Welcome to Luxist, a web site dedicated to covering the best the world has to offer on a variety of luxury and fine living topics. We feature real estate, trends in travel, the art world, shopping, fashion, gourmet food, wine and the spending habits of the rich and famous.

Our expert columnists and bloggers are at the forefront of their respective fields, providing an insider's guide to fine living. Our goal is to entertain and inform, combining understanding and appreciation with analysis of the top trends in the luxury universe.

The Luxist Awards, our yearly awards program, seeks to discover the best of the best in different categories each month from wine and entertainment to restaurants, spas and much more. Readers nominate and vote for their favorite businesses and products and winners are chosen each month. Our related guide to luxury living helps readers get the most out of life with information on everything from understanding truffles and caviar to how to get the most out of your spa experience.

Luxury is not always about the amount you spend but how well you spend it and how much pleasure and satisfaction it brings you. Let Luxist be your knowledgeable companion to living, and spending, with abundance and joy.