Elite Traveler Summer 2022

etr li at ve eler SUMMER 2022 36 Contents

74 Piaget’s Californian Lights Cu ff watch is a fl oral masterpiece that almost de fi es time

Leaders in Luxury 48 Jets Despite the common

answering the call for greater sustainability. 82 Jewelry Roberta Naas talks to Chopard co-president Caroline Scheufele about her thoughts on the future of jewelry, and to Fiji pearl farmer Justin Hunter on why pearls are the gems of sustainability. 8 6 Technolo gy Shining a spotlight on world-renowned camera brand Leica and the London based EMS studio E-Pulsive, Luke Abrahams uncovers what makes these brands so special. Also in this issue’s tech pages: the must-have apps with the power to improve our lives. 90 Wine Two of the biggest names in

increases and, as a result, superyachts are di ffi cult to make eco-friendly. Thankfully, the industry is indicating a desire to change and, in this issue, Miriam Cain discovers just how that can be done. 70 Cruises After a turbulent few years, cruise lines have had a shake-up, and are redoing itineraries and reimagining onboard activities. Becca Hensley sat down with four leaders who have helped steer their cruise companies across fi guratively rough seas. 74 Watches This issue’s watch pages take a look at a Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate who is working with tribal leaders to map Chad’s resources, and showcasing some of the newest watches from brands

wine — Alejandro Bulgheroni and Julie Cavil — chat to Victoria Daskal about their interesting careers after entering the wine world later in life, and how they have achieved success. 94 Spirits Alex Martin speaks to two master distillers from a couple of the best-loved brands on the market: The Macallan and Clase Azul. 100 Hotel collections We look at the pioneers who are behind member-only collections and brands that not only have some of the world’s most spectacular hotels in their databases, but also the most sustainable. 104 Spas With spa-goers demanding more personalized services as

well as avenues to mental well-being, leaders at Sensei Lanai and Lake Austin Spa Resort reveal how you can instill a sense of peace into your sometimes stressful everyday life. 110 Restaurants Two of the world’s best chefs also happen to be leading the way when it comes to sustainability: Eneko Atxa and Massimo Bottura. Emma Al-Mousawi speaks to them about their unwavering dedication to green gastronomy. 114 Destinations This issue’s destinations pages will give you some food for thought when it comes to planning your next vacation, whether it be an untouched island in the Caribbean or even up in space.

narrative, sustainability is not new in private aviation. In this issue, Doug Gollan highlights the big thinkers in the push toward sustainability. 5 6 Charter jets Private aviation is on the path to a greener future. Doug Gollan speaks to some of the people behind the largest companies, such as VistaJet and NetJets. 6 0 Motoring With the shift towards electric, Alexandra Cheney explores how a handful of the biggest automobile brands are navigating environmental e ffi ciency and successfully transitioning away from fuel. 66 Yachts Each year, the size of yachts

32 The Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition 6 0 olestar’s new concept car that rede fi nes sports roadsters for he electric age