http://www.robbreport.com/This is an RSS feed for all categories in RobbReport.601322651http://www.robbreport.com/Travel/Sneak-Peek-Palazzo-Victoria-Verona-ItalyPalazzo Victoria, a converted 14th-century palace in Verona, Italy, formerly known as Hotel Victoria, reopened in late March as the newest addition to the Salviatino Collection of hotels. Like its sister property, Il Salviatino in Florence, Palazzo Victoria features a vast display of original medieval and Roman architecture. It has ...Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1322666http://www.robbreport.com/Automobiles/Off-Road-Meets-Open-Sky-in-Land-Rovers-Range-Rover-Evoque-ConceptThe vehicles of Land Rover embody some admirable traits, like craftsmanship, practicality, and tenacity. Playfulness, however, isn’t a word that is often associated with Britain’s revered maker of luxury utility vehicles. Until now, that is. Land Rover, which is celebrating a quarter of a century in the American market this ...Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1322688http://www.robbreport.com/Wine-Spirits-Cigars/Pierre-Ferrands-Retro-RevivalBased on a 19th-century recipe, Cognac Ferrand’s new Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao Ancienne Methode is made with oils from the bitter Curaçao orange skin that is blended with clear brandy then combined with Cognac and aged in oak. A new take on a classic elixir, the spirit was revived by ...Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1322697http://www.robbreport.com/Boating-Yachting/Polynesian-Perfection-from-the-Pacific-NorthwestNew from Seattle-based builder Delta Marine comes the largest all-composite 50-meter luxury custom motor yacht on the planet. Arianna’s 164-foot length, 34-foot beam, and more than 7,500 square feet of living space are built to travel the world. Penned and engineered by the Delta Design Group, Arianna features Polynesian-inspired decor ...Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1322636http://www.robbreport.com/Jewelry/Tateossians-Latest-London-Store-Offers-New-Custom-ServicesTateossian, known for its wide variety of cuff links, from playful animals to serious gemstone designs, opened its fifth store in London—a sleek space right on Chelsea Harbour in Imperial Wharf—where it is offering custom services. In the store’s private workshop, located directly above the boutique, customers can have jewelry ...Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1322647http://www.robbreport.com/Wine-Spirits-Cigars/A-Pinot-Noir-Celebration-at-Four-Seasons-MauiMany travelers visit Four Seasons Resorts for their luxurious accommodations and consistent service, but others are drawn to the properties for their Unforgettable Events, a new series of unique experiences in sports, wellness, and food and wine. The latest event caters to wine lovers from June 7 to June 9 ...Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1322653http://www.robbreport.com/Fashion/Gucci-Takes-to-TravelItalian luxury brand Gucci is taking a step toward more functional, stylish luggage with the launch of its first four-wheel trolley ($2,750). The sleek carry-on piece features wheels that rotate 360 degrees and a leather retractable top handle. It is also the first trolley to employ Gucci’s Diamante vinyl-coated fabric, ...Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1340118http://www.robbreport.com/Robb-Report-readers-join-the-jetpack-set-courtesy-of-JetLevTaking water sports to new heights, a group of Robb Report readers recently tried out the JetLev R200 water-propelled jetpack. A 33-foot-long hose tethers the jetpack to a boat, where a marine engine pushes water through the hose and out of the R200’s two side-mounted water nozzles. The propulsion system ...Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1322657http://www.robbreport.com/Travel/The-Cloud-Forests-New-Luxury-AccommodationsDeep within a 3,200-acre private reserve in Ecuador, Mashpi Lodge opened in April with 22 rooms and suites providing visitors a private sanctuary for nature hikes or for simply observing the flora and fauna of a vast ecosystem. About two and a half hours northwest of Quito, the lodge is ...Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1322678http://www.robbreport.com/Wine-Spirits-Cigars/Shipwreck-Champagne-Comes-to-AuctionWhen salvage diver Peter Lindberg discovered 162 bottles of Champagne that had been tucked away in the hull of a shipwrecked schooner in the cool waters of Finland’s Åland archipelago since the early 18th century, many wondered if the treasure would be drinkable. But, two years after its discovery, experts ...Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1322691http://www.robbreport.com/Watches/IWC-Launches-Flagship-Store-in-NYCBoxing and the life of Muhammad Ali were prominent notes as IWC launched its impressive New York flagship boutique April 26. Accompanying IWC CEO Georges Kern at the launch event were former champions Evander Holyfield and Larry Holmes. The boutique, the largest of its kind in the world, featured an ...Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1325608http://www.robbreport.com/Boating-Yachting/A-Famed-Ferrari-Powered-Raceboat-Hits-the-Auction-BlockDuring its Monaco sale taking place May 11 and 12—to coincide with the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique—RM Auctions will offer up one of the most famous racing boats ever built. Wanting to create the world’s fastest watercraft, Italian speedboat racer and designer Achille Castoldi completed the Arno XI hydroplaning ...Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1304345http://www.robbreport.com/Automobiles/Maserati-Refines-Its-Sensuous-Coupe-with-the-2013-GranTurismo-SportNo one seems to be in much of a hurry to bid farewell to the stupendously pretty Maserati GranTurismo—particularly Maserati itself. With “only” 400 hp, it earned modest praise for its performance when it debuted in 2007, yet the talented two-door has aged with enviable grace. And to Maserati’s great ...Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1304351http://www.robbreport.com/Electronics/Style-and-Technology-Meet-in-Porsche-Designed-SmartphoneCanadian smartphone manufacturer BlackBerry has teamed up with the design arm of German automaker Porsche to create the Porsche Design P’9981 smartphone. The $2,000 P’9981 takes BlackBerry’s Bold 9900 and dresses it up with an aggressive design featuring a stainless-steel frame and black leather back cover. For the new phone, ...Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1304353http://www.robbreport.com/Jewelry/A-Legendary-Stone-Comes-to-Auction-May-15A nearly 35-carat diamond called the Beau Sancy—one of the most important historic diamonds ever to come to auction—will be the showstopper at the Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale at Sotheby’s Geneva on May 15. An heirloom that has been in the royal families of France, England, Prussia, and ...Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1304360http://www.robbreport.com/Watches/Sothebys-Unearths-Watches-of-Unusual-ProvenanceSurprise is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the vintage watch market. Sotheby’s will serve up a generous helping of it in a June 14 sale in New York, which will feature never-before-seen timepieces from the collection of Reginald H. Fullerton Jr. Fullerton was the grandson of Henry Graves ...Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1304347http://www.robbreport.com/Boating-Yachting/Monte-Carlo-Yachts-American-styleCombine the French Beneteau Group’s industrial know-how with Monte Carlo Yachts’ Italian style and then throw in a country kitchen, and American yachting enthusiasts will appreciate the latest model from Italy-based Monte Carlo Yachts. The Nuvolari Lenard–designed flybridge MCY 76 introduced to the American market in Miami in February showcases ...Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1304355http://www.robbreport.com/Travel/A-One-of-a-Kind-Trip-for-History-Buffs-and-FoodiesFor those who can’t get enough history and culture, TCS and Starquest Expeditions has created a once-in-a-lifetime itinerary giving travelers unrivaled access to some of the world’s greatest treasures and cultures. From September 17 to October 5, the company will take 76 guests by private jet on a unique tour ...Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1304343http://www.robbreport.com/Art-Collectibles/An-Intimate-Look-into-the-Work-of-Les-LalanneFrom May 4 to June 16, Paul Kasmin Gallery in Manhattan will showcase more than 30 inventive, sculptural works by French artists Claude Lalanne and the late Franc¸ois-Xavier Lalanne. The husband-and-wife team, who have exhibited their work together since the 1960s under the name Les Lalanne, have made memorable appearances ...Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT1304349http://www.robbreport.com/Home-Design/Not-Just-Any-RoseWith Mother’s Day fast approaching, the Ultimate Rose is offering a bouquet of 6-foot-tall roses that are a true novelty. Standing taller than most adults, a dozen roses are $239. Aside from the head-turning 6-foot roses, the Ultimate Rose, based in Melbourne, Fla., is offering a limited-edition Mother’s Day bouquet, ...Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT