Hey there,

This issue is for when you want more than a pool and a view—Palawan’s coves, Havana’s casas, and H&M’s odd-angled tailoring all come with a bit of character baked in.

Think of it as your shortcut to trips and pieces with actual personality.

📰 Upcoming in this issue

• 🌊 The Philippines’ Pearl of the Orient Seas — Palawan Island

• 👗 H&M Studio Spring 2026 Embraces the Eccentric Muse

• 🏨 Cuba for First-Timers: Real-World Charm Behind the Color

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🌊 The Philippines’ Pearl of The Orient Seas — Palawan Island

Palawan Island, the Philippines’ so‑called crystal waters stretches 14,650 square kilometers across Western Philippines, pairing wild limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, and powder-soft beaches with ever-smoother access, curated island-hopping, and multi-stop itineraries that make it a natural hub for high-end beach, dive, and yacht-led escapes.

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Key Takeaways:

• 🏝️ Island of Icons: Underground rivers, karst lagoons, wreck dives, long beaches, and remote sandbars in one province.

• ✈️ Three Easy Gateways: Puerto Princesa, El Nido, and Busuanga airports connect daily flights and onward transfers.

• 🛥️ Ready-Made Routes: Multi-day Palawan packages bundle stays, island-hopping, and guided activities door-to-door.

• 🌅 A Mood for Every Traveler: City hubs, dive towns, slow coasts, and far-flung islets suit different travel styles.

👗 H&M Studio Spring 2026 Embraces the Eccentric Muse

H&M Studio’s biannual limited-edition collection for spring/summer 2026 channels an “off-center” eccentric woman inspired by Grey Gardens, reimagining timeless staples with asymmetrical silhouettes, surreal floral prints, and premium materials like alpaca knits, mohair blends, leather, and wool—crafting subtle rebellion for the woman who dares to play with fashion her own way.

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Key Takeaways:

• 💎 Leveled Style: Blazers with back slits and sculptural trousers shift proportions for subtle rebellion.

• 🌓 Premium Balance: Alpaca knits, leather-wool tailoring in neutrals plus bold burgundy, pink, yellow.

• 🌸 Grey Gardens Florals: Surreal fuzzy blooms echo the film in an antique London showroom.

• 🎒 Sculptural Accessories: Burgundy bags, draped heels, recycled floral jewelry add vintage play.

🏨 Cuba for First-Timers: Real-World Charm Behind the Color

Drawing on multiple extended trips between 2016 and 2018, this first-timer’s guide frames Cuba as a place where immersive Spanish lessons, yoga retreats by the sea, and journeys through Havana, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Viñales reward travelers who embrace quirks for deeper cultural connection.

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Key Takeaways:

• 🌆 Culture and Retreats: Combine Havana, Spanish lessons, and yoga stays by the sea or in Viñales.

• 🏠 Stay With Locals: Casas particulares give private rooms, home meals, and help with logistics.

• 💸 Cash Interactions: Cash is essential, ATMs and Wi‑Fi are limited, so expect more offline time.

• 🚕 Vintage Transport: Classic taxis and shared cars link key towns in simple, memorable fashion.

One last thing

Choose the trip and pieces that feel slightly imperfect but very you; they’re the ones you’ll still be thinking about long after you’re home.

Let these islands, outfits, and city streets quietly show you what real luxury is.

Until our next edition,

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

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