Otam Steps Up to the Superyacht Plate in Cannes

Otam is one of the rare yards that made the transition from a high-performance custom yacht maker to building 100-plus-foot flybridge superyachts. The Genoa yard’s performance roots came out at the Cannes Yachting Festival with the company’s announcement that it would be planning a new 100-foot performance yacht with two 2,700 hp MTU diesels connected to Arneson surface drives. That kind of horsepower will propel this Otam to speeds that other 100-footers can only dream of—such as a 43-knot cruise speed and 48-knot maximum.

While heavy on speed, the Umberto Tagliavini–designed yacht is also a sleek, single-deck beauty, minus the stacked decks of most 100-footers. At the same time, Tagliavini was meticulous about optimizing the yacht’s interior and exterior spaces to ensure the utmost pleasure and privacy for owners and guests. The 100 HT (hard top) has its own crew-specific passageways to limit interactions with owners and guests, while the interior and outer spaces are designed for social occasions. The aft cockpit, for instance, has two large lounges and alfresco dining table for 10 guests, protected from wind and sunlight by the overhang of the hardtop. One of the doors separating the cockpit and main saloon drops into the floor, creating a connected, open-plan space. The saloon, measuring about 400 square feet, has multiple lounges and a wet bar toward the rear, with a separate center dining area for 10 guests. A wet bar is positioned forward.

Italians, as anyone knows, are passionate about their food, so there is a third dining area on the foredeck that, once again, has table and seating for 10. This area is positioned beside a sunbed. This whole section is protected by a sliding bimini that delivers shade. The area is very much in sync with the rest of the boat’s svelte profile. And while one can easily forget this performance boat is a superyacht, Otam even says there is space for a touch-and-go helipad on the bow.

The 100-footer’s accommodations are all on the lower deck, with a full-beam master suite that includes a large en-suite bathroom. Two VIP suites sit just in front of the master suite, along with two more guest staterooms behind the master. The crew quarters are also belowdecks but privacy is ensured by a bulkhead and an entrance that is separate from the guest staterooms.

Italdesign’s $1.7 Million ZeroUno Supercar

Although founder Giorgetto Giugiaro—named Car Designer of the Century in 1999—is no longer with the firm, Italdesign has not only kept its purpose-driven passion, but increased the intensity. Acclaimed for the automotive artistry it has produced for others in the industry, the Torino-based team has finally stepped in front of the creative curtain to reveal its own masterwork—the ZeroUno supercar.

“The only way to design a successful sports car is to use the form-follows-function approach,” says Filippo Perini, head of design for Italdesign and the man responsible for the look of the Lamborghini Aventador. “For the ZeroUno project, we communicated a design language that fits with our company’s DNA, and we employed a simultaneous engineering process.”

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Pagani’s Sky Ceiling for the Airbus ACJ319neo Jet

Flying has become so routine that it’s easy to close the window shades and ignore the fact that you’re sailing through an infinite sky, but the new Infinito custom cabin design by Pagani, from Airbus Corporate Jets, aims to re-connect travelers to the elements. The “sky ceiling” brings a live view of the sky above the aircraft into the spacious cabin of the ACJ319neo, creating the illusion that you’re flying high above the world with the top down.

That illusion of natural space permeates the interior, with curving pathways through the cabin, and shell-shaped valances and partitions. The partitions can switch from opaque to transparent, or anywhere between, at the push of a button, providing infinite choices for privacy or interaction among the cabin areas. Natural soft-leather carpets and a wooden floor add to the serenity, while carbon-fiber construction in furnishings ensures durability. Separate spaces accommodate a cinema, dining area, and lounge.

The new ACJ319neo from Airbus can fly for up to 7,770 miles, or 15 hours, with eight passengers on board, reaching speeds up to Mach 0.82. The cabin, at 950 square feet, provides plenty of space to create separate areas for working, relaxing, and socializing. The ACJ319, with a standard VIP cabin, sells for $87 million, plus custom pricing for the Pagani design.

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Bonnaroo Viewing Party at Ricky’s

Ricky’s South Beach, everyone’s favorite watering hole, is teaming up with Red Bull TV for the ultimate big screen Bonnaroo viewing party Saturday, June 10 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Red Bull TV will broadcast on a multi-channel platform with live performances, behind-the-scenes access, exclusive interviews and unique camera angles. The lineups shown will be announced early next week. Guests can expect:

– $10 Red Bull Yellow and Orange Edition cocktails
– Flower crown building station
– Photo booth
– Live DJ
– A full bar
– Food galore

The Best Happy Hour In Miami

If your usual happy hour routine involves sprinting from your desk to the bar to make in time for one discounted drink, we have news that will make you slow down and maybe even work a little longer.

Tonight, Ricky’s South Beach debuts a new extended happy hour that features half-priced drinks and food for five whole hours. The specials run Monday through Friday, from 5–10pm, and include 50 percent off the bar’s entire menu—from sliders and nachos to cocktails and shots.

An order of lollipop wings are $5.50, cocktails are $6, beer like Full Sail IPAs are $3.50 and shots are $2.50. To sweeten the deal, Ricky’s is giving away two tokens for every drink purchased. Buy two beers, and get a round of table hockey on the house.

On deadline? No problem—Ricky’s will reward you for all that hard work.

Benetti Launches 220-foot Superyacht

As its name suggests, Benetti’s new 220-foot superyacht Seasense was designed to maximize the connection with the sea. The yacht was launched last week from Benetti’s shipyard in Livorno, Italy. The owners have had multiple yachts, but this is their first Benetti. They also commissioned Dutch design firm Cor D. Rover to supersize the exterior spaces, while creating an integrated connection with the interior. One of the best examples of this is the stern area of the main deck. On most yachts, this is typically a limited entry to the saloon, often with just an outdoor dining table in a relatively confined cockpit space. On Seasense, there is an extended deck devoted to a swimming pool and sunning area. That, in turn, connects to the main saloon through sweeping glass doors that allow the outside in. Given its 35-foot beam, the area is like an expansive outdoor terrace.

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My Kind Of Garage

For many car enthusiasts, the garage is just as important as the house. 1257 Silverado in La Jolla, Calif. features a unique garage that collectors are sure to fancy. A custom elevator leads to the 3,000-square-foot garage, which can accommodate up to five cars. A driveway declined at 21 degrees ensures low-profile vehicles will be able to enter, and an automobile turntable will maneuver the cars for convenient parking. The bespoke garage is further outfitted with storage closets, a laundry room, and a work station. A private office with a separate entrance, saltwater aquarium, and bathroom is the ideal place for car enthusiasts who want to take a break from restoring a vintage car.

See more of the California home listed at only 8.8M Here!

Renovated Mid-Century Modern Home Is One of the Finest in Miami Beach

There’s just something about Florida. Sandy white beaches, sunny weather, and radiant sunsets make the area a trendy destination year-round. Florida’s real estate market has exploded in recent years as homeowners continue to migrate to the scenic state, and Miami Beach—beloved for its beaches and bustling nightlife—is a particular hot spot. Though condos and apartments have proven popular with buyers, few things can rival the experience of owning a waterfront home in the region.

Surrounded by majestic banyan trees and towering palm trees, 5405 Lakeview Drive makes it easy for residents to soak up the sunshine Florida is known for. Located at the edge of Surprise Lake with direct access to Biscayne Bay, the six-bedroom home’s amenities include an expansive deck, a 40-foot boat slip, a hot tub, a barbecue, and a picnic table. An outdoor shower makes it easy for guests to wash off after doing laps in the shimmering pool. A vine-covered atrium showcases viridescent plants and a calming water feature.

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Azimut’s New Launches

Azimut has launched several noteworthy yachts this year, with plans for next year to truly transform yachting with more breakthrough designs. See what they have in store here!

Watch the Jet-Powered Howmet TX Take on the Track

Clearly constructed during the glory days of the Space Age, the Howmet TX is a jet-powered performer you would expect legendary test pilot Chuck Yeager to drive. The unconventional car was the brainchild of racer Ray Heppenstall and was developed by Bob McKee and his team between 1967 and ’68 with funding and supplies from Howmet, a specialist in aerospace materials.

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