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Nottage Design G1 glass pool table

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On March 6, 2012 Permanent Link to Nottage Design G1 glass pool tablePermalink

Everything that has previously been taken for granted in billiard table design and technology has now been challenged. This striking transparent table from Nottage Design blends ultra modern styling and new patented technology to make the perfect centrepiece of any games room.

The G1 is Nottage Design’s flagship pool table, complete with ball return built into the designer frame for the ultimate aesthetics. By making a feature of pocketed balls, there’s no more guessing which ball just went in! The frame is highly rigid and heavy providing excellent support to the glass and features a precision levelling system.
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Hawaiian Haven

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On March 5, 2012 Permanent Link to Hawaiian HavenPermalink

The legendary Kahala Hotel & Resort has been offering a serene and secure oceanfront environment for its guests for almost half a century.

Since opening in 1964, the Kahala has hosted every American President since Lyndon Baines Johnson, legions of foreign royalty and dignitaries, a plethora of cinema and rock stars, and even the Dalai Lama. A $52 million renovation project on its rooms, signature suites and public areas was completed in 2009 bringing the resort firmly into the 21st century.
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The finer things in life

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On March 5, 2012 Permanent Link to The finer things in lifePermalink

If you are hoping to find something a little out of the ordinary either for yourself or as a gift, we may have just the inspiration you need.

The Jacob & Co Grand Collection is like the original Five Timezones watch in displaying the local time, as well as the time in four reference cities around the globe. Each one of which is a global hub for both 24-hour commerce and a cultural life that never sleeps.

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Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 4

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On March 5, 2012 Permanent Link to Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 4Permalink

Why queue up for the ultimate cinematic experience when you can enjoy it in your own living room? When it comes to televisions that offer viewing at this level of quality, nothing beats a big plasma screen but these degrade with time. The good news is that Bang & Olufsen’s BeoVision 4 provides the remedy in the form of ‘automatic colour management’. A tiny built-in camera serves as an in-house technician, checking the screen after every 100 hours of use and adjusting the colour balance accordingly.
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Meet the sweethearts

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On December 21, 2011 Permanent Link to Meet the sweetheartsPermalink

There are two pristine islands lying alongside each other in Cambodia’s unspoilt Koh Rong archipelago. Known locally as Song Saa, which means ‘The Sweethearts’ in Khmer, they now form Cambodia’s first private island resort

Most of Cambodia’s islands scattered across the blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand remain undeveloped offering deserted oases of virgin rainforests, tropical reefs and white beaches. Song Saa resort spans the islands of Koh Ouen and Koh Bong, connected by a footbridge over a marine reserve that has been established to safeguard the islands’ reefs and marine life including dugongs, seahorses and exotic species of tropical fish.
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Full circle security

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On December 21, 2011 Permanent Link to Full circle securityPermalink

As you can see, this is no ordinary safe as it incorporates a clock, mini-bar, cigar humidor and superior sound system. More than two metres high and made from the finest materials, the GrandCircle from Döttling fulfils even the most challenging demands of a highly select clientele. Limited to a single series of just 20 hand-numbered and signed pieces, the German safe maker’s new masterpiece has streamlined and timeless design on the outside but interior workings that are even more opulent.
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The Great Barrier Reef Escape

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On December 20, 2011 Permanent Link to The Great Barrier Reef EscapePermalink

If you’re hoping to find an exclusive hideaway, Lizard Island in Australia is anaward-winning resort that’s a constant favourite in the world’s ‘best’ lists

An award-winning idyllic retreat fringed with pristine coral reefs, crystal clear waters and powdery white beaches, Lizard Island offers the postcard perfect setting for an unforgettable holiday. What’s more, it has no mobile phone coverage, which allows visitors to switch off in more ways than one!
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Laguna Spa

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On December 20, 2011 Permanent Link to Laguna SpaPermalink

If you like nothing more than to lie back and relax in a deepwater bath, Laguna Spa could be exactly the tub you need. It’s made from the finest wood by Alegna, a Swiss company which formerly specialised in yacht building, and incorporates the best elements taken from spa-culture.
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States of play

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On November 16, 2011 Permanent Link to States of playPermalink

We head to the US to explore the property as well as tourist delights of specific areas in California, New York and Florida

Hollywood Hills California

The affluent and exclusive neighbourhood of Hollywood Hills is in the south-eastern Santa Monica Mountains. Although Hollywood has long represented the glitz and glamour of the film, television, and music industries, most studios have moved away from this quirky district in favour of other Los Angeles’ neighbourhoods. However, Hollywood still attracts millions of visitors each year who travel there to pay homage to their favourite stars and perhaps even catch a glimpse of some world famous celebrities.
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Aloha!

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On October 21, 2011 Permanent Link to Aloha!Permalink

A warm Hawaiian welcome awaits guests at Sheraton Waikiki, a fabulous waterfront property with unparalleled views of Waikiki Beach and the Ko’olau Mountains

Completed in January of this year, the $188 million all encompassing renovation has brought the Sheraton Waikiki to a new level of standing in upscale facilities. Latest additions include a new lobby, two new pools, new landscaping and water features, improvements to the porte-cochere, and complete room renovations.

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Waikiki itself is a neighbourhood of Honolulu on the south shore of the island of O’ahu, in Hawaii. Centrally located within Honolulu, on Kalakaua Avenue, the resort is right on the beach and just minutes away from world class shopping and dining.
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