Regardless of what you think about Kendall Jenner or the Jenner-Kardashian family, you’ve got to admit she’s got fantastic taste in cars.Recently at the centre of a spicy ‘cultural appropriation’ debate – sparked by the launch of her new tequila brand, 818 – Jenner’s made headlines again with her latest automotive purchase: a creamy cappuccino-coloured 1965 Chevrolet C-10 pickup truck she was spotted leaving a pilates class in over the weekend.Kendall’s got form where vintage cars are concerned: unlike the rest of her family, the 25-year-old model and socialite prefers retro American style to European luxury. While she does own a few modern, stereotypical celebrity whips – like a modern Range Rover – her prize possessions are her older vehicles, such as her 1957 Corvette C1, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS, 1965 Ford Mustang and 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz.Her family’s normally known for their extravagant taste (in cars): take Kylie Jenner’s over customised Rolls-Royce, Travis Scott’s ’90s pimp’ G-Wagen, Kanye West’s Lamborghini Urus or Kim Kardashian’s multiple Range Rovers. In that sense, it’s refreshing to see that Kendall’s got a more down-to-earth taste in vehicles.

It’s a beautiful truck and a worthy addition to her already stacked garage. It also reinforces a growing celebrity car trend – namely, celebrities eschewing modern sports cars and luxury marques for vintage pickup trucks.Take Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney and her baby-blue first-generation Ford Bronco. That’s a much classier car than your average Jeep Wrangler or BMW X6. Lady Gaga’s got a first-gen Bronco too (she also owns a first-generation Ford SVT Lightning, and a Chevy El Camino), as does Kevin Hart, who’s modified his to ride so high he has to jump to get in it.RELATED: Kevin Hart’s New Whip Is Ferrari’s Most Powerful V8 Car EverOther celebrities who love vintage trucks include Channing Tatum, whose prize possession is a 1957 Chevy 3100 pickup (Bruce Willis owns a ’54 model); Tim Allen, who has a hot-rodded 1956 Ford F100; and Australian pro golfer Stuart Appleby, who famously owns a custom-built 2003 E39 BMW M5 ute.Jenner’s in worthy company, then. It also makes her pilates partner Hailey Bieber and her Tesla Model X look rather boring in comparison…Jenner recently joined fellow A-listers Naomi Campbell, Playboi Carti, Skepta and J Balvin – as well as her sister Kylie, her partner Travis Scott and half-sister Kim – for the elaborate debut of Matthew M. William’s first campaign for Givenchy as creative director. Williams is also known as the founder of cult label 1017 ALYX 9SM and for his collaborations with brands such as Nike, Moncler and Dior.She’s also revealed that she’s dating Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker, who thankfully doesn’t seem to be suffering from the ‘Kardashian Curse’ as of yet: the Suns bested LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers 114-104 and Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors 120-98 last week.

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As Europe’s COVID-19 cases continue to climb, America eats itself alive and Australians become ever more concerned with the proliferation of “linen on linen” outfits in Byron Bay, there is one place in the world which – if you can get there – offers an escape from it all.

Italy’s Covid-free islands.

Introducing: Linosa, Tremiti, Vulcano, Filicudi; Alicudi.

As CNN Travel reported in February, these islands are part of a small, lucky group of remote locations, which remain coronavirus-free a year after The Bat Kiss first swept the world.

“Italy, which is in a state of emergency until April 30, was ravaged by the virus last year and currently has one of the highest death tolls in Europe. The destination is now divided into zones, depending on infection levels,” CNN Travel reports.

“However, a handful of its most isolated islands are among the spots that have kept Covid at bay for now.”

Instagram stories by social media users who have frolicked on islands like Filicudi over the last twelve months paint an idyllic picture.

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However, that’s not to say the threat of Covid hasn’t affected these islands. As CNN Travel reports, “although living in a secluded location has proven to be a blessing for those residing in spots that Covid-19 is yet to reach, coronavirus-related fears have still reached many of them.”

Luana Rigolli, a freelance photographer who lives in Rome, Italy, who has previously visited some of these Covid-free islands, recently shared with DMARGE her thoughts about Linosa.

 

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“Will [Covid-19] make locals more suspicious of strangers or more grateful for tourism? This is a good question. I can bring you the specific case of Linosa. Last year in June, when the strongest phase of the lockdown was over, I witnessed the debate of the inhabitants of Linosa who were wondering whether to accept tourists for the summer season or whether it was the case to ‘close’ the island.”

“Many elderly people live on the island, and there have been no cases of contagion, fortunately, thanks to the particular isolation of the island. Contagions that would have created a lot of damage, due to the absence of hospitals on the island and the remoteness of the mainland.”

“So it was natural that the inhabitants asked themselves this question: to save the safety of the islanders at the expense of the income guaranteed by tourists (tourism is the main source of income in Linosa), or to open to save the season and hope for the best. Fortunately (for us tourists) the islanders have chosen the second line, obviously respecting all the anti-contagion rules provided for by the regulations.”

“There was an initial distrust of strangers, but then the sense of welcome prevailed.”

“Before deciding to return to Linosa for summer 2020, I myself had numerous scruples, as I would never, ever accept being a possible source of contagion on that island that I love very much.”

“The initial sense of mistrust did not spare even the boys from Linosa who live in Sicily or in the rest of Italy for work or study. Back on the island, they were subjected to swabs and quarantines, to avoid any possibility of contagion.”

 

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Popping out of crystal blue waters halfway between Sicily and Tunisia, Linosa is reached either by flying to sister atoll Lampedusa’s airport and getting the ferry, or jumping on the ferry at Porto Empedocle on mainland Sicily (which involves on a 12-hour sea journey).

“While some cases have been reported in Lampedusa, there have been no confirmed cases in Linosa,” CNN Travel reported last month. On that note: “Islanders are very suspicious of outsiders and protective of their safety, ” Linosa Mayor Totò Martello told CNN Travel.

“Since Linosa has succeeded in staying Covid free, each time a ferry lands they gather at the harbor to examine who disembarks and see if there are any new unknown faces of people who could smuggle in the virus.”

Island rules require all visitors or non-residents to take a Covid test at the ferry port before they set foot on the atoll.

 

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Despite these challenges, Luana also told DMARGE there is a desire to make the most of the once in a lifetime opportunities brought by this latest global shakeup, and the work from home revolution currently pinging screens all over the world: “I confess to you right away that I am thinking of spending a few weeks in the next few months on an island, not Linosa, but still an island.”

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“It is a thought that I think many are doing, because it is an opportunity that will never happen again.”

“Being able to literally isolate oneself on a small island, and be able to continue working remotely as we have been doing for a year now in their own houses refurbished as offices. It is a way to do what many ‘dreamers’ like me have always wanted: to live for a while on an island, without giving up work, and to work directly on a table in the open air with a view of the sea.”

 

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Luana also told us, in her opinion, working remotely from somewhere like Linosa or Tremiti, gives one the chance to experience island life more authentically: “It will be a way to get to know life on an island more truthfully: many of us only know the islands for tourism, and especially tourism in the summer months, when the islands are transformed and lose some of their originality.”

“We have always lived the islands in a false way, a place is really known when you enter into a relationship with the inhabitants, and only with them, and not with hundreds/thousands of tourists around.”

“I think it is a privilege to be able to experience the islands out of season.”

Recent Instagram posts posted under the respective Linosa, Tremiti, Vulcano, Filicudi and Alicufoi geotags show various people appearing to enjoy that very privilege.

 

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It’s also worth noting that on islands like Alicudi – Filicudi’s sister isle – Covid “is perceived as a very, very distant threat,” CNN Travel reports.

“Silence rules in Alicudi. Forget cars, scooters and even bikes. There are no roads, only dusty mule paths that unwind for 25 kilometers. More than 10,000 stone steps connect the dwellings of this picturesque hamlet.”

“Donkeys are the sole means of transport on the island. Alicudi has no ATMs, boutiques, clubs or cigarette vendors. There’s no street lighting, just the stars as natural flashlights at night.”

“The island’s pebble beach is dotted with natural arches and bizarre colorful houses that are built inside mushroom-shaped rocks.”

Aldo Di Nora, one of Alicudi’s older residents, who moved to the island years ago from northern Italy and now runs a resort, is very appreciative for what he has.

“Social distancing is not an issue. The only moment when little crowds can form is when people meet at Alicudi’s harbor to jump on the ferry boats,” Di Nora told CNN Travel.

“I follow the news of the tragic events happening in Italy and across the world and I am grateful to be living in such a wonderful place, surrounded by peace and zero risk of contagion.”

Read more about life on each island here.

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This feature has been produced in partnership with JBL Australia.

German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said “a life without music is no life at all.” Today, that quote can be expanded upon. With readily available access to millions of songs in your pocket and a plethora of headphones to choose from, it would be fair to say “a life without good-sounding music is no life at all.” Fortunately, JBL’s latest wireless headphone range gives you top-quality sound, with plenty of other essential features besides.

Celebrating its 75th year in the audio business in 2021, JBL certainly knows a thing or two about delivering when it comes to sound quality, design and user experience. With so much experience under its belt, you can rest assured that the latest range of wireless earbuds will more than surpass your expectations. And with phone manufacturers seemingly phasing out free headphones in the box with your new phone, choosing the best possible pair of headphones has never been more important.

Always one to offer its customers plenty of choice, JBL is launching 9 new pairs of True Wireless headphones this month, and we’re going to focus on three pairs in particular. They’re all aimed at those who stay active on a regular basis – whether it be running or in the gym – but are more than capable of being used as everyday pairs of headphones to blast sound into your ears when commuting to work, relaxing on the beach, or even just doing the Sunday housework.

Need some music inspiration? Australian fitness coach and JBL brand ambassador Nathan McCallum has put together his own Spotify playlist of hard-hitting tunes that won’t only just push you harder but will allow JBL’s wireless headphones to shine at their absolute best. Now let’s dive in.

Let’s start with a look at the JBL Reflect Mini NC. These unassuming and compact earbuds sit flush with your ear canal and thanks to JBL’s ear-fin fitment, will stay firmly in place until you decide to take them out. As expected, your ears are treated to JBL’s signature sound, which will delight audiophiles with its bassy tendencies (without making you feel like you’re front stage in Ibiza, thankfully).

What that sound does do, however, is motivate you to keep pushing that extra kilometre, or a few extra reps. You’ll have plenty of time to do so, too, thanks to their 7-hour battery life. The charging case provides an extra two full charges, bringing total battery time up to 21 hours. Impressive, considering the size of these little buds.

And you can enjoy the sonic benefits undisturbed, thanks to built-in active noise cancellation, which can be switched to an ambient mode using the My JBL Headphones app – available on iOS and Android – allowing some outside noise in to keep you aware of your surroundings. To learn of the powerful benefits of the My JBL Headphones app, check out this video explainer.

The JBL Reflect Mini NC are built to withstand the toughest workouts with an IPX7 waterproof/sweatproof rating, so no matter how hot and heavy the run or gym session, you won’t need to worry about your JBL headphones taking a beating.

Naturally, they’re made to function as an everyday pair of wireless headphones, and so can be used to make and accept phone calls with microphones in both buds. Bump into someone you know whilst running? Take them out of your ears and the music automatically pauses – and will resume when you put them back in. Nifty.

For those who want a little more stamina from their wireless headphones, JBL also offer the Endurance Peak II. Endurance by name and endurance most certainly by nature, these ear-hook design headphones offer a mammoth 30-hour battery life: 6 hours for the headphones and 24 hours worth of charge from a fully charged carry case.

JBL’s Powerhook design means anyone can find the perfect fit, since the hook that goes over your ears is bendable, meaning you can contort it to fit your exact ear shape and be safe in the knowledge they won’t come out.

This is great because you can be treated to the full force of JBL’s Pure Bass Sound, which, as you’d expect from the naming, is designed to offer an extra level of bass, without sacrificing overall sound quality. The extra pump through your body could well be the difference between setting a new PB time and falling short of the finish line.

The JBL Endurance Peak II is also fully waterproof and sweatproof thanks to an IPX7 rating, and with touch controls easily accessible on both earbuds, you’re always going to find it easy to skip tracks, replay that last tune, adjust the volume or accept incoming calls.

Finally, JBL has teamed up with American sportswear giant Under Armour to sing home just how serious it is about offering athletes the very best in sound quality in the form of the UA True Wireless Streak.

Offering a similarly diminutive size as the JBL Reflect Mini NC, these earbuds arrive with Sport Flex Fit ear tips, which not only ensure you find a secure fit but are guaranteed to stay there, having been tested by professional athletes.

Under Armour provides the goods when it comes to all-round protection, with the sportswear company’s own waterproof technology delivering a solid defence against water and sweat. JBL, meanwhile, ups the audio ante in the form of Charged Sound: this sound profile is optimised to not only offer substantial bass from a diminutive bud but to allow vocals to shine through to give you that extra motivational push.

Other onboard technologies include Bionic Hearing with TalkThru Technology, which allows you to have conversations with anyone around you at the single touch of the buds. TalkThru lowers the music volume and enhances speech around you, providing a convenient way to chat with others without having to take your headphones out. Ambient Aware keeps the music pumping while allowing external sounds in, to keep you aware of your surroundings. It’s ideal for road running or cycling, for example.

These mighty earbuds boast 18 hours of playback time – 6 from the buds and 12 hours provided by the charging case – plenty for even the most discerning listener. But with USB-C fast charging, re-juicing the case takes no time at all.

The UA True Wireless Streak headphones not only sound great when out running, but they’ll encourage you to seek out new running routes and record your times, with a 12-month premium subscription of UA MapMyRun included with every pair. Prefer to run when the sun goes down? No dramas. Reflective accents on the headphones will keep you seen by other road users.

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JBL’s latest True Wireless headphone lineup offers active Australians an extensive selection of finely tuned and thoughtfully designed headphones, ensuring you’re guaranteed to find the perfect pair to suit your lifestyle. You can discover the full range of JBL True Wireless headphones at JBL and JB-HiFi.

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We Australians are rightfully pretty proud of our coffee culture: while there’s still a strong degree of snobbery from ‘the Old World’ about Australian coffee (or wine, or dining, or film…), the fact remains that the Land Down Under boasts one of the most complex and discerning coffee and cafe cultures in the world.

Sometimes we let that get to our heads. We might be the recipients of snobbery but we also dole it out ourselves: we love to make fun of American coffee culture, with most Aussies keen to have a swipe at their love of filter coffee and Starbucks. Sure, the average espresso in Sydney might trump the average Seattle brew (and give the Romans a run for their money), but we can’t pretend we’re that much better than them.

Case in point: this absolute trainwreck of a coffee order one poor Byron Bay barista had to deal with that was brought to our attention by yuppie anthropologist @lordsofbyronbay. It’s one of those images that the more you look at it, the worse it gets – but this monster of a receipt also speaks to a broader issue within Australian coffee culture that’s worth being shamed out of existence.

Firstly, let’s talk about how long it is: this is an order for 16 coffees. More to the point, it wasn’t done in a linear fashion. Notice how the 9th order is a standard cappuccino. There were cappuccinos added to the order before it, but they weren’t standard. Fair enough. But then the 14th order is also a standard cappuccino…

There are two ways this could have played out. Option #1: the server was going around the group asking people for their orders. That meant that person #14 wasn’t paying attention. They could have made things easier for the server and just chimed in when #9 made their order – “I’ll have a standard cap too, please”. That they didn’t means that they’re either indecisive (weak!) or just entitled (rude!)

Option #2: the customer went up to the counter and did one big order all at once. That’s equally as rude and/or disorganised; they should have collated identical orders together to make things easier for the staff member taking the order, like how she did for orders #2 and #3.

Secondly, and perhaps more relevantly, take a look at the orders. It’s a veritable list of coffee sins: a latte with caramel syrup? Oat milk mochas? A skim cappuccino? And just too many cappuccinos, frankly. This receipt would be considered tantamount to a hate crime in most of Italy. And of course this happened in Byron, Australia’s new yuppie capital.

This brings us back to our main point: that we Australians are becoming far too entitled about our coffee – or more pertinently, far too entitled when it comes to how we treat cafe staff. Whether it’s popping yoga poses in the middle of a cafe during the morning rush to slamming baristas with outrageous orders like this one, there’s a growing feeling that Australians are becoming too entitled; imposing too much on hospitality staff.

It’s like we’ve exported the flat white and imported the toxic American “the customer is always right” attitude.

Maybe we’re working ourselves up into a lather. When we spoke to Sydney barista Max Groh earlier this year, he related that he’s not fussed by complicated coffee orders – “people can drink their coffee however they want.” What really bothers him (and most baristas) is when customers “don’t know their orders” and try to make modifications once he’s already started making their coffee.

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While Australians remain some of the biggest per-capita consumers of dairy in the world, the reality is that plant-based milks are becoming more and more popular here as they are around the world. According to IBISWorld, plant-based milks account for approximately 7% of all milk consumed in Australia, a number that is only set to rise. Baristas have become used to this multi-milk landscape, so it’s perhaps less of an imposition than we think.

Soy and almond milk account for over 90% of the plant-based milk market, but other alternatives – such as macadamia, oat or rice – are becoming increasingly popular. Swedish oat milk brand Oatly stands out as a particular success story.

We also feel some sympathy for the customer in this situation. We wouldn’t be volunteering to dictate such a long and complicated order either – we’d surely make a few mistakes ourselves. This is also a takeaway order – did they also have to carry all these coffees themselves?

The fact it’s all billed on one card too means that they really took one for the team: it’s always a painful process getting people to pay you back, transfer you, etcetera. Maybe they’re really the unspoken hero in all this.

Still, we wonder if any of these coffee orders belong to a Range Rover driver…

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America doesn’t do things in moderation. You’re either a Tupperware toting, intermittent fasting, Dave Asprey listening, ultra-marathon running, keto dieting fiend… or you’re obese. You either love Trump or hate his guts. You’re either deeply religious or part of an ironic ‘flying spaghetti monster’ cult. You’re either enamoured with Kanye’s lyrical prowess (and Chelsea boots) or nah.

They’re the stereotypes, anyway. And – much as calling America ‘polarised’ has become a lazy trope – the comments on the following Complex video (which shows the Australian city of Sydney celebrating a COVID-19 related milestone) show the ‘memes’ are indeed based on something.

Watch it and weep.

 

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The clip, which Complex credits @seeshot with shooting, shows what Sydney – Australia most populated city – looks like after going 40 days without community transmission of COVID-19.

The caption? “Must be nice.”

The video shows residents of Sydney – a city which is home to 5.312 million people – soaking up the sun at Tamarama beach, sauntering around the harbour and laughing, drinking and chatting at waterfront restaurants.

In-video captions include:

“Everywhere is packed full of people.”

“Traffic everywhere.”

“Property market is booming.”

“Domestic travel is back.”

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Comments left next to the video showcase Australians revelling, and Americans regretting.

“All you had to do was listen but ‘yOuR rIgHtS,’ one Australian wrote.

“They’ve clearly listened to said government, worn a mask, done their part, and now they are reaping the benefits,” wrote an American.

“We are on the other hand, will be over here dealing with the outcome of this for months to come. Because people refuse to do the simple act of wearing their mask.”

 

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Another American disagreed with that sentiment, calling those who subscribed to it “low life Statist bootlickers” who would “rat on [their] mother for not washing her hands.”

Further top comments on the video include:

“Who would’ve thought that staying inside and closing the borders would stop the spread.”

“We just follow rules and precautions unlike America.”

“They literally were super responsible for 6 weeks and have been able to be fine for the rest of the pandemic this is painful to watch.”

Then, provocatively, “Australia is smarter than America.”

Other theories on why Australia has such freedom now include: “Cause they wasn’t rebellious” and “Cause they didn’t make it political.”

Another wrote: “300 million people compared to 25 million stop.”

This is not the first time a video of Australia going about its business has sent Americans spinning. A clip from December 2020 had a similar impact, which you can find below.

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More often the case than not, money tends to go to celebrities’ heads, no matter whether they’re famous for their sporting prowess, starring in Hollywood pictures or having rich parents. Money is no substitute for good taste.

Thankfully there are some celebrities who know how to spend their millions tastefully – Kevin Hart being one of them. The 41-year-old stand-up comedian, actor, and producer is well-known for having an expansive luxury watch collection and for being one well-dressed gent, but he also boasts a rather impressive car collection.

He owns a few classic cars – like a modified Ford Bronco (that rides so high he has to jump to get in it), two first-gen Mustangs and a Pontiac GTO – as well as a bunch of modern performance vehicles, including a 2019 Aston Martin Vanquish and a Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS Black Edition.

But there’s one brand (or more specifically, one car) that he’s most enamoured with – Ferrari, and the Ferrari 488. Hart owns four Ferraris: a 458 Spyder, and two(!) 488 GTBs; one in red and one in black. Now it seems he’s added yet another 488 to his collection, showing off a new 488 Pista on Instagram over the weekend.

This 488 Pista might just be the most impressive car in his garage, too. Not only is it a sleek-as-hell track-focused variant of an already very spicy automobile, but the 488 Pista has the unique distinction of being powered by the most powerful V8 engine in Ferrari history. It’s one hell of a flex.

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First introduced in 2018, the 488 Pista (track in Italian) is the most powerful production version of the 488 available to the public and features many mechanical and exterior modifications to make it more capable than Hart’s 488 GTBs. Its 3.9L twin-turbocharged V8 engine produces an earth-shattering 530 kW thanks to new camshafts, a larger intercooler, strengthened pistons, titanium connecting rods and upgraded exhaust manifolds in the engine borrowed from the 488 Challenge race car.

The Pista is easily distinguished from other 488s by its front end: its hood features a huge vent designed to create huge amounts of downforce over the car’s nose at high speeds. Other distinguishing features include even more aggressive and distinct aerodynamics as well as a weight-saving interior crafted with carbon fibre and Alcantara. Oh, and its performance figures: it does 0-100 km/h in 2.85 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 7.6 seconds and has a top speed of 340 km/h.

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Performance aside, the Pista might just be one of the best-looking Ferraris ever made. That hood vent is incredibly distinctive and dramatic in the best possible way. That it’s street-legal boggles the mind… That Hart already owns two 488s and decided that they weren’t enough is also pretty mind-boggling to consider.

Ferrari also makes a 488 Pista Spider. Maybe Hart will also be looking to pick one of those up. You know. To complete the collection.

In other news, the multi-disciplinarian funnyman recently announced that he’s teaming up with director John Hamburg (of Meet the Parents fame) for a new Netflix comedy film titled Me Time. He’s also set to star in the upcoming comedy film The Man From Toronto this year, as well as in the upcoming drama Fatherhood.

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Ever wondered what goes on at the Maldives’ most luxurious resorts? What it’s like to enjoy a week (or a year) in absurd atoll perfection? Wonder no more. DMARGE has spoken to guests from The Nautilus Maldives, which has been recognised as one of the top three resorts in the world, to ask what it was like.

Before we get into the ‘heavenly’ (and potentially ‘hellish’) experiences on the cards, run your eyes over a little context: The Nautilus Maldives is one of the island paradise’s most iconic resorts.

It’s also one of its priciest. The place costs AU$1.3 million to book for just four nights (the minimum stay), news.com.au reports. That converts to about $US250,000 ($AU324,000) per night, to get the atoll to yourself.

“The unique opportunity is being offered in light of the ‘change and uncertainty’ the travel industry is facing after nearly a year since the pandemic was declared.

In exchange for such a heady chunk of cash, guests get “ultimate seclusion and exclusive use” of The Nautilus Maldives, a VIP welcome at Velana International Airport with private lounge access, fast-tracked entry and limousine service that transfers you to a seaplane.

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The Nautilus Maldives has 26 beach and ocean houses, and is located in Baa Atoll – a part of the Maldives that has been labelled a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

With photos like the above, it’s not hard to see why the place is so sought after.

Other luxurious resorts in the Maldives like Six Senses and Anantara Veli, at the time of writing, are being advertised for around $3,700 per night  (for two people). The Nautilus Maldives, on the other hand, for a stay at one of its beach or ocean houses (i.e. a normal stay, not booking out the whole island), starts at $4,700 per night, and tops out at around $6,000 per night.

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DMARGE spoke to various resort guests to understand better what a stay there is like – and to pop the question, “Would you stay there for a year if you could?” Here’s what they told us.

Instagram user @sevak01, who stayed at the Nautilus “for the first two weeks of February” told DMARGE it was the “first time I had visited this resort.”

“The resort was amazing. There was a very cool policy of no dress code on the island – so you could visit any restaurant for lunch or dinner wearing shorts or whatever attire you wanted, and most people weren’t even wearing shoes.”

“Most restaurants [are] based on the beach so shoes are not a requirement.”

“The ‘no dress code’ rule is quite a unique feature. In different places [in the Maldives] I’ve been too that’s usually not the case.”

@sevak01 also told us that – even if you don’t book out the whole place to yourself, “the villas are quite private so you can go for days without seeing other guests if you’re not going to restaurants.”

This is helped by the private butler service, which means you can have breakfast “at the villa every morning if you like instead of going to the restaurant.”

As for the airport, @sevak01 told DMARGE he “didn’t really see any people who were tense or fearful” and that “it was quite relaxed.”

“Having said that I was travelling through separately basically – when I arrived and when I travelled back I was in a separate room and I was taken to the plane by a separate car so I’m not quite sure what the vibe was like in the main airport.”

It’s not all mojitos and infinity pools though. Despite resorts like Anantara Veli offering “unlimited stays in paradise” packages which let guests loll in luxury for up to a year (something which, as Insider reports, some couples have been quick to jump on), @sevak01 told DMARGE, amazing as the resort was, he might get bored if he had to stay there too long.

“I think the resort was amazing. If I had to stay for a long time I would be happy to do that obviously on the condition that I could work remotely. If you can’t work remotely you probably would get bored – it’s a very small island – you can walk around it in 15 minutes.”

@sevak01 also warned anyone thinking of staying there not to spend all their money on flights and accommodation, telling DMARGE the place had “very expensive food.”

“Standard lunch is a couple of hundred minimum – another thing to keep in mind if you’re going there.”

Another recent guest, Alexandra Zhdankina, also gave DMARGE a low-key warning about the food.

According to Alexandra, who is Owner of Heaven Life Properties LTD, Managing Partner in Maisson Property Club LTD and a “Russian living in Cyprus,” the only disadvantage of The Nautilus Maldives “was a small variety of restaurants (only two).”

“If you spend there more than five days you want to eat elsewhere. Other than that everything was just immaculate. It was one of the best resorts we have ever been to. You feel very special and welcome there. We will definetely go there again.”

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Instagram user @tati.afina, who stayed at The Nautilus Maldives “in February for 12 days,” likewise told DMARGE though she had “only good thing” to say about the resort, staying in paradise permanently was not an attractive proposition.

If she had to stay there for a whole year @tati.afina told DMARGE she would, “Go crazy.”

“We have a very dynamic life, it was an unforgettable pause.”

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That’s not to forget the positives. @tati.afina also shared some of her favourite features of the resort: “You may come for breakfast at 3pm, you schedule housekeeping, two times a day if you wish, excellent and free of charge morning yoga classes, you may order meals not from menu, just what you wish, you may get massage not from spa menu.”

She also said there was a nice socialisation element to proceedings too. Even though “we were yearning for some privacy” after a week, @tati.afina told us “we acquired new friends and staff was like a family.”

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On privacy, she said when you are in your ocean house you feel like you’re the only guest on the island, but the opportunities for socialisation are there should you wish to seek them out.

“First days we thought we were alone, but then met other guests, especially at bar in evening.”

@jenya_kisseleva made similar comments to DMARGE regarding The Nautilus Maldives’ privacy:
“The island is not big, but of course you can meet guests at breakfast or at dinner, but sometimes there was the impression that you were alone on the whole island.”

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“I have been to Nautilus three times, the last time from February 13 to March 1. All the places are beautiful, but my favourite is the pool bar where you can admire the beautiful sunsets with a glass of champagne. I’m also a fan of our private outdoor terrace; the beach.”

“It was unexpected, but very nice that a personal Butler can fulfil almost any desire.”

“If I could take my four dogs with me, I would love to spend a year there,” @jenya_kisseleva told DMARGE.

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DMARGE also spoke to fashion model Mia Romanova. Mia told us she was in the Maldives for 14 days, from February the 5th to February the 19th.

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“It was an unforgettable and magical vacation, we chose one of the best hotels in the Maldives – The Nautilus hotel – and rented our villa. I could live there forever, this is really paradise! In our hotel, service and the food was top notch! We flew in business class and the whole flight was easy and comfortable, we constantly rested in the business lounge and the people who surrounded us were friendly and kind.”

“I rate it 5 out of 5.”

“My advice for those who really want to visit the Maldives is to carefully approach the choice of the hotel and spend at least 10 days there, because going to the Maldives and back takes almost 2 days and it takes time to get used to the climate.”

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As the highest-paid basketball player of all time, LeBron James is hardly short on scratch.

Last year alone, the GOAT dropped over $2 million on a rare Porsche 918 Spyder, several hundred thousand dollars on multiple Richard Mille watches, as well as countless thousands on designer clothes and accessories like this Louis Vuitton bag. In short: he’s not afraid to splash his cash.

…Which makes his latest horological flex all the more surprising. The 36-year-old Los Angeles Lakers small forward stepped out in a colourful COMME des GARÇONS outfit ahead of the Laker’s game against the Phoenix Suns last week, with a rather understated – for him, at least – Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm ‘Coral Red’ (ref. 124300-0007) on his wrist, which retails for around 6,000 USD.

Rolex made waves last year when they revealed a suite of colourful new lacquer dials for their entry-level Oyster Perpetual collection. Initially offered only on the 36mm Oyster Perpetual, the colours included candy pink, turquoise blue, yellow, green and coral red – the latter of which LeBron has opted for, on the larger 41mm Oyster Perpetual.

It’s not the first time Rolex has offered psychedelic dials like this. Back in the 70s, Rolex offered not only the Oyster Perpetual but also the Datejust and Day-Date in an array of dial colours, with even more exotic tones like oxblood, orange and purple. Nicknamed ‘Stella dials’ after the Swiss firm that supplied them to Rolex, watches with these dials were manufactured in limited quantities and were primarily destined for the Middle East market, Bob’s Watches relates.

The revival of these flamboyant dials was passionately welcomed by Rolex fans: there’s just something very appealing about the clash of the bright colours with the classic, somewhat conservative design of the Oyster Perpetual. It also helps that as Rolex’s entry-level watch, they’re comparatively quite affordable… In theory at least. As DMARGE reader and Rolex aficionado @stainlessonly pointed out, LeBron’s watch “is far from being ‘easily sourced’,” elaborating:

“This piece and its Oyster Perpetual brethren, along with any 41mm Datejust is now listed as a ‘reserved piece’ by Rolex SA. This means the watches will not be displayed in a showcase and will be locked away to all but the best clients.”

So much for an easy Rolex pickup, then.

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The Lakers went down 104-114 to the Suns last week, and also narrowly lost 120-123 against the Sacramento Kings last week, too. Their next game is against the Indiana Pacers on Friday at the Staples Centre in LA on Friday.

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It’s winter here in Oz, which means a couple of things. Firstly, we’re all miserable and secondly, going outside is off the cards. Winter means comfy, cosy textures, and what better way to Netflix and chill by the fire than on a magnificent bastard-approved rug.

From luxurious animal hides, to stripes, geometric patterns, sexy shag, Persian and textured jute we have all the rug inspo you’d ever need for a winter man pad revamp. Combining these lush rugs with leather furnishings, wall art, wooden tables and chairs and a bed fit for a king and you’re well on your way to Don Draper living.

Click through the slideshow for 20+ rug ideas and inspirations and get creative with your floor coverings.

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