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Luxury Yacht Show Monaco September Has Record Entries

Saturday, August 14th, 2010


The world’s leading luxury yacht show in Monaco is to pay for 55 wind turbines in New Zealand – enough to generate power for 45,000 homes – making the event ‘carbon neutral’.

Under the watchful eye of Prince Albert, the yacht show is part of Monaco’s new stance on global warming, and comes shortly after Prince Albert himself travelled to the North Pole in April to highlight the damage he believes global warming is having on the environment.

‘Since Prince Albert came to the throne last year’ comments Henri Boulanger of Monte Carlo travel guide YourMonaco, ‘Monaco has changed her policy from one of the few countries not to sign the Kyoto Protocol to not only signing it but taking a lead in the battle against global warming. Prince Albert has personally taken steps to show how concerned he is, and by setting the example of going to the North Pole has shown the leadership necessary to encourage Monaco companies to become environmentally friendly, and the Monaco Yacht Show is an example of this’.

The Monaco Yacht Show has bult a reputation over the years as the place for the wealthy to view potential purchases, and this year there will be nearly a hundred yachts on display to those able to afford it.

In total 22,000 visitors are expected to attend with over 500 exhibitors from the yachting world exhibiting.

The mix of wealth and Monte Carlo also means that real estate agents in Monaco will be on full alert. In previous years the Monaco Yacht Show has often proved more beneficial for the realtors than the Monaco Grand Prix.

The Monaco Grand Prix attracts tens of thousands of Formula 1 fans annually to the principality at the end of May, but with some Monte Carlo streets closed, showing property in Monaco can be more problematic than during the Yacht Show.

Monte Carlo real estate specialists Tribune Properties say that the more relaxed atmosphere of the Yacht Show allows potential property buyers to view properties.

‘If someone is visiting Monaco for the Yacht Show and has several million Euros available, it’s a pretty safe assumption that those buyers will have a few million for a property too, and a luxury yacht and Monaco Real Estate appeal to the same type of buyer’, claims Roger Munns, Tribune’s Managing Director.

Typical of Monaco Real Estate prices is a two bedroom two bathroom apartment in Seaside Plaza, close to where the Yacht Show is located, at 3,700,000 Euros.

Monaco Hotels

The emergence of the Yacht Show has helped the Monaco economy by drawing the world’s wealthy to the principality for four days in September.

Until recently the Monaco Grand Prix in May and the Monte Carlo Masters tennis the month before have been the two main events of the year which boost the occupancy levels of the hotels in Monaco.

With the Yacht Show in September filling the hotels at premium rates, it has proved to be a welcome addition to the calendar of events for both residents and businesses alike, and the Hotel de Paris Monte Carlo will be the scene of many deals being signed over the four days.

This year also saw the first Monaco Flower Show, which it is hoped will also be a tourist magnet in future years.

‘In the past Monaco has had the highlights of the Monaco Grand Prix and the tennis, with consistent numbers of visitors the rest of the year,’ state YourMonaco, ‘but Monaco is becoming much more diverse in what it offers throughout the calendar year. The Yacht Show has been a success, and given a little time the Monaco Flower Show will appeal to a different type of tourist, and might be as popular as the Hampton Court and Chelsea Flower Shows are in the UK. Diversity is the key to sustained tourism, and Monaco is doing it very well.

Despite being the second smallest country in the world, Monaco has attracted many of the world’s top business and entertainment people to live there due to her income tax free status, and with Prince Albert at the helm it seems that the principality is beginning to punch above her weight in world politics as he takes the lead on environmental issues’, conclude YourMonaco.

Luxury Car Rentals: A New Way of Life

Friday, August 6th, 2010


In a fast paced developing world, we can find luxury everywhere. From bed rooms to cocktail parties, money is shelled out for a luxurious outlook and feel. Luxury is the exhibition of one’s status, money, power and helps one to gain respect in the society. In the trading class of the society, luxury is often rolled out to fetch more business opportunities.

Opulence has become a part of car rental services too. Those services are called luxury car rentals. Mercedes, Jaguar, Range Rover, BMW, Porsche, Cadillac, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Corvette, Hummer, Viper and even hybrid SUVs involve in the wide array of luxury car rental service providers.

To name a few, Priority One Auto Rental, Bentley Motors Limited, Ultimate Motor Works, Art in Motion, Benzo Luxury Rent a Car, Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car are the prominent luxury car rental service providers in United States.

Luxury cars provide one not only luxury but also a premium quality transportation facility; let it be for a group or party traveling together on business or for pleasure. Equipped with complete air conditioning, plush interiors, bars, etc luxury car rental services provide excellent services to its clients.

For business persons, custom made limousines with small workstations, internet, and telephone and fax machine are available. As such, corporate tours and travel involve business sense and corporate elegance of the highest level. To move around, business magnates and corporate persons prefer to approach luxury car rental services for corporate transfers which have all the required amenities in place. Many corporate firms are seen hiring these luxury cars to pick up their clients from the airports. The professional chauffeurs are another attraction with these services. They are usually prompt and courteous and take care of the client’s safety in all sense.

Owing to the popularity of luxury car rental services, driving a luxury car is no longer unimaginable for those who have less money to spend. For most people, hiring these luxury cars is like a dream come true. Hiring luxury cars on special occasions such as wedding day, anniversary or graduation day has become a common phenomenon.

A luxury and prestige car is perceived as the reflection of its owner’s aesthetic sense and sophistication. Nowadays, sports cars also command a long list of admirers. Leasing a car may help you to realize your life time dream of owning a luxury car. However, it is important to take into consideration that when comparing to a van or truck, hiring a luxury car can cost you several hundred dollars. Additional charges and insurance premiums make these cars further expensive. Keep in mind that there are various distance restrictions that are commonly associated with these prestige cars too.

Today, it has become quite easier for people to hire a luxury car of their choice by simply turning the yellow pages or searching web websites. You should compare the costs and ascertain that you are making the best deal before opting for the car operator. By negotiation you can bring down the price to a considerable extent.

Luxury Dog Houses – Should I Buy One?

Monday, August 2nd, 2010


Unfortunately, there are quite a few Dog owners that keep their Dog in their home all day long and others who prefer that their Dog Brave the elements 24/7 in a Kennel (or chain link Fence) in their yard. Some justify a garage, shed, and or (believe it, or not) a 1×2x2 travel Kennel as suitable living quarters.

Then there are those owners that consider their Pooch part of their family. Not only do they love their Dogs, they favor them more then most people they know. It is for this reason that they would go to ANY lengths to make their per comfortable.

Let’s face it: When we are Hot, Cold, or Wet outside,our Dogs are too. People who have a strong attachment to their Dog,would find it quite difficult to argue against anything but the best living quarters for their pet!

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If you don’t have a strong attachment to your pet, you will not be interested in this product. However, if your pet is considered part of your family and you want nothing but the best for it, then you probably will. For this group of individuals I highly recommend visiting our web site at http://www.jimboshoundhouses.com.