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Uber revolutionized ride hailing by harnessing the powers of modern technology and now many companies are doing the same thing in a bid to offer the cheapest private jet flights. In the past, the only way to fly in a private jet was to own one. With huge upfront costs and sky-high maintenance fees, owning... View Article

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If you’ve seen the northern lights, consider their shyer, southern cousins — the aurora australis. More elusive than their northern counterparts, the aurora australis (aka the southern lights) can only be seen in a few less-traveled places. Black Tomato has launched a grand new itinerary in New Zealand to hunt out the mesmerizing display, with... View Article

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While the Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the commercial airline industry, the trends in the private jet industry actually show comparatively positive effects. Data provided by FlightAware shows the total number of flights of all types plummeted in March. They have since recovered slightly but still stand at around half the numbers... View Article

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Glengoyne Whisky has released its oldest ever expression and is offering one of the highly-prized bottles to one lucky ballot winner. The new 50 Year Old is priced at £22,500 ($29,900) and is limited to just 150 decanters, one of which has been reserved for the competition. Known for offering Scotland’s slowest distilled malt, the... View Article

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Private aviation is associated with a host of coveted benefits including convenience, comfort and of course, privacy. However, all these advantages do come at a price. To help you understand exactly how much private jet flights cost, we break down the different options and how much you can expect to pay for each. Despite its... View Article

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Glenfiddich is one of the largest single malt Scotch whisky producers in the world and proudly boasts that it is the most awarded as well. With a history dating back to 1886, it has a rich history and a stunning archive of aged whiskies that are prized by collectors. Rather curiously, while it has established... View Article

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With 245 years of rich watchmaking heritage, Breguet is one of the world’s oldest continually operating watch brands, but is never content to rest on its laurels; it consistently pushes the innovation envelope as it strives to perpetuate its legacy for centuries to come. Roberta Naas takes a look at the man who may well... View Article

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Sonja Vodusek is the managing director of The Peninsula London, which is set to open in 2022. Sonja’s commitment to The Peninsula Hotels extends back to 2010, when she first joined The Peninsula New York as hotel manager. She subsequently went on to serve as general manager of The Peninsula Manila, a post she held... View Article

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One of the biggest fascinations for airline passengers is often an aircraft’s porthole-style windows, and the ability to stare out; the land rolls like a patchwork quilt below, and you fly high above it, touching the clouds. With so many people enjoying the unique perspective offered by an airplane window, it might surprise you to... View Article

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Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has recently unveiled the stunningly redesigned Empire Suite, formerly known as the Royal Suite, to coincide with the hotel’s fourth anniversary. Debuting to the public on January 1, 2021, the 2,400-sq-ft Empire Suite offers an ambiance more akin to a residential city abode than a hotel suite. In a... View Article

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Offering fractional private jet ownership and membership cards, NetJets is one of the most cost-effective ways to fly private, without having to compromise on the standard of service, vehicle, or support. But how much does NetJets actually cost? The cost of NetJets, which is the world’s largest private jet operator, will wholly depend on how... View Article

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Despite decades of advancing technology, wealth management was one industry that has been slow and reluctant to move online. In a business reliant on trust, meetings in person were still seen as an essential ingredient across the industry. When Covid-19 made those face-to-face meetings impossible, many esteemed companies found themselves rushing to incorporate the kind... View Article

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