Insider Life: Hamptons lifeguard confessions – Diaries of a private-jet designer – $169 million penthouse

OSTN Staff

Hello and welcome to another edition of Insider Life. As you unwind for the weekend, we’re bringing you some of our best reads spanning travel, real estate, and fashion. This week, we’ve got stories about a private-jet designer who builds $250 million custom planes, a new luxury trailer from Pottery Barn and Airstream, and the world’s first private train.

Let’s get to it.

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photo of a man in a suit standing in a private jet

We spoke with a private-jet designer who builds $250 million custom planes – some of which come stocked with multiple showers, faux fireplaces, and walk-in closets, and serve billionaires and governments around the globe.

Here’s a sneak peek into his job (and some of the planes).


Courtesy of Cap Villas La Garoupe

During its mid-20th century heyday, La Garoupe was a star-studded French Riviera beach club, frequented by the likes of JFK, Pablo Picasso, and Ernest Hemingway. Now, after being converted into a private residence, the former social club is for sale as a $12.5 million waterfront villa.

Take a look inside the dreamy sea-side home.


Sephora Squad

As part of its influencer-marketing strategy, Sephora relies on a “squad” of influencers and employees – ranging from those with a few thousand followers to those with millions – who are chosen each year to promote the brand.

How influencers are selected to join the Sephora Squad.


Mackinac Island, Michigan

Located directly between Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas, Mackinac Island looks like it’s straight out of a fairytale: the island is home to historic structures, sweet shops, and cottages, and because no cars are allowed, you can take a horse-drawn “taxi” into its quaint downtown.

Here’s what a day spent on Mackinac Island is like.


Airstream Pottery Barn trailer

Pottery Barn and Airstream have collaborated on a new luxury $145,500 trailer, which sleeps five people and has a solid oak dining table – as well as other Pottery Barn furnishings.

See photos of what the companies call “the perfect blend of comfort and style.”


Mikayla Mott.

27-year-old Mikayla Mott is a swim instructor and founder of Swim Hamptons, a private lifeguarding company. She and her staff of 10 teach swim lessons and lifeguard at private pools and oceanfront beaches, catering to celebrity clients at their multi-million dollar estates.

This is what her job is like.


a rendering of the black G Train going through the desert

Steve Jobs’ yacht designer has created the world’s first private luxury train that could cost more than $300 million. Fully customizable, the “palace on rails” could even have a car dedicated to a swimming pool or a catwalk for a fashion show.

Check out the “ultimate way to travel” in luxury.


beach summer fun couple flight vacation

Summer vacations are more expensive this year. Prices for airlines, hotel stays, food, and car and truck rentals have all soared over the past several months – and hit new heights in June.

Here are all the things making your summer vacation more expensive.


Rolex Watch

Rolex is making plenty of watches – but good luck getting your hands on one. People are having a hard time finding them (and when they do, they’re at all-time high prices). But unlike other supply chain shortages, the scarcity of Rolex is strategic: the company is controlling distribution and who gets what.

Why you’ll be hard-pressed to find a Rolex these days.


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