The July 2011 Issue of The Private Journey Magazine Celebrates American Legends

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Private Journey magazine, a quarterly luxury lifestyle publication created to reach the Ultra-high Net Worth Consumer, is pleased to announce that its July 2011 issue is out and onboard private jets throughout North America. This issue is a celebration of the beauty and the spirit of America and features a breathtaking front cover that captures the rugged beauty of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon shot by Master Photographer, Peter Lik.

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Exclusives in this issue include "Encounters" with legendary big wave surfer, Jeff Clark, who describes – in his own words – the first time he surfed Mavericks. In "The Givers" The Private Journey recognizes one of the greatest visionaries of our time, Nicholas Negroponte, and his mission to connect kids to the future with his "One Laptop per Child" initiative.

The Private Journey sat with blues icon, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, for "Lyrics" wherein Smith reflects 'as far back as [he] can remember' on his life-long journey as a blues musician – a journey which led him to perform with Muddy Waters, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and to a 2011 Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Album.

Additional highlights include a feature on Jean Wiart and his company Les Metalliers Champenois who painstakingly restored the torch on the Statue of Liberty; a trip to the Wilds of Ohio in "Retreats," Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Director Emeritus and TV host Jack Hanna's pet project – a haven for endangered species; and a visit to the Lowcountry of South Carolina to meet Bill Green, Chef/Owner of Gullah Grub, to learn about Gullah cooking and culture.

About The Private Journey Magazine:
The Private Journey is a quarterly luxury lifestyle publication created to reach the Ultra-high Net Worth Consumer...those individuals who are driven by quality and seek the rare and the unique in luxury. Each issue features in-depth articles that capture the conquest of the journey and the spirit of the affluent consumer. For more information visit: www.ThePrivateJourneyMagazine.com

SOURCE The Private Journey Magazine