The ‘oh so famous’ intersection of Hollywood and Vine is all set to get even more famous thanks to a grand project that goes by the name of W Hollywood Hotel and Residences. This spectacular feat is being designed by HKS and shall include a 300-room hotel as well as 144 luxury condos spread across the sprawling 40,000 square feet streer-level retail. Boy, this one will definitely be something to watch out for!

An MTA transit plaza, an upscale signature restaurant and a nationally recognised bar, spa, roof top pool and fitness facility will be made an intrinsic part of the project. As for the hotel, it will reflect nothing but unadulterated luxury that too Hollywood style. You will be able to spot so to say ‘movie’ elements like the silver screen being reinterpreted as a rather crisp and clean glass facade. Not to mention the red carpet that will practically follow you everywhere you go on this turf.

The W Hollywood Hotel and Residences will open roof top terraces for public and private funcway, you will have several luxury shopping options too. A stay here would easily cost you an arm and a leg.

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How often have you caught sleep on that train to work, while you hung on to a rod? Or wished you could fall asleep after a tired day’s work somewhere on the road without hurting yourself?

Did you know you can fall asleep standing now? It is true. Coming to the aid of those suffering from sleep deprivation woes is Vertical Bed frame which collapses into a brief case. How does it exactly work?

All you need to do is, to attach this Vertical Bed to the subway ventilation grill, and it will support your body weight with ease. The package has noise-cancelling headphones, opaque sunglasses, and a free standing umbrella.

You can shut your eyes with no disturbances at all. You don’t even have to lie down or squeeze yourself into a seat for those precious winks.

Vertical Bed was tested at Broadway and 33rd Street in New York for a 40 minute nap at 6 pm. The individual’s naps were repeated at four hour intervals in a polyphasic sleep schedule. He could smell the cologne of passersby and dreamed of a subversive van. It is made with the help of LMCC’s Swing Space Program.

The only questions one has with the equipment is, about the safety of surroundings when a person chooses to doze off, as also the embarrassing looks of passersby after a sleep stint.
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Luxury cruises are gaining a rather consistent popularity in the European seas. And when that just started, the MSC Splendid made a rather bold, loud and extravagant foray into the world of sea travel. The most grand-daddiest moment of all was the presence of actress Sophia Loren at its sail from Barcelona in July 2009 that spoke quite a lot about it being a special boat.

Now quite some time has passed since the sail of this opulent, luxury liner, but the truth is that the world still hasn’t heard much about its little feats. Its maker claims that the MS Splendida is perhaps the most gorgeous cruise ship in the world. The passegners experience the special European-Italian feel in the plush interiors. There are five swimming pools, 12 whirlpool baths, 18 bars and several lounges with a discotheque with some crazy music.

Such a tremendous claim is substantiated by a whole staircase being decorated with Swarovski crystals worth $2.8 million. Even the grand piano shines with the sparkle of 20,000 Swarovski crystals. Each of the 99 suites here have their very own marble bathrooms with a full size bath, fluffy robes and slippers, Egyptian cotton sheets, memory mattress, pillow menu,complimentary  mini-bar and a delightful personal butler. Boy, now who’s gonna top that!

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The world of trailblazing is quite thrilled at the joining of a new member that goes by the name of Lauge Jensen. No, this isn’t a person but a very stylish and powerful motorcycle that will set your heart racing. Made in Denmark, this ‘bad’ roadtser is based on the classic American twin-injection and if available in four colors in the market. And that really is just the tip of the iceberg. A 1.8 liter engine is able to gice 70cv to 4300 rpm along with a torque of 120Nm at 3100 rpm with the approved Euro 3 certification.

Weighing a huge 300 kilograms, this monster of the roads is capable of achieving a top speed of 180 km/hr with the aid of a very smart 5-speed gearbox. The rear tire measures 25mm and has been mounted on 18-inch wheels. The bike gets its power from a three disk brake system that offers adequate safety.

 The price tag is hefty at $47,000 (some might think, ‘unfairly’ so) but we are sure that this automobile will be a real treasure to be passed on to the next generations too.

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A love for antique will definitely drive you to the shop that is selling the stunning Mayfair Steamer Secretary Trunk. This one has been crafted especially by the well-known antiques dealer and furniture maker Timothy Oulton of London. This luggage carrier is an oversized armoire that has been designed ingeniously to function like a secretary to you when on the go.

Made in hand from vintage cigar leather, the trunk has a very durable and solid wood frame. It looks vintage and so you can expect a lot of style to your journeys around the world. It as a pull-down desktop and several drawers, cubbies, wire management and bookshelves for practically everything under the sun that you might need.

There are wheels under it for easy mobility (though we are not sure about the ‘easy’ part). The corner brackets and handles are leather bound. A Tobacco finish has been given to the oak slats while cast-metal hardware adds its own antiqued magic. The leather is scratch resistant and will become soft with use. The price is $4,000 while the dimensions are 39″W x 29″D x 76″H.

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Until a few fashionable decades ago, most of us were quite content to travel with blocks of luggage carriers. When we say ‘blocks’ we really mean the drab and boring gigantic structures that literally sucked out every bit of fashion possibility from the process of a journey. Glad those times are over for now the emphasis on Business class travel has taken luggage carriers to all new luxurious heights.

The discerning traveler always likes to travel in style. Perhaps, that is the reason why Berluti is such a hit with the Richie Richs of the world. The brand has been loyally giving us with the best quality leather goods likes shoes, belts, wallets and briefcases. And now they have brought a cabin-sized Formula 1000 trolley which we are told shares an exclusivity as a Ferrari does from a horse.

The Formula 1000 trolley runs on wheels with custom rims for cushion movements that are both fast and easy to control. There are two color options to choose from – dark brown and black, both come with a choice of interiors. A lot of attention has been paid to details and one can know that because of the gunmetal finish on a high quality polymer finish that lends a shockproof-ness to the trolley. It weighs 4.5 kg and gives you a choice of wheels from sedan or sports. The price tag reads $7,714.

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Lovers of luxury have always had a special corner for Bombardier Skyjet. The award-winning brand has made quite a name for itself by providing on-demand private jet charters and innovative pre-paid jet cards. And once again, the group has found yet another way to empty you pockets without you grumbling even one bit. The New Skyjet Card is a cool new offer that will allow members a complimentary stay at on of Ultimate Escapes luxurious vacation homes and several other exclusive affiliated hotels that are spread across some 150 global destinations.

And that is just the tip of the glittering iceberg because the New Skyjet Card also ensures you access to the various concierge member services and exclusive club amenities that are all available only via Ultimate Escapes.

And we are told that the members of the New Skyjet Card will get one year from the time of purchase to redeem their Ultimate Escapes stay. So, you get plenty of time to choose the spot where you wanna go and self-absorb.

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If you like to travel in luxury, then get in touch with folks at Urbane Nomads as they plan their new adventure. Already being celebrated as ‘The Most Luxurious Trip in the World’, this one packs in dollops of adveture with a heavy doses of the best in comfort. All set to be launched in style at Abu Dhabi in late September.

We are told that those interested will be taken on horseback all through the western part of Mongolia to try and recreate the hunting expedition of Kublai Khan. Award winning film makers will familiarise everyone to the area and its ethos. Not just that, a talented painter will also capture the moment in a stunning painting.

Next, the adventure will take you to Northern Mongolia where you will be guided by academic researchers on the conservation of the Mongolian reindeer. A major part of the travel wil also be conducted on a private jet which will have a private chef and a private butler too. As for the accommodation, it will be luxurious and movable gers. Also, travelers will get the opportunity to stay in a Presidential suite at Park Hyatt as well as a private villa that was created by Kengo Kuma, it is situated close to the Great Wall of China. All you have to do is pay $2 million.

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The ultimate biker’s dream woull definitely include scouting around the world in a Ducati. Now, owning one of the roadsters manufactured by this brand is not a possibility for some of us and for those of us who can might want to invest in a luxury car rather than a luxury bike which you have no time to drive between home and office. Enter Columbus International, a new company which offers a great way of touring France sitting on your dream bike without going through the hassle of buying one.

Yes, you heard us right. Columbus International is organising tours to various exotic destinations in France using different Ducati motorcycles like the latet Streetfighter, Moster S2R 1000, Hypermotard 1100 and Supersport 848 just to name a few.

The tour options include – Gourmet Tour, a High Octane Tour, Offshore Ride Tour and Nature Tour. Some special packages like MotoGP and Formula One let you enjoy helicopter rides and VIP treatment. The cheapest holiday tour will cost $8,000 while the most expensive is for $16,500. Also, you can just rent out a Ducati Streetfighter for $345 or a Monster for $275.

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Come October and you can happily go prepare for your future travels because famous luggage designer Bill Amberg is busy working on a special and limited edition of leathergoods with Johnnie Walker Blue Label that will blow your mind away. With a long and impressive name like Johnnie Walker Blue Label by Bill Amerg Studio, you can imagine that it will be a collection of simple, functional and stylish bags and carriers.

The two brands are known for their quality and rarity, the two facets that will get reflection in the new collection. The holding design of the collection is a gorgeous limited edition bag called the Weekender (see picture above). We are quite taken over by its alluring masculinity which is reflected in its practicality.

The finest of saddle leather has been used to in deep navy blue with a bespoke numbered label to make this one. A removable carrier has been specifically designed to allow you to carry a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Scotch Whisky, which by the way comes with the bag. So far they have decided to manufacture only 350 bags worldwide. Price tag reads $2,000.

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