The Calendar

Big events and luxury events going on around the world in big cities. Key annual events and star-studded schedules will mesh here, giving our readers and fans things to look forward to, and a place to add information to. If you know of a local luxury event that we have not covered, please let us know via email or comment, and we will share it with the rest of the Imagine Lifestyles luxury blog readers. The scene and schedule every socialite should be on. In the land of luxury, there are always "must attend" events, and it is important to stay abreast of what is coming up in a city near you.

Bentley to Offer High-Speed Ice Lake Tours

Bentley is touting its badass side, offering up a new “Power on Ice” tour that allows customers to drive a Bentley over snow and ice. I suppose the brand feels it must compete with the likes of Ferrari and their Winter Driving Program, aimed to educate drivers on proper handling in all-weather conditions (follow link for full details and to see the Ferrari FF on ice!) Note: Bentleys can hit speeds of 205 mph on ice!

Bentley on Ice

For thrill-seekers only!

Just the Top 10 Cars at the Detroit Motor Show

This year’s Detroit Motor Show was a scorcher, here are our top 10 picks from the show:

Bugatti Veyron

1.  Bugatti Veyron

Largest James Bond Auto Collection on Earth to Shake & Stir!

James Bond may be a fictional character, but there is nothing fake about the onslaught of Bond cars going on display this year! The largest collection of James Bond cars ever to be displayed will roll out secret agent style in just a few months, so if you are a fan, snag that Aston Martin rental and be prepared!

James Bond Rolls Royce

2012 Miami International Art Fair to be Hosted on Yacht

Scheduled on the fashionable heels of the Miami Beach Art Basel, you may think that the Miami International Art Fair has an impossible act to follow, and that would be correct. To remedy that, the Art Fair is being hosted onboard a luxury yacht this year!

SeaFair luxury yacht

SeaFair mega yacht will host this luxury event in style

Why a Luxury Rental Car Passes the Test…Drive!

Burning for something exciting to happen in life? Imagine Lifestyles has just the thing: Mention this article and take one of our hypercars out on the track for just $139 USD! What could be more exhilarating than taking a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi R8 or Mercedes SLS gullwing over 150 miles per hour on a real racetrack? It is the luxury rental special of a lifetime.

Ferrari California rental

Ferrari California rental

1-Hour Exotic Car Experience

Have you ever wished someone would just hand over the keys to a Ferrari, Lamborghini or other supercar for an hour? Imagine Lifestyles is now offering 1-hour exotic car experiences, your opportunity to drive a hypercar for $300 USD! No, we are not crazy, just passionate about getting our exotic rental cars out there for fans. Think of us as your friends in the industry, handing you the keys to unlock a dream experience!

Ferrari California rental

Ferrari California rental

In Case You Missed the Miami Art Basel—Awesome Video Recap

The Miami Beach Art Basel was an outstanding success again this year, and below is a quick video recap featuring Pharrell Williams, Yelawolf, CRAZE, NinjaSonik, Tamara Sky and more celebrities who turned out for this year’s all-out art party weekend! Follow link for a top 10 2011 Miami Art Basel Event List.
 

Basel Castle from OVERTHROW on Vimeo.

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder

The successor to the Lamborghini Gallardo may be primed for takeoff, but the long-running model has one more round left in it: the LP550-2 spyder. Perched on 19-inch alloy rims with Pirelli P Zero performance rubber, this topless Bull packs 543 horsepower capable of hitting 198 miles per hour and looking fantastic in the process! The Gallardo reigns as the best-selling Lamborghini of all time, so it leaves tracks that will be a challenge to trace.

Get a feel for a legend when you rent a Lamborghini Gallardo from Imagine Lifestyles!

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2

New South Beach Hotspot: Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Lounge is Back!

The iconic Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Lounge will reopen after 6 years on December 10th, 2011! The former celebrity haunt will reopen its luxurious doors thanks to popular demand, which has to be a comfort to owners Jack and Lucia Penrod. This is an upscale dining tip not to be missed...unless you really hate orange. 

Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Lounge Miami

Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Lounge Miami

Top 10 Miami Art Basel Parties and Strip Teases!

If you are hitting the 2011 Miami Beach Art Basel, the endless procession of events and “can’t miss” flyers can be enough to overwhelm the sturdiest of art-lovers. Seriously though…last year I was reduced to a quivering heap of panic somewhere along the shoreline, frantically wondering if my plan to forgo a plan of action was smart…it wasn’t.

Art Basel Miami

Preparations are under way!

Top 5 Exotic Cars You Could Rent This Christmas

Hey, Santa! You have been good all year…so don’t you deserve a gift that is all your own? I recommend an exotic rental car in Miami, New York, Chicago or Los Angeles this year!

Mercedes-Benz Overtakes BMW in U.S. Market

The heat is on between longtime luxury auto rivals Mercedes-Benz and BMW, with Mercedes overtaking BMW during October U.S. sales. Mercedes enjoyed 22,637 U.S. deliveries last month while BMW only 21,873. BMW, however, maintains the lead for the year at 199,552 total vehicles sold.

Mercedes Vs. BMW

Stiff competition!

LA Auto Show to Host Over 50 Vehicle Debuts

The Los Angeles Auto Show started up its engines this week and a full 50 vehicles will take the opportunity to make their debut. The luxury event opened the 16h & 17th for the press and will run November 18th-27th for the public. Of those 50 new cars and luxury concept cars, approximately half will be luxury vehicles like the Audi R8 GT Spyder, Porsche 911 and Jaguar C-X16 concept.

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

Mercedes SLS AMG

Imagine Lifestyles Chicago Racetrack Experience Attracts Thousands!

The first weekend of the Imagine Lifestyles Chicago track experience attracted thousands of exotic sports car fans and drivers! This accelerated event took place last weekend in Joliet, IL at the Auto house Speedway, where drivers and fans took advantage of a special offer to drive a supercar for just $159 USD!

Chicago Exotic Race Track Event

The fleet lined up on the track

John DeLucie to Head Restaurant at the Revamped Marlin Hotel South Beach

The Marlin Hotel in South Beach will have the talents of chef John DeLucie on-hand to tempt the taste buds of patrons following an extensive renovation. Best known for his New York City eatery, The Lion, DeLucie’s offerings are celebrity magnets, which will certainly pair well with a South Beach locale!

John DeLucie

John DeLucie