A razor is often a forgotten luxury but we all know what a bad one can do to our skin. A good quality razor is hard to find, but we wanted to offer one that could be one of the best out there.

Henry Tuke is a British luxury brand in London that specializes only in exceptional men’s gifts and accessories.

The luxury razors from Henry Tuke are ideal for men who feel that “good enough is simply not good enough.”

Each razor is hand sculpted and cast from solid silver or bronze. They can also be customized and made to bespoke sizing requirements.

A man’s face can be challenge for many razors. As a reference, the average man spends about 3,000 hour during his life just shaving. He can have approximately 15,000 to 20,000 course hairs growing out of his face. A razor can take a beating and one with a dull blade can cause skin problems and even bleeding.

So for descerning men around the world who desire more than your average razor, Henry Tuke may be your answer.

The line of Henry Tuke razors come available in various shapes ranging from lions and mermaids to nude ladies and silver birch twigs. The entire razor collection is compatible with either the Gillette Fusion blades or Mach III family of cartridges.

Henry Tuke razors are definitely a huge step above your typical plastic disposables or supermarket quality razors.

Tom Tuke-Hastings is founder of Henry Tuke and was quoted, “I believe we’ve produced a range of products that any man would be proud to use. After all, how many men can say that a naked woman shaves them every morning?”

All Henry Tuke products are made in Great Britain and their new line of razors would make that perfect Christmas gift for your husband, boyfriend, dad or or other family member or friend.

The mission of Henry Tuke to use only the finest materials and a strong desire to create beautiful things without cutting corners.

You can purchase the Henry Tuke razor with pricing starting from £300 for a “twig” razor cast from silver birch made in solid bronze.

We earlier published on article on the Henry Tuke – Champagne Sabre which is the world’s most expensive Champagne sabre – selling for an eye-popping £27,000. Read the Henry Tuke article.

Talking about death is never an easy topic. But understanding the importance of a will and an accurate one is critical.

Simply stated, a will is a document that’s also called a “last will and testament” that determines how a person’s property or estate will be distributed after death.

A will states a person’s final wishes and is typically read by a county court after your death. The court tries to ensure that person’s final wishes are actually carried out.

Jeff Gorton is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner™ that specializes in individual tax and retirement planning. Jeff knows the importance of an accurate will and offers several tips to help you.

Only about 40 percent of adults in the U.S. actually have a will. The primary reason is likely due to people not wanting to be reminded of their own mortality and that life will go on without them, according to Gorton.

Jeff states, “But what’s the alternative? If you die without one, the state decides what becomes of your property, without regard to your priorities. Why not enjoy the fact that a will is an instrument of power? You get to decide who gets what.”

Gorton summarizes a basic will into four unique sections:
• Executors — Most wills begin by naming an executor, the person responsible for carrying out the wishes outlined in the will. Duties include assessing the value of the estate, gathering the assets, paying inheritance tax and other debts if necessary, and distributing assets among beneficiaries. It is recommended that you name at least two executors in case your first choice is unable to fulfill the obligation.

• Guardians — A will allows you to designate a guardian for your minor children. Whomever you appoint, you will want to make sure beforehand that the individual is able and willing to assume the responsibility. For many people, this is the most important part of a will since, if you die without naming a guardian, the court will decide who takes care of your children.

• Estate — Your estate encompasses everything you own, including real property, financial investments, cash and personal possessions. Once you have identified specific gifts you would like to distribute, you can apportion the rest of your estate
in equal shares among your heirs, or you can split it into percentages. For example, you may decide to give 45 percent each to two children and the remaining 10 percent to a sibling.

• Gifts — This section enables you to identify people or organizations to whom you wish to give gifts of money or specific possessions, such as family heirlooms or a car. You can also specify conditional gifts, such as a sum of money to a young daughter, but only when she reaches a certain age.

Although there is no legal requirement for a professional to write a will for you, he highly recommends getting certified help in preparing one. Jeff Gordon says, “After working a lifetime for your assets, you deserve to have them go where you want after you’re gone, and your family will be grateful to you for not leaving them with the headache of trying to sort out your estate.”

In addition, he also encourages his clients to create a written income plan (WIP), which is a living document that helps organize financial priorities.

If you are in the need of legal advice, please contact The Life of Luxury and we can help get you in touch with a certified law professional in your area.

The Elandsberg Nature Reserve is north of Pretoria in South Africa. Now you can own a luxury lodge and experience incredible wildlife firsthand.

The luxury lodge is 700 square meters of covered living space in size and sits on 520 hectars of land.

Elandsberg Nature Reserve consists of 12,000 hectares and was created back in 2006 when seven landowners agreed to open up and manage this scenic reserve.

The game farm can be easily accessed and offers stunning views over the Waterberg mountain range. The South African game estate features a gorgeous rim flow pool, air conditioning, plus other modern fittings. There is also a generator available for back up power.

As a land owner, you would have access to 250 km of jeep track that makes game viewing on Elandsberg even easier. In addition, find 75 km of mountain biking / hiking trails. One limitation is that leisure quad and off road motor biking ares not allowed on the game reserve property.

With abundant wildlife, Elandsberg includes all the naturally occurring plains game that can be found in Limpopo Province. Major wildlife available include – buffalo, sable, white rhino, roan antelope, leopard and brown hyena.

Plus, Elandsberg landowners receive a small free hunting quota each year for non-commercial use.

The asking price for the 700m² luxury lodge and 520 hectars of land in South Africa is ZAR 13,900,000. That is equivalent to US 1,415,216.26 or EUR 1,025,954.14

If you are interested in this luxury lodge or looking for other luxury real estate, please contact The Life of Luxury.

Andrea Pivetta is an Italian designer who over the last 2 decades has worked with numerous leaders from companies across various business industries.

Pivetta “Opera Only” is the latest creation from Andrea Pivetta. This amazing piece of art follows his original piece in the field of sound – a multi-channel amplifier titled “Pivetta Opera One.”

“Opera Only” is based on intuition, imagination and genius solution. It’s a fascinating piece that uniquely crosses between both sophisticated technology and art.

The size of “Opera Only” is impressive but required due to the fact it pumps out a staggering 160,000 watts. In addition, Andrea Pivetta also wanted to create something very special and unique from a visual point of view.

Andrea Pivetta’s mission is to simply offer a unique product. He feels his customers want solutions that are tailored just for them.

The external structure is constructed of aircraft aluminum. Cleverly thoughtout, its openings or connections are not visible from the outside.

This mightly amplifier can handle any speaker load. With transducers of equivalent stature, it can convey profound sonic beauty.

The Pivetta “Opera Only” openly reflects the expression of creativity and equally complemented by the inside high-quality audio technology.

It’s definitely an impressive visual. Consisting of a black 12-sides prism, its structure actually changes completely once the device is turned on. Divided into six distinct sections to unveil all the internal electronics at a glance.

The price tag is not available at this time, but is quite steep. Any owner will quickly realize the value and be able to experience extreme audio luxuries.

Proud to be the world’s number one luxury watchmaker, Montres Breguet has quickly ascended to that position after being acquired by the Swatch Group in 1999.

Breguet features its “Breguet the Innovator. Inventor of the Tourbillon” watch exhibit with the second stop in their U.S. tour – at the Tourbillon Boutique in Chicago.

The luxury watch exhibit features a fascinating retrospective of the most iconic mechanism ever created in modern watchmaking. The highly anticipated showcase has traveled across both Europe and Asia first opening in Geneva earlier this year.

Offering the most expansive contemporary collection of tourbillon wristwatches plus rare historic pocket watches, the Breguet watch exhibition presented a unique look into the brand’s horological legacy and it’s contributions to the future of watchmaking.

Today, the luxury watch brand continues to pay tribute to its founder and the innovation that changed timekeeping forever. “Breguet, the Innovator. Inventor of the Tourbillon,” is truly a testament to the legacy of A.-L. Breguet and the impact of the tourbillon on his standing in European society.

The final stop in the Breguet U.S. tour will be New York City, from November 8th – 17th at the Breguet Boutique – 711 Fifth Avenue.

Abraham-Louis Breguet (A.-L. Breguet) was awarded the patent for the tourbillon on June 26, 1801 and is well recognized as the father of contemporary horology. The exhibit takes attendees back to the original tourbillon and its significance in today’s luxury watch industry.

This genius technological invention neutralized the effects of the Earth’s gravity in pocket watches. The result was the tourbillon offered tremendous precision in mechanical timepieces.

One of the priceless timepieces available for viewing at the “Breguet the Innovator. Inventor of the Tourbillon” watch exhibition is a tourbillon repeater chronometer that dates back to 1812.

This legendary perpétuelle pocket watch with “à toc” quarter repeater is widely known as the “No. 5.” Also on display is the 5377 ultra-thin tourbillon that was introduced by Breguet at Baselworld earlier this year.

If you are in the market for a Breguet luxury watch or any other luxury watch brand, please contact The Life of Luxury.

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For those wanting to enjoy the local Japan sites onboard a train and travel in ultimate luxury, then consider the new luxury suite from JR Kyushu.

JR Kyushu is a regional, Japanese railway and recently announced a deluxe passenger service that travels across the volcanic southern island of Kyushu. They have become first company in Japan to build a luxury sleeper cruise train.

Luxury comes with a cost, and 2 train tickets on the Seven Stars train can set you back as much as $11,500!

Seven Stars is a “cruise train” that consists of only seven cars. Traditional bullet trains that whisk passengers across Japan at extreme speeds have never been confused with luxury. But Seven Stars plans to change that label.

JR Kyushu states, “The ‘Seven Stars in Kyushu’ cruise train, combines traditional and modern styling in Japanese and Western designs to create a new dimension in elegance and grace.”

Deluxe Suite A can be found in the end car and definitely saves the best for last. Deluxe Suite A features a 226-square-foot room, offering stunning views from a 5-foot panoramic window with an unobstructed line of site from the back of the luxurious Seven Stars train.

The luxury Seven Stars train doesn’t just zoom from point A to point B, but stops by huge volcanoes and relaxing hot springs of Kirishima and Yufuin.

For an insider’s peak at Seven Stars train, take a look at the below video.

As you roll through the scenic Kyushu hills, you will pass Mt. Aso, which is one of the world’s largest volcanoes. The journey continues southern Japanese port city of Kagoshima. You will there be able to see another volcano – Sakurajima. The journey ends by making the round-trip back to where it all started in Hakata.

To relax and enjoy yourself in a more social setting, there is a bar in the lounge car, plus couches and rotating chairs for passengers to sit in while enjoying live musical performances.

Current suite pricing for two people will cost you $5,750 per person for a four-day, three-night journey. The demand has been so high that Deluxe Suite A is already sold out through June of 2014.

You thought the $11,500 price was steep, then get ready for this. Beginning for July journeys, the price shoots up to around $7,835 per person for double occupancy.

If you ready to travel the Japan countryside in luxury style and book a reservation on the Seven Stars Train, then please contact The Life of Luxury and speak to one of our travel concierge specialists.

Miami has been targeted for a new, ultra-luxury development from Lionheart Capital – The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach.

The luxurious residential development in South Florida will be located on seven acres in a quiet corner of Miami Beach on the shores of Surprise Lake.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach will become once completed, the only stand-alone Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach and one of a select few in the world.

The property will be an expansive, amenity-rich and LEED-certified and will feature gardens, pools, entertainment spaces and a private marina for. The Ritz-Carlton Residences will offer 111 luxury condominium residences plus 15 villas.

The two- to four-bedroom homes will be available in sizes ranging from 1,700 to over 10,000 square feet. Buyers will be able to choose from over 60 floor plans, with stunning interiors that will be custom-designed by Piero Lissoni.

Other ultra-luxury developments from Lionheart Capital include The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Singer Island, Palm Beach and Le Sereno hotel in St. Barths.

The goal of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach lakeside Development is to redefine luxury living in Miami. To achieve that, plans are to offer world-class modernism, extraordinary amenities, in addition to legendary, anticipatory service.

These Miami Beach residences will include a vast collection of premier amenities unparalleled in greater Miami and will defintiely be the “in place” to live.

The new luxury homes will come equipped with Piero Lissoni designed, Boffi kitchens, Gaggenau appliances, oversized stone countertops plus built-in coffee systems. In addition, buyers will find equally impressive Boffi master bathrooms, complete with Dornbracht fixtures.

Owners’ amenities will include a waterfront social room with a bar, catering kitchen and state-of-the-art entertainment system; tropically landscaped half-acre roof-top pool deck with stunning views of Miami Beach, Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay.

There will be an expansive infinity-edge pool with a waterfall, spacious cabanas, whirlpool spa and poolside Grille Restaurant; a club room with bar, virtual golf and billiard table; a cinema-quality screening room; a game room and a kids room.

Each luxury residence will be wired for smart-home technology and many will also come with sprawling terraces, private elevator foyers, summer kitchens and plunge pools.

Situated on the only lake in Miami Beach (Surprise Lake), the Developers’ vision for the existing structure was to strip it to its core elements, preserving its height and uninterrupted views. The result of their vision is 126 exquisite Residences, all surrounded by a neighborhood of upscale single-family homes on the shores of Surprise Lake.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences are currently priced between $2 million to $25 million for penthouses. Sales are scheduled to start in mid-November once the on-site sales office opens.

If you are interested in learning more about The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach or purchasing a luxury property anywhere in the word, please contact The Life of Luxury.

One of the most popular destinations in all the Caribbean is the scenic Dominican Republic. As family travel is expected to increase to the island’s lessor know regions in 2014, we wanted to share two luxury boutique hotels – Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge and Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences.

The two luxury hotels are located on opposite coasts of the Dominican Republic. Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge is located in Barahonaand the Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences in the eclectic fishing community of Las Terrenas.

What vacationers love about these two, luxury properties is the more remote nature, far from the mega resorts of popular Punta Cana.

Dominican Republic is a literal treasure trove of cultural delights, adventures galore, hidden beaches and natural wonders.

If you are looking for authentic Dominican charm and luxurious creature comforts, these two undiscovered Dominican boutique hotels offer vacationing families a unique opportunity to discover the hidden treasures of this popular Caribbean island.

Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge:
Found in the tropical rainforest between three peaks, the hotel property offers a thrilling, ten platform canopy tour, horseback riding, mountain biking plus numerous hiking trails.

Well suited for adventurous families, Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge provided its guests an eco-friendly escape that will deliver lasting memories.

The boutique lodge’s 12 guest rooms recently completed extensive renovations to make your stay even better. Discover the natural wonders of the Dominican Republic’s southwestern coast.

Get out and immerse yourself in nature. Take an excursion and visit nearby national parks within the Jaragua, Bahoruco and Enriquillo Biosphere Reserve.

Parents and children looking for some relaxation, can enjoy the hotel’s luxurious open-air, organic river spa that offers a magical escape into the sights and sounds of the surrounding jungle. Healing treatments are available that utilize local ingredients.

Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences
Tucked away on a gorgeous, six-mile stretch of beautiful private beach, the luxury Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences is near the bustling cultural mecca of Las Terrenas. Las Terrenas is quaint fishing town that is a blend of eclectic and accessible culture driven by Italian, French and Dominican influences.

Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences features 26 tremendously spacious guest accommodations that range from one and two-bedroom suites to two and three-bedroom casitas (villas). This luxury hotel is ideally suited for families of all sizes.

For families with younger children, the hotel offers a new bed, turn-down service. Each evening, your children will receive special gifts ranging from nighttime sweets to toys and books.

Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences provides a wide variety of amenities for families including: complimentary use of paddleboards, boogie boards, surfboards and wind surfing equipment. All easily available in one place at the hotel’s brand new water activity center.

For change of pace that doesn’t involve water sports, consider a unforgettable excursion with choices such as a world-class whale watching experience. For foodies, consider taking family cooking lessons. The package includes taking a trip to the local fish market for the freshest, local ingredients. How about a fun time horseback riding? After your enjoyable ride, end up at natural waterfalls and refreshing swimming holes.

It’s no secret that families do not want boring, cookie-cutter itineraries and travel experiences. Adventure and relaxing opportunities await at either the Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge or Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences. Get it all far from the all-inclusive and often crowded mega resorts of Punta Cana.

Both Dominican Republic luxury hotels are currently offering special vacation getaway packages.

To learn more and book a reservation to the Dominican Republic, please contact The Life of Luxury and allow us to make your dream, family vacation a reality.

Luxury mobile phone brand Vertu, has announced the U.S. launch of the Constellation smartphone.

For more than a decade, Vertu has defined the ultra-luxury mobile phone market with world-class products and service. They infuse innovative technology with expert craftsmanship and all proudly made in England.

The Vertu range of mobile phones consist of three unique models – Vertu Ti, Signature and Constellation.

The new Vertu Constellation phone features a stunning 104-carat sapphire crystal screen that’s surrounded by grade 5 titanium casing and swathed in high-quality calf leather. The leather is carefully hand selected from the Alpine region of Europe.

The Vertu Constellation operating using the latest Android OS – Jelly Bean. The impressive new Constellation offers the ultimate in technology and delivers special content, access to unique opportunities plus personal security directly through the handset.

Vertu pioneered the luxury mobile phone category with the launch of the iconic ‘Signature’ phone back in 2002. Since that time, the luxury mobile phone company has dominated the category that it created, despite strong competition from many, larger brands over the years.

Massimiliano Pogliani is the Vertu Chief Executive Officer and was quoted, “This is a vibrant time for Vertu. This is our second major product launch of 2013 and it helps define a clear segmentation strategy which identifies distinct product lines in the Vertu portfolio. This will broaden Vertu’s appeal, attracting new customers to the brand as well as increasing the choice for our existing global customer base.”The new Vertu Constellation luxury smartphone includes a portfolio of melodic ringtones that were created especially for Vertu

and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. The ringtone portfolio also includes a clever set that features an English bird song.

The luxury phone’s sleek, contemporary form was purposely designed and engineered to appeal equally to both male and female consumers.

The Vertu Constellation luxury smartphone has a retail price of $5,950.

If you are interested in purchasing the new Vertu Constellation mobile phone, please contact The Life of Luxury.

The House of Angostura® is distinguished by its excellence in providing superb tasting, premium rum. Angostura just announced the launch of Angostura No.1. It’s the first in a new collection of limited edition premium rums.

First released in the UK,  Angostura No.1 has a taste that’s exceptionally smooth and well-rounded with delightful flavors that simply explode on your tongue.

The premium rum collection from Angostura is bottled at 40% and aged in special casks. The rum has a rich, amber color with nuances of chocolate.

Angostura No.1 is proud to be the first premium rum introduced in the new Cask Collection, which is completely dedicated to rums made in special barrels.

The Angostura No.1 consists of a blend of carefully selected rums, all aged between ten to twelve years. Next, the liquid was stored for twelve more months in First Fill Bourbon Casks.

The House of Angostura is known for its iconic bitters and rum-making heritage and is the only rum distillery in Trinidad today.

Destined to be a classic premium rum, Angostura No.1 will consist of only 9,600 bottles. Just 20 cases have been allocated to the UK. For rum enthusiasts out there, you will want to act quickly to purchase this special edition.

Angostura has been recognized over the centuries by the granting of Royal Warrants of Appointment to the royal households of Great Britain, Prussia, Spain and Sweden as suppliers of Angostura aromatic bitters.

Angostura No. 1 is now available only at specialist stockists. Retail price is £38.99.

If you need assistance searching for Angostura No.1 or any other limited edition spirit, wine, etc…. please contact The Life of Luxury.

The city that never sleeps – New York City is about to welcome a new luxury hotel – WestHouse New York is centrally located in New York City’s Midtown area at 201 West 55th Street – between 7th Avenue and Broadway.

The WestHouse New York is a new, luxury boutique hotel that is proud to offer a new hospitality concept by providing its hotel guests aka “hotel residents” with a true “house away from home” experience.

Scheduled to open next month, The WestHouse New York is distinguishing itself from other NYC hotel, by providing a curated portfolio of upscale services and amenities at an unprecedented value, plus an elevated level of intuitive service.

The new hospitality concept was carefully designed to satisfy the demands of the world’s most discerning guests in an environment reminiscent of a luxurious New York Townhouse.

WestHouse will offer 172 refined and exquisitely appointed guest rooms that includes 18 spacious suites.

WestHouse New York guests will Upon arrival, be referred to as ‘hotel residents’ and feel like they have entered the pied-a-terre of a world traveler.

Jeffrey Beers International (JBI) is an award-winning design firm that conceived the overall design for WestHouse. They created timeless interiors, paying tribute to the hotel property’s historical Midtown location dating back to the 1920s.

For hotel guests who desire sanctuary, consider the elegant and spacious 1500-square-foot Presidential Suite. This luxurious suite offers stunning views of both Central Park and Times Square.

Each room comes complete with distinctive amenities to make a guest feel comfortably at-home, such as custom-made furnishings and fittings, luxurious bespoke DayNa Decker bath and body products, and plush specially-designed 400 thread-count SFERRA Venetian bed linens. To top it off, enjoy an ambient scent that was specifically created by 12.29 for WestHouse.

Karla Keskin is the General Manager of WestHouse New York and was quoted, “We recognized a niche within the industry that was not being addressed by any New York City Hotel. What we have composed for this lifestyle luxury property is an experience that blends the exceedingly superb privileges of a private club with the elegant residential comforts of a refined hotel environment.”

“The Den” and “The Terrace” convey a luxurious “house away from home” experience where guests will enjoy the refined ambiance of a high-end residence.

“The Den” can be found on the lobby level and will offer all hotel guests with premium alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic refreshments, Barista crafted coffees, and international culinary offerings all during the day.

“The Terrace” is a relaxing lounge and located on the 23rd floor. It features stunning floor-to-ceiling glass windows that offer incredible New York city views. “The Terrace” consists of separate dining areas for guests to savor a variety of delicious breakfast items, in addition to hors d’oeuvres and evening canapés.

The WestHouse Guestrooms and Suites feature a timeless tone-on-tone palette, using dark woods in the entry that convey a classic residential touch. Each guestroom will also offer marble-top desks with beveled make-up mirrors ideal for dining or working, Wi-Fi, and an In-Room Pantry, among other plush amenities.

If you are interested in booking a reservation at the new WestHouse New York boutique hotel, please contact The Life of Luxury and a travel specialist will assist your travel plans.