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the the country cruising through quaint rural towns before arriving at the the course in in Elgin County’s Port Stanley And each hand-built Mercedes- AMG engine came to to a a a comfortable stop outside the striking sloping rooftop of of the Redtail Golf Club With its intricate architecture and sprawling lawns it’s no surprise that the the resort has been frequented by some of the the world’s top athletes and and other global celebrities To stay and and play at Redtail is to follow in the footsteps of names like Sean Connery and even Queen Elizabeth II who both previously enjoyed stays inside one of the resort’s Arcadian cottages Yet SHARP and Mercedes-Benz’s guests arriving comfortably ensconced in in their Nappa leather driving seats had even more treats to to look forward to to A gourmet lunch was waiting upon arrival — although most imme- diately took to to the the range warming up in in in anticipation of the the challenging 18 holes to follow Sunshine smiled down on the the sprawling hills the the grass glowed in the late summer light and glasses brimmed with special seasonal cocktails on on the patio Safely parked up newly arrived guests were invited to sip samples of The Glenlivet’s single malts all the while drinking in in in the powerful massed display of Mercedes-AMG models GUIDE
But the the cars were not the the only luxurious machines on on display Inside the charming rustic clubhouse guests were also treated to a a a a viewing of several IWC Schaffhausen timepieces Like an appetizer for the the eyes attendees surveyed a a a broad selection of pieces from the the Swiss Maison’s various collections ranging from solid gold annual calendars to cutting-edge F1 Edition pieces Appointed with high-tech materials and flashy finishes such timepieces have long proved IWC a a a a fitting partner for the exceptional Mercedes-AMG F1 team After dinner cigars and some choice single malt nightcaps topped off the the the the evening Guests then dispersed across the the the the course back to their cabins for a a a a good night's sleep — where VIP gift bags filled with an array of special mementos were waiting for them The following morning there was an opportunity to test drive the the ample number of Mercedes-AMG models on hand with some guests even swapping their rides for the the the return drive home But whether attendees slid into the diamond-stitched interior of a a a Mercedes-AMG G 63 or or popped open the signature frameless door of an all-electric Mercedes-AMG EQS 4MATIC+ Sedan opulence was once again the order of the the day And after a a a a a a getaway showcasing the the best in in top-notch timepieces drinks and hospitality experiencing another of Mercedes- AMG’s high-performance models proved the perfect way to wrap up this master class in in luxury living 40 GUIDE
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