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The Islands of Oz (Secret Islands)

On the remote isles of Australia, amid the country's otherworldly beauty, travelers cast away in luxury

Australia's Hidden Islands

Photos: The continent down under is surrounded by dozens of rugged outliers, many of which now offer luxury accommodations

BRIEFING

Trend (Notebook / Trend)

The A List (Notebook)

Classic briefcases and computer cases in neutral shades are global best sellers, while the more fashion-forward cities have a passion for metallics

What Makes A Watch Tick (Notebook)

In Switzerland, watchmaking isn't just an industry — it's a culture. Developing a high-end timepiece is an artful process that calls for creativity, precision and a lot of patience

TO OUR READERS

STYLE & DESIGN

World Traveler Tell-All (Globetrotters)

Stylish jet setters dish their best tips, from a chef's preferred city for food (Bologna) to Claridge's most loved concierge (Martin)

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Sculptural Style (Right This Minute)

An architectural legend is inspiring more than just buildings

Madrid (Navigator)

Loewe designer Stuart Vevers is new to Spain's capital, but he already knows his way around like a local

Excess Baggage (Icon)

With its classic, boxy style, Globe-Trotter luggage is a throwback to another era

Steppin' Out (Artifact)

With elegant details, lush colors and exotic materials, Tod's took driving shoes out of the car

Anatomy of a 5-Star Hotel (Luxury Hotels)

Master hotelier Sir Rocco Forte divulges the details that make for a fabulous stay

The Queen of Duty-Free

Michela Ratti travels all over the world, which means she spends plenty of time in airports

Full Disclosure

With complicated inner mechanisms exposed, skeleton watches are the intriguing exhibitionists of timepieces