Forbes' comprehensive lifestyle section presents an extensive array of topics spanning luxury travel, entertainment, spirits, automotive, and cultural trends. The publication's lifestyle coverage encompasses everything from high-end hotel openings and luxury spa experiences to celebrity earnings and auction house record-breakers, reflecting the diverse interests of affluent consumers.
Among the most significant stories featured is the potential extinction of the $28 billion hemp industry due to government regulatory changes. Staff writer Will Yakowicz reports that the cannabis world's thriving sector, which has enjoyed federal legalization since the 2018 Farm Bill, now faces uncertainty because of an amendment in legislation to reopen the government. This development could potentially eliminate most U.S. hemp-derived products while major cannabis operators pin their hopes on Schedule III rescheduling that may not deliver the expected benefits.
The entertainment and celebrity news segment highlights "The Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities of 2025" by staff writer Matt Craig, demonstrating the continued earning power of deceased stars. Additionally, the luxury auction market made headlines with Napoleon's diamond brooch fetching $4.3 million at auction, as reported by senior contributor Anthony DeMarco. The same auction featured a 4.50-carat internally flawless oval mixed-cut fancy vivid blue diamond that achieved more than $5.9 million, though a 10.08-carat glowing rose pink diamond was surprisingly pulled from the Sotheby's auction.
Travel and hospitality coverage includes Forbes Travel Guide's most anticipated hotel openings of 2026, compiled by contributor Jennifer Kester. The section also explores luxury tourism trends shaping 2026, from Asia's next-wave destinations to off-grid safaris, indicating that luxury travel is expanding in unexpected directions. Los Angeles County's luxury expansion is exemplified by The Fairmont Breakers Spa in Long Beach, California's only luxury spa, reflecting shifts in demographics, travel preferences, and economics.
The automotive sector receives attention with coverage of TVR's return and potential electric future, as British sports car manufacturer makes a comeback. Senior contributor Alistair Charlton provides insights into the year's most important supercar auction, highlighting the continued strength of the collectible car market.
Food and beverage coverage spans multiple categories, from the billionaires behind a food empire built on dessert topping to comprehensive guides on spirits and wine. The publication features the best barrel proof rye whiskeys for gifting in 2025, explores how Cedar Ridge turned Iowa into a serious American whiskey contender, and examines Estate 98's journey from Salvadoran soil to spirit glass. Holiday-themed content includes 17 Thanksgiving cocktails and the best Prosecco bottles for gifting.
Cultural and artistic coverage includes the work of Joseph Walsh, who transforms humble wood into gravity-defying sculptural forms from his Cork countryside studio. The self-taught Irish designer pushes wood, time, and technique into improbable shapes that are now commissioned and collected worldwide. Photography enthusiasts can appreciate amazing nature captured in 21 photos shortlisted for Close-Up Photographer of the Year, celebrating details most people overlook.
The skincare and beauty industry receives coverage through the story of teens and tweens' obsession with a skincare brand originally designed for babies, which now generates $100 million annually. This trend reflects changing consumer preferences and the influence of younger demographics on beauty market dynamics.
Sports and entertainment intersect in video content featuring billionaire Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang's transformation of women's soccer. The cruise industry makes waves with Holland America's breakthrough in cruise ship entertainment, debuting "Fosse and Verdon, The Duet That Changed Broadway" on the Koningsdam, potentially setting new standards for musical entertainment at sea.
The lifestyle section also addresses social causes and community engagement, featuring charity events like Cupid's Undie Run, which raises funds for the Children's Tumor Foundation in cities across the nation. Indigenous leaders are highlighted for their role in redefining New York's cannabis market during Native American Heritage Month, bringing innovation and ancient wisdom to the industry.
Forbes' lifestyle coverage concludes with forward-looking transportation solutions, including Glydway's plans to revolutionize mass transit in Abu Dhabi and beyond by combining individual journeys with train-like throughput. European night trains are experiencing a resurgence with four new routes debuting in 2026, including the revival of the Paris-Berlin route and a new connection between Basel and Malmö, reflecting growing interest in sustainable luxury travel options.
