Mittwoch, 1. Dezember 2004

Terre del Cuore. Translated as [base "]land of your heart[per thou], Terre del Cuore is a 36 acre estate set 2,000 feet above the Napa Valley floor. It has commanding views of San Francisco, three separate residences (including a caretaker[base ']s home) and an overall theme which screams of Tuscan extreme. Features of Terre del Cuore include an outdoor kitchen with a trellised dining area, multiple stone fireplaces, an outdoor garden littered with pieces of art, a skeet shooting range, an underground, 5000 bottle capacity wine cave, a chapel, a full size bocce ball court and a 548 vine [base "]gentleman[base ']s vineyard[per thou]. [Luxist] 9:36:52 PM    comment []

Amangagi. Amangani is the first Aman resort in the US. It is located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and is an ideal place for enjoying winter festivities. The outdoor swimming pool is finished with frost-coloured quartzite tiles and linked to a large whirlpool. The pool is heated to 80 degrees for year-round use. Winter activities at Amangagi include skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and dog-sledding. For those not into experiencing winter outdoors there is also a full range of massages, facials and mud, salt and seaweed body treatments for a spa experience. Dinner sleigh rides take guests to the ridge of the butte for panoramic views of the valley. The top suite is called the Grand Teton and has, of course, breathtaking views of the Grand Tetons. It also features a sunken tub, balcony, and fireplace. [via Hotel Chatter] [Luxist] 9:35:03 PM    comment []

Czech L-39s from Worldwide Warbirds. Got a hankering to take on Tom Cruise in a Top Gun style dogfight? Worldwide Warbirds of Phoenix, according to Men[base ']s Health: Best Life, may have your answer. Worldwide Warbirds promotes and sells Czech built L-39 light attack/trainer jet aircraft, capable of hitting Mach 0.82 with little effort. Each aircraft is assembled in Romania by qualified technicians, who accompany the craft to the States for final reassembly, testing and certification. Wantabe pilots must hold flight certification in the experimental/exhibition category. Cheesy 80s sunglasses and a rip roaring soundtrack not included. [Luxist] 9:34:13 PM    comment []

15 Bachelor Gulch. This luxury home in the Beaver Creek, Colorado ski area just became affiliated with The World[base ']s Finest Resorts as a Signature Home. 15 Bachelor Gulch is nestled in a spruce grove and offers four residential suites (master has a king bed and spa bath), a reading room/office area, media room, gourmet kitchen, stone wood-burning fireplace and a private garden. Besides skiing at Beaver Creek Resort and nearby Vail, other possible activites include golfing, fishing and other outdoor sports. [Luxist] 9:31:59 PM    comment []

Luxury Ski Retreat. Why not take off with nine of your closest friends for a week of pampered ski luxury in the resort of Espacekilly, just three hours from Geneva? For £1,000 per person, you can enjoy a private chalet with direct piste access, five bedrooms, sauna, steam room, and your own private chef. For you amusement between runs, you'll find satellite TV, video, internet connection, DVD player and playstation. Prices include full board (morning tea, breakfast, afternoon tea, champagne and canapes, dinner and wine) and daily newspapers. Flights and transfers are not included. [Wanda Lust] 9:24:45 PM    comment []