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March 2012

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Christie's Third Annual Green Auction Offers Luxury Prizes

Mar 29, 2012  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

From now through April 19 you can bid on an incredible number of exclusive items and experiences during Christie’s third annual Green Auction: Bid to Sa Catamarans, Watches, Cameron Diaz & More in Christie's Bid to Save the Earth Auction... Read More

LottoGopher.com Adds Luxury to Buying California Lottery Tickets

Mar 29, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

With the jackpot of the California Lottery setting at a new all-time high of $500 million, the sales of lottery tickets are soaring. The situation has provided some extra-special attention in the direction of a niche, luxury service club that enables California residents to buy lottery tickets online.... Read More

Assouline Publishes World's First Waterproof Coffee Table Book

Mar 19, 2012  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Assouline, the world's most renowned publisher of luxury books on fashion, travel and style, has come out with the world’s first waterproof coffee table tome. South Pole: The British Antarctic Expedition 1910–1913, produced in a limited edition of 150 copies priced at $3,000 apiece, features forewords by HRH Prince Albert of Monaco and HRH Princess Anne of Great Britain.... Read More

James Cameron, National Geographic & Rolex to Dive to Ocean's Deepest Point

Mar 15, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Filmmaker James Cameron will attempt to reach the world's deepest point beneath the ocean’s surface with the launching of the Deepsea Challenge. The dive will take place about 200 miles southwest of Guam in the Pacific Ocean.... Read More

Grasse, France – The World’s Capital of Scent

Mar 8, 2012  |   Contributor: Stefanie Payne

French perfume: synonymous with romance, history…A little north (15 km) of Cannes and just east of Nice, lies a provincial town on the French Riviera that is noted as the world’s perfume capital, producing more than 2/3 of the country’s naturally derived scents and harvesting upwards of 27 tons of Jasmine annually. Jasmine is not only one of the most commonly used flowers in perfume blending, it is also one of the world’s most expensive natural fragrances.Situated 350 meters above sea level and blessed by warmth from the Riviera, this region’s climate makes for an ideal growing region. The world’s most prolific “noses” – from perfumers to gastronomes – consult this historic town for inspiration, study, and... Read More

Which U.S. Nightclub Made $70 Million in 2011?

Mar 7, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Technomic Inc. & Nightclub.com took a look at some of the country’s hottest bars and nightclubs and put together a list of the Top 100 highest grossing venues in 2011. Check out their picks to see where celebrities, A-listers, and socialites spent their cash last year in each of these major party cities.... Read More

Home Delivery of Wine by the Glass Courtesy of TastingRoom.com

Mar 6, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Online retailer TastingRoom.com recently added a niche luxury service with the home delivery of premium wine by the glass...or glasses. The announcement of the new at-your-door deluxe service also introduced its first brand to the market: “2007 Silver Oak Cabernet by the Glass.”... Read More