Travel

Looking for something different to do as Labor Day and summer draw to a close?  Escape the Miami and South Beach heat with a fishing boat charter!  Our 51’ Hatteras charter is awesome for that day trip out to sea on the marbled Atlantic coastline.

If you haven’t indulged, the view of Miami from sea is absolutely gorgeous.  Just a few minutes offshore in a luxury fishing charter makes you feel like you have escaped into a new world.  It is similar to that feeling we all get when we drive to the Keys for a long weekend, feeling a million miles away from our everyday worries and responsibilities.  Not to mention that the waters of South Florida and the Caribbean are famed for our large game fish, abundant marine life and natural reefs!

Dear Imagine Lifestyles,

I will be in Miami for a week to celebrate Labor Day with a group of friends.  I do not think a traditional luxury hotel will suffice, and would prefer a residence rental Miami style to ensure that all of my guests are comfortable.  What luxury hotel also offers residence or condo rentals?

  I would also prefer that it be located within proximity of South Beach’s nightclubs, restaurants, shopping and hot spots. 
 

Thanks,

Scott, Manhattan

Thinking of hitting the high seas in high style, but feel that a luxury yacht charter is too large for your needs?  Have you considered a sport yacht charter, like the 68’ Azimut yacht charter?  These smaller yachts still pack the exotic punch, without the mega size.

Yes, a 68’ yacht charter is just the ticket for smaller groups and excursions.  It maintains stunning lines and sleek aerodynamics, with superior performance cues.  This Azimut luxury yacht rides on a hull with a deadrise of 16 degrees at the transom, and slides across the water to a top speed of approximately 40 miles per hour.  The comfortable cruising speed for this yacht charter is around 32 miles per hour.

For the performance junkies, the 68’ Azimut charter is powered by a 1,150 bhp MTU diesel engine that provides a smooth ride while propelling the luxury yacht through the waters.  The vessel stays below four degrees, at all speeds and thanks to the perfect amount of V, the hull slices through waves like butter, while still shallow enough to perk up and run.

As for the interior, there is a complete master suite that is just as upscale as any luxury hotel can provide.  The Azimut does however provide a better view, if I do say so myself!  So if you have been searching for a new way to enjoy a long weekend, or even to make a memorable Saturday afternoon, a smaller yacht charter could be your creative solution to escape the everday.

Contact us for more tips and information on luxury yacht charters in Miami and South Florida, New York, Chicago and LA.  Also check out our fleet of luxury car rentals while you are looking at our available yacht charters!
 

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The name Gulfstream certainly stands out among private jet and aircraft manufacturers, and the Gulfstream G550 is among their best models.  So let’s discuss what comes with the $59.9 million dollars buyers will shell out to own one.

The G550 Gulfstream features an oversized cabin, and is a long-range business jet charter that has been receiving its fair share of attention from its inception.  It accomplished this by flying non-stop from Seoul, South Korea to Orlando Florida just two weeks after it entered service, scaling the 7,301 nautical miles in just 14.5 hours.  This feat snagged the G550 a city pair record, and it established 40 more during its first 5 years of service (it has been in service since 2003).

Dear Imagine Lifestyles,

I will be coming to South Beach soon for a business trip, and assume I will be left to my own devices often.  I am free to stay where I please and would really like a luxury accommodation with a concierge who is knowledgeable of Miami.  I feel that the last time I visited I missed out on much of what Miami has to offer.  Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks,

Mark, Sacramento, CA
 

You did not misread the headline, I did say “Restaurant” and “Toilet” in the same sentence.  This is a luxury concept restaurant that serves up edible excrement, that is, dinner served up in a decidedly dumpy way!

Diners at the Modern Toilet are seated on acrylic toilets, with the lid down of course.  The toilet seats are stenciled with images of seashells, roses or Renaissance paintings, to add a touch of class.

Mega yacht O’mega has been drawing attention to herself for many years.  O’mega may be a bit older than most luxury yachts in her class, but she remains among the elite, with a coveted spot on the 2008 list of the World’s 100 Largest Yachts, by Power and Motor Yacht magazine.

Miss O’mega has undergone a bit of “work”, with major refits in 2004 and August of 2009.  She was born in Japan in 1985, at the cost of $50 million Euros.  She can now be chartered, for a mere 70,000 Euros per day.  Talk about a return on an investment!

I learned a few new things today.  It seems there are actually things to do in Las Vegas other than gamble  (can you imagine?)!  This information threw my imagination into overdrive, and I decided I must pass on these Vegas travel tips to my readers.

I won’t keep you in suspense, the top 5 things to do in Vegas other than gamble are:

1.    Shop
2.    Experience the national parks, recreation and unique spots
3.    Dine
4.    Shows
5.    Outstanding museums, galleries & exhibitions
 

There are many ways to travel, many of which are well above “first-class”.  For instance, there are private jet charters, which seem to be the preferred method of transport for the world’s elite and the wealthy.  Like paparazzi favorite, Paris Hilton.

When your parents are literally made of money, it seems traveling is not so tiresome.  Recently, Paris took off to South Africa, where the World Cup was being hosted in a luxury aircraft charter, from which she tweeted photos to her followers.

Dear Imagine Lifestyles,

I am very concerned about the oil spill, as everyone else is.  It is a terrible tragedy to our planet.  Other than my obvious concern for our planet, I am also concerned about the trip I have planned to Miami for September. 
Have you seen any signs of oil on the beaches in Miami or South Beach as of yet?  I hear conflicting reports that it may travel around the state through the keys.  I do not want to cancel my trip, what do you suggest?
 

Sincerely,

Tim, North Carolina
 

 This Week in Chicago July 6th- July 11th 

For the weekly dose of what is happening in Chicago, Imagine Lifestyles is going to step out of the box and look in a new direction.  This week we take you to Highland Park, IL, one of the north shore’s nicest suburbs.  So what are we doing in Highland Park you might ask?  

 The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will be presenting Zukerman and Mozart at Ravinia Festival, one of the cities’ best outdoor music venues.  World famous violinist and conductor Pinchas Zukerman will be presenting this All-Mozart performance.  Look for special guest, Arianna Zuckerman, Pincha’s talented daughter.

 One of our favorite things about Ravinia is the easy-access to and from the venue from the city.  For those of you looking to avoid the hassles of traffic and even worse the crowded Metra, call Imagine Lifestyles to arrange for a luxury rental car.  We can even arrange for your own personal driver for the evening.  This will probably be the only time you invite that special someone out for a night of wine, cheese, and Mozart under the stars so make sure you travel in style with one of our exotic rental cars.  

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I know I am not alone when I lament commercial air travel.  The long lines, increasingly idiotic security measures (if my deodorant could be a bomb, why did you toss it hard into a trash can?), canceled flights, delays, less than hygienic passengers and screaming children. 

What if you could travel faster, and in complete tranquility?  Is this a fantasy of yours as you stand in line at commercial airports clutching your luggage, sweat breaking out on your forehead as you scan the flight status marquee?  Well, it could be a reality when you choose a private jet charter.

Its summertime, and for most of us, that means vacation time!  If you are thinking about a luxurious Italian escape, you may want to consider one of these five 5-star options!  I definitely would not turn my nose up at any of them!

1.    Alpenpalace Hotel & Spa
2.    Baia dei Faraglioni Resort
3.    Capri Palace Hotel & Spa
4.    Grand Hotel Mazzaro Sea Palace
5.    The Grand Hotel Rimini

Dear Imagine Lifestyles,

I see that you offer a variety of boat charters in Miami and am curious to know the difference between a regular fishing charter and your luxury fishing charter? 

I make it down from Chicago a couple of times per year, and always try to make time for a boat rental.  My next trip I will be bringing my new girlfriend, and I want to make sure it is a special and more personalized trip.  We both enjoy fishing (I am a lucky man), so any information would be helpful.
 

Thanks,
Bruce, Chicago

Imagine Lifestyles is ready to get the Chicago summer started right with our official launch party at Underground on June 10th.  Imagine Lifestyles and Absolut Vodka have co-sponsored the Underground Summer Series which will feature various guest DJ’s from around the world.  June 10th is the first of seven guest DJ’s and will feature DJ Ruckus from Canada.  We are having a private party from 9-11, and then Underground will be open to the public until close.