Luxury

 
 
The world's 10 best cities to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit global “liveability” study, which looks at how “tolerable” it is to live in a particular place given its crime levels, threat of conflict, quality of medical care, levels of censorship, temperature, schools and transport links.
 

 
There are more than one hundred Champagne houses and 19,000 smaller producers in Champagne. These companies manage some 32,000 hectares of vineyards in the region. With so many brands to choose from it can be quite a task to pick just one. Here is a list of the 10 biggest champagne brands to aid you in your quest for the perfect bubbly.
10. Perrier-Jouët
9. Lanson
8. Piper-Heidsieck
7. Pommery
6. Taittinger
5. Laurent-Perrier
4. GH Mumm
3. Nicolas Feuillatte
2. Veuve Clicquot
1. Moët & Chandon
 
 

 
Roger Smith
Since the passing of George Daniels in 2011, Roger Smith has taken over the helm as Britain’s foremost watchmaker. In his small workshop on the Isle of Man he, and his team of around 6 people, produce hand-made pieces in the traditional English style.
 
Robert Loomes
Robert is an experienced repairer and restorer of old clocks and watches. More recently he has started making his own watches, and is very passionate about having them be 100% British using locally sourced materials.
 
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1) Charles Dickens
: The grandfather of British fiction Dickens has some of the most memorable titles to his name. ‘Great Expectations’, ‘Bleak House’, ‘A Tale of Two Cities’, ‘A Christmas Carol' to name a few.
 
2) Roald Dahl: Famous for his amazing and imaginative books for kids, many of which are also adult-friendly, such as ‘Matilda’, ‘The BFG’, ‘James and the Giant Peach’ and, of course ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’.
 
3) J.R.R. Tolkien

 
10. Tokyo, Japan
Copenhagenize Design Company
Score: 59
2011 Rank: 4
One of the world's biggest cities Tokyo maintains a rigorous drivers' training that motorists must go through in Japan which keeps the streets safer than many other countries. Tokyo is also preparing to let the metro run 24 hours, which will increase the number of bicycles as public transport often goes hand in hand with bicycle traffic.
 
9. Dublin, Ireland
Copenhagenize Design Company
Score: 60
2011 Rank: 9

 
A brief look at some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Seychelles.
Maldives
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Bora Bora, Tahiti.
The Hamptons, New York.
Lanikai beach, Hawaii
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.
Fraser Island, Australia
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St. Bart's
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Langkawi, Malaysia.
Kauna'oa Bay, Hawaii.
 
 
 

New figures show Luxury Property Market continues to grow with peaks of 10%
 
High-net-worth individuals seek safe haven for their assets.
 

After an outstanding 21 years dancing with The Royal Ballet, Principal Dancer Leanne Benjamin has announced her intention to retire in July 2013, at the end of the current season.  Her last performance will be in Tokyo on 10 July in A Gala Evening with The Royal Ballet at the Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo. as part of The Royal Ballet’s summer tour. Leanne’s final performance at The Royal Opera House will be as Mary Vetsera in the season finale of Mayerling on 15 June.

The iconic Sé Time Piece side tables by Jaime Hayon are now stocked at Mint,
Lina Kanafani’s cult design store in London
A signature design from the Sé collection, the solid bronze Time Piece tables with a black patina finish have a bold sculptural presence. Playful yet serious the tables represent a striking addition to the interior. The Time Piece side tables are also available in lacquered wood and ceramic with an enamel or metal finish.
 

FLORENCE ACADEMY OF ART OFFERS ONE WINNER STUDYING OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME
As part of its 23rd anniversary celebrations the reputable Florence Academy of Art is offering one lucky art enthusiast a chance to win a place on their coveted Summer Session.
Through the School's Summer Scholarship Contest, one successful competition winner will study at the prestigious American school for a summer of inspiration and creativity, choosing the workshop of their choice1 (Drawing, Painting or Sculpture) and learning the techniques and practices of the Old Masters.