A “Million Dollar” Christmas Piano
If you’re looking for a spectacular Christmas present for your special someone, consider the $1.2 million Kuhn-Bösendorfer piano, the world’s most expensive new piano. The 7’4” Kuhn-Bösendorfer piano, with its matching bench, is inset with around 100-thousand hand-cut lead crystal Kuhn Jewels arranged in an array of diamond patterns on the case, lid, legs and fallboard (key cover). The optical quality crystal reflects light like a living...
The Carlyle Residences: Extraordinary Luxury. Extraordinary Style
A development of The Elad Group, The Carlyle Residences is the last luxury hi-rise to be built on the Wilshire Corridor. Data from the Multiple Listing Service shows that the number of properties sold in Los Angeles County is up 10% year to date over 2008 while properties over $3 million are down slightly from 2008. According to Valerie Fitzgerald, Exclusive Sales Agent at The Carlyle, “This event marks the total completion of an extraordinarily...
KUD International Developed Waldorf=Astoria to Open
The Bonnet Creek Resort adjacent to Walt Disney World, featuring a 500-room Waldorf=Astoria, a 1,000-room Hilton Hotel and a Rees Jones signature golf course, celebrates its grand opening November 12. The 428-acre project, developed by KUD International LLC, headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., also features a 249,000-square-foot conference center and a 25,000-square-foot Guerlain spa. Key elements of the Manhattan Waldorf=Astoria were recreated...
The Luxury Carlyle Residences
The affluent consumer market is on the rise. The Luxury Consumption Index (LCI) shows that consumer confidence is increasing, as the average dollars spent on luxury goods is up ytd and from first quarter to second quarter of this year. Buyers, brokers and developers alike express optimism, forecasting that the more than two-year decline in homes sales is over and that the consumer market is emerging from the recession, putting purchasing power back...
The Landmark Plaza Wins New York Region’s Prestigious 2008 “Restoration / Renovation of the Year”
The iconic Plaza at the intersection of Central Park South and Fifth Avenue has been selected as the tri-state region’s 2008 Renovation Project of the Year by New York Construction magazine, the authoritative industry monthly published by McGraw-Hill. The publication cited the outstanding three-year, $400 million, lobby-to-roof restoration of the legendary landmark. Miki Naftali, President and CEO of El-Ad Group, owner of the storied castle on the...
Geze Slimdrive SL
The system only lets the doors open and passengers embark once the bus is parked. The door and window control manufacturer’s Slimdrive SL automatic system was used on the bus bays and four main entrance doors. Other safety features include switches that allow station staff to set the doors to off, one-way traffic, reduced opening and fully automatic modes. Passengers and buses are kept safely on either side of the glass doors at Warrington Interchange...
Prime Equine Property Now Available in Texas
If you love horses and have ever wanted to own a first-class facility for horse operations, you won’t want to miss the 180 acre Double Diamond Ranch Equestrian Center and Equine Breeding Center – a state of the art equine sales, breeding, boarding, and training facility fully outfitted to fulfill your every dream and currently being offered for sale through Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty. Located in the beautiful Texas Hill...
Aloft Breaks Ground in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
aloha! Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® and its stylish, new lifestyle brand AloftSM hotels today announces it will break ground on an Aloft hotel in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. City officials, meeting planners and VIP guests are expected to attend the groundbreaking celebration on September 18, a gala event that will include live music by the Hegeman String Band, cocktails and lavish prizes. Owned by Delco Development and developed...
Chicago’s Historic Places Revitalized; 22 Properties to Be Honored at Landmark Preservation Awards
The mansions of magnates, the hotel of presidents, the turn-of-the-century homes of Chicagoans, and other community treasures have recently been restored with special attention to historic architectural features. These and other Landmark buildings and their owners, 22 in all, honored today with the Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence. ADVERTISEMENT “It’s an honor to recognize these outstanding citizens who are truly dedicated...
Vermont’s Iconic Resort Proudly Becomes The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the introduction of The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Manchester Village to The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, a glittering ensemble of more than 69 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 26 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. Owned by HEI Hotels & Resorts, the iconic 195-room resort, which has served...
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