Why Household Dust Deserves Attention Indoor dust is rarely just dirt. It's usually a mix of pollen, pet dander, dust-mite debris, textile fibers, and other fine particles that settle on every surface in a home, whether you notice them or not. Dust itself is simply part of living indoors, but letting it build up can affect both how clean a space feels and the quality of the air you're breathing. Cleaning is only one piece of the puzzle—ventilation, moisture control, and cutting off pollutant sources at the root all matter just as much. That said, having the right vacuum on hand makes a real difference when it comes to lifting settled dust out of carpets and upholstery, so it's worth thinking of as one useful tool among several. Keep in mind this article offers general household guidance rather than medical advice, and no cleaning method—however thorough—can promise complete removal of allergens or airborne pollutants. What Household Dust Contains Household dust pulls together particles from both inside and outside the home. Soil tracked in on shoes, pollen drifting through open windows, pet dander, shed fibers from clothing and furniture, waste from dust mites, and fine particulates from cooking or burning materials all contribute to the mix. Exactly what ends up in your dust depends on a lot of variables—who and what lives in the house, the type of flooring, local climate, and even outdoor conditions nearby. It's worth remembering that what you can see is only part of the story. Indoor air carries plenty of particles too small for the eye to catch, so clearing away visible dust doesn't necessarily mean airborne pollutant levels have actually dropped. No single cleaning method tackles every kind of indoor contaminant, which is why it helps to treat dust reduction as one component of a much broader air-quality strategy rather than the whole solution. Start With Source Control Keeping pollutants from entering or building up indoors in the first place tends to work better than cleaning up after the fact. Some straightforward steps: place doormats at entry points, take shoes off when practical, fix leaks as soon as they appear, seal food waste to keep pests away, skip indoor smoking, and run kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans that vent to the outside. Moisture control deserves special attention here, since damp conditions are an open invitation for mold and other biological growth. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has long pointed to source control and proper ventilation as the foundation of a healthier indoor environment. Start here: Before you even think about overhauling your cleaning schedule, look for the obvious entry points letting in dust and moisture. Small fixes up front often mean less cleaning down the road. Build a Cleaning Routine That Limits Dust Redistribution Clean From Higher Surfaces to Lower Ones Working top to bottom—shelves, ceiling fans, and trim first, floors last—gives dislodged particles somewhere to land besides the surfaces you just finished cleaning. A damp cloth or mop traps dust far more effectively than a dry one, which tends to just push particles back into the air. This top-down sequence lines up with indoor-air-quality guidance from groups like the American Lung Association and the EPA. Prioritize High-Accumulation Areas Some spots just collect more dust than others: baseboards, window sills, the space under furniture, upholstery, bedding, curtains, entryways, and electronics or vents. How often you clean these areas should depend on your actual household—pets, kids, flooring, allergy sensitivities—rather than some one-size-fits-all schedule. Use Floor-Care Methods Appropriate to the Surface Carpet, rugs, hardwood, tile, and laminate each call for different care, and manufacturer instructions should always win out, particularly with delicate finishes. Hard floors generally do best with a combination of dry particle removal and occasional damp cleaning. Picture three different households: one with a shedding dog and hardwood floors, another with a carpeted bedroom used every night, and a third with a low-traffic home office. Each needs its own balance of frequency and method, even though the basic principles don't change. Reduce Exposure During Cleaning Here's something many people don't realize: cleaning can temporarily kick settled dust and allergens back into the air. Ventilating when outdoor conditions cooperate, skipping dry dusting, and giving dust a chance to settle before spending much time in a freshly cleaned room can all cut down on exposure. It's also reasonable to keep kids and pets out of the way during active cleaning, and to let anyone with significant allergies or respiratory issues sit out intensive cleaning sessions altogether. The EPA has noted that vacuuming can briefly raise airborne allergen levels, and equipment with high-efficiency filtration may help soften that effect. None of these measures eliminate risk entirely—they just reduce it. Manage Dust Mites, Bedding, and Soft Furnishings Dust mites love humid environments, and their waste is a well-documented trigger for allergy symptoms. Washing bedding on a regular basis, using hot water when the fabric allows it, opting for washable covers, and keeping indoor humidity in check—especially in bedrooms—all help manage exposure. Upholstered furniture and rugs need the same kind of routine attention. Cleaning will bring allergen levels down, but it won't necessarily wipe out dust mites completely. The Mayo Clinic and similar organizations back up these allergy-specific recommendations, and anyone dealing with persistent symptoms should check in with a qualified healthcare professional. Improve Ventilation Without Bringing in More Pollution Ventilation works by exchanging indoor air with outdoor air, which dilutes and carries away indoor pollutants. Opening windows when conditions allow, running exhaust fans that vent outside, and keeping mechanical ventilation systems properly maintained all support that goal. That said, ventilation isn't always the right call—poor outdoor air quality, extreme weather, or a high pollen count might mean it's better to hold off. It helps to keep three related but distinct strategies straight: ventilation (swapping indoor air for outdoor air), filtration (removing particles from air that's already circulating), and source control (stopping pollutants from building up in the first place)—all outlined in EPA indoor-air-quality resources. Choose Cleaning Priorities Based on Household Needs No two households need the exact same routine. Pets, carpeted bedrooms, young kids, older adults, allergy concerns, or recent renovation dust all shift the priorities. Rather than treating every surface equally, try tracking problem areas for a few weeks and focus your effort on the rooms where people actually spend their time. One household might notice dust collecting near the entryway and on bedroom curtains, for instance, which would point toward more frequent mat cleaning and curtain washing instead of just cleaning more overall. Common Mistakes to Avoid Dry dusting without actually capturing particles Ignoring leaks or condensation Cleaning floors while neglecting upholstery, bedding, and curtains Mistaking visible cleanliness for healthy indoor air Ventilating during poor outdoor air quality Making unsupported "allergen-proof" or "chemical-free" claims Using products in ways that go against label instructions No single cleaning step can solve every indoor-air-quality problem. A Practical Weekly Framework Address spills, leaks, dampness, and other visible sources right away. Clean high surfaces and dust-prone hard surfaces with a damp cloth. Clean carpets, rugs, and fabric-covered furniture as needed. Wash bedding and frequently used textiles according to care instructions. Ventilate when outdoor conditions are favorable. Keep an eye on recurring dust spots and adjust the routine as needed. Key takeaway: Cut off sources first, capture dust instead of scattering it, keep moisture under control, pair cleaning with sensible ventilation, and shape the whole routine around your household's actual needs. Final Perspective: A Balanced Approach to a Cleaner Home A genuinely healthier indoor environment comes from several habits working together—source control, moisture management, targeted cleaning, and smart ventilation—rather than any one method carrying the whole load. Consistency beats trying to scrub every surface constantly. Start small: pick one high-dust area in your home, make a single preventive change, and build from there into a routine you can actually keep up with. By ML Staff. Image generated with Gemini.

On Tuesday, your bag holds a laptop, charger, notebook and water bottle for a day in a Brickell office and a client lunch afterward. On Saturday, it carries a phone, wallet, sunglasses and a paperback for a morning in Coconut Grove. A tote sized for Tuesday can feel oversized on Saturday, while a smaller bag may not close over your workday load. Miami's bag culture leans glamorous, as the city's celebrity luxury bag favourites show, but a bag that does double duty has a more practical job. Choose by what you carry, the usable opening and interior, the leather finish and closure, and how it feels on your shoulder when full. In Miami's climate, care needs deserve attention too. Key Takeaways Measure your sleeved laptop against the bag's usable interior and top opening, not its exterior size. A leather label alone doesn't describe finish, construction or comfort; check all three. Decide between a zipper and a magnetic snap based on how you ride transit and set your bag down. Test the bag with both your full workday load and your lighter weekend load. In Miami's humidity, follow the care guidance for the exact finish and never dry leather with heat. Start With What You Carry on a Workday Before browsing, lay out everything you carry on an office day: a laptop in its sleeve, charger and cable, notebook, phone, wallet, sunglasses, water bottle and a pouch for cosmetics or cords. Add anything specific to your routine, such as a lunch container or folded cardigan. Measure the usable space: Exterior dimensions describe the outside of the bag. Yukon Bags recommends comparing the sleeved laptop's measurements with the tote's usable interior and top opening. The laptop must pass through the opening, sit without forcing the sides and leave room for everything else. Madewell's Lexington Zip Tote shows why a single width can mislead. Its listing gives a height of 11 1/4 inches, a top width of 22 1/4 inches and a bottom width of 13 inches. A flat item that clears the wide opening may still sit at an angle near the narrower base, so read both widths when a retailer publishes them. Plan the lighter weekend load: Once the laptop and charger stay home, a large tote may feel bulky with only a wallet, phone and paperback inside. Include that lighter load in your trial. Keep these details handy while comparing bags: Your laptop's height, width and depth inside its sleeve. The space needed for bulky items, such as a bottle or lunch container. Small items you need to reach quickly, such as keys or a transit card. Items you remove on weekends. Choose a Leather Finish You Want to Live With Leather terms describe materials, but they aren't a complete quality ranking. The Leather Working Group defines full grain as leather that retains its entire grain surface without corrective mechanical removal. That definition doesn't tell you how comfortable a finished bag will be or how well it is sewn. Separate the material from the finish and construction. Read what type of leather the bag uses, note whether the surface is smooth, grained, pebbled or glossy, and inspect how the bag is assembled. Decide how you feel about visible wear: A grained surface doesn't automatically resist scratches, and a full-grain label doesn't guarantee a bag holds its shape. Those qualities depend on the finish, construction and treatment. If a listing is vague about the leather or its care, ask before buying. Inspect the Details That Make a Bag Useful Check the main closure: Madewell lists the Lexington Zip Tote with a zip closure, and Cuyana describes its Classic Easy Zipper Tote as having a hidden zipper. Tory Burch's Romy Tote uses a magnetic snap plus a belted strap with a collar-stud closure. Coach's Willow Tote in Colorblock has a center zip compartment, which is different again from a fully zipped main opening. A main zipper helps contain belongings but doesn't make a bag waterproof. It may suit you if you ride transit or often set the bag down in restaurants, while a magnetic snap offers quicker access. During a trial, check that you can close the bag with your full load inside. Examine the attachment points: Look where the handles meet the body for loose threads or separating edges, check that hardware sits evenly, and run any zipper end to end. These checks help you assess the bag in your hands; they don't prove long-term durability. Give small essentials a home: Check the number and placement of pockets rather than assuming a padded laptop section. A removable pouch can keep work items together, so on Saturday you can lift out the charger and office supplies at once. Try the Bag With a Realistic Load Try the bag in a store, or at home if the return policy permits, keeping tags attached. Pack your normal workday items and close the bag. Lift it by the handles, put it on your shoulder and walk around. Reach for your phone and keys, then set it on a chair and see whether it slumps or tips. Then remove the laptop and charger and repeat the test. Include the bag's own weight: Cuyana lists the Classic Easy Zipper Tote at 1.6 lb empty. A bag that feels manageable empty may be less comfortable with your full workday load. Check handle clearance: Try the bag over a blazer or light layer. Handles that clear a thin shirt may feel tight over a jacket, and straps can slide off when you lean forward. Consider another format: Quince's work-tote guide suggests a backpack for longer commutes or heavier loads. If a tote feels awkward when packed, compare it with a backpack rather than assuming a larger tote will help. Pick a Silhouette That Works Beyond the Office A structured bag with a firm base may keep its shape when lightly packed, while a softer one may fold inward once the laptop comes out. Check the actual bag rather than assuming every design behaves the same way. Compare the same bag with two outfits: tailoring or a work dress, then linen trousers and a knit top. Look at how it sits against your body and whether you'd carry it with both. It also helps to see how one maker balances shapes across a range. Longchamp's leather tote bag selection sets structured totes beside compact shoulder and crossbody styles in calfskin, cowhide and grained leathers, which makes it easier to judge whether you want one larger bag or a tote paired with a smaller weekend piece. Choose color against your wardrobe: Compare black, dark brown, lighter neutrals or an accent color with the clothing you wear most. Leatherology warns that color may rub off over time, especially in humid or damp conditions, so if you often wear pale linen, ask about color transfer for that finish. Make a Plan for Miami Rain and Storage A historical National Weather Service study describes southeast Florida summers as warm and humid, with frequent showers and thunderstorms. That makes care requirements worth checking before you buy. Keep weather protection separate from closure: A zipper closes the main opening, but it doesn't make the leather waterproof. For a boat afternoon or beach day, consider a different bag. Let the material dictate care: Store leather in a cool, dry place away from prolonged light, heat and humidity, and let wet leather air dry at room temperature, as Leatherology advises. Avoid leaving the bag in a hot parked car, drying it beside a sunny window or using a hair dryer. Check before applying a treatment: An all-purpose conditioner or spray may not suit every finish; patent leather, for example, shouldn't be treated with cream. If the care instructions don't answer a question, contact the brand's repair service before trying a household remedy. Spend on the Features You Will Use The manufacturer listings below show how closure and stated laptop fit vary across prices. They are retail snapshots from November 4, 2026, not a ranking; confirm current prices and specifications before buying. Listing Listed U.S. price Main closure and pockets Stated laptop fit Cuyana Classic Easy Zipper Tote $328 Hidden zipper 15–16-inch laptop Madewell Lexington Zip Tote, true black $248 Zip closure; interior pocket Not specified Tory Burch Romy Tote, black $595 Magnetic snap; belted strap with collar-stud closure Up to 13 inches A stated fit describes a laptop class, not your exact device and sleeve, so compare your measurements with the opening and interior. If the loaded bag feels uncomfortable or won't close, a higher price doesn't fix that. Before paying, confirm the return window, read the repair policy, check that the storefront serves U.S. customers and its shipping terms, and make sure the model, color, material and closure match the version you tried. One Bag, Two Routines The right work-and-weekend bag is the one that fits your real load on Tuesday and still feels right on Saturday. Measure before you shop, look past broad leather labels to the finish and construction, and test the bag packed both ways. In Miami, add a care plan for humidity and sudden showers, and the bag you choose should earn its place in both routines. FAQ How do I know if my laptop will fit a tote? Measure your laptop inside its sleeve and compare it with the bag's usable interior and top opening, not the exterior dimensions. Is a zipper or a magnetic snap better for a work bag? A zipper contains belongings more securely on transit or in restaurants; a magnetic snap offers faster access. Neither makes a bag waterproof. How should I care for a leather bag in Miami's humidity? Store it somewhere cool and dry, away from prolonged light and heat, let wet leather air dry at room temperature, and follow the care guidance for its exact finish. Can one bag really cover work and weekends? It can if it fits your full workday load and still sits comfortably with a lighter weekend load. Test it both ways before buying. By ML Staff

A Paris morning might mean a sidewalk café table, a shared pastry and plans for one museum rather than four. A Bali afternoon, a week later, can leave room for little beyond the pool and dinner. Pairing the two takes careful timing: choose dates that suit both places, give the long flight its own day, settle into three hotel bases and pack for two climates. This suggested itinerary is for couples traveling from South Florida. It isn't a bookable package or an account of a trip taken by our staff. Three decisions that shape the trip: Dates: Official tourism guidance for Paris and Bali overlaps in spring and early fall. Start there, then check holiday closures. Nights: The example includes four nights in Paris, one overnight flight, three nights in Ubud and five on the coast. Travel from and back to South Florida falls outside that count. Pace: Plan one main outing a day in Paris, an unhurried transfer day in Bali and a coastal finish with little on the calendar. Choose Dates That Work for Both Destinations Start with the overlap in the destinations' seasonal guidance. Paris je t'aime, the city's official tourism office, recommends April through June and September through October for exploring Paris. Indonesia's official tourism site describes April through October as Bali's dry season and a favorable period for outdoor activities. Seasonal overlap: Those recommendations share April through June and September through October. For a trip that begins in Paris and ends on a Balinese beach, May, June or September are reasonable starting points for a search. That's a planning suggestion based on the tourism offices' guidance, rather than a weather or fare promise. Neither source establishes the cheapest month to travel. Dates worth checking: Before booking, look up Nyepi, Bali's annual day of silence. The island's airport closes for 24 hours during the holiday, whose date changes each year. Confirm the dates for your travel year through an official source. In Paris, check museum closure days for the week you plan to visit; the Louvre, for example, is closed on Tuesdays. Public holidays can also affect opening hours and restaurant availability in both destinations. A weather backup: Leave room for rain in either place. Indonesia's tourism guidance cautions that seasonal patterns have become less predictable, so Bali's dry season doesn't guarantee dry days. Keep an indoor alternative for each stop: a museum or covered arcade in Paris, a spa afternoon or cooking class in Ubud, and a long lunch under cover on the coast. Avoid booking every outdoor activity in advance so you can move plans around the forecast. Build a Two-Week Trip Around Three Bases This example covers fourteen days from arrival in Paris to departure from Bali. It is built around the hotel stays rather than a published flight schedule. Check your actual departure and arrival dates before booking the rooms, particularly for the overnight journey to Denpasar. Day Overnight base Main purpose Days 1-4 Paris, one hotel, four nights One museum, two neighborhoods, dinners Day 5 Overnight connecting flight Leave Paris; allow the day for travel Days 6-8 Ubud, three nights Rice fields, galleries, spa time Days 9-13 Nusa Dua, five nights Beach, pool, one optional outing Day 14 None Check out and depart Bali The night count: Allow twelve hotel nights plus one overnight flight: four nights at a single Paris hotel, three in Ubud and five in Nusa Dua. The example assumes departure from Paris on Day 5 and arrival in Bali on Day 6. Itineraries connecting through Hong Kong take approximately 20 hours and 40 minutes. Giving that journey its own day keeps the Paris stay from ending with sightseeing squeezed around an airport transfer. Actual travel time depends on the itinerary you choose. The flight from Miami or Fort Lauderdale to Paris and the journey home from Bali sit outside these fourteen days. Add at least one calendar day on each end, then check the full schedule before requesting time off. Allow more time if you want a night at home before returning to work. What to remove on a shorter trip: With twelve days between arrival and departure, take one night from Paris and one from the coast. Keep all three Ubud nights to avoid reducing the inland stay to an arrival day, one full day and a departure day. Leave the arrival evening free even if that means dropping an activity. Where an extra night helps: With sixteen days, add a fifth night in Paris and a sixth on the coast. The Paris night gives you more room to recover from the transatlantic flight or spread out museum visits. The coastal night can stay unplanned, without adding another hotel move. The same unhurried approach works for any European city break, as our Milan luxury travel guide shows. Make Four Paris Nights Feel Unhurried Four nights gives you room for a selective Paris visit. Plan one substantial outing a day, leaving time for meals, walking and rest. Move the order around museum opening days and any dinner reservation you want to keep. Arrival day: If your flight from South Florida lands in the morning, keep the day light. Drop the bags, walk around the hotel neighborhood and have an early dinner. Ask about luggage storage before arrival so you aren't dependent on the room being ready. Aim for bedtime at a local hour rather than filling the evening with another reservation. One museum, not three: Give the Louvre a morning and leave the afternoon open. The museum recommends reserving a time slot, including for visitors who qualify for free admission. Allow time for entry checks even with a booking. Its published admission rate for visitors who are neither citizens nor residents of the European Economic Area is €32, though exemptions apply. Check the current admission page for your circumstances. Choose the collections you most want to see rather than trying to cover the whole museum, then leave time for a walk or lunch afterward. A neighborhood afternoon: Give one day to the Marais. Paris je t'aime identifies rue Vieille-du-Temple, rue du Temple and rue Charlot as shopping streets, making them useful starting points for a browsing route. Leave time to stop at Place des Vosges rather than booking something immediately afterward. Spend another day in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, which the tourism office describes as a central district with a mix of culture and heritage. Browse bookshops and galleries, stop at a café and keep the route flexible enough to follow your interests. Choose the hotel for the walk home: Pick a base according to where you expect to spend your evenings. A hotel in or near the Marais, Saint-Germain or the 1st arrondissement can suit this plan, but check walking routes from the restaurants and sights you choose. Confirm luggage storage on both arrival and departure days. If the onward flight leaves later, storing your bags can free up the last afternoon. Ask about checkout time too, and leave enough time to collect your luggage before heading to the airport. Treat the Paris-Bali Flight as Part of the Itinerary Connecting options between Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar (DPS) run through hubs in Asia and the Gulf. When comparing Paris to Bali flight options, Cathay Pacific's route via Hong Kong is a useful benchmark: around 20 hours and 40 minutes in total, arriving at Terminal I in Denpasar. Compare other carriers' connecting itineraries on the same total time, connection length and fare conditions, and check the departure and arrival hours alongside the price. Compare the whole journey: Look at the time from leaving the Paris hotel to reaching the Ubud hotel, including both airport transfers. A tight connection may shorten the trip but gives you less room for delays. A longer layover adds time while allowing a break to eat and stretch. Check the arrival hour in Denpasar as well: landing at night before a drive inland creates a different arrival day from landing in the afternoon. Before paying, check whether both flights are issued on one ticket and ask what happens if a delay causes a missed connection. Don't assume that flights shown together by a booking site have the same protections. Keep the onward hotel informed of your arrival details so it can arrange the pickup around the booked itinerary. Read the fare conditions: Economy fares typically differ in baggage, rebooking and upgrade benefits. Compare what the specific ticket includes: checked-bag allowance, date-change conditions and any upgrade options you expect to use. If booking a premium cabin, check the cabin on both sectors rather than assuming it applies throughout. Confirm seat-selection charges and any lounge benefits separately. Displayed fares can change at any time, so treat a listed price as a snapshot. Compare the final total and conditions for your dates before committing, especially if the rest of the trip still needs to be booked. Keep arrival evening open: Schedule nothing for the evening you land. After the long journey, allow time for the transfer, a shower, a meal and sleep. The table above assumes an arrival-and-rest day in Ubud. If your flight lands later than expected, you won't have an activity reservation to rearrange. Split Bali Between Ubud and the Beach For this itinerary, three nights in Ubud provide an inland stay before five nights on the coast at Nusa Dua. The split gives you time for cultural outings and restaurants before settling into a beach stay, with one hotel transfer between them. Three nights inland: Keep Day 6 for arrival and rest. On Day 7, consider a morning walk through rice fields near town, with a workshop or temple visit if local advice and conditions suit. Leave the afternoon open rather than adding stops to fill the day. Day 8 can move more slowly. Indonesia's tourism authority identifies restaurants and spas as part of Ubud's visitor offering. A long lunch and an afternoon treatment fit comfortably into the day without requiring another early start. Wait until you've recovered from the flight before deciding how much to book, and check availability locally. Allow a full transfer day: Day 9 moves you from Ubud to Nusa Dua. Keep other commitments light. Official guidance for Nusa Dua notes that journey times depend on traffic, and Bali's tourism authority warns that ceremonial processions can occupy entire roads. If a procession delays the drive, be patient and respect the event. Ask your driver for guidance before taking photographs. Agree on the departure time with both hotels and ask about late checkout if you want a slower morning. Avoid a fixed activity or dinner reservation immediately after the expected arrival time; traffic may change that estimate. Five nights by the coast: Indonesia's tourism authority describes Nusa Dua's white-sand beaches and relatively shallow water in some areas. That description doesn't establish swimming safety. Follow beach flags and local advice, and check conditions on the day. Keep most of these five nights unplanned. One optional outing, perhaps a temple visit or cooking class, leaves plenty of time for the beach, pool and meals. Choose it after you've settled in rather than committing every morning before you arrive. Follow local conditions: If you want to leave the resort for a meal, ask the hotel about the route and current traffic before setting out. Dress modestly for temple visits and check site-specific requirements. Allow extra travel time rather than placing another booking immediately after the outing. Pack One Wardrobe for Two Different Moods A small wardrobe can cover both places if the pieces work together. Plan layers for Paris and breathable clothes for Bali, with rain protection for either destination. Check your airline allowances before choosing the suitcase. Build around repeatable outfits: Choose a palette of three or four colors so tops and bottoms combine easily. For Paris, pack dinner-appropriate pieces that also work at lunch, a light jacket or cardigan, and a compact umbrella or packable rain layer. For Bali, include linen or cotton pieces, two swimsuits, a sarong or light wrap, and something suitable for dinner. Check individual temple dress requirements rather than assuming a wrap alone will be enough. These are packing suggestions, so adapt them to your restaurants, planned activities and forecast. Rewearing a few versatile pieces leaves more room than packing a separate outfit for each day. Before adding anything, check whether it works with the shoes and layers already in the bag. Shoes earn their space: Limit shoes to pairs you'll use across the itinerary: comfortable walking shoes, a dressier option for dinners and sandals for the island. Test the walking pair before departure. Avoid adding shoes for an outing you haven't decided to take. Keep essentials in your cabin bag: Pack prescriptions, chargers, a change of clothes and swimwear in your carry-on so a delayed checked bag doesn't leave you without the basics on arrival. Check cabin-bag limits as well as checked-bag allowances across every flight, and plan the bag around the allowance on your booked fare. Leave some space if you expect to shop in the Marais. Book the Essentials, Then Leave Room to Linger Before paying for nonrefundable bookings, check that flight dates, hotel nights and entry requirements work together. Once those are settled, reserve the few activities and transfers that need advance planning. Confirm international flight dates, connections and change conditions. Book the three hotel stays: four nights in Paris, three in Ubud and five in Nusa Dua. Reserve a Louvre time slot after checking its opening calendar. Arrange the Denpasar airport pickup and the Ubud to Nusa Dua transfer through the hotels. Complete the applicable entry requirements below. Documents first: For ordinary U.S. passport holders, State Department guidance requires passport validity extending six months beyond arrival in Indonesia and three months beyond departure from the Schengen area for France. Check both dates against your itinerary before booking. Travelers with other passports, including U.S. residents without U.S. citizenship, should confirm the requirements that apply to them. The European Entry/Exit System became fully operational on April 10, 2026. For covered short-stay travelers, it records entry and exit digitally instead of using passport stamps. ETIAS is a separate pre-travel authorization system. Council of the European Union guidance checked on November 4, 2026, described it as not yet operational. Verify its status before departure rather than assuming an application is required or unnecessary. Three separate Indonesia tasks: Check the visa, arrival declaration and Bali tourist levy separately. U.S. passport holders should confirm current visa options, costs and processing times through official Indonesian immigration channels. The All Indonesia arrival declaration is free, according to Indonesian immigration guidance. State Department guidance says to complete it within 72 hours before arrival. A third-party processing charge is not an official declaration fee. Bali's provincial tourist levy is separate from both the declaration and visa; State Department guidance lists it at IDR 150,000 per person. Check current rules and any applicable exemptions before paying. Protect the final departure day: Keep Day 14 for breakfast, checkout and the airport transfer. Allow extra time for traffic and possible processions. Confirm the flight details the day before and ask the hotel to arrange the car with an appropriate departure time. By ML Staff

"New" in the container trade usually means one trip, not straight from the factory. These seven UK suppliers sell new containers, and the details they publish (age, warranty, fittings) vary more than you'd think. A new one-trip 20ft container. Photo: Universal Containers One detail catches a lot of buyers out. A "new" shipping container has almost always been to sea once. It was built overseas, loaded with cargo, shipped to the UK and emptied, and only then sold. That single trip keeps it in near-new condition, with factory paint, tight seals and a clean floor, and it's why new containers cost far less than you might expect for a box that's barely been used. What "one trip" doesn't tell you is how old the container is. A unit might have made its journey last month or been built several years ago and stored since. So when you compare new containers, look past the word and at what each supplier actually states: the build date, the warranty, what's fitted as standard, and the delivered price. We compared seven UK suppliers on those points. Universal Containers comes first for clear pricing, ISO certification on every new unit and a full range of sizes and configurations. The other six are GAP Containers, Containers Direct, Willbox, S Jones Containers, Cleveland Containers and Portable Space, in that order. The short version Supplier Best for Published example Verdict Universal Containers A full new range with prices online New 20ft from £1,950 ex VAT Every size from 8ft to 45ft, ISO certified, fittings added before delivery GAP Containers New units painted and fitted to order New one-trip 8ft to 40ft, quote-led Good for a finished look on arrival Containers Direct A new container built to a non-standard size New builds to custom widths and heights The option when a standard box won't do Willbox Buying new in bulk for a business New one-way sales to end users and trade Useful for volume and self-storage buyers S Jones Containers Specialist new configurations New high cube, tunnel and side-opening Wide choice of door layouts Cleveland Containers The longest written warranty Up to 60 months' structural warranty The strongest published cover on new stock Portable Space The lowest published new 20ft price New 20ft from £1,850 ex VAT Keen price and click and collect from Suffolk Starting with the widest range, here's how each one compares. 1. Universal Containers Best for: a full new range with prices online · Irlam, Greater Manchester · New 8ft from £1,450, 20ft from £1,950, 40ft from £3,250 (ex VAT); every new unit ISO certified Universal Containers lists new containers from 8ft to 45ft with prices on the page, which makes budgeting simple. When we checked, a new 8ft started at £1,450 ex VAT, a new 9ft at £1,700, a new 10ft at £2,000, a new 20ft at £1,950, a new 30ft at £3,500 and a new 40ft at £3,250. The new 20ft one-trip unit comes with a factory-fitted lockbox, at £2,340 including VAT. All new containers are ISO certified, and high cube versions are available in several lengths. Universal is also unusually open about age on at least one listing: its new 40ft high cube states a 2021 to 2022 build date. That's the kind of detail you should ask every supplier for. Beyond the box, it can paint in any RAL colour, fit accessories such as shelving, lining and electrics before delivery, and take the container further into a full conversion at its Manchester facility. The range is listed under new containers from Universal Containers. The trade-off: Universal's new 20ft isn't the cheapest published (Portable Space lists one at £1,850 ex VAT), and it doesn't publish a fixed structural warranty period the way Cleveland does. Ask for the warranty terms with your quote. 2. GAP Containers Best for: new units painted and fitted to order · Kirkby, Liverpool · New one-trip 8ft, 10ft, 20ft and 40ft, quote-led GAP sells new one-trip containers from 8ft to 40ft and quotes each order on specification, location, transport and access. It can add lockboxes, personnel doors, vents and shelving, paint to a RAL colour and deliver with its own HIAB fleet, so the container arrives looking and working the way you want. The trade-off: there's no published price for new units, so you can't compare GAP without asking for a quote. 3. Containers Direct Best for: a new container built to a non-standard size · Knowsley, Liverpool · New once-used 20ft with factory modifications; new builds from scratch Containers Direct offers two kinds of "new". There's the familiar once-used 20ft, available with factory modifications. And there's a true new build, made from scratch in its Knowsley workshop to non-standard widths or heights. The second route suits projects where a standard 8ft-wide box is the wrong shape, though it isn't a recycled shipping container. The firm has been ISO 9001 accredited since 2015. The trade-off: its 20ft page includes more than one warranty description, so confirm the warranty that applies to your order in writing. 4. Willbox Best for: buying new in bulk for a business · Southampton, with 20+ UK depots · New and used sales; new one-way containers sold to end users, trade and self-storage operators Willbox supplies new single-trip containers to trade customers, self-storage operators and individual end users, with sale and hire options across more than 20 depots and its own delivery fleet. For a business buying several units for a site or a storage yard, that scale helps. The trade-off: Willbox doesn't publish a fixed price or build age for new containers, and stock varies by depot, so ask for both on the quote. 5. S Jones Containers Best for: specialist new configurations · Aldridge, West Midlands · New 10ft, 20ft and 40ft, high cube, tunnel and side-opening S Jones explains one-trip well: its new containers are made overseas and used once to bring cargo to the UK, so light handling marks can occur. Its new range covers 10ft, 20ft and 40ft, plus high cube, tunnel and side-opening versions, with modifications available and crane-equipped delivery across Great Britain. The trade-off: exact prices need a quote, because the VAT basis and model scope vary. 6. Cleveland Containers Best for: the longest written warranty · Based on Teesside, more than twenty depots · New 20ft typically less than 12 months old, up to 60 months' structural warranty Cleveland publishes two things most suppliers don't. Its new 20ft standard containers are typically less than 12 months old, and they're covered for up to five years (60 months) after delivery against structural defects and for being as described. A lockbox is included. If you want written cover on a new container, this is the benchmark. The trade-off: cosmetic marks and bespoke builds are excluded from the warranty, and prices are quoted by location rather than listed. 7. Portable Space Best for: the lowest published new 20ft price · Bacton, near Stowmarket, Suffolk · New 20ft one-trip in dark green (RAL 6007) from £1,850 ex VAT When we checked, Portable Space listed a new one-trip 20ft in dark green at £1,850 ex VAT (£2,220 inc VAT), with a factory-fitted lockbox. That was the lowest published new 20ft price we found. You can also click and collect from its Bacton yard in Suffolk if you arrange suitable transport, and delivery is calculated by postcode. The trade-off: the headline price is for a specific colour and listing, and extras and delivery are added at checkout. A Suffolk yard also means a long haul for northern buyers. New is a cargo history, not an age "One trip" tells you a container has carried one load, not when it was made. Universal's new 40ft high cube listing, for instance, states a 2021 to 2022 build date, while Cleveland says its new 20ft units are typically under a year old. Both can be called new. Does the age matter? For storage, not much, because a well-made container lasts decades. It does matter for resale, for export (an unmodified one-trip unit carries a CSC safety approval plate, and the container's examination dates follow from its build date) and for how fresh the paint looks. So ask every supplier for the build date and get it on the order. New or used? A new container costs roughly twice as much as a basic used one. At Universal Containers, for example, a new 20ft starts at £1,950 ex VAT against £999 for a used 20ft. That gap is worth paying when appearance matters (offices, retail, high-end conversions), when you want warranty cover, or when you'll convert the container and want clean steel to start from. For a box on the back of a yard, used is usually the better value. About this comparison We compared ten UK suppliers selling new one-trip containers and kept the seven that publish enough on price, age, warranty, fittings or configuration to compare. Each was assessed on published pricing, stated age or build date, warranty, standard fittings, size range and new-build options. Listings were read in early November 2026, and quoted prices leave out delivery unless noted. None of the units were inspected by us, so confirm the build date, condition and delivered price on your order. Frequently asked questions What does one-trip mean for a shipping container? A one-trip container was built overseas and used for a single cargo shipment to the UK before being sold. It's in near-new condition, though it may show light handling marks. How old is a new shipping container? It varies. Some suppliers say their new units are typically under 12 months old, while others list build dates several years back. Ask for the manufacture date before you buy. How much does a new 20ft container cost in the UK? Published prices start from around £1,850 to £1,950 ex VAT for a standard new 20ft, before delivery. Specialist versions such as side-opening units cost more. Do new containers come with a warranty? Some do. Cleveland Containers offers up to 60 months' structural warranty on new 20ft units, while other suppliers set terms on the quote. Get the warranty in writing. Our pick If you want a new container with clear prices, ISO certification and the option to paint, fit out or convert it before delivery, Universal Containers is the place to start. If the lowest published price or the longest written warranty matters most, compare Portable Space and Cleveland. Either way, ask for the build date. "New" doesn't tell you how old. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Universal Containers

One wing. Three jobs. That is the ask I hear most from homeowners who have the lot but not the appetite for a structure that sits empty nine months a year. A sport court is usually pitched as a single-use room: build the shell, paint the lines, hang the hoop. That math rarely holds up for a family who entertains, hosts relatives over the holidays, or wants the addition to count for something beyond a rainy Saturday. The smarter version treats the court wing as a small building with more than one personality, and the layout decisions that make that work happen long before anyone pours concrete. Builders who do this for a living, like the team behind these custom residential sport courts, will tell you the same thing: the court is the easy part. The edges are where the design lives or dies. Image by DepositPhotos That is what this piece covers. Not court dimensions, not flooring brands, but how to plan one new volume so it plays hard on Tuesday and sleeps four on Thanksgiving. Why the single-use court is a luxury you probably don't want Square footage is the most expensive thing you own, and a room that serves one activity is a bet that your family's habits never change. Kids grow. Pickleball enthusiasm arrives late in life, then refuses to leave. A court that only does basketball gets used hard for six years and politely for twenty. I would rather see a slightly smaller playing surface and a wing that earns its keep year round. You lose a few feet of run-out. You gain a space that functions as a guest suite, a party overflow room, a rainy-day hangout, and a place your in-laws actually want to stay. That trade is almost always worth it, and it is the one I would make without hesitating. Three zones, one footprint Here is the framework I use when sketching a multi-use court wing. I call it the Court, Landing, and Layover layout, and it divides the addition into three functional zones rather than one open box. Court: the playable rectangle plus safe run-out on every side. Hard floor, high ceiling, nothing fragile in the strike zone. Landing: the transition strip between court and living space. Bench seating, storage, a water station, a spot to drop shoes. This is where wet feet and bouncing balls get stopped. Layover: the guest zone. A bed, a bath, a closet, a door that closes. It can share a wall with the court, but it should not share air. The Landing is the piece most homeowners skip, and it is the piece that makes the whole thing feel intentional instead of improvised. Give it six to eight feet of depth. You will use it more than you expect. Does the guest suite have to be a separate room? Not separate, but it does have to be closable. A Murphy bed that drops down on the court surface sounds clever and reads as a compromise the moment a guest tries to sleep while someone shoots free throws. My preferred arrangement puts the guest room on the far side of the Landing, sharing one wall with the court and using that wall for wardrobe depth. The guest gets a real door, a real closet, and a window that isn't the court's clerestory. The court keeps its full ceiling. Nobody feels like they're sleeping in a gymnasium. If your lot or budget won't stretch to a dedicated room, a convertible study with a quality sleeper and a pocket door is the honest fallback. Just be clear with yourself about which one you're building. Sound is the whole ballgame A basketball on a wood floor inside an enclosed volume is one of the loudest things you can put in a house. Pickleball is worse, because the strike is sharper and more frequent. Three moves do most of the work. Decouple the interior court walls from the structure with resilient channels and insulation so impact energy doesn't travel into the main house. Keep the guest room off any shared duct run so you're not pumping gym air into a bedroom. And treat the court ceiling with absorptive panels, because a hard ceiling is what turns a bounce into a roar. Detached wings solve most of this by accident. That's the trade: you spend more on a separate structure and less on acoustic engineering. I'd pick detached when the lot allows it, and I'd insist on the acoustic package when it doesn't. Heating, cooling, and the humidity question Multi-use means the space gets conditioned far more hours than a court alone would. That changes the mechanical plan, and it's worth raising with your builder in the first meeting rather than the last. An unconditioned court shell can work in a mild climate. A court wing with a guest room inside it cannot, because guests need steady temperatures and stable humidity to sleep well. Expect a separate system with its own zoning, and expect the energy profile of your home to shift once the addition is online. The Department of Energy publishes baseline guidance on home heating and cooling loads that's useful when you're sanity-checking a mechanical quote. Ask for the load calculation in writing. If a builder shrugs at that request, that tells you something. A guest wing that holds its value Appraisers and buyers read additions differently depending on what they can name. "Indoor court" is a feature. "Guest suite with a recreation room" is a room count, and room counts move through the market more predictably. That isn't a reason to hide the court. It's a reason to design it so both descriptions are true. A wing with a legal bedroom, a full bath, and a flexible court space appraises as more house. A wing with a painted floor and a hoop appraises as a novelty. Broad demographic trends matter here too. Households are changing shape, more people work from home, and flexible square footage keeps getting more valuable. The Census Bureau tracks housing and household composition data that backs this up, and it's worth a look if you're weighing how long you plan to own the place. The practical sequence If you're ready to move, work in this order and you'll avoid the expensive redo: Get the zoning answer first. Height limits, setbacks, and lot coverage rules vary block by block, and none of the design decisions matter until you know what you can build. Decide attached or detached based on the lot, not on preference. Detached buys you acoustic separation and costs you a longer utility run. Lock the three zones on paper before the floor plan is finalized. Court, Landing, Layover. Every later decision hangs off those lines. Specify mechanical and acoustic packages together. They interact, and separating them in the budget invites a compromise later. Plan storage before finishes. Balls, paddles, folding chairs, and guests' luggage all need a home, and none of it should live on the court. Code compliance isn't glamorous, but it's the floor your project stands on. If you want to read the model codes behind most local adoption, the National Institute of Standards and Technology maintains reference material on building and construction standards. Image by DepositPhotos The wing you'll actually use A court wing built as a single-use gym is a bet on one activity. A wing built as court, Landing, and layover is a bet on your household as it actually lives, which includes the guests, the rainy weekends, and the family that shows up with suitcases. So here's the question worth bringing to your first design meeting: if this new square footage had to justify itself in February, when nobody's playing outside and the guest room is full, what would it be doing? Answer that honestly and the floor plan writes itself. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of DepositPhotos

Miami Living welcomes Nick Korniloff to our latest Art Talk series for a conversation with the visionary behind Art Miami, CONTEXT, and AQUA, three major art fairs held annually during Miami Art Week. Raised in a family of artists and musicians, Korniloff developed an early appreciation for the visual arts. Although he initially planned to open a restaurant, an unexpected convention center assignment in the early 1990s led him to the Art Miami show floor, launching a career that would span more than three decades. In 2009, Korniloff acquired Art Miami, the city's oldest contemporary art fair, and began expanding its presence on the international art scene. Today, as Executive Vice President and Director of Art Miami Fairs, he oversees three distinct yet complementary events, each appealing to different artists, galleries, and collectors. Overlooking Biscayne Bay, flagship Art Miami showcases blue-chip modern masterpieces and leading contemporary galleries. Next door, CONTEXT Art Miami highlights emerging talent, while AQUA Art Miami transforms a South Beach hotel into an intimate exhibition space, with artwork displayed throughout its guest rooms and courtyards. Together, the three fairs attract approximately 80,000 visitors annually. Behind these events lies an impressive logistical operation. Korniloff oversees the installation of 15,000 linear feet of exhibition walls and 8,000 lights along Biscayne Bay, while simultaneously coordinating the transformation of 47 hotel suites for AQUA in South Beach. Beyond the art world, his commitment to South Florida is also deeply personal. Alongside his wife, Pamela, he established the Perry J. Cohen Foundation, supporting boating safety and youth arts education. In this interview, Korniloff shares his journey, the vision behind each fair, and the challenges of bringing three major art events to life during Miami Art Week. Miami Living (ML): What strategic philosophy guided your decision to build three distinct fairs, Art Miami, CONTEXT, and AQUA, rather than consolidating everything into a single massive venue? Nick Korniloff: The philosophy was simple: one art market, but different audiences, different stages of collecting, and different opportunities for discovery. Rather than trying to bring everything under one roof and create a single, overwhelming event, we chose to build three distinct fairs, each with its own identity, audience, and purpose. Art Miami was designed to be the cornerstone—a destination for established galleries, serious collectors, and museum-level works, with a strong emphasis on the international art market. It would serve as the anchor for Miami Art Week and reinforce the city's position as a major destination on the global art calendar. CONTEXT was created to complement Art Miami, not compete with it. We recognized that emerging and mid-career artists, as well as the galleries representing them, needed a platform where they could build relationships with collectors and gain visibility without being overshadowed by the scale and price points of a major international fair. CONTEXT gave those galleries their own identity and created a natural entry point for collectors looking to discover new artists. AQUA offered something different again. Its boutique atmosphere, distinctive setting, and more intimate environment created an opportunity for artists, galleries and collectors to connect in a less formal, more personal setting. It was about discovery, accessibility, and relationships—the less frenetic side of collecting that can sometimes get lost in a large-scale art fair. The strategic advantage was that we weren't simply creating three events; we were building an ecosystem. Each fair served a different segment of the market while complementing the others. Collectors could move between the fairs according to their interests, galleries could find the platform best suited to their programs, and the overall portfolio could engage a broader audience than a single event could effectively serve. There was also an important business consideration. Consolidating everything into one massive fair might have created scale, but scale alone doesn't guarantee a better experience or a stronger market. Distinct brands allow us to tailor the environment, programming, and commercial proposition to the needs of each audience. It also allowed us to create multiple points of entry into the market and cultivate relationships with collectors at different stages of their collecting journey. Ultimately, the goal was not to make one fair bigger. It was to make the entire market stronger. We wanted to create an environment where established galleries could thrive, emerging voices could be discovered, new collectors could feel welcome, and experienced collectors could continue to find compelling reasons to return. I believe that a successful art fair should do more than facilitate transactions. It should support community, build markets, develop collectors, support galleries, and create opportunities for artists. Art Miami, CONTEXT, and AQUA were three expressions of that philosophy, working together to create a more diverse, dynamic, and sustainable art fair ecosystem. ML: Having been connected to Art Miami since its early years and acquiring it in 2009, how has the flagship fair’s curatorial direction evolved alongside the tastes of contemporary collectors? Nick Korniloff: Having spent more than three decades in the art fair business, I’ve had the opportunity to see firsthand how the market and the collector landscape have changed. Art Miami has grown considerably, but our approach has remained rooted in presenting exceptional modern and contemporary art and working with galleries that bring a strong point of view to the fair. Today's collectors are coming to the market with a wide range of interests. There is continued appreciation for established artists and significant works, alongside growing curiosity about new talent, different mediums and artists whose work reflects the cultural conversations happening around us. We want Art Miami to speak to both audiences. That means maintaining the level of quality and international gallery representation the fair is known for while continuing to introduce collectors to artists and presentations they may not have encountered before. Our connection to Latin American art is also an important part of the fair's identity, given Miami's role as a gateway between the Americas and the international art market. ML: Miami Art Week is one of the most intense cultural spectacles in the world. What is the greatest operational challenge of staging three concurrent international fairs across Biscayne Bay and South Beach? Nick Korniloff: The greatest operational challenge is the sheer scale and complexity of building, operating, and then dismantling three international art fairs simultaneously, each with its own identity, infrastructure, and logistical demands, while delivering a seamless experience for galleries, collectors, VIPs, and the public. With Art Miami and CONTEXT, we are essentially constructing temporary exhibition pavilions from the ground up. That means coordinating everything from bringing in electrical power and distributing it throughout the venues to installing HVAC systems, running water, luxury restroom facilities, and catering infrastructure. We build the exhibition environment itself, utilizing approximately 15,000 linear feet of hard wall and truss and installing roughly 8,000 lights. At the same time, we are creating the interior and exterior ambience that gives each fair its distinctive atmosphere and sense of place. All of this must be accomplished while coordinating contractors, vendors, labor, artwork installations, security teams, police, fire watch, and event permitting. Every component must meet the necessary safety requirements, function reliably, and be ready on an extremely compressed schedule. There is very little margin for error when you are welcoming some of the world's leading galleries, collectors, and cultural figures. AQUA presents an entirely different operational challenge. Rather than building a conventional pavilion, we transform a functioning hotel into an art fair. We must clear the beds and furniture from 47 hotel rooms, construct exhibition walls, install lighting, distribute electrical power, and coordinate the equipment, logistics, and artists responsible for painting the exterior murals. We are effectively converting hotel rooms and shared spaces into an integrated exhibition environment while preserving the character of the property. And all of this takes place while we are simultaneously marketing and promoting the fairs. We must develop and execute advertising campaigns, manage public relations and media partnerships, coordinate digital and social media promotion, communicate with collectors and VIPs, and drive awareness and attendance in an intensely competitive Miami Art Week environment. The marketing strategy for each fair must reflect its individual identity and audience, while contributing to the collective strength of the overall Art Miami Week experience. We are not simply building the venues; we are creating demand for what happens inside them, ensuring that the right collectors, buyers, media, and cultural audiences know about the fairs and make them part of their Miami Art Week itinerary. AQUA presents an additional marketing challenge because its distinctive hotel setting and artistic atmosphere require their own positioning and promotion. The operational team is transforming the property into an exhibition space at the same time the marketing team is communicating that experience to prospective visitors. Both efforts must come together on schedule, with the fair ready to open and its audience ready to arrive. And then there is the reverse operation. Once each fair concludes, we must dismantle everything, remove the infrastructure, restore the spaces, and leave each venue as we found it. At AQUA, that means returning the hotel rooms to their original condition. At Art Miami and CONTEXT, it means removing the temporary exhibition infrastructure and ensuring the sites are properly restored. We have to execute this entire process with the same attention to detail and urgency as the original construction. The geographical challenges of operating across Biscayne Bay and South Beach add another layer of complexity. Transportation, deliveries, labor coordination, traffic, and scheduling must all be carefully managed across different locations, often with multiple teams working simultaneously against immovable deadlines. Ultimately, the challenge is not simply producing three art fairs; it is building three complete environments, marketing them to an international audience, operating them flawlessly, and then dismantling them and returning every space to its original condition—all within an extraordinarily compressed timeframe. After years of producing Miami Art Week, I have learned that the audience should never have to think about the complexity behind the experience. Collectors should be focused on discovering art, galleries on engaging with buyers, and visitors on enjoying the atmosphere. Achieving that requires meticulous planning, experienced teams, trusted partners, and the ability to anticipate problems and make decisions quickly. When the doors open and everything feels effortless, that is the ultimate measure of operational success. What the audience experiences as a celebration of art and culture is, behind the scenes, an extraordinarily complex exercise in construction, engineering, logistics, marketing, public relations, security, and event production. ML: Art Miami debuted in 1991, well before the city became an international art capital. How has Miami’s cultural growth directly influenced your vision and business strategy for the fairs? Nick Korniloff: I’ve been fortunate over the last few decades to have a front-row seat to Miami's transformation into an international center for art and culture. When Art Miami began, the city already had a strong creative community and an international character, but over the years we've seen tremendous growth in its galleries, museums, cultural institutions and collector base. The development of institutions like Pérez Art Museum Miami, the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Rubell Museum, along with the expansion of gallery communities throughout Wynwood, Allapattah and the Design District, has helped establish a much stronger cultural ecosystem. As Miami's audience has grown, so has the opportunity to serve different segments of the market. That thinking has informed the expansion of our portfolio beyond Art Miami to include CONTEXT, Aqua, and Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary. Each fair has its own identity and connects with a different audience, gallery base and collecting interest, while contributing to a larger cultural presence in South Florida. We see the fairs as more than standalone events. They are platforms that bring international galleries and collectors into the region while creating opportunities for local galleries, artists and the broader creative community. Today, Art Miami is recognized as one of the most highly attended art fairs in the country and among the leading fairs internationally. Across our fairs, we welcome approximately 80,000 collectors and art enthusiasts each year. Miami is no longer simply a seasonal destination for art during one week in December. It has developed into a year-round cultural community, and our vision is to continue growing alongside the city and contributing to that momentum. ML: Reflecting on your path from early event management at the convention center to directing an international art portfolio, what personal turning point taught you the most about the art fair business? Nick Korniloff: My career in this industry has been shaped by a combination of hands-on experience and an entrepreneurial mindset. I began organizing art fairs in Florida in 1994 and went on to serve as Vice President of DMG World Media's International Fine Art Exposition, overseeing events including Art Palm Beach and The American International Fine Art Fair. Those years gave me a valuable understanding of the business from multiple perspectives, from working with galleries and artists to managing venues, negotiating partnerships and building an audience. A defining step was moving from managing individual events to taking a broader role in developing and growing a portfolio of fairs. It required looking beyond the production of a successful show and thinking about the long-term business: how to strengthen each fair's identity, attract the right galleries, build collector relationships and continue finding ways to innovate. That perspective still guides me today. I approach the fairs as both cultural platforms and businesses, and I believe the two have to work together. You need a strong vision, but you also need the operational and commercial foundation to bring it to life year after year. ML: With younger buyers entering the market, what fundamental shifts have you observed in how today’s collectors discover and acquire artwork compared to a decade ago? Nick Korniloff: The collector base has become more varied, and that is a positive development for the industry. Younger buyers are bringing new interests into the market, particularly around contemporary art, emerging artists and work that connects with their own experiences and perspectives. They are not necessarily following the same collecting paths as previous generations, and that creates opportunities for galleries and fairs to introduce a wider range of artists and ideas. What remains important, regardless of age, is access to knowledgeable people and the opportunity to experience art in person. A collector may first encounter an artist through a digital platform or a recommendation, but seeing the work firsthand and speaking with the gallery can make a real difference in the decision to acquire it. With thousands of visitors attending our fairs each year, we see a broad mix of established collectors, new buyers and people who are simply interested in learning more about art. We want to make that experience approachable for all of them. Developing the next generation of collectors is important to the future of the market, and fairs have an opportunity to help make that connection. ML: Tell us something about yourself that might surprise people. We'd also love to hear about some of your favorite places to spend time in Miami and what you enjoy doing when you're not working. Nick Korniloff: People may know me through the fairs, but community involvement has always been an important part of my life as well. Throughout my career, I have supported a number of cultural institutions and nonprofit organizations, including PAMM, The Norton Museum of Art, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Bakehouse Art Complex, The Bass and the Lowe Art Museum. My wife, Pamela, and I also founded the Perry J. Cohen Foundation, which supports the arts, marine wildlife and boating safety. Giving back to the community and supporting causes that create a lasting impact are things I care deeply about. When I'm away from the day-to-day demands of the fairs, I still find myself drawn to the arts and the cultural life of South Florida. I appreciate the museums, creative spaces and organizations that make this region such an interesting place to live and work. You can follow Nick on: Instagram | LinkedIn By ML Staff. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Art Miami Fairs.

Miami's hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, and for drivers, it brings a set of road hazards that most of the country never has to plan for. Flash flooding, downed power lines, debris across lanes, and the particular chaos of evacuation corridors are all part of what driving in South Florida can look like between June and November. Image by DepositPhotos The risks are real: Miami-Dade County sees some of Florida's highest crash rates during major storm events, and knowing what Florida drivers can do after a weather-related crash is the kind of information that's most useful before it's needed. Here's what to understand about hurricane-season driving in Miami — and how to reduce the risk of becoming a statistic. Why Flooded Roads Are More Dangerous Than They Look The most consistent weather-related hazard for Miami drivers during hurricane season is standing or moving water on roadways. Florida's flat topography and high water table mean that water has nowhere to go quickly, and streets in low-lying areas of Miami — including parts of Miami Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood, and sections of SW Miami-Dade — can accumulate several inches of water within an hour of heavy rainfall. The turn-around-don't-drown guidance from the National Weather Service is based on data that drivers routinely underestimate. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet. Twelve inches can float a small car. Two feet of moving floodwater can carry away an SUV. The depth of water on a flooded Miami street is almost impossible to judge accurately from inside a vehicle — what looks like a shallow puddle crossing a road may have an undercut pavement edge, a washed-out center section, or a current from nearby drainage that is not visible from the surface. Never drive into floodwater across a road, even if it appears shallow If you drive into water and the car stalls, exit immediately and move to higher ground — do not wait for water levels to fall Roads in Miami-Dade's coastal zones, including Biscayne Boulevard and sections of Coral Way, flood quickly during heavy rain events even outside of named storms Storm Surge, Debris, and Post-Storm Road Hazards During and immediately after a named storm, Miami's roadways present hazards beyond flooding. Storm surge can deposit sand, debris, and structural material across coastal streets. Downed power lines are a serious risk — a downed line that is in contact with standing water can electrify a wide area, and lines that are not visibly sparking can still be live. The Miami-Dade County emergency management protocol is clear: treat every downed line as active. Post-storm debris — tree branches, construction materials, roof sections, and signage — can appear on any road. Driving at night in the days following a storm is particularly dangerous because debris may not be visible, traffic signals may be inoperative, and road surface damage may not yet be marked. The safest approach is to delay non-essential driving until daylight and after crews have had time to clear primary routes. Evacuation Routes and Traffic Dynamics Miami-Dade's designated hurricane evacuation routes are posted on county roads and updated in advance of major storms. I-75, I-95, and the Florida Turnpike serve as primary northbound evacuation corridors, and contraflow operations — where outbound lanes are opened in both directions — are implemented during major evacuations. Drivers unfamiliar with contraflow conditions are at higher risk of wrong-way entry. Evacuation traffic produces a specific crash pattern: rear-end collisions from stop-and-go traffic at high speed, crashes at merge points where traffic from parallel roads converges, and incidents involving fuel-related stops on the shoulder. Maintaining three seconds of following distance during evacuation traffic (rather than the standard two) and avoiding the shoulder unless it is specifically designated for traffic use reduces risk. Check Miami-Dade's evacuation zone map before hurricane season to know whether your zone requires mandatory evacuation Leave early — the highest-risk driving window is the 12 hours before a storm when roads are most congested and conditions are deteriorating Keep a full gas tank from June 1 onward; gas stations experience shortages quickly once a storm is in the forecast Image by DepositPhotos Insurance and Fault After a Weather-Related Crash in Florida Florida's no-fault insurance system means your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays for a portion of your medical expenses regardless of who caused the crash — including crashes that occur during storm conditions. PIP pays 80% of reasonable medical expenses and 60% of lost wages, up to a combined $10,000, subject to any deductible. Fault still matters for vehicle damage and for claims that exceed PIP limits. If another driver caused a crash by driving into flooded water and creating a hazard, or by ignoring traffic controls during storm conditions, that driver's liability coverage is the appropriate source of a damage claim. Under Florida's modified comparative fault rule, in place since March 2023, you can still recover proportional compensation if you share some responsibility for a crash, as long as you are not more than 50% at fault. Weather conditions do not eliminate driver liability in Florida. Courts have consistently held that drivers are expected to adjust their behavior to road conditions — which means a driver who speeds through standing water, ignores road closures, or drives through a flooded underpass cannot use the weather as a complete defense. Documenting road conditions with photographs, noting signal status, and getting a police report are all particularly important when a crash occurs during a storm event. Preparing Before the Season Starts The most effective hurricane-season driving preparation happens in May, not in the 48 hours before a storm. A few practical steps: Check tire tread depth and inflation — tires with worn tread hydroplane significantly earlier than new tires Confirm your windshield wipers clear effectively at high speed; replace if not Save the Miami-Dade emergency management number and National Hurricane Center website as phone bookmarks Know your evacuation zone assignment in advance at miamidade.gov/emergency Keep a car emergency kit that includes a window breaker and seatbelt cutter — essential if a vehicle enters floodwater Hurricane season driving is manageable with preparation and conservative decision-making during active events. The most dangerous moment is usually not the storm itself — it's the hours just before landfall when roads are still open but conditions are rapidly deteriorating. Final Thoughts on Hurricane-Season Driving in Miami Hurricane season does not have to mean dangerous driving, as long as the planning happens early. Knowing your evacuation zone, keeping the car in good condition and refusing to drive through standing water cover most of the risk. When a storm is close, leaving early is safer than leaving late, and staying put is safer than driving into worsening conditions. If a crash does happen, Florida's insurance and fault rules shape what comes next, so good records from the scene matter. Miami Living readers can save this checklist and review it each May before the season starts. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of DepositPhotos

Thanksgiving in South Florida provides residents and visitors with varied dining options, from traditional American holiday plates to Latin-infused tasting menus and Italian interpretations of the classic feast. This year, restaurants across the region open their doors on Thursday, November 26, to serve structured prix fixe menus, buffet feasts, and exclusive seasonal items in place of the standard home-cooked turkey dinner. Photo: Courtesy of JARANA This guide outlines several dine-in specials and takeout packages available across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and nearby areas, including a tropical destination getaway. We organized the options by location to help you secure a reservation near your home or hotel. Restaurants experience high demand during the holiday weekend, making advance reservations highly recommended. AVENTURA Jarana Photo: Courtesy of JARANA JARANA offers a Peruvian approach to holiday classics. The restaurant serves a special menu available Monday, November 23, through Wednesday, November 25. The kitchen prepares prawn cebiche, pastel de choclo, and a turkey locro de zapallo featuring confit and seared turkey leg served over kabocha squash stew. Thanksgiving Offer: À la carte Peruvian Thanksgiving specials Address: 19505 Biscayne Blvd., Ste 5150, Aventura, FL 33180 Phone: +1 786-840-8840 Website: Official website Instagram: @jaranarestaurant BRICKELL & DOWNTOWN MIAMI Elcielo Miami Photo: Courtesy of Elcielo Miami Elcielo Miami presents a six-course "Friendsgiving" tasting menu that merges Thanksgiving traditions with Colombian culinary techniques. The Michelin-starred kitchen structures the meal around communal dining, serving a primary centerpiece intended for sharing among the table. The progression includes ceviche, signature snacks, and a concluding pecan pie. Thanksgiving Offer: Six-Course Tasting Menu ($220 per person) Address: 31 SE 5th St, Miami, FL 33131 Phone: +1 786-694-9525 Website: Official website Instagram: @elcielomiami Felice Photo: Courtesy of Felice Felice serves a four-course holiday menu focused on fall flavors like pumpkin, porcini, chestnuts, and black truffle. The meal begins with a roasted pumpkin soup and moves to a fresh pasta tortello stuffed with turkey. The main dish features roasted stuffed turkey breast served with chestnuts and mashed sweet potatoes, concluding with a traditional Italian chocolate salami dessert. Thanksgiving Offer: Four-Course Tuscan Thanksgiving Menu Address: 1450 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131 Phone: +1 305-526-4800 Website: Official website Instagram: @felice.restaurants Hutong Miami Photo: Courtesy of Carlos Salazar Hutong Miami brings back its Flaming Peking Turkey for the holiday. The kitchen prepares the whole turkey using the same techniques applied to its signature Flaming Peking Duck. The culinary team air-dries the turkey for 36 hours, roasts it, and finishes it with a flame at the table. The dish arrives with spiced cranberry sauce, house-made pancakes, scallions, and cucumbers. Hutong at Home also provides deluxe takeout packages for groups. Thanksgiving Offer: Flaming Peking Turkey ($268) Address: 600 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131 Phone: +1 786-388-0805 Website: Official website Instagram: @hutongmiami Maple & Ash Miami Photo: Courtesy of Haas and Haas Located in Miami Worldcenter, Maple & Ash Miami serves its signature à la carte menu alongside a specialized holiday plate. Guests can order a black truffle turkey plate featuring Brussels sprouts, chanterelles, pomme purée, and black truffle jus. The kitchen also offers a roasted chestnut stuffing with apple butter and pork sausage. The bar mixes festive cocktails to complement the award-winning wine program. Thanksgiving Offer: Black Truffle Turkey Plate ($79) Address: 699 NE 1st Ave 2nd floor, Miami, FL 33132 Phone: +1 305-901-8885 Website: Official website Instagram: @mapleandash Toro Toro Photo: Courtesy of Toro Toro Toro Toro, located inside the InterContinental in Downtown Miami, serves a pan-Latin steakhouse menu with seasonal modifications for the holiday. Guests can finalize their meal with autumn flavors by ordering the spiced pumpkin cheesecake. The bar also prepares seasonal specialty cocktails, including a pumpkin spice espresso martini available throughout the holiday evening. Thanksgiving Offer: Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake ($18) Address: 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131 Phone: +1 305-372-4710 Website: Official website Instagram: @torotoromiami COCONUT GROVE & CORAL GABLES Daniel's Miami Photo: Courtesy of The Louis Collection Daniel's Miami opens at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, offering guests a festive à la carte menu alongside the full regular steakhouse selections. The kitchen prepares special holiday dishes, including prime rib, Green Circle turkey, and pumpkin cheesecake. The father and daughter team of Thomas and Kassidy Angelo lead the restaurant, providing premium steaks and an award-winning wine program. Thanksgiving Offer: À la carte holiday menu and steaks Address: 1500 San Ignacio Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Phone: +1 305-363-6050 Website: Official website Instagram: @danielssteak Isabelle's Coconut Grove Photo: Courtesy of Isabelle's Coconut Grove at The Ritz-Carlton Isabelle's Coconut Grove at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove hosts "Harvest in the Grove," a four-course Thanksgiving dinner accompanied by live music. The meal features Florida pumpkin bisque and an autumn garden salad. Guests choose between ember-roasted heritage turkey and wood-fired honeynut squash for the main course, finishing with burnt pumpkin Basque cheesecake or orchard bread pudding. Thanksgiving Offer: Four-Course Dinner ($155 per adult, $75 per child) Address: 3300 S.W. 27th Ave., Miami, FL 33133 Phone: +1 305-644-4675 Website: Official website Instagram: @isabellescoconutgrove DORAL Kings Doral Photo: Courtesy of Kings Doral Kings Doral provides entertainment and dining throughout November with its Friendsgiving package, which includes two hours of bowling, pizza, wings, fries, and drinks for groups of four or more. The venue remains open on Thanksgiving Day. Guests who bowl three consecutive strikes between November 1 and 21 will trigger a turkey donation to Feeding America through the "Bowl a Turkey" program. Thanksgiving Offer: Friendsgiving Package ($45 per person) Address: 3450 NW 83rd Ave Suite 152, Doral, FL 33122 Phone: +1 844-494-9400 Website: Official website Instagram: @kingsdining FORT LAUDERDALE & HALLANDALE BEACH Burlock Coast Photo: Courtesy of Burlock Coast at The Ritz-Carlton Burlock Coast at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, prepares a three-course, family-style oceanfront Thanksgiving feast. The menu features butternut squash soup, fall greens, and roasted turkey breast with cornbread-sausage stuffing. The culinary team also offers a complete Thanksgiving feast to-go for groups of six to eight guests who prefer to dine at home. Thanksgiving Offer: Family-Style Feast ($139 per adult, $65 per child) Address: 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Phone: +1 954-302-6430 Website: Official website Instagram: @burlockcoast Daniel's , A Florida Steakhouse Photo: Courtesy of The Louis Collection Daniel's, A Florida Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale opens at 3:30 p.m. for the holiday, offering an à la carte menu. Guests can order prime rib, Green Circle turkey, and pumpkin cheesecake along with fresh seafood and premium steaks. The MICHELIN Guide-recognized restaurant features an elegant atmosphere and a thoughtful wine program. Thanksgiving Offer: À la carte holiday specials Address: 620 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: +1 954-372-3832 Website: Official website Instagram: @danielssteak The Four Seasons Hotel And Residences Fort Lauderdale Photo: Courtesy of The Four Seasons The Four Seasons hosts a Thanksgiving Day Feast in its ballrooms, featuring coastal seafood displays, carving stations with Joyce Farms heritage turkey, and a pasta action station. Evelyn's, the property's signature restaurant, serves an intimate three-course menu. The hotel also provides a comprehensive to-go meal package containing a roasted whole turkey and traditional sides. Thanksgiving Offer: Banquet Feast ($195-$225 per adult) Address: 525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Phone: +1 754-336-3100 Website: Official website Instagram: @fsfortlauderdale Ten Palms at Gulfstream Park Photo: Courtesy of Ten Palms at Gulfstream Park Ten Palms at Gulfstream Park combines a traditional Thanksgiving meal with live horse racing on the Opening Day of the Championship Meet. The buffet includes a salad bar, a carving station with sous vide tri-tip and honey ham, and main courses like herb-roasted turkey breast and pomegranate-glazed salmon. The venue offers sweeping views of the race track. Thanksgiving Offer: Buffet ($75 per person) Address: 901 S Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Phone: +1 954-454-7000 Website: Official website Instagram: @gulfstreampark Vitolo Photo: Courtesy of The Louis Collection Located within the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, Vitolo offers a New York Italian dining experience for the holiday. Executive Chef Anthony Vitolo prepares Thanksgiving specials, including pumpkin ravioli, meat lasagna, and a classic turkey dinner complete with sweet potatoes and stuffing. The restaurant emphasizes comforting, family-style dining. Thanksgiving Offer: À la carte Italian and Thanksgiving specials Address: 551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Phone: +1 954-414-5127 Website: Official website Instagram: @vitoloitalian KEY BISCAYNE Luma Photo: Courtesy of Luma at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne Luma at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne celebrates its first Thanksgiving since reopening with an Italian-inspired holiday feast. The spread includes roasted turkey, herb-marinated prime rib, seared diver scallops, and a chilled seafood bar with Key West shrimp and Maine lobster tails. The restaurant serves this extensive meal from early afternoon through the evening. Thanksgiving Offer: Italian-Inspired Feast ($195 per adult, $79 per child) Address: 455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Phone: +1 305-365-4500 Website: Official website Instagram: @ritzcarltonkeybiscayne MIAMI BEACH CATCH Miami Beach Photo: Courtesy of CATCH Miami Beach CATCH Miami Beach offers an elevated holiday meal that blends traditional flavors with the restaurant's signature modern approach. Exclusively available on Thanksgiving, the kitchen serves a short rib croquette followed by a roasted heritage turkey with herbed stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. The meal concludes with a seasonal pumpkin creme brulee. Thanksgiving Offer: Roasted Heritage Turkey ($60) Address: 200 South Pointe Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Phone: +1 305-985-0006 Website: Official website Instagram: @catch MIAMI RIVER Kiki on the River Photo: Courtesy of Cristian Gonzalez Kiki on the River hosts a waterfront Thanksgiving dining experience along the Miami River. Chef Wladimir prepares a holiday menu featuring slow-roasted herb turkey, truffle brioche stuffing, whipped butternut squash, and green beans almondine. The meal ends with a spiced pumpkin cheesecake topped with pistachio crumble and salted caramel. Thanksgiving Offer: Holiday Feast ($55 per person) Address: 450 NW North River Drive, Miami, FL 33128 Phone: +1 786-502-3242 Website: Official website Instagram: @kikiontherivermiami MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Michelle Bernstein Catering Photo: Courtesy of Chef Michelle Bernstein Chef Michelle Bernstein and her team provide a comprehensive Thanksgiving dinner delivery service designed to feed up to 12 guests. The prepared meal features a whole roast herb-marinated turkey, brioche stuffing, roasted butternut squash salad, classic sides, and assorted holiday pies. The team delivers directly to residences across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Thanksgiving Offer: Delivered Holiday Dinner ($875) Address: Delivery across South Florida Phone: +1 305-222-2222 Website: Official website Instagram: @michellebernsteincatering By ML Staff. Photos: Courtesy of each venue listed.

A&K Private Jet Journeys reveal a world seldom seen, where remote destinations and remarkable experiences unfold in effortless succession. Travelling on A&K's first-class Boeing 757 unlocks extraordinary access and once-in-a-lifetime moments in a single, seamless journey. This is the world at your fingertips, as you have never experienced it before. The Most Remarkable Experiences A&K Private Jet Journeys open the door to extraordinary moments few people ever have the chance to experience. From unprecedented wildlife encounters and access to some of the world’s most remote and protected natural landscapes to exclusive experiences with royalty and other remarkable figures, A&K's experts and on-the-ground teams go above and beyond in ways that truly set these journeys apart. From the pioneering company that wrote the rules for over-the-top adventure, A&K ensures that wherever you touch down, the possibilities are endless. With three journeys beginning or ending in and around Miami, adventure is never too far from your doorstep. Photo credit: Alex Oelofse Epic Islands and Landscapes: Around the World by Private Jet May 1-26, 2027 Fort Lauderdale | Galápagos Islands | Easter Island | Cook IslandsNew Zealand | Indonesia | Sri Lanka | Tanzania | Sicily | Boston Experience the world’s most remarkable islands, from the enigmatic moai of Easter Island and the lively town squares and fiercely proud people of Sicily. Discover the biodiverse Galápagos Islands by land and sea on board an exclusively chartered luxury boat, guided by local experts, and explore Milford Sound, New Zealand’s greatest natural wonder, by private helicopter before landing for a scenic gourmet lunch. Photo credit: Getty Images Wild Wonders: Around the World by Private Jet September 4-29, 2027 Kona | Fiji | Tasmania | Bali | Seychelles | South Africa | Salvador, Brazil | The Pantanal, Brazil | Costa Rica | Fort Lauderdale Explore coral reefs and dense jungles, volcanic hills and river-carved plains in quintessential A&K style, on a journey around the world unlike anything you have experienced. Walk among wild Komodo dragons on a secluded Balinese island and search for jaguars in the Brazilian Pantanal alongside a team of conservationists. Photo credit: Black Bean Productions Photo credit: Tom Griffiths The Seven Continents by Private Jet: One Extraordinary World January 3-30, 2028 Miami | Brazil | Antarctica | Easter Island | New Zealand | Australia | Vietnam | Laos | The Maldives | Egypt | Spain Circle the globe on a once-in-a-lifetime journey, A&K's first to all seven continents. Explore Antarctica in rare comfort, flying over the Drake Passage to explore by Zodiac and on foot for four days among penguins, seals and vast ice formations from your privately chartered expedition vessel. Sail the Nile aboard new, exclusively chartered Nile Seray, an A&K Sanctuary, staying after-hours at the Valley of the Kings for a private opening of the tomb of Tutankhamun, followed by exclusive access to the rarely visited tomb of Amenhotep III. Photo credit: Tom Griffiths To learn more about A&K Private Jet Journeys, call 888 755 3491, visit abercrombiekent.com, or speak to your travel advisor. By ML Staff. Top photo by Tom Griffiths.

AB Yachts, brand of Next Yacht Group, and BRABUS introduce a 110-foot luxury yacht combining Italian marine engineering, German automotive design and a top speed of 48 knots. First unveiled at the recent Monaco Yacht Show 2026, the 110-foot (33.7-meter) unit is the result of a collaboration between shipbuilder AB Yachts and luxury detailing specialist BRABUS. The yacht combines high-speed marine engineering with design elements inspired by BRABUS performance cars. The partnership introduces three models: the BRABUS AB95, BRABUS AB110 and BRABUS AB150. The latter is scheduled to debut next year at the Monaco Yacht Show, coinciding with BRABUS' 50th anniversary. Performance One of the AB110's defining characteristics is its speed. The yacht is powered by three MTU 16V 2000 M96L diesel engines, each producing 2,600 horsepower, for a combined output of 7,800 horsepower. Rather than conventional propellers, the yacht uses a waterjet propulsion system consisting of two steerable waterjets and a central booster. Waterjets generate thrust by drawing in water and expelling it at high velocity. This configuration provides responsive maneuvering and is particularly useful for high-performance vessels operating at elevated speeds. The AB110 reaches a maximum speed of 48 knots (approximately 55 mph or 89 km/h). Its cruising speed is 41 knots, with a reported range of approximately 370 nautical miles at that speed. A gyroscopic stabilization system helps reduce rolling motion both while cruising and when the yacht is stationary. The hull and superstructure are constructed from composite materials, which help reduce overall weight while maintaining structural strength. Giorgio Mattei, Deputy Chairman of Next Yacht Group, explained the engineering and design partnership: "AB Yachts has always challenged conventional ideas of what a high-performance yacht can be, and working with BRABUS has allowed us to interpret that DNA through a distinctive new lens." Exterior Design The AB110 incorporates several elements associated with BRABUS' automotive designs, including exposed carbon fiber, distinctive red accents and an illuminated roof spoiler. Carbon-fiber components appear around the front wings, engine air outlets and exterior detailing. LED lighting integrated into the forward superstructure adds another recognizable feature. The yacht is arranged across three levels: the lower deck, main deck and sun deck. At the bow, a large sunpad and separate seating area provide space for outdoor relaxation. Another seating area is positioned toward the stern, closer to the water. The upper sun deck serves as both an entertainment area and a secondary helm station. It includes two large sunpads, seating on both sides, carbon-fiber tables and integrated storage compartments. An interesting technical detail is the retractable helm system. The secondary controls, designed primarily for harbor maneuvering, are concealed within a starboard-side storage unit when not in use. This allows the space to function as a social deck without permanently exposed navigation equipment. Interiors Inside, the AB110 draws inspiration from BRABUS' Masterpiece automotive interiors, incorporating leather upholstery, custom detailing and the brand's characteristic triangular quilting. The main deck features a central lounge with two large sofas and an adjacent dining area accommodating eight people. The helm station integrates navigation, vessel management and entertainment controls, along with a custom BRABUS steering wheel and leather driver's seat. The lower deck accommodates up to ten guests across four cabins, including an owner's suite, a VIP cabin and two additional guest cabins. Each has its own bathroom, while the owner's accommodation also includes a dedicated closet area. Separate crew facilities include two cabins accommodating four crew members, a crew dining area and the galley. This arrangement helps separate guest accommodations from the yacht's operational spaces. Constantin Buschmann, CEO and owner of BRABUS, commented on the company's expansion into yacht development: "Together with AB Yachts, we are taking our marine portfolio into an entirely new dimension – combining their engineering expertise with our signature approach to performance and detail-driven design." Beach Club One of the yacht's more practical features is its convertible stern garage, which accommodates a jet tender and a full-sized, three-seat jet ski. Additional storage is available for paddleboards, snorkeling equipment, life jackets and other watersports accessories. An integrated winch and roller system assists the crew in launching and retrieving larger equipment. Once the tender and jet ski are deployed, the aft section transforms into a sea-level beach club and lounge, providing direct water access and additional outdoor space while anchored. Specifications The BRABUS AB110 measures 33.70 meters (110.7 feet) in length, with a beam of 6.80 meters (22.4 feet) and a shallow draft of 1.30 meters (4.3 feet), allowing access to certain coastal areas and anchorages. Fuel capacity is 11,500 liters (3,038 gallons), with an additional 2,000 liters (528 gallons) of freshwater storage. Three MTU diesel engines deliver a combined 7,800 horsepower through a waterjet propulsion system, reaching a maximum speed of 48 knots and a cruising speed of 41 knots. Its reported range is 370 nautical miles at cruising speed. The yacht accommodates up to ten guests in four cabins, supported by four crew members in two cabins, and is specified for RINA classification and unrestricted pleasure navigation. More on AB Yachts Founded in 1992, AB Yachts is an Italian yachtbuilder specializing in high-performance motor yachts. Now part of Next Yacht Group, the company develops vessels using lightweight composite construction, optimized hull designs, waterjet propulsion and electronic trim-control technology. Its existing yacht range extends from the AB80 to the AB130, with certain models capable of speeds approaching 60 knots. The BRABUS collaboration, introduced in 2026, expands its portfolio with three jointly developed models. Deputy Chairman Giorgio Mattei described the collaboration's longer-term direction: "What we have just presented in Monaco is not simply one yacht, but the beginning of a range and of a collaboration that we believe has significant potential for the future." Contact AB Yachts - brand of Next Yacht Group Website: www.abyachts.com Instagram: @abyachts Headquarters: Viareggio, Italy By ML Staff. Photos/AB Yachts

Dr. Priyanka Chopra and Dr. Vikas Goswamy speak with Miami Living about the family experiences behind Nivaan Health, their approach to in-home care in Miami, and the value of a familiar voice. For Dr. Priyanka Chopra and Dr. Vikas Goswamy, the challenges of coordinating medical care became painfully familiar when Goswamy’s father suffered a heart attack and later received a cancer diagnosis. Even with their medical training and professional connections, managing his care from another state proved exhausting. A medically complex pregnancy and a first year of specialist appointments for their son, Nivaan, deepened that understanding. Sitting in waiting rooms as a mother, Chopra found herself wishing for someone who could see the whole picture and help her family navigate it. Named after their son, Nivaan Health brings those priorities to an in-home medical practice serving Miami. Its model combines home visits, around-the-clock physician access, and coordination with specialists. Chopra, who is board-certified in internal medicine, leads clinical care. Goswamy, an emergency physician by training, co-founded the practice and runs it alongside her. In this conversation with Miami Living, the founders discuss patient advocacy, the responsibilities families carry, and why a health goal should begin with the life someone wants to lead. Miami Living (ML): What did caring for your own family reveal about the healthcare system? Dr. Vikas Goswamy: I watched my father become a case number. Good physicians, every one of them. But he had more specialists than anyone could track, and none of them were talking to each other. We are physicians, and we still felt locked out of his care. We had every advantage. We knew the specialists personally. We could call department chiefs and hospital executives in New York and Miami, and they picked up. It was still exhausting. If it is this hard for us, what is it like for everyone else? ML: Why name the practice after your son? Dr. Chopra: Nivaan is our son. I had a medically complex pregnancy, and his first year brought more appointments, more specialists, and more waiting rooms than any new parent expects. I sat in those rooms as a mother, not a physician, wishing someone would take my hand and say, “I have this.” His name on the door is a promise. We fight for every member the way we fought for him. ML: What does advocacy look like in your day-to-day work? Dr. Chopra: Advocacy first. Navigation second. We are in the room asking the questions you did not know to ask, and we coordinate every scan, specialist, and result. A dear friend and member lives between New York and Miami. Within two weeks of a first symptom, there was imaging, a biopsy, a diagnosis, and treatment underway at Memorial Sloan Kettering. We handled every step across both cities. The family’s only job was to be a family. ML: You set a limit of 100 members per physician. What does that allow you to do? Dr. Chopra: Our cap is 100 members per physician. Not one more. Many physicians care for 2,000 patients or more. At 2,000, your physician knows your chart. At 100, I know how you live: your history, your family, the way you describe pain. I have been in your home. I never need a chart to remember who you are. ML: Why bring medicine into the home? Dr. Chopra: Home tells you what a clinic never will: how you sleep, who cooks, what is in the medicine cabinet, how many stairs you climb. You cannot practice whole-person medicine from behind a desk. For members in their forties and fifties running companies and families, it gives back hours. No commute, no waiting room. We come to you, on your schedule. And when someone needs more, we bring a network of vetted resources: nurses, physical therapists, mental health therapists. After a stroke or surgery, that can mean 3 to 12 hours a day of therapy and nursing, so you recover in your own bed. ML: What happens when a member calls in the middle of the night? Dr. Chopra: Call us at 2 a.m. and you reach your physician. No nurse line. No assistant. No one in between. The person who picks up already knows you and has usually sat at your kitchen table. ML: How does your emergency medicine background inform the practice, Dr. Goswamy? Dr. Goswamy: Medicine has two speeds. Most practices are built for the slow one. Families remember the fast one: a fall, chest pain, a fever in the middle of the night. Nivaan was built for both, with a physician board-certified in emergency medicine on the care team who already knows your history. ML: Where do you begin when getting to know a member? Dr. Chopra: With your goals, not your chart. Every visit starts with one question: what do you want your health to let you do? Then we build the milestones and the blueprint to get there. One member, 83, stopped driving after a frightening accident. She did not just lose a car. She lost her independence. Her goal was to drive again. We built her plan at home, around her own stairs and her own driveway. Nine months of physical therapy and measured milestones later, she passed her driving test. Dr. Goswamy: What mattered most to her was the car keys, and what came with them: her function and her autonomy. ML: Longevity has become a major part of the wellness conversation. How do you approach the emphasis on testing and data? Dr. Chopra: Data is only the start. A chief executive came to us with nothing wrong. They wanted sharper thinking, more energy, and more muscle. We measured attention span, short- and long-term memory, a full hormonal panel, and body composition, then set daily, monthly, and quarterly targets, with supplements chosen for their biology. Within a year, their biomarkers, energy, focus, attention, and memory had all improved. Numbers are not the finish line. You should feel it. If you do not feel better, we have not done our job. A test without a physician is just a number, and some numbers create more anxiety than answers. We decide what is worth doing, and we tell you what it means. ML: You often hear from adult children seeking help for their parents. What are they asking for? Dr. Chopra: Sometimes the daughter lives in New York. Sometimes the son lives fifteen minutes away, with a career, children of his own, and no hours left in the day. He loves his parents. He cannot be their care coordinator. We can. We see his parents at home, join the specialist appointments virtually, ask the hard questions, and call him afterward. Dr. Goswamy: Families bring us in for one thing above all. Peace of mind. ML: What is next for Nivaan? Dr. Chopra: Most people track their steps more closely than their memory. We think that is backwards. A longevity program for the brain. Brain health is a particular passion of mine: not only preserving function, but protecting your memory, your focus, your attention. Those are what make you, you. ML: What do you hope your son’s name comes to mean to the people you care for? Dr. Chopra: That someone answered. Whether you are chasing your best decade or facing your hardest night, someone who knows you picks up and says, “I have this.” Closing invitation Whether you are calling for yourself or for someone you love, this is your invitation. Dr. Chopra holds a small number of private introductory conversations each month. Call 786-475-2812 or visit nivaan.health, and mention Miami Living. Nivaan Health serves members in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Brickell, Pinecrest, Miami Beach, and surrounding neighborhoods. @nivaan.health5010 S Le Jeune Road, Coral Gables, FL 33146 By ML Staff. Photos/Nivaan Health

Cartier is expanding its LOVE Unlimited collection with a new all-gold necklace and diamond-set bracelets and rings. The necklace is designed as a flexible golden ribbon and is available in rose gold, yellow gold, and rhodium-plated white gold. Gadrooned links are combined with the screw motif associated with Cartier’s LOVE collection. The new bracelets feature 0.80 carats of round diamonds set in screw-shaped white gold settings. An invisible Cartier-patented clasp allows multiple bracelets to be connected, mixed, or layered with the original all-gold version. The collection builds on the original LOVE bracelet, created in New York in 1969 by designer Aldo Cipullo. Cartier is also highlighting LOVE Unlimited through a new campaign and a photo series featuring Jacob Elordi, photographed by his sister, Isabella Elordi. To learn more, visit www.cartier.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Cartier.