The Iconic Santorini, a boutique cave hotel on Greece’s iconic isle of the same name, has recently ramped up its cliff-side comforts to include two new expansive Iconic Santorini Cycladic Suites, which rival any on the island for size. Located in Imerovigli Village—Santorini’s highest settlement—the resort opened last year after being constructed from the existing hand-hewn hollows of the steep slope-face, which originally housed private residences and shops in the caldera community. Both of the new suites wer…

In addition to Lladró’s renowned handmade figures, Spain’s 62-year-old porcelain company also creates distinctive lighting designs. The newest example is the Lladró Niagara Chandelier-Gold chandelier, which looks as if it emerged from the pages of a storybook.

The London-based German designer Bodo Sperlein fashioned the chandelier with over 100 handmade porcelain fairies, many affixed to butterfly-like wings that appear coated in gold fairy dust. Painstakingly handcrafted by local artisans in Valencia, Spai…

Home to Walt Disney World, Key West, South Beach, and other renowned attractions, Florida is a ready go-to for those looking to purchase a vacation home. Thanks to an enticing tropical climate, powdery white beaches, and countless shopping and dining options, the Sunshine State offers vacationers a chance to leave work behind and indulge their playful sides. Although new buildings are a dime a dozen in Miami, RobbReport.com has compiled a list of eight extravagant new developments sure to entice …

On October 7, Sotheby’s Hong Kong will offer one of the world’s most exquisite examples of grey-pearl jewelry for auction. A necklace and a pair of ear clips, known as the Cowdray Pearls, are estimated to fetch between $4.5 million and $7 million when offered as part of the Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite autumn sale at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. 

Culled from the collection of the English noblewoman and avid pearl collector Viscountess Cowdray (Lady Pearson), the necklace was hand-s…

Going green is taking on a whole new meaning. From light, viridescent hues to deep emerald tones, the versatile color is quickly becoming a go-to for the fashion cognoscenti. Here we round up four green styles sure to strike your fancy this fall.

Originally published in the September/October 2015 issue of Robb Report Home & Style as “Table Manners”

Christian and Michael Sieger are not color-shy. The brothers—stewards of the eponymous brand founded by their father in 1964—are known equally for their designs and their sartorial moxie. 

Though Sieger’s fashion-accessories collection revels in the full spectrum of the rainbow, the latest pieces from its style-forward porcelain tableware line Sieger by Fürstenber…

Built by Amels in 2011, the 215-foot superyacht Imagine offers beautiful architecture and a slew of amenities. With room for up to 12 guests, laid-back living spaces, and gorgeous outdoor areas, the ship is a wonderful home away from home. Cruising in the Caribbean and the Western Mediterranean, the yacht can be chartered for a base rate of $530,000 or $595,137, depending on the season. Available for charter through Fraser Yachts, fraseryachts.com)

 

Although autumn is right around the corner, there is still ample time to savor the last of summer with one of the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts F-scapes adventure travel packages. These 42 carefully curated excursions can be booked until the end of September, giving families just enough time to plan a memorable getaway before school kicks into high gear. With destinations in Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Barbados, and the United States, the excursions offer everything from classic road trips to island getaways. Her…

Originally published in the September/October 2015 issue of Robb Report Home & Style as “A Fresh Approach”

Sheer drama in the form of a hefty arched limestone entryway greets visitors to this Newport Beach, Calif., home. Guests of the owners pass beneath the outermost arch, through doors with Moorish carvings, and across a 900-square-foot courtyard to a second set of doors. These elements hint at the scale and craftsmanship awaiting inside the 16,300-square-foot waterfront estate, whose warmth creates a sense that the hac…

Aston Martin DB9 GT Bond Edition released worldwide.
Only 150 examples being produced, at a price of $237,007.
Based on the Aston Martin DB9 GT, the special-edition car produces 540 hp and 457 ft lbs of torque from its 6-liter V-12 engine.
Zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 183 mph.

Getting the jump on Spectre, the latest James Bond thriller opening November 6, Aston Martin announced today its release of the Aston Martin DB9 GT Bond Edition to commemorate over 50 years of associatio…