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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.

At EliteLyfe, we represent some of the most exclusive resorts and villas in the world. As travel representatives for high-net-worth individuals, we see it as our job to offer elite vacation destinations which are perhaps not commonly known to everyone. My favorite part of being CEO of EliteLYFE? Getting to personally vet some of the most exclusive vacation properties on the planet to ensure they meet the high standards of our discerning clientele.

Earlier this week, the UK-based car manufacturer, Lotus, unveiled the latest addition to their fleet - the hotly anticipated Evija. Skipping the super car category entirely, Lotus dived headfirst into the hyper car market, revealing a potentially game-changing all-electric car which could set new standards at the elite levels of eco-friendly motoring. The Lotus Evija has a sleek futuristic design which is sure to turn people’s heads. It’s a work of art in terms of both style and engineering. When petrolheads dig a little deeper under the hood, the facts and figures are pretty mind-blowing. Four electric motors deliver a whopping 1,972 horsepower, accelerating from 0-62 mph in under three seconds, and providing a top speed of over 200 mph. POW.

On a recent trip to beautiful Costa Rica, we had the opportunity to check out first-hand some of the luxury villas on offer in Guanacaste Province - an ultra-exclusive region which marries high-end vacation properties with raw and abundant natural beauty. One which immediately jumped out as a special place was Villa Floramar. It seemed to perfectly blend the delicate balance of upmarket interior design with the welcoming and laid-back vibes that we love in a beach house.

Ever dreamed of owning your own private island? At just under twelve million dollars, Saddleback Cay looks like a bargain for those who want to splash out on the dream of making their home in paradise. This private island for sale enjoys a spectacular location in the blissful Bahamas, capturing the best of the Caribbean. Saddleback Cay sits among the northernmost collection of the 365 islands which make up the idyllic Exuma chain.

In recent years, the luxury travel market has grown hugely throughout the world as increasing numbers of middle- and upper-class tourists are spending in the sector. This is no surprise to anyone that works in the industry. Rising service standards and emerging new destinations have opened the luxury market up to increasing numbers of travelers, making it more accessible for everybody. The Global Luxury Travel Market Report for 2019 valued the industry at $5.2bn in 2018 and predicted that it will soar in the next five years by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5 percent to achieve $8.46bn by 2024. The growth in the luxury travel market is thought to be due to the impact of social media on the tourism industry, with holidaymakers discovering more and more exotic destinations and unique experiences.

Owning your own private jet has long been a symbol of success for the wealthy elite. In reality, when it comes down to the actual facts and figures of plane ownership, it can be an expensive endeavor which isn’t cost effective. It’s no surprise that increasing numbers of people are opting to move away from jet ownership to make use of private charter companies to fulfill their international duties. One of the leading providers of market data for the aviation industry, Jetnet, recently released the sales figures for the first quarter of 2019. The data shows a significant decrease in the number of private aircraft being purchased, with a 25 percent drop in sales activity in Q1 of 2019 when compared to Q1 of 2018, totaling 620 fewer transactions.

There are few things that excite the team at Verve & Grace more than the launch of a brand-new super yacht. While we are used to dealing with luxury villas in the world’s most exotic locations, but there’s nothing that excites the adventurer’s spirit in us more than the dream than escaping across the ocean in a palace of the sea. Flying Fox is a luxury motor yacht which was built by Lürssen Yachts of Germany and delivered to its owner in the spring of 2019. This stunning vessel represents the cutting edge of super yacht design both in terms of its external styling, interior comfort, and technological functionality.

One of the most interesting stories to come out in supercar news recently was Ferrari’s glitter-laden unveiling of their brand-new SF90 Stradale. The ceremony, held in the company’s world-famous Maranello Museum in Italy, had all the glamor associated with the Prancing Horse, yet here, they were showing us something we haven’t seen often from behind the factory doors. The Ferrari SF90 Stradale represents the company’s unique take on the ever-growing Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle market (PHEV). With an “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” kind of attitude (albeit, perhaps a little reluctantly), Ferrari presented the world with their take on hybrid technology while maintaining their flair for style and performance.

On a recent trip to Greece, we had the opportunity to explore and vet a variety of the luxury resorts and hotels the country has to offer. While all the retreats we visited were of the standards required by our elite clientele, there was one which, for us, stood out among the others - The Met Hotel in Thessaloniki. This luxury hotel in Greece was unlike anything we had seen before. Sure, we’re well accustomed to the refinement of contemporary city hotels, but we’d never imagined a modern hotel in such a quaint, old-world setting like Thessaloniki.

After a whirlwind trip which took in many of the luxury resorts in Greece, it was nice to finally finish our tour of the country in a part that most of us can instantly recognize - the islands. We loved traveling around Greece’s mainland and exploring the ancient monuments and historic sites but when you come to this part of the world, the beach seems to call… Our first island stop-off was Mykonos and wow did it not disappoint. The island has all the elements which make up the perfect vacation experience: unbeatable natural beauty coupled with outstanding luxury accommodation.