MAXIM Australia February 2023

“I look for someone who can be their complete, weird self around me and loves when I do the same.” Amazingly hot MAXIM photo shoot, Lauren. When do you feel your sexiest? I feel sexy when I’m taking care of my entire wellbeing – eating healthy foods that taste good but also make me feel good, staying active and moving my body everyday whether it’s tennis, joining a workout class or simply having a morning yoga/meditation session. What is your best asset, physically and otherwise? Hmm… I often get complimented on my hair. People are usually shocked when I tell them it’s my natural hair colour asking, “Is it blonde or is it red?” I just say it changes with the sun! Let’s call it strawberry blonde to be safe. Nonphysically, I’d say one…

“Private jet ownership has never felt more provocatively stylish.” The apex scene of HBO’s Succession season three premiere played out as the Roy family conspired by cell phone – at cruising altitude – aboard their separate private jets, wrestling for control of their vast corporate empire. As the gripping, snappy dialogue escalated, aviation nerds took to social media to question the viability of such silky smooth cellular connectivity at 50,000 feet. The Gulfstream G800 lays such speculation to rest. We’ve clearly entered the next golden age in the world of private jets. The new G800 flies farther faster than any aircraft ever produced by the company, while boasting impressive, next-gen connectivity for both cockpit and cabin. Because when it comes to Roy sibling backstabbing, nothing cuts like cunning calisthenics delivered via Voice…

With demand for private business travel growing due to COVID and increasing incomes, the junior jumbo competition is heating up. As a result, Bombardier has upgraded their best selling jet Challenger 350, fitting it with state-of-the-art technology, upping its luxury game and extending its name to Challenger 3500. A major part of that luxury is Bombardier’s new patented Nuage seat (French for cloud). This special seating includes a zero-gravity seating position that improves blood circulation and alleviates back pressure for unprecendented comfort - a first in the super mid-size segment. The interior has been given the minimalist yet luxurious overhaul; thanks to a minor pandemic called Covid, all cabin buttons have been replaced with one-touch haptic-glass controls, similar to those on your smartphone, but much easier to clean. Reducing the environmental stress, the…

“Thanks to the hybrid propulsion system and the integration of the vertical rotors in the wings, this VTOL cuts carbon emissions by 80 percent, while also being four times quieter than a standard helicopter. ” When French startup Ascendance Flight Technologies launched their first concept Atea VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) a couple of years ago - range, capacity, and flexibility were not at the top of the priority list. Forward to today, and the company has a new toy and a new set of priorities. For their latest model, the company has developed their own hybrid-electric power source called Sterna, which combines a kerosene combustion engine with battery packs – which will eventually make way for hydrogen powered engines or sustainable aviation fuel. Another innovation that sets this Evtol apart is the…

No matter how much you curse Google Maps, not even the quickest supercar can get you out of heavy traffic and into the office on time. So what about a sportscar that flies? The 'Air One' from Israel start-up Air EV, may just be the solution, a two person Evtol (electric takeoff and landing aircraft) designed for personal recreation. Unlike a private jet, renting hangar space would not be an issue, as it has collapsible wings and fits in your home garage. Not only do you get sportscar performance with the maneuverability of a plane, a full charge is possible within an hour. With 575 kW, Air One will have a flight time of one hour (or 177 km), a cruising speed of 161 km/h, and a top speed of 250…

It’s official – the weather is warm, summer festivities are in full swing and the new year is here. As we begin 2023, it’s essential we take a step back and consider ways to take better care of ourselves in the year ahead, and actually achieve a ‘new you’ this new year. Beauty and wellness expert, Brooke Benson Campbell, highlights 10 key focus points vital to achieving a healthy brain, healthy life and a better, stronger you. 1 ALLOW YOURSELF TO WIND DOWN BEFORE BED To set yourself up for a strong ‘tomorrow’, create a closing day ritual you can put into practice before bed each night to help you disconnect from any stresses experienced throughout the day. Make yourself a to-do list for the next day, which will help to prevent…