One moment he’s in the Tuscan countryside taste-testing olive oils for airplane first class passengers. The next, he’s in Turkey buying exotic expensive carpets. Then, he’s at Beverly Hills buying designer suits and ties in Rodeo Drive. Then, he’s seen watching the first Rolling Stones concert in mainland China. Then, he’s in London chatting about the future of British royalty with Prince Andrew. He’s living the life I dream of – going to the chicest and most exotic places one only sees in James Bond movies and pampered in top of the line and almost decadent luxury.

He is Richard Quest – my favorite CNN presenter. Heck, he’s my favorite presenter… with his adorable British accent as pompous as Simon Cowell’s and Mr. Sheffield’s in The Nanny yet his quirky style as humorous and lovable as Mr. Bean’s. His CNN shows CNN Business Traveler and Quest are more than just boring travelogues featuring places and hotels. They feature a great lifestyle. THE lifestyle.

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