Best of British Brands

Best of British Brands

 
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.   
 

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5 of the best Private Jets

5 of the best Private Jets

 
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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5 of the best Luxury Helicopters

5 of the best Luxury Helicopters

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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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Top 10 Fastest Bikes In The World

Top 10 Fastest Bikes In The World

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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

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The Most Expensive Bottles Of Wine In The World

The Most Expensive Bottles Of Wine In The World

 
$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.

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The Most Expensive Bicycles In The World

The Most Expensive Bicycles In The World

 
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

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Best of English Wine

Best of English Wine

 
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,

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5 of the best English Sparkling Wine

5 of the best English Sparkling Wine

 
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.
 

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10 of the best Electric Cars

10 of the best Electric Cars

 
Since 2008, a renaissance in electric vehicle manufacturing has occurred due to advances in battery and power management technologies, concerns about increasing oil prices, and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Now some of the biggest names in car manufacturing have all began to produce electric cars of their own. Here we take a look at some of the best battery powered vehicles on four wheels.
 
1. Opel Ampera/Chevy Volt
2. Nissan Leaf
3. Ford Focus Electric
4. Coda
5. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell
6. Honda Fit Electric

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5 of the best Electric Bikes

5 of the best Electric Bikes

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The Spencer
50 miles torque-sensitive pedal-assisted power, high-quality Shimano gears and brakes, and a maintenance-free Panasonic engine.
BH E motion Folding Electric Bike
Folding design allows for easy storage in a vehicle, or at home. Just 20kg and a 55-mile capacity.
HaiBike eQ Xduro FS
The Bosch engine charges in just two and a half hours for 25-55 miles of pedal-assisted power.
E motion Sports Carbon Ultralight

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