Harrods?luxury Krug Trunk is meant for true aficionados constantly on move. The champagne trunk is just perfect for carrying your bubbly with you! The luxury trunk is corrosion-proof and features a classic red calfskin interior with three bottles of Krug Grande Cuvee champagne and an ice-bucket designed by Francois Bauchet.

Besides storing your coveted champagne the trunk?s lid also serves as a table to come in handy on your outdoor trips. The well-crafted champagne crate is available in limited edition of 30 pieces only with a price tag that?s as ornate as it is for $54,000.

A 1920?s playground for the rich and famous is reborn as a magnet for trendsetters. Gansevoort South Hotel * Spa * Residences is the new southern outpost of New York City?s Hotel Gansevoort.

Gansevoort South boasts 334 guestrooms averaging over 730 sq ft. Sporting spectacular views of the ocean, bay, and shining city skyline, the guestrooms offer state-of-the-art technology, oversized bathrooms with separate shower and bath, and a blend of modern and dramatic design with suede walls punctuated by splashes of magenta and yellow, custom designed tables, sofas, lounge chairs and oversized mirrors in a range of materials from wood to leather.

Adding a playful air and a one-of-a-kind vibe to the spacious sun-filled rooms are custom 1930?s and 40?s style pin-up photographs. The 3,400 sq ft two master bedroom suite, the ?Sony Cierge? suite features two balconies with ocean views, a gourmet kitchen and dining room, an entertainment room equipped with Sony?s finest electronics, Italian pool and fooseball tables, oversized jacuzzi baths and hand-picked custom designed furnishings.

Gansevoort South?s landscape showcases three oceanfront pools including a 110-foot rooftop pool, an expansive infinity-edge pool on the plaza level, a family friendly south pool, a mezzanine with private cabanas, and an exclusive oceanfront beach club. The outdoor areas are adorned with Gandia Blasco furniture, cabanas, and tee-pees which provide a perfectly unique setting.

With fine boutiques, restaurants, lounges and the first ever DavidBartonGym+Spa spread over more than 100,000 sq ft of luxury retail space, few shopping, dining and entertainment experiences in Miami Beach compare to Gansevoort South. STK by The ONE Group and Philippe by Philippe Chow offer a combination of the sexy New York steakhouse and exquisite Asian cuisine, while the 50-foot long shark tank dramatically divides the hotel lobby and Opium Group?s exclusive VIP lounge, Louis

List price: $12,000,000

Exclusive waterfront estate that is private and gated on 1.16 acres overlooking a vast expanse of Sarasota Bay. Epitomizing elegance, this bay front residence revels in the utmost privacy and every available creature comfort. Within its tranquil embrace this charming estate is cradled by well-kept lush gardens and meandering coral stone pathways that fashion a gracious and relaxed ambience. The breathtaking interiors encompass approximately 8,976 square feet of luxury and have baronial-size rooms accentuated by three gas burning fireplaces, crown molding, tray, coffered and volume ceilings and etc.
Features include: 1 fireplace(s) Built in 1998.8,976 approximate square feet.1.1600 acre lot. 0x0 lot dim.

Located in Longboat Key, FL

Conveniently on the tax-free Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, this 210-acre property--Tranquility--is owned by Joel Horowitz, the co-founder of Tommy Hilfiger, who built the property from scratch. The main house has 20,000 square feet of living space, is modeled after a northern European mountain home and has a 3,500-bottle wine cellar. An indoor swimming pool and atrium, as well as a 19-seat movie theater, ensure constant entertainment, even if snowed in.

For more information contact Shari Chase at Chase International.

$100 million
Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Carnival Rio de Janeiro 2009 Brazil

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is unforgettable. The city explodes in joy and music. There are hundreds of street festivities and bands everywhere, but nothing compares to the gigantic party at the sambodrome parade.

The £15 million extravaganza was the most spectacular ? and the most expensive - launch party in history.

More than 2,000 guests attended the event on the man-made Palm Jumeirah island in the Persian Gulf. Robert De Niro, Janet Jackson, Denzel Washington and Lindsay Lohan were among them, while the British contingent included the Duchess of York, Sir Richard Branson, Dame Shirley Bassey, retail boss Sir Philip Green, television presenter Trinny Woodall and the singer Lily Allen.

They feasted on lobster and Middle Eastern mezze and the Veuve Clicquot champagne flowed freely, although the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, and a sizeable number of other Muslim guests ensured that the drinks bill was relatively modest.

Security at the party was so tight that a two-mile exclusion zone was thrown around the island.

Kylie Minogue performed on stage for a reported £1.5 million fee but the real entertainment of the night was provided by the pyrotechnics. One million fireworks ? almost 10 times the scale of the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony ? lit up the Palm, with the organisers claiming the display was visible from space.

Even in Dubai, a part of the world renowned for excess, there had never been a party like it.

"We built something that's quite extraordinary. We've got to tell the world about it," said Sol Kerzner, the South African billionaire hotelier and casino tycoon.

The 1,539-room Atlantis took two years to build and cost £1 billion. Mr Kerzner admitted that the global economic downturn would have an effect on business.

"We are in a challenging time. The economy is basically in a recession and we have to adjust to the changing circumstances. We have to be careful with our cost levels" he said, although he did not believe he had splashed out too much on his guests: "I didn't lay on private jets. They either came in their own private jets or by regular airline."

Colin Cowie, the party planner, likened the logistics of organising the beachside party to the Normandy landings. He added: "People say, 'How do you have a party like this in these economic times?' But the funds were allocated a year ago, and you have to dream big to get a big result."

Gstaad is known for its luxury hotels and shopping, excellent service, and international stars, as well as being one of the largest ski areas in Europe. The town is located at the intersection of two valleys in the Bernese Oberland.

Gstaad is a picturesque and glamorous resort, surrounded by 250 kilometres of skiable terrain. The village is traditional in style with charming alpine chalets, and the surrounding mountain scenery is stunning.

A resort that is completely pedestrianised, the town?s most prominent feature is a picturesque castle that sits on a hill overlooking the village. At night, the Palace Hotel is lit by spotlights and the eves of every chalet in the village are illuminated by strings of small white lights.

The slopes in and near the town centre are excellent for beginners and intermediates, those looking for variety and more challenging runs will want to take advantage of the Gstaad Super Ski Region pass which covers the ski areas of Gstaad, Chateau d'Oex, Rougemont, Sannen, Villars, Leysin and the Diablerets glacier, offering more than enough piste to keep everyone happy.

Beginners should head for the Wispile and Eggli lifts, which are not far from the resort centre and offer gentle tree lined runs ideal for beginners and children. The ski school in the area is also highly recommended.

Intermediates are spoilt for choice, there are endless tree-lined blue and red runs accessed from Schonreid and Saanenmoser and there is a great selection of intermediate skiing at Les Diablerets, Villars and Leysin.

Advanced skiers will find some good off piste opportunities around the Schonreid and Saanenmoser area, and the Diablerets glacier has some long challenging reds. Heli skiing is also available in Gstaad for the really adventurous.


Apres-Ski:
Gstaad has an excellent selection of bars, restaurants and clubs and the nightlife is good but not too wild. As quite a glitzy resort, Gstaad does have a reputation for being quite expensive but there is sufficient choice for everyone to find a restaurant or nightspot to suit their budget.

The Palace Hotel's GreenGo nightclub is the place to be seen. The locals meet at Richi's Pub. Other haunts include Hush, Stall-Bar Chlösterli, La Cave, and Rialto Bar.

The majestic mountains and historic town of Aspen offer an unmatched environment for winter skiing, summer sports and the arts. The St. Regis - Aspen's foremost address -- delights every guest with superb service and the decadent Reméde Spa that features signature touches including chilled champagne, Jacques Torres truffles and Kashwere throws. The resort is steps away from restaurants, entertainment and exclusives shops including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Fendi and Christian Dior.

Created exclusively for the luxury resort market, One&Only resorts are conceived as hallmarks of excellence. This exquisite collection of award-winning properties features some of the highest-rated resorts in the most idyllic spots in the world, including One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives; One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius; One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai; One&Only Ocean Club in The Bahamas and One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. Three additional One&Only are under development in Cape Town, set to open in 2009, and Costa Rica and Zanzibar, due to open in 2010.

Each resort in the One&Only collection not only offers unique design and ambiance which embraces the local surroundings, but also an unparalleled commitment to the finest experience on every possible level. Luxurious accommodation is complemented by personalised and friendly service, award-winning spas, lively entertainment and a host of activities, as well as unforgettable culinary adventures from some of the world?s most accomplished chefs. One&Only signature restaurants include Jean-Georges Vongerichten?s Dune restaurant at One&Only Ocean Club, Alain Ducasse?s Spoon des Iles at One&Only Le Saint Géran, and C by Charlie Trotter at One&Only Palmilla.

Blending privacy, luxury, and assurance of attentive service with island idyll, Sandy Lane, Barbados is a haven of tranquillity for all. The stunning Spa located in a splendid Romanesque building fronted by a spectacular waterfall which cascades into the large freeform swimming pool has been celebrated as Sandy Lane?s most attractive feature, along with its three world class golf courses.