Jeff Bezos's real estate acquisitions in South Florida show no signs of slowing down. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, the Amazon titan has invested a staggering $90 million in an undisclosed transaction for a third waterfront property on the coveted Indian Creek Island. This latest purchase comes as Bezos, who recently ranked third on Forbes's list of the world's wealthiest individuals, plans to reside in the six-bedroom mansion while renovations are underway at his two previously acquired residences. Property records reveal that Bezos's new estate last changed hands in 1998 for a modest $2.5 million, highlighting the dramatic surge...

Accor's opulent cruise liners may soon transition from mere fantasy to tangible reality. In January of last year, the esteemed French hospitality conglomerate unveiled plans for a novel Orient Express vessel set to debut in the spring of 2026. Presently, it is engaged in discussions with investment firm Dubai Holding to secure funding for the approximate $867 million (€800 million) development of this vessel along with another, as reported by the Financial Times. Should the agreement come to fruition, Dubai Holding would assume majority ownership in the property company responsible for these luxury yachts, thereby enabling Accor to remove these...

Never underestimate the allure of a well-preserved ghost town. Italy's Castelfalfi, recently reimagined and rebranded, stands as a testament to this notion, with several hundred million dollars invested to transform an 800-year-old abandoned village into a luxurious five-star vacation destination. Nestled halfway between Florence and Pisa, the sprawling 2,700-acre compound officially reopened its doors in February. While it initially launched as a resort with residences back in 2014, the project struggled to gain traction despite a hefty $350 million investment from its former owner, the TUI Group. However, after a decade and another substantial renovation, courtesy of the new billionaire...