Homeowners across the country are worrying about the economy and are looking for efficient ways to cut costs on household expenses. Vacation rental property owners have to worry about two or more properties, not just one, and it is causing some to panic.
“While the prospect of ‘cutting back’ may seem overwhelming, you’ll find that [...]
Trial runs will begin in 2009 for Terrafugia’s—a Boston-area company—flying automobile.
Transition, a hybrid of an automobile and airplane, is a two-seater airplane that takes regular unleaded gasoline. The vehicle, which Terrafugia is calling a ‘roadable aircraft,’ can travel 500 miles on a single tank of gas.
No need for any special accommodations for Transition, once the [...]
When facing unfavorable market conditions, maintaining a unique, competitive image is crucial to expanding a viable brand within the niche market of luxury real estate.
On January 22, Donna Lee Laue, founder of Unique Global Estates, spoke with Rick Goodwin to discuss the presentation, environment, and sustainability of high-end listings and the implementation of cutting-edge trends [...]
A private island with 124 acres of lush rain forest and towering coconut trees all lined by more than a mile of pristine beaches—Sound inviting? Welcome to the Cacao Pearl, the first non-profit luxury eco-resort community. Located in Palawan, South East Asia, the Cacao Pearl will present a unique opportunity to enjoy a stunning eco [...]
Forget bare-bones research vessels with closet-sized rooms. It’s now possible to conquer Antarctica, or several other remote locales, in high-end comfort and style, from your own private luxury suite on one of Adventure Life’s "Luxury Expedition Ships." Unfortunately, that unstylish puffy parka is still necessary.
Based in Missoula, Montana, Adventure Life specializes in trips throughout South [...]
Designer HomeTending, a temporary and free occupant service for owners of vacant homes, has recently opened its Los Angeles office.
With additional offices In Las Vegas, Boise, Salt Lake City and Denver, Designer HomeTending provides experienced and pre-qualified temporary live-in managers to care for homes while on the market. The service is at no cost to [...]
The Westport Historical Society in Westport Conn., will present Presidents, Politicians and Popular Heroes—an exhibit dedicated to American history—from January 25 until May 3, 2009.
The exhibit—subtitled American History in Wood – A Century of Change—is a compilation of more than 100 folk art wood carvings collected by Westporters Bob and Anne Levine. The Levine’s entire [...]
Ranging from urban and edgy to classic and clean, Brooklyn-based Kamp Studios offers clientele hand-painted, site-specific murals and finishes to complement any home or office space.
After moving to New York by way of Florida, Ken Miller and Kim Collins were introduced by a mutual friend and began a unique business in the Big Apple. When [...]
Depending on how you look at it, entrepreneurs are either hindered greatly by the current financial climate, or they are best positioned to weather these uncertain times. Either way, bold self-promotion these days can’t hurt, and real estate daredevil Frank McKinney continues his unique career with the February 13th co-unveiling of Acqua Liana, his $29 [...]
Today’s face-paced world demands clear communication in every aspect of business. One company continues to put a unique spin on mobile phone communication for the luxury consumer. Vertu is a distinguished leader in luxury handsets and combines the finest materials with the highest level of craftsmanship.
The latest offering, Signature, embodies the core attributes of Vertu’s [...]
