The luxury Fairmont Nanjing hotel is Fairmont’s fourth hotel property to open in China. The new hotel can be found in the prestigious district of Hexi New Town, in Nanjing.

The Fairmont Nanjing offers hotel guests 359 spacious, well-appointed guestrooms and suites. The hotel is actualy located on the upper floors of the 62-storey Jin Ao Tower. This incredibly stylish building in Nanjing resembes a huge Chinese lantern.

Each of the luxury guestrooms provides stunning views of the scenic Yangtze River and the city of Nanjing. The hotel rooms are well-equipped with the best luxury amenities such as Fairmont’s signature bedding, a 46-inch flat panel television, and high-speed internet access.

For those who enjoy a plush bathroom, you are in luck. Each contemporary bathroom at the Fairmont Nanjing features a rain shower stall and New York perfumer Le Labo bathroom amenities, in addition to being fragranced with the exclusive Rose 31 scent.

As an added bonus, the new luxury hotel in China offer Fairmont Gold rooms and suites, the luxury brand, Fairmont’s hotel within a hotel concept.

This exclusive lifestyle experience offers guests a wide variety of additional privileges and personalized services. Samples of such include: private check-in and exclusive access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge, which serves complimentary breakfast and evening cocktail canapés daily.

After that long trip or busy day enjoying the local sites, it’s time for some relaxation and pampering. Enjoy the hotel’s 1,120 square meter Willow Stream Spa which is found on Level 33. Willow Stream Spa features seven private treatment rooms and suites that all offer both Asian and Western treatments. You will also find an indoor mineral pool, steam rooms and saunas.

For a memorable fine dining experience, consider one of the seven restaurants and bars at the new Fairmont Nanjing hotel. Altitude is an all-day dining restaurant found at Level 60 and offers incredible 360 degree panoramic view of the city. Vancouver Grill; Richesse Chinoise which specializes in authentic Huaiyang, Cantonese and Sichuan cuisines.

Cloud 62 is the first and only rooftop-bar in all of Nanjing. The sleek decor dazzles with tented cabanas, music bar, Jacuzzi, plus a man-made beach. Music@61 contains three distinct lounges including a cocktail, whisky and wine lounge. Other dining establishments are the Streetz Café, a bistro and the Lobby Lounge.

To celebrate the opening of the Fairmont Nanjing hotel, Fairmont is offering a special introductory offer. Valid through April 30, 2014, you can enjoy accommodations in a Deluxe Room with daily breakfast for two, complimentary high speed internet access and 30% savings at all food and beverage outlets. The package price is RMB 888 per night.

If you want to book your reservation at the new Fairmont Nanjing hotel, please contact The Life of Luxury and one of our travel concierge specialists will assist you with your reservation and all of your China trip details.

Back in 1931, Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced the Reverso watch which became popular with polo players who demnaded more from a watch. The Reverso also was a hit with a broader audience which included watchmaking fans who loved the technical feat involved in the swivel case. Sports lovers and aesthetes also admired the new, cutting-edge watch.

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of this luxury timepiece, Jaeger-LeCoultre has introduced the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931 luxury watch. The watchmaker chose to return to the very origins of a watch legend.

The luxurious, new Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931 watch features a stunning chocolate dial with powdered numerals and hour-markers.

Watch connoisseurs will appreciate the contrast between the glowing chocolate shade of the watch’s face and the pink gold of the beautiful case.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931 comes in an extremely slender 7.3 mm case that includes the complex parts of the swivelling mechanism. In addition, the case includes a movement measuring just 2.95mm thin.

If you exclude the 12 o’clock numeral, the watch’s hours are displayed by baton-shaped hour-markers. Both the hour and minute hands offer a dagger-type profile. On the dedicated rectangular subdial, you’ll notice the small seconds at 6 o’clock operate in a once a minute rotation.

The watch carriers the tradition of all Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces with the resistance and reliability of Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822/2.

The Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931 also features a gorgeous, matt brown alligator leather 20/18 starp. A second strap i smade from cordovan leather, and made by “Casa Fagliano” of Buenos Aires in Argentina.

Definitely going to be a must-have by watch lovers around the world, this stunning watch offers the legendary quality characterising of all timepieces bearing the classic Jaeger-LeCoultre signature.

If you are interested in purchasing the new Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931 watch from Jaeger-LeCoultre, then please contact The Life of Luxury and speak to one of our procurement specialists.

Trusted by five-star spas around the world, Amala is the beauty industry’s premier plant-powered luxury skincare collection. Amala translates to “most pure” in Sanskrit, and all Amal skin care products are 100% natural origin.

If you are looking for some relaxation and pampering, then consider visiting a five-star spa for an experience of a lifetime. These luxury spas all use Amala natural and organic skin care products

Amala’s five star spa partners around the world invite its guests to warm up, wind down, and keep their skin glowing all winter long. You can also give the gift of wellness with high quality Amala skin care products for that special person in your life who deserves the very best.

· The Dolder Grand, in Zurich, Switzerland, invites guests to escape to a European winter wonderland for a Spa Retreat featuring the best in luxury world-class service. Starting at just $3,843 and available for travel through Dec. 30, 2013, the Spa Retreat at the Dolder Grand includes three nights’ accommodations for two; Garden Breakfast daily; a three- course dinner in the Garden Restaurant (excluding beverages); one after-dinner drink in the Bar; a 60-minute Nature’s Organic Firming Facial featuring Amala; a 90-minute Body Ritual of guest’s choice; a 90-minute Classic Pedicure by Kerstin Florian including nail polish for her; 90-minute Bamboo Shiatsu; and use of the Dolder Grand Spa facilities.

· The Spa at Four Seasons Toronto, is home to the largest luxury day spa in Toronto. The spa is offering guests the ideal opportunity to start the New Year off on the right foot with a spa retreat to its luxurious urban oasis. Guests can embrace 2014 with a package deal including a 60-minute aromatherapy massage with an exclusive hemp seed back scrub; a 60-minute Advanced Firming Facial featuring Amala; and a glass of Champagne. In addition guests will receive a complimentary gift from Amala featuring its Rejuvenating Cleansing Milk and Rejuvenating Face Polish, and access to the Spa’s amenities, including steam rooms, a sunlit indoor relaxation pool, and co-ed whirlpool. The package is just $239 CAD plus tax and is available for use Jan. 1 – March 31, 2014.

· The Spa at Four Seasons Whistler, nestled at the foot of the Blackcomb side of Whistler’s twin giants, marries rustic mountain charm with modern European elegance. Guests and local residents alike are invited to step out of the cold and into the Spa’s cozy sanctuary for a Holly & Spice Warming Massage featuring Amala. Available Dec. 20 – Jan. 3, 2014, this 50-minute relaxing massage incorporates Amala’s organic warming essential oils for a treatment that will leave the skin hydrated and nourished. The massage is priced at $155 CAD, and a Deep Tissue massage is also available for $165 CAD. For more information on the Spa at Four Seasons Whistler’s Holly & Spice Warming Massage or its other Winter Wonderland Specials, contact us.

· The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental New York welcomes hotel guests and busy New Yorkers to escape the holiday hustle and bustle to detoxify the body, replenish the skin, and clear the mind with an 80-minute Warmth & Wellness treatment. This three-part holistic body treatment begins with a sea-salt-and-crushed-olive-stone body polish, followed by a detoxifying clay body mask and chakra energy work. It ends with a full-body massage and application of Amala’s organic Mediterranean Myrtle, fig, and olive body butter. Warmth & Wellness is priced at $305 Monday through Wednesday and at $315 Thursday through Sunday.

Both the Amala and PRIMAVERA brands are part of The Ananda Group, which is Germany’s largest manufacturer of 100% natural essential oils.

There are many high-end, luxury spas around the world that offer Amala skin care products as part of their spa treatments, including The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York; The Spa at Four Seasons Toronto; Six Senses Spa at MGM Macau; Dolder Grand Spa at The Dolder Grand, Zurich, Switzerland; Sense Spa at Rosewood Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico; plus many more.

If you are ready to book a luxury spa package, then please contact The Life of Luxury to experience a true five-star spa treatment using Amala skin care products.

We have all dreamed of becoming millionaires, and hoping to erase all of our money worries. Unfortunately it’s a pipe dream for most of us.

But what if you did have a million dollars and the opportunity to splurge it all in “Sin City” Las Vegas. What would you do, where would you go, how would you prioritize among all the many choices in Las Vegas?

So take a break from your hectic life and dream big. Imagine a larger than life, world-class luxury experience across the iconic Las Vegas Strip and beyond. Plan your own Million Dollar Weekend and live it up!

It could make the top spot on your Bucket List or if you’re already an elite traveler or aspiring Vegas VIP, then start making your travel plans now and do Las Vegas in luxury style.

If you have some creative ideas, then share your Million Dollar Weekend stories on Twitter with #VegasWeekend and the world.

A sample Million Dollar Weekend itinerary could include – travel to Las Vegas via private jet, luxury top-tier accommodations in one of ARIA’s 7,000-square-foot Sky Villas, choosing your own songs to be played in the iconic Fountains of Bellagio, fine dining experience with multicourse meals from celebrity chefs, sit at the best table in the new nightclub Hakkasan Las Vegas and party all night like a rock star. Too many over-the-top experiences to decide from!

ARIA Resort & Casino is the centerpiece of CityCenter Las Vegas. The luxury resort is an incredible, AAA Five Diamond resort on The Strip that offers guests a wide variety of luxury amenities.

To learn more about the Million Dollar Weekend in Las Vegas, please contact The Life of Luxury. We can assist you with all of your travel reservations and even help you plan out your Vegas stay.

Alfa Romeo and Zagato are definitely two of the most charismatic names in entire automotive history. For vintage car loves, now you have your chance to bid on this incredible vintage car.

Bonhams will be holding its Scottsdale, Arizona auction next month. This fifth series, Alfa Romeo car model still retains its original Zagato coachwork in its entirety, in addition to all of its original drivetrain components.

The 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 was first delivered to French gentleman driver and aviator, Baron Philippe de Gunzbourg. The Zagato Spider was used by the Baron as his daily transport vehicle during the same time that he and Luigi Chinetti co-drove an Alfa Romeo 8C in the 1933 24 Hours of Le Mans and proudly took second place.

This particular car is one of the finest examples of the brilliant Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 that is known to exist.

In 2007, the Alfa Romeo was found in an original and unrestored state in a French barn. The stunning has since gone through a meticulous, restoration by renowned expert Stephen Babinsky of Automotive Restorations.

The car has done the high-end car show circuit, including displays at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Amelia Island Concours, plus the 2013 Mille Miglia.

The rare Alfa Romeo car just completed being on display in New York City at Madison Avenue headquarters of Bonhams. It was shown along with the gorgeous 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing” Coupe and singular Figoni & Falaschi-bodied 1947 Bentley MK VI Coupe.

The popular Bonhams Scottsdale Auction will take place on January 16th, 2014 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.

If you would like to participate in the upcoming Bonhams Scottsdale Auction and possibly try bidding on the legendary 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Supercharged Gran Sport Spider, then please contact The Life of Luxury and we can help with all of your travel arrangements.

Two iconic brands are joining forces this New Year’s Eve to host the ultimate party. The Hard Rock Hotel Chicago and Playboy are offering an exclusive party that will feature live entertainment, games, and delicious food and liquor.

Ring in the New Year the right way and celebrate until the late hours. The event will be held Tuesday, December 31st, and will also honor both the 60th anniversary of Playboy and the 10th anniversary of the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago.

The popular Hard Rock Hotel Chicago is located on Chicago’s famous Michigan Avenue, and offers hotel guests an amazing experience unlike any other with a combination of rich architectural legacy and contemporary amenities.

The Hard Rock Hotel Chicago is planning to go all out this year by offering a multi-room formal gala, including live entertainment from Black Cadillac and music from several of the city’s most popular celebrity DJs including DJ Rex, DJ Maurice Halsted and DJ Kvon B.

Definitely one of the event’s highlights will be the Playboy Masquerade Lounge. It’s your opportunity to see lounge host Playmate Beth Williams, and also meet Playboy Playmate DJ Summer Altice and 2013 Playmate of the Year, Raquel Pomplun. What more can you say?

Within the Playboy Lounge, party guests are welcomed with signature cocktails as they enter a world of elegant masks and alluring costumes. Get your 15 minutes of fame by stopping by the Hugh Hefner Costume Step & Repeat, where they can dress up like Hugh Hefner and take a fun, memorable picture with Playboy Playmates in their iconic Playboy Bunny costumes.

There will be plenty of great food available. Throughout the evening, New Year’s revelers can sip top-shelf cocktails and champagne plus sample hors d’oeuvres, gourmet chocolates and desserts from adjacent restaurant Chuck’s: A Kerry Simon Kitchen.

There will be a Playboy Treasure Hunt where a lucky guest will ultimately win a tour for two of the legendary Playboy Mansion! As the clock strikes 12am, a midnight confetti storm will take the celebration to another level and truly make this a night to remember.

Tickets to the New Year’s Eve gala also include a complimentary pre-NYE party at Sound Bar Chicago on Monday, December 30th and a post-NYE celebration at Hard Rock Café, giving partygoers three fabulous opportunities to celebrate with the purchase of one ticket.

If you are interested in attending the New Year’s Eve party extravaganza at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago along with Playboy, then please contact The Life of Luxury and one of our travel concierge specialists can help arrange all of your travel needs.

Pale Cloud has long been associated with upscale fashion for children. Just in time for the upcoming holidays, wow everyone with this incredible holiday dress.

Named the “Ultimate Holiday Dress,” it’s available now at very exclusive Pale Cloud retailers around the world. The dresses are in extremely low quantities so you will need to act fast if you want to buy one.

Only 60 dresses were made. These beautifully hand crafted pieces come in quantities of 10 for each dress size.

Each Ultimate Holiday Dress from Pale Cloud features 29 large Swarovski Crystals that reflect the light to perfection. It’s the ultimate wow factor and the perfect head turner.

The volume in the skirt is generated from four different layers of 100% Silk Chiffon, in addition to the silk/cotton lining. Each of these incredible dresses comes in its own Pale Cloud gift box.

This incredibly stunning young girl’s  dress was originally commissioned for the Swarovski Runway Show with Vogue Bambini in New York City.

You need to move fast since the availability is limited. The Pale Cloud “Ultimate Holiday Dress” can be found only in Barneys New York, Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge, Harvey Nichols Riyadh and NK Stockholm. Online only in Childrensalon.

If you need last minute buying assistance for the holidays or any other time of the year, please contact The Life of Luxury and one of our concierge specialists can assist you.

We have previously reported about other exciting Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camps held around the world. For 2014, it’s another stellar line-up including rock band KISS superstar Gene Simmons.

Gene Simmons is a both rock legend and media mogul and be the mentor of “The Gene Simmons Rock Camp™.” Simmons will also jam with campers with fellow rock star friends at Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp.

It’s a great opportunity to meet and play with a legend like Gene Simmons. He is just as big a celebrity today as he was back when playing bass guitar for rock band KISS.

KISS was formed in New York City way back in 1973. The iconic rock group is clearly one of the most successful rock bands of all time and was recently nominated this year for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Gene Simmons was the band’s original bass player and co-founder, in addition to being credited with writing many of the band’s chart topping songs such as: “Nothing To Lose,” “We Are One,” Shout It Out Loud,” and “Domino.”

In addition to Simmons, the music camp will also feature Tommy Thayer (KISS), Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), and Dave Ellefson (Megadeth).

The above music stars will help out camp musicians of all levels to form bands, learn or perfect their knowledge of an instrument, and even write and record a song. It’s an amazing musical experience that should not be missed.

The four-day Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp which runs between March 27-30, 2014 will climax with a live performance at the House of Blues at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Gene Simmons last took part in a fantasy camp back in October 2012, which was a huge success and very popular with the camp attendees.

When asked about his involvement next year, Gene Simmons replied, “Mentoring adult and young rockers at the fantasy camp has always been an amazingly rewarding experience for me. I enjoy teaching and handing over lessons I’ve learned from the business to musicians and upcoming talent.”

Gene owns his own record label – Simmons Records plus is recognized for his innovative marketing of his band and his TV series, “Gene Simmons Family Jewels.”

Space for the 2014 Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp is extremely limited, so act fast if you want to jam with Gene Simmons and the others.

If you are interested in attending the upcoming Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp – “The Gene Simmons Rock Camp,” please contact The Life of Luxury to learn more information.

A luxury watch is often times on top of the most desired gifts during the Christmas holidays.

Luxury watch retailer Tourneau, Inc., was first established back in 1900 and has its corporate headquarters in the United States. In addition, Tourneau is the U.S.’s biggest retailer for luxury watches.

Tourneau is the leading authorized watch retailer for all the top watch brands is is offering a variety of luxury watches to choose from as holiday gifts.

1. TOURNEAU Aviator GMT: Tourneau’s in-house watchmakers have designed the all-new TNY Aviator series featuring a large case, oversized Arabic numerals, large crown and signature triangular marker at 12 o’clock with dots on each side.
Price – $1,650

2. Casio G-SHOCK MT-G
Polished metal stainless steel and resin case, dual-layer dial with 4 subdials, smart access electronic crown, MB6 Atomic timekeeping, solar power, tough movement, alpha gel, composite band of solid stainless steel links layered with resin panels enhancing shock resistance.
Price $900

3. Longines Conquest Classic
Stainless steel 41mm case features automatic column-wheel chronograph, black dial with superluminova, transparent case back with sapphire crystal, stainless steel bracelet with triple safety folding clasp.
Price $3,175

4. TAG Heuer Carrera Heritage Automatic Chronograph – Tourneau Exclusive
This Limited Edition timepiece will offer a total of 200 pieces. The watch features stainless steel 41mm case, date, caliber 16, grey dial with flinque effect, sapphire crystal caseback, black alligator strap. The edition number is engraved on the back.
Price $4,700

5. BAUME & MERCIER Clifton Collection
This beautiful timepiece features a satin polished steel 43mm case, date, day and month display, moon phase, automatic movement, sun satin-finished silver-colored dial with gilt Arabic markers, sapphire crystal caseback, black alligator strap.
Price $4,950

6. Cartier Tank MC
This timepiece features a rectangular steel 34.3mm x 44mm case, black dial, calendar aperture and small second, mechanical movement with automatic winding, transparent sapphire caseback, black alligator leather strap.
Price $6,600

7. Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionelle Chronograph
This time pieces features an 18K 5N rose gold 42mm case, column-wheel chronograph, small seconds, 30-minute counter, silver-toned opaline dial with applied hour-markers, hand-wound mechanical movement, Caliber 1141, transparent sapphire crystal caseback, brown alligator Mississippiensis strap.
Price $55,900

8. ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona
A new prestigious version of the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, the emblematic model launched in 1963, features a platinum, fixed engraved chestnut brown ceramic bezel, ice blue dial, second-hand plus minute and hour recorders with a beautiful Oyster bracelet.
Price $75,000

If you are ready to purchase a luxury watch for that special person in your life, please contact The Life of Luxury and one of our buying specialists can offer you the best prices.

Carbon fiber has come a long way. Not just limited to technical applications, carbon fiber is now being seen in fashion, design and furnishings of the top brands as it becomes a status of innovative luxury material.

Aznom just introduced its first collection of bags made of from carbon fiber. The bag’s fabric is woven with a 24kt gold thread via a patented process.

This stunning luxury bag features a fabric showcasing an elegant pinstripe effect that is produced by the golden thread.

Aznom has been a leader and refined their process over ten years in using carbon fiber to create design objects and leather goods. The company has also developed along with other partners new materials that are suitable for these applications.

Aznom was the first company to sew up the carbon fiber sheet with leather and creating a collection of handbags which have combined the tradition of Italian artisans to technical innovation.

They use a unique process that combines weaving, goldsmith’s art, technology and tradition, the base material used to manufacture the bags. Due to the special process, the bags are only produced in small batches.

The Carbon Gold Collection bags from Aznom are all carefully handmade in Italy by skilled artisans. Each luxury bag will be custom made upon a customer request. The bags can also be customized as needed.

Customers can choose the both the bag’s skin color plus have the opportunity to embroider their own initials with gold thread.

To learn more about the new Carbon Fiber Gold Collection Bags from Aznom, please contact The Life of Luxury.

Many people want to get away from the cold weather for the holidays and enjoy the warmth of the beautiful tropical destination like Aruba or St. Thomas.

Vacations To Go has put together some of the best resorts to stay at in the Caribbean, for those who have ever dreamed of visiting Aruba or St. Thomas.

Enjoy beautiful, sandy beaches, warm air breezes and a Caribbean atmosphere that’s laid-back. Several of these luxury resorts are all-inclusive, which means it includes your accommodations, all meals and drinks plus many local activities.

Aruba:
Located just 15 miles north of Venezuela, Aruba offers inviting beaches, a cactus-studded interior and distinctive divi-divi trees bent by steady trade winds. The native language of Aruba is Papiamento, which is a mix of African, Creole, Portuguese, Dutch, English and Spanish influences. Palm Beach is a true Caribbean playground, with major resorts, fine sand and clear water. Find tall, multicolored Dutch colonial homes with wooden doors make a picturesque sight in Oranjestad, the capital city of Aruba.

Arikok National Park covers about one-fifth of Aruba’s land mass. Enjoy numerous hiking trails and paved and gravel roads that lead to a variety of rocky coasts, caves and pictographs that were left behind by the Caquetio Indians. The waters of tropical Aruba are filled with marine life, providing excellent snorkeling opportunities. Fishing enthusiasts can cast a line for marlin, wahoo, amberjack, kingfish and tuna. Steady trade winds provide ideal conditions for windsurfing and kiteboarding; both sports are very popular in Aruba.

– Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive, a 3-star, all-inclusive resort about 10 minutes from Oranjestad
– Hotel Riu Palace Aruba, a 4-star, all-inclusive hotel on Palm Beach
– Renaissance Aruba Resort, a 5-star, all-inclusive property in Oranjestad (pictured above)

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St. Thomas:
Located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas features beautiful beaches, prime shopping and interesting historic sites. St. Thomas offers a duty-free haven, in addition to top shopping venues include Main Street in downtown Charlotte Amalie and Havensight Mall at the cruise ship dock. With its calm waters, Magens Bay is the island’s most popular beach; Drake’s Seat offers great views of the bay.

Take in the sights including the vista from the top of the 99 Steps on Government Hill. They were constructed by Danes in the mid-1700s using bricks that had served as ballast in trading ships (there actually are 103 steps). Fort Christian, built in 1680, is the oldest standing structure in the USVI and has a collection of early St. Thomas memorabilia. St. Thomas also is home to one of the oldest synagogues in the Western Hemisphere. Art lovers can visit the childhood house of French impressionist Camille Pissarro, born on the island in 1830. Note that U.S. citizens are not required to have a passport to visit St. Thomas.

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, a 3-star, all-inclusive property a few miles east of Charlotte Amalie
Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, a 4-star, all-inclusive retreat on St. Thomas’ northeast coast
Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach, a 5-star resort near Charlotte Amalie

If you are ready to plan your vacation or holiday getaway to one of these two tropical Caribbean destinations, please contact The Life of Luxury and we can assist with all of your travel arrangements.