The new Lady 8 Shiny women’s watch from Jaquet Droz is ideal for a woman who appreciates the sensuality of time.

The figure eight is Jaquet Droz’s lucky number. The Lady 8 made its first appearance in Jaquet Droz collection in 2013 and has quickly become a symbolic feminine timepiece and a highly precious jewel.

The latest edition to the Lady 8 collection is the new Lady 8 Shiny watch. It features an uncluttered dial that is crowned with a precious stone. It’s simply stunning and has to be seen in person to fully appreciate this fine piece of luxury jewelry.

The Lady 8 Shiny watch by Jaquet Droz presents a true painting dial adorned with gorgeous gemstones with grey gold and diamonds (1.49 carats). At the watch summit is a stunning pearl of diamonds (1.4 carats) that screams ultimate luxury.

The 35 mm watch face of the new The Lady 8 Shiny is surrounded in beautiful 18 karat gold and 398 diamonds. The watch’s upper ball bearing is covered in 146 more diamonds. The watch dial includes 491 diamonds and the buckle on the alligator leather strap has 125 additional diamonds.

The new folding clasp was designed specifically for the Lady 8 Shiny watch model. It also is in the shape of a figure of eight. The clasp is made of grey gold and diamonds totaling 1.51 carats.

If you are looking for a special luxury watch for that special woman in your life, then consider the sleek and stunning Lady 8 Shiny watch from Jaquet Droz.

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The weather in the Dominican Republic is excellent year-round, since it’s located in the Caribbean. Dominican Republic is also the most visited tourist destination in the Caribbean.

The Dominican Republic is becoming very popular destinations in what is expected to be a booming travel year in 2015.

The southwestern coast of the Dominican Republic is emerging as a haven for the eco-conscious tourist who seeks a natural, all-encompassing Caribbean escape.

Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge is a 13-room property that has become the region’s leading eco-resort. As a model in eco-tourism, Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge features its own hydroelectric plant that provides 30% of its own electricity. The resort also features a certified organic garden, hiking and mountain biking trails, plus an organic river spa.

There is lots to do nearby and adventure types will love the numerous excursions available such as tour nearby national parks within the Jaragua, Bahoruco and Enriquillo Biosphere Reserve. You can also visit an organic coffee plantation, Oviedo Lagoon and Lake Enriquillo, the Casa de Tarzán (Tarzan’s House), Las Aguilas Bay and even explore caves with ancient tribal art.

Enjoy the beauty of Samaná Peninsula, which is tucked away on the Dominican Republic’s northeastern coast.

The Samaná peninsula is becoming more popular each year as one of the Caribbean’s top new destinations. It’s an authentic, Caribbean destination that boasts incredible beaches and scenic mountain ranges.

Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences is the top boutique hotel in the area. Providing ultimate intimacy and privacy along with pristine, private beaches stretching for miles, it’s an ideal travel destination.

Sublime Samana is a modern yet elegant luxury resort and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The seven-acre property is located amongst an expansive canal of pools that stretch almost 500 feet from end-to-end.

In such a beautiful environment, you can sleep soundly at Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences. Relax in your choice of contemporary-designed 1- 2- and 3-bedroom suites and casitas that provide hotel guests an understated luxury.

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Titan Black is well known for their skills in the enhancement of the world’s finest timepieces. Each, custom Titan Black watch is carefully made to reflect the qualities of its owner.

Titan Black offers custom Rolex and other bespoke watches, specializing in black DLC / PVD Rolexes. Titan Black created a customized Daytona Rolex watch named the Chronolight, for the Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

By bringing together over 50 years of combined watchmaking experience, the expert dial artisans and electronics engineers at Titan Black took the stunning Rolex Daytona and turned it into a unique and special watch by integrating an innovative Light Delivery System (LDS).

The new Titan Black Chronolight luxury watch controls the Light Delivery System by the chronographic buttons. The Rolex watch face can be changed with the radiance of perfectly layered designs, names, or symbols.

The Rolex case was completely remapped, allowing the Titan Black Chronolight watch to be creatively transformed. The result is a fine watch that is the ideal blend of engineering, precision and aesthetics.

The Titan Black Chronolight features a light enhanced dial that magically illuminates to unveil the owner’s own name. The name is displayed and etched in piercing blue LED script. It’s truly a revolutionary achievement.

In addition to the watch, a custom-crafted box was developed utilizing luxurious soft calf leather and hand polished black piano wood. This custom box not only protects the Titan Black Chronolight watch but also features an automated directional winding system.

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The holiday season is quickly approaching. For those traveling to Switzerland this year, be sure to visit the iconic Montreux Noel Christmas market.

Montreux Noel is a traditional Christmas market that allows visitors to stroll and stop at the many stalls and buy food, drink, Christmas decorations and other crafts. It’s a wonderful family atmosphere and a chance to remember what the holiday should really be all about.

The alpine city of Montreux comes alive between the dates of November 21 and December 24, 2014. This year marks the 20th edition of the most beautiful Christmas market in Switzerland – Montreux Noel.

It’s expected that close to 500,000 visitors will come to Montreux, which has an elevation of 2,042 meters. Around 150 Swiss chalets on the lakeside of Montreux will be lit up and provide a magical experience for all who attend Montreux Noel.

Lausanne’s Christmas market is named Les Fêtes de Nöel Lausanne and features 50 illuminated chalets that will be set up in Place Saint-François.

In addition, Lausanne Lumières is a series of incredible, artist-created light sculptures that have been located all around the city. Visitors can enjoy the light installations between November 21 and December 31, 2014.

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Diageo is widely known as a global leader in beverage alcohol. The alcohol brand recently announced their worldwide launch of a new Single Grain Scotch Whisky – named Haig Club™.

The new Haig Club whisky was developed along with sports icon David Beckham plus British entrepreneur Simon Fuller. You will be able to enjoy this great tasting whisky in U.K. bars, restaurants and retail stores.

Over the next several weeks, Haig Club will be rolled out in China, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and the United States. Future expansion markets are planned including Europe and and South America.

Haig Club Single Grain Scotch Whisky is made at Scotland’s oldest grain whisky distillery – Cameronbridge in Fife.

Built on heritage but designed for the modern world, the House of Haig can be tracked back to the seventeenth century. Its whisky roots run deep, thus making making the Haig family Scotland’s oldest grain whisky dynasty.

Haig Club is a luxury whisky made to appeal to a variety of people who are either new to whisky or longtime whisky connoisseurs.

During a toast by David Beckham at the launch event held on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland – he stated “Thanks for joining me in this beautiful place. It’s great to have many people I know and care for in the room. For Simon Fuller and I, this is a special night as we launch our new collaboration with Diageo, a wonderful whisky called Haig Club.

This whisky is designed to be different – from the unique way in which it has been crafted to the distinctive bottle design. Crafted at Scotland’s oldest grain distillery, Haig Club has a rich tradition and heritage that we are honored to be part of and now take forward.

To celebrate this partnership, we are lucky enough to have dinner prepared by not one but two Michelin Star Chefs tonight, Scottish chef, Tom Kitchin and my good friend, Gordon Ramsay.

Please join me in raising a toast to an amazing whisky, wonderful company, good friends and the start of a new adventure. Welcome.”

The unique flavors of the new Haig Club whisky were developed by master blender Chris Clark. He carefully selecting mature whisky from Refill, American Oak and Rejuvenated casks that produced a stunning Single Grain Scotch Whisky with a fresh, clean style showcasing butterscotch-smooth tropical fruit and unexpected, spicy backing harmonies.

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What more can you say about Angelina Jolie? She’s a popular Hollywood actress and humanitarian, plus married to handsome, hunk Brad Pitt.

Jolie has been involved in numerous Hollywood hit movies including her role as Lara Croft in the blockbuster Tomb Raider.

Jolie was just recognized in the Diplomatic Service and Overseas Birthday 2014 Honours list. Angelia was very proud to receive the honorary damehood (DCMG) from Queen Elizabeth for services to U.K. foreign policy. The award was due to her effort and campaign to end war-zone sexual violence.

Angelina Jolie attending the event at Buckingham Palace in London. She was awarded the insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George at the Buckingham Palace reception.

After the meeting with Queen Elizabeth, Angelina Jolie was joined by her husband Brad Pitt in addition to their six children.

Jolie wore a gorgeous suit made from British couture house Ralph & Russo. The suits was dove grey in color and included a wool crepe peplum jacket and pencil skirt. She accessorized with a cinching belt and silk chiffon bow neck tie.

The official spokesperson for Buckingam Palace was quoted, “The audience itself between Miss Jolie and the queen was private. Her Majesty presented her with the insignia in its box. Mr. Pitt and the rest of the family were introduced to the queen afterwards, however.”

It’s been a memorable last couple of months for Angelina Jolie. She finally married her long time partner Brad two as the famous couple was married in August.

The duo will be busy as they both ready to promote their upcoming, new movie releases. Brtad stars in “Fury” and Jolie was a director in the movie “Unbroken.”

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Hotel de Rougemont is a family-style hotel that can be found in the heart of the alpine village of Rougement in Switzerland. Hotel de Rougemont is scheduled to open this December, 2014.

As the most dramatic new hotel opening in the Swiss Alps this winter season, the gorgeous Hotel de Rougemont is a stylish four-star luxury hotel.

Although the chalet-style exterior of the new Swiss Alps hotel blends in with the traditional village chalets that date back four centuries, the interior of the new hotel is a fresh, hip, modern take on alpine décor.

The interior design consists of pale wood paneling, local stone, marble plus inventive lighting. Hotel de Rougemont will offer guests a total of 33 rooms and suites that are bright with a minimalist look, yet with a touch of mid-century modern.

For relaxation, Hotel de Rougemont will feature a spa and indoor lap pool. Guest will enjoy a wine bar, large lounge with tapas service, cigar lounge, in addition to a fine dining restaurant.

The boutique hotel and spa can be found only minutes from ski lifts leading to 150 miles of Alpine slopes and endless hours of terrific skiing or snowboarding.

The village Rougement in Switzerland is renowned for its undeniable tranquility plus gentle pace of life.

If you are interested in traveling to Switzerland and would like to stay at the new Hotel de Rougemont, please contact us. One of our experienced luxury travel agents can assist planning and booking your travel itinerary. Read about other new hotels and the latest travel industry news by following this popular luxury blog.

Our lives are so busy these days. Sometimes we just need to take a break and get pampered for a change. Enjoying a luxury spa treatment is high on the list of relaxing experiences.

Crafted in Germany, Amala skincare products are made with high-end, custom formulas and are based on advanced plant chemistry. All Amala skin care products are 100% natural and work with your body to deliver visible benefits to both your skin and senses.

If you are looking a way to rejuvenate your body and relax, then here are five places to receive a luxurious Amala spa treatment.

1) Lincoln Park in Chicago is the largest park and home to many trees that come alive in color during Autumn. The trees include both red maple and birch. Many people enjoy a jog through the park or a scenic bike ride. Then to unwind, head over to The Spa at Four Seasons Chicago. This luxury hotel in Chicago offers an Amala Natural Beauty Facial ($160 for 50 minutes). The treatment utilizes products with key ingredients such as jasmine, blue lotus and cocoa bean. Each customer first receives a skin care analysis. Next enjoy the spa treatment that includes cleansing, exfoliation, replenishing masks and applying hydrating moisturizers.

2) The amazing Washington Arboretum is located 230 acres of beautiful landscaping. The numerous trees explode with incredible fall colors. The Washington Arboretum is found on the shores of Lake Washington where you can walk through the Woodland Garden and discover the largest Japanese maple collection in North America. To relax, head to The Spa at Four Seasons Seattle and receive an Amala Purifying Facial ($145). This spa treatment will assist to restore skin balance and remove impurities. Amala skin care products are carefully infused with all natural vitamins and minerals from organic Blue Lotus. The Blue Lotus is grown on Amala’s farm partners in India.

3) In North Carolina, the scenic Blue Ridge Mountain range is a popular tourist destination. The area puts on a show of leaf changing color each fall. The Spa at Old Edwards Inn can be found on top of a scenic mountain in a mountain village. This vantage point provide awesome views of the fall foliage. Guests at the Inn can enjoy an Amala Organic Facial ($145 for 50 minutes). This spa treatment uses only the best organic ingredients catered to skin care needs of each guest. First, you’ll receive an expert skin evaluation. Next your skin is treated with a deep cleanse, masque and finally a facial massage.

4) The Big Apple in New York is home to the world famous Central Park. During the fall, the park bursts with color and leaves turn shades of red, yellow and purple. Central Park is great for enjoying a bike ride, jogging or also horseback riding. To end your busy day, receive a Nature’s Radiance Facial (starting at $235) at the Spa at Mandarin Oriental New York. This Amala skin care treatment is customized to provide your skin with the world’s most potent healing botanicals. After a skin analysis, enjoy skin toning, deep pore cleansing, plus softening of fine lines and/or restoring hydration. Next, organic seed oils and whole plant products are applied to gently cleanse and exfoliate to balance and renew the skin’s elasticity and provide antioxidant protection.

5) The majestic Rocky Mountains offer some of the most breathtaking views in Utah. At Park City, Utah – head to the five-star Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge and enjoy a relaxing, Amala skin care spa treatment – Nordic Experience Facial ($175 for 50 minutes). This spa treatment facial uses Amala products that are customized for each individual’s skin care needs. The goal is to restore skin to its optimum health. The Stein Eriksen’s highly trained estheticians will first analyze your skin and recommend the best Amala skin care products to get the best results.to achieve optimal results.

If you feel like a getaway to enjoy the fall foliage and pamper yourself with a relaxing spa treatment with Amala skin care products, contact us today. We can help plan and book your luxury travel itinerary. Return often to read about other popular travel industry destinations.

Art Miami is the original and longest running contemporary and modern art fair in Miami, Florida. This year’s Art Miami fair runs between December 2 – 7, 2014 and is the 25th year anniversary.

The much anticipated VIP Private Preview will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd from 5:30PM to 10:00PM. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the first opportunity to view and purchase the most important works of art from both the 20th and 21st centuries. Last year over 11,000 people attended the VIP opening.

Art Miami benefits the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and the popular art fair has become America’s contemporary art fair market. Last year, around 72,500 people attended Art Miami.

The art event is recognized internationally for its unique atmosphere and ambiance, the highly vetted galleries plus endless guest amenities. Art Miami strives to obtain the finest quality contemporary art and keeping its pulse on any new developments in the global art market.

The 2014 art fair will showcase 130 international art galleries from sixteen different countries. There will be over 1,000 artists exhibiting their contemporary work from thirty different countries.

Located in the heart of Miami’s Midtown/Wynwood Arts District, the Art Miami Pavilion encompasses 200,000 square feet of exhibit space and takes up over three city blocks.

Christie’s International Real Estate is proud to be recognized as the world’s leading luxury real estate network. They continue to offer their ongoing support to Art Miami as the Official Luxury Real Estate partner. Luxury automotive brand Maserati North America continues as host of the Maserati VIP Lounge in the Art Miami Pavilion. Maserati hits their own key milestone with their 100th Anniversary.

If interested in attending this year’s Art Miami fair in sunny Florida, contact one of our luxury travel specialists today. We can help plan and book your entire itinerary. If you enjoy reading about the latest art industry news, follow our popular luxury blog.

A visit to London, England anytime of the year is a wonderful experience. London will be offering a wide variety of events and exhibitions that shouldn’t be missed.

London offers a wide variety of accommodations for visitors. Two new hotels are scheduled for opening this year including The Beaumont Hotel and M by Montcalm. The Beaumont Hotel is the first created by famous restaurateurs Jeremy King and Chris Corbin.

The luxury M by Montcalm is a 200-room hotel is part of a 23-story tower London development. The new hotel was designed to blend which fuses large scale art, sculpture and architecture …. all in a futuristic looking tower.

One unique experience can be found at the Victoria & Albert Museum of Childhood. The exhibit is titled “Small Stories: At Home in a Dolls’ House.” it opens December 13 and takes visitors on a fascinating journey of the history of each home in addition to the dolls who lived there.

London is well known for incredible theater productions. Opening December 2 is “The Wind in the Willows” at the Vaudeville Theater. On December 6 is “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” at the Royal Opera House and on December 13 will be the opening of “The Little Match Girl” at Sadler’s Wells.

Learn about the First World War in the Air at the famous Royal Air Force Museum. Opening in December is a new exhibit in the museum’s historic Grahame-White Factory. See how fighter plane pilots, ground crews plus factory workers come together during World War I at the birthplace of aerial power.

Ring in the New year in style and enjoy the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display. Located at the famous London Eye, as Big Ben “bongs” at midnight, the fun in the sky will start. It’s the UK’s largest annual fireworks display and continues to be a very popular event in London.

Theater lovers will also enjoy the opening of “Golem” which opens Dec 9 and runs through January 21, 2015. Golem follows the huge hit The Animals and Children took to the Streets. First premiered in 1927, Golem is one of the most anticipated new shows of 2014. Enjoy the play’s premise – what can happen when man and machines become almost interchangeable.

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The Shelborne is an historic heritage property on South Beach, Florida. This luxury resort just finished a major $90 million renovation. The hotel’s glamorous legacy has been revived and invites those looking for the very best in entertainment and leisure in the Miami area.

Shelborne Wyndham Grand is located oceanfront in the heart of South Beach’s Art Deco District. The resort is ideally situated on one of the most desirable areas of Miami Beach.

The Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach is a stunning 200-room resort that was carefully restored. Two of most innovative interior designers around today, led the design and restoration work – Meg Sharpe and Richard Mishaan.

In 1940, the Shelborne was originally designed by Art Deco architect Igor Polevitsky. The report was updated in the 1950s by Morris Lapidus. The latter work gave the resort its Neo-baroque Miami Modern look.

Food lovers will enjoy an exciting, South Beach dining experience at Morimoto South Beach. This cool restaurant at Shelborne Wyndham Grand is operated by award-winning chef Masaharu Morimoto. He will run all food and beverage programs that also includes room service and catering. Morimoto South Beach is an 180-seat indoor and outdoor restaurant.

The 1940s-inspired lobbyat the Shelborne Wyndham Gran was restored as the new Drawing Room Bar & Lounge. The bar and lounge offers an original cocktail program developed by celebrated apotheker Albert Trummer. The location is also the entrance to Blue Harmony Spa. Drawing Room lounge functions as a business center and reading room during the day and morphs into a vibrant bar scene at night.

Later this year, Shelborne Wyndham Grand will introduce two specialty suites that includes a spa suite and Penthouse suite that will feature a vinyl lounge.

The resort also take advantage of it perfect oceanfront location by featuring a luxurious pool and lounge area. There are welcoming cabanas that lead straight to the property’s boardwalk. Stroll along and enjoy a long stretch of beautiful white-sand beach.

As the hot destination in South Beach, Miami, the iconic Miami landmark, the Shelborne is now an exciting lifestyle resort and with a chic design. The luxury amenities are endless and Atlantic Ocean views are priceless.

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