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Palacio da Quinta Brings Six-Star Living to Europe

Published: 5/31/2008 3:10:00 PM

Keywords: Real Estate

Palacio da Quinta, Europe’s first six-star service hotel and residential resort looks set to become one of the most sought-after properties in Europe.
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2008 "Corian loves Missoni" Exhibition by DuPont

Published: 5/31/2008 10:09:00 AM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design

The exuberance of the Missoni style philosophy meets the versatility of Corian building materials in chemical company DuPont’s "Corian loves Missoni" interior design exhibition, a highlight of the recently concluded 2008 Milan design week.
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Mocha Coffee Extravagance with Sanani

Published: 5/31/2008 6:09:00 AM

Keywords: Dining

Coffee enthusiasts consider the rarefied beans cultivated using traditional methods on the slopes of Yemen’s western mountains amongst the best in the world.
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Nurai by Zaya – UAE's Latest Private Island Residences

Published: 5/31/2008 2:25:00 AM

Keywords: Real Estate | Resorts

Abu Dhabi looks set to be the next luxury hotspot in the United Arab Emirates when word gets out about an idyllic little isle named Nurai.
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Magic Gardens of Piaget

Published: 5/30/2008 10:02:00 PM

Keywords: Jewellery

Inspired by honeycombs, the Magic Gardens by Piaget consists of a hexagonal-shaped sautoir necklace and ring incorporating precious stones and yellow gold (or white gold).
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Sony’s Sountina Prototype Speakers Go Into Production

Published: 5/30/2008 10:19:00 AM

Keywords: Luxury Electronics

Nearly a year after Sony introduces its glass-tube speaker prototype called Sountina, the Japanese electronics giant has just announced that it will start producing these transparent audio tubes.
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Sweden's Moulin Rouge - Le Rouge, Stockholm

Published: 5/30/2008 6:07:00 AM

Keywords: Bars and Lounges | Dining

Swedish restaurant, Le Rouge, is a picture of opulence with plush upholstery and drapery reminiscent of the dramatic style of the Baroque period.
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Swedish Spirits - The DQ Vodka

Published: 5/30/2008 2:04:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

One of Sweden’s best loved exports just got better thanks to Nordic Spirit AB’s new super-premium DQ Vodka.
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Vertu’s New Singapore Boutique Celebrates 10 Years of Success

Published: 5/29/2008 10:05:00 PM

Keywords: Luxury Electronics | Mobile Phones

Maker of luxury mobile handsets Vertu celebrated their 10th anniversary in style with the opening of a new retail boutique in Singapore’s luxurious and exclusive Raffles Hotel.
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Test Drive: Bugatti’s Veyron 16.4

Published: 5/29/2008 6:33:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

Firing on all 16 cylinders, Bugatti’s Veyron 16.4 delivers both unbelievable power and peerless refinement. Motoring expert Ian Kuah manages to keep his eyeballs in place as he puts the new standard in supercars through its paces.
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First Impressions: Glashütte Original Senator Rattrapante

Published: 5/29/2008 5:23:00 PM

Keywords: Watches

The traditions of Glashütte are amply evident in this split seconds chronograph, as Harry Tan discovers. Mechanical excellence, meticulous finishing and smoothness of operation make the Senator Rattrapante a compelling proposition.
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Luxury Yacht Feature: Atlantis 35 Yacht

Published: 5/29/2008 4:02:00 PM

Keywords: Yachts and Boats

The Atlantis 35 yacht by Italian builder Gobbi combines mature and spirit-lifting performance with a standard of luxury that is rare on a 35-footer. Find out why this boat is one of the best powerboats ever tested.
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Restaurant Profile: Bruno Jamais Restaurant and Club

Published: 5/29/2008 3:03:00 PM

Keywords: Dining | Bars and Lounges

A fine dining restaurant by day and a swanky jazz club by night, Bruno Jamais Restaurant and Club is the beating heart of Manhattan dining and nightlife.
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Resort Profile: Grand Hyatt Bali

Published: 5/29/2008 2:14:00 PM

Keywords: Hotels | Resorts

First conceived as the “water palaces” of kingdoms past, the Grand Hyatt Bali is ready to reclaim its pre-eminent status as the crown jewel of five-star luxury resorts on Nusa Dua after a massive makeover.
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The Iceberg Project – Denmark's New Waterfront Residence

Published: 5/29/2008 10:33:00 AM

Keywords: Real Estate

The Aarhus Docklands in Denmark will soon see a new, edgy residential development that promises to change the face of the harbor. Scheduled for completion in 2010...
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Czeers Solar Speedboat – the MK 1

Published: 5/29/2008 6:09:00 AM

Keywords: Yachts and Boats

Dutch company Czeers Solar boats has claimed the prize for coming up with the first solar powered speedboat it calls the Czeers MK 1.
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First Sketches of the New Rolls-Royce RR4 Revealed

Published: 5/29/2008 2:02:00 AM

Keywords: Automobiles

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars have released official sketches of its newest model called the RR4, which has been slated for launch in 2010.
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Piaget’s Possession with Maggie Cheung

Published: 5/28/2008 10:11:00 PM

Keywords: Jewellery

The ring-within-a-ring gets a new interpretation in Piaget’s Possession Spring/Summer 2008 collection.
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Montblanc Nightflight Collection

Published: 5/28/2008 10:10:00 AM

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Montblanc has announced that it will release the Montblanc Nightflight collection in khaki in time for the autumn season, adding to their current collection in chestnut shades.
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Giancarlo Zema Ring Collection

Published: 5/28/2008 6:13:00 AM

Keywords: Home Furnishings

Italian architect, Giancarlo Zema, marries art with function with his latest Ring Collection at the Salone del Mobile in Milan— one of the largest international furniture trade fairs in the world.
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