The debut issue from our new editor-in-chief previews the future of luxury—from AI-enabled designs to the experiential offerings that are changing the game for the easily bored and hard-to-please.

Elsewhere, indulge in our ultimate gift guide and round-up of the best suggestions for watch enthusiasts.

On the travel front, we hit the road in search of adventures in far-flung locales like Havana, Riyadh, Barcelona and Montserrat in the Caribbean. Closer to home, we drop in on the newly resurgent Gold Coast and discover the refined luxury and rugged pragmatism of Flockhill Estate on New Zealand’s South Island.

If supercars are more your speed, we test drive the terror-inducing McLaren 750S and sing the praises of the outgoing Lotus Emira V6 First Edition.

‘Tis also the season for serious drinking so we showcase the best summer wines, chilled reds and limited-edition whisky. We’ll drink to that.