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Jeremy Renner has climbed to the top of the Hollywood
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downtime, the actor can be found cruising the streets in style
on one of his motorcycles.
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WATCHES
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Top watchmakers are using bright colors
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For even the inest watchmakers, innovation can be lim-

ited by the traditional materials used. So when Hublot
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something entirely new: timepieces made from incredibly
durable ceramics, produced in bright, vibrant colors, like
the recently released Big Bang Unico Red Magic. The
case and bezel are echoed in the red skeleton dial, lange,
and indexes, and the 72-hour power reserve for its self-
winding chronograph lyback movement makes this piece
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price tag of $26,200 for this limited edition (only 500 units
were made), you truly are getting big bang for your buck.
For years, the horological masters at Parmigiani Fleu-
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to create stunning watches inspired by the automaker’s
legendary supercars. Now the Italians have teamed up
again, bringing the same level of cratsmanship to the
Bugatti Type 390 timepiece. Clients can customize these
bespoke watches to match almost any color they can imag-
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display at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show.
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nickel dial lange houses red luminescent numerals; it also
features a 60-second lying tourbillon and a red Alcantara
strap, similar to the interior upholstery of a Bugatti. At
roughly $300,000, the Type 390 is a worthy complement
to your new Bugatti—or anything else you badly need to
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AUTO FOCUS
IRON MAN’S
produced a very limited number over two model
years, ’69 and ’70, developing its performance
Mustang around a high-output engine: a stout
302-cubic-inch V-8 with “oversized” heads, put-
NEW RIDE
Robert Downey Jr.’s custom
ting out almost 300 horsepower. New weapon
in hand, Ford took the Trans-Am series title in
1970, and the Boss 302 mythos blossomed.
Diehard fans will think Downey’s decision
to modify a Boss 302 is sacrilegious, but his
Mustang is fit for a superhero innovative overhaul may make them change
their minds. The actor started by tearing out the
Te x t b y C H R I S N EL S O N Mustang’s legendary engine and swapping in a
modern 5.0-liter V-8 with a twin-screw super-
charger, a package that produces 667 horsepow-
We’ve known for a while that actor Robert er. “Our approach to this type of resto-mod proj-
Downey Jr. has fantastic taste in cars: His garage ect is ‘heritage styling,’ ” says Dave Salvaggio,
is home to an eclectic array of automobiles, SpeedKore’s cofounder and lead builder, who
from a stylish, sophisticated Mercedes-Benz SL worked closely with Downey to help realize the
Pagoda to a fun and economical Volkswagen Golf actor’s vision. “We add the eiciency and reli-
GTI. But we were blown away when we saw his ability of modern components to create perfor-
newest toy, a totally custom 1970 Ford Mustang mance cars with retro looks that drive great and
Boss 302 he commissioned from Wisconsin- have all the comfort features we now expect.” An analog-style gauge cluster and a simple three-
based shop SpeedKore Performance Group. SpeedKore went over every nook and spoke steering wheel complement a tactfully
Chopping up a irst-generation Mustang cranny of this Boss 302. The car is now built updated interior, and a majority of the Mus-
Boss 302, now a coveted collectors’ piece, took atop an atermarket aluminum frame from tang’s original steel body panels have been
serious guts. The Boss 302 was Ford’s response Detroit Speed, which also supplied the “pro replaced with carbon-iber pieces; the hood,
to Chevrolet’s then-new Camaro Z/28, which touring” QuadraLink suspension. “The ‘stance’ fenders, bumpers, deck lid, chin spoiler, quarter
at the time dominated the Sports Car Club is the most important element when view- extensions, and valance are all custom molds
of America’s Trans-Am racing series. Ford ing a performance car, and I believe we nailed made from the lightweight composite. Downey
it,” says Salvaggio. The custom suspension and the SpeedKore team then went through
has this Mustang sitting just right, but it’s 10 exterior colors before settling on the oddly
the one-of HRE wheels that really make beautiful, khaki-yellow paint called Tuscany.
RDJ’s Mustang pop. “Robert and the team “We’re very proud of the car,” says Salvag-
worked with HRE to create a totally unique gio. “It turned out exactly as we planned, and
‘heritage’ wheel design,” says Salvaggio. “It’s Robert is very happy with the result. Hearing
R O B E R T D O W N E Y J R . : G R E G D O H E R T Y/ G E T T Y I M A G E S . A L L OT H E R S : P H OTO G R A P H Y BY S P E E D KO R E
reminiscent of the Panasport wheel from the that a customer is going to be ‘helping you’ on
’60s. The key was to modernize it but retain a a project is oten unnecessary, but Robert has
nostalgic appearance.” been a pleasure to work with because of his
Blending vintage style with contemporary creativity…He’s supercreative. Wait until you see
technology is what this Boss 302 is all about. his 1972 BMW we’re designing now.”
TRANSPORT
NEED FOR SPEED

Groundbreaking offerings from industry leaders have
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Te x t b y K EI T H G O R D O N
Ever since Christian von Koenigsegg founded package option, which includes a ridiculous For those who prefer two wheels, Hesketh
his eponymous automotive company back 1,370 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm, and the car Motorcycles’ latest edition, the Valiant Super-
in 1994, the brand has been on the frontier of can go from zero to 62 mph in under three sec- charged, is the result of English entrepreneur
supercar design and performance. So when the onds, thanks to an aluminum, twin-turbo 5.0-liter Paul Sleeman’s determination to squeeze as
Koenigsegg Agera RS appeared to set a new V-8. It’s also incredibly lightweight, with a chassis much performance as possible out of one bike.
land-speed record last November at a face- made of carbon iber and aluminum honeycomb, Sleeman, who purchased the company from
melting 277.87 mph, a full 10 mph faster than the itself made possible by the company’s develop- Lord Alexander Hesketh in 2010, decided to
current record holder, one would igure the feat ment of the futuristic One:1 model, which ofered try something unprecedented on a produc-
was the boss’s idea. Instead, it was an enthusias- one horsepower for every kilogram of weight. tion model: He paired a supercharger with an
tic client who proposed the speed test, ofering Guinness World Records hasn’t yet validated immensely powerful S&S X-Wedge air/oil-
to lend his car for the challenge on a temporarily the Agera RS’s speed achievement; one techni- cooled V-twin engine, which boasts a road-
closed section of highway in Nevada. It didn’t cality that may stand in its way is that a model shaking 210 horsepower at 5,500 rpm, including
take long for von Koenigsegg to agree. The needs 29 units identical to the test unit to qualify some 295 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. Featuring
Agera RS’s performance has sparked contro- for a production record. For all intents and pur- a chassis of chromoly steel with an aluminum
versy, upended the record books, and provided poses, though, it is the fastest car on the road extruded swingarm that houses its oil tank, this
valuable data and insights for the Koenigsegg right now. Only 25 Agera RS’s are being pro- ingenious design creates the space needed for
team as they develop their next game-changing duced, and all have been sold, so the only way the supercharger inside the steel frame. Avail-
supercar. to obtain one is to make an ofer to a current able this summer for an estimated $70,000, it’s
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The Agera RS edition is capable of a full owner—and we doubt any would be willing to one of the more expensive motorcycles out
megawatt of power (1,360 hp) with the 1MW part with the fastest production car in the world. there—and worth every penny.
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LEADING MAN
PREACH FOR THE STARS

In an alternate universe, Dominic Cooper might
not be an actor. In fact, he almost didn’t make it
into an acting program at all. “It’s very lucky that
I got in, because I let it up to the very last min-
How Dominic Cooper took a leap of faith and ended up with a divine ute,” he remembers of his audition to the London
career in Hollywood Academy of Music & Dramatic Art. “I think there
was only one drama school in London let taking
Te x t b y K EI T H G O R D O N applications.” Cooper, who had been a traditional
university student, had a change of heart and
decided to pursue the performing arts. And it’s a
good thing he did: The 40-year-old is currently
starring in the third season of AMC’s comic book
adaptation Preacher, a series that’s equal parts
thriller, action, horror, and dark comedy.
While Cooper had a backup plan in case
acting didn’t pan out (he paid his drama school
tuition by working in advertising), he’s earned
consistent work ever since his big break: a mi-
nor part on HBO’s Band of Brothers. Roles in The
History Boys and Need for Speed followed. “I think
when you begin, you’re happy to be in absolutely
anything,” Cooper says. “You are continuously
told, when you’re training, that it’s more likely
than not that you will never, ever work profes-
sionally, or certainly not make a living from it. So
when you do manage to, you feel so surprised and
shocked.” And make a living he has, with diverse
projects ranging from the dramatic stunner An
Education to the musical Mamma Mia!, and big-
budget action roles in such ilms as Warcrat: The
Beginning and Captain America: The First Avenger,
and Marvel’s Agent Carter television series.
There seemed to be no shortage of interest-
ing opportunities for Cooper, so when he irst
sat down to hear the pitch for a new show called
Preacher, which seemed even more outside the
box than his previous work, he was intrigued.
“Everyone was talking about this script. I read
it, and I thought it was unlike anything I’d seen,”
he says. A meeting with the show’s executive
producers, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg,
sealed the deal. “It was one of the funniest
meetings I’ve ever had,” Cooper laughs. “Can
you imagine those people trying to explain the
storyline of Preacher? It was like some sort of
LSD, weird dream that I was in.”
If you haven’t seen it, the show centers around
the concepts of heaven and hell, complete with
angels, demons, God, Satan, and the “Saint of
Killers”—a supernatural being tasked with killing
Cooper’s character, preacher Jesse Custer (who,
by the way, has been overtaken by a supernatural
VA L E R I E M A C O N /A F P/ G E T T Y I M A G E S
force called Genesis that gives Custer the power

to command others to do his bidding). The show
is odd, but Cooper thinks that’s part of Preacher’s
draw. “Yes, it’s diferent. Yes, the source mate-
rial is peculiar,” he muses. “It never holds back. It
continually does the unexpected. But it also has
these incredibly well-crated characters that I
think each and every one of us can identify with.
I never, ever thought I’d be doing it—I still ind it
hard to understand how that happened.”
DRINK
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AT 35,000 FEET
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Te x t b y JAK E EM EN
Soaring through the sky somewhere over the

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keep the whole can of soda to reill your plastic
cup with bottom-shelf whiskey and Coke—as
you can get.
This is luxe in-light drinking, with sig-
nature cocktails ready to be mixed up at your
beckoning. You can partake of quality spirits
such as Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve
scotch whisky and Hine Rare VSOP Fine
Champagne Cognac, or prestigious wine vin-
tages and varietals, served in real glassware.
When it comes to drinking in style while soar-
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the right long-haul international carrier and
upgrading your seat. Consider it an investment
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Cathay Paciic Airways is one such car-
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ing assortment of vintage Champagnes, such as
Krug Brut 2004 or the 2006 Tattinger Comtes
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de Champagne. An equally compelling lineup
of reds and whites are available, handpicked
to match a broad range of tastes while pairing
perfectly with the lavish, multicourse meals
served on board.
Cathay Paciic’s head of Food & Beverage Cathay Paciic has partnered with Pure Yoga to an on-demand air charter service with tiers of
and Hospitality, Bernard Mills, notes that the develop a series of videos available through each bespoke memberships based on how far, and
airline’s wine panel, including Master of Wine seat’s entertainment system. Select one at your how frequently, you’ll be traveling, and what
Debra Meiburg and wine educator Roy Moor- leisure and follow along to get guided instruc- types of aircrat will be at your disposal.
ield, blind tastes hundreds of wines and spirits tion for in-light stretching and meditation. At this level, ask and you shall receive. “In
each quarter to make their selections. Those Of course, where comfort is concerned, light, there’s nothing that can’t happen,” says
signature cocktails aren’t haphazardly put business class is just the beginning. There’s Anthony Tivnan, Magellan’s president and
together, either; they are actually the winning always another upgrade, another experience cofounder. “It really comes [down] to your
entrants of a competition involving a handful of to chase—up to irst class, up to one of the imagination, and your wants and expectations.”
Hong Kong’s top bartenders. enclosed rooms or suites that several carriers Bring a massage therapist along for the ride,
It’s not just alcoholic beverages that are such as Singapore Airlines and Emirates now a personal chef, or your own bartender. Enjoy
getting an upgrade. When you’re ready to fresh- ofer, or even up to your very own private jet. stacked seafood towers on ine china plating. Or
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brewed Illy cofee and espresso. You can even as part of an ongoing subscription or member- during the light. As Tivnan says, “Anything
it a bit of wellness into your travel routine, as ship is easier than ever. Consider Magellan Jets, is possible.”
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While the U.S. national team didn’t make it to Ronaldinho had a host of strong players along- No. 2Brazil: While they might not match the
the 2018 World Cup, there are plenty of reasons side them, for Brazil, the hopes of the world’s historically great teams, Brazil has more than
to tune in. Here, Maxim’s guide to the celebrated leading soccer nation will weigh heavily on enough talent to threaten any competitor
tournament, which takes place in Russia this year. Neymar’s shoulders. they face. Neymar is joined by Gabriel Jesus,
Thiago Silva, and Casemiro—not to mention
THE PLAYERS Paul Pogba: France A polarizing igure in
No. 4 Philippe Coutinho, his replacement on his
No 1 Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal Arguably the
. the soccer world, Pogba has the talent to be the former club team, who cost Barça roughly
best player on the planet, Ronaldo (pictured prototypical midielder for the modern game. $192 million—which means Brazil is a legitimate
above) will try to repeat his team’s stunning run Strong, quick, and technically gited, Pogba threat, and a favorite to bring the trophy home
to the 2016 European Championship. As the will look to organize a French squad that for the sixth time.
strongest member of the squad, the 33-year-old, could be the most talented group in the entire
ive-time Ballon d’Or winner will have to per- tournament. No. 3France: From Pogba to Antoine Griezmann,
form at his absolute best to give his nation a shot. N’Golo Kanté to Kylian Mbappé, France has
No. 5Mohamed Salah: Eypt The lightning- more world-class players than it can it into a
No. 2Lionel Messi: Argentina The other player quick Egyptian attacker has owned this year’s starting XI. If the team can get all these pieces
with a claim to the title of world’s best, Messi Premier League and Champions League with to work together, no one in the tournament will
inally replicated his club form for his national Liverpool, scoring goals at will. It should be be able to stop the French, as even their bench J O H N R U S S O / C O N TO U R BY G E T T Y I M A G E S
team, leading Argentina to the inal of the 2014 interesting to see if this breakout star can reprise is likely to feature global stars like Ousmane
World Cup before losing to Germany. For Messi, his victories for the Egyptian national team. Dembélé and Olivier Giroud.
this might be his last chance to match his idol and
fellow Argentine soccer royalty, Diego Maradona, THE FAVORITES THE DARK HORSE
by bringing a World Cup back to Argentina. Germany: The current champions, Ger-
No. 1 Belgium: With an attacking trio of Romelu
many brings a diferent crew to this tournament Lukaku (Man Utd), Eden Hazard (Chelsea),
No 3 Neymar: Brazil The world’s most expensive
. than the team that was victorious at Brazil ’14. and Kevin De Bruyne (Man City), Belgium has
player, thanks to his $263 million move from But the Germans don’t rebuild; they reload. the irepower to match any opposition. Now
Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, Neymar With one of the most balanced squads in the Belgium’s golden generation needs results that
will once again lead the Seleção, Brazil’s competition, expect to see coach Joachim Löw’s match its enormous potential ater coming up
national team. Whereas icons like Ronaldo and players back in the later rounds. short in recent international tournaments.
It would be easy to make the 2018 Maxim
Hot 100 list all about physical beauty—
after all, this year’s nominees have that
in spades. But they’re far more than just
pretty faces: The women who inspire us
are multi-hyphenates, entrepreneurs,
and risk-takers. Now more than ever,
we need to celebrate smart, powerful
women who are breaking boundaries
(and looking damn good doing it).
Te x t b y P R I YA R AO
Ariana Grande
Given the buzz around her single “No Tears
Let to Cry,” we’re pretty sure Grande’s up-
coming release, Sweetener, will be the album of
the summer. And we certainly wouldn’t mind
seeing a lot more of that bouncing ponytail.
Zendaya
When ultimate hottie Rihanna is fawning
over your singing, acting, and modeling
abilities, you’re deinitely someone to pay
attention to.
THE
POWERHOUSES
Selena Gomez Janelle Monáe Hailee Steinfeld
The singer, actress, model, designer, and With her sexy-cool new album, Dirty Com- The 21-year-old actress and singer has come
producer made waves last year with her puter, which evokes Prince-like vibes, Monáe a long way from her True Grit days. She goes
upbeat track “Wolves,” her work on the has continued to push her musical bound- on tour this summer with fellow musician
series 13 Reasons hy, and her collaboration aries—and we can’t wait to see what she Charlie Puth and stars in the ilm Bumblebee,
with fashion label Coach. does next. which hits theaters in December.
THE Demi Lovato
Despite how manufactured the celebrity
DIVAS sphere can be, this 25-year-old is the real

deal: She’s not afraid to talk about the tough
stuf. Lovato regularly speaks out on mental
illness and addiction issues.
Dua Lipa Bebe Rexha Tinashe Rita Ora

Since the release of “Be the One” back in Rexha is the ultimate collaborator, The singer reminds us of a young Ora is the ultimate chameleon, going
2015, we’ve had our eyes on Dua Lipa, writing and performing with the likes Janet Jackson: singer, songwriter, from sexy glam to girl next door in a
and not just because she is gorgeous— of David Guetta, Eminem, Nick Jonas, dancer, producer—her list of talents is lash, but we like her best when she
we really like her synth-pop music. Her and Selena Gomez. We’ve had her latest seemingly endless. Her album, Joyride, looks just a little bit undone. Her
recent track “One Kiss,” with Calvin hit single, “Meant to Be” with country proves there’s nothing this woman highly anticipated second album will
Harris, is getting major airplay. duo Florida Georgia Line, on repeat. can’t do. reportedly be released this fall.
Zara Larsson
Swedish singer-songwriter Lars-
son is as fresh-faced as you can get,
but her electropop tunes, like “So
Good” and “Only You,” reveal a cool-
ness that reminds us of Robyn—
truly the best of both worlds.
Ciara
That long, long hair, those killer abs,
and those hot-as-hell dance moves—
Seattle Seahawk Russell Wilson
is one lucky guy. We can’t wait for
Ciara’s seventh studio album, which
she’s been hard at work on.
Taylor Swit
If her hit 1989 tour with surprise guests Mick Jagger,
Lorde, and The Weeknd was any indication, Swit’s
summer Reputation tour is going to be big for the Maxim
cover girl (June/July 2015). We’ve already got our tickets.
Camila Cabello
Since leaving Fith Harmony, the Cuban and Mexican
songstress has found her rhythm as a solo artist. Her hit
single “Havana” simultaneously topped the Mainstream
Top 40, Rhythmic, and Adult Top 40 airplay charts—only
the ninth song ever to do so in 20-plus years.
THE
BOMBSHELLS
Opposite, clockwise from top left:
Eiza González
González got her start on Mexican telenovelas,
but with her enviable looks and considerable
talent (she blew us away in Baby Driver), it’s clear
she’s going to be dominating the silver screen
soon. Expect to see her in The Women of Marwen
later this year.
Martha Hunt
The North Carolina native and Maxim cover star
(Dec 2017) is like the dream girl next door, com-
plete with a heart of gold. The Victoria’s Secret
Angel is a scoliosis activist—she sufered from
the disorder as a teen.
Barbara Palvin
The 24-year-old Palvin, who models for the likes
of Chanel and Fendi, makes it a priority to al-
ways remember her roots. When the Maxim
cover girl (Dec 2016/Jan 2017) was growing up
in Hungary, she would wake up at 4 A.M. to help
her family make homemade sausage—clearly,
she’s never lost her work ethic.
Sara Sampaio
The Portuguese beauty and Maxim cover girl
(May 2016) is more than a pretty face: Sampaio
is known to be a feminist and is outspoken about
modeling rights, bravely calling out French mag-
azine Lui ater it allegedly published revealing
photographs of her without her consent.
Charlotte McKinney
This Baywatch star might have the most danger-
ous curves we’ve ever seen. You’d never guess
that she was bullied as a child—something she’s
combating through her involvement with Best
Buddies International, which facilitates one-on-
one friendships.
Candice Swanepoel
The 29-year-old from South Africa looks so good
in a bikini, she decided to launch her very own
swimwear line, Tropic of C, this year. Clearly,
the Maxim cover girl (March 2015) is an entrepre-
neur in the making.
Lais Ribeiro
The 27-year-old Victoria’s Secret Angel might
look like she’s out of your league, but she’s
really all laughs. When asked what she consid-
ers hot, she deadpans, “Big boobs and butt and
that’s it.” Actually, Ribeiro thinks humor is the
sexiest quality one can have. “People who take
themselves too seriously are boring and need
to get over it,” she reveals. “Happy people are
the most beautiful.”
THE
BOMBSHELLS
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Bregje Heinen The pillowy-lipped stunner and Maxim cover girl (July 2011) is a woman of many
The 25-year-old Dutch beauty, Maxim cover girl (Sept 2017), and Victoria’s Secret talents: She’s the founder of beauty destination Rose Inc., made acting cameos—
regular also has artistic ambitions: She’s an aspiring impressionist painter. think Mad Max: Fury Road—and has designed clothing for fashion label Paige.
Bo Krsmanovic Jasmine Tookes

The Serbian beauty and Maxim cover girl (April 2017) may give new meaning to The California native and Maxim cover girl (Feb 2017) continues to rock the
the phrase Look better naked (just peruse her Instagram), but she’s got the brains runways, signing deals and contracts with brands like Calvin Klein Fragrance
to match the body, recently graduating with a B.A. in economics. and Lancôme (and making a cool $4 million a year).
Lana Zakocela Jade Lagardère

The 30-year-old Latvian model mesmerizes everyone she meets, which is The 27-year-old Maxim cover girl (Nov 2017) developed a comic-book hero,
why her foray into acting is sure to be a hit. The Maxim cover girl (May 2017) Amber Blake, to bring awareness to violence against children. That the
currently studies at the famous Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. character looks like Lagardère herself is an added bonus.
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Abigail Ratchford
The Instagram star is pretty damn comfortable being
herself—something she thinks is hot in other women,
too: “The girls I admire the most have such a presence
about them. [They] radiate conidence and body positiv-
ity, no matter what their size or shape,” she says. “They all
are sure of who they are, what they strive to be, and never
apologize for owning it!”
Carla Tempesta
Carla Tempesta is ready for her close-up. Our runner-up
in the Maxim Cover Girl contest let her native Ohio as a
teenager to try to make it in Hollywood without knowing
anyone in the business, eventually landing a leading role
in Thugs Paradise: A Fashion Portrait, shown in Cannes in
2015. “My ambitions as an actress are to play diverse roles
and to be able to do any genre of ilm,” she says. “To me,
that is what’s so fun about acting: feeling what it’s like to
be someone completely diferent than yourself.”
Elizabeth Bert
This old-world beauty was one of the inalists for the
Maxim Cover Girl contest earlier this year, and she
radiates heat—with an equal dose of sweet. “Hot is being
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awake and aware of your own self and mind, while also
having a profound capacity for empathy and love for oth-
ers,” she says. “Hot is being authentic to yourself. It is intro-
spection, love, and compassion. It’s laughing and eating a
pizza in your pajamas with the person you love most.”
Jen Selter
Instagram itness queen Selter knows that being “hot”
is about more than physical beauty. “Being on this list is
more than just having a pretty face or a hot body; it’s about
being honored amongst powerful women who motivate
and inspire others,” she says. And boy, does she motivate
us: Her Fitplan workouts make us want to get into our
best shape yet. #Seltering!
Alexis Ren
This former Maxim cover girl (Aug 2017) boasts more
than 12 million followers on Instagram, making her a true
inluencer in this social media age. One look at her feed
and you can see why.
Chiara Ferragni
The Italian social media inluencer, known for her mega
fashion website, The Blonde Salad, is a girl who likes to
be in charge. Ferragni says it best: “A hot woman is inde-
pendent, because she doesn’t need other people to tell her
what she is.”
Olivia Burns
Of course the irst Maxim Cover Girl contest winner and
cover star (Jan/Feb 2018) was going to make this roundup,
but it’s not just because of her enviable looks. It’s because
she epitomizes what our Hot 100 list stands for: “When
people talk about being hot or sexy, the irst thing that
comes to mind is obviously physical attractiveness,” she
says. “But there is nothing sexier than someone who’s
genuinely a good person as well.”
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FUNNY GIRLS
Kate McKinnon
McKinnon’s hilarious portrayals of Kellyanne
Conway, Robert Mueller, and Jef Sessions on
Saturday Night Live make her one of the best
comics out there—male or female. Look out
for her next project, The Spy ho Dumped Me,
later this year.
Issa Rae
We’ve come to expect hilarious, cool-girl vibes
from the Insecure star and creator, who started
the series back in 2016 as a response to the
lack of funny stories about twentysomething
black women. This year will prove to be Rae’s
biggest yet, with several movies, TV projects,
and season three of her hit show in develop-
ment. “I’ve been blessed with a lot of opportu-
nities, and it’s been about inding the time to
do them all well,” she says. “It’s also been a year
of seeing several goals realized and iguring
out new ones. I love a challenge, and I have
been challenged like shit this year.”
Greta Gerwig
With her coming-of-age hit, Lady Bird, the
ingénue became the irst female writer-
director to be nominated for an Academy
Award for Best Director for her debut ilm.
Funny and successful as all hell? Sign us up.
Ali Wong
We’ve been hooked on Wong since her Netlix
special Baby Cobra, and she’s staying true to her
hit-comedy format (baby bump included) with
her latest Netlix project, Hard Knock Wife.
Rachel Brosnahan
The 27-year-old’s portrayal of a housewife-
turned-comedian in the 1950s-set The Marvel-
ous Mrs. Maisel was arguably the best debut
on television last year.
Lilly Singh
The 29-year-old Singh, a.k.a. llSuperwom-
anll, boasts nearly 14 million followers on
YouTube. She continued her play for total
worldwide domination in HBO’s Fahrenheit
451 with Michael B. Jordan.
Chrissy Teigen
Being able to roast husband John Legend,
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian West, and Don-
ald Trump on Twitter is just one of the model
and television personality’s many talents.
THE
INNER
CIRCLE
Khloé Kardashian Hailey Baldwin

Like little sister Kylie, Kardashian also has Baldwin was No. 1 on the Maxim Hot 100
a new baby, but we’re ready for the star to 2017 list, and she’s just as hot in 2018, scor-
reignite her more entrepreneurial eforts, like ing modeling work with Carolina Herrera,
her Good American jeans, which made $1 mil- L’Oréal, and Rag & Bone.
lion in one day when they were irst released.
Gigi Hadid Bella Hadid

Hadid was made to model—she booked her The younger Hadid sister was everywhere
irst job when she was 2, thanks to her mod- in the past year, most notably as the face of
el mom, Yolanda—but she also dabbles in Bulgari, Fendi, and Dior Beauty. What you
design. Her collections with American fash- may not know is that she is an accomplished
ion label Tommy Hiliger regularly sell out. equestrian and also studied photography.
Kylie Jenner Kendall Jenner

When the youngest Jenner speaks, the public The Keeping Up with the Kardashians starlet is
listens. She can’t keep her Kylie Cosmetics in the reigning queen of the modeling-meets-
stock long enough for fans to get their hands Instagram-girl elite. She regularly poses for
on them and may have caused Snapchat’s international Vogue and walks in all the big-
stock to plummet when she declared the gest shows, from Chanel to Michael Kors and
social media app dead. Marc Jacobs.
Taylor Hill
Yes, she has a cherubic face, but Hill
does more than just model: She also
studies acting and is a skilled artist
and snowboarder.
NAUGHTY BY NATURE
Megan Fox
We’re just putting this out there: We
haven’t gotten enough Fox-y time.
Thankfully, we’ll have another oppor-
tunity with the former Maxim cover
girl (July 2007), courtesy of James
Franco’s Zeroville.
Nicki Minaj
It’s been a minute since we last heard
from the baddest girl in the game, so
we’re more than ready for her new 2018
album, Queen. Teaser tracks “Chun-Li”
and “Barbie Tingz” have been on repeat
since they dropped in April.
Cardi B
Cardi B is having a very good year.
The stripper-turned-reality-star-turned-
rapper’s irst album, Invasion of Privacy,
debuted at number one on the Billboard
200, she’s engaged to Migos’s Ofset—
and they have a baby on the way.
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Alexandra Daddario
Expect to see a lot more of the True Detective and Baywatch babe in 2018. She has
three ilms set for later this year, including the thriller Nomis, opposite Superman’s
Henry Cavill.
Sofia Richie
Up until a few years ago, the 19-year-old was best known as musician Lio-
nel Richie’s daughter and Nicole Richie’s baby sister, but then she walked the
runway for Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel. The model, who has a hush-hush
fashion project in the works, says, “The past year has been amazing for me. I can
honestly say it’s been one of the happiest times of my life.”
Bella Thorne
We’ve got to give it to the ballsy 20-year-old Thorne. When told she had made our
annual Hot 100 list, she quipped, “[It] took long enough.” She continued, “Ever
since I was young, I read the magazine. I worked with a lot of photographers,
grew up in modeling, and always thought that it would be amazing to be in Maxim.
I didn’t even think about the Hot 100 list at all, but man I’m lucky to be here, lucky
to be alive.” This year has proven to not only be lucky but boundary-stretching
for the Famous in Love starlet, who recently launched her own record label, Filthy
Fangs. It’s all part of her new being-true-to-herself mantra. “Projects come and go,
but I have to sleep with myself at the end of the night.”
Alicia Vikander Danai Gurira Scarlett Johansson
The Swedish actress brought new life to the Best known for her role in The Walking Dead, Iron Man? Captain America? No—for us,
Tomb Raider franchise with her badass turn as Gurira was the iercest part of this year’s epic Johansson’s Black Widow was easily the best
Lara Crot. Even Angelina Jolie supported her. Black Panther. Can she get a spin-of? part of Avengers: Infinity War.
WONDER WOMEN
Margot Robbie Bryce Dallas Howard Rebecca Ferguson

We’re still swooning over her portrayal of bad- Thanks to the soon-to-be blockbuster The Swedish actress reprises her role in Mis-
girl igure skater Tonya Harding, but Robbie Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, our favorite sion: Impossible–Fallout this summer, but she isn’t
isn’t one to rest on her laurels. The 27-year-old ginger is back battling (and riding!) just an action star. She’ll showcase her abilities
Aussie will be back as Harley Quinn next year dinosaurs this summer, alongside fellow in the fantasy adventure ilm The Kid ho Would
in the sequel to Suicide Squad. superstar Chris Pratt. Be King, with Sir Patrick Stewart, next year.
Gal Gadot
With her portrayal of Wonder Woman last year,
Gadot became a powerful player in the DC Com-
ics universe—and showed everyone that female
superheroes are just as indomitable as the boys.
She reprises the role in 2019, and we can’t wait.
TV
TEMPTRESSES
Madeline Brewer
This page, clockwise from top left: Like her costar Bledel, Brewer proves
to have nerves of steel as Ofwarren in
season two of The Handmaid’s Tale. We
Alexis Bledel like her iery take on her character.
As dark as The Handmaid’s Tale is,
Bledel’s take on her character, Ofglen,
is quietly revolutionary—it’s a role the
super-talented actress, with those
mesmerizing eyes, was born to play.
Mandy Moore
Our favorite teen pop star has grown
up and then some, thanks to a dra-
matic turn on the guilty-pleasure TV
Camila Mendes show This Is Us.
The Riverdale star might play the rich
popular girl on the hit TV show—you
know how those types can be—but
she isn’t letting fame go to her head. Krysten Ritter
She pays it forward with tributes to Ritter wows in Marvel’s small-screen
her adoring fans on Twitter. franchise, Jessica Jones, in which she
stars as a conlicted superhero turned
detective.
Priyanka Chopra
The number one reason we ever
watched Quantico? Chopra, without
a doubt. Look out for her next in
February’s Isn’t It Romantic.
TV TEMPTRESSES
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Gabrielle Union Emilia Clarke

The Being Mary Jane actress takes matters into The Mother of Dragons can currently be seen
her own hands—and plays her iercest role in theaters getting the Star Wars treatment as
yet—as a mother ighting of a home invasion Qi’Ra in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
in this year’s Breaking In.
Elizabeth Hurley Claire Foy

At 53 years old, Hurley is giving twentysome- All hail the Queen! The British actress
thing models a run for their money with her captivated us in The Crown this year, and takes
seemingly ageless body, proving that age ain’t a thrilling turn as Lisbeth Salander in the
nothing but a number. She currently plays upcoming ilm The Girl in the Spider’s Web.
Queen Helena on E!’s The Royals.
Lucy Hale
The Pretty Little Liars starlet shows
major gravitas as the gravely ill Stella
Abbott in Life Sentence.
Rosario Dawson
An actress with brains and beauty, Dawson,
who appears in Marvel’s Daredevil and Iron
Fist, is a ierce advocate for young minorities
with her nonproit, Voto Latino.
THE
COOL
ONES
Vittoria Ceretti Alanna Arrington Devon Windsor

Talk about timeless beauty: The 20-year-old Ital- Arrington is a self-proclaimed sports junkie, and This St. Louis–bred stunner and Maxim cover girl
ian exudes old-world glamour. She has been seen isn’t afraid to launt it: The Maxim cover girl (March/ (Oct 2017) is still down to earth, despite her success-
in campaigns for major brands like Dolce & April 2018) regularly roots for her favorite basketball ful modeling career. For instance, she’s not too cool
Gabbana and Chanel, but is still considering acting team, the Boston Celtics, when she’s not walking to wear bunny ears with her mom on Instagram.
or psychology if modeling doesn’t work out. the runways for powerhouse fashion brands.
Nina Agdal
Stella Maxwell Adwoa Aboah Agdal may be a big name now, but she really had
The 28-year-old Maxim cover girl (June/July With her buzzed hair and freckles, this British model, to work for it: At the start of her career, she landed
2016) and Victoria’s Secret Angel is a fashion- who is the face of Giorgio Armani’s Sì Passione fra- in Miami from her native Denmark with $40 in her
insider favorite. She models for labels like Dolce & grance, is changing the idea of what a supermodel pocket. Now the Maxim cover girl (March 2017) is an
Gabbana and beauty brands like Max Factor. looks like—and can speak up about (mental health). international supermodel.
Meghan Markle
The Suits starlet–turned–people’s princess
is probably the most talked-about woman
in the world right now.
POWER PLAYERS
Ivanka Trump Kim Kardashian West
Trump, who can list fashion designer and businesswoman on her Kardashian West isn’t just the ultimate inluencer—she is the original one.
impressive résumé, is balancing her entrepreneurial endeavors with With 111 million Instagram followers, television shows, books, magazine
her White House responsibilities ater being appointed advisor to the covers, beauty and fragrance collections, Kimojis, and plans for a lingerie
president last year. line, she’s translated her reality-star fame into a global brand.
Melania Trump Amal Clooney

In her role as First Lady, the president’s number one has taken a special She tamed perennial bachelor George Clooney, specializes in
interest in children’s issues, launching the Be Best awareness campaign human rights law, speaks three languages, and she is stunning—
this past May. dream women do exist.
Jennifer Lopez
Can’t stop, won’t stop. The actress, singer, and phi-
lanthropist works harder than anyone else and looks
better than ever.
Adriana Lima
The Brazilian bombshell has one of the best bodies in
the business, but also knows her worth: She recently de-
clared that she will no longer take of her clothes for an
“empty cause.” And why should she? She rakes in around
$10.5 million a year just by being herself.
Beyoncé
Ater dominating Coachella, Maxim cover girl Beyoncé
(Aug 2002) is back and keeping fanatic fans happy
with her On the Run II tour with husband Jay-Z. The
collective Beyhive is waiting with bated breath.
Rihanna
With a new lingerie line, Savage x Fenty, and a
comedic role in Ocean’s 8, our favorite bad gal is
lexing new muscle this year to become a triple threat
to reckon with.
THE
UNTOUCHABLES
THE
UNTOUCHABLES continued
Heidi Klum Irina Shayk Alessandra Ambrosio

Can one woman do it all? At 45, the Maxim cover Shayk made everyone green with envy by bounc- Though the Victoria’s Secret Angel said she was
girl (May/June 2018) and mother of four hosts and ing back from her new baby looking even better hanging up her wings in 2017 ater 17 years, the
executive produces Project Runway, judges America’s than before. The Maxim cover girl (July/Aug 2014) Maxim cover girl (Dec/Jan 2016) is focusing her
Got Talent, basically runs Germany’s Next Topmodel, is making waves in modeling again, walking the attention on more entrepreneurial ventures,
and designs her own swimwear and lingerie lines. runway for Bottega Veneta and Philipp Plein. including her hit Ále by Alessandra clothing line.
GOOD SPORTS
Paige Spiranac Mikaela Shiffrin Caroline Wozniacki

In less than three years, Spiranac has gone from rela- Shifrin, a 2018 Olympic gold medalist and arguably One of the world’s top tennis players, Wozniacki is current-
tive unknown to one of the most recognized golfers in the best ski racer on the planet, believes hotness is ly ranked No. 2 on the WTA Tour. In addition to winning
the world, thanks largely to her Instagram following of synonymous with personality: “I think the sexiest her irst Grand Slam at this year’s Australian Open, she
1.4 million (not to mention her killer tee shots). people are determined, loyal, humble, honest, and became just the fourth woman to surpass $30 million in
Ironically, she’d rather hit 10 million followers than win a compassionate.” Famous for her focus, dedication, career tournament winnings. “I don’t mind people paying
U.S. Open. “Having ten million followers would allow me and work ethic, Shifrin gives her parents credit for attention to me [because of my looks], but I want to be
to share my positive messages with so many,” she says. instilling good values in her from a young age. known as someone who is a good person and works hard.”
DRAMA
QUEENS
Reese Witherspoon
We’ve known for a while that this
Southern belle can do it all: acting,
producing, philanthropy. The rea-
son Big Little Lies and the Time’s Up
Naomie Harris movement have been so incredibly
Harris has a magic ability to portray successful? One word: Reese.
beauty, brains, ambition, and raw,
God-given talent every time she hits
the screen, which makes her our most
prized British import. Jennifer Lawrence
Yup, our favorite A-lister still makes
this list. J.Law reprises her role as the
moody Raven/Mystique in X-Men:
Elle Fanning Dark Phoenix next year.
With her platinum-blonde hair and
pool-blue eyes, the 20-year-old looks
as if she was sprinkled with real live
fairy dust—itting for Princess Au- Saoirse Ronan
rora, the character she’ll reprise in She may not have won an Oscar for
Maleficent 2. her portrayal of an angst-y teen in Lady
Bird, but we think she should have—
she was that good. We’re excited for
her next role, in the dramatic period
piece Mary, Queen of Scots, alongside
fellow Hot 100’er Margot Robbie.
COVER STORY
DESERT
ROSE
Kate Upton on being one of the most well-known women in the world,
adventures in Israel, and her next, equally unexpected chapter
P h o t o g ra p h e d b y G I L L E S B EN S I M O N
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ince its inception in 2000, the new people and experience new things.” Those adventures still inspire
Maxim Hot 100 has celebrated a her to this day. For instance, when traveling to Israel for the irst time for
bevy of powerful women, from Maxim’s Hot 100 cover shoot, Upton was reminded of her irst internation-
models-of-the-moment like Stella al modeling gig in Peru. “I was so excited,” she says of both experiences. “It
Maxwell to pop singers such was one of my bucket-list trips. Israel is such a new country, but obviously
as Taylor Swit and last year’s with such old, rooted history. I went to Jerusalem and to the Dead Sea and
No. 1, modeling powerhouse loated around; my mom came with me.”
Hailey Baldwin. But perhaps no Her mother, Shelley, and the rest of her family continue to be an inte-
one has exuded Americana like gral part of Upton’s life. “I think because I was the third child, that’s why I’m
this year’s winner, supermodel so loud and annoying,” she jokes. “I’m always trying to get attention.” She’s
Kate Upton. Like her doppelgänger getting that in spades since she wed her longtime boyfriend, Houston
Marilyn Monroe, the 26-year-old is Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, late last year in Tuscany, Italy. The two-
a blonde bombshell if there ever some met while ilming a commercial for MLB 2K12 and have been insepa-
was one, complete with enviable rable since. “I got to marry my best friend,” she says. “He’s an amazing man.
curves, a sweet smile, and, remark- He’s so supportive and focused and motivated, and he inspires me every
ably, a good old-fashioned work day. I’m so very lucky that he’s my husband.” The two aren’t afraid of shar-
ethic. When told that she had ing their love publicly (they regularly post loving pictures on Instagram)
nabbed the top spot on this year’s and appear to have quite the normal relationship, despite Verlander taking
list, for instance, Upton, who is usually outspoken, tells Maxim in a very his team to the World Series last year and, well, Upton being one of the
measured, sot voice, “You know, I work really hard on myself: on feeling most beautiful women on the planet.
good, working out, being strong. Being number one on the Hot 100 is a Upton is ready to stretch her limits this year beyond modeling, though,
little reward for all of the hard work.” with her newly launched 12-week itness program and meal-delivery service,
Modeling may have seemed inevitable for the St. Joseph, Michigan- Strong4Me Fitness by Kate Upton. “I wanted to give every woman the
born Upton, but that’s hardly the case. Though her great-grandfather was access to information that I have,” she explains. “When I’m preparing for
Frederick Upton, the Whirlpool scion, and her uncle is U.S. Representa- a role or a shoot, the easiest way for me to get into shape is not to think
tive Fred Upton, the blonde beauty wasn’t just some heiress who rested on about it or worry about it. Now, every woman will have what I have.”
her laurels. She got scouted unexpectedly at age 12, while leaving a Florida Acting continues to intrigue her as well. While Upton has dabbled
horse show (her family moved to the state in 1999). “I was a horseback some in Hollywood with parts (in The Other Woman and The Layover, oppo-
rider, so growing up around the barn, you don’t really think of yourself site Cameron Diaz and Alexandra Daddario, respectively), she recognizes
being in the fashion industry,” she muses. she has a ways to go. “It’s not an easy industry, and it’s very easy for some-
In fact, the opportunities that modeling eventually did provide were one like me to be typecast. I deinitely don’t want to play the same role over
what sold a young Upton on the career path in the irst place. “It seemed and over again. I’m really waiting for my role that I’m able to be the best in.”
very glamorous,” she remembers. “You know, being able to travel and meet For now, that role just happens to be her best self.
To learn more about Kate’s fitness program,

visit Strong4MeFitness.com.
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VISIT ISRAEL – MAXIM PARTNERSHIP
The
PROMISED
Land
Israel is a land of countless dichotomies: ancient and modern, religious and secular, natural and man-made.
As one of the fastest-developing countries in history, Israel has found ways to celebrate its past while always looking
toward the future, offering the best of all possible worlds for both visitors and those who call it home.
Here, your ultimate insider’s guide to experiencing the land of milk and honey.
P h o t o g ra p h e d b y M AR K L AK I N
Tel Aviv
For a laid-back aternoon, check out the
Carmel Market’s impossibly colorful selection of
candies, fruits, and spices (heaven-sent for any-
one with an Instagram account), or HaYarkon
With cosmopolitan offerings, Tel Aviv is the Park, Tel Aviv’s answer to New York’s Central
ultimate destination for the worldly traveler Park and one of the largest in Israel. Named
Te x t b y K EI T H G O R D O N for the Yarkon River that meanders through it,
HaYarkon’s 16 million annual visitors can enjoy
tropical gardens, extensive manicured lawns,
an aviary, a petting zoo, sports facilities, lakes, a
water park, and an outdoor concert venue that
has hosted a who’s who of musical superstars like
the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Justin Timber-
lake, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, and Rihanna.
As enjoyable as Tel Aviv is during the day,
the city truly comes alive when the sun goes
down. Tel Aviv’s enviable nightlife oferings en-
sure that every visitor can party somewhere that
has the vibe and musical selection they desire.
Located in the Hotel B Berdichevsky, Bellboy
Bar ofers expertly crated cocktails in a reined
space. Entrance is limited to those who are 25 or
older, and grants revelers access not only to the
main bar but also to Butler, a 19th-century-themed
speakeasy hidden within, ofering a unique expe-
rience to the 15 lucky guests who it in this cozy
space. You can move from a speakeasy to Speak-
easy, one of the best indoor/outdoor nightspots
to be found in the city. With a large outdoor
terrace overlooking Tel Aviv’s skyline, it’s one of
While Jerusalem has a history that dates back to While the beaches are a major draw, oppor- the premier places for the beautiful, young resi-
antiquity, Tel Aviv is the new kid on the block. tunities for cultural exploration abound. The dents of the city to gather for drinks and small
Well, relatively speaking. Founded in the early Tel Aviv Museum of Art is architecturally strik- plates of Mediterranean eats, ideal for meeting
20th century, Tel Aviv, known as the White ing enough to rival the masterpieces held within, friends or perhaps a sexy stranger.
City for its light-colored buildings, has emerged while the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra—a Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar ofers no-
as a world-class hub of business and culture. irst-rate ensemble that was formed in the 1930s nonsense, Asian-inspired cuisine, but the main
With a food and art scene rivaling any found in to give Jewish musicians banned from perform- attraction is the drinks menu. Crated by local bar-
Europe and the Middle East, and a prevalence ing in Europe a way to continue their crat—is tenders determined to restore the reputation of the
of Bauhaus-inluenced architecture (introduced experiencing a resurgence. It recently named cocktail, creatively named oferings like the Pep-
from prewar Germany in the 1930s), this melting 29-year-old Israeli conductor Lahav Shani as per Spray, Thyme to Kill, or a Gold Fashioned
pot of cultural inluences makes Tel Aviv truly its new music director, the irst changing of the (with a genuine gold-dust inish) are sure to
unique, and a premier destination for those look- guard in 50 years. draw thirsty visitors and local bartenders alike.
ing for an atypical luxury vacation.
To start, Tel Aviv is a walking city. Take
a stroll or bicycle ride on the Shlomo Lahat
Promenade, which runs along the beachfront,
or Sderot Rothschild, Tel Aviv’s tree-lined main
thoroughfare. When the weather is nice, it seems
like the entire city heads to one of the numerous
O P P O S I T E : C O U R T E S Y O F T H E N O R M A N H OT E L
nearby beaches. The most popular is the stretch
composed of Gordon, Frishman, and Bogrash-
ov beaches, centrally located near many of the
hottest hotels. For a beautiful crowd of tanned
bodies looking to party, the Hilton/Top Sea
Beach is a must-visit, with surf lessons provided
by the Topsea Suring Center and refreshments
available from a beachfront bar and restaurant.
Finally, walk all the way down the beach toward
Jafa, one of the oldest ports in the world. Jafa
Beach is super-relaxed, and usually less crowded;
without wave breakers, it’s a popular spot for
surfable waves when the wind picks up.
From top: The stunning architectural design of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art;
the Dan Tel Aviv Hotel, with its colorful facade, is right next to the city’s
best-loved beaches. Opening spread: Bograshov, Frishman, and Gordon
beaches (from top) form the most popular stretch of Tel Aviv’s coastline.
For those looking to cut loose and hit the myriad of choices for luxury accommodations, The Setai Tel Aviv, located in a meticulously
clubs, be aware that in Tel Aviv, many of the ranging from ive-star brand-name oferings restored Ottoman-era prison building near the
best nightlife options are seasonal. The Clara to the über-popular boutique hotels that have Jafa Port, ofers luxurious rooms and suites and
Club, an outdoor bar and nightclub overlooking become prevalent in recent years. The cur- stunning views of the port and the Mediterra-
Dolphinarium Beach that’s convenient to most rent hot spot is the Norman Tel Aviv, with its nean coastline, best experienced from the hotel’s
parts of the city, is open during the summer reined decor and ambience instilling a sense jaw-dropping pool. Meanwhile, the Dan Tel
months. Ater sundown, the city’s hottest DJs of early 19th-century luxury. Beyond the ho- Aviv is easy to ind with its recognizably color-
drop beats as the suntanned, beautiful people of tel’s impressive rooms and suites, the Norman ful facade and prime location in front of the city’s
Tel Aviv shit from the beach to the dance loor, ofers a citrus garden, a terrace with sweeping most popular beaches. Where others stress clas-
cooled by the gentle ocean breeze as they dance views—ideal for morning cofee—and its pièce sical luxury, the Dan focuses on modern ameni-
well into the night. de résistance, a stunning rootop pool and sun- ties and design, and ofers both indoor and out-
Of course, when you visit Tel Aviv you’ll deck where guests can relax while overlooking door pools to its guests, ideal for taking in idyllic
need a place to stay. Fortunately, the city has a the city and the sea. panoramas of the Mediterranean.
The rooftop pool of the Norman Tel Aviv,

one of the most exclusive locations in the city
of pleasure. While there are any number of in-
credible, high-end restaurants in Israel, it’s worth
checking out the markets for an equally exciting
culinary experience. “Six or seven years ago,
Michelin-star restaurants were the thing,” says
Salomon. “But you don’t have to go to restau-
rants to eat a good meal. Some of the best food
in Israel is street food.” In Jerusalem, the hottest
scene is the Machane Yehuda market, a century-
old conglomeration of stalls with vendors sell-
ing dried fruit or spices that has recently trans-
formed into a social destination where young HaSalon, which is only open on Wednesday
people stand around drinking local wine at and Thursday nights, tomato-obsessed celeb-
open-air bars. The market is also home to some rity chef Eyal Shani spends the earlier part of
of the city’s buzziest restaurants, notably Crave, the evening holding court over an open kitchen,
The Melting Pot

which ofers Western-style food on the menu and and the latter half presiding over a restaurant-
American rock & roll on the sound system, and wide dance party. But the fun isn’t reserved for
Steam Kitchen & Bar, serving up sandwiches on the evenings. At the city’s Carmel and Levinsky
Chinese buns and local crat beer. Dessert at markets, block ater block of vendors deal in
Machneyuda, an über-cool, upscale market halvah, marzipan, and mutabak, oten made
Israel’s culinary scene is as diverse as its favorite, is semolina cake with tahini ice cream, from generations-old family recipes. Wash it all
population—and anything but traditional followed by table dancing; late-night revelry down with an artisanal soda from Café Levin-
Te x t b y ALYS S A G I ACO B B E (and more table dancing) happens at sister res- sky 41, where owner Benny Briga will labor
taurant Yudale, a tapas-style bar. over your homemade kombucha, sweetened
While some might equate Israeli food with “Jew- Up north, in Acre, chef Uri Jeremias is a with guavas plucked from a tree in his parents’
ish food,” the fact is that the cuisine, and the pioneer of the country’s relaxed take on ine backyard. “That’s the thing about Israel,” says
country, is far more diverse than that: In addition dining at Uri Buri, housed in an Ottoman-era Salomon. “It’s about the old and the new equally.
to world-class kosher oferings, you might be sur- stone building. Here, guests come to watch We honor tradition. But we’re always looking
prised to learn that nonkosher options abound. aternoons turn into evenings over platters forward, with hope, because you have to.”
Israeli food is like its people: a truly modern of just-caught ish, carafes of local wine, and
Jruslem
mash-up of ethnicities and viewpoints. There unexpected pairings (anchovy-and-peach cevi-
are restaurants serving Libyan spicy ish, North che, caramelized tilapia with sweet-and-sour
African shakshouka, Turkish shawarma, and beetroot) before retiring to Jeremias’s nearby
platters heaped with Middle Eastern mezze— 12-room hotel, Efendi, for a night spent luxuriat-
not to mention a recent inlux of places to grab ing on Egyptian cotton sheets.
Israel’s capital takes visitors on a
a killer taco. And it owes its popularity in part The wine scene, too, places an emphasis
historical journey—with the best modern
to the fact that this is exactly how so many of us on the creative and the homegrown, with Is-
comforts available
want to eat these days: lavor-rich, family-style rael’s best winemakers using native grapes like
meals that represent comfort and camaraderie, argaman, an Israeli cross between souzão and Te x t b y K EI T H G O R D O N
and serve as a reminder to enjoy life. carignan, as well as ancient varietals like ham-
Ohad Salomon, the executive chef of Tel dani, dabouki, and jandali, to produce wines that
Aviv hot spot CofeeBar (which is not actu- can hold their own against any from the Loire
ally a cofee bar, but rather an Italian, Levantine, Valley, according to Elad Shoham, the head som-
and French bistro famous for its goose conit), melier at Tel Aviv’s Monteiore Hotel. The best
believes that eating out—and getting together reds come from wineries up north, including
with friends—has become an important source Golan Heights Winery, where the volcanic soil is
ripe for producing rich pinots and cabernets, but
Shoham says the news is in the rieslings coming
out of Sphera Winery and the sauvignon blanc
from award-winning winemaker Eran Pick’s
Tzora Vineyards in the Judean Hills. For one of
the country’s few sparkling wines, and homemade
goat cheese, head to the boutique Pelter Winery.
Even in relatively lashier Tel Aviv, comfort
and festivity deine the scene. At the taverna-
style Ouzeria, you might dine on mezze platters
of roasted root vegetables and beet ravioli in
between shots of arak poured from a commu-
nal carafe; Blue Sky by Meir Adoni specializes For thousands of years, Jerusalem has remained
in panoramic views of the Mediterranean and a a city of immense geographic, political, and
pescatarian menu that combines North African religious signiicance. Control over the city has
and Mediterranean inluences. At the exclusive changed hands countless times over the centuries,
Clockwise from top left: Spices for sale in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City in Jerusalem; plates that look as impressive as they taste can be
found at Port Said Restaurant in Tel Aviv; even in the ancient city of Jerusalem, visitors can find modern luxury goods for sale; world-class
bartenders serve drinks in the speakeasy-inspired Butler, inside the Bellboy Bar in Tel Aviv. Opposite: Jerusalem is a city that perfectly
balances the old and the new, creating a unique travel experience.
whether through crusade, conquest, or negoti- eat. You’ll ind everything from charming cafés on the 19th loor, ofers incredible views from
ated treaties, and the city is marked by this his- and lively sports bars to clothing shops and art both the balcony and the bathtub, and guests
tory, from the Western Wall and the Dome of the galleries along this pedestrian mall. Visitors can can host their own dinner parties with a dining
Rock to its ancient Roman ruins. But Jerusalem also stay at a new ive-star modern hotel or eat at room that seats 10 guests.
also serves as the multicultural capital of a mod- a world-class restaurant on the cutting edge of Once the sun sets, head to the areas around
ern, thriving nation, making it one of the most global culinary trends. It’s this balance between the city center for some of the best barhopping
interesting cities in the world to visit and a must- the city’s past and its luxe, modern reinements you’ll ind anywhere. Start near Zion Square and
see on any trip to Israel. that can make a trip to Jerusalem so unique. Jafa Street to check out popular spots like The
Exploring Jerusalem’s rich history is synony- While the world-renowned King David Sira or Toy Bar, before making your way toward
mous with a visit to the city, home to some of the Hotel has earned its reputation for housing Machane Yehuda, which turns from marketplace
world’s most holy places in Judaism, Christianity, world leaders and business titans in ive-star to nightlife destination each evening. For mu-
and Islam. Famous tourist activities include plac- accommodations, Jerusalem now ofers numer- sic lovers, establishments like Yellow Subma-
ing a note in the crevices of the Western Wall, a ous options for those seeking uncompromised rine, Birman, and Gatsby Cocktail Room ofer
solemn visit to the World Holocaust Remem- luxury. The Mamilla Hotel features stunning evenings illed with rock & roll and jazz, swing,
brance Center, Yad Vashem, and a meandering rooms, a world-class spa with an indoor pool, folk, and funk.
tour of the old marketplace, Machane Yehuda and proximity to the historical sites of the city, While there’s no wrong time to visit Jerusa-
(a.k.a. the Shuk), where shoppers revel in the with a rootop restaurant from which to savor lem, knowing what to expect in terms of weather
energy and aromas. For history bufs, the City of the views, while the Orient Jerusalem Hotel, and availability can help you make the most of
David, an archaeological park consisting of ruins part of the Isrotel group, ofers 39 of its 200-plus your trip. Many visitors aim for spring or fall to
dating back to the founding of the city itself, is a rooms in a painstakingly restored 19th-century take advantage of the beautiful, sunny weather.
dream come true. Let the expert guides on-site Templar heritage building. In addition to its Despite the heat, summer is also popular—but
take you on an interactive trip back in time, as they selection of the most desirable suites in the city unlike its coastal neighbors, in landlocked Jeru-
lead you through tunnels, water-storage infrastruc- (the Presidential Suite is a relatively good value salem it’s more diicult to cool of quickly, so be
ture, and even the ruins of mansions that once be- at under $4,000 per night), the Orient also pos- aware when booking your trip. Winter visitors will
longed to the richest families of King David’s era. sesses something special: one of the only rootop ind cooler, rainy days, which has its own appeal,
While known for its impressive ancient ruins, pools overlooking the city’s landmarks. Finally, and fewer crowds. The high and low seasons for
Jerusalem is not just for the historically curious. the Leonardo Plaza Hotel provides some of tourism are heavily tied to religious holidays like
Ben Yehuda Street is closed to traic, creating an the best views to be had of both the New and Passover or Christmas, so book well in advance if
oasis for pedestrians to casually stroll, shop, and Old City. The Executive King Solomon Suite, you’d prefer to tour the country during these times.
M I C H A E L J A C O B S /A R T I N A L L O F U S / C O R B I S V I A G E T T Y I M A G E S . O P P O S I T E : C O U R T E S Y O F G E O D R O N E S .C O. I L
The city and coastline of Haifa, viewed from a spot in

the immaculately manicured Bahá’í Gardens, which
overlook the city from the slopes of Mount Carmel
Haifa
It’s commonly said that in Israel, Jerusalem
prays, Tel Aviv plays, and Haifa works. While
an oversimpliication, it is true that Haifa, the
nation’s third largest city, is a hub for Israeli
business and industry. But there’s more to Haifa
than its population’s work ethic and busy port.
The most popular tourist attraction is the
Bahá’í World Center, a UNESCO World Heri-
tage Site. Set on the slopes of Mount Carmel,
the center is stunningly beautiful, with perfectly
manicured gardens and dramatic sweeping
vistas of the Mediterranean. At the base of
these gardens is the German Colony, a neigh-
borhood of meticulously restored Templar-
era buildings; a plethora of restaurants and
cafés line the main road that leads to the
nearby coastline. The city is a great place to
stay while checking out what else Northern
Israel has to ofer, such as Galilee, Nazareth, or
the Golan Heights.
The largest sailing yacht in the world,
Sailing Yacht A is the estimated $450 mil-
lion brainchild of Russian billionaire Andrey
Melnichenko. The 466-foot “sail-assisted
motor yacht,” which recently passed through
Haifa, was designed by Philippe Starck. Yacht
A features the three largest carbon-iber masts
in the world—at more than 300 feet above the
waterline, they’re taller than London’s Big Ben.
The ship possesses eight decks, a helipad, and
its most unique feature, an underwater viewing
pod molded directly into the keel. Sailing Yacht
A is in good company in Haifa: The chairman of
the Haifa Port announced his intention to add a
superyacht dock to accommodate the numerous
massive, private yachts that have been making
Haifa a port of call. —Keith Gordon
Sailing Yacht A, one of the largest, most advanced, and

most expensive yachts ever built, sits off the coast of Haifa,
a new hot spot for billionaires and their megayachts
Is Israel the World’s In addition to Milk & Honey, there are a handful of other distilleries
now producing whisky across the country, including the Jerusalem Distill-
Next Whisky Destination?

ing Company, Pelter Distillery, and The Golan Heights Distillery, with
at least two more working on their debuts—Edre’i Malthouse & Distillery
and Legends Distillery.
“Counting Edre’i amongst the irst Israeli distilleries is a privilege and
Exploring the burgeoning Israeli whisky scene an honor,” says Yechiel Luterman, the founder and distiller. Luterman had
been a lawyer in Montreal, but opted to make aliyah, or immigrate to Israel,
Te x t b y JAK E EM EN with his family.
The move ofered a rare opportunity to pursue a personal passion—his
Our insatiable thirst for whisky made in every far-lung corner of the love of single malt whisky. “It’s also very exciting to get in on the ground loor
world leads us to perhaps one of the least likely destinations we could in a ield you just know is going places on the world whisky stage,” Luterman
have expected. Water of Life, meet the Holy Land, as Israel now boasts a says. “However, my favorite part of being amongst the irst is the original-
lourishing whisky scene on the cusp of garnering major international ity. There’s the promise of looking back years from now, taking pride in the
attention for all the right reasons. knowledge that I’ve created something authentic—authentically Israeli.”
“You can really see the growing interest of the Israeli crowd in unique To do so, not only is he using local barley, he’s even malting it himself, taking
and special whiskies,” says Tomer Goren, a man who knows a thing or two control of the entire operation. “First and foremost is the desire to put out a
about the subject. He’s the head distiller at Milk & Honey, the country’s whisky that’s a true product of the land of Israel, as opposed to simply being
irst whisky distillery. a product assembled in the state of Israel,” Luterman says.
Planning for the distillery began in 2012, with distillation commencing Weary desert travelers will ind there are also a number of compelling
in 2015, and thus far it has released two limited-edition, experimental single bars in Israel to satisfy their yearnings for the spirit. In Tel Aviv, there’s
malts. In mid-2019 Milk & Honey will unveil its Founders Edition, funded the Norma Jean bistro bar and its 250 whiskies, along with The Whis-
via an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, while at the end of next year a key Bar Museum, stocking a staggering 1,000 varieties while also hosting
larger-scale ofering will be available for the public. assorted workshops and tastings, and ofering a members club. In Jerusa-
To get Milk & Honey of the ground, the team received guidance lem, consider a visit to Glen Whiskey Bar for a dram from its collection of
from the late Jim Swan, Ph.D., a renowned whisky consultant and Master several hundred bottles.
Distiller who became particularly well-known for his aptitude in the art It’s all part of Israel’s suddenly emerging whisky scene. “People said I am
and science of whisky production and maturation in hot climates such as crazy, and that to start a [new] industry in a country is crazy, and impossible,
Taiwan. And you could say it gets a bit steamy in Israel, too. “Dr. Swan’s and that I am doomed to fail,” Goren says. “Yet we did a great job, and now
contribution to the distillery was crucial and will accompany us and our I am looking at an industry that’s growing. I am full of pride that I accom-
products throughout our development in the future,” Goren says. plished something that very few people have done.”
The Whiskey Bar Museum in Tel Aviv offers 1,000 kinds

of whisky, from traditional places like Scotland to
unexpected sources like Hong Kong or India
Party People
Mo Rayon, who was schooled in electrophonic trip in Berlin, as two of the
most inluential—and still very much part of the culture even today.
Meanwhile, those artists who decided to stay in Tel Aviv, like Rabo &
Snob, who serve up a mix of ’80s-inspired Middle Eastern and Western
sounds, and producer and percussionist Alek Lee, have, over recent years,
Tel Aviv may well be the nightlife capital of the Middle East helped the city develop its own distinct, new wave–heavy, homegrown
dance sound, especially as the basement scene fell away. Underground is
Te x t b y ALYS S A G I ACO B B E now virtually extinct, says Yogo; the newer venues that have emerged are
more diverse, like The Block, which became known for its analog sound
Yotam Goldman was 13 when he began hanging around the record shops of system, and Alphabet Club, where Yogo and some friends partnered with
Tel Aviv’s perennially hip Shenkin Street, then slowly worked his way up: a web platform called the Boiler Room to bring the nightlife experience
handing out lyers, taking busboy shits, and playing house parties when his beyond the club walls. Formats have continued to shit: Venues like new
mentor DJs couldn’t make a gig. By 17, he was spinning full-time as DJ Yogo. hot spot Herzl 16, where Yogo regularly deejays, favor more shows and
He started with hip-hop, but as the city evolved, so did he, spinning house, special events—“not clubby; more like an experience,” he says—while
techno, and trap, eventually pioneering the electronic scene that came to daylong parties like Midburn (a sort of Israeli Burning Man), the Doof
deine Tel Aviv’s early days as a party city drunk with freedom—or some- Festival (three days of music and camping on the beaches of Galilee), and
thing like it. “Back in the mid-’90s, the club scene was very big, as in lots the Tamar Festival, in the Negev Desert, increasingly take clubgoers
of people, large venues,” Yogo says. On a typical night in those days, clubs beyond city limits. “Israel has so many beautiful locations,” says Yogo. “And
might have seen 3,000 revelers at a time. it’s a very diferent feel when you are outside.”
In 1995, though, Rabin was assassinated, “and the bubble kind of got The most international in-town scene remains at The Breakfast Club,
blown,” says Yogo. “People started to leave Tel Aviv or stay home.” The where clubgoers dance until dawn to an eclectic mix of funk, rock, hip-hop,
club scene moved underground; the musical tastes turned European. and new rave. In fact, says Yogo, eclectic may always deine the Tel Aviv music
The birth of raver culture led to more intimate gatherings, oten literally and club scene, because these days you never know what, or who, the night
in people’s basements. But eventually, the political situation eased up and will bring. He routinely sees clubgoers from 18 to well into their 40s, and
Israeli artists who had gone to study abroad in the U.S., Europe, and locals mixing seamlessly with tourists. “The diference now,” says Yogo,
the Middle East began to come back, bringing with them a variety of “is that people are proud of their sound and don’t try to hide that they’re
sounds and inspirations that helped shape the scene to come. Yogo cites Israeli...Now it’s like, ‘I come from Tel Aviv and I’m proud of it.’ And you can
Red Axes, a post-punk Israeli duo who decamped to Amsterdam, and hear that in the music.”
Outdoor drinking with friends is one of Tel Aviv’s best activities.

At Speakeasy, you can enjoy your drink, the beautiful weather,
and a view of the city from the terrace.
Deserts can be surprising places, with scorch-
Negev Desrt
a freshwater spring that meanders between oasis (complete with a waterfall), is popular
ing days under a hot sun and freezing nights on vertical walls of sot chalk. Check out the with visitors and makes an ideal midday re-
the cold sand. The Negev Desert is a place of imposing lat-topped mountain fortress of treat from the desert’s sun and heat. For those
such dualities, with stunning vistas and ininite Masada, a monolith rising out of a seemingly seeking a respite from the elements, the ive-
horizons contrasting with one of the harsh- endless stretch of desert (it’s the site of both star Beresheet Hotel, overlooking the Ramon
est terrains on earth. Visitors can choose their King Herod’s fortress and the ill-fated last Crater (Israel’s Grand Canyon), and the Dead
own adventure for a desert excursion: There’s stand of Jewish rebels ighting the Romans Sea resort town of Ein Bokek are the perfect
Timna National Park, a world-renowned two-plus millennia ago). There are other places to wash of the dust and sand of the
geologic site with gorgeous multihued rocks UNESCO World Heritage Sites in nearby Avdat, desert and enjoy some pampering at the area’s
and sand, and Ein Avdat, an oasis formed by Mamshit, and Shivta, and Ein Gedi, another most luxurious spas. —Keith Gordon
R O G E R TO L L
The Beresheet Hotel, perched on the rim of the

Ramon Crater in the Negev Desert, offers five-
star accommodations. Many of the property’s
villas have private pools, while the second-
floor balconies offer jaw-dropping views of
both the crater and the surrounding desert.
Startup
NATION
Israel’s tech boom is giving Silicon Valley a run for its money
Everyone’s familiar with Silicon Valley, but if you haven’t heard of “Silicon spirit: “Being a small country with limited natural resources and small
Wadi,” you will soon enough. Just as the San Francisco Bay area transformed market size led us to focus on innovation in order to constantly ind
itself into the epicenter of technological entrepreneurship, Israel (and espe- new solutions and ways to develop our country,” he says. There are also
cially Tel Aviv) has become an outsize player on the global stage, particularly cultural inluences that encourage such expertise. The vast majority
in areas related to the military, cybersecurity, artiicial intelligence, and big of citizens serve in the Israel Defense Forces, which helps young Israe-
data—no small feat for a country the size of New Jersey, with a population lis to mature at an early age. Israel’s military is not only technologically
just about equal to New York City’s. advanced, but also includes the elite 8200 signal intelligence unit, which
Israel has enthusiastically cultivated its up-and-coming business lead- has produced countless entrepreneurs, like Wix cofounder Avishai Abra-
ers and their enterprises, helping establish itself as the new hot spot for hami. This secretive unit encourages a steady supply of world-class techni-
those wanting to create the next Google or Facebook. In recent years, it’s cal minds that have spent years solving complex problems under immense
given the tech world apps like Moovit, Fiverr, and Waze, and is primed to stress in life-or-death situations, a pressure cooker that produces the best
become an even bigger inluencer on the international stage. “Israel has tech entrepreneurs.
become a global focus of innovation over recent decades, with 7,000 start- But Israel’s success, made famous in Dan Senor and Saul Singer’s best-
ups and 1,400 net new startup companies joining each year,” explains Uzi selling book Start-Up Nation, goes beyond the armed forces. According to
Schefer. “All indexes show the leadership of Israeli innovation. We are third Schefer, its progress can also be attributed to the nation’s investment in
in the World Economic Forum Innovation index; irst in the world in ven- the professional development of its youth at a very young age, in science
ture capital investments as a ratio of GDP; and irst in the world in R&D departments at all universities, and in a solid foundation of research-
investments as a ratio of GDP.” focused technology. There are also government initiatives, such as the
Schefer is the CEO of SOSA, an “open innovation platform” founded Yozma fund, which gave a boost to Israeli tech irms back in the 1990s, in
in 2014 by 25 of the leading Israeli high-tech investors and entrepreneurs. addition to grants, tax plans, and the Innovation Authority, which is tasked
SOSA connects entrepreneurs and their startups with each other, as well as with supporting the advancement of industrial research and development as
with global corporations and investors, creating a network through which well as facilitating conditions for startups and investors.
a young entrepreneur can seek out advice from mentors, assistance from It took less than a century for Israel to develop its current status
collaborators and fellow entrepreneurs, or investment from both large com- as a modern, prosperous country, tackling the challenges of starting a
panies and individual investors. Now, working with some 8,500 startups groundbreaking business empire as quickly as possible. “We are a land of
and 150 multinational corporations and potential investors, SOSA is at the immigrants,” Schefer says. “People who take more risks and are not afraid
epicenter of Israel’s technological revolution. of failure, who do not give up and try time and time again.” That’s just the
Schefer cites Israel’s history as a motivating factor for its entrepreneurial way it is with a startup nation.
From left: Uzi Scheffer, CEO of SOSA, an organization that works to support and encourage
Israel’s startup business community; SOSA’s offices in Tel Aviv, the brick-and-mortar version of the company’s
platform of bringing together people and companies to help create the next successful Israeli startup.
Clockwise from top left: No detail is ignored at the boutique Villa Brown Hotel in Jerusalem; Israel is home to a thriving art scene, with work
including sculpture scattered throughout the country; housed in a 19th-century water cistern, the Cave Bar at the Villa Brown Hotel is a truly unique
space; a courtyard outside one of the newest hotels in Tel Aviv, the Setai, the second iteration of the luxury hotel chain to arrive in Israel.
Dead Sea
A trip to Israel wouldn’t be complete without a
stop at one of its most famous attractions, the
Dead Sea. One must try swimming (or more
accurately, loating) in the extremely salty water, as well as applying thick
layers of the sea’s famous mud, sold around the world for its dermatologi-
cal beneits. The mud is also a centerpiece of the treatments found at the
numerous luxury spas located along the Dead Sea, perfect ater a long day
exploring the surrounding desert.
Spend a night or two in Ein Bokek, located on the shores of the
inland ocean, and stay at one of its many resorts—the ideal home base
for adventures in the surrounding area. High-end Israeli hotel chains
such as Leonardo, Daniel, and Herods all have properties in the town, but
you’ll also ind unique accommodations like the Moroccan-inspired Oasis
Dead Sea Hotel. —Keith Gordon
Ein Bokek, a resort town on the shores of the

Dead Sea, is an oasis of luxury in the desert
Eilat
Israel’s gateway to the Red Sea, Eilat is a resort town unlike with their human guests, or grab a scuba tank to explore the wreck of the Satil,
any other in the country. Visitors can escape into the nearby a warship sitting 25 meters below the water, just of Coral Beach. The must-visit
arid mountains for world-class hiking and cycling outings, but Underwater Observatory Marine Park boasts a large shark pool, sea-exploration
the real draw of Eilat is the Red Sea, with crystal-clear turquoise water chock-full programs in the nearby Red Sea, and even an underwater observation center,
of vibrant and exotic marine life. As kite-suring adrenaline junkies zoom across which provides intimate, close-up views of the marine life that inhabits the area.
the surface of the water above, divers can explore some of the most appealing With a beachfront lined with luxury hotels, and a wealth of outdoor activities
coral reefs on earth, teeming with technicolor ish and other sea creatures. Get to pair with those ive-star accommodations, Eilat is the ideal resort town for a
even closer to these animals at Dolphin Reef, where bottlenose dolphins interact country of active and adventurous residents—and visitors. —Keith Gordon
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city on the Red Sea, one of the best snorkeling and scuba diving destinations in the world; turquoise waters, sunny weather,
and consistent wind draw kite-surfing aficionados from around the globe to Eilat to put their skills to the test; scuba divers
explore the wreck of the Satil, a warship sitting on the sea floor just meters off Eilat’s scenic Coral Beach.
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hen the Gores family let Israel for Detroit in 1968, they The other brothers haven’t done too badly, either. Sam, who is a year
were just about broke. It had taken ive years to get a visa; younger than Alec, is chairman of the Paradigm Talent Agency, which
sons Elias, Samir, and Tewic spoke no English. They represents top-tier talent including Laurence Fishburne, and handled
were promptly given new American names by their aunt, the career of Philip Seymour Hofman before the actor’s untimely passing
who picked them up at the airport: Alec, Sam, and Tom. A relative set the in 2014. Tom, the youngest of the three, runs Platinum Equity, a private
family up in a small apartment in Flint, Michigan. equity irm in Beverly Hills, and owns the Detroit Pistons basketball
Alec, 15, was the oldest of the three. He began working at his uncle’s team, which he bought in 2011.
grocery store the morning ater they arrived, bagging groceries for 25 cents However, it wasn’t a straight shot to success for the Gores boys, who
an hour. “My father was willing to give up literally everything he had and have come to personify the archetypal American dream. Alec didn’t gradu-
pack his bags and bring us here,” Alec told a reporter in 2016. “He did it for ate from high school until the age of 20. He then went to Western Michi-
the kids, to make sure we have a better future.” gan University and became the irst person in his family to inish college.
That reporter was from Forbes. Because, as it turns out, the man formerly He took a job at General Motors as a computer programmer, but hated
known as Elias—now Alec Gores, founder and CEO of leveraged buyout it. “I like to move fast, and I like to work hard. An 8-to-5 job just wasn’t
irm The Gores Group—has a net worth currently estimated at $2.1 billion. a it,” he once told an interviewer. Alec struck out on his own in 1978,
Sam Gores in his office at the company he

founded, the Paradigm Talent Agency
AN AMERICAN CLASSIC SINCE 1934.
Tom, the youngest brother, started his career working for Alec at
The Gores Group. In 1995 he decided to go it alone, starting Platinum
Equity. The irm laid out $226 million to acquire 32 companies over the
next ive years, resulting in a proit of $940 million. Last year, Platinum
Equity closed a deal to acquire the Australia and New Zealand operations
of Staples Inc., and relaunched the chain as Winc (work incorporated).
Today, Tom, who is number 200 on the Forbes 400, is worth an estimated
$3.9 billion.
It’s clear that the Gores family remembers what it was like to have
very little; like many wealthy people, they have made philanthropy a
priority. During the Flint water crisis, Tom pledged $10 million for
relief eforts. He has funded scholarships in the city for underprivileged
kids, is on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles County Museum of
Art, and previously served on the board of directors at both St. Joseph’s
Hospital and UCLA Medical Center. Sam has donated to Children’s
Hospital Los Angeles. Alec’s daughter, Rochelle Gores Fredston, founded
the Philanthropic Society Los Angeles in 2010 (renamed Learning Lab
Ventures in 2017). The organization is focused on education, and pro-
vides disadvantaged students with ater-school learning and enrichment
programs. “We are disrupting generational poverty,” Gores Fredston told
the audience at a gala fund-raiser last year. Thus far, Gores Fredston has
raised over $17 million to support initiatives for at-risk kids, and it’s a rea-
sonable assumption that this igure will only grow over time.
Just like their father did for them, the Gores brothers are giving kids
the possibility of a better future—and if the recipients are anything like
their benefactors, that future could turn out to be very bright indeed.
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getting an $8,000 loan from his dad and setting up a computer hardware
and sotware distribution business in his basement. Eight years later, he
sold the company, which employed more than 200 people, for $2 million.
Sadly, his father died of cancer shortly ater the deal closed.
In 1987 Alec started The Gores Group, which its website describes as
having a “single vision to buy, ix, and sell businesses.” The Gores Group
acquired more than 100 companies in the years that followed—spanning
industries including technology, telecommunications, business services,
industrial, health care, and consumer products—resulting in an exception-
ally lucrative string of partnerships.
In 2003 Alec launched Gores Capital Partners, a private equity fund,
followed by a second fund, Gores Capital Partners II, a few years later. A
third fund debuted in 2011, aptly called Gores Capital Partners III. The
irm has roughly $2 billion under management, an amount that would
have taken Alec 500 million days to earn bagging groceries at his old
hourly wage of 25 cents. Of course, not every venture can be a winner. In
2012 Alec made a rare inancial misstep, losing $17.4 million in a game of
backgammon to Irish gambling legend JP McManus.
Sam Gores worked his way up the Hollywood food chain. He studied
acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, and
in 1977 he took a job at The Gage Group, a talent agency headed by well-
known industry player Martin Gage. In 1986 he founded his own shop,
SGA Representation, and ater a series of mergers and acquisitions, the
Paradigm Talent Agency was born. With oices in 10 cities and clients
including Janelle Monáe and Phish, he’s become one of the top agents in
Hollywood—but, while wildly successful, he’s a relative pauper compared
to his billionaire brothers.
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