Through the Virgin Charter Marketplace, advisors will receive multiple quotes for each trip from hundreds of high-quality operators competing to earn their business. Virgin Charter only selects operators that represent the highest standards in safety, all of which are audited for safety by independent, internationally recognized third parties. In addition, Virgin Charter hired JD Power & Associates to create the industry’s first Quality Rating Program providing agents with information about the quality of the operator so they can make more informed decisions together with their clients.

“It’s an honor to have an industry leader like Virgin seek out the Virtuoso network to promote and sell their upscale travel products, and we are pleased to expand our relationship with Virgin through the addition of Virgin Charter,” says Matthew D. Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso. “The complications currently associated with domestic air travel combined with airport congestion make private jet charters an increasingly more viable solution for our Member advisors and their discerning clientele. Virgin Charter shares our commitment to high standards, and complements our existing private jet product mix by offering our Members an innovative online option that facilitates finding and booking top quality charter flights.”

“We share Virtuoso’s commitment to serving as the gold standard in luxury travel,” said Scott Duffy, founder and CEO, Virgin Charter. “We look forward to offering our complete online solution and 24/7 client support to the Virtuoso network, making it easier than ever for their agents to find and book charter flights.”

Virgin Charter is the fourth company in the Virgin family to join the Virtuoso network. With the addition of Virgin Charter, Virtuoso’s expert travel advisors will build upon the successful relationships they already share with Virgin Limited Edition properties, Virgin Atlantic Airways and Virgin Galactic’s suborbital space tourism.

Despite demand for the (approx.) US$2.8m super-sports car from numerous Ferrari collectors around the world, Auto Italia Ltd. proved successful in its bid to have two of the three allocated to its customers. Both clients exceeded the strict criteria set by Ferrari for ownership of this addition to its limited series range.

The FXX Evolution is a more extreme development of Ferrari’s track-based FXX (of which 30 examples exist), itself a derivative of its coveted Enzo (total production of 400). Powered by a hand-built 6.2 litre V12 motor producing 860 bhp, the FXX Evolution has been developed to enable the three fortunate owners to participate in a development programme conceived by Ferrari to test new technology in its cars.

Chairman and CEO of China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc., Mr. Richard Lee, said: “The fact that Auto Italia Ltd. proved successful in achieving an allocation of two of only three of these magnificent cars is testimony not only to the high esteem in which Ferrari holds our customers, but also the close relationship that we enjoy with the Company. Our Principals also fully recognise the importance of Hong Kong and thus China, and indeed the whole Asia region, and its ability to produce such devoted customers with the necessary financial strength to participate in such an exciting programme.”

China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc., through its 49%-owned entity, has established itself as a leading Ferrari and Maserati importer, distributor and dealer in Hong Kong and dealer in China, having been affiliated with Ferrari and Maserati since 1992 and 1994 respectively. The Company is expanding its offerings to include other luxury brands and goods from around the world, which it markets to its already established base of wealthy Chinese individuals.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made on behalf of the Company and its subsidiaries. All such forward-looking statements are, by necessity, only estimates of future results and actual results achieved by the Company may differ materially from these statements due to a number of factors. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. Statements made in this release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Risk factors that may cause results to differ from projections include, without limitation, loss of suppliers, loss of customers, inadequate capital, competition, loss of key executives, declining prices, and other economic factors. The Company assumes no obligations to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such statements. Investors should independently investigate and fully understand all risks before making investment decisions.

VEVA S60 targets female professionals with its unique and luxury design and features. Through cooperation with Swarovski, each VEVA S60 is decorated with 129 Swarovski crystal mosaic and 18K gold coating. As thin as 9.4 millimeters, VEVA S60 also has long standby time. Retail price stands at RMB1,980 (USD290) and nearly 100,000 units were sold in the second quarter of 2008. VEVA S60’s gross margin was 61%. CECT targets to sell 300,000 units of VEVA S60 in the third quarter of 2008. Taiwan star Miss Wu Peici was invited by CECT as the prolocutor for VEVA S60.

Mr. Wu Zhi Yang, Chairman of the Company, commented,

”Mobile handsets have evolved from a pure communications tool to a convenient and fashionable consumer product. Professionals prefer high-end and luxury mobile phones with unique and fashionable designs and features, which creates a fast growing and profitable market. The VEVA luxury brand is a great innovation by CECT. We are very pleased that CECT achieved another success with the release of VEVA S60, which will bring us sustainable competitiveness in a market segment with less domestic competition.

We are very proud that CECT has differentiated itself from the domestic players who are mostly competing in low-end market. We have abundant product lines for VEVA brand mobile handset going forward. VEVA S70 will be released in September. VEVA S80 and S90 are being developed too. We expect VEVA to become one of best domestic luxury brands in the mobile handset market in China.”

Geoffrey Rowlandson has won the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths designer of the year award 1998/9 and 2002/3 and is the only designer to have achieved this twice. The citation reads “for excellence of design and craftsmanship”.

Celebrities who have worn his work include Rebecca De Mornay, Britney Spears, Joanna Cassidy, Joan Collins and even the Mayoress of the City of London.

Geoff designs panoramic scenes in diamonds, gold and other precious stones. They can either be worn or displayed in a showcase. These unique and imaginative designs have been purchased as investments.

His Tiara “Fire and Ice” has been exhibited at The Victoria and Albert Museum and his Tanzanite and diamond necklace and earrings were worn by a special guest at Buckingham Palace.

Recent Exhibitions and Awards:
2005. Cannes Film Festival.
2006. Cufflink Exhibition, Goldsmiths Hall.
2006. The Armoury, New York.
2007. Palm Beach International, USA.
2007. Duke of York’s Barracks, London.
2007. Royal Academy, London.
2007. Grosvenor House, London.
2007. Boston, Greenwich, The Hamptons New York.
2007. The Armoury, New York.
2007. Finalist, Jeweller of the Year

Its not often you come across affordable luxury, but at Miller Homes’ exclusive development Brooklands in Gainsborough it can be found in abundance!

In addition to this, the award winning housebuilder is offering 5% deposit paid or a special part exchange deal on selected properties on site.

One of the properties in question is the largest at Brooklands, and a stunning spectacle in its own right, it is the 4 bedroom Stevenson that covers an area of over 1400sqft!

The impressive Stevenson is an extremely inviting property with its generously sized entrance hall and lounge with featured bay window. The property boasts a spacious kitchen/breakfast area with adjoining dining room with French doors that is perfect for entertaining guests. Also situated on the ground floor is a practical utility room, study and W.C.

Meanwhile on the second floor, four sizeable bedrooms can be found, of which the master comes with convenient en-suite shower facilities and large fitted wardrobes. The airy family bathroom is also situated on this floor.

In addition to the fantastic price of just £186,750 the property also comes with extra benefits including a garage and a kitchen including with stainless steel 4-ring gas hob with matching splashback and chimney hood. Also included are chrome downlighters and stylish delta lighting under the wall units, to help create the perfect ambience.

Jan Hanaby, area sales manager for Miller Homes Yorkshire said: “There are only two of the stunning Stevenson properties here at Brooklands and they are fine examples of the houses on the development, the fantastic levels of quality and attention to detail are on display for all visitors to see.”

Brooklands has been excellently planned with a community feel in mind it boasts three public open spaces and a play area. It is situated on Foxby Lane on the outskirts of Gainsborough town centre and enjoys panoramic views over the lush green fields of Lincolnshire.

Why not see what Miller can offer you and visit the showhome and sales centre. They are both open Thursday 12.30 – 7.30pm and Friday to Monday between 10.30am and 5.30pm, alternatively call 0800 840 8584 or log on to www.millerhomes.co.uk for further information.

David Prizeman a former construction worker, who was originally from Dublin, first visited Malta back in 1990; in the same month that Tina Turner played a live concert there. It was to be the start of a long standing love affair with the island, that 10 years later led him to make his first property investment on the island.

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Now permanently based in Malta, David has invested in another property, this time at Tigne Point, which is part of a 450 million Euro brown field regeneration programme offering panoramic views over the capital Valletta. Tigne Point is a premier lifestyle development combining residential, commercial and leisure facilities all within a 30 acre pedestrian car free zone.

David said, “My first investment was an apartment in Swieqi, which has served me well over the years. In fact I have just spent the last 6 months renovating this property into a four bedroom luxury maisonette with its own garden. However it was the Tigne Point development that caught my attention. A regeneration programme of this magnitude, in such a sought after location, ticked all of the boxes for my investment requirements. Knowing Malta as I now do, I would compare Tigne Point and the Sliema area to Ballsbridge in Dublin, an area renowned for good capital appreciation and superb letting potential.

Since I first visited Malta, the island has become far more accessible. In the last year alone, Ryan Air has increased direct flights from Dublin to three times a week. This in its self should give a good indication as to the growing popularity of the island. In fact Malta is becoming a home from home for me, as the number of Irish tourists and property investors are at an all time high. Further substance to this is a close friend of mine, Jackie Spain of JK Travel in Edenderry, Ireland who specialises in arranging Irish weddings on the island. She already has numerous bookings for 2009 and has never been so busy!”

James Vassallo Senior Sales Manager for Tigne Point Marketing Ltd said, “Malta is unquestionably becoming far more cosmopolitan than it has ever been before. We regularly receive up to 1.2 million tourists per year and this figure is growing steadily as Malta continues to attract discerning tourists, investors and new businesses from overseas. Developments such as Tigne Point further enhance Malta’s reputation as a second home destination where quality of life and convenience take centre stage – these mixed use schemes have been pivotal in positioning Malta on the real estate map of the Mediterranean and have helped attract a whole new wave of international buyers drawn by the unique lifestyle of the islands.”

T10 is the latest residential development to be released at Tigne Point and offers a selection of 59, one, two and three bedroom contemporary apartments along with six superb penthouses, all built to a superior standard and benefiting from quality materials selected by top interior designer Pippa Toledo. On the eastern tip of the Tigne peninsula T10 faces the mouth of the Marsamxett harbour and is only minutes from the new state of the art shopping centre where Debenhams new flag ship store will be among a plethora of shops and eateries. Additional facilities include private swimming pool, clubhouse and premium health and sport facilities and the attractions of the recently restored 18th century Fort Tigne, the last fort to be built on Malta by the Knights of St John .

Prices at T10 start from just £174,000 for a one bedroom apartment.

info@tignepoint.com
+ 356 2065 5510
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The glamorous presenter of Britain’s Next Top Model recently bought a townhouse from Fraser & Co (www.fraser.uk.com), one of Central London’s leading estate agents.

Robert Fraser, Managing Director of Fraser & Co, states, “People recognise that the London market is one of the key areas to purchase property whether you are an owner occupier or a buy-to-let investor – London is the place to be!”

Lisa Snowden said, “I am very pleased with the service provided by Fraser & Co with the purchase of my first Central London property.”

Figures from the FT house price index show the average annual growth rate in London over the past three months was 8.5%, challenging reports that the capital’s housing market is in steep decline.

Fraser reports a steady increase in viewings translating into firm offers with the average rental yield also up, due to prices remaining consistent within Central London.

“Within the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, City of Westminster, Barnet, Hammersmith and Fulham and Chelsea we have seen an average annual combined growth of 17.68%,“ he says.

“With these figures it is not hard to see that although the UK as a whole may be slowing down Central London is enjoying its own property micro-climate.“

Fraser & Co are there to support landlords, first time buyers, buy-to-let investors and anyone else interested in the London property market

Boasting a client list featuring the likes of Harrods, Ferrari, Bentley, Coutts Bank, Tattinger Champagne and many other high profile luxury brands, ViVo Magazine is the premier magazine of its kind in the UK.

ViVo Magazine is so successful as it specialises in targeting only the most desirable, high end, big spending consumers in the country.

Working with us, our partners are afforded not just a fantastic career but an incredible lifestyle too. It’s all part of the job!

If you’ve ever thought being paid to eat at the leading restaurants, being handed luxury cars to test drive, being sent on all expenses paid holidays to the most luxurious resorts and receiving a steady supply of amazing lifestyle products to sample was the domain of only the luckiest TV presenters and celebrities, think again. ViVo Magazine managers get all of these benefits and more. It is all part of the job!

What is The Opportunity?

You become a fully fledged, ultra local, ultra luxury lifestyle magazine publisher and media owner.

However, it is us who takes the strain out of all of the publishing challenges such as printing, design, most of the editorial and distribution. These are the areas of the publishing business that we don’t want or need you to be concerned with. We want you to manage yourself and to rely on us to do the rest.

This is magazine publishing without the risk of employing your own staff of designers, printers, distributors or photographers. We do it all. You reap the full rewards of your own efforts.

Your job is to present promotional opportunities in association with ViVo Magazine and ViVo Magazine’s exciting social network to businesses and organisations who will benefit from getting their messages heard by the most highly desirable readership in the UK.

How Does it Work?

We provide all of the training.

You come on board and work for us (from home) for a designated period. In that time we introduce you to the secrets of how to become a highly successful luxury lifestyle magazine publisher. Once you have completed your induction with us, we’ll show you everything you need to know to make a huge success of your very own edition of ViVo Magazine, circulated in your area.

You will go into the process of publishing your own ViVo Magazine with the full experience required to be guaranteed success. We will still handle the design, the editorial, the print buying and the distribution. You will simply move from working on our magazine to working on your own. The transition is seamless. We don’t allow our managers to be hopeful of success, we have a system that guarantees it.

We’ll hold your hand for as long as it takes to enable you to bring in over £50k in your first year, growing to a six figure income within your first three years with us.

We’ll show you how and why you will NEED to sample the high life, try out new restaurants, luxury holidays, high end motor cars and more. This IS all part of the job and something which you should prepare yourself to become accustomed to as part of the ViVo Magazine publishing experience.

How Do I Apply?

We don’t need you to have magazine/media experience but we DO need you to have:

Excellent communication skills
Drive and determination
A willingness to work independently
A computer with Internet access

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, please act upon it today.

Palm Panels come in both three-dimensional and smooth finishes providing endless opportunities to create visionary projects that demand a strong aesthetic statement whilst still being considerate to the environment. Available in sheets as large as 1220mm x 2440mm, the option for full wall installations is possible.

Capture the natural beauty of coconut shell, combine it with innovative design and skilled craftsmanship, and the ultimate in Eco-Luxury is achieved. Each panel is crafted by skilled professionals with a passion for perfection and beauty. Omarno’s pioneering designs require individual pieces to be carved and then hand placed in the panel; it is this process that ensures that Palm Panels transform any space into a work of art.

Omarno works extensively with each client to ensure satisfaction by offering a bespoke design collaboration service and can also provide exclusive architectural project solutions. In addition to the palm panel collections, an extensive and complimentary line of palm accessories and custom-made palm furniture are available to meet the needs of prestigious hotels, resorts, spas or residential projects.

Samples of the panels can be ordered online and specialist CNC (Computer Numerical Control) cutting and installation services are also available should you want to cut the panels into personalised shapes.

Omarno is built on a vision to provide Positive Solutions; hence our passion for intelligent sourcing and distribution of eco smart products for an environmentally responsible society.

Omarno is dedicated to bringing the industry a specially selected short list of commercially viable products and brands you can trust that give you an opportunity to make a quality sustainable choice.
With Omarno the future is greener than ever before.

There his collection commands a strikingly bold, unmistakably original colour palette showing next to Escada.

It was Rassin’s killer combination of unique designs, the highest quality garments produced in New York City coupled with the huge trend of art and fashion fusion that made giants, Saks Fifth Avenue buy his entire collection before he had even sold one sample. The Saks customer expects a certain quality’, Rassin states, ‘and I intend to over-exceed expectations.

Rassin’s launch in the UK was at Nolcha’s Fashion Week: London during London Fashion Week where he showed his Fall 08 collection. His colourful catwalk show held at the Crystal Ballroom at The Mayfair Hotel, London produced a host of excitement.

Rassin’s aim and the reason his collection is so covetable is the fusion of fine art and fashion, luxury and demand. The most affluent gather at Palm Beach Fashion Week targeting Rassin’s trend savvy, independent market who places great importance on the luxury of clothing – another ideal platform to showcase the prestige of Laurance Rassin.

In only his second season, and with celebrities and buyers clamouring to wear and stock Rassin, where does this pioneering designer-artist find his inspiration to produce such covetable garments?

‘My work merges ccontemporary expressionistic drawings with modern Picasso-esque surrealism with the colour and vibrancy of Van Gogh’, Rassin says.

Rassin is currently stocked in Saks Fifth Avenue nationwide (USA) and in the exclusive Fashion Enter Boutiques London.

OpiTex Ltd sponsored Rassin’s launch into the UK at Nolcha Fashion Week: London and will be sponsoring the up coming Palm Beach Fashion Week show at the Ritz, Carton, “We were delighted to be a sponsor of the launch of Nolcha’s London show,” states Ran Machtinger, President and CEO of OptiTex, Ltd. “The level of creativity exhibited was breathtaking, and the featured work of artist Laurance Rassin was an absolute show stopper. His artistic vision is remarkable.”