Many people don’t realize that Las Vegas has increasingly attracted beautiful pieces of art to display. Sin City is not just a place for non-stop gambling action and over-the-top stage shows.

You’d be surprised to find breathtaking art from Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and James Turrell at some of the most popular Vegas resorts including the Bellagio, Mandalay Bay and ARIA.

Priceless Las Vegas art can be found up and down the world famous Las Vegas Strip, including hotel lobbies, award-winning restaurants in addition to guest rooms and luxury suites.

Mandalay Bay:
Guests checking into Mandalay Bay can view four of Peter Lik’s incredible landscape images and welcome hotel guests to their much-anticipated vacation. From a quiet forest resembling a Shark Reef’s tropical paradise to a clear blue open ocean that reminds guests of the sunny Mandalay Bay Beach, these “welcome signs” invite resort guests to leave all their troubles behind and embrace the peaceful and relaxing moments that await. The hotel changes these amazing photos four times a year create a customized seasonal greeting.

The Shops at Crystals:
Not only will fashionistas enjoy High-end fashion at The Shops at Crystals, shoppers will also enjoy two new art installations from James Turrell, one of today’s hottest contemporary artists of light and space. It doesn’t matter if you’re searching for Prada peep-toe shoes or gazing at beautiful Gucci garments, enjoy the vibrant, multi-colored light installation seen throughout Crystals. A second James Turrell installation that is named “Akhob” is available for personal viewing. Make your appointment to view Turrell’s art only inside Louis Vuitton, which is the luxury brand’s largest North America location.

Picasso at Bellagio:
Art lovers will soak in the ideal combination of both food and art at Picasso at Bellagio, named after the influential Spanish artist. Picasso at Bellagio the AAA Five Diamond restaurant and offers its fine dining customers an unbelievable, multi-sensory dining experience. Enjoy delicious dishes that are inspired by the artist’s regional cuisine of France and Spain while surrounded by Picasso’s original masterpieces. If your taste is closer to Pop Art, then find an unexpected treasure at Bellagio’s PRIME Steakhouse – a Roy Lichtenstein tapestry. The Still Life tapestry is infused with Lichtenstein’s own
“cartoonish” flair. A truly hidden gem in Las Vegas.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art:
Andy Warhol fans rejoice. The “Warhol Out West” art display at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art has been extended through January 2, 2014. The Warhol art exhibit features 56 Warhol’s finest works. Las Vegas is proud to host the only comprehensive collection in the United States besides his namesake museum in Pittsburgh, PA. You can also experience an enhanced Las Vegas art experience by joining Bellagio’s Director of Wine and Master Sommelier Jason Smith at Art & Wine: A Perfect Pairing. This event is held the second Wednesday each month.

Bellagio:
The luxurious Bellagio resort has undergone a renovation project to remodel its suites and rooms. You can still take in the amazing panoramic views of The Fountains of Bellagio but inside, enjoy breathtaking rooms which are now a reflection of the famous Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Decorated with gorgeous botanical images, the art captures the work of renowned photographer Damon Clarke. You’ll feel you’re staying in a paradise of floral colors, shapes and textures.

To book your reservation in Las Vegas and enjoy non-stop gaming and entertainment action plus Las Vegas art displays and exhibits, please contact The Life of Luxury and one of our travel concierge specialists will help you.

The Tie Bar has become the go-to destination for stylish men’s furnishings Since its launch in 2004. This popular online neckwear company primarily offers neckties, tie bars and pocket accessories.

Tie Bar just announced a new partnership with professional NBA basketball player Dwyane Wade – a three-time champion (2006, 2012, 2013) of the Miami Heat.

Wade a style icon in his own right will design and provide creative inspiration for the limited edition tie collection that will launch in November 2013.

Dwyane Wade is the ideal choice as he’s been named among the best-dressed celebrities by various media outlets including GQ, Esquire, Vogue and The New York Times.

The new tie collection will feature approximately 30 bow ties, 15 neckties, 15 pocket squares and a limited assortment of tie bars and cufflinks. The goal of the new Tie Bar collection is to take a modern approach, in addition to paying homage to traditional menswear.

All neckwear products designed by Wade will have the label “Dwyane Wade for The Tie Bar” and also be part of “The Gentleman by Dwyane Wade.”

Anand Shah who is The Tie Bar CEO was quoted, “Partnering with Dwyane was a no-brainer for us. He is a trailblazer on and off the court; particularly in the
way he expresses style. We are excited to work with him and look forward to bringing his vision and creativity to our customers.”

Based in chicago, The Tie Bar has not only shifted the way men purchase their neckwear products by offering premium ties for $15, but has also cemented the benchmark for both style and design.

Dwyane Wade is not only a three-time champion and nine-time All-Star selection with the Miami HEAT, but a highly respected athlete known around the world.

Wade created the “Wade’s World Foundation” in 2004, which offers support to various educational, health and family service programs. In 2011, Dwayne Wade was proudly appointed to President Obama’s fatherhood task force.

The new Dwayne Wade and The Tie Bar collection will be available exclusively at The Tie Bar – http://www.thethebar.com/

If you are looking for that perfect gift, please contact one of our shopping concierge members at The Life of Luxury.

Ideally located in the center of the world’s largest area of fine wine vineyards, the luxurious Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa welcomes both amateurs and wine lovers to uncover the great wine estates of Bordeaux, France.

Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa is found in the center of the city of Bordeaux, in La Place de La Comédie square that overlooks the historic Le Grand Théâtre.

Bordeaux is in France’s South-West region and known worldwide for its fantastic grape vineyards and fine wine. The annual grape harvest season is the ideal time to experience one of the most crucial steps in the process of wine making.

The Wine Concierge Service at Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa has impressive knowledge and strong connections with the various châteaux of the region. This insider knowledge of the local, Bordeaux wine industry can make your trip a memorable one. Hotel guests are provided a rare opportunity to access the world of fine wine, that is unsurpassed in the luxury sector.

The luxury Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa can create bespoke itineraries for its guests who are interested in discovering the secrets of great wines and exploring the wine making process. This allows you to experience the behind-the-scenes of the annual grape harvest and actually includes the hand picking of the grapes.

If you are looking for a fantastic wine tasting experience, then consider visiting Margaux, St-Julien, St-Estèphe, Pauillac, St-Emilion, Pessac-Léognan, and Sauternes. The hotel’s Wine Concierge Service can take care of all the logistics for intimate and private tastings in the various estates and appellations.

Based on this fine wine heritage, the luxury Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux has created a new ‘Wine Package’ available until the end of the year, which includes the following:
• Two nights accommodation for two including daily breakfast at ‘The Bordeaux’, the hotel’s 19th century Belle-Epoque brasserie
• Half day wine tour – Guests will be able to discover and taste wine from renowned estates Saint Emilion or Médoc, where they will learn the art of wine making and wine blending, as well as the secret for aging wine.
• Transfer to and from the estates in a private car
• Free access to the Spa and Fitness Centre
• Free access to broadband Internet and Free Wifi
Pricing for this amazing, French harvest package is €1,252 and excludes the city tax (€1.45 per person per day).

For a wonderful fine dining experience, the hotel offers a gastronomic joy in their Michelin-starred ‘Le Pressoir d’Argent’ restaurant, which is headed by Pascal Nibaudeau;

The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa is committed to providing its guests with unparalleled experiences. It’s ideal location plus high level of expertise in the world of fine wine will make your visit magical.

For additional information or to make a travel reservation to visit Bordeaux, France and and stay at the Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa, please contact The Life of Luxury. One of our travel concierge specialists will handle all your arrangements.

The challenge with bringing children on family vacations is keeping them busy and finding engaging activities to hold their attention. Many high-end luxury resorts are increasingly offering fun programming for kids.

Children’s activities and amenities are often key for parents to have a stress-free vacation.

Here are four upscale, luxury resorts that have developed kid programs. This allows both mom and dad to get some alone time, the chance to relax and reconnect, while their kids have a blast!

· Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort –
The luxury Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort is a newly opened resort located on the famed Kuta Beach on Bali. It just launched a new family program including a wide variety of personalized amenities, activities and services for the entire family. This luxury resorts program offering include direct access to the luxurious Beachwalk, exclusive access to Miniapolis and Cheeky Monkey Playground, a special Kids Eat Free package, on-site babysitting services, access to the resort’s relaxing pools, and in-room children amenities. During their stay, children are welcome to enjoy “bottomless” soft drinks, juice, milk, or water with their kid’s bottle. In each room, kids are welcomed with a children’s gift bag, including coloring books, a children’s game, as well as Crayola crayons and pencils. Families are also invited to relax poolside, where they will have access to the free-form rooftop pool or the kids’ pool. Parents may also rest easy with the resorts’ on-site babysitting services, providing a safe and entertaining way for children to enjoy their vacation in Kuta.

· Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji –
Through the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort’s award-winning Bula Club, children of all ages enjoy a range of fun, educational and cultural activities. This amazing luxury resort property now features the Chef’s Junior Assistant program. Kids aged 6 to 12 join the resort’s Chef and a Bula Club representative helping to create a meal start to finish – they can even suggest the meal for the day. The “Junior Assistants” – equipped with a chef’s jacket and hat – receive a kitchen briefing on safety and hygiene, take a tour of the organic garden with the Chef, hand-picking herbs and garnishes, and assist the Chef with final preparations, plating and serving of the meals to the Bula Club.

· Trump SoHo New York –
Trump SoHo New York recently launched a Young Entrepreneurs SoHo program. A unique extension of the brand-wide Trump Kids program, Young Entrepreneurs SoHo offers members a suite of benefits, including personalized business cards, monogrammed robes, complimentary kid’s meals and rollaway beds, exclusive invitations to age-appropriate events, and a quarterly newsletter discussing kid-friendly events around the city, among other perks. The program also features an ongoing series of kid-friendly events – next up is a Kid’s Cooking Class on Monday, September 16 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

· Azul Beach Hotel By Karisma –
Mexico’s premier boutique hotel, Azul Beach Hotel by Karisma provides families with a vacation experience designed to foster togetherness between families and couples. For children under 5-years-old, the Azulitos Play House by Fisher Price, a play program created by Azul Hotels and Fisher-Price, which includes Jugueteca, a Toy Lending Library; and Fisher-Price playgroup sessions such as Ritmo de la Mañana (active beat) with Fisher-Price musically oriented toys for babies 6 to 18 months; Mundos Maravillosos (marvelous worlds) with Little People® toys for toddlers 18 to 36 months, and Planet Heroes™ Aventuras Azulares (solar adventures) for kids three to five years old. As one of Mexico’s top luxury resorts, this property recently launched the Mini Mayans program, designed to educate kids on the Mayan culture during their stays at Azul Hotels, including fun and interactive elements such as Give the Mayans a Mano, Mayan Cooking Classes, Mini Mayan Musicians, and Tiempo de Tiles.

To learn more about these kid programs at the world’s best luxury resorts & hotels, please contact The Life of Luxury and speak to one of our travel concierge specialists.

Halulu Heiau is located next to the ancient seaside village of Kaunolu on the Hawaiian island of Lanai.

Halulu Heiau is well-preserved heiau and the site is simply full of beauty. It was once a very sacred refuge and traditional meeting place for Hawaiians back in ancient times.

Leaving inland from the eastern bank of Kaunolu, you will find Halulu Heiau across a wide gulch. Looking around, you’ll notice being surrounded by towering cliffs on three sides and view one of the most amazing sights in Kaunolu.

History states the after King Kamehameha the Great captured Lanai in the early 1800′s, he used the village of Kaunolu as his personal favorite vacation spot. The location offered him excellent fishing opportunities.

King Kamehameha rebuilt the old heiau that was once found on this site and declared it a luakini heiau or place of refuge.

Halulu Heiau was one of the last heiaus built on Lanai, because the old god were replaced several decades later when missionaries arrived on the island.

Overall, Halulu Heiau is in very good condition. The Bishop Museum built an interpretive hike through the Kaunolu Village and points out the heiau which is difficult to reach but can easily be viewed on the far side of the gulch.

Remember that Halulu Heiau is an ancient, religious site. Please be respectful of this ancient Hawaiian site.

To book your vacation reservation to Lanai or any of the Hawaiian Islands, please contact The Life of Luxury and one of our travel concierge specialists will help you book your trip.

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Olea Gourmet Healthy Food is made from certified and organically grown ripe olives that contain no preservatives, solvents or chemicals.

100% cold-pressed, the company’s Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is absolutely fresh and delivered direct from their olive grove in Spain to your home.

What makes this brand so unique is that only the finest olives are selected by hand and promptly pressed within hours of harvesting. The goal is to retain the fresh, wholesome goodness of nature’s finest gift.

There are numerous factors that contribute to the quality of a particular olive oil. First, the quality of the fruit is critical, followed by the processing and post-harvest storage. Next, oxidation is caused by light, heat & age.

Olea Gourmet Healthy Food guarantees their Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil to be 100% unadulterated Extra Virgin, plus without any of the bad practice that is often associated with the mass production of Olive Oil.

The quality of the Spanish company’s olive oil is vitally important. They take enormous pride to ensure the results of an organic approach to farming and attentive post-harvest handling. Their goals is preserving the unique organoleptic and nutritional characteristics.

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Spain’s  Olea Gourmet Healthy Food is great tasting. Once you try it, you will never go back to any other olive oil.

Have you ever dreamed at staying on a private island? Well now is your chance. Wilson Island is an exclusive private island on the Great Barrier Reef near Australia and it’s waiting for you to enjoy it’s scenic beauty.

This tropical oasis is available for you to stay and have your own private island all to yourself! You need to be quick, since the chance to rent your own private island is only valid through the end of this month.

This could be a once in a lifetime experience for those discerning travelers who only want the best life has to offer. Make it your ultimate private island escape or maybe an exclusive wedding party? How about the most sought after girls’ getaway? The sky’s the limit!

Wilson Island is a small five-acre coral cay that’s part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The island can only accommodate a maximum of 12 guests in six safari-style luxe tents.

“Glamping” is the trendy name for the combination of glamor and camping. That personifies Wilson Island perfectly. Enjoy safari-tents that provide luxurious king-sized beds, signature duvets and bathrobes, hammocks, in addition to privately secluded areas surrounded by pisonia and pandanus trees. Don’t forget the amazing views of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the great wonders of the world.

So what are you waiting for? Why not live it up and rent your own private island!

For Wilson Island reservations through the end of this month, prices are only $447.50 per person – per night for 12 total people. Pricing includes all your meals and beverages, snorkeling equipment plus return boat transfers from Heron Island.

Getaway from the busy life back home and escape to a simpler time. Wilson Island has no mobile phone reception, no internet access and no TV It’s the quintessential island escape.

To learn more about Wilson Island or book your fantasy vacation on your own private island, please contact The Life of Luxury.

Rosewood Little Dix Bay is a luxury resort located in the Caribbean and offers its guests a choice of luxurious villas and suites, plus a luxury spa. The property is one of the most exclusive five star hotels in the British Virgin Islands.

With the success of the current U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York City, Rosewood Little Dix Bay is now offering its WorldTeam Tennis Legends Camp package.

This is an ultimate tennis-themed travel package that is sure to appeal to tennis lovers, who also want to enjoy a luxury stay in the beautiful British Virgin Islands.

The WorldTeam Tennis Legends Camp package features lessons from professional coaches on the Caribbean resort’s state-of-the-art courts, in addition to the opportunity of watching famous tennis superstars such as Rafael Nadal, Ana Ivanovic, and Stefan Edberg in action.

Between November 12-16, 2013, the luxurious Rosewood Little Dix Bay, Caribbean resort will offer exclusive access to train with celebrated coaches Wayne Bryan and Murphy Jensen. The resort is known for its state-of-the-art courts and top notch tennis programs.

You’ll also get the opportunity to watch the Necker Cup Tennis Charity Exhibition with courtside seats and view the tennis talents of Rafael Nadal, Ana Ivanovic, and Stefan Edberg.

After the Necker Cup Tennis Charity Exhibition ends, you will enjoy a fine dining experience at Sir Richard Branson’s legendary “End of the World” charity dinner, auction and party.

WorldTeam Tennis Legends Camp tennis package at Rosewood Little Dix Bay includes:
* 4-night / 5-day all-inclusive package
* Entry into the Legends Tennis Camp and Clinics for two (2)
* Two (2) courtside seats to the Necker Cup Charity Exhibition on Necker Island
* Two (2) entries to the “End of the World” Charity Dinner, Auction & Party with Sir Richard Branson and other ATP / WTA Tennis Legends, on Necker Island
* Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. (cocktails, house wines included; excludes Super Premium alcohol, wine lists, & sparkling wines)
* All food and beverage service charges
* Round-trip transfers from Tortola and VIJ Airport
* 20% discount on spa treatments from 9am-2pm
* Unlimited use of Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort facilities including snorkeling gear, movie presentations, fitness, pool and tennis

Pricing for this amazing tennis getaway package is $13,000. 10% of the package proceeds are designated for charity.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this tennis-themed travel package. It’s truly a tennis-lover’s dream come true.

If you are interested in booking a reservation at the Caribbean’s Rosewood Little Dix Bay luxury resort, please contact one of the travel concierge specialists at The Life of Luxury.

The Temazcal steam bath is one of the oldest and most effective purification rituals in the world. In ancient Mesoamerican tradition, Temazcal offered the chance to be reborn and reinvent oneself via invocation, chanting as well as purification.

The luxurious El Dorado Casitas Royale and El Dorado Seaside Suites by Karisma in Riviera Maya, Mexico are part of the premier hotel collection of adults-only properties throughout the Riviera Maya, Mexico.

If you want to detox your body, mind and spirit in a traditional, Temazcal steam bath service, then indulge yourself at the N’aay Spa.

The goal of a Temazcal steam bath is to provide a calming and therapeutic experience with numerous physical benefits. A few are cleaning the body of toxins, purification of the respiratory system, and the alleviation of skin and nervous system conditions.

Temazcal Ritual sessions at N’aay Spa occur inside a round earthen structure that is meant to symbolize the womb of mother earth. Inside, you will find the elements of water, fire, and air which are combined together with fresh herbs to create an authentic herbal steam bath experience which invites both physical and spiritual healing.

A N’aay Spa spa attendant will facilitate each Temezcal Ritual session and will adjust the heat, humidity, and herbal vapors as needed, to meet spa customer’s individual needs.

The Temazcal Ritual at N’aay Spa is available as part of two couple’s spa packages:

* Golden Elements Couples Grand Experience: Enjoy a couple’s massage performed with a massage cream infused with citrus and ginger, followed by a Jacuzzi session with an elixir of bamboo ending in a detoxification Temezcal Ritual. Amenities include a fruit basket and a glass of sparkling wine. Session: 80 minutes / $260 per couple.

* Golden N’aay Couples Grand Experience: Revel in the Kukulcan massage, a creation of ancient techniques that shall give your body profound relaxation, accompanied by a bubbling Jacuzzi session using a green tea elixir. Finish the experience with a Temazcal steam bath of eucalyptus essence. Amenities include chocolate fondue with fruits, a glass of sparkling wine and a selection of bites created by our Chef. Session: 120 minutes / $350 per couple.

For groups of five or greater, resort guests can purchase the relaxing session for a starting price of only $68 per person.

The luxury spa offers a variety of services that are designed in the Mexican tradition. Choose from a menu of indigenous and alternative spa therapies, each utilizing ingredients from the local region. The treatments also include ancient healing to soothe the senses and pamper the body.

If you’re ready for a relaxing getaway, consider the gourmet inclusive, El Dorado Casitas Royale and El Dorado Seaside Suites. Be sure to book a relaxing, Temazcal steam bath session at N’aay Spa. Contact The Life of Luxury for all your personal and business travel needs.

Shania Twain’s husband, Robert John “Mutt” Lange is not some recluse who never leaves his home. He travels the world with Shania. His work as a music producer takes him to the States and Europe.

Shania Twain is a popular Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Shania’s hit 1995 album The Woman in Me brought her instant fame all across the world.

The 1997 album by Shania Twain titled “Come On Over” became the best-selling studio album of all time by a female. Quite an accomplishment.

“He on his own has never had this kind of success. And me on my own, I doubt very much I would have had this kind of success. First of all, would I even have found anyone who had so much faith in me? Part of why I think I flourished is because he believed so much in me. He loved my voice; he loved my songwriting. He was my biggest fan.“ says Shania Twain.

Her “The Woman In Me” album may be one of the most expensive country albums ever produced. When Mercury balked at the price Mutt agreed to pay a part of it out of his own pocket.

When asked when she feels most sexy, “I think it’s when i get out of the tub. your skin is fresh and you’ve stuck your hair up without even looking. that’s when you look your best.”

“I don’t want my body to be a distraction from my talent or my brain.”

Referring to Dolly Parton, “I was inspired by her, and inspired to be my own thing, she was so individual, so unique on her own, what I took from her was go out and be yourself, and be different, dare to be different.”

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is proud to be an award-winning, luxury international hotel company. Its history dates all the way back to 1887 when the with Raffles Singapore was first opened. Now the Raffles Hainan will open in China this month on the tropical island of Hainan.

Raffles Hainan is the company’s second hotel to open in China. The new luxury resort will open in Clearwater Bay, which has become the new hotspot on China’s southeast coast of Hainan Island.

Clearwater Bay is a 500 square-kilometre development that includes the Raffles resort, plus two championship golf courses adjacent to Raffles, private residences, a cinema complex, luxury retail, yacht clubs and a 780-berth marina for sailing and water sports.

Offering 12 kilometres of gorgeous coastline, Clearwater Bay is likened to the French Riviera and is destined to rise near the top the luxury tourism market.

Raffles Hainan offers hotel guests the perfect beachfront location with 299 rooms – starting at 80sqm – plus 32 villas, all with private balconies and scenic views of the ocean or golf course.

With a strong connection to art, Raffles Hotels &; Resorts wanted to continue that trend in Hainan. Raffles Hainan showcases over 1,000 beautiful works of art throughout the luxury China resort.

Herbert Laubichler-Pichler is the General Manager of Raffles Hainan and was quoted, “Raffles Hainan will be one of the most prestigious addresses on China’s popular holiday island as the first luxury opening on Clearwater Bay, the only resort adjoining championship golf courses and with Sanya’s largest guestrooms, all with sea-view balconies. With the addition of Raffles’ signature warm and graceful service embodied by the Raffles Butlers, we are setting a new luxury benchmark on the island.”

The Raffles Spa offers ultimate pampering an relaxation. The spa features both Asian and Western treatments to its clients. Foodies will enjoy seven fine dining restaurants and bars, and private events spaces will sit alongside Hainan’s homage to the Long Bar at Raffles Singapore, in tribute to the Hainanese bartender who created the Singapore Sling.

Rooms and suites at the Raffles Hainan will feature a contemporary design that combines local inspired interior design accents. Artisan wood furnishings, colorful fabrics and artworks pay homage to the traditional hill tribes in Hainan, and bring a sense of place to the interiors.

To make plans and visit China and stay at the luxury Raffles Hainan hotel, please contact The Life of Luxury and talk to one of our travel concierge specialists to book your dream vacation.