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Panerai waited for the perfect moment to unveil its L’Astronomo Luminor 1950 Tourbillon Moon Phases Equation of Time GMT watch in the US, and that moment was at The St. Regis in New York on October 10, exclusively at a private dinner for the Elite Traveler audience. Upon entering a private room, spectacular centerpieces of... View Article

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On Wednesday, October 10, Elite Traveler hosted an evening of cocktails and canapés in celebration of its Top 50 Watches list, which was featured in the September/October issue. Industry leaders, watch collectors and friends of the magazine gathered in a private room at The St. Regis in New York to mingle and sip on cocktails... View Article

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Made up of two five-star hotels—Hotel Erica and Hotel La Licciola—and set on almost 70 acres of verdant land, Resort Valle dell’Erica provides a private pocket of Sardinia to enjoy the island from. Overlooking the natural reserve of the Straits of Bonifacio and the national park of the archipelago of La Maddalena, with over 4,590... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. You may know him as the man famous for the $1,500 haircut. Or perhaps you were at a charity event where a haircut with him was auctioned off alongside private soccer lessons with David Beckham. World-renowned hairstylist Rossano Ferretti tells us that when he’s... View Article

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Love Letter Cobbler at Pulitzer Amsterdam 40 ml Rose petal infused Fino Sherry 20 ml Pekoe Jasmine 25 ml Melon purée 3 dashes Peychaud’s To make the Love Letter Cobbler, combine everything in a wine glass, add crushed ice and churn to chill and dilute. Top up with more crushed ice and garnish with a... View Article

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WHO IS DANIEL HURLBERT AND WHY DID HE BUY A FERRARI F430 Born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  I’ve been a car guy ever since I could drive.  My first car was a 71 Nova I bought for $2k. I’m actually a huge muscle car fan and have had a 71 Nova, 71 Cutlass, 70 […]

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This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Developing an in-house movement is a prestigious milestone for any watch brand. Throughout the years as it considered creating one, Baume & Mercier decided that if it were to make the investment, it wouldn’t be simply for the sake of having one; it would... View Article

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This month the Arctic specialist, Off the Map Travel, launched a series of new journeys incorporating unique experiences that make any trip above the Arctic Circle even more extraordinary. From staying in a cabin made entirely of ice to learning Arctic survival skills, these are the most awe-inspiring Arctic trips to embark on in the... View Article

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In partnership with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, the global real estate marketplace Concierge Auctions is set to auction one of the United States’ most expensive estates, the $159m Playa Vista Isle. Bidding will open on November 12th, with a live auction on November 15th when the estate will sell Without Reserve to the highest bidder.... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Responsible for many recent record-breaking auctions, Aurel Bacs, senior consultant to Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo, tells Elite Traveler why he thinks watch collecting is undergoing a Renaissance. Dear watch collectors — quo vadis? If I knew where you were going, I... View Article

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From intimate performances paying homage to the private theater of Shakespearean times to a collaboration with a prominent artist, some of London and Paris’s most luxurious hotels are elevating the cultural experience you have during your stay by celebrating the arts this season. Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard, London Bringing the magic of theatrical arts... View Article

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At the celebrated Thai retreat Chiva-Som, enduring wellness tradition meets cutting-edge innovation, resulting in extraordinarily effective health programs. We take a look at the approach that sets this resort apart and three other wellness retreats embracing both the old and new. There are a number of reasons Chiva-Som has remained one of the world’s leading... View Article

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