by admin on March 19, 2008
For the past decade, golf has been in the middle of a technology “Golden Age”, thanks to graphite shafts, titanium drivers, and golf balls with multiple personalities. Oh, what a difference they made. The ball launched higher and farther and depending on the club, spun hardly at all or like the dickens.
The was depressing for [...]
by admin on March 18, 2008
When we sampled Rolls-Royce’s delectable Phantom Drophead Coupé (the perfect complement to warm Tuscan sun), the Goodwood-based manufacturer was already putting the finishing touches to the final piece in the Phantom fleet. Joining the Drophead, and sitting alongside the hugely accomplished saloon and extended wheelbase versions, is this new Drophead Coupé, a peerless four-seater based [...]
by admin on March 17, 2008
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to every one. In celebration of this festive Irish day, let’s take a look at Ireland and the famous Blarney Castle and Blarney Stone.
Blarney Castle was originally a timber hunting lodge built in the 10th century, which was replaced by a stone castle in 1210. The present day castle was completed [...]
by admin on March 14, 2008
The days of drab dress, expressionless people and communist rule are long gone. Eastern Europe is displaying a vast array of phenomenal vacation spots for all to enjoy. It’s virtually uncharted territory for the luxury traveler.
There’s a surge of luxury resorts being built. What causing this? Tourism is quickly becoming a source of economic growth. The [...]
by admin on March 13, 2008
We often have bizarre occurrences in our fast-paced lives. Many times, we just shrug it off and move on to the next battle. But what if the drugs you’re taking are causing this odd behavior. Could it be side effects from your favorite medication?
As strange as this may sound, actions such as compulsive gambling and sleep-driving [...]
by admin on March 12, 2008
Still trying to impress with your Chloe Paddington for $2,100? That’s nothing these days. How about a Chloe Paddington bag for $3,300? That’s chump change.
For the ultra-serious shopper, seeking the ultimate status symbol, nothing compares to the white alligator and diamond Chanel. Price is a staggering $260,150. If you want to save a few bucks, then try the $42,500 [...]
by admin on March 11, 2008
The Barbie doll has been a treasured collectible for decades. What started out as a simple doll for girls by toy maker Mattel, has turned into a massive worldwide, collectible market.
Thought to be the largest single-owner Barbie collection ever auctioned, the Dutch collection was sold in September of 2006 by Christie’s of London. The Barbie collection [...]
by admin on March 10, 2008
It seems that the ultra rich are getting that way younger and younger. There’s many who simply inherited a pile of cash such as Yang Huiyan, who’s China’s richest woman. She has a $7.4 billion fortune, given by her father, Yeung Kwok Keung.
Many did it the old fashion way, they earned it. The Ukraine’s youngest [...]
by admin on March 7, 2008
Being pampered at one of the worl’d most luxurious spas is tops on most of our wish lists. CHI, the Spa at Shangri-La, has opened at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. CHI, The Spa is located on its very own private island, within the resort’s luxury premises.
Designed as a secluded sanctuary inspired by [...]
by admin on March 6, 2008
Late last year, I mentioned that that Tiffany & Co, will be opening smaller concept stores. Now it turns out the first one will open up in the new Americana at Brand shopping center in Glendale, California. The space will be approximately 2,600-square feet, which is quite small compared to the existing stores which average 7,100 square [...]