british made supercars

Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Range Rover, Bentley and Ferrari have all cut their prices in India—and we have Brexit to thank for all of it! Supercars from Britain have passed on the benefits of the dive in the Pound Sterling post the exit of Britain from the European Union, cutting prices by over Rs 20 lakh. The pound has dropped about 20% against the rupee in less than a year, making exports to India cheaper for UK-based manufactures and companies that bill India sales in the British currency, such as Italy’s Ferrari. They cut prices by 5% to 15%, hoping to attract more buyers for their marquees in a country that is home to the third most number of billionaires. Sales of cars costing Rs 2 crore and more in India topped 200 units in 2016, a record, and about half of those were British-made.

cartier

Bonhams London Fine Jewellery sale to be held this month will showcase some of the finest gems in its collection, from Cartier, Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels. Of the 141 lots set to go under the hammer, the auction house has revealed one that will be leading the pack on April 27. The item is a 10.28 carat E-colour marquise-cut diamond from Van Cleef &Arpels, which sits between two pear-shaped diamonds. Estimated at £150,000 to 200,000, this is the star of the lot and classified as a Type IIa, not just chemically pure but also with exceptional optical transparency. Also by Van Cleef & Arpels, is a diamond ‘Fuchisa’ brooch and earring suite whose bidding will start at £70,000 to 100,000. Other lots in the auction include an Art deco bracelet by Cartier that dates back to 1925. Estimated to fetch between £20,000 to 30,000 the bracelet is fitted with cushion-shaped old brilliant and single-cut diamonds. There’s also the enamel and diamond ‘Serpenti’ bracelet watch from Bulgari, estimated at £50,000 to 60,000.

backstreet boys cruise

Backstreet Boys, the famous boy band, is inviting you on a cruise with them, from 3-7 May 2018. This is in fact not the first time, but the sixth edition of the Backstreet Boys Cruise, and this time it’ll be sailing from Miami USA, to the Caribbean island of Grand Turk in Turks and Caicos. The fan cruise promises to be ‘larger than life’, full of themed parties, performances, and of course, meet-and-greets with the Boys themselves: Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Howie D, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell. Cabin prices start from $600 (Rs 45,000) per person, inclusive of 4N stay, meals, event access, group photo with the boys, and full use of pools, whirlpools, gym, spa, salon, casino and duty-free store. Bookings open 26 April 2017, though past cruisers and fan-club members get a head start on 25 April 2017.

walt disney company

Great news for fans of Star Wars: The Singapore Tourism Board is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Disney’s stupendously popular movie and characters with a 3 day festival cleverly titled “Star Wars Day: May The 4th Be With You”. To be held from May 4 to May 6, in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, this is part of a three year partnership aimed at providing unique experiences themed around Disney’s biggest brands and most popular stories and characters. The collaboration will kick off with the celebration of Star Wars’ 40th anniversary beginning next month. The three-day festival will be held at Gardens by the Bay, followed by other exciting Star Wars-themed activities planned in the second half of 2017. During the festival, the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay will be transformed into lightsabers pointing to the sky as SaberTrees. Other activities include live demonstrations and exclusive exhibits of vintage toy collections and fan art for Star Wars fans along with a 10 or 4.5 km Star Wars Run in which participants can choose to either run for the Light or Dark Side. Now that sounds like fun!

luxury spa atlantis

Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai has put on offer some more indulgence for the summer: the ShuiQi Spa Luxury Escape room package. The package includes an an hour-long Full Body Massage from a choice of two signature styles; Swedish or Balinese, for two people. They also offer varied options for pampering the body with unlimited use of ShuiQi’s Jacuzzi, Sauna and Steam Room. Or if you are looking to get the blood pumping and the energy flowing, the ShuiQi Fitness Centre is available. The package includes a complimentary Atlantis Hot Bean Bag, too. Atlantis, The Palm is the first entertainment resort destination in the region and located at the centre of the crescent of The Palm in Dubai. Opened in September 2008, the resort features a variety of marine and entertainment attractions, as well as 17 hectares of waterscape amusement at Aquaventure Waterpark, all within a 46 hectare site.

luxury retreat switzerland

The Huus Gstaad is a stunning, classic winter chalet nestled in the Swiss Alps.  The 136-room hotel was originally the Steigenberger Hotel, until architect and designer Erik Nissen Johansen reshaped it into a blend of traditional materials and decor with accents of modern luxury. The four restaurants in the complex are overseen by award winning chef Giuseppe Colella.  As well as a private terrace in each room to better enjoy the mountain scenery, the floor to ceiling windows and large lounge area help you stay connected to the great outdoors. But the best part is the retreat’s emphasis on outdoor activities: each room is provided with an exploration pack consisting of Mammut Backpacks, Zeiss binoculars, and aluminum water bottles to take your adventure out onto the slopes. Prices upward of $200 per night.

koenigsegg aAger

The Agera RS1 is the latest bespoke Koenigsegg that made its debut at the New York Auto Show this year. Finished in a combination of Arctic White with a unique shade of blue on the side skirts and rear wing, the Agera RS1 has a cabin swathed in blue Alcantara with the instrument cluster and door panels are finished in polished carbon fibre and black anodized aluminium. But all of that pales in comparison to the fact that this is one of the fastest cars you could ever get your hands on: the car has a 5-litre V8 engine built entirely in-house by Koenigsegg , which churns out a remarkable 1360hp and 1370Nm of torque. The car sprints from 0 to 100km/h in 2.8 seconds, to 300km/h in 12.3 seconds and rockets to a top speed of 355km/h.

sky edition watch

Finnish independent brand Rönkkö is the creator of watches that each have a Greek legend at the heart of their creation. Created by watchmaker Antti Rönkkö , the Rönkkö Icarus Silver Sky Edition watch is most impressive on account of the in-house bi-hemispheric moon complication which tracks moon phases in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Handcrafted in extremely limited numbers, this exquisite watch runs on a Soprod A10 movement modified with the in-house moonphase complication. Having the Greek myth of Icarus and Daedalus at its heart, the watch comes in a hand-finished stainless steel case that is 42mm wide and 11.75mm thick. The bezel and lug tops are satin-finished by hand with mirror-polished edges, and a single signed crown at 3 o’clock serves to adjust each of the watch’s functions. Other features include 30 meters of water-resistance and anti-reflective sapphire crystals on the dial and case back sides.

world gourmet summit

The 21st edition of the World Gourmet Summit was held in Singapore from March 20 to April 16, two weeks of flavorful delights. The Summit featured more than 50 activities and events, bringing together 2,700 foodies, and saw a partnership between 49 top dining destinations in Singapore. Culinary events included a five-course dinner by Chef Jarno Eggen, as well as a Sunday Brunch extravaganza at Singapore’s Tamarind Hill. Specially crafted dinners jostled with exotic menus as resident and visiting masterchefs whipped up a lip-smacking storm. In addition to this, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Gala Dinner was held in conjunction with World Gourmet Summit, to raise public awareness on the plight of kidney patients. A record $1.120 million was raised at the dinner with all proceeds going to the NKF. Among the honours awarded to the chefs at the Summit was the Chef of the Year award that went to Chef Julien Royer of two-Michelin-starred Odette and Restaurateur of the Year that was bagged by Wee Teng Wen of The Lo & Behold Group.

jake dino Chapman

Louis Vuitton has revealed yet another special collection, and this one is the second in collaboration with Jake and Dinos Chapman. This range of bags puts the British brothers’ signature style on display, emblazoning the brand’s iconic LV-monogrammed styles with depictions of lions, giraffes, and elephants that focuses on the creatures’ fierce instincts and wild natures. The bags—which range from sleek steamer backpacks ($3,400) and totes ($2,210) to weekender-size duffels ($2,310) and small wallets ($750)—also feature a departure from the classic Louis Vuitton tan-and-brown monogram, with a blue and white print instead, which heightens the brothers’ otherworldly take on Africa’s creatures of the wild, and allows each of the stand-out styles to pair seamlessly with the collection’s safari-inspired neutral colors.