Boat of the Year 2025: Special recognition from the jury

WINDELO 54 YACHTING Walter Cooper Every year, it seems, the Boat of the Year fleet includes a company and a boat with a groundbreaking approach that borders on the radical, something that seems completely different than anything else on the water. For 2025, that yacht was an impressive catamaran, the Wascho 54 Yachting. Judge Mark… Continue reading Boat of the Year 2025: Special recognition from the jury

Hunters cause problems on city-owned island | News

According to Scottsboro City Council President Keith Smith, nighttime hunting has become a problem on Goose Pond Island. “The island is full of deer,” Smith said. According to Smith, who brought the issue to light at Monday's City Council meeting, he received reports of people hunting on the island after dark. He said people saw… Continue reading Hunters cause problems on city-owned island | News

Raising standards: Sustainability for luxury dining

The juxtaposition of travel and sustainability is rooted in the contrasting nature of exploration and conservation. Traveling is often about experiencing new places, cultures and landscapes, which can be culturally enriching for travelers and economically beneficial for the local community. However, travel can also cause carbon emissions, strain natural resources and disrupt local ecosystems. The… Continue reading Raising standards: Sustainability for luxury dining