A Yacht in full splendor

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The superyacht Emerald Kaia, which will set sail for the first time in April 2026 but is now available for bookings, aims to set new standards in the luxury cruise sector. Kaia can accommodate 128 passengers, will have an open marina that gives travelers direct access to the water - meaning guests can swim in the sea without having to leave the ship. Stand-up paddle boards and water scooters are also available.

Web: emeraldcruises.com

French chic in Athens

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Sun loungers, bath towels and cabanas: Designer Olivier Rousteing has decorated the pool and beach area of One&Only Aesthesis with the Balmain pattern.

One&Only Aesthesis
Leof. Poseidonos 110, Glifada 166 74, Greece
Tel: +30 21 6686 1000
Web: int.balmain.com

Inspiring travel

Lars Langemeier

Jan Kath, known for his hand-knotted carpets, has designed his first piece of seating furniture with Daydreamer. The German designer was inspired by his travels through Persia as a child, lazing around in the summer sun. In Persian gardens, there were always cushioned divans under shady trees - the perfect place to relax.

Web: jan-kath.com

Nouvelle expérience

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With the Dover Street Market in London, Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo opened an unconventional fashion store ten years ago, presenting designers and brands between establishment and counterculture. The latest branch in Paris aims to rethink luxury fashion retail: So the focus isn't on selling clothes either - there'll be no fashion on display from the street, for example. Instead, Dover Street Market Paris is a space for discovery, exploration and experimentation.

Dover Street Market Paris
35-37 Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Paris 75004, France
Tel.: + 33 1 8475 0500
Web: doverstreetmarketparis.com

Pool position for party people

© Amyth

Super Paradise Beach on Mykonos is known for its party reputation - here, you'll turn night into day. With the new Amyth of Mykonos Super Paradise, an ideal starting point for the island's lively nightlife has now opened: Just a stone's throw from the sandy beach, the elegant hideaway boasts more than 50 rooms and suites, restaurants, a pool
and a gym.

Amyth of Mykonos Super Paradise
Mykonos,, Mikonos 846 00, Greece
Tel: +30 22890 22535
Web: amythhotels.com

Comet with tail

© Iwan-Baan

This year's summer house of the noble Serpentine Gallery in London's Hyde Park, the so-called Serpentine Pavilion, was designed by South Korean architect Minsuk Cho. His building with an empty inner courtyard is modeled on a traditional Korean house and has the shape of a comet with a tail. Critics regard the temporary pavilion as a highly acclaimed field of architectural experimentation.

Serpentine Pavilion
Kensington Gardens, London W2 3XA, United Kingdom
Web: serpentinegalleries.org

Cast off

The Mark Sailboat

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Guests of the hotel The Mark can now view the New York skyline from the water thanks to the hotel's own sailing yacht - the gourmet appetizers are provided by star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

Web: themarkhotel.com

Baur au Lac Tugenia

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The hotel Baur au Lac and the Tugenia, the oldest electrically powered saloon boat on Lake Zurich, are in the same boat - in other words, the venerable duo offer exclusive tours on the lake.

Web: bauraulac.ch

Soneva in Aqua

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Just a few meters from the luxury resort Soneva Fushi, the 23-metre yacht awaits hotel guests to explore reefs or secluded islands in the Maldives.

Web: soneva.com