Mark Ellwood Writer

MARK ELLWOOD

British-born, NYC-based Mark Ellwood is Robb Report’s editor-at-large. He has lived out of a suitcase for most of his life, covering luxury in all its forms across the world. Among his favorite recent assignments: tracking the trends of China’s millennials in its capital of cool, Chengdu, and sitting by the campfire with the cowboy poets of Wyoming. He has also spent a weekend on Japan’s remote, multibillion-dollar art island and assessed the caliber of various vodkas as a judge at the Cocktail World Cup. Mark appears regularly to talk about luxury on television, radio and podcasts. His most recent book is Bargain Fever (Penguin-Portfolio).

Rossinavi shipyard

Marine

How This Unassuming Tuscan Town Became the Epicenter of the Superyacht World

Turns out, the best superyachts are made in Italy—more specifically, in Viareggio.

By Mark Ellwood

The Last Gameboard

This Digital Gaming Device Lets You Play Chess, Checkers, Poker and More With Just One Board

Handily, it’s called the Last Gameboard

By Mark Ellwood

Axiom Station

This New High-End Concierge Firm Helps You Live Out Your Wildest (Legal) Fantasies

Roman & Erica can get your intergalactic trip sorted, among other near-magic tricks.

By Mark Ellwood

Urban Mutts

Hotels

The World’s First Luxury Hotel for Dogs Is Here to Pamper Your Pooch 24/7

This is one place where every pet is allowed to sleep on the bed.

By Mark Ellwood

Story Terrace

Sports & Leisure

Always Wanted to Tell the Story of Your Life? This Company Will Write Your Memoirs for You

Produce a 60,000-word book about your life without lifting a finger.

By Mark Ellwood

Gammarelli Red Socks

Robb Recommends: The Roman Haberdasher That Supplies the Pope Is Finally Selling Its Socks Online

Treat yourself to a pair for just $26.

By Mark Ellwood

Capri

Hotels

German Hotel Group Oetker Collection Will Take Over the Hotel La Palma in Capri

The reimagined Hotel La Palma will offer 50 rooms, including 18 suites.

By Mark Ellwood

Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth

Hotels

The 50 Best New Luxury Hotels to Visit in 2021

Here, we’ve curated must-see new properties opening across the globe, from California to Tasmania.

By Mark Ellwood

David Copperfield Island

From Crystal-Clear Waters to Sumptuous Cuisine: Our Favorite Things About 8 Stellar Private Islands

The best bits from our favorite sandy destinations.

By Mark Ellwood

cashmere herding mongolia

Cashmere in Crisis? Why the World’s Most Luxurious Wool Is Under Threat

From climate change to the pandemic, the luxury fiber is under intense threat from global events.

By Mark Ellwood

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