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Benetti’s Brand New Meediterraneo 116′ “Mr Loui”

Benetti's Brand New Meediterraneo 116' "Mr Loui" (Photo Credit: Quin Bisset

This impressive 35-meter superyacht, which is the second variation of the Mediterraneo 116′ model, has just recently made its debut at the start of 2018 during the acclaimed Miami Yacht Show.  The superyacht, also classified as Mr Loui, was created by Italian yard Benetti with exteriors accomplished by Italian designer Giorgio Maria Cassetta and interiors designed by the Benetti Interior Style Department and the owner’s architect, Ezequiel Farca. Benetti’s shipyard had provided crucial assistance in the development of the superyacht’s interior layout with aim towards…

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Nissan Named Featured Marque for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Two-time winner of the IMSA GTS Drivers’ Championship Steve Millen drove his restored 300ZX at the 2014 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. (photo credit: T.M. Hill) In light of the upcoming 2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, set to take place this August during famed Monterey Car Week, Japanese automaker Nissan has been named featured marque. “This is the first time an Asian automaker’s racing heritage has been celebrated at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and we are thrilled to welcome Nissan and its extensive…

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The Rolls-Royce Cullinan: Luxury Travel is Now Effortless, Everywhere

In what is now being called the most anticipated car of 2018 and, may very well be, the most expected Rolls-Royce of all time, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan has just made its debut with the title of Rolls-Royce’s first ever SUV.  The car is quite remarkable as not only does its practical yet contemporary design make it garner a distinctive difference from the other typically unostentatious SUV examples,  but its all-terrain high body makes it the embodiment of an off-road, luxury…

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Meet Silje Norendal

Meet professional snowboarder Silje Norendal, who shreds her board everywhere from the snowy slopes at the X Games during the Women’s Slopes Style competition (which she won consecutively in 2014 and 2015 in Aspen, Colorado) to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi (where she made it into the semifinals and snatched the 11th position).  The natural born athlete first fell in love with the beautiful winter sport at a young age, which was the moment when she knew then and there that…

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Art & Culture Philanthropy

Peggy and David Rockefeller’s Private Collection Breaks Records at Auction

In what is being called the most significant charitable auction ever staged, Peggy and David Rockefeller’s private collection amounted to $832,573,469 USD, which also became the greatest total for a private collection.  The result of this philanthropical initiative was an unexpected yet pleasant surprise, as it had well outstripped the estimated figure that was anticipated for the entire collection and broke numerous auction records under fine and decorative arts.  This private collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller encompassed 1,500 pieces, and…

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Real Estate

Your Palladian-inspired Waterfront Estate in Fort Myers Awaits

Stretching over two-acres of stunning waterfront, this Palladian-inspired estate situated in Fort Myers, Florida, is synonymous with the words ‘opulence’ and ‘privacy’.  Complete with its own gated residence that is fully furnished alongside bespoke design features, as well as a berth, a lift, and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, the property was listed by Christie’s International Real Estate for an astounding $15,950,000. The main residence’s Palladian design, of which introduced a style reminiscent of the archaic temples of the Ancient Greek…

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Citroën To Be Featured at The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2018

Citroën To Be Featured at The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2018

Yet another amazing addition is planned to be added to the the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this year, which will be nothing short of spectacular. This year’s event marks the very beginning of Citroën becoming a featured marque at the 18th fairway on August 26th, 2018. The Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance poster that was painted by Barry Rowe (as shown above), pays tribute to this momentous occasion. “Interest in Citroën among collectors has seen exponential growth in recent years, and…

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Aviation People Travel

Talking Aviation: Interview with Thomas Flohr of VistaJet

Interview with Thomas Flohr of VistaJet

Meet Thomas Flohr, Founder and Chairman of VistaJet, who’s Bombardier business aircraft fleet offer clients an unforgettable flight comprising of complete comfort and exemplary class.  The VistaJet experience is simply incredible, taking travelers all across the world, which even include the most secluded and difficult to reach destinations.  Passengers aboard VistaJet have the privilege of choosing specialized preferences for their journey to best suit their reason of travel.  Read the interview below to find out more about the VistaJet fleet, as Mr. Flohr…

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Real Estate

Billy Joel’s Florida Estate Hits The Market

American singer, songwriter, and pianist, Billy Joel has just put his nearly two-acre Florida estate, situated in the private enclave of Manalapan, on the market for $16,900,000USD.  This masterfully restored property is currently listed by Pascal Liguori and William Koch of Premier Estate Properties, which is an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate located in Boca Raton, Florida. This luxury home was renovated in 2015, where it was given an extremely open and refreshing design to its already breathtaking Mediterranean styled layout.  In addition, it…

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McLaren Launches 3 North American Track Programs For 2018

McLaren North America’s “Pure McLaren” program, will be offering both clients as well as interested buyers the opportunity to test out the automaker’s vehicles at three different locations throughout the United States and Canada. Pure McLaren, which will be launching in 2018, will provide participants the chance to test both McLaren’s standard road vehicles as well as their “track only variants”. Spread across three events for the 2018 season, enthusiasts will have a few different opportunities to practice and improve…

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