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If you are frequently away from your loved one and tend to agonize about waking him or her up because of time difference then there is good news for you, Pilo & Co. has released the Doppio Orario (Dual Time) watches for long distance relationships. The concept is that you can always know what time it is for your loved one.

The tonneau case of the Doppio Orario is stainless steel equipped with a dual time zone and a dial which indicates either “My Time – His Time or “My Time – Her Time”.
The slightly larger watch face will be “My” time while the smaller upper face will be labelled with “his” or “her” time depending on the model.

The Doppio Orario’s mother of pearls dial exists in different colors; off white, blue, purple, pink and red with matching leather straps and folding clasp in black or ivory for the men.

The Dual Time collection also features Swiss Made quartz movements.

Need a protective shell for your IPhone? Why not get something that will stand out and distinguish you from countless other IPhone users. The GNG IPhone Shell is just the thing to make you special. A product of German mobile accessories label GNG, the GNG IPhone Shell is a framework into which the phone is used and the sub-shell which will then be linked together.

The GNG IPhone Shell consists of 140 grams of 18-carat gold filled with about 200 diamonds and a logo which is encrusted with 400 diamonds. Logos can also be customized to customers taste.

The shell is thin, only 1mm inside with a special high-tech carbon fibre inlay for high dimensional stability and security.

Feeling special will cost you a cool $ 108,880

Online luxury marketplace JamesList, is offering a 289-ft. Maltese Falcon built by Italian Perini Navi Yachts for American millionaire Tom Perkins in 2006, the Maltese Falcon is known as the world’s largest and fastest personal sailboat controlled by its three gigantic 57-meter tall free-standing masts and is on sale for a cool €99 million (US $138 million). The credit for its record shattering speeds goes to the DynaRig under its hood but it is also equipped with fibre-optic sensor system to keep track of wind speed and force for impeccable sailing.

The luxurious interior has a rich contemporary décor and offers all the lavish amenities of a large luxury motor yacht. It has five ultra opulent staterooms that can entertain 12 guests. The open main deck has a main saloon, a cockpit, a nice dining area and two separate studio areas. The owner’s cabin is on the upper deck and features a private cockpit, a protected sun bathing area and direct access to the magnificent wheelhouse.

The master suite on the lower deck also has a bedroom, sitting area and two bathrooms; one with a huge shower and the other with a Jacuzzi tub. The main saloon and the master suite are equipped with a 50-inch plasma TV whilst all the four guest suites feature 42-inch plasma screens. There is also a full beam Master with King Berth, a separate full beam dressing room and private gym on lower deck. There are also facilities for 16 crew members to look after guests

The luxurious Maltese Falcon superyacht was listed at €115 million last year, so it is comparatively being offered for a very reasonable price this time. Considering the fact that the yacht cost $100 million to build, the asking price of $138 million seems really logical.

The much anticipated opening of the Mardan Palace Hotel, dubbed Europe’s most expensive hotel took place this past Saturday, May 23.

It looks like owner Russian billionaire Telman Ismailov spared no expense when it came to the hotel’s construction, it is evaluated at $1.65 billion and the same philosophy applied to the opening party which brought together some 600 rich and famous people from around the world.

Guests feasted on 45kg Beluga Caviar from the Caspian Sea, 950 Atlantic lobsters and 5kg of Black diamonds – Italian black truffles as well as watched a laser light show and fireworks light up the hotel and the surrounding Taurus Mountains. They were also treated to performances from Mariah Carey, Seal and Tom Jones. Mr Ismailov himself compared the opening to the Olympic Games.

Located in Antalya, Turkey the Mardan Palace Hotel is Turkey’s first five-star Destination Resort; it comprises of 560 rooms, including two Royal Suites with private pools. The high-end resort also includes a 7500sqm Mardan Spa, 17 bars and 10 a la carte restaurants which includes French, Japanese, Russian, Thai and traditional Turkish.

In terms of entertainment there are five giant aquariums decorating the hotel’s restaurants, spa and a dramatic amphitheatre seating 900 that will host world-class entertainment

Rooms are priced at €14,000 ($20,000) a night in the high season.

Reducing carbon footprint is the debate of the moment so you can do your bit for the environment by cycling for a change but I am not talking about just any bicycle, say hello to the Fendi Abici Amante Donna after all it is the must have thing of the summert. Just released by Fendi it comes in two types, first version comes decked out with Fendi’s Selleria leather accessories (a key and bike chain cover, leather GPS navigation holder and a detachable Fendi case) and costs $5,900. The second version costs a bit more and comes complete with everything plus removable fur saddlebags; it is priced at $9,500.

Natadola Beach voted by Forbes Magazine as one of the 25 best beaches in the world will be home to a pinnacle of luxury resorts with the opening of the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa in June this year.

Protected by a reef to create an aqua-blue ocean facing lagoon, Natadola Beach is the only stretch of natural, white sand beach on the main island of Fiji Viti Levu.

A true destination resort, InterContinental Fiji has been created to provide a luxurious pacific retreat; there are five restaurants and bars as well as an 18-hole golf course and resort spa which includes a Wai Water Zone offering gas, liquid and solid aquatherapy treatments and Fiji’s first Ice Room.

Each of the 216 rooms have a private terrace or balcony featuring a Cleopatra-style tub, a day bed for two and a BOSE surround sound system.

Rates start from $130 a night.

Softbank mobile corp. Japan’s 3^rd largest mobile carrier has unveiled the 830SC Emporio Armani Model as part of its summer line.

The 830SC Emporio Armani Model is a collaboration between Giorgio Armani Spa and Samsung electronics.

Inspired by Tokyo’s night views and skyline, this stylish handset has LEDs embedded on the side which will highlight the text “Emporio Armani” in red, blue and green when switched on or receiving a call.

The handset will be available in Japan by end of this month and worldwide by mid September.

Last Wednesday saw the opening of the third annual HYPO Bulgaria Boat Show, the most important yacht event in Bulgaria takes place at the port of Bulgaria’s Black Sea capital, the city of Varna.

The HYPO Bulgaria Boat Show 2009 will present 50 new yachts and bring together yacht importers and fans; it is the most important meeting between manufactures, importers and buyers of the luxury boats.

The HYPO Bulgaria Boat Show 2009 will also host the traditional Bond Label party, an annual event bringing together Bulgaria’s celebrities and wealthiest people. The Bond Label party will feature the latest James Bond film yacht, the Sunseeker Superhawk 43.

The HYPO Bulgaria Boat Show 2009 will also present luxury automobiles, motorcycles, scooters, diving equipment, and sporting goods.