Need a break? Bernardus Lodge wants to help you replenish your body and soul with a day of ultimate luxury. Situated in the idyllic setting of Carmel Valley, the 57- room luxurious boutique resort is hemmed by terraced hills, shaded by mature oaks, and maintains its own luscious vineyards.

Words like multi-dimensional, futuristic, and experimental may conjure images of the latest sci-fi films, however in the design world those who portray these aspects are considered more extraordinary than extraterrestrial. Since 2006, W Hotels, in partnership with Miami Design/Basel, has presented three outstanding design firms with prestigious awards

A different kind of market laden with insider trading is about to open on Wall Street. While green acres and New York City might seem incongruous, Andaz Wall Street, the lone hotel in the prominent financial district is bringing the two together by re-launching the seasonal farmer’s market.

Philanthropist, Socialite, Business Woman, Mother, Wife and Friend, Lea Black wears several hats. As the star of The Real Housewives franchise’s latest installment, The Real Housewives of Miami, her life has recently been very much on display. But as this stellar female prepared to put on what’s become one of her biggest philanthropic contributions annually, The Blacks’ Annual Gala, we took a real-time tour through her busy day, watching her juggle tasks while clad in couture, only to realize this Real Housewife is not only real, she’s making well-heeled strides for the betterment of our community. Simultaneously running a household, a charitable foundation, and an eponymous business, Lea Black Enterprises, Black balances product development, fundraising, and soccer practice with great poise.

If you were to put together a concept of an Apple store + a Starbucks + your favorite restaurant, what would you get?

Not a riddle but more of a reality. The innovative team of Tesla motors is aiming to produce a combination of all three to reinvent and elevate car buying and car maintenance to a whole new level of experience for its members and future buyers at its new technology advanced design studios on Santana Row in San Jose’s trendy retail district.

Now online is Haute Living Miami’s 2011 Haute 100 Issue. Dedicated to the top catalysts of success in South Florida, the issue provides an in-depth look at South Florida’s top players. From philanthropists to CEOs, billionaires to power couples, check out the whole list and get to know them and why they made the cut.

On Wednesday, April 13, the Prada Foundation presented “Ex Limbo,” an intriguing exhibition that reveals an intimate glimpse at the foundation of Prada’s famed fashion shows – literally. The six-person Belgian design and architecture collective Rotor is behind the exhibition, in which architectural and scenographic remnants of fashion show sets designed by Prada transcend their place behind the scenes and take the spotlight.

“Knocking it out of the park” in baseball is an expression players hold pride to and now the San Francisco Giants can hold their heads even higher after being awarded with the very first MLB championship ring designed by luxury jewelry company, Tiffany & Co.

Saturday, April 9 marked the end of a spectacular week of sailing at the Voiles de Saint Barth. Richard Mille sponsored this second edition of the event and the sailing conditions upheld the gorgeous island’s sterling reputation with strong winds and exceptionally blue seas primed for the competition.