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Skiing season has officially begun as Vail Mountain opened for its 46th season on Saturday with access to their Born Free trail and Beginner terrain. There are three areas of mountain in total, each with their own unique features and terrain.
The most luxurious part is that Vail terrain is incredibly vast. “On an average day, there are only two skiers per acre, and on a busy day, only four!”
There are beautiful scenic routes which also take you past lakes and views of Mountainous valleys. At the top of the Eagle’s Nest is on-mountain dining.
For exclusive places to stay on Vail Mountain, try the Arrabelle, located at Vail Square or the Marriott in Vail Valley.
Both hotels boast luxury amenities and world-class service. The Arrabelle promises personalized services, including a Butler on each floor of the hotel.
(Above: The Arrabelle at Vail Square)
(Above: The Arrabelle at Vail Square)
Vail Mountain Marriott has been the No. 1 ski resort in the US as voted by SKI Magazine for 14 of the past 20 years.
(Above: Vail Mountain Resort, Marriott)
(Above: Sitting area and gym, Vail Mountain Resort, Marriott)
(Above: Deluxe-Guestroom, Vail Mountain Resort, Marriott)
Here’s good news to those who swore off buying diamond jewelry after seeing Leonardo di Caprio’s Blood Diamond a few years back. Ruff&Cut recently launched its jewelry line that uses “conflict-free” rough and cut (hence, the name) diamonds and recycled gold and other metals in organic shapes. Because the company believes in transparency, each piece of jewelry comes with a certificate of specific origin. Ruff&Cut takes their corporate responsibility seriously which is why they re-invest 10% of each and every sale they make to nonprofit organizations that aim to improve the lives and lands of the people in Sierra Leone where their raw materials are sourced.
Luxury jewelry artists like Fifi Bijoux, Tracy Matthews, Todd Reed and Me&Ro were tapped to create signature pieces for the Ruff&Cut collection. Here are our favorite jewelry with a conscience from R&C’s line:
Designed by Fifi Bijoux, the Candor Ring (cover photo) showcases a 1.3 carat radiant octahedral rough diamond on top of a triple row band of recycled 18k gold. Cost: $ 6,000.
The Solitaire Medallion pendant designed by Tracy Matthews is of recycled 18k gold while the octahedral rough diamond insert is from Pride Diamonds in Sierra Leone. Cost: $ 7,760.
Seven rough diamonds (2.65 carats) set in 18k gold make up each of these earrings designed by Me&Ro. Cost: $ 8,525.
This beautiful ring by Me&Ro features a 1.6-carat rough diamond with a crown-like appearance hand-set in 18k gold. Cost: $ 16,090.
Is there anything more fabulous than “socially responsible luxury?”
(Above: ‘Elizabeth’ Jacket by Manfred of Sweden)
“From Saks Fifth Avenue in New York to Mitsukoshi in Tokyo, and several places in between, luxurious pet departments are flourishing.”
Harrods have expanded their own pet department to 11,000 square feet (1,000 square meters). The flourishing Pet-a-Porter is now host to the world’s most expensive pet jacket. At £12,000 ($18,000) the ‘Fairytale Jacket’ designed by Swedish designer Ann Gardsby from Manfred of Sweden has 2,000 Swarovski crystals individually sewn on – an effort which took three weeks to complete.
Other Swarovski crystal jackets by Manfred of Sweden for your beloved pooch include the ‘Elizabeth’ (Above), and the ‘Angel’ jacket.
Elizabeth was inspired by Queen Elizabeth and is easily wiped clean. The ‘Angel’ jacket is made of silk and pearls.
Other specially-designed jackets are also available in leather and lamb-skin.
“MoS Manfred of Sweden exclusive fashion for your canine friend, handmade by Manfred of Sweden of all the best qualities. Every item is unique.”
(Above: 'Angel' Jacket by Manfred of Sweden)
Tranquility currently belongs to a co-founder of Tommy Hilfiger. It is situated in a pine and aspen forest with 210 acres, with Lake Traquility as the estate’s centrepiece.
For fishing aficionados, the lake is stocked with brown trout.
For resort investors, the property has eight buildings surrounding the lake .
The main residence is the crème de la crème. There is a giant staircase which has been replicated from the grand staircase of the S.S. Titanic. A cigar lounge replicated from the lounge in St. Regis Hotel, and a library inspired by the New York City Public Library. All monumental symbols of prestige, cultural relevance and pure luxury.
There is a Conservatory which can be accessed via underground passage, featuring an indoor glass mosaic swimming pool spa, poolside bar and gym that overlooks the lake. There is also golfing access, a boat house, art studio, basketball court, stable and separate residence quarters.
Current asking price: $100,000,000
Situated in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, this estate was designed by Paul Lehr, for an artist and designer. With 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, fireplace and situated near a golf course, this place is not your average family home at all.
There is a custom gourmet kitchen with a mystik sink and glass artistry. Formal dining area, window walls which expose a terrace and pool area.
Master suite boasts floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views of city, island and lake.
For the wine coinneseur, there is a temperature-controlled wine showcase.
As with all luxury homes, there is an exercise room, studio, and – point of different – four fireplaces, evelator and private terraces with every room.
Security is top of the line, as well as lighting and sound – all new smart technology.
Every detail in this home has been designed with modernity, functionality and luxury in mind.
The asking price for this home is currently at $2,450,000.
