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By Tenley Satre When you step out of the elevator on the galleria level of the JW Marriott Chicago you are greeted with clean lines and an urban decor that plays to the aesthetic of the building.  Originally designed by legendary architect Daniel Burnham in the early 1900s, the Chicago landmark has been transformed from... View Article

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So you’re planning a road trip through Mexico. You have a) a weekend, b) one week, or c) longer. Where on earth do you begin? Do you visit the densely-forested mountains? Explore the deserts of Chihuahua? Soak up the festival culture in the cities or retreat to the Pacific coast? We sent Chris Moss to... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo Sea Level has unveiled their latest superyacht design: Future Concept CF8. The unique and breath-taking vessel features a swimming pool that can be converted into a dance floor, its own waterfall and eight en-suite VIP cabins with walk-in closets, a gym with a sauna and a private cinema. With a striking aerodynamic shape,... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo The Aerion AS2 is the world’s first supersonic private jet expected to enter service in 2023. Priced at $120 million the supersonic jet is set to cut down a trip from LA to Sydney to less than 10 hours in total. The supersonic-jet maker Aerion recently announced that the flight-service provider Flexjet... View Article

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The motoring world continues to go crazy for SUVs and one of the most eagerly awaited arrivals in the category is Bentley’s Bentayga. But how much of a rugged off roader will it be? The company clearly has confidence in the new model’s off-road credentials, as it will take a starring role in the annual ice-driving challenge,... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo The Tetrahedron Super Yacht designed by Jonathan Schwinge could very soon become a reality. The Tetrahedron would have the appearance at high-speed of ‘levitating’ over the water, similar to a boat that can fly. The design of this flying pyramid is inspired by modifying the form, architecture and propulsion of the modern super yacht... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo Billed as Qatar’s first supercar, the Elibriea concept debuted at the 2016 Qatar Motor Show on January 28. The super speedy and super aerodynamic supercar could have a production model on sale by December. Elibriea, whose concept and development belongs to 27 year-old Abdul Wahab Ziaullah, will be available for pre-order in... View Article

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Bucherer is well know in its home country of Switzerland and is a top seller of leading watch brands from Rolex to Audemars Piguet. In 2001 it expanded its own namesake brand beyond its own stores and today Carl F. Bucherer has spread its wings worldwide. Elite Traveler Editor-in-Chief, Douglas Gollan, recently visited hard charging... View Article

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This week, Thailand hosts its first ever superyacht show at the Ao Po Grand Marina in Phuket from 11-14 February. Headlined with a fleet by Burgess Yachts, 40 exhibitors are part of the Thailand Yacht Show. The recently relaxed superyacht chartering laws played an important part in creating the biggest yachting event to date in... View Article

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With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, panic might be setting in for those last minute gift givers. Thankfully, one of Elite Traveler’s favorite luxury consignment websites, TrueFacet, has a concierge service that eliminates all of the worry and hassle of shopping for jewelry or watches. Tell your personal concierge what you are looking... View Article

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If it hasn’t floated in your direction yet, it soon will. We are talking, of course, about the excitement surrounding Floatwing, a new super high-tech floating home that, when fully-charged by its 334 sq ft of solar panels, is self-sufficient for a week. It was designed by a team of naval architects and industrial engineers from the University of Coimbra in Portugal, the same... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo Inspired by the luxury-class saloons of the renowned Mercedes-Benz brand, the EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style helicopter brings the exquisite style and superior function of some of the finest European cars to the aviation industry. The EC145 resonates the premium standard of Mercedes-Benz Style perfectly, making it the pre-eminent elite product in the category of medium-sized, twin-engine... View Article

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