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Any storied brand can trace back to a seminal moment that put it on the road to success. For both Bowmore Whisky and Aston Martin, it arrived in 1964. For Bowmore, the year marked the arrival of a steam boiler that brought an end to coal-fired production. It was the first distillation from this boiler... View Article

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There is no sporting event more prestigious or historic than the America’s Cup, and for those able to travel to New Zealand in March 2021 for the 36th edition of the “Auld Mug,” there is so much to see and do in between race days. With racing running from March 6 to March 21, Auckland’s... View Article

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Leading supersonic jet company Aerion has recently announced the commencement of work on the brand-new Aerion Park, which will be the brand’s global headquarters. Located in Melbourne, Florida, the 110-acre+ site will also be the home of production for the supersonic AS2 aircraft, which is set to begin in 2023. In addition to company headquarters,... View Article

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Luxury travel expert Black Tomato has been busy speaking to clients and partners across the globe as well as analyzing its future bookings to bring us its predictions for the top destinations for 2021. Passports at the ready.  Uruguay This laid-back Latin American gem has maintained a reputation for under-the-radar-luxury for some time now but... View Article

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While there are certainly a number of luxurious private jets on the market, the Airbus ACJ320neo takes it up a notch. The aircraft is based on the A320neo (a passenger plane used by major airlines around the world) but modified for private use. The result? The ACJ320neo is twice as wide as traditional business jets... View Article

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Whether you have been invited onboard by a colleague or friend, or you are making the leap from flying commercially, the first experience on a private jet can be exciting and new. However, it can also be potentially nerve-wracking as there are quite a few differences between commercial and private flights. Elite Traveler has put... View Article

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Deep in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by three million acres of protected desert, is the Scottsdale National Golf Club. It is owned by Bob and Renee Parsons, who also own PXG (which fittingly stands for Parsons Xtreme Golf), and this is one of those rare hospitality venues that was not built to make money. The... View Article

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London-based international interior design studio Harrison Eidsgaard was founded by Peder Eidsgaard, Ewa Eidsgaard, and Ben Harrison in February 2005. Since then, the studio has grown to become one of the most well-respected names in the superyacht interior design world and has worked with custom yacht builders including Heesen, Wally, and Feadship. Though best known... View Article

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The Devil’s Keep whiskey has become the most expensive debut release in history after the Craft Irish Whiskey Co. made 333 exclusive bottles available for €10,000 ($12,000). The whiskey already holds the record for the most expensive inaugural bottle at auction after the first decanter sold for $60,000 in Houston. Scotland is the dominant force... View Article

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The Covid-19 pandemic has caused noticeable changes in the demographics and demands of private jet customers. While the private jet industry as a whole is recovering much more quickly than commercial airlines, the nature of their business is changing as demand shifts away from business travel towards leisure. Since April, private jet charter broker Private... View Article

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As the aviation landscape changes, more people are beginning to see the advantages of flying privately. Though many will opt for chartering a private jet, there is something special about owning your own aircraft; it gives you the freedom to design its interiors, to employ aircrew that you trust, and you know that the jet... View Article

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Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time private jet flyer, understanding the many different private jet companies can be increasingly confusing, with each promising the best service and solutions while all appearing relatively similar in their offerings. When it comes to flying privately, there are a number of different players involved, from brokers through... View Article

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