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Have you thought of a getaway that resonates with you, and not just a remix of the same generic TikTok itineraries and tourist snapshots? Trade the populated bustling resorts for cultural mansions, personal heirlooms, and hot springs that are blissfully luxurious.

Get to see how estates, jewels, and onsen towns can upgrade your travel. From bucket list to inspiring your future travels, simply by exploring culture, craftsmanship, and discovering zen.

📰 Upcoming in this issue

• 🎬 Bask In The Now Accessible & Iconic ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Estate

• 💎 Van Cleef & Arpels’ Intricate & Personal Zodiaque Collection

• 🌊 Japan’s Quiet Kusatsu Onsen, Where Steam Rises Like History

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🎬 Bask In The Now Accessible & Iconic ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Estate

Feel cinematic in this Cultural & Luxurious Mansion. This guide reveals how the iconic Young family estate from 2018 film ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is a real heritage site you can experience in Malaysia.

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Key Takeaways:

• 🏰 Real Estate, Not Movie Magic: Seri Negara wasn’t a Hollywood set, but a 112-year-old authentic colonial mansion that housed the British High Commissioners and Queen Elizabeth II.

• 🎬 From Boutique Hotel to Blockbuster: The property closed as a luxury hotel previously in 2015, then starred in the 2018 film ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ as the Young family's Singapore estate.

• 🌿 Restored and Accessible Now: The piece explains how ten-month conservation preserved colonial details while opening free public access. Booking of reservations online is a must.

• ☕ Beyond Instagram Moments: Explore more of the Malaysia history gallery, Semuka Cafe, and the Serai House for travel, cultural, & scenic experiences deeper than film nostalgia alone.

💎 Van Cleef & Arpels’ Personally Intricate Zodiaque Collection

Van Cleef & Arpels' Zodiaque jewels proves the new celestial inspired jewelry can be both deeply symbolic and utterly wearable, thoughtfully designed to capture your own style and individuality.

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Key Takeaways:

• ✨ Celestial Heritage, Contemporary Expression: The Zodiaque theme inspired Van Cleef & Arpels since the 1950s, re-imagined with 12 charm bracelets & medallions.

• 💎 Three-Dimensional Craftsmanship: Long necklaces feature relief tableaux with zodiac animals set against ornamental stone backdrop representing the four elements.

• 🧩 Signature Maison Finishing: Brilliant polishing, relief motifs, and dual-faced medallion into 1 craft. Creating pieces that catch light and meaning with each and every sign.

• 🎨 Personalized in Precious Metals: The variants come in Yellow gold, rose gold, and rhodium-plated white gold. Letting wearers adore their sign in their preferred style.

🌊 Japan’s Desired Kusatsu Onsen, Where Steam Meets Zen

Gunma's ancient hot springs glow under volcanic twilight. Kusatsu feels less like a spa-town alone, and more of a living ritual of relaxation, serene atmosphere, and quiet reverence for exploring visitors.

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Key Takeaways:

• 🌞 The Yubatake Paradise: The steaming hot water pours therapeutic waters into wooden basins, creating a steamy and stunning landscape when illuminated at night.

• 🎨 Ceremony At First Sight: The traditional yumomi performance showcases workers cooling the scalding spring water with giant wooden paddles, a ritual from the Edo Period.

• 🛋️ Soak in Cultural Waters: The Ura-Kusatsu back-street zone features Manga-do's 10,000 volumes and face baths attracting younger travelers seeking fresh experiences.

• 🍽️ Healing In Warm Serenity: The mineral-rich and strongly acidic sulfur waters reach over 50°C, offering calm therapeutic effects among Japan's sought-after natural hot springs.

One last thing

Travel resonates when it reflects who you truly are, not generic trends that pass after a day. By choosing heritage mansions over movie backdrops, thoughtfully crafted luxuries, and hot spring towns where serenity matters as much as amenities, indulge yourself in stories instead of just content.

In the end, it is the peaceful moments; a cinematic estate, a jewelry representing your identity, and steamy, scenic baths that enrich your wellness and journey.

Until our next edition,

Catherine Beaumont
Editor-in-Chief
Boston, Massachusetts
Flying Private

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