Luxury Lifestyle

If you’ve ever been to Paris, you understand why many people consider it to be one of the most romantic and luxurious places to live on the globe. Here are just a few of its accolades: It is considered the fashion capital of the world. It is also considered to be the most architecturally elegant. The restaurants, boutiques, museums and layout make it one of the most culturally interesting cities- it is one of the most visited cities, as proof. Not surprisingly, it is home to some of the most expensive and luxurious real estate in the world. After a few bumpy years in the luxe-home market, the Parisian market is bouncing back and prime property is now going for $27,590 – 50,000 per square foot, depending on variables such as: which floor it is one and desirable amenities. Generally speaking, the higher the floor, the more expensive the square footage, which has become an international standard. Today’s millionaires aren’t blinking an eye at the cost and are ready to jump the mi...

Rain, traffic jams, home improvement…  Easter Bank Holiday in Blighty? No thanks! Put a spring in your step with an egg-stra special Easter break in one of these 9 brilliant cities. 1. Paris, France As Audrey Hepburn once said, Paris is always a good idea, but it’s a particularly good idea at Easter time. Amble arm-in-arm on a sun-dappled April day around the Marais, Montparnasse or St. Germain and you’ll see what Henry Miller was getting at in Tropic of Cancer when he said: “When spring comes to Paris the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise”. 2. Rome, Italy Rome celebrates its most significant Catholic holiday over Easter and although it’s one of the busiest times of the year, the atmosphere is electric as tens of thousands of people make a pilgrimage to the city. Visit the Vatican, join the Stations of the Cross procession through the streets of Rome or simply take in attractions like the Trevi Fountain and the Coliseum. More:...

There is no doubt that you will be interested in luxury Homes if you are truly financially independent. This is because you can never be serious about purchasing this kind of houses if you do not have a couple of million dollars to spare. For one, most of these homes are sold for a onetime payment; hence, they are way out of your league if you need a loan before you can even get the down payment. Interestingly, you may be surprised that you may not find any mansions for sale even when you have enough money for the transaction. This is especially true if you are interested in buying the real estate properties of celebrities or the ultra-rich. The fact remains that such properties are usually traded exclusively between the people in their inner circle. However, you can have the opportunity to live in villa that has just been vacated by Jonny Walker or your favorite celebrity even if you do not belong to the so-called inner circle of superstars. The most important key to getti...

If you want to get a taste of a few places before booking a full holiday there, then there is a  a European tour  that will allow you to spend a few days in a few places. It will be just enough to help you decide if you like the area but not too much to make a return pointless. One European trip is London/Paris/Amsterdam and the time you are there will be a perfect sample of what each City has to offer. Starting out in London you will spend the first day walking around some of the sites including Covent Garden and Soho. If you are lucky you may even have been able to book a show at the West End. You will spend 2 days here and there is plenty to see. If you like culture then there is The British Museum, The National Portrait Gallery and the Science Museum. Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament can be seen and it is possible to go round Buckingham Palace. You can learn all about the people who ended up in the Tower of London and each night there will be plenty of places to ...