Super yacht Stella Maris for sale with Burgess

The magnificent Stella Maris is the latest high profile addition to the Burgess sales fleet.

At 72.1 metres and 2,114 gross tonnes, Stella Maris is the largest custom superyacht to date from the young Italian yard Viareggio Superyachts (VSY).

A villa style yacht

Built by Viareggio Superyachts and ready for immediate delivery to a new owner, Stella Maris is a state-of-the-art superyacht with a striking, masculine profile and an impressive volume.

With an exterior design by Espen Øino, interior by Michela Reverberi and naval architecture by Laurent Giles Naval Architects, the brief for the project was to create a villa style yacht that would be home in any location.

Stella Maris’ lines are radical to some degree, barely hinting at the split deck arrangement of her interior, but instantly proclaiming the supremacy of glass. The idea, says Øino, was to ‘hit the perfect balance between form and function, innovation and technology, comfort and aesthetics’. Her bold, masculine hull colour, DuPont Metallic Grey, balances the height of the topsides with the off-white superstructure.

Stella Maris’ split-deck interior allows for an exceptionally high 2.7m ceiling in the guest areas, creating an unprecedented sense of space that is exacerbated by floor-to-ceiling, soundproofed glass windows. Michela Reverberi’s consciously uncluttered, contemporary interior helps to emphasise the light and space and has plenty of scope for personalisation by a new owner.

The interior design is the work of Michela Reverberi who has created a clean, refined atmosphere using natural stones, high quality fabrics and rare woods. To reinforce the link with nature and the feeling of a villa, it was important for VSY to include a living garden on board. A space aft of the main deck, which extends from the main salon to the upper deck salon, on the starboard side accommodates various plant life.

Stella Maris can accommodate 14 guests in seven cabins. The forward part of Stella Maris‘ main deck is given over to the guest suites: four doubles and two twins. Almost identical in layout, their differences lie mainly in the choice of furnishings and fabrics.

Above the bridge is the owner’s private deck which includes an 88 sqm apartment, a private terrace and sunbathing area with sofas. The owners can enjoy complete privacy as well as an unblemished view of the horizon from the bed!

The lower deck features a beach club aft, which is adjacent to a teak finished garage, which houses custom open and limo tenders. When the garage is not in use, the space extends the beach club area to a total of 164sqm.

Such a full volume yacht surprisingly has its quiet spaces – the best a hidden area on the top deck. Here, forward of the drama of two pools and the helideck is a semi-sheltered oasis, with huge lounges embraced by the stylist mast base.

“The ideal owner for Stella Maris would be someone who loves understated elegance, exclusivity and luxury. Somebody with a real love for the sea and respects the environment,” says VSY director Cristiana Longarini.

Stella Maris is the perfect retreat at the top of the world. The outstanding Stella Maris has been listed for sale by Burgess. Asking price: 75 000 000 €.

Puri Wulandari Resort, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

A single smoothly paved drive way is the only visible connection between you and the world. 

As you travel to the magnificiant open lobby, you are greeted with breathtaking views of the Ayung River to the green beyond revealing all private villas, nestling amongst a series step embankments downhill.This unique new Boutique villa hotel and spa is perhaps the finest example of Bali’s luxury properties in Ubud.

Sunsets from the cocktail bar are magical. This hotel is truly enchanted, and it is considered Bali’s latest luxury boutique hotel and spa overlooking the Ayung River constructed in typical Balinese style with thatched roofs, local wood finishes and volcanic rock walls blending beautifully with the natural surroundings.

Puri Wulandari is designed in traditional Balinese style, offering the level of comfort and privacy that the most discerning traveller expects, 35 individual villas, each with furnishings and artifacts carefully chosen to create an exotic intimate atmosphere, capture the feeling of sheer luxury. All offer private swimming pools, and personal unobtrusive butler service.  

Bentley will produce seven handmade Continental GT Speeds inspired by Breitling jets

Bentley has revealed limited-edition versions of the Continental GT Speed, inspired by the Breitling Jets flying display team.

Built by the automaker’s personalization division Mulliner, the handcrafted models will debut at the Boeing Seafair Airshow in Seattle on July 31. Only seven examples of the limited edition model will be made and the automaker re-imagined the Continental GT Speed to mirror the distinctive look of the Breitling Jets. On the outside, it features a dual-tone split of Hallmark and Onyx with highlights color matched to the exact Pantone of Breitling’s unique Yellow, reflecting the trademark look of the L-39 Albatros Jets.

Inside, the same bespoke color scheme also features along with unique seats and new interior accents incorporating new stitching and logos for the upholstery. Each of the seven cars will be individually numbered and the dashboard’s carbon fiber fascia panel will showcase an image of the seven planes in their signature Avenger flight formation and finished in Breitling Yellow. The mechanicals of the cars have not been modified, which means that power comes from a 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine producing 626bhp and 607lb ft. The Breitling Jets is the largest civilian flying display team in the world and has been active since 2003. Bentley has confirmed that all seven cars have already been sold and the owner of the car will receive the keys from the corresponding plane’s pilot.

Mercedes-Benz Style and Lufthansa Technik to launch VIP aircraft cabin

Mercedes-Benz Style has collaborated with with German airline Lufthansa Technikto create a VIP aircraft cabin.

The two companies will work together to develop an innovative and luxurious cabin concept for short and medium haul aircraft.

The aircraft combines the walls, ceiling, and the floor into one smooth, continuous surface, with furniture like chairs, sofa, beds, and tables that fits in with the design and colour. A fish tank has been set up with auto dimming touch screen glass panels in front of the window that that can control the infotainment system.

The aircraft cabin has been showcased by Mercedes-Benz Style and Lufthansa Technik at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibit (EBACE) in Geneva.

“It was an inspiring challenge to transfer our design philosophy of sensual purity into the area of aeronautical engineering. The spectacular architecture of the interior shows creativity and modernity. Sensual surfaces and clear forms, combined with intelligent high-tech features and perfectly shaped modern luxury are the characteristic features of Mercedes-Benz design” says Gorden Wagener, Vice President Design Daimler AG.

“The purpose of our cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Style is to unite the two companies’ innovative expertise in the areas of design and technology. Our goal is to offer a highly discerning global clientele a standard of interior design that leaves nothing to be desired. Whether for private or business use, our modular completion concept perfectly fits every purpose,” says Walter Heerdt, Senior Vice President VIP & Executive Jet Solutions, Mercedes-Benz Style and Lufthansa Technik to launch VIP aircraft cabin.

Demeures d'Orient Luxury Riad in Marrakech

Demeures d’Orient is a luxury Riad hôtel & SPA. It offers Ten different tales of a journey to the East, in an ambience of comfort, elegance, refinement and emotion.

Located in Medina, this luxury riad is within a 10-minute walk of Dar el Bacha Palace, Ben Youssef Mosque, and Majorelle Garden. Almoravid Koubba and Marrakesh Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Facilities & Activities: Along with a full-service spa, this riad has a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and massage/treatment rooms.

Rooms & Suites: The rooms and suites are set around the patio and the pool, which is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing moment in the warmer hours of the day. Each room and suite feature all the comforts and facilities you may dream of, while showing a typical oriental style.  The 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

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