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.

Luxury Destinations: Thailand Island Real Estate Trip Day 2

Day 2 of Marquette Turner Luxury Homes’ Thailand island real estate trip. Having witnessed the impressive Phan Nga Bay, better known as James Bond Island as it was where The Man with the Golden Gun, the 007 movie with Roger Moore as Bond facing off against Scarramanga and Nic Nac. Then on for lunch at the Floating Restaurant Village before heading to Villaguna Residence and Spa on Koh Yao Noi Island.

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Luxury Destinations: Thailand Island Real Estate Trip Day 1

We’re in Thailand to inspect the progress of the wonderful Villaguna Resort & Spa. Where internet connections allow, we’ll be keeping a travel diary (as an aside, this blog has been completed and uploaded entirely on an iPhone, which is pretty impressive).
Day 1 in Thailand has been of great value.
The ease at which we traveled [...]

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Lindt Chocolate Café Opens in Melbourne

The Lindt Chocolate Café has finally opened in Collins Street, Melbourne, adding to its Australian presence (there are four in Sydney already). Experience a unique, exciting experience and some of life’s sinful creations.! Perhaps the degustation tasting with the five senses – look, touch, listen, smell and taste. Or attend a Chocolate Appreciation Evening and learn about chocolate. Christine Watson of Marquette Turner Luxury Homes can’t wait to become a regular.

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TRAVEL: Gaia Retreat and Spa in Byron Bay

Set on 25 acres, on the highest point in the hinterland of Byron Bay, Gaia Retreat & Spa is a boutique retreat, with 20 stylishly appointed stylish villas that will seduce you with its exquisite vistas. Since opening in 2005 Gaia and the owners – one of whom is Australian icon Olivia Newton-John – has received multiple awards and accolades. Christine Watson of Marquette Turner Luxury Homes explains.

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TRAVEL: Orpheus Island, Queensland, Australia

Orpheus Island is located 80 kilometres north of Townsville and stretches 11 kilometres, situated in over 1,300 hectares of National Park. Luxury real estate Christine Watson of Marquette Turner Luxury Homes describes how the resort is limited to only 42 guests you will be pampered with only the best in cuisine and hospitality in your own private luxury accommodation. Enjoy the seclusion. Total privacy is assured together with full discretion for all guests and kids under the age of 15 are not allowed.

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Is Customer Service a Luxury?

It seems that “customer service” has become a Luxury. It would appear that companies have made the decisions that upsetting and frustrating people is not a problem and to lose a percentage of their customer base by providing substandard service is ok. Sydney real estate agent Michael Marquette of Marquette Turner Luxury Homes is a huge supporter of businesses reducing costs and being more competitive so long as they maintain or improve upon their customer service.

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