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A MAN BET ON HORSES AND CHANGED WATCHMAKING FOREVER . In 1821, at a horse race in Paris, Nicolas Rieussec successfully tested his revolutionary invention that allowed time to be recorded to an accuracy of a fifth of a second. The chronograph was born. A tribute to a visionary man, the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Automatic is centred on the essence of his invention, the rotating disc technique. Monopusher chronograph,
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THE BEST VINEYARDS OF PASO ROBLES
JETSET INTERVIEWS WINE CRITIC ANTONIO GALLONI
CAPELLA PEDREGAL, AN ULTRA-EXCLUSIVE OASIS
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with a life-threatening medical condition.
Greetings, and welcome to the May/June issue of Jetset Magazine. I think as you peruse these pages, you’ll come to the same determination as me — that this is our most comprehensive issue we’ve ever assembled. Every page should inspire, inform or entertain you, and our list of extraordinarily accomplished contributors continues to grow. Something else we’d love to see grow is the number of stamps in your passport, and it will if you follow our advice and tips on finding some wonderful and exotic summer travel destinations. If you want sand and sun, it’s all there in the best Caribbean charter destinations section. Once the plane lands, your journey has really just begun, because on these trips you’ll be experiencing exciting adventures on helicopter, yacht, sailboat and jeep, as well. Our best summer getaways section features cities with incredible beaches, dining, culture, history and nightlife all over the world, while our featured city in this issue is Naples, Florida. In June, the Olympic Club in San Francisco will host the world’s greatest golfers in the US Open, and whether you plan on attending the tournament or just relaxing in or exploring the City by the Bay, we lay out the best it has to offer. Halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles along the famed Central Coast of California are wineries known for the production of awardwinning premium wines. We traveled to the Paso Robles region to find the best. We also have an exclusive interview with Antonio Galloni, the new face of the California wine industry, who unveils his top five wine cellar essentials. So far, we’ve covered sun, sand, surf, San Francisco and sipping (of wine), so let’s move on to speed. We took the new Jaguar XKR-S for a spin. It’s a beautiful car to look at, and a lot of fun when the speedometer tips north of 180. On top of fast cars, we also pull the curtain back on fast living in this issue. Pop music and pop culture superstar Bret Michaels has lived an amazing life, and he put everything on the table for us to share with you in an exclusive and very revealing feature that shines a bright light on the ups and downs of very successful show biz career. The thing I love and appreciate about the contributions of our feature writers Robert Kiyosaki, Barry LaBov, Ken McElroy and Dr. Demartini, is that they tap into their incredible vault of knowledge and experience to share their expertise with us. Their articles range in theme from the value of private air travel, to the value of gold, to how to assure your children can maintain the value of your estate, and working wisely. You’re going to find their featured columns invaluable. I hope this marks the start of a memorable, rewarding and fun summer for you, and I truly hope we can be a small part of it.
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World Renowned Jetset’s Executive Editorial Team
Robert Kiyosaki The author of Rich Dad Poor Dad — the No. 1 personal finance book of all time — Robert Kiyosaki has challenged and changed the way people around the world think about money. He is an entrepreneur, educator and investor who has earned an international reputation for straight talk, irreverence and courage and become a passionate and outspoken global advocate for financial education. The author of 19 books, including the international blockbuster Rich Dad Poor Dad, Kiyosaki has been a featured guest with media outlets in every corner of the world, and his books have topped international best-sellers lists for more than a decade. He continues to teach to audiences around the world. His most recent books include Unfair Advantage: What Schools Will Never Teach You About Money and Midas Touch, the second book he has co-authored with Donald Trump. Kiyosaki’s newest book, Awaken Your Child’s Financial Genius, will be released in July of 2012. Kiyosaki and his wife, Kim, are the founders of The Rich Dad Company, a financial education company, and the creators of the CASHFLOW games. To learn more, visit richdad.com.
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Dr. John Demartini Dr. John Demartini, one of the world’s leading authorities and educators on human behavior and leadership development, is the founder of the Demartini Institute, which offers an extensive curriculum of more than 72 courses on self-development, life mastery and leadership. Demartini’s knowledge is the culmination of 39-plus years of crossdisciplinary research, and he travels internationlly full time, addressing audiences in media, seminars and consultations. He is the author of more than 40 self-development books, including the bestseller The Breakthrough Experience, and he has produced numerous audio CDs and DVDs discussing financial and business mastery, relationship development, health and healing, the art of communication, and inspiring education and leadership. Demartini has been featured in film documentaries such as The Secret; The Opus; and Oh My God, alongside Ringo Starr, Seal and Hugh Jackman; and he has shared the stage with influential educators Stephen Covey, Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra and Donald Trump. He has appeared on Larry King Live, The Early Show and Wall Street, as well as in publications Shape, Leadership, Success, Prestige, Entrepreneur and O. Learn more at drdemartini.com or email the Demartini Institute at info@drdemartini.com.
Ken McElroy
Barry LaBov
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Ken McElroy has more than 26 years of experience in multifamily asset and property management and development. MC Companies is a full-service real estate investment and property management group that since 1985 has developed, built and managed multifamily housing communities. Currently it owns more than 8,000 units in several states, including Arizona, Texas, Nevada and Oklahoma. McElroy is the author of the bestselling books The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing, and The ABC’s of Property Management. He is also a contributor for The Real Book of Real Estate by Robert Kioysaki, as well as The Midas Touch by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki. McElroy’s fourth book, The Sleeping Giant, is dedicated to the new class of entrepreneurs emerging in today’s economy. McElroy is also an active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), holding several board positions including president. He has enjoyed inspiring people worldwide, appearing and speaking for various programs and leading industry events. He has been featured on hundreds of syndicated radio and TV programs, as well as spoken with and written articles for many industry blogs. To learn more, visit kenmcelroy.com.
Barry LaBov, a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and inductee into the Entrepreneur of the Year Hall of Fame, is founder, president and CEO of LaBov & Beyond Marketing Communications and Training and is president of the board and a shareholder of Sycamore Hills Golf Club, both of Fort Wayne, Ind. LaBov & Beyond was founded in 1981 and has a client list that includes national and international brands in automotive, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, financial services, construction equipment, apparel and medical devices. LaBov has authored or co-authored more than a dozen business books, including The Umbrella Story series of business parables. LaBov has been published in national and international publications as well as appeared on CNBC and Fox Business channels. In addition to its Fort Wayne headquarters, LaBov & Beyond also has operations in Detroit, Phoenix and Indianapolis. His daily blog on business and leadership can be read at barrylabov.blogspot.com.
Television Host, Writer, Author, Publisher and Entrepreneur, Tom Zenner focuses on creating exciting, relevant and memorable mainstream sports and entertainment content. As Editor-in-Chief of Rylin Media, Tom has created and overseen the publication of over 15 high-profile books on the biggest sports events of the year. His championship collector editions are the first to market, going on sale in title-winning cities just hours after major championships. In 2011, Tom created the commemorative book for Access Hollywood on The Royal Wedding. Tom brought to market and published the biography on NFL legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood, called Because It Was Sunday: The Legend of Jack Youngblood and he has written over 40 cover stories on A-List athletes and celebrities, including. For fifteen years Tom was a major market television sports anchor in glamour sports cities Chicago (NBC), Boston (Fox) and Phoenix (ABC & NBC). Currently Tom hosts and oversees all television content for LTV, the internal television network for Life Time Fitness. For inquiries, email tom@jetsetmag.com or visit www.tomzenner.com.
Jetset’s Luxury Lifestyle Team
Emmanuel Lupe Automotive & Travel
Jetset Magazine Automotive Editor Emmanuel Lupe attended his first 24 Hours of Le Mans at age 4 then later his first F1 Grand Prix at age 7. This is where he got the bug for auto racing at this very young age. Over a 28-year international motorsports career, Lupe developed a true passion for luxury automobiles and motorsports. He worked for some of the most recognized racing teams and organizations, including his own in F3; and in Formula One, INDYCAR, ALMS and the Rolex Series as team manager and marketing executive. Emmanuel joined the affluent lifestyle magazine as Automotive Editor in 2010 and brings to every issue a dose of international flair and exclusive content and images. From Paris to Tokyo to Los Angeles, Lupe is a true ambassador of Jetset Magazine and goes behind the scenes to cover the most recognized auto shows, car launches and motorsport events on the planet. For inquiries, email emmanuel@jetsetmag.com.
John Stahlschmidt Golf & Travel
John Stahlschmidt is the Head Instructor at the TOUR Academy TPC Scottsdale. John is a class “A” member of the PGA of America and was recognized in 2011 at one of the best instructors in the Country by Golf Tips Magazine. John attended the University of Alabama on a golf scholarship. John played a total of 90 rounds in his college career placing him 15th all time for total rounds played in school history. John also was named to the Southeastern Conference Academic honor role his junior and senior years. John has been the Head Instructor at TPC Scottsdale since 2007. In John’s teaching career, he has worked with members of the PGA Tour, the Nationwide TOUR, the LPGA Tour, the Futures TOUR and the Asian Tour. John also has either written tips or been featured in the following…Espn.com, pgatour.com, golftips.com, thegolfchannel.com, PGA Tour Partners, Golf Tips magazine, AZ Golfer, and The Today Show. For inquiries, email john@jetsetmag.com.
Travel & Lifestyle
Karen Brost
Health & Wellness
Ray Florio
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Karen Brost is a world renowned writer who has been covering travel, lifestyle and business topics for over 15 years. A former Midwesterner, she traded her snow shovel for sun screen and never looked back. Like most writers, she has an inquisitive mind and her work has taken her on such diverse adventures as hiking to an active volcano in Hawaii, exploring the wonders of Petra in Jordan, hot air ballooning over the Rio Grande, sailing on an America’s Cup yacht and donning a chef’s coat to flip eggs in the kitchen of a five-diamond resort. Karen is always on the lookout for interesting story ideas and one of the things she enjoys most as a writer is interviewing people who are passionate about what they do. Among her assignments as a contributing writer for Jetset Magazine, Karen covers luxury travel destinations and develops profiles of top level executives. For inquiries, email karen@jetsetmag.com.
Raymond Florio is a Holistic Health Coach & Nutritionist, guiding people around the globe to transform their health and live a fulfilling life. A graduate of the National Academy of Sports Medicine, he has continued his education in the holistic health industry with over 15 years of experience, working with some of the best and innovative doctors in the world. As the creator of Holistic Self Regenesis, Florio’s techniques embrace the holistic model, helping students integrate mind, body and soul in their training and in their lives. Living what he teaches, he is raising the standards of health and fitness and changing what people define as healthy. He has taught members of the Navy, athletes, martial artists, and executives who demand only the most effective training for their goals and highest quality nutrition for their health and longevity. He is Jetset Magazine’s health editor and exclusive health, wellness, and fitness writer. Florio is helping to bring fitness, food, supplement and medicine applications up to date for a more effective and cuttingedge, harmonious health lifestyle that anyone can do. For inquiries, email ray@jetsetmag.com.
Slavica Monczka is a beautiful yet relatable on camera personality and the creator and host of the Seductively French television series. A popular international Fashion & Lifestyle correspondent, she has an informal and charismatic interview style that encourages an open dialogue to which women can relate and men find attractive.Her personality leads to an easy conversation that seeks out a deeper meaning from her world famous interview subjects that is both entertaining and inspirational. She is an awardwinning design consultant who consults with international architects as well as on numerous luxury private home projects. As the founder of the Seductively French brand, Slavica contributes to some of the most widely recognized publications around the world. For inquiries, email slavica@jetsetmag.com.
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shade, a central dining, bar and barbecue area is covered by the radar arch. Three additional deck spaces are included. ϐ sky lounge. It features a central coffee table bordered by rotating white leather sofas with curved ebony privacy screens that effortlessly slide across 270 degrees of full-height windows. The full-beam master suite is located on the main deck, and the guest cabins on the lower deck include the unusual combination of two full-beam VIP suites, one on Ǥ ϐ craftsmen from Sinnex and Oortgiese to ensure that every aspect of the build met the incredibly exacting standards of the owner, Rémi Tessier Design, and, of course, Heesen.
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he unveiling of the F12berlinetta, the fastest Ferrari ever built, ushers in a new generation of Ferrari 12-cylinders in the form of a car that delivers unprecedented performance from an exceptional new engine, combined with an innovative ϐ aerodynamics. This is, in fact, the most powerful and high-performance ǡ ϐ Ȃ ǡ ϐ Ǧ ϐ Ȃ which, together with advanced vehicle architecture, aerodynamics, components and electronic controls, guarantee unsurpassed driving involvement whatever the road or track. Ferrari’s traditional transaxle layout has been revolutionized to match the more extreme performance of the car. The F12berlinetta’s 6262cc 65° V12 engine delivers unprecedented performance and revs for a naturally-aspirated 12-cylinder engine and provides an unrelenting surge of acceleration all the way to the 8,700 rpm limit. Fuel consumption has been reduced by 30 percent. The result is that the new Prancing Horse 12-cylinder accelerates from 0-62 mph in 3.1 seconds. It also completes a lap of the Fiorano circuit in 1’23”, faster than any other Ferrari road car. The design of the F12berlinetta is a result of the collaboration between the Ferrari Styling Centre and Pininfarina. It is a perfect bal-
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if the electromagnetic highway is a little backed up, the vehicle can always teleport to its destination. While the “Q-Teleportation” feature is a bit far fetched, an electromagnetic highway isn’t completely off the wall. The folks at Stanford are working on a way to charge electric vehicles using wireless conduits embedded in pavement in order to give EVs an unlimited operating range. Coils built into the road and into the vehicles could ϐ Ǥ Concept cars are a strange breed when we see them at major car Ǥ ϐ ǡ they can be clear hints at what future vehicles will look like. With ǯ ǡ ϐ appeal will be enhanced to update this dream super car, which is majestic in beauty.
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eattle may be known as the place where Starbucks began to give the ϔ ǡ has more to offer than just coffee beans and melodic noise — it’s also a cultured area with amazing sights and an incredible hospitality industry.
ǡ ǫ ǡ ǡ ǯ Ǥ 8:00 AM: Fly into one of the private airports, such as Galvin Flying Service just south of downtown, and pick up a car. 8:30 AM: Hit up Fonté Café and Wine Bar for breakfast, a popular spot that serves breakfast all day long. Be sure to try the Fonté French Toast, which is served with a cinnamon pecan mascarpone and an utterly sumptuous syrup. Bon appétit. 9:30 AMǣ ǯ ϐ Ǧ ǡ Pike Place Public Market. It’s a touristy area, ǡ ϐ Ǧ Ȅ ǯ have to see (and later say you saw) while in town.
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TAKEOFF DAY TRIP 10:30 AM: Take the ferry over to Bainbridge Island to check out some of the area’s winemakers, including Rolling Bay Winery. It’s a smaller facility, but they have a tasting room perfectly suited to the enjoyment of a few pre-prandial nibbles. 12:00 PM: After whetting your appetite, order lunch at Café Nola, a charming little spot located near the ferry. You won’t regret trying the Dungeness Crab Salad Sliders, served with fresh fruit and slaw. 1:00 PM: Not that we’d have you counting calories, but one way to burn off that French toast is to embark on Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour, a below-the-city walking adventure revealing Seattle’s storefronts and salons built prior to 1900. The tour is fascinating, but here’s a warning: No high heels. 2:00 PM: It’s not time to rest your feet just yet. There are some excellent retail opportunities just off of Pike Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues. We recommend Mario’s, a high-end shopping experience for both men and women.
4:00 PM: Seattle is all about embracing the quirky and the weird, so with that in mind, check out the Experience Music Project, located adjacent to the Space Needle. Exhibit subjects there run ǡ ϐ ǡ Battlestar Galactica, Nirvana and grunge music, natch. 5:00 PM: Again, if this is your inaugural visit to Seattle, the Space Needle is right next door, so there’s no reason not to see the city’s most iconic landmark. Make it to the top just as nightfall is ϐ then in dazzling illumination from your lofty vantage point. 6:00 PM: Indulge at dinner at Altura, an Italian restaurant that makes the absolute most of the “3-4-5”-coursed dinner format. The slow roasted duck breast is amazing, as is the dry-aged ribeye for two. 7:00 PMǣ ϐ Ǧ ACT: A Contemporary Theatre Ǥ ǡ ϐ ǡ leaving the rest of Seattle’s uniquely weird — and wonderful — expriences for next time.
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alfway between the two main California metropolises of Los Angeles and San Francisco lies Paso Robles wine country. Located along California’s famed Central Coast, the Paso Robles wine grape growing region’s climate is perfect for the production of awardwinning premium wines. A long growing season of warm days and cool evenings give rise to vibrantly ripened fruit with dynamic Ď?Žƒ˜‘” ’”‘Ď?‹Ž‡• –Šƒ– –”ƒÂ?•Žƒ–‡ „‡ƒ—–‹ˆ—ŽŽ› ‹Â? ›‘—” ‰Žƒ•• ‘ˆ ƒ•‘ ‘„Ž‡• ™‹Â?‡Ǥ ”ƒ˜‡”•‹Â?‰ –Š‡ ŽƒÂ?Â†Â•Â…ÂƒÂ’Â‡ÇĄ ›‘— ™‹ŽŽ Ď?‹Â?† ʹ͸ǥͲͲͲ ˜‹Â?‡›ƒ”† ÂƒÂ…Â”Â‡Â•ÇĄ ’”‘†—…‹Â?‰ Â?‘”‡ –ŠƒÂ? ͜Ͳ ™‹Â?‡ ‰”ƒ’‡ ˜ƒ”‹‡–‹‡• ÇŚ ˆ”‘Â? ’ƒÂ?‹•Š –‘ –ƒŽ‹ƒÂ? ƒÂ?† ‘”†‡ƒ—š –‘ ÂŠĂ˜Â?‡ǥ including the area’s heritage variety Zinfandel. The distinct microclimates and soils, combined with warm days and cool nights, make growing conditions ideal for producing these diverse styles of wine. Paso Robles was named for its local oak trees, El Paso de Robles, or “The ƒ•• ‘ˆ –Š‡ ƒÂ?•Ǥdz Š‡ Â?ƒÂ?‡ ™ƒ• ”‡…‘”†‡† ‹Â? ͳͺʹͺ ĥ ƒ ”ƒÂ?…Š‘ ™Š‡”‡ –Š‡ padres of San Miguel sowed wheat, and the city was founded on the rancho ‹Â? ͳͺͺ͸ ƒÂ?† ‹Â?…‘”’‘”ƒ–‡† ‹Â? ͳͺͺ͝Ǥ ‘†ƒ› –Š‡ …‹–›ǯ• Â?ƒÂ?‡ ‹• …‘Â?Â?‘Â?Ž› shortened to Paso Robles. The Paso Robles American Viticultural Appellation Č‹ ČŒ ‹• Š‘Â?‡ –‘ Â?‘”‡ –ŠƒÂ? ͳͺͲ ™‹Â?‡”‹‡•Ǥ Â? –Š‡ —Â?‡ ;Ͳǥ ʹͲͲ͡ ‹••—‡ ‘ˆ ‹Â?‡ Â†Â˜Â‘Â…ÂƒÂ–Â‡ÇĄ ‘„‡”– Ǥ ƒ”Â?‡”ǥ ”Ǥ ƒ••‡”–• Dz–Š‡”‡ ‹• Â?‘ “—‡•–‹‘Â? –Šƒ– ƒ †‡…ƒ†‡ ˆ”‘Â? Â?‘™ǥ –Š‡ –‘’ ˜‹–‹…—Ž–—”ƒŽ ƒ”‡ƒ• ‘ˆ ƒÂ?–ƒ ÂƒÂ”Â„ÂƒÂ”ÂƒÇĄ ƒÂ?–ƒ ‹–ƒ ‹ŽŽ• ƒÂ?† the limestone hillsides west of Paso Robles will be as well known as the glamorous vineyards of Napa Valley.â€? Â?‘Â?‰ ƒŽŽ –Š‡ ˜‹Â?Â‡Â›ÂƒÂ”Â†Â•ÇĄ ‹– ™ƒ• †‹ˆĎ?‹…—Ž– –‘ •‡Ž‡…– –Š‡ –‘’ Ď?‹˜‡ ‘ˆ ƒ•‘ Robles, but after several visits to the area and meetings with the winemakers, looking at their wineries, terroirs, and of course tasting their most famous ˜‹Â?Â–ÂƒÂ‰Â‡Â•ÇĄ ™‡ …ƒÂ?‡ —’ ™‹–Š ƒ Ž‹•– ‘ˆ Ď?‹˜‡ ˜‹Â?‡›ƒ”†•Ǥ #1: L’AVENTUREÇŁ ‹˜‡ ›‡ƒ”• ƒˆ–‡” Š‹• Ď?‹”•– ͝ͺ ”ƒ–‹Â?‰• „› ‘„‡”– ƒ”Â?‡”ǯ• Wine Advocate ˆ‘” Š‹• ʹͲͲ͜ ÇŻ ˜‡Â?–—”‡ ‡† •–ƒ–‡ Â—Â˜ÂąÂ‡ÇĄ ••‡‘ …‘Â?–‹Â?—‡• to go from strength to strength, producing a fabulous portfolio of wines that makes L’Aventure one of the bright, shining reference points for the region. This is one of the California Central Coast Superstars, and the wines are worth every cent.
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Stephan Asseo, owner and winemaker at L’Aventure Winery, began making wine in 1982, following his education at L’Ecole Oenologique de Macon, Burgundy, France. In that same year, Stephan established Domaine Courteillac in Bordeaux. He and his family later purchased Chateau Fleur Cardinal, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, and Chateau Robin, in the Cotes de Castillion, Bordeaux. Over the next 15 years, Stephan developed into an artisan winemaker of fastidious craftsmanship, and gained a reputation as a maverick vigneron. However, his true desire was to be more innovative than AOC law would allow. In 1996, this led him on a quest for a great terroir, where he could pursue his ideal as a winemaker. After searching for over ƒ ›‡ƒ” ƒÂ?‘Â?‰ –Š‡ ™‘”Ž†ǯ• ‰”‡ƒ– ™‹Â?‡ Ď?‹‡Ž†•ǥ ”ƒÂ?‰‹Â?‰ ˆ”‘Â? ‘—–Š Africa to Lebanon, and Argentina to Napa, Stephan found Paso Robles. Stephan immediately “fell in loveâ€? with the unique terroir. All L’Aventure vineyards are located on the western side of Highway 101. The rolling topography of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range, the †‡‡’ …ƒŽ…ƒ”‡‘—• •‘‹Ž•ǥ ƒÂ?† –Š‡ Â?ƒ”‹–‹Â?‡ ‹Â?Ď?Ž—‡Â?…‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ”‡Â?‘™Â?‡† Templeton Gap, all combine to produce a world class wine country, with the potential to craft some of the world’s greatest blends. It is here, in Paso Robles, that Stephan began his adventure, “L’Aventure.â€? In order to maximize quality in L’Aventure’s harsh terroir, Stephan has established a high density plantation scheme of 2,100
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#2: SAXUM VINEYARDS: In 1998, when 28-year-old Justin Smith started making wine in Paso Robles, it was a sleepy Central Coast area. Now the wine region is one of California’s fastest-growing. West Paso has a magical combination of rocky limestone soils, rolling hillsides and a not-too-cool climate that gives red RhĂ´ne varieties a Ď?‹”Â? •–”—…–—”‡ –‘ ˆ”ƒÂ?‡ –Š‡‹” ”‹…Šǥ †ƒ”Â? „‡””› Ď?Žƒ˜‘”•Ǥ Â?‹–Šǥ ™Š‘ owns the 3,000-case Saxum winery with his wife Heather, creates wines of distinctive character, depth and personality. In 2007, with a near-perfect vintage, Saxum’s wines reached new heights. In 2010, the 07 Saxum James Berry Vineyard received a 98 rating by the Wine Spectator who elected Saxum its #1 Wine of the year among the top 100 selected wines. Saxum Vineyards is focused on producing Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre-based blends from the Templeton Gap/Willow Creek area of Paso Robles. Saxum lets their rocky calcareous soils, steep hillsides, sunny days, and cooling ocean breezes speak through their wines by keeping their yields low, picking the fruit at the peak of ripeness, and using a minimalist approach in the cellar. They respect their land and farm everything sustainably without chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. Because Saxum’s vine’s roots penetrate deep through –Š‡ Ď?‹••—”‡• ‹Â? –Š‡ …ƒŽ…ƒ”‡‘—• •‘‹Žǥ ‹””‹‰ƒ–‹‘Â? ‹• ”ƒ”‡Ž› Â?‡‡†‡†Ǥ Production is kept at 2200-2800 cases a year divided between six different cuvees: Broken Stones, James Berry Vineyard, Bone Rock, Booker Vineyards, Paderewski Vineyard and Heart Stone Vineyard.
The James Berry Vineyard is the Smith family’s estate vineyard. It is Ž‘…ƒ–‡† ͳͲ Â?‹Ž‡• ˆ”‘Â? –Š‡ ƒ…‹Ď?‹… …‡ƒÂ? ™‹–Š ƒÂ? ƒ˜‡”ƒ‰‡ ‡Ž‡˜ƒ–‹‘Â? of 1200 feet. #3: WINDWARD VINEYARD: Pinot Noir is the driving passion of Marc Goldberg and Maggie D’Ambrosia, husband and wife owners of Windward Vineyard. Windward Vineyard is dedicated exclusively to producing Burgundian style Pinot Noir. To make the “Great American Pinot Noir,â€? one that rivals those produced in Burgundy, is the couple’s passion. Marc and Maggie purchased and planted the vineyard in 1989 based upon the terroir and microclimate of the Paso Robles west •‹†‡Ǥ Š‡ …‘Â?„‹Â?ƒ–‹‘Â? ‘ˆ –Š‡ …‘‘Ž‹Â?‰ ƒ…‹Ď?‹… Â„Â”Â‡Â‡ÂœÂ‡Â•ÇĄ –Š‡ …ƒŽ…ƒ”‡‘—• soil and the 50 degree daily drop in temperature produce exemplary Pinot Noir. With the Burgundian French term, “Monopoleâ€? vision of total control over both the vineyard and the winemaking, the 15acre vineyard is planted with four notable French clones. Windward Vineyard is dedicated to putting Paso Robles’ Pinot Noir back on the map. Since the 1993 debut in 1995, each of Windward’s ˜‹Â?–ƒ‰‡• Šƒ˜‡ ƒ…Š‹‡˜‡† ‹Â?•’‹”‹Â?‰ ƒ……Žƒ‹Â?ÇĄ ’ƒ”–‹…—Žƒ”Ž› ™‹–Š‹Â? –Š‡ …‘Â?Â?—Â?‹–› ‘ˆ ™‹Â?‡ ƒĎ?‹…‹‘Â?Ġԥ ™Š‘ ƒ’’”‡…‹ƒ–‡ –Š‡ Žƒ›‡”‡† complexity of Burgundian-styled Pinot Noir.
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#4: TABLAS CREEK VINEYARD: Tablas Creek Vineyard is the result of a decades-long friendship between the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and Robert Haas, longtime importer and founder of Vineyard Brands. The families created a partnership in 1985 and ‹Â? ͳ͝ͺ͝ ’—”…Šƒ•‡† ƒ ÍłÍ´Í˛ÇŚÂƒÂ…Â”Â‡ ’”‘’‡”–› ‹Â? –Š‡ Š‹ŽŽ› ĥ ƒ„Žƒ• district of west Paso Robles for its similarities to Châteauneuf du
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Pape: limestone soils, a favorable climate, and rugged terrain. The partners imported the traditional varietals grown on the Perrins’ celebrated estate, including Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Counoise for reds; and Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne, and Grenache Blanc for whites. These imported vines passed a rigorous 3-year USDA testing program, were propagated and grafted in the on-site nursery, and used to plant the organic estate vineyard. Tablas Creek’s wine production is centered on their limestonerich 120-acre organic estate vineyard. The warm days and cool nights allow Tablas Creek’s vines to gracefully ripen the Rhône
wines. Each varietal is hand-harvested when completely ripe and fermented separately. The winemaking, including native yeast fermentation and neutral French oak barrels, preserves the wines’ ties to their soil, climate, and varietal character. #5: LINNE CALADO: Tucked away on a private drive in a forest ‘ˆ ‘ƒÂ? –”‡‡• ƒÂ?† Â?ƒ–‹˜‡ ˜‡‰‡–ƒ–‹‘Â?ÇĄ ›‘— ™‹ŽŽ Ď?‹Â?† ‹Â?Â?‡ ƒŽƒ†‘ Winery. The winery was established in 1998 and is family owned and operated. The winery name describes the distinctive limestone soils present on the west side of Paso Robles where all of the grapes
“The distinct microclimates and soils, combined with warm days and cool nights, make growing conditions ideal for producing these diverse styles of wine.â€? varietals they grow. Tablas Creek vineyard practices emphasize dry farming and seek to maximize the expression of their terroir. Š‡› ˆƒ”Â? ‘”‰ƒÂ?Â‹Â…ÂƒÂŽÂŽÂ›ÇĄ ƒÂ?† ”‡…‡‹˜‡† –Š‡‹” ‘”‰ƒÂ?‹… …‡”–‹Ď?‹…ƒ–‹‘Â? ‹Â? January 2003. More recently, Tablas Creek has converted part of the vineyard to use biodynamic techniques. At harvest, each vineyard block is hand-harvested selectively, and they typically make 2-4 passes through each vineyard block at harvest. Tablas Creek follows the centuries-old Châteauneuf du Pape tradition of blending chosen varietals, which produces wines that are more complex, better balanced, and richer than single varietal
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utilized to make the wineries’ 4,000 annual cases are grown. ÂŽÂŽ ‘ˆ ‹Â?Â?‡ ÂƒÂŽÂƒÂ†Â‘ÇŻÂ• ™‹Â?‡• ƒ”‡ —Â?Ď?‹Ž–‡”‡† ƒÂ?† —Â?Ď?‹Â?‡† ƒÂ?† balanced through the blending of Rhone and Zinfandel varieties. Š‡ ‹Â?Â?‡ ƒŽƒ†‘ ™‹Â?‡• ƒ”‡ †”‹˜‡Â? „› •—•–ƒ‹Â?ƒ„Ž‡ ˆƒ”Â?‹Â?‰ ’”ƒ…–‹…‡• and minimalist winemaking that allows them to produce wines that are rich and concentrated. Be sure to try Sticks and Stones, a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah, which the winery is well known for. Special thanks to Paso Robles Wine Alliance. Visit Pasowine.com.
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AN EXCLUSIVE Q & A WITH
ANTONIO GALLONI BY TOM ZENNER
It has been slightly more than one year since Robert Parker expanded Antonio Galloni’s role at The Wine Advocate and eRobertParker.com. Jetset recently sat ϐ — reviewing the wines of California. Ǥ ϐ ǫ A. Clearly there has been a passing of the torch from Robert Parker to me. Bob has been covering California wines for several decades, and naturally, change can be ϐ Ǥ ǡ ǡ pretty smooth. No two people are alike, but I don’t think my appointment is all that ϐ ǡ ǡ scores in The Wine Advocate Ǥ ϐ Ǥ Ǥ Ȅ ǫ Ǥ ϐ ǡ ǡ ϐ good thing. There is no question that California is one of the world’s great wine regions. California itself is vast, though, and really needs to be thought of as a group of winemaking regions. The Central Coast, Sonoma and Napa Valley are all unique and each is capable of producing world-class wines. Then there are lesser-known parts of the state, such as Anderson Valley that have yet to be fully discovered. Ǥ Ȅ ǡ Ǥ A. Our goal at The Wine Advocate and eRobertParker.com is ϐ appreciation – from beginner to expert. We review many of Ǧ Ǧϐ ǡ Ǧ friendly wines under $25. We aim to recognize those wineries that are doing exceptional work while pointing out those that Ǥ ϐ have otherwise not known about.
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Q. Tell us why local winemakers might be nervous of Mr. Parker’s expertise?
A. I think what has always set me apart from most other critics has been a breadth of coverage that recognizes excellence in all styles.
A. You would have to ask the winemakers that. If I were a winemaker, I am sure I would be nervous showing my wine to someone with a long history of having tasted the world’s greatest, reference-point wines.
Q. Can you explain the genesis of how you became the “new face/voice” of the California wine industry? A. I started writing at The Wine Advocate in 2006, covering the wines of Italy. In 2008 I added Champagne. Robert Parker and I wanted to increase the coverage of California wines in hard copy and at eRobertParker.com. We had talked about that shared goal for a long time. A few years ago Bob felt that keeping up with all of the new California wines and wineries was a challenge. At the same time, Bob wanted to spend more time doing thematic tastings. That is when we started talking seriously about dividing coverage. Bob is still very much involved. He continues to do historical vintage retrospectives and vertical tastings, while I cover new releases. We now have the most extensive coverage of California wines we have ever had in our 34-year history. Q. Can you tell us what Robert Parker has meant to your climb? A. First and foremost, through his writing, Bob introduced me to so many wines I would have never tried otherwise. Bob was an early role model in inspiring me to take up wine criticism. Later, he played ϐ on wine writing, which he had long held was my true calling. Beyond work, Bob has always been an inspiration on a personal level.
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Q. How do you discover the “next great wine producer?” A. There really is no secret. It just comes down to spending a ϐ tasting with an open mind. There is no substitute for hard work. Q. There are a lot of lesser-known wineries that have received great acclaim — what is exciting about them?
A. That really depends. Sometimes it is a historical vineyard that is the main story, which is the case at Vine Hill Ranch. The Phillips family sold their grapes to a number of high-quality wineries nearby, but now they are also making wines on their own. In other cases, it might be winemakers who are a bit reclusive and who have at times ϐ ǡ Ǥ other instances, it could be the emergence of a new project, such as Realm or Arnot-Roberts where the principals are young, passionate and intensely motivated to do great things. Q. Do consumers and distributors care about wine ratings? Why are they so important in the industry? A. I think they do. There is just so much choice today that people need someone to sort through it all. The reality is that there have never been so many great wines made in every region across the world. It can be daunting at times. That is when an expert opinion can be helpful.
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A. I can’t think of a single major grape variety I don’t like – at least in the regions I cover! It has never been an issue.
A. Reviews can have some impact in the short-term, especially if they are very high or very low, but I think in most cases the marketplace is the ultimate judge of quality over the long-term. One only has to look at pricing in auction markets to understand which wines hold their value over time and which ones don’t.
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Ǥ ǯ ǫ A. So far, it feels like I have been accepted very well. The winemakers I have met have all been exceedingly gracious and generous with their time.
A. All opinions and reviews are subjective, whether they are about wine, food, art, technology or any other subject. I think a successful ϐ ǡ Ǧ Ǥ write reviews that accurately describe what is in the glass while giving consumers enough information to make their own choices – always with passion, integrity and insight. My own likes and dislikes should ǡ ϐ Ǥ
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CAPELLA PEDREGAL BY TOM ZENNER
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TAKEOFF DESTINATIONS The answers are a resounding and emphatic Si, and that instantly becomes apparent the moment your chauffeur-guided luxury SUV enters the 300-meter long tunnel, Dos Mares. It has literally been carved through a mountain, revealing and welcoming you to Capella Pedregal, the only hotel in the world with completely private access. Capella Pedregal is just minutes from bustling downtown Cabo, yet seemingly a world away thanks to its secluded location, sitting on the region’s most coveted parcel of land, a 24-acre site at the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.
ǯ ϐ ǡ legendary rock formations known as Land’s End. Reminiscent of a Mediterranean mountainside village, with a design that celebrates traditional Mexican culture mixed with sophisticated modern elements, it’s very easy to see why the hotel has rung up as many awards as it has A-list celebrity endorsements. The reason why is simple. Every room provides sweeping views of ϐ ǡ ͳǡ͵ͺ square foot Estrella Suites, or one of the three coveted Villa Suites ʹǡͲͲ Ͷǡʹ ǡ you will have direct access to your own private beach, with butler ǡ ǡ ϐ make your stay one of the most memorable of your entire life. Location is a key selling point for Capella Pedregal, and after the staff provides a private ride on golf cart to the end of the tunnel, you are literally just minutes from the restaurants and nightlife of Cabo. Brace yourself, though, for the possibility that you might not want to leave. And you certainly don’t have to leave the property to enjoy a world-class dining experience. Under the tutelage of self-trained Executive Chef Marco Bustamante, Capella Pedregal’s three distinctive dining establishments feature ϐ ǡ Ǯ ǯ Ǥ The signature Don Manuel’s restaurant is named after the hotel owner’s family patriarch and is located at the heart of the resort. Cuisine at Don Manuel’s uses local organic ingredients grown ϐ ǡ
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of old world techniques. El Farallón, Spanish for “a rock that comes ǡdz ϐ served in an alfresco setting suspended over the ocean. The Beach Club is a casual, poolside-dining venue serving coastal favorites such as hummus, California chop salad, fresh grilled seafood, grilled Panini sandwiches, and classic Caesar salads. The open-air venue is the perfect place to escape the sun and enjoy a drink while watching your favorite sporting event or enjoying the coastal views. (This summer, an impressive roster of master chefs from around the country, including Top Chef Desserts Judge Johnny Iuzzini, will come together for the inaugural wine and food festival, A Taste of Capella, July 11-15, 2012. By booking the A Taste of Capella package,
ϐ ǡ cooking demonstrations, wine and cheese tastings, a 5-course ȋ Ȍǡ on the beach with chef-prepared food stations, and more. Details of ǡ a complete listing of what’s involved for attendees of the Festival, can be found at Capellapedregal.comǤȌ Most guests of Capella Pedregal know world-class service, around the globe, but there is something unique and refreshingly spectacular here. It’s tangible. You can feel it. The tunnel has
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transported you to a haven of luxury that is unique. Friendly and personalized, yet discreet and subtle service reaches a new level here. Small yet spectacular touches are the norm, and they never get old. It’s known as the “Capella Experience,” and it’s the mission of the management and staff of Capella Pedregal to have your stay there exceed anything you have ever experienced, which means options abound, including a private chef upon request and Capella Signature Personal Assistants for every guest. Another part of the Capella Experience is simply doing and seeing things you can’t partake in anywhere else. Sipping a cocktail in your private hammock while watching humpback whales frolic, ϐ ǡ caught seafood delivered to your villa or cabana in oceanfront splendor is an experience I implore you to indulge in if you have not yet done so in your lifetime. There’s something magical about Ǧ ǡ ϐ ϐ your villa bedroom. And when you want to take the pampering to yet another level, the 12,000 square foot Auriga Spa, designed by world-acclaimed spa designer Sylvia Sepielli, beckons. As intoxicatingly dramatic and thrilling as the ride through the tunnel and onto the property is upon your arrival, alas, the transport back through it and back into the real world can be met with a hint of sadness. But your escape to this magical Mexican hideaway does Ǥ in the direction of home, and you allow yourself a moment of ϐ ǡ ǯ ϐ ϐ
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ǯ Ǥ daydreams this time will center on one simple task — clearing your ϐ Ǥ Capella Pedregal Camino Del Mar – 1 Cabo San Lucas BCS C.P. 23455 Mexico 01.624.172.0374 Capellapedregal.com
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The 2012 US Open Championship will be played at the Olympic Club’s Lake Course in San Francisco, California on June 14-17. The city by the bay is no stranger to major championships, as this will be ϐ Ǥ ǯ ǫ ǡ ǯ ǡ ǯ Dz strikes” again as it has so many times before. ϐ history have taken place at this historic venue. In 1955, unknown driving range pro Jack Fleck outlasted golf phenom Ben Hogan in an Ǥ ϐ year. The coverage lasted one hour, and just before the broadcast ϐ ǡ ǡ Dz ͷ Ǥdz ǡ ǡ Hogan only to beat him the next day in a playoff. The 1966 US Open at Olympic featured another amazing duel Ǥ ǡ Arnie owned a seven shot lead. Casper roared back to tie after 72 Ǥ ǡ Dz ǯ dz was silenced.
I remember the 1987 open at Olympic as if it was yesterday. Tom ǡ have a renaissance occur, as he was right in the thick of things until Ǥ only major championship. The above three Opens illustrate how the unthinkable is the norm at the Olympic Club. The golf course is as unconvential as its crowned champions. The par three 8th hole comes back to the clubhouse. Most traditional courses consist of the ninth routing back. The course will play roughly 7,000 yards with a par of 70. Driving the ball in the fairway will once again be a premium. Olympic sits adjacent to Lake Merced and has very slanted fairways. Distance off the tee will not be as important as accuracy. ǫ ǡ at Bay Hill earlier this year, or someone unknown like the previous Opens at Olympic? Make sure to watch what will prove to be yet another very exciting US Open Championship.
John Stahlschmidt is the PGA Head Instructor at the TOUR Academy at TPC Scottsdale. To comment on this article, email John at johnst@touracademy.com
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THE CITY
BY THE BAY WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN FOR THE US OPEN... San Francisco is one of the best vacation spots in the world at any time of the year. But it really shines in the summer, with comfortable temperatures and a fun atmosphere. San Francisco’s most popular ǡ ǯ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ There are so many iconic places to visit in San Francisco that you’ll Ǥ ǡ ǯ some of the best places to stay, play, and eat when visiting the City by ϐ Ǥ
THE RITZ-CARLTON,
HALF MOON BAY
Discover an easily accessible California coast hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is an elite golf and spa resort hotel that provides a ϐ Ǥ Situated 23 miles southwest of the San Francisco International Airport, history of old Scotland. ǯ ǯ ϐ ǡ ǡ Ǥ Ǧ Ǥ
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BOULEVARD Since its opening in 1993, Boulevard restaurant has been hailed as one of the best restaurants in San Francisco. Created in partnership with designer Pat Kuleto, the elegant, yet warm and welcoming interior of Boulevard is the essence of the Belle Époque style. American regional ϐ ǡ ϐ ǡ ϐ diners’ attention whether they are expense-account locals out for lunch or dressed-to-the-nines tourists. ǡ ϐ something worth the splurge. Chef Oakes’ process is meticulous, from searching for the freshest of ingredients to perfect presentation and Ǥ ϐ ǡ ϐ ǯ undivided attention.
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THE FIFTH FLOOR RESTAURANT A sophisticated urban space, including a lively bar, lounge, and dining room, the Fifth Floor offers a variety of experiences for every occasion, from a casual date to a romantic rendezvous, or just a tasty night out on the town.
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MONROE The remnants of old Hollywood live on at Monroe, an upscale lounge that infuses a little classic celebrity glamour into the hard-partying North Beach scene. When the work week fades into the weekend, however, the bare-bulb chandeliers dim, DJs turn up the music, and a fashionable ϐ Ǥ May . June 2012
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St. Lucia
Thanks to its Pitons, twin pyramid-shaped peaks, St. Lucia is one of the most easily identifiable islands in the Caribbean. The coral gardens at the foot of the Pitons are a hotspot for scuba divers and snorkelers.
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CARIBBEAN DESTINATIONS FEATURING PREFERRED CHARTER DESTINATIONS IN THE CARIBBEAN
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hat could be more relaxing than booking a charter cruise to the Caribbean where you can cast away your cares and drink in some of the most mesmerizing scenery the planet has to offer? We’ve rounded up some of the top charter destinations for you. The trick lies ϐ Ǥ common are tranquil turquoise seas and beautiful beaches that beckon you. After that, it’s a matter of what you want to do – kick back and relax, embark on a new adventure or experience the local culture and cuisine. The choice is yours.
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THE SUNNIEST OF THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN ISLANDS The largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, Antigua boasts warm, steady breezes; a winding coastline dotted with safe harbors; shell-laden beaches and a nearly unbroken Ǥ ǡ ϐ to navigate is where today’s trekkers encounter a tremendous wealth of secluded, powdery soft beaches.
THINGS TO DO: Antigua Helicopter Tour - Helicopter tours offer a variety of truly amazing panoramic delights, priceless memories and photographic opportunities for both around the island tours and the Montserrat volcano tour. Seeing Antigua from a helicopter is a beautiful sight, one not easily forgotten. Island Safari 4x4 Discovery Tour - This tour offers you an exciting off-road adventure, taking you to many Antigua landmarks, including Devil’s Bridge and Betty’s Hope Sugar Plantation. Throughout the tour, you’ll have the chance to sample some of the seasonal fruits such as mangoes, pineapples or guavas. Snorkeling Island Adventure - Take advantage of some of the islands’ main attractions, and enjoy a day of snorkeling and sightseeing on this family-friendly excursion.
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ALSO VISIT: Barbuda Visit the less-developed Barbuda for its wild beauty, deserted beaches and heavily wooded interior abounding in wildlife. The main village, Codrington, sits on the edge of a lagoon and its inhabitants rely largely on the sea for their existence.
THINGS TO DO: Barbuda Day Tour - Explore the amazing Frigate Bird Sanctuary located on the island’s northwestern lagoon which is accessible only by boat. A local guide gives a narrated educational ϐ Caribbean wildlife. Discover the Frigate Bird which is a tropical marine bird of prey and is seen here in its natural habitat.
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS THE YACHTING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
The Virgin Islands are an excellent yacht charter location due to the Caribbean’s calm waters and very short distances between idyllic anchorages that allow for more time to enjoy the area. This necklace of gem-like islands is strung along Drake Passage, a protected channel with steady winds and spectacular views, making it one of the world’s great sailing venues.
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Loblolly Bay - At least two-thirds of Anegada’s shoreline is pristine beach and the crystal waters offer unbelievable snorkeling and swimming. Among the best beaches is Loblolly Bay, a beautiful stretch of sand with a few beach bars where doing nothing much at all can take days. Beef Island Snorkel Tour - Visit one of the British Virgin Islands’ best-kept secrets on this 3.5-hour shore excursion. Relax and soak up the sun on the island’s gorgeous remote beaches, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, and explore the island’s ϐ Ǥ
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The Baths at Virgin Gorda “The Baths” are a large number of huge granite boulders strewn on the beach at the Sou, forming scenic caves that are open to the sea. Wandering through the boulders you will see some amazing formations, and they are a delight to explore while snorkeling. Sandy Spit Sandy Spit is a tiny island near Jost Van Dyke that is encircled by a glorious pristine sandy beach. It is a wonderful place to anchor for lunch, snorkel in the beautiful coral just off shore, relax on the beach, and imagine what it would be like to be stranded on a desert island. Anegada Be sure to reserve a table at one of the lobster restaurants on the island, where large, freshly caught lobsters are cut in half and grilled.
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THE FINEST SCENERY IN THE CARIBBEAN St. Lucia is the sort of tropical paradise that a crewed yacht charterer dreams about. The white sand beaches are framed by the dramatic Atlantic Ocean on the east, and the calm Caribbean waters to the west. Any yacht charter vacation around St Lucia is bound to be an incredible experience.
Catamaran Day Sail - Spend the day sailing aboard a beautiful catamaran along the tropical west coast of St. Lucia. Visit the Diamond Botanical Gardens and explore the natural beauty of the waterfalls before heading to the Sulphur Springs inside the Caribbean’s only drive-in volcano.
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Land and Sea Adventure - Start with an excursion to Morne Fortune, ǡ ϐ before arriving at Soufriere, home of the landmark Pitons. Stop for lunch at “The Still,” a plantation-style restaurant, before boarding a boat for the return journey along the island’s fascinating coastline. Stop to swim or snorkel and cruise to beautiful Marigot Bay.
St Lucia Rainforest Walk - St. Lucia possesses a topography of stunning beauty, matched by no other location in the Caribbean. A short scenic drive to the lush green forest allows you to enjoy the warmth and quaintness that sums up St. Lucia. You’ll be met by an expert forestry guide who will lead you on an awe inspiring nature walk.
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Rodney Bay & Marigot Bay For centuries, St. Lucia also has been a haven for sailors. Marigot Bay, located on the west coast, is home to a modern mega yacht marina. But it is Rodney Bay, at the island’s northern end, that is the island’s true yachting capital. The 232-slip Rodney Bay Marina, an Island Global Yachting facility, Dzϐ dz ȋ Ȍ November, which draws more than 200 sailboats. The marina’s new super yacht pier hosts luxury charter vessels, while several bareboat charter ϐ Ǥ ǡ near at hand, Rodney Bay is both a happening destination in itself, and the gateway to the southern Caribbean.
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ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES ONE DESTINATION, 32 GORGEOUS CARIBBEAN ISLANDS St. Vincent and the Grenadines are a group of islands that make up one country in the Windward Islands in the Caribbean, world renowned as a yacht charter destination. Charter vacations in St. Vincent often include trips to nearby Bequia, Mustique, Mayreau, and the Tobago Cays as well as dozens of other beautiful, untouched islands that yield plenty of yacht charter anchorages.
THINGS TO DO: Bequia - Bequia (pronounced Beck-way) is a jewel in the necklace of islands called the Grenadines. The main stopping point for yachts is Admiralty Bay/Port Elizabeth. There is a long walkway around the bay with various local shops, bars and restaurants. Mustique - Unquestionably one of the most exclusive islands in the world, Mustique is a sophisticated tropical hideaway. Celebrities seek
out the island’s discreet privacy and casual lifestyle. Couples cherish the idyllic settings, sensuous luxury and pampered indulgences in the designer villas. Families welcome the spaciousness and comfort of the villas, while enjoying the wide range of services, amenities, and recreational activities on the island. Mustique’s unique villa collection and exceptionally high levels of hospitality have made it the island of choice for dignitaries, entertainers, and fashion icons. Mayreau - Saltwhistle Bay in Mayreau is not to be missed. It is one of the most perfect beaches in all of the Grenadines. Picture perfect and ǡ Ǧ ϐ description. The thin strip of sand leads to a point where the ocean laps on both sides, sometimes only a few feet away. The azure water is a mecca for boaters – yachts drop anchor in the bay and bob along with the swaying palms.
ALSO VISIT: Tobago Cays The perfect deserted tropical islands of imagination do exist and they are called the Tabago Cays. The cluster of low-lying islands is surrounded by gentle, glassy waters, tinted turquoise by the shallow sandy-bottomed Ǥ ϐ Dz dz Dz ǯ ǡdz ǯ many visitors are the turtles that nest on the beaches and swim freely within the main lagoon. The Cays can only be reached by water and are a popular stop-off site for touring yachts, although there are also water taxi services from the other nearby Grenadine islands.
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A SOPHISTICATED TROPICAL ISLAND WITH A RICH HISTORY Barbados offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy while staying on your luxury ǡ ǡ ϐ ǡ ǡ ǡ ϐ ǡ Ǥ ǡ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ ǡ ǯ ǡ ǯ Ǥ
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Glass Bottom Boat Cruise Ǧ ǯ ǡ Ǥ Barbados Wildlife Reserve Ǧ Ǥ ǡ Ǧ ǡ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ Atlantis Submarine Expedition - While you’re in port in Barbados, Ǥ
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Barbados Nightlife When the sun sets and the beaches clear, the clubs and night zones spring into life with ǯ ǡ Ǥ Barbados nightlife is extensive and varied, ǡ Ǥ the best live local bands, chill under the stars ǯ Ǥ
ST. MARTIN
GASTRONOMIC CAPITAL OF THE CARIBBEAN St. Maarten offers all the beauty, beaches, culture and activities that you Ǥ ϐ an international airport, six super yacht marinas, fabulous food, dutyfree shopping and 39 beaches all within 37 square miles? St Maarten is divided roughly in half between France and the Dutch Antilles. The diversity on such a small island is rare and the mixture of the two nations and the exotic native heritage has led to an island that is now truly cosmopolitan and home to over 80 nationalities.
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The Excellent Cuisine Ǧ ϐ Ǧ class restaurants on St. Maarten/Martin and learn why it’s known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. St. Marrten dining offers everything ϐ Parisian chefs to Italian, Tex-Mex, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, Japanese and Chinese dining, not to mention the extensive wine and cocktail menus that accompany this glorious celebration of food and dining. Orient Bay - This party-loving, clothing-be-damned beach on the island’s eastern coast is the place to see and be seen. There’s a constant hum of ǡ ϐ ǡ and drinking, to the live music and people gazing. Loterie Farm - Visitors can hike, bike or even meditate on the 150 acres of forest and farmland located near the foot of Pic du Paradis. Feeling more adventurous? Try out Loterie’s newest addition — a zip line that soars through Loterie’s forest. Round out your visit with lunch or dinner in the well-reviewed Hidden Forest Café.
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THE MOORINGS
YACHT CHARTER INDUSTRY PIONEER There’s nothing like exploring exotic waters on your own private yacht in the company of family and friends under a star-studded sky. While yacht ownership has its perks, a private yacht charter offers the convenience of a wide range of international destinations. The Moorings, a charter industry pioneer, has succeeded in perfecting ϐ Ǧ ͳͻͻǤ considered to be the world’s premier yacht charter company. The selection of modern sail-it-yourself bareboat yachts, crewed yachts with captain and chef, and power yacht charters is impressive. An all-inclusive crewed yacht charter blends the comforts of a Ǥ ͳͷ ǡ ǡ ǡ Belize, Grenadines, St. Lucia, St. Martin, Baja Mexico, Seychelles, Tahiti, Ǥ ϐ Ǧ appealing facets you will receive. Both the professional captain and the gourmet chef are highly experienced sailors who know the destinations well, providing you with exciting new vistas and culinary delights each day. They sail the yacht and facilitate everything from arranging scuba diving excursions to introducing you to a remote beach to arranging tours for the day. Whether you fancy a week of sailing or prefer the traditional island hopping experience, The Moorings offers a designated private crew to assist in planning your dream itinerary for the perfect getaway.
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TOP BEACHES WHAT BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE THE CHANGE IN SEASON THAN WITH A BEACH VACATION?
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MALDIVES
A TOAST TO TROPICAL SUNSETS The Maldives boasts deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. It is also a place full of character, where the locals have long spent their days languishing in the very essence of idyll living. It’s the perfect place to sit on a beach and watch a sunset with a cocktail perfectly balanced in your hand.
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RIO DE JANEIRO
THE CARNIVAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Rio de Janeiro, known as the cidade maravilhosa (marvelous city), is nothing if not exhilarating. Flanked by gorgeous mountains, white-sand beaches and verdant rainforests fronting deep blue seas, Rio occupies one of the most spectacular settings of any metropolis in the world.
COPACABANA BEACH: An overview of Rio would never be complete without the mention of Copacabana Beach. The stimulating crescent coastline never sleeps as visitors play beach soccer, soak in the sun or swing and dance ‘til the wee hours of the morning. Be sure to visit Ipanema Beach, the richer sibling of Copacabana. Favored by the local Rios (cariocas), Ipanema’s beauty lays in its dusky stretch of sand dotted by greenery with cafes, bars and restaurants woven in.
SEYCHELLES
A PERFECTLY SECLUDED DREAM DESTINATION One of the most photographed beaches in the world, the pale pink sands of Anse Source d’Argent unfurls across the island of La Digue, one of the 115 components of this archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Undeniably, the beaches are the big attraction, and what beaches! These exquisite ribbons of white sand are lapped by turquoise waters and backed by lush hills and impressively large boulders.
ANSE SOURCE D’ARGENT: Anse Source d’Argent is one of the most popular beaches to be found on the islands, with its pink sands offset by towering granite boulders that have been worn by time and weather.
KAUNA’OA BAY, HI
QUINTESSENTIALLY PICTURE PERFECT Picture Hawaii and you’re probably conjuring images of Kauna’oa Bay without even realizing it. Located on the Kohala Coast of the Aloha State’s Big Island, Kauna’oa Bay is the quintessential Hawaiian spot. The quarter-mile-long, crescent-shaped beach has plenty of white sand, palm trees, and calm, clear, blue water. The protected waters Ǥ ϐ ǡ ϐ Ǥ might even catch a glimpse of a sea turtle or a Manta ray.
MIAMI BEACH
THE AMERICAN RIVIERA - AN ART DECO PLAYGROUND As one might suspect, the southeast Florida coast offers some of the most amazing beaches, certainly in the lower 48 states and, possibly, even the world. In Miami, the sun always shines bright, people are fun and friendly, and the ocean is always sparkling. Miami is for sun worshippers and night owls, and it’s a top destination that suits every personality type and age group.
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MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL, PARIS BY SLAVICA MONCZKA
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MODERN PARISIAN STYLE FINDS A NEW HOME ON THE HISTORIC RUE SAINT- HONORÉ
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he latest and greatest addition to Paris, France in luxury hotel properties is the Mandarin Oriental, a modern Parisian “that is infused with a subtle air of exoticism and romance.â€? Yes, those words grabbed my attention, and a visit to the hotel’s most lavish suite would most certainly lure anyone. As a recent patron of the establishment, I can attest to the romantic and modern attributes of this Parisian in everything from the dĂŠcor, to the amenities, to the cuisine of its restaurants. For a segment in my upcoming televised show, Seductively French, I was graciously welcomed by the hotel’s General Manager, Philippe Leboeuf, for a personal tour of the grounds and to †‹•…—•• –Š‡ Š‘–‡Žǯ• •‘’Š‹•–‹…ƒ–‡† ‡Ž‡‰ƒÂ?…‡Ǥ ‹–Š ”‡Ď?‹Â?‡† Ž—š—”› ƒ– ‹–• …‘”‡ǥ –Š‹• ƒÂ?†ƒ”‹Â? ‹• •‡†—…‹Â?‰ ‰—‡•–• ˆƒ” ƒÂ?† ™‹†‡ǥ ĥ …‡Ž‡„”‹–‹‡• ƒÂ?† –Š‡ Â?‘•– ƒˆĎ?Ž—‡Â?– ’‡‘’Ž‡ ‹Â? –Š‡ ™‘”Ž† ƒ”‡ Ď?Ž‘…Â?‹Â?‰ Â?‘™ –‘ ƒÂ?†ƒ”‹Â? ”‹‡Â?Â–ÂƒÂŽÇĄ Paris to experience what they call “a new Paris.â€? My experience staying in the crème de la crème of all presidential suites, The Royale Mandarin Suite, ™ƒ• •‘ ‘˜‡” –Š‡ –‘’ Č‹ÂŠÂƒÂŽÂˆČŒ Œ‘Â?‹Â?‰Ž› –‘Ž† ‡„‘‡—ˆ ™ƒ• Â?‡˜‡” ‰‘‹Â?‰ –‘ Ž‡ƒ˜‡Ǥ Dz ‡ ™ƒÂ?– ‘—” ‰—‡•–• –‘ ˆ‡‡Ž –Š‹• way,â€? he reassures me with a charming smile. While the rate is 20,000 Euros a night, I was able to at least enjoy the moment as an invited guest. For those curious, that would be over $26,000 US dollars in today’s conversion, per night.
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This two-level suite totals over 3,200 square feet and includes a bar, dining room, study, private gym and steam room. Moving up, picture this: Vast 360 degree views of Paris from the suite’s rooftop patio. I see Montmartre, the Louvre and Beaubourg, and no view ǡ ϐ twinkling at me that special night. The suite’s dashing décor is ϐ ǡ ǡ Ǥ Dz of furniture has been designed for this suite,” describes Leboeuf. It charmed the pants right off me (in the suite, when I was alone, not with Mr. Leboeuf) so I took a bubble bath with the luscious toiletries ǡ ϐ me, again. The Mandarin is modern in design and décor but, as Leboeuf ǡ Dz Ǥ our savior-faire and Oriental heritage, but we want to portray a very
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Parisian style, hence all the couture elements.” The one couture detail that blew me away was the headboard in the bedroom featuring silk hand embroidery of artist Man Ray’s Neck by the legendary Maison Lesage that took an unbelievable 650 hours to complete. Mandarin Dz couture decoration, distinguished by extreme attention to detail.” ǡ Mandarin Oriental for that matter? The Mandarin Oriental, Paris is not what you would imagine Ǥ ϐ ǡ overly ornate and grandiloquent. It is, however, elegant, inviting and pleasing to the eyes from the time you enter the lobby and Ǥ Dz Ǯ ǯ strikes me the most,” describes Leboeuf of the reaction he gets from ǯ ϐ Ǥ Dz ǡ
blend ingredients common to French cuisine to that of the culinary traditions of Japan. Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx is the restaurant not to be missed. I don’t know if I can say I was more impressed with the fare or the stunning design. The space is entirely white, as it is “the ultimate symbol of timeless elegance.” If you can get past the impressive design décor to enjoy another sensory pleasure, be sure to try the Soya Risotto, and the L’Oeuf Éclat. Feel free to send me a thank you for this suggestion any time after your visit. All in all, it is an exquisite place to stay while in Paris, as it is also centrally located near the best shopping and sightseeing. It is a symbol of what they refer to as “a new Paris” with an eclectic touch from the art it houses, to the cuisine it serves, to its Oriental aura. Leboeuf stresses to me that quality service is the “very essence of hospitality,” and at the end of the day, this is exactly what a visitor wants from a luxury hotel. Thank you to Philippe Leboeuf and staff for their generosity and warm reception. Until we meet again, Mandarin, where I can wallow in your “subtle air of exoticism and romance,” I shall visit you in my sweet dreams. Mandarin Oriental 251 rue Saint-Honoré 75001 Paris, France +33 (0)1 70 98 78 88 Mandarinoriental.com/paris
something different in Paris.” This is evident, as it is the place to see and be seen in Paris, according to all the celeb sightings reported in just over one year since the hotel opened. Some names of visitors I can mention include Liam Neeson, Queen Latifah, Maggie Cheung, and French classical pianist Hélène Grimaud. During my time spent there, my celeb sighting was the lovely French actress Catherine Deneuve chatting over drinks with friends in the garden. Ah yes, the garden. To me, it is a Zen-like escape from the big city with an abundance of vegetation seemingly transporting you to yet another paradise. The restaurant Camélia is a “continuation of the indoor landscaped garden,” and is one of two restaurants under the hotel’s Executive Chef, the awarding winning Thierry Marx. I very much enjoyed my dinner there of scallops in “the essence of white ϐ ǡdz ǫ meets West (much like the hotel itself) where Marx’s intent was to
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have ideas of their own and if they do take over the business, they make changes to grow the business based on theory they learned in school. These siblings typically have no real world experience. Only 16 percent of these family businesses survive to the third generation. The grandkids live in a rapidly-changing world full of possibility and entitlement. They have no real appreciation for the position they are in. They are not interested in the business and want to do something completely different. Higher education is taken for granted. Cell phones, laptops, PlayStations, designer clothes, $125 sneakers, the latest smart phone, games and so forth are part of
ϐ Ǥ advisers focus on the technical components of succession like tax minimization, estate freezes, family trusts, buy-sell agreements, wealth management and other matters. Tax planning is certainly important, but it doesn’t solve the problem of the kids blowing it. Most inheritors do not understand the blood, sweat and tears invested in accumulating the wealth they now enjoy. Nor do heirs with money have much motivation to develop a bias toward ǡ ϐ ǡ ǡ maintain healthy relationships with people who contribute to their wealth accumulation.
“The school system primarily produces workers for big business. What we need are leaders and leaders are made rather than born.”
daily school life in their world. This sense of entitlement is risky because these kids do not learn the basic aspects of responsibility. If they do decide to run the business, they just don’t appreciate what they have and the opportunity associated with it. It isn’t uncommon for their parents to hand ownership or employment to them on a silver platter. Perhaps the grandkids pay nothing for this privilege and are immediately placed into senior management. They are put into a position to manage people, relationships and money with no practical experience. Over the years, the primary focus for wealth transfer has been
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When heirs receive money without prior mentoring on the purpose of money, they will seldom take the time to understand the values that helped accumulate their inheritance. They also often lack the purposeful pursuits needed to cultivate self-esteem, self-worth, ǡ Ǧ ϐ Ǥ ǡ of a healthy purpose leads to negative character qualities, such as the ϐ ǡ ǡ feelings of failure, and a false sense of entitlement. The education system and most parents have proven that they have not prepared these kids as leaders or for managing and
growing small businesses. The school system primarily produces workers for big business. What we need are leaders, and leaders are made rather than born. In schools today, kids are programmed to learn to memorize facts instead of becoming independent thinkers. Students should know why they are in school — and it is not only to achieve good grades. Children are taught in school to ϐ Ǥ system today teaches our top students to be risk averse yet the business world is the exact opposite. This is not to say that education is not an important step in the development process, but the system isn’t going to change anytime soon. So we better embrace that fact and prepare our kids. I strongly believe that the issue of developing children into leaders lies with the parents, not the education system. In 1970,
when selecting their friends, personal relationships and business partners. The world is built on small business. This fact will not change. Give your children the opportunity to earn their own money through chores, their own small business and helping you in your Ǥ ϐ back. Educate them about investing and how their money could be used to create more money in the future. Help them set up a bank account and learn about how to budget their income. It’s the parents’ issue that by the end of the third generation, nearly all of these families have little or nothing left of money received from grandparents. These entitled kids are entitled because we made them that way. I believe that all these children need is a little practical experience, which will give them some wisdom and leadership
the United States had the world’s highest rate of high school and college graduation. Today, only 7 of 10 ninth graders will get high school diplomas. This equates to 1.3 million students dropping out of high school each year. This is the price of keeping up with the Joneses. The author Orlando Battista once said, “The very best inheritance a parent can give his children is a few minutes of his time each day.” Spending time with your children will help prepare them to be leaders at an early age, and it will result in more income, opportunities, and Ǧ ϐ Ǥ ǡ
skills. The primary difference between knowledge and leadership is that knowledge is information acquired through education, whereas leadership is the understanding of how to apply it. In the end, it is not your words but your example that matters. Ken McElroy is the co-partner of MC Companies in Scottsdale, Ariz. He is the author of the best-selling books, The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing, and The ABC’s of Property Management. McElroy is also a contributor for The Real Book of Real Estate by Robert Kioysaki, and The Midas Touch by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki. McElroy’s fourth book, The Sleeping Giant, is dedicated to the new class of entrepreneurs who are emerging in today’s economy.
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If you ever consider owning your own jet or buying a share of one, don’t just base your decision on what your calculator says. I say that not because it doesn’t make numerical sense, but because the value and the beauty of private air travel is ƒ„‘—– Â?—…Š Â?‘”‡ –ŠƒÂ? ƒ •‹Â?’Ž‡ Ď?‹Â?ƒÂ?…‹ƒŽ ‡š‡”…‹•‡Ǥ ÇŻÂ˜Â‡ •’‡Â?– –Š‡ Žƒ•– †‡…ƒ†‡ ‘” •‘ Ď?Ž›‹Â?‰ ’”‹˜ƒ–‡ ĥ ™‡ŽŽ ĥ …‘Â?Â?‡”…‹ƒŽ ƒÂ?† Ď?‹Â?† –Š‡”‡ ‹• ”‘‘Â? ˆ‘” „‘–Š ‹Â? Â?› Ž‹ˆ‡Ǥ ƒÂ?› ‘ˆ —• ™Š‘ Ď?Ž› ’”‹˜ƒ–‡ ƒ”‡ ƒŽ•‘ ’‹Ž‘–•Ǥ ÇŻÂ? ‘ˆ–‡Â? ĥÂ?‡† ‹ˆ ÇŻÂ? ƒ ’‹Ž‘–ǥ ƒÂ?† quickly answer, “No, I’m not. That’s why our business jet has such a great safety record.â€? The truth is, after sitting behind the yoke a few times, I realized that it was a job with great responsibility. I simply was not equipped with the talent to hold the lives of people sitting Ď?‹˜‡ –‘ –‡Â? ˆ‡‡– „‡Š‹Â?† Â?‡ ‹Â? Â?› –™‘ ŠƒÂ?†•Ǥ The funny thing about pilots (could there be a better profession?) is that I’ve never met a pilot who didn’t have a group of people surrounding him or her, laughing and enjoying the various •–‘”‹‡• ƒÂ?† ‡š’‡”‹‡Â?…‡• –Š‡› •Šƒ”‡Ǥ –ǯ• ƒÂ?ƒœ‹Â?‰Ǥ Š‡›ǯ”‡ ƒ Ž‘– Ž‹Â?‡ golf pros that work at the best country clubs and resorts. They are usually well dressed and articulate, they have talent to do things that their “bossesâ€? can’t fathom, and they always address you with ƒ Dz ‡•ǥ ‹”dz ‘” Dz ‡•ǥ ÂƒÇŻÂƒÂ?Ǥdz —– †‹‰”‡••Ǥ
The world of private aviation is fascinating. You arrive at –Š‡ ŠƒÂ?‰ƒ” ™‹–Š‹Â? •–‡’• ‘ˆ ›‘—” Œ‡– ™‹–Š‘—– ’ƒÂ?‹…Â?‹Â?‰ ‘˜‡” –”ƒˆĎ?‹… …‘Â?†‹–‹‘Â?• ‘” •‡…—”‹–› Ž‹Â?‡•Ǥ ‘—ǯ”‡ ”‡Žƒš‡† ĥ ›‘— Š‘’ ‘Â? –Š‡ Œ‡– ƒÂ?† Ď?Ž› …Ž‘•‡ Č„ ƒÂ?† Â?‡ƒÂ? ˜‡”› …Ž‘•‡ Č„ –‘ ›‘—” †‡•–‹Â?ƒ–‹‘Â?Ǥ ‘— land at one the thousands of airports all over that are oftentimes more conveniently located than the huge international airport in the city, saving you even more time as you walk off the jet, get in the car and go. All of this may sound frivolous, or wasteful, but it isn’t about throwing money around. It’s about preserving what’s important. – Â?› …‘Â?’ƒÂ?›ǥ ƒ ‘˜ ĆŹ ‡›‘Â?† ƒ”Â?‡–‹Â?‰ ‘Â?Â?—Â?‹…ƒ–‹‘Â?• ƒÂ?† Training, we work with clients all over the nation. We need to see them. And we are headquartered in a great, but small, city, Fort Wayne, Indiana, which has limited commercial air service. ‡•ǥ ™‡ …ƒÂ? Ď?Ž› –‘ ‡™ ‘”Â? ‹–› ˆ”‘Â? ‘”– ƒ›Â?‡Ǥ —– ™‹–Š increased airport security, from the time we walk into the terminal, •‹– ƒÂ?† ™ƒ‹– –‘ Â„Â‘ÂƒÂ”Â†ÇĄ ŽƒÂ?† ƒ– ƒ …‹–› •—…Š ĥ ‹Â?…‹Â?Â?ƒ–‹ ‘” ÂŠÂ‹Â…ÂƒÂ‰Â‘ÇĄ •‹– ƒÂ?† ™ƒ‹– –‘ Â„Â‘ÂƒÂ”Â†ÇĄ ƒÂ?† Ď?‹Â?ƒŽŽ› –ƒÂ?‡ ‘ˆˆ ƒÂ?† ŽƒÂ?† ‹Â? ‡™ ‘”Â? ‹–›ǥ wait to deplane, walk through the terminal, go to baggage claim, ƒÂ?† –Š‡Â? Ď?‹Â?† ‘—” ”‡Â?–ƒŽ Â…ÂƒÂ”ÇĄ ‹– –ƒÂ?‡• ƒ„‘—– •‡˜‡Â? Š‘—”•Ǥ ÂŠÂƒÂ–ÇŻÂ• seven hours if there are no cancellations or delays, which happens
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BYE-BYE CAPITALISM BY ROBERT KIYOSAKI
Many fear that a second-term win by President Barack Obama will signal the end of capitalism. ϐ ǣ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ ǡ ǥ Ǥ
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“What are you and I to do?” As passengers on the luxury liner, S.S. World Economy, do we hope and pray a new captain or the Coast Guard will save us?” - by Robert Kiyosaki
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difference will it make if President Obama is re-elected … or if the next resident of the White House is Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich or Ron Paul? Republican, Democrat, or Independent … does it matter? Aren’t we just voting for the next captain of the Titanic … or the Italian cruise ship, Costa Concordia? A more important question is, “What are you and I to do?” As passengers on the luxury liner, S.S. World Economy, do we hope and pray a new captain or the Coast Guard will save us? Millions of people are. Rather than hope an election can save the world, I believe it is better to think about saving ourselves. WHAT I AM DOING At the risk of sounding ridiculous, I will tell you what I am doing. To some of you, it will sound logical. To others, it will sound insane. What I have done is embrace credit-ism. Although a capitalist at heart, I now realize that credit is better than capital. In simple terms, rather than attempt to save money (as millions of passengers on the Titanic are attempting to do) I borrow money to get rich. My change of heart came in 1972, when I was a Marine Corps pilot in Vietnam. In 1972, the Vietnamese realized that the war was over and that the United States was pulling out, just as we are doing today in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Vietnamese ǡ ϐ Ǥ One day, in a village market, my crew chief and I tried to buy some fresh fruit. To our surprise, the vendor refused our U.S. dollars. She also refused Vietnamese piaster, the local currency.
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All she wanted was gold. Although I did not know what was going on at the time, I sensed something had changed. Up to that point in time, the U.S. dollar had always been as good as gold. On this day, though, the ϐ than my dollars. Back on board the aircraft carrier, it took me a few more ϐ Ǥ Ǥ ͳͻͳǤ ϐ now only a piece of paper, an IOU backed by U.S. taxpayers. In other words, the Vietnamese vendor was more tuned into the world economy than I was. The same problem exists today. The problem is that the Vietnamese fruit vendor still knows more about the global economy than most people. This ϐ Ǥ ϐ ϐ Ȅ ϐ Ã Ȅ ϐ Ǥ Ǥ ǡ ϐ Ǥ In 1973, I returned from the war to be stationed at a Marine Corps Air Station near my home in Hawaii. The war had changed me in many ways. Or, I should say, that Vietnamese fruit vendor had changed me. Rather than work hard and save money, which is the foundation of capitalism, I realized I had Ȅ Ȅ Ǥ In 1973, while most of my fellow pilots were preparing ϐ ǡ Ǧ Ǥ still in the service, my credit-ism study began with a three-day ϐ
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commercial carrier, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re basically regimented, both for your safety and just the overall process. It just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow for much creativity. You obviously canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just do your own thing. But the part of the business that I have evolved into feeds Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2039;Â? Â?Â&#x2021;Ǥ Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Ď?Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2039;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A;ÇĄ Â&#x2022;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; and went into aircraft sales, so for most of my career now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve sold business jets. Even now, I still see myself as a business jet salesman who happens to have an aircraft management charter business.â&#x20AC;? Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Â? Â?Â&#x2018; Â&#x2022;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x192;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; DzĎ?Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x201E;Â&#x203A; Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x2013;Çł Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Ď?Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2030;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Ǥ Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2018;Â&#x160;Â? Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x201E;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160; Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192; Â&#x201E;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A; Ď?Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Ǥ Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x201D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192; Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021; one, where vision and a laser-like strategic gameplan are truly necessary to succeed. To be different requires that you act different. To be special requires you to provide something Â&#x2022;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2039;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Ǥ Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2122;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2018;Â&#x160;Â? Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2020;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160; Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Ǥ â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know, what I think makes us special at Caliber Jet is
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ǡ ǯ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ ǡ ǡ Ǯ ǡ ǯ ͷͲ ͳͲͲ ǡ ̈́ʹͲͲǡͲͲͲ Ǥ ǡ Ǥǯ Ǧ Ǥ ǯ ǡ Ǥ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ǯ ǯ ǡ ǯ ǡ Ǥdz ǯ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ǯ Ǥ Dz ϐ ǯ Ǥ ͳͳǣͲͲ ͲͲǤ ǡ Ǥ ǯ Ǥ ǡ ǯ Ǥ May . June 2012
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Dz ǯ ǡ ϔ things like fuel surcharges and catering fees that come into play and they don’t like the added cost. That is not going to happen with us.” we’re trying to appeal to that type of market, so that’s going to keep us in that 10-15 airplane size category to do that. Caliber Jet has seen steady growth under John’s leadership, but there’s something on the horizon in the Q4 of 2012 that John explained to Jetset has the potential to put the company ϐ Ǥ to meet modern air travel head on, and the results have the potential to be very exciting. “Compared to what is out there currently in products, what we’re starting to see is the market is really demanding. When you talk to a customer that’s used to buying hours on an aircraft that’s chartered, they really get it. They understand what hours are. The way we’re going to set up our new product is we are going to charge strictly by mileage. We are building an app for iPhones and iPads that will allow a client to simply put in the city they want to travel to and from, and we’ll give them the exact price. Clients don’t like surcharges, and so often they ϐ
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catering fees that come into play and they don’t like the added cost. That is not going to happen with us. They won’t call for a quote or an hourly estimate and then get a bill and see that the number is different than they expected. I think we are going to see a lot of the higher-end consumers in the jet card business that have been customers of one of our competitors for a little while who are tired of being disappointed and surprised at ϐ Ǥ model, we can capture those customers and keep them for life because they are always going to know exactly what their costs are based on their city pairs.” For many people, private jet travel is a glamorous and exciting way to get from point A to point B. For numerous others, it’s a necessity to work and perform at an optimum level of ϐ Ǥ Caliber Jet are going to appeal to even more in the coming years. The only surprise he hopes his clients have is how much personal service they will be getting that they never expected.
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Wisely Working Working Wisely ARE YOU FILLING YOUR DAY WITH PRODUCTIVE AND MEANINGFUL ACTIONS THAT INSPIRE YOU OR WITH UNPRODUCTIVE DISTRACTIONS THAT ARE BRINGING YOU FRUSTRATION AND DESPAIR? BY DR. JOHN DEMARTINI
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n case you have not yet fully contemplated the illusive, obvious truth about your life, your whole life will involve working. So, some form of working is here to stay. You will spend most of your waking hours doing some degree or kind of work, either at home or in some form of more classical working environment. Your work will be an allencompassing and inescapable fact of your personal and professional life, and it may Ǥ ϐ will be proportionate to the quality and quantity of your work. You will be solving problems, ǡ ǡ ǡ ϐ ǡ chaos or simply moving objects for yourself and others the rest of your life, most every day Ǥ ǯ ϐ ǡ ϐ ǯ Ǥ The quality and quantity of your inspiring, yet challenging, work will partly decide the ϐ Ǥ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ ϐ ϐ Ǥ you and your attitude or perception. You can do what you love and love what you do, or not. ǡ or even ageless. When you don’t, it will drain you and make you feel prematurely old. As one billionaire once said, “Find out how to do the work you love to do and you will seldom, if ever,
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CRUISING ALTITUDE INSPIRE perceive your work as work, ever again.” You will love to work. And even ‘hard’ work will feel like you are hardly working. Your work can be one of your greatest satisfactions and allies in life, or become one of your most frustrating enemies. And, if you don’t have your body or money working wisely for you, you may be unwisely using up your valuable quota of time. When you use your time wisely and make every day count by doing the work that is truly important and meaningful and that genuinely inspires you, you are left with more energy and time to spare. You will have more energy at the end of the day than when you started. Prioritizing your daily working actions and delegating other lower priority actions ϐ Ǥ ϐ
ϐ ǫ the most of the remaining minutes, hours, days, weeks, months or years of this brief and mortal life? Are you masterfully pre-planning your life, taking command and becoming captain of your ship and a foretelling prophet of your own future destiny? Without sound ǡ ϐ diminished and you can become scattered and stagnate. Are you ϐ your long-term vision of service and reward to build momentum instead of becoming bogged down with inertia? Any aspect of your work that you choose not to direct and ǡ Ǥ ϐ
“Any aspect of your work that you choose not to directand govern, will govern you. You can become a slave to unfulfilling work or become your work’s fulfilling master.” involves doing the right job and doing the job right and achieving results that productively serve and inspire others. We are here to serve and be served and undergo sustainable fair exchange. Since your time is irreplaceable, what is your time worth? You have 60 seconds a minute, 60 minutes per hour, 24 hours per day, ͳͺ ǡ ͷʹ Ǥ ϐ time? Your time is your most precious resource. Wasting your time could be viewed as actually wasting your life. How many more years do you intend to live? What actions of service or forms of work
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ǯ ϐ Ǥ wisely working. Wisely working means achieving your primary ǡ ϐ producing advantaged results. You can work less and accomplish more by working according to your highest priorities, or work more and accomplish less by working according to your lowest. Your ABC’s raise your work output and self-worth and your XYZ’s lower them. Are your work priorities truly yours? Make sure they are not based Ǥ ϐ
on your long-term working goals must truly come from within. Since ϐ ǡ ǡ delegate all lower priorities to others so as to remain focused on high
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priorities and not become distracted or scattered. Your priority is to ǡ ǡ ǡ extraordinary life in return. ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ born love for working and serving. You activate your inner leader and you exemplify an inspired working life. You spontaneously become ϐ Ǥ have to outwardly motivate or remind you to get up and do the work that is most meaningful to you. You won’t be able to wait to get up and do what is truly most important to you — your inspired work and service for the world — and in turn the world won’t be able to wait to get your service. Your highest value or chief aim in life is your key to working wisely and wisely working. It is the most meaningful and purposeful
ǡ begin to walk your talk and expand the space and time horizons of ϐ longer doing so. You can then focus on solution orientation more than ϐ mind instead of redundantly pulling weeds. You’ll desire to wear out more than rust out. There is nothing wrong with retirement as long as it does not get in the way of your work – your most meaningful service to others that inspires you most. Doing today’s most important tasks today instead of today’s tasks tomorrow is the key to a long and more ϐ Ǥ priorities are and wisely get to work. You still have a great life and vast world of loved ones to serve. Dr. John Demartini is a human behavioral specialist, educator, internationally published author, consultant and founder of the Demartini Institute. DrDemartini.com
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BRET MICHAELS IS A PERFORMER, AN ENTREPRENEUR, A FATHER, A BRAND, PHILANTHROPIST, FRIEND, TV STAR & A ROCK LEGEND. BY CHRISTIE COOK PHOTOS BY DEBRA FALCO
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f you could ever tell a story of roses and thorns, Bret Michaels would be the perfect subject. His life’s journey is a roller coaster ride with pivotal turns that include being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of six, and catapulting to fame while riding the wave of the entertainment business — which he calls the most rewarding yet the most risky and sleaziest business in the world. As Bret says, “Continuous self-belief and continuous self-motivation are the keys to success in anything.” Bret was kicking off his Get Your Rock On Tour at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla. The energy was contagious as fans ages from ϐ Ǥ ϐ ǡ ǡ his rock anthems as fans sang every word right along with him. After the encore, Bret didn’t retreat. He walked to the front of the stage. He stayed, shaking the hands of his fans, signing items for them and doing what he does best, making them feel a part of what had just happened, as if he knew each one of them personally. Tonight wasn’t a concert — it was a party, a celebration of life. ǡ ǡ from ear to ear. He is thankful for the 26 years fans have given him. Tonight, Bret is the rock star, the admiration of many, but as soon as he gets off stage he will switch gears and work long after the last fan has left, running what has become an enormously successful brand. That will happen only after he completes the Hard Rock’s 30-person fan meet and greet and meets an additional 55 fans that bought the platinum fan package where Bret personally takes time with each one, speaking and taking a picture. He was having fun and getting it done. A “drealist” is what Bret Michaels calls himself. He explains the term as being a dreamer who dreams big, and yet who is a realist, Ǥ ǡ
to be working. Bret has not only sold a combined 32 million units between his Poison and solo careers, and continues to sell out venues, setting attendance records — he has established himself as a marketable brand that continues to expand. From music to product endorsements, he runs a company the same way he treats his fans. “Lead by example,” Bret explains. ǡ ϐ Ǥ Ǧ supplies (syringes, blood tester, glucose) are a reminder of his daily struggle. I noticed that with Bret, sleeping is optional, and that makes sense given the wide range and variety of projects he has on his plate. Simon & Schuster will be releasing Bret’s autobiography entitled “Roses and Thorns, the Reality of My Rock and Roll Fantasy” later this year. They will also release two other books. One will be a business-based book, where Bret will share what has propelled him in business, entitled “How to Succeed at Anything ... Almost,” Dz ǡ ǡ ϐ Ǥdz self-motivation book entitled “Life Rocks” will focus on the subject of mentally and physically staying in the game, as well as simple solutions for hurdling mega mental mountains. If you know much about the rock superstar, you know that he exercises ... a lot. He has expanded this part of his life into an exercise video to be released entitled “Get Rocked.” The DVD will include a set of what he has aptly titled “Rock Bands.” In what I found to be true Bret fashion, he tells me about not a movie, but a “rovie.” He explains, “It’s a rock movie, so I decided Ǯ Ǥǯdz ϐ ǡ Ǥ Add to this already long list of projects, two tours, both solo and with Poison as they head out with Def Leppard in the summer. Did I mention that with Bret sleeping is optional? May . June 2012
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Since he has so many projects on his plate, I was forced to question Bret on whether all of his projects made it to fruition. He simply says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never fear failure, I just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like failing, and to be honest, the trying process normally gives me a lot of other great ideas. Just remember, quitters never win and winners never quit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have always said you have to believe in yourself before anyone else will believe in you,â&#x20AC;? Bret comments while checking his blood sugar, something he has done ten times a day since he was six years old. His diagnosis and struggle with the disease have made him passionate about fundraising. He is a true philanthropist, lending his time, talents and fundraising skills to many charities. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the leading fundraisers for the American Diabetes Foundation (ADA), raising millions of dollars for the cause. Bret has received many Â&#x192;Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â?ÇĄ Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2021;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x192;Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; ÇĄ Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), as well as the Father of the Year award from the ADA. Taking it one step further, Bret has established a foundation entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life Rocksâ&#x20AC;? to support his many charities. The foundation has recently completely funded a music and hospitality room for patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; families at Barrow Neurological
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was wrong. Bret then explained it was almost time for the girls to get home from school, and he wanted to take some quality time with Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â?Ǥ Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021; Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021;ÇĄ Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x2030;Â&#x192;Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;ÇĄ Â&#x192; Â&#x2020;Â&#x192;Â&#x2020;Ǥ Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2030;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2039;Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2022; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; brain hemorrhage, including obvious problems with his left hand and some short-term memory loss, he continues the status quo. Watching him play basketball and ride on ATVs showed yet another side of this multifaceted celebrity. He is still a kid at heart. You can see he is always searching for balance in his day, which doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always happen. Dz Â&#x2022; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D; Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x203A;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2C6;ÇĄ Â?Â&#x203A; Â&#x2019;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2019;Â&#x160;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2030;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; ÇŽ Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201E;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x203A; Apprenticeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was simple. I never knew for a fact I was going to win it. I just never thought I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win it.â&#x20AC;? That simple determination is the type of thing that has enabled the multi-platinum, multi-generational and multi-talented star to achieve his goals, overcoming the many obstacles in his life. This attitude prompted Donald Trump to award him the title Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Dz Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201E;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2019;Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021;ÇĄÇł Â&#x2122;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x160; Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2019;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2014;Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Ǥ Dz Â&#x2021;ÇŻÂ&#x2022; Â&#x192; Â&#x2030;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â?ÇĄÇł Â&#x201C;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Trump. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bret is passionate but tenacious, yet very loyal and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2122; Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x201E;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;ÇĄ Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x192;Â&#x2020;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x201E;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;Ǥdz Dz Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2019;Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021;Çł Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â?ÇŻÂ&#x2013; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;ÇŻÂ&#x2022; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2022;Ǥ Â&#x2021; Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192; judge on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nashville Starâ&#x20AC;? alongside LeAnn Rimes, followed by VH1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immensely popular show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rock of Love,â&#x20AC;? which proved to be the networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest rated show for three years in a row and garnered some of the highest ratings in their history, followed by the show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life as I Know It.â&#x20AC;? Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160; Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021; Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2122;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â?ÇĄ Â&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013; always seems to know where he is going. I traveled with Bret to Los
Angeles, where he was to headline the Grammy Foundation concert. That would be enough in one day for some people, but over those two days I watched as he multi-tasked six projects. It began in Phoenix, producing a rocking video with the Fox/Speed Network for “AMA Supercross” with friend Jon Schultz, which now appears as the weekly show opener. Bret, an avid sports enthusiast, has initiated the Rock Hard, Ride Hard award to be given out at the season’s end — just another of the many projects he is involved with. ǡ ϐ Ǥ ϐ magazine. Always the outlaw, for this cover shoot Bret chose to wear a blue jean jacket with a suit vest and dress shirt underneath, with his trademark red bandana. The Rebel Magazine cover shoot follows the Foothills shoot, and then an extensive session of photos for Bret’s new line of pet accessories entitled “Pets Rock” for PetSmart. The pet products, ranging from leashes to fun toys, will have a limited release in May and be in stores by June or July. All the while, he is on the phone running Michaels Entertainment Group, Last Child Productions and Poor Boy Records.
“AS FAR AS BELIEVING IN YOURSELF, MY PHILOSOPHY GOING INTO ‘CELEBRITY APPRENTICE’ WAS SIMPLE. I NEVER KNEW FOR A FACT I WAS GOING TO WIN IT. I JUST NEVER THOUGHT I COULDN’T WIN IT.” They say necessity is the mother of all invention, and after a health domino effect that included an emergency appendectomy, brain hemorrhage, TIA warning stroke and heart surgery in January, Bret’s body was pushed to its limits. Following his heart surgery, the doctors diagnosed that he was suffering from severe dehydration and hyponatremia, both complicated by his diabetes. “My blood ϐ up,” Bret recalls. In that moment of necessity, Bret threw together a drink with items he found in his kitchen that he felt would hydrate him. He credits the drink to literally saving his life. After a mega successful run with his Diet Snapple beverage, Bret has decided to market and sell his drink. Named Bret Michaels Fuel, or BMF, Bret says the drink, “tastes great, gets you right and just makes you want to do stuff.” Working on this new product is another task that is on the stars’ “To Do” list for today. When asked what advice he would give to an upcoming artist or entrepreneur, he quickly responds, “First would be passion. Second, ϐ Ǥ you want, at what level and how much of your time you want to put into getting there, and, more importantly, staying there. Remember there are three steps to this battle — getting there (tough), staying there (tougher), and eventually knowing when to exit (which will be the toughest of all).” His 26-plus years in the music industry allows him to talk candidly about what it takes to contend with the ups and downs of the business.“My Dad always said the difference between try and triumph was a little ‘umph.’ You have to roll with the punches without giving up ground. Bend, don’t break. You can bend sometimes, just don’t break.”
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Bret continues passionately, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to have nerves of steel to be in this business. It is full of risks and toys with your soul, both personally and professionally. You write a song about something very personal, go to release it and listen to a bunch of different people tell you it sucks and how they would never touch it.â&#x20AC;? Bret emphatically states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music is my outlet. How could my fans Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x2020;Â&#x2018;Â?ÇŻÂ&#x2013;ÇŤ Â? Â?Â&#x203A; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;ÇĄ Â&#x2020;Â&#x2018;Â?ÇŻÂ&#x2013; Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â? Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x192;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2019;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x203A;ÇĄ Â&#x201E;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2020;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x2020;ÇĄ Â&#x2122;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x160; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2020;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; succeed even more by focusing and channeling that frustration to the right areas.â&#x20AC;? His upcoming album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get Your Rock On,â&#x20AC;? is a subject that excites the superstar.
Now it is easily 80/20, if not more. Otherwise, I would never see my house, considering I spend 9-10 months of the year on the road.â&#x20AC;? Â&#x2018;Â&#x2020;Â&#x192;Â&#x203A;ÇĄ Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Ď?Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2022; Â?Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192;Â&#x2122;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; ͜ͲͲ ÇĄ Â&#x2019;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; cover with a Challenger jet pictured behind it. He has to laugh about the picture and share some more of his characteristic humor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a quality mullet, business in the front, party in the rear, meaning Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x2122;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; ͜ͲͲ Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x2013; Â&#x152;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x203A;Â&#x2122;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2030;Â&#x2018; and can land at almost any runway, and is a lot less to operate. The Challenger is for longer hauls and more people. The Challenger is great, but not cost effective for daily use and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get me into some of the FBOs necessary in the touring world.â&#x20AC;? Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x2013;ÇĄ Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2022; Â&#x152;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x160; Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are doing a remake of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Every Rose Has Its Thornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with Loretta Lynn that is going to make music history. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the damn best thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever heard. Joe Perry of Aerosmith is also playing on the track.â&#x20AC;? Asked how the duo paired up, he explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was simple Thanksgiving, good food and good folk. We got to talking and just decided to do it. Loretta suggested â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Every Rose.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? His new album is also packed with other amazing artists making guest appearances. Bret is full of innovative ideas. A true marketing genius, he is constantly asked by top brands for his input, which has allowed him to continue expanding his successful brand. He mentions, â&#x20AC;&#x153;With all of my contracts with Ford, Snapple, Dean Guitars and PetSmart, the contracts have all gone beyond the original expectation. That being said, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get what you want â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you get what you negotiate for.â&#x20AC;? Bretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busy lifestyle requires logging a lot of miles in the air and Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D; Â&#x201E;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;Ǥ Dz Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021; Ď?Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192;Â? Â&#x192;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021; Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2039;Â? Â?Â&#x203A; business,â&#x20AC;? he adds as he explains his busy travel schedule. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021; ͺͲÂ&#x2022;ÇĄ Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A; ͝ͲÂ&#x2022; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2039;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021; Ď?Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030;Ǥ
thing he had done that day, as he walked the red carpet for the Grammy Foundation concert. Along the way, Neil Portnow, President of The Recording Academy, and Sharon Osbourne stop him for a photo opportunity before heading in. As he took the stage, he rocked through his hits, thrilling the crowd once again. He announced to those in attendance, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am the Susan Lucci of rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll, never had a Grammy but they still invite me to the party.â&#x20AC;? Bret is many things. He is a performer, an entrepreneur, a father, a brand, a philanthropist, friend, TV star and rock legend. It is clear that Bret is seamless. He can leave the stage of a sold out show at the Hard Rock Hotel, change clothes and attend a black tie affair to accept an award for his contributions to charity, and never miss a beat. He can rock a crowd and in a momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notice be making another business deal. Bret is the real deal and it is easy to see why his fans are as loyal as they are and businesses are clamoring to have him join their brand. He works hard, plays harder and gets it done.
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MAUI, HAWAII THE MAGIC ISLE
Discover your own reasons to love Maui as you stroll the seaside streets of Lahaina and the lovely beaches of Kaanapali. Stand above a sea of clouds high atop Haleakala. Watch a 45-foot whale breach off the coast of Lahaina. Lose count of the waterfalls along the road as you maneuver the hairpin turns of the Hana highway. One visit and it’s easy to see why Maui is called “The Magic Isle.”
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Kaanapali (West Maui) - Once the playground for Hawaiian royalty, the Kaanapali beach shore in western Maui is one of the most scenic beachfronts on one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The three-mile-long beach runs north and south from Black Rock to Canoe Beach. Lahaina Town (West Maui) - At one time a capital of Hawaiian kings and whaling village in the 19th century, today Lahaina is a colorful quilt of various restaurants, nightclubs, shops and art galleries. The Lahaina harbor is the ǡ ϐ ǡ ǡ ferry to the island of Lanai. Explore Molokini’s Waters - If you’re itching to try out your underwater gear in a place teeming with marine life, Molokini is a world-class snorkel and dive location that can be reached only by boat. Expect to see humpback whales in season, green sea turtles, monk seals, eagle rays and sharks, as well as Ǧ ϐ Ǥ
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Famous for its miles and miles of white sand beaches and amazing weather, San Diego offers an abundance of fun attractions for visitors of all ages. The city has reserved plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the weather, from beaches Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x201E;Â&#x2018;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â?Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2122;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2018;Â&#x192; Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â?Ǥ Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192; Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2122;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;ÇĄ Â&#x2022;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;ÇŻÂ&#x2022; Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â?Ǥ
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THE BAHAMAS
NATURAL WONDERS AND ENDLESS BEACHES The moment your toes touch sand and your gaze meets water, you know you’re in the islands of The Bahamas. It’s the comfortable ease and the instant Ǥ ǯ ϐ Ǥ
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COROMENDEL, NEW ZEALAND THE CLASSIC KIWI SUMMER GETAWAY
The Coromandel is one of New Zealand’s most popular and bestloved holiday destinations. Cloaked in native rainforest with dazzling white sand beaches, it is rustic, unspoiled and relaxed. Activities and attractions are plentiful. You might choose skydiving in Whitianga or a guided sea kayak tour around the coast. You could take a walk in the coolness of the pristine bush - the Coromandel is a walker’s paradise – or simply sit and relax in a warm bubbling pool at Hot Water Beach. And there are many more.
THINGS TO DO: Outdoor Activities - Fabulous golden and white sand beaches with ϐ waiting to be explored, are just some of the natural attractions that have people returning to The Coromandel time after time. Go for a swim, take a launch trip, sea kayak, be fascinated by the amazing ǡ ǯ ϐ Ǥ
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ALSO EXPERIENCE: Cathedral Cove Kayaking Rated by NZ’s leading tour companies as one of the best sea kayaking trips in the country, the “Cathedral Cove Classic” has got it all. Paddle through amazing sea caves, explore volcanic islands in the Marine Reserve, and enjoy a cappuccino at our exclusive Cathedral Cove beachfront cafe. Enjoyed by travellers for over ten years, the “Cathedral Cove Classic” is now seen as one of New Zealand’s premier eco-tourism attractions. Sea kayaking trips start at Whangapoua (2 hours from Auckland), and wind their way up to Sandy Bay at the tip of the Peninsula.
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PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA THE LAND OF WONDERS
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THE MODERN HONOLULU WAIKIKI’S NEWEST ADDITION
Where Innovative Design Meets Barefoot Luxury The Modern Honolulu is a luxury resort that promises a refreshingly new Hawaii experience. Home to Iron Chef Morimoto’s celebrated new restaurant, Morimoto Waikiki, the hotel’s understated elegance has earned acclaim for exceptional service and high design during its opening year. It’s posh without being pretentious, chic without being overdone, luxurious, yet brilliantly laid back. At The Modern Honolulu, ǥ ϐ Ǧϐ Ǥ
THINGS TO DO: Two Pools Ǧ ǡ lushly landscaped gardens are both serviced by two exclusive bars offering their own signature cocktail lists and culinary specialties. Fitness & Spa Ǧ Ǧ Ǧ Ǧ ϐ setting for daily workouts. The space features free weights and Life Ǥ appointed treatment rooms, two manicure/pedicure stations and offers a full range of spa services and products from the ecologically sensitive Elemental Herbology collections. Weddings, Events & Meetings Ǧ Waikiki event rooms for weddings and a variety of special events with one of the largest ballrooms on Oahu, plus three prefunction galleries, Ǧ Ǧ Ǧ
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installations and a spectacular hospitality suite overlooking the sunset for unforgettable celebrations. Cutting Edge Venues Ǧ Ǧ ǡ like a rock star or just unwind. ADDICTION at The Modern boasts Ǧ Ǥ conversation, the Lobby Lounge features a unique bookcase wall that rotates to expose private gathering spaces and an intimate bar. www.themodernhonolulu.com 1.866.406.2782 808.924.6543
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LAS ALAMANDAS FLY ME TO PARADISE
Ultimate Beach Hideaway ϐ ǣ ǡ ǡ ǡ ͳǡͷͲͲ Ǥ Every Luxury & Amenity Ǧ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ ǡ ǡ ϐ ǡ ǡ ǡ ϐ Ǥ
Special for Jetset Readers - Jetset ǣ Ǥ ǯ Costalegreǡ ϐ Ǥ www.alamandas.com ȋͷʹȌ ͵ʹʹǤʹͺͷǤͷͷͲͲ ͳǤͺͺͺǤͺͺʹǤͻͳ
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HIGHWAY OF DREAMS THE ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP From sea to sky to Jasper National Park and Banff National Park, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s western mountain region offers spectacular scenery and wilderness that is waiting to be explored. Walk on ancient glaciers, hike pristine mountain trails, spot local wildlife, ride a gondola to the top of the world, enjoy unforgettable alpine golf courses, and then relax in the hot springs. Or simply discover the charms of the town of Banff, the hamlet of Lake Louise, the town of Jasper and Whistler Village. Whatever your adventurous spirit desires, our mountain playgrounds have endless dream experiences for you to choose from, and guarantee to create memories that will last a lifetime. Dreams can come true on the ultimate road trip â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Highway of Dreams. With snow-capped peaks, crystal-clear lakes and pristine wilderness, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s western mountains are the perfect setting for your road trip itinerary. Here, Fairmontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x2030;Â?Â&#x2039;Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2013; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026; Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Č&#x201E; Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â?Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2013; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030;Â&#x2022;ÇĄ Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â?Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2013; Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x2014; Lake Louise, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler and The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â&#x160; Â&#x192; Â&#x2020;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2C6; Č&#x201E; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2022;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2030;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013;ÇĄ Â&#x2021;Â&#x161;Â&#x201C;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021; dining and warm, engaging service. And all amid the unspoiled beauty and unique heritage of some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most extraordinary natural surroundings. For additional information, please visit www.mountain-resorts.fairmont.com or call 1-800-257-7544.
THE BOUGAINVILLEA HOUSE If you are looking for the perfect summer getaway, look no further than Bougainvillea House located on Great Exuma Island in the Bahamas, just 200 miles south of Miami. Its exotic, tranquil, pristine white sandy beaches and 160 feet of waterfront will captivate you and your guests, and keep you coming back for years to come. Bougainvillea House features seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms and three kitchens with private chefs available, so you can be assured that you and up to 18 guests will have all of the luxurious amenities that a private island getaway should provide. With daily jet service from numerous cities throughout North America and a deep water shoreline capable of docking large yachts, getting here to the Bougainvillea House has never been easier. For details regarding weekly rental, contact (242) 345-0005 or visit www.bougainvilleahouse.com.
INN AT PALMETTO BLUFF Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021; Â&#x203A;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x2013; Â&#x203A;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;ÇŻÂ&#x2020; Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; the Lowcountry life of front porches and gas lamps, riverboats, fat tire bikes and kayaking with the dolphin. Quietly comfortable, every moment and every vantage here connects us to the past, and to ourselves. This is Palmetto Bluff, home to Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most intimate and acclaimed inn and spa, farm-fresh-to-table dining and Jack Nicklaus Signature golf. We welcome you to join us and Â&#x2021;Â&#x161;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x201D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2014;Â&#x161;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Ǥ For additional information, please visit www.palmettobluffresort.com or call (866) 645-1334.
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The resort’s unique, modern feel is instantly noticed in the lobby area which features a one-of-a-kind circular water sculpture reaching nearly three stories in height. The lobby is bright and inviting, with a wonderful coffee/espresso bar just off to the side. World class service is delivered by Waldorf’s seasoned staff members who are ready to customize a one-of-a-kind stay for each guest. Once I checked in, Aura Restaurant and Bar presented familiar favorites in a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere. Aura includes a stylish lounge area and expansive, illuminated reef-inspired bar top,
A signature world class steakhouse called Strip House is also on the property. Strip House is surrounded by an open terrace that overlooks the pool and skyline of the city. Strip House’s innovative menu, executed by Chef Mark Van Schaick, includes prime cuts of ǡ ϐ creamed spinach and goose fat potatoes, an extensive wine list and the famed 24-layer chocolate cake. Guests can indulge in a seductive dining experience in this popular Naples steak house. The striking red interior, designed by David Rockwell, is decorated with black and
“When it’s time to relax, Waldof Astoria Naples has an extra special treat for the jetsetter. The Golden Door Spa is on site, offering guests a Zen-inspired haven of relaxation amidst paradise.” all part of a soaring lobby great room that is fresh from a feng shui-style makeover by designer Robert Barry. The area infuses warm natural elements that match its pristine setting, awash in natural light by day and aglow with ever changing ambient color by night. Bar service was provided by Paul and Liz. Try the happy hour from 5-12. Just outside the great room and lobby area, guests are greeted by the warm ocean air and a view of a three pools, one featuring a 100-foot waterslide. Also located poolside is a great cabana-style bar featuring light cuisine and drinks. 114
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white images of women photographed by Studio Manasse in the early 1900s in Vienna. Our world class server was Kasia who offered a hand selected bottle of red wine, poured over an aerator. We had the bonein rib eye, cooked to perfection, and topped it off with a mile-high decadent chocolate cake. The whole staff, including Javi, the GM. took great care of us. When it’s time to relax, Waldof Astoria Naples has an extra special treat for the jetsetter. The Golden Door Spa is on site, offering guests a Zen-inspired haven of relaxation amidst paradise. The
indoor/outdoor spa village is comprised of private treatment pavilions featuring 12 modern, Asian-style treatment rooms and relaxation areas. Jetsetting couples won’t want to miss the Golden Door Villa, a private retreat within this spa sanctuary. This retreat is truly remarkable and is perfect for dignitaries, celebrities, couples, or for someone who wants to feel as though they’re a million miles away. The Villa offers an Asianstyle platform daybed, soaking tub, whirlpool bath, indoor treatment and lounge areas, and a private outdoor sundeck and patio. The Villa is truly something to see. It would be ideal for the VIP couple, and, without question, is world class in presentation. The spa also includes a separate hair and nail pavilion with a four-station “buff-bar” for vegan manicures, a pedicure banquette for four, and hair designs by the master stylist. The immaculate outdoor gardens offer coed sauna, steam and eucalyptus rooms, and a signature meditation labyrinth. All products offered are eco-friendly or organic. One interesting feature of Waldorf Astoria Naples is that it’s an ecosmart beach retreat that has been recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Beach lovers only need to take a quick hop over the mangrove to enjoy three secluded miles of white sand beach. ǡ ϐ Ǥ Canoeing in the 200-acre estuary is also offered. There is also a great little bar and restaurant right on the beach offering guests world class food and drinks while they keep their toes in the sand. Special thanks to Dolphin Transport for private transportation. The valets, Mariano and Luis, were great. 475 Seagate Drive, Naples, Florida 34103 888-722-1267 www.waldorfastorianaples.com May . June 2012
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THE PREMIER DESTINATION IN SOUTH FLORIDA With just one visit to this spectacular Gulf Coast destination, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll quickly understand why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called the Paradise Coast. This popular vacation retreat includes the sophisticated waterfront resort city of Naples, Florida and its idyllic beachfront neighbor to the south, Marco Island. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a true vacation paradise offering tantalizing dining choices, world-class shopping, soothing spas and enough water sports to keep everyone in the family happy. The area is also a haven for golfers and nature lovers. No matter Â&#x2122;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x203A;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;ÇĄ Â&#x203A;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;ÇŻÂ&#x17D;Â&#x17D; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2018;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2021;Â&#x161;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x161;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â?Ǥ
LAPLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT Discover the breathtaking beauty of Naplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; only true beachfront resort, rivaling the ĂŠlan of South Beach and promising an experience of rejuvenation. Lounge under a white cabana beside a cascading-falls pool, sink your toes into the Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â? Â&#x2122;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2022;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x2022;ÇĄ Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x152;Â&#x2018;Â&#x203A; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; ÇĄ Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x2014;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x2021;Â&#x161;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026; SpaTerre rituals, play the Bob Cupp golf course (voted best course in the state of Florida), or simply unwind in the quiet and privacy of your guestroom. For additional information and reservations, please visit www.laplayaresort.com or call (239) 597-3123.
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MARCO ISLAND MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA Like no other resort in Southwest Florida, Marco Island Marriott Resort & Spa is the perfect island-within-an-island escape. The 727room Balinese-styled resort welcomes guests for complete tranquility and harmony. A recent $250 million dollar renovation included the new ǡ ϐ and meeting spaces, the spa, the private resort Rookery Golf Course, and luxurious rooms and lanai suites. The resort also just unveiled its renovation to the spa pool deck with the addition of a holistic mineral spa pool. Situated on the largest private beach in Southwest Florida, the resort offers guests endless opportunities for outdoor fun. From enjoying a wave-running excursion through the famed Ten Thousand Islands to simply relaxing on the beach, guests can do it all or nothing at all. Conveniently located 20 minutes south of Naples and just a 90-minute scenic drive from Miami, Marco Island Marriott Resort & Spa is the ultimate sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation. For additional information and reservations, please visit www.marcoislandmarriott.com or call 1.800. GET. HERE (1.800.437.4373).
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Experience the pure ease of this timeless Naples resort which melds modern luxury with eco-friendly design. Here, style and substance exist in perfect balance, and impeccable service exceeds every expectation. A warm, effortless level of hospitality greets you at Waldorf Astoria Naples. This inviting beach property sets the standard for surrounding Naples hotels, treating guests and families to endless activities, incredible nearby sights and a level of service and attention that is truly unmatched. Rediscover this truly unique Naples, Florida hotel and treat yourself to the best South Florida has to offer. Soak up the Florida sun on three miles of pristine beach featuring a range of water sports. Enjoy snorkeling or try aqua biking at the resort. Swim laps in the Hibiscus Hideaway Pool and unwind by the Palm Terrace pool. For the ultimate in relaxation, hire a private pool cabana as the children have fun on the 100 foot waterslide in the Mangrove Pool.
Located on 20 beachfront acres overlooking the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the AAA Five Diamond, Forbes Four Star Ritz-Carlton, Naples beach resort is located just 26 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport, and is often credited for helping put Naples “on the map.” The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is consistently ranked as one of the leading beach resorts in the country. It offers 450 guest rooms, including 70 exclusive Club Level rooms and 35 suites, each with a view of the beach and Gulf of Mexico, and all but 10 with private balconies. Amenities at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples are abundant for guests of all ages. They include a private soft white sand beach, two heated swimming pools, a 50,000 square foot Ritz-Carlton Spa® complete with a ʹͶǦ ϐ ǡ Ǥ all, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples beach resort has a sister, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, located just 3 miles inland, offering championship golf at the Greg Norman-designed Tiburón Golf Club. Guests of The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples enjoy seamless access to both resorts.
For additional information and reservations, please visit www.waldorfastorianaples.com or call (239) 597-3232
For additional information and reservations, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com/naples or call (239) 598-3300
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BARBATELLA Barbatella has arrived in Old Naples: a new kind of restaurant that will grow on you in the same way that the leaves and branches of a grape vine develop out of a shoot, which is called a barbatella. Imagine the rustic ǡ ϐ by its cuisine. Barbatella offers an extensive menu that incorporates fresh interpretations of authentic dishes from many different regions. Barbatella has a beautiful courtyard setting with views along historic Third Street South. Inside the restaurant are casual and relaxed ϐ ǡ the pizza oven and custom gelato counter that enliven the decor. ǡ ϐ ϐ Ǥ Barbatella’s offerings will surely grow on you as you come to enjoy its lively atmosphere and a dedication to the best of Italian rustic cooking. For additional information and reservations, please visit www.barbatellanaples.com or call (239) 263.1955.
TRULUCK’S Escape to Truluck’s. A getaway for the senses. Savor the freshest crab, ϐ Ǥ Ǧ or select tender, juicy steaks grilled to perfection. Then complement it all with delicious wines by the glass and bottle. Trulucks is a good choice for a leisurely, romantic dinner. Fresh ǡ ϐ ǡ Alaskan Red King crab, Fresh Australian Spanner Crab, Oysters from ϐ selections you can count on. For additional information and reservations, please visit www.trulucks.com or call (239) 530-3131.
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SEA SALT Sea Salt is Master Chef Fabrizio Aielli’s signature restaurant located in the heart of Old Naples on historic Third Street South. This innovative seafood restaurant features the best selection of fresh local seafood and ϐ ϐ Ǥ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ǯ ǡ ǯ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ Ȁ Ǥ ǯ Ǥ Chef Fabrizio Aielli was born in the heart of the Adriatic coast of ǡ ǯ Ǥ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ϐ ǡ Ǥ ǡ www.seasaltnaples.com or call (239) 434-7258.
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NEW RIVER FINE ART New River Fine Art is one of Florida’s oldest and most ϐ Ǥ ǡ ϐ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ ǡ ǡ ǯ ϐ Ǥ ͲͲ ǡ ͓ͳͲʹǡ ǡ ͵ͶͳͲʹ Ȃ 239.435.4515 ͻͳͶ ǡ Ǥ ǡ ͵͵͵Ͳͳ Ȃ 954.524.2100 ̷ ϐ Ǥ Ǥ ϐ Ǥ
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THE VILLAGE ON VENETIAN BAY ǡ Ǧ Ǧ Ǧ ʹͲ Ǥ Ǧ ǡ ǡ ǯ ǯ ǡ ǯ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ Ǧ ǡ ǡ ǡ ϐ Ǥ For additional information, please visit Ǥ Ǥ (239) 261-6100Ǥ 122
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Relax GOLDEN DOOR SPA AT NAPLES GRAND BEACH RESORT Guests of the Golden Door Spa at Naples Grande ϐ ǡ Ǧ encompassing four pavilions in the Japanese tradition, Ǥ Ǥ Ǧ Ǥ Ǧ ϐ Ǥ Ǧ Ǥ For additional information, please visit www.goldendoor.com or call (239) 594-6321.
THE SPA AT MARCO ISLAND MARRIOTT BEACH RESORT As part of Marriott’s Revive Experience, the Spa at Marco Island Marriott offers guests the utmost in a relaxing and ǣ ϐ Ǧ ǡ Ǥ Ǧ ǡ Ǥ ǡ Ǧ Ǧ Ǧ ϐ ǡ ǡ ° Ǥ For additional information, please visit www.marcoislandmarriottspa.com or call (239) 642-2686.
THE SPA ON FIFTH ϐ ǡ Ǧ selection of specialized treatments, from massage to skin ǡ Ǥ ǯ Ǧ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ ǡ ǡ Ǥ For additional information, please visit Ǥ ϐ Ǥ or call (239) 280-2777.
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THE OLD COLLIER GOLF CLUB ǡ ǡ Ǥ a small number of stateside clubs offering a single-bag Ǥ Ǧ ǯ ϐ ϐ ǡ ǯ Ǥ ǡ ϐ Ǥ ǯ preferences is the standard. For additional information, please visit www.TheOldCollierGC.com or call (239) 597-9898.
NAPLES NATIONAL When the image of Naples National Golf Club comes to mind, one immediately has visions of excellence, prestige and glory of the game. When Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana ϐ ͳͻͻʹǡ achieve perfection. But perfection is not enough. Naples National seeks to ǡ not required, is achieved through a limited, selective mem Ǥ Naples National Golf Club is a harmonious blend of Ǧ Ǣ Ǥ ǯ they can establish friendships, build lasting memories and Ǥ For additional information, please visit www.nngc.net or call (239) 775-3468.
HAMMOCK BAY GOLF COURSE Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort has expanded its ͳͺǦ Ǥ ǯ ǡ ǡ ͳͺǦ Ǥ ǡͲͺͲ ǡ Ǥ Ǧ Ǧ ͵Ͳ ʹͲͲ Ǥ golf course enhances an already incredible and unique private membership and resort experience. For additional information, please visit www.golfatmarcoisland.com or call (239) 389-6600.
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BLUE MARTINI ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย je ne sais quoi ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก 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 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 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 อถอฒ 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 ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 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 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 ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 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 วค 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 www.bluemartinilounge.com or call (239) 591-2583วค
MERCATO ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 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 อณอณวฆย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฆย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย อณอด ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก อดอฒ 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 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 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 อทอฒ 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 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 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 อธวฆอป ย วคย วควก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 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 ย ย ย ย วฏย 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 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 วก 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 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 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 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 วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย www.mercatoshops.com or call (239) 594-9400วค
BURN BY ROCKY PATEL Featuring a design that draws on an exotic mix of Mediterranean, Asian and Cuban cultures, Burn is a sanctuary for those who enjoy 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 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 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 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 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 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 ย ย ย วฏย 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 วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย burnbyrockypatel.com or call (239) 653-9013วค
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At Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club, getting on and off the water is entirely effortless, making your time on the water nothing but enjoyable. The club is just 10 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico in Naples. Members can tie up their vessels in slips surrounding the clubhouse or store them with complete peace of mind inside one of the few concrete boathouses in the U.S., built to withstand hurricane force winds up to 150 mph. The club’s concierge staff is always at the ready to fuel and launch your boat, complete with all the amenities for your day on the water. After your voyage, simply toss a line to the staff dockside, knowing your boat will be properly washed, cared for and stowed. Inside the old Florida-style clubhouse, which sits waterfront ǡ ǯ ϐ ϐ dining and some of the best wines in the world.
Naples Yacht Club is the oldest club in Naples, a Platinum Club of America, and is a top-ranked yacht club in the state of Florida. When ͳͻͶǡ ǯ ϐ city. Naples Yacht Club is located on picturesque Naples Bay, and features 89 boat slips, a fuel dock, multiple dining rooms and bars, and a beautiful pool area adjacent to the Bay. The Club is recognized for its expansive water views and is one of the most beautiful places to dine anywhere, with casual and formal dining rooms, private party areas and many other venues for gathering abound. Boaters and non boaters alike have endless opportunities to participate in cruising, sailing, ϐ ǡ ǡ ǡ shows, bridge games, or an evening of dinner and dancing.
For additional information, please visit www.HamiltonHarborYachtClub.com or call (239) 775-0506.
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JAGUAR XKR-S CONVERTIBLE! BY EMMANUEL LUPE / AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
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hanks to Jaguar Land Rover North America, I was invited to the global launch of the 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible in San Diego, California. The pinnacle of the Jaguar sporting range – the XKR-S Coupe – is now joined by a convertible body style which offers the same enticing blend of abilities, while offering driver and passenger a heightened connection with their surroundings. The XKR-S Convertible ϐ legendary Jaguar GTs — explosive performance, precise handling, relaxed comfort and discreet luxury — while taking Jaguar to a new performance level. The XKR-S Convertible receives the performance,
dynamics, design, and interior upgrades originally introduced on its coupe sibling to create the most powerful and fastest open-topped grand tourer Jaguar has ever built. ϐ Ǥ Jaguar media team selected one of the six XKR-S Convertibles and I was paired with automobile reporter Patrick Paternie, freelance writer for Autoweek, who regrettably passed away three weeks after we shared that exceptional day together. Just before leaving the hotel, Patrick and I spent some time admiring our new red Jaguar. Exclusive to the XKR-S models are
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carbon-leather trimmed versions of Jaguar Performance seats which feature integrated head rests, racing harness cut-outs and increased side bolster support to hold driver and passenger securely during high-speed cornering. The 16-way adjustable, heated seats feature highlights of carbon leather and contrast micro-piping unique to the model, while carbon leather is also used to accent the cabin and emphasize the car’s assertive nature. Superb tactile interfaces are provided by the multifunction three-spoke, leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel and Jaguarembossed bright stainless steel pedals. The morning day trip called for a 150 mile ride through the winding roads bordering the USA/Mexico border via Campo to El Centro, with a coffee stop at the Motor Transport Museum of Campo. This ride allowed both Patrick and I to understand that
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this Jag convertible was the real deal. The building block for the car’s explosive performance is an updated version of the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine, which produces 550 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque. Driving the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox and an active differential, this propels the XKR-S Convertible to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and up to an electronically-limited top speed of 186 mph. ǡ ϐ at our lunch destination, the Naval Air Facility (NAF) in El Centro, California. As soon we made it to Hangar 7, we were greeted by our own private Blue Angels F-18 air show less than ¼ mile from our own eyes! NAF is the “winter home” of the world-famous Blue Angels, the Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron. The El Centro Air Base also ϐ ǯ Ǥ
“As soon we made it to the Hangar 7, we were greeted by our own private Blue Angels F-18 air show just less than ¼ mile from our own eyes!” ǡ ϐ to explain what would be for us the “plat de resistance” of the day: a 175 mph ride on the 9,500-foot east/west “Top Gun” runway of the NAF El Centro. Jaguar was able to make a deal with NAF El Centro to close the runway for one hour every day of their three-day media
launch event to let the journalists from around the world drive the XKR-S Convertible at maximum speed. At 1:00 pm I went into our new blue Jaguar XKR-S Convertible and buckled up with my co-driver Patrick. I have to admit I had a lot of anxiety, but also a lot of excitement knowing what was to come.
ϐ ǡ and then the cars driven by international reporters went on their Ǩ Ǥ ϐ at that particular moment, the wind was blowing at over 100 mph, so I was apprehensive since I did not how it would affect my ride on the runway. I put my left foot on the brake, revved up the engine and let it go making sure not to screech the Pirelli tires too much. ǡ ϐ and could see the speedometer and the rpm go up. When I reached
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EVENTS: MAY-JUNE 2012
MAY 5, 2012 KENTUCKY DERBY Churchill Downs Louisville, Kentucky
MAY 5, 2012 KENTUCKY DERBY
JUNE 11-17, 2012 2012 U.S. OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT
Churchill Downs Louisville, Kentucky
The Olympic Club San Francisco, California
The Kentucky Derby is America’s original, extravagant springtime sports party. The rich and famous that mingle among the Derby Day crowd add a unique dimension to the spectacle of the race. Known as Ǯ ǡdz ϐ in May at Louisville’s venerable Churchill Downs beneath the iconic “Twin Spires”.
Held at the distinctive Olympic Club, this year’s Open will be unforgettable. This will mark the 112th anniversary of the contest and, with the face of professional golf evolving as the players entering the race are of a ǡ ǯ ϐ sport has to offer.
MAY 5, 2012 THE WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS
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Istanbul, Turkey
Orange County Fairgrounds Costa Mesa, California
Now into its seventh year, the World Superyacht Awards honor the ϐ Ǥ ǯ ϐ yachts, each an incredible feat of superyacht design and construction steered by the visions of their passionate owners.
Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, will return with unparalleled excitement and energy to the OC Fair & Event Center. The three-day automotive lifestyle event will feature one of the most diverse selections of customs and original collector cars available for purchase.
MAY 27, 2012 2012 INDIANAPOLIS 500
JUNE 25 - JULY 8, 2012 THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBELDON 2012
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis, Indiana
All England Club London, UK
The Indianapolis 500 is the world’s most famous and prestigious auto race and is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet! “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” covers 500 miles, 200 laps on the famous 2.5-mile oval. The “500” is the world’s largest single-day spectator sporting event.
Wimbeldon is held as the oldest tennis tournament in the world, it is widely regarded as the most prestigious of the four Grand Slam events. At the men’s group, defending champion Novak Djokovic is competing to win his second title and at the woman’s group, Petra Kvitova defends her title..
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MAY 25-28, 2012 CONCORSO D’ELEGANZA VILLA D’ESTE Villa Erba Chernobbio, Italy
MAY 8-16, 2012 MONACO HISTORICAL GRAND PRIX 2012 Monte Carlo, Monaco Considered a “must-see” of all the world’s historic races, the Monte Carlo Historic Grand Prix is a retrospective of the golden age of car racing that takes place every other year on the famous track of Monaco Ʋ ϐ race on April 14, 1929.
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MAY 25-28, 2012 CONCORSO D’ELEGANZA VILLA D’ESTE Villa Erba Chernobbio, Italy ǯ ǯ ϐ all events celebrating the mystique of historic cars. It is undoubtedly ǡ ϐ 1929. Visitors can admire the elegance and originality of the precious automobiles and enjoy the beautiful setting and impeccable hospitality.
MAY 11-27, 2012 GRAND PRIX F1 OF MONACO 2012 Monte Carlo, Monaco Any Formula 1 pilot dreams to win on the mythical circuit of Monaco, which is the slowest and hardest race of the World Formula 1 Championship. The one that wins in Monaco deserves it because even a small error in the streets of the principality is fatal. The Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco is one unforgettable moment that you must prepare for.
MAY 18-20, 2012 PASO ROBLES WINE FESTIVAL Downtown City Park Paso Robles, California Combining traditions of the past with innovations of the future, Paso Robles Wine Country comes together to honor 30 years of the Paso Robles ͳͺ Ȃ ʹͲǡ ʹͲͳʹǤ ϐ ϐ Ȃ welcome-to-the-neighborhood atmosphere, fantastic food offerings, and, of course, exceptional wines.
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MAY 31-JUNE 1, 2012 AUCTION NAPA VALLEY 2012 – THE AMERICAN WINE CLASSIC
JUNE 15-17, 2012 FOOD AND WINE CLASSIC IN ASPEN 2012
Napa Valley, California
The FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen is America’s premier culinary event—a dazzling weekend of cooking demonstrations and wine tastings. Each year, the world’s most accomplished winemakers, celebrity chefs, and culinary luminaries come together in one breathtaking setting. ǯ ǡ mingle with stars, and enjoy a pleasure-packed weekend at the base of spectacular Aspen Mountain.
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JUNE 4-9, 2012 LORO PIANA SUPERYACHT REGATTA Porto Cervo Sardinia, Italy First launched in 2008, this is the regatta that opens the Mediterranean superyacht calendar. Organized by the YCCS and Boat International ǡ Ǧ ϐ Ǥ classic, performance and cruising vessels will head for the emerald ǡ ϐ Ǥ
JUNE 13-17, 2012 ART BASEL Halls 1 and 2 of Messe Basel Basel, Switzerland The world’s premier international art show for Modern and contemporary works, Art Basel features nearly 300 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. More than 2,500 artists, ranging from the great masters of Modern art to the latest generation of emerging stars, are represented in the show’s multiple sections. The Ǧ ǡ ǡ ǡ installations, photographs, video and petitioned works.
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JUNE 28-JULY 1, 2012 GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED The Goodwood Estate Chichster, West Sussex, UK The Festival of Speed is the largest motoring garden party in the world – a of cars, stars and motor sport ‘royalty’ to create the largest car culture event in the world. Held in the immaculate grounds of Goodwood House, this annual hill-climb event is a true celebration of motor sport and all things automotive.
B+ RACING SCHEDULE Al Carter and Hugh Plumb co-drive the #45 B+ Foundation - Jetset Magazine Fall-Line Motorsports BMW M3 in the 2012 Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. You can watch them race at tracks across the country from now through September. And at each race, they spread the word about B+ and childhood cancer, and visit kids in area hospitals. June 8-9, 2012: Mid-Ohio, Ohio June 22-23, 2012: Road America, Wisconsin June 29-30, 2012: Watkins Glen, New York
JUNE 4-9, 2012 LORO PIANA SUPERYACHT REGATTA Porto Cervo Sardinia, Italy
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World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions Celebrates 10 Years in Southern Florida with an Increase in Sales and Attendance Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, announced that its 10th Annual Palm Beach Event, held April 5-7 at the South Florida Fairgrounds, generated more than $18 million in sales of Classics, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Resto-Mods, Exotics and Contemporary Collectibles in front of a crowd of over 55,000. Barrett-Jackson also helped to raise nearly $1.8 million for local and national charitable organizations that included Wounded Warriors Family Support, The Darrell Gwynn Foundation and many more. The charitable efforts began during the Barrett-Jackson Opening Night Gala on April 4 ϐ $55,000. Eight charitable vehicles were sold in total and Barrett-Jackson waived its consignment fees and buyer’s premiums for each one. “I’m a big fan of Palm Beach and the collectors who come here from all over the East Coast,” said Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis. “The fact that we see more enthusiasts here every year is a testament to their dedication to the hobby.” For more information, visit www.barrett-jackson.com.
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The 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show Photos by Forest Johnson and Xavier Maranon
The Palm Beach International Boat Show, which took place in March along the waterfront on scenic Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, proved that the much anticipated turnaround of the yachting industry has begun. ʹͲͳͳǡ ͳʹ ϐ two days of the four-day show, and overall ticket sales were up 6 percent. Show Management, the company that produces the boat show, reported more boats on display in several categories this year, including a 35 percent increase in yachts over 100 feet and 29 percent more yachts in the 80 to 100 foot range. This year’s show added 40 mega-yacht slips at Palm Harbor Marina at the show’s north end to accommodate growing interest in larger yachts. The yachting company with the largest display was HMY Yachts, which brought 59 boats to the Palm Beach show, the largest number of boats by one exhibitor in Show Management’s history of producing boat shows. Ranging in size from 31 to 162 feet, the boats in HMY’s display are priced from $150,000 to $36.9 million. Dz ϐ
ϐ ǡdz Moynihan, owner of HMY Yachts. “This year’s expansion into Palm Harbor Marina gave us the opportunity to bring more boats than ever before and Ǥdz The Palm Beach International Boat Show is owned and sponsored by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. (MIAPBC), and managed and produced by Show Management, the world’s leading boat show company. For more information, visit showmanagement.com.
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A MAN BET ON HORSES AND CHANGED WATCHMAKING FOREVER .
In 1821, at a horse race in Paris, Nicolas Rieussec successfully tested his revolutionary invention that allowed time to be recorded to an accuracy of a fifth of a second. The chronograph was born. A tribute to a visionary man, the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Automatic is centred on the essence of his invention, the rotating disc technique. Monopusher chronograph, self-winding manufacture movement, second time zone, 30 min. and 60 sec. rotating disc counters.Crafted in the Montblanc Manufacture in Le Locle, Switzerland.
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BUYERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GUIDE REAL ESTATE
SHOULD I BUY THAT VACATION HOME IN MIAMI NOW? BY KAREL KUTNER FOTI, REALTOR AND CERTIFIED LUXURY HOME MARKETING SPECIALIST
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Real estate sales are unprecedented at this time, especially in the Miami area. While prices and interest rates are still low, and there is a wide variety of excellent properties to choose from, I would refer to the words of Warren Buffet: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you wait for the Robins, spring will be over.â&#x20AC;? Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2014;Â&#x2013;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;ÇĄ Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Ď&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2014;Â&#x161;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2039;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2020;Â&#x192; Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; ÇŚ Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Ǥ
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Hello and welcome to Naples and Southwest Florida. I have had the good fortune to travel all over the world and to own real estate in several uniquely, beautiful settings. For a while, my husband and I searched for a piece of beachfront we could call our own, exploring remote beaches on the coasts of Africa, fashionable seaside towns in Europe, idyllic sandbars in Asia and even fresh water beaches at the edge of the great lakes. At the end of this search, we settled in Naples. So take it from me. If you happen to be looking through these pages on your own search for a little piece of heaven, look no further. From the soaring of an egret over the Gulf of Mexico to the swoosh of an alligatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tail in the Evergladesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; river of grass, Southwest Florida is a true American paradise. Add to its unmatched natural beauty, an elegantly tropical lifestyle where the indoor and outdoor blend seamlessly, and ďŹ ne dining follows playtime at the beach. There are also the golf courses, the galleries and the theater, afďŹ&#x201A;uent shopping and all of the modern conveniences. Why would you want to look any further?
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SECOND RACE IN 2012 SPORTS CAR ANNIVERSARY YEAR BY EMMANUEL LUPE / AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;STARTING THE RACE AS FAVORITES, THE AUDI TEAM WAS IN CHARGE FOR THE COMPLETE DURATION OF THE RACE. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 60th edition of the 12 Hours of Sebring was the opening round of the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship, a newly created sports car series that includes eight events to be run on four continents. After Sebring, there are races scheduled Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;ÇŚ Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x2022;ÇĄ Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2022; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;ÇĄ Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; the series moves on to Brazil, Bahrain, Japan and China later this fall. These races are open to two classes: Le Mans Prototypes (LMPs) and GTs. Each class has two sub divisions: LMP1 and LMP2, and GTAM Pro and GTAM Amateur. Major manufacturers engaged in this championship include Audi, BMW, Honda, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Toyota, Chevrolet and Porsche. Of special interest Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D; Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x203A;Â&#x201E;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x2014;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2039; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2018;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2013;Â&#x192;Ǥ Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;ÇŚ Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6;ÇŚÂ&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;ÇŚÂ&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2030;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2026;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D; Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2018;Â?Ǥ The 60th anniversary race was an event full of tension all the Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x160;Ǥ Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; ;ʹ͡ Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2021;Â&#x201E;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x17D; Raceway, it was the Audi team of Tom Kristensen (DEN), Allan McNish (GBR) and Rinaldo Capello (ITA) that repeated their 2006 and 2009 victories. The FIA WEC LMP2 class proved Â&#x2022;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030;Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2019; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Ǥ Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2026;Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2022;ÇĄ Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2020;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021; hundred meters, after Joey Hand (USA) barely steered his BMW past the Ferrari of Olivier Beretta (MCO). Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2013; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2020;Â&#x192; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x192; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D;ÇŚÂ&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2026;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x2021;Â&#x201E;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x152;Â&#x2018;Â&#x203A; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2026;Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Ǥ Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x201E;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; with sports car racing in the American Le Mans Series, a total Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; ͸ʹ Â&#x2026;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2030;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Â? 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proof of the popularity of endurance racing. Starting the race as favorites, the Kristensen/McNish/Capello Audi team was in charge for the complete duration of the race. Despite a few minor issues, ϐ ϐ Ȅ ϐ ʹͲͲͷǤ ǡ Ǣ ǯ Ǧ Ǥ Dz ǡ Ǥ ǡ we now look forward to new technology with the introduction of ǡdz Ǥ Dz ͷͲ ǡ Ͳ ͺͲ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ʹͲͳʹ Ǥdz ǡ Ȃ ȋ Ȁ Ȁ Ȍ ϐ ͳ Ǥ ǡ
ϐ ǡ ʹ Ǥ ʹ ǡ ͷͲ ʹͶ Ǥ ǯ ǡ ϐ Ǥ ϐ ǡ Ǥ last three hours of the race, these two, and the Corvettes, had a Ǥ ǡ ǡ Ǥ after the red car had encountered a puncture a few hundred yards earlier. “Not only was the last lap exciting, the last three hours Ǩdz ϐ Ǥ Caracingnews.comǡ Ȁ ǡ Audi, Porsche and ALMS. May . June 2012
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PORSCHE CAYMAN R BY EMMANUEL LUPE, AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
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Featuring 121 pounds less weight and the most horsepower available in a mid-engined Porsche, the 330-hp Cayman R has been created for one reason: pure driving dynamics. With its highly-tuned sports suspension and vigilant attention to weight savings, the third Cayman model offers an even more precise driving experience than the “standard” Cayman S. The Cayman R is a direct descendant of the famous 1950’s 550 and 1960’s 904 midengined, high-performance Coupes.
Light and Powerful: Ǧ ϐ 3.4-liter six-cylinder Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) boxer engine found in the Cayman S, but produces 10 more horsepower. With a six-speed manual transmission, the Cayman R sprints from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, two-tenths of a second faster than the Cayman S. With the optional seven-speed dual-clutch PDK (Doppelkupplungsgetriebe) transmission and the Sport Chrono package, the exercise is reduced to 4.4 seconds. Top track speed with the manual transmission is up by 3 to 175 mph, 174 mph with the PDK. The main objective in the concept and execution of the Cayman R was to improve the already energetic two-seater through a systematic reduction in weight, thereby increasing performance, driving dynamics and agility. With a DIN unladen weight of 2849 lbs. (1295 kg), Porsche engineers were able to achieve a power-to-weight ratio of 8.58 lbs. per hp (3.9 kilograms per hp) and with 8.8 lbs per hp (4 kilograms per hp) with the PDK.
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More from Less: The greatest savings comes from the use of lightweight components and the omission of certain standard equipment not directly associated with driving performance. In addition to the removal of the A/C and stereo, the driverfocused Cayman R utilizes a sports suspension system that lowers the Cayman R by 20 mm, helping lower center of gravity. While optional on the Cayman S, the Cayman R comes with a standard limited slip differential, front and rear spoilers from the Cayman Aerokit, and special lightweight 19â&#x20AC;? wheels, also found on the Boxster Spyder. Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x2013; Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2014;Â? Â&#x2020;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2022;Â?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2022;ÇĄ Â&#x2026;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2018;Â? Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;ÇŚÂ&#x201E;Â&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013; bucket seats and interior door panels from the 911 GT3 RS also contribute to the weight reduction. Black-framed halogen headlights, contrasting side mirrors and decorative â&#x20AC;&#x153;PORSCHEâ&#x20AC;? side-stripes add to the unique appearance.
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The 2012 Cayman R base pricing is $66,300. QUICK SPECS: Horizontally opposed 6-Cylinder, Mid-Engine Displacement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3.4 Liters Bore â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 97 mm (3.8 in.) Stroke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 77.5 mm (3.05 in.) Horsepower â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 330 @ rpm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7400 Torque - 273 lb-ft @ rpm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4750 Compression ratio â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12.5: 1 Fuel tank capacity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14.3 Gallons 0-60 (manual: PDK w/Sport Chrono PDK) 4.7 seconds /4.4 seconds Top track speed manual (PDK) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 175 mph (174 mph) Photos provided by Porsche.
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FLYING HIGH SOLAIRUS AVIATION CHAIRMAN AND CEO DAN DROHAN KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT FUELS HIS COMPANY’S SUCCESS: ITS PEOPLE BY KAREN BROST
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wondered why there was a steamer trunk behind me. At that point, I had decided that aviation was where I wanted to be.” Within a year and a half, Dan started Sunset Aviation, a oneman operation that offered air tours over the San Francisco Bay and the wine country. He then eventually moved into the world of Ǥ ϐ ǡ company with 100 employees and 25 planes. Then, unknown to him at the time, he was about to be in for a turbulent ride. In 2005 he was approached by a private equity-backed roll-up named Jet Direct that was putting together charter and management companies with the goal of building what Dan describes as “one mega management company.” Dan decided
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“I think some of the best advice I was ever given was to ϔ ϔ Ǥdz to accept the investors’ offer and sell his company to Jet Direct. “It ended up being a huge debacle in the aviation industry,” he recalls. “They put together 12 companies in three years, which is insane when you think about it. These businesses are very, very relationship-based. You can’t remove the key players out of relationship-based businesses and expect it to work. That’s what they did, and it failed miserably.” The fact that Sunset Aviation lost millions of dollars in the deal was bad enough, but that wasn’t all that happened. As Dan explains, “They obliterated any good will we had with our clients.” Despite an investment of many months of time and legal expenses, Dan was unable to strike a deal with Jet Direct to buy back the assets of his old company. It was time to start all over. Dan partnered with Jake Cartwright who had been CEO of TAG Aviation USA, another Jet Direct acquisition. Together they started a new company which they rebranded as Solairus Aviation. “Sol” stands for sun, as a nod to Sunset Aviation. “Air” is for airplanes, and, as Dan explains, “Us” is the most important part of the name – it’s about the folks who keep the company rolling day in and day out.” Most of them are former TAG and Sunset Aviation employees who had been let go by Jet Direct. “We have a philosophy around here we call ’people, not planes,’ he continues. “There is a lot of other aircraft management and charter
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companies out there – and many of them are very good at what they do. But I think what differentiates Solairus is that by humanizing the aircraft management business more than most aviation companies choose to, we get to the very root of what the business is all about, and, in fact, what every business is about: people.” “Overall, I would have to say that one of my biggest takeaways has been that success can only be achieved in an organization when, as a leader, you have surrounded yourself with people better at what they do than you are – and then only after you’ve stepped aside and allowed them to do their job.” As a pilot himself, Dan is passionate about aviation and fully understands that for many owners, their plane is one of their most Ǥ ϐ Ǥ Dz ǯ sort of the classic airport kid who was lucky enough to stay in the business. I think some of the best advice I was ever given was to ϐ ϐ to make money doing it. I cannot think of a better profession than aviation to exemplify that ideology.” So what’s on the horizon for the company? “I want Solairus to grow, of course, but not simply for the sake of being bigger,” Dan explains. “I want us to grow as a result of being great at what we do, every single day.”
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n his very successful 50-plus year career as an artist, Greg Hildebrandt has seemingly done it all: fantasy novels, animation, classic childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, calendars, and comics for Marvel and DC, just to name a few. In fact, his body of work reads like a whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who of the sciĎ?Â&#x2039; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020;ÇŁ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â?ÇŻÂ&#x2022; Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, Phantom of the Opera and Mary Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Merlin Trilogy. One of his most famous works is the poster that he and his Â&#x2039;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x201E;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2039;Â? 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In 1999, Greg decided it was time to switch gears and focus his work on a subject that had long been near and dear to his heart: pinÂ&#x2014;Â&#x2019; Â&#x2030;Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2022;Ǥ Â&#x2021; Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Â&#x152;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â? Â&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2122;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â? Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2022;Â&#x192;Â&#x2122; Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2030;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2026;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2030;Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;ÇŻÂ&#x2022; Â&#x201E;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2013; Â&#x2039;Â? 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truly is.â&#x20AC;? Lou gave Greg a show, and he spent the next year creating ʹͲnjʹ͡ Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Ǥ Greg then reached back to another favorite childhood memory, drawing airplanes, for his next artistic adventure. He combined his love of planes with pin-up girls and started painting nose art on vintage World War II airplanes. Back during the war, artists would paint portraits of beautiful girls on the noses of war planes to Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2122;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x201E;Â&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â? Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021;Ǥ Â&#x2018;Â&#x2122; Greg uses his considerable talents to honor this tradition. Dz Â&#x2020;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2020; Â?Â&#x203A; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x192; Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2020; Â&#x192;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D; Â&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x192; nj;ͺ Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x160;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;ÇĄÇł Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021;Â&#x161;Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2022;Ǥ Dz Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x203A;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2122;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020; Â&#x192;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2030;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2018;Â?ÇĄ Â&#x201E;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2013; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Ǥ Â&#x2018; Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x192; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2021;Â?ÇĄ Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; my age, be approaching one of the real planes and painting on it, it was like my knees were shaking.â&#x20AC;? Greg has done four of them so far, and has several more commissions coming up. He works closely with each planeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner to develop the design. Greg concedes that doing a painting on a curved surface in a hot airplane hangar is quite a bit different than working on a canvas in his studio, but he loves the challenge. Greg discovered another passion a few years ago when he Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â?Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2022;ÇŚ Â&#x2039;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x192;Â? Â&#x201D;Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x201D;Â&#x192; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021;Ǥ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love jazz, I love rock, I love classical music. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been listening to Â&#x2018;Â&#x153;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â? Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021; Â&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020;ÇĄ Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2026;Â&#x192;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021; Â?Â&#x203A; Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; listed to it all the time. Beethovenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Last Night just combined it all. I listened to that album and it just took me over. I started doing sketches, rough color and paintings for the next month or two.â&#x20AC;?
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At Jean’s urging, he contacted the group’s founder, Paul O’Neill, who said “I can’t believe you called me.” As it turns out, Paul was already a big fan of Greg’s work. “So we’re on the phone saying ‘You’re the man. No, you’re the man,’ and going back and forth,” Greg laughs. This mutual admiration lead to a successful partnership and Greg has been doing all of the art for the group’s programs, t-shirts and other merchandise for the past nine years. Paul also surprised Greg in 2008 by incorporating his art into the group’s Christmas show and he has been doing it every year since. “It was quite a kick for me. Working with Paul was a dream come true.” ǯ ǫ Dz ϐ ǡdz Ǥ Dz haven’t gotten to that yet. After recently seeing the movies Hugo and The Artist, I said ‘I’ve got to get into this.’” “I love challenges,” he adds. “I like to be drawn to new circumstances.” He continues to spend ten or more hours in his studio each day. “I love it. It’s amazing. It’s a great time machine.” For more information, visit spiderwebart.com.
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HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHY HEART PART 1:
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s you are reading this right now, you are sending out electromagnetic pulses from your brain and your heart. If you are still enough, and just be, you can tune into the heart’s more powerful frequency. This invisible communication reaches far beyond your body at the speed of light, and cardiologists have been studying it in a different way for decades. Cardio-Energetics looks beyond the material of the physical body to the energy and information that creates it, particularly, the heart energy. By honoring the energy of the heart, instead of treating it as just a mechanism that simply pumps blood throughout the body, we can understand how to be healthy and live completely in the rhythm of life. When we receive a call from someone we were thinking about, or an opportunity suddenly arises, or we sense something has happened to someone, it’s the response from a signal we are picking up on and transmitting. Scientists call this “nonlocality,” which is the explanation for other occurrences such as distance healing, telepathy, and remote viewing. Imagine getting into your jet in New York and stepping out in Hawaii, with no remembrance of the travel time in between. Quantum physics has proven that there is no “travel time.” Everything is everywhere all the time. Ǥ ϐ together in front of your heart in prayer position with your forearms almost horizontal, this center can be felt. The heart rules the fourth dimension, which is time. The emotion of joy comes from the heart, because you cannot fall in love with someone unless you can enjoy your time with them, and we know the way we feel determines our interpretation of time and our experience. When we are having fun, ϐ Ǥ ǯ ǡ ϐ and drags on. This inherent experience was uniquely felt by a heart transplant patient who said, “My whole sense of time has changed with my new heart. Maybe it’s because of my fear that time was running out, but now I am less concerned about what time it is. I am much more in the now than looking to the future.”
“IMAGINE GETTING INTO YOUR JET IN NEW YORK AND STEPPING OUT IN HAWAII, WITH NO REMEMBRANCE OF THE TRAVEL TIME IN BETWEEN. QUANTUM PHYSICS HAS PROVEN THAT THERE IS NO “TRAVEL TIME.” EVERYTHING IS EVERYWHERE ALL THE TIME.” The War between the Brain, the Heart, and the Physical The heart is the most electrical organ in the body. The brain’s frequency range is between 0 and 100 cycles per second (CPS), with most of its activity occurring between 0 and 30 CPS. The heart’s normal frequency is 250 CPS. The brain is actually secondary to the heart, and just like the brain, the heart has two hemispheres. The heart is two pumps side by side, each with its own function. The left side must pump blood much farther than the right, so it is more forceful, harder. Just as the more logical left side of the brain sees in black and white and is concrete in its perception. The right hemisphere of the heart pumps blood to the shorter distance of the lungs, so it is less forceful, more free and emotional, as is the right side of the brain — the softer, imaginative creative side.
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It was said by Aristotle that the heart is the seat of the soul. Although we think of the heart as being in our body because of what the brain perceives, the heart and its energy is not in us, it is us. This can be demonstrated by many nonlocal energetic connection studies: Č&#x2C6; Â&#x2020;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2022; Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x2021;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x201E;Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x192;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; ;͝ Â&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Ǥ Â&#x2018;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Â?Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2039;Â? 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Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021; ÇŚÂ&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2022;ÇĄ Â&#x201E;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2013; Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x2122; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â?Ǥ Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020; Â?Â&#x203A; psychiatrist about this, she said it was a reaction to my medications and my healthier body. Then I found out that my donor was a young college girl who worked as a topless dancer and in an out-call service.
Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â?Â? Â&#x2030;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2013; Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x161;Â&#x2014;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2020;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;ÇĄ Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â?Â&#x203A; Â&#x160;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;Â&#x201E;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x192;Â&#x2030;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Ǥ Â&#x2021; Â&#x2022;Â&#x192;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2022; ÇŻÂ? Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x192;Â? Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020;ÇĄ Â&#x201E;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2013; Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x201D;Â&#x203A; Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x2030;Â&#x192;Â&#x2039;Â?Ǥdz Č&#x2C6; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2013;Â&#x203A;ÇŚÂ&#x2013;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2018;ÇŚÂ&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;ÇŚÂ&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020; Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x192; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Â?ÇŚÂ&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;ÇŚ old boy killed by a hit and run driver. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could never understand it. I loved quiet classical music before my new heart. Now, I put on earphones, crank up the stereo, and play loud rock-and-roll music. I love my wife, but I keep on fantasizing about teenage girls. My daughter says I have regressed since I got my new heart and that I Â&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2013; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x192; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â&#x161;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Â?ÇŚÂ&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;ÇŚÂ&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020;Ǥdz Is this coincidence? Or did these people act out the memory imprints of their donors? There are many other possible explanations for these transferred memories. Dr. Paul Pearsall explains in his book The Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Code, that the heart has its own intelligence, its own mind, and holds cellular memory. Dr. Pearsall has documented similar cases as the above with 140 of his heart transplant patients, and was able to Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022; Â?Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x203A; Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;ÇĄ Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Ǥ Â&#x2018; Â?Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013; Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â?Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x203A;ÇĄ Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2020;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; interaction with its environment, the best doctors will offer medical advice that not only includes nutrients to eat like long chain omega-3 fatty acids, hawthorn berry, tomatoes, and magnesium for physical heart health, but also where to eat, how, and with whom for mental heart health. The Heart of the Family or the Family of the Heart? Â&#x201D;Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â? Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2014;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021;Â&#x161;Â&#x2013;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2013; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; the healthy development of children. These rituals create a time of energy bonding of hearts. Children eating dinner at the same time and at the same table did not get sick as much as those who did not. Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2014;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2C6;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2039;Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2030;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2019; Â&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2020; us of connection, rather than the monotonous routines that come from the brain, which can act more as protection mechanisms and Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2020;Â&#x2018;Â?ÇŻÂ&#x2013; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192; Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2014;Â&#x17D; Â&#x192; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â?Ǥ The Heart and Cancer The heart, which is called the myocardium, is the strongest muscle 48
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“FROM AN ENERGETIC POINT OF VIEW, EXERCISING THE ARMS, PARTICULARLY WITH WIDE, LONG, GENTLE MOVEMENTS LIKE IN TAI CHI, ENERGIZES THE HEART.” in the body. It is so strong that it does not seem to weaken with age. When there are emotional disturbances that stem from the heart, the surrounding organs and parts of the body show these signs, and seem to get affected more severely, as in the case of lung cancer and breast cancer. The nature of cancer is metastatic — it spreads. If we know that conditions start energetically before physical symptoms appear in the body, then breast cancer and lung cancer could actually be heart cancer. Looking at it this way is helpful because it points to the main area that needs to be healed, instead of treating the symptoms of the breast and lung and risking a relapse. It is said that heart cancer is extremely rare, but only the physical manifestation of it in the form of a tumor. The energetics of the heart have been telling a different story. When the cells lose their natural rhythm of division, cancer is formed, and what is felt in the heart is conveyed to the immune system. During healing, the heart, in its own wisdom, knows it should be around positive frequencies during any ill condition, so it can “recharge” in a sense, especially with cancer. Chemo and radiation can only damage the important frequencies of the heart. The best hospitals and healing hotels are providing natural healing environments that are magical for reconnecting to heart energy. Exercise for the Heart From an energetic point of view, exercising the arms, particularly with wide, long, gentle movements like in Tai Chi, energizes the heart. When I told Gina, one of my students who had low circulation,
to do these arm movements, she told me she already did, but no one told her to do them. She said every time she felt low in energy or something felt off, she intuitively marched in place waving her arms, and when she did, she felt better. At the American Academy of Neurology and Orthopedic Surgeons Medical Conference, Neuromuscular Specialist Elayn Glena found that the whole audience breathed “up and down” with their stomachs instead of breathing “out and in” with their ribcages. Her presentation showed the key to energizing the heart is by mobilizing the ribcage with deep diaphramatic horizontal breathing. This type of breathing massages the heart. Is Heart Disease Contagious? A disease is something that can be spread from person to person. Most modern “diseases” are not diseases at all, but are syndromes or conditions. Once the environment, food intake and thoughts of the person are changed, that person will not get that same condition again, and cannot get it from another person, but only if they continue to live a certain way. As it’s understood in neurocardiology, the heart is a conscious organ with its own endocrine system and nervous system. It synthesizes and releases dopamine and other neurochemicals which were once only thought to exist in the brain. This means a diseased heart may accurately be labeled as a disease, and is more detrimental to the rest of the major systems that extend from this center of intelligence than anyone previously thought. May . June 2012
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Hormones and Psychology Play a Role Many of the risk factors we so often hear about like fatty foods, high sodium intake, and lack of exercise are not always the most important factors to be careful of because they’re too general. More than 50 percent of heart attack experiencers have none of these risk factors and those who have some, never have a heart attack. Contrary to what doctors previously thought, high cholesterol is not a very good marker for heart disease, either. Many people who have a heart attack have normal cholesterol levels. The common denominator that these factors may or may not directly cause is ϐ Ǥ ϐ Ǥ grounding or “earthing” naturally thins the blood. When the amino acid homocysteine becomes high, research shows that this is a very strong warning sign. Increased homocysteine levels can be caused by over-acidity and ph level, so reducing highly acidic foods like meat
Ǥ heart patients involves the relationship between sexual activity and when the heart attack took place. Out of the 500 men and 500 women interviewed, lack of sexual activity was most common in the days, months and years before they had a heart attack. There can be common underlying factors for heart disease such as high homocysteine, blood viscosity, rib cage immobilization and lack of sexual activity, but there is no single cause. Every patient must be treated as an individual with consideration to their health history, food intake, environment, hormone levels, psychology, goals, temperament, and circumstance, both physically and energetically. If just one area that makes up our life is left out, how can diagnosis be accurate? Dr. Pearsall explains that, “Cardio-energetics puts energy cardiology and cardiac psychology together to form a new paradigm of well-being that extends lifestyle change to include spiritual balance
ϐ Ǥ homocysteine levels. The Journal of the American Medical Association ȋ Ȍ study with 501 men at an average age of 58 that had heart failure (a ȌǤ Ǧ ǡ ϐ ǡ ͳͳ died. The groups with the highest and lowest estrogen levels were the most at risk. ǡ ǯ included psychological remedies that were shown to be effective in reducing the risk of heart attack and even reversing pre-existing
and soul awareness.” If there can be an awareness of the partnership between the intelligence of the brain and the intelligence of the heart that already exists, along with the other unseen intelligences that make us what we are, then all parts can naturally do what they’re meant to do. That is increasing clarity and unveiling purpose — purpose that can grow as tireless as every heart beat.
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