This year, Chinese New Year falls on February 8, kicking off a 15-day festival in which Chinese communities around the world will celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Fire Monkey. Every year in the Chinese Zodiac, one of five elements (wood, fire, earth, or metal) is attached to the animal sign. Those born in the Year of the Monkey are said to be energetic, quick-witted, self-assured, and sociable—an ideal personality type for those who like to make a statement. So, in honor of the event, here are eight (con…

Among luxury connoisseurs, the name Cartier is likely to conjure images of sumptuous jewels and classic 20th-century wristwatch designs, à la the iconic Santos and Tank models. But until recently, aficionados of fine watchmaking had to look elsewhere to find timepieces worthy of their interest.

That changed in 2008 when Cartier debuted its Fine Watchmaking Collection. The designs aimed for the horological stars with complicated wonders of timekeeping, such as the Rotonde de Cartier Astroregulateur …

In this month’s cover story, Jimmy ­Kimmel remarks that he has led a “buckety” life (see “The 2016 Bucket List,” page 88). Though this felicitous phrase likely applies to many of our readers, we all have items on our lists of personal goals that remain unfulfilled. One of mine is to travel the world by water. “The traveler is perfect king aboard his boat,” claimed a mid-19th-century guidebook to the Nile, according to David McCullough in Mornings on Horseback, his biography of the young Teddy Roosevelt. T…

Park Lane Ala Moana—a new residential development overlooking the turquoise waters and powdery beaches of Honolulu—went on sale last year with its 217 condominiums ($2.7 million to more than $28 million) offering jaw-dropping views of the Pacific and the surrounding tropical vegetation. Seventy-five percent of the condos were sold before the project was completed, but two of the property’s elite penthouses just hit the market in January.

Hale Mahina, Hawaiian for “House of the Moon,” is listed at $26.4 …

This March, a full solar eclipse will enthrall stargazers around the globe. Visible only from certain parts of the Pacific Ocean, the majestic celestial show will be best glimpsed from Wayag Island in Indonesia. To give astronomy aficionados the chance to witness the spectacle in full, Camper and Nicholsons International is offering a bespoke yacht charter aboard the 213-foot Lamima, a charming wooden sailboat.

In addition to watching the eclipse (on March 9 at 8:58 am), guests will have the opportunity…

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Author BEN MEZRICH wrote about the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s crackerjack card-counting team for his book Bringing Down the House, which was made into the hit film 21. While researching the book, he experienced the thrill of the game—and the chase—firsthand. Mezrich’s most recent book is Once Upon a Time in Russia.  

“Vegas. Wynn Casino. Tuesday night, a little after 3 am, and I was running for my life. Racing past a bank of slot machines …

Author BEN MEZRICH wrote about the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s crackerjack card-counting team for his book Bringing Down the House, which was made into the hit film 21. While researching the book, he experienced the thrill of the game—and the chase—firsthand. Mezrich’s most recent book is Once Upon a Time in Russia.  

“Vegas. Wynn Casino. Tuesday night, a little after 3 am, and I was running for my life. Racing past a bank of slot machines at full speed, I glanced back for the bri…

Bringing more power to the people, the new Porsche 718 Boxter and 718 Boxter S integrate the brand’s latest performance innovations while giving a numerical nod to the marque’s history. The bolstered roadsters are named after a paragon of Porsche, the 718 mid-engine racer (built from 1957 through 1962) that won its class multiple times at Le Mans and took first overall at the European Hill Climb Championship in 1958 and 1959.

The new namesakes beat the previous Boxter models in the automotive trifecta o…

Flying halfway across the world for a business meeting or whisking loved ones away for spontaneous adventures has never been easier—and with the best, most expensive jets on the market, you can do so in the utmost style. Interiors not only boast the most comfortable seating in aviation, but also offer private offices or bedrooms with private wireless connections. Long-distance fuel capacities also allow travelers to reach the farthest corners of the globe. Considered the top models in t…

After watching the best sailing yachts in the world battle it out in their pursuit of the America’s Cup trophy (commonly called the “Auld Mug”), indulge in the best cuisine New York City has to offer. The following four award-winning restaurants are far ahead of the competition.