South Florida Business Journal’s list of the Top 25 Highest-Paid CEOs reveals how much those at the top of the food chain rake in each year. Calculated by combining salary and bonus, these numbers are seriously impressive. Most impressive are the list’s top five earners, made up of more newcomers than veterans. Number five is […]

Earlier this month, we covered a list of various celebrities and their private islands, including Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island, but most recently, Branson’s Balinese-style Makepeace Island at Noosa on Australia’s Sunshine Coast has been getting some extra attention. The 25-acre island has opened its doors for the first time ever for private leasing. The idyllic piece of Paradise is charmingly heart-shaped and can accommodate up to 22 guests in its Bali House or the three uniquely designed luxury wood-and-straw bures.

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San Francisco residents will soon find a fresh place to enjoy a noteworthy meal at the hands of Charles Phan.

On Monday, we took you for a look at ten of ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein’s watches. That is, ten out of 262 incredible pieces – perhaps the largest collection to ever be seized by federal authorities. Yesterday, July 13, the entire collection went up for auction at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL and hundreds of purchasers and spectators alike flocked to catch a glimpse of the ill-begotten goods.

In the past year over half a dozen mansions in Los Angeles have sold for $20 million or higher, and real estate experts believe this could signify a turnaround in the housing market.

Automotive enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating Fisker Automotive’s Karma premium extended-range EV model since the brand set an ambitious production date of late 2009. The California luxury automaker says it currently has 3,000 orders for the long-awaited Karma, with the delivery of the very first production model to go to lucky Leonardo DiCaprio, a stout advocate for alternative energy, as also evidenced by the green plans for his private island.

Miami is about to be injected with a serious adrenaline shot. Swire Properties, the Chinese developer behind the majority of Brickell Key, received the preliminary green light from the city for its new venture in May. The project is Brickell CitiCentre, an almost $700 million 9.1 acre property in Brickell’s Financial District. Swire wants to […]

Artist Ksenya Roz is turning heads with the success of her first solo exhibit Disappear Here; The Art and Times of Ksenya Roz, curated by Yana Tara which opened July 7th in the Twelve 21 Event Space in New York City.

New York rolled out its red carpet last night to welcome Neely’s Barbecue Parlor to the city’s Upper East Side.

Lieutenant Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, nicknamed “Prettiest Mayor” by Curbed, has officially placed his San Francisco mansion on the market. Located on 1581 Masonic, the home is listed at $2,750,000, which is said to be a little above the price Newsom paid in 2009. Housing 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with 3,051 square feet of living space, the home boasts an expansive floor plan.

Every cloud has a silver lining—try telling that to property owners in Las Vegas, whose market is down 50% from its all-time high. But apparently, the property investment firm HomeVestors and real estate data firm Local Market Monitor have done just that, and found a wan bright side to the state of struggling housing markets such as Ft. Lauderdale and Detroit.

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel boasts a perfect Southern California location, stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and newly revamped services, spaces, and attitude. The hotel features two swimming pools, two whirlpools and both tennis and basketball courts.

The recent wave of stories from the co-op at 740 Park Avenue prove that in these harsh financial times even the owners of Manhattan’s most elite properties can be hugely affected by the economic climate.

It looks as if the Mediterranean hotspot of Majorca is the site of an unofficial battle of the megayachts. DreamWorks founder and show biz tycoon David Geffen recently arrived in his 376-ft. 'Pelorus', which was purchased for $300 million from wealthy Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich a couple of months ago… but he’s not the only megayacht owner on the block…

Famed French brand Louis Vuitton, owned by luxury industry giant LVMH, recently announced their acquisition of Geneva-based La Fabrique du Temps, the high-end timepiece manufacturer that specializes in conception and fabrication of celebrated movements like tourbillons and minute repeaters. This is not the first time the brands have collided; since La Fabrique du Temps’ inception in 2007, the watchmaker has worked with Louis Vuitton ever since. This deal comes after LVMH’s rival PPR acquired high-end watchmaker Sowind Group last week.

After a long day of traveling from London to Milan, I arrived at the Milano-Malpensa airport mid-day. Upon getting settled, I decided to take a walk through the neighborhood of my hotel, Porta Garibaldi.

The festivities of Bastille Day occur this Thursday, July 14. Whether you are from France, or just dream of living there, experience the celebration of French Culture here in the San Francisco Bay Area.