The co-founder of Vancouver-based auction house Ritchie Bros. is auctioning his own yacht in a no-reserve auction in Grand Cayman in March.
"I purchased Apoise when I retired, planning to sail around the world with Gloria for two years and then sell it," says Dave Ritchie of the six-level, luxury vessel that ranks as one of the world's 100 largest yachts. "I enjoyed the yacht so much that we...
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Not yet a billionaire? You can still live like quirky, megawealthy Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson for a week - if you can spare $88,000.
Branson has decided to make his 100-foot catamaran, Necker Belle, available for charter voyages starting next month. Billed as one of the world's largest all-carbon, multi-hull yachts, the Necker Belle has sleeping space for eight in four luxurious cabins...
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For those Oscar nominees who have to go home without a small golden statuette this weekend, it turns out life's not so bad after all.
This year's consolatory swag bag is valued at over $85,000 dollars and includes gifts like an African safari for 16 and a $4,000 limited edition luxury leather travel bag from Victorinox.
A complete list of items in the gift bag has yet to be released, but just...
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Known as one of the "it" bags of 2008, Ralph Lauren's iconic Ricky Bag has found its way on to the runway once more this season.
Along with an array of other fine handbags, the Ricky Bag made it's way down the runway during the Ralph Lauren Collection show at Mercedes-Benz Fall 2010 Fashion Week last week.
This latest edition of the Ricky Bag is available in several shades of seasonably chic...
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Noting passenger interest in the region, Crystal Cruises has added tours of the Black Sea to its luxury voyage lineup.
The 12-day voyages on the Crystal Serenity will begin in Venice and include stops in Sevastopol, Ukraine -- a first for the cruise line -- Greece, Italy, Bulgaria and Turkey. Two Black Sea voyages are scheduled for this summer, with sailing dates of July 19 and August 24.
“These...
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The 2010 Winter Olympic Games are showing the world exactly what Vancouver has to offer. In the spirit of the games the Luxe List has returned to tell you exaclty where to stay as you plan your next trip to Canada's new favorite city.
Hotels:
Who: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
What: This chateau inspired hotel is unmistakable on the city skyline. Our pick: the Charming Courtyard Suites which are...
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