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18

2023

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Watches & Wonders 2023: Grand Seiko Updates Evolution 9 with Automatic Chronograph

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From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine A year after Grand Seiko introduced complicated and sporty models to its Evolution 9 Collection, the watchmaker adds its first automatic chronograph to the collection. The new Grand Seiko Tentagraph.The new model, the Tentagraph, features Grand Seiko’s high-beat (36,000 mph) movement, Caliber 9SA5, which is enriched with two barrels and an ultra-efficient Dual Impulse Escapement. The existing GMT chronograph within Evolution 9 is powered with Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive technology (Caliber 9R96). With these technical enhancements, Grand Seiko says the Tentagraph will retain its power reserve in chronograph operating mode for seventy-two hours, which the watchmaker calls the “longest…

Apr

17

2023

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The Home Comfort of Winter Travel: Experiencing Utahâs New Dual-Branded Hotel

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Marriott"The seed is in the ground. Now may we rest in hope While darkness does its work.” These three lines are the poet Wendell Berry’s, hopeful description of Winter. But for many who travel in Winter, and who might prefer, like the seeds within the ground, to hibernate until Spring, Winter travel can be difficult as travelers often search for warm places and comfort food. Recently, we were reminded of this, when, during Utah’s coldest and snowiest Winter, we experienced and explored Salt Lake City’s new dual-branded hotel -- Element and Le Méridien. They were two in one building,…

Apr

17

2023

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Lexus LC: Flagship two-door gets mechanical, tech tweaks

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From Justluxe Content Partner CarExpert Lexus in Europe has revealed a raft of updates to the brand’s LC grand tourer flagship for 2024, including updated technology and a sportier Ultimate Edition. The 2024 LC will begin production for the European market in May 2023, except for the LC Ultimate Edition which will begin production in September. CarExpert understands the updated LC will arrive in Australia before the end of 2023. The LC500 Ultimate Edition is the newest addition to the lineup and features a particular Takumi-tuned version of the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8. While Lexus hasn’t detailed outputs for this…

Apr

17

2023

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Wynn Las Vegas Opulent Opus One Wine Weekend

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Opus One and Wynn Las VegasThe first of its kind luxury wine weekend will take place at Wynn Las Vegas from Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30. Guests will have the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage featuring Napa Valley's famed Opus One Winery, tasting different vintages, including some of the most exclusive Bordeaux-style blends. Two legendary winemakers California Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothchild, a member of Bordeaux's Chateau Mouton Rothchild united in 1979 to create Opus One wines. With the desire to combine their talents and passion for wine, when their 1984 vintage was released, it was the…

Apr

14

2023

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Expect Sleek Design and Powerful Performance from Mazdaâs Luxury Flagship CX-90

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Mazda North AmericaWell regarded by driving enthusiasts for the MX-5 Miata, “small batch” Japanese automaker Mazda builds sporty, performance-driven vehicles that not only handle exceptionally well – every model is made with the drive experience in mind – but are sharp to look at too. The newest addition to their North American lineup promises to deliver performance and elegant head-turning design with its just unveiled flagship three-row luxury SUV. On rain-soaked city streets, highways and backroads between San Francisco and Sonoma County, I recently tested the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and the 3.3 Turbo S. Prepare to be impressed. Less…

Apr

14

2023

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Two Marriott Hotels Stand Together In Bordeauxâs Rejuvenated Docks Area

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Columbia HillenThough I’ve been to Roswell, I’ve never seen a spaceship - and certainly not one from my bedroom window. Now I have thanks to the 4-star, Renaissance Bordeaux Hotel , for that was among one of the delightful views from my 7th floor junior suite. Columbia HillenThe 17-meter spaceship is a sculpture by British artist Suzanne Treister, part of Bordeaux’s public art, and it was clear to see from my vantage point. And not the only one. From the other side of the window, I could see over the iconic glass dome of La Cite du Vin, the city’s absorbing…

Apr

12

2023

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Enzo Manca Introduces The 459-Foot UAE One Megayacht Concept

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Apr. 11th, 2023 From JustLuxe Content Partner MensGear Just when we thought nobody could beat Lazzarini Design Studio’s outlandish concepts, out comes the UAE One. This megayacht is the brainchild of Enzo Manca and is slated to become the national flagship of the United Arab Emirates. Although it boasts an avant-garde outline, this vessel looks ready to navigate the seas. People often associate many Middle Eastern countries with opulence, which is why most of the world’s creative minds often seek to realize their visions with the help of investors from the region. Sources state the UAE One is a collaboration…

Apr

12

2023

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Hyatt Regency Seattle Celebrates Sustainability

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Jill WeinleinOpened in December 2018, the Hyatt Regency Seattle is the first and only LEED Gold-Certified hotel in Emerald City. This environmentally sustainable hotel is in the business for caring for people, as well as enriching the neighborhood and community by reducing, recycling and reusing local products. Sustainability is a natural extension of Hyatt’s purpose. Meeting with Abby Polasko, Area Director of Marketing at A Seattle Collection, she shared that the hotel earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certified designation. This internationally recognized green building system, provides third-party verification that a building or community was designed and…

Apr

11

2023

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Icelandâs Most Etherial Escape: The Northern Light Inn

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All Images courtesy of The Northern Lights InnArticle written by Isabelle Clark As you drive in from the Keflavik airport or the capital city of Reykjavik, you begin to understand. There is a sea of lumpy and jagged rocks and moss as far as the eye can see. These odd shaped rock formations are spotted with what appears to be seaweed which is actually mold-colored moss. It looks more like the surface of the moon or from another planet than anything most have ever seen on earth. These are the lava fields of Iceland and because of their inhabitable makeup,…

Apr

11

2023

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Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Hybrid Delivers on Luxury and Style

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LincolnIf you love a roomy comfortable SUV but don’t want the size of an Escalade or Navigator, the Lincoln Aviator might be the perfect fit. It’s a hybrid and more efficient than an extra-large SUV and it still can seat seven riders comfortably. Shaena EngleWhat’s New? There are style options new for 2023, including a Jet package on Reserve and Black Label models. The chrome trim is replaced with black and the wheel surrounds and plastic cladding is replaced with body-colored tones. There’s also a new Illumination package including a lighted Lincoln logo in the grille, LED fog lamps, and…