A painting with a €30 million upper estimate hardly needs help attracting attention. Yet the most interesting way into Claude Monet’s Iris may be to look past the price. The late canvas is heading to Sotheby’s in Paris on 22 October 2026 as part of Le Temps Retrouvé: The Schlumberger Collection. Its estimate is €22 million to €30 million, placing it at the centre of an auction that brings a remarkable private collection into view. There is the familiar auction-season intrigue: a famous name, a major work and the possibility of a dramatic evening in the saleroom. There is also a quieter story about who recognised the importance of these paintings before their standing seemed so secure. What is Monet’s Iris? Sotheby’s dates Iris to circa 1924–25, near the end of Monet’s life. The oil on canvas measures 159.6 by 180 centimetres, giving the flowers a scale far removed from a small decorative still life. That size is worth pausing over. On a phone screen, almost every painting becomes a rectangle of similar dimensions. In a room, this one demands a different encounter. It is broad enough to occupy your field of vision rather than sit politely within it. The catalogue records a line of ownership from the artist’s estate to his son Michel Monet, then Galerie Katia Granoff and the Schlumberger collection. Those names provide the route into a story that extends beyond the artist himself. The women who saw something worth keeping Dealer Katia Granoff and collector Jeanne Schlumberger helped champion Monet’s late work at a time when it did not enjoy the unquestioned admiration it attracts today. Granoff acquired works from Michel Monet with Schlumberger’s financial support, and the women divided the paintings between them. Their judgement now forms part of the interest surrounding the collection’s appearance at auction. It is a useful corrective to the idea that great art moves smoothly from studio to universal acclaim. Collections are built through decisions: what to look at again, whose judgement to trust and when to follow a conviction that others have not yet adopted. We tend to celebrate those decisions once a market has vindicated them. The more revealing moment is earlier, when conviction carries some uncertainty. That is what makes the Granoff–Schlumberger connection so engaging. Jeanne Schlumberger and Katia Granoff / Anonymous photographer. Courtesy of the Schlumberger Family Archives There is more than one Monet to watch The Schlumberger sale also includes Saule pleureur ou L’Arbre de feu, estimated at €9 million to €12 million, alongside further Monets and works by artists including Cézanne, Bonnard and Camille Claudel. Seeing the sale as a collection, rather than simply the backdrop to its most expensive lot, offers a richer way to approach it. What did its owners want to live with? Which works speak to one another? What kind of eye does the group reveal? Those questions remain interesting whether or not you have any intention of bidding. An auction catalogue can be an invitation to look more closely, rather than merely a list of prices. What the estimate actually means The €22–30 million range is Sotheby’s pre-sale estimate for Iris, not a confirmed result. The auction has yet to take place, and the eventual amount paid will depend on bidding and applicable charges. For now, the most rewarding response is to spend a little longer with the work. Look at its scale, consider its late date and follow the ownership history back beyond the forthcoming sale. The price will produce its own story in October. The decisions that kept this painting in a collection for decades are already worth our attention.

Some bridal campaigns make you want the dress. Graff’s latest may have you considering the ring, the earrings and a ceremony somewhere on the French Riviera before you have reached the end of the images. Photographed by Nicolas Kantor at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the 2026 campaign follows Stella Hanan and Parker Van Noord through a romantic story of proposal and celebration. Graff provides the diamonds; the setting supplies a very persuasive argument for taking the wedding abroad. The more useful invitation, however, is to look closely at the jewellery. Beyond the Riviera fantasy, this is a chance to consider how different settings change the character of an engagement ring—and how the rest of a bridal look might follow. Three settings, three different effects The campaign brings together Graff’s Promise, Icon and Flame designs, as reported in Haute Living’s coverage of the launch. These are established settings presented through a new campaign, rather than three entirely new ring collections. Promise uses side stones to frame the central diamond. Icon introduces a halo, while Flame pairs its centre stone with a pavé diamond band. Even without comparing carat weights, there is plenty to consider in those differences. A ring can read as a defined three-stone composition, an illuminated outline or a central diamond with a finer trail of sparkle along the finger. The silhouette should be part of the decision from the start. Why we would begin with the setting Graff’s Promise pear-shaped engagement ring in platinum, for example, places a pear-shaped centre between matching pear-shaped side stones. It is an appealing arrangement for someone who likes a ring with a clear direction and a little breadth across the finger. We would try it alongside a halo and a simpler solitaire-style design before making assumptions about which photograph best represents our taste. A close-up image removes much of the context. On the hand, proportion, height and the relationship with a wedding band all become more noticeable. It is worth taking time with those details, rather than allowing the largest stone to settle the question immediately. A name with a history The settings also connect to significant stones in the house’s past. Promise takes its name from the Lesotho Promise, a 603-carat rough diamond discovered in 2006. Icon refers to the 90.97-carat Graff Icon, while Flame recalls the 100-carat pear-shaped Graff Flame. These histories add another layer to the campaign. They explain the names, but they should not distract from the much more personal question of which finished ring you would enjoy wearing every day. Our preference is to let the history deepen an attachment once the design has caught your eye. A romantic purchase still needs to feel right when the appointment is over and ordinary life resumes. The jewels beyond the proposal As The Jewels Club reports, the campaign also includes wedding bands and pieces from Butterfly, Tilda’s Bow, Laurence Graff Signature and Classic Graff. For bridal styling, we would choose a focal point before assembling the rest. An elaborate neckline might need very little around the neck. A clean dress could give a necklace more room, while an updo can make earrings the natural starting point. It is also worth imagining those jewels away from the ceremony. Which would you wear to an anniversary dinner? Which would feel natural with a simple shirt? That exercise can make an overwhelming selection much more personal. Graff’s Riviera setting is a lovely place to begin the daydream. The best choice is the piece you can imagine taking home.

Bordeaux has never been short of opinions about Bordeaux. There are châteaux to champion, vintages to debate and classifications that can turn a perfectly civil dinner into a surprisingly spirited evening. Now Michelin has pulled up a chair. The guide has introduced its grape awards to the region, applying its familiar talent for making a small symbol carry enormous weight to the business of wine. For anyone who has ever stared at a restaurant wine list and quietly wished for a translator, the appeal is obvious. But an estate rating raises a rather different question from a restaurant recommendation: what, exactly, does it tell you about the bottle in front of you? What are Michelin’s Bordeaux grape awards? Michelin’s Bordeaux selection, unveiled on 7 September 2026, covers 84 estates. Nine received three grapes, the highest distinction. The system follows the guide’s first regional wine selection in Burgundy earlier in the summer. These are awards for producers, assessed across their work and vintages, rather than scores for individual bottles. One grape denotes a very good producer, two an excellent producer and three an exceptional producer. Michelin considers agronomy, technical mastery, identity, balance and consistency. That distinction is worth remembering before reaching for the credit card. A grape beside an estate’s name is not a tasting note for its 2016, nor a promise that every wine carrying its label will suit your palate. Which Bordeaux estates received three grapes? The nine are Château Léoville Las Cases, Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Montrose, Petrus, Château La Conseillante, Château Lafleur, Château Cheval Blanc, Château Figeac and Château d’Yquem. Even for readers who follow wine only intermittently, several names will be familiar. The list offers an introduction to the guide’s view of excellence; it should not become a shopping checklist that overlooks everything outside it. Château Cheval Blanc was one of the nine to recieve three grapes Why the wine world is debating the ratings The friction is part of the story. There has been a mixed reception, including questions about the assessment process and the usefulness of judging producers without the vintage-by-vintage specificity familiar to wine collectors. There is an understandable tension here. A simple rating is useful precisely because it removes complexity. Wine enthusiasts often value the complexity: the difference between years, individual vineyards, styles and the point at which a bottle is opened. Both positions can coexist. A newcomer may welcome a clear route into a daunting region. Someone who already knows the estates may want to inspect how the conclusion was reached. Neither needs to abandon their own taste because a new guide has arrived. How we would use the list Start with curiosity rather than deference. If an estate catches your eye, ask a good independent merchant about the specific wine, its vintage and when they would drink it. Give them your budget and describe bottles you have enjoyed before. That conversation can be more useful than ordering the grandest name you recognise. At a restaurant, the same principle applies. Ask the sommelier what makes their particular bottle interesting, whether it is ready to drink and what else offers a similar experience. There is no obligation to turn dinner into an examination. The most appealing outcome would be a guide that encourages readers to explore beyond their usual choices. The least appealing would be another reason to feel that wine requires permission from an expert. Michelin has given Bordeaux a fresh talking point. By all means use its grapes to begin the conversation. Then let the wine have a say.

Some yacht concepts invite you to imagine a better sunlounger. Sinot’s latest asks you to reconsider the entire day: a tennis match before lunch, an afternoon in the spa and enough space to host friends without surrendering every corner of the boat to the party. Fusion is the Dutch studio’s new 118-metre trimaran concept, and the number that deserves as much attention as its length is its 30-metre width. Three hulls give the proposal a broad footprint, opening up possibilities that feel closer to planning a private resort than rearranging a conventional yacht. It remains a concept. The pleasure, for now, lies in seeing what a designer does when given such an unusually generous canvas. Why Fusion’s three hulls matter Sinot’s published design proposes 3,340 square metres of exterior deck space. Its layout separates places to retreat from places to gather, with an owner’s residence and eight further guest rooms, each of the latter opening onto a private loggia. The interesting idea is the distribution of that space. A large yacht can still feel socially demanding if every route leads back to the same lounge. Here, the proposal allows for different kinds of company—and different degrees of escape. For an owner travelling with several generations, that could be the real luxury: the freedom to spend a morning differently, then reconvene for dinner. Square metres become meaningful when they make a day less negotiated. A tennis court where you might expect another terrace The forward Playdeck is designed to accommodate a full-size tennis court and other activities, with alternative uses including events and helicopter operations. Elsewhere, the upper deck combines an 18-seat dining table with a glass-bottomed swimming pool; a separate spa occupies 300 square metres. Those are attention-grabbing facilities. Yet the more persuasive design question is whether they would encourage people to linger on board. A court suggests routine as much as spectacle: something to do between destinations, rather than another object to photograph. The same goes for the pool. Put swimming beside dining and outdoor seating and the deck has the ingredients of a whole afternoon, without requiring everyone to share the same activity. The quieter rooms deserve a look Sinot specifies travertine and natural woods in the owner’s residence, alongside a private 100-square-metre terrace. The guest interiors bring together stone, smoked glass, timber and woven textiles. That material mix gives the project a residential direction. We would be just as interested in how these spaces handle a rainy morning with a book as a glamorous evening at anchor. A yacht intended for extended stays has to be convincing when nobody is entertaining. The terraces are especially appealing in that respect. Private outdoor space changes the character of a bedroom, making it somewhere to spend time rather than simply return to at night. A concept, not a yacht you can charter Coverage of Fusion’s unveiling describes it as Sinot’s bid for the largest full-length trimaran superyacht concept. That carefully qualified claim should not be confused with a record for an existing vessel. There is no maiden voyage to book in the material reviewed for this feature. Proposed facilities, layouts and dimensions belong to the design stage. Still, the project is worth following for more than its scale. Fusion makes a compelling case for width as a source of comfort, privacy and choice. The tennis court will attract the headlines. The chance to find a quiet corner while everyone else plays may prove the more desirable feature.

The singer’s former Silver Shadow has acquired a second identity, pairing British luxury with an electric drivetrain. A car once owned by Johnny Cash is back in the spotlight, and its famous former owner is only half the story. His 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is reportedly being offered for sale after a conversion that placed Tesla technology beneath its traditional bodywork. The long-wheelbase saloon was originally a gift from ABC Television in recognition of The Johnny Cash Show. Cash kept it until the mid-1980s; it later passed to Vice co-founder Shane Smith. Robb Report’s account of the sale says the asking price is available on request. A celebrity connection can make a familiar model collectible. Here, the engineering gives prospective owners a second question to consider: how much of a classic’s character lives in the way it looks, and how much lives beneath the bonnet? How the Silver Shadow became electric The conversion was undertaken by Oregon-based specialist SHIFT EV. In its account of the project, the company describes a car with around 130,000 miles and mechanical problems that called for a substantial overhaul. Instead, the owner commissioned an extensive Tesla Model S transplant. A 75kWh battery was fitted beneath the Rolls-Royce, while the work extended beyond propulsion to systems including electric steering, braking and climate control. SHIFT EV says test drives began in autumn 2019. Preserving the appearance mattered. The conversion retained the car’s recognisable exterior and cabin, with the Tesla displays placed in the boot. This is an unusually discreet way to bring a very different technology into an older car. A classic with two histories There is an appealing tension in the result. The Silver Shadow’s formal proportions belong to an earlier age of luxury motoring; its electric operation belongs to another. The modification invites a different kind of ownership from keeping a car entirely as it left the factory. Purists may prefer an original engine. Other collectors may be drawn to the possibility of using a familiar design in a new way. Neither preference can be settled by a famous name on the history file. The electric transformation is itself established history: Car and Driver reported on it in August 2020. The current news is the reported sale, rather than a newly completed conversion. What is known about the sale? No public asking price has been disclosed in the sale report, so there is no verified sterling figure to quote. Availability and the car’s present condition would need confirmation from the seller. For a collector, the interest lies in that unusual combination of music provenance, British design and later reinvention. Cash’s former Rolls-Royce carries the story of its first life while offering a distinctly different prospect for its next.

New galleries, a reimagined roof garden and views across Central Park will transform the museum’s modern and contemporary art experience. For anyone who builds a New York trip around its museums, there is a future opening worth keeping in mind. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has broken ground on the Tang Wing, its ambitious new home for modern and contemporary art, with completion planned for 2030. Designed by Frida Escobedo, the project promises to change the rhythm of a visit as well as the spaces in which art is displayed. There will be larger galleries, new connections between collections and places to step outside above Central Park. Escobedo is the first woman to design a new wing for the museum, according to The Met’s project overview. What is changing at The Met? The five-storey building will occupy the existing wing’s footprint. Around 126,000 sq ft of space will accommodate the project overall, with nearly 70,000 sq ft devoted to galleries for modern and contemporary art. Those numbers describe only part of the ambition. The museum wants visitors to find connections between recent work and the wider collection, rather than experience contemporary art as a separate destination at the end of a long walk. In the design unveiled by The Met, a limestone screen filters daylight across the exterior. Inside, galleries vary in height and scale, giving intimate works and larger installations different settings. The architecture offers a sequence of changing spaces, allowing the building to respond to the art. A new perspective on Central Park The outdoor spaces are likely to be a particular draw. The Cantor Roof Garden is to move to the fourth-floor terrace and grow to almost 10,000 sq ft. A further terrace above will add another place to pause, with landscaping by Thomas Woltz’s practice, Nelson Byrd Woltz. Together with windows overlooking the park and Manhattan skyline, these spaces bring the city into the visit. The appeal is easy to imagine: moving from a gallery into daylight, taking in the park, then returning to the collection with a little more time and attention. For British visitors who know Escobedo through her 2018 Serpentine Pavilion in London, the commission offers a chance to see her work at a very different scale. When will the Tang Wing open? The museum is targeting 2030. Its fundraising total of US$670 million covers construction and a substantial contribution towards an operating endowment; it should not be read simply as a building price. The Cantor Roof Garden is currently closed, although modern and contemporary works continue to appear elsewhere in the museum. Travellers planning a visit before the new wing opens can check The Met’s current exhibitions and visitor information. The Tang Wing also sits within a broader programme of renewal. The museum’s redevelopment plans include galleries for ancient West Asia and Cyprus scheduled for 2027, following the reopening of the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing in 2025. New York’s great cultural addresses rarely stand still; this one is preparing for a particularly substantial next chapter.

A £500 million investment programme sets the stage for a more practical chapter in the British supercar maker’s story. A McLaren has long demanded a particular sort of occasion. The prospect of the brand’s first SUV suggests something different: a car that could be chosen for the journey with family or friends, rather than the drive taken alone. McLaren has confirmed plans to enter the SUV market as part of a £500 million investment in its UK engineering and manufacturing operations. Reuters reports that the programme includes a new British assembly plant and development of the company’s own engines and transmissions. For prospective owners, the significance is straightforward. Greater practicality could make a McLaren relevant to more of their lives. Why an SUV matters for McLaren The commercial logic is familiar from other luxury marques. An additional pair of doors and space for passengers can extend a performance brand’s appeal to households that would struggle to justify a two-seater as their regular car. In its report on the announcement, The Guardian describes the opportunity to reach Formula One fans with families. That is an interesting audience for a marque whose appeal can be much wider than the group able to accommodate one of its existing cars. The challenge will be preserving the sense of occasion. A successful McLaren SUV would need to feel desirable on its own terms, with a character that makes the badge meaningful beyond outright acceleration. What has been confirmed? The investment establishes the industrial direction. Alongside the proposed new assembly facility, McLaren intends to expand existing operations at Woking and its composites centre in South Yorkshire. Car and Driver’s coverage also identifies in-house powertrain development as a major part of the plan, beginning with two new engines and transmissions. Those are substantial commitments. They point to a broader change in how the company develops and builds future vehicles, with the SUV forming part of that next phase. When will the McLaren SUV arrive? Reporting has suggested an arrival around 2028, but there is no firm customer delivery date or published UK price in the material reviewed. Details circulating about a V8 hybrid, five seats and all-wheel drive remain reported expectations rather than a final specification. That distinction matters while the vehicle is still taking shape. McLaren has confirmed the direction; buyers are still waiting to see the finished proposition. For the brand, the opportunity is to make performance fit a more ordinary day. The prospect of loading luggage, taking passengers and still looking forward to the road ahead is a compelling one. Whether McLaren can translate its particular driving appeal into that format will be the real story when the car arrives.

A Hong Kong harbour landmark takes the crown, while three London institutions and an Oxfordshire country retreat give British travellers plenty to celebrate. The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 ranking has arrived, with Rosewood Hong Kong named the world’s best hotel for the second year running. For readers closer to home, there is another reason to pay attention: four UK properties have secured places in the top 50. Claridge’s leads the British contingent at No.13, followed by Raffles London at The OWO at No.28, Estelle Manor at No.43 and The Connaught at No.49. Together, they offer an appealing choice between a London weekend and a countryside escape, without requiring a long-haul flight. Why Rosewood Hong Kong is the world’s best hotel At No.1, Rosewood Hong Kong makes a persuasive case for planning a city break around the hotel itself. Set beside Victoria Harbour, it combines 413 rooms and suites with interiors by Tony Chi, an extensive art collection and 11 restaurants and bars. Even its entry-level rooms measure 53 square metres. That generosity continues in marble bathrooms with separate baths and twin walk-in showers, while materials such as tweed and timber give the interiors a residential character. There is enough here to fill the hours between exploring the city: Indian cooking at Chaat, a drink at Darkside, treatments at Asaya and a swim in the 25-metre infinity pool. The hotel’s official website has the latest accommodation and dining details. The four UK hotels in the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 No.13: Claridge’s, London The highest-ranked British hotel is also one of the capital’s most recognisable addresses. Claridge’s has welcomed guests since 1856, and its Art Deco public spaces remain part of the appeal of checking into Mayfair. Yet the attraction goes beyond the familiar frontage and famous name. Its Japanese-inspired spa and individually conceived suites give the hotel a contemporary life alongside its history. For a celebratory London stay, that combination of occasion and comfort is precisely the point. No.28: Raffles London at The OWO On Whitehall, Raffles London at The OWO offers a different kind of grandeur. The former Old War Office has been converted into a hotel whose historic architecture remains central to the experience, from its imposing staircase to suites associated with the building’s former occupants. Dining is a substantial part of its draw, with restaurants from Mauro Colagreco and Japanese-inspired Kioku by Endo among the options. For an evening with a little intrigue, the subterranean Spy Bar supplies a suitably atmospheric setting. No.43: Estelle Manor, Oxfordshire The UK’s countryside entry is Estelle Manor, near Witney. Set within an 85-acre estate, the 108-room hotel combines a restored Jacobean Revival manor with interiors that favour rich fabrics, contemporary art and a distinctly sociable atmosphere. Its Roman-inspired bathhouse is a major part of the attraction, alongside swimming, padel and woodland walks. Non-members can stay at the hotel, making this an option for those who want the atmosphere of a country club as part of a weekend away. No.49: The Connaught, London Completing the British quartet, The Connaught brings the focus back to Mayfair. Food and drink are compelling reasons to visit, with Hélène Darroze’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant and the Connaught Bar’s celebrated martini trolley under the same roof. The art collection adds another dimension, with works by figures including Barbara Hepworth and Louise Bourgeois. It is a hotel that can shape an entire London evening, even for those who are not checking in. The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026: the full list All 50 hotels, in order, from the official 2026 ranking are: 1. Rosewood Hong Kong — Hong Kong 2. Capella Bangkok — Bangkok 3. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River — Bangkok 4. Atlantis The Royal — Dubai 5. Passalacqua — Lake Como 6. Rosewood São Paulo — São Paulo 7. Mandarin Oriental Qianmen — Beijing 8. Upper House Hong Kong — Hong Kong 9. Chablé Yucatán — Chocholá 10. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok — Bangkok 11. Aman Tokyo — Tokyo 12. Four Seasons Firenze — Florence 13. Claridge’s — London 14. Hôtel de Crillon — Paris 15. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab — Dubai 16. Capella Sydney — Sydney 17. Raffles Singapore — Singapore 18. Casa Maria Luigia — Modena 19. Le Bristol — Paris 20. Cheval Blanc Paris — Paris 21. Desa Potato Head — Bali 22. San Ysidro Ranch — Santa Barbara 23. One&Only Mandarina — Riviera Nayarit 24. Bulgari Tokyo — Tokyo 25. Las Ventanas al Paraíso — Los Cabos 26. Royal Mansour — Marrakech 27. Four Seasons Astir Palace — Athens 28. Raffles London at The OWO — London 29. Copacabana Palace — Rio de Janeiro 30. The Taj Mahal Palace — Mumbai 31. The Peninsula Istanbul — Istanbul 32. Bulgari Roma — Rome 33. Patina Osaka — Osaka 34. Mount Nelson — Cape Town 35. Nihi Sumba — Sumba Island 36. Badrutt’s Palace — St. Moritz 37. Park Hyatt Kyoto — Kyoto 38. Hôtel du Couvent — Nice 39. Portrait Milano — Milan 40. Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo — Monaco 41. Plaza Athénée — Paris 42. Hotel Sacher Vienna — Vienna 43. Estelle Manor — Witney 44. Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc — Antibes 45. Amangiri — Canyon Point 46. The Peninsula Hong Kong — Hong Kong 47. Maroma — Riviera Maya 48. Aman Nai Lert — Bangkok 49. The Connaught — London 50. San Domenico Palace — Taormina Two Italian stays worth building a trip around At No.5, Passalacqua is also named the Best Hotel in Europe and receives the 2026 Best Boutique Hotel award. With just 24 rooms across its Lake Como estate, it offers a markedly intimate proposition: terraced gardens, individually designed interiors and the atmosphere of an elaborate private home. For travellers choosing their next Italian escape, the small scale is as interesting as the ranking. This is a place to linger over the setting, with rooms spread between the main villa, former stables and a lakeside house. Further south, Modena’s Casa Maria Luigia enters at No.18 and takes the Highest New Entry award. Created by Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore, the country estate brings contemporary art, music and food into the same intimate setting. Dining at Francescana at Maria Luigia and Al Gatto Verde makes it especially relevant to anyone who plans a holiday around the table. The appeal is the chance to spend longer within that culinary world, with the hotel itself becoming part of the reason for travelling. Which hotel should go on your shortlist? The useful question is what you want from the stay. Rosewood Hong Kong lends itself to a hotel-led city break; the London entries offer three distinct settings for a special weekend; Estelle Manor brings the emphasis to the countryside. For Italy, Passalacqua and Casa Maria Luigia suggest two very different itineraries—one shaped by the lake, the other by food. Let the ranking introduce an address, then look closely at room categories, restaurant availability and any separately charged experiences before booking. A place on the list is a starting point; the right stay still depends on how you want to spend your time.

The best Formula 1 weekends have a life beyond the grandstand. In Monaco, that might mean dinner above the harbour; in Portugal, a few extra days beside the Atlantic; in Singapore, a quiet villa to retreat to after a night beneath the floodlights. The newly announced 2027 Formula 1 calendar gives travellers plenty to plan around, with 24 Grands Prix, 10 Sprint weekends and the return of Portugal and Türkiye. For those building a holiday around the racing, the hotel deserves as much consideration as the seat at the circuit. Here, we have selected 36 luxury hotels across 12 Grand Prix destinations and holiday regions, with three different ways to stay for each race. A dedicated trackside section highlights standout circuit-view stays and adds two further options, bringing the guide to 38 distinct properties. Some put you beside the action; others suit a longer beach, city or countryside holiday. The calendar gives full race-weekend dates, while each destination section highlights the main Grand Prix date. What’s new on the 2027 F1 calendar? Bahrain opens the season in March, followed by Saudi Arabia. Australia moves to the third round, before Japan and China. Portugal and Türkiye return after last hosting races in 2021, while Monaco retains its June slot and Madrid follows Monza in September. The Sprint programme grows from six weekends to 10. Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi will host the format for the first time. For travellers, that makes arriving before the main Grand Prix especially worthwhile: check the session timetable before booking flights. Formula 1’s 2027 calendar explainer sets out the changes. The full 2027 Formula 1 calendar The dates below cover each race weekend. Las Vegas runs from Thursday to Saturday, with its Grand Prix on 20 November. Weekend in 2027 Grand Prix / venue Sprint 12–14 March Bahrain · Sakhir Yes 19–21 March Saudi Arabia · Jeddah — 2–4 April Australia · Melbourne Yes 9–11 April Japan · Suzuka Yes 16–18 April China · Shanghai — 30 April–2 May Miami — 21–23 May Canada · Montréal Yes 4–6 June Monaco Yes 18–20 June Portugal · Portimão — 2–4 July Great Britain · Silverstone Yes 9–11 July Austria · Spielberg — 23–25 July Belgium · Spa-Francorchamps — 30 July–1 August Hungary · Budapest — 3–5 September Italy · Monza Yes 10–12 September Spain · Madrid — 24–26 September Azerbaijan · Baku — 1–3 October Türkiye · Istanbul* — 8–10 October Singapore — 22–24 October United States · Austin — 29–31 October Mexico City — 5–7 November São Paulo Yes 18–20 November Las Vegas — 3–5 December Qatar · Lusail Yes 10–12 December Abu Dhabi · Yas Marina Yes *Istanbul is subject to FIA circuit homologation. Dates are from Formula 1’s official calendar announcement and may change. Hotel recommendations below cover 12 selected races rather than every round. Stay beside the action: Hotels with circuit views For some fans, the ideal Grand Prix hotel is one where the circuit is part of the view. These five addresses stand out for their position beside—or above—the action. Three also feature in our destination selections below; Fairmont Monte Carlo and Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone add two further options for travellers prioritising the racing outlook. Escapade Silverstone — private residences at the circuit Escapade Silverstone offers both trackside and countryside residences, so choose the category to match your priorities. A swimming pool, sauna, gym and The Gallery Restaurant & Bar make it an appealing place to stay beyond the sessions. Confirm the exact sightline and the 2027 event-access arrangements attached to your booking. Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone — on the Hamilton Straight Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone sits on the Hamilton Straight and offers track-view rooms, a restaurant and a rooftop bar. It earns a place here for its circuit position rather than as a five-star recommendation. Ask specifically about track-facing accommodation and which viewing areas your Grand Prix reservation includes. Fairmont Monte Carlo — overlooking the hairpin Fairmont Monte Carlo offers Hairpin City View rooms with private terraces overlooking the circuit’s famous bend. For a fan, that is a more meaningful distinction than a general sea-view description. This is an additional circuit-view option, separate from our three luxury hotel selections for Monaco below; confirm the Grand Prix terms for the precise room or hospitality package. Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo — the Casino Square address Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo places you beside one of the Monaco circuit’s defining settings. Selected rooms, balconies or hospitality spaces can offer views of the action. Ask the hotel to confirm the specific vantage point before treating your accommodation as a way to watch the race. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island — above Yas Marina Circuit W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is built over Yas Marina Circuit, making it one of the most distinctive stays for the season finale. The address puts racing at the heart of the experience, but outlooks vary by room. Confirm whether your booking includes a circuit view, viewing access or race admission. For all five, a hotel reservation, a room with a race view and a hospitality ticket are different things. Obtain written confirmation of your room category, sightline, terrace or rooftop access and admission inclusions for the 2027 weekend. Chinese Grand Prix: where to stay in Shanghai Race day: 18 April 2027. Shanghai makes a compelling city break around the race, particularly if you want evenings along the Bund and time to explore beyond the circuit. The Peninsula Shanghai — for Bund glamour The Peninsula Shanghai is the classic riverfront choice, with Art Deco-inspired interiors and views towards the Huangpu River and Pudong skyline. Sir Elly’s adds a suitably dressed-up dinner option, while the indoor pool and spa offer somewhere to decompress. Choose it for the Shanghai setting as much as the racing. Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai — for a design-led city escape On the banks of Suzhou Creek, Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai brings the jewellery house’s Italian perspective to the city. Its appeal is the combination of contemporary luxury and proximity to the Bund, making it a strong alternative for travellers who want the hotel itself to be part of the weekend’s attraction. Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai — for a riverside base Across the river, Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai offers another waterfront perspective. Dining ranges from regional Chinese cooking at Yong Yi Ting to French-inspired dishes at Fifty 8° Grill. It suits those who prefer to organise their evenings around the hotel after a full day at the track. Race-weekend note: these are central Shanghai stays, not circuit hotels. Plan the journey to Shanghai International Circuit separately and allow for race-day crowds. Miami Grand Prix: where to stay in Miami Race day: 2 May 2027. The choice here is between making the race the focus of a beach holiday and joining Miami Beach’s more theatrical social scene. Acqualina Resort & Residences — for a beach-led holiday Acqualina sits in Sunny Isles Beach, giving the weekend an oceanfront resort setting. Its beach and pool cabanas make a persuasive case for extending the stay beyond Sunday. Families and travellers who want time away from the race-weekend parties should put it high on their list. Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club — for understated seaside glamour Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club offers a Surfside alternative, with rooms, beachfront cabana suites and residences. The draw is the balance of an established seaside address and modern hotel comfort: a place to turn a busy sporting weekend into a more leisurely coastal stay. Faena Hotel Miami Beach — for a more theatrical weekend For a hotel with a stronger sense of spectacle, choose Faena Miami Beach. Its richly coloured interiors, oceanfront setting and private beach club suit a trip where dinner and evenings out matter as much as qualifying. This is the more expressive choice among our Miami picks. Race-weekend note: the Miami International Autodrome is at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, rather than on Miami Beach. Treat any normal-day driving estimate cautiously and book transfers around your ticket’s designated entrance. Monaco Grand Prix: where to stay in Monte-Carlo Race day: 6 June 2027. Monaco is also a Sprint weekend in 2027, adding another reason to arrive before Sunday. Here, your precise room and access arrangements can matter as much as the hotel name. Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo — for the Casino Square setting Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo occupies one of the race’s defining addresses on Place du Casino. Its grand-hotel history makes it a natural choice for the full Monaco occasion. Selected rooms or hospitality spaces may offer race views, but these must be confirmed specifically when booking. Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo — for Belle Époque elegance Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo is a five-star alternative for those drawn to Monaco’s more classical side. Its historic architecture, sea views and access to the resort’s wellness facilities make it appealing for a longer stay, especially when the itinerary includes time to recover after the racing. Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo — for restaurants and spa time Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo brings a Belle Époque façade, the Odyssey pool and Spa Métropole by Guerlain to the equation. Set in the Carré d’Or, it works well for a weekend built around dining and the Principality’s social life, with the hotel providing plenty of reasons to linger. Race-weekend note: a Monte-Carlo address does not guarantee a circuit view. Ask about the exact balcony or terrace, hospitality inclusions and pedestrian access during road closures. Portuguese Grand Prix: where to stay in the Algarve Race day: 20 June 2027. Portugal’s return is an invitation to pair Portimão with a proper Algarve holiday. Choose your coastal base according to the sort of days you want either side of the race. Vila Vita Parc — for a complete resort escape Vila Vita Parc makes sense when Formula 1 is one part of a longer trip. Gardens above the Atlantic, beach access, Ocean restaurant and the Vila Vita Spa by Sisley Paris give it substantial appeal beyond the circuit. Its breadth of facilities is particularly useful for groups whose interests do not all begin and end with motorsport. Bela Vista Hotel & Spa — for a smaller coastal address For a more intimate stay, Bela Vista Hotel & Spa offers a boutique alternative at Praia da Rocha. The historic house and beach setting give the trip a different character from a large resort. Choose it if your ideal race weekend ends with a quieter hotel and time beside the sea. Penina Hotel & Golf Resort — for golf alongside the Grand Prix Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is the five-star option to consider when your travelling party would like golf on the itinerary as well as racing. Its established resort setting in the western Algarve makes it an alternative to the beachfront choices, particularly for those extending their stay around another sporting interest. Race-weekend note: Portimão town and the Algarve International Circuit are separate destinations. Compare routes to the circuit itself before choosing a hotel; none of these recommendations relies on a guaranteed transfer time. British Grand Prix: where to stay at Silverstone and beyond Race day: 4 July 2027, during a Sprint weekend. For a trip centred on the racing, start with accommodation at the circuit itself. Our two country-house alternatives suit a longer holiday before or after the event, rather than convenient daily journeys to Silverstone. Escapade Silverstone — for a private residence at the circuit Escapade Silverstone puts the circuit at the centre of the stay, with private residences offering trackside or countryside views. It is the strongest choice here for guests who want to spend the weekend at Silverstone itself. The Gallery Restaurant & Bar, a 15-metre swimming pool, sauna and track-facing gym give the accommodation an appeal beyond its address. Choose your residence category carefully: countryside accommodation does not offer the same outlook as a trackside booking. Confirm 2027 Grand Prix availability, the exact view and the event-access terms attached to your reservation. Ellenborough Park — for a Cotswolds extension Ellenborough Park occupies a historic country-house estate near Cheltenham, with 90 acres of grounds, characterful bedrooms and a spa. Choose it for a Cotswolds holiday wrapped around the Grand Prix, leaving time for the hotel and its surroundings. The drive to Silverstone is substantial; it is better suited to an extended trip than repeated early-morning circuit runs. Coworth Park — for a Berkshire country retreat Coworth Park, near Ascot, brings a spa, polo lawns and a country-house setting to a longer itinerary. Its appeal is a few restorative days either side of race weekend. This is a destination hotel to combine with Silverstone, with a separately planned transfer, rather than a convenient local base. Race-weekend note: Escapade is at Silverstone; Ellenborough Park and Coworth Park are substantially farther away. If attending every session is the priority, the circuit stay is the practical starting point. Treat the country-house options as extensions to the holiday and plan transfers separately. Italian Grand Prix: where to stay in Milan for Monza Race day: 5 September 2027, with a Sprint also scheduled for the weekend. Staying in Milan gives the trip a second identity: fashion, design and long dinners once the track activity is over. Portrait Milano — for a fashion-district stay Portrait Milano occupies a former Archiepiscopal Seminary, with a striking historic courtyard at its heart. Its position in Milan’s fashion district and contemporary Italian interiors make it a strong choice for travellers who want to spend as much time exploring the city as following the racing. Bvlgari Hotel Milano — for a garden retreat Bvlgari Hotel Milano offers the luxury of a substantial private garden in the city centre. The spa and spaces for aperitivo give it a particularly appealing rhythm for a longer weekend. Choose it when you want somewhere calm to return to without sacrificing a central Milan address. Mandarin Oriental, Milan — for dining and central convenience Close to La Scala and the city’s luxury shopping streets, Mandarin Oriental, Milan is another five-star contender. Seta and Mandarin Garden provide different ways to spend the evening, from a more considered dinner to cocktails and Italian dishes. It is a useful base for guests adding cultural plans to the sporting itinerary. Race-weekend note: these hotels are in Milan, not beside Monza’s circuit. Arrange the full journey, including the final approach to your entrance, rather than relying on an ordinary city-to-city driving estimate. Spanish Grand Prix: where to stay in Madrid Race day: 12 September 2027. Madrid follows Monza on the calendar, making this a chance to combine Formula 1 with the Spanish capital’s restaurants, galleries and hotel scene. These three five-star city-centre stays make the wider city break part of the appeal. Four Seasons Hotel Madrid — for rooftop dining Four Seasons Hotel Madrid makes a strong case for lingering over dinner, with Dani García’s rooftop dining and the Isa restaurant and cocktail bar. Choose it if your plans extend beyond the grandstands to a celebratory city weekend, with the hotel providing an appealing destination at the end of the day. Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid — for art and grand-hotel tradition Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid sits between the Prado Museum and Retiro Park. Its location makes it particularly appealing to couples or groups dividing their time between the race and Madrid’s cultural attractions. Add a day for the museum, the park and an unhurried afternoon tea at Palm Court. Rosewood Villa Magna — for a polished Madrid city break Rosewood Villa Magna offers another five-star option for travellers making the capital itself a priority. Consider it when you want a hotel-led stay with room for dining and relaxation around the race, rather than choosing accommodation solely by its distance from the venue. Race-weekend note: these are city hotels, not trackside stays. Plan your route to the Madring event entrance using the organiser’s published transport information, and check road closures before relying on a taxi journey. Turkish Grand Prix: where to stay in Istanbul Race day: 3 October 2027. Istanbul’s return gives travellers a reason to build in several days for the city. The calendar lists the event subject to FIA circuit homologation, so keep that condition in mind when making commitments. The Peninsula Istanbul — for contemporary waterfront luxury The Peninsula Istanbul occupies four buildings on the Bosphorus in Karaköy’s Galataport area. Landscaped gardens, indoor and outdoor pools and Turkish hammams give it the feel of an urban retreat. Its waterfront position is especially appealing for travellers planning time to explore the city as well as attend the race. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus — for palace atmosphere Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus offers a historic palace setting in Beşiktaş. Rooms and suites with Bosphorus views make the water central to the experience. It is the choice for travellers who want a grand Istanbul address and evenings that feel distinct from the intensity of the circuit. Çırağan Palace Kempinski — for an imperial setting Çırağan Palace Kempinski is another landmark Bosphorus option, combining an Ottoman imperial palace with five-star hospitality. The setting is the attraction: stay here when the hotel is intended to be a major part of the holiday, with room in the itinerary to enjoy it. Race-weekend note: these waterfront hotels are on the European side of Istanbul; Istanbul Park is on the Asian side. A boat trip can enhance a city stay, but it is not a substitute for a properly planned circuit transfer. Singapore Grand Prix: where to stay for the night race Race day: 10 October 2027. Singapore presents perhaps the clearest choice between staying near the event’s city-centre atmosphere and retreating to a resort after the action. Capella Singapore — for a Sentosa escape Capella Singapore is the resort option, set within landscaped grounds on Sentosa. Its rooms, suites, villas and manors offer flexibility for couples, families and friends travelling together, while the pools and gardens create a slower pace. Choose it for the contrast with race weekend, rather than for proximity to the circuit. Mandarin Oriental, Singapore — for a Marina Bay base Mandarin Oriental, Singapore puts you in the Marina Bay area, making it a compelling option for guests who want to remain in the centre of things. Confirm the room outlook and permitted routes to your ticketed entrance: a bay view and a race view are not interchangeable. Raffles Singapore — for a classic city stay Raffles Singapore gives the weekend a different kind of glamour, with its historic architecture and longstanding place in the city’s hotel culture. It is a strong choice for travellers who want Singapore’s heritage woven into their stay and time to enjoy the hotel beyond a hurried check-in. Race-weekend note: road closures can change access significantly around Marina Bay. Check walking routes, public transport options and hotel pick-up points once the event’s access plans are released. Mexico City Grand Prix: where to stay Race day: 31 October 2027. Make time for Mexico City’s restaurants, museums and neighbourhoods around the racing, with your hotel providing a comfortable base for a trip of several days. Alexander — for a boutique suite stay Alexander in Lomas Virreyes offers an intimate alternative to the city’s larger hotels, with 26 suites and a design-conscious approach. Poltrona Frau furnishings, generous windows and marble bathrooms give it a residential quality. It is a choice for those who value a smaller property and are happy to plan transfers around that preference. Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City — for a courtyard retreat Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City is arranged around a garden courtyard on Paseo de la Reforma. That combination of a central address and a sheltered interior setting makes it an appealing base for a busy weekend, with time left for the city before or after the Grand Prix. The St. Regis Mexico City — for a contemporary Reforma address The St. Regis Mexico City provides another luxury option on Paseo de la Reforma. Choose it for a polished city-hotel experience and a location that works for a broader Mexico City itinerary, rather than treating the stay simply as somewhere to sleep between circuit visits. Race-weekend note: the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez requires a separate journey from these hotels. Ask your concierge to plan around your specific gate and the event’s traffic arrangements. Las Vegas Grand Prix: where to stay on the Strip Race day: Saturday 20 November 2027. Las Vegas is the weekend for travellers who want the spectacle to continue after the chequered flag. Pay particular attention to the Saturday race date when arranging arrival and departure. Wynn Las Vegas — for the full resort experience Wynn Las Vegas is a strong choice for a trip built around the city’s resort culture, dining and entertainment. It suits guests who want several ways to spend their time within the hotel complex as well as the racing. Check the details of any Grand Prix package separately from the room reservation. Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas — for a hotel-focused Strip stay Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas is an alternative for guests who want a luxury hotel address on the Strip while keeping their race-weekend plans flexible. Ask about the exact room outlook and event-period access before booking: the location alone is not a promise of a view of the cars. Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas — for a quieter return Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas offers a non-gaming, non-smoking hotel environment, with dining and a spa providing an escape from the city’s constant activity. Choose it when the appeal is enjoying the race and the wider Las Vegas experience, then returning to somewhere with a calmer hotel atmosphere. Race-weekend note: Strip road closures affect even short journeys. Confirm access routes and the distinction between a room booking, race ticket and dedicated viewing package. A high-floor city view is not necessarily a circuit view. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: where to stay for the season finale Race day: 12 December 2027, with a Sprint joining the finale weekend. Abu Dhabi offers a clear choice between immersing yourself in Yas Island’s racing atmosphere and turning the trip into a longer beach or city holiday. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island — for the circuit setting W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is the most directly race-focused hotel in this selection, built over Yas Marina Circuit. The setting makes it a natural contender for fans who want motorsport to define the stay. Confirm the precise room view, event access and package inclusions; a standard reservation does not automatically include race admission. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental — for a beach holiday Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental shifts the emphasis towards a luxury resort stay, with a private beach and a grand Abu Dhabi setting. Choose it for a longer December escape with the final race as the centrepiece, allowing time to enjoy the hotel before heading to Yas Island. Rosewood Abu Dhabi — for a waterfront city base Rosewood Abu Dhabi sits on Al Maryah Island, with access to The Galleria’s shopping and dining. Its waterfront location and Sense spa make it an appealing option for travellers building a broader city itinerary around the finale. It offers a different rhythm from staying beside the track. Race-weekend note: Emirates Palace and Rosewood require transfers to Yas Island. Compare those journeys with the convenience of a Yas-based stay before committing, particularly if you plan to attend the Sprint and other sessions as well as Sunday’s race.

A Georgian ballroom restaurant from the group behind Carbone, six historic suites in former royal apartments and a bathhouse spread across three floors: Cambridge House has revealed the first details of the Mayfair hotel that will mark Auberge Collection’s UK debut. The opening of Cambridge House, Auberge Collection is announced for 1 February 2027. Reservations are now open, with the launch release listing bookable stays from 1 April and room-only rates starting at £1,250. At 94 Piccadilly, the former home of the ‘In & Out’ Naval and Military Club is being transformed into a 102-room hotel as part of Reuben Brothers’ £1 billion regeneration of the Piccadilly Estate. The address places it between Green Park and Shepherd Market, with a substantial part of its appeal aimed at Londoners coming for dinner, drinks or the spa. A first look at Jean-Louis Deniot’s interiors Jean-Louis Deniot is responsible for the hotel’s rooms and guest spaces, while Laura Gonzalez is designing the signature bar, wellbeing facilities and a members’ club planned for later in 2027. The newly released material offers an early look at Deniot’s work through photography of a completed model guest room, alongside architectural renderings of the Augusta Suite, a signature suite and the exterior. The Augusta is one of six historic suites occupying the building’s former royal apartments. The distinction matters for anyone planning a stay: most of this first look shows the proposed finished spaces, rather than photography of a completed hotel. What it establishes is the breadth of the project, from standard rooms to some of the house’s most historically significant accommodation. The Grade I-listed mansion was commissioned in 1756 by the 2nd Earl of Egremont. Its later occupants included the Duke of Cambridge and Lord Palmerston, before the Naval and Military Club made it home from 1865 to 1999. That history gives the restoration an architectural character few new-build hotels can reproduce. Major’s brings the team behind Carbone to Piccadilly For London diners, Major’s may be the announcement with the most immediate pull. Major Food Group, whose restaurants include Carbone and Torrisi, is developing a new concept that brings together the American chophouse and the London grill. It will occupy the restored Georgian ballroom and Palmerston Court, a courtyard planned with jasmine planting. British ingredients will underpin a menu of meat, fish and game, with seafood towers, caviar service and carving trolleys for spit-roasted prime rib lending the room a deliberately theatrical dining style. British makers have been commissioned for bespoke china and trolleys. The drinks programme promises at least 10 variations on the martini—a detail likely to make the bar a destination in its own right. Baeden House: a three-floor spa in Mayfair The hotel’s wellbeing destination, Baeden House, draws on Roman bathhouse traditions. Plans include a heated swimming pool, hydrotherapy facilities, six treatment rooms and a circular relaxation lounge arranged around a central fire pit. Gyms, studios and wet and heat rooms complete the three-floor offering. Access arrangements and any membership requirements will be worth checking as the opening approaches; the announcement does not set out day-spa booking terms. When does Cambridge House open—and can you book? Auberge’s announcement gives 1 February 2027 as the opening date, while its published reservation details specify stays from 1 April 2027. Anyone seeking a February or March stay should contact the hotel directly before making plans. Announced rates start at £1,250 per room, per night, on a room-only basis. The hotel’s guest information also states that a discretionary 5% accommodation service charge will be added on departure. For London, the interest extends well beyond another expensive suite. A long-private Piccadilly address is preparing to return to the city’s social life, with a ballroom restaurant and bathhouse giving locals reasons to step inside. Booking information is available through Cambridge House.

Oyster Yachts is taking its long-distance sailing ambitions in a new direction: across two hulls. The British builder has unveiled the Oyster C60, its first sailing catamaran, at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Announced on 9 September, the project has been developed with Berret-Racoupeau. For a company associated with bluewater monohulls, it is a significant expansion of the choice offered to owners, rather than an abandonment of its existing range. More room for life at sea Oyster describes the 60ft design as offering 110 square metres of connected indoor and outdoor space. The proposed accommodation separates the owner’s suite from the guest and crew areas, with three further en-suite guest cabins and dedicated crew quarters. The builder’s Seascape windows are intended to bring light and sea views into the interior. The brief combines coastal cruising with the demands of longer ocean passages. According to Oyster’s announcement, owners will also have access to its training, technical support and wider sailing community. The attraction is as much about how a family spends time together as the overall floor area. On an extended trip, somewhere quiet to read or retreat can be as valuable as a generous table for everyone to gather around. A layout that accommodates both has a clear purpose beyond impressive numbers. A new format, with offshore ambitions In an interview with Marine Industry News, chief executive Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke linked the decision to owners seeking greater stability, space and easier connections between inside and outside. The report also describes planned folding side platforms and a substantial terrace. The challenge is to balance that liveaboard comfort with the practical demands of a yacht intended to travel offshore. What happens next? The Cannes announcement introduces a developing project, not a completed yacht ready for delivery. Marine Industry News reported that engineering, production arrangements, pricing and delivery details were still being worked through. France was identified as a likely build location under Oyster’s direction, rather than a confirmed final arrangement. That distinction is important for prospective owners. The C60 is an invitation to consider a different kind of Oyster, with its final commercial and technical details still to follow. For the British marque, the larger story is one of continuity through change: retaining an ambition for serious sailing while making room for a different way of living aboard. Follow the project through the official Oyster C60 page.

A private aviation journey begins well before anyone steps onto an aircraft. Flexjet’s new terminal at Farnborough puts that part of the experience under the spotlight, with hospitality spaces designed to make time on the ground feel like part of the trip. Officially opened on 10 September 2026, the 2,098-square-metre facility is the company’s first dedicated European terminal. It sits separately from Farnborough Airport’s main terminal and serves Flexjet passengers, rather than operating as a lounge available to all private flyers. A Gulfstream cabin, without leaving the ground Among the features announced by Flexjet is the Fuselage Lounge: a full-size recreation of its Gulfstream G700 cabin, including a bedroom suite. Other facilities include an owners’ bar and lounge, private meeting rooms and dedicated security and immigration provision through Farnborough Airport. The building also accommodates Flexjet’s European headquarters, operational control facilities and an expanded Red Label Academy for cabin staff. It is therefore both a passenger-facing address and a working base for the business. A more residential approach to airport design Carver Hain Art + Design led the interiors. In Wallpaper’s account of the project, warm colours, textured furnishings and softly lit seating give the rooms a residential character. The report identifies furniture and lighting from names including B&B Italia, Cassina and Bert Frank, alongside bespoke artwork. An oval bar provides a social centre, while the meeting spaces are designed to accommodate more than a brief pause before boarding. The G700 recreation also serves a practical role, allowing cabin staff to train in a setting modelled on the aircraft itself. For a traveller using Farnborough, the proposition is straightforward: a place to work, meet or unwind within the same service environment as the flight. The quality of that experience will ultimately depend on the people delivering it as much as the furniture and finishes. What the opening means for UK travellers This is a new facility for eligible Flexjet owners and guests, not a public airport lounge or a replacement for Farnborough’s existing terminal. Access should be confirmed with the operator as part of travel arrangements. For UK-based clients, the opening adds a dedicated base at a familiar private aviation departure point. Its emphasis on hospitality makes the terminal itself part of the service, whether passengers are returning home or setting off.