Travel
Are the romantic notions of barefoot elegance and “slow” yachting changing the future of luxury travel?
The discussions at the 2025 UHNWI Insight Summit in Monaco highlighted how the next generation of ultra-wealthy travellers is embracing “experience over excess,” prioritising meaningful, fluid experiences that align with the environment and people over the glamour and exclusivity sought by previous generations.
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Summer tourist numbers in France surpass pre-Covid 2019 levels
Tourists spent a total of 322 million nights in France from April to September this year, 2.4% more than in 2019 before Covid-19 forced the world into travel restrictions.
Airbnb cracks down on clandestine NYE parties
Online accommodation platform Airbnb is tightening its rules in a bid to clampdown on illicit house parties over the New Year.
CHRISTMAS TRAVEL – AN UPDATED LIST OF PLANNED AIR AND RAIL STRIKES
While passengers are being advised to change or move travel plans where possible to avoid being affected by the strikes, for those who cannot, here is an updated list of the strikes planned for the...
Avenue de Fontvieille to reopen before Christmas
In a welcome change to the schedule, the Avenue de Fontvieille will reopen weeks earlier than initially planned due to advancements on the Ilot Pasteur project.
Christmas train strikes cause uncertainty for holiday travellers
Travellers on SNCF trains during the holiday period are facing uncertainty in the face of proposed strikes set to take place over both the Christmas and New Year weekends.
Les Bordes Estate launches second round of luxury home sales in Loire Valley
What are millionaires looking for in a second home nowadays? Prestige, security, landscape, a world-class golf course and luxury spa, endless activities for the kids… Or all of the above?
