taking off Welcome to this, the summer edition of NetJets, The Magazine – a time of year when it seems most of CONTRIBUTORS Northern Europe decamps to the warmer climes, azure waters and rollicking scene that is the South of France. When Cézanne painted his ground-breaking landscapes over a century ago, little did he dream that his beloved rustic Provence (or the Côte d’Azur for that matter) would someday become a hotbed for cuttingedge art, elegant cuisine and fine wine. Call it the high art of cultivation. Today, thanks to a surge of stylish new hotels that are mixing authenticity with sophistication enhanced by the timeless backdrop of the French Riviera’s natural beauty, the region continues to inveigle discerning travellers, who come to indulge in the region’s rural and urban charms and leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and refreshed. Which is why we dedicate a few pages to the highlights, the under-the-radar gems and the worthwhile diversions that we think merit your attention – including an update from Corsica, which too often gets overlooked. We hope you enjoy this and the many other features in the pages that follow and wish you safe and prosperous travels wherever they may take you. – The Editors This symbol throughout the magazine denotes the nearest airport served by NetJets to the story’s subject, with approximate distances in miles and kilometres, where applicable. BILL KNOTT For A Pig’s Life (p60), the London-based food writer discovered the story behind Forest Coalpit Farm in the midst of rural Wales, whose porcine products have caught the attention of many Michelin-star chefs. JULIANA A SAAD From her São Paulo home, the Brazilian casts her eye over the latest develpments in her country in From Dam to Coast (p22), covering the glory of Itaipú to the glamour of Rio de Janeiro and beyond. RODNEY BOLT An annual event on the high-society calender, the AmsterdamDiner raises money for HIV and Aids, as well as increasing awareness. Our man in the Dutch capital explores its history in The Gallant Gala (p10). YOSHIYUKI NAGATOMO The Japanese photographer captured the intricate style nuances of the season for Full Bloom (p40), collaborating with the game-changer of a botanic artist, Masaaki Kawaguchi, and a Tokyoborn fashion director, Mami Sekiya. 4 NetJets
