Posted in Aircraft, Concept, Luxury, Travel on 18 September 2009
Now that the ecnomic downturn seems to be going up a little, time is for businesses to stablize themselves especially the airlines industry. US Airways for instance is making the best of the moment by introducing the all new and ultra comfortable Envoy Suite. This new seating option meant for business class travellers on trans-Atlantic flights is a real innovation.
A cabin-type layout in 1-2-1 reverse herringbone design keeps everything you need right at your fingertips. The fully adjustable seats are great to relax in and if you want to catch up on your lost Zzzzzs then the seat can be reclined into a comfy lie-flat bed. It’s length can vary between 6′4″ to 6′8″ depending on the suite’s location in the cabin. All suites offer a generous personal space and stowage for the luxury passengers.
Posted in Aircraft, Travel on 27 July 2009
Travelling by air is indeed the fastest way to go places but even then there is a fair chance that you might be too bored of the limited set of films available for viewing and even the favorite past time – sleeping. So far nothing really has been done about it and the U.S. airways might just be making a cool new beginning. Apparently, the airways has teamed up with Gogo inflight internet service to provide inflight Wi-Fi train to its passengers.
Many are already calling this step a relief package which will allow internet nerds to access the Web, Instant Messaging, email and VPN access and will even be available for purchase to folks with laptops, smart phones and other Wi-Fi gadgets at the standard price range.
Posted in Aircraft, Luxury on 10 November 2008
With each passing day, air travel seems to be getting even better with airplane companies adding one lavish amenity after another. So how could Cathay Pacific Airways stay behind? In times of the economic slowdown, the air service company promises to kiss your troubles away with the new cabin design that is sure to make you forget all your financial worries.
The cabin now comes with maximum personal space, relaxation and convenience. The special paneling makes sure that you are comfortable in every position.
Posted in Aircraft, Luxury, Luxury Brands, Plane on 9 October 2007
A deserving amount of respect for travelers is been given by aircraft authorities and creative minds designing elite aircrafts’. Featuring ultra-modern facilities and conveniences, Aeros luxurious ML866 aircraft and Airbus A380 created buzz days back. And now, the new applicant or the prospective model is an elite Strato Cruiser Airship. The conception of the model is done by Tino Schaedler and Michael J Brown. It seems rich folks cannot afford to miss their lavish gestures while traveling. With no control over their desires, they can spend big bucks of money just to satisfy themselves.
Picture this: A pretty young female traveling in Strato Cruiser and getting her manicure done at the same hour. Isn’t it the height of time-utilization? Yah, it is but guys only rich travel freaks can afford to do it. This helium-equipped airship flaunts an epicurean restaurant, spa, swimming pool, DJ, library along with a various mini-offices. I wish this fantasy ship soon gets turned into a realistic masterpiece inviting big earnings in return.
Via Born Rich
Posted in Aircraft, Buildings, Cell Phone, Diamond, Events, Jewelry, Luxury, Property on 7 October 2007
What do you want as your Christmas gift this year? A $1.44-million shiny submarine, $75,000 Swami Conversational Robot, $73,000 flashy diamond-encrusted cellphone or his-and-her portraits painted from chocolate syrup featured in the lately released Christmas Book by Neiman Marcus. Ooops, this doesn’t suffice your lavish desires?
The Christmas book offers much more but you need to hold your breath before I could reveal other outrageous offerings. How about a private concert with Russia’s Kirov Orchestra? Just at $1.59 million, you with your counted 499 friends can enjoy the soft music by pianist Lola Astanova, led by maestro Valery Gergiev, in a show hosted by Regis Philbin.
These were the array of gifts offered by luxury retailer Nieman Marcus in its mood to celebrate the occasion of its 100th anniversary. This 81st edition of the Christmas Book was mailed across 1.8 million people from elite class and is easily available online.
The gifts range starts from something as modest as a mug equipped with $20 pretzels, $2.3 million for four hectares in Montana, $35,000 US dragon topiary, which is 30 meters long and equipped with gold-leafed horns, claws, teeth and fins along with $1,590,000 private holiday concert hosted by Regis Philbin featuring the Kirov Orchestra. Folks who love flying on wings can also give some rest to their wallet as the book also features $2 million rocket that can fly on a “racetrack” about 300 metres in the air together with 50 special edition Lexus cars.
Posted in Aircraft, Luxury on 6 October 2007
Those curious to bore a flight from the world’s largest luxury airport can now strengthen their hopes. In February 2008, one such airport is expected to open in Beijing, welcoming the tourists from across the globe to the Summer 2008 Olympic Games. Known as Terminal 3, this height of this single building would beat the combined height of the five of the London’s Heathrow Airport terminals.
Designed within four years, the green aspect of the building absorbs maximum heat from the rising sun due to its south-east skylights whereas the environment-control system reduces the energy utilization and release of carbons. Spread over 245 acres, the building alone cost $2.8 billion, and $4.6 billion is the rough figure of the expenditure made on the required infrastructure. It can lodge around 43 million passengers.
