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Step In a World of Nikos Reskos Glamour by Jason Brooks
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Erotica and Philosophy by a Creative Duo
48 PHOTOGRAPHY Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
53 PHOTOGRAPHY Italian Lens Artist
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Dennis Basso F/W 2017
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Perfume as an Art Form
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The Simplicity Of Complexity
70 ELEGANCE Eternal Elegance
La Martina
Nadal for Tommy
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The Impeccable New Season
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Jacob & Co. Unveils Astronomia Sky Watch
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AS EASY AS A YACHT PHOTOGRAPHER MAY MAKE IT LOOK, STUNNING SUPERYACHT PHOTOGRAPHY IS NO ACCIDENT. JUST LIKE A LUXURY YACHT ITSELF, BREATHTAKING PHOTOGRAPHS EQUALLY MAKE A LONG LASTING IMPRESSION.
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GLAMOUR BY BRITISH ILLUSTRATOR www.jason-brooks.com
The superf ly world of Jason Brooks has proven to be an ideal vehicle to promote a wide range of luxury and lifestyle brands. Clients include top contenders Chanel, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Guerlain, L’Oreal, Ritz Hotels, Verve Clicquot, Coca Cola, Audi, Mont Blanc and Mercedes Benz. Brooks is most famously known for his works with the record label Hed Kandi. He did over 100 illustrations for their albums,
which sold over 6,000,000 records. Born in 1968 in Rotherham, U.K., the fashion illustrator obtained an MA in Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art and Design and now works and lives in London. He has experience in a range of areas including advertising campaigns, live events, editorial illustrations, portraits, storyboards, publishing, licensing, packaging and animation.
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EROTICA AND PHILOSOPHY BY A CREATIVE DUO ‘’WE THINK THAT WE LIVE IN TIME OF HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR SELF-REALIZATION. There is no dogma and no fashion dictates’’.
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Marina and Alexei have been working together since 1998. They are known as the authors of many different exhibitions, installations and performances. They were nominated for Kandinsky Prize for two times. Their works are part of the collections of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Moscow House of Photography, Russian Museum of Decorative Applied and Folk Art, Novosibirsk State Art Museum and many private collections, both in Russia and abroad. When Art and Photography is created by two people together, it has a different sort of affirmation. Art has no words, neither a necessary meaning. Talented art duet Aleksey & Marina - photographer Aleksey Kozlov and fashion designer Marina Khlebnikova - from St. Petersburg, Russia, specialise on art photos and aren’t limited with particular topics. They have worked together since the mid-90’s, gradually their modelphotographer collaboration grew into a co-authorship of two talented artists. In 1989 Alexei Kozlov’s first appearance in mass media was the result of his shining victory at the first National Erotic Photo Pageant. Since 1998 they have been working on the joint project “Photopainting” - Synthesis Photography and Painting. From 2004, the couple have been engaged in image advertising photography, including the annual produce some exclusive photo collection for brands promotional calendars. In their portfolio you could find photos of animals, landscapes, and art nude. In the nu genre the duo is working on the edge of eroticism and psychology, that is why their work so attractive.They believe that nudity itself. A human erotica is in his intellect, feelings and emotions.
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MERT ALAS & MARCUS PIGGOTT
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THERE ARE SOME PHOTOGRAPHERS THAT ARE SYNONYMOUS WITH HIGH FASHION, LIKE MARIO TESTINO, MARIO SORRENTI, TERRY RICHARDSON, AND OF COURSE, PHOTOGRAPHY DUO MERT AND MARCUS.
Fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, known for their Vogue shoots, started working together in 1994 and have since traveled the world, collaborating on fashion campaigns and working with some of the biggest names in the entertainment and fashion worlds, from Naomi Campbell to Miley Cyrus to Kate Moss in her cover for Playboy. In a field as oversaturated as fashion photography, Mert & Marcus have done the impossible: they’ve developed an invaluable style that’s uniquely their own. With a list of clients and collaborators that reads like a who’s who of fashion, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott are two of the most in-demand photographers working today. Their work, according to the photographers, is fantastical and complex, incorporating elements of strength, beauty, darkness and vulnerability to a glamorous effect. Their aesthetic is highly polished, colour-saturated and hyperreal. “The difference between us and other photographers is that we care a lot about appearance,” says Alas. “We spend most of the time in the make-up and hairstyling rooms”. As art-conscious club kids in the ’90s, they fell backward into fashion, each other’s arms, and, most important, photography. The duo’s discerning, constantly evolving aesthetic makes them coveted among haute-couture magazines and advertisers who give them the freedom to make images without the constraints placed on many of their fellow photographers. When Alas and Piggott met in 1993 at a party on a pier in Hastings, England, they were barely in their twenties, both club kids looking for the next party. Alas, a Turkish emigré who had studied classical music, tells us that before they met, they hadn’t lived much life yet, and that, in effect, growing up together
formed the basis of their f luid working relationship. The first photos the duo submitted to Dazed & Confused made the cover. Lately, Alas and Piggott developed their aesthetic shooting and styling for forward-thinking magazines such as Vogue and W and ads for brands such as Louis Vuitton and Givenchy. “Our job is to create an identity for brands so people can relate to them,” Alas says. “But that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t hold any artistic value within that process.” Kate Moss, a friend and frequent subject, speaks only effusively of the photographers. “I trust them. I would never say ‘I don’t want to do that,’” Moss said. “Lots of people have their idea of what a girl is, whereas when I work with them, it kind of is more playing.” A 2011 Love magazine editorial Alas and Piggott produced called “What Lies Beneath” drew criticism online for bearing an undeniable likeness to photographer Jeff Bark’s haunting series Woodpecker. Their 46-page spread, with its striking similarities in subject, tone, and iconography—and even some props—can be said to expand upon the vision of Berk’s original eight images, with a bigger budget and higher production values. They create images with cameras and computers with help from a small army of digital technicians, retouchers, and art assistants before, during, and after their shoots, obsessing about every detail and finding solutions to every problem that arises. Their shoots boast some of the biggest budgets, most talented collaborators, and hippest inf luences. Having a team allows them the luxury to concentrate on the more artistic decisions to be made on set rather than be bogged down by technical troubleshooting.
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Define Gianguido Rossi only as a photographer might be limited and it would be better to call him an artist. Backed by over ten years of experience in the fashion industry, he photographed for the most prestigious magazines, as well as various promotional campaigns. “From an early age I have always been deeply fascinated by female universe and I have always tried to tell it in all its infinite shades: photography, moreover, has always been the perfect language with which I can express my artistic ideas� - says Gianguido Rossi.
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FASHION WHEN DENNIS BASSO WAS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD, HE SKETCHED A WOMAN IN A WEDDING GOWN AND SCRIBBLED WHAT HIS CREATION WOULD COST -- A MERE $500,000.
DENNIS BASSO F/W 2017
On a wall in Dennis Basso‘s atelier hangs a sketch of a wedding gown, lovingly drawn and complete with a veil. It was the designer’s first creation, imagined when Basso was just seven years old — a promise of extraordinary things to come. After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology, the New Jersey native began his career humbly in the early 80’s. Three decades later, Basso has flagship stores around the world, from New York to Moscow. His silhouettes and designs are seen on the most fashionable and socially influential women in the world,
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no matter their generation. A piece from the Basso collection has become a staple in one’s wardrobe. His attention to detail and design concept for each season allow his collections to make a mark in the world of fashion. Dennis Basso have strong beliefs about quality, integrity, and distinctiveness. Fashion, to him, is a way of life, not a means to an end. “I really always loved fashion, and fashion was always very important to me,” says Basso, who has a way of dramatically lowering and raising the tone of his gravelly
1. Dennis Basso featured open knit turtlenecks in neutral colours in his fall 2017 collection. Layering the peek-a-boo garment with fur coats, silk dresses, and everything in between, Dennis proves that a fishnet garment in a shade that matches your skin has versatility. 2. Known for his fashionable fur coats and luxurious evening wear, the American designer delivered a collection today that his devoted fans (and celebrity clientele) would love. 3. In response to the major shifts in the fashion industry, and the incredible buying power of the millennial generation, pieces that came down today’s runway would also appeal to a younger generation.
FASHION THE DESIGNER, WHOSE CREATIONS WERE SEEN IN ‘THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA’, HAS BEEN A CLOSELY WATCHED PRESENCE ON THE RUNWAY AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK AND IN HOLLYWOOD. embroidery to add a youthful feel. One standout evening gown featured a scenic illustration picked out entirely in sequins, including a glittering owl with a charming fur trim around its face, while a black beaded phrase acted as a fun waist cincher. Dennis blew people away with his silhouettes and slim drapings. He layered his pieces with chiffon and velvet in all the right places. 4. When designing his collections, Dennis Basso was inspired by international women who while on romantic journeys embrace moments in life with a carefree mind. 5. For fall, there were some great long evening looks, combining both dresses and furs. The best were the simplest, as some of the fur looks were overwrought — car wash skirts, high slits, crocodile added to broadtail and sable.
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voice as he speaks. “I always wanted to be a designer.” Things change at Dennis Basso each season. Especially since he began really designing readyto-wear and giving it as much importance as his furs. In some seasons, one category is stronger and more innovative than the other. For fall, there are some great long evening looks, combining both dresses and furs. Basso said: “The Fall 2017 collection is inspired by the international woman who while on romantic journeys through textured landscapes embraces worldly moments with a carefree mind.” He managed to transform velvet into high-fashion pants, and jackets, and hand-embroidered his gowns dresses and coats with floral
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Perfume has been cherished as seen as a luxury for centuries. Ancient Greeks, Persians, and Egyptians were among the first to distill flowers, oils and plants to scent themselves and their surroundings. The fact that ancient civilisations kept records of how their perfumes were made suggests that subtle distinctions were made between different concoctions, and that some ingredients were prized more than others. Speaking about exclusive ingredients, we must mention Moresque Parfum, born from a marriage of Italian Style and Arabic Charm - a boutique artisanal brand with exclusive collections destined to people who choose wear exclusive and original scents that are available in limited quantity. It is a relatively new Italian niche brand that was launched in 2015. The company is very strict in using higher concentrations of perfume extracts and more natural ingredients to create an awesome
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sensation and one of a kind experience each time the fragrance bottle is opened. Handcrafted from beautiful, complex scents that tantalise, entice, and intrigue your senses, it offers unique combinations of varying undertones and overtones to complement your personal preferences. Inspired by Moorish art, architecture, and the splendour of their dynasties, Andrea Thero Casotti, the ‘’nose’’ behind the brand, created four different lines: the determined and audacious Black, ethereal and refined White, creative and sophisticated Art and, launched in 2016, Gold Collection - the epitome of style and aesthetics to wear on your skin, four olfactory jewels captured in bottles painted with pure gold. A real treasure conceived around the concept of splendour which echoes an ideal: one’s accomplishment and breakthrough in life. Every collection is comprised in several fragrances, each in eau de parfum concentration.Three of them also come in matching attar (concentrated perfume oils) strength which Moresque labels as “Esprit de Parfum”. To preserve quality and authenticity, this niche perfume brand makes everything in Italy, from the scents to packaging with the help of expert craftsmen that they employ. It’s decisively a luxury fragrance of high standing and prestige.
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1. Titanium “Best Secret Keeper” Case in Bordeaux Crocodile. 2. White Pied de Poule Silk Cashmere Double Breasted Jacket, Bordeaux Twill Bougeotte Gun Gilet, White Pied de Poule Silk Cashmere Trousers, Titanium “Best Secret Keeper” Case in Bordeaux Crocodile and Bordeaux Twill Bougeotte Gun Flaneur. 3. Perforated Black and Gold Leather Top, Black and Gold Rimy Gauze Silk Slim Trousers and Titanium “Best Secret Keeper” Clutch in Gold Iguana.
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high and painstaking flight. Aesthetics blends in with a comfortable, never-ending functionality. Silks, cashmere, exotic skins and rich fabrics coexist in collections designed for a demanding public, eager to rediscover the pleasure of luxury, new. The name of the brand - BOUGEOTTE - is a French term that reflects an intense urge for self-development by experiencing the unknown, confronting unforeseen challenges, getting to know unfamiliar cultures, ways of life and behaviours or may be driven by the desire to escape. The desire of leaving the past behind by creating an absolutely new concept that integrates high fashion and the essential dependence of the impeccable quality. To be more precise, BOUGEOTTE expresses the incessant attitude towards the transformation of lines and precious materials. The Bougeotte woman is special for her way of seeing life, yet her style is always impeccable and she never stops striving for depth and unconditional quality. The creative team of the brand choose the Bee as its graphic symbol and icon of a new visual aesthetic, that becomes a real lifestyle. As Bees do, the Bougeotte team recognises the value of hard work, and transforms high quality materials into final products. A whispered luxury ranging
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unrepeatable knowledge, with patience have made a light and flexible, but at the same time powerful and non-deformable body that contains the leather texture. It is titanium, noble and resistant, which for the first time, with its elaborate and complex machining processes, enters the structure of a purse. Here is the element that marks the difference and introduces, without hesitation, a concept of new luxury. The numbers help to understand the long genesis and the subsequent stages of realisation of these extraordinary and futuristic bags: 533 working hours, 63 different components, 58 people involved in production, 16 artisan workshops, 14 implementation procedures, 12 possible coatings, 6 Models, 5 custom colours, 2 finishes. Finally, only one structural material: titanium. The indisputable prestige of the elements is the link between accessories and clothing capsules, where kimono, cashmere and clothing alternate with shearling or suede suits, mitten pieces or jackets with important skins, such as the crocodile. Bougeotte. In essence the secret: raw material, research and unmatched craftsmanship Made in Italy. 4. Titanium “Best Secret Keeper” Clutch in Black and Gold Galuchat 5. Gold Crepe Lurex Long Dress Long Sleeve
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Dunhill has built its reputation of uncompromising standards in menswear since 1893.The founder Alfred Dunhill had trained as an apprentice craftsman within his father’s equestrian saddlery, inheriting the enterprise at age 21. Steeped in the heritage and tradition of British lifestyle from menswear to motor sports, Dunhill represents passion for refined craftsmanship and a forward-thinking approach to creativity and service. Now a global business, Dunhill is led by Creative Director John Ray, whose passion for provenance, tailoring and materials imbues the brand with a contemporary sophistication of design. Dunhill London reunites with model Guy Robinson for its spring-summer 2017 campaign. Photographed by John Balsom, Guy joins Simon Clark.The models venture outdoors in a dashing wardrobe featuring Dunhill’s latest fashions. Gravitating towards traditional styles, Guy and Simon don classic suits and contemporary sportswear.
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Shot in Palm Springs, California by photographer Mikael Jansson, the campaign features the THFLEX collection, with three innovative suits designed to provide a sophisticated look with a relaxed ease and comfort.‘The Performance Suit,’ the ‘Ultra-Light Suit’ and the ‘Travel Suit,’ are each crafted from premium fabrics that are engineered to enable ease of movement. This season, Tommy Hilfiger has collaborated with Woolmark, the industry’s gold standard in wool production, to create the limited-edition collection. “I’m constantly on the move, and the Tommy Hilfiger Tailored and THFLEX designs are perfect for my lifestyle,” said Nadal. “The sharp look and precision fit give a new level of comfort and movement that I’ve never felt in a tailored suit.” Born in 1986 in Manacor, Spain, Nadal is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional tennis players in history. At the age of 24, he became the youngest athlete to complete the “Career Grand Slam” and is the second male player in the world to have completed the “Career Golden Slam” after winning the French, Australian and U.S. Opens, Wimbledon, and a 2008 Olympic gold medal. Nadal currently holds the record with nine French Open victories – the most won by a single player – including five consecutive title from 2010-2014.
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The internationally renowned tennis star Rafael Nadal continues to represent the brand for Spring 2017 and will appear in the Spring 2017 Tommy Hilfiger Tailored campaign. The campaign features THFLEX, a suiting capsule inspired by Nadal, which has been designed for the active, high performance lifestyle of the modern man. Tommy Hilfiger Tailored and the THFLEX Rafael Nadal Edition collection are available at Tommy Hilfiger stores globally, through select wholesale partners and on tommy.com. “We are honored that Nadal continues to partner with our brand,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “He is an amazing athlete and the THFLEX suits perfectly ref lect his modern and effortless approach to style. We have a long history of celebrating sport and blending athletic inf luences into our designs and Nadal perfectly ref lects the values of our brand: He is a fantastic sportsman with an optimistic attitude and passion for what he does.”
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De Fursac delivers another chic season of menswear as the French brand reunites with Adrien Sahores. The leading model is front and center for the brand’s spring-summer 2017 campaign and catalogue. Photographer Karim Sadli captures the ultra-sleek outing. De Fursac delivers a bounty of men’s classics as the label bridges the gap between relaxed style and the impeccably tailored lines of its fine suits. Adrien sports several standouts for the season. Timeless wardrobe pieces range from a long-sleeve striped polo and a vacation ready short-sleeve button-down to an essential trench coat. Founded four decades ago by Simon and Bertrand Laufer, Saint-Pierre De Fursac established brand, Monsieur De Fursac has spanned the ages delivering classic menswear to it’s French clientele. In town as much as on screen, where a famous 1982 advertising slot purred its incisive slogan, it became the man’s label. It was an iconic signature which in spite of not surviving the brand’s evolution certainly helped establish its status as one of the main references for masculine chic.
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DE FURSAC’S MENSWEAR SS2017 This Spring De Fursac takes the summery season head on, adapting simple silhouettes and combining striped polo shirts, chic knit blazers, slim pleated trousers, casual pair of slim-fit jeans and smart buttondown shirts.
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INTRODUCING #LMPOLOSTORY
DIGITAL INFORMATION SEAMLESSLY BLENDS INTO OUR PHYSICAL REALITY AS ACTIVE PARTS OF OUR ENVIRONMENT CREATING A MULTIFACETED TALE OF POLO. AN ADRENALINE PUMPING EXPERIENCE TO PROMOTE AN ELITARIAN SPORT THAT NOW BECOME ACCESSIBLE TO A WIDER AUDIENCE.
Milano - #LMpolostory is a storytelling project launched by La Martina that combines social media with traditional communication by aiming to narrate a unique tale through six key digital influencers, unveiling aspects of a polo player’s personal life besides their performance routine. La Martina stands out from the crowd for its dedication to delivering fashion in a most authentic way, skilfully illustrated by influencers along a journey with stopovers in free major European cities. The project took off in Aprile this year in Milan, the capital of design. Milan is synonymous with style, culture, art and an entrepreneurial spirit. The next step will be London, the city where polo organically blends with everyday lifestyle, also plays the role of the European capital of polo. The final project destination, Düsseldorf - a strategic communication and technology hub, as an internationally leading sports city and travel destination of choice for tourists.
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FROM 4 TO 6 APRIL, LA MARTINA DISCOVERED MILAN DURING THE SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE THROUGH THE EYES OF SIX DIFFERENT SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS: GRESY DANIILIDIS, LUCA MACELLARI PALMIERI, FEDERICA LEONE, FABIO FERRARA, ALEXANDRA LAPP AND OLIVIA COX.
A tale mixing the actual physical environment with digital reality that describes the dynamic events taking place in Lombardy’s main city on the occasion of what turns Milan into a great showcase for Europe and the rest of the world: the Design Week.Two days dedicated for discovery of the city and polo. The first day itinerary included Milan’s historic centre and iconic sights in the afternoon, such as Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza del Duomo and the quadrilateral of fashion, followed by aperitivo drinks. The second day was dedicated to the Argentinian spirit of the maison. Against the beautiful scenery of Milano Polo Club grounds, at the gates of the city, our influencers experienced the thrill of playing polo by taking part in a 3-vs-3-player match, after being taught the basic rules of polo during the afternoon. The day culminated in the Leather Design Night event, hosted by La Martina at LM flagship store on via Verri, followed by a scrumptious meat-based dinner at El Porteño restaurant including asado a la parrilla. Through this innovative digital project – via our influencers and their social media profiles - La Martina wants to open its doors to the new generations by sharing the brand’s passion and genuine communication in an authentic way, completely void of gimmicks or tricks.
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London will play host to the second stop-over line-up of events, among which, Chestertons Polo in the Park, one of the most cherished and engaging occurrences in the world of polo, open to the general public. La Martina is the sponsor of Chesterton Polo in The Park since many years. A natural wedding, given the essence of the Argentinean company, a sportswear manufacturer and official supplier of the Federation of International Polo. As the spiritual home of British Polo, Hurlingham Park has played host to some of the most memorable matches in Polo’s history since 1874. There were often queues of carriages waiting to get in and games were often watched by members of the British monarchy, as well as royalty from across Europe. To mark the London Olympics,
La Martina global social storytelling project designed to celebrate both the elegance of Polo and the city vibrant lifestyle has kicked-off on the 6th of Aprile in Milan with the official hashtag #LMpolostory.
Polo in the Park is celebrating the historic final match of the 1908 Games when England beat Ireland and became Olympic Polo champions for the very first time. The Hurlingham Club still hosts the winner’s Olympic trophy. International polo teams representing six different Cities from around the world, including London, Dubai and Buenos Aires, competing over three days. You will get to see a minimum of three games of polo a day. Of particular excitement this year is that on Friday 9th June, there is an England International match at Hurlingham again, competing under newly ratified City Polo Series Rules. The pitch-side entertainment ensures that spectators are treated to a day of non-stop action both on and off the field. An array of exclusive bars, including the renowned Mahiki Bar, Champagne Lanson Garden and Fever-Tree Bar & Garden provide quintessential locations to enjoy world class polo and music whilst sipping a thirst-quenching cocktail. For those with withdrawal symptoms from the Kings Road, there is an onsite shopping village selling unique luxury items. Following the success of 2016, the Grazing Paddock, polo’s greatest pop-up food festival, will return bigger and even tastier in 2017 with many of London’s most sensational restaurants in attendance to ensure the fans of Chestertons Polo in the Park 2017 are treated like polo royalty. A visit to the polo followed by a late afternoon picnic in a London park, surely that’s the perfect start to the summer. La Martina is the official outfitters to the Federation of International Polo and the English National team, as well as supplying top polo playing schools and universities around the world from Eton to Harvard with necessary protective attire, which is to say they are not only ambassadors for the sport of polo; they are polo. The La Martina products, though made with polo as the inspiration, are perfect for day-to-day use as well.
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Starring opposite young actor and fellow Italian-American McCaul Lombardi in a short film-cum-tailoring masterclass titled Defining Moments, De Niro proves his silver fox credentials in back-to-back razorsharp looks. The decision to combine the two actors also points to the inter-generational aspect of Zegna’s appeal, and nods to the varying ages of the models in Zegna’s recent catwalk show in Milan - the designer’s first at the house. The campaign, both the pictures and video was shot by Francesco Carrozzini, as part of a “long-term project” for the company and heralds the start of a strong relationship between 73-year-old De Niro and the brand. This elegant campaign is a similarly impressive step to painting a rich picture of the 21st-century Zegna man.
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A new luxury travel experience will soon come to life. Viceroy Bocas del Toro Panama, a resort and residences set to open in 2019. Avant premiére of the newest and unique luxury carribean destination where Maldives meet Latin America. About Viceroy Perched above crystal-blue Caribbean waters on the edge of the rainforest, a Lucia and Zihuatanejo with forthcoming openings in Algarve, Cartagena, new luxury travel experience will soon come to life.Viceroy Hotel Group, one Chicago, Dubai, Panama and Turkey. Viceroy´s overwater Villas in Bocas del of the world’s top 5-Star boutique hoteliers, has announced plans for Viceroy Toro are no doubt an unprecedented hospitality experience for the region. It is Bocas del Toro Panama. Viceroy Hotel Group always delivers one-of-a-kind difficult to express in a few words what you can feel when you visit the Bocas lifestyle experiences that bring together provocative design del Toro archipelago. and intuitive service in sought-after locations. Signature brand Viceroy Bocas del amenities and services created for the diverse business and Natural Splendor Toro is a private leisure guests include dynamic dining venues featuring worldOnly few places around the world keep this particular contemporary class culinary talents and destination spas specializing in health, atmosphere, seductive, primitive and unforgettable. Bocas del sanctuary with a fitness and beauty. Current properties include hotels and resorts Toro captivates its visitors because of its amazing vegetation, its heart of lush jungle in Abu Dhabi, Anguilla, Beverly Hills, New York, Riviera Maya, biodiversity, its ancients customs: it is a real biological fantasy… and clear ocean.Here, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Snowmass, St. nature, families and It is a unique place to find yourself; its lush tropical vegetation, adventure thrive.
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The location: exotic. The allure: intoxicating. On the crystal-blue Caribbean, in an archipelago of rainforest islands, just a short flight from Panama City, there unfolds a travel experience like no other. Viceroy Bocas del Toro Panama will feature 42 private overwater villas -- a first-ever for the region and the pinnacle of what makes this destination truly extraordinary. The property includes three miles of private white-sand beaches perfect for sailing, snorkeling and surfing, and the surrounding rainforest is an ecologically rich landscape ripe for exploration. The resort will be ecofriendly, and powered by sustainable technologies.
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Bocas de Toro is a labyrinth of points and bays, with nine main islands, 52 cays and thousands of inlets. A natural landscape teeming with life and rich in opportunities for discovery and exploration.
REAL ESTATE Zurcher Arquitectos will oversee development and Wimberly Interiors, a design studio of WATG, will create the property’s 186 guest rooms, 42 one- and two-bedroom overwater villas, as well as its public spaces.
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The villas, the first of their kind in the region, will feature private pools and indoor/outdoor living spaces overlooking the ocean and coastline. Spanning across the water, they are remarkable examples of effortless luxury, featuring indoor/ outdoor living space, contemporary interiors and epic views of the lagoon and beach. Its outdoor design has been meticulously planned with indigenous plants and tropical specialties that will be used in the preparation of local cuisine.
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fauna only found in this part of the world, opportunities for diving and snorkeling the unbeatable Caribbean ocean, the possibilities and opportunities for an amazing experience are unbound. A special natural beauty surrounds Bocas del Toro, inhabited by a blend of indigenous, caribbeans, latinos and foreigners living in harmony. Bocas del Toro is not just a beautiful archipelago lost in time, blessed by nature - Bocas del Toro is an example of coexistence and multi-cultural respect for everyone. Behind the door, the adjacent San San Pond Sak, a wetland of international importance that covers an area of 16,125 hectares (39,850 acres) and is one of Panama’s protected areas with the greatest biodiversity. Over-Water Villas & Amenitites Viceroy Bocas del Toro will feature 186 modern guest rooms, including 42 overwater villas offering breathtaking vistas of the Caribbean coast and ocean, each with its own private plunge pool and direct access to the ocean by deck. Exclusivity is all part of the experience. The destination, while a quick trip from Panama “Best Place City, is accessible only by boat, seaplane or helicopter. Top Travel In Culinary options are also ripe for exploration: There will be eight restaurants and lounges, ranging from an elite fine2016: Bocas del dining enclave to a relaxed beach grill. Also planned will be Toro, Panama” indoor meeting space, a fitness center, a cinema lounge, a according Travel & Leisure
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Each of the overwater villas will include its own private plunge pool and direct access to the ocean by deck. The hotel will feature eight restaurants and lounges, along with indoor meeting space, a fitness center, a cinema lounge, a library and a spa including private “rejuvenation pools” tucked into the rainforest. This is the Viceroy vibe, with a tropical twist.
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REAL ESTATE AMENITIES • 42 overwater bungalows • Tree top spa and fitness center • Hotel includes restaurants, bars, event space, movie lounge & kids activities area • Indoor/outdoor pool with swim-in grotto • Beach activities area with water sports • Island Pursuits, fishing and adventure center •U topia – beach club with pool & cabanas restaurant • Dramatic oceanfront event lawn • Tropical “edible landscape” planted throughout the project • Family camp focused on Bocas del Toro ecology and island experiences
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library, and a spa featuring private rejuvenation pools tucked in blossoming pockets of the rainforest. Travelers attuned to Viceroy’s unmistakable attention to style and hospitality can expect its signature programming and vibe, made possible through curated, authentic local partnerships.
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“Viceroy Bocas del Toro and The Residences at Viceroy Bocas del Toro are not owned, developed, sold or marketed by Viceroy Cayman, Ltd., Viceroy International Holdings Ltd. or any of their respective affiliates. West Resort S.A., the developer of Viceroy - Bocas del Toro and The Residences at Viceroy - Bocas del Toro, uses the names and marks VICEROY - BOCAS DEL TORO and THE RESIDENCES AT VICEROY - BOCAS DEL TORO under license. This is not an offering in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law. Improvements and recreational features and amenities described herein are based upon current development plans which are subject to change and which are under no obligation to be completed.
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Residences Viceroy Bocas del Toro is now offering 37 villas and 127 residences of one, two and three-bedroom for sale to private owners for personal use and/or as investment that will become part of the resort’s rental program. Spanning across the water, they are remarkable examples of effortless luxury, featuring indoor/outdoor living space, contemporary interiors and epic views of the lagoon and beach.The sale of real estate and private residences will be managed by Venegas International Group, an International Miami based Real Estate Company, founded by Monica Venegas, with over twenty years of international experience in luxury and exclusive developments worldwide with a main focus with high end Miami’s real estate. Bocas is one of Panama’s top tourist attractions. Where else can you relax on glistening beaches with scarcely a soul in sight and hike through rainforests so nature rich that Lonely Planet Guide calls them “a biologists fantasy”.
Additional information about the sale of private residences and real estate can be obtained from: EXCLUSIVE SALES AND MARKETING Venegas International Group, Monica Venegas mvenegas@venegasinternationalgroup.com +1-786-567-4122 / +1-786-208-6100
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brand’s design capabilities down to the very last details. For over a century, Bulgari has been setting the pace for Italian style in The height of the 40mm case of the Minute Repeater is just 6.85mm jewellery. A forward-looking, creative spirit which never ceases to draw thick, and the angular architecture is shown off to inspiration from the timeless beauty of Greek and Roman art, while giving it a distinctive contemporary touch. great effect thanks to its armour of sand-blasted Greek like its founder, Sotirio Bulgari - and Roman like titanium, which gives it a virile, contemporary spirit. The movement is a skeletonised tourbillon (1.95 mm), the culture he embraced. and visible through the sapphire sleek case window. To For the first time the Octo collection under the Bvlgari achieve such a thinness, the brand’s watchmakers have brand was introduced to the public in 2012, one year after the legendary Italian house became the part of the trimmed down all of the movement’s components LVMH holding. and have reduced the space between them to the minimum. The platinum case is enhanced by a platinum The name recalls its creator - the famous designer Gerald crown with ceramic insert. Under the dial, the Octo Gente, who dedicated his life to octagon shape watch Finissimo Tourbillon Skeleton has a luxurious wheel design, who practically built on this career and formed the system. Straight-grained baseplate and bridges with face of modern watchmaking. Genta was a real trompel’oeil artist. black Diamond Like Carbon (D.L.C.) coating hold in place the circular satin-brushed gear wheels and the With Octo collection Bvlgari managed to shake the mesmerising flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock. Complete imagination of even the most advanced connoisseurs of with a power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock and a small watchmaking mechanics. The record-breaking Bulgari seconds counter at 7, this lean machine will keep ticking Octo Finissimo Tourbillon now comes in a ‘skeleton’ for 65 hours before it will need rewinding. version. The perfect opportunity to satisfy our curiosity, taking advantage of the now unobstructed view of the inner workings of the thinnest Tourbillon At 40mm x 5mm, in platinum, this is one hell of an elegant piece; it’s very modern in feel thanks to the case geometry and design ever. A testament of the Bulgari watchmaking expertise, of the movement, so it’s not for someone looking for a the new Octo combines several smart technical solutions. BVL 268 - NEW BULGARI conventionally beautiful watch. More than that, its open-worked movement illustrates the WATCHES FOR MEN
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JACOB & CO. UNVEILS ASTRONOMIA SKY WATCH
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The entire point of the Astronomia was to offer a “four armed” An even fancier version of the extravagant original, the Jacob & Co. movement which had a dial for the time, tourbillon, a spinning seconds Astronomia Sky is a huge wristwatch with an exotic, three-dimensional display for both the time and astronomical indications. indicator, and a spinning orb opposite the seconds indicator.The Jacob & Jacob & Co launched at Baselworld a new version of the Astronomia Co. Astronomia Sky more or less retains this functionality (although the style and execution is different) and adds some Gravitational Triple Axis Tourbillon, the new astronomical complications. Astronomia Sky.This timepiece’s Celestial Dial The newAstronomia watch has been reconfigured is a blued grade 5 titanium dial with 18-karat gold stars and applied, hand-engraved zodiac with a larger, more open aired domed sapphire signs, which makes one full rotation in one crystal for viewing the sun, moon, and tourbillon with multi axis’s. The newest pieces: Astronomia sidereal year - the actual time it takes the Earth Baguette and Aventurine. Both are powered to rotate once around the sun with respect to by the JCEM01 caliber with an orbital display the fixed stars. “As a sailor heading towards the that makes a full cycle around the dial every 20 seas, driven by the celestial vault, I found my star: the Astronomia Sky,” says Jacob Arabo, minutes thanks to four individual satellites. The moon is created using a 288-facet spherical founder of Jacob & Co. Inside is the Swiss diamond that reflects incoming light in a manual-wind, exclusive to Jacob&Co. caliber multitude of directions throughout its 60-second JCAM11 with 42 jwels, 21,600 vph and a rotation around an independent axis.The power reserve of 60 hours. Though the American jeweller is best known for handprinted titanium Earth sphere also rotates its bejewelled multi-time zone watches that have every 60 seconds. The tourbillon orbits the dial, alongside the other objects, every twenty minutes and a fourth arm little technical interest, the Astronomia Sky is a mechanically intriguing offers the hours and minutes display. The Astronomia Tourbillon watch timepiece, built by complications specialist Ateliers7h38 founded by (without diamonds) is priced at 540,000 Swiss Francs Luca Soprana and Christophe Naudin. Practically ($548,000 approximately) and price for the Jacob & everything visible on the front of the Astronomia Sky JACOB & CO. moves, at speeds ranging from one revolution a minute Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette is 1,000,000 ASTRONOMIA SKY WATCH to one a year. Swiss Francs (close to $1,015,000).
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HUBLOT BIG BANG UNICO 120
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WATCH At the apex of excellence, Hublot watches can be found where luxury and performance intersect. A Swiss watch company founded in 1980 by Italian Carlo Crocco, Hublot has mastered the fine art of being on the cutting edge of horology. “The Art of Fusion” philosophy championed by Hublot is extruded through striking design and unmatched precision. Since Jean-Claude Biver became CEO in 2004 Hublot’s success grew rapidly. Hublot has sponsored a number of large sport and celebrity events, has created watch collections in collaborations with VIPs and employed intense marketing to communicate its brand and models. You may like or not like what Hublot does but there are only a few brands polarising as much as they do. Hublot cleverly fills niches and could therefore create its own particular style. About a year ago exactly, Hublot debuted their very first Hublot Big Bang UNICO Sapphire watch. It is still the most affordable high-end sapphire-cased watch around - at least for its level of complexity with a price of about $58,000. It was followed up by a black “smoked” version called the Hublot Big Bang UNICO Sapphire All Black.Today, Hublot releases a brand new sapphire crystal-based Big Bang, and it’s
Beyond the technical feat, the transparency of the case is really captivating from every angle. A transparent architecture where the play of inner workings is brought together in light. This limited Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire All Black is powered with Hublot’s proprietary HUB 1242 Unico chronograph, featured with a fly-back function and a skeletonized date indication. First presented in 2009, the calibre is perfectly coherent with the black transparency concept. It is one of the rare chronographs movements to feature its column-wheel positioned on the dial side. Its intricacies are exposed to view through the skeleton dial made of black polished transparent composite resin. Hublot claims that the “magic” part of the name refers to the duality of the colors, namely the contrast between black and white. Contrast serves watches well because it isn’t just about visual attention, but on dials it is important for legibility. As I said, for me, the Hublot Big Bang UNICO Magic Sapphire is a best-of-both-worlds type of product that offers practicality and a sense of “look at me” fun which is part of the Hublot wearing experience. Hublot carry on the transparent theme with its strap made of rubber
‘’BY CONTINUOUSLY TRANSFORMING ‘SAVOIR-FAIRE,’ HUBLOT HAS DEVELOPED A REPUTATION FOR COMBINING TRADITIONAL WATCHMAKING SKILLS WITH INNOVATION IN BOTH MATERIALS AND DESIGN. IN A LONG LINE OF INNOVATIVE HUBLOT TIMEPIECES, THE BIG BANG UNICO SAPPHIRE IS CRAFTED OF SAPPHIRE, A MATERIAL OF UNIQUE CHARACTER.’ - RICARDO GUADALUPE, CEO OF HUBLOT easily favorite yet with the Hublot Big Bang UNICO Magic Sapphire. Just when you thought Hublot couldn’t get any crazier, they go ahead and release a clear watch. So first things first, what is this thing made of? Believe it or not, it is made of none other than sapphire crystal. Hublot has managed to take the same stuff used to make transparent case backs and molds it into actual Big Bang cases. This was no easy feat. The case middle, bezel, and case back were all cut out of blocks of sapphire crystal, which is scratch resistant and is almost as hard as diamonds. Titanium was used for smaller elements, including the screws, crown (additionally molded with silicon), and the deployant buckle. Overall the watch measures 45 mm in diameter. One advantage to using sapphire as the case is you can see the movement inside from every angle. Here, that means a great look at Hublot’s inhouse Unico chronograph movement, which is a flyback chronograph with a column wheel and a double clutch. To make all this even easier to see, Hublot has treated the movement with a black PVD finish. The watch has a 72-hour power reserve and is automatically wound by the rotor on the backside of the movement. Other interesting features of the movement include a bidirectional winding system and a 60 minute counter instead of the traditional 30 minute counter found on bicompax chronograph dials.
but highly translucent which lets you see your skin while wearing the watch. If this isn’t for you then you are in luck as Hublot have added their tool-less quick release system to the strap in keeping with the rest of the Big Bang collection which means you can easily fit whatever strap you wish. but it has to be bought from Hublot as no after-market straps will fit their strap connection system. On the wrist, the watch wears true to its size and quite light. The watches wear extremely cool and fashionable on the wrist, and is the type of watches that would go perfectly well while attending a music concert on a warm summer evening. Beyond the marketing machine and its commercial success, Hublot impresses with their watches and developments. Both the case and the movement of the Big Bang Unico Sapphire show what has been accomplished at Hublot along the past few years. Although it is far from understated –which a Big Bang is not meant to be- it wears well for a 45mm case. The architectural transparency is really captivating. It is priced at US$57,900, understandably a fraction of the price demanded by the other brands. Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Sapphire and Big Bang Unico All Black Sapphire is limited to 500 pieces each. That is a 1000 pieces limited edition. Not that this strategy of limited editions is anything new to the brand.
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PRESENT SOME TRULY GLAMOROUS BEJEWELLED SECRET Secret watches have a strange allure and attraction to them. One can safely at its workshops. Inspired by the beauty of the sea, the Heure Marine piece say that when it comes to women’s timepieces, the category holds many combines the technical prowess of a secret watch with the delicacy of a bejewelled secrets. feminine jewel. Put simply, they refer to watches that have a cover on the dial. They have all The Heure Marine watch makes a strong first impression, immersing the the elegance of jewelry, with dials that remain hidden before being discretely gaze in the blue of sapphires thanks to two Sri Lankan stones weighing a revealed. Sliding a precious bow, opening a diamond chest or glancing at total of 27.34 carats.With their distinctive sugar loaf cut - where the softness a mirror are so many ways of playing with time. This cover is generally of a cabochon is complemented by four ridges - they also stand out for ornamental and highly decorated. They enable women to wear bejewelled their intense color and the quality of their crystallization. Two rows of buffpieces that are also of utilitarian value since they tell the time. While the topped sapphires form a gradation of blues to highlight the curves of the secret watch may have been a discreet way for women to see the time in the piece, whose heart reveals a dial in mother-of-pearl. Delicately hugging the past, the beauty depicted on these embraces flamboyance and glamour. curves of the wrist, the bracelet in white gold, yellow gold, rounded pearAt the crossroads of Watchmaking and High Jewelry, Van Cleef & Arpels shaped depicts a treasure chest nestled in a precious hollow: its diamond lid continues to explore its creative universe with jewels that tell the time. can be opened by pressing an emerald cabochon, to reveal the time. Dial Whether graphic or figurative, they display a wealth of savoir-faire and lend in white gold, mother-of-pearl, cabochon-cut sapphire and has a manuala sparkle to time - disclosing it in glimpses or even cloaking it in mystery. winding mechanical movement. Unique piece. Secret watches - created by the Maison since the 1930s Van Cleef and Arpels Heure Marine watch is a part of the Seven surprise with their hidden treasures. Seas collection inspired by the ever-changing spectacle of the Van Cleef and Arpels is To mark the SIHH 2017, the Maison highlighted its High the cream of the crop, the waves and the grace of the sea’s denizens have captivated its Jewelry savoir-faire with unique watches recently completed senses.Van Cleef & Arpels has let its gaze drift to the far horizon. diamond Heure Marine
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secret watch bangle with two enormous sapphires is well over £2 million.
FLAVIO MANZONI HEAD OF FERRARI DESIGN By Valerio Cometti
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Nato in una delle isole più belle del Mediterraneo, classe 1965, architetto di formazione, virtuoso pianista per passione ed illustratore dallo sfacciato talento, il sardo Flavio Manzoni è uno dei designer più invidiati al mondo per la sua posizione alla guida del design Ferrari, ma è anche persona di rari piacevolezza ed eclettismo. Valerio Cometti ci accompagna a conoscerlo meglio. Valerio Cometti è designer, direttore creativo ed ingegnere meccanico. Nel 2005 ha fondato a Milano la ‘Valerio Cometti+V12 Design’, società che a tutt’oggi dirige. La commistione di creatività e competenza tecnica gli consente di disegnare prodotti e curare l’immagine di prestigiosi marchi italiani ed internazionali, start-up innovative e multinazionali appartenenti ai settori più lontani: dal mondo del lusso all’occhialeria, dall’arredamento all’illuminazione, dall’elettronica di consumo all’attrezzatura per lo sport. Follow him at www.v12design.com
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Flavio Manzoni è una di quelle persone destinate da sempre a raggiungere il successo. Solo la sua sincera ed autentica modestia lo protegge dall’invidia, che può provare chi viene in contatto con la moltitudine e magnitudine dei suo talenti. Per fortuna c’è un’azienda italiana, guidata dal Presidente Sergio Marchionne, che ha saputo mettergli davanti una sfida talmente enorme da riuscire a catalizzare le sue doti e metterle a disposizione del mondo. In effetti, quando l’azienda si chiama Ferrari, la ricaduta non può che interessare l’umanità intera… L’intensa carriera di Flavio, a dispetto della giovane età, lo aveva già portato ai vertici dell’industria automobilistica, accanto a Walter de Silva al timone creativo del gruppo Volkswagen-Audi. Quando Ferrari decise di dotarsi di un Centro Stile interno, dopo il sodalizio di oltre sessant’anni avuto con la Pininfarina, il talento di Flavio venne “importato” dalla Germania nelle fertili terre dell’Emilia per essere messo a capo del Ferrari Design, il Centro Stile più prestigioso al mondo che lui ha avuto l’onore, ma anche l’onere, di costruire da zero. Da allora le opere d’arte create dal team da lui guidato, opere che hanno la pericolosa tendenza di superare la barriera dei 300 chilometri l’ora, hanno fatto proseliti non solo commerciali, consentendo a Ferrari di battere ogni record di vendita, ma anche di critica. Lo incontro al Salone di Ginevra e ci mettiamo a chiacchierare accanto alla nuova Ferrari 812 Superfast, presentata al mondo intero solo pochi minuti prima. Con sincera curiosità gli chiedo di raccontarmi di questo nuovo progetto: “la nuova 812 è una profonda evoluzione della F12. Le prestazioni sono ulteriormente aumentate, complice un propulsore che arriva al valore straordinario di 800 cavalli, rendendola la Ferrari di serie più potente di sempre. Le forme di una Ferrari sono talmente legate alla prestazione aerodinamica, che abbiamo ripensato completamente il design portando l’integrazione fra scultura e fluidodinamica ad un livello ancor più profondo.” Comincio a camminare attorno a quest’autentica opera d’arte, Flavio si accorge del mio interesse per l’inedito trattamento della parte anteriore della vettura e mi racconta che lo hanno definito “bi-bocca”, ovvero l’inscrizione della classica apertura a “sorriso” Ferrari all’interno di un più ampio profilo: dall’interazione fra questi due elementi, nascono numerosi dettagli dal proficuo comportamento aerodinamico. La 812 sfoggia un inedito “parafango soffiato” (“blown fender”) in grado di intercettare una vena del flusso aerodinamico, incanalarla sotto il montante posteriore e scaricarla attraverso il taglio visibile appena dopo la sommità del passaruota posteriore. Ferrari non aggiunge “ali” alle proprie vetture, bensì lascia che la pelle delle proprie vettura si apra al dialogo con i flussi aerodinamici, li accolga e li piloti, in modo da trarne il meglio per il comportamento dinamico. Mi ritengo soddisfatto ma non resisto, devo farmi raccontare della straordinaria Ferrari J50 nata per il cinquantesimo anniversario di Ferrari Japan e che ha monopolizzato le copertine delle riviste di settore e non solo pochi mesi prima. Flavio mi racconta che internamente definiscono il progetto J50 una “few-off ”: a differenza delle “oneoff ” che vengono realizzate in esemplare unico, la J50 è stata costruita in 10 esemplari. Prosegue raccontandomi che con una serialità così limitata, si é potuti ricorrere a soluzioni costruttive che offrono un grado di libertà ancor superiore rispetto al design delle vetture di serie.
Il futuro e la modernità sono stati due valori guida di tutto il progetto e tale ispirazione è stata fornita proprio dal Giappone e dalla sua iconografia. Al contempo, J50 vuol essere anche un omaggio al grande design italiano: il profilo nero che corre dal muso alla generosa presa d’aria laterale è una citazione di grandi Ferrari del passato, ma anche del concetto di “gusci accostati” richiama un trattamento usato da Brionvega ed Olivetti negli anni ’60 e ’70. Mentre ascolto Flavio, mi rendo conto del respiro, dell’ampiezza della sua visione. Osservando le vetture nate sotto la sua guida, é indubbio che non abbia sviluppato un “linguaggio” Ferrari, bensì un “approccio” Ferrari. A differenza di altri marchi automobilistici, a Maranello non si applica il medesimo trattamento formale a progetti differenti, bensì si mette davanti a tutto il DNA del marchio, il set di valori che esso rappresenta. Di getto, gli domando se a questo eclettico approccio al design, non abbia contribuito la sua formazione di architetto e lui mi risponde che “indubbiamente la visione poliedrica che l’architettura porta in dote mi aiuta ogni giorno a mantenere il giusto respiro nelle valutazioni stilistiche e tecniche che compio. Cultura ed eclettismo permettono di mantenere una visione molto ampia, riuscendo spesso ad andare ad attingere a soluzioni meno prevedibili, perché contaminate da ambiti non esclusivamente legati al mondo del car design.” Personalmente ritengo che il Ferrari Design, fra tutti i Centri Stile, sia il più talentuoso nell’infondere un’autentica commistione di arte e tecnologia alle proprie creazioni. Magari verrò tacciato di campanilismo, ma nessuno mi toglie dalla mente che ci sia qualcosa di squisitamente italiano in questo talento e condivido il mio dubbio con Flavio. Per prima cosa, mi dice che ci tiene a precisare che il Ferrari Design è composto da talenti di varie nazionalità e culture diverse, le quali danno un contributo insostituibile. Riesco però a farlo proseguire ed ammettere che “detto questo, probabilmente hai ragione quando vedi nella cultura italiana questa capacità di mantenere un virtuoso equilibrio fra arte e tecnologia. Soprattutto quando ci si trova immersi in un ambito di altissimo tecnicismo sarebbe facile lasciare che la funzionalità e la performance prendano il sopravvento. In Ferrari, invece, c’è una cultura che impone di infondere una reale componente artistica, di espressività, di poetica in ogni singolo componente. Sarà un’ovvietà, ma noi italiani nasciamo e cresciamo in un ambiente talmente ricco di bellezza e cultura, che inevitabilmente ne restiamo influenzati.” Mi racconta che qualche mese prima del nostro incontro, si era recato a Firenze desideroso di tornare a studiare le opere del Michelangelo presenti in città. Flavio sottolinea, come il rapporto che Michelangelo ha saputo creare nelle proprie sculture fra struttura ossea e muscoli, sia di chiara ispirazione per designer come lui, a quali è richiesto di avvolgere i vincoli meccanici delle vetture con delle superfici plastiche, funzionali ed espressive. Decido di fargli un’ultima domanda è gli chiedo cosa sia il lusso per Flavio Manzoni: “il lusso per me come uomo è il tempo per dedicarmi alle mie passioni: la mia famiglia, l’arte, la musica. Il lusso come concetto è un tema sul quale in Ferrari ci confrontiamo molto spesso. L’unicità è primaria manifestazione del lusso ed in Ferrari ci occupiamo dell’unicità delle nostre creazioni sia attraverso il programma “Tailor Made” di finiture e materiali esclusivi, ma ancor di più con il programma “One-Off ”, attraverso il quale il committente viene coinvolto dal Centro Stile nella creazione di una Ferrari unica anche nelle forme.”
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Meet the most outrageous off-roader – it’s more powerful than a Porsche, higher than a LandCruiser and more expensive than a Rolls-Royce. Mercedes-Maybach G650 is part limousine, part convertible and part off-roader. The front cabin can be separated from the rear with a sliding glass screen that transitions from clear to opaque.
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Another G-Wagen stunner from Stuttgart has officially arrived. The 2017 Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet has been unveiled ahead of its debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The open-air off-roader follows the dramatic debut of the Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet last fall and is the first off-roader - and second royal ragtop - from the swanky sub-brand. Benz claims this is a legitimate off-roader, going so far as to offer press photos of the Landaulet walking on water as if it were some sort of automotive messiah. However, with locking differentials, shift-on-the-fly low range, and nearly 18 inches of ground clearance, it should do alright in the backyard of someone’s sprawling estate - or on safari. The company plans on building just 99 of these image-augmenting monstrosities, and Mercedes says it won’t announce a price for them. Why does the 21st century need a limited edition,
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convertible,V12-engined G-Class? Well, we might quietly whisper back, why the hell not? Mercedes’s argument is as follows: “The off-road icon demonstrates that the definition of unique luxury can always be taken to a new level.” And what a level. We begin our descent at 5.3m long and 2.2m high, with a ground clearance of more than half a metre. It’s strictly a four seater, and here, if you excuse the pun, we uncover the first part of the mix. While the driver and front passenger get a proper roof, the rear passengers are treated to an electrically folding fabric roof that stows in an unspecified amount of seconds to reveal much sky. Press another button, and a glass partition further separates front and back passengers. Another push of a button, and said glass changes from transparent to opaque. Shady.
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Bosch wants to move forward and innovate all of the life’s spheres, including the mobile one.
BOSCH DEBUTS FUTURISTIC, TECH-LADEN CAR CONCEPT DESIGNED TO OFFER AN IMMERSIVE INTERIOR LADEN WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES. www.bosch.com
Bosch is not an automaker, but the longtime electronics supplier to the auto industry has created its own concept car, billed as a personal connected assistant. A driver monitor camera with face-recognition technology recognises the driver as soon as he or she gets in the car. Cloud-based connectivity can help drivers find open parking spaces, or even control the temperature and lights back at home.
Bosch has unveiled a new concept car which focuses on connected mobility, demonstrating a new dimension of human-machine interaction.
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depending on where a user’s eyes travel. When communicating with Always online, connected with their surroundings, driving themselves: over the next decade, cars and car driving will make huge strides its surroundings, the car also takes on important tasks in the connected forward. In partnership with Ultrahaptics, Bosch has developed a city. When driving along the street, the car detects gaps between parked cars. The data gathered is then transmitted to a digital street concept car that has touch-free, haptic controls built into the dashboard. Ultrahaptics’ touchless technology uses ultrasound map. High-performance Bosch algorithms assess the plausibility of the data and make forecasts on to create a so-called haptic response directly on the As our library of smart, connected driver’s hands, without the need for them to hold the parking spot situation. A cloud-based service devices continues to grow, Bosch’s special equipment, and this can be used to track that uses this data to create a real-time parking goal is to not only ensure they map saves the driver a great deal of time and hand and finger movements. The car also promises speak fluently to each other, but eye trackers that pull relevant information forward, money, and also helps reduce stress. that they speak fluently to you.
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KESSEL RACING NEWS by LE GRAND MAG
The gap from the triumphs of 2016 to waiting for the new racing season is really short as the images put together on these pages clearly show. The team marks the end of a record-breaking season in Abu Dhabi, celebrating yet another victory in the ‘Gulf 12 Hours’, an endurance race which has become a key event in the International GT races calendar. The Team Principal, the drivers and the mechanics all gathered together in a strong embrace, expressing joy and satisfaction at the end of a race that sealed a season spent long stretches away from home, winning across the globe in all conditions. From the recently celebrated victories we go to the latest news with the preview of Kessel Racing’s new liveries of their Ferrari 488 Challenges, which will begin their conquest in May with the 25th edition of the Ferrari Challenge. The new elegant liveries designed by the team in Grancia marry perfectly with the aggressive, sinuous lines of the brand new 488 Challenge, which will see its racing debut at the first race of the season at the Ferrari Challenge, which will take place in Valencia next May. Yet another moment to live for those passionate about motorsport and the ultimate goal of victory.
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A NEW SEASON FOR KESSEL RACING
Spring, the motorsport season. After the Winter break engines are being started up again in view of a new long and exciting season. Kessel Racing is preparing for the new year of races after having set aside the extraordinary sequence of victories during what was a fairytale 2016. After the triumphs in the Blancpain GT Series, the GT Sports Club, the Ferrari Challenge Europe, the Historic Rally and the Historic F1 Grand Prix in Montecarlo as well as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Kessel Racing finished off the season with a victory in the Gulf 12 Hours, the year-end international endurance race, which for the last few seasons has become an important end-of-season classic race. There couldn’t have been a better way to end the year that was exceptionally rich in victories, which reasserted the team from Grancia as a true benchmark in the international racing scene. Victories are quickly set aside; it’s already time to think about the future, which is already a reality. It’s back to base during the Winter months at the headquarters in Grancia,
KESSEL RACING NEWS by LE GRAND MAG 2017, another year of great challenges for Kessel Racing.
the only time possible to take a break from the frenetic activities that characterise the modern realities of motorsport. The months flew by as fast as cars speeding on the track. The cars that have just returned from trips to Daytona and Abu Dhabi have been carefully looked over by engineers in every single detail to be ready in time for the first races. Behind all the joyful images of success on the track, there is a huge amount of work that takes place at the factory in Grancia, where, long before the engines are started up on the track, a taste of the season is experienced in advance by going over all the technical problems with a fine-tooth comb, which will come up day after day. Scheduling, a very important process, is carried out by scrupulously analysing the calendars of the various championships in which the team will compete, paying particular attention to coinciding races. It is often the case that during a weekend the team participates in two different competitions thousands of kilometres away from each other. And everything must be perfect and precise in order to win trophies. In addition to logistical programming great attention is paid to the study of new models such as the 488 Challenge, the new eight-cylinder berlinetta which will be the protagonist at the Ferrari Challenge Europe races in 2017. It’s critical to go to the track with clear ideas in mind in order to provide maximum support to the racing clientele. Every detail is taken into account, such as the livery of the cars that are specially designed and proposed to the client even before the car, built
A photo can describe a season far better than words: Kessel Racing standing on the highest step of the podium of the Blancpain GT Series. 2016 was a year of consecration for the team from Grancia, which, in the SRO-sponsored series, won all the titles at stake in the series in which it took part. It was a fantastic season for the drivers and the team from Ticino, which in a few weeks will be at the start of a new and exciting competitive season with renewed ambitions of winning and to reassert their victories in 2016 on the most important tracks across Europe.
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at Ferrari’s factory in Maranello, passes through the gates of the Kessel Racing factory in Grancia. Next to the activities most closely linked with on-track events are the secondary activities related to communication and image that are dedicated to the sponsors and the clientele. K Space, the high-tech hospitality of the team led by Ronnie Kessel, is a real magnet for those transiting in any paddock at European races. And a very modern structure such as the K Space undboutedly needs to be looked after almost like a racing car during the Winter break, in order to be ready for the first meeting. Spring 2017 sees the beginning of the first tests and the season starts to take on its final form after the Winter break. There is a whole new chapter to write on tracks from all around the world. There are new challenges to be faced and Kessel Racing is already in ‘pole position’.
KESSEL RACING, PASSION AS SEEN THROUGH PHOTOS Photos taken of the last extraordinary season of racing for Kessel Racing show some technical details of the Ferrari 488 GT3, the new car that drove the team from Grancia to so many great victories in a record-breaking 2016. During the night track duels in Abu Dhabi, with the mechanics’ speed and precision during a pit stop in a race, you sense the sheer passion and commitment of every individual element that makes up Kessel Racing in order to win. But it’s already time to think about the new season, which is about to begin in a few days as the highly technical steering wheel of the 488 GT3 constantly reminds us, with that Prancing Horse at the centre, synonymous with great passion for racing.
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Keeping its tradition of presenting new technologies at the Geneva Motor Show, EDAG has taken there the new EDAG Soulmate, an open top vehicle that follows the steps of the Light Cocoon Concept in order to envision how the car of the future may be. And it has the mission to advance 3 new technologies: additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, autonomous driving and V2V communication.
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EDAG Engineering has a firm understanding of the ways that additive Concept has also got visual and gesture controls. These shall ensure whether operating the systems of this car is safe or not. The neoSense manufacturing will change the way we look at automobile design. Already well known for their often-stunning concept cars, the German haptic display from Bosch is yet another striking feature included in EDAG Soulmate Concept. In future these cars will be able to see bends company began to demonstrate the potential of 3D printing for vehicle production in 2014, 3D printing the body of an entire car in one piece around and will know about hazards beforehand. This shall happen for the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Though it was just the body, even before the car enters the field of vision of the driver. This will be with no wheels or motor or anything that would actually make the car made possible real time information stream about constructions sites, go, the EDAG Genesis concept would lay the foundation for a new accidents and traffic jams. Also thanks to the Bosch system, the driver is in constant contact with his smart home via the “Internet of Things”. If, compact sports car dubbed the “Light Cocoon,” a 3D-printed auto that would literally light up the showroom floor. for instance, a deliveryman comes to the door, the driver simply touches The structure around the cockpit uses organic spatial shapes and the display in the car to let him into a protected area of the house and faces which increases in strength but also leads to a acknowledge receipt of the delivery. This shows how easy, versatile and safe interaction with the technology significant reduction in weight. The body also serves Bosch and EDAG worked as a light-transmitting skin that is illuminated from can be. Soulmate permits fully integrated access to together to create a concept car online services and smartphone apps. This car could the inside. This not only enables continuous color that can change everyday life. customization, but can communicate warning signals be a personal companion, a reliable partner and “our Its body can glow to alert other internally and externally. The EDAG Soulmate third living environment”. drivers of a possible road hazard ahead, and can illuminate one side of its interior when an obstacle is in the car’s blind spot.
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VISION MERCEDES-MAYBACH 6 CONCEPT: AS BEAUTIFUL AS ANY BENZ BEFORE “THE ULTIMATE IN LUXURY.” THAT’S WHAT MERCEDES-BENZ IS CALLING ITS LATEST CONCEPT COUPE, THE VISION MERCEDES-MAYBACH 6. THE “6” REFERS TO ITS MIGHTY LENGTH: NEARLY 20 FEET. USING A “HOT AND COOL” DESIGN PHILOSOPHY, THE ALL-ELECTRIC COUPE EMPLOYS SLEEK, SENSUAL LINES ON THE OUTSIDE, AND AN AVANT-GARDE INTERIOR WRAPPED IN WHITE LEATHER AND OPEN-PORE ELM WOOD ACCENTS. In typical Mercedes fashion the Maybach 6 is both luxurious and completely over the top, something that looks like it was designed for Cruella Deville. It is ostentatious and unnecessary but also unfathomably pretty and desirable looking both synonymously modern and retro. Its bulging and muscular body shape is typical of modern sports cars but its grille, which is bizarrely said to be inspired by a pinstripe suit, looks like something found on the retro Morgan Aero 8. Overall, the car’s long nose and short deck are reminiscent of the Mercedes-AMG GT, and the long, tapering tail and lights are similar to that of the Mercedes-AMG Vision Gran Turismo concept from a few years ago. Capping off the front of the Mercedes-Maybach 6 is a proud, prominent grille that the company claims was inspired by a pinstripe suit. At each corner are 24-inch wheels with transparent panels based on the transforming, aerodynamic wheels of the Concept IAA Mercedes previously showed. The inside is as modern as the outside is classic. Although there are two analog gauges set atop the steering column, they’re dwarfed by the digital display screen that runs the full width of the dash and even onto the door panels. Additionally, the windshield itself functions as a giant head-up display and is operated via gesture controls. Continuing the wraparound theme, the seat bottoms extend up into the door panels and the center console. The seats themselves are upholstered in white leather, with button tufting that’s supposed to suggest a chesterfield sofa. Rather than carpet, the floor is covered in open-pore elm wood, which continues up onto the lower door panels, for what Mercedes characterises as “a refined yachting look.” Metal accents are rose gold. Drivers have plenty of opportunity to gaze at their surroundings, since the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 also can operate autonomously. The cabin, secluded by two gullwing doors, appears to be a technological sanctuary, sheltering the occupants from the outside world. It features an enormous heads-up display along the width of the windshield, whilst
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the lack of a transmission tunnel could indicate an electric powertrain. The high-tech feeling of the cabin is further emphasised by what appears to be a touch sensitive surface, surrounding the two passengers. The surface embeds the seat control functions and the navigation system. Mercedes equipped the Maybach 6 with some clever technological features as well. It has a maximum charging capacity of 350kW, meaning in just five minutes, 62 miles of range can be added to the battery with a wired connection. And if you’re looking for even more convenience out of your ultra-luxurious electric coupe, it can be charged wirelessly via an electromagnetic field. Aesthetically, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 has two main characteristics: sensual, emotional design (“hot”) and intelligent details (“cool”). For example, the classic show-car proportions-the extremely long hood, low roofline and rearward positioning of the greenhouseappeal to the “hot” side, while the smart aerodynamics and technical character of the narrow lights, partially transparent rims and split rear window reflect the “cool” aesthetic. ‘’Our glamorous coupé, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6, represents the ultimate in contemporary luxury. It is hot and cool. With its intelligent appeal and reduced, technoid look, it perfectly embodies our design philosophy of sensual purity and our pursuit of aerodynamic efficiency.’’commented Gorden Wagener, the Head of Design at Daimler AG. Thanks to its four compact permanent magnet synchronous electric motors, it features all-wheel drive. The output of the drive system is 550 kW (750 hp).The shallow underfloor battery has a usable capacity of approx. 80 kWh. This not only allows performance characteristics typical of a sports car (acceleration from 0‑100 km/h in under four seconds, top speed electronically governed at 250 km/h) but also a range of over 500 kilometres according to the NEDC (over 200 miles according to EPA).Sounds all a bit sci-fi? It is for now, but you’d better believe it; this kind of tech is under development today.
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For over 25 years, people have travelled from far and wide to see some of the world’s greatest cars be auctioned off to some very lucky new owners at RM Sotherby’s Monterey auction. Held during the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance week, the flagship auction for RM Sotherby’s has set a number of records in the classic car world; including the record for the “Highest Grossing Collector car Auction of all time” boasting $143 million in total sales. World renown classic car auction house RM Auctions, have presented the world’s most expensive car collection ever to be auctioned, appropriately named the “Pinnacle Portfolio”. Owned by an anonymous, absurdly rich, single individual, the impressive collection of 23 cars includes some of the greatest and most iconic European sports and racing cars of the 1950s and 1960s, plus some of the world’s most coveted modern super cars, making this an unprecedented rarity of automotive distinction. There are a number of Ferraris included in the auction all with their own unique details and distinctive rarities, but none as rare as the 1964 Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglieti. This thoroughbred is Ferrari Classiche certified, composed of all original mechanical parts and is considered more rare than even the 250 GTO. Also a highlight, the final Ferrari Enzo - number 400 - sits within the collection. Ferrari gifted the car to His Holiness Pope John Paul II, who blessed the car and then auctioned it off to raise money for tsunami victims. The cars distinct history and its total mileage of just 180km should see it secure a price previously unseen by an Enzo. Joining the Enzo are its three predecessors -
the Ferrari F50, F40 (F40 LM in this case) and 288 GTO; all of which feature a very low mileage and Classiche Certification. The impressive list goes on from there to include a few other VIPs like a 2005 Saleen S7 Twin Turbo. This is one of only two S7 Twin Turbos to feature the Competition Package and the only car at auction that was featured in Iron Man. Porsche’s original supercar, the 1988 959 ‘Komfort,’ will also make an appearance. All of this of course meaning that one of only 63 McLaren F1’s has certainly earned a place on this star studded cast of Sotheby’s auction. This particular F1 is known as the “Road Going LM,” as it is one of only two that were upgraded to factory LM specs. That is one impressive result from a single owner sale, with fifteen of 23 lots (65.2%) sold in hammer bids of $1,000,000 or more. The two lots that were unsold (Alloy Gullwing and the beautiful 250 SWB Competitizione Berlinetta) would have added almost $18 million to the sale total even at their unacceptable high bids. Even more interesting, eleven of the 23 sold lots had been bought at recent auctions, giving some insight into the performance of the high-value subset represented by the Pinnacle Portfolio. That record is subject to a bit of qualification as two of the lots had been bought in the early 2000’s, the Enzo at Maranello in 2005 and the McLaren F1 LM at London in 2003. The rest of the Pinnacle Portfolio with prior auction results dated from a spree in 2011 plus one each in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
“While many of the world’s most impressive collections were established in the public eye of the car-collecting world, The Pinnacle Portfolio was assembled with a clandestine, surgical precision unlike any other that has come to market. Its almost obsessive focus on perfection, rarity, and the superlative, irrespective of price, makes it the most significant and valuable private collection of motor cars ever presented at auction…From Ferraris and Lamborghinis, to Bugattis and Porsches, an offering of this importance and rarity is absolutely unprecedented. A sure focal point of this year’s Monterey week, it provides the most serious car collectors an exclusive opportunity to own the pinnacle model of each of the world’s most celebrated marques.” says Shelby Myers, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby’s.
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The collection titled The Pinnacle Portfolio boasts some 30 vehicles, each in their own way iconic. It includes a street-able 1998 McLaren F1, 1955 MercedesBenz 300 SL Gullwing Alloy, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider and 1964 Ferrari 250 LM, and a pair of Bugatti Veyron 16.4.
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PORSCHE, EVERYONE’S FAVORITE SPORTING AUTOMAKER, IS BUILDING ITS MISSION E ALL-ELECTRIC SEDAN.
With the Model S, Tesla proved that all-electric cars can move fast. The Porsche Mission E Concept proves they can charge fast, too. This yet-to-be-greenlit looker is powered by a pair of motors producing a combined 600+ hp, good for a 0-62 time of under 3.5 seconds, and a world first 800-volt drive system that allows for incredibly fast charging, as in an 80% charge, or enough to go nearly 250 miles, in just 15 minutes.
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THE ULTIMATE V GRAND TOURER ASTON MARTIN WAS ONE OF THE MOST TALKED-ABOUT BRANDS AT THIS YEAR’S GENEVA MOTOR SHOW. THE LAUNCH OF A NEW DB IS A HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT EVENT, HERALDING A NEW GENERATION OF ASTON MARTIN GRAND TOURERS. NOW THE DB11 IS HERE AND IT’S ALL WE COULD HAVE HOPED FOR. IT FEATURES SLICK NEW TECHNOLOGY, A NEW 5.2 LITRE TWIN TURBO V12 ENGINE AND AN ADVANCED ALUMINIUM CHASSIS. ABOVE ALL, IT LOOKS SENSATIONAL.
Not for the first time in its 103-year history, Aston Martin is at a crossroads. Privately held and reasonably well-capitalized, Aston is short on fresh product -- and struggling to convince people who aren’t London bankers, it remains a marque worth paying attention to. We’ve been told to expect big, strange, wonderful things in the near future, from a production take on the electric DBX crossover to spacey hypercars. But first, the standard-bearer:The all-new DB11. No really. It’s the start of a whole new chapter for the company with a new, stiffer bonded aluminium chassis, mildly inflated dimensions over the DB9, a new 600bhp twinturbo 5.2-litre V12 engine, clean-sheet styling and a new electronic architecture supplied by Mercedes. And it kicks off an exciting new phase in the Aston story: seven cars in the next seven years – including a new Vantage,Vanquish, DBX crossover, multiple Lagonda saloons and that AMRB001 – plus, according to the sums, a return to profitability. The beating heart of the DB11 is its new 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-12 engine, good for 600 horsepower. The engine and the eight-speed automatic transmission are bolted in a car that comes with an aluminum body (for lightness) that has been made stiffer. The result is impressive performance – zero to 62 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds.Top speed is 200 miles per hour. At 15 miles per gallon in the city, 21 mpg on the highway and 17 mpg overall, gas mileage isn’t worth boasting about in the Aston. But bear in mind that it is one of the rare cars with a 12-cylinder
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engine that doesn’t gulp fuel so blatantly that it’s penalized with the gasguzzler tax. Further, as part of an ongoing partnership with AMG, the infotainment system and center console switchgear -- plus the rest of the car’s less-visible electrical stuff -- have been borrowed from Benz. If you’re familiar with the Benz system, there won’t be any hiding this; the infotainment system looks and operates like the familiar Comand setup, because it is. The interior is hugely impressive, with the controls and dials set in satin finish aluminium and an influence from Mercedes. The DB11 is also practical with a generous 270 litres of boot space that will readily take a couple of small cases, so packing need not be too challenging. Like other models in the company’s lineup, this car’s underlying platform is made from aluminum, an intricate collection of stampings, extrusions and castings. Together, these components result in an architecture that’s lighter, stiffer and more space efficient than what was offered by the company before.A welcome benefit of this new platform is space. Ingress and egress are greatly improved thanks to larger door apertures, plus the trunk has grown enough to accommodate a full set of luggage. As exotic cars go, this one is quite easy to live with. The 2017 Aston Martin is an exercise in elegant craftsmanship and design execution that provides sensory satisfaction on all levels without compromise.
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THE WING The Aerion AS2 is a fundamentally different aircraft in that it is efficient in both subsonic and supersonic flight, has greater range, and is more flexible in airport operations. This considerable difference is made possible by three critical advances: a new wing concept; new composite material technology; and advanced software, proprietary to Aerion, that permits analysis of complex transonic airflows.
Supersonic Aerodynamics Dictate a unique non-constant cross section cabin, which is widest in the aft cabin and tapers forward. In the aft half of the cabin, width and height are equivalent to some of today’s best-selling long-range jets. Throughout the cabin, Aerion designers are able to provide the individual space and comfort travellers expect in a top-of-the-line business jet. Individual seats are equivalent in size to those in today’s large, long-range jets, as is seat pitch-the distance between opposite seats.
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COMPOSITES The Aerion airframe will be constructed of carbon fiber composite structures, with titanium used for leading edges and some internal structures. The use of carbon fiber in major structures has become commonplace. Its properties are well understood. But of equal importance, carbon fiber wings will be extremely stiff, a requirement for holding the precise shape required for laminar flow and efficiency.
The systems for the AS2 are complex. The fuel system integrates with the flight control system because fuel is transferred to maintain weight and balance when transitioning between supersonic and subsonic flight. All systems—including avionics, environmental controls, hydraulics, auxiliary power, waste and water, and electrical—are in the process of being engineered.
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AERION PARTNERED WITH AIRBUS ON SUPERSONIC BUSINESS JET The new 2017 will see supersonic jets a reality with Aerion’s new AS2 model.
The typical flight time from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia is about 15 hours and 30 minutes. On the Aerion AS2, a supersonic private jet currently in development, it would be just ten hours. Aerion Corporation, a 13-year-old aeronautical design company backed by a media-shy Texas billionaire and one of the world’s biggest aviation manufacturers, this week bagged a big sale of what it promises will be the world’s first-ever supersonic business jet, capable of carrying up to a dozen passengers. A partnership with Airbus gave Aerion’s concept a major boost in both credibility and technical know-how. Airbus will provide both components and technology as well as its expertise in bringing an aircraft from drawing board to commercial market, says Jeff Miller, an Aerion spokesman. The aircraft will be capable of carrying a total of 12 passengers in a 30-footlong cabin at speeds up to 1,218 mph. With a range objective of 5,450 miles or better – this aircraft is unique in that its high speeds will allow it to bypass the limitation that the United States government imposes on airspeeds above Mach 1 in its airspace. This means passengers of the Aerion enjoy unmatched point-to-point travel times for a civilian jet for the first time ever in international flights. Where speed has the priority over range and space, Airbus has a finger in a very different pie, with responsibility for the design of airframe structures, fly-by-wire, fuel system and landing gear on Aerion’s AS2 supersonic
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business jet (pictured at top). Its futuristic design includes a trijet powerplant, but how much will the real aircraft resemble the artists’ impressions? “The ‘artist impressions’ are derived from CAD geometry that reflects actual engineering,” says Aerion VP of marketing and communications Jeff Miller. “The futuristic look is the result of necessary aerodynamic shaping to minimize wave drag that occurs at supersonic speeds. We expect a trijet configuration, but the final design will not close until after engine selection.” With its new three engine configuration, the AS2 is able to take greater advantage of the unique Aerion “unswept” SNLF (Supersonic Natural Laminar Flow) wing design. This sees the wing feature upper and lower surfaces that are slightly curved, ensuring a smooth flow of air across them that continues to travel in relatively undisturbed layers. Aerion claims this results in a 90 percent reduction in drag over more conventional swept or delta wing designs and helps reduce total airframe drag by as much as 20 percent. As a result, it is expected that the AS2 will not only be fast, but super-efficient as well. The company does not disclose its financials, and therefore it’s difficult to determine how many $120 million AS2s the company will need to sell after 2023 to turn a profit. If the demand does exist, however, Aerion and Airbus could find themselves pioneering the return to supersonic passenger flight.
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THE TWO SEATER SOLAR PLANE SolarStratos to fly above Earth
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Solar planes have already traversed the Alps and flown around the world, but one team has its sights set a little higher: the edge of space. SolarStratos is planning to fly a solar-powered plane to an altitude of over 24,000 m, from where the curvature of the Earth as well as daytime stars will be visible. The SolarStratos, a sleek, white two-seater aircraft with long wings covered with 22 square metres of solar panels, is set to become the first manned solar plane to make a stratospheric flight, according to Raphael Domjan, who is behind the project. “Our goal is to demonstrate that current technology offers us the possibility to achieve above and beyond what fossil fuels offer,� he said in a statement, after unveiling the plane at the Payerne airbase in western Switzerland. The aircraft, which has a wingspan of 81.3 feet and weighs 992 pounds, leaves approximately the same carbon footprint as an electric car.The wings
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of the plane are covered by 72-square feet of solar panels, which provide energy to its 32-KW electric engine and 20 kWh lithium-ion battery. At middle latitudes, the stratosphere runs from a lower boundary of about 33,000 feet to an upper boundary of about 164,000 feet. Aeronautics engineers use a rough benchmark called the Karman line, located at about 328,000 feet above sea level, for defining the boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and space. To save weight during the flight, the plane will not be pressurised. Instead, pilot will wear a pressurised suit, like those worn by astronauts. As the suit will be connected to and powered by the plane, it will not allow him, should the need arise, to eject or to use a parachute. Among the factors at play will be temperatures as low as 70 °C (-94 °F) and atmospheric pressure of around 5 percent that on Earth. Traveling to the stratosphere will take approximately five hours: 2.5 hours to reach space, 15 minutes of broad daylight and stars, then three hours to return to Earth. A successful flight will open up the way for solar electric aviation at the frontier of space.This marks a first step towards solar drones, set to be much cheaper than existing satellites. The mission will also allow entirely new measurements, never before performed, to be taken at a rarely-visited altitude, free from any pollution at all – enabling humankind to achieve a better understanding of the effects of climate change on the atmosphere.
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THE RETURN OF JUNKERS F13 RIMOWA www.rimowa-f13.com
The first all-metal commercial plane - Junkers F13 - took its inaugural flight in 1919 and revolutionised travel. Lightweight and able to fly long distances, the single-engine six-seater was considered an “air limousine” by businessmen and wealthy vacationers. Now, nearly a century after its birth, the German luggage maker Rimowa has teamed up with Swiss airline company JU-Air to build a replica of the classic Junkers F13. The company took on this mission
thanks led by the passion of Rimowa’s aviation-loving CEO Dieter Morszeck, who personally flies the company’s Embraer Phenom private jet around the world. His company, which sells some of the most iconic and desirable luggage previously used the same corrugated metal that made up the Junkers’ fuselage and wings. It took 12,000 hours to construct the Junkers F13 in the Black Forest. The low-wing plane, with an open two-man cockpit, comprises 2,600 parts held together by more than 35,000 rivets. 60 kilograms of paint were used for the finish. The historical replica is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior R985 9-cylinder radial engine with 450 hp. The interior is luxuriously finished with fine leather.
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TEXTRON AVIATION DEBUTS CESSNA DENALI SINGLE ENGINE TURBOPROP MANY PEOPLE WOULD PREFER FLYING IN A PRIVATE PLANE TO DEALING WITH THE HASSLE AT THE AIRPORT. THOSE WITH $4.8 MILLION IN THEIR POCKET MAY SOON HAVE THAT CHOICE. TEXTRON AVIATION UNVEILED A NEW AIRCRAFT POWERED BY A PROPELLER ENGINE THAT FEATURES COMFORTS OF A PRIVATE JET, BUT AT AN ENTRY-LEVEL PRICE. DESIGNED FOR EXPLORERS AND BUSINESS TRAVELLERS ALIKE, THE CESSNA DENALI EXPANDS YOUR DESTINATION POSSIBILITIES. If you’ve ever been lucky enough to board a small plane to explore the vast emptiness of Brasil’s forests, for example, chances are you were doing so in a Cessna propeller aircraft. In many ways, Cessna (which is part of US conglomerate Textron) has even become synonymous with those kinds of small tourist aircraft – though they also produce a wide range of other airplanes, including private jets. And for that high-end portion of their clientele, Textron unveiled a brand new business aircraft called the Cessna Denali, which will feature a powerful 3D printed propeller engine that is strong enough to fly from Miami to New York. In the case of the air-air heat exchanger, additive manufacturing will increase reliability by eliminating brazen joints while offering the key benefits of lowered weight and volume without compromising function. The cockpit will feature Garmin’s G3000 avionics suite with touchscreen controllers and split-screen capability. Powered by a new General Electric FADEC-equipped, 1,240shp-rated turboprop, the Denali is being promoted as a 285-knot airplane with a full-fuel payload of 1,100 pounds and a 1,600-nautical-mile range at a high-speed cruise power setting. The Cessna Denali is equipped with a fully digital, dual-channel autopilot system equipped with many features for added safety, redundancy and reliability. Integrating data from the avionics system,
the AP is built to inspire confidence while ensuring optimum smoothness and comfort. The autopilot system is simple and straightforward to operate yet sophisticated and state-of-the-art, which makes flying the Denali easier, consistent and more enjoyable. “The Cessna Denali will enter the market as the superior aircraft in its segment,” said Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Textron Aviation. “The Denali is already garnering interest and commitments because of its winning combination of features, including class-leading performance and ownership costs, as well as the widest and most comfortable cabin in its segment, all backed by an unrivalled global factory-direct service network.” The Denali’s cabin will feature a standard seating configuration of six individual reclining seats and will offer a nine-place high density seating option. The aircraft will boast a digital pressurisation system maintaining a 6,130 foot cabin altitude at a service ceiling of 31,000 feet. First in this class of aircraft, the Denali will offer customers an optional externally serviceable belted lavatory with pocket door enclosure that is located in the back of the cabin. Denali customers will also enjoy the large cabin windows, interior LED lighting, a forward refreshment cabinet and an in-flight accessible baggage compartment.
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AIRCRAFT THE BELL 525 RELENTLESS: A STATE OF THE ART HELICOPTER WITH THE AMENITIES OF A PRIVATE JET.
THE $15 MILLION BELL 525 RELENTLESS HELI IS NOW THE COOLEST CHOPPER IN THE SKY. www.bellhelicopter.com
The 525 Relentless is classified as a large helicopter, and can be used for the following missions: Corporate, Medical, Oil & Gas, and Parapublic. It can transport up to 22 passengers, 3 more than competitors of a similar size. The 525 Relentless can fly as far as 570 nautical miles on a tank of fuel, a range that’s 143 mi farther than other similarly sized rotorcraft. Its maximum altitude ceiling is 8600 feet, which is 2,590 ft higher than average for its class. Top speed comes in at 162 knots, or 10% faster than the average large helicopter.
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The Bell 525 Relentless helicopter offers not only comfort and Depending on the configuration of the interior, the 525 will hold extreme luxury but also the most advanced technology, including 16 or 20 passengers along with the two flight crew with what the a navigation system with interactive displays, intuitive motion builders say is best in class passenger cabin height (137cm) and commands and automatic pilot. The craft is aimed to be a limo in floor area (8.2 square metres). The slick exterior of the chopper, the sky for offshore oil operations, with a variety which looks like something Iron Man wouldn’t Bell Helicopter, one of the leading of luxurious cabin interiors and also expects be adverse to taking a ride in, of course has manufacturers of military helicopters to be used for difficult search-and-rescue and an advanced aerodynamic design, a Next in the United States, is known for firefighting missions due to its huge capacity Generation GE engine and an airframe that developing advanced technologies for the aeronautics industry. The 525 model: offers ‘best-in-class payload-range capability. and improved control in tough conditions. a helicopter of enormous dimensions with a modular cabin, which also comes in a deluxe VIP version.
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AIRCRAFT VIRGIN WILL PARTNER WITH BOOM TO BUILD PLANE TO SUCCEED WHERE CONCORDE FAILED
Boom Supersonic Passenger Aircraft Emerges www.boomsupersonic.com
There has been a lot of talk of supersonic airplanes of late, with Aerion developing a Mach 1.5 bizjet and NASA working on new technologies to make supersonic flight quieter. Now a new supersonic commercial passenger jet named Boom is emerging. The Denver-based team is targeting a top speed of Mach 2.2, Mach 0.2 faster than the Concorde, at a passenger price point similar to current business class airline tickets.
San Francisco to Tokyo will take 4,5 hours + you can leave in the morning have meetings, eat great sushi and be back in California before midnight. Images Copyright: Boom Technology
supersonic test aircraft called the XB-1. Why you aren’t jetting across the country at the speed of sound: cost, The new aircraft has a cruising speed of Mach 2.2 or 1,451mph, which and noise. Forty-eight years after the Concorde made its first flight, is 10 per cent faster than Concorde’s speed of Mach 2 and 2.6 times supersonic commercial aircraft remain enormously complex and faster than other airliners. This is 10 per cent faster than Concorde, prohibitively expensive. They also generate an inevitable sonic boom which flew at speeds of up to 1,350mph. so disruptive that Congress banned the Concorde Boom CEO and founder Blake Scholl says that the from overland routes. Boom’s plane will have 40 seats in new capital will allow the construction and testing Boom said it has raised $33 million in new two rows either side of the aisle, of the prototype to go forward to completion and funding, bringing its total to $41 million. That’s meaning that every passenger will “set a new speed record for civil aircraft.” enough for the company to finish the first phase get a direct view of the curvature of its project, which includes building and testing a of the earth as the plane cruises at
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REAL ESTATE
EIGHTY SEVEN PARK by RENZO PIANO BUILDING WORKSHOP Exciting things have been happening in the real estate market in South Florida, but they all pale in comparison to the latest project from world-renowned architect Renzo Piano. Eighty Seven Park is a selection of cutting edge private Miami Beach oceanfront residences designed to seamlessly embrace park and ocean in Miami Beach’s newest neighborhood. Renzo Piano is arguably one of the world’s most-famous modern day architects. His buildings include the London Shard, Japan’s Kansai Airport, the New York Times Building, and the Whitney Museum in New York. Renzo’s has another ongoing great project in Miami Beach, called Eighty Seven Park. Currently under constraction in a prime beachfront location next to the largest oceanfrontpark in Miami Beach - the 35-acre North Shore Open Space Park. Piano and his firm, Renzo Piano Building Workshop, were joined by project architect Stantec, headquartered in Canada, and Netherlands-based West 8. Paris-based Rena Dumas is taking care of the project’s interiors and exterior living spaces. An idea floated; a thought made real. A place bound by land and sea, but rising free of both. At the edge of the city, Eighty Seven Park is more than a building, it’s a landmark. On the beach, above a newly invigorated park, its 70 residences seem to defy gravity, reaching THE BUILDING A LANDMARK FOR MIAMI BEACH
THE LOBBY THE LANDSCAPING OPEN SPACE
the first residential condominium in the US by master architect Renzo Piano.
The building seems to rise through the trees. A yearround botanical exhibition adorn the interior of the glassenfolded lobby spaces.
out to embrace the elements. At this narrow point of Miami, water is everywhere. Yet, with easy connections to South Beach and Bal Harbour, this coastal sanctuary offers all the benefits of life in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Eighty Seven Park blurs the line between imagination and knowledge. Piano, interior designer RDAI, and landscape designer West 8 worked to bring the outside in. Materials outfitting each home were selected by RDAI to invoke an experience of nature, provided by light oak and Venetian terrazzo flooring, and an organic color palette. West 8 created an absolute botanical sanctuary with 70% of the base of the tower devoted to vegetation, like carefully selected sculptural sea grape trees. Creating a dialogue between private and public, natural and manmade, and indoor and outdoor spaces is fundamental to West 8’s design. In the 1.5-acre private garden on the north side of the property, two elegant OUTDOOR ENGAGE IN NATURE’S AURA
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American oak, Italian stone, and crystal clear walls of glass lend beauty and elegance to each residence.
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THE POOL HOW TO SPEND A DAY The property includes two private pools and Fugo Bar with views of the ocean, as well as cabanas for its residents to enjoy.
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The 20-story beachfront structure will feature spectacular condominiums ranging from 1,400 to 7,000 square feet. The residences will offer expansive floor plans, massive outdoor living areas, ten-foot ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows with unobstructed views of the ocean and intracoastal, Miami skyline, and the nearby North Shore Open Space Park. The 202,400 square foot project is estimated to be completed by December 2019.
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water features and a series of intimate foot paths introduce a language of minimalist linearity that stands in contrast to the rich and varied palette of tropical foliage. Narrow channels of water reflect the sun and pull the eye toward the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Eighty Seven Park goes one step further, embracing its environment by offering an in-house botanist for residents. Eighty Seven Park offers just 70 intimate residences ranging from 1,400-7,000 square feet, complete with 15- to 25-foot wrap- around balconies. The residences will offer unobstructed views to the ocean, park, Intracoastal Waterway and Miami skyline. The eco-conscious and elegantly designed glass tower will float atop a private, residents’ garden
to the North, the sprawling 35-acre North Shore Park to the South and boasts unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean to the East. Residents at Eighty Seven Park will enjoy 24-hour concierge and butler service. At Your Service, is based on developing a personal, face-to-face relationship, providing a variety of services tailored to the needs of each resident. Each resident will have access via their iPhone and/or iPad to reserve and request different specialties/accommodations. The staff will develop a personal knowledge of each resident, greeting them daily upon arrival by name and understanding their regular schedule, likes and dislikes. Located on the northern edge of Miami’s scenic North Shore Open Space Park, Eighty Seven Park forms a gateway from the bustle of the city to
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LOCATION MIAMI’S NORTH BEACH The building marks the gateway to Miami Beach to the south and all that is beyond to the north, creating a physical and visual gateway.
The success of the design lies in simple and bold interventions that are rooted in a deep appreciation of the site’s ecological and cultural significance. Its adjacency to the park and ocean, convenient access to the city, and unique coastal ecology—and brings them into harmony to create an urban Eden. the serenity of the sea, offering breathtaking views of the ocean, park and Biscayne Bay. It’s just 20 minutes to the glamour, excitement and energy of South Beach, and about a half hour drive to the Miami International Airport. The famed Bal Harbour Shops – one of the country’s most prestigious luxury shopping centers – is located eight blocks to the north. From this ideal position, Eighty Seven Park affords access to the best of both urban Miami and the city’s striking natural landscape. Eighty Seven Park isn’t simply a unique location, it’s an unrivalled opportunity. Here, in this relaxed, community-focused setting, the beach is beautiful, the Atlantic Ocean dazzling, the outdoor lifestyle compelling. This is an exemplar for Miami Beach, a major project in an area that is attracting significant investment. Along Collins Avenue, south towards
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After breaking away from making traditional yachts to come out with a luxury beach cruiser concept car, it’s time for Gray Design to go back to what they do best, create exceptional superyacht designs. One of their children is the Sovereign Yacht, a technological marvel that respects luxury in the full of its meaning. The yacht comes with designing themes reminiscent of sovereign royals, especially with respect to its luxury features. There is a glass helicopter pad, encircled by an infinity pool; 10 guests suites as well as the extensive main quarters; a private cinema; and a nightclub area which epitomises ‘elegance and class’ - according to Gray Design, at least.
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And of course there’s an onboard garage, to store the matching limousine which is an optional extra. The yacht uses eco friendly technology to power a lot of the important functions such as the lighting and temperature control. In the back end, the producers provided the yacht with an “infinity pool”, which keeps water circulating around a reinforced glass helipad. A special addition is a retractable cover that provides the owners with a bit of privacy and maintains a cool temperature inside. The vessel fit for a king could be yours, if you’re willing to shell out a mere $132 million.
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Machina Custom Cycles is a company dedicated to constructing and designing exotic limited edition motorcycles, based in Madrid, Spain. Founded by Mario Villarroel with 16 years of experience, his work, talent and creativity has been recognized in the finest bike shows in both Europe and the USA, and among the most demanding customers. For over 50 years the Admiral Tecnomar Group were perfecting their boat building craft.The company offers 7 distinct lines in composite, steel and aluminium alloy and a total of 25 models ranging from 30 meters to 75 meters. Taking the inspiration of harmony and elegance, C Force is the new flagship of the group. Designed by Uniellé in collaboration with Admiral Tecnomar’s Centro Stile, this line presents four models, consisting of a 45m, 57m, 65m and a 75m. By mixing technology and functionality, C Force megayachts are capable of ocean-going travel with the maximum comfort and an excellent performance in all sea conditions. The new superyacht concept combine together the space,
comfort, natural light and security with a captivating design, excellent performance and cutting edge technologies. External lines, functional and innovative, are enriched by a very important outsized window which connects the main and upper deck. The large beach area has been designed to be innovative and efficient, which offers in and out spaces, is described as the most iconic feature of the C Force yachts.The very aft end of the yacht is an open terrace on the sea. It can be used both at anchor or when cruising. Two side opening hullports means the beach club can be enlarged, creating two other terraces. The exterior spaces also include the main deck aft cockpit. The upper aft cockpit has been designed as the main exterior dining space, while the sun deck is the party area. It features a large Jacuzzi surrounded by sunbeds. One of the most notable features of the C-Force fleet is the double high central window. There are several design variations of it including one with a balcony. The main idea is to bring more light where is the most needed, into the main and upper deck salon. In this way, we create a penthouse style interior ambiance. Seen from the exterior, the window is a straight vertical cut which doesn’t interrupt the exterior lines. Modern and aggressive lines are emphasised by the simplicity. Admiral C Force megayachts has a unique design which won’t pass unnoticed in the most exclusive ports of the Mediterranean sea and in the Caribbean.
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Rialto, the 110m yacht designed by Nuvolari and Lenard is stunning in many ways but one of her main feature is the panoramic gym flooded by natural light through an impressive glass ceiling. Under the gym, the spa area/beach club opens up on the aft enabling guests to enjoy easy access to the sea. The large infinity-edge pool located on main deck, surrounded by two whirlpools and numerous sunbathing chairs makes it the perfect entertainment area for family and friends.
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Some sailing yachts stir such emotion in the hearts of men that they are talked about with great respect. Creole is one of the fortunate few that have this charisma and has survived to continue to give pleasure. “I remember the beauty of the dark sky, the silence of being in the middle of the sea in perfect conditions and enjoying the magic of the night.� Allegra Gucci
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Launched by Camper & Nicholsons in 1927 as Vira, Creole was recognised for her return to racing in Monaco after a 25-year absence. She is the largest Camper & Nicholsons ever constructed and her Bermudan schooner rig allows her to be sailed with a limited crew. She was rebuilt in 1958, and then purchased by Maurizio Gucci in 1983, who had her restored back at Camper & Nicholsons between 1984 and 1986. A regular on the Mediterranean regatta scene.
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Creole is not only the largest wood sailing Yacht in the World, but indeed one of the most beautiful ones; descibed by Charles Nicholson as the yacht of his dream, his masterpiece. Creole is a three master schooner built by Camper & Nicholsons and history, almost like a mirror which reflects both the past and the present, lunched in 1927, she has always been defined as Charles E. Nicholson and enjoy an incredible show from a privileged and luxurious position. masterpiece. Creole History Universally recognized for its ebony-black hull and its three imposing Some say that she is the most beautiful sailing ship ever built; we will masts, Creole has no comparison when sailing upwind, making the tell you the history of Camper & Nicholson’s most beautiful creation: most of its impressive sail surface, 1,040 m2, and one of the world Creole. It begins in 1926 when a rich American, Alec Cochran, largest spinnakers, measuring 1,050 m2. decided to build the most beautiful sailing ship in the world. Cochran Having been preserved with all its original features asked for a simple cruising rig that would require and with maniacal precision, it is unlikely that Creole the minimum crew. Nicholson developed a staysail “We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the will go unnoticed, not only due to its size, but also schooner rig in which no spars had to be hoisted sea, whether it is to sail or to because of its elegance. Aboard the yacht that has left aloft and all the sails were self-tacking except the jib. watch - we are going back from its mark on naval architecture, people can glimpse into Under the ownership of Major Maurice Pope, a whence we came”. John F. Kennedy
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Lengh Overall: 65,30 m (214’23 ft) Beam: 9.44 m (30’97 ft) Draught: 5.35m( 17,55 ft) Designer: Charles E. Nicholson Builder: Camper & Nicholson, Gosport Hull: Teak Displacement: 680 tons Sail Area: 1.040 m² Spinnaker: 1.050 m² Maximum speed with sails: 16 Knots
Maximum speed with engine: 14 Knots Cruising Speed: 11 Knots Year: 1927 Refit: 2006 / 2008 Classification: ABS Accommodations Guest: 11 Cabins: 6 Crew Membres: 15
Royal Yacht Squadron member, she acquired her legendary name Creole, she caught the eye of the Greek ship-owner Stavros Niarchos who decided but it was not until she passed into the hands of a new owner Sir Connop to purchase her and take her to Germany for a refit. The largest roof, Guthrie in 1937 that Creole regained her original splendour and she which contains the living room, was slightly increased. Niarchos lavished finally sailed under the conditions envisaged at the time of her creation. attention on Creole, reportedly decorating her main saloon with Dalì She participated in many regattas. murals and fitting a special air-conditioned gallery with fabulous works of In 1939, the Second World War broke out. Creole was requisitioned by the art by Cezanne, Renoir,Van Gogh and Dagas. In the beginning, Niarchos Royal Navy, her interior stripped out, she was renamed Magic Circle and often lived on board Creole, he worked and sailed on her regularly and transformed into a mine hunter. She sailed close of to even participated in the first ever Tall Ship race. A very Scotland throughout the conflicts and lost her masts. meticulous person, Niarchos required that the crew What we need to do is always lean into the future; when the world She was returned to the family at the end of the war, maintained his sailing ship in perfect condition. changes around you and when it but was later abandoned. Niarchos loved entertaining on Creole, spending much changes against you - what used to In 1947 Creole was in near derelict condition but still of his time aboard. During this time, King Juan Carlos be a tail wind is now a head wind -
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you have to lean into that and figure out what to do because complaining isn’t a strategy. Jeff Bezos
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Twenty years after its latest appearance in Monte Carlo, Creole wins the 11th edition of the Monaco Classic Week. Organized in collaboration with Credite Suisse and Paul & Shark. Everyone had the chance to admire the prestigious Yacht at its best while sailing along the French coast
Imagine becoming the way you used to be as a young child, before you understood the meaning of any word, before opinions took over your mind. The real you is loving, joyful, and free. The real you is just like a flower, just like the wind, just like the ocean, just like the sun. Don Miguel Ruiz
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and Queen Sofia spent part of their honeymoon on board. The new engine room runs the length of the yacht, under the In 1977, the Danish government bought Creole and made her into a ship- accommodation, and while new technology has been incorporated it school. However, the yacht was used in social purposes. After five years, was done so respecting Creole’s heritage. Re-rigging was carried out by Creole was almost a wreck. Spencer of Cowes and the sails were supplied by Ratsey & Lapthorn. Yachting has been most fortunate in recent years with the number of owners The restoration of Creole was a success, her installation is beautiful, the main willing to put care, attention and resources into restoring and maintaining deck exhibits several roofs. classic yachts. There have been many sad losses but Creole’s story found a The Largest one contains the ample lounge. Others further forward contain the pilothouse and the navigation room. happy future when she was bought by Maurizio Gucci in 1983. The lower deck accommodates five guest staterooms Maurizio Gucci discovered her and developed a passion for this great three master schooner. Creole was ready (aft), the dining room and owner’s suite (in the centre), Superyachts are dreamryachts My soul is full of longing for the for a complete refurbishment. The hull was completely and the crew quarters (at the front). stripped bare, teak planking restored as necessary and all secret of the sea, and the heart of There is no more beautiful sight than Creole in full sail. the great ocean sends a thrilling the tanks, piping and wiring replaced. pulse through me.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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FRANCE’S LOIRE: VALLEY OF A THOUSAND CHÂTEAUX Why go to the châteaux of the Loire? Well, obviously, they’re architectural heritage was created, in which in each stone is majestic monuments, an ensemble unlike any other on the imbued with the history of nations and the history of art. Azay planet. If you can stand before the splendour of Chambord le Rideau is a marvel mirrored by a reflecting pool, Chambord and not be overwhelmed, check your pulse: you’re likely dead. is a tour de force, Cheverny a lesson in elegance, Chenonceau a “Overwhelming” was monarch François I’s aim, and it was fulfilled. feminine “Château des Dames” gazing into the waters of the Cher Nature has given the Loire Valley a majestic river and a light, River. lustrous variety of limestone whose fine grain is much appreciated The Loire Valley is carpeted with fertile fields, crisscrossed by by sculptors and stonecutters. During the Renaissance, when great rivers, and studded with hundreds of châteaux in all shapes and sizes. Medieval castles are here because the artists like Leonardo da Vinci came to this region of rolling hills as guests of the French princes, Loire was strategically important during the The chateau has become synonymous they immediately saw the stone’s potential for with the Loire Valley from the time it Hundred Years’ War (when France and England sculpting mantelpieces, pilasters to frame castle battled through the 14th and 15th centuries). was embraced by French Royalty as windows and medallions to adorn their façades. a safe haven away from the political During the Renaissance, fortified castles were back-stabbing of Paris. What they In just a few years, a rich and unprecedented replaced by pleasure palaces as the Loire became and their noble followers created is
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fashionable among the Parisian rich and royal. the Cher, Indre, Loir, Maine and Vienne). Some of them can be The final 500km of the Loire, between Sancerre and Nantes, also reach within two hours from Paris. Since 2000, the castles of the measure out one of the great wine regions of France, producing Loire Valley from Sully-sur-Loire to Chalonnes have been added a delicious complement to the region’s gastronomic credentials. to the World Heritage list of Unesco. The Loire valley is often referred to as the garden of France too, The toast of the Loire, Chenonceau, was built from 1513 to thanks to the superb produce - top restaurants in Paris get their 1521 and celebrating 500 years of existence this year, Château de fresh ingredients here. Colourful markets grace most towns (the Chenonceau spans the Cher River. It’s a ladies’ castle, built in 1513 daily one in Tours is worth a stop), with everything from rich, by Katherine Briçonnet, decorated by Diane de Poitiers, extended varied charcuterie to speciality cheeses - try Sainte Maure de by Catherine de Médicis and saved by Louise Dupin during the Touraine, a popular crumbly goat’s cheese. French Revolution! All four are featured in a wax museum in a The fairy-tale châteaux which were built or renovated during separate building. The château should be viewed from all sides, so the Renaissance era between Gien and Angers welcome millions you should allow time to walk around the grounds themselves, of visitors each summer. With their lanterns, turrets, gables, which include Diane’s and Catherine’s gardens, a vegetable dormer windows and elaborated chimneys, they garden and a labyrinth. You can also walk (or represent major tourist sites in France with well- The Loire Valley castles are as diverse cycle) along the south bank of the Cher River known names such as Chambord or Azay-le- as they are numerous (over 300), from or hire a rowing boat in summer. More like a city Chenonceau spanning the river Cher, Rideau. Most of the châteaux are found along than a castle, the château of Chambord is huge. Chambord with its outrageous and unnecessary scale, Amboise with its the Loire river or one of its tributaries (such as Surrounded by a lush park with wild deer and Leonardo de Vinci connection, and Cande where Edward Prince of Wales married Wallis Simpson.
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boar, it was originally built as a simple hunting lodge for bored fireplaces in your house, wander through the forest of chimney blue bloods. François I, using 1,800 workmen over 15 years, made spires on the rooftop. Only 80 of the 440 rooms are open to the a few modest additions and created this “weekend retreat.” public - and that’s plenty. Don’t miss Chambord’s huge double-spiral staircase designed by The most lavish furnishings of all the Loire châteaux decorate Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo spent his last years as part of the the stately hunting palace of Cheverny. Surrounded by idyllic French king’s court and lived nearby on the Loire in Amboise countryside, the Château of Cheverny was built in the classical (where you can tour a fascinating museum in his home). style of the 17th century. Created for Henri Hurault, the Governor Other Chambord highlights include its secondof Blois, this elegant fortified manor house is one floor vaulted ceilings, enormous towers on all of the great tourist attractions of the Loire Valley. There are so many wonderful corners, a pin-cushion roof of spires and chimneys, places to visit in the Loire Valley The château has preserved its original decoration that newcomers to the region and a 100-foot tall lantern supported by flying and furnishings, which give visitors an insight into often need guidance. Each of buttresses. To see what happens when you put 365 noble life centuries ago. The Château of Cheverny the châteaux is different and
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CHATEAU DE CHAUMONT Located between Tours and Blois, the Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire is known for its poetry. Chaumont-sur-Loire château, which dominates the Loire Valley, illustrates both the defensive architecture of its period and the architecture related to pleasurable pursuits of the Renaissance. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the chateau, which belonged to Queen Catherine de Medicis and later Diane de Poitiers, knew an intense period of intellectual activity as the Le Ray de Chaumont family welcomed, one after the other, the sculptor Nini, the American Benjamin Franklin and writer Germaine de Staël.
CHENONCEAU CASTLE is an exceptional site, by its original design on the Cher River but also by its destiny: loved, administered and protected by Women like Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis. This feminine imprint is everywhere present, preserving it from conflicts and wars to make it a place of peace. At the Château de Chenonceau, the blending of each room, sumptuously furnished. Room of the five queens, living room Louis XIV, Cabinet Vert of Catherine de Medicis. Step by step, Chenonceau transports you through history, its dreams and its Secrets.
CHÂTEAU DE CHINON is a castle located on the bank of the Vienne river in Chinon. Built in 945 by Theolbald I, Comte De Blois, the castle served as a mighty fortress and protector of the town of Chinon. In 1156 Henry II of England, a member of the House of Anjou, took the castle from his brother Geoffrey after he had rebelled for a second time. It is divided into three enclosures; each separated by a deep dry moat and has remained largely unchanged over the centuries since its restoration by Emperor Napoleon III. A highlight for the visitor is the clock tower, over 115 feet high.
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features grand halls and an elaborately designed stairway. The main rooms are adorned with exquisite Louis XIII boiseries (intricately carved paneling). For those more interested in French popular culture, the château features an exposition of the famous Tintin comic strips. One of the highlight of a visit to Cheverny is a stroll through the château’s tranquil gardens, a seemingly endless expanse of green lawns and lush cedar trees.The more adventurous can rent an electric car to explore the property or an electric boat to discover the lake. For those in need of refreshments, the Café de l’Orangerie offers fancy pastries, delicious homemade ice cream,
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snacks, and beverages in the 18th-century Orangery building or outside on the terrace. Another option for a sunny day is to enjoy a picnic in the château’s open-air picnic area. Do you have a passion for gardens? Then Chateau de Villandry is for you as it has the most spectacular gardens. They are vast, On this page, the Château de Cheverny. The Cheverny Castle was built in the beginning of the 17th century, when it stood as a unique example of the purest Louis XIII classical architecture, a style that was rare in that area during that time.
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terraced and laid out with geometric formality, as if created with a quality of cabbages, which will surprise no-one). Meanwhile, set-squares and compasses rather than spades. The lines, the swirls, the chateau itself falls under Spanish influence (see the fabulous the colours, the designs, the precision leave almost all the senses Mudejar ceiling) , thanks to Spanish doctor Joaquim Carvallo who exalted. Seen from the château above, the gardens resemble a bought and restored building and gardens early last century. The gigantic puzzle-page, brilliantly filled in. The French have always place remains in family hands, salons alive with family mementoes. When it comes to castle fun, France’s Loire — felt that, left to God, nature was a little wayward. At Villandry, they impose order, and nature Guests can book individual sessions, the Valley of a Thousand Châteaux — steals the responds in stimulating fashion. This being a treatments and nutritional coaching. show. Renaissance garden there are, of course, layers If relaxing seaside yoga is more of symbolism - love, sex, corruption (apparently your thing, the hotel is also offering complimentary Hatha yoga sessions on the Pier and surf want to test their balance on the Mediterranean.
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Luxury living in the Caribbean awaits at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, a beachfront paradise in Puerto Rico. For generations, the three mile-long coastline of Dorado Beach has been claimed the most magnificent ever seen. A cherished destination, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is an outdoor shower gardens, indoor showers with deep soaking tubs, intimate retreat offering a true sense of barefoot elegance, blending individual infinity-edge pools, rooftop pools and cabanas create an Laurance Rockefeller’s novel environmental design philosophies and incomparable ambience. modern yet minimal décor. Created as an open-air enclave infused Originally erected in the 1920s for the plantation land’s first owner, with references to the surrounding natural landscape and diverse Clara Livingston, Dorado Beach´s Su Casa’s storied grandeur now culture, Dorado Beach is a true luxury sanctuary designed to allure serves as a five-bedroom VIP villa overlooking the ocean. Paired the world’s most discerning travellers through a bevy of one-of-a- with towering palm trees, expansive gardens, a private infinity kind lifestyle experiences. From a refreshing dip in your private pool edge pool and a spacious cigar veranda, the hacienda has been fully to a romantic dinner on your rooftop deck, every experience speaks restored and modernized following a multimillion dollar restoration to seaside serenity. Your every wish is granted by the superlative while preserving its legendary heritage and serene beauty. For pure Embajadors, making it easy for you to enjoy a lifetime experience at relaxation, tucked away amid lush flora is Spa Botánico, a five-acre Dorado Beach. With 115 spacious guestrooms and suites, botanical sanctuary of pampering offering a holistic yet as well as two to fi ve- bedroom luxury Residences that modern approach to beauty and wellness. Reflective of Dorado Beach, a RitzCarlton Reserve Ranks sit directly onto the beach, guests can select from an Dorado Beach’s lush surroundings, Spa Botánico blends best in the world by exquisite collection of accommodations that allow the a soothing natural environment inspired by these ancient Virtuoso,the preeminent backdrop to take precedence through a complete indoor Puerto Rican healing traditions, modern therapies and travel network, earning Best of the Best for and outdoor experience. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors the finest quality of local botanicals to indulge the body, Achievement in Design. entirely disappear onto seamless ocean views, while mind and spirit. Distinctive treatment facilities, warm 2016 Forbes Five Star Award and AAA Five Diamonds Award
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and cool pools, waterfall showers, glass-walled treatment pavilions and open-airTreehouse platforms create a relaxing state of well-being among nature. For a world-class culinary experience, Chef José Andrés offers Mi Casa inspired by Puerto Rico’s diverse culinary landscape. Guests are treated to an artfully crafted menu and regional flavors to offer guests a truly exceptional culinary experience and a unique blend of Spanish and Puerto Rican flavors. Accommodations pay tribute to Rockefeller’s original design philosophy: low-rise buildings that are no taller than trees that fit within the beachfront’s tropical landscape, with contemporary architecture featuring natural local materials and earth tones. Enjoy memorable tropical nights, relaxing to the sounds of waves on your outdoor terrace. Each room and suite features sliding doors facing the sea that slide back and disappear seamlessly into the walls, transforming your entire room into one larger indoor/outdoor space on the beach. Inside, sophisticated living spaces capture the rich ambiance of a Caribbean island experience. Settle in among thoughtfully designed furnishings, accented with curated artwork by leading artists from Puerto Rico,
1,400 acres of lush natural beauty, to enjoy an array of lavish rooms, private suites and residences.
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00646 (787) 278-7333 Doradobeachreserve.com @Ritzcarltonreserve #RCReserve Latin America and around the world. The most modern conveniences and technology are seamlessly built into your surroundings. Travelers are invited to purchase a piece of paradise with West Beach Residences maximize opportunities for outdoor living, with large furnishings to entertain family and friends. Puerto Rico has one of the most unvarying climates in the world. Temperatures year- round range from 75° to 85°F.The island is wettest and hottest in August, averaging 81°F and 7 inches (18cm) of rain. For those of you who are looking for a adventure above and below the water, Dorado Beach is a mecca of water sports and outdoor activities, for all ages and skill levels. From water park thrills the soothing lapping of ocean waves on your paddleboard or kite surfing, the adventure on the water never ends. On the land, tee off with three TPC golf courses for an epic round of golf with a backdrop of mountain and beach scenery. This is not your ordinary island lifestyle. Everything that you would need and want as part of the private club lifestyle is here— gourmet dining options, culinary classes, golf clubhouse, world-class fitness facilities, Har Tru® tennis courts, shopping, art exhibits, cultural experiences and more. Endless possibilities await your discovery.
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42 CLIVEDEN IS NOW A MUSEUM OF SNOBBERY The hotel’s motto is: ‘Nothing ordinary ever happens here, nor could it.’
This grand stately home is set in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, surrounded by 376 acres of magnificent National Trust managed Grade I listed formal gardens and parkland. Ever since John Profumo first laid eyes on Christine Keeler as she basked in Cliveden’s pool, it’s been clear that this hotel was destined to be a Mr & Mrs Smith retreat of choice. As well as being a celebrated haunt for politicos and literati, this majestic neoclassical manor, with its air of faded grandeur. Cliveden has wonderful panoramic views over the River Thames and is one of the finest luxury hotels near London and Heathrow Airport. Few hotels in
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A UNIQUE HOTEL ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SITE CHANTILLY, A STAY IN THE LIFE... Auberge du Jeu de Paume - 4, rue du Connétable, 60500 Chantilly, France Téléphone : +33 (0)3 44 65 50 00 - info@aubergedujeudepaume.fr www.aubergedujeudepaumechantilly.fr
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FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE JET EXPERIENCES www.fourseasons.com/aroundtheworld
When you are on the Four Seasons round-the-world tour, you leave a private banquet on the Great Wall of China. your luggage outside your hotel room in the morning and it appears in The cultural experience doesn’t lapse between destinations, though. On your new room in a distant city come dinnertime.The staff fills out those board the jet, a dedicated Four Seasons Executive Chef is on hand to customs forms so you don’t have to bother writing down your name and design and prepare menus that reflect the local influences of each stop on passport number. A van takes you to a private part of the airport, where the trip and feature fresh ingredients picked up along the way. you whisk through border control and onto the tarmac, where your plane’s There are, at minimum, 21 hotel-trained crew and staff on board each Four crew — the 15 friendliest people in the history of Great Britain — stand Seasons flight, including three pilots, two engineers, a “journey manager” smiling at the foot of the stairs.The plane takes off when you are ready.The (travel coordinator), a concierge, and an executive chef. A physician and tour accomplishes in 24 days a journey that if you tried to do commercially, a photographer also come along, when adventurous itineraries—such might take 90. as diving the Maldives’ coral reefs or game watching in the Serengeti— The Four Seasons’ jet is no Gulfstream—it’s a reconfigured Boeing 757- require it. 200ER leased by TCS World Travel (a luxury tour operator) from TAG “Along with the core objectives of comfort and functionality – and Aviation (which provides pilots, maintenance) and operated under the adherence to strict aircraft safety standards – we wanted to create an Four Seasons flag as an entrée to extravagant group excursions. And it exceptionally luxurious ambiance, and Champagne and caviar became our inspiration,” commented Dana Kalczak, Vice President of Four Seasons looks downright sexy in its new shade of metallic black. The interior went from 233 standard-size seats to 52 lie-flat seats in a 2-by- Hotels and Resorts. 2 configuration. Each seat stretches 6.5 feet, with ample aisle and legroom, Each of the four journeys include air travel, ground transport, planned and offers 78 inches of personal space. Overhead bins are nearly double excursions and meals throughout the trip. But if you know where you their original size (now fitting 189 bags) but take up less headspace by want to go, the sleek, black Four Seasons Jet-- including accompanying tucking up into the crown of the fuselage. A new bi-color LED lighting staff and crew-- can be chartered privately. system creates a clean, calm mood in shades of violet white and soft blues. Flying the Four Seasons jet, you’re also still bound by those 3-1-1 no-bigItinerary boasts layovers in Seattle, Tokyo, Beijing, the Maldives, the liquids carry-on commercial security rules, which renders the spaciously Serengeti, Istanbul, St. Petersburg, Marrakech and Boston, while the redesigned overhead bins a little moot. Extraordinary Adventures trip starts in Austin,Texas and continues through Sure you don’t have to be shy about bringing that Louis Vuitton trunk— this plane can handle it—but you still need to check Costa Rica, Hawaii, Sydney, Langkawi, Mauritius, the Serengeti, Petra or the Dead Sea and Lisbon. Guests Luxury comes in many forms. There’s bags. For the risk-averse, that’s worth noting, even if the luxury of opulence. There’s the will stay at Four Seasons hotels and resorts in each we can’t imagine an item going missing. luxury of excess. Then there’s the destination and enjoy bespoke activities like glamping A three-week trip around the world on the jet, luxury of service — having people including stops at 5-star hotels, costs $119,000. in Northern Thailand, a seaplane tour of Sydney and
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HISTORICAL 5 STARS LUXURIOUS PROPERTY LOCATED RIGHT IN THE HEART OF THE FASHION QUADRILATERAL
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The rooms have perfectly preserved period furniture and details, such as Opened in 1863, the Grand Hotel et de Milan retains all the charm of an old Milanese town mansion. The hotel continues to attract leading figures from parquet flooring and spacious bathrooms in Italian marble.The recent international culture, show-business, fashion, the world of music and business. refurbishment by Dimore Studio has given various rooms a contemporary A place rich in atmosphere where guests may bask in the aura of famous feel without detracting from their allure, by focusing on the fabrics, carpets, people whose names have been written in history. The hotel has been run color and decor. Situated in the heart of the city, only a short walk from the financial district, the La Scala Opera House, the fashion area and the Duomo. with great care and attention by the Bertazzoni family for three generations. A point of reference for those seeking to stay in the lap of luxury but in The Grand Hotel et de Milan, together with its bars and restaurants, represents a discreet corner of Milanese life, an ideal place to stay seclusion and privacy, in the intimate and pleasantly vintage atmosphere of a historic town mansion. Inside, for business, pleasure or both. Many illustrious guests Preferred by the Italian composer the Grand Hotel et de Milan is subtly refined, with have stayed here, and among the famous names to be Verdi, who lived there over 27 years, found on the register is that of the composer Giuseppe the captivating atmosphere of interiors that have been and personalities such as Enrico elegantly furnished over the years with exclusive furniture Verdi who was at the “Milan” for a number of years. Caruso, Maria Callas, Rudolf and furnishings that have now become part of its history. Since that time, its many rooms have been permeated Nureyev and Richard Wagner, the with a love of music and particularly the Opera. The project was entrusted to architect Andrea Pizzala. hotel remains the choice of many Italian and international celebrities from the world of culture, fashion, music and business.
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WHY BRITISH AIRWAYS’ NEW FIRST-CLASS CABIN IS AN ABSOLUTE DREAM www.britishairways.com The idea of aviation interior design incredibly fascinating. When people think of interior design, we often think of our homes, maybe a bar or restaurant but very few of us would immediately think of a cabin in the sky. When it comes to design, there are no better examples of aviation interior design than the first class cabins that each airline display with extreme pride. Not only is the challenge to design something highly luxurious in such a compact space, it has to be durable, light weight and stand the test of movement from takeoff and landing to extreme turbulence. Designing a first class cabin in the sky is no easy project which makes the British Airways design even more impressive.
The battle of luxury in the skies
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Accommodating just eight passengers, British Airways new Dreamliner 787-9 first-class cabin is the airline’s most exclusive service yet. Take a look inside one of the most well-designed cabins in the sky.
As the new Gulf carriers introduce showers and bedroom suites at the reduced down from the fourteen that we see on their other planes of the pointy end of their jets, it’s easy to forget that it was good old British same standard. This reduction of suites allows for greater use of space, Airways that invented luxury international flying. On August 25, 1919, providing a higher level of service such as additional storage for bags a de Havilland DH4A biplane took off from Hounslow Heath, with a and shoes, there is even a place to charge all of your prised technological single passenger and a cargo that included Devonshire cream and grouse. possessions. It features a 23-inch display screen that’s controlled with a It was the world’s first first-class international service, travelling between touchscreen remote control located in the seat console. Each seat also London and Paris. has two USB ports and a personal locker that comes From the moment you enter the with a mirror for in-flight touch ups.There’s a natty The British Airways latest fleet of 787-9 Dreamliners, cabin, First evokes the precision of we see a complete re-design of their first class cabin. art deco-style desk lamp. And as it’s a Dreamliner, Savile Row tailoring. The neutral Emphasising luxury and service to the highest window-seat passengers can adjust the tint of the standard, the cabin contains just eight “suites” palette with cream accents combines panes to suit their mood.
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a timeless appeal with luxe chrome and finishes inspired by the cockpits of classic British sports cars.
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The unforgettable Italian touch
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Stay in the heart of fashion at Milan’s Baglioni Hotel Carlton. The hotel has an entrance on Via della Spiga, the Milanese famous street which is the geographic and symbolic center of the city. Via della Spiga is at a crossroads of established tradition and a glamorous future. It is the only hotel in Milan that can boast such a prestigious address, which is lined with iconic fashion showrooms indicative of Milan’s past as the home of silk mills and dressmaking shops. The hotel is just a stone’s throw away from Milan’s iconic places like the “Quadrilatero” and the impressive Gothic Duomo, Teatro alla Scala, Castello Sforzesco and Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. This hotel will provide you with a highly memorable experience. 236
The hotel’s style is contemporary, blending the quality of Italian design with a welcoming touch, including 87 elegant rooms and suites, half of which face out on Via della Spiga. The Suites are actual apartments enriched with works of art, old paintings on the walls, Murano glasses and chandeliers, ceramics and Carrara marbles. The hotel´s signature suite is Montenapoleone Terrace Suite, on the third floor. The two Leonardo Suites, on the 1st and 2nd floor with a lovely view on Via della Spiga are ideal location for private business meetings up to 10 people around an elegant antique table. Finally, the Art Déco suites on the 3rd and 4th floor. With more than 400 square meters of terraces on three floors, Baglioni Hotel Carlton is one of the palazzo with more openness overlookingVia della Spiga.When it comes to restaurants, Baglioni Hotel Carlton offers two truly recommended options, the Caffè Baglioni, considered one of the hot-spots where to enjoy the authentic “Milanese Aperitivo” and The Baretto a legendary historic restaurant with an English club house feel. Its style is defined by its antique wooden friezes, Spiga 8 SPA is a true urban oasis elegant typically British furnishin the bustling city centre. Opened ing and paintings depicting to both hotel guests and external hunting scenes and excursions clients, the SPA tailors both on horseback through the Engbeauty and wellness experiences lish countryside. to guests’ individual needs, using international brands, including Natura Bissé and the latest technologies such as NuFACE.
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The Suites of the Baglioni Hotel Carlton are actual apartments with sizes ranging from 45 to 120 square meters. The Art Deco Suites, on the 3rd and 4th floor, have large windows overlooking Via Senato, the beating heart of the city of Milan. Every suite has been individually designed to ensure your stay is one of a kind. The suites are personalized with one-of-akind details made of precious materials designed by skilled artisans, such as silks and lacquered furniture. They are all furnished with original furniture of the ’30s made by Italian craftsmen, and Murano glasses and lamps.
Baglioni Terrace, facing the charming garden, is the perfect choice for your business lunch or breakfast meeting. There are a wide range of cocktails, appetizers and light food that can be enjoyed in a warm and inviting atmosphere. This outdoor garden terrace, feels more like a backyard garden. This inviting space has a lush vegetation and sits on the main street (opposite Via della Spiga). The terrace offers a menu with the principles of Slow Food: healthy, clean and fair food. Take a look at their “healthy menu” with highly nutritional dishes, rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Location is the other highlight of the hotel Baglioni Hotel Carlton. Right in the middle of the Fashion District it is frequented by couples and single travellers, tourists and business travellers who appreciate its comforts and elegance. Baglioni Hotel Carlton gets excellent reviews also thanks to the hotel staff, very helpful and polite, as well as for the tranquillity and privacy of common areas. For a truly unforgettable holiday, the suites at the Baglioni Hotel Carlton are the place to stay. With over 60m2 of palatial luxury and views overlooking the Via Senato, you may never want to leave.
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THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL, A TALE OF GLAMOUR.
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For nearly a century,The Beverly Hills Hotel has been the spot for Hollywood’s brightest lights to socialize by the pool or romance in cozy private bungalows, while studio moguls and heavy-hitting financiers complete deals in the Polo Lounge. The hotel offers the ambiance of a relaxed resort with lush, fragrant gardens, palm-lined poolside atmosphere, beautiful guestrooms, and public areas reminiscent of timeless Hollywood glamour. Today, every visitor to “The Pink Palace” is pampered like a celebrity. With an ideal location on Sunset Boulevard, steps away from Rodeo Drive, in one of the nation’s most coveted Zip Codes – 90210 – The Beverly Hills Hotel is whatever a guest wishes it to be. It can be a place to see and be seen, to catch glimpses of famous faces, or to revel in splendid luxury. Steeped in history as the preferred “home away from home” for generations of Hollywood royalty, the historic bungalows at The Beverly Hills Hotel are undergoing a comprehensive restoration and thoughtful redesign. Internationally renowned Champalimaud Design has been selected to oversee the project, which draws inspiration from the hotel’s legacy and lush surrounding landscape. The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa by La Prairie is located on the Promenade level of the hotel. The 1,916-square-foot spa has six treatment rooms including one couples’ suite, private cabanas on the upper level above the pool, separate steam rooms and saunas for men and women, and customized treatment and product innovations. The Spa offers a treatment menu of more than 400 different remedies including signature services that allow clients to experience La Prairie’s one-of-a-kind body therapies. For off-the-chart pampering and tranquility, the spa provides both in-room and poolside services.
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THE WAUWINET. GET AWAY FROM IT ALL www.wauwinet.com
Baptized ‘the little grey lady’ for its uniform cedar waterfront housing greyed and decorated with custom furnishings, Pratesi linens, and wildflowers. by the North Atlantic climate, this small island off Massachusetts’ coast has all The activities include two clay tennis courts, complimentary bicycles and the crisp colours and all-American charm of an Edward Hopper painting shuttles to town, the Wauwinet Lady boat (on which you can experience and is a holiday home destination for some of America’s affluent families. The lobstering) and tours in the property’s 1947 Chevy Woody. There is also the island’s population more than quadruples in the summer months, with visitors lovely Spa by the Sea and, of course,Topper’s. drawn to its long stretches of beach, vivid scenery and extraordinary fishing. Dining at Topper’s is an experience in itself. Under the direction of executive Walking down the quaint, cobble-stoned Main Street is like stepping into a chef Kyle Zachary, the seasonally inspired menu shines with local seafood and rose-tinted Hollywood film of America in the Fifties. produce. Each dining experience is tailored to your mood — you might sit Nine miles from the town of Nantucket, the Wauwinet Inn is a seaside refuge in the formal dining room, on the more casual bayside deck or in the bar, or with breathtaking views, historic architecture and luxury amenities for the arrange for a group lobster bake.The drink list at Topper’s is as exquisite as the perfect vacation - a blend of charm and sophistication. Nantucket’s only food: The 20,000-bottle wine cellar has won the prestigious Wine Spectator member of Relais & Châteaux, this refined inn is known worldwide for its Grand Award many times over, and The Wauwinet even released its own singleoutstanding service, cuisine and accommodations. Built in 1876 by ship malt whiskey in 2013 to commemorate its 25th anniversary. captains, the Four-Star Wauwinet is a grand but intimate resort, with 32 elegant Nestled on the northeast shores of Nantucket, The Wauwinet neighbors rooms, four cottages and two private beaches fronting Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and a pristine coastline Nantucket Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Inside it has the air with picturesque sunsets and outdoor activities, from In a peaceful corner of north Nantucket of an English country home with deep sofas, floral fabrics, surfcasting to bike tours. Host seaside weddings, business Island overlooking Nantucket Bay is the gracious Wauwinet Inn. The antiques and artwork, roaring fireplaces, chessboards and meetings, and retreats in our lovely event spaces. Embrace Wauwinet offers a real getaway glossy magazines. Relax in fine rooms and four charming the untouched beauty and historic charm of Nantucket experience, a delightful setting with classic “New England” three-story gray-shingled cottages with our resort packages and let our Pre-arrival Concierge beaches on two sides, cosy homely surrounded by the natural beauty of Nantucket Island, design your perfect Nantucket getaway. accommodation and an outstanding restaurant. Sit back in a Adirondack chair on the lawn with a G&T and watch the sun dip into the ocean.
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IT HAS BEEN A YEAR OF FESTIVITIES AND CELEBRATION FOR BADRUTT’S PALACE HOTEL, KNOWN AS THE ‘GRANDE DAME’ OF ST MORITZ, AS THEY CELEBRATED 120 YEARS OF HOTEL EXCELLENCE. IMPRESSIVELY NESTLED IN THE HEART OF THE TOWN, OVERLOOKING LAKE ST MORITZ, THE ICONIC HOTEL HAS SEEN A SERIES OF UNUSUAL AND UNIQUE ACTIVITIES AND OFFERINGS UNVEILED TO MARK THE ANNIVERSARY. FROM THE “CHF 120,000 PACKAGE”, AN ULTRA-LUXE AND EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE FOR ONLY THE MOST ELITE OF TRAVELLERS, TO AN ARRAY OF SUMMER CELEBRATIONS INCLUDING THE UNVEILING OF THE “PALACE TIMES” COLLECTION – A SERIES OF NEWSPAPER-STYLE STORIES, UNCOVERED FROM THE BADRUTT’S PALACE ARCHIVES AND RELEASED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE STORY BEGAN IN 1896 WHEN CASPAR BADRUTT FIRST OPENED THE GATES OF THE GRAND HOTEL, WITH THE UNMISTAKABLE GREEN TOWER AND, SURROUNDED BY SNOW PEPPERED PEAKS AND THE BEST IN LUXURY BOUTIQUES, THE GRANDE DAME HAS SINCE GARNERED A LOYAL CELEBRITY FOLLOWING, FROM AUDREY HEPBURN TO ALFRED HITCHCOCK.
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Fast-forward to the present day, and the much-anticipated CHF 120,000 package. Distinguished guests are welcomed into a tailored fantasy, commencing with a private jet transfer to Samedan Airport (7km from the Hotel) from Zurich or Milan. The Beau Rivage Suite leaves nothing to be desired for discerning travellers, with its fine parquet flooring, relaxing steam sauna and marble bathtub. After a 120-minute helicopter ride, boasting heady views of the tangle of lakes, shifting snow dunes and Narnia-like landscape below, guests can toast their experience with the Palace’s most decadent cocktail – the 1.2 Carat Cocktail – which is served alongside a 1.2 Graff diamond, from the purveyor of the world’s most sought after diamonds. The theme continues with a twelve-course gourmet dinner, served in the opulent Le Restaurant, one of the Palace’s six in-house restaurants, before guests are flown back to reality in their private jet.
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This winter, Badrutt´s Palace and three Michelin-starred chef, Andreas Caminada, are creating a stir in St Moritz with the opening of IGNIV@Badrutt’s Palace, an innovative Swiss culinary experience designed with sharing in mind. IGNIV, meaning ‘nest’ in Rhaeto Romantic, takes residence in the iconic hotel’s Le Relais restaurant. The new nest is the award-winning Andreas Caminada’s second IGNIV venture, with an existing restaurant residing in nearby wellbeing resort, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. Caminada invites gourmands to embark on a gastronomic experience bringing guests together to enjoy fresh and perfectly executed dishes.
4. The snowy peaks of the Engadin Mountains are a skier’s paradise, with stunning views, challenging slopes and spots to stop and sample the local cuisine. Guests of Badrutt’s Palace, staying two nights or longer, are gifted complimentary ski and hiking passes, with private transfer to more than 200 miles of pistes and 125 miles of cross-country trials. The famous Corviglia offers accessible skiing to all abilities, on optimally groomed slopes.
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This winter season, Badrutt´s Inspired by the natural beauty and Palace Hotel plays host to a grace of the Engadin Alps, Palace plethora of top class events, Wellness provides a welcome retreat from the much-revered Snow for guests, incorporating the natural surroundings in its holistic approach. Polo World Cup, to the grand opening of the newly designed The Alpine inspiration is evident King’s Club. The iconic throughout the treatment menu; from Embassy Ballroom will see the the Alpeor Skin Renewal, utilising a In Concert@Badrutt’s Palace local blend of Alpine salt crystals, to series continue, showcasing a the salt steam, which reciprocates variety of international singers the effect of fresh, mountain air. This and musicians, from pop stars winter, Palace Wellness welcomes to cabaret singers. Badrutt’s certified yoga master, Vinod Kumar, as Wellness Coach. The experienced Palace is indeed taking centre Stage this winter season! yogi specialises in stress management programmes, including meditation and deep relaxation, and will introduce four new holistic wellness programmes to the menu at Palace Wellness, from ‘Stress Management’ to ‘Balancing the Energy’.
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2017 OPENING PARTY Ocean Club has become an institution. In Marbella summer is officially launched when Ocean Club throws their legendary opening party, this year being the biggest one yet. An evening of glamour, fabulous entertainment, fireworks, world class Dj’s, pop stars and many more surprises await the clients!
10 YEARS OCEAN CLUB MARBELLA www.oceanclub.es
This year Ocean Club Marbella has the great honour of celebrating a decade since its opening. It has been an amazing journey so far, growing year-by-year and still remaining as passionate as ever! On the 10th of August the 10-year anniversary party will be held. A magical daytime event full of extravagant entertainment, delectable drinks and exquisite dishes. Jaw dropping acrobatic stunts, world famousDJ’s, and many more surprise acts will make this a night to remember for years to come. No expense will be spared to thank the amazing clientele that has supported Ocean Club for the past decade. The end of the season will of course be marked by the Closing Party, held on the 30th of September. Under the stars and the cooling breeze of the Mediterranean, the astonishing entertainment, warms the atmosphere. Thank you for making the dream a reality!
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Ninety miles south west of Paris, the area is renowned for its dreamy chateaux. Steel. Arranged in three 9 hole loops, giving three 18 hole combinations, the Attracted by its bucolic charm, the aristocracy, from Louis XIV to Mick golf course is set amongst plum orchards, oak woods, lakes and vineyards. Jagger, have entertained their mistresses here, enjoyed la chasse, and cultivated The Maria Galland beauty and well-being centre is on the ground floor of the likes of Pouilly-Fumé. Dating back to the 16th century and set amidst the ancient winery next to the Château. Enjoy a range of beauty care “haute the famous vineyards of this beautiful and unspoiled region, Château des couture treatments, tailored to suit the individual”. Vigiers is an internationally renowned luxury Hotel, Golf and Spa situated Refined creations at the restaurant “Les Fresques” by Executive Chef Didier in the Dordogne Périgord region of South West France. From the moment Casaguana, who won one star in the MICHELIN guide 2014. Casaguana’s you arrive at Chateau des Vigiers – affectionately known as “Petit Versailles” passion for local produce will adorn your plate with mouth watering flavours – the very essence of its 12th and 16th century history will enchant you. starting with Truffle and seasonal delicacies. Vincent Catala, our pastry chef, From intricately carved marble fireplaces and imposing staircases to authentic will rekindle your childhood memories with his original and delicious period furniture and hand-woven tapestries, Chateau des Vigiers invites you desserts. Ludovic Mailletas, our Restaurant Manager will welcome you into to relax in its Salons, Drawing Room, Billiard Room and Library. the warm atmosphere of a great gourmet restaurant “Les Fresques” with its The 17th-century château cocoons guests in a magical haven of peace, serenity enchanting frescos, its terrace and breathtaking views over the lake. and old-fashioned romance befitting of a hotel in the quality-guaranteed SLH Enjoy local delicacies such as foie gras and magret de canard as well as lighter meals at restaurant “Le Chai”, where vast oak beams consortium. A second building on the estate gives a nod to Dating back to the 16th and and exposed stone create a warm magical atmosphere. contemporary trends with its eco-friendly architecture and 12th centuries and set amidst the pinewood-slat façade inspired by the region’s old tobaccoAnd finally, Château des Vigiers produces its own award drying barns. Vigiers’ prized golf course makes it a smart famous vineyards of this beautiful winning red, white and rosé wine and can organise private place to be seen. Château desVigiers forms the centrepiece and unspoiled region, Château des wine tastings at some of the most famous “grand cru” Vigiers is an international luxury vineyards in the region. of a spectacular 27 hole golf course designed by Donald
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Hotel, Golf and Spa situated in the Dordogne Périgord region of south west France.
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SPLENDID ISOLATION www.velassaru.com
THERE ARE OVER ONE HUNDRED LUXURY RESORTS IN THE MALDIVES ON AS MANY ISLANDS, BUT WHAT DISTINGUISHES ONE FROM ANOTHER? SET ON A CORAL ISLAND IN THE SOUTH MALE ATOLL, THE FIVE-STAR VELASSARU, MALDIVES HAS MINIMALIST DESIGN AND AIMS TO CREATE A SLIGHTLY YOUNGER VIBE THAN OTHER MALDIVIAN RESORTS.
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A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the 21-acre resort has spacious villas, bungalows and suites reached by sandy pathways enhanced by sweet smelling frangipani, set on the serene lagoon or facing out to sea. The Water Suite is the showstopper with an infinity pool, outdoor rain shower and steps down to the crystal-clear ocean. A glass-floored living room includes a bar and wine chiller, a home theatre system and iPod dock.The icing on the cake is the private butler. With mood lighting and chilled music, the Fen Bar is perfect for relaxing with a cocktail and a shisha while the Chill Bar on the water’s edge has chic daybeds overlooking the ocean. Prefer
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privacy? Order lunch a deux on your own desert island. Explore marine life with the dolphin discovery excursion or lectures by the resident marine biologist at the new Wetlab. Excursions feature jaunts to desert islands and the opportunity to take ariel photographs from a seaplane. Then there’s the decadent over-water spa, which redefines the concept with two and a half hour ‘rituals’ using local, natural ingredients such as coral and coconut oil. Bliss.
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