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Scout Motors All New Electric Traveler and Terra Vehicles

Scout Motors All New Electric Traveler and Terra Vehicles

Scout Motors Traveler and Terra. Photo Courtesy of Scout Motors Oct. 29th, 2024 Southall Farm and Inn in Franklin, Tennessee was the backdrop for Scout Motors Inc., to reveal two new electric vehicles: Scout Terra truck and Scout Traveler SUV. Financially backed by German manufacturer Volkswagen Group, which obtained the Scout brand after acquiring American truck manufacturer Navistar International in 2021. This new startup has Chris Benjamin as the brand's Chief Design Officer. "Scout is about respect, community and trust," he shared with 300 invitees for a three-day Scout Motors reveal. "Our first priority is to honor the spirit of…
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Hudson Yards Gem: The Crowne Plaza HY36

Hudson Yards Gem: The Crowne Plaza HY36

Crowne Plaza HY36I find myself in Manhattan a couple of times a year, so I’ve tried quite a few hotels around the city. There is certainly no shortage of options when it comes to places to stay, but that list gets a lot shorter if you're looking for a hotel that feels new and fresh and is in the heart of all the action. Enter the Crowne Plaza HY36 in the trendy Hudson Yards neighborhood. Central to Crowne Plaza’s reimagination of the brand, the hotel was designed by NYC architecture firm Stonehill Taylor and opened in 2017. Even today, it…
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A North Carolina Road Trip with the 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV in its Most Luxurious Form

A North Carolina Road Trip with the 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV in its Most Luxurious Form

Oct. 28th, 2024 Mazda just broadened the audience of its flagship SUV with a brand new model name. I took the all-new 2025 Mazda CX-70 on a road trip from Charleston to Asheville, North Carolina. Unsurprisingly, it punches above its weight in luxury and performance. But somewhat surprisingly, the differences between it and its three-row counterpart, the CX-90, cause one to question the need for an entirely new name.  The good news is that once you accept the subtlety of the distinction between the CX-70 and its forebear, it is a fantastic two-row SUV with an interior that holds its…
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Thompson Palm Springs Is Filled With Art & Soul

Thompson Palm Springs Is Filled With Art & Soul

Thompson Palm Springs Photo by Jill WeinleinAfter years of construction, the Thompson Palm Springs is finally open to the public and taking reservations for low-rise tower guest rooms and suites. What makes this hotel extra special is its epicenter in the creative Uptown Design District. Amid a destination rich in art and culture, the bright white exterior displays a colorful collection of curated artwork inside. The hotel's partner HALL Group commissioned long-time partner Virginia Shore of Shore Art Advisory to select the diverse, contemporary and eclectic works displayed. Shore sourced from local and international artists with varied backgrounds and perspectives. These…
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Jet-Age Glamor Returns to the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth for its Diamond Jubilee

Jet-Age Glamor Returns to the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth for its Diamond Jubilee

Courtesy of SofitelUshering in a new era of French-inspired luxury and understated grandeur, the five-star Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Sofitelsydney.com.au has officially unveiled its $70 million refurbishment, with final completion set for November. The rebirth of this Sydney, Australia icon coincides with the Diamond Jubilee of the global Sofitel brand, celebrating 60 years of embodying French art de vivre all over the world. Created by Qantas Airlines in 1966, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has a storied history. Central to the hotel's new vision was to reignite the hotel’s original jet-set glamor when it opened as Australia's premier five-star hotel for an international…
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Exciting Petco Park Views At The Luxury Omni San Diego

Exciting Petco Park Views At The Luxury Omni San Diego

Petco Park in San Diego. Photo by Jill WeinleinThe newly renovated Omni San Diego Hotel is the ultimate hotel for San Diego Padres fans. Located next to Petco Park, Charles Cho, the General Manager of the Omni Hotel said, “Omni San Diego Hotel is thrilled to unveil an enhanced guest experience, providing visitors and locals with a relaxing and rejuvenating place to stay while they immerse themselves in everything the city has to offer." Even though this season is over for the Padres, the hotel showcases new amenities and baseball theme decor throughout the public areas and guest rooms. When the season returns,…
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DWISS M3S – A Marvel of Design Innovation

DWISS M3S – A Marvel of Design Innovation

DwissSeveral years ago I connected with Brandon Gien via networking platform LinkedIn. Based in Sydney, this distinguished gentleman has an amazing CV. Notable accreditations include being a professor of industrial design (University of Canberra, UNSW) and executive director of the Australian Design Council. Impressively he’s also the Chair of Good Design Australia. This organization dates back to 1958 and promotes innovation on a domestic and international level. I had the privilege of meeting Brandon Gien at a design forum in Adelaide and we discussed a very talented watch designer called Rafael Simoes Miranda. Subsequently, his brand DWISS won a coveted…
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The Lotus Theory 1 Concept Features Adaptable Ergonomics

The Lotus Theory 1 Concept Features Adaptable Ergonomics

Images courtesy of Lotus Cars From JustLuxe Content Partner MensGear It may not seem like it to the average person, but the automotive industry is highly competitive. Like motorsports, car companies must also be on top of their game to retain pole position. Unfortunately, even legends can fade into obscurity due to uncontrollable factors. Lotus deserves a hit, and Theory 1 might spark the hype it wants. The British marque was once a significant player in the sports car scene. The vehicles that used to roll out of their factory in Hethel, Norfolk, were considered some of the most highly…
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Innovative Art And Central Location Enhance Pullman Hotel ToulouseÂ

Innovative Art And Central Location Enhance Pullman Hotel ToulouseÂ

Columbia HillenA chubby dog created from orange plastic, a giant white globe standing in the middle of the lobby and eclectic paintings hanging high above are among the first things to catch one’s eye upon entering the Pullman Toulouse Centre Ramblas.  Columbia HillenThe result of the hotel’s ongoing collaboration with local art gallery, iX! This esoteric collection creates an explosion of color and intrigue, a striking impression enhanced by an abundance of light flooding through the hotel’s modern glass floor-to-ceiling entrance. Such quirky furnishings also feature in an open leisure room overlooking the lobby, a space that is also used…
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Luxury Lucid Motors Partners with Hospitality Leader Four Seasons

Luxury Lucid Motors Partners with Hospitality Leader Four Seasons

Photo courtesy of Lucid MotorsConsidered the most advanced luxury electric vehicle in the world, Lucid Motors has partnered with global luxury hospitality leader Four Seasons to share their vision of elegance and commitment to environmental stewardship. Lucid Air Grand Touring delivers best-in-class performance with its world's leading range of up to 512 miles on a single charge. Guests at participating Four Seasons hotels and resorts can now enjoy a new eco-friendly driving experience during their stay. This new collaboration includes a chauffeured Lucid house car, a complimentary driving experience, and new electric charging stations. “At Four Seasons, we offer guests the…
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