Destination Clubs typically appeal to couples and families who like to travel widely without the costs and inconveniences of owning multiple vacation homes. But the clubs, which offer the promise of five-star vacations in multimillion-dollar homes in far-flung locations, are not without their drawbacks, including restrictions on travel dates and ...
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Feed SubscriptionWardrobe: Bravura, and Then Some
Gianni Agnelli, the late Italian industrialist, was renowned for his distinctive sense of style, and he is still an important inspiration for countless tailors, including a young Italian named Valentino Ricci.
Read More »Aviation: X Factor
While retaining its title as the world’s fastest fixed-gear single-engine piston aircraft, the Corvalis TT—formerly the Cessna 400 and before that the Columbia 400—has gained another new name: the Corvalis TTX. The X denotes an upgrade that includes a touchscreen-controlled avionics system, business-jet-quality interior appointments, and new exterior paint schemes ...
Read More »Autos: Meet the New Boss
Over the years American automakers have produced various contemporary versions of legendary cars that seem like little more than exploitative sequels to those who fondly remember the originals. But the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 distinguishes itself from badge-engineered remakes
Read More »Home: Outer Limits
When Dedon debuted its 2011 outdoor furniture collections earlier this year, the German company went global: Transporting its handmade designs to some of the world’s most exotic destinations, Dedon created lavish alfresco living spaces in unlikely locations—from a lakefront setting surrounded by elephants in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to the wintry ...
Read More »FrontRunners: The Connoisseur’s Condiment
The imaginative marketers at Sir Kensington’s, a purveyor of fine condiments based in New York City, introduced Sir Kensington’s Gourmet Scooping Ketchup (www.sirkensingtons.com) with a tale as inventive as its taste. The story goes that during a culinary symposium hosted by company founder Sir Kensington, Catherine the Great requested ketchup ...
Read More »FrontRunners: More than Marshmallows
The menu of hot-chocolate selections changes hourly and ranges widely at the Chocolate Bar (www.jphevin.com), which Parisian chocolatier Jean-Paul H
Read More »FrontRunners: Shelf Styled
The first compact music system from Steinway Lyngdorf sounds anything but small. A basic, $22,000 configuration of the Steinway Lyngdorf S-Series (www.steinwaylyngdorf.com) includes two S-15 bookshelf speakers, two S-210 floor boundary woofers, two A1 digital amplifiers, and the new SP-1 stereo processor, which features the company’s RoomPerfect technology
Read More »Stallings wins Greenbrier Classic in playoff
PGA Tour rookie Scott Stallings won the Greenbrier Classic on Sunday, sinking a birdie putt on the first playoff hole to beat Bob Estes and Bill Haas.
Read More »Browne goes wire to wire to win US Senior Open
Olin Browne showed little emotion until rolling in a 30-foot birdie putt on the final hole to clinch a three-shot victory over Mark O'Meara in the U.S. Senior Open on Sunday
Read More »Dyson outduels Aussie Green to win Irish Open
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Read More »Tiger to play Aussie, maybe Prez Cup
PGT: Presidents Cup captain Fred Couples has said that his two wild cards should join him at the Australian Open prior. Reportedly Tiger Woods will oblige.
Read More »Irwin shoots his age, gains at US Senior Open
A 66 is an impressive score, especially at a major championship, on a legendary course, and particularly when the player shooting it is a 66-year-old grandfather.
Read More »Video: Lexus wrapup show from U.S. Senior Open
Steve Sands and Jason Sobel recap the action from the third round of the U.S. Senior Open at Iverness, including highlights of Olin Browne and Mark O'Meara. (NBC Sports)
Read More »PGT: Kim scorches Greenbrier Classic, leads by 1
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