As the Cape Cod area nears peak summer season, it’s time to indulge oneself and enjoy a luxury spa package at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel.

Located in the historic North Falmouth area of Cape Cod, Sea Crest Beach Hotel is nestled among quaint New England cottages, surrounding Buzzards Bay. The hotel is one of the few in the area actually located on the ocean.

The Sea Crest Beach Hotel has a long history. In 1929, the property included a summer theater but was burned down during a fire in 1936. The hotel was built soon after and during World War II, it was converted into housing for the nearby military base – Camp Edwards. After the war ended, it once again turned into a summer hotel. In 1962, it became the Sea Crest Beach Hotel and began its run as a popular family vacation destination.

Sea Crest Beach Hotel features 264 guest rooms and suites. Many include private water-view balconies as well as fireplaces. There’s a three-bedroom cottage that can sleep up to eight people. It’s an ideal place to relax and enjoy the refreshing sea breezes off the Atlantic Ocean.

The Sea Crest Beach Hotel partnered with Bellezza Salon Medspa and introduced two new luxury spa packages to pamper yourself. With rates starting at just $398 (includes gratuity), the Bellezza & the Beach package includes overnight, hotel accommodations, in addition to a Personal Customized Facial, Classic Pedicure, Hot Stone Massage plus a welcome bag. A less expensive option is the Beach Stone package, Priced starting at $230 (includes gratuity), you get an overnight stay plus Hot Stone Massage and a spa-themed welcome bag.

For a wondefule fine dining experience, enjoy an meal a Red’s. Owned by Red Auerbach, the popular Boston Celtics coach and president, offers a splendid menu. The restaurant’s decor includes numerous pieces of Boston Celtic memorabilia.

Sea Crest Beach Hotel has won numerous awards and accolades over the years, including – “Best Hotel” by Cape Cod Magazine’s “Best of the Cape & Islands Reader’s Choice Awards” every year since 2011. In 2012, the luxury Cape Cod hotel was awarded the “Best Sunset Wedding” as part of its “Best of Cape Cod Awards.”

Looking for a perfect beach getaway on Cape Cod? Stay at the luxury Sea Crest Beach Hotel and try one of their spa packages. Do you enjoy reading about luxury travel destination and weekend getaways, then follow our luxury blog for the latest news.

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The moment you arrive in Monaco, a small principality located on the French Riviera, you’ll admire its majesty. Where Grace Kelly became Princess Consort, where famous stars of the silver screen, famous athletes, and the world’s Royalty congregate.

Monaco will have you feeling most glamorous. Whether you choose to destress by enjoying a cold French beer while dinning at one of the 5-star cuisines, staying at a 5-star Hotel & Spa, to venturing through the many Cinderella-esk neighborhoods, Monaco has glitz, sublime natural beauty, and enchantment that would fulfill and captivate any excursionist.

A few facts about Monaco would have any globetrotter wanting to visit, and homeowner interested in the sought after luxury real estate, choose Monaco above any other destination.

1. Monaco currently has about 36,000 residents and is primarily occupied by French and Italian citizens, among 125 other nationalities. It is also one of the safest countries to travel to or reside in, with more law enforcement per person than any other country in the world.
2. Monaco is one of the top richest Nations in the world, which boosts the Real Estate market and making it the third most expensive in the world.
3. Monaco has many options for leisure from its chic shops, to 5-star Hotels & Spa, to many French and Italian restaurants, its panoramic picturesque seascape, or its many architecture antiquities.
4. The famous Monaco Grand Prix is held annually on the streets which gives travelers, residents, and automobile enthusiast a front row seat to one of the world’s most prestigious automobile races since 1929.
5. There are numerous casinos in Monaco. The rather famous Monte Carlo Casino (officially the Casino de Monte-Carlo) which was designed by the same architect whom produced the Paris Opera, and has been the famous backdrop in the James Bond franchise makes it a sought out haven.
6. There are not many beaches, but the few Monaco possess have majestic crystal clear waters and golden sand. You will also get to enjoy the many luxury yacht-lined harbors.
7. There is no tax in Monaco. Shopping anyone? At the famous 5 Pavilions, you’ll find many prestigious fashion brands including – Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Dior, Céline, Bulgari, Akris, Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent.
8. The summers are long in Monaco, and the winters are mild making it an ideal place throughout the year. It’s another way to avoid the heavy jacket wear in Northern Europe during the winter season.
9. The classic beauty of cinema herself Grace Kelly became princess of Monaco when she married Prince Reiner III, that was televised and considered “the first modern event to generate media overkill.” Amongst the royalty whom reside in Monaco till this day, many other accomplished musicians, athletes, Formula One Drivers, and Ambassadors have all occupied the luxurious Monaco.
10. Monaco is the second smallest country in the world, and just about the size of New York’s Central Park. Monaco can be explored in one day and you still would be able to include a nice lunch, and shopping.

If you do travel to Monaco, you’ll discover the country has more than enough to offer while also making you feel like you are luxurious. Contact The Life of Luxury for help planning and booking your next vacation in VIP style. Come back soon and follow this luxury blog and read about other wonderful travel destinations.

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The Ridge Resorts at Lake Tahoe provides one of the most amazing settings found in the Lake Tahoe region. At an elevation of around 7,500 feet or 2,290 meters, this luxury property is managed by Resorts West and offers breathtaking views of both Heavenly Valley on one side and Carson Valley on the other.

Perched atop a Sierra Nevada ridge in a Lake Tahoe mountain setting of 11 acres, The Ridge Tahoe consists of nine different buildings, including Cascades, Naegle, Plaza, Terrace and Tower. There is also The Ridge Sierra, Ridge Crest, Ridge Pointe and Ridge View are Ridge which are managed properties off the main site. In total, there are 526 full amenity rooms at this alpine hotel/condominium resort. The quiet surroundings are what many vacationers desire, yet The Ridge Resorts is just 5 miles from the casinos and nightlife of South Lake Tahoe and everything the year-round mecca offers.

The Ridge Tahoe is a high quality, 5-star resort complex providing many of the amenities of a first-class vacation getaway. Guests can choose from deluxe hotel rooms, in addition to one and two bedroom condominiums, which have a king size bed in each bedroom, a queen size sofa sleeper in the spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen, plus dining room and gas fireplace.

As a year-round recreational resort, guests can enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. As the winter ski season has finished for the year, The Ridge Resorts moves right into the warmer weather with a long list of things to do, especially for families. The list includes the following on site activities – Cooking classes, gaming lessons, wine tastings, yoga and fitness classes, and bingo. Kids will have fun watching a movie, taking art classes, playing ping-pong, pin addition to spending a few hours at the popular Kids Club, which is a complimentary, drop-off, day camp-style program for children ages three and higher.

Other complimentary amenities at The Ridge Resorts include saunas, roof-top jacuzzis, BBQ grills, miniature golf, patio areas, two pool areas, playgrounds, tennis, shuffleboard, racquetball, Eucalyptus Steam Room, plus basketball courts. The resort’s centrally located Club House offers several dining options, shopping, spa and fitness center, ping pong, billiards, and so much more!

There’s an endless list of nearby, Lake Tahoe area activities to enjoy as well. Golfers can try Edgewood Tahoe Golf course plus nearby Golf at Genoa Lakes Golf Course and Carson Valley Golf Course. Head to beautiful Lake Tahoe and have a picnic on the beach, take a boat cruise. There are numerous rental options, such as motor boat, kayak, jet ski, paddle boat and stand up paddle Board. Try hiking, fishing, mountain biking or the exciting zip line at Heavenly and Kirkwood Resort. Get awesome Lake Tahoe views by taking the famous Heavenly Gondola with rides up to the incredible observation deck. There’s countless places to shop including the poplar The Village. Of course you can’t forget the 24 hour a day gambling action and nightlife at one of the many resort casinos.

After a full day of fun in the sun, it’s time to pamper yourself in VIP style. The Ridge Resorts features the full service Elevation Spa, with a variety of relaxing massages, spa packages and skin care & facial treatments. For a truly romantic experience, arrange a couples massage in the privacy of your own guest room.

The Hungry Bear Restaurant was recently remodeled and offers terrific menu choices to enjoy your casual atmosphere, fine dining experience. Choose form a variety of steak, pasta, seafood menu selections and many more. For a quick bite, try the The Mountain Side Eatery which is open 7 days a week. Enjoy either breakfast, lunch or dinner with delicious, mainstream food choices. During our weekend stay, we enjoyed the Omelet Bar offered both Saturday and Sunday mornings. On Saturday night, they offer a Taco Bar for just $9.95.

If you need to get to the casino area for gambling or taking in a show, leave the driving to The Ridge Resorts. They offer routine, free shuttle service down the mountain to South Shore Lake Tahoe, offering multiple drop-off locations.

The Ridge Resorts at Lake Tahoe is truly a year-round recreational resort and caters to couples desiring a romantic getaway or families wanting a memorable vacation stay. Enjoy a VIP experience at the area’s spectacular Lake Tahoe mountain setting. It offers year-round vacation rentals with panoramic views and luxurious accommodations.

If you have always wanted to visit scenic Lake Tahoe or stay at The Ridge Resorts, contact The Life of Luxury. We can help plan and book your Lake Tahoe getaway. Return to follow our luxury blog and read about other luxury travel destinations and packages.

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Last year in September, the inaugural Primland Driving Experience was held at the Virginia International Raceway (VIR). The raceway is also the home of Car and Driver’s annual Lightning Lap. The race track is surrounded by 12,000 acres of Virginia’s scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.

This summer, the Primland Driving Experience returns and expect to have fun driving all day at the famous Virginia International Raceway. Get a chance to race with Hall of Famer Tom Kristensen and Elite Endurance Competitor Harold Primat.

At last year’s race event, guests were flown to VRI by helicopter and had the chance to drive an Audi R8. This 430-hp performance car is very fast and accelerates from zero to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. Tom Kristensen is the only nine-time winner of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans car race and personally drove guests around the race track in an Audi R8 LMS.

The Primland Driving Experience package also included accommodations with two nights in one of the area’s Fairway Cottages, Tree Houses or luxurious Mountain Homes. Also enjoy a fabulous reception and dinner that was prepared by Executive Chef Gunnar Thompson. Next was an awards ceremony with a delicious Southern Soulful Buffet plus live music and dancing on a Tree House deck. Another fun activity was playing a round of golf on the acclaimed Highland Course.

This year’s Primland Driving Experience is scheduled for August 23 to 25, 2015. Here is a planned itinerary of events and activities.

• Two-night stay in luxury accommodations at Primland, which is one of the world’s top resorts.

Sunday, August 23
• Welcome Reception with Tom Kristensen and Harold Primat, followed by dinner prepared by our Executive Chef, Gunnar Thompson.

Monday, August 24
• Breakfast
• Helicopter to Virginia International Raceway
• Put the Audi R8 to the test by taking the wheel of this 430 hp performance car, which accelerates 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds, as an experienced driving instructor guides you.
• Hug every hairpin turn as Hall of Famer Tom Kristensen and endurance racing pro Harold Primat whip you around the Full Course at dizzying speeds in a race-prepped Audi R8 LMS.
• Take an introductory class on the Ariel Atom followed by a drive on the Patriot Course.
• Lunch with the racing pros.
• Karting competition in the afternoon, and the final group will race with the pros.
• Return helicopter to Primland.
• Prize ceremony and cocktail reception, followed by live music and Southern Soul Buffet with racing pros.

Tuesday, August 25
• Breakfast.
• Golf tournament with box lunch and awards.
– Attendees who choose not to golf may select two other activities in lieu of the tournament including sporting clays with instruction, ATV trail rides, horseback trail ride or 60-minute spa treatment.**

The Primland Driving Experience is such a unique experience and should not be missed. The event will only accommodate 20 openings with a price of $8,500 per participant and guest.

Each participant is welcome to bring alone a guest. If your guest did not want to participate in the Virginia International Raceway activities, then choose from a golf tournament, golf lessons from golf professional Brian Alley or even a cooking class with Executive Chef Gunnar Thompson.

For an amazing experience, car lovers should consider adding Primland Driving Experience to your bucket list. Contact us for help planning and booking your trip. If you like reading about the latest car industry news, follow our popular luxury blog.

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During a recent visit to the beautiful Lake Tahoe area, we had dinner at Ciera Steak + Chophouse restaurant, which is located on the ground floor of the luxury MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.

Simply stated, Ciera Steak + Chophouse offered superb service and a truly exquisite fine dining experience. The restaurant is only AAA Four Diamond restaurant in all of Lake Tahoe. The establishment has won that prestigious award eight years in a row, from 2008 to 2015. They have also been voted as Lake Tahoe’s Best Restaurant for Dinner, as well as the Best Steakhouse.

As we entered the restaurant’s luxurious lobby, we were greeted by a welcoming hostess, who led my wife and I to our private booth. The center of the restaurant’s dining room is surrounded by booths that are decorated with red drapes for privacy. The booth’s seating is red leather and the soft lighting produced a relaxing ambiance.

Ciera Steak + Chophouse offers a full menu of enticing choices including steak, fish, poultry and even vegetarian entrees. In addition, they offer a popular $35 Prix Fixe menu with 3 courses. The Prix Fixe menu is offered every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights, except for major holidays.

The steakhouse features a stunning glass display of over 300 wines and champagnes from around the world. There’s bound to be something to meet everybody’s personal taste. In addition, you can choose your favorite spirit.

I ordered the Caesar Salad with white anchovy fillets to start. My entree was the Filet Mignon – 6oz center cut. The “certified angus beef” steak was served with red wine demi-glace and bearnaise sauce, roasted garlic mashed and blistered asparagus. My wife chose the French Onion Soup with three cheese grantine and Caesar Salad with white anchovy fillets for her first course, followed by Grilled Alaskan King Salmon. It was served with mango and papaya salsa, fried wonton skins with cilantro cream, along with with roasted garlic mashed and blistered asparagus. Both our entrees were cooked to perfection.

There were several desserts that all sounded amazing. I picked the Chocolate Lava Cake. It’s a decadent chocolate warm ganache, with white chocolate spire and served with fresh berries and sauce framboise. It was outstanding! My wife chose the Seasonal Tasting of Berries. It came with an array of blueberries, blackberries, raspberries plus strawberries and Chantilly cream.

We received a special treat when the two Chocolate covered strawberries ice where brought to our table. They were complementary and the perfect way to end our fine dining experience at Ciera.

We both felt the entire meal was delicious and perfectly prepared. From the time we were first seated, the meal service was impeccable. The White-coated waitstaff was both attentive, professional and friendly. We also appreciated the maitre d’ Tommy Walker, stopping by our booth several times to make sure everything was to our liking.

The restaurant is open for dinner Wed through Sun, between 5:30pm to 10pm. The bar is open at 5pm.

Overall, it was a wonderful fine dining experience and I would highly recommend Ciera Steak + Chophouse in the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa for anybody visiting scenic Lake Tahoe.

The Life of Luxury can help plan and book your travel itinerary, including a stay in the alpine beauty of Lake Tahoe. Be sure to enjoy dining at Ciera Steak + Chophouse. If you enjoy reading about luxury travel destinations like Lake Tahoe, return often to read our popular luxury blog.

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The fine craftsmanship and quality of Italian luxury products has long been desired. The Game Trunk is another example of this. It’s a container that’s dedicated to games and ideal for both fans and collectors alike.

The Game Trunk from Bertoni 1949 was unveiled at the last Milan Design Week. In collaboration with Hangar Design Group, the Game Trunk features the finest handcrafting plus an exclusive design. It would be perfect in a game room and great for entertaining with friends and family.

During last year’s Milan Design Week, Bertoni 1949 introduced the incredible Nomad Trunk. It’s a unique travel desk that once it’s opened, includes both a seat and a desktop with various storage compartments.

Inside the Game Trunk you find a casket made from gorgeous anthracite oak. Store your favorite games such dominoes, chess set, mahjong, plus even poker cards and betting chips. The entire area is covered in leather parchment and highlighted in black alligator spiked details.

The Bertoni 1949 prestige lives on with this stunning Game Trunk. In partnership with Hangar Design Group, they have created a beautiful piece of decor of impeccable quality.

Founded in 1949, all Bertoni 1949 products are hand-made and professionally made in Italy. The Italian luxury brand Bertoni 1949 that offers the finest handbags and luggage, is driven to create products for people who desire extreme beauty, attention to details, the highest quality and utilizing the finest raw materials.

If you are interested in learning more or purchasing the new Game Trunk by Bertoni 1949, contact The Life of Luxury today. We can help you with the buying process. Read about future luxury decor and fashion product announcements by following this luxury blog.

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Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini, announced its new luxury SUV – Urus. The Lamborghini SUV is likely to become both the fastest and most expensive trucks anywhere in the world.

Joining a more crowded field of luxury SUV’s, the Lamborghini SUV will compete against the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Maserati Levante and Bentley Bentayga, plus who knows what other luxury SUV models will available in 2018.

The Lamborghini SUV was originally displayed based on the Urus concept back in 2012 at the Beijing Motor Show (see photo above). Lamborghini appears to be targeting the fast-growing, SUV segment, plus offering another buying option for its own clientele. The two primary Lamborghini car models currently offered are the Huracán and Aventador coupes.

Lamborghini will be expanding its Italian, Sant’Agata Bolognese factory to handle the SUV production. Current plant size of 80,000 square meters will be growing to about 150,000 square meters, as reported by Lamborghini. Over the lifecycle of the new Lamborghini SUV, hundreds of millions of Euros will be invested in the factory expansion. The plant growth will also require about 500 new employees to be hired, which will help the local economy in Italy.

Stephan Winkelmann is the Automobili Lamborghini President and CEO and was quoted, “This is a proud moment for everybody in Lamborghini. The introduction of a third model line endorses the stable and sustainable growth of the company and signifies for us the beginning of a new era. The new SUV will be made in Sant’Agata Bolognese, demonstrating our commitment to safeguarding the values of ‘Made in Italy’ worldwide.”

The Lamborghini Urus isn’t the first SUV from the Italian luxury car maker. It produced the LM002 model between 1986 and 1993. It was a blend of an off-road vehicle and luxury supercar.

Lamborghini expects to sell about 3,000 Urus models a year, and relying on the growing number of millionaires in the U.S., China, Middle East, Europe and Russia to fuel the demand.

The Life of Luxury works with luxury car brands around the world and can help you find and purchase your dream luxury car or SUV. Contact us today. Return often to follow our luxury blog and keep up with the latest luxury car industry news, like the announcement of the new Lamborghini SUV.

This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the Great Chefs Event in Philadelphia. The popular event started back in 2006 when Jeff Benjamin and Marc Vetri brought together chefs to support a fundraiser for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

The 10th Anniversary of the Great Chefs Event will be held on Tuesday June 9, but scheduled the night before is an incredible event that shouldn’t be missed. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime, multi-course reunion dinner that will feature all of the Food & Wine magazine Best New Chefs of 1999. The event will be held in the private dining room at Vetri Ristorante in Philadelphia.

In 1999, Marc Vetri was named one of 1999 America’s Best New Chefs, in addition to Paul Kahan (Blackbird, avec, The Publican), James McDevitt (Bohlsen Restaurant Group), Suzanne Goin (Lucques, a.o.c.), La Provence, Domenica), Rocco DiSpirito (award-winning cookbook author of the Now Eat This! series), as well as Dale Reitzer (Acacia). All mentioned chefs will attend the Monday night dinner. The group represent numerous locations across the U.S. – New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Virginia, Louisiana, and Arizona.

To pay tribute to the time period, the dinner will feature updated variations of the delicious dishes served by the top chefs sixteen years ago. Dining guests will feast on a host of great tasting food including: Vetri’s Almond Ricotta Tortellini with Truffle Butter, Goin’s Grilled Steak with Tomato Bread Salad, Kahan’s Seared Sea Scallops with Fennell Broth and Orange, DiSpirito’s Seared Salmon with Onions and Rhubarb, Besh’s Fried Goat Cheese and Frisee Salad, McDevitt’s Miso-Marinated Sea Bass, and last but not least – Reitzer’s Sweet Corn Soup with Shiitake Crab Cakes. In addition, each dish will be served along with an expertly paired, wine accompaniment.

Tickets for this unbelievable dinner are $2,500.00 per person and all proceeds will go towards benefiting the Vetri Foundation for Children and Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

Also included in the ticket price, is a GA ticket to the 10th Annual Great Chefs Event on June 9, 2015 ($350 value). This popular Philadelphia event will host more than 40 well known chefs and beverage pros. Food stations will be set up to sample the best tasting food. This year, about 1,200 people are expected to attend the Great Chefs Event. There will also be an after-party held held at the Vetri Family’s that’s near Lo Spiedo.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://vetrifoundation.ticketbud.com/the-great-chefs-event-2015

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This year, June 19 is National Martini Day and what better way to celebrate but with GREY GOOSE Vodka. Get together with friends and family and enjoy the popular martini.

A martini is a great tasting cocktail that’s made with both gin and vermouth, then commonly garnished with an olive or a twist of lemon peel.

Popular since the late 1800’s, the martini was a favorite drink during the time of Prohibition because gin was so easy to make back then. Many bootleggers even made gin in a bathtub.

In the 20th century, the martini was a favorite of many well known people including – John D. Rockefeller, James Bond, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway, Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable.

The martini faded in popularity as other cocktails like the margarita become the drink of choice in bars, social events and parties. But in the 1990’s, the martini made a return to prominence and once again seen in the signature martini glass.

As the martini became more popular, it started to be made with vodka among other spirits. Bars started serving them with various fruity or sweet additives. That’s how the “apple-tini” was born.

As America’s classic cocktail, the martini tastes great with GREY GOOSE Vodka. We want to share 2 delicious martini recipes from GREY GOOSE Vodka – the Original Classic Martini for beginners and the VX Martini Exceptionelle for experts only.

GREY GOOSE Original Classic Martini
Ingredients:
2 Parts GREY GOOSE Original
½ Part NOILLY PRAT® Original French Dry Vermouth
1 Dash Orange Bitters

Method:
1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Add NOILLY PRAT Original French Dry Vermouth.
3. Stir to coat ice and strain out.
4. Add GREY GOOSE Vodka and bitters, if desired, and stir well.
5. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
6. Present with an olive or lemon twist.

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GREY GOOSE VX Martini Exceptionelle
Ingredients:
2.5 oz. GREY GOOSE VX
Absinthe rinse
Spray of honey water
Garnish or skewer of frozen grapes

Method:
1. Rinse absinthe in glass.
2. Stir VX over ice and strain in martini glass.
3. Spray honey water into glass.
4. Garnish with frozen grapes, a peach slice, or no garnish at all.

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During Baselworld 2015, luxury watch brand Jaquet Droz introduced the stunning Petite Heure Minute Relief Carps watch. This beautiful fine watch pays homage to the koi carp, which is a symbol of both love and long life.

The watch case is made from 18-carat white gold and set with 272 gorgeous diamonds (totaling 1.05 carats). The case is 13.77 mm in height and 41 mm in width. The luxury watch comes a limited serial number that’s been engraved on the case-back. This Limited Edition timepiece consists of only 28 pieces of each model.

Jaquet Droz took one of its popular pieces, known for its off-centered hours-and-minutes dial, and utilized Asian iconography to create a magnificent looking watch. The watch dial is positioned over a peaceful, blue pond. The effect was accomplished by layering translucent blue enamel. In Asia, carp are often seen in ornamental ponds.

The watch dial of the Petite Heure Minute Relief Carps watch displays two lily pads floating on the water’s surface. The display also includes blooming lotus and hand-engraved gold reed stems that rise out of the pond’s water. Offered for the first time, Jaquet Droz features an enameled balance weight that’s been beautifully decorated with a carp hand-engraved in bas-relief.

The Petite Heure Minute Relief Carps watch is available in two different styles. First is the white gold case model with a bezel and horns that have been set with stunning cut diamonds and the white mother-of-pearl hours-and-minutes sub-dial that is encircled in white gold. Second is the red gold case model that comes with a black onyx hours-and-minutes sub-dial and red gold outlining ring.

Both watch options from Jaquet Droz come with either a rolled-edge hand-made gray or stylish, black alligator leather strap.

Each Petite Heure Minute Relief Carps watch include the highly accurate Jaquet Droz 2653, self-winding mechanical movement that features a double barrel. The watch has 68 hours of power reserve. In addition, this amazing Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Carps watch is water resistant to 30 meters.

For watch collectors or those desiring the beauty of a luxury watch, the Petite Heure Minute Relief Carps from Jaquet Droz is ideal. Contact us if you are in the market for a luxury watch and we can assist in the buying process. Return often to follow our luxury blog and keep abreast of watch industry news and product announcements.

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Pier 94 In New York City was the locale of the inaugural edition of Art Miami New York. The successful event ended Sunday, May 17th and showcased a wide variety of innovative installations, exhibitions and programming.

Art Miami New York is a modern and contemporary art fair that was produced by Art Miami LLC. This ownership team is comprised of art and media industry veterans – Mike Tansey, Nick Korniloff and Brian Tyler. Art Miami hosts three popular fairs during Miami Art Week plus others including: Art Wynwood in February, CONTEXT New York in March, Art New York in May, Art Southampton in July and finally, Art Silicon Valley/San Francisco in October.

The premier Art Miami New York event featured 100 different international galleries that represented almost 1,200 talented artists from 50 countries around the world. Art Miami New York run during the same time period other art events were taking place in New York City – Frieze week and the Spring Auctions.

The fair is scheduled to be back in NYC and be held once again at Pier 94 between May 12 and 15, 2016. The event will be named, “Art New York presented by Art Miami.”

The art fair provided art lovers a chance to view a wide range of fresh, secondary market works from the world’s top artists. In addition, one would have seen previously unseen primary works from emerging to more established artists.

More than 19,500 people attended Art Miami New York. Included were greater than 5,000 art world luminaries and members of the media who attending the spectacular VIP preview held on May 14th. It gave these people an early-bird opportunity to view and purchase art pieces.

Several of the more notable pieces that sold include – Cernuda Arte (Coral Gables, FL) sold multiple artworks, including the Wilfredo Lam painting The Opened Eyes (1972) with asking price $320,000, a sculpture by Manuel Mendive, Oshen (1989), and a painting by Dayron Gonzalez, Old Man 2, which were offered at $75,000 and $22,000 respectively. In addition, Hollis Taggart Galleries (New York) sold several works from the mid-to- high six figures and including Jack Tworkov’s Ulysses (1951).

Between art critics, participating galleries, art collectors and visitors to the event, Art Miami New York was perceived as a huge success.

Director of Art Miami New York, Katelijne De Backer was quoted,“While the visitors gave us rave reviews and complimented us on the overall design and layout of the fair, it was the superior aesthetic and artistic presentations by participating galleries that were the stars of the show. Their extraordinary efforts did not stay unnoticed: collectors and curators visited steadily through the duration of the fair and sales stayed strong until the end of Sunday.”

If you would like to hear about the latest art shows and fine art industry news, return and follow this luxury blog. We also have many private art collectors and dealers that we can put you in touch with, if interested in acquiring fine art.

Photo: David Willems / Art Miami New York