Do you know what to give your spouse on your next wedding anniversary other than the traditional flowers and chocolates, or possibly dinner out at a fancy restaurant? Why not give her something unique and to remember and cherish the moment, with a three-day cruise to anywhere in the world! Your spouse would surely not expect this suggestion, and he may even commend and love you even more! Have you watched the movie, “Parent Trap” which stars Lindsay Lohan? Imagine planning a special dinner for two on board a rented yacht to go back to the very first day that you two guys met. Is it not romantic? So the next time you are planning something very special for your better half, reward yourselves with a much-awaited cruise to dance the night away and enjoy the pleasures it has to bring. After all, you both need that much-desired rest and relaxation.
For people attuned to the world of fashion, they know very well that if you own an authentic Louis Vitton product, you are a somebody, as these goods literally cost an arm and a leg. You would practically be the envy of the people you may meet along the way, and heads will easily turn when they notice that you have a Louis Vitton bag hanging from your arm. And who wouldn’t be? Not all people can afford it. Celebrities and people in high society are those who normally carry this around. But then, products such as these are made only from the finest leather, each design unique from the next. Thus, carrying this piece of leather around is actually a symbol of both luxury and elegant lifestyle and of course, fashion. It is then no wonder why people try to make cheap imitations of it, but no matter how good the imitation may be, nothing beats having an original Louis Vitton on your shoulder.
Though the year 2011 has just started, car manufacturers have already lined up new automobile models set to be released in 2012. Ride in style and elegance in a compact car with a 2012 Buick Verano and be the envy of all the people in the neighbourhood! This vehicle runs smoothly and quietly, that we might even think that the motor is not running, all thanks to quiet tuning technology. Also, we need not worry when we travel in a Buick Verano because it is equipped with 10 airbags and touch screen navigation, thus ensuring the safety and security of passengers with its ease of operation. It also boasts of having direct fuel injection, ensuring balanced horsepower and smooth cruising. Thus, if we plan on buying a new car in the near future, here is a great opportunity to own one which is quite affordable but actually personifies elegance and comfort.
A wedding day is usually treated as one of the biggest events in a person’s life. People usually allot a budget for a simple yet grand celebration, but more importantly, the bride usually wants to make a grand entrance, one which will be difficult to forget. Coming to the wedding in a limousine will surely capture everyone’s attention, and will be an entrance which will certainly be talked about. You see, limousines are not only vintage cars, they are actually luxury vintage cars, probably worth more than what they actually look like. Bring a limousine to a collector and you would probably be surprised at how much it is valued.
So if you want to make an impact and literally make heads turn, ride in style with a limousine, if your budget can afford it. After all, it is your big day and you certainly deserve nothing but the best.
Have you ever seen the movie, “Entrapment” where Sean Connery drove around in a Jaguar XK ? Have you ever dreamed of driving a Jaguar and proudly showing it off to your friends? It would be cool to have one, for sure! There will never be a dull moment when you have one in your own garage.
This year, the Jaguar XFR S-C Exclusive Package is set to be unveiled, with little details on its innovations being revealed by its manufacturer, probably to lend an air of mystery on it. Though it is expected to maintain its V8 engine under the hood, car enthusiasts may just be content with the current 510 HP since it is not expected to deviate from its present composition. This is why people are curious over what the new deal with the latest model. I guess we all have to wait for the 2011 Geneva Motor Show so we can check it out.
Here is an opportunity that no one should let go. It is an opportunity to experience the comforts that was available only to the kings of yester years. Here I present to you Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan – India. It is located on a 26 acre of greener gardens. The Palace gets its name after the earlier Maharaja (King) Umaid Singh who also happens to be the grandfather to the present Jodhpur, Maharaja. The palace has 347 rooms and it took 15 years to build the palace to completion. The palace was completed in 1943.
This palace has been serving the royal family of Jodhpur as their principal residence since 1943. It had been the work of an Edwardian architect renowned at that time by the name of Henry Lanchester. The palace has a 105-foot cupola which had been inspired by the Renaissance art. The towers of the palace are of the native Rajput tradition.
The various rooms and suites of the hotel maintained by Taj Group of Hotel in India are Maharani Suite, Maharaja Suite, Royal Suites, Historical Suites, Palace Rooms. Each of them is rich with art work that decorate the walls of these suites and rooms.
Well here is one. This is the “Palace on Wheels”. This is the name given to the train in India. The train goes on a round trip starting at Delhi, touches the following royal cities of the past. Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Agra and back to Delhi.
The train boasts 14 fully air conditioned coaches with the comforts suitable for the Maharajas (Kings). Each of the 14 coaches are called by the former Rajput states. The rooms have facilities that one might expect in the most highly rated hotels of the world. The Maharaja (King) and the Maharani (Queen) ensures that you are taken care when you are hungry, well these are the names of the restaurants that are onboard the train. The food is served in a traditional Rajasthani ambience. You have a wide variety of food to choose from like Continental, Chinese, variety of Indian cuisines.
There are a variety of tour options available on “Palace on Wheels” ranging from 4 days to 17 days journeys. The price varies in accordance with the package chosen. There are a number of websites that offer facilities to make reservations for these tour packages.
It is really worth living the life of the kings of yesteryears, after all you only live once….
People are crazy about various things, I have a thing for watches. I have many a times wondered what would be the most expensive watch in the world and I always used to think it was a variant of Rolex, till I stumbled upon this one.
The most expensive watch is “Joaillerie 101 Manchette” made by Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Jaeger-LeCoultre officially came into being in the present form of a company in 1937. The company is an amalgamation of a French and a Swiss.
These watches are made of 18 carat white gold and 576 diamonds. There are variants of this watch which can also contain 400 diamonds. The small square that you see in the picture is the actual watch. This watch is decorated by hand. The dial has a saphire crystal.
The Joaillerie 101 Manchette was worn by Marina Fois the French Actress at the premiere of the French film “Happy Few”
If you are looking to make your swimming pool luxurious then there is nothing better than glass tiles. These tiles are made up of silicate glass material and the size is just two square inches or even less. Glass tiles are available in numerous colors, texture and transparency.
These multicolored beautiful tiles were used in luxury pools of ancient Greek and Roman and now it is widely used as a modern day jaw-opening masterpiece. It makes the pool look beautiful and even changes the aura.
The best part is that these tiles
are strongly resistant to corrosion and other type of damage caused by water and environmental conditions. Due to this, glass tiles cover even more than 80 years. The sheen your swimming pool will get after installing these tiles is breathtaking.
The cost of these glass tiles may vary from $75 to $100, but it is ok to invest little more to get the best results.

