The overall style of the resort was penned down by the renowned architect Tan Hock Beng, in which he included colonial impressions and contemporary touches. Comprising 57 exclusive stand-alone villas, a 1,800 square meter spa complex, four swimming pools and two restaurants, this get-away spot is ideal for escaping the city rush and busy town-life.

The resort provides 24-hour-a-day personalized services via trained Vietnamese staff, part of an international management team. The art of cooking is pretty much praised, given a lot of attention and care.

Being situated in the Binh Thuan region, the resort also features superb landscapes all around – a long stretch overlooking the East Sea, sand dunes, red canyons, impressive mountains plus a healthy wildlife. In case guests tend to get bored, the resort puts at their disposal mountain rides in vintage Jeeps, dirt-roads exploration with all-wheel-drive SUVs and a plethora of other activities.

There’s also the Ocean Dune golf course, featuring par-72 18 holes, for such enthusiasts. It’s located close nearby, in Phan Thiet, being designed by Nick Faldo.

Engulfed in a rich atmosphere, providing luxury and breathtaking natural settings, just a few nights spent at this resort may bring a great deal of light and much-wanted repose into your life. Accommodation services start at around $300 per night, depending on preferences.

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We got a beast of a car here for you, preceding its launch at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Supercar manufacturer Maserati presented the GranTurismo Sport a couple of weeks in advance of the renowned event. The 5-year old model had a little bit of upgrading done, going on with Maserati’s tradition of offering the best to its clients.

Until the new Quattroporte versions are ready to be released, they’ve presented this latest model they’ve carefully planned, a replacement for the GranTurismo S. It is in fact the middle class between the simple GranTurismo and the GranTurismo MC supercar.

Its most significant upgrade was done to the roaring thing under the hood – the 4.7-liter V8’s power has been increased from 434 to 460 HP, setting the model somewhere under the old 16HP-more MC and GranCabrio Sport. Those are in the waiting list for upgrades soon to come.

The car’s aggressiveness has been accentuated on the outside as well, via bigger air apertures on both sides of the front grille, accompanied by LED headlamps with darkened tails. The interior also received a few changes, now sporting new front and rear seats and a new steering wheel.

The car will have its major debut at Geneva, in a few weeks. Until we find out more regarding the price and availability, check the additional photos we provided. The car is simply gorgeous, admit it!

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During 2012, fans of exquisite watches will be enticed by a new collection from Zenith, actually additional models for the El Primero Chronomaster series. We’re talking about two new timepieces, the El Primero Chronomaster 1969 and El Primero Chronomaster Open Grande Date Moon & Sunphase, masterfully crafted by one of the greatest watchmakers in the world.

The 1969 model is a monument to Zenith’s wealthy heritage over time and a celebration to its style involution. This piece’s 12-hour and 30-minute counters boast the same tones as the original 1969 models, plus a new movement – the Calibre 4061, vibrating at 36,000 times per hour, a pretty high frequency, compared to the majority.

This version also features a premiere for Zenith – the dial has been beautifully cut to expose the intricate movement under it. The small opening is located adjacent to the 10 o’clock position, leaving space for the other two indicators.

This technologically-advanced 42mm stainless steel work of art comes with a rubber-lined strap with pin buckle or triple folding clasp, based on customer’s choice. Check it out at Baselworld 2012.

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As a premiere throughout our pages, we present an incredibly beautiful way to travel and explore new places for the rich, wealthy and not only. The Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train is a superb invitation for everyone to explore the beauty and wonders of Asia.

Traveling from Thailand to Laos, Malaysia and Singapore, it features three grades of luxurious private cabins, all of them encased with cherry wood and elm burr. During the day, travelers can sit on a plush banquet-style sofa, while at night it can be converted into cozy beds.

Of course, to let us gorge into the breathtaking landscapes, the carriages provide huge panoramic windows, accompanied by comfort-inducing amenities, like private bathroom with shower and air conditioning. The atmosphere during this travel can easily match your home-comfort. If you’re willing to try different culinary experiences, the cabins can also serve as dining spots.

After the meal, you may want to join co-travelers in the open-air Observation Car, and from there out to exciting outdoor adventures. This train is as exquisite as a private resort in the middle of the Pacific, but offering way more for the adventurous characters. Anyhow, please, don’t be late! You may miss an extraordinary adventure.

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This is definitely one of the most amazing residences in the entire Thailand, located in Phuket, Cape Yamu, Villa Verai is a dream home for most of us. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the Phang Nar bay from every room of the gorgeous mansion, the residence being faced by a 100-meter long beach.

The designers, builders and architects, including the fabled Debbie Oppenheimer, haven’t relied on any restrictions regarding furnishing prices. Being built over 10,000 square meters of superb gardens, plus owning one of the largest swimming pools in Phuket, the villa features 7 en-suite bedrooms, a spa, gym, plus an ultimate movie theatre.

It also boasts 3-people staff rooms and two hotel-standard kitchens. The home also sports unique pieces of artwork, which can easily entice any art-lovers. The island landscapes were the filming locations of famous movies, like “The man with the golden gun” and “The Beach”. The limestone-encased island is one place where you would surely like to live.

The private infinity pool is the largest on the island, being built not only for swimming, but also for fitness. Along this, a steam spa, theatre movie room and a gym are great places to spend your time. Furthermore, the new Como Resort is to be opened soon, thus putting at your disposal a large spa, small marina and tennis courts.

The villa’s total living space stretches over 4,500 square meters, both on the inside and outside. The sense of lightness and freedom is highlighted by huge windows and tall ceilings, the floors being beautifully made of limestone. The main living hall offers is able to offer dining for up to 10 guests. Besides this, a large office, movie room and a private lounge offer even more places for recreation.

The master bedroom on the other hand, of the 7 total bedrooms, shares incredible views through immense panoramic windows. Each of the bedrooms boasts its own private bathroom, in case of emergency. By far the most pleasurable place to be in the villa is the master en-suite, with a large circular tub, hers/his washbasins, plus a huge power shower unit.

The bathrooms also share views over the Phang Nar. The two large kitchens are describable in one word: perfect. They feature any amenity or appliance you may need, no restrictions. The main kitchen can be compared to five-star hotel kitchens, while the smaller kitchen belongs to the staff quarters. In addition to these, the fully equipped manager’s office is the place to command the whole villa.

In financial terms, the residence is available at $18.7 million, being currently sold by Exotic Phuket. Enjoy the photos!

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It’s time we share with you one of the greatest yachts on seas today, a creation of Benneti Motor Yachts – the Four Aces. This 894-ton cruiser is a superb example of what the hands of a few can create, through care, perseverance and attention. Measuring around 56 meters in length, it’s large enough to make you feel at home, plus it’s luxuriously equipped according to the highest standards on stake today.

Its main deck is the most desirable place to be, with a master stateroom that stretches over the full width of the yacht. It’s accessible via a private owner’s sitting room with a couch, table and chairs. The bedroom greets you with immense space, a central-placed king-sized bed, a 2-person settee to starboard and a vanity – port.

The large bed is flanked from both sides by huge closets. The master-suite also features his/hers bathrooms, his boasting a shower, hers a bathtub, both adorned with exquisite stonework and amenities. The fittings are all made courtesy of Paris’ THG. In front of the master we can find the owner’s gym, sharing breathtaking views through the large windows.

A great detail is the exit/entrance door towards the exterior deck starboard, which helps avoid disturbing the guests sitting in the stateroom if you feel like practicing inside the gym. The gym area is also separated from the rest of the stateroom via sliding doors, which close it off. In total, there are 5 guest rooms, an opulent large VIP cabin located on the wheelhouse deck towards starboard with a gorgeous en-suite bathroom.

The lower deck features 1 twin and 3 king staterooms, all of them sporting en-suite baths. Great additions to the king and twin staterooms are Pullman berths. Overall, the decors and interiors have been designed in the most superb way possible by François Zuretti.

In terms of performance, the yacht is powered by two 1824 HP Caterpillar engines that help the yacht reach a maximum speed of 17 knots and a cruise speed of 15 knots. The steel hull confers the vessel much needed resistance for the long cruises it goes through. Furthermore, the boat features state of the art orientation and communication systems, a large amount of entertainment devices and a generous range of watersports equipment and tenders.

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Going on with the 60-year old tradition set by a rich boat-racer Achille Castoldi, the creator of Arno XI hydroplane Ferrari-powered racing boat, we present you a little history of this impressive performance monument.

It is powered by a 4.5-liter 12-cylinder Ferrari motor, homonym to the engine that wrote “victory” on Jose Froilan Gonzalez’s forehead on the occasion of the 1951 Silverstone GP, the Type 375 grand prix car. It’s been modified, of course, to provide incredible performance over watery environment.

It runs on methanol for higher compression ratios for the twin superchargers, resulting in a whopping 500 HP.

Castoldi drove the Arno XI in 1951, averaging a 150 mph speed, afterwards breaking the “24 nautical miles” record in the 800kg category, achieving a 102.13 mph average. The categories were modified after the apparition of the Italian Federation Powerboat, but the records remained the same.

The best part of all these facts is that the boat can be acquired today, through the RM Auction during its sale in Monaco on May 11^th and 12^th. It comes with “and extensive history file” that includes notes from Ferrari engineer Gioacchino Colombo plus photos from its fabled past. The experts predict prices between $1.3 million and $1,9 million.

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It’s time to show you one of the most amazing hotels from Greece, located on the island of Kos, the Helona Resort is truly luxurious and bespoke. This five star resort is simply excellent as a get-away as well as a spot to spend the short time before the wedding, in a nice honeymoon-ish atmosphere.

Some of your precious time you may spend at the lavish health spa, in one of the four treatment rooms with chromotherapy, the double suite for Ayurveda, VIP cabins or the wet room with a floating bed. Furthermore, at the same spa guests can find a Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, heated indoor swimming pool, gym and a whole array of beauty treatments that go with the vacation package.

There’s also the possibility of watching the breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and Nissyros Island from the main infinity pools, or from almost all the rooms. Concerning water-related activities, try any of the 21 swimming pools and the private plunge pools for suites and villas.

Of course, depending on the reason you’re here for, you may need a large dose of privacy, which can be ensured by the efficient setting and spreading of the rooms. Furthermore, the hotel resides in the silent side of the island, away from the busier tourist destination on it.

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