Top Expensive Easter Eggs

Whoever thought that the tradition of Easter eggs would transform from painted chicken eggs in olden times to the priciest show pieces today! But the fact is they are decked in the most precious metals and stones and are counted as much more valuable than a simple work of art. There were so many that caught our attention; hence we decided to compile a list of the Most Expensive Easter Eggs ever produced.

North America LegoLand Hotel in 2013

I love Lego sets and they can be used to make some exquisite and large architectural wonders. And what better way to celebrate Lego love than heading over to LEGOLAND! The LEGOLAND California Resort has expansion plans summer of 2013, with a three storied LEGOLAND Hotel. The hotel will also see, SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium and LEGOLAND Water Park along with the 250-room LEGO themed hotel, that boasts if Lego décor, a pool and a restaurant.

Michael Schumacher Formula 1 Gold Plated Helmet

It been 20 golden years since the record breaking and suave Michael Schumacher (Mercedes GP Petronas) made his Formula 1 debut. And celebrating this milestone achievement the 42-year old will be presented with a solid gold helmet courtesy Schuberth. To be presented at the Grand Prix of Spa-Francorchamps, the special “Golden Twenties” helmets can also be yours for keeps. Schuberth would come out with twenty gold-plated 1:1 replica helmets celebrating each year of his feat, alongside gold painted replicas as well that you can buy online. Designed and hand painted by Schumacher´s designer Jens Munser, the helmets come to you with a signed certificate of authenticity.

Plated with 21-carat gold, the graphics on the helmet sports graphics like "a dragon with the Chinese letter for strength written below it, a Monster energy drink logo" and other images that celebrate the iconic racer dram run. The proceeds of the sales will be donated by Schuberth to the FIA "Action for Road Safety" campaign. The campaign is aimed to reduce the number of traffic fatalities worldwide by 2020.

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Gold-Plated Dartz Kombat "The Dictator"

When we reported about the golden armored truck that was going to be provided by Dartz for the filming of the fantasy Saddam Hussein biopic “The Dictator”, we were not content. We treated our readers with an unsuitable image then. However, our hunt for the gold-plated SUV image was on and here we are back to let you drool over the first pictures of Sasha Baron Cohen’s gold-plated Dartz Kombat. The movie will feature not one but three such shiny SUVs.

Taylor Momsen rocking grunge style

Taylor Michel Momsen (born July 26, 1993) is an American actress, musician and model who portrays the character of Jenny Humphrey on the CW television series Gossip Girl and portrayed the role of Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and fronts the rock band The Pretty Reckless.

La Piola on Lyndhurst Terrace Hong Kong

A brand new Italian restaurant has opened on Lyndhurst Terrace called La Piola. Meaning 'Tavern' in Italian, the restaurant is designed to give local diners an authentic Italian experience, socializing over a glass of wine and enjoying delicious homemade, hearty food cooked in the Piedmont style.

Located in the northwest of Italy, Turin (Torino) is the capital city of Piedmont. The 'slow food' trend originated from this region, as does some of the best rice, risotto and wines. At La Piola, the wine selection focuses on Piedmont wines, some of which are new to the Hong Kong market and exclusive to the restaurant.

Hong Kong - Cocktails Killer View over Victoria Harbor

Hong Kong is now world-renown for its daily 8pm laser and light show called A Symphony of Lights where laser beams, colored lights and searchlights originating from 40 skyscrapers on both sides of Victoria Harbor dance to choreographed music. What better way to take in this amazing spectacle than by sipping a cocktail high above the city in a dark and sultry setting with killer views. Here are my three favorites:

Britain’s most expensive parking space equals a Ferrari

Buildings around

While you can have as many cars as money can buy, the real question is where will you park them when you go out for a spin? Well you hunt for a parking spot, right? But one smart anonymous gentleman proved to be quite smart, h just purchased 284 square feet (26 square meters) of space at an underground car park in Knightsbridge, West London. This space comes with an exclusive entrance and exit driveway and promises of “24 hours a day, 7 days a week remote access and security.”

Iconic American styled cities

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Best of The Rich Traveller

We take a look at the best travel brings us this week. Bespoke experiences are the order of the day -from gourmet experiences in Vietnam to all-inclusive offer at Parrots Cay, photography excursions, free nights at the Four Seasons Chicago or grape-picking at lush Provencal vineyards, our Rich Traveller is looking for personalized, one-of-a-kind unique experiences. And of course, just like everything else, we must do it in style: in our Valentino Resort Collection, our Hermès printed beach towel or on a 360-degree Outdoor Lounge bed. We also take a peek into what’s up and coming. While we’re thrilled about the brand new Mandarin Oriental Paris, Blakes Hotel’s newly refurbished rooms, or the new Trump Toronto that will open doors soon; we wait with awaited breath as Virgin Hotels plans their first space hotel! Train travel has come a long way, with China making a foray into luxury fast trains while the Greenbrier will revive the old-fashioned luxury trains in America.

Before we wrap up this week, don’t forget to add Ritz-Carlton as a friend on FourSquare. That’s right; the hotel company is on the location-based app. and tipping at the tip of your finger! No pun intended!

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The world's largest luxury Champagne worth $190,000

Another bottle of the 30L "Midas" bottle of Armand de Brignac ("Ace of Spades") Gold Champagne was sold at London's exclusive members club OneForOne Park Lane, but this time found home with professional gambler and US businessman Don "The Champagne King" Johnson. This large handcrafted bottle, named after King Midas is the world's largest luxury bottle of Champagne, and is 100 pounds heavy which can hold drinks worth 40 regular-sized bottles. Limited to only six versions, three men at OneForOne are needed to bring the bottle at the venue and serve anyone a drink. This particular bottle was sold for a staggering $190,000. The champagne has been in news before, when a 15 L Armand de Brignac Nebuchadnezzar Champagne added spunk to the Dallas Mavericks’ first ever NBA championship celebration.

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Marriott treats New Yorkers to spa services at the Summer with Paradise event

Liking pages or playing games on Facebookhas now become a fad, and hardly anything tangible ever came off it. Not if you decided to put your name on the relevant fan list. As on 23rd of June, fans who hit the like page on Step into Summer” with Paradise by Marriott event, stood a chance to enjoy “free relaxation activities including 10 minute back massages, foot reflexology and dry pedicures” at Worth Square, which is “an open-air pavement pavilion set adjacent to Madison Square Park and directly in front of the Flatiron Building”. After the spa treatment, guests were also treated to free sandals sponsored by designer brand Lindsay Phillips. The Facebook page is dedicate to three of Marriott International brands at the Caribbean and Mexico Resorts namely Marriott Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Renaissance Hotels.

Asia has more millionaires than Europe but less than North America

We have been seen the shift from the West to the East in everything. While people have only been witnessing or experiencing the changes, now it has been established that Asia is the next super power. According to the 15th annual World Wealth Report by Merrill Lynch's wealth management division and consultancy Capgemini, Asia has more millionaires than Europe and is racing to even over take North America. It stated that the Asia-Pacific region had 3.3 million people worth $1 million or more in 2010. It also said that economies in the region were growing much quicker than the developed nations, accumulating the list of millionaires.

The World's costliest cooking pot up for grabs

There is a difference between being a foodie and being a culinary lover. Once you get that sorted, you would know that loving food doesn’t necessarily mean liking pots and pans too. But if you are looking for a way to your man’s heart in style, head over to Changchun, the capital of China's Jilin Province. The Zhuo Zhan department store at Changchun has put on sale its most opulent cooking pot. Set in pure gold, the pot sports gold handles and a gold lid bringing the pot’s weight to 738 grams.

Rare Bentleys take to UK roads to celebrate 75 years of Bentley Drivers Club

What a scene it is going to be … long, winding roads with a train of art on wheels, snaking around in all its brilliance. The Bentley has that effect on people – to get almost poetic. Britain is currently reveling in awe as they witness 50 Bentleys, from 80 years of its history, on its grand tour and covering a total of 3,000 miles.

$263 million property with 3 islands and a mansion off Italy’s Amalfi coast for sale

Hotelier Giovanni Russo has decided that he has had a good life with great luxuries and now its time to sell off his islands and a massive home and travel the world. So buyers interested in owning property in Positano, Italy, off the Amalfi coast can check this out.

A number plate in Dubai fetches AED1.5 million

OK it’s not as expensive as a 7 digit number plate that sold at UAE, but its worth quite a bomb nonetheless, and interesting too. Why would anyone want to buy a license plate at an auction is really beyond me. Any way, a motor vehicle number plate went under that hammer at a Dubai based auction for the Emirates’ Roads and Transport Authority as the RTA said on Monday. The 72nd edition of the auction saw license plate numbered K 50 that fetched AED1.5m ($408,400). The second most expensive plate, the I 26, fetched AED1.3 million ($353,915), while the plate numbered G-36earned AED1.14 million ($310,357).

Typical Saudi Arabia car plate

The auction on the whole earned a massive AED16.9 million ($4.6 million), thanks to the active participation of around 67 bidders who attended the event.

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Bugatti-inspired Executive Desk is perfect for $240,000

If you love cars, and Bugatti Veyron in particular then time for you to add another piece of executive furniture inspired by the car. But it's not based on the road special cars instead it draws inspiration from the Bugatti Grand Prix cars of the '20s and '30s.

Dallas Mavericks celebrated first ever NBA championship with a $90,000 Armand de Brignac

Marc Cuban the Maverick boss

Any team that wins a major championship for the first time deserves a grand celebration. But the definition of grand, purely depends on who is the one treating the team, as the Dallas Mavericks learnt. After winning their first ever NBA championship, team owner Marc Cuban treated his team with a gala celebration at the Club Liv in Miami's Fountainbleau Hotel.

The bill game up to a staggering $110,000, which includes a $90,000 worth Nebuchadnezzar of Armand de Brignac - a 15L champagne bottle, but that baby was as good as 20 regular sized bottles. Considering his humble beginnings, it also made sense that Cuban also left a $20,000 tip as the team continued its partying spree till 5 a.m. in the morning.

Armand de Brignac

Well, the man sure has style, and considering that he is currently ranked at 459 on Forbes' "World's Richest People" list with a net worth is $2.5 billion, he’s got the dough too!

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Winners of $17 million lottery plan to treat their pet with a diamond dog collar

Well some people have nothing, but yet would splurge on the most ridiculous of things despite winning a bit lottery. I don’t know how else to describe what Peter and Jacqueline Redikin, from Cheadle Heath, Stockport had in mind after winning a double rollover draw worth £11 million (PA)! 50-year old Peter who used to purchase same number each week originally believed he won only $15.95million and burst into tears on realizing that he hit the jackpot. The couple, who collected a cheque amounting to $17,834,395 at Old Trafford, Manchester United, is keen to get a diamond necklace for their pet dog Mitzy, after which they plan to book a vacation on the Orient Express, and buy their first car. Well not all items on their wish list are in vain.

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