Connoisseurs who find joie de vivre from vintage vehicles convened at the 41st Salon Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars this past weekend in Paris. Spanning decades in design and engineering development, 172 exquisite examples were entered at auction. From a bespoke spider to a record-setting racer, here, in reverse order, are the top five cars to cross the block. (artcurial.com)

Instead of staying local for the holidays, hit the highway in search of the most meaningful, unforgettable celebrations in America. From watching 4th of July fireworks in Philadelphia—the birthplace of American democracy—to visiting Arlington National Cemetery for Veteran’s Day, here are the top luxury getaways for 2016’s long weekends.

The Irish knitting company Inis Meáin (inismeain.ie), which takes its name from the Aran island on which it is based, honors the celebrated fisherman sweater with its meticulously crafted pullovers. For 40 years, the artisans at Inis Meáin have been reviving generations-old knitting patterns that reference the limestone isle’s rugged beauty—from the traditional diamond stitch that recalls the stone-walled fields to the cable stitch that mimics fishermen’s ropes—and now the brand is introducing new patterns, li…

With the Rocky Mountains as its backdrop and over 2,200 acres of ski terrain, Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Mont., is a wonderful retreat for outdoorsy adventurers and avid skiers alike. The 13,600-acre private community offers 15 lifts, more than 60 ski trails, a terrain park for snowboarders and skiers, and lessons for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and skill levels. Listings at the idyllic retreat include 31 home sites, 21 custom residences, three ranches, and seven condominiums. In addition, around 100…

The supersonic-jet maker Aerion recently announced that the flight-service provider Flexjet has placed a firm order for 20 examples of the Aerion AS2 supersonic jet—for which the company began taking orders last year—making Flexjet the first fleet operator for the plane, the first publically available supersonic jet since commercial supersonic travel ended in 2003.  

Each jet is priced at $120 million, for a total order potential of $2.4 billion. Aerion says the AS2 will carry 8 to 12 passengers in…

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Pink Floyd drummer NICK MASON inherited his fascination with motorsports from his father, who raced a vintage Bentley in club events and produced a documentary series on auto racing. The younger Mason began racing in 1973, at age 29, in a prewar Aston Martin Ulster. In 1979, a few months before Pink Floyd released The Wall, he joined the Dorset Racing Associates team and competed in the ultimate motorsports event: the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The team placed second in its c…

The upcoming 13th annual Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show, running from February 10 to 16—through Presidents Day weekend—will feature over 160 exhibitors from around the world, including M.S. Rau Antiques, the 104-year-old New Orleans shop that will put a series of presidential relics up for sale. From the personal belongings of a Founding Father to records of one of history’s most infamous assassinations, here are six bizarre and one-of-a-kind Americana offerings that e…

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In 1960 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, Mickey Thompson reached an unprecedented speed of 406.6 mph in a four-engine streamliner he called Challenger 1. However, figures for official land-speed records are determined by the average speed of two runs—one in each direction—and on the return run, the car’s engine failed. That first attempt at the record turned out to be Thompson’s final one. He came back to Utah eight years later in a new car, Challenger 2, but the e…

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Brown University biology professor KENNETH MILLER is renowned as an eloquent advocate for the theory of evolution, but he didn’t have an opportunity to visit the Galápagos Islands—where Charles Darwin made his seminal studies of the endemic species—until 2014, on a trip with a small group of fellow Brown alumni.  

“On the first day, we flew to the island of Baltra, boarded the ship, sailed out to a cove, and put the anchor down. A crew member said, ‘Anybody who …

Last year, Six Senses Spa—at the Alpina Gstaad, 56-room hotel in the Swiss Alps—launched a sleep program so popular the spa decided to bring it back for another year.

Two yoga practices are combined, geared specifically toward bettering one’s sleep: nidra (Hindi for “sleep”), an ancient form of guided meditation; and hatha (“willful” or “forceful”), a strengthening sequence of physical exercises that promote alignment. A therapist discusses the needs and issues of each participant before leading everyon…