Maui, Hawaii - Truly the Best Island in the World
Posted on January 31, 2008 - Filed Under Travel | 1 Comment
Paradise and Hawaii are synonymous. The chain of Pacific Islands is one of the most beautiful spots on earth. Maui has often been described as the best island in the world, and I tend to agree. If you do go, what are some best things to see and do on Maui? Well you can spend […]
Luxury Still the “Sweet Spot” in Real Estate
Posted on January 30, 2008 - Filed Under Real Estate | Leave a Comment
Despite a steep downturn in the U.S. housing market, the luxury home market remains strong in throughout the U.S. A record breaking $175 million real estate sale in Colorado breaks a new national record for the highest value home ever sold. While the overall U. S. housing market has taken a downturn, wealthy home buyers […]
Cruise Alaska in Luxury on the Silver Shadow
Posted on January 29, 2008 - Filed Under Travel | Leave a Comment
Looking for the ultimate luxury cruise to Alaska? Well this summer, Silversea’s all-suite, 382-guest Silver Shadow will be the only ultra-luxury cruise ship exploring scenic Alaska. Boasting a crew-to-guest ratio of only 1 to 1.29, and a space ratio of 74.0 (or 7,400 cubic feet of space per guest), the Silver Shadow will offer a […]
Top 10 Luxury Cars
Posted on January 28, 2008 - Filed Under Automotive | Leave a Comment
What luxury car we drive often tells the world more about us than we think. Do you sit behind the wheel of a fast, sporty vehicle or ride in comfort in a timeless classic car? As 2008 begins zooming forward, let’s take a look at what are the top 10 luxury cars from ForbesAutos.com.
As people shopped for luxury […]
Who’s Managing My Money?
Posted on January 24, 2008 - Filed Under Money & Power | Leave a Comment
After the slaughter of the Dot.com bust and stock market free-fall, many people took managing their investments into their own hands. Mergers-and-acquisitions lawyer Susan Pravda recalls, “I had a money market fund here, a stock brokerage account there, and a bunch of 401(k) plans floating around.” Even she had excellent returns, Pravda still wonders whether she might […]
Joy of Watching Famous People Self Destruct
Posted on January 24, 2008 - Filed Under Entertainment | Leave a Comment
We’ve all done it at some point in our lives. The rolling of the eyes, the shaking of the head, or just outright laughter as another celebrity hits rock bottom. Whether it’s a DUI, drug conviction, stint in rehab, cheating spouse and subsequent high profile divorce, there’s something that brings us joy in watching a famous […]
Achieving The Perfect Smile
Posted on January 23, 2008 - Filed Under Beauty & Grooming, Health & Fitness | Leave a Comment
It appears America’s never-ending obsession with looks is skyrocketing, as cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening, continue to increase in popularity. A recent survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, showed that the total number of patients seeking procedures to brighten their smiles in 2006 increased by an estimated 12.8%, over 2005. The dental […]
Rev It Up With the 2008 BMW M3
Posted on January 22, 2008 - Filed Under Automotive | Leave a Comment
Without a doubt, it’s the M Series cars that make enthusiasts go ga-ga for BMW. Based on regular production series models, BMW’s M cars take performance to a new level, usually through a massaged engine, sport-tuned suspension, and other performance and cosmetic enhancements that turn something ordinary into something extraordinary.
This is it. The car the […]
Shea Butter, Nothing Better
Posted on January 21, 2008 - Filed Under Beauty & Grooming | Leave a Comment
Ahhhh, the smoothness of my skin. What’s the secret to smooth skin? It’s Shea Butter.
Shea butter is one of those wonderful things that too few people know about but actually end up paying quite a bit for when it makes a guest appearance in their favourite moisturisers and conditioners. Consider this: a 300 gm of ‘pure’ […]
Airbus Says No to Prince’s Swimming Pool at 35,000 Feet
Posted on January 19, 2008 - Filed Under Aviation | Leave a Comment
It would appear that even the ultra-rich don’t always get your way. It seems that money can’t buy everything these days, as news broke that Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s personal Airbus A380 “Flying Palace” will not feature an onboard swimming pool.
An Airbus executive recently told jet trade publication Aviation International News, “You can forget […]
