ADVENTURE QUEST | Landing the Shortest Runway in the World – Sarosh Georges Jacob Quest to the remote Island Saba

HAUTEOC caught up with one of our friends from NYC,  Adventurer Sarosh Georges Jacob on his incredible trip to a remote island east of the Virgin Islands, not your typical landing but definitely exciting – we asked him to share his journey with us – check out his incredible video and photos to Saba!

SAROSH: Saba (say-bah) is located not too far from St Maarten and has a land area of only 5 sq miles. The entire island is basically a big volcano so there are not too many flat surfaces to land on. (photo of Sarosh Georges Jacob – RT)

HAUTEOC:  Sarosh you have such a great appetite for adventure,  how did you learn about Saba and what peaked your interest in heading there.

SAROSH: I first heard about Saba when I was reading an article on some of the top scuba diving sites in the world. What interested me the most was how off-the-beaten-path Saba is. The island is so laid back; it’s the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.  As I was on limited time, I could only spend 3 days there but I could have easily stayed longer. … Continue Reading

DANCING IN THE DEPTHS | Voyage Aboard The Evolution and Experience The Galapagos Islands

No other place on Earth can be as fascinating and enriching as the Galapagos Islands. In fact, it is here where Charles Darwin captured the essence of modern thinking. We caught up with Adventure Traveler Sarosh Georges Jacob on his Underwater Exploration . . .

HAUTEOC: What do you do for a living ? 

SAROSH GEORGES JACOB: I currently work in Manhattan as a Project Manager for a Bank. I’m also a certified Rescue Diver. I’d love to do something professionally with diving or underwater photography one day but for now its just something I enjoy in my free time.

HAUTEOC: Nice…  we’ve seen your videos and they are underwater works of art.. How often do you travel?

SAROSH: I try to travel as often as I can.  My mom got me into traveling at a young age and so far I’ve been to over 40 countries. I love experiencing new places and learning about other cultures. … Continue Reading

EXTREME ADVENTURES | A&K Offers Compelling Business Trips with Extreme Benefit Beyond the Orange Perimeter

In Orange County there is no shortage of ambition, drive and innovation, merely a metropolitan of the City of Los Angeles, Orange County is in its own rite a mecca of daily international business travelers that can justify having their own Airport. Each day they seek out to meet each challenge as they come at which no limit could detain them from their own personal goals. HAUTEOC TRAVELER recognizes this Opportunity Traveler who maintains a cadence of perseverence beyond the orange perimeter seeking the thrill of extreme adventures.

Premiering at the Exclusive Aston Martin All-New Rapide Event, HAUTEOC  TRAVELER is proud to feature  ‘Life in the Fast Lane’ presented by Abercrombie & Kent a showcase of  Extreme Adventures on Friday, May 7th at Aston Martin Newport Beach.

Abercrombie & Kent ( A&K) Extreme Adventures are for the traveler ready to meet a different kind of challenge. No matter what goals we attain in our lives and careers, nature remains the ultimate benchmark of what we can achieve. An Extreme Adventure reveals exactly who you are, demanding the most of your physical, psychological and perhaps even spiritual selves. … Continue Reading

HAUTEOC TRAVELER Exclusive Premiere of ASTON MARTIN’s All-New Rapide Friday, May 7th featuring Abercrombie & Kent’s Extreme Adventures

If there is one thing Orange County is known for it is a distinctive appeal for excellence, sophistication and luxury in everything from autos to travel. So on Friday May 7th, 6-9pm, Orange County’s Well-Traveled enthusiasts will surely appreciate the Exclusive Premiere of the All-New Aston Martin Rapide, the World’s Most Elegant four-door sports car and quite simply the most stunning sedan of its kind.

Join HAUTEOC TRAVELER in the fast lane for this V12-powered evening at the renown Aston Martin Newport Beach and be our guest to preview Aston Martin’s Rapide, a high-performance sedan which epitomizes the company’s dedication to its core values: beauty, soul, and, of course, power. As Dr. Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin chairman and CEO, notes, “The Rapide will exist in a class all of its own, a true Aston Martin with the high performance and dynamic excellence that defines the brand, and a luxurious sporting grand tourer without equal.”

Tommy Bahama’s Island Grille, Newport Beach’s casually elegant dining experience is pleased to provide appetizers for the evening event. Guests will also be greeted with premium wines courtesy of OC Wine Mart. The event will also kick off the dealership’s weekend Ride and Drive opportunity, during which participants have the chance to experience the Rapide’s powerful luxury first hand. It’s a driving adventure most will covet thanks to the Rapide’s 480 brake horsepower, ZF Touchtronic gearbox and an interior of exquisite leather featuring custom-embossed shagreen hide specially sourced for the Rapide. “It’s about creating a personal experience of the journey,” says Aston Martin Design Director Marek Reichman.

And the journey doesn’t end there, the Rapide preview will also feature HAUTEOC TRAVELER’s Life in the Fast Lane, a showcase of extreme adventures presented by Abercrombie & Kent, the leader in creating personalized luxury travel adventures since 1962. Guests will share an exhilarating glimpse into the world’s most exciting destinations, ones that beckon the traveler to push themselves to the limit and challenge their minds and senses. … Continue Reading

ADVENTURE QUEST | Adventure Seeker Commercial Realtor Chris Fischer’s Films Resonate Exciting Close Encounters with Wildlife

Commercial Realtor Chris Fischer is a man who embraces adventure travel whenever he can shed his suit and tie, which is often. But HAUTEOC TRAVELER was able to catch up with him in between run-ins with bears, swimming with barracudas and ziplining in Belize. … Continue Reading