Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Jamaica

 Jamaica is always an excellent choice for a fun and exotic destination. Among the various hotels and resorts that you can choose from here, one of the best is the Round Hill Hotel and Villas, a getaway that is bound to leave you wanting for more. Offering a high level of luxury and exquisiteness, the resort was frequented by celebrities like Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy.

This celebrity-marked resort flaunts tastefully appointed rooms with flawless interiors by Ralph Lauren. Guests are invited to relax in a sophisticated ambiance, enjoying luxury and comfort in every detail. The exclusive retreat calls its visitors to enjoy delicious and nutritious meals prepared with locally-sourced ingredients, and encourages them to do so outdoors, while admiring the picture-perfect view.

Superb private beaches, flawlessly manicured gardens, and the crystal clear Caribbean Sea are all part of the magnificent surroundings. They make up an excellent backdrop for various activities, such as kayaking, snorkeling, or just a little barefoot strolling by the water. Reading or enjoying a cocktail in the pool or under a green palm tree is also possible here. And whatever you do, just don’t forget to visit the adjoining spa at least once before you leave – the experience will stay for you for a very long time.

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Vera Wang Charges Customers Try-On Fee

Vera Wang is known as the ‘Queen of Bridal’, and her lavish gowns are regally priced, with dresses in her Chinese boutique starting at 3.755 Euro($4,815).

However, the luxury brand has got into hot water over a controversial ‘trying fee’ for cutomers of the Shanghai location. The Shanghai flagship, which opened in January, charges would-be customers nearly 376Euro ,$500 just to try on the gowns.

The amount is payable in advance in order to book a 90-minute appointment at the store. The non-refundable deposit is deducted from the eventual cost of the gown but if a customer chooses not to buy one of the brand’s wedding dresses, then “the fee can be used toward other items in the store” but otherwise won’t be returned.

There’s some upset that Wang’s Chinese customers are being treated differently to her clients elsewhere around the world.

While the practice of ‘trying fees’ has been present in a number of Hong Kong stores, it’s a new trend for a global brand, and the first time that Wang’s bridal customers have been asked to set down deposits before even trying on a piece.

The brand explains the move as an attempt to ”protect the copyright of the designer”. The Vera Wang release “also states that customers will be barred from taking photos or filming at the store.”

Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives

Located in the pristine Gaafu Alifu atoll in the Southern portion of the Maldives, Jumeirah Dhevanafushi is surrounded by a gorgeous coral reef and is home to some of the most luxurious villas in the Maldives.

At Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, guests experience mesmerising beauty far from the pressures of modern life, a secret place caring for your every desire. With your own private butler and personal chef, immerse yourself in the remote luxury offered by this untouched blissful hideaway.

With the rarefied sumptuousness of The Ocean Pearls, a cluster of above water villas a mere 800 metres away from the main island, imagine having the entire Maldives all to yourself. Totally self dependent and yet an integral part of the resort overall, nestle in this most select corner of paradise. If it exists in your dreams, it is bound to be part of the Jumeirah Dhevanafushi reality.

There is something dream-like about Jumeirah Dhevanafushi. Carpeted end-to-end in luxuriant vegetation, something intensely soothing and mystifying unravels the seams of time. Let the slow pleasures of unparalleled standards in service and luxury captivate and spoil you. Instantly informal and inviting, Jumeirah Dhevanafushi is always exquisite.

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Le Grand Rêve in Illinois, United States, FOR SALE

Le Grand Rêve is the name of a marvelous estate designed by the renowned Richard Landry. It is located in the affluent North Shore area of Winnetka, approximately 16 miles North of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois.

The master craftsmanship with special attention to details offers incredible scale with high ceilings, large public rooms and beautiful appointments.

Fireplaces can be found in the gorgeous formal living room, in the family room and also in the dining room.

This house is exceptional in every way and is definitely worth $21,900,000 (24.405.000Euro)

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