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We came to Egypt to see the temples — Dendera, Karnak, Kom Ombo — where traces of color still remain on ancient columns and obelisks from thousands of years ago — to learn about the pharaohs and their gods, and how the Nile shaped ancient civilizations. We were introduced to one of the newest and most luxurious ships on the river during a week-long trip aboard the 84-passenger Sphinx. Operated by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, one of the best river cruise lines, the vessel was our “gateway” for our family of three. My husband, Rob, and I were both enthralled…

A body believed to be that of Mike Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter has been recovered from the wreckage of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily, meaning all missing passengers have been found.The incident comes ahead of unconfirmed reports in Italian media that prosecutors are set to announce they are opening an investigation into manslaughter.The Italian coast guard said on Friday that the sixth and final person missing from the sinking vessel, the Baisian, has been found.Green body bags were seen being carried from the scene of the wreck to the port of Porticello.Vincenzo Zagarola of the Italian coast guard…

Even if a travel writer (hello!) and her editor have never heard of a resort just 60 miles from their own backyard, they can tell right away that it’s something special.Bunker Hills Farms was an invitation-only vacation spot in Woodstock that attracted many celebrities, including musicians Steven Tyler and Darius Rucker.But when the 450-acre farm decided to start accepting rentals from people willing to pay $1,150 a day plus a one-time fee of $500, it caught my attention — and that of others in the Chicago area who had no choice but to vacation in Wisconsin or southwest Michigan.Now Chicago…

Indian barber-turned-billionaire Ramesh Babu owns an impressive collection of luxury cars, including a Rolls-Royce Ghost. Imagine this: you walk into a small hair salon to get a haircut only to discover that the humble man behind the scissors is a multimillionaire with a fleet of over 400 cars. Well, that’s hard to accept, but it’s true. Discover SBX CARS: The Global Premium Car Auction Platform Powered by Supercar Blondie Indian barber becomes billionaire with over 400 luxury cars Ramesh Tours and Travels Ramesh Babu took over his father’s salon in Bangalore after his father’s sudden death in the 1980s. Though…

Detectives have launched a manslaughter investigation into the deaths of British billionaire Mike Lynch, his teenage daughter Hannah and seven other passengers on a luxury yacht.Italian prosecutors have launched an investigation following the tragedy off the coast of Sicily, when the Bayesian superyacht sank near Porticello at around 5am local time on Monday, and six bodies were recovered.The superyacht capsized in rough weather on Monday morning amid reports of a sudden plume of water, and Italian authorities are now “investigating a shipwreck and multiple charges of negligence resulting in death” following the sinking superyacht incident.Ambrogio Cartosio, the prosecutor in the…

A new luxury hideout specially designed to hide wildlife photographers from their subjects is due to open in Mashatu, in Botswana’s North Tuli Game Reserve, in October.Described as a “one-of-a-kind” safari suite, the Lala Limpopo Sleepout Hide (Lala means sleep) is a joint project between Mashatu and C4 Photo Safaris. Built on the ground at a watering hole formerly known as Pete’s Pond, the hide allows you to watch the animals come in to drink from above – sometimes just a few feet away.Lara Limpopo can be booked exclusively and can accommodate up to four photographers or guests at a…

“Hong Kong is a very important market for us. We are looking at Hong Kong very seriously. Unfortunately, we are experiencing delays in aircraft deliveries so we will not be able to operate there until the end of this year,” he said.”Hong Kong is one of the markets we want to add to our Beond network in 2025. We see strong demand from existing airlines in Hong Kong, as well as in mainland China.”The Male-based airline began operations in November last year and currently serves five destinations, including Dubai in the Middle East, Munich in Germany, Zurich in Switzerland and…

Italian police raids found Dior was using exploitative suppliers to produce luxury bags. Judges placed Dior and Armani units under judicial administration for one yearItalian Luxury Giants Exposed for Exploiting Workers to Produce High-End HandbagsThe Italian police raided some of LVMH’s Dior suppliers that make luxury handbags.Italian prosecutors found Dior paid $57 to produce bags retailing for $2,780.In a shocking revelation, two prominent Italian luxury brands have been accused of paying a meager amount to produce handbags that are later sold for thousands of dollars, according to documents from an extensive investigation into subcontractors.Italian prosecutors in Milan have been scrutinizing Dior,…

Get your free copy of Editor’s DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Attentive investors with keen business acumen have picked up on a trend: More and more people seem to be wearing perfume.Once a humble corner of the beauty market, fragrance was the first category to thrive after pandemic-era lockdowns: It has seen double-digit growth since 2021, and now accounts for $64.4 billion in global retail sales, nearly 40% above 2019 levels, according to Barclays analysis. This appears to be a global trend: Fragrance-filled Europe, which will account for 28% of the perfume market in…

Residents of a new luxury apartment building in Washington, D.C.’s NoMa neighborhood are furious after their buildings flood and utility bills continue to rise. Cielo resident Alessandra Torres said the leak started in her bathroom around 1 a.m. Thursday. She and her boyfriend tried to bail out the water with buckets, but a few hours later they were met with a torrent of water and what sounded like a babbling brook outside their door. “We went outside and saw a ton of water coming out of the elevator and stuff across from where I was,” Torres said, “and the water…