Passion For Luxury : December 2014

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

BMW i9 Design Concept by Carlos Aliaga Pastor

Rumors of a high-powered BMW supercar, slotted directly above the techy i8, have been floating around for a while now. However, we’ve yet to hear any conclusive evidence as to its arrival. For some Bimmer fans, that “maybe” just isn’t good enough.

The Exquisite Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in South Africa

Not far away from Cape Town in South Africa, there is a wonderful haven of tranquility called the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa.

7 Tips on How to Drink Champagne the RIGHT Way

Elise Losfelt, Oenologist, Moet & Chandon

Amancio Ortega – The Media Billionaire Behind Zara

Ranking number seven on Forbes’ latest list of the world’s billionaires is a Spanish entrepreneur worth $31 billion. His name is Amancio Ortega Gaona and he is the richest man in Spain and the second richest in Europe.

Powerful Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4

Who would have thought that we’d see the day when Lamborghini creates a hybrid supercar? The Asterion LPI 910-4 was launched during the Paris Motor Show, and it represents a “technology demonstrator” – a title that pretty much speaks for itself.

La Villa Blue, Agios Lazaros, Mykonos, Greece

La Villa Blue is located in the most prestigious area of Agios Lazaros, facing the west part of Mykonos and the historical island of Delos.

Sumptuous villa Belle Epoque of 800 m² built in 1910 by an award winning Italian architect was commissioned by a prominent family from Cannes, the Picaud.

The Ritz-Carlton's Sharq Village & Spa is situated on the coastline of the Persian Gulf in Doha, Qatar's prosperous capital city.

Ferrari Announces Its First Luxury Hotel to Come Up in Barcelona

Ferrari has finalized big plans to diversify into the hospitality sector. They had created their first theme park in Abu Dhabi in 2010. They are planning a Ferrari Hotel in their second Ferrari World theme park to be launched at the Port Aventura Resort just outside Barcelona.

Amanjena, Marrakech, Morocco

Amanjena (peaceful paradise) is the first Aman resort on the African continent and is located just outside the ancient city of Marrakech.

Cascading down a hillside on the small Aeolian island of Vulcano, Therasia Resort Sea & Spa is a refuge for the mind, body and soul. Its marvelous architecture combines local tradition and modern design sensibility with the most striking views of the Mediterranean Sea to create warm and elegant spaces.

Riad Tarabel, Marrakech, Morocco

Filled with family heirlooms, souk-sourced antiques, cedar furniture, traditional tadelakt tile patterns, this timelessly elegant Moroccan private guesthouse is a very special addition to the riad range in Marrakech.

Bugatti Chiron Coming in 2016 with 1500HP

6.180.000 Euro ($7,700,000) New 2016 Bugatti Chiron Preview-Hybrid W16 Quad Turbo 1,500 hp 460km/h (286 mph)-Veyron Replacement.

London’s The Artesian Named The World’s Best Bar

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London hotel bar The Artesian has cemented its stronghold as the best watering hole in the world by snagging the title for the second year in a row at a major international cocktail event in New Orleans this week.

Le Louis XV: Mediterranean Flavor in a Palace in Monte Carlo

Chef Alain Ducasse´s restaurant, in the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, is the only with three Michelin stars in the Principality of Monaco.

Featuring a superb combination of classic design and contemporary living arrangements, this luxurious French Château-style villa can be found within a quiet and picturesque neighborhood named Bridle Path in Toronto.

The Exclusive Clothing Line from Bugatti

With outfits for ladies and gents, the new collection is a limited edition, exclusively aimed at the owners of the "Les Légendes Bugatti" series.

In South Africa’s Setswana language molori means “to dream” and the Molori Safari Lodge lives up to its name: it’s a stunning place that blends contemporary design with African décor, to the backdrop of uncompromising luxury.