Life Arts & Travel

The term supercar wasn’t really in widespread use until the mid-1980s. And then, according to that cool Google tool Google Books Ngram Viewer, use of the word supercar spiked hard. Why? The answer comes from Germany and Italy.

Like good wine, some historic places just get better with age—and the City of Lights is one of them. Paris, France, offers unmatchable culture, but for the real-estate investor, the city also provides the opportunity to make an investment that will only grow in value over time; in this feature, a few available luxury properties are showcased.

Octagon Developments was founded over 37 years ago, and continues to be recognised as the pioneer of luxury housebuilding, a title we are determined to uphold within this exclusive but fiercely competitive market sector.

For the golf enthusiast, completing 18 holes with the least number of strokes is the name of the game—but when visiting one of Europe’s luxury golf resorts, guests often take their time, savoring the magic. Whether pro or novice, an enchanting European golfcation is sure to be the summit of one’s lifelong golf experience.

McLaren and Audi have presented a difficult choice to those in the market for a supercar: the Audi R8 is half the price of the McLaren 720S, but not half the performance. Only 200 Audis will be produced, so only 200 buyers will face the dilemma; the rest of us can but dream of owning one of these supercharged dynamos.

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.