1. Cornwall
Well deserving of the top spot, Cornwall boasts some of the warmest and sunniest weather in the UK. Stretches of beautiful coastline with fabulous beaches, and waves to attract the most daring of surfers. Make sure you explore the secluded coves dotting the shoreline, once used by smugglers to store their bounty, and no visit would be complete without trying a famous Cornish pasty.
 
2. The Cotswolds

 
Louis Vuitton
The French fashion house, Louis Vuitton tops the list of luxury brands in the world. The company’s products include luxury trunks, leather goods, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses, and books.
Brand value: $23,577 million
 
Gucci
The house of Gucci is an Italian fashion and leather goods brand. The company features finely crafted leather accessories like handbags, shoes, clothing, watches and jewelry.
Brand value: $9,446 million
 
Hermes

 
1.       Burberry: Founded in 1856, this brand has a distinctly British attitude. Famous for its iconic trenchcoat, the company values luxury, quality and timeless style — and seeks to give these assets a modern expression.   
 
2.      Rigby & Peller: This family-run lingerie and corsetry specialist has held the Royal Warrant since 1960. Well-known for its expert bra fittings and beautiful designer lingerie and swimwear, it also offers a made-to-measure service.   
 

 
1. Airbus A380 (Prince Alwaleed bin Talal) - $500-Million
- This double-decker behemoth is said to feature a garage for two Rolls-Royces, a stable for horses and camels and a pen for hawks. At $500 million one can only imagine travelling in such luxury.
2. Airbus A318 Elite ACJ (Vijay Mallya) - $81-Million
- The Airbus A318 ACJ seats 24 and can fly from Mumbai to the U.S. with a single refueling stop. Owned by Vijay Mallya, chairman of the UB Group, an Indian conglomerate which owns Kingfisher Airlines. The plane boasts a $40 million customised interior.

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The EC 135
- When it comes to comfort, luxury and design the EC 135 is a world leader. Created with a collaboration of Eurocopter and Hermès, it is focussed entirely on the needs of high-net worth individuals. The helicopter boasts a spacious cabin for four people to sit in pure comfort with ample storage space.With an interior by Hermès, the EC 135 helicopter is covered in naturally resistant calf leather with handcrafted seats and upholstery. With air conditioning the EC 135 is designed entirely for the comfort of the passenger.
The Bell 206 JetRanger

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    1.    Dodge Tomahawk - 350mph
    2.    Suzuki Hyabusa - 200mph
    3.    Superbike Y2K - 227mph
    4.    Honda CBR1100 XX Blackbird - 190mph
    5.    Yamaha YZF R1 - 186mph
    6.    Agusta F4 1000 R - 185mph
    7.    Kawasaki Ninja ZZR 1400 - 185mph
    8.    Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille - 175mph
    9.    BMW K 1200 S - 174mph
    10.  Ducati 1098’s – 169mph

 
$500,000 (for charity) - Screaming Eagle Cabernet 1992
- Technically the highest price ever paid for a bottle of wine. However, the price paid was for charitable purposes.
 
$275,000 – Shipwrecked 1907 Heidsieck: the world's most expensive Champagne.
- In 1998, two thousand bottles of Champagne were salvaged from a ship, originally destined Imperial Court of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, They have been sold at auctions all over the world.
 
$225,000 – Chateau Margaux 1787: the most expensive wine never to be sold.

 
Damien Hirst “Butterfly” Trek Madone
Price: $500,000
- Designed by renowned British Artist Damien Hirst and ridden by Lance Armstrong during the 2009 Tour de France, the Butterfly Trek Madone bike was auctioned off at Sotheby’s, raising $1.3 million for the Texan’s Livestrong charity. The bike was sold for $500,000, which makes it the most expensive bike in the world.
 
 
Trek Yoshitomo Nara Speed Concept
Price: $200,000

 
England now produce world ranking vintages, both sparkling wines and still wines, which for many beat competition from better known European vineyards. From sparkling wine to rosé, it is time to familiarise yourself with the fine vineyards we have in this country.
Nyetimber 2006 classic Cuvee (sparkling)
Balfour Brut Rose, Hush Heath
Bolney Wine Estate Pinot Noir 2010
Chapel Down Bacchus 2010
English Sparkling Wine
Pink Rosé, Furleigh Estate
Gusbourne Estate Brut Reserve 2006 (sparkling)
Ridgeview Merret Bloomsbury 2008,

 
In the 1980s, some English winemakers started to grow the grape varieties as used in Champagne – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier – and in the ensuing decades availability of English sparkling wines made from these varieties increased. Today, there are over 100 vineyards in England producing sparkling wines.