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2021’s red-hot US luxury-property market was a tough act to follow. What can we expect in 2022? Rising mortgage rates may cool the fervor, but prices will likely remain strong, with demand outstripping supply. Key trends such as the digital age of real estate, return to work and resort-style living will continue to influence the market.

The pandemic locked down everyone, but the wealthy are making the great escape by chartering luxury yachts. The details of turning a yachting adventure into a golden experience are best left to the experts, which is where a yacht brokerage such as YACHTZOO comes in. What are the most desirable destinations, and how best to reach them?

On the crowded field of competitors, no contender can defeat the sports car in dynamic performance. Maserati’s MC20 boldly brings the Italian automaker back to its roots, while McLaren’s 600LT expands on its impressive lineup. Which of these premier sports cars outdoes the other? It’s a close contest, but one model outshines the other.

Shopping used to be a straightforward yet tedious process – you go to a shop to look for what you want to buy, select the items you want and put them in your bag, pay for your items at the cash counter, and then go home. The internet and digital connectivity have shortened that entire process to the click of just a few buttons

The real estate market in Dubai continued to scale new heights over the course of 2021. After a near catastrophic stumble at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the market took on a sharp upturn with transactional activity reaching levels that have not been seen for nearly a decade. With the administration of sound government protocols across 2020 and a successful vaccine campaign in the first half of 2021

Thailand’s economy hinged on tourists, who all but disappeared after COVID-19 arrived. But one group of people’s loss is often another’s gain. On the enchanting Thai island of Phuket, wealthy domestic investors have swept in to fill the void left by foreign home buyers and snatched up some extraordinary luxury properties at great prices.

In winter, vacationers yearn to hit the slopes, then crash in comfort once evening falls. A select few world-class accommodations offer uncompromising luxury with opportunities for thrilling snow adventures. Our travel feature showcases those resorts from Switzerland to Canada that are richly endowed to provide the perfect winter get-away.

With the car industry turning greener, electric vehicles are the next big thing. Although EVs have been on the market for a while, high prices, lack of charging stations, range limitations between charges have hindered universal adoption. The Volkswagen ID.3 and Nissan Leaf are competing to address these concerns. How do they measure up?

A sailing vacation around the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas is equivalent to liberation. Wind, sun, bays and coves, beaches and plenty of clear turquoise water are guaranteed to make the sailor feel unfettered. But sailing enthusiasts should also take time to go ashore and check out the natural gems these European islands have to offer.

Not everyone drives on a paved road, but most vehicles, even SUVs, are built to maneuver pavement and not dirt, rock and mud—except for the iconic, rugged off-roaders, the Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler. Each vehicle, while similar, is aimed at a slightly different market. But which one gets down and dirty best for a comparable price?