestered in the Bernese Alps, the Gstaad Palace in Switzerland is an idyllic retreat for summer vacations or romantic escapes. Recently, the hotel’s rooftop Penthouse Suite was made even more opulent thanks to a renovation overseen by interior designer Marina Nickels. Its 2,583 square feet include three large bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and steam baths, a kitchenette, and a living room complete with wood floors, a fireplace, a dining area, and large windows overlooking the mountains. Decorated in muted…

Brugal, the Dominican Republic’s renowned rum brand, has announced the release of its Papá Andrés 2015 Alegría Edition, only the second bottling from the Brugal family’s private reserve that has been available for purchase in its 126-year history. (The first release, called simply Brugal Papá Andrés, became available to the public last year.) As part of a more than century-old tradition, the best quality rum out of over 250,000 casks warehoused in Puerto Plata are stored in a select 36 casks. Over time, portio…

This fall, guests at Montage Kapalua Bay in Maui, Hawaii—a Robb Report 2015 Best of the Best selection—will have the chance to play for a cure at the Play for P.I.N.K. Kapalua charity golf and tennis tournament from October 9 through 12. Orchestrated by the luxury travel boutique Elite Travel International, the event will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF); 20 percent of every hotel room booked through Elite’s website will be donated to BCRF, which works to prevent, treat, and cure breast can…

Dunya Yacht’s 236-foot superyacht Axioma, which made waves in the yachting community when it debuted at the 2013 Monaco Yacht Show, is now available for charter. It is available in the Mediterranean September 1 through 19 at the summer rates, which start at about $578,000 per week, with a 10-percent discount if the yacht is booked before August 15. During the winter months, the yacht will charter in the Caribbean, for rates that start at about $540,000 per week. Between the vessel’s spacious interior with its double-deck gallery and its myriad amenities—from an upper-level gym, onboard movie theater, and infinity pool—guests of all ages are sure to have the charter experience of a lifetime. (dunyayachts.com; available for charter through Yachting Partners International, ypigroup.com)

Cuff links are a subtle form of expression that can reveal a man’s personality, hobbies, or sense of style. They are a small but crucial part of an outfit that can project a polished or a playful image. From whimsical to extraterrestrial, here are seven new cuff-link styles worth considering. 

Since first brought over to the mainland masses from Hawaii, surfing has ridden an ever-growing wave of popularity, especially in Southern California where the sport seems sequenced into the region’s DNA. From birth, local surfers learn to balance responsibilities between swells, measuring priorities by the ebb and flow of the tide—traits intrinsic to their laid-back lifestyle. But if your lineage was never part of the lineup and any song from the Beach Boys still leaves you baffled, it is not too…

Pass Labs, best known for producing powerful amplifiers with exceptionally low distortion, has released the Pass Labs INT-60 and INT-250 integrated amplifiers, building upon the success of the company’s popular standalone Point 8 amplifier series. Many audiophiles would argue that, in general, because integrated amplifiers often use multiple gain stages, they sound inferior to a system with a separate preamplifier and multiple amplifiers. However, Pass Labs’ extensive experience in developing amplifiers allowe…

When the stunning Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 (bentleymotors.com) made an unexpected debut at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, the marque’s chairman and CEO, Wolfgang Dürheimer, indicated that the two-seater is more than just a show car and could become a production model—the Bentley sports car. Why not? Certainly the idea of a Bentley sports car is no more far-fetched than that of a Bentley SUV, and the Bentayga is on its way, possibly for the 2016 model year. The EXP&nbs…

Seafaring sojourners can now book reservations for the once-in-a-lifetime World Cruise 2017 tour, a 116-day ocean voyage that highlights 62 destinations in 25 countries. Orchestrated by Silversea Cruises aboard its luxury ship Silver Whisper, the cruise departs from San Francisco Bay on January 6, 2017. The lineup includes overnight stays in historic locales, gorgeous panoramas of tropical vistas, and breathtaking views of ancient citadels. The cruise will accept only 382 guests, ensuring passengers can mingle…

Every year in August, the classic-car world converges on Monterey, Calif., for Monterey Car Week, which, in addition to the illustrious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, includes highly anticipated sales from the leading automotive auction houses. At the 2015 Russo and Steele Annual Collector Automobile auction—August 13 through 15—the Scottsdale, Ariz.–based house will offer more than 250 cars during its interactive (and highly animated) sale, taking place right next to Monterey’s famous Fisherman’s Wharf. Here are our seven favorite lots—from carmakers includin…