The New York Times – Travel:
Even travelers of means want their money’s worth as they go farther afield, avoiding crowds and heat waves.
Category: Luxury Goods and Services
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Olympic Medals From Paris Games Are Falling Apart. LVMH Has Fallen Silent.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The medals were designed by a jewelry maker owned by the French luxury conglomerate LVMH, which has declined to comment on their deterioration.
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The Best Yellow Bags for Summer
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Bright yellow carryalls and cross-bodies enliven any outfit.
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These Butlers Are Neither Carson Nor Hudson
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The rise of “executive butlers” — a breed whose job combines silver polishing with being a concierge and a maitre d’ — reflects the changing nature of the very rich.
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Luxury Hotels Are Adding More and More Guest ‘Experiences’
The New York Times – Travel:
From cooking with a Michelin-star chef to taking a chauffeured shopping spree in Singapore, hotels and resorts are offering ever-more-lavish activities for guests.
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With Its Latest Vessel, Azimut Envisions ‘Conscious’ Yachting
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The creators of the latest vessel from Azimut Yachts went to great lengths to reduce its emissions, but even they won’t call it green.
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Sustainability Activists Take Aim at Disposable Hotel Slippers
The New York Times – Travel:
Slippers supplied by hotels — flimsy models usually made of plastic and fabric — are the next single-use item in the cross hairs of sustainability activists.
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Blade Now Offers a $275 Bus Ticket to The Hamptons
The New York Times – Travel:
Blade, after a decade of flying passengers to eastern Long Island on helicopters, is getting into the luxury coach business.