No one was complaining about Fregate Island Private. To have a reservation among just 17 accommodations on the 741-acre paradise has been a privilege. In 1998, Fregate Island Private started the trend in the Seychelles for low-density, high-priced resorts to keep tourism selective and the archipelago’s delicate ecosystems intact. The resort is home to 2,200 free-roaming Aldabra giant tortoises, endemic plant and animal species, and birds abounding. Two years ago Fregate became the sister property of Le Bristol…

Astell&Kern, known for pushing the sonic boundaries of portable media players, have released yet another flagship model, the AK380. Created for audio professionals and audiophiles alike, the AK380 can play back the full spectrum of digital audio sampling ratios (up to 384 kHz) and delivers the cleanest digital sound possible when playing back Direct Stream Digital files. The player is capable of handling mastering-quality sound files—which reproduce music exactly as it was recorded in the studio—using its …

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains is about to make journeying to Russia even more memorable by celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Trans-Siberian Express railway with two new routes planned for 2016. Golden Eagle’s current 12-day tour travels a quarter of the planet’s circumference and through eight time zones between Moscow in the west and Vladivostok in the east—riding the longest point-to-point rail system in the world, completed in 1916. On the way, passengers receive private admission to the Kremlin; swim i…

Whether camp is set in the California redwoods or amidst the grasslands of western Kenya, these items—from Hemingway-inspired Louis Vuitton furnishings to a portable grill for preparing a moveable feast—will elevate any outdoor expedition to a luxurious retreat.

Singita improves on its original South African safari lodge.

Why Go: Fresh from a major reconstruction, Singita Ebony Lodge has not looked better since opening 22 years ago. Back then, the stand-alone property was an experiment for Singita founder Luke Bailes, who built the lodge on his family’s former hunting concession. With Ebony, Bailes and his team raised the bar in South Africa for safari services, interior design, guiding, food, and wine. On that reputation the brand has grown to encompass 12 lodges …

With sugary white beaches, lush jungles, and cobalt-blue water, island destinations take the concept of getting away from it all to the next level. So take a break from the world, sit back, relax, and have a peek at 10 of the world’s most incredible island resorts.

The famed Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina is celebrating its 85th anniversary with the signed Pininfarina Icon85 lifestyle collection. Comprising six exclusive products imprinted with the Pininfarina signature, the collection includes a gold-and-matte-blue bracelet, a sleek pair of sunglasses with aluminum frames and gold-plated accents, an elegant navy-blue polo shirt with a logo and “85” in 23-karat-gold printed on the front and sleeve, a custom blue-leather travel bag, a fountain pen crafted from unidirect…

The Tunken, a custom-made log home for sale in Hamilton, Mont., has a backstory every bit as charming as its decor: The home’s name originated from the owner’s grandmother, who used to say, “I love you more than the tongue can say.” Built by artisan craftsmen over a two-year period, the 7,600-square-foot lodge—which has six bedrooms and four bathrooms—is situated on nearly 117 acres of land and provides beautiful views of both the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains, as well as easy access to three ski resorts a…

The latest entry in the series of sedans named for the famed 1,800-mile Carrera Panamericana road race that ran only four times back in the 1950s, Porsche’s new Panamera Exclusive Series is sure to gain equal renown—despite a very limited run of its own. The first four-door sports sedan from Porsche to receive premium trim treatment from its Exclusive manufacturing plant in Leipzig, Germany, only 100 examples of the car will be built.

Based off the Panamera Turbo S Executive, the Exclusive places a premium …

An eclectic offering of European and American iron—including sports cars, prewar classics, hot rods, and customs—are heading to the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Nearly 300 lots of cars and memorabilia will cross the Auctions America stage on July 17 and 18 in the casual venue, with viewings beginning the prior day.

Feature lots include a brace of Ferraris, old and new. The 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS is a subtle spyder that may be the consummate gentleman’s convertible of the era, while a trendy 2004 Ferr…