Elite Traveler Summer 2022

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Contributors

London ALEX MARTIN Web editor

When Alex Martin isn’t out running ultramarathons and triathlons, or heading out on 100-mile bike rides, he can be found running Elite Traveler online. Alex specializes in restaurant news and motoring, and jumps at any chance for adventure. But his real passion lies with whisky so, following his enthusiasm for the drink, Alex is also our wine and spirits expert; his poison is a whisky sour. In this issue, he speaks to two master distillers from two of the best-loved brands on the market — The Macallan and Clase Azul. elitetraveler.com p94

London

ALEX GREEN

Illustrator

A resident of London, Alex Green has worked as an illustrator for over 20 years. With the city as his muse, his style is a combination of East London trends and high-end lifestyle. His uniquely empathetic approach to his subjects has caused him to be highly sought-after as he focuses on the subtleties of body language to create enchanting pieces. Represented by Folio Art agency, Alex has produced work for a variety of clients including The Times , BBC, Audi, Harrods and Elton John, to name just a few. Taking inspiration from literature, travel and the people he meets along the way, Alex's art is a combination of drawing, collage and digital techniques. Alex provides the illustration for this issue’s Flight of Fancy — a magical scene of kayaking down the river under the ethereal glow of fi re fl ies. folioart.co.uk p144

Surrey SERINA TATHAM Editorial assistant

In this issue of Elite Traveler , Serina speaks to one of the most extraordinary people in space exploration: Jane Poynter, co founder of Space Perspective. With the fi rst commercial fl ights to space launching in 2024, Serina discovers how Poynter got to where she is today and what travelers can expect from a trip to space (luxury, of course, with an onboard bar to toast the spectacular views). elitetraveler.com p126

Words Serina Tatham