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Scottish Sun
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Felix Baumgartner's widow shares footage of fatal paraglider flight as she pays tribute to ‘truly special' partner
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FELIX Baumgartner's grieving partner has shared footage of the daredevil's doomed final paragliding flight. The Austrian athlete, 56, most famous for jumping to Earth from the edge of space, tragically lost his life in an accident while on holiday in Italy last week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Felix's bereaved partner posted a clip of his beginning his final flight Credit: X/@mihaschw 6 He can be seen disappearing off into the sky for the last time Credit: X/@mihaschw 6 Felix is thought to have suffered a cardiac arrest during the flight Credit: X/@mihaschw 6 Felix Baumgartner reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest before crashing into a swimming pool Credit: Shutterstock Editorial His partner, Michela Radulescu, revealed how she held his hand in his dying moments - after he suffered a suspected cardiac arrest midair and crashed into a swimming pool. A clip shared by Michela on social media shows the moment the adrenaline junkie took off from a field to begin the flight. Wearing shorts and a crash helmet, Felix fires up his propeller pack and runs across the grass - as he had done so many times. The wing fills with air and lifts him up from the ground, and he tucks up his legs. Felix soars high into the cloudless blue sky, getting smaller and smaller. Michela, 55, a Romanian TV presenter, said she watched him disappear "not knowing that this would be his last flight of his extraordinary life". In a heartbreaking video posted to X, Michela says: "For over 12 years I was there for every take off and landing, from skydiving, paragliding, helicopter flights, paramotor to aerobatic shows. "And when I couldn't be there for some heli flights, we had the WLC code - 'the Wifey Landing Call'. Never missed one. Except …this one." She said that her "truly special" was "going home now, up there, where he was the happiest ever". In a tribute Felix, Michela wrote in : "He died doing what he loved the most - flying - in a happy place we came for the third time, with me holding his hands and shouting at him to FIGHT. The first fight he lost… Skydiver famous for space jump dies in paragliding tragedy after crashing into pool "Keep telling his story, specially to your kids - in a world full of Dreamers, teach them about the Dreamer who made all his dreams come true, working damn hard for every single one of them." The Red Bull-sponsored athlete became a household name when he jumped to Earth from a space helium balloon in 2012. He set world records for skydiving an estimated 24 miles and reaching an estimated top speed of Mach 1.25 (843.6mph). The stunt also made him the first person ever to break the sound barrier without vehicular power. 6 Felix Baumgartner's tragic final post has been revealed Credit: Instagram @therealfelixbaumgartner 6 The daredevil skydiver lost his life in a paragliding accident on Thursday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial His own tragic final Instagram post also documented the preparation for the flight. Felix had been flying in a motored paraglider when he is believed to have suffered a "sudden onset of illness." This caused him to lose control, with Baumgartner's glider crashing to the ground and into a hotel swimming pool. He was reportedly killed instantly in the tragic accident. Meanwhile, a hotel employee was also injured during Baumgartner's fall. They were said to be struck by the paraglider as it hit the ground.


Forbes
02-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
Gourmet Getaways: What It's Like To Stay At The JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Rooftop pool with views of Venice's skyline Just a short boat ride from Venice's Piazza San Marco, the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa offers a secluded escape on the private Isola delle Rose. Operating seasonally from March through November, the resort combines Italian luxury accommodations with expansive gardens, olive groves, and refined dining. Its location, overlooking the Venetian Lagoon, offers the best of both worlds, delivering proximity to Venice's historic core as well as a tranquil setting. Sagra Rooftop Restaurant The resort's eight dining venues highlight the diversity of Italian cuisine. Cucina, the main restaurant, offers à la carte options and a breakfast buffet featuring homemade pastries, a 'healthy corner,' a variety of hot and cold dishes, and an omelet station. It transforms into a seasonal pizzeria for casual, open-air dining during warmer months. Sagra Rooftop Restaurant serves dishes inspired by traditional Italian flavors. The family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and late-night meals and offers panoramic views. Agli Amici Dopolavoro Venezia, led by Michelin-starred chef Emanuele Scarello and his sister Michela, delivers a unique fine dining experience with a pre-fixe menu that includes creative fare such as rose rice with raspberry powder and scallops with zucchini flowers, red bell peppers, and chicken skin chips. Petit fours at Agli Amici Dopolavoro For a hands-on culinary experience, the Sapori Cooking Academy offers small-group classes led by seasoned chefs. Participants learn to prepare Italian staples like pasta, risotto, and Venetian desserts. Specialized sessions include olive oil tastings from the resort's century-old grove and guided visits to local markets for fresh ingredients. Class sizes are limited to eight for a personalized experience. The loft-style Maisonette room is ideal for families. The resort, housed in a restored former hospital, opened in 2015 and is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The property contains 266 rooms and suites across five areas: the main building, La Residenza, La Maisonette, L'Uliveto, and the Villa Rose. Designed by Matteo Thun & Partners, accommodations feature high ceilings, garden or lagoon views, and, in select units, private plunge pools. La Maisonette rooms offer loft-style suites with private gardens and plunge pools, while the standalone Villa Rose includes two bedrooms, a private pool, and a secluded garden. Both are well-suited for families or groups. The JW Marriott Venice Spa features an indoor-outdoor pool overlooing the city's stunning lagoon. The JW Venice Spa, the city's largest spa, is a centerpiece of the resort, spanning more than 1,750 square meters. The spa's facilities include eight treatment rooms, a spa suite with a private terrace, a hammam, Finnish and bio saunas, indoor and outdoor vitality pools, and dedicated yoga and meditation gardens. Guests can enjoy a full menu of facials, massages, and body treatments by spa brand partner Maria Galland, including the signature 'Sensory Ritual and Velvet Rose' treatment that takes inspiration from the rose gardens surrounding the spa and resort gardens. The spa also offers a Couple's Spa Experience, featuring side-by-side 50-minute massages in the Spa Suite, followed by an hour of private relaxation with prosecco and fresh fruit. The resort's recently unveiled padel courts. Beyond the spa, guests can enjoy three swimming pools, including a family-friendly outdoor pool, an adults-only rooftop infinity pool with panoramic views of Venice, and an indoor-outdoor vitality pool at the spa. Additional amenities include a soccer lawn and courts for basketball, tennis, and pickleball. Two new padel courts recently opened. A complimentary 20-minute shuttle provides regular transport to Venice's city center. Visiting Venice's historic center is a must. Private tours with operators like The Tour Guy provide skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica—known as the Church of Gold—guide you through St. Mark's Square and winding, boutique-lined streets to the Rialto Bridge, and conclude with a gondola ride along the city's canals. Explore the boutiques along Le Mercerie, one of Venice's premier shopping streets, and sample cicchetti—traditional small bites like fried mozzarella and arancini. For a quintessential and Instagrammable Venetian experience, visit Caffè Florian, Italy's oldest coffee house, established in 1720. Located just steps from St. Mark's Basilica, it serves robust coffees and decadent hot chocolates. While prices are on the expensive side, the historic atmosphere makes the cafe well worth a visit.