The Art of Luxury Issue 49 2021 | Page 127

SHOWCASE
Air Charter Service ( ACS )
Wendy Cushing Passementerie
Wendy Cushing is a renowned designer and maker of the finest quality tassels and trimmings for high end interior design . The Wendy Cushing Passementerie collections can be seen at Jason D ’ Souza showroom at Chelsea Harbour Design Centre and through interior designers throughout the UK .
Her inspirational designs are made with the finest materials for luxurious interiors with custom made decorative trimmings and tassels in glass and crystal . Wendy is known for creating glamorous designs for hotels , penthouses , private villas and mansions as well as super yachts and traditional designs for Heritage buildings worldwide .
Air Charter Service ( ACS ) has released its top European destinations for the UHNW UK traveller in 2022 . As travel to USA and Asia recovers more slowly , the most popular destinations in 2021 were : Nice and Cannes , France ; Faro , Portugal ; Palma , Mallorca ; Ibiza and Greek islands . Factoring in the continued popularity of short haul travel and the recent boom in the yachting industry , ACS predicts that these destinations will continue to be popular in 2022 , along with Olbia and Ajaccio , Sardinia , and Antibes and Monaco . After a strong year , reporting a 150 % increase in private charters since 2019 , ACS ’ s global presence has allowed them a unique and informed insight into UHNWI flight trends and patters , and they confidently predict that activity will remain consistent into the new year . Recently celebrating their 30th anniversary , ACS arranges over 23,000 charter flights annually and employs more than 500 staff across a global network of 27 offices .
www . aircharter . co . uk
Designers of exclusive trim collections and bespoke Passementerie .
sales @ wendycushing . com | Tel 0203 489 9978 www . wendycushingdesigns . com
Showroom : Jason D ’ Souza 1 / 6 Chelsea Harbour Design Centre , London SW10 0XE | Tel 0207 351 4440
Globe Regal Group
From humble beginnings in 1946 the Franchini Yachts shipyard has since produced over 400 yachts and now presents the spectacular MIA 63 Range . Massimo Franchini , son of the founder and in association with Aldo Drudi have produced an exceptional design that provides for safe passage making with a particularly smooth and efficient ride . Sporting up to three double guest cabins with en-suite bathroom facilities , the MIA 63 sets the competition aside . Immense headroom provides a feeling of true space and volume . Single level side decks allow safe ease of movement to the bow that features a superb , shaded seating area . Large dining table aft and spacious lounging areas . Easy access to the hydraulic bathing platform and tender garage . Economic performance with Volvo IPS system with joy-stick docking . MIA T-63 immediately available with hull N º 2 & N º 3 for delivery in 2022 .
Represented by Globe Regal Maritime Ltd . www . globeregal . group
Set in an elegant Victorian building nestling in the lush beauty of the private Egerton Gardens , The Franklin combines the warmth of a private home with the impeccable service of a luxury hotel .
Here , the charm of an English house meets the magic of Italian design , and the result is a unique , original style . Flooded with natural light , tastefully decorated and boasting the finest contemporary comforts , every one of the 35 spacious rooms and Suites are sure to live up to even the most demanding expectations .
The Franklin Restaurant offers a superb gastronomic experience created by Michelin-starred Chef Alfredo Russo and The Franklin Bar is a stylish , Gatsby-esque world , a wonderful place to enjoy a cocktail .
The Franklin offers personalized service with Les Clefs d ’ Or concierges , 24-hour room service and a team dedicated to organizing unforgettable experiences for the guests . The hotel also features a spectacular hammam , a fitness center and a cosy library .
E : reservations . thefranklin @ starhotels . com T : + 44 ( 0 ) 20 7584 5533 24 Egerton Gardens , SW3 2DB Knightsbridge , London
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