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Inspire 88 Top suites From Antarctica to Zanzibar, this year’s compilation of the greatest suites includes family-friendly abodes, accommodations for adrenaline junkies, swish pads for city dwellers — and some of the most exciting new openings from the last year. 129 Top jets Doug Gollan looks at the leading manufacturers that can fl y the longest nonstop distances in the quickest time — and do it in style.

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142 Destination guides New Zealand’s lesser visited North Island has the ideal landscape for a swoon-worthy road trip, or soak up the sun in Barbados. 150 New hotels Lavish new abodes await in the bustling city of Bangkok. 152 Hot list Explore Norway’s open, winding roads and marvel at the deep fjords and soaring mountains — all from behind the wheel of

an electric Porsche. Or test out a Bentley Bentayga in the Scottish Highlands. 15 6 Property Chase some winter sun with these beachfront homes, or snap up an architectural masterpiece in the Big Apple. 1 6 0 Flight of fancy Don your warmest gear for a magical getaway at the seriously cool Icehotel.

Finn Thomson is telling whisky’s untold story Finn Thomson has found himself in a very unusual position. He knew his family had a long history in the whisky trade and that his grandfather sold the family business in the 1980s. What he didn’t know was that his grandfather had secretly held back some of the casks in his collection. Now, for the fi rst time, Finn is revealing them to the public under the name of his new company, Finn ThomsonWhisky. AstonMartin COOMichael Straughan on racing green Racing Green is a new initiative from Aston Martin, a declaration of intent that as a manufacturer it is implementing changes to become more sustainable. Elite Traveler spoke with Aston Martin’s chief operating o ffi cer Michael Straughan and head of sustainability Rob Colmer.

152 The Atlantic Ocean Road

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