Originally published in the Fall 2015 issue of Robb Report Health & Wellness as “Wellness ROI”

Maximize health benefits with the minimum amount of physical activity.

In the landscape of today’s exercise culture, there are two extremes. On one side are the folks who won’t, don’t, or can’t do any physical activity beyond the simple tasks of living. We all know that is a problem, because we have been barraged by headlines that say a lack of exercise is linked to everything from obesity and heart disease…

The only thing better than staying at Montage Laguna Beach is owning one of the 28 homes adjacent to the beachfront resort. Residents of the intimate community utilize the luxury resort as guests do, ordering meals through private dining, booking treatments at the spa, and calling on the concierge as needed.

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Built on the community’s second-to-last undeveloped lot, the six-bedroom, 8,315-square-foot estate at 25 Montage Way was completed earlier this year on spec by developer Du…

For the 2016 model year, Jaguar is offering U.S. customers a dozen variants of the F-Type sports car, including the top-of-the-line F-Type R Convertible, which is based on the Jaguar F-Type R Coupe. It is equipped with all-wheel drive and replaces the rear-wheel-drive F-Type V8 S Convertible, which earned Robb Report’s Best of the Best honors in 2013.

The all-wheel-drive system keeps the car composed and under control when pushed hard. Under normal driving conditions, all of the engine’s torque goes to the …

When Ferrari debuted the Ferrari California T last year, it marked the first time since the late 1980s that the company had produced a turbocharged road car. Ferrari’s latest offering, the 488 GTB, is the second. Powered by a new twin-turbocharged engine, the 488 GTB is a worthy replacement for the 458 series.

According to Ferrari, 85 percent of the car is new, with only the roof remaining unchanged from the 458 series. The new body reflects an emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency, which produces slightly les…

Originally published in the October 2015 issue of Robb Report Collection as “A Boundless Frontier”

Powerful images of the American West are inspiring contemporary artists and a booming collector market.

In 2006, the artist Z.S. Liang learned of a mid-19th-century battle between two Native American tribes, a confrontation that began with a faux pas that devolved into a fight. The northerly Kootenai tribe snuck onto the neighboring Blackfoot tribe’s hunting grounds without permission, believing the Bl…

The latest Chevrolet Corvette Z06 represents a long-standing production practice. The original Z06 was conceived in the early 1960s by Zora Arkus-Duntov, the chief engineer at GM who helped transform the Corvette from a docile roadster into a world-class sports car. After the Automobile Manufacturers of America banned factory-sponsored racing, he wanted to provide a performance package for Corvette owners who would continue to race their cars. Thus, since launching the Corvette’s second generation in 1963, the…

Korean Air is making transatlantic travel more enjoyable than ever with the debut of its first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, which features an updated version of the airline’s pod-like Kosmo Suites. Each first class accommodation boasts a spacious 79-inch-long, lie-flat seat; in-flight entertainment systems; handheld touch remotes; and sliding doors that only allow visibility from the inside—giving guests privacy without feeling too confined. This third-generation 747 is the world’s longest (about 250 feet) a…

For over 53 years, Bond, James Bond, has been thrilling audiences with his debonair savoir faire and devil-may-care approach to saving the world from diabolical super villains time and again. With each cinematic installment, anticipation over the opening action sequence is matched only by the question of what car agent 007 will be driving. From the Sunbeam Alpine driven by Sean Connery in the title role for 1962’s Dr. No to the specially made Aston Martin DB10 soon to premiere, each vehicle is the mechanic…

Mandarin Oriental Milan’s stylish new 9,600-square-foot spa aims to bring serenity to Europe’s flourishing capital of fashion, art, and design. Situated in a moodily lit subterranean level of the new 104-room hotel—just steps from the chic showrooms of top Italian brands Dolce & Gabbana, Brioni, and Salvatore Ferragamo—the six-treatment-room spa (officially opened in September) provides state-of-the-art amenities and services.

Inspired by the linear, clean lines popular in mid-century Italian estates, M…

The BMW 750i xDrive could be considered BMW’s seven-year itch, because it has been seven years since the company updated its flagship sedan. In that time, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has reigned supreme and forced BMW to play catch up, which it has: The 750i xDrive’s zero-to-60-mph time of 4.3 seconds is a half-second faster than that of the Mercedes-Benz S550.

At 4,610 pounds, the 750i xDrive weighs 20 pounds less than the S550. BMW kept the car’s weight down by using ultra-high-tensile steel, aluminum, and …