Bell’s Innovative Helicopter Concept Unveiled

When one envisions a helicopter, many at first think of it as a simple air transport, but as time goes on and the world of aviation continues to advance further to a new age full of growth & development.  That simple helicopter becomes more than a ride to travel from place to place, the simpleness of the helicopter was gone and in its place an evolved complex version emerged.  It was not easy to turn a helicopter into a superlative and luxurious flying machine, but companies eager to explore more dynamic approaches on helicopter innovation appeared.  And one such company, Bell Helicopter, has arose to create a one of a kind helicopter concept through leaps and bounds.

Bell Helicopter, an American aerospace manufacturer and Textron firm, faced this challenge head on to conceptualize a helicopter for the coming future.  This new aircraft concept, the Bell FCX-001, integrates leading edge technology with a peerless direction in creating a more adept, secured, efficient, and easier operational helicopter.

The FCX-001 is the product of six months endeavor by a team of skilled engineers and graphic designers.  The integrated technology inside the FCX-001 allows the creative team and future customers alike a glimpse into what is in store for the new generation of superlative designed helicopters.  The helicopter’s cutting-edge technology features include an easy to operate hybrid propulsion system, morphing rotor blades that heightens efficiency, a state-of-the-art flight deck, and an anti-torque system located in the tail boom that is toned down and more secure.

Each passenger in the cabin will have individualized enhanced-reality systems, making it simple to select from an array of options such as seeing the latest on world news, sharing documents or other information with other passengers, presenting a live video conference, or watching movies and listening to music.  Bell states that the FCX-001 is only the first step in creating the helicopter of the future.  And that Bell’s engineering and design team continues to progress in their work, behind closed doors, until they are ready to reveal further news.

For more information visit:  BellHelicopter.com

Lavish New Health Club & Spa Opens In London

An extremely luxurious London Health Club opened in early March of this year, offering the inhabitants of London relief with first-rate treatments & services in a tranquil, easy-going environment.  Appropriately positioned in the five-star Lanesborough property, the “Lanesborough Club & Spa” prevails as a luxuriant fitness, health and recovery sanctuary granted exclusively to hotel guests and club members alike.  The health club was designed by London-based firm 1508, and accomodates 18,000 square-feet of space which introduces a restaurant, spa, and an extensive fitness facility.

The fitness facility is provided with the latest in cutting edge equipment such as treadmills, stationary bicycles, boxing gear & equipment, free weights, rowing machines, and more.  Health club patrons can join in daily calisthenic classes which offer yoga and Pilate lessons led by a team of professional trainers that in addition to supervising one-on-one exercise classes, they also create personal workout schedules.  Lanesborough Club & Spa collaborated with health & wellness firm Bodyism to propose exceptional wellness consulting and specialized workout classes throughout the club.

Spa amenities include manicure & pedicure departments, a hydrotherapy pool, four individual therapeutic rooms, and a VIP treatment suite that harbors double showers. The health club also had british spa & skin care brand Ila create natural face serum, body creams, and candles for the spa, and has La Prairie developing message treatments. In addition, famed facialist Anastasia Achilleos will be managing the facial division, and personal spa butlers stay on standby to assist guests in booking reservations, ordering lunch, and any other request that is needed of them.

The club’s restaurant offers a nutritious and healthy menu consisting of anything from high-in-protein snacks & beverages to an appetizing tomato gazpacho with a tartare of green zebra tomato. Membership cost starts at around $7,500, and the first-class health and fitness facilities bring revitalization and serenity to guests with a time-honored British spin towards the entirety of the club.

For more information visit:  lanesboroughclubandspa.com

Dubai Culture Village, UAE: Jameel Arts Centre

Preparations are underway for the Jameel Arts Centre located in Dubai, which will prevail as a new extensive art institute that features gifted artists from across the globe.  The Art Centre will be positioned at the apex of Dubai’s Culture Village, looking over the Dubai Creek, where it will accommodate more than 1,000 square meters of gallery space in addition to an outside sculpture area, a roof terrace, a restaurant, a book store and a cafe.  The Arts Centre is scheduled to open in 2018, and will have work of art from its own Jameel Art Collection as well as individual & group presentations that offer opportune collaborations with artists from all corners of the world; be it regional or internationally based.

The building’s design (carefully contrived by a UK-based company) was devised as a sequence of box shaped structures linked through a one-story high waterfront portico.  A string of courtyards situated amidst the complex and the portico provide room for patrons of the art the opportunity to relax in leisure between galleries, at the same time the portico alone acts as a social spot that aims to exhilarate the property’s breathtaking waterfront.  In addition, each courtyard is to be landscaped into an embodiment of a specific desert, together with unique plants culled from all over the world.

This sublime non-profit contemporary art scene emanates from Art Jameel, which is an institute that preserves Arts & Culture throughout The Middle East.  And the new Arts Centre is not their only revelation, Art Jameel has also announced a continual partnership which will allow the gallery permission in procuring works by Middle Eastern contemporary artists.

Prior to the opening of the Arts Centre, Art Jameel has launched an interim Project Space located in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, where there investiture exhibition showcases a five-channel video by artists Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme.

For more information visit:  ArtJameel.org or this Guide to Dubai’s Jameel Art Centre

Check Out This New Luxury Estate In Miami

Designed by architect Kobi Karp, this remarkable waterfront estate features a breathtaking view of Biscayne Bay.  When it comes to Miami Beach there is no scarcity of waterfront property, but if you take into account this glass-encased house on 6466 North Bay Rd, you can rest assured that you are getting a place that defines luxury living.  Kobi Karp (who had previously conceptualized Palazzo del Sol) employed their adept expertise on this 12,000 square foot modern estate that accommodates seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms.  Complementing the structure of the building, steel, raw concrete, and evidence of bronze and copper make up the foundation, while the glass walls bring in a ray of sunshine and warmth to fill throughout the house.  In addition the estate includes a dock with direct access to the bay, covered dining pavilion, and a swimming pool.

This waterfront abode has many exceptional features such as, an opulent master suite that spans out to and over the bay, a rooftop terrace that offers 360 degree views of the water, and a spacious walk-in closet & fully furnished master bathroom.  It also provides expansive living as well as dining areas, a gourmand kitchen, and a theater room.  Other amenities include a jacuzzi, an outdoor shower, and sunbathing deck, which were specifically designed in accordance with the summery weather.  The estate is presently on the market for $25.5 million.

For more information visit:  KobiKarp.com as well as Zillow.com for further details on this Luxurious Miami waterfront Estate.

The Mercedes Maybach G650 Landaulet

Mercedes-Benz has once again displayed their advanced level of ingenuity in their latest launch, the Mercedes Maybach G650 Landaulet, which counts as Maybach’s first ever SUV model to be produced.  This new Maybach is going to have it’s debut at the 2017 Geneva Auto Show next month.  The G650 Landaulet makes for the perfect driving experience, as the roof folds away bringing an unfettered, open-aired experience to the passengers in the back.  Whether you drive this car for that incredible alfresco feeling, it’s simply astounding appearance, or just for its superlative interior design, it remains a ride that few shall forget.

The front of the G650 Landaulet has a closed roof, while the rear contains two extending seats that were taken out of the Mercedes S-Class and enclosed by a flexible-top roof which can be opened or closed.  The roof in the rear of the car has a partition glass that divides itself from the front.  Furthermore, the glass includes an electronic tinge feature for additional privacy.  The open-top option is exclusive to the G650 Landaulet, although there has been related open-top variations of the G-Class in the past.

Other unique features include a massage function in the rear seats, folding tables, temperature regulated cupholders, and two 10-inch TV screens.  The premium options include a top of the line leather trim with diamond stitching, the possibility for chrome-plating, and you can select from three different colors for the roof.

The G650 Landaulet utilizes the running gear from the G500 4×4, and is completed with pumped fenders developed from carbon fiber and high-riding portal axles that transmit roughly 18 inches of ground clearance.  While the sheer power originates from its twin-turbocharged 6.0 liter V-12, reaching up to 621 horsepower and producing 738 pound-feet of torque.

The Mercedes Maybach G650 Landaulet symbolizes the long-standing G-Class before they redesign this series for the first time since it’s launch in 1979.  The price has yet to be released, but is highly likely to supersede the $225,925 starting price of the G500 4×4, which is placed as the most expensive G-Class on the market.  With only 99 examples to be built, and deliveries to begin in Autumn, the G650 has become a true classic with collectors eagerly waiting to claim one for themselves.

The Geneva Auto Show starts March 7th.

For more information visit:  Mercedes-Benz.com

A New Five-Star Kempinski Hotel Opens in Cuba

Cuba has been widely known as one of the finest luxury travel destinations to visit around the world, and because it is such a spectacular place to travel, you can definitely expect the accommodations don’t fall far behind Cuba’s unique allure.  The long-established luxury hotel group Kempinski, which holds the title as Europe’s oldest (120 years old) Swiss hotel company, has just recently announced their plans for opening Cuba’s first ever five-star hotel the “Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana,” later this year.

The hotel is positioned at the core of Old Havana (a part of Cuba’s capital city), and also overlook the Great Theater of Havana as well as the El Floridta—an outstanding fish restaurant & cocktail bar that was frequented by Ernest Hemingway.  Hotel guests can effortlessly take a stroll to Old Havana’s main anastomotic artery Calle Obispo (which is brimming with eye-catching art galleries, wondrous shopping, and music bars), and the acclaimed Castillo del Morro lighthouse that guarded the entrance to Havana Bay for over 400 years, is just an easy ten-minute drive away.

The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Manzana La Habana will offer a total of 246 rooms and suites in sizes ranging from 430 to 1,615 square feet.  In addition, each will be offering a smart contemporary white palette along vaulted ceilings, french windows, and a brilliant array of bright colors.  The hotel’s amenities will feature three restaurants, a 10,765 square foot Swiss Resense spa, a spacious lobby bar, an in-house cigar lounge, a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, and free internet service in all the rooms.  The hotel will be finished later this year, but any specifics on the exact opening date is still yet to be released.

For more information please visit:  Kempinski.com

Insight On The 2018 Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster

Personally test driven by AMG boss Tobias Moers, on a lonesome desert highway through the arid land around Las Vegas, the 2018 Mercedes AMG GT C prototype swiftly performs at its peak capacity while Moers monitors how well the car handles and operates to confirm readiness before production begins.  The test driving site is a perfect place to assess the car’s performance as the harsh terrain proves to be a quite the challenge with a terrible inconstancy in the road and hard to maneuver turns.  Furthermore, the car is very responsive, which is not all that shocking when you take into account that the coupe was first designed with thought of roadster functionality.

The Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster is a vigorously adapted by-product of the GT Roadster, and it also adopts key components from the highest-quality of the GT layout, the superlative GT R coupe.  Even though the GT C is not as powerful as the GT R, it can extract an abundant 550 hp and 502 ft lbs of torque from it’s twin-turbocharged 4-liter V-8 engine, allowing for an acceleration from zero to 60 in just 3.7 seconds, which leads up to a maximum velocity of 196 mph.  In addition, the GT C Roadster has been given a rather slender stance along with a capacious track, providing the car with a stooped-down appearance that lets the car look exactly as velocious as it truly is.

The GT Roadster is known to be at a disadvantage to hardware shared with the GT R, such as an electronic rear differential that proficiently converts power to the road, rear-wheel steering, and active air-control management that utilizes louvers in the front grille to improve engine cooling & aerodynamics.  Nonetheless, the GT Roadster lineup has always kept that certain kind of uniqueness and style, which have caused the evolution & development of the GT Roadster to grow by leaps and bounds.

Further testing will continue with Mercedes-AMG engineers as Moers works rigorously on the finishing touches so that the Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster is in perfect condition for the upcoming showrooms in Fall 2017.

For more information visit:  MBusa.com

Purchase a Spectacular Private Island Off The Coast of Belize

When one wants to live a life far from the bustling city, and can’t seem to find that perfect place that allows you to gaze at the sunset or view the waves lightly crash onto the shore with a nice bottle of Macallan 55 and complete serenity.  Luckily  Hatchet Caye (a beautiful seven acre private island positioned 17 miles off the coast of Placencia, Belize) is on the market for $9.9 million, and remains a sublime location on every front.

The island is situated no more than three miles from the Belize Reef Reserve System, which is second only to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia that stands as the largest coral reef system in the world.  The Belize Reef Reserve exhibits coastal lagoons as well as offshore atolls, the area is also a prime snorkeling, scuba and deep-sea diving site.  And with such an oceanic marvel so close by to Hatchet Caye, it’s almost like an easy pathway opened up just for the island’s residence.

This island getaway is fairly expansive and surrounded by all kinds of fascinating aquatic activities to try, such as “the turtle spot,” which allows you to witness tortoises in their habitual environment.  As for activities back at Hatchet Caye, the possibilities are almost endless, from having a relaxing spa massage to an adrenaline pumping swim around the island.

The island’s resort that was opened in 2011 features, seven beachfront cabanas, 12 suites, and a separate facility that can house up to 23 staff members.  The island also includes a main house with five rooms as well as a seafood restaurant called “The Lionfish Grill,” which boasts arched ceilings and stunning ocean views.  Boat shuttles from Placencia even make a round-trip to the island, creating the perfect travel destination for people traveling to and from Belize.

Around fifty perfect of the island has already been developed, giving you plenty of the island left for any plans on future growth.  Construction on more facilities, buildings, and docks alike can be added to the island whenever the owner wishes it.  Hatchet Caye makes for a spectacular place to have that always desired R&R, taking in the great views, seeing the marine life, and enjoying that long awaited bottle of Macallan 55.

For more information visit:  HatchetCaye.com & MiamiEvusa.com

2017 Luxury Cigar Accessory Guide

When selecting all the essentials to complete your cigar collection, it is a given to pick the very finest cigar accessories that befit your own personal style.  So today our team selected exactly what is necessary to turn your cigar collection into the perfect cigar set.  Check out our hand-picked luxury cigar accessories below.

Zino Cigar Case Carbon Fiber

This daring black & bold Davidoff cigar travel case keeps your cigars safe, stylish, and secure as you go about your day.  Its carbon fiber material keeps it lightweight and very strong, just what you would expect from the material that’s stronger than most metals and is used widely in the auto and aerospace worlds.  The carbon fiber’s unique interlaced form continues to grab people’s attention and entice them throughout the world as a top-notch material for first-class products.  While the carbon fiber protects your cigars in this Zino accessory, you can rest assured knowing this case is second to none in safeguarding your cigars on your travels.  Priced at $109 on Davidoffgeneva.com

Davidoff Round Cutter

The Davidoff Round Cutter attains a much loftier principle of quality than other cigar cutters, as this round cutter offers an on-the-mark cut, a pocket sized design, brushed finishes, and premium stainless-steel material that includes three different sizes of stainless steel blades.  Its unique design of three diverse cuts grants you to opportunity to enjoys any size of cigar with the perfect cut to go along with it, letting you indulge in the evenly-cut flavor of a cigar at its finest.  Priced at $385 on Davidoffgeneva.com

Stage V Clinger Cigar Clip

Made out of spring steel, the Stage V Clinger is the most versatile cigar holder on the market.  The clinger utilizes the strongest neodymium magnets and also employs a velcro coil to fasten to anything, be it a cup of coffee on your desk or the end of a golf club when there is no place to set it except on the ground, and who would want to lay a perfectly good cigar on the dirt or some other dirty surface.  The Stage V Clinger Cigar Clip will keep your cigar safe and well protected when your hands are full, and you are in desperate need of an extra hand.  For more information visit:  Stage-V.com

Davidoff Double Flame Lighter ‘Prestige’

A brass, black Palladium double flame lighter with china lacquer finishes, makes for a brilliant choice to have with your cigar accessories collection.  Davidoff’s Double Flame ‘Prestige’ lighters are equipped with and utilizes a twin burner for connoisseurs who stand firm on only high-quality craftsmanship.  The lighter’s burner has two opposite sided gas streams that generate a fan-shaped flame, quite fitting for the specialized use of prime cigars such as Cohiba Behike, Limited Edition Gurkha, and Premium Edition Davidoff cigars.  Priced at $1,160 on Davidoffgeneva.com

Davidoff Dome Humidor

When it comes to having a safe and stylish humidor to keep your cigars in, this Davidoff Dome Humidor is one of the best, as its Rosewood / Okoume body and satin finishes complements the cigars within and beautifully demonstrates just how a stylish humidor can make all the difference when enjoying a nice earthy cigar.  It reflects the Davidoff style that they have been perfecting for the last 50-years.  The chiseled dome took many hours of meticulous hand-craftsmanship and the end result is what you see before you, a cigar box worthy only to the best of cigars.  Priced at $5,137 on Davidoffgeneva.com

Surgeon General Warning: Cigar Smoking Can Cause Cancers of the Mouth And Throat, Even If You Do Not Inhale.

The Groundbreaking Yacht “A” Hits The Market

The magnificent 119 meter yacht “A”, which is unlike any other yacht you have seen before, has recently been placed on the market, and is just patiently waiting for it’s next owner to make his or her appearance.  When Philippe Starck first created “A’s” concept, he confronted the conventional design of yachts, he followed his own path and constructed an unparalleled yacht that broke through the barrier that divides originality and conventional means.   No one had ever attempted something quite like this before in all of the superyacht world, but yachts like “A” is just the kind of approach that the superyacht world should have.  And with the technical engineering prowess of Blohm+Voss, the groundbreaking yacht that is “A” was born.

Interiors feature a peerless layout and a very spread-out design that includes contemporary furnishings as well as vibrant detail in all respects, as Philippe Starck has thought up the perfect style for within “A”.  The yacht’s spacious main deck, contrived in the style of a luxuriant artist’s loft, grants guests an outstanding entertainment area, along with a backlit crystal dining table that seats  14-16.  The owner’s 2,500 square foot personal suite, accessible through a private elevator, contains arched-panoramic windows and a bed on top of a rotating disc.  “A” can accommodate a total of 14 guests in 7 luxurious staterooms, in addition multiple staterooms can be interconnected to create a massive extended suite, “A” also has a cruising speed of 19.5 knots and a top speed of 23 knots.  The asking price for “A” is currently TBA.

For more information please visit:  Y.CO/A