Space Adventures, a Virginia company that arranges passage for wealthy explorers to ride on Russian Soyuz rockets to the International Space Station, They are now planning to buy a Soyuz flight all its own in 2011, with the option of buying more. One of the people onboard the 2011 flight will be Sergey Brin, a co-founder of Google. He made …
The world’s largest swimming pool
Already drawing the crowds in the South American resort of San Alfonso del Mar in Chile, this artificial lagoon and swimming pool has been acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the the biggest and longest swimming pool in the world. The pool is 1013 metres (3,324 feet) long and covers an area of 8 hectares (19.77 acres), …
Prince Albert II launches world’s most luxurious expedition ship
Prince Albert II, the ruler of Monaco, recently christened a new cruise ship named after himself, which will be the newest addition to the Silversea line and said to be the most luxurious expedition ship ever to sail. A gutted expedition ship now completely redecorated and outfitted to suit the most wealthy of customers it is ready for the most …
The $28,000 Suitcase
Designed by Dutchman Henk van de Meene, the HENK suitcase is made up from red Italian burl, black ebony, horse hair, magnesium, aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber, parachute fabric and is dressed in supreme quality leather. The carbon-fiber exterior is very similar to the cockpit of a Formula 1 racecar. ! The suitcase has been designed in such a manner that …
Louis Vuitton MP3 audio guides
Louis Vuitton is always bringing new innovative ideas to the luxury goods market : starting on June 16th for $17 you can experience “it’s most affordable travel-themed product yetâ€. The French luxury giant has created MP3 audio guides for three Chinese cities, with one-hour walking tours narrated by famous actresses: Gong Li for Beijing, Joan Chen for Shanghai and Shu …
World’s Most Expensive Champagne Balloon Ride by Krug
Krug, the French champagne house, has come up with a new way to attract luxury consumers by offering the world’s most expensive balloon rides, available in locations all over the world ; in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Tuscany, France – and Gloucestershire. Besides the obvious trip up in a luxury balloon (gleaming hardware, basket lined with premium white leather) you also …
