St. Moritz Polo World Cup

The ultimate game on snow

St. Moritz is a luxury vacation spot offering spectacular views of some of the very best snow capped mountains. Home to the St. Moritz Polo World Cup, visitors can experience an excellent world of the very best sport that is a combination of elegance, strength, speed and pride and the love of fair play that the British hold so close.

St. Moritz Polo World Cup is played on snow and is one of the most excellent and prestigious of all winter sporting events. A total of four high goal teams take part in the tournament, some of the very best polo players from around the world. Here visitors are able to watch and experience polo played at its very best with a backdrop of stunning luxury scenery. The four teams have handicaps of between 15 and 18 goals as they battle for the much coveted trophy on the beautiful frozen lake of St. Moritz.

 

On this lake some of the finest nimble polo ponies thunder over the frozen lake ridden by some of the worlds very best polo players from the UK, Argentina, Chile, Australia and numerous other countries. The tournament lasts over a period of four days with two matches of top quality each day. The fourth day of the tournament is the grand final. It is these high level encounters of course require the highest concentration possible along with a fitness level of the very best, endurance and courage. All of these traits are needed by both the players and the ponies. Due to the special conditions that the snow brings and the altitude of 1800 meters, this tournament is unlike any other and places exceptional demands on the pony and rider. Polo in the stunning location of St. Moritz can be dated back to 1899 and this was one of the first venues in continental Europe to establish polo playing. The very first polo field was laid out at St. Moritz Bad after British cavalry officers played the game as part of training and then as a leisure activity. The field was designed with the intent of playing the first ever Alpine polo match, however they were given orders to sail for South Africa before the match could take place.

 

Following this interest in the game ended for a time with no further games being played. In 1959 the St. Moritz Polo Club was founded and in the 60s a major international tournament was held each summer in St. Moritz. At this time the luxury event attracted 3000 spectators. In 2005 St. Moritz AG became a limited company and took over organizing the St. Moritz Polo World Cup on the snow and brings to you each year stunning Alpine polo matches not to miss!

 Official tournament shirts St. Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow 

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La Sultana Oualidia Morocco

A stunning spa-hotel  where your relaxation will come in many forms and friendly stuff will pamper you on every step. Situated at the end of lagoon of village Oualidia it offers peace and comfort in 11 luxurious suites. At only 2h drive from Marakesh you will find your oasis with private beach, pools, jacuzzi, daybeds and excellent service.

 La Sultana Oualidia pays special attention to private dining settings on unique locations for full experience of Moroccan cuisine, known for its amazing taste fusions.

If you get wish to be active during your luxurious-lazy-holiday you can drive to Casablanca, Marrakesh, Safi, or do golf, canoeing, bird-watching and more.

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Ladurée luxury pâtisserie

Twizzle superyacht built by Royal Huisman

The magnificent superyacht Twizzle, built by Royal Huisman in the Netherlands measures a whopping 57.5 meters from tip to end. Designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon, it boasts a plethora of sleek lines and modern shapes and gorgeously blends the indoor and outdoor spaces together.

Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort

Greece is an excellent holiday destination for so many reasons! The weather, the culture, the historical sights and the breathtaking landscapes are just a few of the many things that wait to be discovered here every day.

Beluga Caviar delecasy

When it comes to fine foods beluga caviar is among one of the very best. Caviar is made of the roe of fish, in this case the beluga sturgeon. For many centuries caviar has been considered to be among fine foods and it thought to be a delicacy. The Romans, Greeks and Persians were very fond of it and ate it on a regular basis.

Once it was considered to be peasant food but today it is among the most expensive luxury fine foods of the very best. There are three popular types of caviar with the most popular and most expensive of these fine foods being the beluga caviar. This form of caviar is considered exceptional and varies from having a light to dark steel coloration. It also has its own flavor as do all the caviar's.

Connoisseurs use the handle of a spoon that has been made with mother of pearl bone. Usually metals are avoided when eating beluga caviar as it impairs the flavor. Usually the less expensive of these fine foods are eaten with toast or crackers while the beluga caviar is generally eaten on its own or with very few embellishments. Beluga caviar is one of the fine foods served in many of the luxury restaurants of the very best. British chef Gordon Ramsey has beluga caviar on his menu and serves it in large quantities much to the delight of his diners, typically around 25g for each serving.

The tasting of caviar is undertaken by some of the very best chefs before it goes on their menu. The chef will usually take a spoon of caviar and put it onto the back of his hand behind his thumb. After eating the caviar he will then smell the back of his hand to ensure there is no smell of fish. If there is he may discard the whole batch of caviar.

Caviar is one of the fine foods in the world that you either take an instant attraction to, if you can afford the high cost associated with fine foods, or you immediately take a dislike to. For many of the most prestige people around the world it is considered high up on their list of fines foods and often eaten alongside one of the very best champagnes.

Foie Gras a luxury delicacy

 

 Foie Gras is a luxury delicacy made from the liver of a duck or goose that has been specifically fattened. This technique dates back to as far as 2500 BC when the Egyptians began fattening birds by force-feeding them. It is very popular among connoisseurs of the finest luxury foods and is considered a delicacy in France. Foie Gras has a flavor that is buttery, rich, yet very delicate, unlike traditional goose or duck liver. Head chefs use Foie Gras in a variety of ways, it is often prepared in a luxury mousse, parfait or as pâté. It is typically served alongside steak or other items of food in some of the world’s very best restaurants. France is the largest producer of the delicacy, although Foie Gras is produced and eaten worldwide.

 

 Along with the Egyptians, the Roman and Jewish communities have played a role in the history of luxury Foie Gras and its development. While few recipes have survived, cookbooks with some of the very best recipes involving Foie Gras appeared in France during the 1500s. One surviving cookbook is "The Art of Cooking" which dates back to the fifth century and contains two excellent Foie Gras recipes. During the nineteenth century, some of the very best chefs in France used recipes with Foie Gras, including "La Chappelle, Pierre Delune" and "La Verenne". Many of the very best Foie Gras businesses in France bloomed at this time, some of which remain in business today. Choosing Foie Gras de Canard (Duck) or Foie Gras D'Oie (Goose)Duck Foie Gras is often cheaper than goose due to it taking less time to fatten ducks than geese and it is of the same quality. If you enjoy a milder and creamier taste, you will enjoy duck Foie Gras. If you prefer a more gamy taste, stronger in flavor, with a more intense flavor, then Goose Foie Gras may be more to your liking. Luxury connoisseurs have endless debates as to which Foie Gras are the most succulent treats and the more luxurious products. The goose Foie Gras has a texture that is very silky, smooth and some say a very rich but subtle flavor. Duck has a more rustic texture with an earthy flavor and is usually the choice when served with hot foods. Today there are many freshly prepared Foie Gras products available for purchase. These include Foie Gras au torchon, terrine de Foie Gras, pâté de fois gras and mousse de Foie Gras.

Along with the Egyptians, the Roman and Jewish communities have played a role in the history of luxury Foie

When purchasing the very best Foie Gras one has to bear in mind there are different grades. Grade A is the finest money can buy, grade B may have some small blemishes and grade C, typically unavailable on the retail market, is used in the production of sauces and mousses. Foie Gras is not one of the easiest words to spell; in fact, it is one of the most common misspelled words in the world. However, it does not really matter how you spell or pronounce it, lovers of fine gourmet delicacies always understand you are talking about one of the most luscious and luxury delicacies in the world, Foie Gras.

Majestic Pink Diamond 6.053Million Euro

 

 

One more impeccable pink diamond has just entered the market, but through a non-auction format. This time, it’s about “Majestic Pink Diamond” – a 12.27 fancy pink diamond, that is being offered by M.S. Rau Antiques in New Orleans. The cushion-cut diamond is mounted on an 18k rose gold and platinum ring, with an asking price of 6.053million Euro ($7.85 million)

Majestic Pink Diamond has characteristics VVS1, Type IIa designation, which make it most sought among collectors. The VVS1 designation translates to “Very, Very Slightly Included,” denoting very high clarity—rare for a colored diamond of this size. Type IIa designation means that diamond is devoid of any imperfections, and is famous for its color.

This 6.053million Euro ($7.85 million) worth pink diamond ring will go on display online on the 1stdibs.com website beginning August 8. For all you who prefer to view it personal, it will be on display at the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show, August 23 – 26.