Cirrus Aircraft has flown just two evolving versions of its single-engine Vision Jet since the first iteration debuted in 2008; the one that flew for the first time on March 24 is the first conforming prototype, built on the production line using the production drawings. The company calls this version C-Zero. All the other jets to roll off the assembly line will be very close to exact copies of this one in terms of exterior design and performance. (C-Zero is not equipped with cabin amenities.) During the first…

As seen in the May/June 2014 issue of Robb Report Home & Style, St. Barts offers a range of expansive private homes to rent. However, for those who prefer the accommodations of a home but the amenities and services of a hotel, the following properties offer the best of both worlds.
Villa Rockstar One of the best homes on the island happens to be owned by a hotel. The four-bedroom, 16,000-square-foot villa is on St. Jean beach—making it one of the few beachfront homes available for rent on the island—adja…

There is a love story that exists between oysters and absinthe, and it unfolds in a quiet corner of Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg. With more than 30 varieties of oysters and the largest absinthe program in New York City, Maison Premiere creates the ideal environment for the succulent rendezvous. This is where you come in, dear absinthe-drinker/oyster-slurper. Once you’ve taken your seat at the cozy horseshoe-shaped bar, the affair becomes a delicious ménage à trois.
“There are two types of absinthe,” ex…

The 2015 BMW X4, which debuted at the New York International Auto Show in late April, is based on the taller X3 SUV but has a silhouette similar to that of the X6 “Sport Activity Coupe”—a term coined by the German carmaker to connote the crossover SUV’s coupe-like curves and performance. The X4 is available with two high-performance engine options: The X4 xDrive35i variant includes BMW’s flagship TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine, which offers 300 hp and 300 ft lbs of torque for a zero-to-60-mph time of 5.2 se…

Known for bespoke furniture and home accessories that are as innovative as they are functional, Linley is staying true to its philosophy with the release of the limited-edition Grace cabinet (priced from about $170,000), which will debut at this year’s Masterpiece art, antiques, and design fair in London, taking place June 26 through July 2.
The one-off piece stands more than 5 feet tall and has a gold-plated frame. The handcrafted cabinet’s gray eucalyptus veneer and curvaceous shape evoke the facets and pat…

The Colorado-based Quintess Collection destination club turns 10 years old this year and has been celebrating by adding new residences to its portfolio of more than 80 properties in 54 locations. Quintess has also recently solidified partnerships with Houston-based private air travel company ASI Aviation, emergency medical service LifeStream MD, and M Life, a loyalty program from MGM Resorts International that provides members with access to more than a dozen M Life properties around the United States as well …

The annual Grand Prix de Monaco is one of the Formula 1 racing calendar’s most highly anticipated events. First held in 1929, the event takes place on a circuit carved from the principality’s public streets. The 72nd running of the Grand Prix will be held from May 22 to 25, and attendees will have race-viewing options ranging from grandstand seating to private terrace suites overlooking the course. However, one of the most unusual and exciting options for viewing the races is from the deck of a private yacht b…

Vienna’s new Park Hyatt arrives among the biggest names in fashion and jewelry.
Why Go: In the heart of old Vienna, the new Goldenes Quartier makes room for luxury retailers and the new Park Hyatt. Guests of the 143 rooms (from about $521, and among the largest in the city) stay on Am Hof square, the largest square in Vienna’s inner city. An expanded pedestrian-only zone connects Am Hof with the existing luxury-shopping street Kohlmarkt, where the composers Joseph Haydn and Frédéric Chopin once lived. Today t…

The Swiss watchmaker Louis Moinet recently introduced a new series of timepieces that celebrates the world’s great cities, starting with New York and Doha, Qatar. The Mecanograph New York and Mecanograph Qatar are both variations of the original Mecanograph, which debuted in 2012. Though the underlying mechanics of the new wristwatches remain unchanged from those of their predecessor, the New York and Doha watches both feature beautiful new dials that attempt to capture the spirit of the cities they pay tribut…

Blue Coast Yachts, a French shipbuilder that specializes in designing and constructing multihull carbon-fiber yachts, has introduced its new 197-foot concept, the BCY 60m. The yacht’s trimaran hull provides excellent stability and increases fuel efficiency by reducing drag during motion. The hybrid propulsion system, which pairs two retractable electric motors with two diesel-powered MTU engines, also reduces fuel consumption. When powered entirely by its diesel engines, the yacht is able to reach speeds in ex…