Italian Stallions
Like every reader of Lusso, I can tell the difference between a Pouilly Fuissé and a Pouilly Fumé without inhaling. I can distinguish between Gucci and Pucci with my eyes closed. I am, in other words, so profoundly sophisticated and so preternaturally cool that it sometimes gives me a headache.
(Category: Features | Author: Oliver Walston)
Portuguese Strokes
Departing the UK on an early morning flight in January, it was just a couple of hours before the plane was descending on to the red-earthed landscape of the Algarve. Leaving a dreary, wet, dark England behind, green oases were now scattered across the sun stricken ground beneath, promising recreational treats for most of the airliner’s cabin.
(Category: Features | Author: Peter Rear)
Unlimited Potential
Right now it’s an interesting time up at the top of the market – whether you are talking about supercars, private jets, luxury properties, investments or anything else on the radar of the super rich. Everywhere you look people are shouting out about the explosion of wealth, and how there are more people with more money than ever before.
(Category: Features | Author: Sam Elshafey)
The Maltese Falcon
The first time anyone lays eyes on the Maltese Falcon, you know they are going to be impressed, regardless of whether they are fans of big boats or not. Immediately you can see that there is something fundamentally different about it, but exactly what that is might not be so clear.
(Category: Features | Author: David Walston)
Serenity in the Seychelles
Meditating upon the madness that is flying today, it’s hard to recall the beautiful things in life when withstanding the relatively restricted comforts of a 12-hour flight. But all this dissipates into thin air once the airbus begins its decent down towards the Indian Ocean, and glancing wistfully into the aeroplane’s familiarly meagre oval window, one proceeds to stare across into the heavens mid-flight or to smile smugly in childish awe at the Lilliputian-sized toy towns that seem to reside so peacefully beneath the wings.
(Category: Features | Author: Vanessa Threapleton Horrocks)
The Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge
I had an argument with a fluid dynamicist the other night at my son’s Boy Scout barbeque. In recounting my recent, unforgettable, trip to see and sail some of the world’s finest classic yachts I asserted that they were living proof that yacht making is still an art not a science.
(Category: Features | Author: Doug Richard)
Lost in Luxury
Bermuda’s breathtaking setting has inspired writers for centuries, from William Shakespeare, who used the island as an inspiration for “The Tempest”, to Mark Twain who once wrote, “You go to heaven if you want, I’ll stay here in Bermuda”. Breathtaking pink-sand beaches line the coastline, iridescent turquoise waters surround the island and lush tropical vegetation fills the landscape.
(Category: Features | Author: Peter Rear)
Indian Ocean Hideaway
The sun has fully set, leaving a cool breeze, warm air and crisp night. I left an air conditioned hotel room and wander past the flame-lit swimming pools and numerous restaurants wafting exotic flavours and live jazz into the warm evening air, a welcome environment to be in after a stuffy 12-hour Air Mauritius flight from London Heathrow.
(Category: Features | Author: Daniel Sharp)
A Guide to Polo
The sport of polo is experiencing its greatest growth spurt since it ceased to be an Olympic sport after The Second World War. In its hey day, from the late Victorian era to the 1930’s, polo was revered as the “Sport of Kings”.
(Category: Features | Author: Johnny Lynn)
Desert Pentominum
Sheikh Rashid’s audacious vision for Dubai surviving past the oil boom has seen the tiny city-state undergo a miraculous transformation in the past forty years. Propagated by an economic shift towards tourism, shipping, mass communications and finance, Dubai has become an oasis of political and religious moderation, blooming in the somewhat scary Middle East.
(Category: Features | Author: Matt Watkinson)
Classic Sailing
Recovering from my experience on XSMG’s monstrous XSR48 powerboat, I needed to get over my newfound fear of boating. What should fall through the letterbox the following week but an invitation for a few days on a luxury 80ft Bermudan yacht; that should do the trick.
(Category: Features | Author: Peter Rear)
Lux500
The luxury market is full of concierge companies who offer their services to the masses, or specific clubs which concentrate their efforts on one particular product such as cars or yachts. However consumers of such luxury services invariably have penchant for a wide range of such services, which can ideally be seamlessly interwoven.
(Category: Features | Author: Charles Bagshaw)
Excess Speed
Life insurance, along with theology and acid rain, is not a subject which normally occupies much of my brain. However, after accepting this particular assignment, I did give it some thought. Consider the following. The XSR48 can reach speeds over 100mph. This is about one third the velocity of the world speed record on water, which has stood since Ken Warby, in Spirit of Australia, achieved 317mph back in October 1978.
(Category: Features | Author: Peter Rear)
Aero GP: F1 Takes to the Skies
Imagine that you are standing on the roof terrace of a bar in the Mediterranean, Malta to be exact, looking out over the ancient harbour. Whilst holding an ice cold beer, you look out to sea and see a small dot on the horizon. The dot grows larger, you hear a low rumble coming from the same direction, it gets closer and soon its apparent it’s an aircraft.
(Category: Features | Author: Andy Rixon)
V International
Fractional ownership is a simple concept to understand but not so easy to appreciate. That is, of course, unless you have already been through the process of buying a brand new super-car, using it 4 or 5 times a month and then selling it 10 months later, only to take a colossal kick in the wallet, thanks to insurance, depreciation and maintenance.
(Category: Features | Author: Daniel Sharp)
A Swiss Adventure
The destination was the Grand Hotel Bellevue in the centre of Gstaad to experience the ‘out-of-season’ activities and then relax in the hotel’s spa, reputed to be one of the best in the country.
The adventure began at The Rockwell – a funky boutique hotel on London’s Cromwell Road.
(Category: Features | Author: Al Fox)
The Haves and the Have-Yachts
The alarm clock explodes. It is 5am. I pull back the curtains to find a grey morning with a thin drizzle. Writing for Lusso is rough work – but someone’s got to do it. Shave, shower and a cup of AA Chagga coffee from H.R. Higgins (Coffee Man).
(Category: Features | Author: Oliver Walston)
Lunch in Geneva, Cocktails in Cannes
Woken by the alarm at 5.45. Rub eyes and wonder where I am. Pitch dark outside. Even the birds are still asleep. Stagger to bathroom and, whilst still en route, remember that I’m flying to Geneva today. God how I hate flying.
(Category: Features | Author: Oliver Walston)
Content Matching 'yacht' in Lusso Magazine Media Center: Profiles
Al Fox
With the term “luxury” being used to describe more and more travel experiences these days, Al feels his mission is to separate the wheat from the chaff and discover which destinations actually live up to their promise. Highlights so far include paragliding over Swiss mountains, dining on a millionaire’s super yacht in the West Indies, and sleeping in minus six degrees in Sweden’s Ice Hotel.
(Category: Lusso Magazine Media Center: Profiles | Author: Al Fox)
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Luxury Property From Knight Frank
Whenever Knight Frank offer properties for sale, its always worth a second look. There has never been a better time for the luxury market, with such a diverse selection of properties available worldwide. We've decided to take a look at two developments which offer something a bit different for the Lusso reader.
(Category: News | Author: Andrew Rixon)
Luxury Treatment at the British Motor Show
The British International Motor Show starts in London in late July, and VIP tickets are now on sale for the exclusive opening day on the 23rd July 2008. This ensures priority entrance to the show which will see a number of automotive debuts. The show is being held at ExCel London from the 23rd July to 3rd August.
(Category: News | Author: Andrew Rixon)
Launch of Portugal’s ‘Palacio da Quinta’ brings six star living to Europe
April 2008 sees the launch of Europe’s first six star hotel and residential resort – ‘Palacio da Quinta’, situated in the Algarve, Portugal’s most beautiful coastal region. The truly palatial development will comprise 80 luxurious apartments and penthouses set within 17 acres of lush sub-tropical gardens.
(Category: News | Author: Lusso Magazine News Desk)
The South Africa Villa Book
For those feeling deprived of a summer this year, The Villa Book’s new collection of luxury villas in and around Cape Town offers an opportunity for a winter sun escape.
(Category: News | Author: Lusso Magazine News Desk)
New Boutique Hotel opens in Goa
Vivenda dos Palhacos has recently opened as one of South Goa’s first boutique hotels situated in Majorda, a 45 minute drive from the state capital Panjim. Prices start from $80 a night for a double room ($40 during Monsoon season).
(Category: News | Author: Lusso Magazine News Desk)
Lusso Edition 6 Released
We're proud to announce the release of the 6th edition of Lusso Magazine. Officially labelled as Edition 6 – Q4 2006 this edition is the first of many to be produced from new Lusso owners SWR Media Ltd. The edition contains some fantastic features, most of which are also available from the Lusso Magazine Website.
(Category: News | Author: Lusso Magazine)
New Sunseeker at Southampton
Sunseeker International’s latest addition to their impressive Predator range will be on show for the first time at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show from the 15th–24th September 2006.
The new Predator 62 adds further choice to the ever popular range of high-performance motor yachts and has been designed following extensive discussions with owners wishing to trade up to this style of boat.
(Category: News | Author: Lusso Magazine)
Pearl's Harbours Continue to Expand
Motor boaters have been queuing up to buy the latest addition to Pearl Motor Yachts' fleet - the Pearl 50, prior to its launch later this year. Record-breaking sales have already been agreed off plan with production sold out until 2007.
(Category: News | Author: Lusso Magazine)
Content Matching 'yacht' in Reviews
Hotel Caruso
On a beautiful late September day, I was driving along the dramatic but tortuous coastal route along the Amalfi coast - I know that Italians love their spaghetti, but I didn’t know they had roads like it too. My destination was the Hotel Caruso at Ravello; the newest gem in the crown of the Orient Express Hotels on the divine Amalfi coast, and a beautiful haven in which to unwind!
(Category: Reviews | Author: Christine Rear)
Grand Resort Lagonissi
When making inquiries and arrangements for the trip to Lagonissi, just outside of Athens, I discovered that most high class destinations were completely booked for many months before the season even started. I guess it was not too much of a suprise - with that sort of sand & sea, Greece in the summer is “the place to be”.
(Category: Reviews | Author: Patrick Gruhn)
Fujitsu Cinema Projector
The McLaren F1 is resonably quick, super yachts can be expensive, the LPF-D711 is a good projector, the sun is warm... These are a selection of colossal understatements and hopefully this will help you begin to grasp the simple and obvious brilliance of this piece of kit.
(Category: Reviews | Author: Lusso Magazine)
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Meridian celebrate 40th anniversary of Led Zeppelin
For 30 years, Meridian Audio have been producing some of the most highly regarded speakers in the industry. I'm sure its safe to say that plenty of Led Zeppelin has been played through their speakers, so its fitting that Meridian are helping to celebrate 40 years of their music.
The Cervelo R3
In the world of road riding, the Paris-Roubaix is regarded as the most gruelling race in the world. Its cobbled stones and muddy paths make the racing conditions far from straightforward. It's hard enough being an athlete in this race, but for the world's premier bicycle manufacturers, the raceG provides one of the toughest challenges for their bikes.
Historic Red Bull Air Racing
To celebrate the return of the Red Bull Air Race World Series to London on 2nd & 3rd August this year, current World Series leader Paul Bonhomme today took to the controls of a 1940’s Spitfire to try his hand at air racing of a different kind. Bonhomme’s aim was to test the speed and agility of the Spitfire, against a modern day plane designed specifically for the Red Bull Air Race, the MX2, piloted by his World Series opponent Nigel Lamb.
Luxury Property From Knight Frank
Whenever Knight Frank offer properties for sale, its always worth a second look. There has never been a better time for the luxury market, with such a diverse selection of properties available worldwide. We've decided to take a look at two developments which offer something a bit different for the Lusso reader.
Issue 13, Available June 2008.
Jet Special
We investigate the new class of light jet and investigate whether personal is the smart way to travel. We find out how you can own and operate an ex-military jet so you can spend the rest of your weekends going supersonic.
Helicopter Group Test
We put the most popular helicopters to the test and find out which one you should be living with! We even explore the new world of tilt-rotors.
And the regulars...
Brian Ebbesen, Arash Farboud, Nick English and others all share their views
Buying a Bugatti Veyron
“Some questions to Arash, if you wouldn′t mind satisfying my curiosity (as a wildly jealous...” By Colin B 22 July 2008
Interview: Sir Rocco Forte
“Interested in Forte family in the U.K particularly in respect of descebdants and relatives livin...” By Dr Chris Hertzog 18 July 2008
Dave's Diaries
“http://ba038.terapad.com/ - is worth a read” By BA038 09 July 2008
Moving Fast Under Sail
“While in the throws of deciding monohull/multihull and doing our research, my fiance saved this ...” By Dawn 07 July 2008
