Kristin Tablang

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Haute Yacht of the Week: Byblos Saint-Tropez

The Princess V62 yacht, Algandra, offers stunning views of the French Riviera and the Mediterranean Sea. The luxury liner, which is owned by the iconic Byblos Saint-Tropez in the Cote d’Azur, can accommodate up to 12 passengers for day excursions, and six for overnight trips. The powerful seacraft has two 1150 horsepower engines and boasts a maximum speed of 34 knots and a cruising speed of 27 knots. It features the Hotel’s award-winning cuisine prepared by the resort’s chef, along with its impeccable amenities, staff, and service. Among the bevy of excursions the Algandra offers are visits to see the READ MORE

Lamborghini Unveils Bespoke Aventador for Jackie Chan

The 13th Beijing International Motor Show is well underway, showcasing a bevy of customized luxury vehicles fashioned by automaker bigwigs from across the globe. Even prior to the event’s grand opening, however, Lamborghini unveiled a special edition of the Aventador: a bespoke model created in honor of Jackie Chan, in celebration of the illustrious actor’s 60th Birthday. Aptly named the Lamborghini Aventador Jackie Chan Edition, the unique set of wheels was personalized through Lamborghini’s Ad Personam program. The one-of-a-kind ride features a sleek Titanium Grey paint job, gleaming black Nero alloy wheels, and brilliant red brake calipers, along with a READ MORE

Haute Jet of the Week: Four Seasons’ Bespoke Boeing 757

The Four Seasons hotel group is venturing into new and luxe territory with its purchase of a bespoke, retrofitted Boeing 757 for elite private travel. Beginning in February 2015, the luxury hotel will offer customized around-the-world experiences for the jet set on a 52-seater plane emblazoned with the Four Seasons logo. The jet will be entirely business or first class, and will boast leather flatbed seats, Wi-Fi, exquisite cuisine and an in-flight entertainment system. A dedicated concierge and professional crew will also ensure travelers are fully catered to, both on and off the ground. Once onboard the private aircraft, travelers will flit READ MORE

BMW Design Works and Thales Unveil the Ultra Plush Business Class Seat

BMW Design Works has teamed up with Thales, a global innovator in in-flight connectivity and entertainment, in the creation of the Immersive Business Class Seat. Among the plush seat’s myriad features are integrated-touchpad controls, an ultra-high definition (UHD) main display screen, eye tracking capability, and an interactive virtual landscape panel, all of which were designed to function in concert with products already offered by Thales and third party companies (such as Thales’ SmartPIMs, which allow passengers to connect their portable tech gadgets with the IFE system, and Smart Device Ignition Wireless Charging). Developed in collaboration with BE Aerospace, the seat was revealed on READ MORE