JETSET PURSUITS SEASON 1
In March, the Carltons launched the first season of Jetset Pursuits series via Twitter. The series was a unique month-long narrative interweaving story, characters, brands and destinations; in total: 90 brands, 18 destinations and 9 hotels were showcased.
The series was well received, and we are currently preparing for the second installment. We hope you enjoy, John & Charlotte Carlton.
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Chapter 1 – New York City The #CARLTONS SERIES STARTS TODAY @Carltonsseries recalls a certain class, style, elegance of the #Jetset era | Carltonssereis.com #travel.
#Carltons sweep us into an 8week narrative integrating products, characters & #travel.
Our characters are John & Charlotte Carlton, think modern day Liz & Dick |Carltonssereis.com @newsboserver #jetset #travel.
And Tom Huston, think Mcqueen | #jetset Carltonssereis.com #travel.
J & C are madly in love; enjoy endless cocktails & globetrotting friends | #jetset #travel.
Tom is bonded with metal, infused with a daredevil zeal for adventure | #jetset #travel @thetomhuston
#John, tall, slender, darkly handsome. He is urban, hair trimmed neatly w/feel of loose ends about him. We like him | #jetset.
#Charlotte blue-blooded mix of Catherine Deneuve/Stevie Nicks. Clean, modern, kinetic designs make everything she does seem effortless.
The series is sophisticated travel through global adventure, geared to savoring & immersing oneself in #travel, highlight understated luxury | #jetset
Series’ locales: #NYC #France #Caribbean #PuertoRico #Mexico #Montevideo #BunosAires |#Jetset
Upbeat Music. Pack your bags & let’s fly | #jetSet #Carltonsseries #travel @Music4TheJetSet
FADE IN: #NYC sun peeks over Silver Cup studios. down stirring streets to @RalphsCoffee | #jetset
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John & Charlotte sweep into @Ralphs. Freshly brewed coffee. Order double espresso & cap| #jetset #coffee #travel.
Charlotte withdraws her passport in an elegant @Smythson cover |@ralphscoffee #jetset.
Suddenly, bonbons from @DylansCandy spill to the floor. John laughs, answering his @Vertu; Charlotte scrambles| #NYC @ralphs #jetset #travel.
“Car’s here.” “Marvelous,” purrs Charlotte, clutching her bag, disappearing out the door |#jetset #travel
Heliport. Gorgeous day. J&C pads toward chopper, rotors, throbbing| #jetset #helicopter #travel @flybladenow.
John sports jeans, blazer, @Faconnableshirt, @Tomford shades | #jetset #style #fashion.
Charlotte sports floral @Dior dress, @chanel @maiyet @sunglasses |#jetset #style #fashion #travel #Marma #AstonMartin.
John totes @Pineider valise | #jetset #style #fashion #handbag @flyBladenow #travel.
Helicopter zips over #NYC. Charlotte flashes a smile, one that makes us really like her.
John returns toothy grin |#jetset #travel. later, @flyBladenow lands at Tetterbro.
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J&C are whisked toward an awaiting @Vistajet | #jetset #travel #aviation.
Charlotte steals a glance at her favorite city – disappears inside @vistajet | #jetset #travel #aviation.
Aboard, J&C watch their luggage loaded; John 5 @Globetrotter bags | @stablist #jetset #travel.
Charlotte, we count 8 fabulously designed @Moynat bags/trunks placed carefully in @Vistajet | #jetset #travel #luggage.
@Vistajet speeds down the runway, soars high above #NYC | #jetset #travel.
Flight attendant serves Charlotte’s favorite @VigineT … Charlotte looks at John and says, ‘You don’t miss anything, do you?” | #jetset #travel #champagne.
J&C toast. “Now, are you going share where we’ll be spending the next two months?” | #jetset #travel.
John flashes a Cheshire grin. Charlotte gives a playful pout | #jetset #travel. Charlotte withdraws her @Dylans candy and reluctantly shares with John. Off their laugh
FADE OUT |#jetset #travel. Follow tomorrow to see where the #carltons land.
Chapter 2 - San Juan Today, we reveal the next chapter of the #Carltons #Jetset #Pursuits. Welcome back.
FADE IN #Carltons continues. Music plays | #jetset #travel @PRTourismCo @Music4TheJetSet.
We rejoin John & Charlotte at the crossroads of the Caribbean.
San Juan offers a pulsating beat & warm locals|#jetset #travel #PuertoRico. @VistaJet eases to a stop.
@cConciergerie organized every detail of J&C itinerary | #jetset #travel.
John consults his Patek Phillipe. Charlotte pushes her face to the sun |#jetset #travel #watch #Patek Phillipe
John laughs at Charlotte. She throws a questioning gaze. C: What’s so funny? John: Nothing, darling | #jetset #travel #SanJuan.
Meanwhile J&C arrive at beautifully Caribbean chic Condado Vanderbilt |#jetset #travel @TheVanderbiltSJ #hotel
Jorge greets J&C, looks at Charlotte, smirks. C: ‘Okay, that’s it. Do I have something on my face?’ John wipes candy from her mouth. Jorge: Lovely to have you back. Mr. Huston is not joining?’ J: Tom will meet us later| #jetset #travel #SanJuan @thetomhuston
J&C lunch by pool. J: You can stop giving me that look, part of the fun is surprise| #jetset #travel #SanJuan.
C: You should know I’m not a ‘surprise’ kinda gal. J: Oh, I do. You always plan our itinerary, this time it’s me| #jetset #SanJuan
Promise this doesn’t end in a birthday party, turning 38 is nothing to celebrate| #jetset #travel #SanJuan.
J: Come on; let’s pick up Tom’s hat. John slips on his shades| #jetset travel #SanJuan @tomford #sunglasses
Olé sells the best hand-crafted Panama hats| #jetset #travel #SanJuan #hats
J&C enjoy rum; lazy fan circles overhead; Spanish songs on vintage radio| #jetset #BodegaChic #SanJuan #travel #rum.
Dude at the bar says: Never order piña colada. Puerto Ricans take rum very seriously| #jetset #rum #travel #SanJuan.
Dude: Barrilito is our locale flavor, brewed old ways, labels on by hand |#RondelBarrilito #rum #SanJuan #jetset
Dude: Thompson loved this town; his rum |#jetset #travel #SanJuan #PuertoRico #tourism #HunterSThompson #Rumdiary
Charlotte zips into Ambar Boutique|#jetset #fashion #SeePuertoRico PHOTOS #fashion #style #RomydaKeth
Sun sinks. Evening sets. J&C enjoy the vibrant, dynamic Plaza del Mercado | #jetset #rum #travel #SanJuan #nightlife.
The street’s alive w/ pulsating beat & warm locals. J&C join in the Salsa | #jetset #tourism #travel #SanJuan @PRTourismCo #Dance
As we slowly FADE OUT. Please join us tomorrow to see where the #Carltons land | #jetset #tourism #travel #SanJuan
Chapter 3 – San Juan day trip Today, we reveal the next chapter of the #Carltons #Jetset #Pursuits.
We left the #Carltons in San Juan | #jetset Carltonssereis.com #travel #SanJuan #PuertoRico #Caribbean @PRTourismCo
City is bathed in morning light. We push into J&C hotel room |#jetset #travel #SeePuertoRico @TheVanderbiltSJ.
Charlotte in a floral sundress, sprays perfume, glances at watch|@Vacheron1755 @Aqua dell Elba #luxury #jetset #SanJuan
John slips into linen trousers; Charlotte wipes shaving cream from face. ‘Let’s go!’ |#jetset #travel #SanJuan #SeePuertoRico
Upbeat TUNES. BAM. Sunlight so bright it hurts our eyes| #jetset #travel #SanJuan #PuertoRico
‘64 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Convertible cruises down open road. Charlotte removes headscarf, pushes her face into the wind | #jetset #travel #PuertoRico #Ponce #JuliaSeeman #Fashion
J&C arrive in Ponce south of SanJaun |#jetset #JeweloftheSouth. J&C enjoy golf; hit the famous #FountainofYouth |#jetset #travel #tourism #PuertoRico
Olds climbs winding road to #CaféPomarrosa| #jetset
Sebastian Legner greets J&C. J&C savor cake & ‘shade grown’ coffee | #jetset #travel #coffee #PuertoRico
J&C head for another local delicacy – salty smoky lechón asado at El Rancho Original.
San Juan. Honey light. Fragrance of higuerillo trees | #jetset #travel #tourism #PuertoRico #SanJuan.
J&C in bed. J: We leave early tomorrow. Charlotte slips off her nightgown to reveal… @MylaLondon
Off John’s smile we FADE OUT. Please join the #Carltons tomorrow as the #jetset adventure continues.
Chapter 4 – Montserrat Today, we reveal the next chapter of the #Carltons #Jetset #Pursuits.
FADE IN #Carltons adventure continue w/ J&C boarding HELICOPTER| #jetset #travel #tourism #Montserrat
Charlotte’s in gorgeous @gucci | #jetset #travel #tourism #Montserrat @Caribbeanhelico @Sunglasses.
Throbbing helicopter rotars. J&C aboard. Headphones on.
J: We’re heading to Montserrat for lunch, then Dominica for drinks. C: Case you didn’t know I’m having a fab time. Pilot steals a glance of Charlotte kissing John | #jetset #travel #tourism #Montserrat #Caribbeanhelico
Pilot: You here at night you’ll witness inexplicable natural phenomena unique #Montserrat only - the green flash| #jetset #travel #Caribbean.
Pilot: Place has rich history, partly cause the #volcano in ‘95| #jetset #travel #tourism #Montserrat
Pilot: Have no pity on Montserratians, we are determined lot, mon| #jetset #travel #tourism #Montserrat #EmeraldIsleoftheWest.
Pilot: We coming back with adventure, leisure tourism – place is living again | #jetset #RelaxationRefined #travel #tourism #Montserrat
Pilot: Here we are. Don’t forget to have some of Montserrat’s signature goat water stew | #jetset #travel
Charlotte captures photo of pilot with @Lika CAMERA |
J&C lunch at the funky Ponteen’s Beach View Restaurant | #jetset #travel #Restaurant #Montserrat
J&C board helicopter. John adjusts his sunglasses, stealing one last glance | #jetset #travel #tourism #Montserrat #sunglasses @tom_ford
Now to the island of Dominica few minutes away. of paradise. Banyan trees. Sun
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J&C in a taxi. Drive through noisy, chaotic vibrant capital |#jetset #Roseau #travel #tourism #Dominica.
Reggae music blares through the narrow streets| #jetset #travel #tourism #Dominica #Roseau
J&C pass through the beautiful #botanicgardens | #jetset #Caribbean #travel #tourism #Dominica.
Taxi stops at Scott’s head beach. J&C #snorkel the reef | #jetset #travel #tourism #Dominica Scottshead
J&C enjoy libations at famous Roger’s Bar | #jetset #RogersBar #travel #tourism #Dominica #cocktails.
J&C converse w/ locals as the sun slowly… FADE OUT. Join us tomorrow to see where the #Carltons land
Chapter 5 – St. Vincent Today, we reveal the next chapter of the #Carltons #Jetset #Pursuits.
Welcome back. FADE IN. #Carltonsseries continues in sunny St Vincent Grenadines| #jetset #Caribbean #travel @DiscoverSVG #Grenadines
J&C awaken at the fabulous Petit St Vincent resort | #jetset #Caribbean #travel #SVG #hotel @petitstvincent.
J&C stroll white sand beach, frolic in shimmering turquoise waters | #jetset #Caribbean #travel #SVG #hotel @heidikleinswim #Arthurclub
C: When do we see Tom? J. Wednesday. C. Take you’re not sharing where. John scoops Charlotte into his arms, tosses her into the water.
J&C aboard a 49ft deluxe catamaran named #Beauty | #jetset #sailing @petitstvincent.
Beauty glides effortlessly through the sea| #jetset #Caribbean #travel #SVG @petitstvincent
J&C sail to Palm Island & Mayreau, smallest inhabited island of #Grenadine chain | #jetset #Caribbean #travel #PalmIsland #Mayreau.
J&C sail to Petit Tabac, famous by #PiratesOfTheCaribbean | #jetset #Caribbean #travel #PetitTabac #film
Pink hues reflect off the water. Evening sets. J&C pad toward beach bbq. Charlotte sports Kisua assemble | #jetset #travel @petitstvincent @KISUAonline
John in white linen trousers, blue shirt, hat | #jetset #Caribbean #travel #SVG @petitstvincent @ralphlauren.
Ocean laps. J&C mingle w/ guests | #jetset #Caribbean #travel #SVG
John savors his gin & tonic | #jetset #Caribbean #travel #SVG @petitstvincent Carltonsseries.com @GinMare. Open flame grill holds pork ribs, Angus beef, lobster |
Murmur of laughter fades into MUSIC as we slowly FADE OUT.
Chapter 6 – Punta Mita, Mexico
Welcome back. This week @TheTomHuston joins the adventure.
FADE IN. #Carltonsseries continues in spectacular Punta Mita, Mexico | #jetset Carltonsseries.com #travel #Mexico
We find J&C at the gorgeous Four Season hotel | jetset Carltonsseries.com #travel #Mexico #PuntaMita #Hotel Charlotte pushes open terrace doors. Sunlight. Smashing view of Pacific | #jetset #travel #Mexico #PuntaMita In a white @Myla nightgown, C: I absolutely love this place| #jetset #travel #Mexico #PuntaMita #hotel John stirs. C: Morning, sleepy head. John eyes Charlotte perform her signature mark… Writing in red @Chanel lipstick… on the mirror… ‘DRINK MORE CHAMPANGE’ #jetset #Mexico #PuntaMita #hotel
J: Today is yours; I’ve booked spa & yoga, meaning you’re free of me. C: And what pray tell will you be doing? J. O’Sullivan arranged golf w/Lorena Ochoa |#jetset #golf #LorenaOchoaReyes #travel #Mexico #PuntaMita #hotel
Charlotte snatches her @MoynatParis overnight. C: Kudos to @cConciergerie: not one bag scratched. I’m famished, get dressed | #jetset #travel #luggage
John plays a killer round of golf, but Lena is the victor. | #jetset #golfcourse Meanwhile, at the spa, Charlotte blissfully escapes into a sanctuary of peace | #jetset #products @fourseasons
Gorgeous afternoon. J&C at Tequila tasting. Phillipe: Mr. Huston’s has a fondness for this #Tequila @Patron.
Manager to John: Everything is arranged for tomorrow. Car’s out front at 8. Charlotte throws a questioning glance. John returns a coy grin. Charlotte consults her watch Vacheron Constantin @Vacheron1755
Sun sinks into Pacific. Night sets. Ocean air. | #jetset #travel #Mexico #PuntaMita #hotel Charlotte enters dinning room, radiant in @UlyanaSergeenko | #jetset #travel #Mexico #fashion #clothes #russia @voguemexico Flickering candles. J&C enjoy dinner Roast Red Snapper, overlooking Mexican Riviera |#jetset #cuisine #comida C: I finally opened the package dad’s lawyer sent. J: This a holiday. C: I was curious. List of assets, etc, but look at this. Charlotte reveals photo.
J: Is that @Riva? C: His ’66, the one the hurricane destroyed. It’s in a warehouse in Marseille. My childhood weekends, I lived on that boat. J&C, interrupted by Spanish guitarists, playing a sexy ballet. Moments later, they find themselves on @FSPuntmita renovated Cuevas Beach | #jetset #beach #mexico #music #travel Star-filled sky. Half moon. Bonfire reveals Charlotte’s face, lost in thought. John squeezes her hand, which brings her out of her reverie.
Moonlight dances on the lapping water. Mariachis | #jetset #travel #Mexico #PuntaMita @FSPuntMita J&C drink #Cora beer with guests. Laughter | #jetset Carltonsseries.com #travel #Mexico #PuntaMita Charlotte embraces John as the music softens and we FADE OUT| jetset #Mexico #PuntaMita
Thank you for joining and tune into tomorrow for more #jetset #pursuits. | #jetset #travel #Mexico
Chapter 7 – Polo in Mexico Welcome back. Today, we reveal the next chapter in the #Carltons #Jetset #Pursuits | #jetset #travel @Music4TheJetSet Stunning Mexico sunrise. John and Charlotte exit @FSPuntaMita |#jetset #pursuits #hotel #mexico J: We have gala tonight for Lorena’s children’s charity. C: I have just the dress. John’s face lights and this is why –
You’re looking at a ‘57 Porsche 356 | #jetset #travel #Mexico @Porsche #auto #vintage #classiccar J&C zip @Porsche along coastal highway. Porsche makes a turn, eases to halt at Scarlett Boutique. Charlotte dashes inside, returns w/ scarf | #jetset #travel #Mexico J&C arrive in San Pancho, site of weekly polo |#LaPatrona #Polo #jetset #travel #Mexico #SanPancho #polo John, in traditional polo uniform, sports La Martina shirt |#LaPatrona #Polo #jetset #puruists #Mexico
We HEAR the thundering hoofs. Charlotte parks herself atop a CasaMigos tequila barrel.
Sun sinks.
Evening sets.
Pushing inside, we’re at a fabulous gala for @LorenaOchoaR charity |#education #children #literacy # Guadalajara #jetset #charity @FundaciónLorena
Canapés are served. Guests mingle. And then all eyes focus on – J&C entering like royalty |#jetset #pursuits John in @Turnbull_Asser, @vancleefarpels watch, @Montblanc cufflinks links | #jetset @Fspuntamita #fashion #luxury #cufflinks #timepiece
Charlotte looks absolutely stunning in Abandon 1948 @Dior dress accented by @mikamoto_UK pearls. A ravishing #Mexican beauty says to J&C: It’s a shame Tom couldn’t make it. J&C simply look at each other and smile as we FADE OUT – Tomorrow the action kicks up – @TheTomHuston joins #Jetset #Pursuits… don’t change that dial.
Chapter 8 – Montanita, Ecuador Welcome back. Today, we reveal the next chapter in the #Carltons #Jetset #Pursuits | #jetset #travel @streema FADE IN @Vistajet touches down in Ecuador.
John and Charlotte find themselves in Montanita – surfer’s paradise |@turismoecuador #jetset #Ecuador #pursuits #TomHuston #travel
Music. Throngs of hippies, surfers pass J&C – they don’t seem as out of place as you would imagine – they’re chameleons.
John sees her first, dark haired beauty, pure animal magnetism on legs, stalking toward them. Girl: J&C? Tom’s coming. Surfer nicks John w/ his board, nods, sorry. Girl: Montanita’s a surfer haven; best strong waves on the planet. Suddenly we HEAR the roar of a motorcycle engine – Argentinean Zanella Ponderosa 175cc jolts to a halt | #jetset #motorcycle #Argentina #Ecuador #travel
We see @Lucchese boots, traveling up faded jeans, white T, vintage @Taghuer | #jetset #timepiece #luxury @ridlyscott #watch @thetomhuston
And then we see him, #TOMHUSTON. Man women love, men idolize, combo of McQueen, Pitt, Marlboro man| #jetset #entertainment Sun-kissed, handsomely rugged, #TomHuston, characterizes embodiment of grace, achievement; possessing congenital cool making everything he does seem effortless #jetset Tom flashes ‘that’ smile, removes his @Persols, sweeps Charlotte into his arms – gives John a ‘manly’ hug. Tom says something in Spanish to girl. She kisses him, says to J&C: Don’t miss #batidos (smoothies/cocktails) they’re the best on the planet Girl leans into her car | #jetset #Ecuador #pursuits #TomHuston #travel. Girl collects her @roxy wetsuit, @sleds Surfboard,@Gopro cam and she’s off | #jetset
T: She’s sexy, smart, classy – best, surfs. Let’s watch the competition. Tom grabs a cooler | #jetset #Ecuador #pursuits #TomHuston #travel Trio threads through throngs of people, park on the beach. J&C drink beer and Sanduche de chancho hornado, #Pilsener @SABMiller | #jetset #Ecuador #pursuits
J: Tom, our girl’s been having withdrawals. T: ‘Cause you’re driving the trip? Charlotte playfully hits Tom. T: For the next seven, I’m captain. C: Oh, God. T: Let’s just say, you won’t be board. C: We need to let the service know where to deliver our bags. T: Friend of mine has a beach hut. C: Can you text me the address? Oh, I forgot, Mr. Tech doesn’t text. J: You should be thankful he has a phone. C: Oh, yes, the vintage Nokia. Tom playfully pushes Charlotte into the sand.
As night sets, the party begins. Our trio stroll down main street, bars blaring live music (doors-zeppelinfloyd) | #jetset #Ecuador #pursuits #TomHuston #travel Tom withdraws a cigar, offers one to John. ‘Ecuador makes the best cigars on the planet. Owner’s who’s casa we’re crashing at’ | #jetset #cigars #AraySons #tobacco Suddenly, the Girl jumps on Tom’s back. Spins her around. They speak Spanish. She turns to J&C: Tom’s taught all of us a new word. C: I’m afraid to ask. Girl: ‘#Plorking’ T: Jeff owns the Copyright.
Girl: They built a bonfire. Girl races off. T: Someone’s turning older, soon. C: I was about to say it’s good to see you. As Charlotte holds John, Tom’s hand, he crazy streets of Montanita, Ecuador, swallows them | #jetset #Ecuador #pursuits #TomHuston #travel and we slowly FADE OUT –
Chapter 9 - Ecuador
Sunrise. We FADE IN to a ’64 @LandRover Defender. John, Charlotte, Tom load 3 overnight bags and TRUNK inside | #jetset #ecuador #travel
C: I need the trunk @MoynatParis for something special tomorrow, Tom arranged it. John’s about to speak when Tom says, let’s roll! #jetset Tom is at the Defender’s wheel. John rides shotgun. Charlotte in the back, leaning forward savoring @DylansCandyBar | #jetset #candy C: Gorgeous country. T: One greatly overlooked, too. J: What’s the plan Cap’ain? T: Straddle the #Equator, hit the ‘cocoon in the clouds.’ We find our trio, snapping goofy photos, straddling the equator line at Mitad del Mundo |#jetset #TomHuston #euqator #turismo #mitaddelmundo
Charlotte purchases @PacariChocolate chocolate & blanket from black-hatted Quichua Indians | #jetset #Chocolate #travel #Ecuador #Quichua
The trio are back in the Defender heading for #Andean mountains | #Jetset #Defender #offroad
T: Initially #RoqueSevilla bought the property to conserve orchids, instead built a sanctuary in a rain forest |#jetset #Ecotourism #Equador We SEE the spectacularly isolated @Mashpilodge; 3,000 acres of reserve, 3,000 ft above sea level – luxury cocoon in clouds & mountains.
J&C enter. Rooms arranged over 3 floors offer floor-toceiling windows of forest meters away | #jetset #luxury #Mashpilodge #hotel #Ecuador
Our trio takes a guided tour. Stop at butterfly conservation for snack: brie, prosciutto, rosé. Observe various types of hummingbirds. Now, our trio boards the centerpiece of the #Mashpilodge experience |#jetset #travel #skybike #Ecuador #adventure. #Skybike suspended from a cable at treetop height across a 200-meter gorge. #jetset #ecuador
Evening sets. Our trio are in the Lodge’s towering, twostory Dining Room |#jetset #cuisine @Mashpilodge #hotel After a fantastic dinner, John & Tom enjoy @haigwhisky scotch. J: I’ve invited our group’s regulars; Tom, wait till you see her gift, I’ve… Charlotte strolls up, sits next to John at the table. C: Did I miss anything? She scoops up John’s #scotch, steals a sip… #Haig #Whisky
Trio raises their glasses. Charlotte says: To good friends as we slowly FADE OUT | #jetset #pursuits
Chapter 10 - Guyana The #Carltons have left #Ecuador, they are now in #Guyana, tiny #Caribbean/#SouthAmerican country. To give you a better sense of #Guyana | #jetset #travel #caribbean @NatGeoTravel #southamerica #adventure
Here are some useful #Guyana #travel links: guyanatourism.com | lonelyplanet.com/the-guianas/gu… , news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/02/0… |#jetset And one last photo: Mount Roraima | #leonalewis #tourism @TourismGuyana #Guyana #Roraima #jetset #Carltons
And now… We FADE IN to John, Charlotte and Tom. Defender rumbles down a lonely road | #jetset #Guyan #Defender T: Sir Walter Raleigh came to #Guyana in search of the fabled “City of Gold” – tepui, ancient plateaus, are Earth’s oldest formation.
T: Country inspired Conan Doyle’s “Lost World.” #Guyana’s a poor country, but rich in scenic beauty and generous people | #jetset #travel C: Thank you again for organizing. T: Teacher said the children were thrilled to have visitors. C: How did you find it? | #Guyana #education J: I said to Charlotte, never heard #Guyana. T: Reason I organized the stop. We catch a glimpse of Tom’s #StChrisopher medallion. T: #KatherinaRoshana, former Miss #Guyana Universe. J: Linden Centre for Disabled Children T: First we make pit stop | @Chroniclegy #travel Our trio are on the banks of a river, observing the #VictoriaRegia #WaterLily- | #jetset #Guyana
Charlotte snaps some photos with @leica_camera | #jetset #Guyana
Local guy tells trio of the #massacooraman: hairy, manlike creature that lives in rivers & eats people in boats.
The Defender now enters #Linden #Guyana | #jetset #Carltons #travel #southamerica
Defender eases to a stop in front of Linden Centre for Disabled Children #School.
Kids & teacher, cheerfully greet the trio. Sheleza, 8 yo girl, snatches Charlotte’s hand & never releases.
Teacher gives trio tour of school | #jetset #Guyana #education #children #disabled #charity
Teacher shows Charlotte PHOTOS: #KatherinaRoshana @Unicef @NicoleScherzy @Daily_Express #chilldren #Guyana #Charity
Tyrique, 7 yo boy rides on Tom’s shoulder. Charlotte lifts Sheleza onto her hip, says to Tom and John: Please bring me the trunk. John and Tom remove the vintage @Moynat trunk for the Defender, place it before Charlotte and #children. The excited #kids surround Charlotte and trunk. John and Tom, anxiously awaiting the reveal…
We catch
Charlotte slowly unfastens the #trunk clasp and swings open the lid to – @Moynat trunk overflows w/ #candy, #books and #toys. The school children go wild. #Guyana #jetset @DylansCandyBar
As Charlotte tells teacher: you keep the trunk, John snaps #photo of Charlotte embracing the teacher. The trio are back in the Defender. T: We can’t leave without seeing #Guyana’s signature site. Defender rumbles along. John, turns, looks at Charlotte in quite reverie… Rubs her knee. She forces a smile. Our trio arrive at the famous #KaieteurFalls | #jetset #travel #Guyana #tomhuston
As our trio soak in #Guyana’s beauty… WE FADE OUT | #jetset #Carltons #TomHuston #adventure
Chapter 11 – Montevideo, Uruguay Carltons series continues in #Montevideo, #Uruguay | #jetset Carltonsseries.com #travel @welcomeuruguay
WE FADE IN to a gorgeous morning. John and Charlotte wait outside the hotel. People pass | #jetset #carltons Charlotte sports Catherine Malandrino dress; @LykkeLi @Gucci #bag | #Carltons @MalandrinoBuzz #fashion
As John consults his @Vertu, Charlotte begins to LAUGH | #jetset #pursuits #travel #entertainment #story John lowers @Tom_Ford shades, shakes his head: Tom sports identical @LaMartinaPolo #shirt | #pursuits #sunglasses #Montevideo #fashion #polo Tom disappears into the hotel to change as, John and Charlotte share a laugh | #tomford #sunglasses #jetset #style Latin #MUSIC. Aerial of #Montevideo. Our trio in ‘39 convertible #Buick, speeding along Montevideo’s famed ritzy coastline – @lonelyplanet
John, wheel; Tom, shotgun; Charlotte @Ferragamo scarf, @MarmaLondon/@AstonMartin #shades | #jetset #pursuits Sun reflects off ocean. Our trio arrive at Buceo Beach | #jetset #montevideo #beach #travel
C: Tom. You didn’t mention bikini. T: Precisely. it’s that type of beach.
C: Oh,
John flashes a toothy grin. T: You two… | #jetset | Our trio stroll along beach. C: Tom, could you cut this price tag? Tom withdraws @LaguioleKnives1 | #knife We see John, staring, smiling. Because here’s what Tom arranged…with @UBoatWorx | #jetset #pursuits #luxury
Sunset. Evening arrives. #jetset #travel #Uruguay
Our trio back in #Montevideo |
Our trio stroll along street. John reveals photo Charlotte’s dad’s @RivaYacht to Tom, sporting #Baracuta #jacket
Charlotte looks radiant @Ferragamo (S/S15) dress | #jetset #hautecouture #pursuits @luxury #CafĂŠMisterio After dinner, Tom sweeps J&C to a living #Montevideo monument: #BaarFunFun. T: You must try a #laUvita, secret drink.
#BaarFunFun has a lively crowd. Tango music. Couple dances. Tall Beauty approaches Tom | #jetset #bar We find our FOURSOME at @Lotusclubmvd – trendy #Montevideo #dance #club. @DeejayAnya spins techno #music.
Tom, the Beauty, J&C lost in the pulsating beats of the rhythmic club as WE FADE OUT | #jetset #Carltons #travel
Chapter 12 – Jose Ignacio, Uruguay Carltons series continues in Jose Ignacio. Brava Beach is perched on #Uruguay’s south east corner | #JoseIgnacio #Uruguay #jetset #tourism We FADE IN to ’39 Buick on coastal highway. Tom at the wheel; Charlotte, shotgun; John in back. #BoysofSummer blares | #jetset #music #car
Tom shouts: Taking you to a very special place. still singing | #music #jetset #travel #Uruguay
J&C nod,
Buick eases to a stop at Casa Suaya | #jetset #CasaSuaya #hotel #JoseIgnacio #travel #Uruguay #pursuits
The manager, Adolfo greets our trio; he and Tom go way back. Charlotte’s in 70s #Bohemian #Coachella from @Soleil_Blue | #jetset #fashion Notice John’s Roman Gammarelli socks; Tom’s North Skull bracelet | #jetset #tomhuston #Gammarelli #socks #NorthSkull T: You asked the agenda, here it is – Tom presents J&C with bespoke his/her @Lucchese1883 #boots | #pursuits
T: Friend at #EstanciaVik hooked us up w/ #horses. We’ll ride by later. Let’s saddle up.| @TravlandLeisure J: I feel like a real Gaucho. C: I feel like Barbara Stanwyck in Big Valley | #television #jetset #BarbaraStanwyck #entertainment #carltons
J: Wha’? C: You’re knowledge of American television is incomprehensible. J: I went to Oxford. C: Still. T: Come on, you two. #Pursuits Salty ocean air. Sun. Horses. Trio climbs aboard, gallop toward coast. C: Tom, this is absolutely fantastic. T: This is my get away. T: My mother came here as a child. Dad actually, proposed at the lighthouse | #story #entertainment #Carltons @TravlandLeisure #JoseIgnacio
C: Oh, my God how sweet. T: Speaking of, your mom doing okay? C: She is, thanks. She has her days, but she’s a tough broad | J: Race you to the lighthouse – and away our trio go — Later, they lunch at the beach | #jetset
T: In for a treat tonight, #LaHullea means ‘footprint’ & this seaside shack offers 10 star cuisine | #JoseIgnacio T: Owners Martín and Guzmán run a world class establishment. Come on, like to ride over to the Vik | #jetset #JoseIgnacio #travel As our trio ride across beautiful rolling pastures, they spot polo match | #horses #Polo #JoseIgnacio @VikRetreats
And then we see it; isolated, luxury resort @VikRetreats | #hotels #JoseIgnacio #luxury #hospitality #travel
Sunset. Evening settles. Our trio walk toward La Huella | #cuisine #JoseIgnacio – @PittalugaMartin #Lahuella #food La Huella’s packed w/ familiar faces. Our trio enjoy amazing meal | #cuisine #LaHuella @bonappetit
Later, Adolfo and others join Tom, John & Charlotte for cocktails and laughter | #joseignacio #cocktails #travel Group of guests. Guitar plays. Crisp ocean air. Tom slips his @Barbour #jacket around Charlotte | #tomhuston
John & Tom enjoy a #cigar & #scotch. T: She seems to be coping well. J: You know masquerade is her strongest trait. Off Charlotte smiling at John and Tom WE FADE OUT…
Chapter 13 - Buenos Aires, Argentina The Carltons continue in Buenos Aires, Argentina. of South America |#jetset #travel #BuenosAires
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Gorgeous sunny morning. WE FADE IN to small bodega. Tom, John & Charlotte enjoying coffee, dolce de leché filled biscuits | Something you must know; Porteños love their sweets |#jetset #travel #BuenosAires
T: Guy is giving us a quick tour, then we lunch, my favorite spot, hit the field. C: If you boys don’t mind, I’ll shop while you play. We hear a horn, find behind wheel of #VW, old man giving toothless grin. T: That’s Jorge. Let’s go | #BuenosAires
Jorge offers dolce de leché cake to trio. T: It’s like ketchup to Americans | #jetset #dolcedeleché #BuenosAires VW eases to a stop in #SanTelmo, at San Juan Cantina. Our trio exit and enter the cafe | #jetset #SanJuanCantina #travel #BuenosAires
Our trio on a busy street. C: There’s my private shopper. You need one; best designers work from homes. Ciao, boys. Tom and John watch Charlotte stroll down the avenue – then… We sweep over the city | #travel #jetset Touching down at famous Campo Argentino del Polo | @Ricalino92 #BuenosAires #polo #sports #CampoArgentinodelPolo
T: Welcome to ‘Cathedral of Polo’, Built in 1918, home to Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo, 1950 Olympic Games | #Polo @LaMartinaPolo John is amazed. J: Well done sir. T: We not only play on the world’s most famous field, but support kids education. Let’s play – | #jetset
Sunset. Evening arrives. Our trio return to the hotel | #jetset #pursuits #BuenosAires #Carltons At Jardin Escondido, John & Charlotte dress. quietness about Charlotte | #Coppola #Hotel #JardinEccondido
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J&C meet Tom on the street. Charlotte in new brown #leather #jacket by @MOTTO_BA. C: They call this color, dulce de leche | #fashion Charlotte also has new Jessica Kessel @ShoesJk shoes | #jetset #fashion #shoes #buenosaires #pursuits C: John told me you made a goal for the other team. T: Least I didn’t fall off my mount. Charlotte looks at John. J: I was knocked off. Our trio enter darken hall. Telephone booth at the end – think Maxwell Smart. T: Oh, we’re meeting Zaira and Tom…
Enters the telephone booth, cradles the receiver and dials. A moment passes. AND THEN –
Our trio are in the beautifully decorated Frank’s Bar. Good vibes. Good tunes. Great cocktails | #jetset #bar #BuenosAires #FranksBar
Zaira meets our trio at the bar…she’s one of Argentina’s ‘most beautiful’… par of Tom. Zaira orders Ritz Bijou. Time Pours. Foursome enter #restaurant #Tegui – on the worlds best 50 list. Foursome enjoy a fantastic meal, and then they are off to —
#Harrison. Hip speakeasy ran by #NickyHarrison. joint w/ Seba García @soyelcantinero mixing mean #cocktails
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As night unfolds & cocktails continue, Tom & Zaira tango. John wears a huge grin, as Charlotte, something gnaws at her | #jetset @goodmanjae Right here, John catches Charlotte leaving the bar. HEAR #FleetwoodMac, (As Long as You Follow) as John pushes his way toward the exit.
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John bursts onto the street – passing cars – life going by – and Charlotte, standing motionless, tears streaming down her face. She begins to cry a painful moan. John folds into his arms, as WE HOLD a beat on Charlotte, clutching John, and then WE SLOWLY FADE OUT….
Chapter 14 – Mendoza, Argentina
WE FADE IN to a gorgeous sunrise highlighting @vinesofmendoza. Charlotte doing Yoga | #travel #pursuits #Argentina #Vines #Yoga #wellness
The #Vines #Resort #Mendoza #Luxury #Travel #Hotels #spa SUDDENLY WE HEAR A LOUD NOISE. Tom, John & Charlotte inside a #helicopter – decked for #skiing – #helisking –
Tom kisses his #StChristopher, flips on @GoPro, swings open door. Deafening. Endless slopes | #ski #entertainment AND – Tom swings out #helicopter, falls a few feet – hits the fresh powder! J&C follow… | #heliski #ski #chile
Our trio race down the mountain – sound of skis on snow – #adventure heaven | #travel #ski #heliski @Pursuitist
Charlotte in @Moncler, @corneliajames. John on #zais skis | #skis #jacket #pursuits #jetset #travel #gloves
And Charlotte is the victor! Tom raises his #JulboMeteor goggles, looks at J&C and says: Let’s get to the airport. Our trio enter Ezeiza airport. John sports @Twillory shirt. Charlotte @TemperleyLondon dress. Charlotte’s cell rings | #fashion #pursuits
Meanwhile, at the @British_Airways counter, John and Tom check in. Passports in elegant @Smythson covers | T: I’ve arranged something sent to the hotel for her. Outstanding time as always.
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Charlotte pads over. T: This is where I get off. Tom hugs Charlotte. C: Loved every second. T: Likewise. C: Ring Elizabeth. Hey. You’re not easy to love and you’re harder to hold. Yes? Off Tom’s grin, watching #British employee escort J&C through security, into #BA lounge | #airlines #travel J&C relax. J: Two days left. C: Other night it hit me – my anxiety of turning 38… That’s when Auntie Sophia passed. I recall everyone… Saying: “She was only 38.” It’s me being silly. Moment passes. C: What I would like is to get Dad’s boat. John’s about to speak when… #BA employee says: Your flight to Milan is boarding. Charlotte flashes John her best smile as they pad onto @British_Airways first class. J&C enjoy a glass of #GrandSiecle #champagne. J: We can arrange to collect the #Riva.
Charlotte leans over to John, cradles his face and kisses him. C: Thank you. Off John’s smile WE FADE OUT|
Chapter 15 - La Thuile, Italy The Carltons are in La Thuile, Italy; heart of Europe’s highest mountains| #jetset #Pursuits #italy @la_thuile @ValledAosta @La_Rosiere1850
WE FADE IN to lovely Nira Montana Resort nestled at the base of Mont Blanc | @NiraMontana @stekia #jetset #pursuits #hotel #travel #italy
The famous Mont Blanc & Gran Paradiso mountains. #Italy #MontBlanc #GrandParadiso #travel #ski #NiraMontana
Charlotte in bathrobe is leaving the spa. She encounters the Manager | #spa #wellness #hotel #travel #pursuits
Manager says: Good morning, Mrs. Carlton, lovely to have you back. C: Thank you.
M: Your room and stay satisfactory, I presume? She nods. M: May I, um, express my condolences for your father. C: Thank you. The floral arrangement was so kind. And, we did make our flight.
M: Yes, Franceso told me. Moment passes. M: Enjoy your day and please don’t hesitate to let us know if you need anything. C: Thank you.
Meanwhile, John’s placing a picnic hamper inside a ’72 BMW 3.0 coupe | #auto #pursuits #italy @BMW #webseries
Charlotte breezes out in Octavia glasses & Hermes scarf | @Fendi #Hermes #fashion #style #luxury #sunglasses #scarf
C: What a delicious day for a picnic, and I love the car.
J: Just in time. Like to drive? God, help us | #pursuits
C: No, I’ll DJ.
J:
#BMW wheezes down highway. J&C notice Steinboks & #RutorFalls. Lovely countryside | #auto #nature #italy
#BMW zips into a turn, as Charlotte cranks the radio – finds #BobSinclair’s – #LoveGeneration. J&C, jamming | youtube.com/watch?v=quUTJX… #music
J&C find a sunny hillside, splendor in all directions. Charlotte retrieves the picnic hamper, John the cooler | #Pursuits #jetset #carltons
Charlotte opens @Fortnums hamper, John the cooler – cold bottle of @Lillet1872 | #aperitif #British #travel
C: I have something. J: Yeah, what’s that? C: Your fave #chocolate #cigars. John sits up. Snatches the #Xocolat
J&C enjoy lovely lunch. Gorgeous sun.
#ChetBaker.
Couple in love | #music @vanityfair #travel #pursuits
Sunset. Evening arrives. At the @NiraMontana, Charlotte slips into @Kikidm | #lingerie #hotels #fashion #luxury
John pads over, says… You’ll need more than that. Gee, thanks. Charlotte in a #Bogner #ski outfit. Let’s do it.
C: C:
We hear ROARING engine. J&C on #snowmobile. Moon reflects off #snow. #SKiDoo3 speeds into darkness | #jetset #ski
John sporting @WoolrichInc jacket and #LudwigReiter boots, guns the #snowmobile | #jackets #boots #adventure
J&C enjoy a lovely dinner at @MaisonDeNeige | #hotel #travel #pursuits #italy #cuisine #carltons
Charlotte whirls her wine, looks at John: So tomorrow’s the day. J: Yes, the big 38. C: Party? J: Doubt it. She smirks. J: You said…
As J&C leave the hotel, Charlotte says to John: This trip was the best therapy. J: I figured it’d beat Dr. Wilson’s couch. They smile.
Charlotte revs the snowmobile. C: Climb on, Cowboy. Snowmobile roars into the darkness as WE FADE OUT –
Chapter 16 – Antibes, France We interrupt your regularly scheduled tweets to rejoin the #CARLTONS #JETSET #PURSUITS SERIES | Welcome back. Today, we reveal the final chapter in #Carltons #Jetset #Pursuits #travel #entertainment #Carltons are in the jetset capital of Antibes, France
“Do they like it here – this place?” Came the response: “They have to like it. They invented it.” – FS Fitzgerald – Tender is the Night WE FADE IN ON custom made @Jaguar #EagleSpeedster. John at wheel; Charlotte shotgun| #auto #luxury @goodmanJae
#Jag stops at hotel that epitomizes #jetset: @HotelCapEdenRoc. Possessing old world charm & modern sophistication | #timelessluxury #travel Charlotte wears a huge smile: @HotelCapEdenRoc is her favorite hotel | #pursuits @OetkerHotels #france #luxury
J&C exit the #Jag, notice @GibbsSportsAmp | #jetski #offroad #pursuits #quad #adventure #france #watersport
Right then, Charlotte turns to find – 30 FRIENDS, shouting ‘Happy Birthday!’ Charlotte is speechless. Elizabeth embraces Charlotte — Elizabeth says: Luggage’s arrived & in your room. Come, party starts early. John winks to Charlotte, as she is swept into the #hotel – Famous pool is the setting of the party. It’s after lunch. Smattering of friends wait | #pursuits #hotel
John sports @Tom_Ford, consults his #PatekPhilippe, releases a proud sigh | @HotelCapEdenRoc #fashion
Elizabeth says to John: Everything is set. Killer job, Johnny-boy! | @HotelCapEdenRoc #travel #hotels
Waiters serve #VigineT #champagne, @CitadelleGin in #AdolfLoos glasses | #luxury #cocktails #gin #carltons
Then we see Charlotte in @GinaFosterHats, @Chanel dress – absolutely stunning| #fashion #hats @HotelCapEdenRoc
John makes a toast, then says: You may open one gift. C: Ok, Mr. Killjoy. J: Over here. John presents a large box wrapped in red. C: Wow. Charlotte rips open the paper. Stares at the gift. J: From Tom. C: It’s absolutely lovely | #jetset #pursuits #story #characters Charlotte opens the elegant @EphteeMalletier handmade trunk | #france #luxury #trunks #pursuits #travel
Two items inside: One, photo of father’s #Riva, and two, set of KEYS. She collects them and looks at John, quizzically. John grins. Charlotte examines the key ring and then… Gulp. She begins to happily cry. Literally jumps into John’s arms! John motions to a ’66 @RivaYacht #Aquamara. Charlotte is exhilarated | #yachts #boats #Riva #luxury #vintage
J: Shall we? Rush of childhood memories engulf Charlotte. She starts engine of Dad’s boat. #Riva eases out harbor. Charlotte at the helm. @RivaYacht skims the waters of #CôtedAzur – “Sun, sea, joie de vivre!” | #pursuits
Sun sets. Evening arrives. Charlotte’s party in full swing | #Jetset #timelessluxury @HotelCapEdenRoc #france
Charlotte mingles. John’s proud. Elizabeth winks. Then the birthday CAKE arrives; Replica of Hotel du Cap w/ “Charlotte” in front | #jetset
Charlotte, surround by serenading friends, whispers across pool, ‘love you’ to John, as WE FINAL FADE OUT. Thank you for taking the time to read and we hoped you enjoyed Jetset Pursuits.