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www.privateairny.com Private Air New York | Winter 2014/2015 14 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Regina Russo SENIOR EDITORS Gina Samarotto E.J. Webber FASHION EDITOR Laurie Brookins CONTRIBUTORS Carrie Buckle Tricia Drevets Johnny Duncan Nick Hall Kyo Y Soo Georgina Wilson-Powell DESIGN Sathish Kumar DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING omas Helbig ADVERTISING Girard Genevie Michael Neely For sales and marketing enquiries: info@privateairny.com DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Dean Benjamin CORPORATE OFFICE Private Air Media & Publishing 17470 N. Pacesetter Way Scottsdale, AZ 85255 1.888.702.7751 info@privateairny.com www.privateairny.com National Business Aviation Association Private Air New York or Private Air Media & Publishing assumes no responsibility for claims made by advertisers. All views expressed in all articles are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Private Air New York or Private Air Media & Publishing. All pictures reproduced in Private Air New York have been accepted by Publisher on the condition that such pictures are reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the photographer, broker and/ or home owner. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. PRIVATE AIR NEW YORK WELCOME ABOARD Winter seems to be a time for reflection for me and perhaps for you as well, but along with joyfulness, being grateful, and having a sense of purpose, comes the reflection of all sparkling things. Inside this issue's pages you will find some of the most exquisite of jewelry found in the world - it begins with the diamond creations of Cartier and ends with Chopard, Bulgari, and Chanel bolstering, embellishing, and illuminating the human form. Along with adornments, comes the adornment of the spirit of giving that is so aptly exhibited by Grace Hightower DeNiro who has taken giant steps to help the people of Rwanda "one coffee bean at a time," and symbolizes all that is good. So too does Brian Luster, CEO and family man, who shares his tips and ideas of wealth management and heritage planning in order to continue family philanthropy well into the future. December is not all gloomy and cold and strictly business because you can look forward to make plans for a singularly terrific and happy New Year. Beacons in the oceans around the globe will draw you in to prepare your own spontaneous party or elegant soirée in places like Fiji, Maldives, Zambia and the Seychelles on your own private island. We tell you insider information about private retreats such as Makepeace Island, the heart- shaped private island off the coast of Australia that makes the heart simply throb amid lush beauty and privacy. A little closer to home are Belize, or the Bahamas that abound with elegance and accommodations for two - or two hundred of your closest friends. So whether you are in New York enjoying the winter and ice-skating in Rockefeller Center, or shopping for gifts for you or loved ones at Bergdorf 's until exhausted, do consider a little private island holiday to recuperate. During your journeys, we at Private Air want to wish you Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year and all the chic refuge, elegance, and fine things for the body and soul that you can handle. Cheers to 2015! Sincerely, Regina Russo Editor

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