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With a 25 Year History of Innovation and Excellence, Industry Pioneer Sentient Jet Continues Its Commitment to Sustainability

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Sentient Jet , leading private aviation company and inventor of the jet card category, continues to prove its strong commitment to sustainability through consistency and transparency.

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  • Sentient Jet , leading private aviation company and inventor of the jet card category, continues to prove its strong commitment to sustainability through consistency and transparency.
  • “For 25 years, Sentient jet has led innovation in the private aviation industry, looking for new ways to provide a frictionless experience for its Card Owners from pre-booking to post-flight,” said Andrew Collins, Co-CEO of Flexjet, Sentient Jet’s parent company.
  • “Sustainability is a priority across all industries, and the private aviation industry has a clear role to play in the conversation.
  • “In the four years we’ve partnered with Sentient Jet, we’ve been impressed by their best-in-class offset volume, which continues to rank among the top within the industry.

Virginia's Mountain Lake Lodge Welcomes Acclaimed Executive Chef Stephen DeMarco

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Monday, March 4, 2024

PEMBROKE, Va., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Lake Lodge is celebrating a new culinary tradition as it welcomes Executive Chef Stephen DeMarco to the award-winning resort. Long a visionary leader in the area's culinary scene, DeMarco brings sumptuous, inventive fare and the highest culinary standards to resort guests and area residents alike, overseeing culinary operations at Harvest Restaurant, Stony Creek Tavern, Salt Pond Pub, themed weekends, meetings and special events.

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  • Array of culinary experiences include new seasonal menus at Harvest Restaurant, Salt Pond Pub and dining poolside
    PEMBROKE, Va., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Lake Lodge is celebrating a new culinary tradition as it welcomes Executive Chef Stephen DeMarco to the award-winning resort.
  • "We are excited to welcome the talented Chef DeMarco to Mountain Lake Lodge," said Heidi Stone, president and CEO.
  • During his 30-year career, DeMarco has served as executive chef for several top Manhattan restaurants including Asia de Cuba.
  • With an already impressive wine list, Mountain Lake Lodge has introduced mocktails, expertly handcrafted non-alcoholic cocktails.

1000 MIGLIA WARM UP USA ENTRIES TO THE 2024 EDITION OPEN

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

BRESCIA, Italy, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries open today for the 2024 edition of the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA, the event organized by the Red Arrow for the past five years in the United States, between Middleburg and Washington DC.

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  • BRESCIA, Italy, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries open today for the 2024 edition of the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA, the event organized by the Red Arrow for the past five years in the United States, between Middleburg and Washington DC.
  • The crews will be divided into two types, Veteran where at least one of the two drivers entered took part in at least two 1000 Miglia or Ferrari Tribute 1000 Miglia races, and Novice where both crew drivers took part in at most one 1000 Miglia (or Ferrari Tribute).
  • A maximum of 40 cars divided into two classes will be accepted for the race: the "1000 Miglia Era", including models that participated in the historic 1000 Miglia possessing the Registro 1000 Miglia Certificate, and the "Post 1000 Miglia Era" reserved for Sport and Grand Touring cars built from 1958 to today.
  • Specimens produced before 1957 found to be of high historical and/or sporting interest, even though they were never entered in the historic 1000 Miglia, will be placed on a Guest List and will be part of the 1000 Miglia Era class.

1000 MIGLIA WARM UP USA ENTRIES TO THE 2024 EDITION OPEN

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

BRESCIA, Italy, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries open today for the 2024 edition of the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA, the event organized by the Red Arrow for the past five years in the United States, between Middleburg and Washington DC.

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  • BRESCIA, Italy, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries open today for the 2024 edition of the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA, the event organized by the Red Arrow for the past five years in the United States, between Middleburg and Washington DC.
  • The crews will be divided into two types, Veteran where at least one of the two drivers entered took part in at least two 1000 Miglia or Ferrari Tribute 1000 Miglia races, and Novice where both crew drivers took part in at most one 1000 Miglia (or Ferrari Tribute).
  • A maximum of 40 cars divided into two classes will be accepted for the race: the "1000 Miglia Era", including models that participated in the historic 1000 Miglia possessing the Registro 1000 Miglia Certificate, and the "Post 1000 Miglia Era" reserved for Sport and Grand Touring cars built from 1958 to today.
  • Specimens produced before 1957 found to be of high historical and/or sporting interest, even though they were never entered in the historic 1000 Miglia, will be placed on a Guest List and will be part of the 1000 Miglia Era class.

Blue Ridge School Now Offering Five-Day Boarding Option

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Monday, February 26, 2024

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blue Ridge School (BRS), one of only two private all boys, all boarding schools in the U.S., today announced the roll out of its new five-day boarding option. A new approach to its traditional all boarding model, Blue Ridge School's five-day boarding offers students the same immersive learning benefits as seven-day boarding with the ability to return home on the weekends.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blue Ridge School (BRS), one of only two private all boys, all boarding schools in the U.S., today announced the roll out of its new five-day boarding option.
  • "Our five-day boarding option presents Blue Ridge School families with the opportunity to have the same experience as our seven-day structure while freeing up weekends for boys to be at home," says Franklin Daniels P'23, Associate Head of School for External Affairs at Blue Ridge School.
  • "Our five-day boarding option presents Blue Ridge School families with the opportunity to have basically the same experience as our seven-day structure while freeing up weekends for boys to help out or just to be at home," says Franklin Daniels P'23, Associate Head of School for External Affairs at Blue Ridge School.
  • "We are proud of all that Blue Ridge has to offer students, but one aspect particularly unique to our school is our robust outdoor program ," says Trip Darrin, Head of School for Blue Ridge School.

Ragged Branch Distillery Wins Big With Honey Bourbon

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Monday, November 13, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ragged Branch Distillery, a farm-to-glass whiskey distillery in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, announces its Straight Bourbon – Honey Barrel Finished took one of the top awards at the Virginia Bourbon Invitational this year. The Invitational, hosted by Tarnished Truth Distilling of Virginia Beach, is an annual celebration of Virginia bourbons (and other spirits) made in the Old Dominion. Among the top awards every year is the Judge's Blind Tasting and Ragged Branch took the top spot this year.  Aged for greater than five years, finished in a barrel used to store honey, and bottled at a robust barrel proof, Ragged Branch Straight Bourbon – Honey Barrel Finished is a popular and highly coveted limited release available exclusively at the Charlottesville distillery's gift shop.

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  • In its home state of Virginia, Ragged Branch Straight Bourbon – Honey Barrel Finished takes top prize at the Virginia Bourbon Invitational Blind Tasting Competition
    CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ragged Branch Distillery, a farm-to-glass whiskey distillery in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, announces its Straight Bourbon – Honey Barrel Finished took one of the top awards at the Virginia Bourbon Invitational this year.
  • Among the top awards every year is the Judge's Blind Tasting and Ragged Branch took the top spot this year.
  • Aged for greater than five years, finished in a barrel used to store honey, and bottled at a robust barrel proof, Ragged Branch Straight Bourbon – Honey Barrel Finished is a popular and highly coveted limited release available exclusively at the Charlottesville distillery's gift shop.
  • "Our program always includes having something special in the Tasting Room and the honey is one of the most popular things we've done," says Ragged Branch co-founder and bourbon maker, Alex Toomy.

LOGE Camps Ventures East

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

PALENVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LOGE Camps, the leading outdoor lodging & hospitality brand that seamlessly blends outdoor experiences and comfortable accommodations, announced today its expansion to the East Coast with five additional properties opening first-half of 2024. This exciting development follows their recent investment announcement and showcases LOGE's commitment to providing outdoor enthusiasts with great basecamps in awesome adventure locations across the country.

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  • LOGE Camps' carefully curated selection of new camps along the East Coast brings their network to an impressive total of 17 open and operating or in-development Camps across the Pacific Northwest, Mountain West, and Southwest.
  • LOGE Camps plans to open these East Coast locations in time for the upcoming summer of 2024.
  • With their East Coast expansion, LOGE Camps is poised to captivate outdoor enthusiasts with their one-of-a-kind blend of adventure and comfort.
  • Stay tuned for more information as LOGE Camps sets up camp in exciting East Coast locales and opens their doors to new adventurers seeking unforgettable experiences.

Vanish to Launch Luxury Campervan Rentals in DC Metro Area, Furthering US Expansion

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Started in 2021 by co-founders and Jersey City-based couple Kevin Jornlin and Mallory MacDonald, the cabins-on-wheels business has attracted adventure travelers from around the world.

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  • Started in 2021 by co-founders and Jersey City-based couple Kevin Jornlin and Mallory MacDonald, the cabins-on-wheels business has attracted adventure travelers from around the world.
  • Praised by Thrillist as an "outdoor vacation salvation," Vanish reinvented viral van-life vacations with fully-stocked rides fit for couples and families to adventure outdoors.
  • Vanish is bringing along their Standard and Plus models of van, offering budget-friendly and indoor shower options to renters, respectively.
  • Guests can now book luxury campervan trips leaving from Vanish's location at 6809 Bowmans Crossing Unit A-2, Frederick, MD 21703.

Garden & Gun Announces Second Annual Champions of Conservation Honorees

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Monday, September 18, 2023

CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garden & Gun, in partnership with Explore Asheville, unveils this year's Champions of Conservation in the October/November issue on newsstands today. Following a 2022 debut, Garden & Gun's Champions of Conservation program celebrates and salutes leaders and innovators whose groundbreaking work and environmental projects are making a Southern impact.

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  • Following a 2022 debut, Garden & Gun's Champions of Conservation program celebrates and salutes leaders and innovators whose groundbreaking work and environmental projects are making a Southern impact.
  • After months of extensive research, the Garden & Gun editorial team hand-selected each champion with help from a panel of conservation experts.
  • To celebrate the 2023 Champions of Conservation, Garden & Gun and Explore Asheville invite guests to the Blue Ridge Mountains on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for Cocktails and Conservation – a cocktail reception and thought-provoking discussion hosted by DiBenedetto.
  • "Explore Asheville is proud to present Garden & Gun's 2023 Champions of Conservation.

Aiper Continues to Celebrate Summer with its First Annual "Bring Vacation Home" Pool Party Tour

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiper, the global creator of innovative, cordless robotic pool cleaners, continues to celebrate the pool season with its first annual Bring Vacation Home Pool Party Tour. This splashy invite-only soiree is part of a series of events designed to not only celebrate summer, but to inspire homeowners to bring vacation home by transforming backyards into the ultimate staycation destination with the help of Aiper's flagship product line, the next generation Seagull Series, which includes the Seagull SE and Seagull Plus as wells the award-winning Seagull Pro.

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  • From Phoenix, AZ and Atlanta, GA to Barcelona, Spain - Aiper is inspiring homeowners to bring vacation home by transforming the backyard into a personal oasis, one clean pool at a time
    ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiper , the global creator of innovative, cordless robotic pool cleaners, continues to celebrate the pool season with its first annual Bring Vacation Home Pool Party Tour .
  • "We know that pool maintenance can be a time-consuming and work-intensive task, which doesn't feel like a vacation," said Richard Wang, CEO and Founder of Aiper Global.
  • "The pool party tour is our way of not only celebrating summer, but a reminder of how smarter tech solutions can handle the dirty work associated with pool ownership, leaving more time for fun in the sun."
  • Later this year, Aiper will be announcing the details for their last pool party tour stop which will be in Barcelona, Spain.