Life Arts & Travel

Italy’s contributions to Western civilization are rivalled only by its breathtaking landscapes, exceptional quality of life, rich cultural heritage and luxury residential real-estate opportunities, which to shrewd foreign investors offer not only beautiful homes but significant tax breaks. In our property feature, we showcase two stunning Italian villas that are in a league all their own when it comes to value.

The Alps of Switzerland draws foreigners not only to enjoy the pristine ski slopes but to buy luxury properties, although legislation has made home-ownership a difficult goal to achieve. Grace St Moritz serviced apartments, to be nestled within the exclusive resort of the same name, will provide a unique opportunity for long-term residential investment.

The last Jaguar E-Type Roadster rolled off the line half a century ago, but the flashy sports car is still revered by auto enthusiasts. New kid on the block restomod Eagle Spyder GT is by some estimations a hotter E-Type model, with an infinitesimal production run. Which to choose, when price is not a factor?

All of us have a vested interest in rejuvenating our physical, mental and spiritual health and fitness. Planning a vacation around Asia’s top retreats specializing in both luxury and wellness is guaranteed to bring transformational benefits that can be taken back home to confront the depleting stresses of everyday life.

To say that London is a global hub for business, culture and education would be an understatement. Residential real estate in England’s capital continues to be in high demand, despite recent housing reforms and Brexit—as Lodha UK’s new Lincoln Square development, rich in amenities and with easy access to the best London has to offer, testifies.

Europe isn’t the first continent to jump to mind when one contemplates a beach vacation. But luxury hotels from France to Turkey that mix old-world culture with extravagant fun in the sun on the glistening Mediterranean Sea or Atlantic Ocean promise to turn any vacation into the one most likely to be remembered.

Roadsters are ever popular for their wind-against-the-face appeal. Ferrari has offered their LaFerrari Aperta, but only to a limited few amongst the ultra-wealthy. The Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster is available to anyone with $150,000 to spare; but the price is worth it just to experience the rebel power of a true roadster.

The article features 4 extreme vacations, Skiing on Mount Yotei, Mountain-climbing Everest, Shark diving in Mexico and Space travel in Russia so you can find photos on each, it’s up to you.

Porsche and Maserati have broken through the sports car mould with their top-of-the-line sedan offerings, the Panamera and the Quattroporte. Rich in luxury, tech, size and speed, of course, both of these models are designed to excite driver and passenger alike with their combinations of performance and creature comforts.

Hong Kong’s property prices have soared, due mainly to demand from the world’s wealthiest investors, especially Chinese. The Hong Kong government has taken measures to ward off international buyers, but there are still plenty of opportunities to snag a luxury property in this global hub, in exchange for a few million dollars.