luxury

Sunday, April 19, 2015

La Bergerie, one of Villa Guru's most luxurious Côte d'Azur properties

Always dreamt of sitting atop a yacht or Michelin starred restaurant balcony overlooking sport's glitziest event, the Monaco Grand Prix?

Villa Guru has the ideal option available for those looking for a last minute luxury package to enjoy this world famous race. As well as some of the area's finest accommodation, the extensive concierge service provided can enable clients to view the likes of Hamilton, Alonso and Vettel from these most exclusive spots in Monaco.

La Bergerie, one of Villa Guru's most luxurious Côte d'Azur properties, is available during the Monaco Grand Prix period for €40,000 based on a stay from 22 – 25 May. Swoop into the Principality of Monaco with included helicopter transfers to make an incredibly stylish entrance.

Set within the exclusive Terre Blanche Golf Club just a short helicopter ride from Monaco, La Bergerie is a spectacular villa for 12 guests. Accommodation is spread over 1,000m² with six luxurious bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms looking out to 1.4 hectares of landscaped gardens. Ideal for a large group or family get together, the villa has a swimming pool, pool house, al fresco dining area, family room, cinema and summer kitchen/lounge, making for the ideal celebration venue. The historic village of Tourettes is just minutes away with its picture postcard series of perched cobbled streets popular with tourists.

Prices start from €40,000 based on entire rental of the villa. Prices include Villa Guru concierge and staff including a housekeeping team, live-in chef and host on hand to serve throughout the stay, post-race barbecue and other meals.

In a flowing transition, Mercedes-Benz lands the next coupé: the Concept GLC Coupé is a near-production-standard study that carries the successful GLE Coupé formula over into a more compact segment.

The dynamically expressive show car combines typical stylistic features of a coupé with the sensually pure design idiom of coming SUV generations. This emotively appealing fusion is further enriched with details that are strong in character. A twin-blade radiator grille, powerdomes on the bonnet and a four-pipe exhaust system form an aesthetic contrast to the harmonious, almost organic main body section. On the other hand, elements from the rugged off-road world, such as enormous 21-inch tyres, front and rear underbody protection, increased ground clearance and side running boards, are indicative of the off-road performance potential of the Concept GLC Coupé.

The same successful blend of the multifunctional SUV and the emotively appealing coupé world of Mercedes-Benz that was so enthusiastically welcomed with the GLE Coupé is now repeated with the Concept GLC Coupé. However, the near-production-standard show car inhabits a more compact segment, as demonstrated by the external length of 4.73-metres and the 2.83-metre wheelbase. These two dimensions, together with the striking and muscular main body section, elongated greenhouse and large 21-inch wheels, provide an ideal basis for the typical, almost dramatic proportions of the sportily youthful coupé generation with the characteristic off-road touch.

O’Pari 3 Superyacht By Golden Yachts

Luxurious and spacious the 236-foot O’Pari superyacht was built by Golden Yachts following a design by Giorgio and Stefano Vafiadis.

GoldenYachts has proudly announce the launch of their flagship superyacht. The 1,700 tonne, 71.85-meter superyacht "O'Pari 3" is now Golden Yacht's largest build to date. She is expected to hit the charter market when she is delivered. O'Pari 3 has a design in and out by Giorgio Vafiadis and as depicted in renders she has been launched in tan/sand coloured hull and white superstructure.

At a glance, O’Pari looks rather down-to-earth as its design is similar to other vessels in its class. However, a closer look reveals certain details that allow this yacht to stand out among its peers.

Good examples include the low bulkheads that allow guests to admire fabulous views of the sea, as well as the outdoor flybridge that flaunts sun beds and a hot tub. There’s also a dining area with plenty of seating for 16 people, a lounge and a full bar with a barbecuing area. Inside, we find a few salons that offer great socialization and relaxation opportunities as well as a fully equipped gymnasium that ensures rigorous workout sessions.

Since we’re talking about a modern vessel, it comes as no surprise that O’Pari is equipped with a state-of-the-art system that controls its air conditioning, curtains, lights and audio/video equipment.

Accommodations comprise 8 luxurious cabins with large closets and separate bathrooms that boast marble elements and other high-end finishes.

World’s Most Expensive iPhone 6

World’s Most Expensive iPhone 6 Is Priced At $3,5 Million (Euro 3.2 Million)

Say what you want about Apple’s iPhone 6 but you have to admit that it is one popular little gadget. Aside from being one of the world’s most popular smartphones, this product is also one of the most customized and beautified gadgets in the world. Goldgenie is responsible for creating the world’s most expensive iPhone 6 to date, which is a part of the brand’s Diamond Ecstasy Collection.

The smartphone in question comes in either yellow gold, rose gold or platinum, and it boasts a plethora of decorations based on diamonds, corundum, topaz, sapphires, rubies, tourmalines, emeralds and tanzanite.

Furthermore, Goldgenie offers to engrave the special iPhone 6 with unique messages according to the buyer’s preference. Perhaps the best part of it all is that no phone from the Diamond Ecstasy Collection will be the same, as the company offers to make each handheld unique in some form. The price of the world’s most expensive iPhone 6 is $3,5 million. (Euro 3.2 Million).

Tivoli Palácio de Seteais Hotel, Portugal

Flaunting a unique ambiance inspired by the charm of the 18th century, Tivoli Palácio de Seteais is a luxurious and elegant hotel that is located in Sintra – a lovely town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Portugal.

The building from which the hotel operates today was initially constructed in the 1780s for the Dutch consul and came into the ownership of the Portuguese government before becoming a hotel in 1954.

The hotel is in close proximity to some of Sintra’s most popular landmarks, and it features superb panoramas of the Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and of a few beautiful golf courses. As far as accommodations are concerned, they consist of 30 rooms, including a selection of Collection or Superior Collection Suites that ooze fine taste and refinement from every pore. Nonetheless, the establishment’s Classic Suite is the most impressive thanks to its multiple high-end amenities and comforts. Unforgettable dining sessions can be enjoyed at the Restaurante Seteais, while delicious drinks can be savored at the bar.