A fairytale, 18th-century estate located near Aix-en-Provence in the south of France is listed for about $19 million. The lavish property Château Margüi was renovated between 2002 and 2008 and includes a luxury chateau residence, a private chapel, wine-producing vineyards (produces about 6,500 bottles), a farmhouse, tennis court, a guest house and 100 hectares of … Read more
Closed for many years, the legendary Hotel Moskva is now reborn as Four Seasons Hotel Moscow, and recently has opened its doors, and we say it’s a must-see for top travelers to the city. Originally built in the 1930s, the luxury hotel is located in the heart of the historic district, overlooking Manezhnaya Square, steps … Read more
Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) and Kerzner International Holdings Limited, unveiled plans for a US$1.4 billion Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences, next to the iconic Atlantis resort on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. With an enchanting view, the Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences will feature nearly 800 new guest rooms and lavish suites with a variety of … Read more
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts brings its 85th hotel to the portfolio with the opening of Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin. Situated beside the picturesque Haihe River in Hedong District, the 302-room Shangri-La Hotel Tianjin is located in Tianjin Kerry Centre, just 30 minutes from Beijing by train. The hotel’s amenities include a Horizon Club Lounge … Read more
Bran Castle, nicknamed “Dracula’s Castle,” located near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Brasov, Romania is not for sale. Recently UK tabloid The Telegraph ran five paragraphs telling people they could get a stake in Dracula’s Castle, but Romanian press says it is an undying rumor. Bran Castle in Romania represents a very important … Read more
Al Capone’s former Miami Beach mansion is up for sale, with an asking price of $8,450,000. The former Chicago mobster bought the 10,000-square-foot Palm Island mansion in 1928 for $40,000 , this his real estate property was the one where Al Capone died after he was released from Alcatraz. Constructed in 1922, the oceanfront residence … Read more
Michael Jordan’s mansion in Highland Park, Illinois, is up for auction. Concierge Auctions, which has set Nov. 22 as the live auction date, recently released a video-tour through Michael Jordan’s residence. “Set on 7.39 immaculately landscaped acres just north of Chicago, the longtime personal residence of Michael Jordan offers the ultimate in privacy and luxury. … Read more
Casa Casuarina, the former Versace mansion where fashion icon Gianni Versace was shot dead in 1997, will be sold at a bankruptcy auction on Sept. 17. “It will be the auction of a century,” said Lamar Fisher, president and CEO of Fisher Auction Company in a statement. “It provides an opportunity for the world to … Read more