Gifts

Luxury gifts and high-end, limited edition accessories.

James Bond’s Omega, Aston Martins, suits, swimming trunks and the complete works of Ian Fleming, all sold for charity

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The London auction “50 Years of James Bond–The Auction,” raised $1.2 million, with proceeds going to charity. It was estimated at $9,000 to $10,000, but the James Bond Omega watch featured in the new movie Skyfall fetched more than $200,000 at Christie’s latest auction of James Bond memorabilia. The titanium Omega Automatic Seamaster Professional “Planet Ocean” … Read more

Extreme sledding: Snolo Stealth-X high performance alpine sled

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Snolo Stealth-X: revolutionizing carbon fiber aerodynamic sled Feel the ride with a high performance alpine sled   Sledding is no longer what it was. After more than six years of engineering, an aerodynamic carbon fiber sled is going to revolutionize the snow sport. Snolo, a manufacturer of high performance alpine sleds is taking sledding to … Read more

F12berlinetta auctioned by Ferrari to support U.S. superstorm relief

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Ferrari Charity Auction to support U.S. superstorm relief   After the success in Europe the F12berlinetta is getting ready to conquer the American market. The US-debut of the most powerful Ferrari is expected during an auction for a noble cause: the charity auction will support the population afflicted by hurricane Sandy. On the 17th of … Read more

Chopard Belle – a Disney-inspired story

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935 working hours, 10 types of precious stones, 1’551 precious stones, 372 carats of precious stones, of which a 69-carat pear-shaped tanzanite were used by Chopard to create the Belle necklace, a Disney-inspired work of art. Symbolizing love and the changing shades of life, Belle is the highlight of Chopard’s Disney Princess Collection which incorporates earrings … Read more

Ginvent and Whisky Advent Calendars for serious whisky lovers

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spirits, alcoholHoliday gift ideas for serious whisky lovers: Adults-only version of the advent calendar Instead of chocolate and sweets there is whisky or gin in an adults-only version of the advent/ginvent calendar from Drinks by the Dram. Holiday spirit will come with 24 grams of gin or whisky! Behind each of the 24 doors is … Read more

Top 10 Countries 2013, Top 10 Regions and Top 10 Cities for 2013

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Lonely Planet Guide Reveals Its Best for 2013   Lonely Planet’s eighth eagerly-awaited annual collection of the best places to go has named Hobart and Christchurch as two of the world’s top cities for next year in 2013. Other cities to make Lonely Planet’s list for 2013 are San Francisco (1), Amsterdam (2), Hyderabad (3), … Read more