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Bombardier Business Aircraft Magazine

Issue 23 2014

Tanzania Grand tour + history unfolds at maserati Puerto Rico Revival + A First look at the Global 7000 and 8000 aircraft

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Featured Aircraft

Presenting the Global 7000 and 8000 Aircraft Business travel reaches new heights with two jets that combine the comforts of home with industry-leading innovation.

By Brett Schaenfield

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Profiles Every Step of the Way In Juárez, Mexico, underprivileged youth are rediscovering their city through fun and fitness with help from the Grupo Imperial Foundation.

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By Eve Thomas

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By Jasmin Legatos

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Fast Food Sandwich magnate Jimmy John Liautaud has the secret ingredient for success: a fleet of business jets.

By Dawn Calleja

Travel Island Revival Once a hideaway for Hollywood elite, Puerto Rico is regaining its status.

Tales of Tanzania Experience East Africa’s version of the Grand Tour at three luxury lodges.

By Eve Thomas

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Hooked by the Trident Go behind the scenes at Maserati with its chief archivist and discover the brand’s remarkable legacy.

By Jeff Voth

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On the Cover The Challenger 605 aircraft meets a sleek, on-the-ground companion: the 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith.

Photographed by Arkan Zakharov at the Challenger Delivery Centre in Montreal.

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Must Have Goods Fresh inspiration in style, technology, culture and media.

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Cities Where to dine, shop and live it up in Berlin.

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Hotels Our favorite stays around the globe.

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Design Where classic construction and innovation come together.

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Cars A look at the world of wheels.

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President’s Letter

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Contributors

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Wingspan Meet the people who turn inflight dining into a gourmet affair.

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Fleet Features and facts about each Bombardier Business Aircraft.

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News Bombardier Business Aircraft in the headlines.

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ombardier has a rich history deeply rooted in innovation. We’re proud of our heritage and achievements, which include the design and manufacture of some of the world’s best-selling business jets, such as the Challenger 300 and Global 6000 aircraft. We’re also very proud of our vision of the future that continually propels us to remain at the forefront of technology.

This vision is driving our newest generation of aircraft currently in development: the Global 7000 and Global 8000 business jets. We couldn’t have been more excited earlier this year when we unveiled the impressive Global 7000 aircraft fullsize mock-up at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Geneva. We received outstanding reviews of the mock-up and it quickly became the highlight of the show.

With contributions from our valued customers, we designed the Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft from the inside out to ensure no detail was overlooked. Both aircraft will have impressive long-range capabilities, but it’s what’s on the inside that makes these groundbreaking business jets truly remarkable. The Global 7000 aircraft will be the first to have a four-zone cabin. Together with the Global 8000 jet, the aircraft are designed with the ultimate customer experience and comfort in mind, whether for business or pleasure. We’re thrilled to showcase them and our new design philosophy in the following pages of Experience.

This aesthetic vision, used to create the interior of our brand new Challenger 350 aircraft, will also expand to the most recent member of the Challenger family: the new Challenger 650 business jet announced at this year’s National Business Aviation Association Convention. The Challenger 650 aircraft will feature the Bombardier Vision flight deck and a completely

redesigned cabin, including ergonomic elements for enhanced functionality and comfort.

It’s an exciting time for innovation at Bombardier – our sights are set higher and we’re looking forward to helping define the future of business aviation. We hope you enjoy this issue of Experience, and please let us know what you think.

We’re always happy to hear from our readers.

éric Martel

President, Bombardier Business Aircraft

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Paige Magarrey

Issue 23

Set in Stone (page 20)

experiencemagazine@spafax.com Editorial Editor-in-chief Natasha Mekhail Associate Editor Eve Thomas Digital Editor Renée Morrison Editorial Intern Genevieve Wright Copy Editor Jonathan Furze Fact Checker Leah Cameron Proofreader Katie Moore

When she’s not writing about design trends for Experience magazine, Paige Magarrey lends her expertise to publications including Azure, Designlines and Mercedes-Benz magazine. She recently lived out a design devotee’s dream on a road trip across the United States that had her touring over 20 of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural marvels.

art Art Director Christine Houde Graphic Designers André Bazinet, Marie Roques

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Fast Food (page 44)

production Production Director Joelle Irvine Acting Production Director Maureen Veilly Production Manager Jennifer Fagan

The senior editor at Report on Business magazine, Dawn Calleja is a leading financial expert who regularly weighs in at inBusiness magazine, Financial Post and Canadian Business magazine. For this issue of Experience, she sat down with American restaurateur and sandwich king Jimmy John Liautaud who had no qualms about opening up: “I’ve interviewed a lot of media-shy CEOs. Not Jimmy John! He was refreshingly candid and downright fun.”

Contributors Luis Albuquerque, George Antonopoulos, Julien Beaupré Ste-Marie, Carol Besler, Phil Birnbaum, Genevieve Browne, Dawn Calleja, Chris Chilton, Donny Colantonio, Stewart Foley, Candice Fridman, Michael Johnson, Christopher Korchin, Kristi Lee, Jasmin Legatos, Ryan Lowry, Andrew Ly, Paige Magarrey, Daniel Onori, Stephanie Plentl, Julie Saindon, Brett Schaenfield, Jeff Voth, Arkan Zakharov

Ryan Lowry Fast Food (page 44)

Chicago-based photographer Ryan Lowry has shot for a long list of magazines including Bloomberg Businessweek, Fast Company, Esquire, Fortune and Time. He splits his talents between shooting commercially and editorially, including portraits of industry leaders (like Jimmy John Liautaud for this issue of Experience). His most recent memorable vacation: riding a Ducati through California.

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Pen to paper The pen may be mightier than the sword, but the fountain pen is certainly more commanding than the staid rollerball. Make a strong statement with writing instruments that feature engraved golden nibs, designer cases and platinized caps (to keep ink from leaking). From left to right: Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year Series; Pelikan Souverän M800; Tec Flex by Porsche; Montegrappa Extra 1930 Bamboo Black; Omas Arte Italiana Paragon Titanium; Montblanc Ludovico Sforza 4810; Graf von Faber-Castell Elemento.

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Modern Classic tiffany.com

Creating a collection for a jeweler as iconic as Tiffany & Co. is no easy task, but Francesca Amfitheatrof, who joined the company as design director in 2013, has flourished under pressure. The jeweler, whose pedigree includes stints at Chanel and Marni, has just unveiled her first collection for the new house. Tiffany T presents a diverse mix of pieces in sterling silver as well as rose, yellow and white gold that beg to be layered (think stacks of elegant, architectural rings, bold cuffs and variablelength chains, pictured). With both minimal and monumental pieces that take you from day to night, the collection is, as Amfitheatrof describes it, “a symbol for modern life.” –RM

Style

Art + Sole berluti.com

Since 1895, four generations of the Berluti clan have refined the art of bespoke shoemaking, earning the Paris-based maison a client list that reads as a who’s who of the last century’s great men, among them Godard, Warhol and the Duke of Windsor.

Olga Berluti is the creative mastermind behind an innovative new technique, perfected in 2003, which enables the company’s artisans to actually tattoo the animal skins that are then fashioned into bespoke footwear. Clients can choose from Berluti’s patterns – including signs of the Zodiac, vintage eagles or calligraphy – or design their own ink. –CF

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The humble car key had never been a thing of great beauty – until German jeweler René Martin crafted the Golden Key. Specially designed for Mercedes-Benz owners, it is made of solid gold and inset with 300 cut diamonds and gemstones. At 3.14 carats, your Golden Key can be tailored to your style and personality using rose, white, yellow gold or platinum and colored gemstones (including Colombian emeralds and Burmese rubies).

It can also be engraved with a monogram or personal symbol creating an exclusive modern amulet that you’ll be careful not to misplace. –SP

previous page: Graf von faber-castell, Pelikan, Omas Arte AND Montegrappa available at Laywines; Tec Flex available at Porsche Design Toronto; Montblanc available at Birks. this page: Martin Crook (tiffany)

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Fine Print

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If you’ve ever thought about putting your legacy on paper, Buenos Aires-based My Special Book is raising the stakes in the world of self-publishing. The company devotes a team of industry professionals to bring your project to life over a period of up to a year.

While no topic is too big or small, most clients opt for memoirs. From conducting interviews, writing your manuscript and editing Travel

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First opened in Paris in 1929, the Molitor swimming baths quickly became a social hotspot and famously debuted the world’s first bikini in 1946. When they closed in 1989, graffiti artists turned the building into a giant canvas and the site became a haunt for the city’s artistic underground. Now, under the guidance of architect and designer Jean-Philippe Nuel, the pools have been reintroduced as the centerpiece of a luxury lifestyle complex that includes a hotel and restaurant with seasonal guest chefs, a private club and a Clarins spa.

Its PoolArtLife program continues to invite artistic expression into every corner – including impromptu painting parties with visiting creatives. –SP

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Personal Trainers photo: Christophe DUGIED (molitor pool)

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Leave it to Tom Ford to design sneakers dapper enough to be worn with a suit. Released this fall and handcrafted in Italy, his line of leather, suede and velvet street shoes includes a choice of hightop or low-top sneakers. Other takes on the business-appropriate trainer trend include the classic Pulse sneaker by Louis Vuitton or a modern design from Lanvin like the wool felt and calfskin pair, both available in the labels’ latest ready-towear Fall/Winter collections. –GW

photographs to designing the layout, color printing and hand-binding, the husband-wife team Eduardo Zemborain and Vicky Randle transform personal and corporate stories into stunning, heirloom-worthy books to be treasured or shared. –CF Experience

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Instrumental Appeal theo.be

Antwerp-based eyewear brand Theo’s new collection, Theo Shadows, makes rock ’n’ roll its muse. Belgian fashion designer Tim van Steenbergen worked with Theo designer Serge Bracké on the limited-edition line (there are only 75 sets of six designs worldwide) inspired by the lines and curves of classic Fender and Les Paul guitars, as well as a pair of shades once worn by Kurt Cobain.

Crafted out of acetate and titanium with Zeiss lenses, each frame comes with a special musical bonus: a matching pendant shaped like a guitar pick. –PB

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Into the Fold

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Dior’s haute couture approach to watchmaking is the same as for its ball gowns: blend innovative design with handcraftsmanship and add some vibrant color. The 3-D dials of the Grand Soir Origami collection are inset with mother-of-pearl marquetry that is angled to resemble origami, the Japanese art of paper folding that has also influenced the Maison’s recent runway collections.

The folds are punctuated with diamonds and colored gemstones in special cuts: helix-cut and trapeziumcut diamonds, as well as triangle-cut spinels, aquamarines, pink sapphires and tsavorite garnets. Each of the five unique pieces in the collection contains the Elite Caliber mechanical movement made by LVMH sister brand Zenith. –CB

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When Georg Jensen opened his Copenhagen silversmithy at the turn of the 20th century, his Art Nouveau creations made him a Scandinavian icon and garnered worldwide renown for the Danish house. Other designers took up the mantle, but none more so than Vivianna Torun. The mastery with which she distilled the essence of nature and movement into striking, minimalist jewelry – an aesthetic she described as “anti-status,” not to be locked away but lived in – made her the first internationally famous woman in the trade. On the tenth anniversary of her death, Georg Jensen is rereleasing her 1970s-era Neckring 174, a modern choker-meetsnecklace updated in yellow, rose and white gold with a simple drop pendant dusted in diamonds. –CF

Tech

Signed Sealed Delivered jaquet-droz.com

Venerable Swiss watchmaker Jacquet Droz has developed a handy accessory for C-suite executives whose signature on documents is in daily demand.

The Signing Machine is a bespoke automaton that releases a hinged arm and pen after a four-digit security code is entered. The small, sleek black box – the mere size of a smartphone – houses complex mechanics using historic handmade cam technology to propel the pen. Manually wound, the smooth movements can be appreciated through the transparent window on the portable device. The final result is a fluid, natural script perfectly faithful to the owner’s signature, with no digital or electronic assistance. –SP Tech

Behind the Camera vertu.com

Since most modern cellphones pull double-duty as digital cameras, Vertu is making sure their users take the perfect pics.

The English luxury mobile maker partnered with Hasselblad of Sweden – the camera brand used during the 1969 moon landing – to fine tune the image quality in its new Signature Touch line, which also offers HD video capabilities. Meanwhile, the acoustics are tuned with help from Bang & Olufsen, and the whole package (which comes with Vertu’s famous concierge service) is protected by a solid sapphire crystal screen and titanium casing – putting it one giant leap ahead of the competition. –ET Design

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Architecture buffs can cross off spending the night in a national landmark from their bucket lists. Following a meticulous restoration and interior update (think elegant mid-century meets modern conveniences), the Emil Bach House, a Frank Lloyd Wright property, is now open for public tours – and private stays. Built in 1915 in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, the two-bedroom-plus-guestroom house heralds an important transition in Wright’s aesthetic: from the horizontal linearity of the Prairie School he popularized toward his later Japanese-influenced style. Managers Bruce Boyd and Wayde Cartwright are on hand to point out the salient details during a private tour of the house and grounds. –CF Experience

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That Berlin Look

Visiting Germany’s exuberant capital today, it’s hard to believe it was once a divided city. More than two decades of development have taken the former Soviet-run east from playing catch-up to pushing the cutting edge, and now momentum has swung back west, where cranes again dominate the skyline. In this light-speed change, one thing has persevered: Berlin’s love of art. It permeates every aspect of life from the graffiti-clad remnants of the Eastern Bloc to the dining rooms of the finest restaurants. As the city celebrates 25 years since the fall of the Wall, we take a look at this emerging luxury destination and the stories its art-rich spaces have to tell.

Room With a View Berlin’s bad boy of fashion Helmut Newton refused to play by the rules when he photographed his fetishist nudes for French Vogue. In tribute, Newton Bar devotes a wall to one of the artist’s head-turning works. The bar does cocktail classics impeccably, and once you’ve had an eyeful, we suggest retiring to the cigar room upstairs.

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Where the Wild Things Are Berlin’s roster of five-star hotels includes classics like the Ritz, the Regent and the Adlon Kempinski but for pure artistic pleasure, look to luxury boutique hotel Das Stue (Danish for “living room”) tucked discreetly at the edge of the Tiergarten. The former Danish embassy, reimagined by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, takes seriously its proximity to Germany’s oldest zoo, with wilderness-themed works and a buzzing lobby bar through whose picture window it’s not uncommon to see an ostrich stroll by. Meanwhile, the nearby Waldorf Astoria Berlin championed the recent revival of West Berlin when it opened last year, bringing with its classic definition of luxury a nod to the city’s artistic past in Romanisches Café, a recreation of the coffee house where the George Groszes and Billy Wilders of the world once clinked glasses – and still the best place in the city for a Sekt-drenched Sunday lunch.

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“Mädchen im Romanischen Café” by Lesser Ury, 1911

Dine

Fan Fare

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The dining options appear endless in this city of culinary stars – 19 to be precise. Michelin has favored 11 of Berlin’s restaurants, and the decor is often as inventive as the menus.

Discover the industrial-chic aesthetic the city is famous for in repurposed spaces like Pauly Saal, the former gymnasium of a Jewish girls’ school, now dominated by oversized chandeliers and a day-glo Cosima von Bonin missile sculpture. At starred chef Tim Raue’s La Soupe Populaire, a restaurant-gallery in a former brewery, experience a menu themed to match the exhibited artworks. And, for those who prefer fine dining without the flare, find the artistry tableside at chef Christian Lohse’s two-starred Fischers Fritz where a martini trolley makes the rounds and the country’s only lobster press serves up jus for a mousse made while you watch.

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Art School Confidential Learn Berlin’s secret handshakes through Culture Trip, a bespoke tour service cofounded by former Wall Street financier Virginia Giordano. Tours take place by private car in the company of a cultural expert. So whether you crave a curator-led gallery walk through the Bauhaus Archive, a special-permission stroll through the space-age Frank Gehry-designed DZ Bank headquarters, or the chance to chip your own piece off the Berlin Wall, let Giordano’s little black book of contacts turn the key. For standout pieces by Ai Weiwei, Damien Hirst and Wolfgang Tillmans, arrange a private tour of the Sammlung Boros. Advertising mogul Christian Boros purchased the Albert Speerdesigned former Nazi retreat and transformed it into an appointment-only gallery and live-in penthouse, but left the exterior in its original condition – bullet holes and all. Or visit Sammlung Hoffmann, in the formersewing-machine-factory home of Erika Hoffmann and her late husband Rolf. You might even pass Mrs. Hoffmann as you browse her Basquiats and Beuyses.

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Getaways Our favorite stays around the globe.

The sound of music The Hotel Sacher is just across the street from the Vienna State Opera. Inside, the spaces are thoroughly modern, but carry the elegance of times past.

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WHERE Hotel Sacher was founded in 1876 and run throughout many of its early years with an iron fist by its cigar-smoking grande dame, Anna Sacher, who welcomed Europe’s aristocrats of the day. While titles are no longer a must, the hotel remains Vienna’s most esteemed accommodation. STAY Every room has its own character, though their commonalities include wood finishes, gilded furnishings and classic Toile de Jouy wall coverings. The lobby level, meanwhile, retains the elegant parlor ambiance that the Sachers established nearly 140 years ago, with its Red Bar and Blue Bar luxuriously appointed in their respective shades.

DINE In the similarly color-coded green milieu of the stately Restaurant Anna Sacher, the only thing possibly

overshadowing the traditional Austrian fare – produced with a light touch by chef Werner Pichlmaier – is the decor. Note the chandeliers by imperial glassmaker Lobmeyr and the largest private collection of Anton Faistauer paintings together in one room. DO One has only to cross Philharmonikerstrasse to attend the Vienna State Opera and, even on short notice, the hotel concierges are extremely adept at locating tickets. But you may not want to leave after experiencing Sacher Spa, where the decadent Time to Chocolate treatments beckon. The signature service begins with an aromatic coffee-beanand-cocoa scrub, followed by a full body massage in a rich cocoa-butter cream. EXTRAS Chocolate happens to be a Sacher specialty. The family is also credited with the invention of what is possibly Vienna’s most famous dessert (and in a city known for its sweets, that tells you something): the Original Sacher Torte. Find a piece of the calorific chocolate cake by your bedside at turndown. –NM

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WHERE This resort on Barbados’ stylish west coast offers holiday rentals and ownership properties ranging from one-bedroom apartments to custom-built villas.

Golfers are right at home on the 18-hole championship course (designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.), while shoppers are just a short drive from the designer boutiques at Limegrove shopping complex; ditto for sun-seekers and the powdery shores of nearby Mullins Beach, where Royal Westmoreland guests are offered dedicated lounge chairs and umbrellas along with refreshments and cool eucalyptus-scented towels.

STAY Available for holiday rental through the resort, six colonial-style Exclusive Villas are strategically placed to offer plenty of privacy behind a landscape of lush frangipani. Inside, the finishings tick all the boxes for relaxed Caribbean living: high-vaulted pickled pine ceilings, natural stone floors, European kitchen cabinetry and granite countertops. Each one comes

complete with its own in-ground pool, spacious outdoor terrace and BBQ. DINE Clubouse, whose dining room opens onto the picturesque putting green, is all stately columns and tanned leather armchairs. On the menu, locally sourced ingredients come together to create Bajan-inspired fare like chicken curry rotis and flying fish wraps. Over at the resort’s more casual Rum Shak, spend happy hour mingling with other guests over a glass of Mount Gay Extra Old rum. During peak season, Saturday barbecue nights mean grilled seafood, chicken and steak. DO Tee off early in the morning and you’ll likely spot monkeys scurrying between the palms and natural coral stone gullies. After a round, ease tired muscles with a deep tissue back massage at Indulgence, Royal Westmoreland’s spa located just across from Mullins Beach. EXTRAS Brush up on your serve with tennis coach Cherise Edwards, who competed in international tournaments such as the Fed Cup for 15 years, or perfect your swing with private golf lessons from 2011 PGA Championship of Canada winner Roger Beale. –RM

Sweet retreat Guests use golf carts to cruise the resort’s 750 acres, from the villas to the links to the fitness facilities and pool at the Sanctuary.

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Set in Stone

Once relegated to kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities, marble is carving out its niche as the matĂŠriau du jour for statementmaking furniture and accessories. The desire for durability has shaped the resurgence of traditional craftsmanship, making the stone an elegant option with undeniable staying power.

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a Place at the table porada.it

Italian furniture maker Porada’s deceptively spare pairing of canaletta walnut and thin slabs of marble makes for a collection of coffee and side tables, nightstands and consoles whose contrast in textures creates a bold statement, no books or baubles required.

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Lisbon-based designer Toni Grilo pays tribute to one of marble’s most beautiful features – its striking veins – in his Lythos table for Haymann.

Though the three-foot-wide altar appears to be a single piece of Aziza marble, its lightweight construction involves thin slabs assembled to create the illusion of a monolith.

Just Touching Base leebroom.com

No stems in sight: Lee Broom’s limited edition On the Rock wine and Champagne glasses are set on thick marble bases. The simple crystal vessels seem precariously perched on the rounded stone forms, but vessel and base are actually fused together – a lesson in contrast and balance.

Proustian Memory robot-city.com

Designer Alessandro Mendini turned out an all-stone version of his iconic 1978 Proust chair for Italian brand Robot City’s exhibition at this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan. Drawing its original inspiration from neo-baroque furniture and the oeuvre of Marcel Proust, this ornate version is carved from a single, 40-tonne block of white marble.

Timeless Timepiece menudesignshop.com

The near-obsolete wall clock (thank you, smartphones) is resurrected as a functional objet d’art in the hands of Danish studio Norm Architects. The Menu Marble Wall Clock is a lesson in minimalism, evoking the beauty of simplicity with its nearly 12-inch face of verde Guatemala or matte white marble and its lacquered brass hands.

Architect Approved citco.it

It’s no surprise that the Luna table was designed by architect Zaha Hadid; its sinuous lines and organic form could be a model for one of her buildings. Part of a larger collection of stone pieces for Italian furniture maker Citco, the Carrera marble table has a cantilevered form containing carved-out “bowls,” perfect for floral arrangements or serving directly from the table.

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Must Have: cars One-of-a-Kind Creation lamborghini.com

In the first half of the 20th century, it was common practice for well-heeled drivers to buy a chassis from Bentley or Bugatti and commission a coachbuilder to produce a unique body for it.

That service still exists for a fortunate few, as exemplified by the Zagato Lamborghini 5-95.

This one-off Lamborghini Gallardo, rebodied by Zagato at the behest of a renowned Lamborghini collector, celebrates 95 years of Zagato’s striking, and often controversial, designs.

In Transit

The latest and greatest in the world of automotive design.

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The 2009 LFA was a watershed car for Lexus, a machine that proved the Japanese luxury giant could take the fight to the world’s most famous automobile makers on racetracks, too. Now, lessons from the LFA project have been incorporated into a new performance coupe, the Lexus RC F. While rivals have succumbed to turbocharged output, sacrificing engine character to provide big power while meeting increasingly tough emissions targets, the RC F’s V8 sticks firmly to its naturally aspirated guns. It delivers 450 hp and the promise of race car-like responses – and a noise you could sell tickets for.

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Like creating a dinosaur from 100-millionyear-old DNA, Jaguar is set to resurrect the iconic E-type, building six aluminum-bodied cars based around unused 1963 chassis numbers. It’s a newsworthy decision given the company’s recent move away from the millstone of its iconic past models (though the rumored price for each was likely a factor). Meanwhile, for those that prefer the style of that era, but with the convenience, safety and reliability of a modern car, David Brown Automotive has unveiled the Speedback, a 1960s-style coupe built on a contemporary Jaguar XKR chassis. By pure coincidence, Brown shares his name with Aston Martin’s owner in the 1960s, the man whose DB initials adorn the cars to which the modern Brown’s creation pays homage.

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For over 40 years, AMG has been synonymous with the very fastest Mercedes-Benz automobiles, first as an independent tuning house and racing concern, and more recently, as Mercedes’ in-house hot-rod builder. But a new sports car, a replacement for the gullwing-door SLS, opens a new AMG chapter this fall.

Known as the Mercedes-AMG GT, the absence of Benz in the name of this V8-powered Porsche 911 rival denotes a more aggressive positioning of the AMG brand. Only a teaser picture of the sumptuous interior was available as we went to press, but the company’s design chief talks of it being one of the most beautiful Mercedes ever – which, given the back catalog, is some boast.

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Business travel reaches new heights with two jets that combine the comforts of home with industry-leading innovation.

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“Bombardier wanted to challenge the status quo in terms of design.”

– Tim Fagan, Industrial Design Manager for Completion

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Functionality and Interior Design Both the Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft feature luxurious, intelligently crafted environments that balance productivity and pleasure – all developed with help from extensive customer feedback. With its spacious and flexible seating environment, the Global 7000 jet’s true four-zone cabin is designed for optimal performance but keeps the comforts of home in mind, including a six-person dining and conference table as well as options for a permanent bed and stand-up shower, while the Global 8000 jet offers a more comfortable, light-filled environment than any other three-zone cabin on the market. Both aircraft feature a private aft stateroom with en-suite amenities, berthable seating, an optional dedicated office area that can be closed off from the cabin for work or phone call privacy and an increased galley size for varied food and dinnerware selection. Significant improvements in cabin comfort include six large windows per seating zone and a low cabin altitude, resulting in a more restful flight and a fresh start wherever your journey takes you.

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model behavior Unveiled by Bombardier at EBACE 2014, the full-scale mock-up of the Global 7000 jet isn’t just impressive – it is the largest mock-up in business aviation history.

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A Closer Look: Inside the Cabin “Bombardier wanted to challenge the status quo in terms of design,” says Tim Fagan, Industrial Design Manager for Completion on the Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft. A key factor in improving style, ergonomics and overall passenger comfort: Having the industrial design team work closely with the engineering team, operations team and customer representatives to define the desired cabin experience. Major projects included creating full-scale mock-ups to evaluate the ergonomics of every cabin feature, including sightlines from the new windows. “3-D is important as a tool, but we wanted to create the experience of a full-size cabin environment,” says Fagan. “Nothing was left to chance. For example, the window location, spacing and size actually ended up influencing the length and structure of the fuselage.” Another result of the teams’ collaboration: customization far beyond the industry standard, including options for a queen or twin-sized bed with a real mattress. “Essentially, we’re developing not two aircraft – the Global 7000 and Global 8000 – but hundreds of potential different aircraft to suit all needs and preferences.”

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Avionics And Operation Seamlessly merging next-generation technology and superior design aesthetics, the cockpit of the Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft provides an exceptional flight experience for any pilot. Through the Bombardier Vision flight deck, comfort and control are maximized, operations are simplified and overall pilot workload is reduced. Featuring the most advanced avionics equipment, with growth potential to keep up with industry advancements, the Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft both benefit from Synthetic Vision System’s enhanced visibility regardless of time or weather, a high-resolution Enhanced Vision System camera to improve situational awareness on either the HUD or a multifunction display, triple-advanced Flight Management System, SATCOM and electronic flight bag. Cockpit ergonomics combine outstanding styling and high quality materials, with highlights including increased storage space, double-stitched leather seats, and brushed-chrome control surfaces. On these two new aircraft, even the pilot can count on the perfect mix of comfort and cutting-edge technology.

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Performance and Efficiency Set to enter service in 2016 and 2017, respectively, the Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft are redefining the aircraft of the future.

The largest tailor-made business jets in the world, they connect more key cities more quickly than any other competitor in business aviation today. Outstanding performance and range are achieved with GE Aviation’s engine, renowned for both its incredible level of efficiency (lower fuel burn) and environmental responsibility (lower emissions). The jets boast high cruising altitudes of up to 51,000 feet (15,545 meters) at an impressive speed of Mach 0.90 (under certain operating conditions). The Global 7000 jet enjoys a range of 7,300 nautical miles (13,520 kilometers) while the Global 8000, the world’s longest-range business jet, attains an incredible 7,900 nautical miles (14,631 kilometers) at Mach 0.85 (under certain operating conditions). Be it a trip from New York to Dubai on the Global 7000 or from Moscow to São Paulo on the Global 8000, the aircraft open up more destinations than ever before.

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Every Step of the Way

In Juárez, Mexico, underprivileged youth are rediscovering their city through fun and fitness with help from the Grupo Imperial Foundation.

By Jasmin Legatos | illustration by Genevieve Browne

When Sports Complex 21 opens next year, admission to its 60 grassy acres – perfect for baseball, football, volleyball and more – will be free to the residents of Juárez, Mexico. There’s just one catch: Visitors will be expected to help clean and maintain the facility once a month.

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three acts (Left to right) Grupo Imperial Foundation’s initiatives include putting on plays for underprivileged children, giving safety demonstrations in schools and hosting a marathon.

“It’s about instilling pride in the people of Juárez,” explains Laura Elma Fuentes, director of the Grupo Imperial Foundation, the charitable arm of one of Mexico’s most important energy companies.

“We want them to take care of their city and by asking them to help keep the complex safe and clean, it will truly be theirs.”

The project is the latest in a series of Foundation-helmed initiatives aimed at helping the city’s underprivileged communities through physical fitness, one of the charity’s three pillars, along with cultural outreach and educational programs. Launched in 2002

by Fuentes family matriarch, Elma Aída Téllez de Fuentes, the organization is an attempt to change the city – whose name is often synonymous with organized crime – starting with its children. From puppet shows to a series of lectures geared towards parents to the annual Maratón Internacional Gas Natural de Juárez, the Foundation hopes to reinforce hard work, respect and the importance of family.

The group’s motto: “Worthy goal, transformative values.”

Play Time

The cultural branch of the Foundation – Aida – is named after Fuentes’ mother: “She always wanted to bring art and theater to the children of Juárez.”

The athletic program – Clara – is Fuentes’ passion. The 48-yearold, who started taking a more active role in the Foundation a little over a year ago, is herself an athlete and is in the midst of preparing for a Half Ironman competition when I reach her in El Paso, Texas, just across the Rio Grande from Juárez.

The Sofia program is all about education, giving children as young as five the tools they need to prevent accidents like fires at home

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through talks at local schools. Over the past 12 years, the Foundation has reached 300,000 children through this program.

“I once got a call from a father whose daughter had attended one of our talks on fire prevention the previous day,” recalls Fuentes. “She had gone home and asked him to stop smoking in bed because it was dangerous. He was impressed that his little daughter could understand the impact of his actions in spite of her age. It was very emotional.”

Another memorable moment came during Children’s Cultural Week, a biannual event organized by the Foundation, where plays like Peter Pan are staged for some of the city’s neediest children.

“Before one of the plays, we asked 10 students what they wanted to be when they grew up. Three said hitmen,” she says, gravely. “But after the show, only one still wanted to be a hitman.” Through such interviews, program counsellors identify the most at-risk youth and those children then receive free therapeutic services.

That school-aged children would openly admit to choosing a violent career is a stark reminder of the city’s reputation. Fuentes, who grew up in Juárez, admits it’s no longer the tranquil city of her childhood.

But that’s why the Foundation exists – to shape the future of a community that is often portrayed as beyond repair.

“We want to show people that we can go back to a safer and more productive life, that delinquency isn’t the only option,” she says.

Fuentes recalls the story of fourth grader América Estrella, who had never been to a play before she sat down to watch Beauty and the Beast during one of the Children’s Cultural Weeks.

“I never expected it to be so good,” she wrote in a letter to the Foundation. “The story was so beautiful and you made it so that nothing bad happened.”

“We’re helping children get to know another side of Juárez and what it can offer them.”

–Laura Elma Fuentes

Every year, about 47,000 children attend these productions. The demand is so great that often the Foundation has to extend a play’s run. “We fill out the theater every time, and if the children cannot arrive here on their own we bring them in on buses.”

The group also travels to schools with a mobile theater – a huge trailer with curtains and decorated backdrops – putting on puppet shows of classic tales like Little Red Riding Hood. “It’s wonderful to watch them take pleasure in something they have never seen before.”

Another component of the educational program, Sofia, provides grants to help students between the ages of 12 and 16 finish high school – teens who might normally have to drop out and start working. “We know that they can have a better life through education and encourage them to continue their studies,” Fuentes says.

The city’s schools are the cornerstone of almost all of the Foundation’s efforts. In many cases, it’s how they are able to reach the children: They step in to provide everything from teaching aids like books and school supplies, to medical exams, school lunches, computers and classroom furniture.

“Through these three programs, we’re helping a lot of our children get to know another side of Juárez and what it can offer them. By reinforcing moral values we’re teaching them that they can be better citizens,” she explains. “There’s hope again in Juárez; people are out on the street smiling.”

Running Start

People aren’t just out on the streets – they are celebrating in them, thanks to another one of the Foundation’s initiatives, the Maratón Internacional Gas Natural de Juárez. Now in its fifth year, the event

has grown from about 500 participants in the inaugural 2010 edition to over 1200 in 2013. Some of Mexico’s best runners travel to Juárez to take part, as well as runners from the United States and as far away as Kenya. Those who can’t run, cheer. In 2013, there were 17 cheering sections scattered throughout the course encouraging the runners in the marathon, half marathon and relay. Everyone participates, says Fuentes. Low-income families mix with wealthier ones; members of the region’s different ethnic groups come out and children with physical disablities are included. And after the marathon, there’s a big gathering with music and food.

“Residents feel safe going out in their city,” she marvels. “Everyone just supports one another. It’s nice to see the different members of the community really get involved and set a goal for themselves.”

That image of everyday people throwing parties in the streets of Juárez is a powerful one. Powerful and real, thanks to the efforts of the community and the Foundation.

“My brothers, sisters and I were lucky, we grew up in security,” acknowledges Fuentes. “That’s what we want to give back to the community.”

To Donate To learn how you can donate to the Grupo Imperial Foundation, contact 1 915 247 7287 or 1 915 247 8567 in the United States, and 011 52 656 688 1705 in Mexico www.grupoimperial.com (Spanish only)

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ISLAND REVIVAL

Once a hideaway for the Hollywood elite, Puerto Rico is regaining its status and changing back from stopover to the main attraction.

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must warn you, the call could come at any time,” says the concierge in a low voice. “It might be midnight, or four in the morning.”

We are standing by what looks like a very sandy VIP area: a small square of pristine beach marked by four wooden posts and a length of rope. Prime tanning territory, perhaps, but this particular spot is off-limits to sunbathers. In fact, right now it’s off-limits to everyone in Puerto Rico except the leatherback turtles that visit Bahia beach every spring to lay their eggs. As we walk, I count an incredible 22 protected nests dotting the two-mile stretch of beach (though there is plenty of room left for guests who stray from their private cabanas).

St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort may have an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course and a Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant, but talk of the turtles still gets guests excited. Twenty years ago the giant sea creatures would have been considered a nuisance – if not a meal – but the tide has turned, and now they are some of the island’s most revered visitors. At night, staff members patrol the area and, if they see movement in the sand, alert one of the St. Regis’s resident biologists. She then calls the front desk so they can contact guests

and residents who want to watch baby turtles making their way into the world – no matter the hour.

Whether or not you spot hatchlings during your stay, you can’t help but notice the change in Puerto Rico. The desire to protect this natural asset is but one example of a renewed pride in the island, one which has led to a revival in the luxury tourism sector and a reinvigorated economic climate.

Future Gains

From Christopher Columbus to the Spanish-American War, this is hardly the first time Puerto Rico has been singled out as prime real estate in the Caribbean – or had to reinvent itself accordingly. Half a century ago, the “rich port” enjoyed a reputation as an elite island playground, in large part due to financier and conservationist Laurance Rockefeller. He transformed a grapefruit and coconut plantation into a private resort, an American-friendly Havana that attracted high-flying guests like Ava Gardner, Elizabeth Taylor, JFK and Joe DiMaggio.

After falling into disrepair over the years and finally shutting in the early 2000s, the property was rebranded and reopened in

green vision El Yunque rainforest overlooks private residences at St. Regis Bahia Beach as well as the 18th hole of its Robert Trent Jones, Jr.designed golf course.

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Billions are being invested in Puerto Rico’s infrastructure, including a $200 million upgrade to the airport and renovations to the waterfront in Condado.

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Photos: Laurie Chamberlain/Corbis (aerial); Luis Munoz (convention center)

over and above Hotels and residences line Condado Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean; (right) the 600,000-sq-ft Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan cuts a striking figure at night.

2012 as Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. The initial decline – and ultimate revival – is part of an island-wide trend. The St. Regis was the first in a recent series of new luxury resorts and residences to open their doors: The Ritz-Carlton Reserve, W Retreat & Spa and the Royal Isabela (developed by local golf stars Stanley and Charlie Pasarell) followed, while existing properties are rushing to refresh their facilities, including the Waldorf Astoria’s El Conquistador Resort and the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa, currently undergoing half a billion dollars in renovations.

This upswing follows nearly four decades of stagnation. While Puerto Rico’s economy shifted in the ’70s and ’80s, including a move away from agriculture and heavy migration to the continental U.S., the tourism industry faltered and changed focus. Businesses courted the cruise ship crowd and Puerto Rico became a stopover to other islands (San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International is the busiest airport in the Caribbean) rather than a destination in and of itself.

Today’s resorts are counting on the island’s established appeal to lure guests and residents – temperate weather, English as an official language, no customs or currency exchange when traveling from the United States – as well as a host of government-backed initiatives.

“I think the island will develop into the Singapore of the Caribbean,” John Paulson predicted while speaking at the 2014 Puerto Rico Investment Summit. The hedge-fund billionaire bought an 80 percent stake in the St. Regis Bahia last year and has been the commonwealth’s staunchest promoter ever since. Billions are being invested in infrastructure, including a massive new convention center, a $200 million upgrade to the main international airport and renovations to the yacht-filled (but boardwalk-free) waterfront in Condado.

What might make the ultimate difference in Puerto Rico regaining its status as a luxury getaway: the introduction of generous tax credits to businesses and new residents, including Act 20 and Act 22, which, among other benefits, exempt them from taxes on dividends and capital gains. In 2012, The Wall Street Journal reported that

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Good taste (Opposite) Fern at the St. Regis pairs Jean-Georges’ classic dishes and Puerto Rican flavors; (this page) industrial design complements modern cuisine (including twists on mofongo) at Santaella.

incentives to boost the island’s flagging housing market – including no closing fees and no property taxes for five years – pushed new home sales up 51 percent the previous year. Another major advantage over St. Barths or Barbados: Should they make the move, Americans don’t have to renounce their citizenship.

Photos: Diana Rodriguez (mofongo); Joao Canziani (santaella)

Fresh Flavor

Pushing Puerto Rico as a main attraction rather than a plan B means meeting demand not just for luxury goods and services, but for local flavor. On Ashford Avenue, Condado’s answer to Rodeo Drive, brands like Cartier and Gucci share space with the ateliers of resident designers like Nono Maldonado, master of the bespoke linen suit; in Old San Juan’s Puerta de Tierra, a design district is emerging, replete with high-end furniture boutiques, craft cocktail bars and a studiogallery care of acclaimed Puerto Rican artist Carlos Mercado.

The island’s most tempting cultural calling card? Its dining scene, back on the gourmet radar thanks to the island’s Saborea food festival, launched in 2007, and a host of awards and recognition. Last year, Food & Wine named Jose Enrique as one of their ten Best New Chefs, the first time a Puerto Rican has made the list (“Until recently, I’d never been blown away by Puerto Rican food,” wrote editor Kate Krader, “but his bright, sharp, fresh flavors have changed my mind”).

After opening his first, eponymous restaurant in 2007, Enrique is on the road to developing a Nobu-style empire, including Capital, a

Creole-inspired brasserie, Miel, showcasing locally grown coffee, and El Blok, housed in a LEED-certified boutique hotel on Vieques island.

Other chefs credited for elevating (and lightening) Puerto Rican cuisine include José Santaella, who trained under Eric Ripert and Ferran Adrià before opening his own catering company and industrial-chic restaurant, Santaella, as well as expat Peter Schintler, a former employee of Le Cirque who stocks the menu at Marmalade with ingredients from indigenous farmers and boasts an awardwinning wine list.

Back at the St. Regis, the most popular item on the menu at clubhouse restaurant Molasses is the epitome of street food gone haute: a refined version of mofongo, a mix of green plantains and pork. The sous-chef brings it out with the pilón (wooden mortar and pestle) he used to make its sauce, a mix of ingredients inspired by African, Caribbean and native Taíno cuisine. He sets the plate before me, a crispy, sticky, starchy bundle studded with fresh shrimp, and states simply, “It’s fusion food because we are a fusion island.”

The Long Game

The growth of Puerto Rico will depend on long-term investments: in real estate, culture and the environment. As we kayak down a narrow lagoon, Marcela, one of the St. Regis’s resident biologists, shows me how the resort is always working with an eye on

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Where to sleep in, dine out and refuel.

STAY Located 30 minutes from

Old San Juan on the edge of the El Yunque rainforest, St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is the only AAA fivediamond resort in Puerto Rico and the first property in the Caribbean to be awarded Audubon’s Gold Certification. Find 139 rooms and suites in plantation-style bungalows outfitted with cherry furnishings, beamed ceilings, Pratesi linens and enormous, open showers – all with access to the famous St. Regis Butler Service. stregisbahiabeach.com

DINE Start the day with coconut

waffles at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Fern, grab fish tacos poolside at Seagrapes, sip a twist on a piña colada in the main bar then sample local dishes like mofongo at Molasses, the clubhouse-style restaurant overlooking the golf course.

the nearby El Yunque rainforest. Water is recycled for the golf course, an overgrowth of lake seaweed is sent to a manatee sanctuary, bats are studied by researchers and attracted with endemic trees and plants.

“When the hotel was being designed, we tried to only plant native trees, but we couldn’t find any!” says Marcela as we glide beneath a bridge leading to a bird sanctuary. Puerto Rico’s greenhouses only offered exotic flora, so the St. Regis grew its own native species and transplanted them along almost five miles of nature trails. Of the resort’s 483 acres, 60 percent have been set aside to remain undeveloped, and there are no plans to change their conservation focus. The St. Regis is the first resort in the Caribbean to be certified Gold by Audubon, a title that comes with a yearly environmental audit.

The forward-thinking initiatives may be having a ripple effect, or perhaps it’s just that the whole island has a fresh perspective. Economic incentives are being offered to coffee growers willing to adopt environmentally friendly farming methods. New laws are being enacted to make cycling safer in the city. Even Bacardi rum touts its modern white wind turbines rotating by its San Juan distillery.

Along the lagoon at the St. Regis, the once-dominant coconut palms are slowly being crowded out by native flora: tropical almond trees, towering orchids, purple-hued sea grapes. As we glide under a lush canopy of green, it becomes clear. Everywhere around us, Puerto Rico’s future is taking root.

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include Champagne sabering and koi feeding. Book private lessons at the tennis club, a tee time on the 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course or, for paradise-within-paradise, visit the Remède Spa, where you can indulge in a traditional water circuit under a canopy of trees, or a “spa without walls” treatment in a private beach cabana. Ask the concierge about planning excursions (with or without a driver), including hiking and zip-lining in the rainforest, tours of Old San Juan and nighttime kayaking in the bioluminescent bays.

TAKE OFF land and sea Island-wide eco initiatives seek to protect sites like El Yunque rainforest and species like leatherback sea turtles, who build nests on Puerto Rican beaches.

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) aeropuertosju.com Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) prpa.gobierno.pr

Photos: Joao Canziani (El yunque); Mauricio Handler/National Geographic Society/Corbis (turtle)

DO Daily traditions at the St. Regis

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Fast Food

Sandwich magnate Jimmy John Liautaud doesn’t stay in one place for long, with a little help from a fleet of Bombardier business aircraft.

By Dawn Calleja | photos by ryan lowry

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immy John Liautaud’s travel schedule is as jam-packed as his signature JJ Gargantuan salami-ham-capicola-roast beef-turkey-and-provolone sandwich. He’s the smiling face behind 1,900-plus Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches franchises across the United States (with another 1,200 in development). He’s also a small partner in the Sam Fox-run Fox Restaurant Concepts operation in Phoenix, and owns a part of Azul Airlines in Brazil, a chunk of Too Faced Cosmetics in California and a farming operation in Illinois.

“I’m all over the place, all the time,” says Liautaud from his satellite office in Champaign, Illinois. He’s not kidding: He flies roughly 450 hours a year, mostly between Champaign, his main headquarters in Melbourne, Florida, and his home in Key Largo. The day before we spoke, he’d paid a visit to Sacramento. The day after, he was headed to Las Vegas, the Bahamas, a couple of destinations in Florida, Chicago, and then to Champaign – all in less than a week. Then he was off to scout wineries in Italy (he already owns two in California, though he says he’s not a “wine snob.”)

“There’s a lot to do here,” he says with characteristic zeal, “and I can’t do it all without airplanes.”

Those airplanes are his fleet of Bombardier business aircraft – a Learjet 40 XR, a Challenger 300 and a brand new Learjet 70 aircraft – perennially ferrying company execs to outlets across the United States, most of which are located in small towns. “I can have my guys leave at six o’clock in the morning, fly to six different cities and be back at nine the next night. They can do a week’s worth of work in two days and sleep in their own bed,” says Liautaud, whose privately owned company had system-wide sales of over $1.5 billion in 2013. “It’s expensive, but very efficient. Our planes are absolute business tools.”

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perhaps munching on a Jimmy John’s sub. That goes for Liautaud, too, who’s been a Bombardier believer ever since taking delivery of his first Learjet in 2007. “It is the highest-performing, fastest, most responsive brand in the business,” he says. “My dispatch level on the Challenger 300 has literally been 99.9 percent, and same goes for my Learjet.” An added bonus: There’s a Bombardier-authorized repair center right in Champaign, which means a Jimmy John’s jet can land at 3 a.m. and be ready to take off again at dawn. “Flying through the sky in a Bombardier aircraft is fast, it’s high, and they go a long way,” says Liautaud. “It’s just like Jimmy John’s.”

First Taste

Liautaud first got a taste for private air travel in high school, when his dad – a book salesman-turned-engineer – bought a Piper Navajo twin-engine to visit clients. Those were good times for the Liautauds, but their past hasn’t always been easy. Liautaud’s father Jim had been the first member of his African-American family to graduate from college. A pioneer in molding plastic around metal (a process that eliminates the need for soldering or other connectors), Jim Senior worked 100-hour weeks, often at the family’s dining room table. His wife, Gina, is a Lithuanian émigré who escaped to Illinois during the Second World War. “My early upbringing was a whole lotta love, but not a lot of money,” says Liautaud.

But by the time Liautaud hit his teens, his dad’s business was thriving. (“Through the years he became a numbers fanatic,” says Liautaud.

“Later, I grew to have the same love for the math.”) Jimmy, meanwhile, was struggling with school. When he graduated second-to-last in his class, his father made him a deal: He’d give his son $25,000 to start a business, taking a 48 percent stake.

Liautaud had been cooking since he was a kid, basics like

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meatloaf, spaghetti and Chinese food à la Jimmy (leftovers stir-fried with eggs, soy sauce and chopped veggies). He settled on opening a tiny sub shop, selling four types of sandwiches and 25-cent Cokes, mostly to local college kids. Within three months, the two buddies he’d brought on had quit, leaving their then 19-year-old boss alone behind the counter. Suddenly, Liautaud was working 18 hours a day, seven days a week. “By week two, I was emotionally and physically drained,” he says. “By week five, I was rolling. By week six, I started to love what I was doing.”

Then all the college kids went home for the summer, leaving Liautaud with an empty shop and plenty of time to pore over the books. “My father had given me a checkbook attached to a ledger and advised me to pay for everything COD,” he says. “I brought all the ledgers up to current in one afternoon, and I had $18,000 in the bank. It blew my mind.” Which is how, two years after the initial investment, Liautaud had the cash to buy his father out. That lesson – only pay with money you have – has stuck with him. To this day, Jimmy John’s carries virtually no debt.

“We own everything we have, whether it’s real estate or airplanes.

That all came from my father, and I’m grateful to him for that.”

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That was 30 years ago. Today, Jimmy John’s is one of the fastestgrowing franchise operations in the United States and the number-two

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sandwich shop behind Subway. Liautaud puts the growth down to his tight-knit team in Champaign. “I’ve built the family I’ve always dreamed of, and it’s magic,” says Liautaud, who regularly whips up breakfast for a guest list of 100-plus when Jimmy John’s headquarters hosts managers from across the country (though he says his real specialty is fried fish with spaghetti). “We all work 70 or 80 hours a week, we all love each other and the business we’ve built.”

The bonuses might help. “We distribute 25 percent of profits to restaurant managers, and as a result of that, our stores perform better than most,” he says. “And 90 percent of my leadership team come from the sub shop floor. Now they’re all millionaires.”

Star power doesn’t hurt, either. Drew Brees, the Super Bowl– winning quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, owns several franchises (he ate Jimmy John’s three times a week as a student at Purdue University). The chain also sponsors Kevin Harvick, one of NASCAR’s top drivers – a perfect fit with Jimmy John’s “Freaky Fast” slogan. “When a guy like that is in front all the time,” says Liautaud, “the TV exposure is spectacular, so it’s a huge value. It’s absolutely off the charts.”

Now, Liautaud has his sights set overseas, which means he needs an aircraft that can take him to long-range destinations like Beijing. So in December, he’ll take delivery of a Global 5000 jet,

which has a typical cruising speed of Mach 0.85 and a range of 5,200 nautical miles.

“If I can sleep on the airplane and work during the day, there’s no better utilization of my time,” he says. “You don’t need to be better than your competition, but if you outwork ’em, you can probably beat ’em.”

Of course, he’ll also use the Global for the occasional vacation but insists that any chance to spend quality time with his wife Leslie and

Jimmy John’s Top Bite s —

Jimmy John Liautaud’s fondness for food goes far beyond his own business dealings – he’s a keen amateur chef and eager to sample the competition while traveling for work and pleasure. We asked for his favorite places to eat in the United States.

their three children is kept pretty simple. “We’re not super-vacationers,” he says. “We like to hang out and enjoy our time together in private.” They’re big skiers and he and the kids love to fish.

Work is never far from his thoughts, however. “Ninety percent of the time when I go on vacation, it’s work-related,” says Liautaud.

“It’s 24/7/365 – it never stops. That’s just the way it is. And you either live the lifestyle and embrace it, or you run away from it. It’s Darwin, baby.”

Italian cuisine Mario Batali’s Babbo in New York City.

Steakhouse Gibsons in Chicago.

Hot dog stand Portillo’s Hot Dogs in Chicago. Best in the world.

Mexican cuisine Maize, in Champaign. I want to partner with Armando Sandoval and open 1,000 of them.

Comfort food Culinary Dropout in Phoenix. It’s run by my partner, Sam Fox, and it’s wildly successful.

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tales of tanzania

circle of life Guests trade stories of animal sightings at Sanctuary Kusini, the only permanent camp in the southern Serengeti.

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Animals aren’t the only ones that follow a migration path in Eastern Africa. For the seasoned traveler, a simple safari is no longer enough – you have to go where the action is at three unique, secluded luxury lodges on Tanzania’s version of the Grand Tour.

By Eve Thomas

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The spa skips the classic CD compilation of soothing sounds in favor of a real-life soundtrack of birdcalls.

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LOCATION This remote, sprawling property is hiding in plain sight under a thick forest by the winding Wami River, which borders the Saadani National Park. Travel from the Safari Lodge (see p. 52) to the River Lodge and you might spot the same herd of elephants feeding on grass in the savanna and, later in the day, cooling off by the water’s edge.

SETTING Arrive by boat and you’ll be greeted at the private dock with cocktails and a concierge who will check you in riverside. Follow your guide along elevated wooden walkways to 18 large suites on stilts. The main lodge and dining area is a grand, open-air structure with a thatched roof and a stunning, multilevel pool. Thanks to the walkways, the property is a veritable private arboretum and one of the few lodges where guests can venture off on their own with nothing but a flashlight (though we do recommend tracking down the general manager, as he possesses a David Attenborough-like knowledge of area wildlife). EXPERIENCE Forget what you think you know about hippos. While, technically, they may be more dangerous than the lion prides that gather at the river’s edge, you’ll spot large pods of

hippopotami up close around every bend while on a river safari, peeking up through the water, rolling and snuffling in the mud.

The area is also a bird-watcher’s dream.

Multiple species of kingfishers, fish eagles and bee-eaters are so abundant that you might forget to scan the forest for crocodiles and baboons. Head further out past the picturesque mangroves and toward the ocean and you may see dolphins and even humpback whales. We recommend ending a late-afternoon river cruise with a perfect twist on a safari tradition: watching the sunset from the riverbank while sipping on a gin and tonic. EXTRAS At Saadani, communing with nature doesn’t stop once you’re back at the camp. Wake up with a morning coffee on your private terrace and you can listen to colobus monkeys chattering in the trees. Book a massage in the dedicated spa suite where treatments use local ingredients as well as essential oil-infused Africology products (made in South Africa). They also skip the classic CD compilation of soothing sounds in favor of a real-life soundtrack of birdcalls. Indulge in a latenight outdoor shower and you’ll find yourself surrounded by fireflies dotting the thick blanket of night.

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LOCATION The Indian Ocean separates this amber stretch of coast from the white beaches of Zanzibar, but the color of the sand isn’t the only difference between the two destinations. Unlike the crowded Tanzanian island, at Saadani Safari Lodge you can spend the entire day without seeing another guest. It is the sole resort within the borders of Bagamoyo’s Saadani National Park.

SETTING The combination of beach and bush will have you feeling transported from one minute to the next. The 15 recently renovated cabins mirror the design of traditional safari camps with their centrally positioned four-poster beds, but here they also feature outdoor showers and ocean views. (Turndown service helpfully includes opening the curtains so you can wake up to the sights and sounds of rolling waves).

Start the morning with a stroll on the driftwood-strewn beach, dhows sailing in the distance, then head out on safari in a forest so lush it could pass for Banff (if impalas roamed the Rockies). After lunch, settle into a hammock by the openair library and games room and sip on a glass of privately-imported South African wine or a bottle of locally brewed beer named after the region’s biggest draws (Safari, Kilimanjaro and Serengeti). EXPERIENCE Taking a guided drive or walk through Saadani

National Park means witnessing the early stages of an ecosystem’s rebirth.

Once made up of farmland and a game reserve, in 2005, the 425-square-mile (1,100-square-kilometer) territory was remade as the country’s 13th national park, and the only one in Tanzania that borders the sea. The experience here is one that can’t be found on the dry plains of the Serengeti. As their numbers rebuild, animals are adept at camouflaging themselves in the acacia. A trail of felled trees often leads to a young, raucous bull elephant, and a fine rain might soon reveal a herd of buffalo seeking shelter under a rainforest canopy.

The reserve is also home to Saadani village, once an important harbor town and trading center. Controlled at various times by Portuguese, Omani and German forces, it is now home to about 800 villagers, and private tours of its stone ruins can be arranged. EXTRAS Fishermen amble down the coast all day in faded pastel outfits, laying out nets and reeling in their catch at a leisurely pace.

It’s hard to top a seaside meal of South Africa’s best Chardonnay and a platter of grilled prawn and snapper – more than a squeeze of lemon would be overdoing it – but if you want an even more intimate experience, inquire about an afternoon picnic and snorkeling excursion off a nearby sandbank.

At the only permanent camp in the southern Serengeti, it’s possible to drive for miles without coming across any other safari-goers.

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GETTING THERE Each lodge has access to a private airstrip, reachable via transfer from major airports, including Arusha (ARK) and Kilimanjaro (KIA).

For booking and transfer details contact Abercrombie & Kent 800 554 7016 sanctuaryretreats.com abercrombiekent.com

LOCATION The southern Serengeti is home to a single permanent camp, and this is it: a prime spot to view the wildebeest migration or to get up close and personal with the Big Five any time of year. Expect to spot giraffes and cheetahs before you’ve finished your welcome cuppa or cocktail by Kusini’s private airstrip (it’s not uncommon for animals to be shooed off the runway before landing). SETTING The kopjes (rocky outcrops) by the main lodge offer stunning views of the pristine landscape, perfect for greeting the day or gathering with other guests for sundowners, canapés and expert-led stargazing. The 12 spacious en suite tents are the essence of glamping (glamorous camping), pairing understated design with minimal environmental impact. There are no telephones, TVs or Wi-Fi in the rooms, and private verandas with acacia woodland views further encourage guests to commune with nature.

Each tent has its own personal attendant – essential not only for wake-up calls but also for getting to and from the main lodge after dark, lest you cross paths with a baboon or buffalo. EXPERIENCE Between January and March, calving season brings out over a million wildebeests and zebras (and the predators drawn to them), but travel any time of year and you can expect to spot elephants, lions, leopards and

more before lunchtime. There are even rare black rhinos in the area, though offroading isn’t allowed in their dedicated (but fenceless) area of the park – they’ve got to come to you. Arrange a picnic during your game drive and you can keep your eyes on the action while dining on Indian-inspired salads and juicy grilled meats. The lodge’s open-air jeeps are the most luxurious vantage point possible, with three tiers of comfortable seats and traditional plaid Masai shuka fabric for chilly mornings. Best of all, it’s possible to drive for miles without coming across any other safari-goers.

EXTRAS Philanthropy is key at Kusini.

Beyond the camp’s green initiatives (boilers use recycled sawdust bricks for fuel, and it is said that the camp can be deconstructed and packed up without leaving a mark on the land), the boutique is stocked with products like beaded jewelry, wooden picture frames and wax-print pillowcases selected by the management after visiting artists in Arusha. The property also contributes to a cheetah-tracking program and encourages guests to take part while on drives.

A stay at Kusini makes it clear why the camp pays more than lip service to ecofriendly practices: When you are this immersed in the natural world, you can’t afford not to respect its laws.

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Hooked By the Trident

On an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Maserati with its chief archivist, discover the passion that – now and always – has enticed lovers of high-performance vehicles to the Maserati brand.

By Jeff Voth | photos by Kristi Lee

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The Italian Job (Opposite) Ermanno Cozza in Maserati’s archives; (this page) the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS on the streets of Il Borro, Tuscany; (below) the trident drawn by Mario Maserati.

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rmanno Cozza and I sit together in a small corner of Maserati headquarters, immersed in the fragrant aroma of fine Poltrona Frau leather and espresso. Cozza is both the company’s archivist and one of its longest-serving employees, and spending the afternoon in the 81-year-old’s company is like being with the brand personified.

The archivist, who has granted me an exclusive sift through the company’s artifacts, pulls out a worn and yellowed piece of paper and places it ever so gently on the table. History has worn the edges and it has a small burn mark, but the image is unmistakable.

The original trident logo sketched by Mario Maserati – the automotive equivalent of the Declaration of Independence.

“It’s ok,” he says. “Pick it up.”

The story of this document weaves into the rich fabric of the company it so aptly represents. To fully grasp what distinguishes “The Trident” from other exotics, it is important to start at the beginning, which is what brought me on this pilgrimage to the brand’s headquarters in Modena, Italy.

In the 1920s, Maserati brothers Bindo, Alfieri, Ettore and Ernesto were artists working in the medium of metal. The four passionate automakers were also race-car drivers with an intent to win on the international stage. To stand out from the crowd, they needed a powerful symbol.

The Marquis Diego de Sterlich, affectionately known as the

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Flying Marquis and a longtime friend of the family, suggested the Fontana di Nettuno on Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore as the source of inspiration. The result of their creative quest – the trident of Neptune, sketched by the non-racing fifth Maserati brother Mario – is now resting ever so carefully in my hands, a freshly brewed cup of espresso perilously close by.

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t’s this symbol that has infected Cozza, and he’s quick to joke that he’s afflicted with a highly contagious virus known as “Tridentitis.” His personal story with the automaker begins at the age of 10. Helping a neighbor strip his motorcycle in order to hide the parts from being requisitioned during World War II, young Cozza mentioned seeing race cars at a shop near his uncle’s restaurant.

“They’re Alfa Romeos,” the neighbor replied, noting that the cars were in for repair. If Cozza wanted to see real race cars being built from the ground up, he should visit the workshop of the Maserati brothers from Bologna.

“That is when the virus first infected me and it has never left,” Cozza explains.

Those early years were regarded as the heyday for Maserati. The brand was winning races with famous drivers such as Tazio Nuvolari and Achille Varzi, the Grand Prix champions of their day. Maserati’s goal was to win on the racetrack. Nothing else mattered.

Young Cozza found his place among Maserati’s ranks, learning to

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machine the tools necessary for the manufacturing of automobiles as he worked side by side with more experienced craftsmen in the factory. (I saw how well Cozza’s diverse automotive skills are respected when we walked through the ultra-modern factory floor earlier in the day. Every man and woman greeted my host with the deepest reverence.)

More racing success came to Maserati in 1954 and 1957 when Juan Manuel Fangio drove the 250F engine in early Formula One races. By the end of that decade, however, a string of racing tragedies (including the death of 13 spectators when a race car plowed into the crowd) brought changes among many performance automakers.

Maserati retired from racing altogether, choosing instead to build grand touring cars, starting with the 3500 GT and 5000 GT models.

By that point Cozza had moved into a new role, with the responsibility of overseeing all technical information and gaining homologation approval for the new street cars. It was here, gathering and sorting through mountains of information, that his future role as archivist began.

Automotive excavation (This page, clockwise) Outside the Maserati brothers’ original workshop in Bologna; Cozza shows a drawing for a non-disclosed Maserati production car; vehicle clay models from decades past; (opposite) Cozza in the showroom; production car #35, the Maserati Tipo, built for a customer in Buenos Aires.

Cozza’s neighbor told him that if he wanted to see real race cars being built from the ground up, he should visit the workshop of the Maserati brothers from Bologna.

The momentum came to a halt in 1968, when the U.S. government introduced new regulations for automobile safety and exhaust emissions. Maserati, like many of its peers, could not justify the added expense and so the company was sold to French tire manufacturer Michelin under its automotive division, Citroën.

Decades of strategic planning and technical work, all done in an effort to advance the standing of Maserati as a grand touring car manufacturer, would now be put to use building everyday vehicles.

“It was almost too much to bear,” says Cozza.

Cozza thought long and hard about leaving. There were offers on the table, but after carefully considering his options, he decided to see the company through.

The string of takeovers continued when the 1970s oil crisis put pressure on Citroën to liquidate its investment, and it handed

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In his 60 years at Maserati, Cozza has witnessed many of these chapters being written, not just in ink, but in blood, sweat and tears. control of the company over to the Italian government. It was another failed experiment, but one that would ultimately have a silver lining. A former factory race-car driver, Alejandro De Tomaso, purchased the company, bringing with him a new sense of enthusiasm for the brand.

Cozza states that he was at first excited at the prospect of working directly with De Tomaso, but soon found the new owners equally as challenging as Citroën. De Tomaso was more focused on the business of building cars than on their performance and had constant run-ins with the unions. Ultimately Cozza decided to retire from the company in 1987 at age 54.

At this point in our conversation, my host becomes thoughtful and, desiring a change of scenery, leans across the table and asks, “Would you like to see the archives room? It’s a little dusty, but well worth the visit.”

Cozza rises quickly and we exit the main showroom, walking through a nondescript security door and across the outer court, then into a secondary building, up a stairwell, and finally stopping outside

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a plain metal door. He turns the key and we step into a dimly lit, low-ceilinged room.

Disappearing into an unknown nether-region of his cluttered kingdom, Cozza has no doubt saved the best for last. Once again, I find a seat in the corner and wait in silent anticipation. He returns with a carefully rolled technical drawing. It’s the Maserati Type 26, the brothers’ first race car. The paper is surprisingly white and crisp, the car highlighted in blue ink. Every detail is distinguishable: steering wheel, tire treads, spark plug wires. There is even a side profile with a see-through engine block and rear transaxle. It’s as if time has stood still on this drawing for more than 80 years.

My host is once again in his element, rummaging through filing cabinets and shelves packed with a century of memories. (Among them the brothers’ original order book containing dates for each vehicle sold, along with serial numbers, customer names and personal notes.)

As Cozza proffers piece by priceless piece of Maserati documentation – presiding over each memento like a proud father – I’m reminded that, in his 60 years with Maserati, he has witnessed many of these chapters being written, not just in ink, but with blood, sweat and tears.

Of Gods and men (Above, left to right) the Quattroporte GTS; Bologna’s inspirational Fountain of Neptune.

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ozza’s relationship with Maserati was renewed in 1993, when De Tomaso, after suffering a stroke, sold all of his shares to Fiat. The new owners recognized the need for a historian to help revitalize the company and brought Cozza back. The storybook ending seemed complete – that is, until four years later when Fiat sold 50 percent of its shares to rival Ferrari.

Cozza vividly remembers the heartbreak and shock experienced by everyone at the factory. But once again, a surprise ending was in store. Rather than dismantling the competition, Ferrari stated its intention to grow the brand and began investing heavily in the struggling automaker. The results of this partnership are still in evidence today: Maserati builds and assembles the cars, Ferrari builds and supplies the engines. The story is now complete.

My time with Cozza comes to an end as we leave the archives room and I walk reluctantly back to the showroom. Across the floor I hear someone call his name. He waves and smiles, turns to shake my hand and says goodbye with a wink. I feel it before I see that he’s pressed the keys to a 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS into my hand.

Signor Cozza, you shouldn’t have!

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ILLUSTRATIONS BY SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

Where The perfect counterpart to a Maserati experience in Italy, Il Borro is a leisurely three-hour drive south of Modena in the wine-growing rolling hills of Tuscany. The original town dates back to 1039, its history shrouded in a millennium of battles won and lost. Highly prized for its strategic vantage point overlooking the river below, thousand-year secrets are waiting to be discovered as you explore the narrow stone walkways and gaze out towards the

magnificent vineyards and olive gardens loosely veiled under the mist of a Tuscan morning. Stay Preservation of this exquisite Relais & Châteaux property has been a labor of love for three of Italy’s most influential families. The Medici family, the Savoia family and now the Ferragamo family, makers of Italian luxury goods, have each lovingly held the property during their dynasties.

Today, find exclusive villa apartments within the medieval village of Il Borro,

Leaving the factory, I point the Quattroporte in the direction of Bologna. The GPS places the Piazza Maggiore at just 30 minutes away, so I set my sights on where the Maserati story began and press the accelerator to the floor.

A stunning example of Italian craftsmanship, the Quattroporte GTS is as powerful to drive as it is graceful to look at – its luxury sedan elegance never far removed from its sports car demeanor. Under the hood beats the heart of a champion: a twin-turbocharged 90˚ V8 gasoline-powered engine, delivering 523 hp and 524 lb-ft of torque.

Its top speed reaches 191 mph.

All the blood, sweat and tears? This is what it was for.

Soon I am standing beside the fountain, staring up at the image of Neptune and the scepter held firmly in his right hand. Parking is restricted in this area, but no one seems too concerned about the arrival of a shiny new Maserati. Even the police give it a knowing look and smile. At their request, I send the engine roaring to life.

Doves scatter heavenward to the glorious aria of aluminum and steel in synchronous harmony. We take in its music without exchanging words. Tridentitis is contagious.

or in the rolling hills surrounding the property. Dine Breakfast is served buffet style in the glass-enclosed Vin Café located next to the main villa. Views of the valley below are best enjoyed under an umbrella at a poolside table. Seasonal dishes are prepared fresh daily, with light lunch and drinks served throughout the afternoon. As the sun sets, dining takes place in the newly renovated Osteria del Borro. Here, Executive Chef Andrea Campani artfully creates a contemporary menu honoring the finest traditions of Tuscany. Do A walk over the cobblestone bridge into the village is like a step back to a simpler time. History infuses the walls and winding sidewalks, reminders of its deeply rooted vernacular past. Enroll in a wine tour and

exclusive tasting in the 300-yearold cellar. At day’s end, unwind in Il Borro Spa, offering a full menu of treatments uniquely tailored to your specific needs. Extras For a totally unique stay, arrange accommodations in one of five farmhouses located on the property.

Sheltered and discreet, each one reflects the natural setting with on-site horseback riding, golf, tennis, mountain biking and more.

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Galley Gourmet Bombardier Business Aircraft’s customer care team takes in-flight catering to new heights.

By Michael Johnson

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s the sun sinks over the Mediterranean, five executives settle in for dinner. The aroma of buttered leeks and chervil wafts through the dining area, whetting their appetites. Bread is brought out, wine poured, plates are presented. Each carries a delicate parcel of parchment paper that opens to reveal a surprise for the senses: a serving of pink, flaky salmon en papillote. It’s the perfect ending to a long day, and it’s all happening at 30,000 feet aboard a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft. This sky-high gourmet meal was prepared exclusively for an aircraft in Bombardier’s demonstration fleet, but it is a reflection of the company’s overall devotion to customer care during demo and interim lift flights. Between fine dining, attention to detail and anticipation of customer needs, during these flights Bombardier Business Aircraft is on a mission to complement the creature comforts that passengers know and love on the ground. “Our goal is to make the flight experience feel seamless,” says Debra Franz, Bombardier Business Aircraft’s customer care coordinator and, incidentally, the chef responsible for preparing the passengers’ delectable dish. “They might be

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haute cuisine Bombardier Business Aircraft customer care coordinator Debra Franz; (opposite) in-flight lobster pappardelle prepared by Gate Gourmet.

“Why fence the customer into a set menu when we have the means to create what they want along the way?”

– Debra Franz, Customer Care Coordinator

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traveling home, or out to a yacht or chalet. They’re often going to a familiar place – a place of comfort – and we want to make their flight feel like a part of that place, not a detour.”

Initially hired as a corporate flight attendant, Franz has been with Bombardier for 25 years. She is now part of an extensive customer care team that brings a broad (and flexible) range of skills and insight to the table, sometimes quite literally.

Menu by Design

Bombardier’s involvement in a trip often extends far beyond traditional in-flight care and begins long before takeoff – sometimes before the aircraft has made it off the drafting board. In the case of the Global 7000 aircraft program, for example, Bombardier spent three years talking to dozens of corporate flight attendants from charter, fleet, fractional and owner-operator circles. Says Franz: “We would get together and discuss what we each wanted, how we served meals differently, and what components we needed to offer a top-notch galley.”

What resulted from these conversations was an aircraft design with a game-changing galley, cabin and appliance suite, affording corporate flight attendants the opportunity to better accommodate and anticipate customer needs, down to the tiniest detail – everything from making sure bedding is hypoallergenic to uploading passengers’ favorite magazines and newspapers to in-flight tablet devices.

The aircraft design also encourages flexibility: “As soon as we have cabin power, we have full refrigeration,” explains Franz. “That’s up to six 21-inch shelves of great chiller storage. So why fence the customer into a set menu when we have the means to create what they want along the way?”

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Of course, in-flight dining means more than simply having lunch or dinner in a lofty location. “The actual process of preparing and serving in-flight meals greatly differs from that in a restaurant, where individual orders are prepared on demand and are served immediately,” explains Gottfried Menge, Director, Culinary Excellence at Zurich-based Gate Gourmet, a leading provider of catering services to over 270 commercial airlines and, under the Executive Gourmet brand, private jets.

To develop menus that are “airworthy,” the company takes a multipronged approach: monitoring emerging food trends around the world, maintaining a dialogue with their customers and fostering cooperation between chefs and the company’s own culinary experts, who are familiar with the unique challenges of in-flight meal planning, whether it’s for one passenger or 100. “[Influencing factors] range from space restrictions on board to high altitude and cabin pressure,” says Menge.

Other considerations include governmental security restrictions, transporting food to remote private airports, passengers’ personal dietary requirements as well as the effects of blast chilling and reheating different ingredients.

Franz says that today, over 80 percent of the produce brought on board Bombardier’s demonstration fleet is bought fresh – a particular advantage when you’re on a direct flight from New York to Dubai.

It also takes a wealth of culinary know-how to master the range of top-notch galley appliances, and Bombardier recognizes this by providing development opportunities for its customer care coordinators: James Beard seminars, workshops at the Gourmet Institute in New York, and annual refresher classes at both the Culinary

out of the gate (Above) Bombardier’s corporate flight attendants – pictured here on a Global 6000 jet – can double as chefs on demo flights; (opposite) gazpacho shooters care of Gate Gourmet.

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Institute of America and the Corporate School of Etiquette in California. Courses like these inspire the kind of confidence and resourcefulness that might motivate someone to arrange a bouquet of a passenger’s favorite flowers or, say, bake a last-minute birthday cake at cruising altitude.

“I found out during the flight that it was a passenger’s birthday,” Franz recalls, laughing. “So I went out during a layover and bought everything to bake a cake and create a party atmosphere for her, including decorations.

It was a huge hit!”

Secret Ingredients

You might also find Bombardier’s corporate flight attendants honing their skills in the state-of-the-art kitchens at On Air Dining (formerly Alison Price On Air), a London-based business aviation caterer established in 2010 whose reputation amongst aircraft owners is soaring.

“Our client base is 80 percent privately owned aircraft,” says founder and managing director Daniel Hulme, “and almost half of those aircraft are Global aircraft because they tend to look for luxury and performance.”

Hulme formerly worked at Michelin-starred restaurants and aboard private yachts, so branching off into in-flight dining seemed like a natural step.

He spent years researching and implementing an approach to in-flight catering that balances technical limitation and innovation. “How we cook is just as important as what we cook,” he explains. “We use a lot of modern techniques, from centrifuges to steam ovens.”

The company’s roster of close collaborators is a best-of list from award-winning eateries: sushi from Nobu,

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shawarma from Maroush, dim sum from the Dorchester’s China Tang. They have also developed entire menus themed around regional cuisine, including an Indian menu created in collaboration with London restaurant Tamarind of Mayfair.

While the menus are meant to keep up with modern dining trends, On Air Dining needs to make sure flight attendants are up-to-date, too. The company keeps an open door policy at their kitchen facilities – a rarity in an otherwise notoriously private industry – offering free courses to corporate flight attendants looking to learn about product and technique. He used insight gained from those who attended the courses to develop a “paintby-numbers” system for flight attendants to prepare and present meals as authentically and efficiently as possible, with painstakingly researched packaging and visual guides designed for smooth sailing. “Ultimately, the flight attendant is our customer,” says Hulme. “They need our support to leave the best possible impression on the passenger.” Most recently, their support came at EBACE 2014, when On Air Dining was on hand to outfit the Global 7000 mock-up.

Between gold-standard suppliers, regular training, refresher courses and employees willing to go the extra mile, Bombardier is positioned to take in-flight customer care to new heights. “It’s easy to assume that we can’t replicate in the air what we’ve already achieved on the ground,” says Franz. “But I respectfully disagree.”

Franz is gracious, but not without conviction. It’s an apt reflection of the Bombardier experience that customers have come to expect, somewhere between confidence and class, sophistication and style.

skill share On Air Dining executive chef Richard Cubbin prepares an in-flight meal worthy of any restaurant. The Londonbased company offers free courses to corporate flight attendants.

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Passengers** 6 Maximum range* 2,060 NM (3,815 km) City pairs* Cairo-Frankfurt, Chicago-San Juan

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› The Bombardier Vision flight deck’s industry-leading avionics and aesthetics optimize productivity and safety for unprecedented levels of comfort, convenience and control. › Honeywell engines provide the aircraft with greater power for fast and efficient connections to more of your world . › A n innovative cabin management system and state-of-the-art communications options underscore the Learjet 70 aircraft’s evolution of light jet excellence, placing efficiency and total control at your fingertips.

The Learjet 75 aircraft delivers a class-leading high-speed cruise of Mach 0.81. Powerful engines and evolutionary aerodynamics featuring a new winglet design allow travel with eight passengers and full fuel.* The 51,000 ft (15,545 m) operating ceiling allows for smoother flights, avoiding delays that weather and congestion often cause at lower heights.*

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Passengers** 8 Maximum range* 2,040 NM (3,778 km) City pairs* Toluca-Toronto, Santiago-São Paulo

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› T he Bombardier Vision flight deck’s advanced navigation and communications capabilities decrease pilot workload and increase situational awareness. › H ighly efficient Honeywell engines power the Learjet 75 business aircraft, increasing thrust to deliver improved takeoff field length for access to more destinations. › T he cabin’s double-club configuration offers more legroom and greater comfort. Individual touch screen monitors and advanced connectivity options maximize productivity while flying. * Under certain operating conditions ** Baseline configuration

The Learjet 85 aircraft, with its clean-sheet design, redefines the segment as the largest, fastest and most capable Learjet ever. With an advanced composite structure, outstanding comfort and innovative technologies, it sets the standard to outperform in the mid-size class.

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Passengers** 8 Maximum range* 3,000 NM (5,556 km) City pairs* Toluca-Atlanta, London-Moscow

Highlights

› Boasts a larger, more comfortable cabin than current mid-size jets with true double-club seating, advanced technologies and connectivity capabilities that combine comfort and convenience to make every trip more productive. › The Bombardier Vision flight deck’s advanced capabilities contribute to decreased pilot workload and increased situational awareness for a new, unique experience in cockpit comfort and control. › Supporting the performance of legendary Learjet aircraft, next-generation Pratt & Whitney engines unite optimized power and operating economics while maintaining low noise and emission levels to drive both value and peace of mind.

The Challenger 350 aircraft exceeds expectations at every altitude. With its groundbreaking cabin design, new range capability and the lowest direct operating costs in its class, no opportunity to advance on excellence has been overlooked. The aircraft is earning the appreciation and approval of executives, pilots and operators everywhere and offers more performance, definitive reliability and unmatched value.

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Passengers** 8 Maximum range* 3,200 NM (5,926 km) City pairs* Paris-Dubai, Mumbai-Hong Kong

Highlights

› Redefined cabin with groundbreaking aesthetic and ergonomic advances create the ultimate in-flight experience, including more natural light care of larger windows. › More powerful engines allow a faster time to climb while the newly designed winglets increase efficiency, putting more destinations within reach. › Forward-looking avionics designed to shift the workload away from busy pilots for increased situational awareness.

The Challenger 605 aircraft is the ultimate partner and intelligent asset for your corporate needs. It offers outstanding mission capabilities and a truly exceptional in-flight experience with more business, relaxation and entertainment aptitude than any other large business jet. Matching the operating costs of smaller aircraft, the Challenger 605 is built to stay consistently ahead of the competition.

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Passengers** 10 Maximum range* 4,000 NM (7,408 km) City pairs* Chicago-London, Singapore-Tokyo

Highlights

› Wide-body space and comfort in the most productive, highly evolved cabin in its class. › State-of-the-art avionics provide simplified functionality to further reduce pilot workload. › Superior reliability and the cost-efficiency of much smaller jets.

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The Challenger 650 aircraft redefines the ultimate in-flight experience, offering the industry’s best overall value, proven reliability and efficiency. State-of-the-art technology upgrades, improved performance capabilities and a ground-breaking redesign of the widest-in-class cabin reaffirm Bombardier’s industry leadership, providing customers with everything they need, along with worldwide support anytime, anywhere.

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Passengers** 12 Maximum range* 4,000 NM (7,408 km) City pairs* São Paulo-Miami, New York-London

Highlights

› B oasts the widest cabin and only true 12-passenger capability in its class, with exceptional stand-up headroom and a flat floor throughout. › T he Bombardier Vision flight deck provides pilots with cutting-edge technology and superior design aesthetics for new levels of control and comfort. › Redesigned seats and galley elevate the passenger experience. › Entry into service in 2015.

The Global 5000 business jet is designed to deliver optimized comfort, speed and range. It is unsurpassed in its class, with superior cabin spaciousness, technologies and aesthetics.

It has extraordinary short-field and non-stop transcontinental capabilities, and its leading-edge flight deck reduces pilot workload and increases situational awareness for unprecedented peace of mind. The Global 5000 aircraft exemplifies grace, power and performance without compromise.

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Passengers** 12 Maximum range* 5,200 NM (9,630 km) City pairs* London-Seoul, Dubai-Cape Town

Highlights

› F aster and more short-field-capable than any other aircraft in its class. › S uperior, versatile cabin matches spacious comfort with proven reliability. › I nnovative flight deck environment combines cutting-edge technology and advanced design.

The Global 6000 aircraft was created to satisfy the needs of the world’s most discerning travelers, offering a more advanced, comfortable and luxurious long-range business jet. From the state-of-the-art cockpit, and the incomparable cabin amenities, to the tranquil sanctuary of its aft stateroom, the Global 6000 jet seizes the opportunity to demonstrate why it’s a leader in its class. From style, ingenuity, comfort and convenience, nothing has been overlooked.

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Passengers** 12 Maximum range* 6,000 NM (11,112 km) City pairs* Paris-Tokyo, Beijing-Los Angeles

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› T he most accomplished and luxurious business jet created to accommodate the needs of the most discerning travelers. › A ll-around performance to connect you more rapidly and efficiently to your world. › T he Bombardier Vision flight deck provides pilots with unprecedented levels of convenience, comfort and control. › A cabin designed for comfort, productivity and the most rewarding in-flight experience. * Under certain operating conditions ** Baseline configuration

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The Global 7000 aircraft provides unparalleled spaciousness, luxury and comfort, with four distinct living spaces creating an environment that fosters both productivity and provides additional leisure time. Seats position you perfectly to take in the view from the largest cabin windows for any aircraft in its category. Enjoy exquisite dining experiences at a table for six while journeying non-stop between key cities. Relax and refresh in the tranquility of a private stateroom, reaching more of your world faster, more luxuriously and better prepared. stats

Passengers** 17 Maximum range* 7,300 NM (13,520 km) City pairs* Dubai-New York, London-Singapore

Highlights

› Unique, true four-zone cabin. › Greater aerodynamic efficiency is achieved by a more advanced exterior design and the development of a new wing design for outstanding performance capabilities. › Next-generation high-efficiency engines contribute to low fuel burn and low emissions. › Entry into service in 2016.

The Global 8000 aircraft leads the evolution of business aviation with its consummate cabin comfort and remarkable non-stop range capability. Whether it’s a power lunch or a family dinner, the large galley provides extraordinary culinary capabilities for your dining table with luxury and lifestyle in mind. Designed and crafted for both work and pleasure, the Global 8000 jet delivers versatility and unsurpassed excellence.

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Passengers** 13 Maximum range* 7,900 NM (14,631 km) City pairs* Hong Kong-New York, Sydney-Los Angeles

Highlights

› W orld’s farthest-reaching business jet promises faster connections between the places you need to be. › O ffers an expansive and comfortable three-zone cabin environment. New design, driven by customer feedback, provides uncompromising quality, flexibility and comfort. › Engines provide next-generation power and efficiency with lower fuel burn and low emissions. › Entry into service in 2017.

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May 20, 2014

The Big Reveal Bombardier Aerospace wowed the crowds at the European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, with the unveiling of a Global 7000 aircraft full-scale mock-up – the largest mock-up in business aviation. The Global 7000 jet has the first true four-zone cabin, including a separate stateroom and a six-person table for dining or conferences, as well as the industry-leading Bombardier Vision flight deck.

bombardier business aircraft president éric martel was on hand at ebace to present the highlight of the show – an impressive full-scale mock-up of the new global 7000 aircraft

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Hangar Time

A select group of Bombardier aircraft owners dined alongside movie star (and accomplished pilot) John Travolta inside Líder Aviação’s newly renovated hangar. The event was held during the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE), in São Paulo, Brazil, which also marked the Latin American debut of the Challenger 350 aircraft.

April 14, 2014

Polo Prize The VistaJet- and Bombardiersponsored team won the Julius Bär Beach Polo Dubai Cup 8–4 against the Julius Bär team. First introduced in Dubai a decade ago, the unique, sandbased twist on traditional polo is now played in 30 cities around the world.

The winning team, cosponsored by the luxury aviation company and business aircraft manufacturer, previously claimed the first three Dubai-based tournaments, beginning in 2004.

April 18–26, 2014

Sinan Spirit from top: john travolta greets guests at líder aviação’s hangar; the winning team on the podium and in play at the julius bär Beach polo dubai cup; over 40 teams compete at china’s sinan cup regatta

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The third annual Sinan Cup Regatta set sail from Yalong Bay in Hainan, China, with over 40 teams competing for 12 final slots. The regatta was founded by Wu Yi and Ge Weidong, owner of a Global 6000 jet. Bombardier was on hand to throw an after-party for yacht owners and friends after the first day of racing.

June 19–22, 2014

Chef Recommends Bombardier business aircraft owners were treated to a VIP experience at the 2014 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado. The weekend kicked off with an exclusive dinner prepared by chef and Chopped judge Marc Murphy, the man behind New York’s lauded Landmarc and Ditch Plains restaurants. The event also included special wine tastings, as well as access to the seminars and demonstrations for which the festival has become famous.

July 17–20, 2014

Women for the Win Twenty female entrepreneurs flew to the first Women Leaders Forum, presented by Brazil’s LIDE Business Leaders Group, in a Global 6000 jet provided by Bombardier. The event, held in Anguilla and St. Barths, included speakers such as Denise Rutherford, vice-president of 3M for Latin America, and Sylvia Coutinho, CEO of UBS Group Brazil.

from top: chef marc murphy prepares a vip dinner for bombardier aircraft owners; caviar-topped canapés whet guests’ appetites; murphy (second from left) poses with fellow chefs scott conant, marcus Samuelsson and geoffrey zakarian; Bombardier business aircraft president éric martel and netjets ceo jordan hansell

June 27, 2014

Delivery Day The first Challenger 350 aircraft in the world was delivered in a ceremony held in White Plains, New York, by Bombardier and worldwide launch partner, NetJets. The event marked the entry-into-service of the Challenger 350 aircraft and the delivery of the first of up to 200 Signature Series Challenger 350 aircraft ordered by NetJets, part of the largest order in business aviation history.

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June 7, 2014

Winning Formula Formula One star Lewis Hamilton surprised fans with an appearance at an exclusive Bombardier customer appreciation dinner held during the 2014 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Quebec. Hamilton mingled with Bombardier aircraft owners at m:brgr restaurant, taking photos and signing copies of the Spring/Summer issue of Experience magazine – whose cover he graces, alongside his Challenger 605 jet.

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