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Bookseller Peter Harrington Exhibits Pacific Voyage Collection from Hawaiian Collector

Rare bookseller Peter Harrington has recently acquired a large collection of books on voyages in the Pacific Ocean from legendary book dealer Louis (Lou) Weinstein, formerly of Heritage Book Shop, Beverly Hills, California. Since his retirement to Maui in 2007, Lou has been an enthusiastic collector of Hawaiiana with his collection boasting over 1,000 unique items. See also: Peter Harrington Contemporary Prints Catalogue Features Dali, Banksy and Picasso  Harrington’s first selection of books from the...

Why Money Spent on Private Aviation Saves You Valuable Time

Founder of Air Advantage, Andrew Douglas and Marketing Manager, Gillian Johnston answer our questions on why private aviation is a logical step for the time-pressed air traveller. What catalysed the creation of Air Advantage’s spin-off, At Pretium Jet Charter? Andrew Douglas, CEO of Air Advantage and At Pretium Jet Charter: “We weren’t happy with the way the aviation industry was working. I have a military background and precision, making an effort and not accepting lower standards are...

Reaching the North Pole

Exclusive and legendary, the geographic North Pole, 90° north latitude, sits atop the Arctic Ocean and is covered with a spider web of pressure ridges and drift ice, as much as 10-feet thick in some spots. The destination is remote and the journey is demanding, but for a few hundred intrepid and fortunate adventurers each summer, the top of the world is attainable. At the start of each summer, when the light starts to linger...

Must-see Museums in New York

Travelling to the Big Apple? Read through Arts & Collections’ essential list of the best museums in New York City. The museums of New York are some of the most iconic in the world and feature some of the finest collections of art, science and history. With such grandeur and the sheer number of them that are spread around NYC, choosing the right museum can be overwhelming. This list compiles the city’s finest, covering facts,...

The History of Luxury Luggage: A Collector’s Guide

The origin of luxury luggage can be linked to the point in time that tourism and travel became a popular pastime for those who were wealthy enough to afford it. We take you on a journey through the history of luxury luggage, which led to the collectable status it holds today. For those who covet such items, from vintage monogrammed hatboxes to leather-bound steamer trunks, there are various features and attributes you should be looking...

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