A Foldaway Touring Kayak for a Quiet Solo Afternoon
The Advanced Elements AirVolution packs a 3.96m high-pressure touring kayak into a wheeled bag, making an occasional solo paddle practical.
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Sail or Pedal: A Hobie Tandem Island Day with Two Ways Home
Hobie’s Tandem Island mixes an 8.4m² sail with two reversible pedal drives, offering a shared sheltered-water outing when breezes vary.
One Bowrider Can Serve the Family Swim and Fishing Days
Chaparral’s 21 SSi Ski & Fish shows how adaptable seating, rod storage and a swim platform can serve two different family outings.
A First Family Sailing Course in a Hartley Wanderer
Hartley’s 4.27m Wanderer Trainer illustrates why space, simple reefing and an instructor can make a first family sailing course enjoyable.
A Quiet Fishing Morning with Wenonah’s Basswood 17
Wenonah’s broad Basswood 17 canoe supports a quiet two-person fishing trip, with practical space for tackle and a controlled approach to shallow water.
Canoe Camping Starts with a Sensible Load, Not a Long Route
A family canoe trip can start close to home; Wenonah’s 17-foot Boundary Waters illustrates the value of capacity, stable trim and a simple camping plan.
An Inflatable Kayak Makes a Lakeside Holiday Easier to Pack
Advanced Elements’ Island Voyage 2 can be configured for one or two paddlers, making a simple lake or gentle-river outing possible from a holiday base.
Two Pedal Stations Make Hobie’s iTrek 14 Duo a Shared Escape
Hobie’s inflatable iTrek 14 Duo is a two-person pedal kayak with a 4.17-metre hull, suited to unhurried sheltered-water trips.
A Family Lake Day aboard Hobie’s Four-Seat iTrek Fiesta
Hobie’s four-seat inflatable iTrek Fiesta offers a shared pedal-powered lake outing, with facing seats and individual drives.
Koh Samui Resort Gains Two Michelin Keys on the Gulf of Thailand
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui has received Two Michelin Keys for 2026, drawing attention to its hillside villas and Gulf of Thailand setting.
Four Seasons Shenzhen Marks 13 Years With a Xu Ying Art Exhibition
Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen is marking its 13th anniversary with an exhibition of cross-media artist Xu Ying running through 30 October 2026.
Hublot Brings Jeff Koons Into Its Watchmaking and Art Programme
Hublot has named contemporary artist Jeff Koons as a brand ambassador, extending the watchmaker's established relationship with art.
LVMH Opens 71 Workshops and Heritage Sites for an October Weekend
LVMH's Les Journées Particulières returns from 16 to 18 October, opening 71 normally restricted workshops and heritage sites across 13 countries.
San Domenico Palace Gives Taormina Another Reason for a Night Ashore
San Domenico Palace, Taormina has entered The 50 Best Hotels 2026 at No.50, adding another accolade to the Sicilian coastal hotel.
Babel Turns Le Bon Marché Into an After-Hours Paris Performance Space
Babel has returned to Le Bon Marché in Paris for a second season, combining dance, circus and martial arts after normal shopping hours.
Julie Kegels Wins the 2026 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers
Belgian designer Julie Kegels has won the 2026 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers, receiving funding and a year of mentoring.
Paris Turns Poire Belle-Hélène Into a Sculptural Christmas Dessert
Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris has unveiled a 2026 Yule Log by pastry chef Michaël Bartocetti inspired by Poire Belle-Hélène.
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