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Explore The World

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On October 20, 2011 Permanent Link to Explore The WorldPermalink

Explore the world and have an experience of a lifetime

When only the best in The World will do, this penthouse suite is classified as the finest residence onboard The World of ResidenSea. You can rent this apartment on a voyage of discovery

The World is the first and only private residential community at sea. This extraordinary 12-deck, 644-foot vessel first set sail in 2002, and officially sold out four years later. The World’s continuous worldwide itinerary takes you to some of the globe’s most exotic locations.

As is the case with any private community, select apartments become available for resale from time to time. One such apartment that is now available is The World Suite. Due to its unrivalled location, size and flexibility, it’s hard to find a more unique residence anywhere in the world.
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The Informer – Volume 18 No 5

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On October 19, 2011 Permanent Link to The Informer – Volume 18 No 5Permalink

We take a spin through the social whirl of the property world by spotlighting some of its spectacular launches, grand openings and charity events.
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Riding the range

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On October 10, 2011 Permanent Link to Riding the rangePermalink

If you’ve ever envisaged yourself saddling up a horse in Montana and living out the full billionaire lifestyle, the Ranch At Rock Creek can fulfil those aspirations

Big skies, big dreams and limitless possibilities – the Ranch At Rock Creek is a place where guests can experience the ‘true West’ without sacrificing true comfort. Right in the heart of Montana’s amazing scenery, the ranch land offers wide-open spaces and the opportunity to experience endless outdoor recreational activities.

A luxury haven covering 6,000-acres, the resort is the brainchild of Jim Manley, a banker who spent 20 years searching for the perfect location. Once a billionaire’s home, the Ranch At Rock Creek, as its name suggests, has a bubbling creek running through the property.

On location

An untouched wilderness, the 10-square mile run near Philipsburg is blessed with undulating alpine meadows and slow weaving trails that just beg you to take up the reins and enjoy the scenery on horseback.
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Marble marvel

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On October 10, 2011 Permanent Link to Marble marvelPermalink

Stéphane Parmentier is a renowned Paris-based interior architect and designer who was head of womenswear at Givenchy and assistant to Karl Lagerfeld before setting up his interior architecture and design agency. This year he has launched his first furniture collection in partnership with Ormond Editions at L&B London.

‘Altaïr’ is a brand new collection of accent pieces which can be used as stools, tables, and bedside tables in which stone and wood takes a leading role. For Stéphane, the rule of elegance is to avoid being obviously showy or ostentatious, so with ‘Kask’ (shown here) he opted to use wood and statuary marble. He then lightens them with perforations or geometric cut-outs sculpted using ultramodern techniques.

£4,200 – www.lblondon.com

Refresh

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On October 10, 2011 Permanent Link to RefreshPermalink

If you feel in need of a relaxing holiday, why not take a private jet to Reef Villa and Spa in Sri Lanka? Within eight hours a crew can be waiting to fly you off to this pampering paradise

Reef is a spectacular and luxurious boutique hotel set in three acres of exotic tropical gardens with palm fringed pavilions and reflection pools that create the romance and grandeur of Sri Lanka. Here, superb attention to the finest details creates a soothing blend of warm effortless service and harmonious spaces.

On location

Just 45 minutes south of Colombo in Sri Lanka, Reef has breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Making the destination even more accessible, guests can now jet to Reef at a time to suit them as, with locations at all major metropolitan hubs, Universal Jet (www.flyujet.com) offers a 24/7 personalised service. Even with a last minute booking at Reef, with as little as eight hours’ notice for international travel, Universal Jet can have a flight and crew on-demand and in position ready for take-off.
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ICON Aircraft

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On October 10, 2011 Permanent Link to ICON AircraftPermalink

Imagine a two-seater amphibious plane with a design so innovative that it allows you to fly whenever the mood takes you and can even adapt to fit into your garage. The Icon A5 has wings that can be folded quickly and easily without the need for tools by just one person in under five minutes. Driven by safety, this patent-pending wingfold design locks them in flight and removes all loads from the hinge mechanism. What’s more, an automatic option allows the wings to be folded from the cockpit while on water or land.
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The Informer – Vol 18 No 4

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On September 2, 2011 Permanent Link to The Informer – Vol 18 No 4Permalink

We revel in the glamorous world of property by spotlighting some of its spectacular launches, grand openings and charity events.
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Stewart Hearn

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On September 1, 2011 Permanent Link to Stewart HearnPermalink

Over the moon London based glassblower Stewart Hearn has been exhibiting at The Conran Shop this summer as part of the permanent selling exhibition at the Chelsea store called ‘Handcrafted in Britain’. Stewart has been working with some of the world’s best glassblowers for 20 years, honing the craft following an initial course in 3D design and glass. He currently runs the successful London glassworks company and his work has become increasingly popular with collectors. This limited edition Saturn plate with red moon is a perfect example of his talent.

£1,200 – www.londonglassworks.com

Swiss Bliss

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On September 1, 2011 Permanent Link to Swiss BlissPermalink

Geneva may be one of the most expensive cities in the world but it’s also high on the list of most desirable places to live – and that’s official

It could be said that ‘you get what you pay for’, as living in and around Geneva certainly doesn’t come cheap, but just look at the
benefits. Switzerland as a whole offers many tax advantages, then there is the superb lifestyle that can be enjoyed with world class ski resorts, sailing on the lakes and outstanding mountain scenery. An admirable environmental record together with first class health and education systems and political and economic stability make for an alluring lifestyle choice. What’s more, all this is supported by Mercer’s 2010 Quality of Living survey, which put Geneva third in its world rankings.

Naturally, all these factors prove a major enticement to property buyers. Alex Koch de Gooreynd, Knight Frank’s European business manager, comments, “Demand has increased dramatically from this time last year with many more viewings taking place throughout the market. Geneva remains the main focus of this activity with left bank lake view houses in particular demand, however the lakeside villages just past Nyon are also seeing much more interest due to the increased potential to own significant land on the lake as well as the low communal taxes and ease of access to the airport.

“The security of this destination along with the attraction of a stable economic environment continues to drive Switzerland in the forefront of the world’s high net worth community and there remains a healthy selection of houses to satisfy even the most discerning tastes.”

Switzerland’s fabulous landscapes serve as the perfect backdrop to Swiss Development Group’s projects which always set out to redefine the scope and depth of luxury property development.

Nicolas Garnier, CEO of Swiss Development Group, says:

“The country is also known by its warm welcome, tradition, direct democracy, quality of public services and infrastructures, high-end educational system, talented artists and architects, unsurpassed security, dolce vita way of life mixing prosperous economy and civic attitude, and a real estate value increasing yearly by 10 to 12 per cent or more in most Romande regions.”

Luzzo Bespoke

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On August 31, 2011 Permanent Link to Luzzo BespokePermalink

Sit down at this computer desk and you may well think you are in the driving seat of a classic Bugatti racing car. This incredible piece of furniture takes its styling cues from the Bugatti Grand Prix racing cars of the late 1920s and early 1930s. Luzzo Bespoke’s design team has already accrued a vast wealth of experience in creating exquisite items for discerning clients around the world but this computer desk must rate among its most impressive.

The company has taken details from the Bugattis and used them in different forms or scales within the desk’s design. For example, the drive gears for the height adjustment are a scaled up version of the Winfield carburettor synchronisation quadrants from a Type 57 while the drawer fronts reflect the honeycombed grill.

Right the way through, the construction of this desk has been influenced by the methods used by Bugatti during this particular period. Where there would have been cast aluminium parts, Luzzo Bespoke has machined them from billet with the rest of the construction made up of aluminium frames clad in riveted aluminium sheet.
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