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By Jane Foster This story originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. With its soaring mountains and sublime coastline bordered by the deep-blue Adriatic, tiny Montenegro is adored by yachtsmen and adventure-sports enthusiasts. The National Tourism Organization of Montenegro’s motto is “Wild Beauty,” and indeed the country’s unspoiled nature and sparkling-clean sea are... View Article

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Over the last few years Latin America has cemented its place as one of the best places for experimental cuisine. Whether its food from the Carribean communities in Colombia or the molecular gastronomy coming out of culinary research centers in Peru, Latin America is the place to visit if you’re serious about food. To celebrate... View Article

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The revered luxury brand behind the watchmaker who was dubbed the “King of Diamonds” during his lifetime, the House of Harry Winston, has announced the opening of a new salon in Zurich. The new site sits on the city’s prestigious Bahnhofstrasse shopping mile with more than 1,570 sq ft of space to showcase the brand’s... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Born in 1968, the original Memovox Polaris was designed in an era of great expeditions. The Space Race was at its peak; just a decade earlier, Sir Edmund Hillary became the first man to summit Mount Everest; and the US Navy reached the bottom... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. THE ARCTIC Le Boreal, Abercrombie & Kent Travel the entire Northwest Passage from Greenland to Alaska—tracing the steps of Roald Amundsen, the first person to successfully make the journey in 1906—aboard the exclusively chartered Le Boreal from luxury cruise line Ponant. During the trip,... View Article

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One of the most important aspect of a supercar is its sound. In fact, most companies put a ton of money into the development of their cars’ sound. For example, the Yamaha’s musical instrument division helped develop the Lexus LFA’s exhaust note. (Related – Top 5 Car Apps on the iTunes App Store) But, there is […]

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This story originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Thirty pounds of exquisite crystal and more than 20 remarkable artisans have come together to create one cherished cognac decanter to rule them all: the Louis XIII Le Salmanazar. This striking nine-liter bottle is the largest known crystal cognac decanter in the world and... View Article

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The Royal Wedding 1 oz Cazadores Blanco Tequila 1 oz St-Germain infused with Kaffir lime 3/4 oz Noilly Prat Original Dry vermouth 1/4 oz of fresh lime juice 5 dashes chartreuse To create this cocktail of the week infuse St-Germain with Kaffir lime. Combine St-Germain, Cazadores Blanco Tequila,  Noilly Prat Original Dry vermouth, fresh lime... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Many watch brands claim to create in-house movements, but their definitions of in-house can vary widely. There are very few brands who manufacture nearly every component themselves, down to balance springs, and their technology is fiercely guarded. Elite Traveler headed to Switzerland to visit... View Article

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If you are reading this, you are probably aware that all street-legal cars have a VIN, Vehicle Identification Number. The Vehicle Identification Number is unique to each car, much like DNA or a fingerprint. After being in the industry for years, many of us can look at a VIN and instantly react with humor or sadness. This might make your significant […]

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Savor the cherry blossom season in Washington, DC by being a part of the celebrations at the city’s most luxurious hotels. While peak bloom dates have been predicted for Easter weekend, festivities will carry on to mid-April, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the season. Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC Located within walking distance... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. The business-aviation trend favoring pricey long-range, wide-body aircraft—allowing those who spend long stretches of time flying between meetings to use that time to conduct business in the air—is continuing to grow with no signs of abating. A recent market study by broker/dealer Jetcraft forecasts... View Article

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