Stitches in Time Maria Alice Plunkett, chatelaine of the 800-year-old Dunsany Castle, has turned a passion for vintage, embroidered linen into a very exclusive home collection.
By Design
Space Craft The quest for clean-lined rooms has led to some ingenious architectural subterfuge.
Golf
Bigger is Better Why the Big Island has the best golfing in Hawaii
Health
Physical Education The annual checkup has gotten a lot more comprehensive in the past few years. See how yours stacks up against these top examples.
Travel
Amsterdam Ferreting out the luxurious side of Europe's most levelheaded city.
Home on the Range Hiding away at the new Villa Sureau, an ultra-luxurious French Empire château on the edge of Yosemite National Park.
Worldly Goods
Snake Charmer Carroll Shelby is putting the venom back into the Cobra 427.
Advertisement
Departures Desire & Acquire
Desire & Acquire
Sign Up for our Newsletter
Enter your e-mail address to subscribe to World Wise, a twice-monthly email newsletter to help you keep on top of fabulous splurges and compelling deals chosen specifically for Platinum Card® and Centurion® members from American Express.
Departures Editor in Chief Richard David Story introduces the wildest innovations in contemporary luxury, airing on Plum TV®. The segments will be broadcast during Connections with Jennie Saunders beginning August 23. View programming schedule
