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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. The day when reality looks like a scene from a futuristic sci-fi movie where flying cars fill the skies has come a bit closer with the news that SureFly’s eVTOL aircraft has entered FAA type certification. This personal helicopter looks more like a passenger-sized... View Article

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Deciding how and where to celebrate New Year’s Eve can be a fraught and frustrating process. Someone’s perfect evening can range from peace and quiet sitting by the fire to an all-out party underneath a spectacular fireworks display. Few places are more magical over the holiday season than the United Kingdom and, despite its famously... View Article

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at these lavish events taking place around the world. From seeing Rita Ora perform in a Maldivian idyll to dancing the night away on a rooftop in New York, these are the best ways to see in 2019. Join Retro Glam Festivities in the Maldives Venture to this idyllic... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. With masterfully finished and innovative movements paired with classic dials, independent German watch brand Lang & Heyne has carved out a niche for itself in the watch world. Collectors looking for something different, but with the highest quality, turn to the Dresden-based manufacture. Its... View Article

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The luxury alpine hotel, Grandes Alpes, Courchevel 1850, has unveiled a brand new spa and exclusive partnership with Swiss anti-ageing brand, Bellefontaine, just in time for its seasonal opening this month. The new exclusive-to-Courchevel Bellefontaine spa concept adds to the already soaring appeal of the hotel’s picturesque setting in the Three Valleys, ski-in, ski-out access,... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. There’s no better place to chill out than in the super laid-back island of St. Lucia. Life goes by a little slower here; the peaceful vibe is infectious. The south of the island is the best place to experience authentic Caribbean life—traveling through its... View Article

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The luxurious Mexican beach resort, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, has announced the launch of its brand new Asian restaurant, Sen Lin, which is the result of a $800,000 enhancement. This new dining concept brings the hotel’s restaurant collection to six distinct venues specializing in French gastronomy, Italian fare and gourmet Mexican cuisine, as well as... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. If you’ve got a few hundred days at your disposal and want to see as much of the world as possible without the hassle of multiple itineraries and agents, embark on a world cruise. Amsterdam The 128-day Grand World Voyage on board the midsize... View Article

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A global thirst for Scotch whisky has continued to grow unabated in 2018 with demand, particularly for single malts, expanding at a rate not seen for a generation. As the Head of Rare and Collectable Whiskies for fine wine and spirits merchants Justerini & Brooks, Tod Bradbury is charged with the task of sourcing the finest... View Article

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By Manon Crespi Camille Parruitte, the CEO and creative director of the Parisian jewelry company Nouvel Heritage spent the first 18 years of her life in the same predominantly French neighborhood in Paris and attended Catholic schools. In my recent interview with her, she explains that her first real encounter with diversity came when she landed... View Article

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Just a lovely 15-minute stroll from the Arc de Triomphe and with the Champs-Èlysèes just around the corner, Hôtel du Collectionneur is perfectly located to explore the city of love. It is the biggest independent 5-star hotel in France with 487 guestrooms, subterranean spa, fully equipped gym, restaurants and bar, a comprehensive business center and... View Article

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Four Seasons Hotel in London’s Park Lane has unveiled its spectacular ‘Nutty Prince’ installation, which will be feature throughout the festive season. At over 10 feet tall, the five figures, with their heads lost in the iridescent clouds, will provide a stunning spectacle for guests at the luxury hotel. Standing in the centre of four ultramarine... View Article

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