When Sir Richard Branson decided he wanted to create a cruise experience like no other, he pulled out all the stops and disrupted the travel industry with a ship that offers an adults-only, yacht-inspired experience on the high seas.
Partnering with some of the best interior designers, artists, and architects—Roman and Williams, Tom Dixon’s Design Research Studio, Concrete Amsterdam, and Softroom of London (many of whom design some of the most stylish boutique hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Europe)—Branson (yes, he is involved in the design) and his team created unique and intimate spaces onboard that capture the romance and glamour of ocean travel though a modern, fun, and sophisticated lens.
I never thought of myself as a “cruiser” but have always loved the Virgin brand so decided to see if Branson could change my mind about cruising. With nightclubs, nightly shows, multiple bars, six restaurants, a luxury spa, a world-class gym, sunbathing lounges, whirlpools, an elevated running track, exquisite interior design, a tattoo parlor, hair salon, and a stellar staff, Branson did indeed change my mind. In fact, it was one of the most fun and rejuvenating vacations. Here’s what I experienced.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة April/May 2022 من Ocean Home.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة April/May 2022 من Ocean Home.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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SET IN STONE
LUXURY ALUMINUM TABLES FROM MCKINNON AND HARRIS ARE NOW TOPPED WITH NEW RAVENNA MOSAICS.
LIVING SMALL
FOR THEIR OWN WEEKEND RETREAT, TWO ARCHITECTS CHOOSE A PARED-DOWN DESIGN THAT RESPONDS TO THE GLORY OF ITS NATURAL SURROUNDINGS.
BRIGHT AND BEACHY
A DREAM DESIGN TEAM RE-IMAGINES A RHODE ISLAND ESCAPE.
FRESH START
HARRISON DESIGN CREATES THE PERFECT GETAWAY HOME ON GEORGIA'S SEA ISLAND.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT TAKES DIRECTION FROM THE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS TO CREATE A MODERN, PRIVATE REFUGE IN BEL AIR.
Pure Genius
Artist and designer Oren Sherman applies his talents and a very personal touch to the modernist home he shares with his husband on Cape Cod.
ALL IN A LINE
A CONTEMPORARY HAVEN IN ANNAPOLIS HIGHLIGHTS A LIFETIME OF TREASURES WITH RESTRAINT.
PRETTY IN PINK
HAMILTON PRINCESS BERMUDA OFFERS THE ART LOVER THE PERFECT GETAWAY.
ISLAND TIME
A QUIET, LUXURIOUS GETAWAY ON ST. KITTS IS A HIDDEN GEM OF THE CARIBBEAN.
Nesting Place
Hutker Architects creates the perfect summer getaway on Martha's Vineyard.