NetJets US Fall 2024

Fall 2024 

ROMAN HOLIDAY 

Italy’s capital marries 

the old with new 

ON THE SLOPES 

Skiing updates from 

Switzerland to Canada 

RUM REVOLUTION 

Distilleries taking the 

spirit to another level 

CHURCH MUSIC 

The country singer 

with a grand plan 

FLOWER POWER 

The floral style of 

Yves Saint Laurent

- A n Is land Sanc t u ary like no oth e r 

cd: ROBB AARON GORDON

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FOR THOSE 

Experience it 

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WHO KNOW

TAKING OFF 

IPERSONALLY LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR—THE CHANGING LEAVES, THE CRISPNESS IN 

THE AIR, AND THE HOLIDAYS ON THE HORIZON. 

Along with the fall season, NetJets is in a season of growth. We are growing our 

fleet, our real estate, and our talent. But as we scale our business, we remain 

steadfast in our mission to create exceptional experiences. 

As you flip through these pages, it is filled with those exceptional experiences. From our 

new in-flight menu to Canada’s oldest national park, to the new golf hotspot in Portugal 

to the harbors of Catalina Island, we pride ourselves in making each trip special and 

personalized. 

All these offerings are designed to enhance the lives of our Owners. So, as we embrace 

our season of growth, we look forward to making your season one to remember. 

So, whether you’re visiting your favorite golf destination or simply jet-setting through 

summer, we look forward to being your trusted travel partner. 

Only NetJets! 

Adam Johnson 

Chairman and CEO 

CONTRIBUTORS 

JONATHAN 

THOMPSON 

The award-winning 

tavel expert 

explores a modern 

marvel— an 

exceptional island 

off the coast of 

L.A., Catalina’s 

Comeback (page 

54) combines a 

storied history 

with promises of a 

bright future. 

FELICE HARDY 

In Peak Performer 

(page 30), our 

renowned ski scribe 

takes a look at 

Zermatt, a quiet 

Swiss town-turned- 

Alpine must-visit 

destination, with 

new hotels and 

upgraded facilities 

adding to its 

already charming 

attractions. 

ALEXANDER 

LOBRANO 

Escaping his busy 

city home of Paris, 

the U.S.-born 

writer traveled 

to the Bahamas 

to discover the 

elusive Eleuthera 

for Sliver of Beauty 

(page 22), an 

alluring isle that 

remains under the 

radar ... for now. 

DAISUKE SASKAKI 

Capturing the 

spirit of fall, in 

Signs of the 

Season (page 68), 

the Japanese 

photographer 

encapsulates a 

certain sense of 

style with a little 

help from some 

of the biggest 

names in the world 

of fashion. 

JORDY 

LIEVERS-EATON 

The advisor to the 

New York-based 

agency and NetJets 

partner Local 

Foreigner ventures 

from the Caribbean 

to Europe and 

Africa to highlight 

desirable 

destinations for 

Travel on the Table 

(page 24). 

This symbol throughout the magazine denotes the nearest airport served by NetJets to 

the story’s subject, with approximate distances in miles where applicable. 

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OUT OF AFRICA 

Arijiju, Kenya, 

page 24. 

76 52 26 

IN THE NEWS 

From city to mountains 

and coast—the latest from 

desirable destinations 

pages 12-32 

ATLANTIC CURRENT 

Costa Terra in Portugal’s 

Alentejo region is the 

country’s new golfing joy 

pages 48-51 

THE LOOK 

Fashions for him that 

capture the relaxed 

spirit of the season 

pages 68-75 

NETJETS UPDATE 

All-access events on the 

water and the fairway, 

staff in profile, and more 

pages 34-38 

CANADIAN COOL 

Be it summer or winter, 

Banff is a destination 

for all times of year 

pages 52-57 

RUM NEW THINGS 

Caribbean in origin, now 

global in production, the 

spirit has moved up a level 

pages 76-81 

CROOKES & JACKSON, © DISTILLERIE RHUM J.M, GAUDENZ DANUSER / GORNERGRAT BAHN, © THE POTLATCH CLUB 

CHIEF OF JOY 

The life and times of 

Eric Church, a country 

singer and so much more 

pages 40-43 

HOME COMFORTS 

Mayo Clinic’s guide to 

avoiding the post-travel 

blues and flues 

pages 44-46 

A-LIST ISLAND 

Just off the coast of L.A., 

Catalina island is enjoying 

a new era in the sun 

pages 58-61 

TRAVEL WISE 

A selection of equipment 

to help make your journey 

ever more comfortable 

pages 62-66 

FLOWER POWER 

A celebration of Yves Saint 

Laurent’s deep devotion 

to the floral art 

pages 82-89 

THE LAST WORD 

Comedian Sebastian 

Maniscalco on life away 

from stage and screen 

page 90 

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THE SMART GUIDE 

Our collection of the latest, 

the brightest, and the best begins 

in the Eternal City. 

ROME STYLE 

For those seeking glorious new design hotels and shopping, plus a heady mix 

of classic and cutting-edge cooking, there’s currently no place quite like the 

Italian capital. By Ivan Carvalho 

FRANCESCO LUCIANI 

FASHION FORWARD 

The terrace at 

Bulgari Hotel Roma. 

THE ETERNAL CITY may 

be Rome’s moniker, and 

well deserved given its 

a steady click. Among the 

newest batch of debutantes 

is the Bulgari Hotel 

of Bulgari’s new address, a 

stunning example of Italian 

rationalist architecture from 

glorious monuments that 

Roma (bulgarihotels.com), 

the 1930s. Situated in front 

have stood for centuries, 

inaugurated in summer 2023, 

of the impressive Mausoleum 

but here the drumbeat of 

as the Italian luxury brand 

of Augustus, the building, 

change is no stranger. The 

seeks to make its mark on 

once a government agency, 

Italian capital is caught up 

the city it has called home 

underwent remodeling to 

in a whirlwind of activity as 

for 140 years. 

soften the ancient stone 

a much-needed hospitality 

Noted designers Antonio 

features and received an 

makeover is underway, with 

Citterio and Patricia Viel 

injection of rich textures 

high-end hotels opening at 

undertook an interior revamp 

and materials. Highlights at 



ROMAN HOLIDAY 

Right: The central 

staircase at Six 

Senses Rome; 

below: a dining 

room with a view 

at the Bulgari. 

the 114-key hotel include 

handcrafted Murano glass 

and original Richard Ginori 

vases from Gio Ponti, 

yet the main draw is the 

guest bathrooms, with 

their sumptuous marble 

patterns that range from 

green quartzite to red jasper 

from Sudan. Those wanting 

to make a bigger splash 

venture to the hotel’s spa, 

where an exquisite Roman 

bath experience awaits in a 

16,000sq ft oasis dressed 

up in glistening Bisazza 

mosaics, and with a 65ft 

pool adorned by eight 

columns in ribbed arabesque 

marble. And when, suitably 

refreshed, you emerge, you’ll 

find the dining to be equally 

stellar, thanks to oversight 

by the Abruzzo-born, 

Michelin-starred chef Niko 

Romito. 

Six Senses Rome 

(sixsenses.com) is another 

new kid on the block, with 

96 guestrooms and a layout 

JOHN ATHIMARITIS 

handled by talented Spanish 

designer Patricia Urquiola. 

its most striking feature is 

hotel group’s first urban 

limestone and cocciopesto 

Housed inside the Palazzo 

the central staircase and 

destination places the 

plaster combined with 

Salviati Cesi Mellini, close 

building’s main Unesco- 

building’s rich history front 

contemporary furnishings. In 

to sites like the Pantheon, 

listed façade. The luxury 

and center with travertine 

the majestic basement-level 

wellness center is a tribute 

to ancient bathing rituals— 

as seen in its tepidarium, 

caldarium, and other spaces 

honoring ancient Rome— 

while the spa area features a 

Palladian-style floor in Verde 

Cipollino marble and visually 

engaging mosaic inlays. 

Set to join these recent 

arrivals is a new opening 

from the Malta-based 

FRANCESCO LUCIANI 

hospitality group Corinthia 

Hotels (corinthia.com), slated 

for summer 2025. The 60- 

room property will occupy a 


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CAPITAL GAINS 

Clockwise from top: the 

lobby at ROMEO Roma; 

“pajata” at Armando 

al Pantheon; Pipero’s 

spacious dining area. 

grand neoclassical palazzo, 

complete with central 

courtyard, dating to 1914 

and which previously served 

as the seat of the Central 

the hotel will also boast 

a restaurant overseen by 

prominent Italian chef and 

TV personality Carlo Cracco. 

More high-level 

train service (orient-express. 

com), as the Accor Group is 

set to reopen the historic 

Grand Hotel de La Minerve 

(orient-express.com). After 

Bank of Italy. Located on the 

accommodations are coming 

or before a first-class rail 

Piazza del Parlamento in the 

in the form of a new base 

journey to Portofino or the 

heart of the city’s historic 

for travelers on the La 

lagoon of Venice, passengers 

Campo Marzio district, 

Dolce Vita Orient Express 

will be able to unwind in style 

in the heart of the capital. 

Those in search of something 

decidedly more modern can 

reserve at ROMEO Roma 

(theromeocollection.com), a 

new Zaha Hadid-designed 

74-room hotel that will boast 

suites with city views and a 

restaurant by multistarred 

French chef Alain Ducasse. 

Should you feel the urge 

for a leisurely stroll beyond 

the confines of your hotel, 

you can mingle with locals 

© PIPERO 

© ARMANDO AL PANTHEON 

at the newly reopened Bar 

Della Pace (bardellapace.it), 

a Roman hotspot frequented 

by film stars, royalty and 

musicians before it was 

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IMPERIAL MAJESTY 

The terrace of a 

two-bedroom suite 

at Six Senses Rome. 

JOHN ATHIMARITIS 

in 2016. Known in its past 

should hail a taxi to 

For a lasting reminder of 

della Fontanella di Borghese 

life as Caffè della Pace, it 

Pipero (piperoroma.it). 

your Roman holiday, a bit 

(lgrworld.com), run by Roman 

occupies a prized spot on the 

The sophisticated décor 

of retail therapy is called 

entrepreneur Luca Gnecchi 

cobblestoned Via della Pace 

of this Michelin-starred 

for. Designer Massimo Alba 

Ruscone, whose enviable 

where, as they say in Rome, 

establishment and the 

(massimoalba.com), whose 

sunglasses are a runaway 

“the world has passed.” 

cooking of chef Ciro 

Sloop suit worn by Daniel 

hit and have found their 

Those who’ve had 

Scamardella are a true 

Craig at the beginning of 

way into hit Netflix shows 

their fair share of classic 

delight. Scamardella brings 

“No Time to Die” became 

such as “Emily in Paris” 

Roman pasta dishes, say 

Neapolitan traditions to 

a sought-after garment, 

and “Ripley.” They are all 

a simple yet delectable 

the table together with an 

offers a gorgeous boutique 

you need to be ready to 

cacio e pepe or the rigatoni 

infusion of influences from 

on the picturesque Via 

hit the streets and enjoy 

all’amatriciana served at 

as far afield as Japan—and, 

dei Coronari. Top off your 

your very own “La Dolce 

the Armando al Pantheon 

of course, there’s a sublime 

look with eyewear from the 

Vita” moment. 

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carbonara that awaits. 

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SLIVER OF BEAUTY 

With paradisiacal beaches, a new breed of chic accommodations, 

and a liberating sense of solitude, Eleuthera, in the Out Islands, 

Bahamas, offers style and space in spades. By Alexander Lobrano 

ASIDE FROM ITS almost 

shocking beauty, the best 

thing about Eleuthera, 

the slender, 110-mile-long 

Bahamian Out Island in easy 

reach of Nassau, or Miami, 

is its lack of popularity. This 

means that it’s the perfect 

place to go wild, since the 

island, population 11,000, 

doesn’t even have a single 

traffic light but does offer 

mile after mile of empty white 

sand beaches bordered by 

turquoise ocean waters. 

Rather miraculously for a 

country that’s such a major 

tourist destination as the 

Bahamas, Eleuthera remains 

pretty much the way it was 

when it was first settled in 

1648 by a group of English 

Puritans seeking religious 

freedom. Originally called 

Segatoo by the Lucayan 

Indians, the island’s original 

inhabitants, it was renamed 

Eleutheria, which is Greek 

for freedom, and eventually 

changed to Eleuthera, 

meaning free. 

For several centuries, the 

island was one of the world’s 

largest pineapple producers 

(a few pineapple farms survive 

today, and the fruit they 

produce is exceptionally sweet 

and juicy). When agriculture 

dwindled, a few attempts 

were made to develop the 

island for tourists, notably by 

Juan Trippe, the founder of 

Pan American World Airways. 

Trippe, who had a house here, 

developed a resort, Cotton 

Bay, that never caught on 

during the 1950s. 

Unlike tiny Harbour Island, 

a celebrity magnet and 

hedge-fund-baron hideaway 

a few miles off its northern 

coast, there’s no “scene” on 

Eleuthera—the only celebrity 

who might be spotted is local 

resident Lenny Kravitz. 

Most visitors find a favorite 

beach, maybe French Leave 

Beach with its pink sand; 

Receiver’s Beach, north 

of Governor’s Harbour, 

Eleuthera’s main town; or 

Surfer’s Beach near Gregory 

Town in the north for those 

who want to catch some 

waves, and idle their days 

away beachcombing. There 

are also walking trails, with 

boating and horseback riding 

also available. 

There is some change 

afoot in this decidedly lowkey 

destination, however. To 

start with there’s the opening 

of the charming Potlatch 

Club (thepotlatchclub.com), 

Eleuthera’s first luxury 

boutique hotel. This intimate 

11-room property occupies a 


PIECE OF PARADISE 

Clockwise from top: The Cove 

Eleuthera; The Potlatch 

Club, The Pineapple House. 

Opposite page: The Potlatch 

Club. 

and 14 two-bedroom villas 

and is a great choice for an 

active family holiday. It offers 

© THE COVE ELEUTHERA 

everything from pickleball 

to bonfires on the beach, 

along with boat charters, 

kayaking and snorkeling, plus 

all manner of fishing: bone, 

conch, deep-sea, line, spear 

former private guesthouse 

Amanda Lindroth. The 

40-acre resort with four 

and drift-reef. 

popular with New York City 

Potlatch overlooks a 10-mile 

villas, 23 cottages and two 

Eleuthera is also just about 

socialites in the 1960s 

stretch of pink-sand beach, 

suites, plus a choice of two 

to become one of the world’s 

and 70s (Paul and Linda 

with accommodation— 

magnificent private beaches, 

great golfing destinations. On 

McCartney spent their 

including three suites, three 

just reopened after a multi- 

1,200 seaside acres, Jack’s 

honeymoon here, where Paul 

ocean-facing cottages, 

million-dollar renovation 

Bay (jacksbayclub.com) is 

wrote “She Came in Through 

three garden cottages, a 

by California-based BAR 

currently under construction 

the Bathroom Window” on 

mid-century modern villa 

Architects & Interiors. The 

with an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus 

Potlatch Club stationery). 

with four bedrooms, and a 

design brief here must have 

Heritage-brand course to join 

New owners Bruce Loshusan 

cozy one-bedroom house 

been mellow, given the 

the already completed 10- 

and Hans Febles fell in love 

for honeymooners—set 

decor featuring soothing 

hole par 3 course designed 

with the dilapidated property, 

in 12 acres of beautifully 

schemes of ton-sur-ton 

by Tiger Woods under his TRG 

and Febles designed and 

landscaped gardens. 

colors and natural fabrics, 

brand. 

oversaw its complete 

At the luxurious The Cove 

including linen-upholstered 

The only reason Eleuthera 

renovation alongside Nassau- 

(thecoveeleuthera.com), 

headboards. There are 

isn’t chic is because it’s 

based interior designer 

meanwhile, you’ll find a 

bicycles and a cruiser that 

still a secret. But this won’t 

can be rented for days out on 

last, so enjoy the island’s 

the ocean, plus a small spa, 

beauty, serenity, and laidback 

but what everyone loves most 

lifestyle at simple local- 

about The Cove—after the 

favorite restaurants such 

stunning views from almost 

as the oceanside Tippy’s 

every room—is the excellent 

(tippysbeachbar.com) for 

sushi bar that’s open nightly 

conch fritters and live music, 

for dinner. 

and The Buccaneer Club 

Located at the 

(@buccaneerclubeleuthera) for 

southwestern-most tip of 

conch chowder and mahi- 

© THE POTLATCH CLUB 

© THE COVE ELEUTHERA 

Eleuthera, the get-awayfrom-it-all 

Cape Eleuthera 

Resort and Marina 

(capeeleuthera.com) has 32 

rooms, 18 one-bedroom villas 

mahi with peas and rice— 

before Eleuthera goes the 

route of Harbour Island and 

gets fancy. 

North Eleuthera Airport 

ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS 

Glass Window Bridge A natural bridge that separates the cobalt-blue waters of the rugged Atlantic Ocean 

from the placid aquamarine ones of the Caribbean. Queen’s Bath Sunken craters in the shallow sea create 

perfect pools in which to wallow on a hot day. Sapphire Blue Hole A natural salt-water pool that is reached 

by jumping off a 30-foot-high cliffs. 


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TRAVEL ON THE TABLE 

Fall travel can be full of magic for foodies and families. Here, we highlight 

a few favorite autumn destinations from Local Foreigner, a luxury travel 

consultancy and NetJets partner, for when you want to gather with a group. 

By Jordy Lievers-Eaton 

© IL BORRO 

ITALIAN HEART 

Il Borro, 

Tuscany, Italy. 

SUMMER TRAVEL GETS all 

the attention, but if you’re 

looking for variety—and big 

bottles of wine are being 

uncorked in celebration of 

the harvest. Meanwhile, 

gather under a rambling new 

roof, or you have a group of 

friends ready to celebrate 

flavors—fall is prime time. 

the southern hemisphere 

making it through back-to- 

There’s no other season when 

is just starting to ramp up 

school by tasting your way 

so much of the world is on 

for summer, with seasonal 

through vineyards across 

the travel table. Above the 

properties throwing open 

Europe, fall is the perfect 

equator, both temperatures 

their doors to weather that 

time to post up somewhere 

and crowds are down from 

is pleasantly cool. Whether 

fabulous—and fully 

their mid-July peaks, and 

your family is looking to 

staffed—to share a meal. 


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CELTIC PRIDE 

Ashford Castle, 

Co. Mayo, Ireland. 

Read on for five of Local 

Foreigner’s favorite spots to 

gather around a table and 

enjoy nature’s bounty. 

TUSCANY 

Few places on Earth offer 

the spellbinding lure of 

Tuscany—the mere mention 

of its name conjures images 

of rolling green hills, hazy 

morning fog, and vintage 

cars puttering down 

winding, cypress-lined 

roads. Every ingredient in 

that Tuscan fantasia is on 

offer at Il Borro (ilborro.it), 

© THE RED CARNATION HOTEL COLLECTION 

a charming estate owned 

by the Ferragamo family 

adventure further afield, 

tea sandwich in the storied 

NAPA 

and centered on an entire 

Florence and Siena can be 

Connaught Room, or when 

California wine country’s 

medieval village. Visitors 

reached in under an hour. 

you walk past a 13th- 

most famous valley, Napa, 

to Il Borro are encouraged 

century coat of arms in 

is an oenophile’s dream. The 

to embrace the leisurely 

WESTERN IRELAND 

the great hall. Perhaps you 

30-mile stretch of cresting 

delights of theTuscan 

Ireland is brilliant—and 

feel it in the crisp air of 

hillsides and sprawling 

idyll, spending their days 

busy—during the summer 

your morning walk, or in 

vineyards includes well- 

horseback riding across the 

season, but there’s a 

the crackling warmth of a 

known towns like Yountville, 

2,700 acres of vineyards and 

romance to the misty 

roaring fire. Maybe it hits 

Rutherford, St. Helena, and 

forest, relaxing at the spa, 

bluster of November 

you during the third course 

Calistoga. But beyond wine, 

or tasting local wines in the 

along the Wild Atlantic 

of a tasting menu in the 

Napa has built a reputation 

cellar, before returning to 

Way. (After all, Guinness 

George V dining room, or 

for its award-winning 

their understated, elegant 

goes well with a wool 

when a majestic Harris’s 

restaurants, curated shops, 

rooms or freestanding 

turtleneck.) At Ashford 

hawk takes flight from 

and thriving art scene, giving 

farmhouses and villas with 

Castle (ashfordcastle.com), 

the perch of your forearm, 

it broad appeal to all kinds of 

full kitchens housed within 

the magic might hit when 

but the Emerald Isle looks 

travelers. Autumn is stacked 

the village’s original stone 

you’re enjoying a Galway 

particularly fetching 

with action in the valley, with 

structures. For those seeking 

goat’s cheese and rosehip 

dressed in autumn colors. 

the annual harvest getting 

into full swing in September 

and the fall foliage ablaze 

across vines and trees alike 

in October. November kicks 

off Cabernet Season in the 

Valley, pairing perfectly with 

the bold, earthy flavors of 

fall. Four Seasons Napa 

Valley’s (fourseasons.com) 

multi-bedroom units, with 

their own indoor and outdoor 

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PEAK PERFORMER 

Ever one to watch, the charismatic Swiss town of Zermatt has welcomed a 

couple of eye-opening recent additions to its Alpine scene. By Felice Hardy 

COLD HEART, 

WARM WELCOME 

From top: Skiing 

at Gornergrat; 

on board the 

Gornergrat Railway’s 

NostalChic Class. 

IT’S A PERENNIAL favorite 

among diehard skiers, 

boasting no fewer than 225 

miles of groomed terrain 

in southern Switzerland, 

including one of Europe’s 

system to connect it all. 

But Zermatt, one of the 

most enchanting ski towns 

in the Alps, also entices 

the less fanatical with its 

tableau of blackened wood 

double bedrooms with en 

suite bathrooms, a library, 

a spa, and wellness center 

(the main suite has a large 

whirlpool of its own). 

Chandeliers loop, rope, 

Opposite page: 

Inside and out at 

Chalet Zermatt Peak 

longest pistes across the 

border into Cervinia, Italy, 

and a state-of-the-art lift 

chalets, horse-drawn sleighs, 

medieval backstreets, 

attractive little boutiques, 

and quirky cafés. 

and coil in every room, and 

dangle like icicles over the 

chalet balcony. To decorate 

the wood and stone interiors, 

Perched above it all is the 

there’s an abundance of 

privately run Chalet Zermatt 

fur rugs—draped over the 

Peak (chaletzermattpeak. 

beds and chairs and on the 

com), which sparkles like 

floor to warm your toes. 

a ship at sea. Six stories 

You’ll even find them beside 

tall, with floor-to-ceiling 

the indoor hot tub. Glass- 

windows and a wraparound 

sided fireplaces add to the 

balcony, the property 

transparent and uncluttered 

© GORNERGRAT BAHN 

boasts uninterrupted views 

of the town and across 

to the iconic Matterhorn. 

Inside the chalet, there’s an 

open-plan living area, five 

theme, and a glass roof 

acts like an observatory. 

The building is fully staffed, 

including a gourmet chef, a 

dedicated concierge, and an 


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It’s a 10-minute walk 

from the Gornergrat lift 

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chauffeured electric vehicle 

24/7. The property is open 

all year round, so you can 

enjoy summer skiing on the 

glacier, hiking, mountain 

biking, and dipping into 

the chalet’s tailor-made 

wellness and activity 

program at any time. 

Railways are central to 

Zermatt, and the train is 

how many visitors arrive 

in town. One way up the 

mountain itself is on 

the Gornergrat Railway 

(gornergrat.ch). There’s the 

option to take a roundtrip 

in a nostalgic 1961 

carriage rather than joining 

the usual train. It takes 

a minimum of 10 and a 

maximum of 22 people in 

a single carriage, with the 

group meeting at a café in 

town before heading to the 

station. You’re guaranteed a 

window seat on the journey 

up to imposing Gornergrat, 

10,000 feet above sea level, 

and back down again. The 

six-hour round trip includes 

a guide who tells stories 

about Zermatt, and a fourcourse 

lunch in a mountain 

restaurant at the top. 

If you’re looking to 

expand your horizons even 

further, the Matterhorn 

Alpine Crossing 

(matterhornalpinecrossing. 

com), at 11,400 feet, allows 

skiers and pedestrians to 

travel directly by cablecar 

between Zermatt and 

Cervinia during both the 

winter and summer months. 

The link has made it into 

Time magazine’s World’s 

Greatest Places 2024 list. 

On a clear day, it’s easy to 

see why, with no less than 

38 peaks of 13,000 feet and 

14 glaciers in three different 

countries visible from the 

viewing platform at the top. 

Sion Airport: 46 miles 

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SPIRITED AWAY 

Elixirs to capture the imagination 

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From a leading proponent of pushing the boundaries in whisky 

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collaboration with the renowned London department store and 

is a typically iconoclastic product from this innovative brand. 

copenhagendistillery.com 

Rare Treat 

Skye High 

A rare release from the 

Hebridean distillery, Talisker 

30-Year-Old is a limited 

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capturing the isolation and 

coastal position of the maker. 

A double Gold winner at the 

San Francisco World Spirits 

Competition 2024, it has 

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malts.com 

Sweet Result 

Part of a new boutique 

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whisky maker, showcasing 

the very best of European 

sherry barrel, the Bowmore 

15-Year-Old Sherry Oak 

Cask captures the elegance 

of the distillery’s single 

malt, while adding a sweet 

taste acquired from the 

maturation in first-fill 

Oloroso casks. bowmore.com 

True connoisseurs will 

appreciate this limited-edition 

beauty, hailing from Speyside— 

one of the world’s great whiskymaking 

areas. The Balvenie 

Fifty Collection, matured in 

rare casks over five decades, is 

to be released in three editions 

over the next three years with 

just 125 bottles available. 

thebalvenie.com 

Mixing It 

Age–Old Flavor 

A blend of high-quality Japanese whiskies from a trio of 

Suntory’s globally acclaimed distilleries—Yamazaki, Hakushu, 

and Chita, Hibiki 40 Years Old is the height of style as well 

as taste, with an intricate crystal bottle and a box made of 

12 Japanese woods, representing the 12 months of the year. 

house.suntory.com 

A new gin but one steeped in history, Ad Gefrin 

Thirlings is a classic English spirit, that draws 

on the ancient Anglo-Saxon mores. The result 

from the Northumberland distillery is a gin 

that encapsulates the wildness of a distant era 

perfected with modern techniques. adgefrin.co.uk 

Time Turner 

From an Islay distillery dating 

back to 1815, Laphroaig 

Strong Characters alludes 

to this history in both the 

bold taste that combines the 

sweet and the savoury and 

the artwork on the bottle by 

British artist Bill Bragg, that 

captures the tribulations, 

hardships, and triumphs of 

the distiller’s journey in superb 

black-and-white images. 

laphroaig.com 

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NOTES FROM NETJETS 

Latest happenings, onboard updates, 

companywide news, and profiles. 

GOLF AMBASSADORS IN COLORADO 

© NETJETS (2) 

TEE TALK 

Jason Day, l e ft, and 

Scottie Scheffler, 

either side of host 

Peyton Manning. 

In August, NetJets 

Owners attended the BMW 

Championship at Castle 

Pines Golf Club in Colorado. 

Attendees gained tournament 

tickets plus exclusive access 

to the Centennial Club. The 

weekend included a private 

conversation with our NetJets 

Brand Ambassadors Jason 

Day and Scottie Scheffler, 

hosted by Peyton Manning. 

Afterward, Owners and guests 

attended the entertaining 

BMW Championship Concert 

with Luke Bryan. 


NETJETS IN BRIEF 

IN-FLIGHT MENU 

+ SNACKS 

JULIAN RENTZSCH 

50+ INDIVIDUAL SELECTIONS 

ON THE NEW NETJETS MENU 

(WITH 384 SEPARATE 

COMPONENTS) 

INSIDE TRACK 

JIM BOSTICK 

Executive Vice President, Sales 

WHEN DID YOU START AT NETJETS? I recently 

celebrated my 23rd anniversary at NetJets. When I joined 

NetJets in 2001, I was fortunate to learn our business 

model as a financial analyst. Over the next 20 years, I have 

had the opportunity to serve our sales function and grow 

this knowledge with a continual focus on delivering value 

for our Owners. 

WHAT DOES YOUR NORMAL DAY CONSIST OF? 

No two days are alike, but I work to ensure we have the 

right people in the right places to serve our Owners and 

the right products to meet demand. In a high-luxury, 

high-touch industry, it is imperative we have well-trained 

and experienced team members where our customers are 

to execute the service our Owners deserve. Constantly 

optimizing our sales territories and strategic focus 

allows us to guide individuals to the right private aviation 

solution. Based on an understanding of our customers’ 

needs, I work with teams across operations, fleet planning, 

finance, and marketing to ensure we have the optimal 

product offerings to not only bring new travelers into our 

program but also to encourage them to be NetJets Owners 

for life. 

20+ SNACK VARIETIES 

ON EVERY AIRCRAFT (INCLUDING 

SWEET AND SAVORY VARIETIES 

FOR EVERY CRAVING) 

100+ CURATED BEVERAGES 

TO SAVOR IN-FLIGHT (47 WINES 

AND SPIRITS, 28 BEERS AND 

SELTZERS, AND 41 NON- 

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) 

NEARLY 20,000 ANNUAL 

ORDERS 

OF THE YOGURT PARFAIT 

(OUR MOST ORDERED 

INDIVIDUAL ITEM) 

NEARLY 43,000 FRUIT TRAYS 

ORDERED IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 

(OUR MOST POPULAR MENU ITEM) 

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU FACE 

IN YOUR ROLE? 

Our biggest challenge is scaling the business. The everchanging 

landscape of the aviation industry is causing 

varying demand and restraints from airports and suppliers, 

and we must grow responsibly. With any growth, we 

maintain discipline in serving our Owners. Our safety and 

service standards lead the industry, and we deliver on that 

promise. Whether that means pausing sales or slowing 

down, we take pride in Owner loyalty and do everything we 

can to uphold our elevated standards. 

© NETJETS 


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YACHTING ON NANTUCKET 

© NETJETS (3) 

BLUE HEAVEN 

Soaking up 

Nantucket’s 

renowned nautical 

heritage out on 

the water. 

NETJETS, IN PARTNERSHIP with Barton & Gray Mariners Club, 

presented a cocktail reception on Nantucket in August. To kick 

off an eventful weekend, Owners and guests enjoyed sushi, 

caviar, exquisite wines, and craft cocktails at the White Elephant. 

Attendees discovered the joys of yachting with a tour of the 

Barton & Gray fleet and a scenic harbor excursion aboard one of 

its fine vessels. 

SHORE THINGS 

Owners and 

guests enjoying 

cocktails and 

canapés at 

stylish harborside 

hotel the White 

Elephant. 

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A NETJETS EVENT? CONTACT OWNER SERVICES FOR DETAILS. 


SOUTHWESTERN CUISINE 

IN TEXAS 

NetJets Owners experienced 

celebrity chef Dean Fearing’s 

bold, modern Southwestern 

cuisine like never before at 

our September Culinary Series 

dinner. Owners and guests 

enjoyed a bespoke menu and 

wine pairings at Fearing's 

Restaurant in Dallas—located 

in the Ritz-Carlton. Joining was 

guest chef Robert Wiedmaier 

of RW Restaurant Group plus 

“Top Chef Masters” star and 

restaurateur David Burke. 

© NETJETS 

VIEWS FROM THE FIRST TEE 

© NETJETS 

At the end of August, NetJets presented the Starter Lounge at the 

TOUR Championship in Atlanta. This shared hospitality venue was 

located at tee No. 1, providing front-row access to one of the most 

pressure-packed walks in the game of golf. 

ORIGIN STORY 

NetJets Owners had access to the best view in Atlanta. 


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IN SERVICE 

KARL JONASON 

Flight Attendant 

MY FIRST EXPOSURE TO FLYING WAS … 

an experience I had in college when I was 

flying back from Daytona Beach to Chicago. 

We were on a late-night flight with very few 

passengers on board. I remember seeing the 

two flight attendants in the galley laughing 

and talking and having a great time. In that 

moment I thought, wow, they just really love 

what they’re doing. So, I decided to become 

a flight attendant. 

BEFORE JOINING THE NETJETS TEAM, 

I WAS … working for a commercial airline. I 

started my career in social work in Indiana, 

then became a commercial flight attendant 

in 1985. 

THE ONE DAY AT NETJETS I WON’T 

FORGET WAS … when an Owner was 

traveling with her husband and children, 

I baked them cookies as a special treat. 

She had her children give me three “hip-hiphoorays” 

as a thank you. It was so sweet, 

and I will never forget it. 

ONE THING OWNERS PROBABLY 

WOULDN’T GUESS ABOUT ME IS … 

I have performed with a men’s chorus at both 

the John F. Kennedy Center for the 

Performing Arts and Carnegie Hall. 

ON MY DAYS OFF … I love spending quality 

time with family and friends, going to the 

theater, sailing, or even just having dinner. 

WITHIN THE NEXT 10 YEARS, I WOULD 

LIKE TO … be retired, keep my plants alive, 

and finally get a dog. 

THE BEST PART OF FLYING IS … the 

people we serve. Our Owners are at the top 

of their industries—the most successful 

people in the world. There is just no other 

job that affords that type of opportunity to 

spend time with such fascinating people. 

MY BEST ADVICE FOR STAYING SANE 

ACROSS TIME ZONES IS … a strict 

morning routine. I get up three hours before 

showtime, do an exercise program in my hotel 

room, drink only water on flight days, and 

sleep when I’m tired. 


767 FIFTH AVENUE 37TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10153 

NETJETS@COLETTE.WORLD

OWNER’S PROFILE 

NO SHADES 

The man in the Ray-Ban sunglasses, Eric Church, 

aka “Chief”, is the country artist who is hitting 

all the right notes—and not just with his music. 

By Graham Boynton 

ROBBY KLEIN 

ERIC CHURCH IS pure country. You can tell from the 47-year-old 

star’s almost tribal devotion to his influences, his mentors, and the 

traditions of this most American of musical genres. Of course, there’s 

Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings, but most of all for 

Church there’s Kris Kristofferson, the Rhodes Scholar poet laureate of 

country music who died in September at the age of 88. 

Right now, Church stands as one of the most successful country 

singer-songwriters of the moment. He is a seven-time ACM (Academy 

of Country Music) Award winner, four-time CMA (Country Music 

Association) Award winner, and 10-time Grammy nominee. Five of his 

albums have gone platinum and multi-platinum, and his live concert 

tours sell out as they are announced. In 2021, he sang the national 

anthem at the Super Bowl, an honor reserved for a select few. 

But there was a time, not too long ago, when Church was just one 

of hundreds of aspiring, desperately hopeful, musicians fetching up in 

Nashville trying to get a break. That was when Kristofferson came into 

the picture. Church had arrived in Music City in 2005 from his rural 

North Carolina home, where he had grown up as son of the president of 

a furniture upholstery company. He was looking for a publishing deal, 

for live exposure at the city’s famous performance venues, and for 

recognition as a bona fide country artist. 

“I’d been in town for some while and had had a rough time,” he 

recalls. “Like so many of the others, I got told ‘No’ a lot. Then I had 

this big meeting with a music publishing company. I said to myself, if 

this doesn’t work out, I’m going back to North Carolina in the morning. 

Well, the meeting didn’t go well, and I ended up sitting in my car in 

the parking lot, figuring out how to leave Nashville, and listening to 

Kristofferson’s ‘To Beat The Devil,’ a song about rejection. That song 

talked about the very thing I was going through. I decided to stay 

another 24 hours. And the next day I got a publishing deal. That song 

was my last line of defense. So, thank you, Kris.” 

The two subsequently became close friends—an example, says 

Church, of how deep country music friendships are formed and how 

collaborative the genre is. “Don’t get me wrong, it’s not just one big 

happy family,” he says. “It’s competitive, but there’s a lot of camaraderie 

and a respect for the format and the history of the format. I think this 

is so with country music more than any other musical genre.” 

Church’s career took off in 2006 with the release of his debut 

album “Sinners Like Me,” followed a few years later by “Carolina,” 

and then “Chief,” which refers to his lifelong nickname—a nod to his 

beloved grandfather. 


CERTAIN STYLE 

Eric Church 

with trademark 

sunglasses 

and guitar. 

OF GREY 


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Church’s success has coincided with, and been a beneficiary 

of, the globalization of country music, which has seen the 

rise of stars such as Luke Combs, Jason Isbell, and, most of 

all, Taylor Swift, whose recent Eras tour saw her performing 

eight sell-out concerts at London’s Wembley Stadium, beating 

a record previously held by Michael Jackson at his superstar 

peak in 1988. After years of existing as a specialist genre 

most popular, if not mainstream, south of the Mason-Dixon 

line, country has now established itself as a massively popular 

international brand of contemporary music. 

Ironically, it was Eric Church who had a small, somewhat 

inadvertent, role in the rise of Swift. In 2006, just as his career 

was beginning to take off, he was invited to open for Rascal 

Flatts, the hot band of the time, on their major U.S. tour. “It 

was a big moment for me. I was a new act and I wanted to give 

those big audiences a real show,” he says. The tour management 

continually complained that Church was playing too loud and 

for too long. The final straw was the Madison Square Garden 

concert, after which Church was fired and replaced by a young 

up-and-comer, 16-year-old Taylor Swift. “The next call I got 

was from Taylor who told me she loved my music and she hoped 

there were no bad feelings. She was as sweet as she could be 

and I told her it was a great opportunity and I had one request. 

I said, ‘Your first gold record—I want it.’” 

The tour launched Swift’s career and within months she had 

her first gold record. Six months later, she and Church found 

themselves on the same festival bill. “She walked up and she 

was carrying her gold album, which she handed to me. On it 

she had written, ‘To Eric, thanks for playing too long and too 

loud on the Flatts tour.’” That gold record is now hanging in 

Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame. 

Just as Johnny Cash will forever be remembered as The 

Man in Black due to his sartorial color choices, so Eric Church 

will always be the Man in Shades. However, his shades are not 

STAGE CRAFT 

Church at full throttle 

in Des Moines. 


“ 

I challenge a lot of the new artists now when they ask 

my advice about career paths. I tell them you can’t skip 

the line. If you’re not putting in the work, not playing 

those smaller places, not working every day on your 

craft, it will catch up with you. 

OWNER’S PROFILE 

ANTHONY D‘ANGIO 

so much a cosmetic affectation as a practical antidote to a 

physical condition. “I wear contact lenses and my eyes don’t do 

well with lubrication,” he explains. “Also, I’m 6’3” tall, and the 

heat from stage lights would bake my contacts; they’d fall off.” 

ANTHONY D‘ANGIO 

Church is a well-liked and respected figure around Nashville, 

not least because he paid his dues and therefore has empathy 

for the next generation coming through the country music 

machine. “In my case, it was a number of years before I had any 

success at all,” he says. “A lot of hours, a lot of empty bars, and 

clubs and dance halls. I challenge a lot of the new artists now 

when they ask my advice about career paths. I tell them you 

can’t skip the line. If you’re not putting in the work, not playing 

those smaller places, not working every day on your craft, it 

will catch up with you. If you earn it, put in the work, play those 

small places, then, when the spotlight comes, you’ll be ready.” 

In an age when so many big stars lend their name to brands 

for seven- and even eight-figure sums, Church’s involvement 

in business ventures beyond country music is more to do with 

passion than financial gain. He really doesn’t need the money. 

“I’ve turned down a lot of things because if I can’t be uniquely 

involved, I won’t be interested,” he admits. 

His three major off-piste business interests involve bourbon, 

an historic American magazine, and a Nashville music venue, 

plus he is a minority owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets and 

has his own “Outsiders Radio” channel on SiriusXM. Whiskey 

JYPSI Legacy Batch 002 is his newest blended whiskey (made 

up of Tennessee corn whiskey, Canadian rye, and Indian malt); 

the 129-year-old “Field & Stream” hunting, fishing and outdoors 

title takes him back to his rural North Carolina roots; and his 

new Nashville music venue, Chief’s, which opened this year in 

a building he opted to purchase rather than signing a licensing 

deal, is a place that he insists “shines a light back on young 

songwriters and original music instead of audiences having to 

listen to ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ for the hundredth time.” 

With “Field & Stream,” Church has, with three partners, 

thrown himself into saving an eminent rural pursuits 

publication that was founded in 1895 but has been struggling 

in recent years. “It was like my King James bible,” he says, of 

his long-time passion for the brand. “I loved the writing, the 

outdoor adventure, the stories. It means a lot to me to be 

involved.” 

To facilitate this ceaselessly active lifestyle, Church has, for 

the past eight years, been an avid and active NetJets member. 

“My schedule is such that I can’t afford to be with an air travel 

provider that is less than 100% reliable,” he says. “I’m usually 

heading directly to a show and if anything goes wrong there’s 

no show. I’ve never had an issue with NetJets in all those years. 

Most of all, NetJets maximizes my time and gives me time 

back: the most precious commodity.” 


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LIVING WELL 

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NetJets

STAYING 

HEALTHY 

Strengthening the immune system 

against bugs while on the move can 

bemanaged through Mayo Clinic’s 

Travel Medicine advice. 

JÖRN KASPUHL 

WE’VE ALL heard of friends and family who have traveled 

and immediately came down with a bug upon returning home. 

Perhaps you’ve even been that person! While it may sound 

like an urban legend, people do become unwell more often 

after traveling. 

We can point to a few reasons for this, according to 

professionals with the Travel Medicine Clinic at Mayo Clinic. 

When we travel, we’re exposed to new people and places, giving 

us more contact with others who may be sick. We may get lax on 

our regular good hygiene, sleep, and hydration habits, leading 

our immune systems to function suboptimally. And travel itself 

can disrupt immune systems. 


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LIVING WELL 

“ 

team 

We can help you stay healthy 

no matter where you travel. 

Donna Springer, APRN, CNS, M.S., part of the Travel Medicine 

at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. 


“I know what you’re thinking—sounds like getting sick after 

traveling is a fact of life!” says Donna Springer, APRN, CNS, 

M.S., who cares for patients within the Travel Medicine team 

at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. “But it doesn’t have 

to be the case. We can help you stay healthy no matter where 

you travel.” 

For starters, Springer says, some of the things we should 

do every day for our health also keep us well when traveling. 

Eating nutritious food, getting enough sleep, and staying 

hydrated are good habits that build the health of our immune 

system, giving us more of a runway in case we do encounter 

a nasty bug along our travels. Minimizing stress and staying 

active are also two other priorities that lead to better overall 

health and can keep us healthier when we travel. 

“By doing these things on a consistent basis, we improve 

our overall health, and that, in turn, helps us stay healthy 

when we travel,” Springer shares. 

When we travel, it’s easy to get out of routines due to an 

unfamiliar schedule or lack of availability of healthy food 

choices and exercise options. But don’t let hand hygiene and 

disinfecting surfaces be overlooked. 

“Germs are everywhere, even when we do everything right,” 

Springer says. “Be sure to wash or sanitize your hands often. 

When you finish your travels, you can use a sanitizing spray on 

your luggage and personal belongings, and wash your clothes 

as soon as you return home.” 

For those who are looking for an immunity boost, some 

supplements have shown promise. Vitamin D3, vitamin C, and 

zinc all may be useful for strengthening immune systems. 

While these tips can help with both domestic and 

international travel, some destinations may require more 

forethought when it comes to staying healthy while traveling. 

“The world is a big place,” Springer says. “Many countries 

have different risks for diseases and illnesses that are not 

common where you may live. It’s a great idea to talk with a 

travel medicine program at least six weeks before traveling 

internationally, and come ready to talk about your destination, 

your travel dates, and any health history or concerns that 

could impact your travel or your health while you are in a new 

place. 

“We often see NetJets Owners in the Travel Medicine clinic 

as part of their Executive Health appointment.” 

Travel Medicine is available at all three U.S.-based Mayo 

Clinic locations in Rochester, Minnesota; Scottsdale, Arizona; 

and Jacksonville, Florida, and can be accessed at any 

Executive Health visit. 

MAYO CLINIC AND NETJETS 

NetJets is excited to partner with the Mayo Clinic Executive Health Program to bring expert 

medical, health, and wellness content that matters to you. With a focus on preventive health 

and wellness with timely, coordinated access to multidisciplinary care, including advanced 

diagnostics, state-of-the-art prevention strategies, and therapeutics, the Mayo Clinic Executive 

Health Program provides individualized, comprehensive care to meet the unique needs of 

business leaders in the demanding stages of their careers. The QR code will lead you to more 

thorough information about this world-class program, and your Mayo Clinic Executive Health 

liaison for NetJets Owners will be happy to answer your questions. 


The iconic Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas is one of the premier resorts in the 

world, offering unparalleled service, dining, and a renowned white sand beach. For the first 

time, the resort will also offer the joys of legendary resort living to a select few: 67 turnkey, 

private residences, designed to provide generations of barefooted memories. 

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TEEING OFF 


TERRA 

FIRMA 

Completion of the exclusive 

CostaTerra golfing enclave has 

added star appeal to an unspoilt 

stretch of Portuguese coast. 

By Farhad Heydari 

EVAN SCHILLER 

ADD YET ANOTHER swinging-for-the-fences-project-cometo-fruition 

for Wisconsin-born businessman and real estate 

entrepreneur Mike Meldman. The founder of Discovery Land 

Company is, of course, no stranger to turning the seemingly 

impossible into a reality (think Yellowstone Club in Montana). 

He’s been stringing together a glittering roster of superlative 

residential communities for the past 30 years—communities 

that are feted by boldfaced celebrities and titans of business 

as utopian second (or third) home enclaves. 

The latest is CostaTerra Golf & Ocean Club, a 720-acre 

redoubt along Portugal’s Atlantic Coast in Alentejo— 

sometimes described as the “Hamptons of Western Europe” 

for its stunning natural setting that has been devoid of 

development and is instead interspersed by sleepy yet stylish 

villages, such as Comporta and Melides, which recall Mexico’s 

Tulum way back when. 

Located an hour south of the capital, Lisbon, CostaTerra is 

nestled in the dunes of this vast, little-populated yet culturally 

rich region. It has been drawing au fait European sunseekers 

for several years but is now ready for its close-up—a fact that, 

in many ways, CostaTerra is wholly responsible for. 

As the name suggests, there is golf—after all, most, if not 

all, of Meldman’s 25 existing properties are anchored by a well- 

GREEN AND PLEASANT 

Challenges await 

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conceived track, and 15 of them have been designed by Tom 

Fazio, including this one. His lone mainland-Europe layout is a 

beauty that winds through dunes, heathland, and forest across 

a sandy milieu, leading to large green complexes that are welldefended 

with false fronts and runoffs, offering an exciting 

challenge that keeps players coming back for more. 

In all, the course, which meanders through the picturesque 

Zimbral forest on the front and boasts sweeping ocean views on 

the back, stretches to 7,462 yards from the tips (long enough to 

challenge any major winner) but is eminently walkable, thanks 

in no small part to an unending number of comfort stations, 

concierge members, and caddies that enliven the already 

elevated experience with joy and surprise. 

Indeed, there are a handful of tour players always in the 

midst and milling around on-site, often casually working on 

their wedge game in sandals and swimsuits in the unrivaled 

adjacent practice facilities, which, owing to thorough turfgrass 

management, are fashioned from a combination of Zeon Zoysia 

or Bentgrass 007 (get your agronomy books out) on greens and 

surrounds, and can withstand the hot Portuguese sun. 

“The unique charm of Discovery Golf is that it’s really good 

fun,” says Meldman of the offering and ethos. “We’ve taken out 

the traditional elements for a relaxed game—for example, you 

can golf barefoot, we have no tee times or dress codes and all 

ages are encouraged to enjoy the game. This has improved the 

game for so many of our members, creating an environment for 

families that fosters connections, memories, and fun.” 

But it’s not all about the golf at CostaTerra. As with all 

Discovery Land properties, there is a focus on fun, fitness, and 

the family-forward ethos that is one of its principal hallmarks. 

As such, members and their guests are encouraged to explore 

and enjoy all aspects of this multi-hyphenate property. To 

that end, a myriad of racket sports beckon, from padel to 

COASTAL COOL 

CostaTerra is as 

much about the location 

and facilities as the 

excellent golf on offer. 

pickleball and tennis; then there is baseball, football, and 

ultimate frisbee; there are, of course, watersports galore, on 

the seemingly endless 1.6 mile-long stretch of private beach or 

in the manmade Aqua-park; as well as a dedicated equestrian 

center from which you can traverse the unspoiled landscapes 

on-site (161 acres of the property are protected forest); or, 

should you feel more emboldened, you can get a bird’s-eye view 

of the stunning seascape by paragliding. 

As you’d expect, the wellness and fitness facilities are 

second to none (saunas, steams, cold plunges, and more) as 

are the spa offerings (think: Cellgym Oxygen Therapy, and 

HydraFacials, to name just two). Then there is the food, offered 

in a bevy of settings and situs (from beach to pool, clubhouse 

to halfway house) commensurate with the design language 

of the area and in keeping with the farm- and sea-to-table 

nature that predominate in these parts. There is even an onsite 

organic farm, grocery store, and community village to drive 

home the sustainability point. 

All of this is predicated on the purchase of a property, 

of which there are 142 units and more than 100 turnkey 

residences, by invitation only. But getting to this point was not 

easy, as Meldman himself has previously conceded: “We had 

been looking in Comporta for almost 20 years, but the zoning 

is strict, and the entitlements can be challenging. When this 

property became available, we knew it was perfect.” 

And so it is. With the stupendous granite-and-whitewash 

city of Évora—a Unesco World Heritage site whose gloriously 

gloomy gothic cathedral and Roman Temple of Diana are only 

the most obvious of a slew of historic gems—just an hour’s 

drive away, and the rest of Alentejo ripe for discovery, this 

culturally rich bucolic region, offering authentic charm and 

untouched appeal, is quickly becoming the must-go, must-visit 

locale on the entire Iberian Peninsula. costaterraclub.com 

“ 

Michael 

We’ve taken out the traditional elements for a relaxed 

game—for example, we have no tee times or dress codes 

and all ages are encouraged to enjoy the game. 

Meldman, founder and chairman of Discovery Land Company 


© COSTA TERRA GOLF (2) 


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BANFF FOR 


ALL SEASONS 

An icon among winter sports enthusiasts, Canada’s oldest national 

park is a mature beauty, still adding to its charms with slope upgrades, 

new restaurants, and greater appeal as a year-round destination. 

By Larry Olmsted 

AMONG SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS in 

the know, Banff, in the Canadian province of 

Alberta, is a bucket-list destination. Canada’s 

first and oldest national park, Banff is also a 

Unesco World Heritage Site renowned for its 

stunning natural wonders, hence its regular 

appearance on lists of the world’s most 

beautiful places. Three major ski resorts—Lake 

Louise, Banff Sunshine, and Mount Norquay— 

comprise Ski Big 3 and share a European-style 

interchangeable lift ticket, with free shuttles 

connecting them and the utterly charming 

town of Banff, effectively making this the 

largest ski area in North America. 

This winter, Banff is set to be better 

than ever, with a host of key upgrades and 

expansions in recent years enhancing the 

appeal of the slopes. But long after the snow 

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ON LOCATION 

melts there are still myriad reasons to visit 

Banff, one of the world’s greatest mountain 

towns and the rare ski destination that is even 

more popular in the summertime. 

Lake Louise is the largest ski resort, and 

one of the most scenic on Earth, overlooking 

its namesake body of water. It recently 

underwent one of the biggest terrain 

expansions in North America with the opening 

of the 480-acre West Bowl, full of glades, 

steep tree runs, and wide-open powder, 

served by a new high-speed quad chair. This 

winter, they are keeping the momentum going 

with another new chair to the West Bowl, a 

six-passenger heated bubble, making access 

faster and easier. Banff Sunshine is nearly 

as big, and known for its challenging doubleblack 

expert terrain while offering something 

for every ability. It, too, is adding a new highspeed 

six-skier heated bubble chair, replacing 

the oldest main lift and greatly increasing 

uphill capacity. Mount Norquay is the smallest 

of the trio but sits right next to the town of 

Banff, making it perfect for an easy half day on 

arrival or departure, and it is never crowded. 

(If you hate waiting in lift lines, Banff is the 

place for you, whichever resort you choose.) 

Beyond the piste, there are plenty of 

other reasons to visit in winter. Ice skating is 

practically a Canadian religion, and stunning 

Lake Louise is one of the best places to enjoy 

it. There are horse-drawn sled rides, dog 

sledding, ice-climbing classes, and the park’s 

famous glacier tours on the Columbia icefield. 

Rugged off-road buses with enormous tires 

whisk visitors to the glaciers, which they 

MOUNTAIN HIGHS 

Above: The 

town of Banff. 

Facing page: 

Fairmont Banff 

Springs Golf Course. 

Previous pages: 

Lake Louise ski resort. 

APPETITES FOR ADVENTURE 

Banff is an all-action destination, meaning some serious refueling will be required. Here are the tables to book right now. 

Summer or winter, one of Banff’s biggest appeals is its quality of lodging and dining—there is simply no national park that can 

rival the luxury hotel triumvirate here. THE FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS (fairmont.com), aka the “Castle in the Rockies”, is a 

true hospitality icon, one of the world’s great grand hotels, built in 1888 during the golden age of rail travel by Canadian Pacific 

Railway to encourage travelers to take train trips to the area. The huge stone structure is perfectly located at the top of Spray 

Avenue in the town of Banff, and houses multiple standout restaurants and bars, plus a shopping arcade and huge spa. Its sister 

hotel, the FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE (fairmont.com), is another imposing and impressive stone architectural marvel 

that Louis XIII would be jealous of, perched right on the banks of one of the most photographed lakes on the planet; many 

visitors split their stay between the two for the variety of in-town and out-of-town experiences. Chateau Lake Louise sits on 

the doorstep of the park’s largest mountain, giving it extra appeal during ski season. But so does the intimate POST HOTEL & 

SPA (posthotel.com). A boutique hotel that has a 22,000-bottle cellar, the Post has been a winner of the highest possible Wine 

Spectator Grand Award of Excellence—one of only four in Canada—for more than two decades running.» 


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» The Chateau Lake Louise just added 

a new restaurant that has been an 

instant hit—Louiza, serving tapas 

and Mediterranean small plates along 

with cocktails made from the hotel’s 

proprietary spirits collection produced 

in collaboration with local Wild Life 

Distillery. Right on Banff Avenue, the 

main street in this picture-postcard 

mountain town, is another hot newcomer, 

BRAZEN (banffjaspercollection.com), 

serving modern takes on the region’s 

classic mountain ingredients, such as 

duck croquettes and strip steak with 

cherry juniper jus. The FAT OX (fatoxbanff. 

ca) debuted this summer specializing 

in an Italian take on alpine cuisine with 

homemade pastas and heartier fare, while 

newcomer and wood-fired steakhouse 

BLUEBIRD (bluebirdbanff.com) is sort 

of Buenos Aires meets London with a 

giant 15m fireplace and assortment 

of flame-cooked meats, including the 

retro house signature: prime rib with 

Yorkshire pudding. But you do not have 

to seek out the newest openings to eat 

very well in Banff, with classic dining 

experiences including the alpine fare 

(think schnitzel and fondue) at the 

Waldhaus in the Fairmont Banff Springs, 

and the gastronomic restaurant in the 

Post Hotel—both of which should be on 

every foodie’s wish list. 

CHAEWUL KIM / UNSPLASH 

can walk across with expert guides while 

wearing spiked crampons over their boots. In 

a similar vein is the Johnston Canyon Icewalk, 

a network of steel Canyonsteel catwalks and 

staircases built into the canyon walls so 

visitors can easily hike into the gorge and 

through this glacial cathedral, past frozen 

and flowing waterfalls and gigantic frozen ice 

pillars soaring 10 stories high. 

Cross-country skiing is huge here, supported 

by rental shops and guided outfitters, and 

trails that can also be enjoyed on snowshoes. 

The large full-service Canmore Nordic Centre 

has a vast groomed trail network for classic 

and skate skiing and sits just outside the 

entrance to the national park. Outdoor winter 

bathing at Banff Upper Hot Springs is hugely 

popular, and this natural spring anchors a 

full-service public bath facility right in town. 

The great hotels and restaurants (see 

page 54), and charming town of Banff are 

key reasons to visit anytime, but in summer 

the main event is the natural beauty of the 

park, especially the gorgeous Lake Louise 

and Moraine Lake, Cave and Basin National 

Historic Site, and the classic scenic drive on 

the Icefields Parkway, which runs the length 

of the Park north to south. Wildlife is much 

more active in summer, and includes bighorn 

sheep, moose, and the most coveted sighting 

of all: grizzly bears—lots of them. 

Hiking is the most popular outdoor activity, 

with hundreds of miles of trails suited to all 

abilities and stunning views at every turn. But 

there is an endless litany of opportunities for 

outdoor recreation, including road cycling, 

world-class mountain biking, horseback tours, 

canoeing, rafting, scenic gondola rides, and 

WILD SIDE 

Clockwise from 

top left: Johnston 

Canyon Ice Walk; 

kayaking at 

Lake Minnewanka; 

Glacier Skywalk. 


lake cruises. The Park is also famous for its 

climbing, and instruction is available for those 

wishing to give it a try. A more accessible 

way to experience the thrills of alpinism is 

the high-altitude Via Ferrata, or “iron way,” 

a course of metal ladders and cables affixed 

to cliff faces. Those with no mountaineering 

experience, but a head for heights, can clip 

into this with a harness and safely see what 

exposure on the high peaks feels like. 

After a full day of action, it’s easy to 

unwind, thanks to the in-town hot springs 

and many standout spa properties. Fairmont 

SHANNON MARTIN / © BANFF LAKE LOUISE TOURISM 

Banff Springs just added a new outdoor sauna 

facility on its aquatic center deck with great 

views, and also has the park’s only guided 

forest bathing program. Fairmont Château 

Lake Louise, meanwhile, has a state-of-theart, 

eco-friendly comprehensive thermal 

wellness facility opening in spring 2025. 

For golfers, Banff has long been a 

pilgrimage destination, and here again, the 

historic Fairmont Banff Springs hotel is the 

draw, home to its eponymous layout—one of 

the most famous courses in Canada and the 

seminal work of acclaimed designer Stanley 

Thompson’s career. Banff Springs is in Golf 

Magazine’s Top 20 You Can Play in North 

America and has one of the most recognizable 

par-3s in all of golf: the fourth, The Devil’s 

Cauldron, with a downhill tee shot from a 

hugely elevated tee to a green tucked behind 

a lake and in front of a massive vertical 

cliff face. Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio 

famously played the course while she filmed 

“River of No Return” in Banff, and everyone 

from Gene Sarazen to Jack Nicklaus to Greg 

Norman and Sergio García has teed it up here. 

The hotel also has a second nine-hole course, 

the Tunnel Mountain 9 , and there are several 

notable options close to the Park, most 

notably the two Robert Trent Jones, Sr. 18s at 

Kananaskis, 27-hole Canmore, and Silvertip. 

Banff Airport: 2 miles 

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CATALINA’S 

COMEBACK 

Formerly the playground of Hollywood glitterati, 

Catalina Island is being rediscovered by L.A.’s 

cool set. By Jonathan Thompson 

STELLA GUAN / UNSPLASH 


STANDING ATOP THE steep hills overlooking the little 

fishing boats bobbing in the idyllic harbor below, you could 

be forgiven for thinking this was the Côte d’Azur or the Italian 

Riviera. The truth is some 6,000 miles away, in the shape of 

Santa Catalina—the ruggedly beautiful island off the coast of 

southern California. 

Just 22 miles from Los Angeles, Catalina is visible from the 

Hollywood Hills on a clear day and, in the 1930s and ’40s, was 

the place for Tinseltown’s elite to see, and be seen. Back then, 

stars like Humphrey Bogart, Betty Grable, Joan Crawford, and 

Charlie Chaplin would sail across the Santa Barbara Channel 

for sun- and champagne-drenched weekends, attending public 

galas at the 12-story Catalina Casino, with its duomo-style 

rooftop, and private parties at lavish hilltop mansions, before 

(sometimes) retreating to their anchored yachts for the night. 

Now Catalina is having a moment again, with a fresh 

generation of A-listers discovering the pretty islet adrift in 

L.A.’s backyard. Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Demi Lovato are 

among a number of big names to have holidayed here recently— 

creating a fresh tide of interest in this corner of the Pacific. 

In Avalon, the picturesque hamlet above the harbor and 

the closest thing Catalina has to a town, the hospitality 

industry has been working overtime to keep up. Hotels like 

the legendary Catalina Canyon Inn (catalinacanyoninn.com), 

with its spectacular hilltop views, and the sleek Hotel Atwater 

(visitcatalinaisland.com), in the thick of the harborfront 

hubbub, have both enjoyed luxurious recent renovations, 

making a mockery of their outdated three-star classifications 

and a bargain of their prices. Meanwhile, at the top of the 

bill (both literally and figuratively), the statuesque Mt. Ada 

(visitcatalinaisland.com)—a boutique bolthole on a commanding 

clifftop above Avalon—is due for a much heralded multimilliondollar 

facelift of its own in 2025. 

Chosen by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. as the 

spot to build his dream home after purchasing the island in 

1919, Mt. Ada captures the first rays of sunlight in the morning 

and the last at night, with sensational views in every direction. 

The sumptuous mansion became an eight-bedroom hotel in 

1985 but maintained much of its original charm—including 

a magnificent wraparound terrace and sun-drenched living 

room, with big bay windows looking out across Avalon. 

Down in the town itself—where 3,600 of the island’s 4,000 

-plus permanent residents live—you’ll find an embarrassment 

of restaurant riches, from hillside hotspot The Lobster Trap 

(catalinalobstertrap.com) to beloved beachfront burger hangout 

Harbor Reef (visitcatalinaisland.com) and upscale dining room 

Avalon Grille (visitcatalinaisland.com), with its juicy seafood 

platters and deep list of Californian wines. 

ISLAND IDYLL 

HARBOR LIGHTS 

The view from Avalon over 

Catalina’s yachting hub. 


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If cocktails are more your speed, Avalon has a thriving bar 

scene, too, with sundowners at the stylish Descanso Beach 

Club (visitcatalinaisland.com) an early evening must. The best 

drinks in town, however, are arguably served at The Naughty 

Fox (bellancahotel.com)—a lively French-style bar with open 

frontage. (Don’t miss the Buffalo Milk here: a wonderfully 

succoring blend of vodka, crème de cacao, crème de banana, 

Kahlua, and fresh nutmeg, which fits warm Catalina evenings 

like a soft sweatshirt after a swim in the ocean.) 

The name “Naughty Fox” is a doff of the cap to one of the 

island’s endemic species, the Catalina fox. This mischievous 

little customer is about 25 per cent smaller than its mainland 

cousins, and roams Catalina’s backcountry alongside 

populations of squirrels, deer and—strangely enough—bison. 

Considering this is a small, mountainous island (covering 

a total of only 75 square miles) that’s been separated 

from the mainland for millennia, the lumbering, tank-like 

American bison have zero business being here. But there are 

more than 100 of the great beasts grazing on Catalina—the 

descendants of a small herd of 14 brought over to film shoot 

in the 1920s. The movie’s budget disappeared but the buffalo 

didn’t, because the studio couldn’t afford to ship them home. 

So they huffed and snorted off together to start a new herd 

in the island’s interior. 

CATALINA HIGHS 

Clockwise from top left: 

Hotel Atwater’s lobby; 

looking over Hamilton Cove; 

the beach at Avalon; 

the island’s bison. 

Today, the shaggy descendants of those bovine actors are 

protected, and have become one of Catalina’s biggest tourist 

attractions—with the daily Bison Expedition (catalinatours. 

com) in biofuel Hummers setting out to spy them in the 

wild. In addition, the Catalina Museum for Art & History 

(catalinamuseum.org) does a superb job of explaining this and 

the rest of the island’s surprisingly quirky history via engaging, 

interactive exhibits. 

In an odd geological twist, Catalina is precisely 22 miles 

from north to south: the same distance as it is west from 

mainland California. If you could somehow spin the island 

through 90 degrees, you could simply walk across from Avalon 

to Los Angeles. But as that’s not currently an option, most 

people take the 70-minute Catalina Express ferry across 

(catalinaexpress.com) from Long Beach, or better still the 

15-minute Maverick Helicopter ride from the same spot 

(maverickhelicopter.com). 

With its colorful Mediterranean-style homes tumbling 

down lush hillside toward its perfect crescent-shaped 

harbor, Avalon looks and feels vastly different to the rest 

of California—and indeed the United States of America. 

Like its Arthurian namesake, this is a place of uncommon 

beauty, powered by its own unique kind of magic. 

Long Beach: 34 miles 

KICK UP YOUR HEELS 

The best annual events on Santa Catalina 

If there’s one thing they know how to do on Catalina, it’s party. This unassuming Californian island is home to a remarkable 

roster of annual events, starting with its world-famous NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA (lovecatalina.com), held at the art deco 

Catalina Casino every December 31, affording the public a little taster of the island’s interwar Hollywood glamour. 

In the fall, despite being thousands of miles from Bavaria, Catalina goes crazy for Oktoberfest, with revelers taking advantage 

of the warm weather to drink outdoors in beachfront venues like the newly opened Flx Biergarten in METROPOLE MARKET 

PLACE (visitcatalinaisland.com), or at the island’s official Oktoberfest party, held at the CATALINA MUSEUM FOR ART & 

HISTORY (catalinamuseum.org) where lederhosen, bundhosen, and dirndls are strongly encouraged. If you love beer but can’t 

make October, don’t worry. There’s also the perpetually popular TWO HARBORS BREW FEST (visitcatalinaisland.com) each 

September, which celebrates delicious microbrews over the course of a fun, music-filled weekend. 

Finally, what could trump the CATALINA WINE MIXER (visitcatalinaisland.com)? A true case of the tail wagging the dog, this 

event started as a gag in the 2008 Hollywood comedy “Step Brothers,” then went on to become a popular real-life event held 

every June, with wine tasting, movie screenings, and live music. 


© LOVE CATALINA 


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STYLE GUIDE 

GREEN 

DREAM 

Expedition-worthy luggage, footwear and 

accessories for the modern-day adventurer. 

62 PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW SHAVE // PRODUCTION BY ELISA VALLATA NetJets

Counterclockwise, from top: MANOLO BLAHNIK Ralone loafer in light brown calf leather CROCKETT & JONES Ross boots in chocolate 

hurricane hide with earth green suede collar and Vibram-cleated rubber sole BERLUTI Alessandro Oxford in Venezia ice gold leather 

TOD’S sneakers in calf leather with stamped logo on the side. 

Facing page, counterclockwise, from top: MONTBLANC Meisterstück Soft Montblanc 142 Bag in leather, featuring a strap for crossbody 

wearing and zipped inside and outside pockets GLOBE-TROTTER 4-wheel Caviar carry-on in Vulcanised Fibreboard with leather 

corners and carbon steel locks MONTBLANC #MY4810 Cabin Trolley in light polycarbonate with leather trim, multilength bar and 

inside compartments. 


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STYLE GUIDE 

Clockwise, from the top: CONNOLLY Burgundy Charvet Belt, featuring woven elastic with leather trim ETTINGER Croco 6-Hook Key 

Case in croco-embossed cowhide, featuring two internal and one external card slots ASPINAL OF LONDON Double Fold Credit 

Card Holder in full grain leather with weave pattern and six credit card slots BANG & OLUFSEN Beoplay H95 headphones, crafted 

from aluminum and soft lambskin, with adaptive active noise cancellation, 38 hours of battery life, and Bluetooth 5.1 wireless 

connection E.B. MEYROWITZ The Argyll sunglasses in Moss with rounded build and arched top line MONTBLANC MEISTERSTÜCK 

The Origin Collection Classique Rollerball Pen in dark green resin with special cap ring showing the years 1924 and 2024 in 

celebration of Meisterstück’s 100th anniversary. 


LEATHER CRAFTSMANSHIP 

Handcrafted and uncompromised, MOORE & GILES’ fine leather goods have been created in Central Virginia since 1933. As a long-valued 

partner of NetJets for over 15 years, Moore & Giles is responsible for some of the durable leather that adorns the expertly crafted 

seats within the finest fleet’s interiors. Its leather goods are designed to be as long lasting as they are luxurious—handmade from the 

world’s most premium hides and tanned by master artisans. The unique leathers dress furnishings in fine-dining establishments, highend 

stores, and boutique hotels. NetJets is proud to share their logo on exclusively curated Moore & Giles merchandise like handbags, 

keychains, accessory trays, and travel kits. View products at mooreandgiles.com. 

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STYLE GUIDE 

From top: DUNHILL 1893 Woven Harness Flap Backpack crafted from black walnut cotton cashmere with goatskin-effect 

leather trims, featuring an internal laptop compartment BERLUTI Venezia leather E’Mio briefcase in Nero Caviar. 


Your Private Ocean 

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Experience and indulge in the ultimate superyacht getaway. 

Discover exclusive Northrop & Johnson benefits for NetJets 

Owners, available only at go.nandj.com/netjets


A classically English 

look with knitwear 

featuring geometric 

patterns along with 

chic black trousers 

and a sporty cap—all 

from LOUIS VUITTON. 


SIGNS 

of the 

Nostalgic knitwear, coats that flutter 

beautifully in the breeze, and dignified jackets. 

Colors, textures, sounds, and smells 

evoke memories and create new impressions for 

the coming months. 

SEASON 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAISUKE SASAKI (SIGNO) 

PRODUCTION BY MAMI SEKIYA 


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A reversible coat, with luxurious 

cashmere and gabardine, 

alongside pants, shoes, and 

hats, all from LORO PIANA. 

Facing page: Beige knit and 

pants, and a navy hoodie from 

VALENTINO; RICHARD MILLE RM 

35-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal. 



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FASHION SECTION FORWARD HEAD 

A mix of nostalgia and 

modernity, a delicate blue 

corduroy suit, with an inner 

layer of Nordic-style knitwear 

for added warmth, all from 

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI; 

RICHARD MILLE RM 30-01 

Automatic Declatchable Rotor. 

Facing page: A military-style 

set-up for the forest from 

Tod’s; ring and bracelet 

from POMELLATO. 



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A refined look 

created by a camel 

coat paired with 

soft leather trousers 

and knitwear from 

CHRISTIAN DIOR. 

MAKE-UP: NAOYUKI WATANABE @ 3RD; MODEL: KAMUI TANAKA @ BRAVO 


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TASTING NOTES 

SPIRIT 

RISING 


Reflecting a growing demand for artisanally produced drinks, 

the new breed of rums hail from parts less-known and offer up 

both idiosyncratic tastes and a sense of place. By Jillian Dara 

TERROIR IS A TERM most associated with the wine world: 

The complete natural environment that influences a particular 

wine and presents a sense of place in a glass. Yet, as consumers 

have demanded more connection to luxury goods in general, 

terroir-driven spirits have gained popularity. For rum, that 

means a rise in consumer interest towards fresh cane rums, 

rather than molasses-based ones, as the process upholds the 

purity of the sugarcane’s flavors—a nuanced expression of the 

cane’s particular growing region. 

“Consumers are increasingly drawn to products that offer a 

sense of place and authenticity, valuing the story and heritage 

behind their beverages,” says Gary McLoughlin, co-founder of 

Star & Key, a single-estate rum from Mauritius. “People are 

more curious about the origin of their spirits and are looking 

for products that are crafted with care and respect for their 

environment,” adds Lorena Vásquez, master blender for Zacapa 

Rum in Guatemala. 

Just as the limestone-rich soils of Burgundy’s famed Puligny- 

Montrachet vineyards impart a distinct, sleek minerality to the 

appellation’s chardonnays, terroir-driven rums reflect the soil 

composition and climate of the singular destination where 

their sugarcanes—used to craft rum—are grown. Rum terroir, 

however, “encompasses more than just the cane fields,” 

explains Vásquez. 

Rum terroir also includes the distillation and aging 

environments, where each step is influenced by its 

surroundings. For example, Zacapa’s aging process occurs 

in the country’s highlands at 7,545 feet above sea level; the 

cool, stable environment permits a slower aging process that 

contributes to Zacapa’s complexity and elegance. “The terroir 

of Guatemala is not just a backdrop for our rum; it’s an active 

participant in shaping its flavor and quality,” says Vásquez. 

McLoughlin agrees, noting how their aging is also impacted by 

the local terroir. “The rum is tropically aged in a very warm and 

humid environment which deepens flavor quite quickly.” Since 

the humidity causes alcohol to evaporate faster than water— 

McLoughlin says Star & Key loses eight percent to angel’s 

share each year—this affects the final ABV. 

Terroir in rum is also influenced by “culture and the heritage 

of know-how”, says Alexandre Gabriel, owner and master 

blender at West Indies Rum Distillery, producer of Planteray 

Rum, which offers a diverse range of terroir-focused rums. 

He offers Barbados, the host island of the West Indies Rum 

Distillery, as an example, describing the terroir as comprising 

“hundreds of years of know-how: how to ferment molasses, 

how to distill, how to blend, how to age.” In this sense, “rum 

terroir is where nature meets culture,” emphasizes Gabriel. 

Read on to discover the minutiae of five terroir-driven rums. 

© ZACAPA 

ZACAPA, GUATEMALA 

The mineral-rich soil of Zacapa’s sugarcane fields “is unique,” says master blender Lorena 

Vásquez. High in clay content and plant nutrients, it’s called vertisol and only found on two 

percent of the planet. Furthermore, Zacapa uses three different variants of sugarcane to 

influence the aromas and flavors of the rum (pictured, facing page); using the first press of 

virgin sugarcane results in a sweeter and smoother rum. The fermentation process employs a 

pineapple-derived yeast strain which emphasizes the natural flavor profile and adds complexity 

to the body. “In a market full of choices, terroir-driven rums like Zacapa stand out because they 

offer a sense of place,” adds Vásquez. “When you taste Ron Zacapa, you are not only enjoying a 

rum, you are sampling the landscape of Guatemala.” zacaparum.com 


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TASTING NOTES 

STAR & KEY, MAURITIUS 

Coming from the far side of the world, Star & Key’s single-estate Mauritius rum is immediately 

distinguishable from Caribbean-style ones, says brand co-founder Gary McLoughlin. “Mauritius 

was one of the first places in the world to cultivate sugarcane, and hundreds of years later it is 

still the island’s main crop,” he says. Star & Key rums utilize both red and yellow cane varietals 

grown on one of the oldest sugarcane estates on the island, the eighth-generation Wiehe familyowned 

Labourdonnais. “To capture the terroir of Mauritius, everything is grown, harvested, 

distilled, and aged on the estate,” explains McLoughlin. The rich, volcanic soil influences the 

sugarcane that’s pressed immediately after it’s picked, while the subtropical, maritime climate 

of year-round warmth combined with the salt air of the Indian Ocean is pivotal in the aging 

process. “In a fresh cane rum like Star & Key, terroir impacts the flavor through the sugarcane 

varieties we use, the cane’s growing conditions, climate, and weather conditions, not only for 

growth but also for aging in cask and the aging process.” starandkeyrum.com 


RHUM J.M, MARTINIQUE 

The rums of Rhum J.M are distilled from sugarcane 

that’s grown and cultivated on the brand’s estate in the 

foothills of Mount Pelée, Martinique’s famous volcano. 

“The sugarcane matures well in our little microclimate 

due to the balance of temperature between hot, humid 

days and cool, breezy nights,” says Ben Jones, managing 

director of Spiribam USA, which manages Rhum J.M 

The dark, rich volcanic soils impart crisp grassy and 

fruity flavors in the rum, which “is concentrated by 

the excellent drainage and frequent trade winds that 

blow through the sugarcane fields, drying out the 

sugarcane and stressing the crop to produce brighter 

sugarcane flavors.” Since Rhum J.M focuses on Rhum 

Agricole—using freshly pressed sugarcane juice 

instead of molasses—the purity of this technique 

permits a more prominent expression of terroir. “Rhum 

Agricole specifically has been called the most ‘terroir 

driven spirit’ for good reason,” emphasizes Jones. “It 

is remarkable to capture each brand’s ‘thumbprint’ in 

their liquid and style, which is greatly contributed to 

by the brand’s location and choices taken by the hand 

of the maker.” Echoing Planteray Rum’s Alexandre 

Gabriel’s sentiments about terroir delivering a real 

sense of place, character, and the culture that is 

associated with the rum, he adds: “Terroir, for me, is 

emblematic of how it is made.” rhumjmusa.com 

© WORLDELSE 


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COPALLI RUM, BELIZE 

Surrounded by 13,000 acres of virgin rainforest in southern Belize, Copalli is an organic rum 

that’s crafted at the Copal Tree Distillery. The distillery shares the same land where both the red 

sugarcane and heirloom black varietal are grown to create the three-ingredient rum (the others 

being proprietary yeast and rainwater that’s collected onsite). The highly fertile soils of what 

are now sugarcane fields were previously host to a swathe of citrus farms that were ultimately 

decimated by citrus greening disease. Copal Tree Lodge worked to transform the region’s centuriesold 

orchards into an organic sugarcane farm. “You can practically taste the pristine terroir of the 

rainforest in every bottle,” says David Bart, CEO of Copalli Rum. “Low-end, mass-produced rum 

made from commoditized sugar can be made most anywhere. But, like any top-shelf spirit, terroir 

and place of origin matters greatly when crafting a high-quality, world-class rum.” copallirum.com 

© COPALLI RUM 


TASTING NOTES 

© MAISON FERRAND 

PLANTERAY RUM, BARBADOS 

Planteray Rum is a culmination of three decades of searching for “the great terroirs of rum” by 

Alexandre Gabriel. The collection includes permanent and limited-edition rums sourced from the 

likes of Barbados, Jamaica, Guatemala, and Fiji. The rums are all finished in ex-Ferrand cognac 

barrels in France, yet the islands’ terroir is predominantly responsible for these evocative spirits. 

Gabriel believes that terroir extends beyond nature, which includes destination-specific distilling 

techniques that affect the profile of a rum. In Barbados, up to 1.5 percent of seawater is added 

during fermentation to create a slight stress on the locally grown yeast. “The salt doesn’t distill 

through, but it creates an environment for fermentation to add a special touch,” says Gabriel. “This 

is one of the very rich elements of the history and heritage of Barbados that gives an incredible tool 

for the master blender and master distiller who are willing to plunge back into the heritage that 

took centuries to build.” In Trinidad, the use of a column still creates a more floral and airy flavor 

profile, whereas in Jamaica, the rum offers rich notes “that are fruit forward,” as a direct result of 

the multi-week, rather than multi-day, fermentation. planterayrum.com 


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INSIDE VIEW 

TALENT 

IN 

BLOOM 

A joint exhibition in Paris and Marrakech 

is offering a floral tribute to the life of 

the groundbreaking designer Yves Saint 

Laurent while helping make sense of one 

of his boldest passions. 

FACING PAGE 

Floral headpieces designed by Yves Saint 

Laurent for the high-society Bal des Têtes 

held at Hôtel Lambert, Paris, in 1957. 


ANDRÉ OSTIER / ASSOCIATION DES AMIS D’ANDRÉ OSTIER 


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INSIDE VIEW 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT 

Blouse made of silk organdy and embroidery, 2001; 

spring/summer haute couture collection 2001; “Homage to Pierre 

Bonnard,” silk satin organza dress worn by model Lieke Smets, below. 

Facing page: Wedding dress worn by Laetitia Casta, spring/summer 

1999 haute couture collection. 

“ 

–Yves 

Wheat brings good luck. Lilies, my favorite flower. 

A bronze Venus, symbol of my profession. 

Saint Laurent, 1987 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: SARAH BRAECK, GUY MARINEAU, © YVES SAINT LAURENT, SARAH BRAECK; OPPOSITE PAGE: GUY MARINEAU 



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INSIDE VIEW 

UP THE 

GARDEN 

PATH 

On January 29, 1962, Yves Saint Laurent freed the female form. Presenting his 

first eponymous collection aged just 26, the world’s youngest couturier was a 

breath of fresh air. Out went cinched waists and sharp, unforgiving silhouettes. 

In came roomy trench and pea coats, and fluid evening gowns embellished with 

floral motifs. As Life magazine reported: “Paris crowns Dior’s dauphin, and a 

sprig of lily of the valley brought him luck.” In fact, flowers were a constant 

in Saint Laurent’s life, from the bougainvillea-draped home he shared with 

his long-time partner, Pierre Bergé, in Morocco, to the unforgettable moment 

in 1999 when French model, and his final muse, Laetitia Casta took to the 

runway clad in little but silk gazar roses for YSL’s spring/summer collection. 

The designer’s evergreen passion is currently being examined at “The Flowers 

of Yves Saint Laurent,” an exhibition showing at both the Musée Yves Saint 

Laurent Marrakech (until January 5) and Paris (until May 4). Co-curated by 

Olivier Saillard, a fashion historian and author, and Gaël Mamine, former 

head of collections at the Fondation Pierre Bergé, the exhibition offers a 

closer examination of the symbiosis between nature, literature, and Saint 

Laurent’s work. Famously inspired by artists such as Mondrian, Van Gogh, and 

Matisse, Saint Laurent also strongly connected to the written word, and in 

particular those of Marcel Proust, one of his favorite authors, who used floral 

imagery to compare society and nature. Hence, fittingly, each section of the 

exhibition is treated like the chapter of a book, with more than 30 floralinspired 

YSL garments and original drawings organized around four themes, 

and given context by the inclusion of quotes from Proust and a selection of 

works by contemporary American artist Sam Falls, whose art is informed by 

the natural world. “Flowers–in seedlings or bouquets, or just stitched on the 

back of fabric–crop up throughout Saint Laurent’s collections,” say Saillard 

and Marmine. “Whether printed in contrast on silk, cut and applied to the 

fabric itself or blended onto two-tone taffeta, flowers, realistic or fanciful, 

would transform the couturier’s runway shows and collections into fertile and 

poetic herbariums.” museeyslparis.com; museeyslmarrakech.com 

© YVES SAINT LAURENT 

FACING PAGE 

The designer in 

his Paris studio. 



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INSIDE VIEW 

ABOVE 

Sketches for the Bal des Têtes. 


© FONDATION PIERRE BERGÉ – YVES SAINT LAURENT 

Marrakesh Menara Airport to Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech: 5 miles; 

Charles de Gaulle Airport to Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris: 21 miles 


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THE LAST WORD 

SEBASTIAN 

MANISCALCO 

The comedian and actor on life away from stage and screen. 

TRAVEL 

Home comforts or thrill-seeker? 

Generally speaking, I like to just go and relax—take in the sun. 

I’m not a big “Let’s go see the sights” type of guy. I think the 

older I get, the more I like to go to a resort rather than face 

the hustle-bustle type of city. However, I’ve noticed since I 

have kids (now five and seven), they have brought me out of 

the “Let’s just hang out by the pool” attitude, and I am glad. 

For example, we just went to Mexico and we went tubing, wave 

running, horseback riding, and snorkeling. I don’t want to be a 

thrill-seeker, but I am definitely more adventurous than I ever 

was in my single and/or married life before kids. 

FOOD 

Big names or hidden gems? 

I like the best of both worlds when it comes to dining. I’m 

really, really into food. I like to cook. Right now, I’m into 

anything tomato. I love making a tomato salad with a little 

onion, avocado, oil, pepper, salt. We’ve got figs growing and 

I try to feed my kids healthier fare, giving them some idea 

where the food comes from. Of course, we have also tried the 

tasting menu thing. 

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 

Still life or live performance? 

On our honeymoon, we got to see Andrea Bocelli at his Teatro 

del Silenzio in Tuscany. He left the stage riding through 

the crowd on a white stallion. I ended doing a bit on that in 

my act, which he subsequently saw and I got to meet him 

backstage in Madison Square Gardens. 

Good book or big screen? 

I’m into sports documentaries like “30 for 30” on ESPN. 

Netflix has its own version with “Untold.” Any sort of crime 

documentary—right now I am watching the Laci Peterson one. 

My absolute favorite sports doc is “The Last Dance.” I’m from 

Chicago so I had that run [of success] in the Nineties! 

FUTURE PLANS 

Stage or kitchen? 

I did a show called “Well Done,” which kind of married my 

passion for comedy and food, where the 13 episodes each 

centered on a particular food that I really enjoyed. So I 

definitely want to continue my passion for food in some way, 

shape or form. 


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