How to spend your bonus in 2018
Bumper bonus year? We’re here to help… you spend it. Holidays, superyachts, or jewellery? #firstworldproblems
Milaidhoo Island
The Maldives
Looks-wise, it’s fair to say the Maldives push the boundaries of reason. All that glittering turquoise water, powder-soft sand and azure sky as far as the eyes can see… it’s paradise, but you know that already. The best way to make the most of it? Stay at a place that’s equally as boundary pushing, namely the ultra-luxurious Milaidhoo Island, a five-star boutique resort where the vibe is dreamy and accommodation comes in the form of palm tree-flanked lodges and over-water villas with sparkling infinity pools that blend into the sea. Oh, and about that sea – it’s all part of a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. When you’ve finished exploring the coral and fish-filled underwater-world, head back to shore for sundowners and seafood on the sand. We’ve always known island life was for us. milaidhoo.com
Vacheron Constantin
Overseas Ultra-thin perpetual calendar in pink gold
Vacheron Constantin has a healthy habit of producing elegant sports watches that are perfect for everyday wear. Top of the pile in recent years is its Overseas Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar. At just 8.1mm thick and 41.5mm in diameter, it’s a slim-line beaut of a timepiece, with a really nice complication under its glitzy hood: the caliber 1120 QP/1 movement displays the time, day, date, month, and leap years, and doesn’t need to be manually corrected until the year 2100. For 2018, Vacheron has added a brand-new pink gold iteration that comes with a generous dose of vintage charm for good measure. vacheron-constantin.com
Monitor audio
Studio
For audiophiles, loudspeakers don’t come much purer than Monitor Audio’s brand new Studio series. The two metallic speaker cones deliver an optimum high-end performance, and the honeycomb tweeter cover adds a contemporary edge. With handcrafted cabinets – available in a sleek satin black, white or grey – they’re the perfect audio accessory for anyone who likes music as it was intended to be heard. monitoraudio.com
Bang & Olufsen
BeoSound Shape
Bang & Olufsen has long been regarded for its striking designs. With its latest speaker system it’s taken the fusion of art and sound to a new level. BeoSound Shape is a wall-mounted, modular speaker system based on hexagonal tiles that can be placed creatively on the wall in every imaginable size and pattern. The wireless speaker system allows you to create a literal wall of sound. There are ten different colour options and you can mix and match to your heart’s desire. The quality is exceptional, too. No doubt Pink Floyd’s The Wall will never sound the same the again. bang-olufsen.com
Sennheiser
MOMENTUM Free
For decades, Sennheiser has been the industry leader in over-ear headphones – and its in-ear headphones have become just as highly regarded. Now it has released MOMENTUM Free – Bluetooth-enabled earpieces that link together magnetically so they can be worn around the neck when not in use. Hooking up to your mobile is super easy, too, thanks to an integrated three-button remote and microphone. sennheiser.com
PRINCESS
S78
Princess’s new S78 is not only one of the best-looking yachts to come from the Plymouth-based manufacturer, it’s also the best-sounding one, too. Working with the experts from British AV tech specialist Naim, it features the most high-tech music system fitted on board any superyacht as standard. The award-winning range of Uniti all-in-one players are fitted into the yacht’s sportbridge, saloon, cockpit and master stateroom, providing a perfectly synchronised multi-zone music experience. Add in this to the flexible layout of the social spaces, and you have a fantastic party boat. Capable of 39 knots, it’s incredibly nippy, too. Not that you’ll need to worry about arriving anywhere late: if you own one of these, the party will come to you. princess.com
