I’ve been pampered in six-star resorts, luxury timeshares, one-star hotels, and everything in between. But more people of wealth are now opting for Destination Clubs and ForbesTraveler.com recently published a story about how they’re gaining in popularity. If you want to read more, get your hands on the 50-page Helium Report from PerfectEscapes.com for the…
Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko paid J.Lo approximately $2 million to sing at his wife, former model Aleksandra Nikolic Melnichenko’s, birthday party. That seems a bit steep as I had heard Sir Elton John only charges 1 million. I wonder if Marc Anthony was thrown in for that price? From blavish: Melnichenko paid out $1.2 million…
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I have to admit that when it comes to wine I have ALOT to learn. One of the obstacles I have is that it usually gives me a massive headache. However I am willing to fight my way through that if I could only find someone who could explain wine to me in a non-pompous…
Do I have an empty suit case? Check! Do I have my Amex Centurian card? Check! Do I have my….hey, wait — that’s all I need to pack . Talk about traveling light — which is exactly how you will want to pack when you book your tour for the 2007 Hong Kong Shopping Festival,…
As seen in the Daily Telegraph, Fifth Gear and elsewhere. Strictly limited to 1000 machines the Tonino Lamborghini coffee machine is a work of art. Each machine is individually engraved with its number and signed by Tonino Lamborghini himself. Approximately $1400 USD Technical Specification * “Beluga” black bodywork * Handcrafted stainless steel finishing * Tonino…
One of the world’s most beautiful islands is also home to one of the southern hemiphere’s most exclusive luxury vacation retreats. The Huka Lodge is renowned as a true retreat from the everyday rat race. If offers the hypnotic waters of the Waikato River in the center of the North Island, swimming, tennis, croquet, massages,…
Stay in a helicopter, a treehouse, a library or perhaps a greenhouse. The Winvian Estate has an array of cottages that can transport you from one conceptual theme to another at a stones throw. Oh that reminds me there is a Stone themed cottage too. Think Fred Flintstone’s crib if he won the Bedrock lottery….
Here are the six wines that Karen Macneil felt best exhibited the new trends in Spanish Wines. 1. Vionta Albarino 2006, D.O. Rias Baixas This hot grape makes the perfect crossover white wine since it pairs beautifully with California cuisine, Italian food or most any fish dish. Bright, crisp and brimming with energy-a good pick…
This PC chair known as Neber from G-Tech was exhibited at the Korean IT Show. We couldn’t track down a price and other details are limited at the moment but the company’s website tells us that this chair can help reduce fatigue, can be used by any age group, there’s foot, hand rest and wrist…
Winner of London’s Best Small Hotel in 2006. The Zetter is the brainchild of restaurateurs Michael Benyan and Mark Sainsbury. Michael has been involved with, amongst others, The Quality Chop House, The Westbourne and Kensington Place, whilst Mark has experience with the Roux Brothers and The Union Café. In 1997 Michael assisted Mark and his…
Ever since Ferran Adrià from El Bulli hit the scene, Spanish Food & Wine has been HOT HOT HOT- without any signs of a cool-down in the near future. Which is why I was looking forward to attending a trade seminar and tasting “The Spanish Market Now: Trends and Opportunities” presented by Karen Macneil, one…