Luxury Essentials

As every tech geek and gadget stalker is well aware of, the new iPhone 4 came out yesterday, which means there were likely a lot of sick days called in.  Yes, drones of Apple lovers (and I am not referring to Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter) endured the sweltering heat in many parts of the country today, waiting in lines that wrapped neatly around city blocks.

Hundreds waited outside of Apple’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York hoping to wrap their paws around the iPhone 4, in all it’s technological glory.  I feel that some people would stand in line without food, water or encouragement for an iPhone, but wonder if they would do the same for a shiny new Ferrari F430 Spider or other luxury rental car? 

Don’t worry, keep spending.  This certainly seems to be the message communicated recently, based on encouraging jumps in the luxury spending department.

Yes, it seems that luxury shopping and spending are indeed making a comeback, with affluent buyers regaining confidence.  Another issue that has kept the wealthy from spending has been the fear of ‘conspicuous consumption’, with the economy in shambles it has been rather frowned upon to be seen spending ‘obscene’ amounts of money on luxury items.

So what happens if they are not making the touchscreen laptop that you envision in your mind?  Well, if that mind is fully equipped and so inclined, you make your own!

Apparently this guy appreciates the new touchscreen trend, but is not so appreciative of Mac products.  So he simply made his own touchscreen PC tablet.  Yeah.  

This week Imagine Lifestyles is highlighting our Cessna Citation CJ1, a private jet charter falling into the lightweight jet category.  This is an ideal private aircraft charter for smaller groups, going shorter distances.

Labeled as the “aircraft of choice” for short-range business and corporate jet charters, the CJ1 Citation charter delivers the ultimate in luxury while simultaneously providing seamless and stress-free trips. 

This private luxury air charter is ideal for short business trips, small family vacations and a variety of other needs.  This luxury jet seats five to seven passengers comfortably, and was designed and engineered with the passenger in mind, to deliver and exceed expectations.

Unless you are completely out of the loop, you are already aware of the fuss Apple’s latest invention, the iPad, has been generating.  Well, if you are bored with it, or feel that you need to drop more money on your iPad, know that Stuart Hughes of Goldstriker International has solved that problem for you by creating a diamond-encrusted 22k gold shell for Apple iPads.

For those who know, a luxury yacht is quite possibly the most divine and complete escape from reality available.  For those who do not, allow us to introduce the 75-foot Sunseeker Manhattan, one of the best luxury sports yacht charters available.

Sunseeker is one of the most trusted brands in the luxury yacht industry, and has been around for decades “wowing” the world with their engineering and design.  Sunseeker is such a popular brand that you can see Sunseeker yachts peppered throughout the intracoastal waterways of South Florida, and in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.  We are certain the brand is every bit as popular overseas, too!

When it comes to South Beach hotels, the Betsy Hotel certainly portrays poise and elegance, located in the famed Art Deco district on Ocean Drive.  This is a luxury hotel, upscale restaurant, lavish poolside bar and exotic garden spa all in one location.

There are 63 elegantly appointed rooms at the Betsy, all of which are private, beachside jewels with elaborate and creative design, and of course, every modern amenity.   The décor is decidedly tropical, yet not tacky.  A main attraction is the courtyard pool, where you can indulge in delectable specialty cocktails that will melt away your every worry.  Light fare is offered poolside.

Oak Street- Oak Street is known as the most prestigious and high end shopping street and district in the entire Midwest.  What makes it so great for Chicagoans is that you have the variety of Michigan Avenue, which is literally only 5 steps away, yet without all of the tourist crowds and commotion.  Oak Street has some of the most affluent big names such as Prada and Pratesi as well as popular clothing stores such as BCBG and Juicy Couture.  Barney’s New York has their new and improved location at the western end of the strip and other luxurious notables are David Yurman, Hermes, and Vera Wang.  It is definitely the best shopping location to see and be seen, and to enjoy the beauty of Chicago’s Gold Coast.

There is definitely a sense of pride that accompanies the ownership of an exotic car, like a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and the like.  This pride can often evolve into an extremely creative idea by an owner, like a man in Tokyo who hired designer Takyua Tsuchida to transform his home into a display for his exotic cars. 

His main request?  That the Lamborghini be visible from the living room.  And with the push of a button, the Lambo can actually enter the living room.  We like the way this guy thinks, we would rather watch our plasma screen T.V.'s from the comfort of our...Lamborghini. 

Imagine Lifestyles luxury rentals is thrilled to announce our recent expansion into the Chicago area.  Imagine Lifestyles is the premier source for luxury car rentals, yacht charter, aircraft charter and luxury property rentals in Miami, New York, Los Angeles and now Chicago.  Chicago is a premier world city, and we are pleased to become a part of it.

Legendary classic “supercars” such as Lamborghini and Ferrari now have another competitor to fear, and from an unlikely source-Lexus.

On October 20th, Lexus introduced its first attempt at a supercar ever, the Lexus LFA-at the Tokyo Motor Show.  The same evening, Imagine Lifestyles was invited to the exclusive North American introduction for the LFA, held in South Beach. 

While we all wish our vehicle was secretly a transformer, there are certain luxury amenities that are not so far out of reach.  Our current top 5 picks for add-on options include:

•    Ejection seats
•    Limo window front and back
•    Separate LCD flat screens For each passenger area
•    Backseat refrigerator
•    A button to instantly tint the windows to invisible while parked

Where there is luxury, there are clones.  Attempts to mimic authentic luxury brands can be obvious, and at times fairly stealth.  It is important to not only be familiar with your favorite brands, but to remember that anytime someone offers you a deal that seems too good to believe, you probably shouldn’t.  Here are ten helpful ways to spot a phony Rolex, in the event you are suckered into an exchange on the street:

When you indulge in an upscale and extravagant trip, be it business or pleasure, you secretly yearn to be spoiled.  You envision yourself soaking in the glittering lights of the city, zipping along in a luxury rental car South Beach style that would make any witness tingle with jealousy, and you expect the royal treatment-as you well should.  Your time is valuable, and we at Imagine Lifestyles have the finesse to transform every second of that time into a lavish memory and overall luxury South Beach experience.

So sit back, relax, and indulge in the fact that our South Beach chauffeur services take a more concierge angle to your experience-providing exactly what you were searching for, and motivating you with what you did not know you needed.

We are the ultimate luxury chauffer service in South Beach, with services available with each and every one of our luxury rental cars and exotic SUV rentals.  Never underestimate the lasting impression and power of a sleek Rolls Royce rental or Aston Martin convertible on your next business outing-and having a driver who is dedicated to your every need only adds to the package. 

A successful luxury South Beach vacation is just a phone call away, allow our white glove chauffeur service to show you why meetings, pickups, weddings, nights on the town and more can be a pleasure void of all stress!  We have locations in Boca, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Key West for your convenience, and are honored to be of service.
 

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For the real and really luxurious jetsetters of the world, take Marc Jacobs advice. The American fashion designer and icon knows what luxury travel actually means. Mr. Marc Jacobs says, “I don't think there's anything practical about traveling with a trunk. Luxury travel is traveling with a toothbrush. That's it, end of story. The people who really live luxurious lives don't need to pack. They've got stuff wherever they go."

Imagine Lifestyles is a luxury rental company and we do concur! Our company keeps luxurious jetsetters status quo and on the go. Meaning, our clients don’t even need a toothbrush because that is the least of it. We provide our clients with the jets to jet set; five-star properties with five-star amenities to live; and, exotic rental cars to race or just drive. We have exquisite yachts to rent and knowledgeable employees to get you into the best restaurants and nightclubs. You Imagine and we make the luxurious lifestyle reality.

Luxury lifestyle imposters are the ones travelling with the bulky Louis Vuitton trunks on commercial flights. When a real jetsetter reaches their destination they buy a seasonal wardrobe or we can even have someone do that for you. Marc Jacobs has it all right and the real jet set are on his brain wavelength.