Cover Watch the Monaco Grand Prix from a luxury yacht with The GR8 Experience

The ‘global experience agency’ makes dreams like a private tour of The Louvre and watching The Monaco Grand Prix from a yacht a reality, and makes the inaccessible accessible with exclusive connections to some of the world’s most coveted people and places

For those who have truly been there and done that, The GR8 Experience offers unprecedented access to some of the most coveted events and venues, providing even the most discerning of travellers with once-in-a-lifetime experiences they won’t soon forget.

“By far the best part of our job is seeing people’s dreams or passions fulfilled,” says Barnabas Carrega, founder of The GR8 Experience. “We really try to create rewarding experiences for our clients, from bonding family getaways to moments of peace for those who rarely get them.”

A “global experience agency” that caters to the world’s elite, The GR8 Experience prides itself on making the inaccessible accessible and the impossible possible for its clients, whether that’s sitting courtside at a sold-out NBA game, attending sought-after fashion shows and parties like a fashion week VIP, or having one of the busiest museums in the world all to yourself.

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“Our clientele is very international, so we receive a variety of requests depending on geographic location. Worldwide, we’re seeing a boom in people wanting immersive experiences, with an emphasis on adventure,” says Carrega. “In Asia specifically, we’re noticing more clients expressing an interest in golf, basketball and fashion, and we’re working on adding a plethora of new offerings to ensure we’re meeting their needs.”

Below are just a few of the once-in-a-lifetime experiences the group offers.

A private tour of The Louvre

The Louvre in Paris is famous for hosting hordes of visitors, with an average of 30,000 people per day swarming masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and The Winged Victory of Samothrace.

Luckily, The GR8 Experience knows the right strings to pull so you can have the museum all to yourself. Enjoy a private after-hours tour led by one of The Louvre’s knowledgeable guides, and marvel at some of history’s most revered artworks with no crowds or selfie sticks to stumble through.

To further elevate the experience, a professional harpist plays soothing classical music in the Salle des États, where the Mona Lisa is displayed.

Exclusive access

Through The GR8 Experience’s connections with prominent NBA figures like LeBron James’s business partner Maverick Carter, the group is able to offer exclusive access to behind-the-scenes experiences ranging from courtside seats at sold-out games to a private shooting session on official courts with some of the NBA’s biggest stars and even locker room access to meet your favourite team.

If tennis is more your speed, experience the traditions and history of Wimbledon, the most glamorous of the Grand Slams, like a true insider with invitation-only debenture or members’ tickets, as well as access to private members’ clubs such as the Hurlingham Club and the Queen’s Club.

Upon special request, private exhibition matches with ATP legends or current players can also be arranged. Game, set and match.

Dining with the stars

Once Upon a Kitchen is an annual soirée where renowned Italian chef Massimo Bottura, of three-Michelin- starred Osteria Francescana in Modena, teams up with some of the world’s other leading culinary talent for one night only.

Most recently, Once Upon a Kitchen took place in Miami to celebrate the city’s second Formula 1 race, featuring a spectacular dinner by three celebrated chefs: Bottura and his team from Osteria Francescana, along with Colombian chef Juan Manuel Barrientos Valencia of El Cielo in Miami, and Bernardo Paladini from the Michelin-starred Torno Subito in Dubai.

To top off the evening, DJ and producer Benny Benassi turned the volume up a notch with an extravagant private afterparty.

Rumour has it that The GR8 Experience may be bringing Once Upon a Kitchen to destinations including Las Vegas, Singapore and Macao.

VIP access at Fashion Week

Live like fashion royalty as The GR8 Experience whisks you through fashion weeks in London, New York, Paris and Milan like a VIP.

Attend the most sought-after runway shows, go backstage to meet the world’s top models and designers, attend the hottest parties and enjoy
a private shopping experience with a dedicated stylist. You’ll even get your very own cover star moment, with a magazine cover-style private photo session with a professional fashion photographer. Oh là là!

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Learn from the pros

How can you feed your sense of adventure while remaining in the lap of luxury? We’ve got a few ideas.

The private resort of Como Laucala Island in Fiji—one of the world’s largest private island resorts, surrounded by Melanesian waters and lush, tropical jungle— sets the scene for two epic expert- led adventures curated by The GR8 Experience.

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First up, the group will take over the island for a six-day survival programme led by none other than top survivalist Bear Grylls, where your survival skills will be honed and ultimately put to the test on the final day with a thrilling survival competition.

Next, surf ’s up as you take part in an intensive yet exhilarating luxury surf camp with two of the sport’s most celebrated names: surfing Hall of Fame star Kai Lenny, and Kelly Slater—who, with 11 world titles and 56 Championship Tour victories, is widely considered the greatest surfer of all time.

Watch the Monaco Grand Prix from a Yacht

There are many ways to enjoy the Monaco Grand Prix—but this has to be up there with the best of them.

Experience the race from aboard the luxurious yacht E-Motion by GR8, positioned in the first row of the marina in the Port of Monaco, with direct views of the circuit.

Tatler X and our partners at GR8 are thrilled to host the Monaco Grand-Prix aboard a luxurious yacht where you can meet legendary former F1 drivers—past stars who have come aboard include Jean Alesi, David Coulthard and Giancarlo Fisichella—taste the unique delicacies prepared by a top chef and enjoy a premium open bar with exclusive entertainment.

The experience also includes 4 nights at the Monte Carlo Bay resort and daily transfer with a dedicated tender.

Find out more about the experience here

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