Singapore family books $1 million Virgin Galactic space flight

A Singaporean businessman, his wife and two children have paid $1 million to become the first Asian family to fly together on space-tourism airline Virgin Galactic. The customer handed over a cheque for $1 million and asked the Virgin officials to remain anonymous because “apparently he hasn’t told his wife yet.” The US-based firm, part … Read more

The Airbus A320 Prestige, a custom-fitted ultra-luxury jet by Comlux

Comlux America, the Indianapolis-based completion center of the Comlux Group, has delivered its first VVIP cabin of an Airbus A320 Prestige. The company, created just over two years ago, strategically developed all the capabilities and shops in-house to perfectly outfit this ultra luxurious cabin. The aircraft’s interior was designed by Comlux Creatives who selected the … Read more

Encouraging Chinese to own yachts is the biggest challenge this industry faces

While several marinas have been developed along the China’s eastern coast in the past five years, Chinese coastal waters are still strictly regulated, and import duties of 43 percent have dampened the development of a vibrant yachting culture. In 2009, the Chinese yachting market was worth $440 million, according to a recent report by China … Read more

Valentino’s new menswear collection to be shown at Pitti Immagine Uomo

Valentino’s creative directors have been working on menswear collections for some time. They usually present their pieces in the fashion house’s showroom in Place Vendôme, Paris, but their Fall/Winter 2012 display will be more special. The duo have been chosen as the guest designers at the Pitti Uomo 81 event, while is taking place in … Read more

The Elton John of luxury homes sold for less than half its original asking price

UK’s most luxury home finally sells for £35 million An opulent Surrey mansion which has been on the market since 2005 has finally sold for less than half its original asking price.  Updown Court was once expected to fetch £75 million but has now sold after six years on the market for just £35 million.  … Read more

Asian brands dominate Consumer Reports’ 2011 Auto Survey

Lexus Ranked Best Luxury Auto Brand While Porsche Plunges: Cars Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus brand took back the top spot among luxury brands in 2011 Consumer Reports’ reliability ranking, beating BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, which fell the most of any vehicle line. Winning the luxury crown as well as the top spot among all brands … Read more