Photo: GoldenEye Hotel & Resort

For avid James Bond fans, what better way to experience the life of the legendary spy, than to indulge in the Ultimate Bond Adventure Experience to Jamaica.

Magellan Jets and Island Outpost have partnered together to offer this exciting opportunity. The adventure package will include private charter to the exclusive Ian Fleming International Airport in Jamaica, and accommodations at GoldenEye and Strawberry Hill.

James Bond truly knows how to travel in style and this luxury package delivers all of the necessary elements to live like 007.

Island Outpost is an award-winning collection of hotels in Jamaica and owned by music industry legend Chris Blackwell. The hotel collection includes both GoldenEye Hotel & Resort and Strawberry Hill Hotel & Spa.

The luxurious GoldenEye  Hotel & Resort has been the low key hub of cool since James Bond author Ian Fleming first built the lush estate in the town of Oracabessa on Jamaica’s North coast back in the 1950s.

GoldenEye is located along the pristine coast, among lush tropical gardens and around the calm waters of the property’s lagoon and secluded beaches, the 52-acre estate now encompasses 20 units – 9 Beach Villas, two Lagoon Villas, six Lagoon Cottages and one Ocean Front Villa. Guests can also book Fleming’s own private three-bedroom villa – with two guest cottages – where Ian Fleming’s writing desk still stands just as he left it.

Strawberry Hill was listed in the New York Times #1 bestselling book, 1,000 Places To See Before You Die. The luxurious Strawberry Hill Hotel & Spa is 3100 feet above sea level and features one of the most awe-inspiring views of both the Blue Mountains and the city of Kingston.

The James Bond Experience includes the following luxury amenities:

. Private jet charter through Magellan Jets to Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston
. Gourmet Jamaican-style catering on-board
. Bond-themed gift baskets on-board
. Ground transportation
. 2 nights’ stay at Strawberry Hill
. Helicopter transfer to GoldenEye
. 3 nights’ accommodations at GoldenEye
. Dinner for two at Gazebo at GoldenEye
. Cocktails for two at Firefly, Noel Coward’s historic hilltop home at GoldenEye
. Two massages at Strawberry Hill
. Private jet charter though Magellan Jets to Ian Fleming International Airport to the destination of their choosing.

Additional 007 travel specials in Jamaica:
. Book a Magellan private jet to GoldenEye for a stay four nights or more and receive a $200 resort credit and private kayak safari tour for two.
. Book a Magellan private jet to Strawberry Hill for a stay four nights or more and receive a $200 resort credit.

To book your Ultimate Bond Adventure Experience to Jamaica package, please contact The Life of Luxury by using the below form:

Photo: Driver’s Selection by Porsche Design

Now available, it’s the gift for that child that has it all – a Porsche Go-Kart !!!

It’s a lightweight pedal-powered go-kart that was designed suitable for drivers of up to 5’2″ and up to 110 pounds.

The target age range is 5-8 years. Just think junior may be driving a luxury Porsche before his parents!

The Porsche Go-Kart is available from Driver’s Selection by Porsche Design, who is the lifestyle
clothing and accessories line of the luxury automaker.

The Porsche Go-Kart is available exclusively through authorized Porsche dealerships and comes with a suggested retail price of $900. It also comes with the following features:

· A sturdy metal frame and pneumatic air filled tires
· Ability to pedal both forward and backwards
· Coaster braking system

To learn more about the Porsche Go-Kart, please visit http://shop3.porsche.com/usa/ or contact The Life of Luxury using the form below:

Photo: Amala

Amala skin care products are crafted in Germany. The premium product line is well known for its ultra-premium, results-oriented, custom formulas, rooted in advanced plant chemistry.

The entire line of Amala skin care products are of 100% natural origin, that work in total synergy with
the body to deliver visible, proven benefits to skin and senses.

Terese Linke is global education and spa training director for Amala. With summer right around the corner, she is offering some important skin care tips to create healthy, hydrated, radiant skin from head to toe!

* Had a bit too much fun in the sun? Amala’s Hydrating Treatment Oil, infused with Organic Avocado and Pomegranate Seed Oil, rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, help nourish, soothe and protect the skin against the damaging effects of a day in the rays.

* To refresh skin after a day at the beach, keep a bottle of Amala’s Rejuvenating Toner in the refrigerator. The cooling, aromatic mist over the skin absorbs instantly, quenching dehydrated skin.

* For a glowing, summer-ready complexion, regular exfoliation (twice weekly) is a must! Amala’s Brightening Face Polish revives the skin with its unique blend of Narcissus, Raspberry Seeds and Algae Extract, peeling away pigmented surface cells and revealing a smooth, even skin tone.

* Before applying self-tanner, scrub the body all over in the shower a week in advance (two to three times) with Amala’s Detoxifying Body Polish. This will clear off the dead skin cells for a clean palette to achieve even coverage with the tanner.

* To instantly soothe, comfort and repair sunburned or peeling lips, smother them with Amala’s Soothing Lip Salve. The healing and moisturizing effects of Desert Fig Seed Oil and Shea Butter work together for a quick fix!

* To rid the skin of excess shine, press a small amount of Amala’s Purifying Mattifier directly over a moisturizer, covering the entire face or the oily T-Zone area. Natural Rice Hull Powder absorbs excess oils, leaving the skin with a clear photo-ready finish that lasts all day long. Before applying makeup, apply the mattifier as a primer under make-up for a soft matte finish.

Photo: Debbie Wingham

Initially launched at the Billionaires Club, on the roof top of the Fairmont hotel in Monte Carlo, fashion designer Debbie Wingham introduced the World’s Most Expensive Black Diamond Dress.

The stunning dress features 25 two carat black diamonds that adorn the peplum. There’s also 25 two carat black diamonds that adorn the shoulder shrug.

These gorgeous black diamonds stylishly frame the shoulder line, which is the bustier part of the dress, as a center piece of five carats of black diamonds. This luxury dress weights a whopping 13kg’s and has above 6 month’s worth of hand finished detail.

Noted “Designer to the Stars,” Debbie Wingham offers a dress that’s embellished in intricate fine beading and delicate pointer white diamonds that are set in white gold. In addition, there’s a very fine chain mail detail to add a little more individuality.

Photo: Debbie Wingham

After the launch at the Billionaires Club in Monte Carlo, next the World’s Most Expensive Black Diamond Dress was displayed at The Fairmont Grand Hotel Kiev during a fashion show. Show guests included top models, socialites and uber elite from the Ukraine and Russia.

Each showcase that Debbie Wingham featured was cleverly designed and all pieces in the diamond range are built around the world’s most expensive black diamond dress with either similar adornments or signature fabrics, everything encapsulates Debbie’s vision of wear ability combined with luxury.

Photo: Cannizaro House

Wimbledon begins June 24th and this year’s famous tennis tournament is expected to be better than ever.

If you’re looking for a bit of British luxury during your stay, then consider the Cannizaro House, Wimbledon.

Cannizaro House, Wimbledon is London’s first boutique country house hotel and is offering several wonderful packages during the Wimbledon tennis tournament.

Located just a two short minute drive from the famous All England Club, Cannizaro House offers first class dining and impeccable service.

Start your special tennis viewing day with Champagne and canapés on the hotel’s terrace. Next enjoy a sumptuous four course lunch in the restaurant. Then be whisked away by a chauffeur driven transport to the tennis tournament.

Wimbledon Lunch package is priced from £200 (incl. VAT @ 20%) per person and includes:
• Coffee and pastries served on the terrace

• Alain Thienot champagne and a selection of canapés

• Four course lunch including unlimited superb red and white wines followed by coffee & something sweet

• Full bar until 2.00pm

• Official Wimbledon programme Aykhurst1042

• Chauffeur driven transport to and from the courts

• Free parking

———————————————————–

Cannizaro House can even offer lunches with a Wimbledon ticket package, which includes all of the above plus:

• Debenture tickets provided by Thomas Cook Sport or BAC Sport

• Prices subject to change and availability for preferred court

For more information about Cannizaro House, Wimbledon – or to make a reservation for the upcoming Wimbledon tennis tournament, please contact The Life of Luxury using the below form:

Photo: Tiki’s Grill and Bar

Tiki’s Grill & Bar, a hip, open-air restaurant with a retro South Pacific design and experience, features a menu highlighting the flavors of the islands prepared in an open exhibition kitchen. The restaurant is located at the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel on Oahu, Hawaii.

On the second floor of the hotel and overlooking Waikiki Beach, this casual eatery is decorated in palm wood flooring with fish nets hanging from the ceiling and lava-rock walls.

The 272-seat Tiki’s Grill & Bar, located on the second floor of the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel appeals to local residents and visitors alike and consistently draws the late-night crowd with live, contemporary and authentic Hawaiian entertainment.

The staff at Tiki’s knows how to really treat their guests. Always busy with action, this casual, kitschy restaurant is known for a familial vibe and its awesome Waikiki views.

Reasonably priced seafood and steaks are always on the menu. Be sure to check out the specials before committing, for some welcome dining surprises. Be sure to call ahead for a lanai table to gaze at the unforgettable sunset, or you can just walk in and hope the restaurant gods are finally smiling on you.

Tiki’s Grill and Bar specialties include: salmon glazed with togarashi-spiced cane sugar with lemon grass beurre blanc, mashed sweet potatoes and Asian slaw; braised beef short ribs slow-roasted with corn mashed potatoes and hoisin brown sauce; panseared ahi with Cajun spices and roasted pig mashed potatoes.

Before you after your meal, try a cocktail in the restaurant’s bar, where you’ll gaze at the bar’s showcase, a 30-foot volcano.

Because of the great views, Tiki’s is a must try for every visitor to Oahu. Enjoy your meal and have a memorable Hawaiian dining experience.
Tiki’s Grill and Bar
2570 Kalakaua Ave.
(Paoakalani and Kapahulu Aves.)
Honolulu, HI
808-923-8454
Open 10:30 a.m. to midnight, daily

Photo: Sauza Tequila

Today is Memorial Day, a popular U.S. holiday and there’s nothing more refreshing than sipping an ice cold margarita on a hot day at the beach, at a park or BBQ’g in your backyard.

Sauza Tequila has cretaed several cocktail recipes that are perfect! They are quick and easy to make so you can get back to enjoying time with friends and family a little faster.

Sauza recently launched a new ready-to-serve for those moments you need a cocktail on short notice. Sauza
Sparkling Margarita features a Sauza Tequila base along with triple sec and delicious flavors like Mango Peach and Wild Berry paired with effervescent bubbles, which makes for a truly unique cocktail tasting experience.

Enjoy these great tasting cocktail recipes from Sauza Tequila:

———————————————–

Sauza Cucumber Margarita
3Ž4 cup Sauza Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
2 parts JDK & Sons O3 Premium Orange Liqueur
1 medium Cucumber, peeled and sliced
6 parts Fresh Lime Juice
2 parts Simple Syrup

To Make: In a pint glass, muddle together sliced cucumber and Sauza® Blue
Tequila. Let sit in the refrigerator for one hour. Strain the cucumber
Tequila and combine with all ingredients in a pitcher. Stir and serve over
ice. Garnish with reserved cucumber slices and a wedge of lime. (serves 4)

———————————————–

Sauza Perfect Pear Margarita
8 parts Sauza Blue 100% Silver tequila
8 parts Water
8 parts Pear Juice
1 can Frozen Limeade

To Make: Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and serve over ice with or
without a sugared rim. (serves 9)

———————————————–

Frozen Cherry Lime Sauza®-Rita
1 can Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
1 bottle Light Beer
1 bottle Cherry Soda
1 can Limeade
3 cups Ice

To Make:
Pour limeade, beer and cherry soda into blender filled with ice. Fill
limeade can with Sauza® Blue Silver Tequila and add to blender. Blend until
smooth and enjoy.

———————————————–

Below is a video of the famous Sauza lifeguard, who serves up his favorite summer libation, the Sauza Sparkling Margarita.

Photo: Revere Hotel

The Revere Hotel is located in the heart of Boston’s Theater District, making it the perfect place to stay to see the very best Boston has to offer.

But to continue to find ways to pamper its hotel guests, the Revere Hotel has created a list of amenities that range from a helpful gadget that will boost energy levels throughout the day to a tasty turndown treat in the evening.

Below are the unique amenities now offered at the the Revere Hotel in Boston.

· “Fitness Fluff & Fold” Program – Ideal for guests who stay at the hotel often and may not wish to constantly carry their workout gear back and forth, this complimentary program allows guests to leave their gym clothes/sneakers with the hotel, which will be washed, dried and folded upon their next return.

· Kindles – Paying tribute to Boston’s incredibly important, deep-seated past, Revere offers its guests the option to rent out Kindles pre-loaded with books that help tell the story of the city’s rich history. Kindles can be obtained for a $100 deposit and used throughout the stay.

· Bully Boy Vodka – Bottled exclusively in 750 ml bottles for Revere as an in-room spirit. Bully Boy Distillers is a Boston’s first craft distillery specializing in small batch spirits located about a mile from Revere Hotel is Boston’s historic south end. Each bottle is labeled and numbered by hand making it the perfect take-home souvenir.

· Gourmet Popcorn Turndown Service – Revere Hotel has forgone the traditional turndown amenity of mints or chocolate in lieu of gourmet popcorn created by Executive Chef Bader Ali. Flavors have ranged from Curry to Snickerdoodle to Red Wine Burgundy and have allowed the brand the opportunity to offer a healthier and more unique amenity that is also a homage to its location in the heart of Boston’s theatre district.

· Skoah Bath Amenities – Revere offers nine different Skoah (http://www.skoahboston.com/) bath amenities in every guest room, including invigor-mint shampu/conditioner, smooth talk body wash and a pH balancing gel cleanser. All of Skoah’s products are loaded with high performance plant extracts and peptides, vitamins, minerals, organic compounds, and actives to ensure they generate the results they are supposed to. Guests who fall in love with a particular scent can purchase the product in the lobby to take home.

· Personal Oxygen Devices – also known as PODs, these portable oxygen devices are available in all suites for an à la cart charge of $40. The POD delivers a rich source of clean, fresh oxygen and provides a natural source of balance and rejuvenation – perfect for reviving oneself after running around the city all day. Sleek at 7″ tall and 1.75″ in diameter, the oxygen bottle can be used with one hand and can easily fit into a purse, backpack and jacket pocket. It weighs only 2.5 ounces when full and lasts a full 40 breaths of pure clean oxygen.

· Pillow Menu – To help ensure that guests obtain the most peaceful slumber possible, the hotel offers a carefully curated pillow menu. With just one quick phone call, guests will be able to select the one that is right for them, whether it be a side sleeper, back sleeper, anti-snore or hypoallergenic pillow.

To learn more about Boston’s Revere Hotel or to make a reservation, please contact us using the below form:

Hovertravel is the only scheduled Hovercraft operator in Europe. It’s also the quickest way for visitors traveling to the UK, to reach the Isle of Wight.

The scenic Isle of Wight offers some of the best beaches in all of Britain. In addition, enjoy the historic Victorian architecture, all alongside some of quaintest English villages. It is definitely the perfect place for a day out.

Launched in 1965, Hovertravel’s service is a safe and speedy 10 minute flight across The Solent to the Isle of Wight.

More importantly, it means that from London to the Island is a journey of just 1 hour and 45 minutes.

As the world’s longest running hovercraft operator, the Hovertravel experience is also one your children will never forget.

Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel, explains, “For any Americans visiting Europe, the quick flight on our hovercraft is a truly unique and enjoyable experience. We regularly welcome visitors from around the world who have traveled many miles to witness this iconic British invention.”

The Hovertravel terminal is linked to London via several transport options including trains and the Greyhound coach service which departs directly outside the Hovertravel terminal.

For additional information on travel deals and events in Europe this Spring & Summer, please contact us using the below form:

Dedicated beach-lovers head to Kauai for some of the most beautiful and scenic beaches in Hawaii. Kauai beaches comprise more than 140 miles of sandy shores, more than any island in Hawaii. Along the coastline visitors will find more than forty Kauai beaches to choose from creating unrivaled options in the chain of islands.

Incredible sunsets are synonymous with Ke‘e Beach Park. Located literally at the end of the road on Kauai’s North Shore between the dramatic Na Pali Coast and Limahuli Stream, the reef lagoon at Ke‘e Beach is a favorite snorkeling site.

The water is clear and there are tons of colorful reef fish and turtles. Ke‘e Beach has a very tropical look with a backshore lushly vegetated by ironwood trees, coconut palms, ti, and guava.

Ke’e Beach is another rival for the best beach on Kauai and is one of the most frequented. It’s found where the road literally ends on the North Shore. The Kalalau Trail and the Napali Coast both begin here where sweeping cliff views fill the western landscape. Azure blue water, amazing black lava cliffs and powdery sand flanked by swaying palms create an idyllic setting.

Large rocks and reefs keep the water currents gentle in the summer but in the winter the water becomes more rough and dangerous. Though not as stunning or wide as Tunnels Beach or Hanalei Bay Beach, Ke’e Beach remains near the top of the list of the best beach on Kauai.

The beach offers pinic areas, restrooms, and several historic sites. If you’re looking for Kauai beach villas, your best bet is to look between Ke’e Beach and Hanalei for a good variety of properties.

To book a travel reservation to Kauai, Hawaii or any of the tropical Hawaiian islands, please contact The Life of Luxury by using the below contact form:

Sometimes even kings are not immune to the recession and economic hardship. One of the surprising cutbacks is that King Juan Carlos of Spain is relinquishing his approximately, 21 million-euro ($27 million) yacht – tiled “Fortuna.”

As the European country of Spain continues to battle the never-ending recession and record unemployment, hard choices must continue to be made.

The Fortuna yacht is similar to other assets such as the royal palaces, which are owned by the state and managed by the National Heritage for the use of the 75-year-old king and his family.

Fortuna is 41.5-metre (136-foot) in length and was donated back in 2000 by a business group. It’s costly to maintain in addition to taking it out on the Mediterranean. According to the Spanish press, each sailing costs more than 20,000 euros for each refuelling.

Last week, a spokesman for the institution was quoted “The king has taken the decision to ask the National Heritage to proceed with the release of the asset,” said late Thursday.

The next step is the National Heritage board needs to approve the King Juan Carlos yacht’s transfer back to the government. The next choice would be to keep the luxury yacht or to sell Fortuna.

Source: AFP