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From David Arnold, Senior Vice President/Group Publisher of Robb Report TERRANEA RESORT terranea.com | 866.802.8000 Terranea Resort, located in the secluded community of Rancho Palos Verdes, is Los Angeles’ premier oceanfront resort. Stretching across 102 acres and overlooking the Pacific Ocean with views of Catalina Island, this hidden gem offers an experience for all—whether it’s a relaxing weekend getaway or an extended stay. Create your own adventure at Terranea with miles of coastal hiking trails, falconry and paddleboarding, and endless outdoor activities available. HEESEN YACHTS heesenyachts.com | +31.412.66.55.44 Founded by Frans Heesen in 1978, Heesen Yachts was the first Dutch shipyard to employ aluminum alloy in yacht hulls. Since then it has become a world leader in the design, engineering, and construction of highperformance all-aluminum motor yachts. Heesen expanded its…

AT THE TOUCH of a button, the speedometer of the Breva Genie 03 (breva-watch.com) rises about a quarter of an inch from the dial to measure wind speed, and uses that reading to calculate and display the velocity at which the watch and its wearer are traveling. The feature allows bicyclists, motorcyclists, drivers, and even speedboat pilots to instantly determine their speed by exposing their wrist to the air. The speedometer—or Speedmeter, as it is labeled on the watch’s dial—displays speeds in kilometers per hour, from 20 to 200. The Genie 03, which is self-winding and constructed with a titanium case, is priced at $52,000. For sailors, Breva offers a limited edition of the watch equipped with an anemometer for measuring and displaying wind speed (in knots). A translucent blue…

THE LATEST ADDITION to the Feretti Group–owned brand’s Coupé line of sporty and stylish motor yachts, the Riva 76 (riva-yacht.com) will debut publicly at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. It features more than 430 square feet of glazed surfaces, allowing natural light to fill the cockpit and main saloon and also to illuminate the full-beam (18 feet) master stateroom and two other en suite cabins. The standard propulsion system includes two 1,550 hp engines, which produce a maximum speed of 33 knots and a cruising speed of 29 knots. The boat’s starting price is available upon request.…

SUPER TUSCAN ❖ Unveiled in April in the southern Tuscan region of Maremma, the seven-bedroom Caselvecchio (available through Homebase Abroad, homebaseabroad.com) sits among rosebushes, lavender gardens, and rolling Brunello vineyards. Panoramas of the Ombrone Valley can be seen throughout the estate (price available on request), which features an infinityedge pool and expansive alfresco terraces. FARM REFRESH ❖ Puglia’s 75-acre Masseria Petrarolo (masseriapetrarolo.com) emerged in June from a four-year renovation that converted the former 17th-century farmhouse into an elegant Adriatic escape ideal for entertaining. Highlights of the eight-bedroom estate (priced from about $13,000 per week) include a rooftop swimming pool, a hammam, and acres of olive and almond groves. SPAIN ATTRACTION ❖ On Menorca, the 197-acre Cugó Gran (available through Red Savannah, redsavannah.com) debuted in June with 11 bedrooms, an 80-foot…

IT WAS 1910 when Otto Richard Goring went from waiter to hotelier, opening the 50-room Goring on a quiet stretch near Buckingham Palace. Mr. Goring was a novice in a city known for its elite family-owned hotels, which at the time included the Ritz London, Claridge’s, and Brown’s. But the fledgling businessman’s property—purported to be the first hotel in the world with en-suite bathrooms and central heating in each of its guest rooms—soon earned a loyal following, whose ranks over the years have included King George VI, Winston Churchill, and Queen Elizabeth II. Today, a little more than a century after its debut, the Goring stands as the last of London’s five-star family-owned hotels that remain family-owned. The property’s legacy—and its founder’s tenacity—lives on today under the attentive eye of…

12 epic outdoor destinations where the rugged meets the refined. WHETHER SCALING THE peaks of Patagonia or exploring the seas of the Seychelles, thrill-seekers need not forsake comfort in the name of adventure. To ensure your next excursion is an extraordinary experience both inside and out, Robb Report has navigated the globe to uncover a dozen destinations where the rush of the climb and the dive is matched only by the après-adventure amenities awaiting at some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts.…

Rugged ❖ “Sardinia’s wild beauty and stunning seaside provide the most extensive offerings of exclusive luxury and authenticity in the Mediterranean,” says Scott Wiseman, president of the Americas for the travel company Cox & Kings (cox andkingsusa.com), which designs bespoke multiday adventures on the Italian island. “It would be hard to find a locale in the region that rivals it.” From the craggy mountains of the south to the sandy beaches lining more than 1,200 miles of coastline, this storied Italian island was made for adventurers of every stripe. On the southern coast, rocky cliffs and golden dunes provide a breathtaking backdrop for hiking and mountain biking. Inland, among the mountains of Gennargentu National Park, expeditions range from rock climbing and rappelling to hiking among juniper trees and rock formations.…

Rugged ❖ Roughly 1,000 miles from the nearest mainland, this far-flung island nation in the Indian Ocean is an unrivaled Eden, comprising some 115 isles speckled with giant boulders, bowing palms, and picturesque white sands—pristine surroundings perfectly suited for adventure. “Seychelles offers some of the richest fishing waters in the world,” says Henrietta Loyd of the London-based outfitter Cazenove and Loyd (cazloyd.com). “More importantly, there is something for everyone, from amateurs to professionals.” Fishermen flock to the outer coral islands, where sites such as the Poivre and Saint François Atolls teem with trevally, triggerfish, and pompano. The legendary pati pati, or Seychellois milkfish, provides one of the islands’ greatest angling challenges, considered by many locals to be uncatchable due to its strength and speed. The Seychelles’ waters also prove an…

Rugged ❖ “Vancouver Island is a little touch of paradise if you’re into the outdoors,” says Matthew Robertson, founder of the adventure-travel outfitter Momentum Adventure (momentumadventure.com). Indeed, the British Columbian island—which is larger than the state of Massachusetts—is vast, remote, and ripe for exploring. A typical itinerary on the island and in its surrounding areas might include stand-up paddleboarding through the rain forests of Tofino, a grizzly-bear safari in the Great Bear Rainforest, and rock climbing and glacier trekking on Rugged Mountain. Robertson also recommends a helicopter excursion to the labyrinthine underground Upana Caves and fishing for rainbow trout in the Gold River. Refined ❖ Vancouver Island’s private lodges may be secluded, but they deliver plenty of creature comforts nonetheless. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort (wildretreat.com), a Tofino property known for its…

Rugged ❖ Every winter, skiers flock to this stylish Swiss resort in the Upper Engadin Valley for its perfect powder and lively après-ski scene. But St. Moritz is more than a winter wonderland, providing ample opportunities for adventure after the snow melts. Famous peaks such as Piz Nair, Diavolezza, and Corviglia welcome hikers and climbers in the warmer months, offering via ferrata courses and mountaineering experiences for all skill levels. From more than 8,000 feet above sea level, thrillseekers can paraglide and hang glide over the Upper Engadin’s forests and streams. On Lake St. Moritz, windsurfers, kitesurfers, and sailors take advantage of the steady winds and surf, while anglers hunt for mountain trout, grayling, and char. Refined ❖ The grandes dames of St. Moritz have been hosting pleasure-seekers since the…

ON ANY GIVEN DAY, the musicians in the dueling café orchestras on Venice’s Piazza San Marco saw away at violins and pound on grand pianos, attempting to lure passersby to the tables with their strident siren calls. The atmosphere is manic, the crowds dense. The plaza bristles with selfie sticks, and plates are piled with too much of the tourist fare Venetians call plastica. A quick water-taxi ride over the Venice Lagoon, however, provides instant relief. By dusk, a hush falls upon the canals of these backwater islands, and the air is perfumed with the seductive smell of pesto, fritto misto, and olive oil. This Venetian parallel universe is increasingly the best reason to visit the city, especially for hungry travelers. While Venice is often dismissed as the Italian city…

THE HAND-BUILT NOSE AND HOOD ARE STYLED TO EMULATE THOSE OF AN INDY-TRACK CAR FROM THE 1940S. IN THE 1940S and early ’50s, the still-ubiquitous Ford Model T was a popular platform for early hot-rodders, whose basic formula was to take that car’s simple frame, cover it with a lightweight body or strip off the original body’s fenders and bumpers, and stuff it with the most powerful engine they could afford. This hot rod was originally constructed in the 1960s—when Model Ts were becoming scarce—with a handmade frame and a fiberglass body that was a replica of a prewar Model T dirt-track racer. The vehicle was acquired two decades ago by its current owner and has undergone numerous mechanical refinements. A recent two-year rebuild completed by Chopit Kustom (chopitkustom.com), a…

IT IS NOW easier than ever to have driving moccasins that suit your wardrobe—and maybe even match the color of your car. The new Salvatore Ferragamo MTO Driver (ferragamo.com), a made-to-order driving-shoe service, allows you to select from a range of colors and hides for the uppers and a variety of finishes for the signature horse-bit-shaped hardware. You can also choose the color of the rubber sole. The service is available online and at Ferragamo stores. The leather moccasins shown here are priced at $750, and the crocodile models are $2,400. The footwear, which is made at Ferragamo’s workshop in Florence, Italy, requires up to two months for delivery.…

THE MOST EXCLUSIVE piece in the new collection honoring the Italian tenor, the Montblanc Patron of Art Luciano Pavarotti Limited Edition 98 (montblanc.com) sports a red-lacquer guilloche barrel overlaid with an 18-karat-gold skeletonized depiction of a Chinese dragon. The design is a reference to Giacomo Puccini’s opera Turandot, which is set in ancient China and is the source of Pavarotti’s signature aria, “Nessun dorma.” A jasmine flower carved from white jade is mounted on the top of the cap, and an engraved image of Pavarotti adorns the 18-karat-gold nib. The pen will be limited to 98 pieces—a nod to the year that Pavarotti received the Grammy Legend Award.…

FEW FARMERS’ MARKETS have settings that can measure up to the new Slow Food & Living Market (rosewoodhotels.com), which convenes on Sunday mornings in London. Set in the pillared, neoclassical courtyard of the Rosewood London hotel in Holborn, the market is a visual feast complete with cloth awnings and bales of hay. The 30 vendors—chosen by the hotel’s chef, Amandine Chaignot, for the quality of their products and their commitment to sustainability and organic farming—include the city’s top purveyors of raw-milk farmhouse cheeses, organic meats (among them those of the famed Irish butcher Jack O’Shea), handcrafted charcuterie, honey (and even honey beer) from London hives, thick-crusted loaves of bread, extravagant flowers, and much more. Travelers without kitchens can find handmade ceramics and stylish household goods, or just proceed to the…

WHEN THE one-string berimbau finds a rhythm, the roda comes alive. Players stand in a circle, singing and clapping as the pandeiro (tambourine) and atabaque (conga drum) join in. Two boys crouch in front of the musicians, shake hands, and cartwheel into the center to begin their jogo (game). They lunge and kick without touching, in rhythmic reaction to one another. Minutes later, a young woman and a brawny man twice her age move into the center as the boys exit and rejoin the circle. “I don’t know any other sport where it’s normal for a small girl to play a tall, muscular Rastafarian,” says Wilbert Das, the Dutch co-owner of Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa in the Brazilian coastal village of Trancoso. “The players are very social and easy…

THE 3-ton, 18-foot-long Bentley Mulsanne Speed is a natural fit for Texas, where, as the saying goes, everything is bigger. But as this new, more powerful variant of the brand’s flagship sedan idles quietly in the pit lane at the 3.41-mile Circuit of the Americas racetrack on the outskirts of Austin, it seems out of place. Flamboyant as its styling may be compared to other luxury sedans, the Mulsanne Speed appears genteel and stately here on this March morning next to a lineup of racecars (including the Bentley Team Dyson Continental GT3) that will be competing later in the week in a Pirelli World Challenge event. The car’s size and its shape do not seem appropriate for navigating the track, an undulating circuit that features 20 turns. With a quiet…

Rugged Y In his 1977 novel In Patagonia, Bruce Chatwin describes the vast and remote region at the bottom of the Southern Hemisphere as “the point beyond which one could not go” and “a symbol of human restlessness.” Indeed, isolation and adventure remain the greatest allures of Chilean Patagonia, where the 935-square-mile Torres del Paine National Park is the main attraction. Sprawling golden steppes, jagged mountain peaks, and crackling glaciers provide a dramatic backdrop for an array of experiences, including horseback riding, kayaking, and even puma tracking. The park’s most thrilling journey is the 10-hour round-trip trek to the skyscraping Torres, a trio of magnificent, chalky-white mountains jutting from the shores of an electric-blue lake. Refined Y Despite its utter isolation, Torres del Paine and its immediate surrounds are home…

Rugged ❖ Snowy slopes may be Aspen’s foremost attraction, but this renowned Rocky Mountain resort town is more than just a winter getaway. Once the ski lifts come to a halt, Colorado’s most glamorous destination becomes a playground for summertime sports. Cyclists can tackle the 42-mile Rio Grande Trail (a former rail corridor that stretches from Aspen to Glenwood Springs), while hikers of all skill levels can cross subalpine forests and wildflower-choked valleys on the region’s many wilderness routes. The Roaring Fork Valley is home to trout-filled streams, Class-IV rapids, and fourteeners (mountains that rise to 14,000 feet or higher). For the most intrepid adventurers, the Three-Peak Challenge—a fourteener excursion set over a trio of sky-high summits—is a true test of strength and courage. Refined ❖ Aspen’s high-adrenaline adventures are…

Rugged ❖ Costa Rica is known the world over as an adventure-travel paradise, and this 2,300-acre peninsula on the northern Pacific coast delivers some of the country’s most thrilling experiences in its most exclusive setting. The Gulf of Papagayo, which flanks the peninsula on either side, attracts scuba divers, anglers, and other watersports enthusiasts for its marine life–rich reefs and calm waters. Just north of the peninsula, the waves at Witch’s Rock and Ollie’s Point are among the country’s top surfing spots. At nearby Rio Perdido (which translates to “Lost River”), visitors can white-water raft, scale via ferrata courses, and mountain bike on a 12-mile network of trails. Roughly 10 miles north of Rio Perdido, the Cordillera de Guanacaste mountain range offers hiking and horseback-riding trails along the edge of…

Today’s most spectacular jewelry often forgoes the monochrome splendor of white diamonds in favor of the scintillating brilliance of gemstones that embrace the full spectrum—from vibrant orange garnets and luminous yellow sapphires to radiant red rubies and dreamy sky-blue aquamarines. Working with these pigments from nature’s palette, the best and brightest jewelers are fashioning designs that flatter the wearer and enhance the gems’ unique characteristics and lively hues. Orange Crush Passionately Pink Sensational Sunrise Going Green Blue Bayou Red Alert…

POLLARO SPENT FOUR YEARS CREATING THE FIBONACCI, HIS SIXTH DESIGN FOR STEINWAY & SONS. OVER THE PAST 15 or so years, Frank Pollaro— a New Jersey–based furniture designer known for his intricate wood inlays and marquetry work—has amassed what he believes is the world’s largest collection of Macassar ebony, a rare, ornately streaked, and naturally lustrous wood that ranges in color from medium brown to jet black. To create the veneer for this 9-foot-long grand piano, the 600,000th offering from Steinway & Sons, Pollaro used six logs from his collection of more than 500, choosing them for their especially rich color and straight grains. “I love the formality of ebony,” says Pollaro, who laid the veneer with synthetic ivory to evoke French designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann’s art deco work from the…

NEW COLLECTIONS OF leather bags from Louis Vuitton (louisvuitton.com) trade the fashion house’s logo-adorned and textured Epi hides for deep-colored, smooth leathers. The bags in the new Ombré line feature a hand-applied patina that creates a subtle shadow effect on the charcoal-gray Lockit carryall shown here (right, $5,000). The polishedleather bags and accessories in the Eclipse collection include a phone case, a camera bag, and this roomy, black top-of-the-line Alize weekender (far right, $6,200). Other items in the Eclipse series are priced from $880.…

Tucked away on the Via Ripamonti in Milan, Italy, the family-run Maglia Umbrella Company (ombrellimaglia.it) has been crafting fine umbrellas since 1854. Each umbrella requires approximately 70 steps to make and is mounted on a solid natural-wood stick or metal shaft. The fabric model shown here ($400) features a handwoven leather handle. The company’s bespoke umbrellas can be made with alligator, lizard, or silver handles, and in a variety of fabrics including jacquards and tartans. The starting price is $300.…

OPENED IN JUNE within South Africa’s 17,000-acre Timbavati Nature Reserve, the eight-suite lodge Makanyi (makanyilodge.com) offers an exclusive base in a prime safari setting adjacent to Kruger National Park. Guests spend their days exploring the abundant surroundings—where sightings might include a breeding herd of elephants protecting its young, a pride of lions sleeping in the grass, and a leopard stalking its prey—but the experience back at Makanyi is no less extraordinary, thanks to a water hole at the lodge’s center that regularly attracts big game. Thatch-roofed suites adorned with woven baskets and leather trunks provide a worthy diversion from the great outdoors. Equally inviting are a spa offering therapies by the South African skin-care brand Africology, and a restaurant serving Cape Malay curry, barbecued venison, and other regional delights. The…

IN 1971, BMW introduced the 3.0 CSL, a production-model-based racecar that would dominate its competition in the ensuing years. The car won its class at Le Mans in 1973 and claimed the European Touring Car Championship that same year and every season from 1975 through 1979. In May, at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy, BMW unveiled the 3.0 CSL Hommage, a concept car that serves as an homage—hence the name—to the original. “We felt this was the right time to look into the ’70s, into a car that’s a pretty strong icon,” says head of BMW design Karim Habib. The surfaces of the 3.0 CSL Hommage feature deep folds and aerodynamic channels that flow over the back haunches and into the taillights. “That combination of very modern, very…

IN A SMALL ATELIER hidden among the steep streets of the Montmartre district of Paris, Vincent Smith has skillfully cut suit patterns for Europe’s top fashion brands for nearly 30 years. Transforming designers’ often rough conceptual sketches into the precise paper patterns from which fabrics are actually cut is, in its own right, an obscure but necessary talent requiring considerable creativity. Thus, after decades spent helping others to realize their visions, Smith, who studied pattern cutting and tailoring at the London College of Fashion, decided to put his own imaginative faculties to greater use—and to put his own name on the label. In 2013 he introduced Tailored by Mr. Smith, a collection of six suit silhouettes executed in a variety of fabrics, including some innovative Japanese textiles, such as a…

THE CONTINENTAL GT3 that raced at the Circuit of the Americas and continues to compete in the Pirelli World Challenge (whose next event begins July 31 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio) is only the inspiration—not the basis—for Bentley’s Continental GT3-R road car. The $337,000 limited-edition offering derives from the Continental GT V8 S. It is 220 pounds lighter than the GT V8 S, thanks to carbon-fiber door panels and the removal of the back seats, and it has a more powerful engine. The 4-liter twin-turbo V-8 produces 51 more horsepower and 14 ft lbs more torque, for a total of 572 hp and 516 ft lbs. The additional power, shorter gearing, and weight reduction enable the GT3-R to sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3.5…

Rugged ❖ Featuring more mammalian species than any other African game reserve, Kruger National Park is home to the Big Five, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, monkeys, hippopotamuses, and endangered species such as pangolins and African wild dogs. But South Africa’s largest game reserve, which spans nearly 5 million acres, offers far more than traditional game drives. Mountain biking, night safaris, and bush walks present new perspectives on life in the savanna, allowing travelers closer encounters with wildlife than a Land Rover affords. “Walking safaris give one the opportunity to feel connected to the wilderness on a very deep level, [while] mountain biking is a unique way to experience the sights and sounds of the bush,” explains Mark Whitney, COO of the safari company Singita. “Only when your feet have touched African…

Rugged ❖ The sights, smells, and sounds of Marrakech’s lively souks are reason enough to make the Moroccan city a must-visit destination. Outside the ancient medina’s walls, however, the High Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert, and Atlantic coast offer multisensory experiences of their own, both through outdoor action and cultural interaction. “One of the great things about Marrakech is that you can combine adventure and cultural activities,” says David Jones, vice president of the Texas-based tour operator Ker & Downey (kerdowney.com). “So you might be hiking in the Atlas Mountains, but you’re also visiting Berber villages along the way.” Jones—who suggests accessing the area’s myriad adventures by helicopter—cites camel trekking with Berbers in the Sahara and surfing and art-gallery hopping in the historic seaport of Essaouira as additional day trips from…

Rugged ❖ Hong Kong may be known for its sky-piercing towers and everexpanding urban sprawl, but on the outskirts of this ultramodern metropolis, more than 200 picturesque isles serve as a natural reprieve from the hubbub and high-rises. Driving south from the city center, one witnesses the concrete jungle giving way to emerald wetlands, craggy cliffs, and sparkling bays ripe for adventure by land, air, and sea. Philippe Brown, of the outfitter Brown and Hudson (brownandhudson.com), counts surfing, paragliding, rock climbing, and hiking among the area’s many outdoor attractions. “Tung Lung Chau Island provides some of the best climbing, with unspoiled cliffs rising above crashing waves,” says Brown. “For hikers, Tai Mo Shan, or ‘Foggy Mountain,’ is the highest peak in Hong Kong and a very challenging trek.” Brown can…

Rugged ❖ Located roughly 40 miles north of Queenstown, the hamlet of Wanaka is closer to the outdoor action than its better-known neighbor is, making it an ideal base for South Island excursions ranging from fly-fishing and jet-boating to skydiving and mountain biking—minus the crowds. For the ultimate New Zealand adventure, Ian Swain of the outfitter Swain Destinations (swaindestinations.com) suggests taking to the sky. “Our clients love to fly high into the Southern Alps in a helicopter, touch down to explore one of the many glaciers, and then fly out over the rugged west coast, where they can land on a small rock island and dive for crayfish,” he says. “For the really adventurous, we can set up a small camp in the Southern Alps for sunset and sunrise hikes.”…

From David Arnold, Senior Vice President/Group Publisher of Robb Report MONACO YACHT SHOW monacoyachtshow.com | +377.93.10.41.70 Set in the glamorous principality of Monaco, the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) is the only place to admire and purchase around 120 extraordinary one-off superyachts up to 328 feet. On docks, the MYS exhibits 500 world-leading luxury yachting companies: the trendiest superyacht builders, yacht designers, and luxury manufacturers, and the most important brokerage houses. Famed for providing only the very best, the MYS benefits from the support of Prince Albert II of Monaco. MY FATHER CIGARS myfathercigars.com | 305.468.9501 / 877.285.1160 Headquartered in Doral (Miami), My Father Cigars is a boutique factory whose rollers are taught by the master himself: Jose Pepin Garcia. Its state-of-the-art cigar lounge is enjoyed by clients and friends who…