Paradisus Luxury Resorts announced today that they have another exclusive offering for their discerning guests, The Reserve. No they are not sleeping in teepee's with Indians, that's what I thought too. The Reserve, scheduled to open on December 23, 2008, is a multi-million dollar addition to The Leading Hotels of the World resort. It is a private, self-contained sanctuary, set apart from the main guest suites and dedicated to clients who prefer exclusivity and ultimate luxury. "The Reserve is an oasis of modern design and decor for the sophisticated traveler who wants it all," said Guy Hensley, Senior Vice President for Sol Melia's Premium Portfolio of hotels. "The pairing of exclusive, gourmet restaurants, private pools and award winning service sets The Reserve as the gold standard amongst all-inclusive resorts." I think this is wonderful! Nothing is worse then going to a beautiful luxury resort and having to hang out with "new money" ugh, they have no taste.
Like I said, people that own dogs are crazy. The Pollar Doggy Bed is for the dog that settles for no less than Brazilian rosewood inlaid with ivory. Each bed is fully customizable with different fabrics and finishes. Chances are when you spend $8,500 for a dog bed, fluffy will probably throw up on it. But that's what the dog maid is for. Yes, I said dog maid.
Remember the "Virgin" Keyboard? Well this one is not quite as expensive, at only $603, but just as luxurious. The soft leather Gokukawa keyboard comes to us from Japan and is covered in fine buttery leather with carefully etched keys. Why you say? Because rich people don't touch plastic.
Germany is opening it's first Luxury Dog hotel near Munich airport today called the Canis Resort. This $100 a night luxury doggie resort is intended to cater to well-heeled business people who are close to their pets. Each dog that stays at the resort is given their own personal caretaker. At an extra cost, the resort also provides gate-to-gate service which takes dogs to the airport to greet their owners upon their return. "There's nothing better than when I come back from Hamburg in the evening and my dog is there, waiting for me at the gate with his tail wagging," Gerteis, a dog owner herself, told Reuters Television. Is it just me or are dog people insane?
When my driver takes me in my limo to the spa it takes forever to find a parking spot. I always blame him but maybe it would help if I had a smaller car. Behold, the one-of-a-kind six-seat Maybach 72. The original Maybach 62 had an extra 3.3 ft added to it because your no one if your car only seats four. Priced at $780,000.
Buying presents for the ladies in your life is usually left up to your personal assistant. In case your into shopping yourself this holiday season and want to watch your budget, here are Luxemblog's top 10 gifts for women this year. All priced at under $400 Million dollars. Enjoy!
#10 - Vibrator
Yes that’s right, for nights when you’re “out of town on business” satisfy your lady with the Lelo Golden Vibrator. At three inches (hrmm) it is 18-karat gold-plated and weighs about five ounces. It comes packaged in a wooden box with a satin pouch, charger and a booklet detailing the best ways for its usage. Stop her from shagging the hired help for only $1,500.
#9 - Chocolates
There is no better way to stop her cravings than popping this in her mouth. No, I am talking about Chocopologie by Knipschildt. Hailed as the most expensive chocolate, this dark chocolate truffle has a French black truffle inside then is hand-rolled and dusted with cocoa powder. Coming in at a mere $2,600 per pound.
#8 - Manicure
Manicures are an everyday thing for your lady so treat her to something special with a visit to Leighton Denny, the top UK nail technician. This special manicure includes a nail bath, polish and 9-carats of inlaid gems. All for the measly prince of $32,000.
#7 - Fur Coat
Nothing says I love you more then a rare dead animal strapped to her back. The most luxurious fur is Bargazine Russian sable. A rare thing of beauty, this coat is a top grade sable pelts in soft dark brown fur with subtle silver tips. Priced at $95,000.
#6 - Pet
If its not almost extinct, then everyone’s got one. Be ahead of the pack (see what I did there) and buy your sweetie a cute little white lion cub this Christmas. Straight out of South Africa, the white lion cub is one of the rarest lions on earth withonly 300 in the wild. Make that 299 and grab your cutie a cute one for $138,000.
#5 - Cellphone
Ladies also want the latest gadgets, so why not please her with the GoldVish Le Million. This interesting shaped device is made out of 18-karat white gold and covered in diamonds totaling 120-carats. Let’s hope she doesn’t lose this one. This made-by-request gadget goes for about $1.4 Million.
#4 -Handbag
We all love designer handbags, so why not spoil your sweety with this lovely little evening bag by designer Ginza Tanaka. The purse is ornamented with 2,182 diamonds and the body is made of 208 -carats of pure platinum. It’s in the bag for $1.63 Million.
#3 - Shoes
Women love shoes and they love shiny things. So take care of your mistress this holiday season with this fabulous shoe designed by Stuart Weitzman and jeweler Le Vian. These sparkling shoes consist of 185-carats of museum quality tanzanite, 28-carats of diamonds and finished with 16-carat tanzanite dangling at the front of the shoe. The old ball and chain won’t even be aware of this purchase at only $2 Million.
#2 - Makeup
Make your beau even more beautiful with H. Couture Beauty’s custom Swarovski crystal and gold-plated lipstick and mascara set. With a lipstick casing of 1,200 pink diamonds and 2,500 blue diamonds covering the mascara case, this special set includes concierge service, 24/7 customer service and complementary refills for a year. It’s a gift that keeps on giving. Priced at $14 Million.
#1 - Land (we know God isn't making anymore)
What woman does not want to add a private island to her collection of estates? This spectacular piece of earth is located 300 meters from the coast of Lisbon, Portugal. The 300-acre island is undeveloped and just wanting for you to put your own stamp on it, all for a steal of just over $312 Million.
This time of year we all tend to pack on the pounds during the holidays, especially when your personal trainer is "visiting family" for Christmas. Behold, the Alfred Dunhill Mechanical Belt. This beautiful leather belt offers a highly precise one-handed lever system which assures that adjustments for movement can be made with ease and discretion. Once you've had your fill of turkey and martini's you can easily relax with a slip of the wrist. For added luxury, each belt contains 2 diamonds set in rose gold. Only $10,600, but hurry there are only 25 available.
I like to know where my furniture comes from. It puts me at ease knowing that my rug was made by real blind children in India, you know its good quality. So when I came across Pouf stools by Flocks I fell in love. These stools are available in three sizes and a bunch of different fall colours. Each Pouf also comes with a tag explaining the flock and the name of the sheep the wool came from. Priced at $1,020 - $10,980.
Designed by E. Kevin Schöpfer, this 250-foot vessel accommodates 12 guests in luxurious style and comfort. The vessel named, Oculus is a long distance cruising yacht capable of speeds upwards of 25 knots. The Oculus' exterior is designed to resemble the jaw and eye socket bone structure of large oceanic fish and mammals. I would put speakers on the top; play this You Tube video of whale mating sounds and see what happens.
Of course I will be jet setting to fabulous places this holiday season that only poor people dream about and what better luggage for me then the Samsonite Black Label trunk. Created as a re-issue of 1920’s styled trunks, the piece is completely covered with Crystallized Swarovski Crystals. There are only going to be 30 trunks available and can be purchased online at Colette. Too bad it looks like they have already sold out. That is probably a good thing, since apparently there are pirates still out there that would surely like to get a hold of this booty, both of them. Wink. 