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The year 2024 will see a rapid transformation of luxury real estate, with new trends defining luxury and setting the pace for modern living. At the forefront, eco-friendly design, personalized spaces and smart home technology are perfectly blending with sophistication, sustainability and convenience. Not only will this be a step forward in health-conscious living, but financially, SBA loan applications will enable many more people to purchase luxury properties. Here are six trends that will redefine luxury living and shape the home in the future.Eco-friendly designFrom solar panels and energy-efficient appliances to sustainable building materials, luxury homes are becoming more eco-friendly,…

Image credit: PA Images via Getty Images On Monday, August 19, Sicily witnessed a tragedy when the luxury yacht “Bayesian” sank after being hit by a water tornado in an “incredible event.” Most of the 22 passengers on board were rescued, but six people were confirmed dead, including British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch. The last person still missing is Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter Hannah. The incident raised concerns from Giovanni Costantino, head of the Italian Sea Group. According to CNN, Costantino questioned why those on board did not notice the approaching storm or the problem of the so-called “unsinkable ship.” He…

RICHMOND, Texas, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), the nation’s premier builder of luxury homes, today announced the opening of sales for its newest community, Toll Brothers at Stone Creek, in Richmond, Texas. Offering a variety of home designs in a tranquil setting in an ideal location, the Toll Brothers sales center and professionally decorated model home is now available for daily tours at 5318 Guild Estates Drive in Richmond.Located within the charming Stonecreek Estates masterplan, this community is ideally located within walking distance of on-site Don Carter Elementary School and across from a brand…

A water tornado occurred near Florida in 1969. Image from Wiki Commons. A water tornado is a swirling column of air and mist that occurs over a large body of water. They can occur in a variety of conditions, from calm weather to severe storms. However, while water tornadoes in fair weather are generally less dangerous, tornado-like water tornadoes can be very destructive. Water tornadoes can produce strong winds, turbulent seas, and cause significant damage to ships in their path. So, did such a phenomenon sink Bayesians? The Baysian sank off the coast of Sicily in the early hours of…

Have you ever walked into a hotel and wondered how it smells so good? You’re not alone. Creating the best hotel scents is big business, with many resorts and spas working with consultants to create the perfect scent. “Hotels want to stimulate all of a guest’s senses when they walk through the door,” says Christian Schulz, partner and design director at hospitality design firm Studio Collective.Often, that calls for a discreet commercial diffuser, explains Caroline Fabrigas, CEO of Scent Marketing, which develops custom fragrances for hotels. But with the right products, you can achieve a similar effect at home. Look…

RICHMOND, Texas, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), the nation’s premier builder of luxury homes, today announced the opening of sales for its newest community, Toll Brothers at Stone Creek, in Richmond, Texas. Offering a variety of home designs in a tranquil setting in an ideal location, the Toll Brothers sales center and professionally decorated model home is now available for daily tours at 5318 Guild Estates Drive in Richmond. Located within the charming Stonecreek Estates masterplan, this community is ideally located within walking distance of on-site Don Carter Elementary School and across from a…

If someone hit you over the head (hard) just before the pandemic and you woke up only now in mid-2024, you’d notice some changes, like the proliferation of Six Senses hotels and resorts worldwide. Once a relatively quiet group focused on wellness-focused Asian resorts for European insiders, Six Senses has been opening at a furious pace, with an eye on the U.S. Since hotel giant IHG spent $300 million in cash to acquire the 16-strong hotel and resort portfolio from private-equity group Pegasus Capital Advisors in 2019, Six Senses has grown to 26 urban hotels and resorts in 21 countries…

Share this article Last updated 3 minutes ago When it comes to choosing where to stay for your Los Cabos vacation, your options are endless, no matter what type of accommodation you’re looking for. Whether you’re booking a luxury hotel, luxury all-inclusive, hostel, boutique hotel or vacation rental, you’ll have plenty of options. Soon, another option will be offered by luxury brand Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. A new proposal from Rosewood Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is planning an ambitious project in Los Cabos called Rosewood Residences Old Lighthouse. It will be a place where you can have your own little…

Listen to the article 3 minutes This audio is automatically generated, please let us know if you have any feedback. Dive Overview: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts will open a 700-room hotel in Orlando, Florida, in 2028, parent company IHG Hotels & Resorts announced Tuesday. The property, located on International Drive, will feature five restaurants and bars, a 15,000-square-foot spa and wellness facility and 106,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Long a leading leisure travel destination, Orlando has in recent years also become a popular destination for meetings and group travel. As part of IHG’s ongoing luxury and lifestyle…

Chris Cuomo slammed Democrats for promising to go after companies over price gouging, even as they charged big donors between $500,000 and $5 million for luxury suites at their Chicago convention. Cuomo, who was fired from CNN in 2021 after helping to settle sexual harassment allegations against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, slammed Democrats during a roughly three-minute monologue currently airing on NewsNation. “A big theme of the Democratic National Convention is going to be going after corporations and going after them for the unfair exploitation they’ve caused — through taxes, through big spend, through loopholes,” Cuomo said at…