When actor Matthew Lillard and screenwriter Justin Ware unveiled Find Familiar Spirits in the summer of 2023, it was met with a mix of curiosity and disbelief. A premium spirits brand catering to the role-playing-games (RPG) community of Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games seemed like a fantastical idea. However, their first three releases, priced at $149 per bottle, were swiftly snapped up and their next release should create a sales frenzy for the company. It’s clear that...

Luxury trains in India date back to its colonial era, when opulent carriages transported dignitaries, officials and royalty. More trains were built in the 19th century for the country’s maharajas and other ruling elites and their families. Following India’s independence in 1947, privy purses — or governmental payments to these rulers — ended. Without the money to maintain them, India’s luxury rail carriages were abandoned. Indian Railways, which is part of India’s...

The Brewers Association, the trade association representing America’s small and independent breweries, released its annual review of production figures for the U.S. craft brewing industry. As part of that annual release, the Association also ranks America’s largest craft brewers by production), a list that is watched by the industry to identify beer trends. In 2023, the number of breweries grew to an all-time high of 9,683, directly employing 191,421 people. Despite the year...

Celebrate the environment, sustainability, and natural beauty by booking a trip to these lovely and Earth-friendly destinations. These places not only enchant visitors with their beautiful scenery, but special care is made by local organizations to protect and preserve their charm for generations to come. While booking a vacation for Earth Month (April) is a fun idea, there’s really no bad time to visit these spots below. Hawaii is one of the most beautiful and unique states in the US,...

Trying to stand out amongst the crowd of RTDs flooding the market these days can be difficult, to say the least. But the Nashville-based brand Spirited Hive seems to have cracked the code to gaining consumers’ attention and is poised to become a significant player in one of the fastest-growing segments of the alcohol landscape. Launched in May 2022 by recent college graduate Jack Espy, the brand quickly established itself in its home market of Nashville by following an unconventional...

In this article DAL UAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT British Airways Airbus A319 aircraft takes off from Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, May 17, 2021.  John Sibley | Reuters International travel roared back last year, pushing airports from London to Tokyo up in a global ranking of passenger traffic. Dubai International Airport ranked second-busiest in 2023, up from fifth place in 2022 and fourth place in 2019, according to Airport Council...

U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal has denied the maker of ultra-premium tequila Clase Azul, Casa Tradición’s accusation against Casa Azul over its trademark infringement. The court for the Southern District of Texas ruled the two companies can continue to market their tequila products, citing a clear distinction between their trade dresses, names, and branding. Casa Azul, created by multi-exit beverage entrepreneur Lance Collins, includes a line of certified organic tequila...

The YACHT STYLE Awards 2024 will be held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore on Wednesday, April 24, ahead of the Singapore Yachting Festival. The yacht categories generally include models that premiered at a major boat show in 2023, while the superyacht categories are focused on innovation and design developments emerging out of the Covid years. Sustainability and environment-friendly innovation were also highlighted this award season highlighting the works of Julian Chang,...

As one of the first major award events of the year, the London Spirits Competition shines a spotlight on the best bottles for drinkers to search out for their collections or to sit back and sip. This year, 40 judges gathered to crown the newest kings and queens in 29 different categories in the 7th iteration of the event. Designed to highlight brands consumers want to buy, the event has a history of discovering up-and-coming brands and delivering a few surprises. This year, perhaps none...

In this article NCLH CCL RCL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Americans are cruising again — and at record-breaking levels. Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean all reported entering the year with record highs for individual bookings and cruise pricing. It’s an impressive turnaround after the industry was largely halted for 15 months after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a no-sail order in March 2020 at the onset of the Covid pandemic...

Azimut’s new Fly 72 features an Alberto Mancini exterior When Giovanna Vitelli picked up the phone to call architect and designer Fabio Fantolino, the Azimut-Benetti Group Chairwoman knew what she was looking for: another decisive step in the updating of Azimut’s offerings. An upgrade of the Azimut 72 designed by the late Stefano Righini with interiors by Carlo Galeazzi, the new Fly 72 is among Azimut’s latest models to feature an exterior by Alberto Mancini – now...

The Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2024 competition, awarding amateur and professional photographers for excellence in food photography has unveiled the delicious images from the finalists. The contest celebrating the art of photography and film through the universal language of food garnered thousands of photos from more than 65 countries across the globe for the competition’s 13th edition, The winners will be announced on June 4 at an awards evening in London. The...

Virgin Voyages is targeting a new type of traveler: remote workers. In March, the Miami-based cruise line owned by Sir Richard Branson introduced a month-long cruise called the “Scarlet Summer Season Pass.” It’s essentially four week-long cruises packaged together to appeal to remote workers who want to spend a month at sea in southern Europe. “People have really adopted the flexible working style, and it resonates with travelers,” Virgin Voyages’ CEO...

The coastline that stretches from Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida along the Gulf of Mexico is full of beautiful beaches, delicious seafood spots, festive nightlife, and excellent wildlife viewing. If you’re planning a trip to the region this year, be sure to include some of these fun attractions and events to your itinerary. Spot hot-air balloons shaped as everything from a unicorn to the sun at the Gulf Coast Air Balloon Festival, celebrating its 20th anniversary May 2nd, 3rd, and...

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin What an eclipse this week—here in New York City, where we had around 90% totality, the magnitude felt immense. The planetary phenomenon has unofficially kicked off spring, too, and all the natural glory has made me excited to get back into the garden. After planting little sprouts of lettuce, spinach, arugula and herbs in hanging pots along my apartment terrace, I also started to germinate seeds for hotter temperatures. Thanks...

Tata Group currently owns a 51% stake in Vistara, and the remaining 49% is owned by Singapore Airlines. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images India’s Vistara airline has cut flights following cancellations and delays all week as pilots have been on a strike of sorts over salary revisions.  Pilots have called in sick to protest the terms of their new contract that will come into effect following the carrier’s upcoming merger with Air India, causing the airline to...