Gold replica of James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin DB5 sold for £55,000

On the 50th anniversary of the World Premiere of Goldfinger, a unique 24k gold-plated third scale replica of James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin DB5 was sold in a special online sale to benefit the NSPCC by Christie’s and EON Productions for £55,000. It was bought by a farmer from Abingdon in Oxfordshire and was among … Read more

What it takes to live like the glitterati: The most expensive neighborhoods for renters

The luxury of living in exclusive areas. In some of the most desirable neighborhoods of the United States, renters are willing to drop more than half of their monthly income on rent – a high price to pay for a prime spot. Apartments.com has compiled a list of the 14 Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Renters in … Read more

The Future of Travel to brake time and space boundaries

The Earth’s orbit and the depths of the world’s oceans will become vacation destinations over the next decade, according to Skyscanner’s Future of Travel 2024 report, the work of a team of 56 editors, researchers and futures networkers, across key international cities. “Taking travel to space will be a ground-breaking milestone for mankind in general, … Read more

Best five-star values for U.S. travelers

Very popular destinations where you can find five-star hotels at a fraction of the cost of other larger cities While a stay at a five-star property in a major city may cost north of $500 per night, the recent Hotel Price Index (HPI) by hotels.com shows that U.S. travelers can still find luxurious values in … Read more

The 2014 Royal Salute Jubilee Cup celebrated by the worldwide community of polo and whisky fans.

Incredible day of polo in Greenwich, Connecticut. Team Royal Salute overcame Casablanca Polo in an enthralling match. Royal Salute, one of the most admired luxury spirit brands, hosted the third annual Royal Salute Jubilee Cup at the renowned Greenwich Polo Club. The event brought together polo’s most notable players—including Facundo Pieres, currently ranked second best … Read more

75 years of modern helicopter flight

On September 14, 1939, Russian American aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky lifted off in his tethered VS-300 helicopter, beginning a flight test program that proved the efficiency and controllability of the single rotor design. Sikorsky Aircraft marked 75 years of modern helicopter flight that began September 14, 1939, when 50-year-old chief designer and chief test pilot … Read more