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South Africa's Blue Train defines luxury

From the South Bend Tribune...

Think of the Blue Train as an all-inclusive luxury rail cruise with an opportunity to view South Africa's spectacular landscapes and visit interesting tourist attractions along the way. The bar, pictured here, features the finest South African wines.

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Miami Fashion Week

From South Florida.com...

"Take an early peek at what trendsetters will be wearing next spring when 34 designers from 14 countries assemble for the seventh annual Miami Fashion Week. The diverse lineup of clothiers will include"...

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Gourmet Summit takes shape on a grand scale

From AME Info...

"The Grand Gourmet Summit, an event created by Grand Hyatt Dubai running from 13-18th November 2005 has confirmed the participation of even more major players from the world of gastronomy and associated fields."

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High-end baby products feature style, luxury

From the News Sentinal

Luxury strollers are nothing new - (KRT) - British baby goods company Silver Cross has been providing royalty with high-end (and high-dollar) carriages since 1877. Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Hudson and Madonna are modern-day fans of the $2,000 hand-painted prams.

... via fortwayne.com.

Property sales take off in Dubai's 'The World' Island

From the Daily Star

DUBAI: As some 300 islands looking like a blurred vision of the planet's nations are slowly emerging from the waters of the Gulf, property sales are already taking off in "The World" project. "We have sold 40 already," says James Wilson, CEO of Nakheel, the company behind the project. This includes the 14 islands that form Australasia that were bought by a Kuwaiti consortium to house a $3.5 billion real estate and tourism development.

... via thedailystar.com.

I get to drive the Ultimate Luxury Jaguar (Loved it!)

From the Pacifica Tribune

Eat your heart out, Anglophiles; I have driven the ultimate luxury Jaguar - the Super V8! Someone at Jaguar had such a great idea - take a long wheelbase XJ, add all the Vanden Plas goodies, and insert a XJR engine - simply the best of all XJs.

... full text @ pacificatribune.com.

Sub-Zero Unveils Compact Wine Storage Unit

From Yahoo News

Consumers may be seeing a little less of Sub-Zero Freezer Company this summer. The leading manufacturer of luxury residential refrigeration and wine storage units is adding a new, smaller model to its wine product line. Spanning 15 inches, the Model 315W will bring consumers wine cooling capabilities with the ability to fit into more compact spaces.

... full text @ yahoo finance.

Australian wine wants elite consumers

From TVNZ

The Australian wine industry is in danger of drowning in its own success as a reputation for value-for-money bottles in supermarkets from London to Los Angeles hurts its move into higher-end and boutique markets.

In the past 20 years, local producers have revolutionised foreign markets by offering reliable wines, modestly priced, in contrast to the lottery of the often arcane and obscure vintages of their 'Old World' peers.

... full text @ tvnz.co.nz.

Luxury Consumers Are Feeling More Positive about their Financial Status

From Business Wire

Reversing a downward trend in luxury consumer confidence tracked since the second quarter 2004, the Luxury Consumption Index rose 5.3 points to reach 100.9 at the close of the first quarter 2005. In a survey of 732 luxury consumers (average income $132.8k) conducted in association with Unity Marketing's quarterly luxury consumer tracking study, 36 percent of respondents said their financial condition was better off now than at the end of 2004.

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Thistle & Broom Offers Luxury to Global Audience, Enrichment to Scottish Economy

From Business Wire

"Thistle & Broom today extended an invitation to experience all that Scotland has to offer through its website, www.thistleandbroom.com. Visitors to the site will be transported to the country through an extraordinary collection of artisan and luxury goods made exclusively in Scotland including tweeds, hallmarked silver, handknit cashmere and beautiful evocative art."

... full text @ businesswire.com.