Luxury Portfolio International

Co-op residences among the swankiest in major urban markets – but at a cost

July 21 2021 6 minute read

Photographer David Yarrow ponders his journey of the American “Wild West”

July 12 2021 5 minute read

Luxury Hour: Designing for Tomorrow: Home, Garden and Amenities Reimagined (webcast)

June 28 2021 1 minute read

The events of the past 15 months have changed perception and use of home as the launching pad not just for personal activities but also a hub for work, entertainment and education. What does this mean for new-home design and remodeling of legacy upscale properties? Even as affluent consumers regain confidence with resumed travel and work habits and a return to in-person schooling for families, some changes are here to stay. Chief among the shifts are flexible work-from-home arrangements and more digital meetings, leading to more wear and tear as well as more compartmentalization in property use.

Family-focused design takes center stage in the modern luxury home

22 June 6 minute read

Finding pockets of intimacy in an open floor plan

17 June 5 minute read

Design a kitchen for cooking like a chef

10 June 5 minute read

Creating a memorable garden combining form and function

18 May 4 minute read

Custom travel agents put the personal in VIP

June 25 2021 5 minute read

By LISA KLEIN When planning a vacation most consumers simply choose a destination and book accommodations online, maybe taking it to the next level with a luxury travel agent’s help. Some, however, take their holiday to the ultimate level and enlist an expert to create a custom and exclusive experience just for them.   “The great thing about traveling is that you can always make it an incredibly personal experience,” said Mike Salvadore, owner and co-president of the Washington-based 58 Stars Travel.

Cancun, in vote of confidence, sees return of summer travel

08 June 4 minute read

Make A Statement: Best Second Homes

23 April 2 minute read

Breaking Traditions: The Second Home Market

23 April 4 minute read

Second Home Market Showcase: Turks And Caicos

08 April 2 minute read

Personal training strengthens fitness at home

June 15 2021 5 minute read

By LISA KLEIN Last year was filled with consumers scrambling to create their own at-home fitness routines thanks to mandatory gym closures and COVID-19 precautions. Out of necessity, virtual workouts exploded in 2020. According to fitness studio subscription site ClassPass, 81 percent of its members have been using the digital options studios began offering last year.