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Drive, Sail & Fly

The latest luxury motoring news, reviews and features from Luxury Lifestyle Magazine. We also cover the very best in private jets, yachts, boats and motorbikes.

Best yacht charter holidays in the Mediterranean to book in 2019

If you would like to have a truly luxurious experience this year, then why not visit the Mediterranean and enjoy a relaxing yacht charter holiday with your friends and family? From picturesque beaches...

Top 5 luxury airlines to book a flight on in 2019

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For some people flying is a means to end; a way to transport themselves from the daily grind to holiday mode, but for others it’s a part of the journey they very much look forward to. The excitement...

Top luxury cars to take for a spin this summer

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If you’re in the market for a seriously high-end car, it can be difficult to make that all-important call between practicality and performance. As a fellow petrol head, you probably want a vehicle that...

Reviving a great British racing car company: We talk to Lister Cars owner Lawrence Whittaker about his ambitious plans for the future

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Established in 1954, Lister is one of the oldest names in British-built cars. Luxury Lifestyle Magazine met with Lister Cars owner Lawrence Whittaker, who bought the company in 2013, to find out more. Can...

Test drive: Steven Berry reviews the Maserati Levante GranLusso

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Leading motoring journalist Steven Berry test drives the Maserati Levante GranLusso. If you’re in the market for premium SUV that can also thrill you on the open road, then you have quite a choice these...

Dynamiq unveils its first explorer yacht: The Global 330

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If you are searching for new ways to explore then look no further as a recently unveiled series of yachts will give you an unforgettable adventure. Dynamiq, the Monaco-based builder of next-generation...

Join the sky high club and enjoy a private flight with Wingly

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Words by Sara Darling Have you ever thought about what Brighton looks like from above, or visited a toy town? The British Airways i360 might give you a great view of the windmills 13kms from the shore...

A guide to the most extravagant cars owned by celebrities

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Celebrities seem to have it all; the money to fly to exotic locations at a moments notice, designer wardrobes, and of course envy inducing cars. With status being such an integral part of the celebrity...

Best sailing destinations around the world

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Now that summer is underway, you’re probably scouring the internet for a vacation spot. Rather than resorting to the usual destination, Paris, Venice or Rome, opt-in for a summer adventure like no other...

Jaguar Classic built this bespoke XK120 especially for David Gandy

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Jaguar Classic has completed a bespoke XK120 sports car restoration commissioned by renowned British male model and life-long Jaguar enthusiast David Gandy. The 11-month project, which was a close collaboration...

5 considerations for first-time luxury car buyers

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You’re likely to have been considering this for a while; you’ve worked hard, taken care of the essentials, invested in a property perhaps, experienced those life-changing trips – but...

In pictures: Ocean King showcases it’s latest New Classic 108 model

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Ocean King, the Italian shipyard based Chioggia, has introduced the market to its latest New Classic 108 concept. The New Classic 108 is a sleek 350 gt explorer yacht built with a length overall of 34m...

Stop worrying about Brexit – it’s time to invest in your very own private jet

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Words by Mark Needham The dream of owning an aircraft is one that many young boys hold dear, but only a few go as far as to investigate the realities of it in adulthood. So how easy is it to own your own...

Classic car investments: Five rules to buying well

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John Mayhead looks at whether there’s still money to be made from classic cars and suggests five rules to follow when buying. Over the last 15 years-or-so, making money from classic cars was relatively...

Four Italian road trips to tackle this summer

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If you’re into culture, cuisine, fast cars and stunning coastline, you would be hard-pressed to find a better summer getaway destination than Italy. From the fashion of Milan, to the golden beaches of...

Private aviation 101: Guidelines before you charter a jet

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If you’re new to the business aviation market and you’re chartering your first private jet, this is the right place for a quick guide. Whether it’s luxury, time-efficiency or simply the experience...

12 celebrities who own Porsches

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The founder of Design 911, Karl Chopra, is a true Porsche enthusiast who managed to turn his hobby into a business. With over two decades of experience with customers who own the world’s most popular...

2019 BMW 330i

Test drive: Mark Gallivan reviews the 2019 BMW 330i

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Leading motoring writer Mark Gallivan takes the 2019 BMW 330i out for a test drive. Here is what he thought. Now before we even approach the awkward truth about the new BMW 3 Series, there’s one other...

Best yachts for sale in 2019

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The luxury yacht industry has developed almost exponentially over the past three decades. With boats bigger, better and more luxurious than ever before, some of the best yachts for sale even a decade ago...

Test drive: Mark Gallivan reviews the 2019 Audi Q8 3.0TDI 286HP Quattro TipTronic

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Leading motoring writer Mark Gallivan takes the 2019 Audi Q8 3.0TDI 286HP Quattro TipTronic out for a test drive. Here is what he thought. Picture the scene. It’s a Friday evening in Ingolstadt and the...

Setting sail: How to choose your new sailboat

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With the contemporary world’s hectic scheduling and ever-blurred lines between work and personal life, we all need to find our own sense of escapism – not least for those of you operating in the upper...

7 of the best luxury cars to buy in 2019

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Luxury cars are not just defined by their cosseting ride, impressive levels of technology and refinement, but the level of prestige they bring. If you are in an indulgent mood and you feel like it’s...

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Travel in style with the world’s-first on-demand luxury car service, ROLZO

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At Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, we’re big fans of elite motoring. We’re also big fans of services, like Uber, that make travelling for business, or pleasure, completely painless and paperwork free. Which...

Test drive: Steven Berry reviews the Volvo XC40 R-Design D4 AWD Auto

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Leading motoring journalist Steven Berry test drives the Volvo XC40 R-Design D4 AWD Auto. With the new XC40 you get the impression that someone at Volvo has gone out on a bit of a limb. Someone hasn’t...

Ferrari F8 Tributo

New Ferrari F8 Tributo arrives as 488 GTB replacement

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Ferrari has revealed the first official photographs of the F8 Tributo, the new mid-rear engined sports car that represents the highest expression of the company’s classic two-seater berlinetta. The name...

Top features to make your yacht stand out!

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Once you’re committed to acquiring a yacht, how to kit it out, and what with, becomes the next important step. Like with any luxury purchase, you want it to stand out among the crowd and win you favour...

The Princess X95

A sneak preview: The Princess X95 ‘superfly’ – the luxury SUV of the seas

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Princess Yachts has released an exciting new suite of images showcasing how it’s highly anticipated X95 luxury yacht will look when it’s expected to launch in late 2019. The images show how...

Jaguar unveils XF Chequered Flag special editions

Jaguar unveils XF Chequered Flag special editions

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Premium British car manufacturer Jaguar has unveiled a limited edition makeover for its 2020 XF model year range. The range has been bolstered with the addition of a Chequered Flag special edition, which...

Private jets: The go-to option during Super Bowl LIII

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Super Bowl LIII is only a few days away, and it’s never too late to advise those attending for the first time to the grand event that turmoil will take the streets of Atlanta, the host city. From an...

Yacht island hopping: Which destination does it best?

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With the new year’s bitter weather showing no sign of stopping, our thoughts have already turned to our next sunny escape. This summer, we’re upping our holiday game with a yacht island hopping adventure....

The brand new Porsche 911 Cabriolet is finally here

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Porsche has unveiled the second member of its new 992-generation 911 family: the new 911 Cabriolet. Joining the coupe version in the marque’s latest 911 line-up, launched back in November 2018, the Cabriolet...

Top 5 high-end car subwoofers

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Decent subwoofers are essential to get the best out of low-frequency sounds and bass, and decent can be defined best as a speaker which transforms music played in your car so you really experience every...

Overfinch Range Rover Sport

Overfinch Range Rover Sport offers increased luxury and more noise

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Overfinch, a British company best known for creating bespoke vehicles based on Land Rover and Range Rover products, has announced its latest package of enhancements for the Range Rover Sport. The company...

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Celebrating 100 years of Bentley

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Words by Michael Atkinson ‘Mr Bentley . . . He builds fast trucks’. The words of Ettore Bugatti, the Italian born automobile designer, manufacturer and founder of the car marque that would bear his...

Hawk Yachts

Hawk Yachts challenges ‘stale’ superyacht status quo with new luxury expedition yacht

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Hawk Yachts has revealed its new concept, the expedition yacht Hawk Ranger, a go-anywhere vessel which opens up distant oceans and sea passages to bold adventurers and is set to shake-up what the company...

Drive pure luxury: The Bentley Continental GT

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Nobody needs convincing of the obvious: supercars are the pinnacle of automotive engineering. Undoubtedly, their performance is unparalleled, their design is superior and their style is unrivalled. Better...

Take home a piece of history this Christmas with Riva Boutique

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More than 70% of our planet is made up of oceans. And from as early as 1842, the currents of these great waters have carried the historic beauty and elegance of Riva Yachts. Today, Riva’s fine crafts...

Take off in style: The ultimate guide to charter the perfect jet in Europe

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Words by Europair Communications There are plenty of options when choosing a private aircraft to move within Europe. A group of variables will finally determine what’s the ideal jet for the passenger’s...

High tech motors: The car technology we want and need

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Words by Iain McLennan, Managing Director of AMG Autolease Ltd. In this day and age car manufacturers are integrating more and more cutting-edge technology into their products in order to provide the freshest...

Revealed: The world’s most expensive classic cars sold at auction

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As all car lovers know, purchasing a classic car is about much more than getting around in style. It’s owning a piece of motoring history – and getting to hear the sound of a vintage engine rumbling...

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Is it difficult to sell a luxury car?

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Sleek, stylish, sexy… Pick your adjective; luxury cars are for many the height of success, a true indicator that you’ve made it big. But what about when you’re head is turned by a new model, or perhaps...