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Hermes Man on Madison Avenue

By Ashanta Brown • Apr 13th, 2010 • Category: Fashion, News & Noteworthy

Last month, Hermes launched its store designed exclusively for men. Located on 690 Madison Avenue, it is an ideal position for furthering a solid foundation for the high-end luxury brand. Hermes Man is set directly across the street from its flagship, Hermes and with 2,450 square feet, it is the first Hermes boutique designed and [...]



Coastal Dominican Villa for $6.6 Million

By Ashanta Brown • Apr 8th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Real Estate

Located within the Eastern coast of the Dominican Republic on the Punta Cana Resort and Golf Club, Las Arenas is a nine-bedroom estate created in the antebellum style. Completed in 2009, the property of Las Arenas has a total of 6,000 m2 and the house reaches 1,200 m2. Featuring 9 double bedrooms that come replete [...]



Diamond Owned by Emperor Maximilian at Upcoming Christies Sale

By Ashanta Brown • Apr 8th, 2010 • Category: Jewelry, News & Noteworthy

On April 22, 2010 at their Rockefeller Plaza showroom, Christie’s will host Jewels: The New York Sale, with the Catherine the Great Emerald Brooch and the Emperor Maximilian Diamond. Set with an estimate of $1,000,000 – $1,500,000, the Emperor Maximilian Diamond is said to have been worn by the Emperor himself, in a small satchel [...]



Rovos Offers R22,000 Safari By Rail

By Ashanta Brown • Mar 8th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Travel

Crowned as the most luxurious train in the world, the Rovos Rail is offering a round-trip journey to Durban until the end of September. A three-day safari, one will experience the natural splendor of Kwa Zulu Natal. Totaling at 55 hours, guests will experience game drives in Nambiti and Spionkop Nature Reserves, a Battefields Tour [...]



Anguillian Cap Juluca’s $7,495 Oceanfront Pool Villa

By Ashanta Brown • Mar 5th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Travel

An exclusive resort on the southwest coast of Anguilla, Cap Juluca has become synonymous with luxury and privacy. Situated on 179 acres of land and inland waters, the resort is only 25 minutes away, by boat, from the restaurants, casinos, and other entertainment venues on the island. With eighteen Moorish-styled beachfront villas, six of which [...]



Breathtaking Views Aboard Oberoi Zahra Cruiser

By Ashanta Brown • Mar 4th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Travel

With 25 Luxury Cabins and two Luxury Suites, the Oberoi Zahra Cruiser has gained the reputation of offering the most spacious accommodations on the Nile. Each of these amazing rooms features large windows that offer breathtaking views of the passing scenery. Measuring 538 square feet the suites have a separate living room attached to a [...]



460,000 INR Shambhu Prakash Suite Gives the Royal Treatment

By Ashanta Brown • Mar 3rd, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Travel

Continuing with traditional Indian Royalty architectural features, the Taj Lake Palace is the epitome of sophisticated amenities and ultra-luxurious detail and design. Among opulent suites and richly furnished rooms, the Shambhu Prakash Suite is the grand daddy of them all.  It is the only Grand Presidential Suite available at the Taj Lake Palace. Named after [...]