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Rockaway Beach is the Most Expensive Beach in America

Mayuri — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:37:11 +0000

Calling a beach the most expensive sounds a little odd, particularly when you are not buying it outright. But in some cases the maintenance and expansion of a public beach requires huge investments making the beach rather expensive. According to this parameter the most expensive beach in America is the Rockaways. The beach has shrunk [...]

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Most Expensive Holiday For Dog Costs a Whopping £47,000!

Mayuri — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:58:42 +0000

It is hard to digest but the most expensive holiday for dogs rakes up a bill of £47,000! An entire family could have a great trip in that amount. But for dog owners with loads of money, this might not sound like a ridiculous expense. This canine holiday package includes a two week stay at [...]

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Lebua Hotels & Resorts Leading the Growth of Tourism in Thailand

Mayuri — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:44:42 +0000

Bangkok was the most visited city last year with 15.98 million international visitors and Deepak Ohri, Chief Executive of Lebua Hotels & Resorts leading the upsurge in Thailand’s tourism market. Lebua is a chain of luxury hotels and restaurants that includes several iconic properties in Bangkok. Deepak is the first employee of the hospitality company [...]

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Triplex Penthouse On the Plaza Hotel Back on the Market for $59 Million

Mayuri — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:05:34 +0000

Christian Candy, the real estate mogul has put the penthouse at the Plaza Hotel back on the market for an asking price of $59 million. The Monaco based Christian and his brother Nick is well known real estate developers who specialize in high-design luxury residences. They were in the news for redesigning the ultra luxurious [...]

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Hong Kong Opens New Cruise Terminal Costing $1.1 Billion

Mayuri — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:44:54 +0000

Hong Kong opened a large cruise terminal that has come up on the old international airport site. It is perhaps the best example of redevelopment as what used to be the runway will now be able to accommodate the largest cruise ships in the world. The berths in the new cruise terminal have been built [...]

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Most Expensive Parking Space in San Francisco Sold for $82,000

Mayuri — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:43:11 +0000

A parking space in San Francisco was sold for as much as $82,000. That is almost $1,000 for every square foot as the parking space located in the trendy South Beach neighborhood of the city measures 8 by 12 feet. The price is on the higher side because of its premium location. The space is [...]

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Your Weekly Dose of Luxpresso: Celebrity Hotel Suites and Monsoon Makeup Tips

Mayuri — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:07:02 +0000

As the monsoon season arrives, Luxpresso brings to you a list of earthy scents that would be perfect for the weather. First in the list is Bulgari’s Mon Jasmin Noir, L’Eau Exquise. It is a fresh green scent with a hint of musky notes. The Game by Davidoff is their latest EDT for men, which [...]

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The Oberoi Dubai is the First Property of the Group in UAE

Mayuri — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:51:57 +0000

The Oberoi Group opens its first property in UAE, The Oberoi Dubai. The India based Oberoi group has created a niche for itself with some ultra luxurious properties who have even won awards. Their Vanyavilas Ranthambore provides luxury amidst nature and was voted the best in the world by industry peers. The Udaivilas and the [...]

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Most Expensive Suit in the World is Made in Hong Kong for HK$ 1 Million

Mayuri — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:22:15 +0000

Most expensive suit may come up from the most unlikely place. Hong Kong is known for its expensive real estate but a tailor in the city has produced a suit that he claims to be one of the most expensive in the world. When you think of expensive suits, the names that come to mind [...]

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TripAdvisor Releases List of Most Expensive Cities for Tourists

Mayuri — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:45:10 +0000

Trip Advisor has released its latest TripIndex Cities that ranks the cities on the basis of the expense a visitor would make. Oslo, the Norwegian capital tops the list as the most expensive amongst the world’s key cities. Visitors to Oslo would have to pay an average of $561.26 for a night out in town. [...]

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Most Expensive Motor Home in Dubai from Marchi Mobiles

Nishu Kakkar — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:20:08 +0000

Marchi Mobiles, known for their premium vehicles have released their latest and the most expensive motor home which is perhaps the ultimate luxury vehicle, the eleMMent Palazzo. Their eleMMent series has been created to address the needs of the super rich who love the extraordinary. It is a new class developed in the ultra premium [...]

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Six Deck Yacht Migaloo Can Also Operate as a Submarine

Nishu Kakkar — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:18:44 +0000

Motion Code: Blue, the Austria based yacht design studio has come up with the extraordinary design concept of a luxury yacht that is also a submarine. It is a curious mix of basic design elements of yacht and submarine. It is a six deck yacht that is 11 meter wide and 115 meter long. The [...]

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Most Expensive Russian Painting Fetches $12 Million at Auction in London

Mayuri — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:30:34 +0000

A 1931 painting by Russian artist and philosopher Nikolai Roerich has become the most expensive Russian painting ever after it fetched £7.9 million (equivalent to approx. $12 million) at an auction at Bonham’s in London on Wednesday. It is a Madonna Laboris which is part of a series of works depicting the Great Female Deities [...]

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Pagani Brings Out a New Avatar Of Its Amazing Zonda R

Mayuri — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:02:28 +0000

Though not the most well known of sports car brands, Pagani sure believes in quality and not quantity. Pagani has impressed us again with their latest avatar of Zonda: the Revolucion. At 2358 pounds, this car definitely goes to the feather weight category of sports cars. That is thanks to its carbon-titanium monocoque chassis. Its [...]

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Migaloo Private Submersible Yacht Can Double Up As a Submarine!

Mayuri — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:02:05 +0000

The Migaloo Private Submersible Yacht will surely trump all the other yachts out there. It sounds like something from a James Bond movie. This design concept envisions a 377 foot yacht that can also transform itself into a submarine and cruise underwater. This concept yacht has been created by design firm Motion Code: Blue. They [...]

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Your Weekly Dose of Luxpresso: Luxurious Beauty Buys, Best Hotels in Asia Pacific, and Angelina Jolie’s Best Looks

Mayuri — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:03:52 +0000

Beauty doesn’t come cheap. If you want to indulge your skin with the best ingredients in the world, you have to pay a price, a hefty one. Our friends at Luxpresso have created a list of some luxurious beauty buys that will surely do wonders for your skin. Morocconoil is a hit among celebrities like [...]

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Most Expensive Champagne Priced at $1.8 Million Comes in Bottle Designed by Amosu

Mayuri — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:17:45 +0000

Goût de Diamants is the luxury Champagne brand that has taken the luxury quotient of its offerings to an extraordinary level. They recently announced the launch of their most expensive champagne. The packaging of the most exclusive offering has been designed by the highly acclaimed luxury designer Alexander Amosu. He is a young entrepreneur who [...]

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Elizabeth Taylor’s First Wedding Gown To Be Auctioned Off By Christie’s

Mayuri — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:36:19 +0000

Elizabeth Taylor was an iconic figure in life and now in death. Her famous jewelry collection was auctioned by Christie’s and fetched quite a handsome amount. This time around Christies is auctioning off her first wedding gown as part of their Pop Culture sale. The pre-sale estimates are around $45,300, but the actual final bid [...]

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Roberto Cavalli Designed Mini Becomes The Most Expensive Mini Auctioned at The Life Ball

Mayuri — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:40:03 +0000

The Life Ball in Vienna holds the title for being the biggest charity even in Europe and one of the biggest in the world. Every year donations are made to support HIV and AIDS patients. An interesting part of the charity for the past thirteen years has been collaborations between Mini, the iconic British car [...]

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A Gold Plated 1931 Leica Camera Fetches $683,000

Mayuri — Fri, 31 May 2013 11:49:14 +0000

Recently, a gold plated Leica Camera fetched an amazing $683,000 at an auction in Vienna, Austria. The camera in question is a rare collectible whose history goes back to 1931. Since then, it has passed on to three generations of Kalr Henkell’s family. Mr. Henkell, the renowned producer of sparkling wines was the last owner [...]

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Jumeirah Group Sponsors Aston Martin at the 41st ADAC Zurich Nürburgring 24 Hours

Mayuri — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:04:42 +0000

Aston Martin, the luxury sports car manufacturer is celebrating its centenary in 2013. Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company sponsored the car company at the 41st ADAC Zurich Nürburgring 24 Hours. It is the highlight of the motor racing calendar. The endurance classic race was held on Sunday 19th and Monday 20th May 2013. [...]

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Lunch Auctioned by Warren Buffett is the Most Expensive

Mayuri — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:03:20 +0000

A lunch with Warren Buffett is easily the most expensive lunch and it has become an annual ritual. This year again he will place a meal and a few hours of his time on the auction block and since 2008 it has fetched a minimum of $1.6 million. Last year the top bid was a [...]

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Your Weekly Dose Of Luxpresso: First Edition Harry Potter and Gucci Concert

Mayuri — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:02:07 +0000

Dior’s creative director, Raf Simon showcased his cruise collection, croisière in Monaco, which saw stars like Marion Cotillard, Liv Tyler, Jessica Biel and Princess Charlene of Monaco in attendance. The line saw several lace inspired designs undergoing an interesting transformation. The Dior Cruise 2014 Collection Launch saw all these celebrities decked up in the finest [...]

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MediaCorp Invests $40 Million in Reebonz to Tap into Booming e-Commerce Market

Mayuri — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:56 +0000

Reebonz, the designer brand flash sales site has got some serious funding from an unusual source. MediaCorp, one of Singapore’s two largest media companies has invested $40 million in the e-commerce site. It is unusual because MediaCorp is not known for investing in start-ups. However, their CEO, Shaun Seow explains that the decision was taken [...]

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Racing Pigeon Fetches £300,000 to Become the Most Expensive Bird

Mayuri — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:59:45 +0000

How much would you be willing to pay for the fastest pigeon? You might be surprised to know that a Chinese millionaire paid almost £300,000 for the fastest pigeon in Europe known as Bolt. The champion bird was auctioned by its Belgian owner Leo Heremans along with his entire stable of 530 racing pigeons. The [...]

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