One of the prime reasons 2012 will be remembered for is that this year marks the Diamond Jubilee of the grand reign of contemporary British monarch – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Living up to the celebrated occasion, Quintessentially Travel, an international luxury travel company, has rolled out a regal travel plan, which is sure to make your jubilee festivities very memorable. The word ‘regal’ is the most befitting adjective to describe the scheme because it includes custom travel plans to some of the favorite holiday destinations of the members of royal family. It is a well-known fact that the … Read More
Archive for August, 2012
Click a picture with this limited edition gem – Leica M series camera
The tryst between mankind and cameras is a long and interesting one. Ever since man became civilized, he has had an incredible desire to chronicle history and preserve memories for posterity. With the invention of the camera, that task became incredibly accessible. With the invention of better and more efficient cameras, the relationship between man and his favourite gadget was cemented. Over the last century, cameras have taken a pivotal position as they have captured famous moments of history and numerous personal moments, all in one.
Known for their meticulous handcrafted special edition cameras, Leica is also known for … Read More
Sip the world’s most expensive whisky
Whisky has always been the king of all alcoholic beverages. Since time immemorial, aristocrats and rulers have enjoyed their free time with a sip of whisky; this has, in turn, made whisky an icon for elegance and class amongst the rich and mighty. In the modern world, where even the millionaires aren’t set apart simply by their wealth, owning the best brand of whisky is akin to making a statement about your class and style, thereby setting you apart from the rest of the crowd.
We all know that millionaire connoisseurs exist and they would hesitate at no price to … Read More
The world’s most expensive servant – Hubo 2
Mankind’s fascination for robots and gizmos has been insatiable since time immemorial. Machines have not only intrigued and fascinated mankind but have also become a distinguishing trait amongst people. From elite aristocrats to royalty, the craze and desire to own the latest and modern piece of gizmo has passed on for generations and today has taken final shape in the eternal desire to own a robot, the ultimate form of human engineering, and the ultimate machine that human imagination can think of.
In this modern day and age that we live in, the cutting edge of science and technology… Read More
World’s most expensive thrill – Gnarboard’s Trail Rider skateboards
The desire for thrill seeking and adventure runs in the very nature of mankind. Since the days of yore, men have been searched high and low for thrill and fun and have left no stones unturned in their search for the same. In the modern era too, this quest for adventure has turned into a lust for thrill sports.
In recent years, the quest for adventure has been transformed with the advent of the high and mighty, which has turned the world of adventure sports into a glitzy world of cutting edge technology mixed with ecstasy. The latest gizmo … Read More
The world’s most expensive television – Sharp’s 90 inch giant HDTV
The modern age has come bound with its modern luxuries that have become the obsession of mankind. None of these luxuries are as important to us as the television. Not only has it been around for ages, but it now has a special place in the hearts and minds of mankind. Of late, the world of television has become addicted with technology and has experienced several innovative revolutions in the past decade that has revolutionized the world of television around us.
Modern day people would be lost without an LED television and the world of the high and mighty … Read More
The most expensive countdown to Christmas – OctagenBluie GCV calendar
Advent calendars were meant to celebrate the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. As of late, most advent calendars are made for children. They usually have 24 windows, each with a little surprise behind the flap. Well not these advent calendars, costing as much as 3 million dollars. Porsche has released an exclusive advent calendar with a treat behind each date. The calendar is 1.75 metres in height and has 24 doors hiding Porsche designs. These include a motor yacht, a Porsche individually designed kitchen, a P 6910 indicator, 18 carat gold sunglasses, cufflinks, French classic luggage, just … Read More
The palce on wheels – the Fakhuna
In order to make your car stand out poignantly as distinct from the rest, you may consider sprucing your car’s décor to the effect that it dons an exotic look. And if you want to do this in a regal manner, you must consult DMC – a German firm offering individualization options for the interior and exterior design of Lamborghini and Ferrari automobiles. The latest service which this luxury tuner has rolled out of its repository is “Fakhuna” – an exquisite concept design for Aston Martin DB-S whose salient features include carbon fiber and real gold garnishing.
The front bumper … Read More
Luxury by the sea side to find new benchmarks with Nikki Beach Hotel and Spa, Phuket
For those who are fond of holidaying on beaches, there is cheerful news. The alliance of Nikki Beaches and Castlewood Group is all set to open up Nikki Beach Hotel and Spa in Phuket, Thailand by 2013. The proposed design, which has won itself laurels already by bagging the New Hotel Design and Construction Award at the HSBC and the Royal Institute of Charted Surveyors sponsored Asia Pacific Hotels Awards, 2012-13, includes 23 exclusive villas and sky villas, each having its own private garden and pool. Moreover, the design also includes 151 plush sites, an infinity pool at hotel’s roof … Read More
Andy Bates’ most expensive food item, the King of Kebabs
For those of you who have lively taste buds and dollars to spare, here is something which deserves your attention – Andy Bates’ latest addition to his menu of the most expensive food items: “The King of Kebabs”.
The mere description of the kebab’s recipe is sure to water anyone’s mouth. Anything made of saffron infused flat bread, milk fed lamb from Pyrenees and edible gold, and flavored with microcress, lettuce salad and Barrel Aged Yews Feta Cheese will be justifiably expensive, and predictably delicious. Other ingredients of this dish are Chili Sauce made from world’s most expensive chili, … Read More




















