Welcome to September! We’re back at it this week with an edition of Insider Life that’s filled with light reads for your Labor Day weekend. Today we’ll introduce you to a private flight attendant who makes $800 a day catering to VIP guests, show you an SUV designed by one of the world’s richest men, and give you a glimpse into life at one of Bora Bora’s five-star resorts.
Let’s dive in.
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Courtesy of Jamie Gibson
Jamie Gibson, 28, spends her days catering to the rich and famous as a private freelance flight attendant. In the hours before a flight, she’ll go shopping for specific items clients want – like luxury pajamas, silk sleep masks, or flowers – and spend time perfecting her catering skills.
Here’s a look at a typical day, both on the ground and at 36,000 feet.
Ineos
The Ineos Grenadier, an apocalypse-ready SUV, was created by one of the world’s richest men – and was built to be pushed to the extremes. We got to ride shot-gun in the off-road vehicle, and found that with its analog features and gritty minimalism, sometimes less really is more.
Come along on our ride in the Ineos Grenadier.
Courtesy of Darby Pappas
25-year-old Darby Pappas is a bartender and server at a swanky restaurant in Aspen, where she’s served A-list guests like Ringo Starr and Kate Upton – and others whom she can’t disclose due to signing an NDA. She shared what it’s like to work in the resort town, from skiing in the mornings to once landing a $2,000 tip.
See what it’s like to work at an A-list restaurant in Aspen.
MaryLou Costa
Plastic-free shopping is set to be the next big trend in the grocery world, so this writer took to her local no-waste store to give it a shot. She found that using only refillable containers was a big step up from just using reusable bags, but hopes to implement more plastic-free shopping in the future.
Here’s a rundown on her zero-waste shopping experience.
Four Seasons Bora Bora
As a villa host at the Four Seasons resort in Bora Bora, 38-year-old Giovanna Vargas is guests’ go-to resource. She says her job is like a cross between a butler and a personal assistant – and she’s responsible for planning elaborate last-minute parties and knowing guests’ every preference, from their favorite wines to the way they like their steak.
She gave us a look into a day in her life in Bora Bora.
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