Connoisseur

Montenegro offers a 0% VAT on yacht charters, and that single fact can translate into serious savings on a high-value booking. While this European destination quietly delivers tax-free opportunities for…

Despite early fears that a new tax would drive superyachts away, Greece actually saw a 10.75% increase in yacht visits in 2023. The numbers tell a story most people didn’t…

If the open water calls to you, the journey toward boat ownership is one of the most exciting decisions you can make. Whether you’re weighing pre-owned vessels, exploring marine financing,…

A dirty hull could push your fuel costs up by as much as 30%. Keeping your yacht well-maintained is not just about looking good at the marina. It sharpens efficiency,…

Superyacht interior design has become a dynamic fusion of luxury, innovation, and personal expression. The trends shaping luxury yacht interiors right now are pushing the boundaries of opulence and functionality,…

Did you know the Cook Islands are made up of 15 distinct islands spanning nearly half a million square miles of the Pacific Ocean? That alone tells you something about…

Greek waters remain among the world's most rewarding cruising grounds — and Greek-flag ownership has its own discipline. Our practical field guide for buyers.

From its Cahors origins to its Mendoza renaissance — our field guide to Malbec, the regions that define it now, and the producers serious cellars actually keep.

Dry and sweet wines occupy very different places in a serious cellar — and very different places at auction. Our editorial comparison for collectors weighing both.

From Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie to Barossa Shiraz — our field guide to Syrah, the regions that define it, and the producers serious cellars actually keep.

From Petrus and Le Pin to the Right Bank's broader Merlot tradition — our field guide to the grape, the regions that matter, and why Merlot belongs in a serious cellar.

From Monet to Pissarro, our field guide to Impressionism covers the movement's hallmarks, the canon, and how the market for Impressionist works has held up.

From David to Canova, our field guide to Neoclassicism covers the period's defining works, the artists who matter, and the auction market today.

From neo-expressionism to figurative revival, the movements that shaped contemporary art's biggest sales last year — and the ones collectors are watching now.

From Florentine masters to Northern realists, our field guide to Renaissance art covers the characteristics, the canon, and where the market sits today.

From the Speedmaster Moonwatch to the Constellation lineage — why Omega remains a cornerstone of any serious watch collection in 2026.

Tudor's recent auction results — Phillips Geneva, Sotheby's New York — have caught collector attention in a way the brand hadn't seen before. Our editorial read.

King Seiko has quietly become one of the more interesting vintage references coming through Phillips and Christie's. Our editorial read on the rising interest.