Luxury Gone Wild

A potpourri of the entertaining, the strange and the hilarious drawn from the world of luxury. Luxury Gone Wild entries confirm the point that money and bizarre behavior are never strangers to each other.

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Porsche Design Studio Introduces Fearlessness in the Water
Few motor yachts are likely to be mistaken for sports cars -- not with all that water around, and a dearth of burning rubber. But the Fearless 28 comes close. In designing the luxury speedboat, Fearless Yachts teamed with the Porsche Design Studio who turned to the granddaddy of all Porsches for inspiration, the 205-mph Carrera GT. The Fearless 28 looks camera-ready for the next James Bond adventure, and with a starting price of $300,000, it’s certainly a luxurious nautical bullet. Action is no problem with a ILMOR V-10 Viper 550 hp engine. The cockpit features seating for five. Adjustable sport bucket seats with ergonomic bolster support and provide customized comfort. The Fearless 68 model (arriving in 2008). The 68 features a customizable interior construction that comfortably accommodates a two or three stateroom layout. The 68 features twin MTU 10V, 1500HP engines coupled with Rolls Royce water jet drives to ensure a powerful, yet smooth ride. The premium audio system comes equipped with XM, AM/FM, CD, DVD player and an IPod docking station. Fearless Yachts will offer more boats in their Porsche Design Studio series, including a 125 and 150 foot model. Visit www.fearlessyachts.com
Once You’ve Conquered the Seas, the Next Step is to Conquer the Depths
The next toy of the uber rich ... a private submarine, of course. According to an article on Bloomberg.com, the market for luxury subs is growing, but the 100+ owners are intensely secretive about their new toys. What we do know ... these underwater luxury vessels are not the cramped and steely tubs of Hollywood movies, deep-sea exploration, or military use. The ocean floor is the final spending frontier for the world's richest people. “... Journeying to see what's on the bottom aboard a personal submersible is a wretched excess guaranteed to trump the average mogul's stable of vintage Bugattis or a $38 million round-trip ticket to the International Space Station aboard a Russian rocket.” Read more	The Phoenix 1000 is a 65-meter (213') personal luxury submarine. As proposed, the submarine would constitute the single largest private undersea vehicle ever built, and arguably, one of the most significant personal transportation devices of the century. Estimated price is $78 million.
Microsoft Unveils New Surface Computer
The software giant has built a new touchscreen computer -- a coffee table that will change the world. Go inside its top-secret development with PopularMechanics.com, then forget the keyboard and mouse: The next generation of computer interfaces will be hands-on. Read all about it and see the video.
New Hotel Allows Hairy, Four-Legged Guests Only
While you’re enjoying a luxurious vacation, make sure your pet is enjoying a little indulgence as well. Introducing Wag Hotels, a hotel exclusively for dogs and cats where your pampered pooch can stay in a luxury suite at only $72/day. Amenities include premium beds, plasma TVs, sofas, rugs, play groups and classical music. Make reservations for a doggie massage, a swim in the pool or a play date, what ever your canine or feline desires, Wag has it covered. Visit www.waghotels.com

Porsche Design Studio Introduces Fearlessness in the Water

Once You’ve Conquered the Seas, the Next Step is to Conquer the Depths

Microsoft Unveils New Surface Computer

New Hotel Allows Hairy, Four-Legged Guests Only