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If you are looking for the ultimate in luxury living on the world famous Las Vegas Strip, then The Residences at Mandarin Oriental – Las Vegas, should be your only choice.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental – Las Vegas is located in the amazing CityCenter. The CityCenter is located on 67 acres, between the Monte Carlo and Bellagio resorts. Crystals is a spectacular 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district that just opened in December.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental takes up the upper portion of the 47-story Mandarin Oriental tower.

The Residences is the first non-gaming property on the famous Las Vegas Strip and certainly lives up to a high level of luxury status. Buyers can find 225 exclusive residences that include luxurious one-, two- and three- bedroom condo units that range in size from approximately 1,110 up to 4,000 square feet!

Tony Dennis is the Executive vice president of the CityCenter Residential Division, and stated, “Our goal for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas was to set a new benchmark for luxury living in one of the world’s most spectacular cities.”

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, along with residential interior architect Page + Steele.

The contemporary interior was designed by Kay Lang + Associates, as a consultant to AAI Architects, Inc. In addition to the residences, locations designed included: the Residential lobby, Elevator lobbies, Lounge and billiard room, Boardroom, Tenant elevator foyers and tenant corridors, and Spa floor vestibules / transition corridors to hotel.

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The Residences consists of both the Luxury Collection, as well as the Penthouse Collection. The features and many amenities are simply luxurious. As soon as you enter, you’ll notice the high ceilings that give an openness to the units. The ceiling height ranges between 9’4″ (soffited) and 10’2″ (un-soffited). The expansive picture windows provide not only immense natural light but amazing views of the Las Vegas Strips and surrounding area.

Owners at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas can choose from three unique finish packages – Majestic Pearl, Sovereign Jade and Imperial Orchid. Residents are provided these interior options to assist with personalizing their own living space.

The stained hardwood flooring brings a rich and sophisticated look to the units. The bedrooms are quite spacious and include separate, roomy his & her walk-in closets.

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The spa-style bathrooms feature a contemporary free-standing tub, as wells as a walk-in shower. There’s a separate powder room which includes an attractive, custom wood vanity.

The upscale kitchens don’t disappoint. It comes with beautiful European-style cabinetry. You’ll notice designer fixtures plus stylish stainless steel appliances (cooktop, oven and microwave from Thermador). The kitchen includes the hardwood flooring in addition to built-in wine storage. The kitchen counters are made of CaesarStone, a quartz surface. CaesarStone offers stain, scratch, and heat-resistant properties that are the ideal choice for today’s care-free countertops.

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For those who want to leave the decorating to somebody else, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental offers a turn-key purchase option, which includes your choice of upscale furnishings.

One of the main benefits of owning a unit at the The Residences is you get to enjoy all the amenities of the Mandarin Oriental hotel.

Located on the 23rd floor, Twist is the ultimate in fine dining. Twist is the first U.S. restaurant opened by world-renowned and three-star Michelin Chef Pierre Gagnaire. For wine connoisseurs, Twist features a fabulous selection of approximately 1,800 bottles.

The Mandarin Bar and Lounge is located on the 23rd floor with spectacular views of the Vegas skyline. Mingle with highrollers and with the rich and famous and try one of their amazing cocktails. The Mandarin Bar and Lounge is quickly becoming “the place to be” in Vegas. Enjoy unforgettable Strip views from the bar’s private room called the “Edge”.

Also on the 23rd floor, relax in the spacious Tea Room. High-tea is served between 2:30 – 5:00pm and the tea recipe is custom just for the hotel.

To get pampered, try the incredible dual-level spa which was inspired by 1930s Shanghai. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental is the “ultimate urban oasis” and was developed to reflect the true glamour and cultural fusion of that era.

The spa’s treatment menu features a blend of both Eastern methodologies and Western applications. You can find 17 different treatment rooms, including seven couples’ suites. There are multiple relaxation and water experiences available. Utilize a co-ed Hammam or a Rhassoul just for women.

The modern and spacious Fitness Center features “Kenesis” Technogym cardiovascular and strength equipment from Italy. If you need extra assistance or a tailored exercise program, the Spa offers experienced, private trainers.

The outdoor pool facility is simply stunning. It features 20 cabanas, equipped with flat-screen TV’s and PS-3 game consoles. The facility has two lap pools which are shaped like long blades. The look represents the blades of the Mandarin’s signature Fan logo. For food and snacks, try the the Pool Café.

Once of the proudest achievements of the The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas, was being awarded the coveted LEED®† Gold ratings from the U.S. Green Building Council. The property is firmly commitment to a new, high level of environmental consciousness.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas received the highest LEED achievement of any hotel, retail district or residential development in all of Las Vegas.

Residents of the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas can also enjoy a wide variety of luxury services, such as housekeeping, in-room dining, private catering, concierge services and much more.

In addition, owners can also enjoy the use of a separate residential entrance and valet, plus a private residential elevator for direct access to all of the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas hotel.

Whether your a world traveler, looking for a second, third or even fourth home, or just want a private residence in the heart of the famous Las Vegas Strip, then The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas should be your only choice.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental offers its owners a truly first class, residential condo experience.

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It’s scary to think what would happen if you lost one or all of your treasured personal assets. Well now there’s a product available to help you prepare for the unexpected.

So what do famous celebrities and high net-worth individuals such as Courtney Love do to protect their own homes, art, furniture and jewelry from fires, theft, earthquakes and divorce?

Well, they wisely hire Home Sweet Home Video to carefully document all of their home assets.

In addition, the company provides them with a complete DVD including every detail of their home, in the event any disaster should occur. If you happen to live in Southern California, that outcome is likely.

Amy Reiss and Melissa Carr of Pacific Palisades have become the most trusted home inventory specialists in Southern California.

Celebrities and high net-worth individuals rely on their professionalism, confidentiality and expertise to inventory their homes to provide peace of mind in case of incidents such as fires, earthquakes, mudslides, divorce and theft.

They provide a professionally detailed room by room report by category: including art, furniture clothing, handbags, jewelry and the overall architectural details of the home.

Benefits From Utilizing Home Sweet Home Video:

* Clients who use Home Sweet Home Video feel that they are saving money for the future by securing their assets now. With a comprehensive DVD that details all assets, clients can work with insurance companies or attorneys in a much more simplified manner in what will most likely be a difficult time

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The Washington Post recently reported that a twelve year-old boy from Dubai bought nine waterfront mansions on Dubai’s luxury real estate development – Palm Jumeirah.

Over a two week period late last year, the then-11-year-old purchased the Palm Jumeirah properties for around $44 million.

The name of the boy has been determined to be Heydar Aliyev, according to records obtained from the Dubai Land Department. The boy is likely the son of Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev.

The property records also show that the younger Aliyev, shares the same birthdate with is father, President Ilham Aliyev.

It’s unclear how such a large real estate transaction could take place. The Washington Post stated that the annual salary of President Ilham Aliyev is only $228,000.

That must be some piggy bank that Heydar Aliyev has. Hmmmm ….

The current economic recession is hitting all levels of income, including the rich and affluent. Many feel the real estate market started the current meltdown and there’s no sign out there that it’s on the rebound.

Because of the this, many affluent homeowners are looking for alternative means of selling their primary or secondary home, rather than using a traditional realtor.

A new trend that’s becoming increasingly popular is using auctions. Now don’t be confused with the TV infomercial auctions selling bank foreclosure homes. Luxury estates are being sold through exclusive high-end auctions, such as BillionaireXchange.

Wealthy and ultra-wealthy homeowners are looking at auctions as an expedient alternative to what the mass real estate market must endure.

A lot of the luxury homes seen in auctions, are second and third homes that are located in resort communities. You can find many Hollywood and sports celebrities using this venue to sell a property.

The primary driver for using an auction is the rich feel they can receive a better outcome versus the current, cut-throat, low-ball scenario plaguing the industry.

Often, buyers are flying in from all over the world. Due to the weak U.S. dollar, properties are now very attractive to overseas buyers.

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The verdict is in and looks like lowlife Bernie Madoff is going to be in prison a long … a very long time. He received a 150 year sentence but for the hundreds of people he scammed out of their hard earned money, the prison sentence still doesn’t seem enough.

Bernie Madoff has to also give up the majority of his worldly, luxury possessions. One of the key properties was his luxury New York City apartment.

Bernie began serving time in a jail cell back in March, moving out of his luxurious Upper East Side apartment, that is valued at about $7 million.

Last week, a court forfeiture order was handed and Bernie Madoff was told give up an eye popping $170 billion in assets. As part of that court order, Madoff’s wife Ruth Madoff, must now find a new place to live.

What the Madoff’s left behind in their luxury four-bedroom duplex on the upper East Side, included a $35,000 Lavar Kerman Persian carpet and the $20,000 Chippendale-style tea table.

The duplex was art-filled with valuable pieces. The living room featured two plush couches, antique lamps and a valuable Impressionist painting.

The master bedroom had been designed around Georgian theme with priceless antiques. Included were a canopied bed, fireplace and a burlwood tall chest topped with Chinese porcelains dating back to the late 1700s.

The Madoff’s large kitchen was stocked with fine china and silver serving sets.

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As a sophisticated wine connoisseur, are you looking for luxury but live in a modern house …. without a wine cellar? Well a Spiral Cellar may be what you need.

A Spiral Cellar enables you to keep up to hundreds of bottles in an ideal condition, for as long as you want.

So what is it? It’s a watertight, modular cylindrical system that’s built under your home. It can be located anywhere, from kitchen to living room, den to garage.

Relying on the insulation power of the surrounding ground, the temperature can be easily maintained. The best part is it’s free.

In 1978, Frenchman Georges Harnois, developed The Spiral Cellar system. He realized that very few modern houses had cellars, but people still desired a place to store their wine. The design has been optimized by Spiral Cellars Ltd., a UK company. They are now making their grand presence in the U.S.

The Spiral Cellar is quite the innovative and cost effective way of building a wine cellar for your own home.

For more information, go to: Spiral Cellars

The economy is still in a deep slump and real estate prices continue to fall. But once in a while an amazing property goes on the market that leaves even the jaws of the ultra rich, drop in amazement.

Take a look at this new listing on BillionaireXchange.com – a beautiful 265 acre private island in Belize, including an 18 hole championship golf resort, boat marina, private airstrip and 100 seaside Villas.

Asking price is $125 million.

This luxurious island golf resort is located just off the coast of Belize City in Belize, and is only 2 hours from Miami Florida, and a 10 minute flight from Belize City.

The island is 265 acres, 2.5 miles long, and half a mile wide, with over 13,000 feet of beachfront property, and approximately 12,000 feet of concrete and vinyl seawall protection.

Touting an excellent infrastructure, the resort is painstakingly maintained and has an enormous 600,000 gallon water desalinization plant and comprehensive power plant.

This island offers a 18 hole championship golf course (USGA rated), 12-slip marina, private airstrip, stunning seaside villas, magnificent bar and restaurant, conference facilities, large swimming pool complex with bar, and long sandy beaches.

The island’s landscape features picturesque inland ponds, lush vegetation including 3000 mature palm trees, and abundant wildlife consisting of native birds, crocodiles and iguanas. The swimming pool complex, includes the largest and only heated mosaic tiled pool in the country, nine person hot tub, palapas roof bar area, cascading fountains and native hibiscus and bougainvillea highlight this tropical oasis.

Last but not the least; the island comes with a list of potential applications. The island can be expanded to a large scale resort, a very contemporary villa complex, mixed use resort, or corporate retreat. The island has the likelihood to accommodate 150 private villas, without even compromising with the land used by the golf course.

To learn more about this incredible buy, go to BillionaireXchange.com

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The late Hollywood producer Aaron Spelling, who died in 2006 may be rolling over in his grave. It’s a brutal real estate market out there but now on the market is the most expensive home for sale in the United States.

Aaron Spelling’s widow, Candy, just put the expansive mansion up for sale. The estate is called “The Spelling Manor.” The asking price is an amazing $150 million.

The Spelling mansion is the largest home in Los Angeles County. This iconic French chateau-style property offers about 56,000 square feet of living space and is situated on 4.7 luscious acres of land.

“This house is the equivalent of a mid-sized hotel,” wife Candy Spelling tells PEOPLE. “It’s a lot of work.

Of course it’s going to take an army of helpers to maintain this mansion, including gardeners, security personnel and housekeepers. The house includes a bowling alley, wine cellar, three gift-wrapping rooms, library, gym, screening room, humidity-controlled silver storage room. Outside offers a tennis court, fountains, a water fall, a pool and spa, a reflecting pool and 16 car ports.

Aaron Spelling became Hollywood’s most prolific television producer. He was executive producer of following hit shows – “Melrose Place,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Dynasty,” and “The Love Boat.”

“I have wonderful memories here,” Spelling sighs. “But I feel like it’s a new chapter in my life – and it’s just me in this big house!”

eBay is one of the biggest success stories on the Internet. What if you don’t want a porcelain cat or used pair of jeans, but are in the market for hard to find luxury items? The answer is the BillionaireXchange.

The BillionaireXchange is the world’s first online auction and trade site for luxury items. They are the first international auction and exchange site for the affluent. BillionaireXchange draws wealthy buyers from all over the world searching for high-end luxuries, either for sale or auction.

Browsing the classy site, you will find an amazing variety of luxury items, covering the following categories: Arts & Antiques, Luxury Vehicles, Boats & Yachts, Luxury Real Estate, Jewelry & Watches, and Places & Helicopters.

At the time of this writing, some of the premier luxury items available include mansion estates owned by basketball star Shaquille O Neal and Hall of Fame football quarterback Dan Marino, a St. Regis Penthouse in San Francisco, 2008 Riviera Sport Yacht 4700, 2007 Murcielago LP640 Coupe car, and a 2004 Dassault Falcon 900c jet.

Registering on the site is simple and easy process, designed to screen for unqualified and/or undesirable elements. Once registered, members of The Xchange can buy, sell, bid-on, auction, and or exchange luxury items from all around the world.

If you are looking for trading your luxury items, then BillionaireXchange can help you too. Imagine trading your upscale mansion in Beverly Hills, California for an elegant Chateau in France. How about trading your antique custom Rolls Royce for a new model Bentley. For wine connisieres, exchange a bottle of your best 1802 Chateau Lafitte for a bottle of 1947 Cheval Blanc. The possibilities are countless. So, ask yourself, “What is the luxury object of your heart’s desire?

To be successful, the management team of BillionaireXchange strongly believe in protecting the integrity of the luxury brands for auction, as well as offering secure escrow transactions. They partnered with industry leading Safefunds to provide escrow services for both buyer seller transactions.  By offering this service, the company provides its members with piece of mind in either buying or selling these desirable, high ticket items online.

BillionaireXchange is headquartered in Miami Florida, but has an aggressive plan to expand internationally. They are moving forward with opening new offices in Beverly Hills, China, Germany, Dubai and the U.K. The company believes it’s critical to have representation in these key, global areas.

So what are you waiting for? Your luxury dream is now only a click away.

The latest addition to the over $100 million property club, was once owned by William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper mogul . This $165 million estate is located in Beverly Hills. It was built in the 1920s, and featured in the film “The Godfather”.  This mansion has 29-bedrooms and three swimming pools, plus a movie theater.

Why do these mega-mansions continue to skyrocket in price?  Because a good one is so hard to find.   ”God’s not making any more land. ‘Trophy properties’ are a true microeconomy with much less supply than demand.”  Full article

Mikhail Prokhorov, worth about $22 Billion, said he was not the mystery buyer of the southern France property. The estate is listed as the world’s most expensive home.

The Villa Leopolda in Villefranche-sur-Mer, on the Côte d’Azur in France, sold for 496m euros ($730m ; £392m).

Although Mikhail Prokhorov’s spokesman has denied the rumor, both French and Russian media have insisted that the Russian billionaire had purchased the property.

In addition, sources close to the Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, deny that he was behind the big-ticket purchase.

The home was built in 1902 for King Leopold II of Belgium and has grounds so grand that it takes a reputed 50 gardeners to tend them.

The sumptuous villa has been graced by world leaders and superstars.

The previous owner, the late banking billionaire Edmond Safra, is said to have entertained Ronald Reagan and Frank Sinatra there.