That’s why we’re sharing our list of the Top 33 Luxury Hotels for Vinyl Lovers:

33 – The Dean Dublin – Dublin, Ireland

When you’re looking for an upscale and fun hotel in the Irish capital, The Dean is where you want to be. In every room, there’s a Rega turntable, and the hotel has a large collection of vinyl records that you’ll play throughout your stay.

Source: The Dean

32 – The Verb Hotel – Boston, USA

Packed with music memorabilia, a stay at The Verb is like lounging in the history of rock & roll, complete with in-room record players and albums. With its extensive vinyl library, this boutique hotel is oozing with the retro vibes of the 1960s and 1970s.

Source: The Verb Hotel

31 – The Thompson – Nashville, USA

The Gulch is one of the hippest neighborhoods in Music City, and that’s where you’ll find the Thompson. In the lobby is a mid-century record player, and guests can purchase records from the hotel’s minibar. You can order a whisky and buy an album at the same time. On some evenings, DJs host vinyl nights on the rooftop of the hotel.

Source: The Thompson Nashville

30 – The Asbury – Asbury Park, USA

This New Jersey-based hotel by the Atlantic Ocean is a clash between Victorian-era design and rock & roll style. While some rooms have black and white photographs of music legends hanging on the wall, the Soundbooth is where you’ll want to chill. Part vinyl library, part bar, part concert lounge – there’s always something “on” at this happening part of the Asbury. Just check out their listings.

Source: The Asbury Hotel

29 – Rathskeller Suite at Hotel Commonwealth – Boston, USA

From 1974 to 1997, The Rathskeller, locally known as The Rat, was a legendary live music venue in Boston. Today, part of the spirit of The Rat lives on in a suite at Hotel Commonwealth. Vinyl lovers can play records from some of the bands who made the underground venue famous, like The Ramones and The Police.

Source: Hotel Commonwealth

28 – Moxy Tempe – Tempe, USA

Just outside of Phoenix, this boutique hotel has a very youthful business vibe. Thanks to a partnership with Zia Records, Moxy has a record player and a few albums in every guestroom, as well as acoustic guitars. Care for some Miles Davis? Coming right up!

Source: Moxy Tempe

27 – The Distillery – London, UK

If you love to mix gin and music, then you should definitely spend some time at The Distillery. It’s kind of a one-stop-shop: It’s a working distillery, with two bars, a private dining room for tony socialites, and three guestrooms. Yes, you read that correctly, there’s only three guestrooms. All three of them come with a record player for you to enjoy their Rough Trade-curated vinyl collection.

Source: The Distillery

26 – Gold Owner’s Suite at Fairmont Pacific Rim – Vancouver, Canada

This suite is supplied with a custom vinyl collection and a record player to entertain you while you gaze out the windows at the majestic scenery around Vancouver. The mid-century modern interiors are full of sophisticated furniture, luxury finishes, and ritzy comforts that any elite guest will appreciate.

Source: Fairmont Pacific Rim

25 – Vinyl Room at 25hours Hotel – Hamburg, Germany

With over 1,000 records to choose from, the Vinyl Room is part of a larger club and lounge area for 25hours Hotel’s international business guests. Relax while listening to classic tunes from one of a few modern record players. Each record player is connected to headphones for your personal enjoyment.

Source: 25hours Hotel

24 – Haymarket Hotel – London, UK

All the large suites at this hotel feature a record player with a selection of albums. The interior design is luxurious with strategic touches of color, and each suite is a little on the stately side. Haymarket Hotel offers regal hospitality for the vinyl lover.

Source: Haymarket Hotel

23 – Kimpton Shorebreak Resort – Huntington Beach, USA

At this Southern Californian hotel, they don’t only have a record player, they have a recreated, handcrafted, mid-century record player console. On site, there’s a record library full of classic rock and surf tunes from the 1950s and later (yes, of course they’ve got The Beach Boys). Shorebreak’s record library is the perfect spot to get pumped up before grabbing a surfboard and heading out to the water.

Source: Kimpton Shorebreak Resort

22 – Brae – Birregurra, Australia

What began in 2013 as a modest and classy small restaurant in rural Australia, and quickly became one of the top 100 restaurants in the world, Brae has expanded to include a mini boutique hotel with six guest suites. Each suite is adorned with handmade luxury furniture, a cocktail bar, a wine fridge, and a lounge with a record collection and a Thorens turntable. Guests can put on some David Bowie and be moved by both the sound and the landscape.

Source: Brae

21 – Kimpton Saint George – Toronto, Canada

This artful boutique hotel in Canada’s largest city has a TEAC turntable system and vinyl albums in every suite. The hotel curated the albums with the help of a local independent record store, making the Kimpton Saint George a fitting place to indulge in Canadian rock, like Barenaked Ladies and the Tragically Hip.

Source: Kimpton Saint George

20 – Hotel Max – Seattle, USA

With modern hospitality amenities surrounded by Beaux-Arts architecture, Hotel Max is promoted as a place where art and vinyl lovers are specifically catered to. If you’ve ever thought that it would be cool to have a turntable on your bedside table, you’ll experience that on the 5^th floor of the hotel. The doors of each suite on that level feature large photos taken by Charles Peterson, of Courtney Love, Kurt Cobain, and other iconic artists. Each suite is inspired by Seattle’s most famous indie record label, Sub Pop Records. Nirvana, and other records can be purchased in the lobby.

Source: Hotel Max

19 – Soho House – Berlin, Germany

At the Soho House, vinyl lovers can do way more than listen to the over 100 records in their library that were curated by The Vinyl Factory. You can even do more than buy records at the hotel’s ground floor store. If listening to Róisín Murphy or Jerome Hadey on vinyl is not enough, there’s also live music at The Store Studio, where an 8-speaker Vinyl Factory sound system handmade by Funktion-One will rock you into a fervor.

Source: Soho Berlin

18 – The Berkeley – London, UK

The history of The Berkeley in London goes back over 300 years to when it was only a coffee house at a site less than a mile away from its current location. Just around the corner from Buckingham Palace, this hotel offers modern luxury fit for a monarch. Their record library is full of the sounds of iconic British artists. Simply order a record player and the concierge will bring one to your suite. The Berkeley sometimes offers exclusive packages which can include concert tickets to sold-out shows, a Revinyl record player, and a collection of albums by the performers.

Source: The Berkeley

17 – Hotel Saint Cecilia – Austin, USA

Inspired by American rock & roll of the 1960s and 1970s, Hotel Saint Cecilia is a Victorian estate with six poolside bungalows, five suites, three studios, and a lounge. In the lobby, you can also visit the retail store, where records and biographies of musicians can be borrowed during your stay. In every room, you’ll find Whetstone Audio Rega RP1 and RP3 turnstiles to listen to the albums of your choice with Geneva sound systems. The hotel also offers private vinyl record shopping services to help you find that one album that you’ve spent years searching for.

Source: Hotel Saint Cecilia

16 – The Chatwal – New York, USA

Vinyl lovers who adore Broadway musicals will be enthused by what the Chatwal has to offer. The hotel has a selection of records from famous Broadway shows from a variety of eras. All rooms have Crosley record players for you to savor your favorite musicals in a cozy, luxury décor.

Source: The Chatwal

15 – The W Hotel – London, UK

The W Hotel brand is known for its eclectic style and vibrant interiors, but its London location is known for its vinyl room service. From a main collection curated by Annie Mac, a legendary English DJ and BBC Radio presenter, guests can choose albums from any genre. They also have a Britpop collection hand-picked by Lauren Laverne, another English DJ and BBC Radio presenter, for all those lovers of Manic Street Preachers, The Verve, Blur, Oasis, and Coldplay.

Source: The W Hotel London

14 – Penthouse at The Ludlow Hotel – New York, USA

When you’re staying in a 1,500 square foot penthouse, with another 1,000 square feet of terrace space, adding music to the mix makes the setting seem even more grandiose than it is. Just put Frank Sinatra on the Technics 1200 turntable and do things your way under a Moroccan chandelier. When it’s done, follow it up with some Bruce Springsteen. And if you really want to feel what an Arnold Wolf for JBL floor speaker can do, wild out on some Run-D.M.C. This penthouse is so nice, we put photos of it twice.

Source: The Ludlow

Source: The Ludlow

13 – The Donghia Patron Grand Canal Suite at The Gritti Palace – Venice, Italy

The Gritti Palace was built in the 15^th century, making it a coveted destination for those in need of a romantic getaway. This Venetian palazzo, home to a wealthy nobleman over 500 years ago, is today an example of premium hospitality unmatched by few other places. Each suite at The Gritti Palace looks as beautiful as the next. Your best choice would be The Donghia Patron Grand Canal Suite. It’s a magnificent space for a love triangle, between your better half, you, and your favorite album on the record player.

Source: The Gritti Palace

12 – The Elizabeth Hotel – Fort Collins, USA

An enchanted modern luxury hotel close to the natural wonders of Colorado, The Elizabeth is full of high-end handcrafted furniture. There’s a grand spiral staircase in the lobby with celestial-like steps bringing you up to your suite. The diversity and detail of the design in this place makes it a very attractive hotel, well worth repeat visits. In-room record players, album collections, and guitars handing on the walls are so carefully placed that they look like artwork.

Source: The Elizabeth Hotel

11 – The Redbury South Beach – Miami, USA

The vinyl collection at The Redbury is curated by Capitol Records and Universal Music Enterprises, ensuring that you’ll be well pleased by any album that you select. The Art Deco interiors are calm, but that Miami vibrance is still present. Discerning guests will never forget the spacious, 12,000 square foot poolside rooftop, with its glamorous views of the South Beach Skyline. It’s a refreshing spot to take in the sun when you feel like giving the Crosley a rest.

Source: The Redbury South Beach

10 – Autor Rooms – Warsaw, Poland

With a library of Polish albums to choose from, Autor Rooms is a boutique hotel that embodies the 19^th century charms of Warsaw. There’s a simple elegance to this place that is deeply beautiful, in all of its four rooms and one common area. Guests can sample Polish recording artists on the hotel’s stereo turntable system.

Source: Autor Rooms

9 – Hotel Zoso – Palm Springs, USA

It’s always party time at this hotel in the middle of Palm Springs. Hotel Zoso is not for buttoned-up party poopers. It has a style of youthful opulence, expressed in the artwork, maximalist wallpaper and carpets, luxury furniture, and chic lighting. If you need a break from the rollicking poolside atmosphere, order a portable turntable and albums for the room. Zoso also has a room-service program that allows guests to choose from 20 Fender guitars, in case gazing up at the skies of the Coachella Valley inspires your creativity.

Source: Hotel Zoso

8 – Ace Hotel – Los Angeles, USA

Inside the revered architecture of the United Artists building in Downtown L.A. is where you’ll find Ace Hotel. Built in 1927, you’ll get a strong taste of old L.A. at this spot, where each suite has its own Ace x Rega RP1 turntable and selection of records. If strumming the Martin acoustic guitar in your room gets tiring, you can go down to the 1,600-seat theatre for a live performance. For the night owls, go up to the rooftop to revel with the poolside crowd and a DJ under the L.A. sky.

Source: Ace Hotel Los Angeles

7 – RYSE Hotel – Seoul, South Korea

At this hotel for high performing creatives at the top of their game, the rooms at RYSE all carry names like Creative, Editor, Director, and Producer. The best room for vinyl lovers is the Executive Producer Suite. At 2,000 square feet, it almost feels like a house, equipped with a DJ table and a collection of albums to complement those in their main library and in the bar below. Some nights, DJ Soulscape is there spinning hits from the early days of hip-hop.

Source: RYSE

6 – Suite 5000 at Mandarin Oriental – New York, USA

Way above Columbus Circle, 50 floors up in the Time Warner Center to be exact, is this 3,300 square foot suite. It is, without a doubt, one of the most expensive hotel suites in New York City. Inspired by the rock & roll history of the Big Apple, Suite 5000 has an extensive vinyl collection. The nightly rate is so astronomical that you should look at it as an investment in leisure time. That’s to be expected for a suite with fantastic views of Central Park and the Midtown Manhattan skyline. Suite 5000 is so exclusive that it’s not even listed on the Mandarin Oriental’s website. It’s one of the open secrets of New York’s luxury hotel world.

Source: Suite 5000 at Mandarin Oriental

5 – The Roxy Hotel – New York, USA

With an in-room vinyl program, The Roxy Hotel caters to your love of music at check-in. You’ll find a TEAC turntable in your room just waiting to be played, and a fine set of Marshall speakers with a sound you will cherish. Even if you don’t like the curated selection in the room, they’ve got a back catalog for you to choose from. If you’re still not satisfied after looking through their back catalog, they’ll recommend three or four vinyl record stores right there in Lower Manhattan. Plus, The Roxy has live music on two floors almost every night. What more can you ask for?

Source: The Roxy Hotel

4 – Hotel da Baixa – Lisbon, Portugal

Named after Lisbon’s most energetic neighborhood, Hotel da Baixa is a charming boutique hotel with a style that is traditional, yet modern. Under the bright lights of their library, they have a fireplace, a collection of books about Portuguese culture and heritage, as well as a selection of albums and a handsome record player.

Source: Hotel da Baixa

3 – Kimpton The Goodland – Santa Barbara, USA

Yes, another Kimpton hotel makes the list! They sure know vinyl lovers well.

The Goodland is a posh surf lodge with a vibe as cool as its décor. With a turntable in every room, you can get in the right musical mood by borrowing or purchasing albums from their record shop. The hotel even collaborated with SONOS to create a listening station for guests to experience.

Source: Kimpton The Goodland

2 – Sir Adam – Amsterdam, Netherlands

The interior design of Sir Adam can be described as the luxury expression of the industrial aesthetic. Artwork from local artists is displayed on the walls of each room, where guests can play any number of albums on a Crosley Cruiser record player. If that inspires you, they’ve also got a Gibson guitar in the room for those composers at heart.

Source: Sir Adam

1 – The W Hotel – Austin, USA

The W Hotel Austin’s Record Room has over 8,000 vinyl records, from a wide range of decades and genres…(we’ll give you some time to recover from the shock, so that it sinks in…8,000 vinyl records). Almost every weekend, DJs rock the Record Room with familiar albums and hits. The wonderful thing about the W Hotel brand for a vinyl lover is that they have in-house music directors in charge of making sure that the right album collections are available at their hotels across the globe. No matter which W hotel that you stay at, the hippest music is being played all the time.

Source: The W Hotel Austin

Honorable mentions:

• John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite at Queen Elizabeth Hotel – Montréal, Canada

Even though there’s no records to play, this suite gets a mention because it was where John Lennon and Yoko Ono composed and recorded “Give Peace a Chance” during their 1969 Bed-In for Peace protest. Recently, the suite was renovated, but some of the vintage furniture from the era was restored. Staying at this suite is like following in the footsteps of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Watch this video with English subtitles to get a sense of the space.

Source: Queen Elizabeth Hotel

• Ace Hotel London and New York

Although the New York and London locations of Ace Hotel do not offer vinyl lovers what the Los Angeles location does, the London hotel is next to Sister Ray, a very popular record shop in the city. In terms of vinyl collections, there’s something for everyone at almost all of Ace Hotel’s locations worldwide.

Source: Ace Hotel New York

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W Records is another tool that the luxury hotel brand is using to attract clients. Beyond having a library of vinyl records for guests to choose from, W Hotels are taking their knowledge of music and supporting the careers of artists. They plan on helping artists record, mix, master, produce videos, and even with distribution. The music from this new label will be produced at W Sound Suites, the hotel’s recording studios located in Los Angeles, Seattle, Barcelona, and Bali. Along with digital albums, W Records will produce 500 limited-edition vinyl copies of exclusive tracks. Each artist will have the chance to perform at the hotel brand’s W Wake Up Call music festivals. What this means for these emerging artists is exposure to the 110 million members of Marriott, the W Hotel’s parent company.

As Anthony Ingham, the Global Brand Leader for W Hotels Worldwide, said in a press release in April of 2017, “The W brand has long been synonymous with music, from the live music programming in our buzzing Living Rooms to musicians choosing to stay with us while on tour.  The W Sound Suite provides the perfect professional environment for when inspiration strikes – any time, day or night, complemented by 24 hour room service, of course!”

W Hotels are doing two things: They are creating another point of contact between the brand and their members by using an existing affinity for music. This deepens the relationship between the brand and their guests, making the bond stronger. W are also strengthening their relationship to the music industry, by becoming part of it in a big way. Currently, they have music directors who are great at finding new and innovative music to play in their hotels. But with W Records, they will not only find new artists, but help emerging artists get their start. None of this is new for W Hotels, who have created an ecosystem of verticals for their global community of design savvy individuals. This new holistic approach is what these emerging artists will benefit from.

“W Records is, undoubtedly, a natural next step for W and music. It represents a complete 360-degree approach to our innovative music programming – one in which we support emerging talent, provide them a place to record, distribute their music and act as a live venue. We’ve accomplished each of these tasks in increments before, but now we can do it all.”

The first artist that W Records is launching is Amber Mark, an R&B singer whose first two tracks will be available on 500 limited-edition vinyl copies. Check out some of the photos below of the W Sound Suites in Bali and Seattle, as well as the launch of W Records earlier this month in New York when Amber Mark performed.

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Scenes from the launch of W Records with Amber Mark held at W New York – Times Square on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Loren Wohl/Invision for W Hotels Worldwide/AP Images)

Scenes from the launch of W Records with Amber Mark held at W New York – Times Square on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Loren Wohl/Invision for W Hotels Worldwide/AP Images)

W Hotel Seattle

W Sound Suite in Seattle

W Sound Suite in Seattle

W Sound Suite in Seattle

W Sound Suite in Seattle

W Hotel Seattle

W Sound Suite in Bali

W Sound Suite in Bali

W Sound Suite in Bali

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Here are six cars for bidders to watch for at Mecum Las Vegas 2018:

1 – 2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport 16.4

This sexy beast is red through and through, from the leather seating to the accents on the wheels. Its got just over 6,000 miles on it, which is about the distance from Los Angeles to Monaco.

2012 BUGATTI VEYRON GRAND SPORT 16.4

2 – 1938 T120 Roadster

To roll on these chrome wire wheels will cost you just over $1 million USD. This is a vehicle that just oozes prestige, class, and polish.

1938 T120 Roadster

3 – 1930 Cord L-29 Cabriolet

Restored to its former glory by none other than respected restorer of vintage cars, Lon Kruger, this vehicle is hard to miss. Expect to invest at least $200,000 USD to own this lilac classic.

1930 Cord L-29 Cabriolet

4 – 1939 T150-C Coupe

For at least $500,000 USD, you can get this car with an interesting past. After being sold to a French doctor in 1939, the car went into hiding during World War II, until it surfaced again in the 1950s in Southern California.

1939 T150-C Coupe

5 – 1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton

After being restored in the late 1970s, this car went on to win First Prize in the Senior category at the Antique Automobile Club of America’s National Awards in 1980. This two-tone lavender and lilac vehicle with manual folding top can be had for between $950,000 – $1,050,000 USD.

1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton

6 – 1930 Bugatti Type 46 Faux Cabriolet

Our list started with a Bugatti and will end with this handsome Bugatti with brown leather upholstery and crocodile skin patterns. You could own this antique gem for $1,250,000 USD.

1930 Bugatti Type 46 Faux Cabriolet

To bid for the cars above, or any other vehicles at Mecum Las Vegas 2018, please register at mecum.com

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You don’t have to place your humidor in a drawer, on top of a cabinet, or underneath a table. With walk-in humidors, you have a better control of light, temperature, and humidity. You don’t want there to be too much light because that can change the texture of the wrappers and to rolled cigars. Some of Cigar Time’s custom-built humidors are between 129 to 188 square-feet.

Walk-in humidors also come with systems to regulate the temperature and relative humidity. This ensures that the leaves remain soft, and the natural process of fermentation remains uninterrupted. (The ideal temperatures for cigars are between 68°F and 71°F, with a relative humidity of between 65 and 68%).

Residential walk-in humidor

Residential walk-in humidor

Residential walk-in humidor at Kinsella Gardens

The choices of thermal systems include:

1 – Cooling System, which accurately sustains a stable measure of temperature and humidity;

2 – Dynamic System, which uses a filter saturated with distilled water, with no impurities, to sustain appropriate humidity levels;

3 – Passive System, which uses a sponge moistened with distilled water that slowly evaporates, to keep the flavor of your cigars pure of foreign bacteria.

With their impressive walk-in humidors for residential uses, they also do bespoke humidors for luxury hotels, such as The Wellesley Hotel in London.

The Wellesley Hotel Humidor

The Wellesley Hotel Humidor

The Wellesley Hotel Humidor

Cigar Time wants their clients to feel a certain level of pleasure and style when they stroll into one of their walk-in humidors.

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Here are 15 luxury pool tables for you and your friends to have fun with:

1 – Lux V Linder Billiard Table

Made of non-deformable steel with a frame built of iron, this pool table has a one-piece Italian slate that is 0.88 inches thick. It also has a soundproof ball return, and it can be converted into a poker board or dining table.

Lux V Linder Billiard Table

2 – X-Base Pool Table

Supported by a steel frame, the X-Base finish consists of distressed quarter-sawn white oak wood. It has a modern and homely appearance.

X-Base Pool Table

3 – Filotto

From far, this pool table seems to be floating on air, with crystal glass legs. The slate sits within a stainless steel frame.

Filotto

4 – California House Newport

This pool table has more of traditional look, but still would look cool in your den, wouldn’t it?

California House Newport

5 – Ziggurat

First designed over two decades ago, each layer of the pyramid can be in one color of many. Lights underneath the slate help to make the base seem even more dramatic.

Ziggurat

6 – B_ig

Even though this pool table looks like it could topple over, its CNC machine form can also be supported with a steel base.

B_ig

7 – Olhausen Waterfall

The angled cushion rail on this table gives you plenty of room to set up and hit that perfect shot in comfort. Hopefully without spilling your drink.

Olhausen Waterfall

8 – Wengen

It’s always fun to see pool tables supported in creative ways. It’s amazing what a sturdy iron frame can do. The z-shaped leg makes this table look like its hovering.

Wengen

9 – Theseus

The round shape of this base on this pool table is a striking image. It comes in brushed aluminum, bamboo veneer, and other high-end finishes.

Theseus

10 – Stealth

If this pool table looks like an aircraft it’s because it is. Inspired by the Stealth bomber, this piece of recreational furniture will bring boldness to whatever room you put it in.

Stealth

11 – Luxury by Vincent Facquet

Designed by professional billiards player, Vincent Facquet, this suave pool table has a motif of leaves on its base has a romantic, Art Nouveau appeal.

Vincent Facquet

12 – St. Leone

If you’re the type of person who love regal-looking furniture, the St. Leone pool table is for you. With a lion’s head at each corner, and a lion’s paw at the base of each leg, this pool table is fit for a palace.

St. Leone

13 – Car Pool Tables

How about a Mustang in your driveway and one in your den? Or a Corvette in the garage and one in the entertainment room? Many of these car pool tables are part of special edition collections.

Car Pool Tables

14 – Barokko

Inspired by the décor of 18^th century castles, with 24 karat gold motifs and carvings, this pool table expresses an old money aura. It shows wealth without saying it.

Barokko

15 – Ellipse

With brushed aluminum, these luxury pool tables is supported by a swooping curve. Is it even touching the ground? It sure is.

Ellipse

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The exterior of the SUV still has many of the characteristics of the 2018 G550, including the handles that make the doors sound like bank vaults when they close, and the spare tire on the back door. The interior is a big upgrade from last year, with Classic Nappa leather seating. There’s also natural wood surfaces, a 64-color LED ambient lighting selection, an insulated sunroof, a new center console, a steering wheel with a touch controls, and more leg room.

It takes rugged terrains with ease with 4-wheel drive and front suspension, and can go from 0 to 60 mph in under 6 seconds. You can drive comfortably on concrete surfaces, in the dusty landscape of the desert, through the muddy terrain of the countryside, and uphill on the paved roads of the city. This luxury, off-road SUV, what even Forbes calls “Beverly Hills Meets Desert Dirt,” is a vehicle for all occasions, while keeping that upscale appearance, even when dirty. If you’re a tough, but polished person, you’ll love the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 because it says so much about you and makes the right first impression.

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1970 DB6 MkII Volante

The amazing thing about this conversion is that it is reversible. So the owner will have the option to remove the EV technology and re-insert the original engine.

The reason that Aston Martin is doing this is simple: Cities around the globe are starting to ban what they consider to be “polluting vehicles,” and a vintage Aston Martin would be considered a polluting vehicle. So far, places like Geneva, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, and many other cities have such bans.

1970 DB6 MkII Volante

The EV technology that Aston Martin will put inside their vintage vehicles will be the same as their Rapide E. The cars will be powered by a 65kWh battery, have a range of 200 miles, travel at a maximum speed of 115 mph, and go from 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds.

As Martin Lagonda, President and CEO of Aston Martin said during a press release today: “We are very aware of the environmental and social pressures that threaten to restrict the use of classic cars in the years to come. Our Second Century Plan not only encompasses our new and future models, but also protects our treasured heritage. I believe this not only makes Aston Martin unique, but a truly forward-thinking leader in this field.”

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Here are 5 luxury holiday destinations you’ll never forget:

1 – Sheraton Hokkaido Kiroro Resort – Yoichi District, Japan

Ski and snowboarding lovers, spend the holidays on the 22 trails around this charming hotel. There are very few bad views from the cozy rooms and spaces. The landscape is covered in snow, which means you won’t have to dream of a white Christmas. The dining area has a very cabin-like feel, and after a day on the slopes there is the Tokiwayu outdoor hot tub.

2- Ocean House – Watch Hill, Rhode Island

Close to the southernmost tip of Rhode Island is where you’ll find Ocean House, a historic resort that is over 100 years old. With great views of Block Island Sound, for your Season by the Sea (as they call it) you can participate in activities throughout the month of December, from a fish festival to a retro-themed New Year’s Eve party. Also, don’t miss the Christmas tree dressed with handcrafted ornaments from Poland.

3 – The Jaffa – Tel Aviv, Israel

A Christmas in the land of the first Christmas will be a time you and your family will never forget. Israel is a fitting place to experience Christmas, but don’t worry: you won’t be staying in an inn with a manger. The Jaffa’s aged architecture and views of the Mediterranean will make you want to return again.

4 – Bulgari Hotel – Shanghai, China

Bulgari wants its guest to feel the festive spirit of Christmas with afternoon teas and delicacies, including chestnut pumpkin chocolate. They even have a special Christmas menu, with hand made tortellini in a capon broth with cinnamon. Sounds like a delicious luxury holiday destination, for foodies and people who like sweet things.

5 – Anantara Chiang Mai Resort – Chiang Mai, Thailand

Spend Christmas by the River Ping with this hotel’s Asian cuisines and live performances of carol singers. It might just be speculation by the hotel, but they claim Santa Claus might to make an appearance on Christmas Day. The only way to find out if it’s true is to go, right?

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If you’re like many people this time of the year, you’re probably thinking about what to buy someone you love for Christmas, but don’t have a clue what to get them. You know you have to buy them something (because you love them), but you’re not sure what sort of message your gift will send.

Will they think it’s corny?

Will they think it’s cheap?

Will they think your going overboard?

We don’t know, but only you know how far you will go for love. But we’ll try to help you figure out what to buy that special person in your life. We took Cartier’s iconic LOVEbracelet and compared it, in general, to our record consoles. Both are fantastic Christmas gifts for someone that you love.

Here are 3 things a Cartier LOVEbracelet and a LUNO record console have in common:

1 – Both are instantly recognizable products

When you see a Cartier LOVEbracelet, you just know it. Whether it has yellow, white, or pink gold (wow), with diamonds or screws, it’s something that you just can’t mistake for something else. Our record consoles are made the same way. Other companies make record consoles too, but none of them can make high-quality modern furniture like us. Like Cartier, we have the craftmanship that sets us above the competition. When you look at a LUNO record console, you just know it. Both are well made, handcrafted products, that can’t be mistaken for something else made by somebody else.

Cartier LOVEbracelet

LUNO KC27 record console

2 – Both are for men and women

Don’t think that the Cartier LOVEbracelet is just for women. Men can wear them too! And why not, especially if your loved one has a matching one. The same goes for our record consoles. Sure, we blog a lot about cars, cigars, pools, records, and other stereotypical guys stuff. But we know women like those same things too. And they both like record consoles too.

Cartier LOVEbracelet

LUNO EGB2 record console

3 – Both are timeless in appearance

Even though the Cartier LOVEbracelet was designed in 1969, it looks like it could have been created today. For our record consoles, like the EGB2 or KC27, they look like they could have been built 50 years ago, but they still look modern for today. Same for our J2B2 record console. Whether you put something onto your wrist or place it in your home, you want it to age well.

Cartier LOVEbracelet

LUNO J2B2 record console

So what’s it going to be? The Cartier LOVEbracelet or a LUNO record console? Why not both?

Choose from one of our FOUR record consoles today. 12 Days Until Christmas!

It won’t arrive by December 25^th, so Santa’s elves will have to work overtime.

Sucks for them – good for you. Order a record console today at iamluno.com.

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Here are 6 premium drinks for the holidays:

1 – Belvedere Vodka

Made in Poland, Belvedere is considered the world’s first premiere luxury vodka. Crafted with Polish grains which can withstand that country’s cold winters, this vodka uses Dankowskie Diamond rye from two farms – Bartezek and Smogóry, giving it a rich local flavor.

Belvedere Vodka

2 – Ruinart

Since 1729, Ruinart has been producing some of the world’s finest champagne. When you’ve been doing something longer than anyone else, it’s not surprising that you’re great at it. It’s one of the reasons Ruinart is the champagne of choice for premium contemporary art events around the world.

Ruinart Rosé Champagne

3 – Glenmorangie

For a premium whisky, try one of Glenmorangie’s single malt scotch whiskies. For the last 9 years, the Glenmorangie Distillery has created distinctive single malts for private gatherings and collectors, like the Spìos 2018. It was the first Glenmorangie ever to be completely matured in former American rye whiskey casks, giving it a unique American flavor.

Spìos 2018

4 – Hennessy

When nothing but cognac will do, you can’t go wrong with Hennessy. Why not try their special limited edition collaboration with contemporary street artist, JonOne. Plus, the vibrant twist the artist put on the label makes both box and the bottle a special souvenir.

Special edition Hennessy with JonOne label

5 – Chateau d’Yquem

After aging for three years in oak barrels in the cellars of Sauternes, each of the 65,000 bottles of Chateau d’Yquem produced each year give you a sweet and refined taste. Drinking Chateau d’Yquem is like tasting the richness of the Garonne Valley. This wine is so good, that you can’t drink it without closing your eyes.

Château d’Yquem Sauternes 2005

6 – Elephant Gin

Made from 14 special South African botanicals and handcrafted in Germany, this gin has a flavor unlike no other. See if you can taste the Buchu, African Wormwood, Devil’s Claw, or any of the other botanicals native to South Africa.

London Dry Gin (left), German Sloe Gin (middle), Elephant Strength (right)

Pour yourself a glass of any of those premium drinks, but drink responsibly.

This Christmas Eve, luxuriate in style in a Buckley Listening Chair.

Order a chair or a record console today, at iamluno.com.

Buckley Listening Chair

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