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Land registry reform 2022: enforcement timing and expected changes

Land registry reform 2022: what are the government’s goals of and what will change with respect to taxation? Will there be a review of the tax breaks? What will happen to owners of luxury properties and when does the reform come into force? Let's find out.

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• What does the 2022 land registry reform consist of?
  
• What will change for luxury property owners?
  
• What will change with respect to taxation and tax breaks for luxury homes?

What does the 2022 land registry reform consist of?

The 2022 land registry reform is a topic that has recently aroused much controversy and attention, but full clarity has not yet been made on what will change with this intervention by the Italian government. First of all, it should be clarified that the 2022 land registry reform is based on Article 6 of the tax delegation, which consists above all of a series of general guidelines, which will then have to be concretized by specific legislative decrees, which currently do not yet exist. Trying to summarize the objectives pursued by the government with this reform, it is necessary to place at the center the complete digitization of the cadastre, aimed at bringing out the so-called “ghost” land and properties, or illegal properties (those not stacked today would amount to about 1,2 million), intended for various uses or not registered, building land stacked as agricultural and, in general, all existing irregularities relating to the classification of properties in Italy. This operation, made possible thanks to new models and technological instruments, should serve to make the circulation of documents between the municipal offices and the Agenzia delle Entrate more immediate and efficient. Once this first phase of data and information collection will be completed, the 2022 land registry reform will then aim to provide for the correct classification of all those situations that will emerge as irregular.

That is, as soon as the identification phase of the “ghost” properties will be completed, it is expected to be able to evaluate them correctly: all the properties that no longer have the original characteristics could change category, therefore undergoing changes in terms of taxation. This second phase should begin with the entry into force of the same. Theme that introduces another point on which to clarify, namely the timing of this land registry reform: when will it come into force? To date, the forecasts refer to 1st January 2026, therefore within four years. In fact, starting from 2026 it is expected that the data collected by the Agenzia delle Entrate can be used for the creation of a new cadastral system, which should assign to each real estate unit an asset value and a discounted annuity in line with the market values. The value of the properties for tax purposes, according to forecasts, should be based on a new subdivision into areas or census zones of the Municipalities, in addition to the indication of the area of ​​residential area in square meters and the subdivision of the properties into ordinary and special. Prime Minister Draghi assured that the 2022 land registry reform will not modify the taxation relating to real estate in any way, nor will it introduce new taxes. Furthermore, the government document makes no mention of an increase in the IMU, much less a reintroduction of the IMU on the first home. But certainly something will change.

What will change for luxury property owners?

Before discovering what changes for luxury properties with the 2022 land registry reform, it is appropriate to specify, as already explained in more detail in our dedicated article, that the legislation that defines the characteristics of luxury houses is the Ministerial Decree of 2 August 1969, issued pursuant to and for the purposes of law no. 408, and subsequent amendments and additions, of the law 2 February 1960, n. 35, and subsequent amendments and additions, of the decree-law 11 December 1967, n. 1150, converted into the law of 7 February 1968. This document precisely defines eight categories of houses considered luxury based on various criteria, including the surface area in square meters, the presence of tennis courts or a swimming pool larger than a certain size (as already noted in our other article), the value of the area on which the property was built and so on. Furthermore, even the presence of five or more characteristics present in the “Table of characteristics (point 8 of the Ministerial Decree of 2 August 1969)” means that a property is considered luxury.

Based on these criteria, three cadastral categories relating to this type of houses have been defined: category A/1 of “Stately homes”, category A/8 of “Homes in villas” and cadastral category A/9, which includes “Castles, eminent palaces”. What will change for luxury properties with the 2022 cadastral reform? As noted, the government's purpose is first of all to eliminate inequalities in the cadastre and bring them into line with the real value of land and buildings, but this will certainly also have an impact on the taxes that owners will have to pay who already have properties correctly registered and pay regularly. IMU rates will probably have to be lowered to avoid a huge increase in taxes, while the new values ​​and the revision of the estimates could shorten the list of taxpayers who will be exempt, given that the definition of luxury property on certain homes could change and lead to to include more houses than today.

What will change with respect to taxation and tax breaks for luxury homes?

Therefore, at the level of taxation, it is possible to conclude that nothing should change for those who own properties that already fall within the cadastral categories A/1, A/8 and A/9, therefore luxury houses. The owners of luxury properties, in fact, cannot take advantage of the tax benefits that are guaranteed for all other houses that do not fall into this type. First of all, the registration tax title to be paid is equal to 9% (instead of 2%) of the property's cadastral value. Furthermore, when a house is defined as luxury, it cannot receive the concessions that normally belong to a first home and not even the concessions on houses given on loan for use to children or parents who withdraw a reduction of 50% of the IMU and TASI, excluded for luxury houses.

What could change, however, is the “transformation” into luxury properties for some houses that currently are not, with the consequent cancellation of the tax breaks just described. From an initial analysis of the possible impact of the 2022 land registry reform, it is expected that the legislation could affect as many as 39 million individuals and 1,5 million legal persons, including entities, companies and associations, which could see an increase or decrease, according to the new classification, taxes on their properties. However, not before 2026.

Luxury corporate gifts: the most suitable ideas and the best brands

Choosing luxury corporate gifts is never easy, since you need to find the right balance between cost and product quality, without forgetting the functionality of the accessory you want to donate and the most suitable brand. Let's find out which are the best ideas for luxury corporate gifts and which are the best brands that produce them.

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• How to choose luxury corporate gift ideas
  
• The best items for luxury corporate gifts
  
• The ideal brands for luxury corporate gifts

How to choose luxury corporate gift ideas

Corporate gifts are always a great way to convey to clients the gratitude towards them, but also a nice way to pass on the company's values ​​and mindset. In particular, for companies that can afford it, luxury corporate gifts are truly a guarantee as regards the ability to generate esteem and attachment from customers towards their suppliers or retailers, as well as an elegant and classy brand image. Obviously, the choice of the gift must fall on an object that is at the same time representative of the sector in which the company operates and also useful on a personal level for the recipient. It is also essential that a luxury corporate gift is of high quality in terms of design and materials, therefore made by a brand that is successful in its field. The best ideas for luxury corporate gifts must therefore be original and useful at the same time, combining the aesthetic aspect with that of practical utility.

It is also essential that they are personalized, but without exaggerating the branding: a luxury corporate gift can certainly include the name or logo of the company, but it must do so in an elegant and refined way, not excessively evident. A classy idea could simply be to use corporate colors, without adding other elements that are too self-referential. Moving on to the design of the object, choosing for a gift idea by a famous and recognizable luxury brand is always an excellent solution, since in this way it is possible to immediately convey the value of the object and the great care towards the customer by those who have chosen it. The ideas for designer luxury corporate gifts, which rely on well-known and quality brands, are ideal for conveying the image of a fashionable company and enhancing its communication skills through the values ​​of class and elegance related to the chosen brand.

The best items for luxury corporate gifts

Moving from theory to practice, we now offer you a list of possible ideas for luxury corporate gifts that will certainly make your customers happy, before moving on to some suggestions on the best brands to choose for this type of purchase. Certainly luxury watches, about which we wrote recently, may be excessive, but a watch that does not have an exaggerated cost is the typical gift that combines elegance and utility, as well as being suitable for both male and female recipients. Remaining in the context of objects that can be donated to both men and women, you can also opt for wallets and key rings, preferably made of high quality materials, such as leather or precious metals.

Still in the area of ​​accessories related to clothing, an idea for luxury corporate gifts is represented by scarves or foulards made by fashion brands. Finally, moving on to more useful accessories for working life, we cannot forget about writing tools, such as high-level pens, and objects for the office, such as notebooks and agendas, especially if made of precious materials and with an elegant design. To find more ideas than the best items for luxury corporate gifts, we suggest you take a look at the B2B Gift website, which offers many interesting ideas.

The ideal brands for luxury corporate gifts

Finally, we want to present the best brands to choose for buying luxury corporate gifts. These are brands that combine elegance and functionality, as well as being recognizable and universally recognized for the quality of their products.

• Hugo Boss - brand known for its classy accessories, designed for men.
• Cacharel - a brand suggested for giving feminine accessories related to clothing such as scarves, wallets or handbags.
• Cerruti 1881 - the ideal brand for those wishing to opt for leather accessories or designer pens.
• Christian Lacroix - a brand specialized in leather processing and perfect for buying belts or bags.
• Jean-Louis Scherrer - a brand that creates classy accessories that are perfect for a gift idea, such as pendants, necklaces and bracelets.
• Ungaro -brand famous for its high quality leather products.
• Festina - the ideal brand for those wishing to give an elegant pen with a unique design.
• Gucci - one of the most famous luxury brands, perfect for giving the highest quality leather accessories.
• Fendi - another brand that guarantees elegance, recognition and luxury for corporate gifts to leave you speechless.
  
  

From interiors to prices: all about luxury mini houses

Luxury mini houses are increasingly in vogue for their quality of combining design, comfort and functionality in very small spaces, where it is still possible to choose elegant and quality interiors. But what are luxury mini houses and how much do those for sale cost? Let's find out everything there is to know about them, which meet the criteria of sustainability and, in some cases, also offer maximum… mobility.

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• What are luxury mini houses?
  
• The interiors of luxury mini houses
  
• The prices of mini luxury homes for sale

What are luxury mini houses?

We have already dealt with the topic of luxury houses several times, both with respect to the characteristics that make them such, and focusing on how to best furnish a house of this type. In this article, however, we will focus on luxury mini houses, a very particular category of homes characterized by very small dimensions and, at the same time, by maximum comfort and design. Mini houses generally measure 20-25 square meters, sometimes even less, and are born above all with a strong ecological footprint that also aims at reducing consumption and environmental impact, therefore at sustainability.

This is obviously not true for all mini luxury houses, as there are also some in the heart of cities, often chosen as a comfortable retreat for people who travel frequently, but who prefer to own or rent a home, albeit of very small size, instead of booking a hotel room. There are obviously also luxury mini houses that ensure maximum mobility, since they are built on wheels: a large part of the so-called “tiny” houses, in fact, can be comfortably transported, as if it were a luxury camper, a theme that we already have introduced. However, mini transportable luxury houses are widespread above all in the United States of America and rare in Northern Europe, but absent in Italy. In short, whether they are luxury mini houses on wheels or urban ones, what links them is their miniature size, but without sacrificing comfort and design.

The interiors of luxury mini houses

In fact, the luxury mini houses are characterized by essentiality, crucial to ensure the owners the most complete functionality in such small spaces. To achieve this result, it is obviously necessary to rationalize each element to the maximum and reduce the furniture to everything that is truly indispensable: the sleeping area with the bed, the kitchen, a space to eat in and a bathroom with shower. Despite this need for simplicity and minimalism, architects and designers have strived to make tiny houses so organized that they do not leave out any of the comforts and possibilities that a normal home offers. As for the interiors, another of the typical characteristics of luxury mini houses is the choice of the highest quality materials, mainly coming from the area where the house is located, so as to respect the surrounding landscape and environment.

Wood and stone are therefore privileged, also ideal for reducing consumption related to heating, and large windows, designed to favor the diffusion of light and natural colors, as often happens in luxury houses surrounded by nature. Obviously this cannot happen in the small luxury city houses, which instead focus above all on the choice of furniture elements and design accessories, therefore on the attention to every detail. A typical luxury mini house therefore includes loft beds, suspended furniture, shelves in precious materials, bathroom with tub and elegant finishes. Obviously, these houses also offer electrical and water systems, to allow the use of appliances and the bathroom, but there are some also powered by solar panels.

The prices of mini luxury homes for sale

Turning to the prices of luxury mini houses for sale, it should be noted that in Italy this market is not as widespread as, for example, in the United States of America or Northern Europe, especially as regards the mobile ones. Compared to permanent mini houses, however, before moving on to the average cost, it should be noted that the latter need the permission of the municipality to which they belong to be built and located in suitable places, as well as being connected to the electricity, sewer and water network.

These luxury mini houses, if made mainly of wood and large between 20 and 25 square meters, with a standard furnished interior, have a starting price of around 50.000 euros. Obviously this figure is destined to increase depending on the choice of furniture elements, appliances and accessories with which to equip the interiors of the luxury mini house. Finally, the prices of mini houses located in urban environments are even higher, especially in very expensive cities, where the value of the property is also related to its location.

Luxury bags: top Italian brands and best models to buy

What are the best and most expensive luxury bags to buy? Which are the most successful Italian brands in this sector? Let's take a journey among the most exclusive luxury bags models, also discovering the best Italian brands that produce them and… where to rent them.

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• The most expensive luxury bags
  
• The best Italian luxury bags brands
  
• The most expensive luxury bags

The most expensive luxury bags

Luxury bags have always been an object of desire for those who love elegant and classy accessories, but they are often also very expensive. Similarly to what happens with luxury watches, which we wrote about recently, some models are real works of art. The best luxury bags are produced by the most successful fashion brands in the world, designed by the most famous designers and sold at high prices, which in any case do not scare those who love this kind of luxury accessories. Let's find out which are the best and most expensive luxury bags to buy and their prices.

• Carolyn Crocodile Handbag by Marc Jacobs (30.000 dollars) - This bag is made of genuine purple crocodile leather, which makes it unique and very rare, therefore also very expensive.
• Gadino Bag by Hilde Palladino (38.000 dollars) - Designed by Norwegian designer Hilde Palladino, this model is made of white crocodile leather with 39 diamonds set on the buckles, making it a real jewel.
• Tribute Patchwork Bag by Louis Vuitton (42.000 dollars) - It is a mix of 14 other bags from the famous French fashion brand, even if this model was not very successful and was reproduced in only 24 copies, of which it belongs to Beyoncé.
• New Age Traveler Backpack by Louis Vuitton (54.500 dollars) - This backpack was designed by Marc Jacobs in 2010, when he was art director of Louis Vuitton, and is made of cream-colored raw canvas with tassels and fringes, in a limited edition.
• Leiber Precious Rose (100.000 dollars) - This is a unique bag, as there is only one example of this model, handmade in 2007 in the shape of a rose with over a thousand diamonds, in addition to 1.169 pink sapphires and 800 tourmalines.
• Urban Satchel bag by Louis Vuitton (150.000 dollars) - Let's talk about Louis Vuitton again for this handbag made with recycled items (plastic bottles, cigarette packs, chewing gum, etc.), a much discussed model when launched.
• Cleopatra Clutch by Lana Marks (250.000 dollars) - This is the first bag by Lana Marks, made in 1988 and the first of a series of accessories made of very special leathers such as alligator, crocodile and lizard, chosen over the years by stars of the caliber by Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron, Oprah Winfrey, Kate Winslet, Drew Barrymore, Sarah Jessica Parker, Madonna and many more.
• Diamond Forever Classic Bag by Chanel (261.000 dollars) - This bag, the only one from Chanel in this ranking, was launched in 2007, includes the beauty of 334 diamonds and is made of white alligator leather.
• Birkin Bag by Ginza Tanaka by Hermès (1.900.000 dollars) - This is a limited edition clutch bag created by the Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka, made entirely of platinum and decorated with 2.000 diamonds, with a removable strap designed to become a bracelet or a necklace.
• The 1001 Nights Diamond Purse by House of Mouawad (3.800.000 dollars) - The most expensive and exclusive bag in the world costs just under 4 million dollars: inspired by the stories of “A Thousand and One Nights”, it is shaped heartily and was designed by the famous jeweler Robert Mouawad.

The best Italian luxury bags brands

After discovering the most expensive luxury bags in the world, it's time to take a journey among the top brands producing these fascinating accessories. All the best fashion brands produce different models of luxury bags and handbags, but some of them excel: we discover in particular the best Italian brands in the sector.

• Gucci is a brand famous all over the world for the elegance and class of its bags, as well as all of its products, which prefer classic shapes and well-finished details, high quality materials and high-level design. Prices: from hundreds of euros up to more than 12.000 euros.
• Armani offers both more youthful and accessible bags, with its Emporio Armani label, and more classic and sophisticated bags, also in terms of materials. Prices: from hundreds of euros up to more than 1.000 euros.
• Prada is a brand very attentive to the bags in its collections, always elegant and easily identifiable, made of the highest quality materials. Prices: a few thousand euros.
• Fendi is aimed at lovers of luxury, with highly sought after and refined bags, often in leather, but also in python and other exotic leathers. Prices: from 1.000 euros upwards.
• Valentino closes this list of Italian luxury bag brands, with its more original products than the brands already listed, suitable for all ages. Prices: a few thousand euros

Where to rent luxury bags

If buying a luxury bag is an excessive step or, simply, you want to try different models and change them constantly, there is also the possibility of renting this type of accessory. To date, the best option to rent a luxury bag is… in London. This is Cocoon, which offers bags from the most luxurious fashion brands (including Chanel and Prada, to name two) by paying a monthly fee, thanks to which you can then make a replacement with another model of bag. But also in Italy there are companies dedicated to the rental of luxury bags, such as REWI - Rent Your Wish and Rent Fashion Bags. And now, you just have to choose the model!

Discovering the G Train: project and price of the futuristic train

The G Train is the exclusive futuristic luxury train designed by Thierry Gaugain, who chose truly incredible materials and technical specifications to create a jewel on rails that aims to revolutionize the way of traveling in the future: let's discover the characteristics of this super technological train and how much it will cost.

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• The G Train project: a futuristic luxury train
  
• The incredible interiors of the G Train
  
• How much will the G Train cost?

The G Train project: a futuristic luxury train

It may seem strange, but the future of luxury mobility could be represented by one of the oldest motorized means of transport: the train. Obviously we are not talking about a normal train, but the G Train, named by its creator, the designer Thierry Gaugain, already known for having collaborated with Philippe Starck on the construction of incredible yachts such as the Venus, which belonged to the late Steve Jobs. Speaking of yachts, for those interested in the subject, we suggest our article on luxury electric yachts. But let's get back to the G Train. The project of this futuristic smart train was presented in Robb Report, a magazine dedicated to super-luxury means of transport, together with the probable name of the train. The pre-development of the G Train project actually started more than four years ago and boasts some of the best <engineers and architects in the world, as well as partners who play the leading role in their sector: Stadler as a train builder, Saint -Gobain as a supplier of the glass, the structural engineering firm Eckersley O'Callaghan, Vision System for the integration of digital systems and glass, Marine Guard for safety and DWH for the realization of the incredible luxury interiors.

As you may have noticed, we have already mentioned glass several times, and not by chance. In fact, the G Train is expected to be almost 400 meters long, but above all to be clad externally by 3.500 square meters of latest generation smart technical glass, with an innovative technology that will allow the external structure to transform from transparent to opaque and also become gold or black, and then light up at night. In short, a real jewel of technology and elegance, reminiscent of another train, the Orient Express, about which we wrote concerning the "La Dolce Vita" project. Unlike the Orient Express, however, the G-Train will be able to reach higher speeds which, despite its length, should reach 160 kilometers per hour, thanks to four custom-made locomotives able to adapt to both American and European railways and Asian. In short, a jewel on rails ideal for taking a real tour of the world.

The incredible interiors of the G Train

Moving from the technical specifications of the G Train to the interiors of this futuristic luxury train, we can say that the 14 carriages that make it up will transport travelers into a parallel reality. Yes, because it will be possible to change the interiors by pressing a simple button. A few examples? In case of rain outside, it will be possible to be surrounded by a sunny seascape or by a forest in the middle of spring. A possibility that can also vary from carriage to carriage, creating a completely customizable atmosphere. But it doesn't stop there.

Obviously, the interiors of the G Train are also extraordinary and super-equipped, since they provide everything you need to ensure maximum comfort and relaxation: spa, gym, personalized suites, rooms dedicated to projections and live shows, as well as a “garage-carriage” where the motorcycles and supercars of passengers can be stowed, so that they can move around as they prefer during the stops of the G Train. That's why the same designer of this incredible train, Thierry Gaugain, called it “a palace on rails”.

How much will the G Train cost?

If the G Train is meant to be a palace on rails, it should be noted that this futuristic super-luxury train was designed to be a private vehicle, or to be sold to a single owner. In other words, “someone who is aware of the uniqueness of this train and understands that we are not just talking about transport”, in the words of Gauguin himself. And it is completely understandable, also considering that this incredible means of transport will certainly not be affordable to anyone. And so we come to the question that you are all asking: once this ambitious project is realized, how much will the G Train cost? About 350 million euros. Obviously the price of the G Train is still to be discovered, but the estimated cost is a few hundred million euros.

Fortunately, the person who will purchase this futuristic luxury train will not have to travel alone, as the G Train can accommodate up to 18 passengers for the night and is divided into two parts, one for the owner and entertainment and the other for guests and for the crew. In general, there will be a larger suite, three other smaller suites, a guest lounge, outdoor terraces (obtained by folding the wings) and even a garden in which to relax. The latest detail? The G Train has been designed to also offer the option of separating in two, in case passengers want to go to different destinations. But certainly the G Train will hide other surprises in the construction phase and will represent a real princely castle on rails. And now the price of 350 million euros is fully understandable.

Private Islands for sale: buy or rent?

Buying a private island is certainly an exclusive luxury, really for a few people, but there are a lot of options, given that there are several islands for sale both in Italy and in the rest of the world. For those who cannot afford them or would like to give it a try first, there is also another option to own an island, at least temporarily, that is renting it: let's discover the private islands for sale and the rental options.

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• The best private islands for sale in the world
  
• Private island in Italy? Here are the ones for sale
  
• How much does it cost and where to rent a private island?

The best private islands for sale in the world

Owning a private island is the dream of many, but for some it can become a reality. In Italy and in the rest of the world it is in fact possible to buy an island at really high prices, but not so far from those required to buy a luxury chalet in the mountains, as we discussed in one of our articles. The unit for these commercial transactions is millions of dollars (or euros), but there are many options to purchase. There are those who prefer to buy properties and islands in the metaverse, but the charm of a real island is really unique: let's go and discover the best private islands for sale.

• Blue Dolphin Island (Caribbean) - This island measures approximately 42 hectares, almost entirely free from buildings, but includes a dream resort with spa and suites. The price? On request.
• Young Island Resort (Caribbean) - This private island also has typical Caribbean characteristics, from the crystal clear sea to the unmistakable white sand, also offering 29 cottages equipped with private pools, just 200 meters from the mainland (St. Vincent). The cost to buy is approximately 10 million dollars.
• Schulzewerder Island (Poland) - We move from the Caribbean to Europe for this island in Lake Lubie, Poland, especially known for its large indoor camping site and equipment for various recreational activities such as fishing, surfing, diving, water skiing and horseback riding. Again, the price is on request.
• Grand Scrub (Caribbean) - Back to the Caribbean for this fantastic island for sale, including spas, luxury accommodations, bars and restaurants, ready to be purchased at a price not currently available online.
• Katafanga Island (Fiji Islands) - This island, which can be purchased for about 17 million dollars, is located in the Pacific Ocean, near the Fiji Islands and will host about twenty luxury villas, currently under construction.
• Motu Tane Island (Polynesia) - The current owner is the famous French make-up artist Nars, who wants to sell this private at a price of 39 million dollars, which also entitles the 2 luxurious suites, the 9 bungalows, the library, the photographic studio, the kitchen with chef and the staff quarters.
• Rangyai Island (Thailand) - We are moving to Thailand, between Coconut Island and Phuket, for the last island on sale on our list, which can be purchased for around 160 million dollars.

For those who are particularly interested in the subject, we suggest a tour on the Private Islands Online website, where the complete list of islands for sale is available with their prices (where available) and references to present their offer.

Private island in Italy? Here are the ones for sale

It is time to move from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean Sea and the Italian lakes to discover the islands for sale in Italy. Yes, because there are several options to buy your own private island in Italy too.

• Viscontea Island (Lecco) - This island is located near Lake Como, precisely in the stretch of the Adda river between the Lecco del Lario branch and Lake Garlate, and was born as a military garrison, to then first become a house of fishermen and finally be put up for sale for about 2 million euros.
• Island of Ottagono di San Pietro (Venice) - We move to the Venice lagoon for this island, one of the five octagonal islands of the southern lagoon, which can be purchased, at a price on request, both for private use and to build a structure receptive.
• Ustica Island (Palermo) - Going south, as far as Sicily, we find this island about 60 km from the Palermo coast, surrounded by an unparalleled marine panorama and currently on sale: the price of a lot of about 30 thousand square meters it is around one and a half million euros.

Instead, it is too late to buy the Isola delle Sirene, which is located in the Bay of Mazzaro, the coast that extends at the foot of Taormina, in Sicily. This magnificent island, shaped like an egg and including two buildings at the top, has in fact already been sold, but we again suggest you consult the Private Islands Online website to discover the other Italian islands for sale.

How much does it cost and where to rent a private island?

Finally, for those who cannot afford to purchase an island or who would like to try this experience first, there are also several options for renting a private island. In some cases, the price to pay for a few nights to live on a private island is not so high, even if you also need to calculate the travel expense to reach these paradises immersed in the most beautiful seas in the world: let's find out some of them.

• Private Island Cottage (Ottawa, Canada) - This island located on Big Rideau Lake can be rented for just 140 euros per night and offers a recently restored cottage including a beautiful lakeside porch.
• Private Island Cottage (East Hancock, Maine) - We move to the United States of America where, for a few euros more, precisely 143 euros per night, it is possible to rent the cottage in Eagle Island, Maine exclusively.
• Birds Island (Belize) - This reef island can be rented for just 334 euros per night, which also entitles you to use a three bedroom, four bed, one bathroom cottage, as well as fishing gear. snorkeling and kayaking.
• Brother Island (Philippines) - With only 400 euros per night in total it is possible to rent this island exclusively, which offers a villa on the beach, with wooden interiors with a minimal style and bedrooms ready to accommodate up to 16 guests.
• Taprobane Island (Sri Lanka) - This island, nestled in the Indian Ocean, includes a five-bedroom pool villa, and also offers two waiters, a cook, a gardener, a butler and two guards at a cost of approximately 900 euros per night.
• Cayo Espanto (Belize) - This island, ideal for snorkelers and marine beauties lovers, includes seven private villas, each with a swimming pool and boat dock, and can be rented at a price starting from around 1.500 euros.
• Gladden Island (Belize) - This private island includes villas, marinas, panoramic terraces and offers the typical Caribbean white beaches: to rent it exclusively, just spend an amount that is around 3.000 euros per night.
• Inishturk Beg (Ireland) - To end our journey among the private islands available for rent, we move to Northern Europe, precisely to Ireland, where it is possible to rent this natural paradise, ideal for enjoying maximum relaxation, sipping Irish whiskey and immersing yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of the island: the price for having it entirely exclusively starts from around 5.000 euros per night.

We stop here, but you can get a more complete list of private islands to rent by simply visiting the Airbnb website.

What are the best luxury hi-tech gadgets?

Recently hi-tech gadgets are more and more relevant in the luxury items market, as well as environments dedicated to technology in luxury homes. Some of these products, made by the most famous design brands, are truly exclusive, also combining functionality and elegance: let's discover them.

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• The most exclusive luxury hi-tech gadgets
  
• New hi-tech spaces in luxury homes
  
• The best luxury super-tech gadgets

The most exclusive luxury hi-tech gadgets

The relation between technology and luxury is no longer news now. As we have already written recently, more and more owners of luxury homes are equipping hi-tech spaces within their houses, choosing devices to create immersive environments or spaces dedicated to wellness and personal care. In addition to this phenomenon, the luxury goods market is also increasingly linked with the technological one, thanks also to the creation of hi-tech gadgets by some of the most famous fashion brands in the world.

In particular, the most exclusive luxury technological objects are designer smartwatches or devices dedicated to the enjoyment of music, podcasts and any type of audio file, such as innovative wireless earphones or super-technological headphones made with top quality materials. But there are also branded video game consoles or speakers that become real elements of luxury furniture. The prices of the best hi-tech gadgets are obviously high, but some of these products, made by the most famous fashion brands, are truly exclusive and unique, perfectly combining functionality and elegance.

New hi-tech spaces in luxury homes

Putting aside technological luxury items for a moment, it is worth opening a chapter for all those hi-tech appliances for the home, ideal for offering maximum comfort to owners and guests of a luxury home. In fact, domestic spaces dedicated to wellness and personal care are growing, such as mini spas, whirlpools, saunas, home gyms or small swimming pools. Together with air filtration and ventilation technologies, as well as ultraviolet cleaning devices, chosen to improve air quality and eliminate harmful agents inside the home.

Moving from well-being to the new technological frontiers, luxury homes are increasingly equipped with immersive environments, for those who want to get the best out of virtual reality experience and digital services. In this case, we refer to the Oculus rooms, ideal for the use of VR viewers, or even to environments designed specifically for watching 3D images. Another less avant-garde solution, but still hi-tech, is the home theater, that is a room used as a home cinema room, to be equipped with the latest generation devices for the reproduction of sounds, so as to obtain the effect given by the large screen. Together with the home theater, we obviously suggest high quality screens or projectors to feel in a real cinema.

The best luxury super-tech gadgets

Returning to luxury hi-tech items, recently some truly exclusive super-technological gadgets have come out. We have tried to collect the best products in this particular category, with their prices and features which, together with the design, make them truly unique. The most represented brand is Yves Saint Laurent, but even Gucci and Fendi have not pulled back: let's discover together the best luxury hi-tech gadgets.

• MB 01 x Maison Kitsuné by Montblanc headphones - The product line launched by Montblanc in collaboration with Maison Kitsuné includes various luxury items designed for travel, including these super-tech over-ear headphones, which offer cutting-edge technology - such as the proximity sensors - combined with a unique design, thanks to their leather pads, at the base price of 710 euros.
• Cit-E backpack by Yves Saint Laurent - This nylon backpack has been designed to integrate perfectly with the latest technological devices, thanks to a collaboration between Yves Saint Laurent and Jacquard by Google, and offers maximum comfort in an ideal size for any movement, for a cost of 850 euros.
• Horizon earphones by Louis Vuitton - Even the most famous fashion brand, Louis Vuitton, has launched into the market of hi-tech luxury gadgets, with the Horizon wireless earphones, where the well known logo of the French brand decorates a device with technical specifications of the highest quality, such as the proximity sensor, the noise canceling and ambient listening modes and the case that also works as a power bank… the cost? “Only” 1.010 euros.
• Apple Watch Serie 7 by Hermès - Thanks to the work of the fashion house Hermès, the Apple Watch Series 7 also becomes a luxury technological gadget, with its series of dials and straps inspired by the French brand, universally known for the quality of its craftsmanship, to accompany the normal functions of the Apple Watch Series 7, but at a cost of 1.869 euros.
• Speaker Horizon Light Up by Louis Vuitton - Let's go back to mention Louis Vuitton for another hi-tech gadget dedicated to listening to music, namely the Horizon Light Up speaker, which incorporates the lines of the well-known shoulder bag created by Frenchman Nicolas Ghesquière and offers above all technical features of the highest level, such as the three-inch subwoofer, the three integrated microphones, the Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, even if the weight is not exactly a convenience, being just under a kilo ... which costs 2.450 euros.
• Smartwatch “Tambour Horizon Light Up” by Louis Vuitton - Let's stay at Louis Vuitton for another design smartwatch, the Tambour Horizon Light Up, a real luxury hi-tech object, thanks to the 1.2-inch circular AMOLED display in sapphire crystal, surrounded by the ring with 24 LED-backlit Monogram flowers, and the Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor to support the French brand's proprietary operating system, for a price that exceeds 3.000 euros.
• Xbox by Gucci -Let's move on to the first Italian brand on this list and dive into the world of video game consoles, given that the collaboration between the fashion house Gucci and the technological company Sony has given life to 100 limited edition numbered sets consisting of a Xbox Series X, decorated with the classic GG motif of the Italian brand, and a pair of wireless controllers for decorated with the red and blue Gucci Web ribbon, all inside a hard case reminiscent of the Gucci archive suitcases. price of this luxurious hi-tech collector's item? 7.000 euros.
• Ledger Nano X by Fendi - Let's stay in Italy, but let's move on to Fendi, for the latest super-technological luxury gadget in this ranking: this is the wallet for digital tokens, designed in two versions by Silvia Venturini Fendi, who has revived the version in miniature of two of the most famous bags of the brand. But for the price you still need to wait... at least until June.
  
  
  

Luxury living room: how to furnish it in a modern and classic style

Living room furniture is essential to make a luxury home welcoming and also to represent the aesthetic taste of the owners, since the interiors, starting with the choice of materials and lines, must reflect the personality of those who live there. From classic to modern style, let's find out how to furnish a luxury living room and which elements to choose.

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• Modern luxury living room furniture
  
• Luxury living room elements
  
• Classic style luxury living room

Modern luxury living room furniture

The furnishing of luxury homes is a theme that is very close to our hearts and that we have already discussed recently, but in this article we will focus specifically on the living room, the real heart of a home. The living room is the space where guests are welcomed, where free time is spent and, in every sense, it is located in the center of the house. To create a luxury living room, you need to define a style to follow and take the utmost care in the choice of materials and furniture, as well as managing the spaces. Starting from the modern style, a luxury living room will have to respect the simple and geometric shapes typical of this type of design, given that a modern house is minimal and at the same time elegant, with classy interiors, which however do not include refined elements or luxurious materials.

A modern luxury living room is in fact characterized by clean lines and functionality, also using the latest technologies and innovative materials, which however must harmonize with more natural elements, such as wood and stone, often handcrafted. A modern luxury living room ensures maximum comfort without forgetting elegance, combining classy elements with the brightness and bold combinations typical of modern-style homes. In terms of color, in fact, modern interior design favors imaginative and creative combinations, with both very bright and neutral colors.

Luxury living room elements

Moving on to the ideal furniture for furnishing a luxury living room, obviously wood is always the main material and both for the classic style, if you choose precious and noble woods, and for the modern style, which prefers non-carved and roughly preserved woods, for foster a sense of simplicity and naturalness inside the home. In fact, wooden furnishings manage to combine luxury and comfort, charm and warmth. Starting again from the modern style, a luxury living room is suitable for hosting a modern sofa with chaise longue, which guarantees elegance and sobriety at the same time, as well as being comfortable and welcoming.

Remaining on clean and simple lines, a sturdy and wide wooden table is perfect for a modern living room, maybe combined with a console characterized by clean and minimal lines, always made with a precious and solid wood. Moving on to the classic style, a luxury living room needs to include a sofa that refers to a past historical era, being elegant and classy, but at the same time comfortable, also thanks to decorative cushions. In a classic luxury living room, you can also opt for a lava stone table, or other refined materials, decorated with pomp and surrounded by Kartell Ghost Chairs, which combine classic shapes and modern materials, ideal for furnishing an elegant and luxurious living room, but not too opulent.

Classic style luxury living room

We remain in the context of the classic style to talk about how to furnish a luxury living room following this type of design, which includes expensive and precious interiors, aimed at reflecting the refined taste of the owners. Classic style furnishings prefer beauty over functionality, luxury over simplicity. The classic design for a luxury living room includes ceramic pieces, marble or parquet floors, silk curtains and carpets, leather elements, wallpaper and flashy chandeliers.

Without neglecting artistic pieces of furniture inspired by ancient historical periods. All characterized by refined lines. In a classic-style luxury living room, light and neutral colors dominate, such as beige, while the furnishings are characterized by precious and high-quality materials, which convey richness and opulence. A classic style luxury living room, in addition to being elegant and welcoming, must therefore give guests the impression of being in an exclusive space, just like inside a noble castle or a palace of ancient times.

What are the most exclusive luxury hotels in Italy and in the world?

Luxury hotels are a guarantee in terms of hospitality and comfort reserved for their guests. Both in Italy and in the world, there are some that stand out for the beauty of the locations, the services offered and the quality of the rooms: let's find out which ones and where are the most exclusive and luxurious hotels in Italy and in the world.

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• The most luxurious Italian hotels
  
• The most expensive luxury hotels in the world
  
• The luxury hotels beloved by VIPs in Italy

The most luxurious Italian hotels

Being hosted in a real luxury hotel is a possibility for a few, but also an experience to try at least once. The services and comforts offered to guests by these hotels are truly exclusive, and in some cases unique. Luxury hotels guarantee maximum relaxation in breathtaking locations, as well as elegant interiors and a very high quality treatment when it comes to food. But where to choose which luxury hotel for your holiday? After having already presented the best destinations for a luxury holiday in Italy, we will also try to help you in choosing hotels, with a list of the ten most luxurious hotels in Italy.

• Galleria Vik (Milan) - This luxurious five-star hotel is located inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a few steps from the Duomo of Milan, and includes 89 rooms and suites designed and furnished by 40 international designers, but also works by more than 90 contemporary artists, thus representing a real hotel-museum.
• Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti (Pinzolo) - Moving from the city to the peaks of the mountains, we find this luxurious hotel nestled in the Dolomites, very close to the most beautiful ski slopes in Italy and including a spa and gourmet restaurant, which offers reinterpretations of traditional dishes from Trentino Alto Adige.
• Hotel Danieli (Venice) - Choosing just one luxury hotel in Venice is really difficult, but this hotel, located in Riva degli Schiavoni, offers a unique view of the Grand Canal and the islands to its guests, who stay in extremely luxurious suites and also decorated with Murano glass candelabra, while the Danieli Terrace Restaurant is the best for a dinner accompanied by the sunset over the Lagoon.
• Mandarin Oriental (Blevio) - Lake Como is one of the most exclusive luxury destinations in Italy and this five-star plus hotel, housed in a historic residence, also includes the Michelin Restaurant L˜ARIA and everything you need to get relaxed (floating pool, indoor pool with jacuzzi and the largest luxury spa on Lake Como).
• Relais Borgo Santo Pietro (Chiusdino) - Going down to Tuscany, we find one of the most luxurious facilities in Italy, with an estate of twelve hectares and its starred restaurant, the Meo Modo, where you can dine in the magnificent setting of the Tuscan countryside after a day in the holistic wellness center reserved for guests.
• Four Seasons Hotel (Florence) - We remain in Tuscany, but in the city context of Florence, the beating heart of the Italian artistic heritage, where this luxury hotel offers guests the largest private garden in the city, the spa and the private swimming pool, as well as rooms equipped with a terrace overlooking the center of Florence for meals so exclusive as to be unforgettable.
• The St. Regis Rome (Rome) - Obviously also Rome, the capital, offers different solutions in the field of luxury hotels, but this hotel structure was born even in 1894, inside a historic building that includes the famous Ritz Hall (the first public ballroom of the Capital) and the picturesque staircase that leads to the elegant rooms.
• Hotel Santa Caterina (Amalfi) - The Amalfi Coast is also one of the most luxurious destinations in Italy and, among the various options available, this luxury hotel offers the maximum in hospitality and elegance, in addition to the breathtaking views of the Gulf, the highest quality food (both at Glicine, with Michelin star, and at the Al Mare Restaurant), the exclusive terrace of the Beach Club and access to the private sea.
• J.K. Place Capri (Capri) - We move a few kilometers to reach Capri, another ideal destination for a luxury holiday, we find this exclusive hotel, which offers elegant rooms and one of the best kitchens in the Gulf of Naples, but above all a location truly unique and unparalleled, on a literally postcard island.
• Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo (Taormina) - For the last of the ten Italian hotels on our list, we remain on an island, but this time it is Sicily, where in the center of Taormina, we find this luxurious hotel that offers its guests a unique view, which goes from the bay to Etna, from its Literary Terrace, but also the Otto Geleng restaurant magabed by the Chef Roberto Toro, the spa surrounded by greenery and the splendid panoramic swimming pool.

The most expensive luxury hotels in the world

For those who look for more particular destinations, or in any case outside Italy, we have collected the ten most exclusive and expensive luxury hotels in the world. This ranking is dominated by the USA, with five out of ten structures, but Europe and Asia are also represented: let's find out where.

1. Palms Casino Resort (Las Vegas, USA) - The most expensive hotel in the world is Las Vegas, the City of Sin, but also of comfort and elegance, as the Empathy Suite of this hotel includes two bedrooms and some works of art by Damien Hirst, priced at around 100.000 dollars per night.
2. The 13 (Macau, China) - We move to the other side of the world, to Macau, for the second most expensive hotel in the world, which includes the Villa de Stephen suite, which is 2.800 square meters large and also bookable at the cost of 100.000 dollars per night.
3. Hotel President Wilson (Geneva, Switzerland) - For the third step of the podium we go to Europe, precisely on Lake Geneva, where a night in the Royal Penthouse Suite of the President Wilson Hotel costs about 80.000 dollars and offers guests twelve bedrooms, equipped with marble bathrooms and, for an extra fee, also a private chef and a butler.
4. The Mark (New York, USA) - Also in the USA, precisely in New York, is this exclusive luxury hotel, where a suite costs about 75.000 dollars and includes a huge terrace that measures more than 200 square meters.
5. Hotel Martinez (Cannes, France) - One of France's best-known luxury destinations is Cannes, where this ultra-luxurious hotel is located, whose penthouse costs around 65.000 dollars a night, as it includes four bedrooms and a 270-meter terrace.
6. Hilltop Villa (Laucala Island, Fiji) - Let's move on to a more exotic location, the Fiji Islands, where a night in this luxury resort costs 64.000 dollars per night.
7. Four Seasons Hotel (New York, USA) - In the Big Apple, and precisely in Manhattan, there is also this luxury hotel, where the most expensive room is the Ty Warner Penthouse (about 50.000 dollars per night), with its own private spa.
8. Faena (Miami, USA) - Also in the United States, but in Miami, we find this exclusive hotel property, where the Penthouse Suite is priced at 50,000 dollars per night and includes an outdoor terrace with ocean views, as well as a private chef.
9. Bvlgari Resort & Redicences (Dubai, UAE) - Let's move to the United Arab Emirates for this luxury hotel, located in the center of a fairytale white beach, with its Villa Dubai suite which costs around 42.000 dollars a night and also includes a garden, a beach, a swimming pool and three bedrooms.
10. The Setai (Miami, USA) - The ranking of the ten most expensive luxury hotels in the world still closes in Miami, where it is possible to book a night on the 40th floor, in the attic of this exclusive structure, at the cost of about 41.300 dollars.

The luxury hotels beloved by VIPs in Italy

Obviously luxury hotels, for the services offered, but also for the staggering prices, are the ideal structures to meet some VIPs. Several movie, music and sports stars choose to stay in the most luxurious hotels during their world tours: let's find out together which are their favorites. Focusing on Italy and starting from Milan, the Park Hyatt Hotel has hosted pop stars such as Shakira and Lady Gaga over the years, during their tours in the beautiful country. Also in Milan is the Armani Hotel, loved by movie stars of the caliber of Leonardo Di Caprio and Tom Cruise. Also in Lombardy, on Lake Como, we find the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, loved by VIPs from all over the world, such as singer Gwen Stefani and actress Natalie Portman. Obviously, Venice and Rome are also two of the most popular destinations for celebrities.

Starting from the Serenissima, the luxury hotel Aman Canal Grande Venice hosted the wedding of George Clooney, while Belen Rodriguez often chooses the Hotel Danieli for her holidays in the lagoon. In the Eternal City, on the other hand, one of the favorite hotels for VIPs is the Hotel Hassler, chosen by David Beckham, Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow, but also the Parco Dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa has hosted international stars such as Michael Bublè and Italian actors such as Stefano Accorsi and Alessandro Siani. Two other locations loved by the stars are the Ligurian Portofino, with the Hotel Splendido, where pop star Madonna celebrated her fifty-first birthday, and Capri, where Carolina di Monaco and Charlotte Casiraghi prefer the Capri Palace Hotel & Spa in Anacapri. Finally, we get to Puglia for the luxurious Borgo Egnazia resort in Fasano (Brindisi), the scene in 2012 of the wedding between Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel. In short, concerning luxury hotels, the only difficulty in Italy is to choose one.

Ranking and cost of the most expensive diamonds in the world

Diamonds are the most valuable precious stones of all, so much so that they have always been identified with power, luxury and elegance. But which are the most expensive in the world? What makes them so unique and increases their evaluation? Let's find out the ranking of the ten most valuable diamonds to date and their value, in some cases priceless.

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• What is the value of the most expensive diamonds in the world?
  
• The ranking of the most expensive diamonds in the world
  
• The most famous movies with diamonds

What is the value of the most expensive diamonds in the world?

Diamonds have always been the precious stones that most represent elegance, luxury and wealth. This opinion is based on the fact that diamonds are the hardest stones that exist in nature, so much so that they are defined as "indestructible" - although this is not exact. Furthermore, diamonds are crystals composed entirely of pure carbon, which has been transformed over millions of years, therefore they are a rare and exhaustible good, as well as unique, since each stone is constituted in a different way. In addition to this, a large part of the enormous value attributed to these gemstones derives from their history, which has always been intertwined with nobility and wealth, as well as some specific characteristics that make them particularly valuable.

Apart from the size of the diamond, the main characteristics that determine its value are the so-called "4 Cs", for carat, color, clarity and cut. The evaluation of a diamond, and therefore its price, mainly depends on these specifications, as well as - in the case of the rarest stones - on their history and origin. Moving on, therefore, to the cost of the most expensive diamonds in the world, it must first be clarified that some of them are even priceless, while others may be worth a few million euros, or even tens and hundreds of millions for the most valuable.

The ranking of the most expensive diamonds in the world

After talking about what makes diamonds particularly precious and the characteristics useful for identifying their value, we can find out the ranking of the ten most expensive diamonds in the world today.

10. MOUSSAIEFF RED - This diamond has a weight of 5,11 carats and was carved from a rough stone of 13,9 carats found in Brazil and bought for 8 million dollars by the company Moussaieff Jewelers Ltd.
9. WINSTON BLUE - This precious stone costs 23,8 million dollars, that is 1,8 million for each of its 13,22 carats, making it one of the ten most expensive jewels in the world.
8. THE PRINCIE - The history of this diamond begins over 300 years ago, but it came into the possession of the Indian royal family Hyderabad in 1960, before passing through Maria Girani Angiolillo and then being bought by the Qatar sheikh for 40 million dollars.
7. WITTELSBACH GRAFF - This blue gem weighing 35,56 carats comes from the mines of Golkonda (India) and, after spending in Bavaria in the House of Wittelsbach, in 2008 it was sold at auction for about 24,3 million dollars.
6. PINK STAR DIAMOND - Also known as Steinmetz Pink, this is a pink diamond, obtained from a rough stone of 132,5 carats extracted in 1999 in South Africa, before being cut and polished for two years by the Steinmetz Diamonds company, which today it is valued at 60 million dollars.
5. DE BEERS CENTENARY - It is the first in this ranking to reach the value of 100 million dollars, being a diamond that, found in 1986, was worked for more than 3 years by the famous Belgian cutter Marcel Tolkowsky to reach its current form (273,85 carats and 247 facets).
4. HOPE - This blue diamond is set in the center of a 45-carat diamond necklace, worth approximately 250 million dollars.
3. CULLINAN - Mined in 1905 in South Africa in Sir Thomas Cullinan's mine, this diamond in the rough weighed a whopping 3.106,75 carats, making it the largest diamond ever found, before being cut into 9 main stones and 96 smaller ones in 1908, for a value that reaches 400 million dollars.
2. SANCY - On the second step of the podium we find a precious stone whose value is inestimable and which, after passing from the hands of the Russian Prince Paul I Demidoff and William Waldorf Astor (American lawyer and politician), in 1978 was purchased by the Louvre Museum, where it still stands today.
1. KOH-I-NOOR - The most expensive diamond in the world comes from India and its existence is documented as early as 1304, when it belonged to the Rajàh of Malwa: with its 108 carats, it is absolutely priceless and today it is in the center of Queen Elizabeth II's crown in the Tower of London.

The most famous movies with diamonds

We can say that diamonds have always been a symbol of richness and luxury all around the world. This is why these precious stones have also been protagonists in the movies. Incredible robberies, historical movies and romantic stories: let's find out in which famous movies diamonds are the real protagonists. The first title we chose is "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961), in which the actress Audrey wears a beautiful diamond necklace, but James Bond also had to deal with diamonds, in particular in “Agent 007 - Diamonds are forever”(1971), in which precious stones are connected to an imaginative laser. Referring to the movie sagas, in “Indiana Jones and the cursed temple”, Harrison Ford must find some magical precious stones, including a diamond and, while in "Ocean's Thirteen" (third chapter of the series) the protagonists must steal five diamonds from the Royal Review.

Moving to the famous romantic comedy “Pretty Woman”, Richard Gere gives Julia Robert a diamond necklace, reminiscent of the one worn by Nicole Kidman in the musical “Moulin Rouge”. In the colossal "Titanic", with Kate Winslet and Leonardo Di Caprio, the plot revolves around the wonderful diamond called “The Heart of the Ocean”. Di Caprio is also the protagonist of “Blood Diamond” (2007), a film that tells the tragic reality of the civil war of the 90s in Sierra Leone and at the same time of the violence and exploitation at the base of the diamonds trafficking from the poorest areas of Africa.

Where to find the best luxury spas in Italy

In Italy there are many luxury spas, which reserve truly exclusive treatments and comforts for their guests. We discover the best Italian spas and their services, but also the most luxurious European spas on the border with Italy.

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• The exclusive treatments of luxury spas
  
• The best Italian luxury spas
  
• The most exclusive luxury spas on the Italian borders

The exclusive treatments of luxury spas

A real luxury spa will regenerate you in just a few hours. Of course, a whole weekend is certainly more suitable for fully enjoying all the services that these havens of comfort offer their guests. Yes, because luxury spas offer exclusive treatments that guarantee maximum relaxation and self-care. From outdoor Jacuzzis, set among breathtaking views, to the thermal pools that only nature can offer, in which to immerse yourself and relax. But not only. The luxury spas stand out for their exclusive locations and beneficial waters, but also for unique treatments, designed to give guests unforgettable moments and to make them return home renewed in body and spirit.

The best spas offer anti-aging and moisturizing services, but also personalized rituals, both detox and for relaxation, as well as cutting-edge wellness programs and beauty treatments with the highest quality products, including bio ones. All within elegantly designed and perfectly equipped structures. Obviously, all of these comforts have their costs, but it is certainly an excellent investment to make alone, as a couple or even in the company of friends.

Le migliori spa di lusso italiane

But where to find all the exclusive treatments just described - and much more? To answer this question, we have prepared a selection of the best luxury spas in Italy. In the Italian territory, in truth, there are many top quality spas, but we have tried to choose ten of them that are particularly luxurious in terms of services and locations..

• SAN LUIS RETREAT HOTEL & LODGES - This luxury hotel is surrounded by nature in Avelengo (at 1.400 meters above sea level, near Merano) and offers its guests various comforts, including a Jacuzzi located in a lake of approximately 5.800 square meters over to private saunas inside the rooms.
• ALPINA DOLOMITES LODGE - Nestled in the Alpe di Siusi, in South Tyrol, this luxury hotel offers holistic treatments, individual programs and beauty programs, as well as an area dedicated to wellness, with panoramic swimming pools and various types of saunas and detox baths (Finnish sauna, biosauna with aromatic herbs, saline or aromatic steam bath for deep cleansing), and an area designed for fitness and training.
• VIGILIUS MOUNTAIN RESORT DI LANA - Also in South Tyrol, on the summit of Monte San Vigilio (at 1.500 meters above sea level), this resort was designed by the archistar Matteo Thun with completely soundproofed, to isolate yourself from the world, and offers paths focused on breathing and meditation techniques, as well as offering a wellness area of ​​1.200 square meters, which also includes an indoor-outdoor whirlpool.
• SAN PELLEGRINO - Outside Bergamo, in the Brembana Valley, there is this luxury center, where it is possible to enjoy the benefits of the San Pellegrino thermal waters thanks to a wellness program with more than thirty options (panoramic baths, whirlpools of varying intensity, sensory baths, waterfalls, Kneipp path, Vichy showers, saunas, steam baths, themed relaxation rooms, natural solarium, etc.), but also take advantage of customized wellness treatments and massages.
• LEFAY RESORT & SPA - Within a natural park near Lake Garda, this resort covers 3.800 square meters and, among others, also includes a thalassotherapy pool, as well as a wide choice of treatments, regenerative massages and rituals reserved for couples.
• HOTEL ADLER SPA RESORT THERMAE - Going further south, in San Quirico D'Orcia, we find this luxury resort immersed in the green Tuscan hills and characterized by high quality curative and beauty treatments, also known outside Italy, and by thermal pools at 37° centigrade accompanied by five types of saunas, the Turkish bath, the underground salt cave and the Kneipp ice fountain.
• BAGNI DI PISA - This luxury spa is also located in Tuscany, near Pisa, and is famous for being housed in a historic building, as well as for its 38° centigrade pools, the natural cave and the huge outdoor thermal pool, in to dive into after one of the beauty treatments made with aromatic herbs from the spa park.
• SATURNIA - Going down to Maremma, also in Tuscany, the Terme di Saturnia are one of the most famous spa facilities in Italy especially for its waters at 37.5° centigrade which naturally purify the skin, but without forgetting the waterfalls, the whirlpools, the Kneipp path and all the beauty treatments available to guests.
• BORGO BRUFA - Let's now pass to Umbria, where this village is located which houses a luxury spa of 3.000 square meters, including a panoramic sauna, nature sauna, steam bath and various options for those who want to treat themselves to a truly exclusive stay, such as the Imperial Suite with private whirlpool and infrared sauna.
• VERDURA RESORT - To close this tour of Italian luxury spas we land in Sicily, near Sciacca, where this resort offers a wellness area of ​​4.000 square meters in the Sicilian countryside, where you can take advantage of thalassotherapy and tailor-made treatments for the guests.

The most exclusive luxury spas on the Italian borders

But even in Europe, on the border with Italy, there are several luxury spas that deserve to be mentioned. Starting from Switzerland, on Mount Bürgenstock, overlooking Lake Lucerne, is the Hotel Villa Honegg, whose peculiarities are the cinema, the panoramic swimming pools overlooking the mountains and the incredible surrounding natural environment.

Austria also offers excellent luxury spas, such as the Aqua Dome, with its raised pools overlooking the mountain peaks, and the Bio Hotel Stanglwirt, not far from Italy, with the largest private salt pool in the continent. Still on the border with Italy, Slovenia also offers several luxury spas. The best known is the Hotel Thermana Park Thermal Center in Lasko, where, in addition to the various types of saunas and swimming pools - even one dedicated to children - it is possible to indulge in relaxation and self-care with different types of massages, treatments to regenerate face and body and also Ayurvedic ones.

How to furnish the house: the best luxury items

The furnishing of a classy home also requires the utmost attention in the choice of luxury objects with which to decorate it, to increase its elegance and charm. From the most exclusive accessories and technological elements, let’s discover which are the best luxury items to furnish the home and the top brands that produce them.

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• The best luxury items for the home
  
• Top technologies and luxury items for the home
  
• The best luxury accessories brands

The best luxury items for the home

An elegant home needs to be furnished and decorated with just as much class. In this sense, it is imperative to choose luxury items that enhance it and convey a sense of exclusivity and attention to details. To help you choose these accessories and furnishing elements, we have selected the best luxury items for the home and the brands for this elite market. These are obviously quality products, recognizable by their design and often very expensive. Regardless of the style of furniture chosen for the home (a topic that we have discussed in a recent post about dream-like houses interiors), these objects are a guarantee for those who want to make the rooms of their home luxurious and classy, ​​as well as comfortable and welcoming. A classic accessory that combines comfort and elegance are the sofa cushions, in different patterns and colors, made by different fashion brands, such as Roberto Cavalli or Fendi.

Another category of luxury items ideal for decorating the home is that of chandeliers, especially for the living room or other rooms in the house thought to welcome guests. An example is the luxurious Gold Leaf Technology chandelier by the Cavicchi company, but we cannot fail to mention the Armani Casa lamp, modern and classy at the same time. Staying in the living room, even the armchairs are an ideal piece of furniture to make a luxurious environment. From the “Edward” armchairs, also by Armani, to the refined fabrics by Christian Fischbacher or Rudi. From the armchairs we move on to the decorated vases, in which high fashion brands such as Gucci have also tried their hand, as well as the Italian leaders in the sector, Fornace Mian and NasonMoretti. Moving on to the kitchen, the best luxury items for this room of the house are certainly the cutlery sets, especially those in Tiffany's "Elsa Peretti" silver, but also decorative candles or wine decanters, like the one made in crystal by the fashion brand Ralph Lauren.

Top technologies and luxury items for the home

In addition to luxury items, the furnishings of an elegant and classy home cannot do without hi-tech elements designed to ensure maximum comfort for owners and guests. In fact, technological accessories are increasingly in vogue even in luxury homes, especially those dedicated to wellness and personal care. Here the owners of luxury homes are equipping themselves more and more with mini spas, whirlpools, compact saunas, emotional showers, but also home gyms, tennis courts or swimming pools in which to practice physical activity. Personal care in luxury homes also includes relaxation, therefore from spaces dedicated to meditation, yoga or mindfulness.

The last frontier of luxury technological objects for the home, however, concerns two areas in particular: air quality and immersive spaces. In fact, in luxury homes, air filtration and ventilation devices are increasingly required, as well as ultraviolet cleaning systems, designed to improve air quality by eliminating harmful agents, as well as allergens. Turning instead to immersive environments, these technologies are ideal for those who want to have spaces at home in which to make the most of the possibilities of digital and virtual reality. We are talking about Oculus rooms, designed to optimize the use of VR viewers, and rooms dedicated entirely to viewing 3D images.

The best luxury accessories brands

After summarizing which are the best luxury items for the home and the latest technological frontiers for a luxurious home, it is time to propose a list of the best brands, especially Italian, in the luxury accessories and furniture sector. In this case, it is imperative to start from the area of ​​accessories that require great attention to fabrics, which is the most important element to take care of in a luxury home. As for leather, a point of reference is certainly the Genoese company Giobagnara, which produces luxury leather accessories for every room in the house, as well as Rudi, another Italian brand. In the field of fabrics for luxury homes, from carpets to bed linen, it is worth mentioning the aforementioned Swiss company Christian Fischbacher, as well as the French brand Nobilis, which has been active for almost a century in the high-quality textile sector.

Returning to Italy, and precisely to Milan, one cannot fail to mention DEDAR, famous for its patterns and colors that enhance the precious materials chosen for its products. Also among the Italian companies, a high grade goes to the fabrics of the Mastro Raphael and Arte Pura, brands that make Made in Italy and creativity two distinctive traits. Moving from fabrics to furnishing objects, we have already named Fornace Mian, in respect to vases, and NasonMoretti, a company that produces luxury objects in Murano glass. The glasses and cutlery sets by German producers Robbe & Berking are also very interesting, while a mention also goes to the miniature bookcases handmade by Manuzio, an artist who works in Venice and produces handcrafted pieces in which the attention to details reaches its greatest expression.