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CARTIER, PRADA & THE OBJECT OF TIME ONE-77

TIFFANY & CO. UNVEILS A NEW METAL

SOVEREIGN YACHT BY GRAY DESIGN

A ROYAL GETAWAY ON MUSTIQUE ISLAND

ULTIMATE GOLF DESTINATIONS IN THE U.S.

THE LAST ISLAND OUTPOST - BITTER END YACHT CLUB

TOP CHARTER DESTINATIONS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

ON THE COVER

THE (STATE) TAX MAN COMETH

POWER ENTERTAINING - BY EDDIE OSTERLAND, M.S.

THE PERFECT TRIP THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

RECOVERY SHOT - BY BARRY LABOV

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DAYMOND JOHN

TOM ZENNER

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CONTENTS MARCH/APRIL 2012

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COVER FEATURE

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FEATURED CITY

CRUISING ALTITUDE 72

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FEATURED AUTO EVENT

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CEO PROFILE

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CHARITY

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HEALTH

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INTRODUCTION

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERT DR. JOHN DIMARTINI

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FEATURED CITY - BEVERLY HILLS

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SURVIVING MYSELF - BY KEN MCELROY

JIM JUSTICE RESCUES THE GREENBRIER RESORT

TAX THE RICH - BY ROBERT KIYOSAKI

24 HOURS TO WIN THE WORLD’S RAREST WATCH JETSET RACES WITH THE B+ FOUNDATION

DETOXIFY AND STAY LEAN TO KICKSTART FAT LOSS

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DAYMOND JOHN

BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL REVIEW

THE BEST PLACES TO STAY, EAT, RELAX, PLAY & SHOP

INSIDE THE LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW

JETSET’S LIST OF FEATURE EVENTS

BARRETT-JACKSON CAR AUCTION

NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL

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EDITOR’S LETTER

A CHILD’S WISH IS WAITING. HELP IT TAKE FLIGHT. Every 40 minutes, the Make-A-Wish FoundationŽ grants the wish of a child with a life-threatening medical condition. Last year, nearly 65 percent of all wishes granted involved travel — to visit family, go to an exotic destination or meet a hero. Give their wishes flight by donating your frequent ier miles and hotel reward points at wish.org/miles.

Š 2010 Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. All marks are the property of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.

Welcome to the March/April issue of Jetset. Consider it a user’s guide for exactly what you need to make this a truly unforgettable spring. If you have a set of luggage packed and at the ready, your passport within reach, and the RQO\ WKLQJ PLVVLQJ LV WKH SURSHU SODFH WR Ă \ off to, we’ve got some amazing options. Our extensive research has uncovered the very best exotic charter destinations in the world, and \RX¡UH JRLQJ WR Ă€QG VRPH LQFUHGLEOH QHZ SODFHV to explore. If a round of golf is enough of an adventure for you, then allow us to show you the ultimate golf destinations. No guarantee you will shoot par on any of these courses, and you might end up losing a ball or two (dozen), but tee it up on any of these links and you won’t care what your score is. The biggest challenge you’ll face is limiting yourself to playing just one of these courses. Our feature city is Beverly Hills. No city in the world has more A-list hotspots in the areas of dining and shopping, and we’re using our connections to peel back the curtain and have you step past the velvet ropes to the parts of the city you absolutely need to explore and stay in. Southern California is glorious this time of year, and on top of the ultra-exclusive shopping, hospitality and culinary treasures we’re showcasing, we are also taking a look back at the LA Auto Show. We’ve spent the better part of the past year assembling a phenomenal list of accomplished and well-known celebrity writers, all sharing professional expertise that we are delighted to roll out now. The wealth of knowledge and experience garnered by the likes of Robert Kiyosaki, Ken McElroy, Barry LaBov and Dr. Demartini are immense, and I know this will be a popular section that we’re only going to expand on in coming issues. 2XU 0DVWHU 6RPPHOLHU (GGLH 2VWHUODQG LV DQ DFFODLPHG H[SHUW LQ KLV Ă€HOG and we’ve had the luxury of tapping into his talents and knowledge regularly. In this issue, he shares his wonderful insights on making sure you serve wines at the appropriate temperature. 2XU FRYHU IHDWXUH LV RQ D PDQ ZKR PDGH KLV FRPSDQ\ D ELJ Ă€VK LQ WKH KXJH pond of the fashion industry, and is now one of the top sharks on television. Daymond John built an empire with FUBU, and he’s sharing some of those millions on ABC’s The Shark Tank and making more in his newest ventures. He’s a master at brand building, tapping into celebrity endorsements and promotion, and Daymond’s success story is a true American classic I know you’ll be inspired by. Finally, I’d like to invite you to become a regular visitor to Jetsetmag.com. We’ve completely redone our website to bring you not only great content but to guide you to the best of the best in all major luxury categories. Our gallery of homes that we showcase and make available to purchase on our website is helping Jetsetmag.com become the ‘go-to’ destination for properties valued at ten million dollars and above. Enjoy the issue!

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THE BIG GAME

GET READY FOR THE 2012 WASTE MANAGEMENT OPEN BY JOHN STAHLSCHMIDT, PGA

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he 2012 PGA Tour is under way and a favorite stop for the players continues to be the Waste Management Phoenix Open. This event, hosted by TPC Scottsdale, has a long history that dates back to the inception of the PGA Tour. With a payout of more than $1 million, a victory here will go a long way in solidifying a great year for the eventual winner. So what makes this tournament a favorite of the very best in the world? Is it the large galleries? The throng of 25,000-plus fans who are hungry to see the greats tee it up on hole 16, the “loudest hole in golf?� Regardless of the answer, these players must navigate an always challenging 7,216-yard, par 71 venture that is the TPC Scottsdale. So what is the recipe for success? I have broken down some key holes that will test the players, as well as given you a “how to� tutorial on some of the challenging shots that lie ahead.

fairway, as well as large moguls and deep rough on the left-hand side. This hole is rarely shown on television, but a par here will go a long way in getting the round off to a good start. How to hit it long and straight with your driver: Play the ball forward, create a bit of spine tilt away from the target, make sure to complete your shoulder turn during your backswing, and finish balanced.

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This hole is one of the toughest driving tests on the entire golf course. At 453 yards, it is not only long but narrow. The landing area is well guarded with two bunkers on the right side of the

This drive is the toughest on the course, in my opinion. Not only do the players have to hit it long, but accuracy is at a premium, as there is water both left and right. This green

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Íš Č… ʹͳ͡ǧ Íľ This long par 3 will require a mid to long iron. The green is well guarded left and right with three deep bunkers. Any miscue off the tee will create a challenging up-and-down opportunity for par. A par here is good, and a birdie is a bonus. How to get it close from a greenside bunker: Open the face of your sand wedge slightly, play the ball two inches forward of center, make a long lazy swing and strike the sand two inches behind the ball.

ͳ͸ Č… ͳ͸ʹǧ Íľ “The Loudest Hole in Golfâ€? This hole is hardly recognizable during the summer months after the stands have been dismantled, but during the tournament, this is one of the most amazing places in all of sports. The players will be faced with a short iron to a smallish green. No problem, right? Well, with 25,000 people watching their every move, even the pros demonstrate they are human at times. A rock-solid preshot routine is in order to establish a positive mindset, because a bad shot here will certainly end in many boos from the gallery. To develop your own preshot routine: Start behind your ball, pick out an intermediate target 3 feet in front of your ball, grip the club, walk into your shot, look at the target, then look at your intermediate Â–ÂƒÂ”Â‰Â‡Â–ÇĄ „”‡ƒ–Š‡ ‹Â? ƒÂ?† ‘—–ǥ ƒÂ?† Š‹–Ǥ Hole 11

will be very challenging to hit in regulation if a ball sails into the rough. The players will be happy to take a par here and move to the next hole.

ͳ͡ Č… ͡͡ʹǧ ͡ This second par 5 in three holes presents an excellent chance for birdie. Most of the players will be hitting a long iron or hybrid into the green for their second shot. This fairway has been redesigned during the offseason to create a series of moguls in the landing area off the tee. If a player does decide to reach this hole in two shots, he will have to negotiate an island green that’s surrounded by water. How to hit a hybrid: Play the ball slightly forward of center, make a full shoulder turn during your back swing, try to take a •Â?ƒŽŽ †‹˜‘– ƒ– –Š‡ Â„ÂƒÂŽÂŽÇĄ ƒÂ?† ϔ‹Â?‹•Š „ƒŽƒÂ?…‡†Ǥ

ͳͺ Č… ͜;ͺǧ Íś The drive on 18 demands accuracy. With water to the left and bunkers to the right, the players will only have around 60 yards to land the ball. A good drive will set up a short iron to an elevated green. A birdie is not out of the question, but a bogey or worse isn’t out of the realm of ’‘••‹„‹Ž‹–›Ǥ ”‡† ‘—’Ž‡• ™ƒ• Ž‡ƒ†‹Â?‰ –Š‡ Ď?Â‹Â”Â•Â–ÇŚÂ‡Â˜Â‡Â” Š‘‡Â?‹š ‘’‡Â? ƒ– ‘Â?Ž› –‘ ’—ŽŽ Š‹• –‡‡ •Š‘– Ž‡ˆ– ‹Â?–‘ –Š‡ ŽƒÂ?‡Ǥ ‡ ™‡Â?– ‘Â? –‘ lose the tournament to Sandy Lyle in a playoff. How to successfully climb out of a fairway bunker: Grip down on your club, take one more club, play the ball slightly back of …‡Â?–‡” ƒÂ?† ƒ––‡Â?’– –‘ •–”‹Â?‡ –Š‡ „ƒŽŽ „‡ˆ‘”‡ –Š‡ •ƒÂ?†Ǥ

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REPRESENTING THE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE

NAVIGATING MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION AND PATERNITY MATTERS BY ADAM B. SWICKLE, ESQ.

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hile I was growing up in South Florida, my father took my brothers and me to countless football games. I remember peering through the chain-link fence at the Dolphins’ practice facility just to catch a glimpse of my favorite team members. I had no idea then that one day I’d be an attorney on marriage dissolution and paternity matters for players like them. During the past 16 years, I have come to realize that professional athletes not only possess unique talents and skills, but also unique issues when facing a divorce or paternity lawsuit. While the average American worker receives a regular annual income, professional athletes, especially those in the NFL, are generally paid season to season. And while most individuals pay income taxes only in the states where they live, professional athletes pay taxes in states where they play away games. Many attorneys and judges lack an understanding of players’ Â•ÂƒÂŽÂƒÂ”Â‹Â‡Â•ÇĄ „‘Â?—•‡•ǥ ”‡–‹”‡Â?‡Â?– „‡Â?‡Ď?‹–• ƒÂ?† –Š‡ Ž‹Â?‡Ǥ Š‡ ”‡•—Ž–ǣ Players sometimes pay more than what is equitable in child support ‘” „‡ƒ” ƒ Žƒ”‰‡” „—”†‡Â? ‹Â? ’ƒ”‡Â?–‹Â?‰ –‹Â?‡•Šƒ”‡ •…Š‡†—Ž‡•Ǥ Š‡ following advice may assist an attorney in navigating a divorce or paternity action involving a professional athlete. First, the Internet is your friend. Study articles on the client’s contract, roster assignment, schedule and injury reports before ’”‡’ƒ”‹Â?‰ ƒ Š‹Ž† —’’‘”– —‹†‡Ž‹Â?‡• ‘”Â?•Š‡‡–Ǥ Š‹• ‹Â?ˆ‘”Â?ƒ–‹‘Â? will also assist in establishing a visitation schedule that is in the best interest of the athlete’s child or children. Second, review the player’s contract with the team and agent for the salary and payment schedules. Most contracts, especially those of NFL players, differentiate among signing bonuses, base •ƒŽƒ”› ƒÂ?† ’‡”ˆ‘”Â?ƒÂ?…‡ „‘Â?—•‡•Ǥ Š‹• ‹Â?ˆ‘”Â?ƒ–‹‘Â? ‹• …”‹–‹…ƒŽ ‹Â? †‡–‡”Â?‹Â?‹Â?‰ ™Š‡–Š‡” •’‡…‹Ď?‹… ˆ—Â?†• …ƒÂ? „‡ —•‡† ‹Â? …ƒŽ…—Žƒ–‹Â?‰ …Š‹Ž†

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support. Furthermore, the salary structure of the sport determines whether funds under the player’s contract are guaranteed, reoccurring or both. While most Major League Baseball and NBA contracts are guaranteed, very little of an NFL contract is guaranteed other than a portion of the signing bonus. Even that may be in question; in some circumstances, a team can demand the return of a portion of a player’s signing bonus if certain conditions are not met. Lack of knowledge and understanding of the particulars can lead to an unreasonable and unnecessary amount of child support. Š‹”†ǥ ’Žƒ›‡”• …ƒÂ? „‡ –ƒš‡† „› ‘—–•‹†‡ •–ƒ–‡•Ǥ ‘” ‡šƒÂ?’Ž‡ǥ ƒ ’Žƒ›‡” ˆ‘” –Š‡ ‹ƒÂ?‹ ‘Ž’Š‹Â?• ‘” ƒÂ?’ƒ ƒ› —……ƒÂ?‡‡”• Â?ƒ› be taxed on away games in states that have income taxes. Hire a “—ƒŽ‹Ď?‹‡† ˆ‘”‡Â?•‹… ƒ……‘—Â?–ƒÂ?– –‘ ’”‘Œ‡…– –Š‡ –ƒš …‘Â?•‡“—‡Â?…‡• „ƒ•‡† ‘Â? –Š‡ ÂƒÂ–ÂŠÂŽÂ‡Â–Â‡ÇŻÂ• ‰ƒÂ?‡ •…Š‡†—Ž‡ ƒÂ?† ’ƒ› •–”—…–—”‡Ǥ Š‡ ÂƒÂ–ÂŠÂŽÂ‡Â–Â‡ÇŻÂ• …—””‡Â?– ‘” ’”‹‘” –ƒš ‹Â?ˆ‘”Â?ƒ–‹‘Â? ™‹ŽŽ Â?‘– •—ˆĎ?‹…‡ „‡…ƒ—•‡ •…Š‡†—Ž‡• change each season. Last, read the collective bargaining agreement for the client’s particular sport in order to understand the player’s retirement structure and true income. For example, the NFL automatically deducts mandatory retirement payments from a player’s game checks. Many athletes are unaware that the deductions are mandatory and deductible —Â?†‡” …‡”–ƒ‹Â? •…‡Â?ƒ”‹‘•Ǥ Š‡ ƒ–ŠŽ‡–‡ Â?ƒ› ƒŽ•‘ ’ƒ› —Â?‹‘Â? †—‡•ǥ ™Š‹…Š ƒ”‡ likewise deductible if deemed mandatory. In closing, remember that a professional athlete is unlike ƒÂ?› ‘–Š‡” …Ž‹‡Â?–Ǥ Š‡ Â?ƒ–—”‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ’”‘ˆ‡••‹‘Â? ƒÂ?† –Š‡ …‘Â?’Ž‹…ƒ–‡† compensation packages require the attorney to gather as much information as possible in order to navigate through a marriage dissolution or paternity matter. Adam Swickle ‹• ƒ ’ƒ”–Â?‡” ‹Â? –Š‡ ‘”– ƒ—†‡”†ƒŽ‡ Â‘ÂˆĎ”Â‹Â…Â‡ ‘ˆ ‡ŽŽ‡›ǥ ”‘Â?‡Â?„‡”‰ǥ

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GO LOCAL WINES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST BY EDDIE OSTERLAND

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alifornia may be the most famous wine-growing state in the USA, but the entire West Coast produces wines of world-class quality.

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TAKEOFF DRINK CHARDONNAY Chardonnay is not exclusively grown in California in the United States at the highest quality level. Many sommeliers prefer the ϐ Ǥ that there are more than a few California examples exhibiting enough oak to cover up the subtlety of the fruit and “terroir.” These two examples will show you the elegance and ǡ ϐ with which USA wines have come to be associated.

and the cool nights help them retain a refreshing acidity. The chardonnays are a great example of this. They show seductively ripe fruit on a full textured frame, and the lively acidity will dazzle your palate. These wines can rival some of the great Ǥ

2009 Woodward Canyon WA State Chardonnay

IN CLOSING For power chardonnay, California is your Clydesdale. For elegance ǡ ϐ Ǥ

OREGON PINOT NOIR ǡ Dz ϐ the site is, the better the wine will be.” This modicum could not be truer than with the grapes of pinot noir. One of the best ways to see the difference in quality and complexity would be to compare a generic Willamette Valley wine and the site-specific sub-region wine. You are certain to be impressed with how different they are, both stylistically and qualitatively.

WILLAMETTE Many of you may be familiar with Stephen Spurrier’s 1976 Paris Ǥ California on the wine map, so to speak. What many don’t know is that Oregon earned its original druthers in much the same way just three short years later. David Lett of Eyrie Vineyards entered his 1975 pinot noir in the 1979 Wine Olympics held in Paris. He took second place — bested only by Drouhin’s legendary 1959 Chambolle-Musigny — and beat out many other extremely ǡ Ǥ The long, warm summers of Willamette Valley make it ideally ϐ Ǥ remarkable elegance and are brimming with sour cherries, sweet mushrooms and the savory spice of cinnamon and cumin.

OREGON Chardonnay is destined for great things in Oregon; their pinot noirs have already reached legendary status. It’s amazing what these dedicated producers are making now, and we can’t wait to see what their future holds. These wines possess delicate bosc pears, chamomile tea, and honeysuckle high-toned aromas, alongside baked apples and Ǧ ϐ Ǥ and balanced by juicy acidity. What else should we look for in great chardonnay?

WASHINGTON Although still in its youth, relatively speaking, Washington is growing in quality by leaps and bounds. Chardonnay has become the leading white wine varietal alongside the red: cabernet sauvignon. One of the main things that has made Washington’s wines unique is its climate. The High Steppe Dessert in Eastern Washington has very warm days, and then the temperature plummets into very cool nights. The warm days ripen the grapes,

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Many people are aware that famous regions like Napa Valley and Sonoma have distinct sub-regions (Napa: Oakville, Mount Veeder, Stags’ Leap District, etc; Sonoma: Russian River Valley, Sonoma Â‘ÂƒÂ•Â–ÇĄ Ž‡šƒÂ?†‡” ÂƒÂŽÂŽÂ‡Â›ÇĄ Â‡Â–Â…ČŒǤ ƒ…Š Šƒ• ƒ •’‡…‹Ď?‹… ™‹Â?‡nj‰”‘™‹Â?‰ style and personality. In 2005, Willamette Valley began the process of identifying distinct sites that were noted for producing high“—ƒŽ‹–› ™‹Â?‡• ‘ˆ †‹•–‹Â?…–‹˜‡ •–›Ž‡•Ǥ • ‘ˆ –‘†ƒ› –Š‡”‡ ƒ”‡ •‹š •’‡…‹Ď?‹… sub-regions: Ribbon Ridge, McMinnnville, Dundee Hills, Chehalem Mountain, Yamhill-Carlton District and Eola-Amity Hills. These six sites have demonstrated their ability to produce wines of great complexity and character.

Willamette Valley is a relative baby when compared to the longstanding traditions of Burgundy, but this exciting newcomer region has managed to compete with (and often conquer) the great wines of its older cousin in a very short period of time. These wines are destined to become some of the best in the world.

Merlot has received a bad rap since the movie Sideways. It seemingly got pushed to the side after Miles’ famous rant: “I’m not drinking any f****** merlot!� There were many lackluster merlots around, but those were typically afterthoughts of producers who were only interested in making cabernet sauvignon. They would end up with a few barrels of merlot made only to blend into their cabernets, and tossed them into a bottle, slapped a label on them without a thought to their individual quality. It’s akin to dining at a great restaurant and being served yesterday’s leftovers. Not exactly a recipe for great merlot, is it? Washington has many merlots, however, from producers whose goal it is to make great merlot. The wines are velvety soft. They explode with chocolatecovered plums, sweet baking spices and juicy, ripe tannins. It’s a shame Miles hadn’t discovered their beauty. Luckily, you won’t make the same mistake.

Cabernet, like pinot noir, requires a long growing season to come to full ripeness. Can you think of a better area than one with little rainfall? Late rains have spoiled more cabernet vintages than anything else. Eastern Washington doesn’t have that issue, though. The Cascade Mountains keep it all in Seattle. The long season

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2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley

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hroughout the year, hundreds of charity events vie for people’s attention and attendance, and while some are worthwhile, others fall short. Sometimes, though, a charity event comes along that genuinely changes lives and presents guests with unforgettable experiences. One such event is the Naples Winter Wine Festival — a top 10 event for wealthy Americans, according to Luxury Institute, and also ranked by Wine Spectator as the most successful charity wine auction in the nation. The festival has raised $94.5 million since 2001 and has positively impacted the lives of 125,000 underprivileged and at-risk children. The idea for the Naples festival began simply enough. A conversation sparked among several Naples couples who love Ď?‹Â?‡ …—‹•‹Â?‡ ƒÂ?† ”ƒ”‡ ™‹Â?‡•Ǥ Š‡› ™ƒÂ?–‡† –‘ Â?ƒÂ?‡ ƒ ’”‘ˆ‘—Â?† ƒÂ?† lasting difference for children in need in Southwest Florida, where pockets of poverty coexist with posh resorts and pristine beaches. The rest, as they say, is history.

The trustees formed the Naples Children & Education Foundation, and each year invite celebrity chefs and worldrenowned vintners to come to Naples to participate in an intimate gathering spanning three days. They also collect exquisite lots for the live auction, which is held on the grand lawn of The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. The sweet rewards include impossible-toduplicate treasures and experiences, from rare wine collections, –‘ ’”‹˜ƒ–‡ ›ƒ…Š–‹Â?‰ ‡š…—”•‹‘Â?•ǥ –‘ …‡Ž‡„”‹–›njĎ?‹ŽŽ‡† –”‹’•ǥ –‘ ‡Â?Â˜Â›ÇŚ inducing vehicles (including a custom Rolls Royce that captured a winning bid of $2 million at the 2007 auction). “It’s all about the kids,â€? says Bob Clifford, co-chair of the 2012 festival with his wife Joan. “One of the keys to the festival’s success is ‡‡– –Š‡ ‹†• ÂƒÂ›ÇĄ ™Š‡Â? ‰—‡•–• ‹Â?–‡”ƒ…– ™‹–Š …Š‹Ž†”‡Â? ™Š‘ „‡Â?‡Ď?‹– ˆ”‘Â? their auction bids.â€? Joan adds, “It’s an emotional, eye-opening experience that tends to open hearts and wallets.â€? Another key to success is the personal nature of the festival, with only 580 philanthropy-minded guests mingling with fellow millionaires, star chefs, famous vintners and typically a few Hollywood and sports celebrities.

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BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC The 2012 festival takes place January 27-29, and the theme is “Believe in the Magic.” Among the 17 celebrity chefs preparing intimate ϐ at trustees’ private homes are Wolfgang Puck, Michelle Bernstein and Tony Mantuano — the festival’s chef de cuisine. Mantuano says, “While it is an honor to share my love of food at such a widely respected festival, at the heart of this are the children. The Naples Winter Wine Festival is a highly effective charity, which has a record of achieving life-changing results. I truly am honored to be involved.” Also participating in the festival and ϐ the vintner dinners are 28 world-renowned winemakers, including Gaia Gaja of GAJA; and the 2012 festival’s honored vintner, HRH Prince Robert of Luxembourg, president and CEO of Clarence Dillon, which owns Château Haut-Brion and Château La Mission HautBrion. The prince will also participate in a pre-festival special event in which 70 guests will enjoy a comparative vertical tasting of HautBrion wines. When the auction commences Saturday, January 28, patrons will bid on lots such as a 35-bottle vertical of Château Haut-Brion spanning 84 years; a complete set of every Vérité wine ever made between 1998 and 2008; a behind-the-scenes experience at the Kentucky Derby; a trip Ǣ ϐ Darren Clarke, the 2011 British Open Champion.

children in need. NCEF trustees focus their charitable support on yearly grants to as many as 28 charities and also pursue long-term strategic initiatives: children’s early learning, medical-oral health, out-of-school programs, behavioral health and childhood hunger. The charitable results? Nothing short of amazing. One example: Through a collaborative public-private partnership, NCEF Pediatric Dental Center was built in 2008 to address the pediatric oral health crisis in Collier County, with more than 29,000 patient visits so far. The impetus for the center came from a 2005 needs assessment commissioned by NCEF that revealed an estimated 17,000 children in Collier County lacked adequate dental care, a proven formula for severe tooth decay, pain and disruption in a child’s ability to learn.

“While it is an honor to share my love of food at such a widely respected festival, at the heart of this are the children.” - Tony Mantuano

His Royal Highness Prince Robert of Luxembourg of Château Haut-Brion

Fabulous yachting excursions are also on the lot roster, including a one-week cruise aboard the 201-foot Feadship Motor Yacht Majestic for six couples in the Northern Europe-Baltic Sea area and seven nights aboard the 112-foot sailboat Gitana for three couples, with an itinerary choice of the Panama Coast, Central America or parts of the U.S. East Coast.

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NCEF has also taken a bite out of hunger through its Lunch Boxes of Love initiative that began in February 2011, with weekly distributions totaling nearly 500,000 pounds of food to school children and their families. The children receiving the food distributions are among 63,405 Collier County children who qualify for free or reduced lunches. Those are just two examples of charity at work. More information about NCEF and Naples Winter Wine Festival can be found at Napleswinefestival.com. For those attending the festival, it will be a magical three days that mixes fun with changing children’s lives for the better. It doesn’t get better than that.

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DESTINATION LOCATION SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT LANDING AT SCOTTSDALE AIR CENTER BY KEVIN WHIPPS

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he city of Scottsdale is known for its beauty and great weather eight months out of the ǡ ϐ ǡ there really is only one spot that takes you right to the heart of it: Scottsdale Air Center. This FBO has been in operation since 2002, and in that time has made quite a dent on the industry, becoming one of the foremost destinations for private jet travel. But what makes this airport so special is really what sets it apart. First, Scottsdale Air Center is a private facility, meaning that it doesn’t have to maintain the same types of regulations that a traditional commercial airport has to adhere to. One example comes from Tommy Walker, the general manager. “For instance, the lobby is big. We wanted to make the minimum distance between your car and your airplane, from the front door to

what we call the back door,” Walker says. A customer can drive up to a covered parking area, walk out and go straight through the lobby to hit the runway in record time. It makes travel fast and convenient — two things not really found in the commercial industry today. It’s the same way for landings, Walker explains. “[The client] gets out of his airplane and gets into his car, limo, or whatever and goes off.” The lobby has additional custom touches that give it an upscale feel. “For example, we have an art gallery here,” Walker says. “People can buy any of this art right off my wall if you wanted it.” Plus, one of the more popular events in the North Scottsdale area is the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction, held every January, and it’s just a short drive away. “We usually have a car in the lobby because we support the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction. So we really participate in all of the city and area functions as far as to make the airport as part of the whole community.”

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The auctions aren’t the only big event to draw people to the center, either, and that’s partially due to the excellent location. “Between spring training and the Arabian Horse Show and the [Waste Management Open] golf tournament and Barrett-Jackson, we have all of these events that happen and so it brings all the people down here in the wintertime, when it’s 70 or 80 degrees here and it’s minus 10 in Minneapolis,” explains Walker. Scottsdale Air Center is also able to handle even the largest private jet, such as the Bombardier Global express, because of its long runway and increased max takeoff weight. “It’s in excess of 883 feet long so people can take off and go wherever they want to,” says Walker. That means, should a person want to depart for a foreign country and need all of the extra space and fuel that a large private jet provides, he or she is covered — and as an added bonus, Scottsdale Air Center has a customs center as well to help process people coming in from foreign lands. Another bonus of the Scottsdale Air Center is its connection to the Scottsdale Airport, from which they lease their runway. This gives them a direct connection and allows customers to quickly get in and out of the airport without major hassles. That kind of convenience can be hard to come by, but Scottsdale Air Center has it all covered. As Walker says, “Just start your engines and go.” So who takes advantage of these services? “We get mostly businessmen,” Walker says. “Obviously, there are some wealthy individuals that have corporate airplanes that they are being able to maintain, but I would just tell you my estimate that the ϐ ͻͲ business purposes and they come down here for business.” And in those situations, there are some added advantages at Scottsdale Air Center that most FBOs don’t have, such as the conference room. 44

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“People come in off of the airplane, they will meet in the conference room and two hours later they will go back on their airplane and do it at some other location. So the airplane is a business tool that Ǥdz ϐ ϐ Ǥ

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BARRON COLLIER BUILDING ON A STRONG FOUNDATION BY KEVIN WHIPPS

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It wasn’t easy going by any means, but in the end, Barron was partially responsible for making Florida the great state that it is today. generating more capital for him in the process. He turned that business into a huge success, eventually taking the company up ϐ Ȅ ǯ exactly what he did. As he started making his millions, his path eventually led him ϐ Ǥ This was at the turn of the century, and Florida wasn’t the tropical Ȅ ǯ ǯ built it yet. He continued to buy up property, even doing so through the recession of 1920 (and against the advice of his peer and friend, J.P. Morgan), eventually owning over a million acres of property in the then undeveloped wilderness. He worked with the state to get roads to these areas, and organized most of the infrastructure as well to get the ball rolling. It wasn’t easy going by any means, but

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in the end, Barron was partially responsible for making Florida the great state that it is today. A Family Tradition After World War II, it was time for Barron to turn over the reins of his company to his sons. The company grew hand in hand with Florida, as advances in technology (mainly air conditioning and mosquito control) made the area more tolerable to live in. When his eldest son, Barron Jr., passed in 1976, control of the company went to his heirs. Barron Collier Companies as we know it today is made up of the fourth generation of family members and is run by co-presidents, Katie Sproul and Blake Gable.

Blake Gable is currently the president of the real estate division, as well as gas and oil operations. “It’s been about twelve years that I’ve been [at Barron Collier Companies], and I had the opportunity to work on a variety of different things including the construction of a new town in Florida from the ground up and a prominent business center in Phoenix known as the Collier Center.” But growing up Collier as it were, it’s not just a given that you’ll end up in the family business, and they still raise their children to be Ǥ Dz ϐ that we owned, and my second job was working at a gas station that we owned, and both were making minimum wage,” Gable recalls. “My parents always did a good job of making sure that we had the right values in place.” Even though the family and the company are substantially larger than they were in the early 1900s, there’s still an entrepreneurial spirit that rides through the business. “The family has really been great about giving us wide latitude to bring back to the board projects that are interesting, fun and maybe a little unique and different,” Gable says. More Than Just Property Barron Collier Companies doesn’t just own a ton of land, they also ǡ ϐ ǡ golf clubs, hotels, shopping centers and even entire communities. One such example is the creation of Ave Maria, a 4,000 acre town built in southwest Florida. “[Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino’s

“Our family is proud of its heritage, and giving back to the environment and the community is part of that responsibility.” Pizza] was coming to Naples and he was going to build a new university here,” Gables explains. “At the time, our late CEO reached out to him through a friend of a friend and next thing you know, we’re ϐ simultaneously in America.” Katie Sproul is the president of the agriculture division which grows and distributes citrus, cattle, sod and vegetables to some of the top retailers in the country. In addition, she is the president of Halstatt Real Estate Fund, which oversees the luxury country club community Grey Oaks, in Naples, Florida, as well as the jointly owned La Playa Beach and Golf Resort and Naples’ largest mixeduse development, Mercato. “While our family has focused on developing our own land and assets for the past 100 years, we also see the opportunities that lie within joint ventures. La Playa Beach January . February 2012

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& Golf Resort is a perfect example and one we are very proud of,” comments Katie. As she should— the resort receives accolades from various top travel industry publications, beating out several Naples competitors. Giving Back to the Environment Barron Collier’s roots in the property management business go back pretty far, and so do their environmental concerns. “The reason why Barron Collier Sr. bought all the land out here in the ϐ ǡdz Ǥ “That’s something that we all continue to act in; the same corporately responsible manner as he did from the beginning.” Since then, the company has helped to enact other legislation to keep the wildlife and surrounding area safe. Take the Florida Panther Protection Program, for example. In 2008, Barron Collier worked together with various other organizations to ensure that the Florida Panther (an endangered species) was protected from further harm. To do this, they made a fund to create a contiguous range of panther habitat that won’t be touched by man, that way they have a safe place to live. This is all happening in Eastern Collier County by the way, an area named for, well, we’re sure you can ϐ Ǥ Another example is the Rural Land Stewardship, a program led by Barron Collier. The concept is pretty complex, but long story short, it deals with federal land conservation, and keeping it safe. 48

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There is an oil component to the Barron Collier system, but it’s kept just as eco-friendly as the rest of them. “Our oil drilling is really something that we are very proud of, the way that we and our partners have operated, and we certainly expect to continue that as we move forward with additional drilling.” “Our family is proud of its heritage, and giving back to the environment and the community is part of that responsibility,” adds Katie. Barron Collier Companies is actively involved in several philanthropies, both local and national, with various family members involved at every level. What the Future Holds There’s still a lot of land out there that Barron Collier can work with, and many other partners as well. For now, they’re going to continue to break the mold by building high-end projects, creating new communities and changing the way our skylines look, one structure at a time. And unlike some large companies, there’s still an entrepreneurial spirit that runs through everything they do, which includes partnering with other companies when the opportunity presents itself. It’s really an open-minded atmosphere that’s rare to ϐ ǡ ϐ Ǥ One thing that we’re certain about, however, is that this company will stay in the family for a long time to come. Gable said it best: “I work for my family, and my kids and their kids. It’s a big responsibility, but certainly one that I enjoy.” January . February 2012

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haken by stock market declines and anemic bond yields, investors will continue to gravitate toward equity real estate in 2012, but will grow somewhat unsettled in the face of limited property investment opportunities. To further the confusion, no markets or property sectors offer sure-shot opportunities for big gains in 2012. Canadian real estate markets will continue to remain the most stable in North America, as they never really experienced a bubble. It should be no surprise that the U.S. markets that experience population and job growth will be the strongest economies in the near future, and investors should focus on markets generating jobs — typically where healthcare, technology and energy companies concentrate. In many markets, continued economic doldrums and the absence of dynamic jobs generators to stimulate overall demand will have an ongoing negative impact on most every real estate class. Jobs will be the key to recovery. The lackluster employment outlook in many areas will create ϐ ϐ ǡ spending compromises growth in retail and industrial occupancies and rents. As mortgages mature in many of these properties, we will see continued defaults as the lenders will underwrite to current occupancies and rental rates, creating lower valuations and putting stress on investors. On a positive note, pockets of hiring will occur in certain industries, ϐ Ǥ attention to these emerging trends when investing. The top US investment markets remain the usual suspects, led by the 24-hour global gateways— Washington, D.C., San Francisco, New York City, Boston and Seattle. Austin, the moderately sized Texas ǡ ϐ university, the local tech industry, government jobs and regional energy-based economy. The strong energy sector will continue to create jobs in many areas, but be conscientious of the fluctuation of oil and gas prices, which can create variances in local employment. This will include January . February 2012

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Texas cities and some out-of-the-way places like North Dakota. Technology will continue to boost areas of California, the Seattle area, Boston and smaller high-tech markets like Austin and Raleigh-Durham. Healthcare will be in the headlines for the next few decades. It should be no surprise that, now that baby boomers in the U.S. are turning 65 years old at a rate of 10,000 per day, healthcare will expand everywhere. The steadily graying population means more medical attention, medical services and facilities to accommodate. Senior housing of all types will lead the charge, and this time the demand will be there. Jobs will continue to grow for lower-paid aides or highly skilled doctors, nurses and technicians. Progressive cities like San Antonio, Texas, will be impacted positively due to this future job growth potential.

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“Investment should continue ϔ ǡ ϔ where investors should focus on downtown urban districts and 24-hour environments.”

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THE FINE ART OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN RELAXATION AT BEAVER CREEK LODGE BY KAREN BROST

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acations can be many things to many people, but one thing they should always be is effortless. That’s something that Beaver Creek Lodge, set in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, excels at. Guests staying at this luxury boutique hotel ϐ ǡ ϐ ǡ right outside their door. Beaver Creek Lodge is located in Beaver Creek Village, a planned community so picture-perfect it would be right at home in a child’s book of fairy tales. Set at an elevation of 8,100 feet at the base of the popular Beaver Creek Mountain ski area, this upscale alpine village is located 130 miles west of Denver International Airport and 25 miles east of Vail/ Eagle County Airport. After entering the guard-gated community and pulling up to Beaver Creek Lodge, guests are welcomed into a lobby accented with original art and a striking copper-framed ϐ Ǥ ǡ of the Kessler Collection, a portfolio of luxury hotels headed by Richard C. Kessler, an avid art collector. Each of the 72 guest rooms at Beaver Creek Lodge is a spacious one-bedroom suite. Living areas are decorated in rich, dark woods and are furnished with comfortable leather sofas, ϐ ǡ Ǧ Ǥ the bedrooms, pillow-topped beds feature oversized padded leather headboards, crisp white linens and cozy faux fur throws. ǡ ǡ ϐ Ǧ ǡ and Bose sound system add to the room’s amenities. Each suite also features original paintings and photography inspired by the natural beauty of the Rockies. Families who need more space may want to book one of the ǯ Ǥ Ǧ Ǧϐ Ǧ bedroom condos include access to all of the amenities enjoyed by the Lodge’s other guests, right down to the very welcome convenience of room service.

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THE SUMMER SIDE OF BEAVER CREEK

Hiking/Mountain Biking โ The Beaver Creek Hiking Center offers ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ศ ฯ ย ย ย ย ย ย walking workouts.

Late spring might mean the end of the snow, but itโ s just the beginning of the next season for visitors to enjoy. Come summer, Beaver Creek turns into a paradise for a whole new season of ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ฯ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฃ

Horseback Riding ศ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย one- and two-hour trail rides through meadows and Aspen forests ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย วฆย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฆย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค

Beaver Creek Rodeo โ Held every Thursday in the summer, this popular event offers Western-style fun for the whole family, ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฆย ย ย ย ย ย วฏ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค

Whitewater Rafting and Other Guided Adventures โ Nova Guides offers whitewater rafting trips for all levels from familyย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฆย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก mountain biking and guided hikes.

Fly Fishing โ From its base in Beaver Creek Village, Gore Creek Fly ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ฯ ย ย วฆฯ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย to the next level.

Ziplining ศ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย give guests an adrenaline rush as they soar 100 to 200 feet above the rugged terrain of Alkalai Canyon.

Golf ศ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ศ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ศ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วควฆย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค

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SMOOTH SAILING THE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS THE YACHTING WORLD’S PLAYGROUND SOUTH OF THE EQUATOR BY MARIE LOOK

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ou’ve done Cannes and Monte Carlo, and have some wild memories from Dubai and Phuket. There’s South Beach, of course — but Miami was fun ϔ ͷͶ . How about a different kind of world-class yachting destination this year? Less well-known than the French or Italian rivieras, but with just as much to offer, are Australia’s Whitsunday islands, a collection of more than 70 breathtakingly beautiful oases (most uninhabited) located off the central coast of Queensland, and one of the most popular yachting destinations anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. With the Great Barrier Reef, the metropolis of Brisbane and some fantastically luxurious resorts all within reach, the area is a nautical playground for members of the world’s elite who are in the know. Although visitors to the Whitsundays will imagine they’ve embarked on a to-the-ends-of-the-earth kind of vacation (in a good way), reaching the islands is, thankfully, relatively uncomplicated. We recommend touching down via the carrier

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of your choice in Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney. From any one of those cities, Jetstar connects directly to Hamilton Island, the commercial hub of the Whitsundays, and the airline’s business class is really the only way to go. Well, not the only way to go, of course, but with an extra baggage allowance, dedicated and spacious cabins, 38 inches of legroom (plus a foldout footrest), unlimited access to a beverage bar, quality meal and snack choices, personal Video on Demand units, amenity kits (blanket, pillow, eye shades, toothbrush, toothpaste, socks, cosmetics) and a whole lot more, the business class boarding pass removes all other options. Hamilton Island, where the majority of visitors catch their ϐ ǡ the islands, although it’s not quite 2 square miles and is home to only a few thousand residents. Each year, the island hosts Hamilton Island Race Week (currently the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week), a keelboat regatta established in 1983. Originally occurring in April, the event is now held every August, timed to take advantage of the area’s prime weather season.

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Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011 (photo by Andrea Francolini)

Close to 200 vessels have participated in recent years, drawing scores of participants and spectators alike. But as with events such as the Kentucky Derby and the F1 grand prix, the events of Hamilton Island Race Week are simultaneously all about the races, and yet not all about the races. For the social set, there’s more going on off the water than on, including golf tournaments, swanky seafood dinners, fashion shows, cocktail parties and more, so do some careful packing.

Indisputably the island’s premier resort, qualia also boasts ‡š…Ž—•‹˜‡ „‡ƒ…Š ÂƒÂ…Â…Â‡Â•Â•ÇĄ –™‘ ‹Â?Ď?‹Â?‹–›nj‡†‰‡ ’‘‘Ž•ǥ Ď?‹Â?‡ †‹Â?‹Â?‰ǥ ʹ͜nj Š‘—” …Šƒ—ˆˆ‡—” Â•Â‡Â”Â˜Â‹Â…Â‡ÇĄ ’”‹‘”‹–› –‡‡ –‹Â?‡•ǥ ƒ Â•Â–ÂƒÂ–Â‡ÇŚÂ‘ÂˆÇŚÂ–ÂŠÂ‡ÇŚÂƒÂ”Â– Ď?‹–Â?॥ center, a top-tier spa and more. Overnight rates for the pavilions begin circa AUD $950 per night, or you can reserve qualia’s secluded Beach House (from AUD $3,000 per night) for additional space, privacy and star treatment. Šƒ–‡˜‡” ›‘—” ‹Â?–‡”‡•–• Č„ •ƒ‹Ž‹Â?‰ǥ •Â?‘”Â?‡Ž‹Â?‰ǥ ‰‘ŽĎ?‹Â?‰ǥ exploring, relaxing, dining — and whether your goal is to spend as much time as possible on the Mark your calendars for this year’s events, taking place August water, in the water, or gazing at the water, qualia 17-25, 2012, and visit Hamiltonislandraceweek.com.au for can, and will, plan a one-of-a-kind experience you’ll not soon forget. Visit Qualia.com.au everything you need to know. for more information regarding the resort’s accommodations, offered experiences, luxury Of course, regardless of whether you’re in town for the races packages and other details. or your own special R&R, the No. 1 choice for accommodations is Once you’ve made anchor among the Whitsundays, getting qualia (pronounced kwah-lee-ah), an utterly unique, world-class around presents no major challenges. First, the islands’ sizes mean luxury resort. Situated at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef on that to get lost you’d have to really be trying. Second, if you’re staying the secluded northernmost point of Hamilton Island, the property with qualia, VIP around-island transport service is automatically provides guests with a quiet and peaceful retreat, where luxury and provided, and all guests are granted use of a two-seater electric golf oneness with nature seem to blend seamlessly. Each of the 60 lightbuggy for independent exploration. (Motor vehicle use is restricted Ď?‹ŽŽ‡† ‡‡™ƒ”† ƒÂ?† ‹Â?†™ƒ”† ’ƒ˜‹Ž‹‘Â?• ˆ‡ƒ–—”‡ •—„–Ž‡ –‹Â?„‡”ǥ •–‘Â?‡ to tradespeople on the islands.) Additionally, there are a number and glass accents in their interiors, and face the water, surrounded of door-to-door sedan, limousine and taxi services available on the by tropical landscapes and uninterrupted nautical views. Queensland Coast, as well as a ferry system for shuttling passengers 60

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to and from the mainland and the islands. Just ask the concierge for the most direct route to where you’re going and you’ll be on on ϐ Ǥ And yet, you came to see how the islands looked from the deck of your own private vessel, did you not? A favorite destination among expert and novice sailors alike, the Whitsundays are protected by the Great Barrier Reef from ocean swells, making for smooth and safe waters. Whether you prefer to skipper your own craft — aka, bareboat — or have a professional lead your voyage, Charter Yachts Australia (Charteryachtsaustralia.com.au) makes reserving a yacht an easy process.

operation, safety and handling procedures, as well as rules and regulations, or you can hire a sail guide by the hour or half-day to provide further education. Better still: Schedule an extra day to participate in the company’s Prepare to Charter course (two-person minimum), held on board a modern Beneteau 411 yacht, to gain some crucial sailing skills before taking your own boat out to sea.

If you’re staying with qualia, VIP around-island transport service is automatically provided, and all guests are granted use of a two-seater electric golf buggy for independent exploration. ǯ Ǧ ϐ and charter yachts, sailing and power catamarans, which range in lengths up to 164 feet, are located at Abel Point Marina at Airlie Beach. But you don’t have to wait until you arrive in order to check out your charter. The CYA website includes photos of each vessel ϐ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ and a wealth of additional information that will make planning your voyage a breeze. Are your sailing skills a little rusty? Or maybe you don’t know ϐ ǫ Ǧ ϐ

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And now, where to? While there’s plenty of enjoyment to be had in just lounging on the foredeck, many more must-do’s and must-see’s await. Whitehaven Beach, located on the east side of Whitsunday Island (the largest island of the collective Whitsundays), is world-renowned and the most popular beach

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throughout the area. Even Oprah Winfrey, who famously took her audience members on a whirlwind tour of Australia in 2010, made time to visit this spectacular stretch. (And where did Oprah stay while she was in the Whitsundays? Why, qualia, of course.) Roughly 4 miles long, the expansive, pristine Whitehaven Beach is beloved by locals and tourists alike for its bright white sand, and it frequently receives high marks for being among the world’s cleanest and most environmentally friendly beaches. As the closest point off the Queensland Coast to the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays are the ideal starting location from which to explore the world’s greatest underwater wonder. At more than 1,500 miles long and home to thousands of unique ϐ ǡ ǡ ϐ ǡ ǡ ǡ turtles and other fascinating creatures, the reef presents an adventure every visitor must experience. Companies such as H2O Sportz (H2osportz.com.au) specialize in ensuring clients have memorable SCUBA diving and snorkeling experiences while Ǥ ϐ Ǧ ǡ ʹ provide you with all the equipment you’ll need for a few days of underwater fun; or, you can take advantage of the training facility in order to receive instruction and gain your SCUBA ϐ Ǥ remarkable natural phenomenon than in person and up close? 62

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Another must-see lies above water: Tongue Bay. If you direct your boat northward, following the line of Whitehaven Beach, you’ll come upon this picturesque area, home to many sea turtles and a wonderful place to anchor if you time it right (anchorage must be made at or near high tide, since a minimum of 4 feet is needed to cross the reef). There are also three moorings, but due to the spot’s popularity they are seldom available, so be prepared to leave one of your crew with the boat. Just make sure that whoever draws the short straw, it isn’t you, because the views ϐ Ǥ From the beach, walk 15 to 20 minutes further into the Hill Inlet estuary until you arrive at the lookout — you’ll know you’re there ϐ beaches takes your breath away. For such small islands, the Whitsundays can pack a surprising number of thrills into any Down Under holiday. From seaplane rides and beach barbecues, to whale-watching and swimming with sea turtles, to safaris and nature walks, the range of possibilities and exploration is nearly as expansive as those ocean views from the starboard side of your vessel. Anchor’s aweigh. Visit Tourismwhitsundays.com.au for more information. January . February 2012

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hen it comes to your eyes, no one likes to take a gamble. But whether you have a desire to achieve perfect vision, corrective eye surgery, ditch the glasses or desire a whiter, more youthful appearance to your ‡›‡•ǥ ›‘— ™‹ŽŽ Ď?‹Â?† ”Ǥ ”‹ƒÂ? ‘š‡” ƒ…ŠŽ‡” as one of the best and most respected eye surgeons on the planet.

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e all started off as a species hunting in the wild and working out every day, but today that’s not really the case. Most of us spend our days sitting at a computer of some sort, getting fat purely by not counting the calories that go in versus the ones that go out. It takes hard work and dedication to truly develop yourself into a healthy specimen, and there are multiple ways to get there. One method is a bit controversial, but it goes back to that caveman that we began as millions of years ago. It’s about getting back to nature and eating food as nature intended — raw. No cooking, no fancy ovens or cookware, just pure, unadulterated food. In Santa Monica, Calif., one supporter of the raw food lifestyle is Melissa Henig, owner of Melissa’s Famous Raw Cuisine and Rawfoodstylist.com. Her mission is to properly educate the world about organic foods, local farms, plus she sells food as well. “I have a delivery service in Santa Monica, Calif. — the LA area — and I supply people with raw food, packaged and ready to go and also a cleansing service,” Henig says. “I deliver it fresh every morning as fresh pressed raw juices and smoothies.” Henig’s background dictated where she’d end up, as her parents were against feeding her the processed foods and sugars that most other kids her age were eating. Back then she would drink carrot juice as a snack and deliver it to the neighborhood kids as well, leading her down the path to a health-conscious lifestyle. “I felt good about it and I just stuck with it,” she says. For the rest of us, however, making the transition to raw foods is not an easy one. The average American has eaten tons of processed foods over the course of his or her lifetime, sometimes without even knowing it. And the lifestyle change can be even rougher for those who have sensitive stomachs. To help make the transition easier, Henig suggests you start with a cleanse. “It’s pressing a restart button on your diet and your health. You restart with the cleanse and I live it, day in and day out.” ϐ eat. The common misconception is that all you can have are salads and juices, but really, there are many more options that appeal to a wide variety of palates. Henig explains: “People think they are going to be deprived, but you can eat as much as you want all day long with fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, coconuts and avocados.

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THEN YOU SHOULD KNOW YOUR OPTIONS.“

Some of our patient’s stories...

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any Bahar has been tasked with some pretty big jobs in his career. Recently, he was the head of the corporate projects business team for the popular energy drink company Red Bull, and then he moved on to Ferrari, where he was the senior vice president for brand management. It’s quite the pedigree for a man who’s just 38 years old, and now he has some ’”‡––› „‹‰ •Š‘‡• –‘ Ď?‹ŽŽ ĥ –Š‡ ‘ˆ ‘–—•Ǥ Although the company has seen its share of success, it’s never quite caught on in the United States, mostly because of the niche vehicles that made up its product line. But all that is about to change ™‹–Š ƒŠƒ” ƒ– –Š‡ Š‡ŽÂ?ÇĄ ƒÂ?† ‘–—• ‹• •‡– –‘ Â?ƒÂ?‡ ƒ „‹‰ •’Žƒ•Š ‹Â? –Š‡ automotive scene in the upcoming years. Jetset sat down with Bahar to discuss his career, what it’s like racing fast cars, and what the future holds for the legendary British automobile company. How did you get started in the business? › Ď?‹”•– ’”‘’‡” Œ‘„ ™ƒ• ‹Â? –Š‡ Ď?‹Â?ƒÂ?…‹ƒŽ •‡…–‘” ƒ– ƒÂ? ƒ••‡– Â?ƒÂ?ƒ‰‡Â?‡Â?– company, and I moved from an asset management company to a drink company called Red Bull, and from there I moved to a car company …ƒŽŽ‡† Â‡Â”Â”ÂƒÂ”Â‹ÇĄ ƒÂ?† ˆ”‘Â? ‡””ƒ”‹ Â?‘˜‡† –‘ ‘–—•Ǥ How did you get selected to become the CEO of Lotus? You know, the sports car industry is a very small community, and you meet each other every few weeks and months in the motor •Š‘™• ƒ”‘—Â?† –Š‡ ™‘”Ž†Ǥ Š‡Â? ‘„˜‹‘—•Ž› –Š‡ ‘™Â?‡”• ‘ˆ ‘–—• Šƒ˜‡ spoken to us many times, and so we got closer, and then one day we said, “Why don’t we try it?â€? And that was it. Very simple, actually. No big preparation time in between. Very spontaneous. Šƒ– ™ƒ• ›‘—” Â?‘•– •‹‰Â?‹Ď?‹…ƒÂ?– Â?‹••‹‘Â? ™Š‡Â? ›‘— ‰‘– Š‹”‡†Ǎ › Â?‘•– •‹‰Â?‹Ď?‹…ƒÂ?– Â?‹••‹‘Â? ™ƒ• ƒ…–—ƒŽŽ› –‘ ’—– ‹Â? ’Žƒ…‡ ƒ –‡ƒÂ? –Šƒ– believes in this brand and actually is capable to deliver what we promise to deliver. A great selection of your management team comes from Ferrari. Why do you think they wanted to follow you to Lotus? Not only Ferrari — many people came from Mercedes, from Porsche, from Bentley, from Aston Martin. But, from Ferrari in particular, I think they’ve seen how I worked at Ferrari. I believe they realized or relied on my judgment that a venture — such as the opportunity –Šƒ– ™‡ Šƒ˜‡ ƒ– ‘–—• Č„ ™‹ŽŽ Â?‘– …‘Â?‡ ƒ‰ƒ‹Â? ‹Â? Č?–Š‡‹”Č? …ƒ”‡‡”Ǥ Â?† I believe that the people that are chosen to follow me are also in the same character. They are all hands-on people, and they all are people who want to make a difference in their professional lives. I ‰—‡•• –Š‡› ™‡”‡ ‹Â?–”‹‰—‡† ƒ„‘—– –Š‡ ’”‘’‘•ƒŽ –‘ Â•ÂƒÂ›ÇĄ Dz ‡–ǯ• –”› –‘ turn around a very iconic British sports car company.â€?

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Who is Lotus’ No. 1 competitor today and what is your goal — do you want Lotus to be compared to Porsche, for example? ǡ ϐ Ǥ ǯ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ Ȅ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ϐ program, and you are going to launch six new cars, plus relaunch some of the cars you’ve designed. Can you elaborate on the plan? 76

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ʹͲͳͲ ȏ Ȑ ʹͲͳ͵ǡ ϐ ǡ ǡ Ǧ ǡ ȏ Ȑ Ǧ ǡ ǡ ʹͲͳͷǤ ǡ ͺ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ǯ ȏ Ȑ Ȅ ǯ Ǥ ǡ ǯ ǡ ǯ Ǥ We heard a rumor that Lotus is to be publicly traded soon. Is it true? ǤǤǤ ǯ Dz dz Ǥ ǡ

obviously if you are able to turn around this company successfully, I guess every shareholder will want to have his money back, and one day you can get your money back either by going public or by selling the company to somebody else. So, I guess one day this might happen, yes. Where do you build your cars right now, and do you plan to build your cars in the U.S. in the future? No, we build all of our cars at our headquarters here in the UK. It’s all made in England. It’s all handmade, and we will keep it as it is. We will always introduce machinery and semiautomatic if you want help, but at the end, these cars are mainly assembled by hand. Can you tell us about the different Lotus branches? Our branches are divided into two divisions. One is the cars

business and one is the engineering business, where we supply and provide services to other big car manufacturers — these are the main two areas. Then we have two other areas. One is the motorsports division that actually works on Formula 1, Indy car and all other series. And then we have the merchandising and Ǥ ϐ company. We have subsidiaries in the U.S., in Germany, in China, in Malaysia and that’s it. How is Lotus currently doing with the slow economy? Well, you know … luxury goods, or how can I call it ... “niche products” I don’t want to say are immune against crisis, but somehow protected because you address a little amount of people ϐ Ǥ This is not just for the sports car business, but it’s probably in January . February 2012

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general for the luxury goods business. Some markets are affected and some are not. Thank God we are not affected by this. We’ve grown. We’ve grown about 8 percent from the previous year, and we will grow another 10 or 15 percent this year, so thank God we are not affected. We might be selling less cars maybe in terms of numbers, but we are selling more expensive cars and therefore our revenues and bottom line numbers are looking better than the previous years. What is Lotus’ approach to the American market? Oh, it’s the biggest market. It’s one-third of the worldwide sales. It’s the biggest market for all of the sports car manufacturers. It’s been challenged by China at the moment, but one day the American market will recover and will become the strongest and toughest market. And we have to be there, and we’re there and it requires a priority from all the car manufacturers and not just us. How do you market your cars in the USA? Through motorsports. Ǥ Ǥ ϐ ǫ ϐ ǡ ǡ 1,000 to 1,500 cars. Which cars are to be introduced in the U.S. within the next few years? Same cars as in Europe. All of our cars that we present are global cars, as you call them, and will be introduced market by market, including the U.S. Since the Paris Auto Show September 2010 launch, Lotus has been using a lot of international celebrities to launch the rebirth of the brand. What is with Lotus and the celebrities? Well, you just have to go back a few years and look at where Lotus was in the ’70s and ’80s, where Lotus was featuring in James Bond movies and movies like Basic Instinct, movies like Pretty Woman and

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many other movies as well. So, there was always this perception that it is something that is different and more special than an ordinary sports car. And we have seen this with our launches in Los Angeles — for example, in 2010, and then you can imagine such a small company like we are. We don’t have the marketing budgets of the big, big, big companies, so these guys are coming to us because they feel associated, they feel as friends to us. Not just because we are paying them, because we could not afford it anyways. Who is the celebrity you think contributed the most to the Lotus launch? Oh I cannot say that. You just have to see our Los Angeles event and you can name them from Sharon Stone to Demi Moore to the Baldwin brothers ...

Lotus was always about Formula 1. The company was actually founded to go racing and therefore our link with Formula. But in general, with motorsports [Lotus] will always remain. And it will always be the activity to actually support our sales and it is the main marketing activity for us in the future. So we will be there for a long time hopefully.

– Ž‘‘Â?• Ž‹Â?‡ ‘–—• ‡Â?ƒ—Ž– Íł ‹• ‰‘‹Â?‰ –‘ Ď?‹Â?‹•Š Ď?‹ˆ–Š ‹Â? –Š‡ ʹͲͳͳ Formula 1 season. Are you happy with these results? No, we’re not happy, because we were aiming for fourth place, but ‰‹˜‡Â? –Š‡ …‹”…—Â?•–ƒÂ?…‡•ǥ –Š‹Â?Â? ™‡ ™‹ŽŽ „‡ ƒŽŽ ”‹‰Š– –‘ Ď?‹Â?‹•Š Ď?‹ˆ–Š and to be pleased with this result.

Lotus is going to be racing all over the world in the next several years and is now involved in so many projects, including Indy Where does your love for racing automobiles come from? CAR and the Indy 500 in the USA. Can you tell us about all the That’s a really good question. Actually, I really don’t know. I think racing programs and why is it so important for Lotus to be I started to be passionate about cars in general and in particular present in so many racing series? Lotus today is the only car company — still today, it’s a small company — but it is the only company that won all the major world championships that actually “TODAY WE ARE A VERY SPECIAL COMPANY AND WE exist. Formula 1, Indy 500, World Rally, GT Racing, DON’T HAVE MANY COMPETITORS BECAUSE WE ARE Le Mans car. There is no other car company that won A VERY NICHE PRODUCT AND WE OFFER PRODUCTS that. So you can see that motor racing was always actually the core ingredient of the success of Lotus ACTUALLY FOR PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO RACE TRACKS in the past, and therefore, we decided because it AND ALL OF THESE THINGS.â€? was good 30 to 40 years ago, why should we change this? And I believe all that we are doing with the new product is that we are trying to get the brand back to sports cars ‌ I would say when I was about to turn 30. Less than where it belongs, and this also includes motorsports activities, ;ͲǍ †‹†Â?ǯ– Šƒ˜‡ ƒ •’‡…‹Ď?‹… Ž‹ƒ‹•‘Â? ™‹–Š …ƒ”• ‘” ™‹–Š –Š‡ –‡ƒÂ? …ƒ”•Ǥ and therefore we’ve started a motorsport in many different areas from Formula 1 to Indy CAR to GT to Rally to Le Mans, and Lotus and Formula 1 are closely linked. In 2011 the name one day, we would like to be as successful as the founder of this Lotus made a comeback at the highest level with Renault company was 30 years ago, 40 years ago. Formula 1. What is the future of Lotus in Formula 1?

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POP PRINCESS Katy Perry Brings Music to the Mainstream By Tom Zenner

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s she strolled to center stage, in a typical day in the life of a world-famous superstar, pop music and pop culture icon Katy Perry gave Jetset a little sample of what it is about her that makes her so successful, so famous, so likable and so fresh: her abnormal ability to appear normal. Oh, there’s nothing normal about her talent, her straight-from-the-heavens ability to charm a microphone and an audience, combined with her mind-blowing ability to create fun, listenable, radio-friendly, groove-inducing music. And the gift she possesses to make cash registers sing and iTunes downloads ping is something the music industry hasn’t seen before. Simply put, Katy Perry sells songs and moves product. As she explained some of the methods of her magic to Jetset on the syndicated entertainment show Extra as she launched her brand-new perfume Meow (appropriate for someone whose cat has its own blog), it was easy for a person to understand how Perry has basically gone from being an unknown up-and-comer with three recording deal failures to a globetrotting chart-topper who travels the world with her entourage in Gulfstreams. And what’s really amazing is, she’s done it in the time between opening ceremonies of the Olympics. Which brings up another aspect of the Katy Perry phenomena that helps explain where all the success has come from and where it appears to be going: She’s still grounded enough to know how magical things have been for her lately — while also smart and savvy enough to know she’s going to have to keep working as hard as she has to keep the machine humming.

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While changing the color of her hair might elicit more buzz on the Internet and headlines in tabloids, what Perry has accomplished in regards to record sales is, well, to put it bluntly, off the charts. Her second studio album, Teenage Dream, has ϐ Ǥ ͳ Ǥ time, when Michael Jackson cranked out the same number on his iconic album Bad. For Perry, that record is still within grasp. “Listen, I don’t know if it’s going to happen,” she told JetsetǤ Dz ǯ Ǥ ǯ don’t need to top anything. I’m good. If it works, it would be ǡ ǯ ǯ ϐ ǡ

ǯ ǡ Ǥ feels great.” Considering the fact that her hit song “Firework” was ǡ ʹͲͳʹ off to a bang. Outside of the honor of the nomination is the fact Dz dz ǯ Ǥ “It really is important to me because it was an important song for me to write,” she says. “‘Girls’ (‘California Girls’) is fun and nostalgic, but I feel that ‘Firework’ is doing something right because people are affected by it in their own personal way.

ǯ ǡ ǯ nominated that song.”

If there’s one thing you can count on from Katy Perry, it’s that she is going to keep surprising people. It comes with ǡ ϔ goes with the job. Yes, things are going to be exciting and unpredictable ʹͲͳʹǤ ǯ ȋ Ȍ Ǥ ǡ ǡ in a tsunami of stardom that shows no signs of dissipating Ǥ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ ͳ Ǥ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ϐ Ǧϐ ǡ muted pink dress and black bow tied around her neck, she ͳͻ͸Ͳ ϐ Ǥ ǡ ǡ ǡ ϐ ϐ Ǧ Ǥ If there’s one thing you can count on from Katy Perry, it’s that she is going to keep surprising people. It comes with the ǡ ϐ Ǥ also easily morph from serious to silly at Mach speed, such as in the way she explained her association with felines, which Ǥ ǯ ǡ ǡ ǡ annoyance with them.

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“I’m allergic [to cats],â€? she says. “Half my family is as well, unfortunately, but I was such a dog person growing up, I didn’t ”‡ƒŽŽ› —Â?†‡”•–ƒÂ?† …ƒ–• —Â?–‹Ž Â?› Ď?‹”•– Â…ÂƒÂ–ÇĄ ‹––› —””› ™ƒŽÂ?‡† ‹Â?–‘ Â?› Ž‹ˆ‡ ƒÂ?† ™‘—Ž†Â?ǯ– Ž‡ƒ˜‡Ǥ Šƒ† –‘ ‰‡– –‘ Â?Â?‘™ Š‡”ǥ „‡ ’ƒ–‹‡Â?– ™‹–Š Š‡”Ǥ I was interested in all her little characteristics and idiosyncrasies, ƒÂ?† •–ƒ”–‡† –‘ Â”Â‡ÂƒÂŽÂ‹ÂœÂ‡ÇĄ ÇŽ ‘•Šǥ ™‘Â?‡Â? ƒ”‡ Ž‹Â?‡ …ƒ–•Ǥǯ Š‡› ™ƒÂ?– –‘ „‡ Ž‘˜‡† ‘Â? –Š‡‹” ‘™Â? –‹Â?‡Ǥ Š‡› ™ƒÂ?– ’‡‘’Ž‡ –‘ ‡ƒ”Â? –Š‡‹” ƒˆˆ‡…–‹‘Â? and they’ll eat whenever they want. Do not shove food down their –Š”‘ƒ–Ǥ Ž—•ǥ –Š‡› ™‘Â?ǯ– Â?‡‡– ›‘— ƒ– –Š‡ †‘‘” —Â?Ž‡•• ›‘—ǯ”‡ Â”Â‡ÂƒÂŽÂŽÂ›ÇĄ really nice.â€?

–• –Šƒ– –‘Â?‰—‡nj‹Â?nj…Š‡‡Â? ™‹– –Šƒ– •‡–• ‡””› ƒ’ƒ”– ˆ”‘Â? ‘–Š‡” music superstars — many of whom seem completely out-of-touch

™‡ŽŽnjÂ?Â?‘™Â? ĥ ƒ†‘Â?Â?ÂƒÇĄ ƒÂ?† •Š‡ǯ• ƒŽ”‡ƒ†› ƒ……‘Â?’Ž‹•Š‡† Â?‘”‡ ‹Â? a shorter period of time than the Material Girl did at this stage in her career. One thing she certainly has in common with Madonna, more so than any other female recording star in the last 30-plus years, ‹• –Š‡ ƒ„‹Ž‹–› –‘ Â?ƒÂ?‡ ƒ Â?—•‹… ˜‹†‡‘ …‘Â?‡ ƒŽ‹˜‡Ǥ ‡””›ǯ• ˜‹†‡‘• ƒ”‡ Â?‹Â?‹ Â?‘˜‹‡•Ǥ Š‡”‡ ‹• ƒ „‡‰‹Â?Â?‹Â?‰ǥ Â?‹††Ž‡ ƒÂ?† ƒÂ? ‡Â?†Ǥ Š‡”‘ ƒÂ?† ˜‹ŽŽƒ‹Â?Ǥ ’Ž‘–Ǥ ‘ –‘ ‘— —„‡ ƒÂ?† ™ƒ–…Š –Š‡ ˜‹†‡‘• ˆ‘” Dz ‘– ƒÂ?† ‘Ž†ǥdz Dz ‹”‡™‘”Â?Çł ƒÂ?† Š‡” ”‡…‡Â?– Š‹–ǥ Dz Š‡ Â?‡ Šƒ– ‘– ™ƒ›Ǥdz ‡” performances are as natural as they are impeccable, and they beg the question: Does she want to go the route of Madonna and try to transfer her abilities from four-minute music videos to full-blown

and weird, despite the number of monsters following them on ™‹––‡” ‘” –Š‡ Ž‡˜‡Ž ‘ˆ •Š‘…Â? –Š‡› Â?ƒÂ?—ˆƒ…–—”‡ ™‹–Š „‹œƒ””‡ ‘—–Ď?‹–• ƒÂ?† ‘—–ŽƒÂ?†‹•Š Šƒ–•Ǥ Dz Œ—•– –Š‘—‰Š– ƒ Ž‘– ‘ˆ ’‡‘’Ž‡ Â?Â?‘™ Â?‡ ĥ –Š‡ …ƒ– ÂŽÂƒÂ†Â›ÇĄÇł ‡””› …‘Â?–‹Â?—‡•ǥ Dz™Š‹…Š ÇŻÂ? –”›‹Â?‰ –‘ –—”Â? Â?‘”‡ …Š‹… –ŠƒÂ? she typically is, and it went with my whole thing. My fans are called ƒ–› ƒ–•Ǥ Š‡› ƒŽŽ Â?Â?‘™ ÇŻÂ? Â?ƒ†Ž› ‹Â? Ž‘˜‡ ™‹–Š Â?› …ƒ–• Â?‘™Ǥdz ‘‰ Ž‘˜‡”Ǥ ƒ– Ž‘˜‡”Ǥ Š‹Â?‘…‡”‘• …‘Â?Â?‘‹••‡—”Ǥ Ž–‹Â?ÂƒÂ–Â‡ÂŽÂ›ÇĄ ‹– doesn’t matter too much until it comes time to name the next ‹Â?…ƒ”Â?ƒ–‹‘Â? ‘ˆ Š‡” ’‡”ˆ—Â?‡Ǥ Š‡ǯ• ‰‘– Â?—Ž–‹’Ž‡ Â?‹ŽŽ‹‘Â?• ‘ˆ ƒ–› ƒ–• ™Š‘ ™ƒÂ?– –‘ •Â?‡ŽŽ Ž‹Â?‡ –Š‡‹” Š‡”‘‹Â?‡ǥ ƒÂ?† ƒ Ž‘– ‘ˆ –Š‡Â? ™Š‘ ™ƒÂ?– –‘ Ž‘‘Â? Ž‹Â?‡ Š‡” –‘‘Ǥ ‡” •–›Ž‡ ‹• ‡Â?—Žƒ–‡† ƒ”‘—Â?† –Š‡ ™‘”Ž†ǥ Â?‘– —Â?Ž‹Â?‡ ƒ …‡”–ƒ‹Â? ’‘’ •–ƒ” ˆ”‘Â? –Š‡ ǎͺͲ• ™Š‘•‡ •—……‡•• ‡””› ™‘—Ž† Ž‹Â?‡ –‘ model hers after. She’s made it clear she wouldn’t mind being as

features on the big screen? She certainly got a good taste of the craft when she hosted Saturday Night Live in 2011, and while she enjoyed the experience and was praised by critics, the jury is out on how far, and ultimately, if, she wants to pursue it. “What I really found out, surprisingly, on SNL, was that acting is very hard. It’s not that easy. Doing a music ˜‹†‡‘ ‹• ˜‡”› †‹ˆˆ‡”‡Â?– –ŠƒÂ? †‘‹Â?‰ ƒ Ď?‹ŽÂ?Ǥ ˜‹†‡‘ ‹• Ď?‹˜‡ ‘” •‹š †ƒ›• ‰‘‹Â?‰ ͳ; –‘ ͳ͡ Š‘—”• ƒ Â†ÂƒÂ›ÇĄ ƒÂ?† Â–ÂŠÂƒÂ–ÇŻÂ• ƒ Ž‘– ˆ‘” Â?‡Ǥ – –ƒÂ?‡• ƒ Ž‘– ‘ˆ discipline and self-control.â€? Š‘•‡ –›’‡• ‘ˆ †‡…‹•‹‘Â?• …ƒÂ? …‘Â?‡ Žƒ–‡”Ǥ ‹‰Š– Â?‘™ǥ •Š‡ Šƒ• ƒ life to lead so she can have more experiences to write chart-busting •‘Â?‰• ƒ„‘—–Ǥ Â?† ™‹–Š –Š‡ Â?‹Â?† ‘ˆ ”‘ŽŽ •Š‡ǯ• „‡‡Â? ‘Â? ÂŽÂƒÂ–Â‡ÂŽÂ›ÇĄ ›‘— ™‘—Ž† –Š‹Â?Â? •Š‡ǯ† „‡ Â?‡”˜‘—• ƒ„‘—– Š‘’‹Â?‰ –Š‡ •—……‡••‡• …‘Â?–‹Â?—‡Ǥ

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But if she’s worried, she’s not showing her cards. And if history is any guide at all, the level of unpredictability in her life is high, so she doesn’t even try to plan for what might or might not happen. Right now, she’d like to concentrate on her family and getting some rest — two things she hasn’t been able to give as much attention to as she’d like as of late. For more than three years Perry has been on a nonstop spinning carousel of writing, recording, performing, promoting and touring. And with all that she does, and has done, Perry also wants to do more. On her recent tour, she raised more than $175,000

including performances by The Black Keys, Jason Aldean and many others in 2012. Dz ‡ ™‡”‡ Š‘Â?‘”‡† –‘ ™‘”Â? ™‹–Š ƒ–› ‘Â? Š‡” –‘—” –Š‹• ›‡ƒ” ƒÂ?† were so impressed by her generosity and genuine appreciation for –Š‡ …ƒ—•‡• –Šƒ– •Š‡ ƒÂ?† Š‡” ˆƒÂ?• •—’’‘”–‡†ǥdz ‹…Â?‡–• ˆ‘” Šƒ”‹–› VP Kate Brandeis told Jetset ƒ„‘—– –Š‡ ‡š’‡”‹‡Â?…‡Ǥ Dz ‡•’‹–‡ Š‡” nonstop tour schedule, it was clear that engaging her fans with these causes was personally important to her. Funds raised through her program are helping Generosity Water bring clean water to ͜ǥͲͲͲ ’‡‘’Ž‡ „› „—‹Ž†‹Â?‰ ™‡ŽŽ• ‹Â? ŠƒÂ?ÂƒÇĄ Â‹Â‰Â‡Â”Â‹ÂƒÇĄ ƒ‘• ƒÂ?† Â?Â†Â‹ÂƒÇĄ

“When people see you on tour, it’s a real commitment. You can buy, download or steal a song, but you make it a night when you go out and see somebody.�

for a charity called Tickets For Charity, a Boston-based group that actually makes customers feel good about paying top dollar for ÂŠÂƒÂ”Â†ÇŚÂ–Â‘ÇŚĎ?‹Â?†ǥ Š‹‰Šnj’”‘Ď?‹Ž‡ ‡˜‡Â?– –‹…Â?‡–•Ǥ Dz –ǯ• ƒ ‰”‘—’ –Šƒ– Šƒ• ƒÂ? allotted amount of tickets to shows, so when everything sells out, not only do they have tickets for people that really want them, but they match what the person pays for the ticket and then donate the Â?‘Â?‡› –‘ ƒ •’‡…‹Ď?‹… Â…ÂŠÂƒÂ”Â‹Â–Â›ÇĄÇł ‡””› ‡š’Žƒ‹Â?•Ǥ Dz ‘— Šƒ˜‡ –‘ ’ƒ› ƒ „‹– more, but they’re getting tickets and feeling great about getting a •‡ƒ– ‹Â? ƒ •‘Ž†nj‘—– •Š‘™Ǥ ÇŻÂ? ”‡ƒŽŽ› Šƒ’’› ƒ„‘—– ƒŽŽ –Š‡ •—’’‘”– ˆ”‘Â? –Š‡ ˆƒÂ?•Ǥ ‡ •‘Ž† ‘—– ͳʹ; †ƒ–‡• ƒ”‘—Â?† –Š‡ ‰Ž‘„‡Ǥdz ˜‡Â? –Š‘—‰Š –Š‡ –‘—” ‹• Â‘Â˜Â‡Â”ÇĄ ‡””›ǯ• ˆƒÂ?• …‘Â?–‹Â?—‡ –‘ „‡Â?‡Ď?‹– –Š‡ charities she personally selected for her program through special tickets to see any of the events on the website Ticketsforcharity.com,

enabling Children’s Health Fund to fund 430 doctor visits for homeless and at-risk children, and helping The Humane Society of the United States fund rescue operations to save dozens of †‘‰• ˆ”‘Â? ’—’’› Â?‹ŽŽ•Ǥdz Sharing an authentic, unforgettable, unique ‡š’‡”‹‡Â?…‡ ™‹–Š Š‡” ˆƒÂ?• ‹• ™Šƒ– ‡””› ™ƒÂ?–• –‘ †‘ ™Š‡Â? •Š‡ǯ• –‘—”‹Â?‰Ǥ Â? ƒ ™‘”Ž† ‘ˆ ‹Â?•–ƒÂ?– access, a constantly shining spotlight and 24/7 paparazzi surveillance, it’s not always easy. Dz ÂŠÂƒÂ–ÇŻÂ• ™Šƒ– Â?ƒÂ?‡• Â?‡ ˆ‡‡Ž ‰”‡ƒ– ‡˜‡”› Â†ÂƒÂ›ÇĄ because when people see you on tour, it’s a real …‘Â?Â?‹–Â?‡Â?–Ǥ ‘— …ƒÂ? „—›ǥ †‘™Â?Ž‘ƒ† ‘” •–‡ƒŽ ƒ song, but you make it a night when you go out and •‡‡ •‘Â?‡„‘†›Ǥdz Perry knows she can’t please everybody. There are always going to be people who don’t agree with some of her causes. But one thing likely to remain constant as her career and her life progress, is her determination to speak her mind. That’s part of her essence, and also how and why she’s come so far, so fast. There aren’t many A-list celebs who log as many miles on private jets as Perry, considering tour stops, promotional appearances, music video shoots, and the fact that her personal life takes her halfway around the world to England several times a year. There aren’t any other recording stars on the planet who cut their teeth as performers singing Christian pop music, then later in life got married in a traditional Hindu ceremony. The unpredictability is part of the package, but it’s also a huge part of Perry’s charm, because it appears to be authentic. Unless you’re a really good actress, you can’t fake the effective combo of sincerity and charisma that she ‹• ƒ„Ž‡ –‘ ‘‘œ‡ ‘Â?•–ƒ‰‡ ƒÂ?† ‹Â? ‹Â?–‡”˜‹‡™•Ǥ – ƒŽŽ ƒ††• —’ –‘ ™Š‡”‡ she sits right now: on a multicolored throne, as the unquestioned reigning queen of pop.

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ay the words “Park City” in a crowded room and the most common response you’ll get is “Sundance!” True, the famous Sundance Film Festival is held in Park City, Utah, every year, but the Ǧ Ǥ ϐ ǡ a deeper look. By the numbers, the area is pretty small compared to most cities: Just 7,558 people live in Park City, with the median age being a tick above 37 years old and the average income around $99,000 per year. This creates a small-town atmosphere that’s appealing to visitors, because ǯ ϐ Ȅ many spas and recreational activities in the area.

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Speaking of, there’s a reason why the 2002 Olympic Winter Games were held in Park City — the amazing mountains which surround the area. Three amazing ski resorts are in the nearby area, including Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort and The Canyons Resort. Those who are planning a trip to Park City during the year should consider angling for the winter months, and make sure to bring along skis, snowboards, sleds and anything else designed to be taken down the slopes at high speeds. Of course, going to Park City means staying somewhere luxurious, and there are plenty of opportunities on that front. The Montage Deer Valley is nestled on Empire Pass, where guests can ski into or out of the resort at a moment’s notice. It’s conveniently located just a few minutes from Main Street, and is only just a year

old, so everything is nice and up to date. Another option is Goldener Hirsch Inn, perched in the middle of a mountain in Silver Lake. Of course, skiing is an option here as well, but this facility is more ϐ Ǥ their room offerings are the Grande Suites, and they feature handcarved furniture imported from Austria and down comforters, and ϐ Ǥ One advantage of being in the Park City area is the number of high-end spas designed to cater to a guest’s every need. Take The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge, for example. Inside the 20,000-square ϐ ǡ Ǧ rated Norwegian spa. If you want something a bit different, try Spa Montage Deer Valley (located inside Montage Deer Valley), The Spa at Stein Erickson Lodge

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which has more of an Italian theme to it, with lots of travertine and columns around the 35,000-square-foot space. They offer Ǧ ϐ everything in between. If skiing isn’t in the mix, one fun option is bowling at Jupiter Bowl, which is anything but the normal alley. Jupiter Bowl is all about luxury, and each of the 16 lanes and three pool tables are

decks. If that’s not enough, take a dip in the mammoth hot tub, or just chill while enjoying fondue and cigars at the bar. But no talk of Park City would be complete without mention of the one and only Sundance Film Festival. Next scheduled to take place January 19-29, 2012, the event already looks to be a winner. First-time attendees should be on the lookout for Festival Insiders, which are event volunteers who know everything there is to know about the big show. They even offer tours off of Main Street for an added dose of insider information. Each day, look for a Daily Hot Sheet, MAKE SURE TO BRING ALONG SKIS, SNOWBOARDS, SLEDS which is found at any Info Booth in the area. Inside AND ANYTHING ELSE DESIGNED TO BE TAKEN DOWN ϐ ǯ THE SLOPES AT HIGH SPEEDS. playing each day and where the hot spot is to be. Just remember to bring a camera, and get ready for some star-watching in the daytime. Ǧ Ǧ Ǧ ϐ Ǧ Park City isn’t a huge sprawling metropolis, but instead in. Pick a private lane for an exclusive experience, or party with harkens to the days when it was founded as a silver mining town everyone else at the bar. There’s even an arcade for those moments more than 100 years ago. Between the spas, skiing and worldwhen guests want to be a kid again. class luxe resorts, this town has everything that a big city does and The nightlife scene in Park City gets even better with local more, and in a much smaller area. It’s like taking the best features favorite The SkyBlue Lounge, located atop The Sky Lodge’s roof. of every major city and putting them in the mountains against a This place is made to handle the cold weather, so after hitting the beautiful backdrop. Park City may not be the most well-known city slopes, relax in lounge-style furniture or walk around on the heated in the world, but it sure is one of the best. January . February 2012

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But it wasn’t always this way. When I moved to Scottsdale in 1987, Pinnacle Peak Road was considered to be “out there,” and State Route 101, which now connects all the cities in the Valley of the Sun, was still just a distant hope. The growth I’ve seen in the city in the past 20-some years has been amazing. Originally, city laws wouldn’t allow for building homes above a certain point on the mountains, as they would blight the views the peaks afforded residents. But city leaders eventually caved to the constant requests from developers and citizens, and began to allow construction on the mountains, albeit with restrictions. ǯ ϐ meet in town. There isn’t really a “poor” part of Scottsdale, as many of the lower-income housing areas have long since been torn down and the residents have moved to other parts of the valley. But if you were to categorize the area by income, the further north you go, the higher up the payscale you tend to climb. In Scottsdale, if you want to check out the million-dollar-and-up homes, you have to start at Shea Boulevard and work your way

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Ǥ ǯ ϐ Ǥ You may even catch a glimpse of the famous athletes, singers and movie stars who make Scottsdale their home. Oh, and there’s actually a distinction here between where you live: A person says he lives in “Scottsdale,” but if he lives north of Shea, he lives in “North Scottsdale.” I’ve also seen the various institutions of the area grow and Ǥ ǡ ǡ Scottsdale’s premier shopping mecca, Scottsdale Fashion Square, situated on Camelback Road. When I moved here, the center ϐ ǡ and attach itself to another mall located on the other side of

Ǥ ǯ ǡ now even crossing over Camelback Road, spreading eastward, and adding more and more high-end stores, such as Barney’s Ǥ ϐ in Scottsdale, and will continue to be for years to come.

Back in ’87, I remember driving through Old Town Scottsdale ϐ ǡ ǡ thinking that, well, it was kind of a dump. At the time, it was less of a cultural area and more of a seedy dive, complete with an X-rated theater right in the center. It wasn’t long, though, before that theater was closed HERE YOU’LL FIND MULTIPLE EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES for good, and the area experienced a rebirth DESIGNED TO GIVE THEIR RESIDENTS A SENSE OF SECURITY of sorts. Today’s occupants are a bit touristy, admittedly, but there is also a number of art AND EXCLUSIVITY. YOU MAY EVEN CATCH A GLIMPSE galleries and cultural hotspots in the area, too. OF THE FAMOUS ATHLETES, SINGERS AND MOVIE STARS Near Old Town is the hub of Scottsdale THAT MAKE SCOTTSDALE THEIR HOME. nightlife, with clubs and bars everywhere the eye can see. And residents of Scottsdale don’t do anything small, so sidle into any one of these establishments and expect to have a time unlike you would anywhere else. Take the W Hotel for example. Its lobby is gorgeous, and the property plays host to a bevy of events each year. Escape the heat by hitting one of the many pool parties held at the W to make a really big splash. In

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fact, pool parties are something of a constant theme in Scottsdale, what with the weather being suitable for beachwear pretty much all year round. Although this seems like a cliche, the conversations around the watercoolers often turn to the weather — and how insufferably hot it tends to get. But the truth be told, Scottsdale is actually quite nice to live in eight months out of the year. Sure, once it dips into the low 100s, things can get a little rough, but as they say, “it’s a dry heat,” right? Well, what they say is true, as the low humidity translates to heat without the sweat — unlike what you’d experience if you were in New York City and the temperatures were “only” in the 90s. So don’t let talk of the weather keep you from visiting. And it’s also one of the great advantages to living in 110

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the area, as I’ve discovered over the years. For example, most years the temp is in the mid 60s come Christmastime, and stays in the 80s well into the spring. The dry climate also brings up another reason why people come to Scottsdale — the cars. The Barrett-Jackson auction is held in North Scottsdale every year, and brings thousands of people to the area who want to buy and sell their rides. Because of the low humidity, vehicles don’t age anywhere near as fast as they do further north, and they tend to keep their high values as a result. The weather is also why events like the Waste Management Open are held at TPC of Scottsdale, drawing golfers and golf fans to ǡ Ǧ ϐ dinners and other activities.

Of course, all of those people need a place to stay, and fortunately, there are lots of options available. Scottsdale has tons of spas, hotels and exotic resorts, and they’re in a wide variety of different places. Down by Old Town, there’s the aforementioned W Hotel, as well as the landmark Hotel Valley Ho and others; in the north, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and Westin Kierland Villas. ϐ ǡ ǯ what would soon become my long-term home. For example, up the street from my parent’s modest abode is the Frank Lloyd Wright residence and studio, Taliesin West. It would take me 10-plus ϐ ǡ ǡ almost immediately wanted to turn around and go back in. Years later, I would get married in a historical home in neighboring Paradise Valley, and I was told by the owner that Frank Lloyd Wright and the original owner of that home were friends, and were once the only two lights on that side of town. One could see ϐ ǡ ǯ built yet. Today, Taliesin West is just off of a street named — what else — Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. As it turns out, talking about Scottsdale isn’t really that hard. I suppose that living here for 20-plus years has really given me a unique perspective on the city, one that the casual tourist just wouldn’t know. The next time you’re planning a trip, consider heading to one of the real gems of the desert, a place that’s a bit underrated, but well worth the time.

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ore than four decades ago, fate brought Tom Barrett and Russ Jackson together in Scottsdale, Ariz. Tom was selling his 1933 Cadillac V16 Town Car, and Russ was interested. Although a deal was never •–”—…Â?ÇĄ ƒ ˆ”‹‡Â?†•Š‹’ ™ƒ• Ď?‹”Â?Ž› …‡Â?‡Â?–‡†ǥ and in 1967, the pair presented a car show together called Fiesta de los Autos Elegantes. A fundraiser ˆ‘” Ž‘…ƒŽ Â…ÂŠÂƒÂ”Â‹Â–Â‹Â‡Â•ÇĄ ‹Â?…Ž—†‹Â?‰ –Š‡ …‘––•†ƒŽ‡ —„Ž‹… ‹„”ƒ”› ƒÂ?† –Š‡ …‘Â?Â?—Â?‹–› ƒ”– …‡Â?–‡”ǥ –Šƒ– ‡˜‡Â?– ™‘—Ž† •‡– –Š‡ –‘Â?‡ ˆ‘” –Š‡ ÂƒÂ”Â”Â‡Â–Â–ÇŚ ƒ…Â?•‘Â? Ž‡‰ƒ…›Ǥ

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Business prowess and hard work led the two men to introduce the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in 1971, featuring classics from their individual collections. Tom’s Mercedes 770 Phaeton …ƒ’–—”‡† ‹Â?†—•–”› Š‡ƒ†Ž‹Â?‡•ǥ •‡ŽŽ‹Â?‰ ˆ‘” Í„ͳ͡;ǥͲͲͲ ƒÂ?† ‰”ƒ„„‹Â?‰ the attention of collectors worldwide. This inaugural event thrust the Barrett-Jackson name into international prominence, and 40’Ž—• ›‡ƒ”• ÂŽÂƒÂ–Â‡Â”ÇĄ –Š‡ ‡Â?–‡”’”‹•‡ Šƒ• ‰”‘™Â? ‹Â?–‘ –Š‡ Â?‘•– ’”‡•–‹‰‹‘—• and anticipated collector car auction in the world. Š‡ ͳ͝ͺͲ• •ƒ™ ƒ ‰”‘™–Š •’—”– ‹Â? –Š‡ …‘ŽŽ‡…–‘” …ƒ” ‹Â?†—•–”›ǥ with record prices and record participation at events across the …‘—Â?–”›ǥ „—– –Š‡ ÂƒÂ”Â”Â‡Â–Â–ÇŚ ƒ…Â?•‘Â? ’ƒ”–Â?‡”•Š‹’ ™ƒ• Â?‘– …‘Â?–‡Â?– –‘ ”‹†‡

the wave. Wanting to continually raise the standards, Tom brought only the very best and rarest automobiles to the event, while Russ expertly collected and restored cars for show. Eventually, Russ also brought his sons Brian and Craig onto the team, along with his wife, Nellie, who ran the thriving company’s day-to-day operations. Change continued to be the theme for Barrett-Jackson through the 1990s — Russ passed away in 1993; Brian succumbed to cancer in 1995; and Tom, who retired in 1997, passed away in 2004. But Craig, who assumed the reins upon Tom’s retirement, aimed to keep their memories alive, by implementing an aggressive plan of growth to take Barrett-Jackson’s success to new heights.

With Craig at the helm, the auction introduced live Internet bidding and began airing live on SPEED in 1997. A $17 million sales total, 65 percent sales success ratio and more than 100,000 spectators marked the 1998 event, as did a cyber-simulcast, a bidder liaison service and the introduction of an international designer fashion show. Plus, more muscle cars, hot rods and restomods began crossing the block. The success of the Scottsdale event led collectors on the East Coast to clamor for their own auction, and in 2003, BarrettJackson crossed the country to Palm Beach, Fla., where it positively thrived. In 2009, the South Beach event involved more than $20

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million in sales, 487 cars and more than 1,000 bidders, plus a special announcement made by the company: the introduction of Barrett-Jackson Endorsed Collector Car Insurance. But expansion didnโ t stop there. In 2005, Barrett-Jackson ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ฯ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ศ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ศ วข ย ย อดอฒอฒอนวก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฆย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ฯ ย ย ย วข ย ย ย ย ย อดอฒอฒอบวก ย ย ย ย ย ย วฆ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฒ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วณ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย อทอตอต ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย อทอฒวกอฒอฒอฒ attendees and nearly $30 million in total sales. And just one year ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย อดอฒอฒอปวก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย

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CRAIG JACKSON, THE MAN AT THE HELM OF THE AUCTION EMPIRE As chairman and CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฏย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฆ ย ย ย ย ย ย วฏย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฏย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฏย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย อณอปอนอณวก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฏย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย with the world. After the untimely death of his brother, Brian,

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most of whom attend Barrett-Jackson’s events each year. Craig’s strong commitment to philanthropy has resulted in ”ƒ‹•‹Â?‰ Â?‘”‡ –ŠƒÂ? Í„;͜ Â?‹ŽŽ‹‘Â? •‹Â?…‡ ÂƒÂ”Â”Â‡Â–Â–ÇŚ ƒ…Â?•‘Â?ǯ• Ď?‹”•– …ƒ” auction, with $6.2 million generated in 2010 alone. Craig has been named twice to Motor Trend’s Top 50 Power List in the automotive industry.

Â? ‡’–‡Â?„‡” ʹͲͲ͚ǥ ”ƒ‹‰ •‘Ž† ƒ •‹‰Â?‹Ď?‹…ƒÂ?– Â?‹Â?‘”‹–› •Šƒ”‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ …‘Â?’ƒÂ?› –‘ ‘”–ŽƒÂ?Â†ÇŚÂ„ÂƒÂ•Â‡Â† ’”‹˜ƒ–‡ ‡“—‹–› Ď?‹”Â? Â?†‡ƒ˜‘—” ƒ’‹–ƒŽǤ The partnership enables Barrett-Jackson to pursue even greater business opportunities with new capital for continued growth. Craig’s dedication to the success and traditions of his family-owned company illustrates true loyalty to family values, hobbyists and the collector car enthusiasts around the globe who have made BarrettJackson a world-class automotive lifestyle event.

SCOTTSDALE 2012, THE TRADITION CONTINUES Jan. 15-22, 2012, thousands of collectors are expected to gather in Scottsdale, Ariz., for the 41st annual Barrett-Jackson auctions, the main stop on the winter auto circuit. “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctionsâ€? celebrated its 40th anniversary last year with sports and Hollywood royalty, including Tim Allen, Bret Michaels and Randy Johnson. Nearly $70 million worth of hot rods, restomods, pre-war classics, exotics, muscle cars and contemporary collectibles crossed the block at WestWorld of Scottsdale in front of a quarter million cheering people. Their energy charged the 40th Annual Scottsdale Auction, which featured more than 1,200 cars selling at No Reserve. All the entertainment was captured on ™‹–Š ͜Ͳ Š‘—”• ‘ˆ Ž‹˜‡ …‘˜‡”ƒ‰‡Ǥ 116

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“Barrett-Jackson has become far more than just an auction, it’s a celebration that attracts everyone from captains of industry to celebrities and athletes who want to be part of this fantastic event,â€? Craig says. “We sold more vehicles for more money than any other collector car event in North America. We proved the collector car hobby is growing with record-breaking attendance, as well as a record number of new bidders and consignors. This is no longer an ‘old boy’s club.’ We’ve transformed into a mainstream event much Ž‹Â?‡ –Š‡ ŠƒÂ?’‹‘Â?•Š‹’ ‰ƒÂ?‡ǥ ‡Â?–—…Â?› ‡”„› ‘” ‡™ Â‡ÂƒÂ”ÇŻÂ• ˜‡ ‹Â? ‹Â?‡• “—ƒ”‡Ǥdz A-list celebrities and athletes were not the only ones who attended Barrett-Jackson in 2011. More than a quarter million consignors, bidders, fans and visitors walked through the gates to check out the vendor, exhibitor and sponsor activities. These ‹Â?…Ž—†‡† ƒÂ? ‘Â?nj•‹–‡ Â?‹‰Š–…Ž—„ …ƒŽŽ‡† ‹†‡ ÇŻ ”‹˜‡• ’”‘˜‹†‡† „› Ford and GM, fashions shows, a panel by Corvette Market, seminars and much more. Barrett-Jackson experienced nearly a 30 percent increase in attendance from the 2010 auction, despite competing with NFL playoff games. The Barrett-Jackson auction alone is expected to inject more than $90 million in the local economy. In addition to the BarrettJackson event, Phoenix and Scottsdale will welcome other high-end car auctions that same week, including the famous RM Auctions at the iconic Arizona Biltmore (Jan. 19-20), the Gooding & Company Scottsdale Auction (Jan. 20-21) at Scottsdale Fashion Square and Russo & Steele Scottsdale Auction at North Scottsdale Road and Highway 101 (Jan. 18-22).

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201 1 SEMA SHOW THE BEST IN CUSTOMS ARE ALL HERE BY KEVIN WHIPPS

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here are many famous car shows held around the world, but one holds a very unique distinction that makes it stand out above all the rest. First, it’s invitation-only; you have to be a member of the automotive industry or press to attend just by yourself. To get a car in there takes a whole other level of skill, and for your ride to appear on the property is considered one of the highest honors you can get. That’s the SEMA show. SEMA stands for Specialty Equipment Marketing Association, and they’re a group that makes sure that the government doesn’t impose on the automotive hobby. They’re the ones who lobby against things like destroying cars made before 1950 to save fuel, and who try to keep emissions laws accessible to those who own ϐ Ǥ

a few examples of the amazing things that SEMA has done over the years, and they have many more in the works. Every year, SEMA puts on a show at the Las Vegas Hilton Convention Center in fabulous Las Vegas. It’s a trade show, where anyone who has anything to do with the automotive industry attends (more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers in 2011), from the guys who make those beaded seat covers you see in taxis, to the auto manufacturers themselves. And every car in there Ǧ ϐ ǡ beyond belief. Problem is, you’ll probably never get to see the show, unless you’ve got friends on the inside. Fortunately, you do, and those friends are us. We attended the 2011 SEMA Show, and came home with a memory card packed with pictures. Follow us along on a whirlwind tour of the show, and see some of the best cars in the world, all in one place. January . February 2012

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(Above) Nitto Tires had this sweet Lamborghini in their booth. (Top right) This customized McLaren Mercedes had people drooling all week. (Bottom right) It may be clean and simple, but nothing beats a black Ferrari.

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2012 LUXURY CAR PREVIEW BY EMMANUEL LUPE

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ar manufacturers around the planet continue to introduce new cars with price tags that are constantly on the rise. Some of the top luxury automakers are also seeing a nice progression in their U.S. market sales — some of them even broke all sales records in 2011 since they started doing business on American soil. The ultra luxury car and the exotic sports car segments continue to progress as well. There are cars, and then there are exotic cars. Typically, these aren’t sedans we drive to work in, or the ones we drive the kids to school. These are automotive deities, beautiful jewels of speed and sex appeal that populate dreams and computer desktops. The world of exotics has never been bigger, better or more exciting. It is a challenge to select 10 of the most luxurious car makers among the world’s top most recognizable names, but we found a way. We picked a group of ten 2012 models available on the market today that are ϐ Ǥ ǡ ǯ the kids to school in a Ferrari!

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THE ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE Aston Martin introduces the new Virage — supremely elegant and powerful, yet juxtaposed as an understated sports car. Beautiful, dynamic and prestigious, the Virage combines outright sports car ǡ ϐ Ǥ ͸ǤͲǦ ͶͻͲ ͳʹ ǯ ǡ ͳͺ͸ ǡ Ͳ ͸ʹ ͶǤ͸ Ǥ Virage capitalizes on the technology from the DBS and ϐ ͻ Ǥ ǯ Dz dz ǯ takes inspiration from the aerospace industry where weight Ǥ Ǧ ǡ ϐ Ǧ 126

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2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC Taking cues from its GT coupe sibling launched last year, the new Continental GTC builds on the highly successful foundation of the previous cabriolet. Bentley’s design and engineering teams have improved virtually every aspect of the iconic convertible with an uncompromising focus on quality. ϐ ǡ sharper radii and assertive stance of the new model delivers a more contemporary and muscular presence. The four-seater luxury convertible features a new, even more spacious and sumptuous handcrafted cabin, with soft-touch leather hides, an extensive range of wood veneers, cool-touch metals and deeppile carpets. The cabin is even more practical, with additional

rear legroom, new storage solutions and innovative features such as touch-screen infotainment, automatic seat-belt presenters and a Bentley-designed neck warmer for comfortable roof-down motoring whatever the temperature. Beating at the heart of the GTC is the 6.0-liter W12 twinturbo petrol engine that puts out 567 bhp. The W12 is the most compact and technologically advanced 12-cylinder engine in the world. Four camshafts and 48 valves allow the engine to breathe effortlessly and help generate the distinctive Bentley wave of torque. The result is a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 195 mph. January . February 2012

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2012 BMW 650i COUPE The BMW 650i Coupe impresses with its stunning design and inspires with even sharper driving dynamics than its predecessor. This is the only car in the segment to offer the combination of topclass sporting ability, exclusive touring comfort and a 16.24-cubicfoot DIN luggage compartment. Its unmistakable design language gives the new BMW 6 Series Coupe an aura of athletic elegance. The long sweeping hood, short front overhang and set-back passenger compartment team up with a 2.9-inch increase in body length over its predecessor and a 2.95-inch-longer wheelbase to create the hallmark proportions of a BMW Coupe. The innovations in the new BMW 6 Series Coupe also extend to lighting technology in the shape of Adaptive LED Headlights. The 4.4-liter V8 engine develops a maximum of 400 hp. Dz Ǧϐ dz ǡ 128

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positioned in the V-area between the cylinder banks, produces an instantaneous and sustained wave of power, making it a delight for the enthusiast driver. The BMW 650i Coupe completes the sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with either the six-speed manual or the eight-speed automatic transmission. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

FERRARI 458 SPIDER

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The 458 Spider joins the 458 Italia, widening the range of Ferrari’s mid-rear-engined V8s and offering the same uncompromising ǡ ϐ Ǧ ϐ Ǥ ǡ ϐ Ǥ ͷ͹Ͳ Ͷͷͺ ǯ ǡ Ǧ ͶǤͷǦ ͺǤ Ͷͷͺ ͳͻͺ Ͳ ͸ʹ ͵ǤͶ Ǥ ǯ Ǧ leading dual-clutch F1 paddle-shift transmission through the sophisticated E-Diff, itself integrated with the F1-Trac traction control and high-performance ABS for maximum handling Ǥ ǡ ǯ Ǥ January . February 2012

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2012 JAGUAR XFR The Jaguar XFR is the most dynamic and exhilarating expression of Jaguar sporting luxury. Advances in lighting technology have allowed the new 2012 Jaguar XF model range to adopt the Jaguar †‡•‹‰Â? ŽƒÂ?‰—ƒ‰‡ ‹Â?–”‘†—…‡† ‘Â? –Š‡ Ď?Žƒ‰•Š‹’ ƒ‰—ƒ” •‡†ƒÂ?Ǥ Š‡ grille, hood and front fenders, which incorporate new triangular side vents, give the car a more muscular appearance. The XFR receives its own unique styling to underline its performance potential. Whether experienced from the driver or passenger seat, the cabin of the 2012 XFR utilizes high-end materials in a contemporary manner, and is a welcoming and stylish place in which to spend time. The XFR incorporates a formidable amount

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of technology, but in true Jaguar fashion, it is integrated seamlessly into the function of the car. The XFR is powered by the supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine, produces 510 bhp and travels from 0 to 60 in 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. The XFR has an electronically controlled six-speed automatic transmission, featuring Jaguar Sequential Shift paddles. Safety features for all models include dual-stage front, seatmounted side and side-impact curtain airbags, dynamic stability control, active head restraints and a tire pressure monitoring system. MSRP for the 2012 XFR is $83,500.

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MCLAREN MP4-12C The McLaren MP4-12C is designed and manufactured by McLaren Ǥ ϐ ͳǤ ͳǡ ϐ Ǥ ͶǦͳʹ ʹǡͺ͸ͺ Ǥ ͳǦ ǡ Ǧ Ǧϐ ͳ͹͸ Ǥ ͶǦͳʹ Ǧ ͺ͵ͺ ͵ǤͺǦ ͺ Ǧ ͷͻʹ Ǥ Ǧ Ǧ Ǥ ͶǦͳʹ Ͳ ͳʹͶ ͺǤͻ Ǥ ʹͲͲ ͳʹͶ ϐ Ǥ ͶǦͳʹ Ǥ Dz Ͷdz ͳ ͳͻͺͳǤ ͳͻͻ͹ǡ Dz Ͷdz Ͷ ȋ ͳͻͺͳ ͳͻͻ͸ǡ ǯ ǡ 132

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2012 MERCEDES SLS AMG ROADSTER The technological highlights of the SLS AMG Roadster read like an A-B-C of modern sports car engineering: the combination of an aluminium space frame body, an AMG 6.3-liter V8 front-mid engine, a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in a transaxle arrangement and a sports suspension with aluminium double wishbones is guaranteed to make the hearts of sports car enthusiasts beat faster — while ensuring outstanding driving dynamics and roadster motoring pleasure. The compact fabric soft-top of the SLS AMG Roadster opens and closes in just 11 seconds. The interior continues the breathtaking design idiom of the exterior, and awakens associations with an aircraft cockpit: prominent stylistic features include the dashboard in the shape of a wing section and the air vents with adjustable cruciform nozzles reminiscent Ǥ ϐ ǡ Ǧϐ ǡ Ǧϐ correspond with the authentic feel of the cockpit. The 6.3-liter V8 with a peak output of 571 bhp at 6,800 rpm makes the open-top SLS one of the most powerful sports cars in its segment. The open-top SLS AMG accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 198 mph. January . February 2012

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2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA The completely redesigned seventh-generation sports car icon is stepping into the limelight with its sleek and stretched silhouette, exciting contours and precisely designed features. When viewed from the front, the eye is drawn to the 911’s trademark wide-arched fenders, emphasizing the wider front track. To complement the modern exterior design, Porsche designers created an interior reminiscent of the Carrera GT. The driver is now even more closely integrated within the cockpit, thanks to the rising center console and high-mounted shift lever or gear selector located close to the steering wheel. The 911 Carrera S with its 400 bhp, 3.8-liter boxer engine

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— 15 bhp more than before. At the same time, there are performance improvements in both models. The 911 Carrera S accelerates from 0 to 60 in 4.1 seconds. The 911 Carrera needs only 4.4 seconds to sprint from a standing start to 60 mph. Toptrack speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera is 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. ϐ ͻͳͳ Ǥ Ǥ beginning in February 2012. The new 911 Carrera Coupe will have a base MSRP of $82,100, while the 911 Carrera S Coupe’s base MSRP will be $96,400.

ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST EXTENDED WHEELBASE The Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase is the newest member of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars luxury family. Instantly recognizable as a Rolls-Royce, this is the latest beautiful model to proudly ϐ Ǥ ̈́ʹͻͲǡͲͲͲ

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JANUARY 6, 2012 38TH ANNUAL PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

EVENTS: JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2012

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Nokia Theatre Los Angeles, Calif. Head to L.A. to see all the big stars on the red carpet at the award show that’s decided upon by you, the people.

JANUARY 15–20, 2012 GENEVA TIME EXHIBITION

JANUARY 9–22, 2012 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW COBO Center Detroit, Mich. The NAIAS is one of the biggest and best auto shows in the country, and draws more than 700,000 attendees to Detroit to see the newest vehicles on the market. Expect big premieres and a few surprises at this fun event in the Motor City.

JANUARY 12–15, 2012 CAYMAN COOKOUT The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands are a beautiful place to visit, but when it comes to eating, the best time to drop in is mid-January for the best food in the world. Premier chefs from all over the planet will prepare some of the most amazing plates you’ll ever taste.

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Espace Hippomène Genève Geneva, Switzerland Everyone needs to know the time, and why not wear a timepiece that’s as exclusive and unique as you? If you’re in the know in the watchmaking industry, head to Geneva to see the latest and greatest that the market has to show.

JANUARY 27-29, 2012 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL

JANUARY 16–22, 2012 BARRETT-JACKSON COLLECTOR CAR EVENT Westworld Scottsdale, Ariz. Barrett-Jackson brings together the best cars in the world, and all of them are for sale. Several of the highest prices ever fetched for a car have come in at past Barrett-Jackson events, so bring your checkbook and get ready to take home a prize.

JANUARY 16–29, 2012 GRAND SLAM AUSTRALIAN OPEN Melbourne, Australia The Australian Open marks the starting point of the Grand Slam series of tennis tournaments, and this year should be another stellar outing. Fans of the sport should pencil this into their calendars and make sure the jet is stocked and readied.

JANUARY 19–29, 2012 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Park City, Utah The Sundance Film Festival has been the springboard for many great independent movies over the years, and who knows which will be the big breakout of 2012. This is a 10-day event, so pack plenty of photo-worthy — and warm — ensembles.

JANUARY 27–29, 2012 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Naples, Florida The Naples Winter Wine Festival is ranked among the top 10 arts and entertainment events for wealthy Americans. Since 2004, the festival has earned the distinction of being the most successful charity wine auction in the nation.

JANUARY 16-22, 2012 BARRETT-JACKSON COLLECTOR CAR EVENT

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FEBRUARY 5, 2012 SUPER BOWL XLVI Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, Ind. ȏ Ȑ ȏ Ȑ Ǥ

FEBRUARY 5–9, 2012 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL National Exhibition Centre Birmingham, England, UK ϐ ǫ ͵ͲͲǡͲͲͲ Ǥ

FEBRUARY 16–20, 2012 THE YACHT & BROKERAGE SHOW IN MIAMI BEACH JANUARY 26–29, 2012 STRICTLY SAIL CHICAGO Navy Pier Chicago, Ill. There are boat shows, and then there are sailboat shows, and this one is only for those that ride the wind. From the small to the big to ǡ ϐ Ǥ

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FEBRUARY 23–26, 2012 FOOD NETWORK SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Florida International University-Biscayne Bay Campus North Miami, Fla. Ǥ Ǧ ǡ Ǧ Ǧ ǡ ǡ ǡ ± ǡ Ǥ

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