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La Purificadora Hotel - Former Ice Factory Turned Boutique Hotel

Published: 12/31/2007 5:00:00 PM

Keywords: Hotels | Travel

From its stone-walled exteriors and rustic façade, you would have guessed that this boutique hotel in the Mexican city of Puebla is a modern re-interpretation of a historical building. What you might not have expected...
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First Super Stretch Limousine Arrives In Singapore

Published: 12/31/2007 3:23:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

Singapore has taken delivery of its first super stretch limousine – a silver-colored Chrysler 300 model. Lotus Limousines, a company based in Singapore, has purchased the limousine from UK-based coachbuilder Krystal Interior
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Breguet Cufflinks

Published: 12/29/2007 2:06:00 PM

Keywords: Jewellery

Cufflinks add a touch of class for business meetings with clients, a black-tie event, and important occasions like weddings. Experienced craftsmen from highly revered watch-making house...
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Gresso's Avantgarde Black Diamonds Collection

Published: 12/28/2007 5:56:00 PM

Keywords: Mobile Phones | Luxury Electronics

Gresso's ultra-chic Avantgarde Collection has expanded to include an extravagant Black Diamonds Collection. Fashioned from precious 200-year-old African Blackwood, the collection features two models—Black Diamonds and a limited Royal Black Diamonds edition...
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IndoChine Group Moves Into Hospitality And Hotel Management

Published: 12/27/2007 6:48:00 PM

Keywords: Hotels | Travel | Resorts

Singapore-based IndoChine Group has teamed up with Villa Santi to develop a luxury resort and villa development in Phuket, collectively named IndoChine Villa Santi. Translated, Villa Santi means 'peace' in Thai.
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Vacheron Constantin 1972 Cambrée Series

Published: 12/27/2007 6:37:00 PM

Keywords: Watches | Womens Interest

History is becoming a thing of the present, with high-end luxury watch brands like Vacheron Constantin, reviving their classic 1972 Cambrée series. Awarded the prestigious "Diplôme du Prestige de la France" on 23 June 1972...
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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK Unveiled

Published: 12/26/2007 7:02:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

The new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK lineup of Roadsters gets a cosmetic makeover, with the front end tweaked to give it a more pronounced arrow shape, and a cleaner, diffuser-style look in the rear.
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Ola Voyna Jewellery Collection

Published: 12/26/2007 6:44:00 PM

Keywords: Jewellery | Womens Interest

Ola Voyna is a Polish furnishing company with a difference. Not only do they design, produce, and distribute whimsical handcrafted furnishings, they are now adding a whole new jewellery line named the Striped Flint Collection to their luxury brand.
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"Manned Cloud" By Massaud Studio

Published: 12/26/2007 3:45:00 PM

Keywords: Travel | Aviation

Zeppelins seem to be the latest craze these days as another design company has come up with a flying blimp that houses a hotel with luxury suites for 60. Called the Manned Cloud, this concept by French designer...
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Chopard’s Croisière Collection 2008 - Elegance In Simplicity

Published: 12/24/2007 2:36:00 PM

Keywords: Jewellery

Chopard's Croisière Collection 2008 is a classy collection, with understated elegance despite its simplicity. Made up of two distinctive jewellery series, Les Chaînes and Les Sautoirs...
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GM Unveils 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Published: 12/22/2007 5:32:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

Behold the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1! Officially unveiled by General Motors on Friday, the ZR1 is the fastest and most powerful production car the company has ever produced.
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First Buddha-Bar Hotel To Open In Prague In 2008

Published: 12/22/2007 5:09:00 PM

Keywords: Hotels | Travel

Experience the world-renowned Buddha-Bar brand in an exciting new way when the first Buddha-Bar Hotel opens in Prague in the second half of 2008. This opulent boutique hotel, nestled in the heart of picturesque Prague...
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Vacheron Constantin's Kalla Lune

Published: 12/21/2007 7:01:00 PM

Keywords: Jewellery | Watches | Womens Interest

Have yourself a dazzling little Christmas when you meet the bejewelled star of Vacheron Constantin's Métiers d'Art Collection, the Kalla Lune. Having first created its first high jewellery wristwatches at the end of the 19th century...
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Macallan's 55-Year-Old Single Malt Whiskey Commands USD12,000

Published: 12/21/2007 6:21:00 PM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

Macallan has a distinction of producing the finest Scotch whiskey in the world. Its single malt remains the standard against which others are judged. Therefore, it is no wonder that the company has chosen...
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BMW X6 Series

Published: 12/20/2007 2:01:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

BMW has unveiled its most sporty version of its Sports Activity Vehicle range – the BMW X6. Hailing it as the world's first Sports Activity Coupé...
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Sofitel Set For Major Revamp

Published: 12/20/2007 2:00:00 PM

Keywords: Hotels | Travel | Resorts

Sofitel has announced plans to elevate and reposition its brand into the premium end of the luxury hotel market. This new strategy will see the creation of two new brand portfolios...
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T-012 Club/Bar Pays Tribute To German Leader

Published: 12/19/2007 4:07:00 PM

Keywords: Dining | Bars and Lounges

T-012, a German bar and club designed in honour of Germany's first president Theodor Heuss, won the prestigious red dot design award 2007, clinched the Deutscher Designer Club...
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Asus Goes Green With Bamboo Encased Notebooks

Published: 12/19/2007 3:40:00 PM

Keywords: Luxury Electronics

Fancy lugging around an eco-friendly notebook encased entirely in bamboo? Taiwan-based Asustek Computer Inc.'s wooden beauty features a case decorated with laminated bamboo strips...
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SSC Ultimate Aero Is Fastest Production Car In The World

Published: 12/18/2007 6:22:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

Shelby SuperCars' (SSC) Ultimate Aero has officially left its tracks in the Guinness World Records as the "fastest production car" in the world. Clocking an average speed of 412.28 km/h, eclipsing the current record...
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Christian Lacroix-designed Evian Bottles

Published: 12/18/2007 5:59:00 PM

Keywords: Fashion and Design

Just when you think this is only a bottle of water with an exquisite bottle design, look again. Specially designed by celebrated French fashion designer Christian Lacroix, the "Prêt-à-Porter" bottle is adorned with a floral pattern...
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