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As part of our recent tour of luxury resorts in Greece, we had the opportunity to experience the brand-new Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel firsthand. This luxury resort in Athens reopened in spring 2019 after a full renovation and represents the pinnacle of contemporary design in the heart of an ancient country.First impressions? Well, the location couldn’t get much better. The hotel expands over a 74-acre site on the pristine coastline of the glamorous Athens Riviera which features ancient pine-tree forests, hidden coves, and secluded golden beaches.

By EliteLYFE CEO Niko Contardi - Aloha everybody! I just got back to L.A. after spending the weekend in Hawaii and I have to admit, I completely fell in love with the place. It’s not just the fact that the islands boast some of the most idyllic natural beauty in the world, there’s an overwhelming sense of happiness among the people which is infectious. Literally, everyone I met was smiling.

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If you’re anything like me, you’ll get a strong sense of individual freedom from driving. There’s no better feeling than being set free on an open road. Especially if you’re driving a super car. All you seasick sailors out there, yeah I get it, the ocean is pure freedom, but as someone who likes to keep their feet firmly on the ground, the most honest sense of liberty I can find is in putting myself behind the wheel of a car and just going.

The annual Monaco Yacht Show, held at the end of September, celebrated its 29th anniversary this year. It was an amazing show of 125 superyachts in the charming setting of Port Hercules. 44 of the yachts were brand-new models, giving us a glimpse at the bright future of luxury boat design. The biggest story to come out of the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show was the largest vessel on display. At 365 feet (111.5m), TIS grabbed a lot of the headlines for a lot of the right reasons. You can read more about Superyacht TIS here.

There’s no better place for those dreaming of getting away in the winter than the Caribbean. With the rainy season now out of the way, holidaymakers who dream of dipping their knees in the sea for New Year will find a warm, welcoming paradise without the sweltering humidity of the summer. Winter in the Caribbean is still a barefoot lifestyle with the added comfort of slipping your favorite cardigan on in the evenings. Winter in the Caribbean is one of the best seasons. In fact, what am I still doing here? Let’s go…

Over the past ten to fifteen years, the world of luxury travel has extended far and wide across the globe to include a broader variety of exotic destinations. People now have access to so many unique locations that they can truly define their own version of a perfect paradise - book it - and be there. When we’re talking about luxury ocean/beach vacations, the three most important aspects we crave are a blissful natural setting, an immersive yet private experience, and casual living spaces at the height of contemporary design.

Wow, this luxury villa is certainly something to shout about. It’s not only rare to find an oceanfront vacation rental property that can host a large group but when you consider which oceanfront Villa Tartaruga sits on, you’ll understand why we’re raving about it so much. This modern estate retreat enjoys a large portion of the beach in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Those who’ve been here will know: there’s no other place in the Caribbean that can match it in terms of luxury dwellings, first-rate services, and untouched nature.

For the majority of the year, most people are fully focused on their careers, so when the time comes around to take a break, there should be no expense spared on your happiness. You deserve it! If you’re a high flyer at work, you’ve earned the right to demand the absolute best luxury travel experience you can afford. Why not splurge on the finer things in life, right?

Flying private is one of the greatest luxuries of the world’s elite travelers. Both the check-in and the check-out processes are quicker, and flight times are often significantly reduced by the high speeds of the aircraft. The Airbus ACJ319neo is one of the best business jets in its class. It soars above other similar-sized aircraft due to its long range, high speed, and luxurious interior. Well, the already lush cabin just got an upgrade by Italian super car manufacturer, Pagani, to raise it to another level.

When we talk about luxury interior design, most people’s minds will immediately float to real estate, however, some of the most artful examples of contemporary interior styling are not on the land but the water. TIS is a brand-new super yacht which recently set sail from the famed German shipyard, Lürssen Yachts. While state-of-the-art design runs through every inch of her exterior, it is the internal finishes which have turned the heads of the world’s super yacht community.