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Sebastian Alvarez Murena and Marina Sersale, founders of Italian fragrance brands Eau D’Italie and ALTAIA. Eau D’Italie was founded 20 years ago as the signature fragrance of the iconic Le Sirenuse hotel in Positano, which is owned by Marina’s family.

Bottling your holiday is a growing business

A couple’s romantic idea to capture the scent of their luxurious family hotel in Positano has launched an international range of fragrances.

  • Benjamen Judd

This week’s edits of lovely little luxuries: golf and go-to glitter

From statement golf accessories to a classic Chanel bag reimagined, we have inspired suggestions for you.

  • Eugenie Kelly
You could own one of just 18 Bentley Batur coupes to roll off the production line.

Why this $4m Bentley is the last of its kind

For $4 million-plus, you can own a piece of history: the limited-edition Bature W12 coupe. As to what might come next, read on.

  • Tony Davis

Bula billionaires! Welcome to Fiji’s most expensive island

For $9000 a night, it’s little wonder Oprah Winfrey and George Clooney check in to Como Laucala Island resort – because too much luxury is never enough.

  • Myriam Robin
A judge sniffs a red wine at the World Alcohol-Free Awards in London last month.

Australia wins big at World Alcohol-Free Awards

It seems there is no stopping the de-alc trend at home and abroad: the country was the third-biggest entrant this year, after the UK and France.

  • Max Allen
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Karen Miller offers a selection of stylish workwear to suit women up to size 24.

I’m a size 16 woman in a law firm. Where am I meant to shop?

Clothes shopping for sizes not considered “normal” can be a challenge – but here are some great options.

  • Lauren Sams
Enter the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select: yours from $72,990 plus on-road costs.

Does Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E SUV live up to its name?

The all-electric newcomer faces stiff competition from Tesla’s Model Y. But maybe you want to stand out from the crowd.

  • Tony Davis

At last, a gadget worthy of a bucket list

Imagine what you could do with a portable, 300-inch screen and Hisense’s new C1 projector.

  • John Davidson
Marina Sersale and Sebastián Alvarez Murena, pictured at Le Sirenuse in Positano, are the founders of fragrance brands Eau D’Italie and ALTAIA.

How this power couple spend their weekends in Positano

From boat rides to ‘miraculous’ little restaurants and handmade sandals, follow in this pair’s footsteps.

  • Benjamen Judd
Matt Fowles with a southern bluefin tuna, weighing around 30 kilograms, caught off the coast of western Victoria.

Trout, lobster, tuna, nothing: A typical catch for this winemaker

Matt Fowles spends his spare time at Cape Bridgewater in Victoria, fishing for his family. “I only ever take what I need, and I use it all.”

  • Life & Leisure
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This week’s edits of lovely little luxuries: Speedy bag and summer scent

From the new Louis Vuitton Speedy bag in canary yellow, to French perfume worthy of your Euro vacance, we have inspired suggestions for you.

  • Eugenie Kelly

Investment wallpaper? It’s a thing

An atelier in France is reviving a lost art form to reimagine opulent modern interiors.

  • Divya Bala
Samantha Hunter, CEO of Occupational Therapy Australia.

This CEO takes a return to running in her stride

Samantha Hunter, chief executive at Occupational Therapy Australia, had a 40-year break from jogging. Now she has the New York Marathon in her sights.

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The plug-in hybrid Range Rover Velar 400e.

EV-curious? Check out this Range Rover

The Velar P400e is a mid-sized, plug-in hybrid, the first in the Velar range – and also the dearest.

  • Tony Davis
The Capitol building, Toulouse.

The beautiful French city built on the profits of pastel

Toulouse may be France’s fourth-biggest city, but its centre still has the intimacy of a substantial country town.

  • Robert Bevan

Why a grown-up gap year is a great idea

When two Sydney architects’ youngest child left home, they did too. Seven months, 63 beds, 12 flights, 36 trains, 18 buses, seven cars, three boats and one lost wallet later, here are their highlights.

  • Hannah Tattersall

The Venetian island worth an after-dark visit

From April, a new, immersive event series is firing up on Murano, known for its exquisite glass craftsmanship.

  • Ute Junker

What happens when a rich US lawyer buys a medieval Tuscan village

Michael L. Cioffi was so taken by a hilltop hamlet in Val d’Orcia that he restored its crumbling structures to create a luxurious boutique hotel and more.

  • Tony Davis

How a Gippsland-born hairdresser became a feted winemaker in Burgundy

She was named the best négociant in France. Now Jane Eyre has her own winery in the village of Cissey.

  • Max Allen

The secrets of France’s other Olympic city

Less than four hours by train from the main event in Paris, Marseille will host the sailing and plenty of soccer – all with a relaxed beachside vibe.

  • Hans van Leeuwen
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Is Ferrari’s new supercar better as a convertible?

This droptop twin with a plug-in hybrid system follows hot on the tail of the “fun-to-drive” 296 GTB coupe.

  • Tony Davis
Junior Suite at Zel, Mallorca.

From Branson to Nadal – big names are investing millions in Mallorca

Forget the parties and tacky tourism around Magaluf. Celebrities and luxury hotel chains are putting up brass plates across one of Spain’s favourite Balearic Islands.

  • Jane Knight

The secret to streamlined packing

What to take? What to leave out? Packing for an overseas holiday can be fraught. So, from lists to laundry bags, these are the hacks we swear by.

  • Lauren Sams
Amandine Chaignot outside restaurant Pouliche.

Going to France for the Games? Here’s your restaurant guide

Three of France’s top chefs are designing the menus for the Athletes Village at the Olympics. But spectators can also win by visiting their buzzy, innovative restaurants.

  • Hans van Leeuwen
Paola Lenti’s ‘Orbitry’ swing seat and ‘Bamboo’ room divider.

Why an aerospace engineer and her sister make incredible outdoor furniture

Paola Lenti is one half of the eponymously named Italian furniture brand. Anna is her sister and CEO. Their collections adorn superyachts, resorts and private homes, and are now for sale in Sydney and Melbourne.

  • Stephen Todd