Kilbeggan

Although Father’s Day just passed, dads still desire a great tasting whiskey year-round. Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey has the perfect solution.

Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey comes from the oldest operating distillery in Ireland, and its fine whiskey is double-distilled so that it retains its one-of-a-kind flavor.

Kilbeggan Distillery can be found on the River Brosna in Kilbeggan, Ireland. It’s proud to be recognized as the world’s oldest distillery that is still producing the finest Irish whiskey.

By partnering with Eoghan (Owen) Hughes, who’s a bar manager at the Knockranny House Hotel in Mayo, Ireland – Kilbeggan wanted to pay homage to a traditional Irish breakfast, the Dad’s Secret Dram.

Now people fro all over the world, can enjoy sipping and savoring their favorite whiskey just like the Irish do.

Kilbeggan Dad’s Secret Dram

Ingredients:
– 2 Parts Kilbeggan® Irish Whiskey
– 3/4 Part Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

– 1 Part Honey Syrup (1/2 honey 1/2 water)
– 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
– 1 Part Egg White

Method:
Pour all ingredients into a shaker and shake to mix well and emulsify. Add ice and shake hard for another 15 seconds. Pour into a large tumbler over ice. This is a “man’s drink,” so no garnish is needed.

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s Superman! Wrong again, it could be you flying through the air in a paramotor.

The latest Superman film titled “Man of Steel” was just released, so what perfect way to celebrate the flying superhero.

Parajet offers an exciting way to fly like Superman. Paramotoring is the most rapidly developing form of aviation and becoming more popular every day.

A paramotor is made from a combination of a paraglider and power unit. Around 1990, paramotoring surfaced as a new why to fly when paragliders added a simple backpack motor that provided them instant thrust and superior mobility.

What makes paramotoring so popular is that it can easily fit in the back of a standard size car. It’s the best way to fly without the requirement of a license. Plus it’s much less expensive than other forms of flying.

Paramotoring is widely used from people of all walks including businessmen, sport-lovers, adrenaline enthusiasts and even travelers. Parajet Paramoter is a leading company offering this exciting outdoor activity.

If you desire to learn, you can take a training course at one of Europe’s leading paramotoring schools – in Spain, about 25 minutes from the Costa Brava coastline.

Parajet Paramoter offers 6 or 12 day long courses that are led by a small number of qualified professional and passionate instructors. Get your thrills and soar like a bird, reaching heights of up to 10,000 ft and speeds of up to 45 mph!

If you’ve ever wanted to satisfy your childhood dream of flying, then don’t wait another day. Take advantage of this unbelievable opportunity to safely enter the sport of paramotoring and get flying with Parajet.

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Fashion designer Stella McCartney is Central Saint Martins alumnus. She launched her own fashion label back in 2001, just after finishing her apprenticeship on Savile Row.

The English fashion designer is the daughter of former Beatles member Sir Paul McCartney and is respected for her luxury fashion line.

Stella McCartney offers a signature style of sharp tailoring, natural confidence and sexy femininity, and has created a well known fashion brand of creative sportswear-inspired clothes and streamlined evening dresses.

Stella McCartney has added a gorgeous piece to her handbag collection by offering a Faux python leather skin bag. The luxury handbag features the label’s standout gold chain embellishment.

Features of the Faux Python Hobo Bag by Stella McCartney:

– Top handle, 10″ drop
– Magnetic snap closure
– One inside zip pocket
– One inside open pocket
– Fully lined
– 16″W X 14½”H X 8″D
– Made in Italy

If you would like to purchase this Faux Python Hobo Bag by Stella McCartney, please contact The Life of Luxury. We can also help with other luxury fashion products that you may desire. Keep up with latest luxury fashion news by following this luxury blog.

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The Harvest Inn is a AAA Four Diamond hotel that’s located in scenic St. Helena.

With summer almost here, the luxury hotel in the world famous Napa Valley, is introducing its new ‘Healthy Living in Napa Valley’ package.

The Harvest Inn is surrounded by many world-class wineries and extraordinary dining. It’s the is the ideal retreat where hotel guests can simply relax and rejuvenate after a full day of local wine country adventures.

The Harvest Inn serves up a truly authentic Napa Valley experience, so much so that guests return here again and again. The luxury hotel features country estate-style accommodations such as uniquely designed, well-appointed brick and wood cottages, guestrooms and suites spread over eight acres of gorgeously landscaped gardens and hundreds of redwood trees.

The new “Healthy Living in Napa Valley” package being offered by the Harvest Inn, provides its guests an exclusive blend of outdoor adventures with the best in food, wine and relaxation in the heart of Napa Valley.

The Harvest Inn “Healthy Living in Napa Valley” Package includes the following amenities:

* luxurious two-night stay in a charming guestroom at the Harvest Inn
* unique cycling excursion from Clif Family Winery at Velo Vino, followed by a post-ride Le Maillot Jaune tasting experience
* two 60-minute rejuvenating massage therapy treatments
* $100 gift card to Cindy Pawlcyn’s Wood Grill and Wine Bar
* complimentary wine country breakfast each morning, tailored amenities, access to the fitness center and pool, plus much more!

The unique cycling excursion will provide lasting memories. The “Cruiser Road Rental Package” from Clif Family Winery at Velo Vino, includes a cruiser bike rental from Calistoga Bike Shop, customized fitting, and bicycle helmet.

Prior to your cycling journey, guests will enjoy a complimentary espresso and Clif Bar at Velo Vino. You’ll pick up a map noting the top bike routes in picturesque Napa Valley or have a customized ride developed just for them.

In addition, your “Healthy Living in Napa Valley” package also comes with:

* Complimentary wine country breakfast each morning
* Wine and cheese tastings on Friday and Saturday evenings in the Harvest Inn’s Great Room
* Access to the Fitness Center and swimming pool
* On-site parking
* Free Internet access

The Harvest Inn features stunning vineyard and mountain vistas, two heated swimming pools open 24 hours, a well-equipped Fitness Room, massage treatment rooms tucked into the gardens and among the redwoods, complimentary breakfast daily, warm, inviting hospitality and high-quality service, plus a relaxed, retreat-like atmosphere steeped in comfortable luxury.

For guests that simply want to unwind and let your escape your worries, just beyond the lobby you’ll find the Inn’s spacious Great Room, where guests enjoy fireside wine tastings beside the massive cobblestone hearth.

In addition, the cozy wine bar offers fine samples of local vintages as well as tranquil views, handsome leather sofas, a grand piano and backgammon tables.

To take advantage of the “Healthy Living in Napa Valley” package and book a reservation at the Harvest Inn hotel in St. Helena, please contact The Life of Luxury using the below form:

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Almost 250 years ago, Jaquet Droz introduced its very first humanoid automata. The well respected tradition lives on and is intact, along with the emotion.

Honoring Baselworld 2013, Jaquet Droz presents Charlie, its latest automaton. Charlie now becomes the newest addition to Jaquet Droz’s highly regarded family tree of automata.

In Versailles, France in 1775, in front of the most refined and powerful royal court of Europe, Pierre Jaquet-Droz presented three creations which astonished nobles and courtesans: an organ player, a draftsman and a writer.

Photo: Jaquet Droz

Stunningly realistic, the cutting-edge automata were initially driven by mechanisms of impressive complexity to recreate realistic human movements that gave the luxury brand from La Chaux-de-Fonds an amazing boost.

Charlie now becomes the newest addition and was just presented at BaselWorld 2013. Charlie is a truly charming diplomat and programmed to make four-minute performances presenting the brand’s new line of luxury watches.

Standing 1.65-meter-tall, this authentic sculptural work offers meticulous proportions and becomes the ideal brand ambassador for Jaquet Droz.

If you would like to purchase a luxury watch like luxury watchmaker Jaquet Droz, contact The Life of Luxury. Stay on top of all the latest luxury watch news by following this luxury blog.

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There’s nothing like walking into a restaurant and feel like you are welcome. Sotto Sopra in Amagansett, New York is one such fine dining place.

First established in 1969, Bobby Van’s Steakhouses have become highly regarded in New York City’s dining scene. Providing superior customer service and quality food, Bobby Van’s maintains the same high standards over four decades later.

The team behind Bobby Van’s Steakhouses – owners Joseph Smith and Rick Passarelli, operate their Italian eatery, Sotto Sopra in the exclusive Hamptons.

Sotto Sopra has become known for its Italian cuisine, as well as the classic steakhouse fare that Bobby Van’s customers are accustomed to – fusing a modern Tuscan atmosphere with traditional Italian cuisine.

This charming Northern Italian eatery features a wide selection of classic dishes which showcase the restaurants always fresh ingredients. The menu at Sotto Sopra was developed under the culinary influence of Chef Josh Savi.

The dinner menu offers a variety of impeccably flavored dishes from the menu’s Antipasto, Insalate, Le Pizza, Pranzo, Pesce, Carne, Classico Bisteccheria, Piatti Laterali per Due, and Primi Piatti selections. While dining, guests can indulge in Sotto Sopra’s original cocktail menu and extensive wine list.

If you’re considering a fine dining experience at Sotto Sopra, keep a look out for celebrities. This Amagansett hotspot has gained a celebrity following with famous actors including Alec Baldwin, Cameron Diaz and John Slattery, plus successful fashion designers Michael Kors and David Yurman.

Sotto Sopra is open seven days a week for dinner and Saturday & Sunday for brunch.

Sotto Sopra
231 Main Street
Amagansett, NY
(631) 267-3695

Plan your next vacation to New York and dine at the Sotto Sopra by contacting The Life of Luxury. We can assist with all your luxury travel needs. Keep abreast of all the latest luxury travel news by following this luxury blog.

Photo: The Draycott

The Draycott hotel in London, is the British city’s most refined and charming boutique hotel.

The Draycott Hotel can be found in a stunning 19th century townhouse at 26 Cadogan Gardens in Knightsbridge, inside the borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

As one of the premiere hotels in London and offering five-star accommodations, The Draycott is now offering an incredible package for its guests.

You can have the opportunity to enhance your summer wardrobes with the help of personal shopper and fashion stylist, Ghaz and the world class boutique shopping of Chelsea and Sloane Square.

Photo: The Draycott

The full package is based on a two night stay that also includes morning breakfast for two people plus afternoon tea.

After you’re ready to get your day started, hotel guests will meet with Ghaz, who offers a unique experience for those in search of the most enviable summer wardrobe.

Ghaz is well respected and provides a highly individualized personal styling, wardrobe planning and accompanied personal shopping service for both men and women across the entire London area.

This truly bespoke service is a one of a kind and features a four-hour VIP shopping experience that allows you to take in vintage, new designer and couture shopping throughout the boutiques of Chelsea, Sloane Square and Kings Road.

The Draycott package includes the following:

· Full English Breakfast
· Half day personal shopping and consultation with Ghaz
· Afternoon Tea for two including tea or infusions, a selection of sandwiches, traditional homemade fruit cake, scones, handmade preserves, butter and clotted cream

Hotel package rates are based on a two night stay (rates include VAT):

· Superior Double: £690
· Deluxe Double: £835
· Suite: £979

When you are done with your memorable shopping indulgence, it’s time to head back to The Draycott to enjoy a well-deserved afternoon tea for two served in the splendid drawing room designed by Nina Campbell. This beautiful room overlooks the private garden, and at 6pm – hotel guests can enjoy further pampering with a complimentary glass of champagne.

To book your reservation at The Draycott hotel in London, please contact The Life of Luxury using the form below.

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The highly anticipated sequel to Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” is scheduled to be released in movie theaters on December 13, 2013 from Warner Bros. Pictures.

Today, the first of several movie trailer was released. It’s our first chance to view what the next chapter – “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” – has in store for us.

Smaug is the fire-breathing dragon and the next villain we will love to hate. Here’s a peek at Smaug in the just released, movie trailer below.

You will also notice a couple of very popular actors who will play roles in “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.” The first is hunky Orlando Bloom who is back after a hugely successful run in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy series. Bloom once again plays the arrow-shooting elf Legolas.

Evangeline Lilly, from the hit ABC show “Lost” will also star. Lilly will play the role of an Elven warrior woman named Tauriel.

Along with some of the best CGI (computer generated imagery) seen anywhere. “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” also showcases the endless beauty of New Zealand, where many scenes were filmed.

For those Peter Jackson fans who want to follow in the footsteps of “The Hobbit” and visit New Zealand or maybe attend the movie premier, please contact The Life of Luxury using the below form:

Photo: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort

The luxurious Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is a AAA Five-Diamond resort that’s found in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona. This luxury property offers guests the ultimate desert oasis and Southwestern experience.

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort is rolling out the welcome for fathers around the world as Father’s Day nears.

It’s time to finally celebrate dad! It doesn’t matter if he prefers to be wined and dined, relax at the spa, or play a round of golf at one of the top championship courses in the country. The legendary Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has it all covered.

Below are a some of the major offerings that dads can enjoy at the luxury Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort.

* Sip, Savor & Swing Package – This overnight package includes deluxe accommodations , a $50 daily resort credit, unlimited golf on the TPC Scottsdale Champion’s Course and the choice of a $50 PGA TOURAcademy credit to be used during the stay or a $100 TOURAcademy credit good for a future stay. As an added bonus, kids under the age of 15 can golf for free after 4 p.m.

* 36 Holes at the TPC Scottsdale – Golfing enthusiasts can’t miss this: A morning round at the Champions Course, followed by lunch at Champions Grill and then a round at the Stadium Course, for only $99. This offer is valid Sunday through Friday from June 10 – 30.

* Before dad heads back to the course, he can be treated to the Stay Active Rx Golf Performance Massage at the resort’s brand new Well & Being at Willow Stream Spa. It’s an exclusive 60-minute massage therapy that’s endorsed by world-class professional golf instructor David Leadbetter and professional golfer Charles Howell III. The combination of massage, stretching and acupressure will aid in improving golf performance and avoiding injury. The treatment assists in improved balance and swing rotation for distance and accuracy. ($179)

* Finally, treat dad to a sumptuous dinner at award-winning BOURBON STEAK, Chef Michael Mina’s upscale, contemporary American steakhouse. Diners may indulge in a tantalizing menu featuring the finest cuts of beef, poultry, and fish, all slow-poached in butter, grilled and finished over seasoned wood-fueled flames. Steak lovers can select from Mesquite Grilled cuts including Cowboy Ribeye, Dry-Aged Porterhouse, and New York Strip.

Also special for the summer months is BOURBON STEAK’s four-course Fried Chicken Nights, which includes a wedge salad, buttermilk fried Jidori chicken with green beans, Grandma’s coleslaw, biscuits and local honey, a cheese course of Humboldt Fog with fig jam, marcona almonds and country bread, ending with the Bourbon banana split with house-made gelato, caramelized banana, hot fudge and candied peanuts. ($49 per person).

To beat the Arizona heat, don’t forget to try Sonoran Splash, which is the resort’s 6,000 square-foot water oasis. Sonoran Splash lets you cool down and have extreme fun by offering two 200-foot waterslides, cabanas and poolside, plus pop-jet fountains.

To make a reservation at the luxurious Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, please contact The Life of Luxury using the below form:

As Father’s Day approaches, it’s time to honor the millions of fathers around the world who work hard and try to be the best father they can, to their loving family.

But how did Father’s Day come about? Let’s take a look at the history of Father’s Day.

Mrs. John B. Dodd, of Washington state, first suggested the idea of a “father’s day” back in 1909. Mrs. Dodd desired to have a special day to honor her beloved father, William Smart.

William Smart was a Civil War veteran and sadly became widowed when his wife died while giving birth to their sixth child. Mr. Smart was then left to raise the newborn and his other five children all by himself on a rural farm in eastern Washington state.

As Mrs. Dodd became an adult, she realized the strength and selflessness her father, and the sacrifices me made to raise all his children as a single parent.

The first Father’s Day was observed on June 19, 1910 in Spokane Washington. Around the same time in towns and cities across American, other people began to celebrate a “father’s day.”

In early times, wearing flowers was a traditional way of celebrating Father’s Day. Mrs. Dodd favored the red rose to honor a father still living, while a white flower honored a deceased dad.

J.H. Berringer, who also held Father’s Day celebrations in Washington State as early as 1912, chose a white lilac as the Father’s Day Flower.

In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge initially supported the idea of a national Father’s Day. Years went by but no formal declaration was ever made. Finally in 1966, then President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father’s Day.

Father’s Day has become a special day in June to not only honor your own father, but all men who may have the role as a father figure. For that reason, stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and adult male friends are all honored on Father’s Day.

To all fathers out there, have a very special Father’s Day. You deserve it.

Ollia Alexandra Rarisame is a stunningly beautiful, 26-year old Russian socialite and heiress of a Russian oil magnate.

She is the daughter of a prominent Russian businessman, oil-magnate and politician, and loves living a life of luxury.

Ollia can often be spotted at over-the-top, luxurious parties along with Greek and Russian shipping-heirs on St. Tropez Super Yachts. There is one guarantee, she is always “dressed to the nines” and wearing the latest fashion that rivals any celebrity woman today.

With her love for high fashion, Ollia Alexandra Rarisame has worked hard and founded her own fashion label – aptly named “Rarisame”. Ollia’s luxury clothing label is scheduled to launch later this year in the United Kingdom.

For such a young age, you could say that Ollia Rarisame has “lived a lifetime.” Because of her past life experiences, it has molded her into the beautiful, entrepreneur that she is today.

Ollia was born in St. Petersburg in May of 1987. She didn’t live the stereo-typical childhood since her father was a popular political figure. This caused her family to constantly be in the spotlight – not always for the right reasons.

At age eight, her family moved to Ekaterinburg, Russia to be closer to her father’s company headquarters. Due to her father’s political involvement, not only did he receive death threats but sadly Ollia did as well. In addition, her family were also the victims of mob attacks, law enforcement harassment, assassination attempts, and even bomb attacks at the family home. Despite this very disruptive upbringing, it is another factor that drives her strong willed character as an adult.

When asked to describe her chilling childhood, Ollia Rarisame replied, “It was a scary place to be in; I would wake up each morning to go to school, and would be afraid to leave the house till it was made sure that nobody was waiting or hiding nearby, up to this day, when it’s all in the past, I am paranoid about safety, and get scared if I see a man walking behind me on a street, thinking he may have bad intentions.”

Ollia’s family next enrolled her in a nearby, prestigious boarding school to try and shelter her. She states, “I was so young at the time, I didn’t realize the full situation so I was quite excited to move, even though the girls gave me a hard time at school and I was constantly bullied by them, because their boyfriends always stood up for me and always took my side which infuriated the girls even more! I had to grow up fast, I was such a child compared to the others.”

As she grew up, Ollia continued her education at the university level and started to show a strong interest in the fashion industry. She continued perfecting her skills and expanding her love for the business at the London College of Fashion.

During school, Ollia was the resident stylist for her super-rich friends as well as her friends’ mothers. Her designer talent was quite evident as she consulted and provided them expert advice on what to wear and how to wear it. As she gained confidence and the continued approval from her peers, this drove her love of great style and the ambition to create her own luxury, fashion brand label – “Rarisame”.

After finishing her University studies, she was involved in several high profile internships, including: Tatler (featured as a ‘Babe of the Month’), Valentino, Vogue and Bulgari.

Ollia Rarisame currently resides in Belgravia – in central London. With her affluent lifestyle and luxury industry connections, Ollia is known as a Russian multi-millionaire, and is proud to have the very wealthy Abramovich family as her close friends.

In addition to her love for luxury fashion, Ollia keeps busy with many philanthropic ventures including her involvement in both the Serpentine Gallery Patron and Anti-Human Trafficking charities.

Talent, drive and determination will take Ollia Alexandra Rarisame very far in life. Her extraordinary good looks and flare for the “good life” could well make her the next Kim Kardashian, as she’s close to launching her exciting new fashion line: “Rarisame” in the UK.

She has been extremely busy preparing for her brand launch by jetting between Paris, London and New York Fashion weeks. When asked about her exciting future, Ollia concludes, “Rarisame will be a one-way stop for women wanting great designs that complement the female form. Her collection will boast a combination of strong shapes that evoke empowerment and class, but with ultra-modern twists that gives the label its edge. My designs have been created to accentuate the female body in the right places. It is for women who don’t run for trends; instead, understand the importance of clean lines, great fit and modern elegance with an edge.”