Sustainable Island Tech: A small watersports shack in Saint Barthélemy is running on a compact solar-and-battery setup (EcoFlow Delta Max 2 with two 220-watt panels), powering essentials like a fridge, coffee machine, and microwave, plus recharging electric pumps, phones, and tools. It also feeds a public, solar-powered weather dashboard for riders, with a live camera and Starlink connectivity—aimed at becoming energy self-sufficient. Luxury Travel Spotlight: A new book, Treasured Island: The Story of St. Barth… and Its Barbarians, Billionaires, and Beauties, offers a definitive look at how St. Barth became a top-tier, hard-to-reach playground for the super-rich, profiling the island’s transformation from a quieter backwater into elite luxury.
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Sustainable St. Barth Watersports: A local watersports center is running day-to-day gear on a compact solar-and-battery setup (EcoFlow Delta Max 2 with two 220-watt panels), powering essentials like a fridge, coffee machine, and microwave while also recharging electric pumps, phones, and tools. On-Island Weather Access: The same system supports a public rider dashboard with a solar weather station, display console, live camera, Power over Ethernet switch, and Starlink—so visitors can check conditions before heading out. Luxury Travel Spotlight: A new book, Treasured Island: The Story of St. Barth…, digs into how St. Barth evolved into a top-tier elite playground, profiling the island’s transformation from quiet backwater to ultra-luxury magnet. Design-Led Accommodation Buzz (Elsewhere): Cape Town was ranked eighth worldwide for luxurious, design-forward holiday homes, a reminder of how strongly travelers are chasing standout stays and scenic architecture.
Island Spotlight: A new book, Treasured Island: The Story of St. Barth … and Its Barbarians, Billionaires, and Beauties, puts St. Barth back in the spotlight as an ultra-secluded, elite travel haven—reachable mainly by sea or short-hop flights, with no golf course and a reputation built on privacy and high-end tourism. Luxury Rankings: Cape Town just scored big in a global “Beautiful Base” ranking by British interior design firm Sharps, landing 8th worldwide for design-led luxury holiday homes—beating Miami, Ibiza, Malibu and others—based on the mix of luxury home availability, average nightly prices and reputation.
Luxury Spotlight: A new book, Treasured Island: The Story of St. Barth … and Its Barbarians, Billionaires, and Beauties, puts St. Barth back in the spotlight as an ultra-exclusive, hard-to-reach haven for the super-rich—reachable mainly by sea or short flights, with no golf course and a reputation built on seclusion and high-end travel culture. Global Rankings: Cape Town has been named one of the world’s most beautiful places to stay, ranking eighth for design-led luxury holiday homes—scoring 96.2/100 and beating destinations like Miami, Ibiza and Malibu—highlighting how architecture and dramatic scenery are driving demand for premium stays.
Luxury Travel Roundup: Cape Town just landed a spot on a new global list of the world’s most beautiful places to stay, ranking eighth for design-led luxury holiday homes. A study by British interior design firm Sharps assessed luxury properties across 200+ destinations using availability, average nightly prices, and reputation to produce a “Beautiful Base” score. Cape Town scored 96.2/100, ahead of well-known names like Miami, Palm Springs, Ibiza, and Malibu, with 122 luxury homes in the ranking and an average nightly rate of about £1,109. Design & Views: Sharps points to the city’s architecture and its dramatic scenery—many homes use expansive glass walls to frame views of the Atlantic and Table Mountain, blending natural materials, local plants, African textiles, and minimalist interiors.
Luxury Accommodation Spotlight: Cape Town is grabbing fresh global attention, ranking eighth worldwide for “beautiful base” stays in a new Sharps study of design-led luxury holiday homes across 200+ destinations. Travel Inspiration: The Mother City scored 96.2/100, ahead of Miami, Palm Springs, Ibiza and Malibu, with 122 luxury homes listed and an average nightly rate of about £1,109 (around R24,000). Design & Views: Sharps points to Cape Town’s architecture and its dramatic scenery—many properties use expansive glass walls to frame views of the Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain, blending natural materials, indigenous plants and local textiles for a distinctly modern, landscape-led look.
Luxury Accommodation Spotlight: Cape Town just landed a major global accolade, ranking eighth worldwide for “luxury, design-led” holiday homes in a new study by British interior design firm Sharps. The research scored destinations on a “Beautiful Base” mix of luxury-home availability, average nightly prices, and reputation, with Cape Town earning 96.2/100—ahead of well-known hotspots like Miami, Ibiza, Palm Springs, and Malibu. Travel Inspiration: Sharps points to Cape Town’s dramatic scenery as the driver, noting many high-end stays use expansive glass walls to frame views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic, paired with natural materials, indigenous plants, African textiles, and minimalist Scandinavian-style interiors. Where to Watch: With 122 luxury homes included and an average nightly rate of about £1,109, the ranking underscores how design-led lodging continues to shape where affluent travelers choose to vacation.
Luxury Accommodation Spotlight: Cape Town just landed a major global accolade, ranking eighth worldwide for “Beautiful Base” luxury holiday homes in a new study by British interior design firm Sharps. The ranking assessed luxury-home availability, average nightly prices, and reputation across 200+ destinations, then combined them into a score out of 100. Travel Inspiration: Cape Town scored 96.2/100, ahead of big-name resorts like Miami, Ibiza, Palm Springs, and Malibu, with 122 luxury homes listed and an average nightly rate of about £1,109. Design & Setting: Sharps points to Cape Town’s dramatic scenery as the driver—many properties use expansive glass walls to frame views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic, paired with natural materials, indigenous plants, African textiles, and minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired interiors.
Luxury Accommodation Spotlight: Cape Town has landed a major global accolade, ranking eighth worldwide for “luxury, design-led” holiday homes in a new study by British interior design firm Sharps. The report assessed luxury-home availability across 200+ destinations, average nightly prices, and reputation scores to produce a “Beautiful Base” score. Travel Inspiration: Cape Town scored 96.2/100, ahead of big-name resorts like Miami, Palm Springs, Ibiza, and Malibu, with 122 luxury homes listed and an average nightly rate of about £1,109. Design & Views: Sharps points to the city’s architecture and its dramatic scenery—many properties use expansive glass walls to frame views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic, blending natural materials, indigenous plants, African textiles, and minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired interiors.
Luxury Accommodation Spotlight: Cape Town has landed in the global spotlight again, ranking eighth worldwide for design-led, luxury holiday homes in a Sharps study covering 200+ destinations. The city scored 96.2/100 on a “Beautiful Base” measure that blends the number of luxury properties, average nightly rates, and reputation. Travel Inspiration: The report highlights Cape Town’s architecture and scenery—many high-end stays use expansive glass walls to frame views of the Atlantic and Table Mountain, with interiors featuring natural materials, indigenous plants, and local textiles. Package Travel Angle: Separately, a travel promotion pushes “cruise-and-stay” bundles that combine major land highlights (like India’s Taj Mahal or Victoria Falls) with ocean voyages, sold as one booking for smoother connections and better value than piecing trips together.
Luxury Travel Buzz: Cape Town has landed a spot in the global spotlight, ranked eighth for “Beautiful Base” luxury, design-led holiday homes—scoring 96.2/100 in a Sharps study of 200+ destinations. Accommodation & Pricing: The ranking cites 122 luxury homes in Cape Town, with an average nightly price of £1,109 and a reputation score of 98, ahead of places like Miami, Ibiza, Palm Springs and Malibu. Design & Views: Sharps points to Cape Town’s architecture and dramatic scenery—many properties use expansive glass walls to frame views of the Atlantic and Table Mountain, blending natural materials, indigenous plants and local textiles. Cruise-and-Stay Deals: Separately, Times Holidays is promoting cruise-and-stay packages for 2027 and 2028, bundling land touring with ocean voyages (including flights, transfers and five-star stays) for travellers who want bucket-list stops without piecing trips together.
Luxury Travel Buzz: Cape Town has landed in the spotlight again, ranked eighth worldwide for “Beautiful Base” luxury stays, scoring 96.2/100 in a Sharps study of design-led homes across 200+ destinations. Destination Details: The ranking highlights 122 luxury properties in Cape Town, with an average nightly rate of £1,109 and a reputation score of 98, beating big names like Miami, Palm Springs, Ibiza and Malibu. Design & Views: Sharps points to Cape Town’s dramatic scenery and architecture, including luxury homes with expansive glass walls built to frame Table Mountain and Atlantic Ocean views. Cruise-and-Stay Deals: Times Holidays is promoting cruise-and-stay packages for 2027–2028, bundling hotel stays, transfers and flights into one booking for added value and easier planning. Celebrity Getaways: A separate roundup lists 10 celebrity-favorite vacation destinations, spotlighting places like the Maldives and Hawaii as recurring stars’ picks.
Luxury Travel Buzz: Cape Town has landed in the spotlight again, ranked eighth globally for “Beautiful Base” luxury stays, scoring 96.2/100 in a Sharps study of design-led homes across 200+ destinations. Travel Inspiration: The ranking highlights Cape Town’s scenery-driven appeal, with many luxury properties using expansive glass walls to frame views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic, plus a strong mix of natural materials and local design. Cruise-and-Stay Deals: Times Holidays is promoting cruise-and-stay packages for 2027–2028, bundling land touring with ocean voyages (including flights, transfers, and five-star stays) for easier planning and better value. Celebrity Vacation Watch: A new roundup spotlights 10 celebrity-favorite getaways, with the Maldives and Hawaii leading the list—useful inspiration for travellers hunting for proven “wow” destinations.
Luxury Travel Buzz: Cape Town has climbed to 8th place in a new global ranking of design-led luxury home stays, scoring 96.2/100 for its high-end, scenery-focused properties—complete with big glass walls framing Table Mountain and Atlantic views. Package Deals: Times Holidays is pushing cruise-and-stay bundles for 2027–2028, pairing major land highlights (think India’s icons) with ocean voyages, with flights, transfers, and hotel stays wrapped into one booking. Celebrity Getaways: A roundup of celebrity-favorite vacation spots spotlights places like the Maldives and Hawaii, reflecting how luxury island escapes keep drawing big-name travelers. Caribbean Beach Spotlight: St Vincent and the Grenadines earned #22 in Travel And Tour World’s 2026 Top 30 beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean, ranking ahead of regional rivals including Saint Barthélemy.
Luxury Home Spotlight: Cape Town has been ranked 8th globally for the quality and design of luxury holiday homes, scoring 96.2/100 in a Sharps study of luxury stays across 200+ destinations—coming in ahead of Miami, Ibiza, Palm Springs and Malibu. Cruise-and-Stay Deals: Times Holidays is pushing “cruise-and-stay” packages that bundle flights, transfers, hotel stays and ocean voyages with land touring, with examples including a Cunard cruise around Sorrento/Naples/Amalfi (from £2,999pp) and Celebrity cruises pairing with Singapore and Sydney (from £3,499pp). Celebrity Travel Roundup: A new list highlights 10 celebrity-favorite vacation destinations, with the Maldives and Hawaii leading the way. Beach Destination Watch: St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) earned #22 in Travel And Tour World’s Top 30 Beach Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, ranking above several regional spots—including Saint Barthélemy—based on coastal beauty, marine life, access, sustainability and visitor experience.
Luxury Home Spotlight: Cape Town just landed at #8 worldwide for luxury holiday homes, scoring 96.2/100 in a Sharps ranking that weighs design, availability, nightly price (an average £1,109), and reputation—pushing it ahead of Miami, Ibiza, Palm Springs and Malibu. Cruise-and-Stay Deals: Times Holidays is promoting cruise-and-stay packages for 2027–2028, bundling flights, transfers, five-star stays and land touring into one booking (including options like Cunard in Italy and big-name Celebrity voyages). Celebrity Travel Roundup: A new list highlights 10 celebrity-favorite vacation destinations, with the Maldives and Hawaii leading the pack. Regional Beach Competition: St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) earned #22 in Travel And Tour World’s Top 30 beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, ranking ahead of Saint Barthélemy and others, with TTW praising its secluded beaches and sailing escapes. Resort Trend Watch: Private plunge pools remain a major Caribbean hotel draw, with features ranging from room-adjacent pools to overwater bungalows with direct sea access.
Cruise-and-stay bundles: Times Holidays is pushing “cruise-and-stay” packages that combine land touring with ocean voyages—complete with private events, five-star hotels, transfers and flights—positioned as better value than booking everything separately. Celebrity travel inspiration: A roundup spotlights 10 celebrity-favorite vacation destinations, including the Maldives and Hawaii, as a way to spark ideas for your next getaway. Beach-destination rankings: St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has been ranked #22 in Travel And Tour World’s Top 30 Beach Travel Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, with the report noting SVG’s secluded beaches and sailing escapes; the list also mentions Saint Barthélemy among other regional competitors. Hotel trend watch: A travel feature highlights the growing popularity of private plunge pools in Caribbean resorts, including overwater options in Jamaica, and frames it as a top “romantic resort” upgrade.
Cruise-and-stay bundles: Times Holidays is pushing “cruise-and-stay” packages that combine bucket-list land touring with ocean voyages, with flights, transfers, five-star stays and even private events handled under one booking for better value and easier connections. Celebrity travel inspiration: A new roundup spotlights 10 celebrity-favorite vacation destinations, from the Maldives to Hawaii, showing where A-listers keep returning for their breaks. Beach destination buzz (regional): St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has been ranked #22 in Travel And Tour World’s Top 30 beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, with the report praising its secluded beaches and sailing escapes—while noting Saint Barthélemy among the regional peers. Resort trend (private plunge pools): A guide highlights Caribbean resorts with private plunge pool rooms, noting how the feature is especially popular at romantic properties across the region. Family sailing event: Ora Cup Ora 2026 kicked off in Italy with nearly 600 young sailors from 44 nations, drawing families who also turn the regatta into a holiday on Lake Garda.
Cruise-and-stay deals: Times Holidays is pushing “cruise-and-stay” packages that bundle flights, transfers, five-star stays and land touring with ocean cruises—positioned as better value and easier logistics than booking separately, with examples including Cunard in Italy/Amalfi (from £2,999pp) and an all-inclusive Celebrity voyage with Singapore and Sydney (from £3,499pp). Celebrity travel inspiration: A roundup spotlights 10 celebrity-favorite vacation destinations, led by the Maldives and Hawaii, as a guide to where A-listers keep returning. Beach destination spotlight (regional): St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has been ranked #22 in Travel And Tour World’s Top 30 beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, with the report praising “untouched islands” and highlighting beaches across Bequia, Tobago Cays, Mayreau and Mustique—note: Saint Barthélemy is mentioned among those in the comparison set. Hotel trend watch: A Caribbean resorts list spotlights private plunge pool rooms, noting strong demand across the region (including Antigua and Saint Lucia) and featuring favorites like Princess Senses The Mangrove in Jamaica. Family sailing event: Ora Cup Ora 2026 kicked off in Garda Trentino with nearly 600 young sailors from 44 nations, blending competition with a built-in holiday for families.
Cruise-and-stay deals: Times Holidays is pushing “cruise-and-stay” packages that bundle flights, transfers, five-star hotels, and land touring with ocean cruises—positioned as better value than booking separately, with examples including Cunard in Italy (Sorrento/Naples/Amalfi) and all-inclusive Celebrity voyages plus India highlights. Celebrity travel inspiration: A roundup of 10 celebrity-favorite vacation destinations highlights the Maldives and Hawaii among the most popular A-list escapes. Beach destination ranking: St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has been named #22 in Travel And Tour World’s Top 30 beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, with the report praising its secluded islands, sailing escapes, and standout beaches—explicitly listing Saint Barthélemy among the regional peers. Caribbean lodging trend: A guide spotlights the rise of private plunge pool rooms across the Caribbean, calling out standout examples (including overwater options) and noting where the trend is especially concentrated. Sailing event with tourism spillover: Ora Cup Ora 2026 kicked off at Circolo Vela Arco on Lake Garda, drawing nearly 600 young sailors from 44 nations and bringing families to Italy for a built-in holiday alongside the regatta.
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