Million Air Winter 2023/24

INFLUENCE PARTY

Elite Traveler celebrates Fall issue

Elite Traveler celebrated the launch of its annual watch issue at an exclusive event at Aston Martin’s NYC fl agship, QNewYork . The edition celebrates haute horlogerie by shining a light on 50 incredible new timepieces. It also features the annual collection of Top Cars, which includes Aston Martin’s stunning DB12. Q New York is a thrilling new addition to Park Avenue, bringing a touch of London’s Savile Row to the Big Apple. The 140 ultra-a ffl uent guests in attendance, ranging from private jet travelers to watch enthusiasts, got up close and personal with Aston Martin’s present line-up including the DB12 and the DBX707, as well as the iconic DB5. For those more inclined to two-wheel, the event also saw a rare display of In fi nite Machine's futuristic P1 personal electric vehicle.

Guests were then left to peruse the space and sample high-end cocktails made with Cincoro Tequila, D'USSÉ Cognac, Stoli Elit vodka and Scapegrace Gin, and wine from Cloudy Bay. Elite Traveler’ s long-term destination partner, Four Seasons Resort Lanai brought warmth to a brisk New York evening, all soundtracked with music by DJ DanOldja. Upon departure, guests were treated to our most exclusive gift bag yet, containing items from Assouline, Aston Martin, Cheeks + Co, Cincoro, Club 75 by Convene, D'USSÉ Cognac, Delmonico’s, fl yExclusive, Girard-Perregaux, In fi nite Machine, LYMBR, Pineider, PREMINENTE, Remedy Place, ROYCE Leather Goods, ROYCE' Chocolate, S’well, Saatva, Saks Fifth Avenue, SIDIA, SkinMedica, Skintensive, Superegg, WOLF Watch Winders and ZABICOLife.

Girard-Perregaux presented guests with the opportunity to try on one of its Laureato sports watches. The Laureato has been a cornerstone of the Swiss brand since launching in 1975 and remains as beautiful now as it was then. Armand de Brignac o ff eredits instantly recognizable Brut Gold champagne for welcome drinks and Testino Events provided elevated canapes throughout the evening. Testino is the go-to for Elite Traveler events, regularly providing seasonal delights that cater to our discerning readership. Corey Zaretsky, Elite Traveler’s SVP of multimedia, provided a welcome address before handing over to Aston Martin quartermaster Lisa Anastas, who gave a brief introduction to the carmaker’s fascinating history as well as the story behind Q New York, which opened in summer 2023.