Tag: Luxury

Artistic Penmanship: 5 Writing Instruments That Inspire Great Works

The mark of a master artisan is transforming a mundane object into a breathtaking work of art. This selection of pens is ready to inspire soaring essays and great novels or simply make preparing the weekly grocery list a lot more enjoyable. A Mythically Marvelous Pen Cartier Dragon Décor Pen $174,000 Inspired by traditional Chinese…


Pop the Cork! 5 Sparkling Wines for Your Holiday Celebrations

The holidays are about spending time with friends and family. Toasts will be made, which calls for something bubbly. To make shopping easy, we’ve created a list of sparkling spirits to cover every occasion and every guest. Just Dance—and Toast Dom Perignon Vintage 2010 Lady Gaga Limited Edition  $239.99 The extraordinary pairing of Dom Perignon…


So Long, Hotels: How to Rent the Perfect Vacation Home

“Where will I stay?” can be the most often overlooked aspect of travel. Your destination and what you’ll do once you arrive there garner the most attention of course, with making arrangements for lodging sometimes being the last task on the list. But just as your home serves as the center of all of your…


The Best Vacation Home May Be One That Floats

A sailboat is a wonderful vacation home, equipped with all of the comforts of home and an ever-changing “front yard” as you explore beyond the horizon. While these yachts all have engines, use the sails for the ultimate connection with nature. Sail-Powered Superyacht Jeanneau 60 From $1,279,800 Perfect for entertaining large groups, this yacht features…


5 Convertibles to Make Every Drive an Adventure

Convertibles make every drive an adventure, open to the breeze and sunshine on pleasant days and evenings. They quickly convert into a snug cocoon when it’s cold and wet. Here, we’ve collected the best of the breed for your consideration. Luxury at Light Speed Bentley Continental GT W12 From $218,900 Handcrafted in Britain utilizing only…


‘Big 5’ Luxury Nature Reserve in South Africa Hits the Market for $40 Million

One sad reality in our world is that much of our pristine wilderness is disappearing. Fortunately, it’s possible to support conservation efforts, such as the one at a luxury nature reserve in South Africa’s seemingly endless heartland, the Eastern Cape province. The Magic Hills property, which lists for 580 million South African rand (US$40,553,202), is…


The Best Food and Drink Subscription Boxes: Edible Gifts That Keep on Giving

What could be a better gift for the foodies on your list than one they can eat or drink? A gift that shows up every month! They’ll think warmly of you all year long when you surprise them with one of these subscriptions. Carnivore’s Delight Porter Road Butcher’s Choice Box This is like having a…


Luxury Beliefs

Commentary As the elaborately plumed peacock reminds us, both men and beasts have ways of displaying their assets and their power. The peacock, it seems, puts on an extraordinary audiovisual show, using his magnificent plumage to shake, rattle, and make the crest on the female’s head vibrate in response. Humans display their status in other…


A Private Aircraft Is the Key to Ultimate Freedom, but What’s the Best Way to Own It?

Whenever the conversation turns to personal freedom, two things invariably come up: owning a yacht and having a luxurious jet or turboprop aircraft at your immediate disposal. But what are the realities of these dreams? The answer depends in large part on how you define “own.” Just as luxury yachts are commonly owned by an…


Videography Cameras: Catch and Keep the Action

Once deemed too complicated for most, videography has boomed in popularity, driven by the need to connect with others via social media. This professional-quality collection covers every scenario from filming weddings to exploring shipwrecks. DIY Documentary Cam Canon XA55 Professional Camcorder MSRP: $2,799 The XA55 is a great choice for those seeking compact professional-grade video…