Love the Ritz-Carlton and their posh amenities but tired of the same old, dare I say, boring U.S locations? As of December 22, you will have the opportunity to enjoy everything wonderful that The Ritz has always offered but in more unique, natural, and extremely exclusive settings. The first property to open in The Ritz’s new Reserve collection of small-scale, boutique-style hotels is in breathtaking Krabi, Thailand

Fort Lauderdale’s new Ferrari-Maserati shop had their invite-only, catered grand opening party October 22, 2009. Attracting 600 of South Florida’s upper echelon, including Dolphins and Heat players, top plastic surgeons, and car collectors, millionaires got to mingle with fellow millionaires while checking out the new 30,000-square-foot storefront.

The Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York, hosted The Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles’ fifth anniversary gala fundraiser on October 22. Dr. Kevin Plancher, an internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert, was honored for his efforts and accomplishments in the orthopaedic world with a celebratory cocktail reception.

The city of London is home to many things: the British Prime Minister, Buckingham Palace and Queen Elizabeth II, Michelin Star Chef Gordon Ramsey, and Big Ben. Of course, England’s capital city is also home to some of the most exclusive hotels and restaurants in Europe. The current London hotel that has people talking is ‘Boundary’ located in the exclusive Shoreditch area, in the east of the city.

More than 450 people gathered together atop the Waldorf Astoria’s rooftop starlight room on October 22 to support The Cardiovascular Research Foundation through the Third Annual Pulse of the City Gala. Dr. Martin B. Leon, cardiologist and researcher, was the main honoree of the event.

Located on an isolated stretch of beach just south of Carmel, this world-class residence is one of only a few with direct beach access.

Why has no one ever attempted to open the ultimate spot to just hang out? We Angelenos have long yearned to find a ‘clubhouse’ of sorts with high ceilings, a serious wine selection, a seasoned chef in the back, and an atmosphere that doesn’t say “we’ll need that table back in an hour.” One issue is, of course, where to put it? If it’s downtown, the westsiders will roll their eyes and stick to Abbot Kinney. Put it on Main Street and citizens living east of Fairfax start to groan.

Who wants to party like a model? I know guys, it would be much more interesting if I had asked, “who wants to party with models?,” but let’s try to stay focused. This Thursday in NYC, two of my favorite things collide at what promises to be the hottest party of the Holiday Season. It’s the after-party for the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

One&Only Resorts, the luxury resort company known for its stunning properties in some of the most beautiful locales in the world is opening their second property in Dubai, the One & Only The Palm which will open on Palm Island in October 2010. The property is being developed by His Highness Sheikh Bin Saeed Al Makthoum and Sol Kerzner, the CEO and Chairman of Kerzner International, which is a parent company of One&Only Resorts.