The 316-room Langham Chicago hotelopens on September 10 just steps from the Chicago River and the Magnificent Mile of shopping on Michigan Avenue. Accommodations range from standard guest rooms, priced from $395 per night, to the $6,000-per-night Infinity Suite, which comprises a master and a guest bedroom, a grand piano, a fireplace, a dining room, and views of the river. Additionally, the hotel has a bar, a restaurant, and two lounges, as well as a 22,000-square-foot wellness center with a spa, gym, and indo…

Astell&Kern, a subsidiary of the Korean company iRiver, has unveiled its AK120 high-definition mobile music player. The $1,300 AK120 is capable of playing 24-bit, 192-kHz music files—the highest-resolution files commercially available. These high-resolution music files can be purchased through such online retailers as HDtracks (www.hdtracks.com). With dual single-channel digital-to-analog converters and the ability to store as much as 192 gigabytes of music, the easy-to-use touchscreen AK120 provides an au…

After traveling through Bhutan last year, Louis Vuitton’s men’s studio and style director, Kim Jones, decided to create a collection inspired by the Vuitton traveler—not just through the brand’s signature totes and trolleys, but through garments that would capture the spirit of his destination. The brand commissioned the British artists Jake and Dinos Chapman to reinterpret French baroque floral prints that incorporated the mystery of the Himalayas. The result is a fall ready-to-wear collection that comprises …

Amanresorts has a knack for opening quietly luxurious hotels in incredible locations you haven’t heard of. Vietnam’s Vinh Hy Bay—home of the 31-room Amanoi that opened September 1—is no exception.
Why to Go: Vietnam is a fascinating country to visit for its history with the United States and for its own history. Travelers typically tour Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, dodging motorbikes between visits through historic quarters, local markets, and enchanting temples. Amanoi offers beach access and a reprieve from…

Known for its 250 square miles of flats fishing, Deep Water Cay heretofore has been a small community of only seven privately owned homes, seven cabana units, and four guest cottages (packages starting from $1,000 per night, per person, including lodging, meals, and activities). But this fall, the 55-year-old private island resort off Grand Bahama’s southeast shore will break ground on 53 new waterfront residences. The two- to five-bedroom estates will be offered as privately owned, furnished homes with prices…

Coast to coast and in between, these recently listed luxury properties are strong on selling points.
Palos Verdes, California, $53,000,000
The renowned Spanish architect Rafael Manzano Martos created Hacienda de la Paz—his only project in the United States—in the Rolling Hills gated community. The 51,000-square-foot estate took 17 years to build and was completed in 2008. Adobe walls and 800-year-old flooring appear throughout the property’s nine bedrooms and 25 bathrooms. A hammam, a home theater, and a boc…

In addition to showcasing about 200 of the world’s most coveted collector cars and motorcycles, this August’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance also offered a sneak peak at the new Bentley Home Collection from Bentley Motors. The venerable British marque recently partnered with Luxury Living Group—the Italian-based parent company of interior design brands Fendi Casa, Kenzo Maison, and Heritage Collection, among others—to create the line of elegant furnishings and decorative accessories. The pieces range from so…

A modern armoire from the 14-year-old design firm Hierve may command more attention than the clothing housed within it. The Ropero (Spanish for “wardrobe”) comprises customizable interior modules surrounded by solid wood frames fitted with glass or mirrors and tube lighting. The modules are designed to fit everything from shoes, purses, and hanging clothes to jewelry, cigars, and books, and the units also can be mixed and matched in numerous layouts to accommodate individual wardrobe needs. The outer frames ca…

For almost 70 years, Sub-Zero has been manufacturing built-in refrigeration systems that blend seamlessly with the latest kitchen cabinetry. In the mid-1990s, the company introduced the first integrated cooling designs, such as refrigerated drawers and wine storage. This fall, Sub-Zero will launch its newest integrated models, including drawers, columns, and tall units that will be available in widths ranging from 18 inches to 36 inches; most will be offered in freezer, refrigerator, or combined freezer and re…

Taracea, a family-operated furniture manufacturer in Mexico that specializes in elaborate wooden pieces, released its Gehry collection in April. The line’s parquet chests, coffee tables, nightstands, and beds are handcrafted by local artisans, and the wood, which includes reclaimed oak and alder, is sourced and reused from old houses, old floors, and old furniture. Furniture designer Javier Suárez, who founded Taracea 30 years ago, purchased more than 740 acres of northern Costa Rica’s forest in 1995 and almos…