Billionaire Life

When it comes to who owns the biggest and best superyacht, the competition is constant and fierce! Take, for example, a prototype in the making by Rolls Royce and boat makers Palmer Johnson, complete with “James Bond style” doors! Perhaps we should add those to our private yacht charters?

The PJ World Yacht will be an 82-meter superyacht with a $150 million-dollar price tag and is currently being built in Norway. So what does one get for all that dough?

PJ World Yacht concept

Someone out there really loves volcanoes…or Hawaii, as they have designed a superyacht complete with its very own functioning volcano onboard! While it is no secret that the superyacht industry is cutthroat in the competition department, a volcano is a bit far-fetched! Would you choose this floating island (appropriately named ‘Tropical Island Paradise’) for a private yacht charter? It is unclear if it will be privately owned or publicly available for chartering, but it looks all-out awesome!

This is certainly unlike any other yachts out there!

It is good to be Birdman—I just want to get that out there. The rapper has a virtual abyss for pockets and his taste in exotic sports cars is top-notch, which is an awesome combination! Not only does the Birdman own a Bugatti Veyron, Maybach Excelero and other mind and speed-blowing machines, he is also the proud owner of the new Lamborghini Aventador. Insert seething jealousy.

It is rumored that Birdman will receive delivery of his Aventador in December, and we are still waiting for our Lamborghini Aventador rental to arrive! I suppose it pays to be a famous music artist.

A hypercar of epic and award-winning proportions

I do not know who Simon is, but he received a very special birthday video from Bugatti to thank him for his Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Merveilleux purchase! What do you think of the carbon and chrome? This makes a fantastic gift idea, remember when Beyoncé gifted a Bugatti to Jay Z? Nothing spells love like the fastest and most expensive hypercar on the market!

Simon in China apparently treated himself to the Veyron SS Edition Merveilleux to celebrate his 40th birthday. To show their appreciation, the good people at Bugatti sent Simon the above video along with his new prized possession. Many in the video mention time spent with this Simon character, so one is left to assume he is quite an important somebody!

British billionaire and mogul Joe Lewis is often viewed as unassuming, underplaying his wads of cash and luxury lifestyle. Recently, however, Lewis opted to purchase the right to pierce his 223-foot superyacht, Aviva, directly through the heart of London. Ahoy, Sir Lewis, way to anchor those headlines! This is a man who can easily afford the rare Bugatti L'or Blanc, or any other luxury item on earth...so I am naturally jealous.

Yacht Aviva takes London

The word sheikh is synonymous with excess, like this 23-passenger Lamborghini-ish superbus. Unlike previous expensive endeavors, however, the intentions behind this project are far-reaching and admirable! This electric luxury bus can reduce emissions and congestion by shuttling people seamlessly around the city! And I assumed it was an extravagant personal vehicle based on previous sheikh behaviors…shame on me! (Video is at bottom of post).

The catepillar-like superbus

For those of you who grew up watching the original “90210” series (you know how cool you are, I needn’t lavish you with praise), the late Aaron Spelling’s Los Angeles mansion has sold for an amazing $85 million dollars! If his home was that mammoth, can you imagine his celebrity luxury car collection?

The Spelling mansion

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport leaves us

It has happened…the last Bugatti Veyron 16.4 has been sold!  Yes, a lucky European customer has officially placed the final order for the $2-million-plus Bugatti Veyron.  This marks the 300th unit sold of the supercar and its superior cousin, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.

Hugh Hefner was set to wed Crystal Harris this weekend, but the 25-year-old got cold feet at the last minute!  Hef Tweeted “The wedding is off. Crystal has had a change of heart”.  This is all rather sudden, seeing as how I just covered the Hugh Hefner Crystal Harris Pre-nup, or lack thereof, and all was peachy!

Harris announced on her blog, "After much deep reflection and thought, I have decided to end my engagement with Hef. I have the utmost respect for Hef and wish him the best going forward. I hope the media will give each of us the privacy we deserve during this time." Privacy?  This is Hugh Hefner and the Playboy empire we are talking about, there will be no such thing!

Hefner Harris Wedding is Off

Celeb status comes with ample pay, and this is especially true for hip-hop moguls.  These wealthy individuals become trendsetters as they spend their money, accidently becoming product-pushers.  The first item purchased is almost always an luxury car, including some of the top exotic car rental models.  

Here are five top-earning hip-hop artists and their luxury car preferences:

1.    Birdman
2.    50 Cent
3.    Dr. Dre
4.    Jay Z
5.    Diddy

Exotic sports cars are a hot commodity in China, where a Beijing Sports Car Club views a $220,000 Porsche SE 911 as an ‘entry-level model’.  You certainly require a fat bankroll to be a member of this elite car club, whose 250 members are competing with counterparts who race $3.9 million dollar Tramontanas and $4.3 million dollar Bugatti Veyron 16.4 supercars! 

Beijing Sports Car Club

India is saturated with millionaires.  Newly wealthy Indians are creating a luxury car market boom, enticing many luxury car companies to open operations there.  Aside from luxury cars, what items are India’s super rich buying these days?

In a study conducted by Kotak Wealth Management, the newly wealthy folks in India are buying customized holiday packages, luxury watches, diamonds and jewels and home electronics (smartphones and high-end cameras)…in that order.  I assume that Indians also splurge on exotic car rentals while on holiday, especially in destinations like Miami and South Beach!

Luxury fueling station Italy

Italy now offers a unique option to fill up on:  a luxury gas station!  Now those who own luxury cars do not have to worry about the gas nozzle penetrating their $100,000 and up exotics right after it filled up a $5,000 clunker.  Located in Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy, this is a gas station looking to lure the luxe types.

Do not own a car worthy?  Pull in behind the wheel of a luxury car rental and scope out the place if you are in Italy!  Do not forget to send the pics and videos to Imagine Lifestyles Luxury Rentals!

It is always interesting to catch celebs out and about in their favorite luxury cars or exotic car rentals!  Here are ten of the world’s favorite celebrities and their fancy wheels:

1. Paris Hilton is tickled pink with her custom Bentley

A luxury yacht charter is without question one of the most romantic and seductive options for a honeymoon, even a royal one it seems!  Prince William and blushing bride Kate Middleton enjoyed an extended escape at sea onboard a private yacht charter to celebrate their union, at $42,000 per week! 

William & Kate onboard luxury yacht

If you want to feel like royalty, you can hop onboard one of our sleek Chicago or Miami yacht charters for far less, just so you know!