Altitude Extras

25 Apr

Posted at 09:25h in Altitude Extras

A premium waterfront location can make for a smart investment, especially when it’s on the stunning Caribbean island of Barbados – bought to you by Abode2.Arrive on Barbados by private jet with ConnectJets and it’s plain sailing from there, straight up the West coast to Port St. Charles Marina, one of the island’s most exclusive waterfront addresses.More than just a five-star luxury marina, Port St. Charles Resort offers an elite luxury lifestyle like no other on a turquoise 10-acre lagoon, just north of Speightstown on the island’s fabled west coast. With properties overlooking the crystal-clear Caribbean ocean, visitors to this exclusive community can enjoy idyllic panoramic views and warm golden rays.For those with a penchant for all things nautical, the...

25 Apr

Posted at 09:19h in Altitude Extras

For millions of years, the Rhone river in Switzerland was home to sturgeons. Human influences caused their population to decline. After years of research, Kasperskian succeeded in bringing the sturgeon to its heritage region.In the picturesque canton of Valais, they created a new habitat for this endangered species. Pure waters of the Swiss Alps, excellent food and efforts of our top experts are reflected in the caviar’s quality. Kasperskian do not only produce what is probably the best caviar in the world, but also ensure that the sturgeon continue to liveKasperskian are the only certified producer of Caviar with Life – using a patented method that allows to harvest caviar naturally, without harming the fish. They also limit their environmental...

17 Apr

Posted at 12:41h in Altitude Extras

The Gladstone London range fuses contemporary aesthetic and functionality with the lost designs and craftsmanship of the 1920s era of ‘London Made’. Our young designers combine function and aesthetic to create timeless and durable designs. All of our products are handcrafted in an Italian factory near Lake Como to a level of quality only matched by the most renowned super brands. Founder, John O’Sullivan has over 30 years of experience working with the likes of MCM and Chanel and in 2015 decided to leverage his in depth knowledge of, and strong network in the fashion and leather goods industry to create Gladstone London; a brand where quality comes first.“I wanted to showcase my love of craftsmanship and design and pay homage to...

17 Apr

Posted at 12:22h in Altitude Extras

First referred to in James Hilton’s 1933 novel, Lost Horizon, Shangri-La has become synonymous with earthly paradise, an ideal utopia of peace and harmony. Away from time and the ravages of man, Shangri-La is the proverbial promised land — a beacon of purity and happiness beyond the “lost horizon” of civilisation.The journey of Ao Yun began with a question: what does it take to make a world-class wine in China? It took four years of trekking across the vast expanses of China for our founder, to find what we were looking for: a region with the ideal terroir for genuinely world-class red wines. We couldn’t have found a more perfect, challenging or mystical land. Located on the northern edges of...

17 Apr

Posted at 12:03h in Altitude Extras

Arrive by private jet to a Bedouin lunch in secluded private majlis in the historic southern town of Salalah, before an afternoon of snorkeling amongst the coral shelves along the coastline of the Indian Ocean. This beautiful stretch of the Dhofar coastline is host to an array of wildlife including spinner dolphins, green turtles, and coastal bird life including ospreys, pelicans, flamingos and kingfishers. Visit the verdant Wadi Darbat, the ruins of Sumhuram, the ancient trading port of the Queen of Sheba and the charming old port of Mirbat. Overnight is spent in a luxurious secluded camp and dinner is served each evening by your private chef, under the stars and before a crackling fire. Fly on to Muscat and journey...