Luxury is…

Luxury is…features articles on a wide array of topics representing just how differently luxury can be defined: to some luxury is five star hotel rooms, first class travel, and the finest cuisine. To others, luxury can be a roof over ones head, safety and happiness.

How to Make the Perfect Daiquiri

Daiquiri: “A classic combination of rum, sugar and fresh lime juice. It is the perfect treat to savor at any time of the day, wherever you may be,” says Erik Lorincz of the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel, London.

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Vacation in Absolute Luxury in Cape Town, South Africa

If some of the images of Cape Town during the 2010 Soccer World Cup whet your appetite for visiting, or if you can’t resist pampering yourself with no expense spared, this visually stunning and tres chic property could be perfect for you.

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The Strand Craft Super Yacht with a Super Car

If you’re fortunate enough to have a super yacht, then no doubt you have a super car also. Hence the conceptual Strand-Craft-166, a somewhat stealth-like looking craft that is certainly super in every sense of the word, and unsurprisingly features a floating “garage” in the aft.

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The Swarovski Crystal Salt and Pepper Shaker

At what point does luxury go too far?
If every item in your home, no matter how big or small, must make a luxurious statement, then these Swarovski crystal encrusted salt and pepper shakers are just the ticket.
Handmade by the clearly very patient Macassar Ebony Tischaaccesorries and designed by the House of Dick Furniture studio, there [...]

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Georgio Armani Purchases Greek Island Amongst Fierce Competition

The Greek island of Skorpios, formerly belonging to Aristotle Onassis, the famed Greek shipping billionaire, and the site of his wedding to Jackie Kennedy in 1968, has been purchased after a hot bidding war by fashion titan Georgio Armani.

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Hollywood Legend Marlon Brando’s French Polynesian Resort

“The Brando” is currently under construction on the island of Tetiaroa, a 13-island chain circled by a coral reef 35 miles from the (main) island of Tahiti, and was a former playground for Tahitian Kings purchased by Brando in 1965. Scheduled for completion in late 2012, the resort’s style and design will be heavily influenced by the Tahitian Kings of yonder.

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