In 1928, pilot Charles Lindbergh famously used the illuminated “B” atop the Breakers Hotel while navigating dense coastal fog before landing in Long Beach. More than two decades later, Elizabeth Taylor spent her first wedding night there with Conrad “Nicky” Hilton Jr.

While the United States is preparing to host the FIFA World Cup, not every traveler wants a seat in a packed stadium. 

The image of the superyacht owner once centered on champagne-soaked deck parties in the Mediterranean and gleaming vessels built to signal status from afar. Modern buyers want something different: high-speed satellite internet strong enough for investor calls in the Norwegian fjords, a wellness deck that rivals a luxury spa, and itineraries stretching deep into the Arctic Circle.