The Wright Auction House in Chicago will be a busy one on October 6 as it will make the best of efforts to remind potential buyers of a certain period in the 90s that they loved so much. And the same is symbolified by Philippe Starck’s creations that were custom tailored for Ian Schrager for the Paramount and Royalton boutique hotels in Manhattan. Let us remind you that when these were unveiled almost a decade ago, everybody’s jaws droppped because nothing of this kind was ever witnessed before.

The good news is that some of the very same and very original furniture by Starck will be auctioned off. Buyers will agree that the avant-garde designs by the man available in the markets today are tamed, which is just why the auction is a great way to capture the artists’s wild creativity from this early days.

In the pic above, the bars stools were originally designed for the Royalton Hotel and bear a price tage between $2K and $3K. The auction house owner said that Starck usually misses the mark of being a collector’s fave because he is a bit uniquitous but the original furniture changes a few things here and there.

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It’s time for a lot of big birthday parties happening. It is the spectacularly luxurious Ritz-Carlton San Francisco that we are talking about. This one has seen some glorious 100 years as the city’s only Mobil Five Star with an AAA-Diamond hotel credit which was originally built in 1909. Now, that’s a pretty long time indeed for a hotel of this stature to age so elegantly. Standing tall for nine stories, the hotel is situated near the city’s financial district, China Town and union Square.

Done meticulously in neo-classical architecture, the Ritz-Carlton has close to 335 guest rooms, 60 suites and two presidential suites. And let us tell you that the Club Deluxe rooms can cost anywhere between $450-$760 depending on the tourist season. And the two presidential Ritz Carlton suits spread across 2000 sq ft and feature a piano, dining room with a kitchenette, parquet floors, personal wine cellar, espresso machine and a separate shower. One of these falls in $5K-$9K price range.

And the Ritz-Carlton treats your pets like VIPs too. Also, there is a range of several luxury services like 24 hour internet access, gourmet food on request among others things.

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Billy Butlin was among the first few to have given a thought to an all-inclusive family holiday, and now the vision is being realized with the grand, seven-story Ocean Hotel that boasts of 200 extra comfy rooms. Constructed at the existing Butlins resort in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, this one has all the added spunk of a modern day luxury hotel complete with he fancy lifts, disco music and some spectacular lighting systems, especially the one under-bed ones for kids.

And that’s not the only highlight. The luxury resort proudly presents a 670-square meter spa that integrates a snow cave complete with artificial snow farms as well. The total worth of the hotel is £20m. So you can be quite sure to get a royal treatment with the various relaxation pods and treatment rooms with lasers as well as the tummypod that lets expecting mother treat they unborn babies to some classical music.

The hotel also has some cool interactive disco singing showers. For a four-night mid-week holiday for four, you have to pay between £366 and £800. Breakfast included. And for a week long break, it will cost you about £1,440.

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JW Marriott Camelback Inn Luxury Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ is celebrates 20 successful and popular years of its famous spa with some value-driven offers. Built in 1989, the Spa at Camelback Inn has been a hit with travelets looking for respite in the lap of the Camelback mountain and surrounding valley landscape. This 32,000 sq ft. relaxation module is situated right at the foot of the Mummy Mountain, with several state-of-the-art facilities right by its side like the fitness center, treatment rooms, spa pool and an innovative spa restaurant. No wonder the health spa has won many awards and reccommendations by experts and magazines.

Three reduced-rate treatment are being served. One is a 60-minute Swedish Massage at $75 and the other two are a 30-minute Refresher Facial and 30-minute Herbal Wrap at $65 and $45 respectively. And not just that, the hotel is also treating its loyals to a free night’s stay with the purchase of two full-priced spa treatments.

And here’s a little dope on the hotel. Well, it has a AAA Five-Diamond rating which goes back to its glorious history of 32 years. In the year 2008, the hotel underwent a $45 million renovation. Spread across 125 acres, this spectacular building has a lot to offer from new meeting spces to upgraded guest rooms to expansive outdoor features. It indeed takes you into the lap of luxury!

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This might be the latest addition to your list of ‘Why should I visit Scotland’. We are referring to the Scottish Baronial mansion situated on the shores of Loch Rannoch in Perthshire which is being renovated to its old splendour. The task has been taken up by Dall Estate and M James Developments.

A little research told us that this historical structure was created in 1855 and it will soon be transformed into a 104-suite hotel across all 7 stories surrounded by 18-hole golf courses. Among the many modern luxury amenities the Scottish Baronial mansion will also house a health spa, a body enhancement clinic and some spots of leisure which include lochside restaurants and a concert hall.

The new Dall resort expects you to be a member by paying £2 million plus annual dues of £500,000 in order to enjoy the joys of living in the Scottish Baronial mansion. Again, let us not forget to tell you that an overnight stay at this luxury hideout will cost you annual dues of £6,000 per person which can rise to £14,000 for the finest rooms.

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As bizarre as it may sound, but there are some luxury services catering to your fish, just in case you were out of ideas on how to pamper your aquatic friend. Called the Fish Resort, this is a one of it’s kind place dedicated to the comforts of fish alone. So, next time you wish to take a vacation with your family you can drop you nemo with the folks at this hotel without a care in the world.

Established in Netherlands this luxury hotel spreads across four-stories and promises to keep your fish in perfect care when you are not around to do it yourself.

So far, there hasn’t been any word on how much will this little vacation for your fish cost but it is definitely giong to be a thrifty affair much beneficial for the society of your fish. But we have some advice, do not forget to mark your fish just in case you want to be sure that your own fish is being returned to you.

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The name Disney will now be known for things other than the vivacious colors and the loud celebrations, thanks to the inception of the Disney Vacation Club. As part of the new endeavour, the famous brand is now offering the Treehouse Villas at its Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. We hear that it is the perfect holidaying place with a kiss of luxury as it revives the treehouse living concept.

Each and every treehouse villa has been constructed so to look like a giant 3-D puzzle. The new resort includes 60 three-bedroom homes that go as high as 10 feet off the ground with the help of pedestals and beams. But that’s just on the outside as the interior flaunts all modern aminities like the cathedral ceilings, granite countertops, a barbecue grill complete with the flat TV to keep you entertained. Each villa is large enough to accommodate nine people.

Also, the guests will be able to enjoy the benfits of the special pool area as well as the boat transportation between the Downtown  Disney area and the Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa dock. By the way, there are plenty of tennis courts too along with the bicycle rental shops.

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Now, this will surely be an attraction for tavellers to the pyramids. Mirage and New Giza for Real Estate Development have together decided to construct the MGM Grand New Giza on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. New Giza will provide the equity funding while Mirage shall take care of the management oart and the branding.

We hear there will be 550 rooms in the prospective MGM Grand each offering spectacular views of the city of Cairo as well as the pyramids of Giza. The hotel shall be connected via an electric train to the Egyptian antiquties musem that is currently under construction.

Let’s share some dop on the New Giza development. It is a master planned community built over 1,500 acres of land that will house several homes, eateries, malls and golf courses. Thanks to their efforts some 80 per cent of the villas and townhomes will enjoy views of Cairo and the Pyramids. The hotel is right now in design phase and is expected to open in 2013.

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Mardan Palace looks like a dream and costs like one too. Touted as the most expensive hotel in Europe, this one serves a glass of champagne for £25. The decor is spectacular to say the least. Bathrooms have gold plated mirrors on the floor, toilets are remote controlled and the gorgeous private beach has been created from white sand imported from Egypt. By the way, it took 9,000 tons to fill up the area.

The inaugural party was held at the 800 million pounds worth luxury resort in Antalya, Turkey that had an opening party attended by the likes of Richard Gere, Sharon Stone and Mariah Carey. We even heard that Paris Hilton might have made a fleeting appearance. In other words, luxury resorts are always a hit with the Richie Richs.

Now, back to Mardan Palace. This one is decorated with 500,000 crystals and 23,000 square meters of Italian marble. It has 560 rooms that include two Royal Suites with private pools. By the by, you can enjoy a romantic gondola ride. Enjoy the delicious food served at the waterside Italian restaurant serves in  £1.35 million worth of Hermes crockery.

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If only looking at the Eiffel Tower could be more romantic. We only thought this was rather impossibility until we lay our eyes on the pics of the new boutique hotel that has come up in Paris. Called The Radisson Blu Le Metropolitan, this new abode for travelers is as spectacular as its name.

The new hotel boasts of ten suites, five out of them offer clear views of the spectacular Eiffel Tower in all its rich historical glory. But the room that gives the best view of the structure, as seen above, goes by the name of Eiffel Suit. There are 48 rooms too for those who like to spend their money a wee bit carefully.

Designed by the very talented François Champsaur, the new hotel has been made in stark-white so as to contrast with the 19th century building structure that inspires awe and wonder from all over the world. A 430-square foot one-bedroom suit runs for 625 Euros for a night, and gives private access to the swimming pool and hammam.

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