INFLUENT Traveler | ISSUE 17 | August-September 2022

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EDITOR IN CHIEF Florent Carmin DEPUTY EDITOR FC Media Group EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Jean-Mare Favre ART DIRECTOR Taïs Favre SENIOR EDITORS Morgan Clen, Amy Windruff, Suzanna LaBayrre, Harry McDonought SENIOR STAFF EDITORS Jeff Schwab, Aimee Rawlins, Katharine Zaratarian, Julia Herbst SENIOR WRITERS Ainsley LaPorte, Harris Segranet, Mickael O'Sullivan, Skye A., Kevin S. CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Marzava, Sierra Stone, Nathalie Aron, Jeremy Austin, Niyazi Genca, Abdulaziz Albasaki, Karina Chancey MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Taïs Favre SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERS Florent Carmin, Mohommad Mahmood Hassan RESEARCH DIRECTOR Taïs Favre, Jean Marc Favre ASSOCIATE EDITOR Yasmine N’Gueye PRINT Gutemberg, 9 rue de la Barrade 74960 Meythet - France

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Editor’s N�e

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ublishing, like photography, will always be at my core. I want to truly capture the beauty of travel in its most natural sense with some of the world’s most beautiful people.

and is aimed at men and women between defined by their attitude, not age. We think of art and beauty as a defiant mindset that pushes beyond conventions in our increasingly cynical and ugly world. We want the approach to photography to come from a visceral emotion.

My goal is to redefine the notion of beauty and travel today. Beauty is among the most subjective, abstract concepts out there even in our saturated world of media. True artists want to capture the fluidity of the moment. Art has that duty of turning the confusion, complexity, and uncertainty of life into something beautiful and lasting — something that I think the world needs more of. Consumers are looking for this as they have had enough of the hyper-filtered world of Instagram. They want to feel art and travel in a way that they haven’t been able to do so.

I select people that are dedicated and have great passion to pursue their goals. A lot of people believe that success can happen overnight, but it takes a lot of hard work. By continuously investing in yourself, you elevate your career. If you take the right steps, opportunities arise, but you have to be willing to master your individual craft. For this reason, I prefer to work with people that share my vision for the future of art, beauty, and travel. My mission is to support up-and-coming talent on a global scale to create the next level of high-quality content.

Influent Traveler is for those who appreciate the tactile experience of paper. A book-style, mainstream lifestyle magazine delivering innovative content for the smart and savvy connoisseur. Characterized by a modern beauty aesthetic and a cheeky tone, the bimonthly title includes content across glamour, art, and luxury

Influent Magazine has shaken up the world of publication giving its viewer exactly what they are looking for, travel and beauty at its finest. They will no doubt continue to thrive and create even more amazing work in the future.

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CONTENTS ISSUE - 17

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HOTEL

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Bri Wilburn Brooke Brazelton

Nobu hotel Los Cabos

Alaya Zoppa

EXHIBITION

Hailey Kloot Nigo

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Nikki Trinidad

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Sabrina Calvo Taylor Sandoval Tiffany Lopez Christin Schultz

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Conrad Bora Bora Nui

Patek Philippe Gulfstream G800TM

GASTRONOMY

Bond in Motion

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Delage D12 Riva 110' Dolcevita

Samurai ; Myth, Worship and Culture

Türkiye Dubai

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Niyazi Genca Angie Villa and Jeremy Austin Natalie Aron

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Turkish Cuisine

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TÜRKIYE A LAND OF WONDERS.

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ome to breathtaking natural attractions, thousands of years old archaeological sites, centuries old rich cuisine and people with warm hospitality, this country truly has it all.

For those who enjoy socializing and discovering the authentic side of a destination as well as lovers of all things history and art, it is a dreamland waiting to reveal its charms. No wonder why Türkiye is the 6th most-visited destination in the world!

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SCENERY With over 8333km of coastline bordering four different seas and embroidered with countless coves, inlets, bays and crystal blue beaches, Türkiye is a paradise for yachtsmen and tourists looking for an adventure or for just relaxing.

Türkiye is a country of mountains, offering nature reserves and areas suitable for those seeking to connect with nature, explore the rich flora and fauna or practice an outdoor activity.

A SURREAL LANDSCAPE CARVED BY NATURE AND MEN. The ‘fairy chimney’ rock formations, located in the Nevşehir province of Central Anatolia, is a spectacular landscape entirely sculpted by erosion.

Later, it was dwelled into by men to build underground cities, remains of human habitation dating back to the 4th century. The Dark Church in Göreme, whose walls are covered with intricate scenes from the New Testament is a beautiful example of how well some of these vestiges have been preserved. Others have been converted into boutique hotels.

Enjoy a thrilling hot air balloon flight and gaze down upon this UNESCO World Heritage Site that displays a harmonious combination of natural and cultural landscape elements.

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rains and Beauty, Bri Wilburn has redefined what it takes to become a global entrepreneur. Turning the support of over a million followers into a business advantage, she has become a lead movie actress and NYFW runway model.

With plans to expand into tech, this is just the beginning of what you’ll hear from this 20 year old UCLA student.

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DELAGE luxury

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THE DELAGE’S STORY Founded in 1905 by Louis Delage, the company commenced production with a single-cylinder de dion-engined runabout and within a few years was offering multicylinder designs. From there, Delage kept on continuously offering more high-end cars until becoming one of the most prestigious brand in the french car History.

Delage have to their credit many world records, including a grand prix world’s championship in 1927, and more awards at the principal concours d’elegance than any other french car brand. From getting records and racing titles, to being

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internationally acclaimed as “la Voiture Chic” or “la Belle Voiture Francaise”, Delage have fascinated car enthusiasts over the past half-century.

The finest remaining Delage cars are still sold to collectors all over the world, and fans are numerous enough to be organized in clubs in many countries.

THE D12 Heir to the DELAGE 15 S 8 from 1927, with its clean yet aggressive and futuristic design, the D12 is inspired by FORMULA 1 and fighter-jets. Wide and ultra-low, the D12 has a unique positioning, conceived for extreme performance and pure pleasure.

The unique configuration of the tandem seating ensures a central position to the driver and a perfectly centered weight balance. The cockpit, also designed like in fighter-jets type, opens without any door.

With a power to weight ratio close to 1, this car is conceived to attempt and establish the new world record on the Nürburgring in the road legal category, in 2023.

With the set up of the car conducted

by F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve, get the closest feeling to driving a formula 1 car.

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CUSTOMIZATION Extreme performance does not sacrifice luxury and a full personalization.

The driving position is customized to its 4 elements ; the seat, molded on the driver’s body, the steering wheel (fighter-jet joysticks type), molded on the driver’s hands, the leg support and the pedals. Many options of materials and colors for the interior as much as for the exterior.

There will be only 30 lucky D12 owners in the world who will be able to chose between the 2 versions available : “GT” (for predominant road use) or “CLUB” (for predominant track use).

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G FORCE Almost twice more downforce than the best supercars, more G FORCE than you ever experienced in a road-legal car.

BRAKE-COOLING CARBON FIBER WHEELS The first carbon fiber wheels that include a brake-cooling effect.

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CONTRACTIVE SUSPENSIONS

990 THERMIC HP

4 DRIVING SETTINGS

First road-legal car equipped with the contractive suspension that revolutionized FORMULA 1.

A 7.6L home-made V12.

City (100% electric), road (hybrid), track (hybrid with maximum power), my mix (432 possible configurations).

THE ARCHITECTURE OF A FORMULA 1 CAR

An electric engine of 110 HP. (20 HP in the club version, 90 KG lighter).

110 ELECTRIC HP

The same architecture and technical choices as a FORMULA 1 car (monocoque and frontal crash box in carbon fiber).

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The EOS R5

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With groundbreaking 8K resolution video recording, a all-new Animal Detection AF using deep-learning artificial intelligence, a powerful In-Body Image Stabilization and 45 megapixel photos at up to 20 frames per second, experience the best of Canon's full-frame mirrorless series.

Waterproof cases

GDOME has developed the worlds first affordable, universal, waterproof dome housing for smartphones and action cameras

The α7R IV

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The HERO 10

GoPro released the next version of its action camera, with a new processor that lets the camera shoot in higher frame rates (for that cool slow-motion footage), an Emmy® award-winning stabilization, and an automated system uploading videos to the cloud the moment you charge it.

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The latest update to the highly popular α7R series of full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Naturally, it comes with several new features and better specifications.

The 61.0-megapixel1 full-frame Exmor R™ CMOS sensor combined with BIONZ X™ imaging engine delivers unprecedented resolution, fine gradation, and low noise to open entirely new dimensions of detail.

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BROOKE BRAZELTON

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riginated from South Florida, B r o o k e Brazelton is a full time model, influencer and DJ. Having always dreamt of being a model, Brooke started her career at the age of 18 after signing with a modeling agency in high school.

Since then she has been published in multiple magazines, has signed with top agencies and models around the world. As a lover of the glam life and the industry, she is a makeup artist on the side and teaches posing classed to new models. A few of her favorite brands right now include Berry Beachy Swimwear and Revolve.

Brooke’s career is a perfect example of combining talent with determination to achieve an ultimate goal.

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©NIYAZI GENCA @niyazigenca

NIYAZI GENCA P h�ographer

A hobbyist turned mastermind behind the lens, Niyazi Genca is a photographer based out of Turkey. He has lived and worked out of Istanbul for many years giving him a unique perspective of the city. Specializing on photography that highlights the cultural and natural beauty that the country has to offer, Niyazi has cultivated a skill for identifying some of the most breathtaking visuals and capturing them in a moment of time.

It is not difficult to see where Genca draws his inspiration for the city of Istanbul. “…you can see the remains of many ancient civilizations and their culture in harmony with Turkish culture…” Its rich, culturally diverse history has led the city to become one of the most aesthetically appealing spots in the world and Niyazi knows just how to use this to his advantage. He now spends his days working out of Cappadocia enjoying the beautiful horses and remarkable hot air balloon displays.

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CONRAD

BORA BORA NUI Privacy has always been a luxury, which is why the location of the five-star Conrad Bora Bora Nui is so unique.

Unlike other resorts that are on the other side of the lagoon facing Mt Otemanu, one of two extinct volcano, and quite near each other, the Conrad Bora Bora Nui is nestled in a private cove on Motu To’opua, an atoll opposite the main island of Bora Bora, on its own little Motu with Mt Otemanu behind it. It’s also the only property in Bora Bora built with a hill behind the hotel so the views are

unique and expansive, especially from the hilltop spa. Due to a larger amount of coral on his side of the lagoon, the sea is several different shades of blue and it is said to have the best snorkeling.

The Conrad Bora Bora Nui offers luxury with a layout and design complimenting the extraordinary beauty of it's exotic setting. The owner takes a personal interest in Nui and has put her impeccable taste into action, in both the interior decorating and the grounds, resulting in a seamless presentation.

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VILLAS AND SUITES

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With is 114 picture-perfect overwater villas and suites, the property offers your own perfectly private escape, with top-notch amenities to fulfill every need, from secluded overwater villa with infinity private pool offering ultimate privacy to villa nestled in the lush coconut garden with lagoon view from the private terrace. Each luxurious villa features a king bed, spacious bathroom with a separate bath tub, dressing room and seating area.

The modern decor tastefully blends elements of Polynesian culture while floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to enjoy the jaw-dropping scenery from anywhere. It also features a swim-up cocktail bar, infinity pool, spa, four restaurants, a gym, kids’ club, and live entertainment. Of course, the real star of Conrad Bora Bora Nui is the gorgeous scenery.

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Enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities, on land or in the water. Discover the abundant marine life with complimentary snorkeling equipment, kayaks and paddle boards or go on a water adventure such as a jet-skiing ride or a boat tour. For those who would rather explore the beauty of the island, hike Mount Otemanu, arrange a 4×4 tour as well as a helicopter tour.

Wrap up your once-in-a-lifetime experience with a stop at Hina Spa, with a wide variety of balanced healing touches, from deep-tissue massages to rejuvenating strokes while enjoying the Spa’s stunning view.

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During your stay, enjoy the exclusivity of Conrad Bora Bora Nui with their initiative to immerses guest in a destination by providing them with 1, 3 and 5 hour itineraries that explore local food, art, culture and adventure.

DINING EXPERIENCE The hotel offers excellent dining, from casual lounges to fine dining outlets like at their signature restaurant IRIATAI with its classic French cuisine, one of the five unique restaurants and bars. Admire breathtaking views as you sample regional specialties in any one of these welcoming venues.

Raise your Polynesian experience to the next level and choose an unforgettable dinner on the beach looking up at the stars, escape the time of an evening through the sweet melodies of a live acoustic music or discover the traditional Polynesian dance.

Have your breakfast delivered in a canoe to your deck every morning, while a chef can cook up delicious meals for you in the villa's outdoor kitchen for the rest of the day.

The resort is also proud to be the only one in Bora Bora to offer Ahi Ma’a, a selection of meat, seafood and vegetables are cooked for up to 12 hours in the underground oven made from coconut leaves and rocks.

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orn in Arizona and raised in LA, Alaya Zoppa is an international model, fitness addict, animal lover, and world traveler. Her personality full of light and good energy has an instant positive impact on everyone she meets and uplifting those around her is one of the things that brings her pure joy. Another thing that makes her truly happy is to travel and modeling has permitted her to discover many places such as Greece, South Africa, Dubai, Mexico, Dubai and the Caribbean. Alaya is still a newcomer in the modeling industry but her professionalism never disappoints!

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SAMURAI Myþ, W��ip �d C�ture

A Japan Art Exhibition

They were warriors, whose name never cease to fascinate. The samurai have disappeared from Japan, yet the stories of their martial skills and lifestyle still echo to this day.

Fortunately, remnants of their exploits have found their way to Meurthe-et-Moselle in eastern France. The Prémontrés Abbey, in the small town of Pont-à-Mousson, is holding the ‘Samurai: Myth, Worship and Culture’ exhibition from May 21 to October 16, 2022.

Immerse yourself in the history of Japan and discover a rich collection of over 250 pieces spanning a period of eight centuries.

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A passionate martial artist himself, Gregg Riffi, has been collecting these unique objects for years.

Very early on, the practice of martial arts led him to take an interest in Japanese weapons and armors.

Through these objects, he wished to better understand the soul of feudal Japan.

Today, he is a specialist in Japanese art and has built up a highly respected collection that he loves sharing with visitors from around the world.

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Natasha Miclot, head of communication and development at the Prémontrés abbey, sums up the desire of the exhibition, "It is indeed a question of retracing the history of the samurai. To start from their origin and to see all that is attached around the spirituality of the samurai and their code of honor"

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Gregg Riffi has a particular interest in pieces made with the repoussé technique, metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief, which makes them very recognizable and unique.

The collection focuses mainly on the equipment of the Samurai, with over 25 full traditional suits of armor, many masks, helmets and katana, but also an assortment of related objects, such as those used during tea ceremonies, as well as paintings and statuettes.

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THE FLAVORS OF

TURKISH CUISINE

Colorful and rich, the Turkish cuisine is one of the most varied in the world, deriving influence from its history and culture and continuously evolving over the centuries.

Turkey is a crossroads between Europe, Asia, and the Orient. This unique location combined with the migration of Turks from Central Asia to Europe has shaped the identity of its gastronomy over the centuries.

In addition to being the refined product of centuries of experience, the Turkish Cuisine has a very pure quality. Being highly seasonal, the dishes are inherently healthy, made of the freshest products available throughout the country. The variety and simplicity of the recipes and the quality of the ingredients guarantees a delicious culinary experience.

each of its regions, shaped by the great diversity of fauna and flora particular to that specific area. Anatolian and South East of Turkey’s Cuisine, for example, is known for its kebabs as a result of its abundant livestock, the Aegean region, known for its olive production, is famous for its delicious olive oil vegetable dishes and herbs, while pastries are the monopoly of Thrace. The cuisine of the Black Sea is heavily based on sea products and finds its influence in the Balkans and Slavic cuisines.

The complexity of Turkish cuisine comes from the wide array of tastes in

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MEZES Mezes are “Hors d'oeuvres” or appetizers figuring mainly at meals accompanied by wine or raki. The word “meze” derives from the Persian word “maza” meaning “taste”. Eaten sparingly, they are not there to full you up, but rather arouse your appetite for the proper meal while enjoying your rakı. They are a way of life around the table, allowing you to enjoy spending long hours in the company of loved ones. Examples of meze include gozleme, fried aubergines with yogurt, lakerda, pastirma, kisir, fish croquettes.

DESSERTS Turkish sweets are famous throughout the world.

Many of these have milk as the basic ingredient such as Sütlaç, Tavuk gögsü, Helva, Kazandibi, Asure, meanwhile the best-known Turkish dessert is Baklava.

DRINKS Turkish coffee (türk kahvesi) is different from traditional coffee because the marc is present in the cup, it comes thick and dark in a small cup while Turkish tea (çay) is most of the time black tea, drunk in a small glass. In Turkey, tea is a real institution, it is a sign of hospitality. It is served when you visit people, and often offered at the end of a meal, but is also drunk at any time of the day.

Turkish tea and coffee being well known, other national drinks such as ayran, shira, salgam, sahlep and boza are worth to be mentioned.

If you like alcohol you can try Rakı, the national drink made of twice-distilled grapes and anise, or a nice glass of wine. There are 600 to 1200 different grape varieties in Türkiye. The leading vineyard regions are the coastline of the Marmara Sea, Cappadocia in Central Anatolia, Aegean Region and eastern provinces like Elazığ and Diyarbakır.

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n your mark, get set… Let’s go as this young women Hailey Kloot goes on her journey to the finish line.

Having a successful esthetician career, Hailey eventually found herself longing to put herself first.

Determination and creativity landed her in published magazines and is known for her runner up in Canadas Hottest Women contest. Her authentic and genuine self are her most profound traits. Hailey continues to chase her dreams and hopes the finish line is far far away.

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© JEREMYAUSTIIN @missangievilla @jeremyaustiin

ANGIE VILLA & JEREMY AUSTIN Luxury Travл C�te� Crea�s

Two such influencers, Jeremy Austin and Angie Villa, have indeed been captured by this travel bug. Their exceptional photography and videography capture the most exclusive luxury resorts and properties all over the world. Posting several shots from each location, Jeremy and Angie have taken the travel industry by storm and have gained a loyal following of over 1 million travel enthusiasts on all their social media platforms who hold on to their every recommendation.

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Iphone 13 Pro

Apple's camera system gets its biggest upgrade ever. With a next-level hardware that captures so much more detail, a Superintelligent software for new photo and filmmaking techniques and a mindblowingly fast chip that makes it all possible. It’ll change the way you shoot.

The DJI Pocket 2

Pocket-sized and extremely portable, this tiny camera lets you single-handedly record memorable moments. Now featuring a larger 1/1.7 sensor, a wider 20mm f/1.8 lens and offers a new zoom feature as well as an upgraded autofocus.

The Must-Have

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The MagSafe Battery

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Its compact, intuitive design makes on-the-go charging easy. The perfectly aligned magnets keep it attached to your iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 13 or 13 Pro, providing safe and reliable automatic wireless charging with no need to turn it on or off.

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The StudioCaddy

Designed exclusively for Apple users, this versatile, spacesaving solution maximizes desktop space while keeping all of the devices in your Apple ecosystem charged, organized, and within reach.

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DUBAI THROUGH THE LENS OF PHOTOGRAPHER ABDULAZIZ ALBASTAKI

Located on the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula and in the southwest corner of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and is well-known as a center for regional and international trade, a global transport hub, and a famous tourist destination.

Dubai boasts internationally renowned architecture, including the Burj Khalifa, also known as Burj Dubai, and the Palm Islands, respectively one of the tallest

building and the largest man-made archipelago in the world, as well as over one hundred modern high-rises.

Constantly expanding and developing its oasis of civilization in the middle of the desert, Dubai is the city that has grown the most in the past decade. Over time, it has cultivated an image of luxury and modernity that relies on constructing mega-projects and urban branding towards international audiences.

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ashion model and creator, Nigo has found her way to create the life she always wanted by focusing on her career, but her dreams don’t stop there. She has spent the past seven years making her way up to becoming a well known model in Los Angeles, working alongside top photographers which led her to work with lifestyle, fashion, print, and beauty brands.

Nigo thrives on optimism and says her life only gets better the more she learns about spirituality. Her favorite way to spend her free time? Practicing yoga and dancing as well as traveling, as she takes every opportunity to learn about other cultures and to explore news places.

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RIVA 110' Dolcevita Majestic like the work of art she is, as scintillating as the most magical epoch in modern history, 110' Dolcevita is Riva’s new fibreglass flagship, the latest masterpiece to grace the revamped flybridge fleet.

This majestic flybridge, over 33.5 metres in length, is the result of a collaboration between Officina Italiana Design, the studio founded by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta that exclusively designs the entire Riva fleet, the Ferretti Group’s Strategic Product Committee, chaired by Piero Ferrari, and the Engineering Department. “‘Dolcevita’ indicates a period and a style that could only be associated with a yacht of

unrivaled beauty, one whose appeal will resonate in the yachting world for decades to come,” commented Alberto Galassi, Ferretti Group CEO. “We chose Monte Carlo for its debut, because this is one of the most ‘Dolcevita’ locations in the world, and the Grand Prix Historique, which is an event where legends meet. ‘Dolcevita’ conjures up a dream world that the Riva 110’, in all its splendor, personifies to perfection. It pays tribute to a wonderfully carefree period of history, brought back to life in a magnificent vessel that is the perfect synthesis of the traditional and the modern.”

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luxury Beautifully executed, with a high level of detailing, the Dolcevita’s interior might be avowedly classic modernist in concept, but it’s far from minimalist in execution, you will undeniably find yourself surrounded by quality and luxury.

Characterized by a combination of aesthetic rigor and sportiness, the boat develops on three bridges, plus a pilot house. The main deck, in addition to the huge living room and dining room, houses the very private owner’s suite in the bow section. The floor-to-ceiling windows that extend the entire length of the saloon are made of glass panes framed by a steel structure: a true crystal palace on the sea.

Below, the central area of the deck is symmetrically divided into four double cabins with en-suites, while the bow area is entirely dedicated to the crew’s quarters.

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Logical and straightforward, it is also a radical piece of asymmetric thinking that makes getting through and around the yacht easy and effective for guests and crew alike. Being on a 33.5-meter boat, the flybridge is a roof terrace where you will find the long bar counter, the dinette, and a vast solarium in the back. And with the forward seating and the aft sunbathing areas connected on one level, it effectively creates a single, giant, on-deck entertaining space.

For a fast motoryacht of this size, there is only one pair of engines that can do the job, the 2,368-hp V16s, which sit at the pinnacle of MTU’s compact and powerful 2000 series. Mounted flat in a spacious, bright and well-organized engine room with 6 feet, 10 inches of headroom, they drive straight shafts and have just one job: to propel the Dolcevita’s 120-ton mass toward its advertised 26-knot top speed.

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ative of Los Angeles, California, Nikki Trinidad is a international model, working in e-commerce fashion, brand campaigns and as a travel influencer. With a Filipino and Mexican background she gives diverse looks and versatility to her work and photoshoots. She first got her big break in sporting as a televised MMA ring girl, but even though you can now spot her modeling on a wide variety of fashion sites, she continues to surprise us on camera. Traveling is not only a passion to her, it is also the chance to participate in helping communities and animals all over the world.

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There is a Japanese feeling in the architecture and the simplicity of materials, and we brought in an authentic local aspect by working with local materials and local craftsmen onsite.

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NOBU HOTEL

LOS CABOS

Photos by Florent Carmin ©nobuhotelloscabos

Indisputably one of the most stylish resorts in Baja California, the latest addition to the Nobu Hotels opened in November of 2019 and is the first property in Mexico from the rapidly expanding dining and hospitality empire helmed by Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Academy Award-winning actor Robert DeNiro and Hollywood producer Meir Teper.

Sitting atop a wide-open beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean from the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula, the Nobu Los Cabos is located about seven miles west of the famous El Arco landmark, within the Diamante development, a gated community of luxury homes surrounded by two golf courses and is one of the only two resorts on the 1.5-mile coastline. The region’s remote location provides a real sense of tranquility and serenity.

The luxury resort is the vision of lead architects, Monica Cuervo and Mark Yoshizaki of WATG coming to life. With design nothing short of divine, each of the 200 guest rooms and suites have ocean and resort views and the interiors, public spaces and restaurants handled by Severine Tatangelo of Studio PCH, manage to seamlessly blend contemporary Japanese minimalism with locallysourced natural, Mexican materials and finishes.

Drawing design inspiration from the sophisticated palette that alludes to the Japanese aesthetic of the Nobu brand, as well as the unique elements of Cabo San Lucas, Nobu Hotel Los Cabos is the perfect fusion of architectural elegance and laidback luxury, bringing together the Japanese concept of harmony and the white sandy beaches and cacti of Cabo San Lucas.

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THE HOTEL Although the hotel's accommodations comprise 103 suites and 97 standard rooms, careful planning has prevented it from feeling like one of these mega resorts.

Upon arrival, sleek minimalist lines frame the Zen-inspired entrance and open to a stunning ocean view. While the ocean in front of the hotel isn't safe for swimming, there are four pool areas that guests can choose from : The Cortez pool has the most energetic atmosphere, with open cabanas, submerged lounge chairs and an easy access to the Playabar ; the Pacific pool offers more privacy, with many smaller pools shrouded in green foliage and enclosed cabanas ; the Cortez Swim-up bar pool and the infinity pool in front of the Nobu restaurant. Certain categories of rooms and suites offer private plunge pools.

ROOMS AND SUITES The hotel’s tranquil design extends into the guest rooms, where Japanese minimalism is paired with locallysourced wooden accents and Mexican art.

The laid-back Cabo sense of style comes through in the use of color, textures, and geometric design elements.

The Japanese influence is seen in the use of wood joinery techniques to create the Onsen-style soaking tubs that add a spa-like quality to the bathrooms; the table lights meant to resemble Japanese lanterns; the shoji screeninspired closet doors and the furnished balconies.

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WELLNESS When it comes to wellness, the 13,700 square feet Esencia Wellness spa boasts an extensive list of treatments, both indoor hydrotherapy areas and an outdoor hydrotherapy garden and a cabana Jacuzzi. Using Natura Bissé products, the spa invites guests to relax and unwind in utterly soothing surroundings.

There is also a fitness center including a full range of gym equipment and an indoor/outdoor area for yoga and spinning.

EVENTS For meetings and events, the property has 14,389 square feet of flexible space spanning 11 venues, including two ballrooms, one boardroom, one prefunction space, one outdoor terrace and two outdoor lawns.

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THE DINING EXPERIENCE No detail is overlooked when it comes to the food, which isn't a surprise considering Matsuhisa is at the helm. Restaurants and bars are spread all over the resort.

The signature Nobu Restaurant, with a 180º sunset view of the ocean, serves regionallyinfluenced specialty dishes alongside Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s classics, with both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a bar and a 10-person dining room for private events.

While the Nobu restaurant is the crown jewel of the resort, Japanese food is certainly not the only option here. For a more traditional option there is Pacific Restaurant, a fine dining Mexican concept, a Nobu Café lobby bar the Playabar, both offering light bites and craft cocktails, and Mexico’s only outpost of the highly popular Los Angeles restaurant, Malibu Farm, with fresh, organic, and sustainably-sourced farm-to-table cuisine.

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s a woman of many trades, Sabrina Calvo is not only a top model, but also a world traveling host, interior designer, actress, influencer and big-time entrepreneur. Born Venezuelan and mixed with Spanish, she moved to Miami at the age of 7 years old and also spent some of her time living abroad in Spain and New York. She now resides between Miami and Las Vegas.

Sabrina has modeled all over the world and hosted travel documentaries demonstrating foreign cultures and the prolific music scenes in numerous European countries.

She is no stranger to travel and adventure, is motivated by new experiences and has a thirst for knowledge and constant evolution. Enjoying fitness and nutrition as well as cooking up some truly delicious

meals, she is always looking for new ways to create in her field. One of her biggest passions which includes Interior Design and Fashion. This creativity is a true skill that she uses in a career as an influencer.

Her recent entrepreneurial venture is her new company, Wavy Media Group, alongside her partner Nikki Trinidad.

Together, they have built a strong platform that facilitates the connections between brands and hospitality groups with top influencers. Together they elevate new and existing businesses and build them up to the next level.

There is no stopping this visionary bombshell. Watch out for her as she takes over new destinations and brings her beauty and charm to your computer screen, mobile device, and television set!

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BOND

IN MOTION THE LARGEST OFFICIAL BOND VEHICLE EXHIBIT IN THE UNITED STATES

Produced in collaboration with EON Productions and The Ian Fleming® Foundation, Bond in Motion is the first official exhibition in the United States to feature original vehicles from the James Bond film franchise. The exhibit is open now through October 23, 2022 in he Mullin Grand Salon and celebrates the 60th anniversary of the 007 films, since Dr. No was released in 1962.

With the publication of his first spy novel, Casino Royale (1953), author and former naval intelligence officer Ian Fleming introduced the world to the enchanting exploits of James Bond, a British officer in the Secret Intelligence Service, also known as MI6. In all, Fleming would produce twelve novels and two short stories, laying the foundation for what would become a global literary and cinematic legacy.

Much like the novels on which they are based, Bond films combine the adventure of exotic locations and scheming villains with the action of death-defying stunts, and heart-pounding chases in nearly every type of vehicle imaginable. Often modified by quartermaster “Q,” these vehicles, much like Bond himself, conceal their true nature until their weapons and gadgetry become important plot devices.

The Bond in Motion exhibit offers visitors a rare up-close experience of the most iconic vehicles associated with the world’s most famous secret agent, 007.

Beginning in 1962, with the movie adaptation of Fleming’s sixth title, Dr. No, the exciting and dangerous world of James Bond was translated to screen, setting the tone for Bond films to come.

1964 ASTON MARTIN DB5 Used in GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015), and No Time To Die (2021)

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NATHALIE ARON Dig�� crea� �d Travл Blogger

Allow us to introduce you to the extraordinarily talented travel blogger and model Nathalie Aron.

Her greatest passion is for travel, and she wants to share that love with the world. She created Voyagefox in 2016 and has been writing and documenting almost every step of the way for that express purpose. Giza, Tulum, Turkey, Maldives, Iceland, Dubai; the list of absolutely stunning locals she has visited seems to be without limits.

that brought her true joy and life fulfillment.

This German beauty began her journey when she met her now husband Patrick. They were both students when they discovered their new-found passion. As a complete novice, Nathalie taught herself photography, editing, and travel hacking by watching experts online so that she could pursue emulate their work and adapt it into something

All her hard work and dedication has led to the inspiration of many thousands of people.

Her blog is centered on teaching others how to follow in her footsteps, however, what makes it unique is that it carries a tone of realism. «Some days it is frustrating, but you need to keep it up».

With 385,000 followers on Instagram alone, men and women from all over the world have seen her awe-inspiring content and have begun packing their bags to set off on great adventures. Follow her adventures on her website www.voyagefox.net and her Instagram @Voyagefox_. We can’t wait to see where she goes and what she does next!

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et ready for the triple threat model, influencer, and therapist, Taylor Sandoval is set to influence new generations through cultural diversity and the importance of mental health, a vision for the future of the modeling industry. With many new opportunities coming her way, Taylor is on her way to becoming a successful entrepreneur with various publications in magazines and her recent work in the commercial industry. Taylor is a staple of passion and hard work in her journey, and her determination to reach global heights will be one to keep an eye out for this rising star.

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PATEK PHILIPPE 5470P A CONDENSATE OF MECHANICAL ACHIEVEMENTS With its high-frequency movement (5 Hz) incorporating all the “Patek Philippe Advanced Research” innovations in the field of Silinvar® and its patented display ensuring fast and accurate 1/10th of a second reading, the Ref. 5470P-001 demonstrates Patek Philippe competence and innovative spirit in the field of short-time measurement.

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A movement dedicated entirely to performance and shorttime measurements needs to be well protected so Patek Philippe created an inimitably sporty exterior. The elegant blue of the dial harmonizes exceptionally well with the shimmering reflections of the platinum case. The navy blue calfskin strap with an embossed fabric pattern and red decorative seams in perfect harmony with the colors of the dial.

The sapphire-crystal case back (interchangeable with the solid platinum back delivered with the watch) affords a spectacular view of the caliber CH 29-535 PS 1/10 with its filigreed components and the elaborately executed finissage.

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THE FIRST EVER PATEK PHILIPPE WRIST-CHRONOGRAPH MEASURING 1/10TH OF A SECOND To further push the boundaries of mechanical horology, the engineers relied on the caliber CH 29-535 PS – with a traditional architecture (manually wound, columnwheel control, horizontal wheel clutch) – and increased its frequency from 4 to 5Hz (36,000 semi-oscillations per hour for 10 jumps per second), allowing the measurement of tenths of a second.

FLUID AND PERFECTLY SYNCHRONIZED HAND MOVEMENTS As a sweep seconds hand alone would not be sufficient to display tenths of a second with an optimal legibility on the dial of a wristwatch, the designers resolved to provide the caliber CH 29-535 PS 1/10 with two independent and perfectly synchronized chronograph mechanisms, each of them driving a different central hand. The hand that performs a complete revolution per minute shows the stopped seconds in the traditional manner. The other hand (in red lacquered Silinvar®) performs one revolution per 12 seconds. Despite the high speed of rotation, this tenth-of-a-second hand moves fluidly without jumps or vibrations.

INNOVATION AT THE SERVICE OF PERFORMANCE AND PRECISION To handle the three challenges – efficiency, reliability, and rate accuracy – Patek Philippe decided to use, for the first time in its current collection, its Oscillomax® ensemble that had been developed by the “Patek Philippe Advanced Research” department. This high-tech regulator mechanism has three innovative components that rely on all advantages of the Silinvar® technology – it is based on a derivative of silicon with extraordinary physical and mechanical characteristics (lightweight, rugged, antimagnetic, etc.).

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iffany, 24 years old, is a model, a DJ, and she brings energy wherever she goes! Born in NYC of Colombian descent, she is now based in Los Angeles. International model, who is now also focusing on sharing her love of music with the world while traveling to some of Earth’s most beautiful destinations. From the beaches of Los Angeles to Dubai, Tiffany continues to give us what we all want to see! “I’m currently working on a song with my friend Brooke. Can’t wait to share it with everyone!”.

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GULFSTREAM G800

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The all-new G800™ is the world’s longest-range business aircraft, extending your reach to more people and places around the globe in a single flight.

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Enjoy the freedom of a cabin that accommodates all your moments, from focused work to relaxation and sleep. An elegantly appointed interior outfitted with the finest materials surrounds you in comfort and convenience. Breathe easy in an environment of 100% fresh air, renewed every two to three minutes and purified by our plasmaionization clean air system.

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Designed to be the quietest in business aviation, the G800 cabin provides a peaceful environment.

Arrive alert and refreshed thanks to the lowest cabin altitude in the industry. Sixteen panoramic oval windows—the industry’s largest—stream in natural light and epic views of the world. Divided into 3 living areas, with dedicated Crew compartment, this comfortable configuration can seat up o 19 people and sleep up to 10.

NEXT-GENERATION AVIONICS Take it to the limit. The G800 is a marvel of performance and efficiency as it cruises for a globe-spanning 8,000 nm/14,816 km1 at Mach 0.85. All-new, high-thrust Rolls-Royce engines team up with the industry’s most aerodynamic wing to power you to new destinations, faster, while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

Gulfstream’s award-winning Symmetry Flight Deck has revolutionized business aviation with vast improvements in safety and efficiency. Active control sidesticks—an industry first—increase nonverbal communication between pilots through tactile cues. Ten touch-screen displays— the most extensive use in business aviation—work in sync with Phase-of-Flight intelligence to reduce the number of switches in the flight deck.

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fter studying at MSU and receiving her degree in marine biology, Christin Schultz found a new passion in fitness and modeling. She currently works as a VIP host at Bond night club in Greenville South Carolina. She uses her social media platform to promote health and the beauty of enjoying everything life has to offer, advocating the importance to take time for spiritual practices and self improvement. On her free time, she enjoys traveling and exploring new customs. Her motto : “ It’s not about the years in your life, but the life in your years”.

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