Las Vegas: the city of sins, sexy secrets, and, of course, all things over-the-top. But then again, who doesn’t expect a lavish lifestyle when in this incredible city? Extravagance is to be expected here.

San Francisco’s acclaimed opera opened its season Friday, September 11, in a big way. Giuseppe Verdi’s II Trovatore was the first performance of Nicola Luisoiti as musical director.

For the past year, near San Francisco Bay, a team has been diligently building a water vessel that will take a select few adventurers on a 10,000-mile journey to Sydney.

A brand new waterfront estate on private La Gorce Island. 50,000 Sq.Ft. Lot. 260 Feet of protected waterfrontage with open bay and no fixed bridges.

Extraordinary 42+/- acre gentleman’s farm with imposing, newly constructed 7-bedroom manor home blending premiere custom craftsmanship with the finest rare materials, finishes and details.

The longtime home of Hollywood legend, comedian, pianist, and singer Jimmy Durante sold for $3.2 million after not being on the market for more than 60 years.

International auctioneers Bonhams & Butterfields held its fall auction of Salon Jewelry on September 21, 2009 during the company’s first jewelry sale at The Venetian Las Vegas.

Mark your calendars because megayachts from around the world are revving up and cruising into South Florida for the largest charitable yacht rendezvous in the nation on November 12 through 14, 2009.

For ladies who love a good jean, Bloomingdale’s in New York City is the place to be on Thursday night.