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Newport Harbor Island Resort to Host Seaside Sculpt

Sure, you can take a Pilates class in a studio or gym, but it’s taken to a whole other ethereal level when the classroom setting is the ocean. Head to Newport Harbor Island Resort over Labor Day weekend for the next installment of the community fitness experiences…

Turkish Airlines Plans Up to 20% Expansion Across Asia-Pacific

Turkish Airlines is planning to increase flight frequencies across the Asia-Pacific region by up to 20%, strengthening connections between Asia, Australia and Europe through Istanbul. The carrier has already expanded service to China and is preparing to launch Chengdu flights in November, while second-quarter revenue rose 20.5% year over year to $7.2 billion.

Stella Artois Teams Up with David Beckham and Theo James for The Gentlemen

Stella Artois has teamed up with David Beckham and Theo James for The Gentlemen’s Serve, a new campaign tied to the second season of Netflix’s The Gentlemen. The collaboration brings the brand’s signature “Perfect Serve” ritual into a stylish series of spots, social content and limited activations ahead of the show’s September return.

Top Women Entrepreneurs of 2026 in Boston – Modern Luxury

Our 2026 Women of Style: From fledgling founders to experienced entrepreneurs, these chic Bostonians blend sophistication and substance in droves…

Aston Martin Advances Valkyrie Development at Silverstone

Aston Martin’s THOR Team completed a comprehensive Valkyrie Hypercar test on the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit, evaluating new technical developments as the marque considers the next phase of the program. The test also gathered valuable data ahead of the FIA World Endurance Championship’s return to Silverstone in 2027.

Foxwoods Reports $21.1 M in July Jackpots Awarded to Guests

Foxwoods Resort Casino reported $32.9 million in July slot revenue, generating an $8.3 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut under the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s longstanding revenue-sharing agreement. Guests also took home more than $21.1 million in jackpots during the month, including a $1.2 million progressive win.

TD Bank U.S. Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™

TD Bank U.S. is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 11th year in a row. This recognition is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at TD.

How The Macallan’s Story Begins with Sherry-seasoned Casks in Spain

Inside the dimly lit, cool cellars of Valdespino in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain—a historic sherry house with heritage dating back to 1264—more than 20,000 casks quietly age in the subterranean quiet…

Grieco Automotive Group Shares Brake Safety Tips as Drivers Head Into Fall

Grieco Automotive Group is using the same week — August 23–29 — to remind everyday drivers across its Florida, Connecticut and Rhode Island communities of a simple truth: brakes are one of the most critical, and most overlooked, safety systems on any vehicle, commercial or passenger.

Gooseneck Vineyards Keeps August Full with Wine, Music and Mahjong

Gooseneck Vineyards is wrapping up August with a packed calendar of live music, food trucks and its popular Mahjong Wednesdays, including both learner and player sessions on August 26. The North Kingstown vineyard continues to blend local wine with social programming designed to make the property a recurring summer gathering place.

Visit Jamaica Showcases a World-Class Dance Weekend in Kingston

Visit Jamaica is spotlighting Amalgamation – The Global Gala, a world-class dance showcase taking place in Kingston at the end of August. The event brings together leading Jamaican dancers and international artistic collaboration before continuing on to New York and Connecticut.

Penelope Bourbon Leaps the Pond to the UK 

Penelope Bourbon has arrived in the UK, with three intriguing expressions and a fresh take on whiskey drinking. For its UK debut, the blending-focused brand is introducing Four Grain Straight Bourbon, Wheated Bourbon and Architect Straight Bourbon.  

The Rise of Código 1530 Tequila in Indonesia

Championing quiet luxury and time-honoured craftsmanship, Código 1530 tequila has become the spirit of choice across the archipelago’s premier high-society haunts.

Roger Federer’s Hall of Fame Induction Week Takes Over Newport

The International Tennis Hall of Fame is in the middle of its 2026 Induction Celebration, culminating with the August 29 induction of Roger Federer and Mary Carillo in Newport. The week includes Courting Fashion at Marble House, the Celebrity Pro Classic, Fame Fest and the official Induction Ceremony on the historic Horseshoe Court.

Newport Vineyards Closes Out Tuesday Tunes with 7 Day Weekend

Newport Vineyards hosted the final installment of its summer Tuesday Tunes series on August 25 with 7 Day Weekend, pairing live music with chilled wine and farm-to-table dining. The recurring series has helped make the vineyard a lively midweek summer destination throughout the season.

Newport Mansions Brings Local Literature to a Gilded Age Setting

Newport Mansions hosted a special August 26 book-signing event featuring local author Alyssa Maxwell and her Gilded Newport mystery series. The event added a literary element to the Preservation Society’s late-summer programming while connecting contemporary Newport storytelling with its historic properties.

Discover Newport Keeps the Spotlight on a Packed Late-Summer Calendar

Discover Newport is continuing to promote a packed late-August calendar across the Classic Coast, with major highlights including the International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Celebration and Newport Polo’s 150th anniversary season. The destination organization’s weekend and seasonal guides continue to position Newport as a hub for sport, culture and coastal experiences.