Jet Set Luxury

The new Museo del Novecento dedicated to the art of the 20th Century will be inaugurated in November 2010 at the Palazzo dell’Arengario. The large spiral ramp inside the building will be the museum’s most important architectural feature, acting as a functional yet stylish element connecting the different levels of the tower from the basement right up to the beautiful terrace facing the Duomo. The 3500 sq m exhibition space will host works by Picasso, Braque, Klee, Kandisky, Modigliani, Boccioni, De Chirico, Fontana , Marinetti among others. The museum will also have a restaurant and bookshop from where the masterpiece “Quarto Stato” by Pellizza da Volpedo will always be visible by visitors.

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You may have come across some spectacular buildings, but have you ever stopped to wonder why they’re built that way?

Math and architecture are more closely linked that you might think, so read on to discover whats behind it all

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Christmas in New York is like Christmas in no other city in the world; the magic created here by the sights and attractions made famous to many of us by our favourite childhood Christmas movies come to life when you visit at this time of year. What better way to experience the most enchanting of holidays than by staying in one of the worlds most luxurious hotels, and from boutique to internationally recognised five star elegance, New York has an abundance of luxury hotels to choose from to ensure the most opulent of Christmas stays.

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The city of Barcelona has many attractions that make it one of the best destinations for tourism. However, Barcelona not only means a cosmopolitan city but also means Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean Sea allows you to enjoy many activities, but without doubt, one of the highlights is doing a one-to-one luxury yacht race. This regatta is suitable for both big and small groups (6 people). It combines amusement, competition and, for the sea lovers, the chance to get in touch with the beautiful Mediterranean sea. Do not worry if you dont have any sailing experience as you will be led by professionals for the whole race. Before the race starts, the participants will be divided into two groups and they will get a briefing on the activity. Once on board, the skipper will explain the safety rules, the different tasks and the role of each participant. Enjoy an unforgettable sea experience and discover Barcelona from another point of view. From 6th to 14th November 2010, anyone interested in nautical sector can visit the Barcelona International Boat Show, one of the biggest in Europe and the biggest in Spain.

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Travesse, a new private members-only travel club launching in the UK in November 2010, is seeking to make luxury travel more affordable. Travesse believes travellers shouldnt compromise their high standards and claims to offer top of the range luxury hotels, packages and experiences, but at prices that are in tune with todays climate of cutbacks and austerity. For their launch in November, they have partnered with 4 and 5 star properties in Rome, London and Malta who are offering our members rooms at “2 and 3 star prices”.

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An iPhone 4 encrusted with diamonds from the British designer, Stuart Hughes, will set you back a cool 5 million. The device is being heralded as the world’s most expensive mobile phone and was commissioned by an Australian businessman.The handset is covered in more than 500 individual diamonds totalling 100 carats, andit comes with two interchangeable diamonds that fit over the ‘home’ button. Clearly, one of these phones wasn’t enough for him as he asked for two to be made…

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Enjoy Christmas in style in London’s most iconic luxury hotels. Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley are celebrating the festive season with two-night packages featuring the finest traditional festive fare from 24th-26thDecember 2010 and romantic horse-drawn carriage rides through the British capital on Christmas morning – complete with hot chocolate and marshmallows!

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A trip to Tuscany in Italy is already a luxury experience per se. Thesplendid hotels and exquisite Tuscan villas add that special Old Worldstyle that is sought for all over the globe. Your holiday will inevitably be marked by the refined furnishing and architectural design, the attention to detail, and the classy homelike feel that these accommodations convey.

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