Wednesday, December 30, 2009

TMZ Falls For JFK Photo Hoax Photo that "could have changed history" actually from a Playboy shoot


In a colossal screw-up, the gossip web site TMZ today published a photo purporting to show John F. Kennedy frolicking on a yacht with a harem of naked women--except that the image actually appeared as part of a November 1967 Playboy photo spread, The Smoking Gun has learned. The TMZ hoax was billed as an "exclusive" featuring a photo that "could have altered world events" had it surfaced prior to JFK's presidential campaign. more>

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Prada: Understated Elegance


Famed for its highly-coveted luxury goods and immortalized in pop culture, it's no surprise that Prada has earned a Readers' Choice Award nomination for Best Clothing Designer. The Italian designer is a staple of the luxury lifestyle around the world.

Founded in 1913 by Mario Prada, the company started out as a leathergoods shop in Milan, specializing in handbags and trunks imported from England. Mario's daughter-in-law took over the company upon his death some 40 years later; her daughter, Miuccia Prada, is creative director of the company today. more>

Oceanco’s 85m Y705


Oceanco successfully launched the commanding 85.47m Mega Yacht, Y705. This tailor-made Oceanco Superyacht has been built for owners who have approached the project with great enthusiasm. more>

Fancy a luxury yacht in paradise? Yours for $41 million

One of two Australian-built luxury yachts based in French Polynesia has been offered for sale at 25 million euro or $US37.7 million ($A41.1 million), Tahiti Tourisme's weekly news bulletin reported.

The Tia Moana and her sister yacht Tu Moana, both carrying up to 50 passengers, were operated by Bora Bora Cruises on cruises and charters around the islands of French Polynesia. more>

Monday, December 14, 2009

Tiger Woods 155-foot yacht


The 155-foot yacht 'Privacy' owned by golfer Tiger WoodsTiger Woods is shown at its dock in the Old Port Cove Marina in North Palm Beach, Florida December 11, 2009 more images>

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Victoria's Secret shoot at luxury yacht charter destination


A Victoria's Secret model has been spotted frolicking in a popular luxury yacht charter destination.

The lovely Alessandra Ambrosio posed on a St Barts beach for photographs for the latest catalogue from the lingerie and clothing firm, according to Just Jared. more>

Friday, December 11, 2009

Azimut-Benetti Yachting Gala 2009

A Touch of Class....

The World's Largest Yacht


Built for a prince and sold to a Dubai-based monarch, the world’s largest yacht has certainly had some dazzling owners. Her build heritage is nothing to sneeze at either: The work on this Andrew Winch-designed behemoth began at Blohm & Voss (working in conjunction with Lürssen) and was completed at the United Arab Emirates yard, Platinum Yachts. more>

PORCHE PANAMERA


Four doors. Four seats. Eight cylinders. To this point, others may even have been able to keep up. But then comes a point of difference in the form of the new Panamera Turbo.

It not only joins a long line of Porsche Turbo models – it leads the way with its extensive standard equipment combined with a host of features that are exclusive to a Turbo.

What about the aesthetics? 19-inch Panamera Turbo wheels and red brake calipers. Dual-twin tailpipes in the unmistakable Turbo design. Four LED daytime running lights in each headlight unit with separate direction indicators. The front end features horizontal slats and longitudinal struts in the air intakes. The air outlets in the fender behind the front wheels also have slats. Five, to be exact, and all in a chrome finish.

The auto-deploying two-piece rear spoiler highlights the rear of the Turbo.The new Panamera Turbo is powered by a 4.8-liter, twin-turbo V8 engine that generates an output of 500 horsepower and 516 lb.-ft. of torque. The 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is fitted as standard, as is Porsche Traction Management (PTM) with intelligent all-wheel drive and an electronically controlled multiplate clutch. Also fitted as standard is adaptive air suspension, including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with three damping and suspension settings ranging from comfort to sporty, and a suspension leveling system and ride-height adjustment.

Increased performance or greater comfort? The choice is yours. Simply press the button. And what about the interior? Typically Porsche with all the usual Turbo features. A perfect combination of sportiness and comfort. As standard equipment, the interior features 14-way power seats including a memory package, with seat heating, front and rear. The Panamera Turbo also features the Bose® Surround Sound system as standard. The Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System is available as an option. more>

ROLEX YACHT-MASTER II


As all professional sailors know, yacht races can be won or lost even before the starting line is crossed. With that in mind, the Rolex YachtMaster II is equipped with a programmable countdown feature that can be set according to the starting sequences of each regatta. Crossing the finishing line first, however, is entirely up to you and your crew. more>

Tag Heuer Silverstone Limited Edition


Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has re-issued one of its most coveted creations, the Silverstone Chronograph.

Tag Heuer Silverstone Limited Edition was originally introduced back in 1974, emulating the curvature of the famous English racing track, hence the name, and will be released in brown and blue colorways. more>