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This story originally appeared in the July/August 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. The highly anticipated new venture from Ritz-Carlton is not, as you might expect, a new hotel, but a Yacht Collection — making the hotel chain the first to host guests both on land and at sea. The first of three chic cruising vessels will... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the July/August 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Rockwell Collins’s shortlisted entry in the Crystal Cabin awards, the Secant Luminous Panel, is a micro-LED lighting display that is designed to be incorporated into the interior panels of an aircraft. This captivating display can be customized at the touch of a button, but,... View Article

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A one of a kind Aston Martin is heading to auction, with expectations of becoming the most expensive British car to go under the hammer. The DP215 Grand Touring Competition Prototype was the first car ever to break the 300 kph barrier at Le Mans on the renowned Mulsanne straight in a practice run in... View Article

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By Rob Reed This story originally appeared in the July/August 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. A ticket to drive the world’s most popular supercars on a race track in Sin City. You have to slowdown to go fast. That’s the paradox of race-car driving and the mantra I’d repeat to myself while learning how to drive... View Article

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American heritage brand Burger Boat Company has announced the custom designed Burger 48 Cruiser, a 15.6 metre luxury yacht that was built for an owner who ‘wanted control over her own vessel’. Powered by twin 600 horsepower Volva Penta engines, it provides the owner with a joystick control for enhanced maneuverability. Incorporating the Dutch constructor... View Article

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After months of anticipation, Princess Yachts has revealed the brand’s first ever performance sports yacht, the R35. Designed in partnership with Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) Technologies and Italian car design firm Pininfarina, the yacht combines performance, quality and style to result in a revolutionary boat design. Integrating an innovative Active Foil System developed in partnership... View Article

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Airports all over the world are working to redefine the flying experience, focusing on everything from private transfers between terminals to personal high-end security in lounges. Los Angeles International Aiport (LAX) is meeting these demands with The Private Suite, a brand-new, one-of-a-kind private terminal with (seriously) luxurious suites and amenities matching that of a five-star... View Article

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The ‘Uber of private jets’ has launched the industry’s first ever points-based frequent fliers program, providing a ‘uniquely rewarding experience’ for regular in-demand charter. Victor Jets’ charter platform will allow customers to earn points from their flights on its ‘Alto’ program, which can be redeemed to offset the pricing of future flights. The company has... View Article

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At first, it was hard to imagine that the McLaren 570S Spider, part of the brand’s Sports Series, was an everyday car for McLaren drivers. As a brand known for race cars and high-performance road vehicles, the low-to-the-ground, curvaceous sports car seemed like it belongs more on a racing track than the busy New York... View Article

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Graduation season calls for pause and applause. What better way to honor higher achievement than the pursuit of greater independence in the form of four wheels – something both the adults and their children can celebrate. The crown jewel Rolls-Royce Cullinan Refusing to submit to such categories as SUV, off-roader or crossover, Cullinan is instead... View Article

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Synonymous with the world’s greatest spy, the Aston Martin DB5 driven by Pierce Brosnan is set to go on auction this summer at a Bonhams auction during the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car was driven by Brosnan in 1995’s Goldeneye, where it was used in the famous opening fight between Bond and villainess Xenia... View Article

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The long wait is over. Never again will you have to leave the comfort and luxury of your Rolls-Royce to go on an adventure. Whether it’s scaling the dunes outside of Dubai, driving up a snowy and city path to a chalet in the Alps, or the facing treacherous path to the soccer field, the... View Article

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