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$4.1T in wealth being transferred over next decade: Wealth-X

Mandarin Oriental’s “Stay and Shop” package As the global population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals grows, wealthy consumer behavior will also shift and alter how wealth is used, according to a new report from Wealth-X. In some emerging markets, such as India and South Africa, entrepreneurship is forming new millionaires, while in other developing nations, wealth is changing hands for the first time as inheritance. This calls for revised strategies to target the

Top 10 luxury brand social marketers of Q2

Image from Versace’s breakfast via Periscope In the second quarter of 2015, brands took advantage of many of the new social media platforms that have been recently introduced. Social applications that stream video content such as Snapchat and Periscope were especially popular, as they allow brands to connect with consumers in a different way. The more immediate and intimate access gives consumers an inside look at brands and keeps them

10 Things Not to Do in Bangkok

As the world’s second-most visited city in 2014, Bangkok remains an irresistible draw. Sometimes overwhelming, it’s a dizzying mix of high-end glamour and gritty street life, full of surprises at every turn. Whether this is your first trip or your fifth, our expert advice will help you keep a cool head and avoid common pitfalls while discovering the best of what this magnetic metropolis has to offer, from muay thai to

10 Reasons to Travel Alone

Though it may sound like something you’d find inside a fortune cookie, sometimes the best travel companion you can have is yourself. As a travel editor, I spend a lot of time on the road, often by myself, and I’ve learned that solo travel is easier than you might think, totally liberating, and completely rewarding in a way few other experiences in life can match. Like many travelers, I used

15 Picturesque Lighthouse Hotels Around the World

If you’re looking for a truly remote getaway, it’s hard to beat a lighthouse hotel. As many lighthouses around the world have gone dark, conservation societies and private individuals have stepped in to snap them up and convert them into quirky hotels or bed and breakfasts. In some cases, the lighthouses are still operational, so guests might hear the sound of the foghorn as they drift off to sleep. Getting