Ever heard that old expression, “why buy a cow when you can get milk for free?” Well, that definitely doesn’t apply to this story I’m about to share. Would you believe me if I told you a cow was sold for $1.2 million dollars? Probably not, right? Well, during the Toronto’s annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, a three-year-old cow was sold at an auction for a record setting $1.2 million!

Last night New Yorkers enjoyed the Artwalk NY evening which benefitted the Coalition for the Homeless to commemorate its 15 years as one of the most substantial fundraisers of the season. The evening honored artist Pat Steir and included live and silent auctions, cocktails, and tastings.

Luxury resort group Amanresorts are planning to open the new Amanfayun Resort in 2010 located on the outskirts of one of China’s seven ancient capitals, Hangzhou. Amanfayun Resort is the newest addition to the luxurious Amanresort group’s long list of glamorous vacation destinations.

To say Farside at Tilloo Cay in Abaco is unique is much more than just a marketing ploy. With its Victorian-esque castle tower and nautical-inspired interiors that Hemingway himself would have been quite comfortable with, Farside is a special place.

Embrace inspiring panoramic views from every room in this ½ floor Pinnacle Museum Tower Penthouse.

Haute Living recently reported that the beautiful R&B singer Alicia Keys was planning to launch a jewelry line with designer Gisèle Theriault, and now we have some more insight into what music and jewelry lovers can expect from the upcoming line. Alicia Keys is not only a music icon, but she is also heavily involved in charity work for the Keep A Child Alive organization.

Honesty has prevailed! More than 14,700 U.S. taxpayers have recently come forward to disclose billions of dollars in offshore bank accounts under a voluntary (yes, voluntary) Internal Revenue Service program. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently gave U.S. taxpayers the opportunity to be part of a program that gave individuals who hold offshore bank accounts the opportunity to disclose their situation with the opportunity for most of them to avoid criminal prosecution

The Fontainebleau Miami is one of the most recognizable hotels on the beach, but with recognition comes a whole lot of financial woes as the hotel tries to maintain its status as one of the best hotels around. After an astounding $650 million renovation, the Fontainebleau Miami held a celebrity-studded gala reopening party one year ago, on November 15, 2008.

Embrace inspiring panoramic views from every room in this ½ floor Pinnacle Museum Tower Penthouse.