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Monday, 17 September 2012

Meta Luxury Holidays : The Most Exotic Luxury Hotels in the World



The most exotic luxury hotels in the world. Every one will have a list of their own but, the ones listed here are a class apart. Indulgent, Opulent, Elegant and catering to the whims and fancies of those who enjoy and expect “Luxury beyond Luxury” .

It is time to surrender to uncompromising indulgence, ultra luxurious warm hospitality and the promise of memories that live on forever.

The list is in no particular order as each of these properties is totally distinct from the others and has a character of its own. The pleasure is not in comparing them but enjoying each one of them at leisure and then more.

Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.




Endless options…. 1.3 km of white pristine beach, two lavish pool areas, 4 floodlit tennis courts, energy zone, kids zone, 2 Gyms, of water sports including sailing, snorkeling and windsurfing. And the mystique Anantara Spa.

You'll never want to leave!

Dusit Thani, Maldives

Surrounded by a vibrant 360-degree coral reef and turquoise lagoon, this island property features white-sand beaches and a rich landscape of greenery. Dusit Thani Maldives is considered a landmark addition to this quickly expanding Thai international hotel brand.



Located on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, Dusit Thani Maldives is 35-minutes by seaplane from the capital Malé. Blending Maldivian architecture with Thai artistry across its room offerings, the resort features 46 beach villas, two beach residences, 30 lagoon and 20 ocean villas with pools and two luxe ocean pavilions.


The resort’s centrepiece is the expansive infinity swimming pool, the largest in the Maldives, a full 750 square meters, designed around an ancient banyan tree. Additionally, expect to enjoy Dusit’s signature Devarana Spa, which is elevated above a nearby coconut tree grove.


Mardan Palace,Antalya, Turkey










Mardan Palace hotel which, at £1billion, is Europe's answer to the ostentatious, some would say obscene, bling of Dubai — and it just happens to have its own zoo.
It's a one-off, but also the latest in a string of themed curiosities straight out of Las Vegas  complete with gondoliers around Europe's largest outdoor swimming pool, that stretch out from the smart town of Antalya, through the suburbs of Lara and Kundu, following a 30-odd mile stretch of beach as the coast road winds its way towards Belek.


Las Ventanas al Paraiso,Los Cabos, Mexico 




  
As its name implies, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort, is a window to Paradise.
A Ty Warner Property and one of the most acclaimed resorts ever, Las Ventanas has redefined luxury and pampering, reaching out with special touches that are the hallmark of refined hospitality. The desert beach hideaway in Los Cabos captivates guests with expansive suites, inspired cuisine and The Spa & Salon at Las Ventanas, the resort's recently unveiled sanctuary of renewal and revitalization.


Soneva Kiri, Koh Kood, Thailand


  
Unspoilt, untamed Koh Kood is home to Thailand's most luxurious island hideaway. Twenty-seven vast villas nestle among palm fringed hills around a secluded bay. King size daybeds swing above golden sand. Stars shine onscreen at the outdoor Cinema Paradiso and in the high tech observatory. Diners enjoy homemade Thai cuisine as fireflies flicker past or rise to gourmet heights in a treetop Dining Pod. Nothing compares to Soneva Kiri.
For those flying into Bangkok's International Airport, a private eight-seat Cessna Grand Caravan will be waiting with a crew of hotel representatives ready to whisk you away to the Soneva Kiri Private airport, located just over one hour away on a smaller island adjacent to Koh Kood. From there, the resort's luxurious private speedboat, Aquasense, will take guests the final two-kilometers to the welcoming shores of Soneva Kiri.

Udaivilas, Udaipur,India

This Hotel may be one of Rajasthan's best examples of contemporary Indian architecture.





Design elements range from a courtyard with black granite and white marble, to a lobby with a gold-leafed central dome, to reflecting pools and fountains.
The level of service is beyond spectacular. Truly Meta Luxurious and indulgent.
Rooms have private walled courtyards and Victorian bathtubs and are decorated in a unique Indian style.
With impeccable service, the Oberoi Udaivilas truly puts the phrase “there’s never too much luxury”, to the ultimate test. If there is heaven on earth, this is it and we should all get the chance to stay there, at least once in a lifetime.

The Caves, Jamaica




The Caves, Poised on top of limestone cliffs in Nigril, West end of Jamaica is probably one of the most unusual hotels in the world. Only twelve cliff top accommodations, cave dining, the Blackwell Rum Bar not to mention the Sea View Day Spa.

The innovatively used spaces and the sense of privacy and luxury totally engulfs your senses and overwhelms them especially when lit up at night.

A truly unique experience.

Cap Juluca, Anguilla






If there is one place that embodies the romance, serenity and physical beauty of The Caribbean, it’s Cap Juluca, your favorite place on earth. Located along the intimate crescent of Maundays Bay, Cap Juluca’s Moorish architecture and Moroccan décor are as timeless as the sea itself. And thanks to a $28-million renovation, Cap Juluca is tailored to today’s travelers and seekers of solace, yet focused on improving your overall resort experience.

Amanruya, Turkey




The Ultra Luxurious Amanruya… set on a hillside overlooking the Aegean Sea on Turkey's Bodrum Peninsula, lapped by pine forest and olive groves in a landscape steeped in antiquity.

Its 36 Pool Terrace Cottages perfectly capture the Mediterranean idyll, each affording a private garden with elegant dining pergola and large swimming pool.

The resort combines Mediterranean and Ottoman design elements and is tiered down a hillside providing the feeling of an upscale village, with a winding pathway leading to a secluded pebble beach. The handsome public buildings afford far-reaching sea views and house a three-storey library, dining pavilions, art gallery, spa suites and a boutique. A 50-metre marble swimming pool and tennis court round out the resort hub's facilities.


Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas





The Cove Atlantis is a chic new resort within the exciting world of Atlantis, where every room is a suite with an ocean view. Set between two of the world’s most stunning beaches and inspired by the beauty of its surroundings, the resort thrives on the rhythms of the day with a spectacular Jeffrey Beers-designed open-air lobby. Indulgent experiences include the gourmet cuisine of celebrity chef Bobby Flay at Mesa Grill, concierge-attended adults-only pool, lavish private beach cabanas, vibrant day-to-night social scene, poolside gaming and complete access to Atlantis and the largest casino in the Caribbean. Rooms at the Cove Atlantis have Luxurious bath with marble floors, twin granite vanities and vessel sinks, frosted glass-tile enclosed shower and separate large bathtub.

The Point, New York, USA





Guests of The Point enjoy luxury before they even arrive in the form of a ride from a private jet.  If you’d prefer to drive, you’ll need to wait until you’ve paid for your stay to receive directions to this exclusive hideaway.  The Point was originally built as a Great Camp for the Rockefeller family – and it retains that prestige and opulence to this day.

Built on a private point that gently nudges its way into gorgeous Saranac Lake, the resort’s grounds are left natural and wild with the addition of just a few rustic nooks and crannies, including an unbelievably cozy lean-to piled high with richly upholstered mattresses, oversize throw pillows, brightly colored blankets and views of the lake. The lean-to even has its own fully stocked help-yourself outdoor bar to indulge your whims and fancies.

The Palms, Las Vegas, USA

Inspired by the famous Playboy Mansion, the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa is the perfect venue for a wild party to ring in the New Year. The villa overlooks the Las Vegas Strip, so there is plenty of opportunity to head out for a game of roulette or two. 





But then, why should you even step out? This expensive hotel suite comes with its very own Vegas poker table. Hefner himself often uses this 9,000-sqaure-foot double-story suite.A private glass elevator will transport you into this most expensive hotel room in one of the most famous luxury hotels in the world. Once inside, you cannot miss the champagne buckets, Playboy art, plasma TVs and glass-walled Jacuzzi. But of course, the star attraction in this $40,000-a-night room is the 8-foot circular rotating bed with an overhead mirror. This is the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa after all.

Thursday, 23 August 2012

Meta Luxury Jewels - The Most Elegant Jewellery in the World


To own a piece of Jewellery that is an example of amazing craftsmanship, rarity and timeless elegance is testimony to a truly meta luxurious lifestyle.

Jewellery that invokes lust, desire and wants. The pieces shown below are the ones that you should work towards owning, and if you already do own some of them, enjoy and cherish them.
The most sought after works of art, the rarest of the rare stones, and meta luxurious brands that have catered to the most discerning buyers for centuries.

The Blue Diamond Crossover Ring- Bulgari   

The Blue Diamond Crossover Ring by Bulgari

One of Bvlgari's finest pieces- the Blue Diamond Crossover Ring


This magnificent ring is a perfect example of the amazing craftsmanship of Bulgari, well known for its unique and intricate designs. The piece is studded with two crossover diamonds — rare blue and vivid white. The blue diamond used in the ring has been rated as highest grading for a colored diamond that weighs 3.72 and SI2 clarity. The white diamond weighs 3.93 carats, D color and is certified as VS2 clarity.

Last known price: US$ 2.9 million.

The Blue Diamond Ring – Chopard

The Chopard Blue Diamond Ring



Chopard, as already mentioned, is one of the most famous names in making artistic and attractive jewelry.
Chopard’s Blue Diamond is an oval shaped massive blur diamond mounted on top of a white gold ring with a support of glowing small white diamonds.

Chopard’s Blue Diamond Ring costs around US$16.26 million

Diamond Drop Earrings – Harry Winston

The Platinum mounted Diamond Drop Earrings by Harry Winston


Diamond Drop Earrings by House of Harry Winston are known to be the best and the most expensive earrings ever made. The earrings consist of total 4 pear shaped diamonds, weighing almost 60 carats, are mounted on platinum in such a way that the prongs are not visible unless you have a closer look at them.

The estimated price is US$8.5 million.

Three Diamond Ring – JAR of Paris

Internally flawless D color Three Diamond Ring by JAR of Paris


An exquisite three-diamond ring from JAR as shown.
It consists of a 10.67-carat D color, internally flawless, oval-shaped diamond at its center is flanked by two D color, internally flawless diamonds of 6.07 and 6.04 carats.

The estimate price US$2.9 million.

A Magnificent Ruby Ring – Bulgari

The romance and elegance of a Burma Ruby only by Bvlgari

 The cushion-cut ruby weighing 8.62 carats to the rectangular-shaped diamond bombé mount, mounted in 18k gold, ring size 3¼.
The ruby is of Burmese origin, no indications of heating.
As the saying goes “When a ruby exceeds 5 carats, and is perfect, it is sold for whatever is asked for it.” In this case estimated price US$ 3.6 million.

 Rubies have since times immemorial commanded the highest prices.
  Their great scarcity is underlined by the fact that most rubies on the market have undergone certain enhancement, such as heating.
The 8.62 carats ruby on this ring, on the other hand, does not show indications of heating and is a unique stone in all its aspects. Truly a collector’s item.

The Royal Wedding Ring - Cartier

The Ultimate Wedding Ring- Cartier


Princess Grace of Monaco’s personal jewellery – a 10.47-carat emerald-cut diamond ring embedded with two baguettes set in platinum. If you are not royalty, this ring will make you feel regal.  Value: Unknown


Panthère Bangle - Cartier

Craftsmanship,History,Rarity and Focus- Cartier Truly Meta Luxurious


 The Cartier panthère diamond bangle, stripe of panthère was inlaid with rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Its design is exquisite and timeless. Truly meta luxurious and can be called a masterpiece.


The Ludo Hexagone Bracelet – Van Cleef & Arpels

The Highly detailed classy Ludo Hexagone Bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels 


A truly magnificent bracelet in the form of an articulated ribbon of small hexagons, usually in yellow gold but sometimes in platinum. Depending on the model, the hexagons may have a diamond, ruby, sapphire or emerald at their center, in a star setting. The clasp is made up of a stylized buckle motif, encrusted with gems. Like this yellow gold bracelet with rubies, whose buckle motif features rubies in Mystery Setting.

The Manchette Bracelets – Van Cleef & Arpels

The Manchette Diamond Bracelets - Van Cleef and Arpels

The Manchette Bracelets join together to make a stunning Necklace - Van Cleef and Arpels


The studied simplicity of these incredible emerald bead and diamond fringed Manchette bracelets is breathtaking.
The two bracelets could be worn together as a stunning choker necklace showing the innovation of the jewellers.

The Elizabeth Taylor Collection – Bulgari

Love is Everlasting - The Taj Mahal Necklace by Bvlgari


What could be better than owning a piece of historic jewellery that exudes class and good taste and is acknowledged all over the world as being part of the finest collection of rare gems ever.
The pieces include the Taj Mahal Necklace estimated at US$ 9 million engraved with the “Love is Everlasting” quote in Persian and rumored to be the inspiration behind the Taj Mahal.
As everlasting as the iconic 33.29 carat white diamond ring also valued at US $ 9 million. The highest per carat price ever paid for such a diamond.

Or the gold spring band designed to look like a coiled serpent with various cut Diamond Head and tail, enhanced by circular cut emerald eyes. It opens to reveal a watch mounted in gold and platinum and signed by Bulgari. Valued at US$ 100000.

The Coiled Serpent Watch  - Bvlgari
The Diamond Coiled Serpent Watch - Bvlgari



There are other pieces like the ultra luxurious diamond and emerald necklace and the Sapphire Sautoir Necklace by Bulgari and La Peregrina necklace which bring up the value of her estate jewels to exceed US$ 130 million.
   
The Elizabeth Taylor Collection Diamond Necklace - Bvlgari

The Sapphire Sautoir Necklace by Bvlgari for Elizabeth Taylor

La Peregrina Necklace from the Elizabeth Taylor Collection