Happy Friday, readers! Welcome to this week's edition of Insider Life, where we bring you our top reads from the intersection of luxury, health, culture, and travel. Today, we're giving you a tour of a private terminal at LAX, showing you wild new trends for wealthy homeowners, and giving you a sneak peek into Michael Jordan's clandestine golf course.
Interested? Let's dive in.
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PS, the private terminal at LAX, has been a haven for wealthy travelers looking to avoid bustling airports, and memberships are surging. We visited a newly redesigned suite and saw first-hand what the hype is about – from a personal chauffeur to all the snacks you can imagine.
See why people are paying $4,500 for access.
With the pandemic keeping everyone home, the ultrawealthy are installing amenities that rival 5-star hotels in a quest to never leave the house - and some are even springing for $50,000 Botox spas, cigar lounges, and Zoom theaters.
Check out the latest must-haves for affluent homeowners.
Over the past year, droves of wealthy Americans relocated from major cities and the coasts to homes with more space in the suburbs, ski towns, and vacation hot spots. A new report by Coldwell Banker broke down where the rich have moved during the pandemic.
These are six of the cities the wealthy fled to.
Stories about Michael Jordan's secret golf course, nicknamed "Slaughterhouse 23," are starting to leak. Even though the NBA star has tried to keep his golf course hush hush, guests are starting to paint a picture of the green - which was built by Jordan, for Jordan, to give him an advantage over his visitors.
Here's how it got the nickname "Slaughterhouse 23."
It's official: Kylie Jenner has been booted off Forbes' billionaires list. Reporters said Jenner had exaggerated claims about her net worth, and even compared her to Donald Trump's ploys to look richer than he actually was. With the young socialite off the list, a German teenager has taken the spot of youngest billionaire in the world.
Retro Fitness is entering the digital-fitness wars with its own $1,200 stationary bike, which comes with virtual and brick-and-mortar gym memberships. We spoke with the company's CEO, who explained how the move will help the gym chain capitalize on post-pandemic fitness trends.
In the midst of the pandemic, some countries have introduced remote-work visas to promote economic recovery. We spoke with professionals who opted to participate in these programs in Aruba and Bermuda, and described lower costs of living, better weather, and achievable work-life balance.
Take a look at what WFH is like in the tropics.
A 42-acre estate in the Hamptons is set to sell at a record-breaking price after nearly four years on the market. The estate - which boasted an asking price of $145 million - would be the highest price ever recorded for a single parcel in the Hamptons.
See the property for yourself.
Plus...
- Michelin-starred chefs share seven rotisserie chicken recipes. Here are some fool-proof dishes.
- Kleinfeld bridal shop is bracing for the busiest wedding season ever. See how they're preparing for a flood of eager brides.
- Millionaire New Yorkers are now set to pay the highest taxes in the country. More on that here.
- Wealthy homebuyers are flocking to five texas neighborhoods. These are the sought-after neighborhoods.
- A solo shopper at Costco shared the 15 things she always buys to make her membership worth it. See her top picks.