Imagine a hip, crisp and cosmopolitan city along the striking Mediterranean shoreline that is alive and vibrant with some of the world’s most exceptional restaurants, shopping and entertainment experiences.  I bet you did not think of Tel Aviv, but that is exactly what the picturesque and robust city has to offer.  It is a remarkable and modern city nestled in proximity to many of Israel’s tourism highlights.

More and more people are making the discovery that Tel Aviv is much more than a place to traipse among ancient ruins or experience religious sites.  The city boasts a fresh, cool and urban side that is uniquely its own, and quite different from its neighbor Jerusalem, 40 miles away.  Brendan Connor, International Correspondent and world traveler, has visited Tel Aviv and told me,

“Tel Aviv is cool.  Fridays and Saturdays are the weekends there, so everyone hits the beach on Friday.  It is a highly modernized and lively city. The entertainment options and beauty are outstanding; I truly enjoyed my visit and would love to return someday.”

 It is a rapidly growing city transitioning into an important international metropolis, it is essentially Israel’s New York City, and equally as fabulous.  The city is divided into approximately 50 unique neighborhoods, each area offering a distinctive array of culture, cuisine, shopping and entertainment options.  And remember, a short 40 miles away is Jerusalem, so why not explore Tel Aviv?  It is a luxury vacation destination that is no longer a well kept secret, but an expanding treasure with something to offer everyone!  So when you feel like exploring more of the exceptional places in our world, remember this tip and head to Tel Aviv!
 

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As we continue to see dynamic economical changes across the globe, Aston Martin responds with a diminutive bundle of joy-a concept mini car dubbed Cygnet.  The miniscule exotic car is in the concept stage and is based on Toyota’s iQ minicar.  The iQ is special because the three door hatchback holds the title as the smallest four-seater vehicle currently available.

Three meters long, the Cygnet has the capacity to haul up to four passengers, but they will roll in up-close and personal style. With carbon dioxide emissions around 99 grams a kilometer, this innovative and luxurious vehicle measures up to environmental standards while maintaining the classic opulence that defines Aston Martin. You can experience the exhilaration for yourself with an Aston Martin rental, South Florida is an ideal location to zip around and explore in the lap of luxury.

The iQ base model is a three-cylinder micro engine with a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.  Upcoming fuel economy and emissions regulations in Europe have inspired top luxury car manufacturers to begin the process of adapting future fleets.  Creative concepting within the realm of top luxury car brands is intriguing and satisfying.

This tiny slice of luxury car is charming, and it may be offered free to Aston Martin owners, think of it as an accessory, comparable to an exclusive tender to a luxury yacht.  While the base is molded from Toyota’s iQ, the interior of the Cygnet is indulgently Aston. Baby Bond is tentatively scheduled to begin squeezing into tight parking spots near you before 2010.

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People are often passionate about our duty to develop innovative ways to sustain our environment, and reduce negative global impact and habits.  BMW has dreamt and delivered a little green dream-pulling out all stops to develop its impressive line of gas and diesel smart cars in Europe, and soon to the U.S. So what is so different about this line?
 

A sharp and forward-functioning automaker, BMW enlisted a plethora of green additions when crafting the 1 Series.  The 120i and the 118d are both equipped with Brake Energy Regeneration and Auto Start Stop Function.  While the 120i averages 30 mpg highway, the 118d is a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo diesel capable of an exhilarating 52 mpg.  (Now that I have your attention)…
 

The 1 Series maintains the integrity and innate signature style that is BMW- without sacrificing performance.  The 120i accelerates from 0-62 mph in 7.8 seconds, not too shabby for a 2.0L, 4-cylinder, 170-hp hybrid.
While BMW does not currently market its 4-cylinders in the States, there is chatter that it may do so in the foreseeable future as its clientele base becomes increasingly environmentally conscious.  
 

And this is spectacular news, because BMW’s Efficient Dynamics program has recently announced the future sale of its most fuel-efficient model yet-the 316d Saloon. This mean green machine will feature a 2.0L, four-cylinder diesel, also averaged at 52 mpg, while emitting a mere 118 grams per kilometer of CO2.  Did I mention you can spend about 800 miles of quality time with your car between fill-ups?  

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Whoever thought the world's most expensive sport utility vehicle had to look gorgeous, was wrong. The words that come to mind upon seeing the Spyker D8 Peking-to-Paris luxury SUV are more like fierce and scary! Made by the Dutch supercar company, the Peking-to-Paris concept model,  originally the D12, featured a V12 engine but will be fitted with a V8 for production. The custom-built four-wheel drive "Super Sport Utility Vehicle" or SSUV will hit the global online market place for $300,000 soon enough. The Peking-to-Paris model pays homage to Spyker's participation in the 1907 cross-country race which was actually called the Peking-to-Paris. We are going to stick with our Porsche Cayenne Turbo S and Mercedes-Benz G-wagon but if you like the Spyker D8 then go for it, you will most likely be the only SSUV on the road. We are pretty sure people won't be staring because they are jealous.

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As one of the three major protégés of Baron de Gunzburg, the others being Bill Blass and Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta is a design force to be reckoned with. Launching his own luxury label in the late 1960's, de la Renta has been awarded, honored, acclaimed and even does philanthropy. Oscar de la Renta holds the key to a classic sophistication that has majorly been lost on generation X. Adored by all, de la Renta is ever-expanding his empire. Encompassing accessories and beyond, his pretty designs cost more then a pretty penny. Take for instance, his new Alligator Bow Clutch which retails for $8,690. The Bow Clutch has a leather lining, inside side pockets and an optional chain strap. The classicism we love from de la Renta for day or night, ladies if you can afford this clutch then go for it. This is one bag that will last forever!

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The William Beaver House in Manhattan's Financial District, so named for its locations at the intersection of WIlliam and Beaver streets, was designed by Tsao & McKown Architects. The new construction rental building which was started by the Manocherian family in 2004 was sold to SDS Investments in October 2005 for $90 million bucks. SDS investments realizing how hot Andre Balaz was, invited Balazs to co-develop and brand WIlliam Beaver House. The 47 story high-rise offers 319 units, including airy two-bedroom layouts, ten duplexes with private terraces, 48 custom furnished units and three penthouses. WIlly Beav units feature nine-and-a-half-foot ceilings, eight foot windows, Burmese teak floors, hotel-like amenities plus in unit washer/ dryers and this is in Manhattan, don't forget.

The building was being marketed by the Sunshine Group but as of late the sex bomb is now in the hands of Prodigy International. Formerly the co-broker firm with CORE Group, Prodigy brings in the more Miami and foreign-based niche luxury buyer. Good news for William Beaver's luxury hotel-home vibe which is only about 67% sold.  Of some 169 units sold only 80 have closed thus far and Prodigy ballparks that 10% to 15% of buyers will walk away from closing sans deposits.

The gold-flecked building Balazs dreamt up at 15 William Street, looks more like it is still under construction thanks to the yellow splotches of brick dripping down the building. Prodigy remains hopeful and Prodigy President claims to have big deals in the works. So he says he is in the midst of completing a sale for $40 million in units with a group of Italian buyers and a Colombian buyer is buying up another group of units. Many investors are renting out their units and, or turning them back over to Prodigy to rent out but who knows what to believe these days.

Real estate companies in FiDi show some 30 rental units currently available in William Beaver, priced from about $2,900 up to $7,000 per month. As for the still unsold units, those are not for rent which seems like it would mean less money in the bank for Prodigy, Andre Balazs & Co. Apparently, William Beaver can afford to take its sweet old time. The luxury rental property is pretty sensational and absolutely worth a walk-around; if you're into Andre Balaz as much as we are then check out his newly opened space in Los Angeles too! “Balazs is one of the city's great authorities on sophisticated living”

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Last October began Secret deodorant's Flawless Diamond Giveaway campaign, were Secret promised to give away 10 one-carat flawless diamonds valued at $15,000 per. To promote sales, specially marked Secret deodorants were pumped out with special UPC codes that would name the winners. As of now only one diamond has been found and the campaign expires at the end of this month, on June 30th. That means it's more then likely that nine other bottles of deodorant were thrown out because Secret did a poor marketing job. The majority of  Secret consumers basically had no idea that they could win a diamond in a bottle at any point over the last year. Which prompts us to wonder, what the point was? We bet Secret is wiping their upper brow with a sigh of relief that they only lost one diamond, in this economic climate. So much for Secret Flawless deodorant with diamonds. 

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Barbie, the Mattel doll, has become less a pop culture icon and more a pseudo celebrity. To celebrate her 50th birthday (although she looks better than ever) designers Alexander Wang and Diane Von Furstenberg sent Barbie-inspired designs down the runway at Bryant Park. Plus, luxe jewelry firm Bulgari hired Barbie to endorse their Save the Children “Rewrite the Future” campaign, a campaign that supports education programs for children in war-torn areas. Bulgari gave Barbie a slight image revamp and, of course, a silver Bulgari ring with a Save the Children inscription engraved inside the band. The real life version charity Bulgari ring retails for $555, for a very good cause. The Rewrite the Future campaign by Bulgari features 11 jewelry pieces and seven timepieces whose sales will help fund the Bulgari dedication of 10 million euros to Save the Children by the end of this year. Bulgari has already made a 1 million euro donation to Rewrite the Future and other real-life celebrities in support of the cause include: Julianne Moore, Benicio Del Toro, Ben Stiller, Gabriele Muccino, Jason Lewis, Andy Garcia, Valeria Golino, Sally Field, Sting, Willem Dafoe, Rosario Fiorello, Isabella Rossellini and Debra Messing. Barbie is one lucky b****!

Roman Abramovich ranked number 15 on the World's Billionaires list for 2008. This year, Abramovich bought Britain's leading football club, Chelsea, for more then $300 million. Along with the British soccer team, the billionaire recently added a six-story house in London's Eaton Square, part of the estate of the Duke of Westminster, which is said to be worth more than $46 million.  His portfolio of property also contains homes in West Sussex, Moscow and St. Tropez on the French Riviera. Abramovich's custom-made 300-foot yacht, Le Grand Bleu, which is worth $90 million, features a helicopter and two hovercraft launch pads. Le Grand Bleu was christened in Rio de Janeiro and has its home port in Bermuda. 

Now Abramovich is leading a  syndicate of Russian tycoons to buy Tassignano airport in northern Italy, for investment purposes.  The airport which is worth more than 4 million GBP is near encampment of exclusive villas and vacation homes. Maybe Tassignano airport will make a nice investment but more likely it will make for a very exclusive get-a-way destination for Roman Abramovich and his friends.

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