Faye Bradley

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Alexandra Karplus |Faye Bradley |Henry Blodget

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Prahlad Narasimhan Chari, 30, an MBA student who was applying to a university in the US but withdrew his application and went to a school in Barcelona. His words have been edited for length and clarity. Everyone around me in Hong Kong — and my relatives in India — seemed to think that pursuing an MBA in the US was the obvious choice. Friends and cousins who had gone before me raved about their experiences. But I didn't do it.

3 weeks ago | magazine.compareretreats.com | Faye Bradley

Once a leafy aerodrome for 19th-century hot-air balloons, the grand château now known as Saint James Paris has undergone many metamorphoses—first a foundation for scholars, then a refined gentlemen’s club, and today, the capital’s only château-hotel. Quietly nestled in the leafy 16th arrondissement, this ivy-clad estate is a rare marriage of aristocratic opulence and conscious wellness—a poetic escape for travellers seeking stillness without sacrificing style.

3 weeks ago | burdaluxury.com | Faye Bradley

Ritz-Carlton’s third superyacht, Luminara, is set to launch this July – and with it, a clear message: the future of luxury travel may well be at sea. Long appreciated by retirees and multi-generational families for its convenience and ease, cruise travel is now undergoing a striking evolution, as high-end hospitality brands increasingly set their sights on the open water. In 2023 alone, the global luxury cruise market grew by an eye-catching 113%, with yacht cruising surging 52% year on year.

1 month ago | guide.michelin.com | Faye Bradley

Hong Kong, though small in size, packs a powerful culinary punch. This year's tally includes 7 Three-Star gems, including Amber that has achieved an outstanding promotion from Two MICHELIN Stars, along with 11 Two-Star establishments, and a whopping 58 One-Starvenues. Not stopping there, Hong Kong also flaunts four Green Star restaurants and 64 Bib Gourmands. If you're planning a trip to Hong Kong, it's natural to seek accommodation near top-notch dining spots.

1 month ago | burdaluxury.com | Faye Bradley

For centuries, The Louvre has stood as the ultimate shrine to artistic mastery, where the greatest works of human creativity – from da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to the ancient Greek Venus de – are immortalised. Now, for the first time in its history, the museum has opened its doors to haute couture with “LOUVRE COUTURE. Art and fashion: statement pieces,” an exhibition that weaves together the opulent threads of fashion history with the museum’s vast collection of decorative arts.