The Scream, the defining image of modernity, expected to fetch at least $80 mn at auction

Edvard Munch’s  “The Scream” painting expected to top $80 mn at auction A version of “The Scream,” one of the world’s most famous paintings and an iconic image of despair, will go on sale this May in New York, where it is expected to fetch at least $80 million, Sotheby’s auctioneers said to AFP. Edvard … Read more

Rent my village

Want to rent a village? Yours for just $60,000 Renting a whole village is the latest initiative village authorities are using to drum up some much needed cash and the Liechtenstein-based firm Xnet offer has already attracted the interest of many large global firms, including Agip, AEG, Hyundai, Siemens and Wyeth Pharma. Previous events include … Read more

Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis – the pinnacle of sound engineering

Stradivarius violins are synonims with exellence. Extremely rare and extremely valuable, unique, imposibile to reproduce, controversial and mysterious, these are the main attributes of these unique objects. Stradivarius interpretation of design for the violin has served as a conceptual model for violin makers for more than 250 years. How master Stradivari, who could barely read … Read more

Luxury Boot Camps in the Caribbean – 48hrs in the Life of a Boot Camper

Buccament Bay Resort Launches Luxury Boot Camps Luxury Boot Camp launching in May 2012 From 21st May 2012, Buccament Bay Resort in St Vincent & The Grenadines, the newest name in luxury travel to the Caribbean, will be hosting a number of Luxury Boot Camps provided by the UK-based company Fitness 4. Through a mixture … Read more

Effervescent and thrilling or sticky and chilling? 120-bottle Champagne baths with buttler service

Champagne Bath Menu for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s is not the only time to indulge in a romantic getaway with a loved one. Why not treat that special someone to an amazing Champagne experience that will never be forgotten. For 2012 Valentine’s Day you can take a champagne bath at London’s Cadogan hotel, the symbol of … Read more

The World’s Most Expensive Office Tower Rises

Building at World Trade Center Site To Cost Public Agency $3.8 Billion While political wars have mired the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site for most of the past decade, construction there is proceeding. The price tag for One World Trade Center, the signature skyscraper under construction at Ground Zero in New York, has … Read more