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ECOSSE Moto Works, Inc. is the premier luxury marque of distinctive, limited-production motorcycles created for discerning enthusiasts. Founded in 2001, the company spent three years perfecting The Heretic through three complete prototype iterations. The final prototype, X-3, remains at the company’s headquarters and is reserved for a collector or museum.

 

While forming a cherished brand, ECOSSE intends to build several different models with the same underlying theme: a synergistic combination of innovation, craftsmanship and technology with a nod to the company’s racing influence. The models share chassis styling, materials and certain elements to instantly alert consumers of the ECOSSE pedigree. Yet each serves a distinctly different purpose and is handcrafted in limited quantities to motivate innovators, collectors and aficionados to place their names on the waiting list for each new model.

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Caribbean Culture

The Central American country of Belize is a British Commonwealth where the local population speaks fluent English and the area’s rich culture heritage appeals to all ages. Visitors commonly enjoy two leading indigenous musical forms (Punta and Brukdown), and experience a vibrant developing visual art and film culture. Awe-inspiring archaeological sites and museums offer a chance to explore the custom of early Mayan civilizations. Traditional Mayan, Garifuna, Mesta and Creole festivals provide another chance to experience the area’s colorful heritage.

 

Easy Access

Palmetto Bay Resort is just a short flight from the southern United States with major airlines offering several per day to Belize City:  Continental from Houston; American from Miami; US Airways from Charlotte; Skyservice from Toronto; and Delta from Atlanta. Complimentary transportation (to and from Placencia and to the local airport) will round out services that put owners at ease.

Real estate ownership in Belize is without restriction, with foreign buyers taking full title and enjoying the same rights as Belizeans. For more information about opportunities at Palmetto Bay Resort visit http://www.palmettobayresort.com/.

 

Food & Spirits: In 1989 two visionaries, Paul Mitchell Systems co-founder, John Paul DeJoria and entrepreneur Martin Crowley formed The Patrón Spirits Company with the singular goal of producing “the best tequila in the world.”

Since then, The Patron Spirits Company has become one of the fastest growing luxury liquor companies in the world, offering an array of luxury tequilas as well as rums from its more recently acquired Pyrat line. The Patron family of premium liquors includes Gran Patrón, Patrón Añejo, Patrón Reposado, Patrón Silver, Patrón XO Café, Patrón Citrónge, Pyrat Cask, Pyrat XO Reserve, Pyrat Superior Blanco. The newest addition to the high-end family is an Ultra Premium Tequila, called Gran Patrón Premium. Gran Patron is “triple distilled then aged to perfection, to make the smoothest sipping tequila ever produced.”

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Luxury Yachts: How many times have you stared out drearily at the bleak company parking lot, the hot urban sun beating down on your car, willing the paint to peel back from the frame, or watched as an inch-thick layer of ice formed on your windshield after an hour of being pelted by freezing rain? During those moments how often did you close your eyes and envision yourself sailing on a private yacht through crystal blue waters, being waited on hand and foot without a care in the world?

While buying your own private yacht and hiring a full-time crew, chef and maid, plus paying for the privilege of docking in a marina, is a few years away (as in light years), enjoying the luxury of sailing to exotic destinations aboard a world-class yacht-that’s all yours during your cruise-with private staff whose mission it is to make sure you’re happy, is closer than you think. PrivatSea is an exclusive yacht club, offering Members luxury cruising aboard an exceptional fleet of superyachts. The Club’s prestigious fleet of yachts is offered to discerning vacationers to provide the ultimate in the discreet “escape.” Every yacht is hand picked for its pedigree, crew experience and security criteria. On board, every Club member is treated as if the yacht were their own. The Club takes care of every detail leaving our Members free to enjoy a truly relaxing vacation in the height of luxury.

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A range of residences are available for purchase at Nizuc, a 28-acre private resort community under construction along the shoreline of the world’s second-largest reef on Mexico’s Mayan Riviera. Nizuc is being developed and operated by General Hotel Management Ltd., whose portfolio of properties includes the Setai on Miami’s South Beach and the Legian in Bali. The $180 million development, slated for completion in October 2009, will comprise three beachfront villas (shown), 16 Club Suites condominiums, 160 one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences, and 45 hotel rooms. In addition to the two nearby Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses - easily accessed by boat via private waterway - and seven sculptured outdoor pools, the reef provides snorkeling and diving. Residences start at $1.3 million, and beachfront villas start at $10 million. (www.nizuc.com)

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Home Décor: The Versace name has long been synonymous with lavishness and luxury. From the opulent designs and shapes to the decadent fabrics, who knew that famous philosophy had been extended into a home collection?

Begun in 1992, the Versace Home Collection was originally textiles and linens and has since been expanded to encompass all aspects of luxurious home living, from tabletop finery to bedroom sets. Each collection is an expression and expansion of a classic design theme, often of Greek origin, which are now known as signature Versace.

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Lovers of contemporary design who nevertheless harbor beneath their streamed lines a fondness for tradition will find this innovative billiard table the perfect postmodern twist on that time-honored centerpiece of the well-appointed game room. A 21st-century interpretation of that centuries-old staple, Monarch Billiards’ Cherry Hill Table is a stunning composition of brushed and polished stainless steel, African teak wood, and leather that not only imbues its surroundings with an air of elegance and dynamic energy, but provides hours of entertainment for guests and hosts alike. One of the table’s most striking features (and its most challenging, from an engineering standpoint) is its pyramid-shaped base.

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Here on Islay, there’s no rush. So why not sit back awhile, wherever you are in the world, and enjoy your visit to the home of Ardbeg, the Ultimate Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky.

It is, perhaps, the most peaty malt whisky in the world - certainly of all the Islay malts. Not to mention beautifully balanced, complex and deep. It’s unthinkable now, but in 1981 production ceased and the distillery was mothballed. Happily in 1997, this beautiful malt began to flow again and enjoys enduring protection from all things bad by a loyal band in the shape of The Ardbeg Committee - a worldwide family of Ardbeg aficionados in 90 countries who work tirelessly to drink more Ardbeg and bring others into this esteemed fold. If you love Ardbeg, you too can help us keep the doors open by becoming a member… you’ll enjoy some rather nice privileges too. But first things first. Pour yourself a wee (or large!) dram and take a look around.

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