NAVIS Oct / Nov 2012

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There are plenty of terrific yachts in the world, but few of them can even come close to the luxury , the sheer power and superb engineering belonging to the Flagship of the Perini Navi fleet: the revolutionary Maltese Falcon. The Maltese Falcon turns typical yacht engineering on its head with a forward looking perspective that reinvents the basics and changes them into wonderful works of innovation.

Baltic Yachts faced several challenges while building Nilaya. The yacht's owner has years of racing experience, so he demanded a vessel that offered fast speeds, maneuverability, and sleek lines. He didn't want a boat that only functioned well at races, though. He also wanted a yacht that he and his guests could use to explore the world comfortably. Baltic Yachts met these challenges head on with some innovative techniques that have exceeded expectations.

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The naval architects and designers at Delta Design Group typically work with yacht owners to create vessels that fit each person's needs perfectly. This commitment to personalized style and function come through especially well with Arianna, a 50-meters motor yacht that feels like tropical retreat that the owner can take practically anywhere in the world.

Any car enthusiasts would expect to find Lamborghini at the forefront of motor car technology. With the Lamborghini Aventador, though, the company has taken a step in a new direction by creating technology that has been helping Vento di Sardegna, a sailboat, when competitions wherever she goes. Together, Aventador and Vento di Sardegna make an unbeatable Italian team that has gotten attention all over the world.

Visiting Portofino, Italy is one of life's greatest joys. Seen from the Church of San Giorgio, visitors can take in the area's beauty: colorful houses, mesmerizing ocean views, and, if you arrive at the right time, fishing boats filling their nets in the teeming waters.

Portofino has a rare combination of celebrity and rural life. The locals live there because the waters are filled with fish that they can catch and sell to earn their livings. Celebrities visit for the area's breathtaking beauty.