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Top 10 Luxury Hotels Worth Staying At

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In all fairness, once you say goodbye to your home for two weeks, you want only the best service and the most luxurious settings on your vacation. There is nothing worse than arriving in the city of your choice, soaking in the local culture and visiting the local points of interest only to arrive in your hotel room and find out there is not nearly enough space, the beds are creaking, there is no hot water in the shower, so on and so forth.

To put it simply, a terrible hotel is enough to destroy your entire vacation and the memories of all the inconvenience will shroud the happy times you had in a cloud of disappointment. On the other hand, a stay at one of the Top 10 luxury hotels around the world we will discuss in the following article can easily become the most unforgettable experience in your life. But can you afford it?

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1. Great Resort Lagonissi

Great Resort LagonissiCurrently the most expensive room you can ever book in a hotel, the Athenian Great Resort Lagonissi is certainly worth every penny. Built around glass panels that will always confer the visitor a full, unobstructed view of the magnificent surrounding landscape bathing in the eerie light of the sunset, the Royal Villa is an amazing place to spend your vacation and rekindle the passion of youth. You can spend an entire afternoon in the bathtub with your spouse marveling at the beauty of this place and later on, turn off the blinds by remote for a little time alone. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg, as renting this $47,527 villa grants you access to your very own butler, dedicate chef who can prepare anything your heart desires and even a pianist to help you relax with his masterful arpeggios.

 

2. Palms Casino Resort

Palms Casino ResortLas Vegas’ own Palms Casino is a marvelous choice for a vacation, but mainly if your winnings at roulette or the high stakes poker tournaments enable you to afford the $38,070 you need to rent the Hugh Hefner Suite. This 929 square meter space features a plethora of gimmicks mandatory for a night of unbridled passion, including the ceiling mirror and the rotating bed underneath, not to mention the best Jacuzzi money can buy. Your complementary butler is there to tend to your every need and privacy is the cornerstone of the hotel’s policy. It’s Vegas after all!

 

3. Manhattan’s Four Seasons

Manhattan's Four SeasonsSituated in the middle of Manhattan, the Four Seasons hotel here has a truly special penthouse for generous patrons. The $32,370 per night will buy your access to the very best room – make that 9 rooms – in the city that never sleeps. Don’t worry about getting lost though, you also have a highly trained butler at your side who can work as a guide for your majesty’s domains.

 

4. President Wilson Hotel

President Wilson HotelHave you been asked to hold a speech at the University of Geneva? Perhaps the UN has requested your immediate assistance in the diplomatic negotiations? In that case, then you should settle for no less than accommodations at the King’s Penthouse of the President Wilson Hotel! This is especially important if you plant to host a cocktail party with some of the world’s esteemed personalities, as the extra security features and the immense space available in the King’s Penthouse, affixed with all the commodities your guests will ever need are the trademark of this location. All that at $31,462 a night.

 

5. Atlantis Resort Hotel

Atlantis Resort HotelFound in the heart of the Bahamas – need we say more about the location? – the luxury suite of the Atlantis Resort Hotel can boast accommodating celebrities like Michael Jackson and Michael Jordan. To underline the key traits, we’d have to say that the 10 finely crafted bathrooms alongside the 10 bedrooms that fit in the 440 sq. meters of space are definitely worth checking out, if you happen to have $23,835 lying around.

 



 

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Top 10 Most Expensive Tequilas in the World

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Tequila  is a spirit drink made from the aged blue agave plant, primarily found in the city of Tequila, 65 kilometres (40 mi) n.w. of Guadalajara, and in the highlands (Los Altos) of the western Mexican state of Jalisco. Tequila is most often made at a 38–40% alcohol (76–80 proof), but can also produce between 35–55% alcohol content (70–110 proof).Though most tequilas are 80 proof, many distillers will distill to 100 proof and then dilute it with water to reduce the harshness of its alcohol.

This top 10 list presents to you our research on the top ten most expensive tequilas in the world starting with the Ultra Premium tequila Ley .925 Pasion Azteca, which is worth $225,000.

 

1. Ultra Premium tequila Ley .925 Pasion Azteca

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This tequila is the most expensive tequila in the world. You will surely buy it, if you can afford to pay $225,000 in one shot. What makes this tequila worth $225,000? It’s the hand-crafted, one liter, two-piece bottle. One half of the bottle is pure platinum while the other is pure white gold. The two halves are held together by a solid platinum emblem.S till have money left? For a mere $100K finder’s fee, the company will locate one of the few diamond-encrusted bottles that may or may not be for sale. These definitions of wealth can be bought for approximately $1.5 million each.

 

2. Barrique de Ponciano Porfidio

Barrique de Ponciano Porfidio

You cannot really imagine spending $2,000 just for a bottle of tequila. But for others who really love to taste different tequila, there is no doubt that they should try this. Barrique de Ponciano Porfidio is one of the most expensive tequilas in the world that most tequila lovers want to have a sip of this great tequila.

Barrique de Ponciano Porfidio touted is the pinnacle of the art distillery. Drinks are limited and only comes in 100 containers and aged a minimum of one year before then get packed into just 2,000 bottles. Of these 2,000 bottles, most of the bottles are directly exported to Japan.

 

3. 1800 Collection

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Many tequila drinkers doubtlessly know distiller Jose Cuervo by his first name, but very few gentlemen know senor Cuervo well enough to appreciate his 1800 Coleccion, a bottle that stands at No.3 on this list.

Created by marrying a selection of the finest 100% blue agave vintages, the 1800 Collection is the crowning achievement of maestro tequilero Luis Yerenas, of the Jose Cuervo estate.

Production of the 1800 Collection is a slow and meticulous process, every stage of which — from the planting of the agaves to their selection and distillation — is overseen by senor Yerenas himself. The result is an ultra-premium bottle that’s double distilled and aged in charred barrels of French oak and blended with reserves as old as 50 years.

 

4. AsomBroso Reserva Del Porto

AsomBroso Reserva Del Porto

It might surprise you to learn that most expensive tequila in the world is not Mexican but Texan. Dos Lunas distillery owner Richard C. Poe II has said that he wants to create the world’s best tequila — and in the form of the Dos Lunas Grand Reserve, his company may just have done that.

Only 1,000 bottles of Dos Lunas Grand Reserve  were ever made. The drink is as good to drink as it is rare, which is why it’s secured in a lockable case that comes with its own special key.

If you have lots of money,  do not hesitate to buy one of that expensive tequila in the world. There is no doubt that you will buy one of those if you really love tequilas.

 

5. Tres-Quatro-Cinco

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This tequila drink is one of the products that is produced by the Fonseca family, Mexico’s fourth generation in the growing and distillation of aged tequila,  and some people said that it consists of three separate combination.

This bottle is a 100% handmade, with unique crystal decanter,  and is created by artist Mr. Alonso Gonzalez Jr., Of Mexico City. Only 1000 bottles made for the world, each signed and numbered by the artist.

 



 

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Top 10 Most Expensive Cars Auctioned on Ebay

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If you had over $2 million to spend, what would you buy — a nice house, a fleet of slick cars, your own island? Would you buy Kate Middleton’s old VW Golf? How about a 1959 Ferari 250 GT California for $3.26 million? This article takes a look at top 10 most expensive eBay used cars. Buying a car on eBay may not be easy, but worth a try. If you take a home an expensive car from eBay  be sure to share your story with us.

1. Kate Middleton’s VW Golf

VW Golf

Two days after going up for auction in a world supposedly hungry for Kate Middleton memorabilia, the new Duchess of Cambridge’s old car is yet to attract a single bid on eBay.

The blue Volkswagen Golf used by Kate and her then royal boyfriend during their days as students at St Andrews University is being sold by the current owner, Sonny Brazil.

Despite being bought for just £10,818 in Edinburgh in 2001, Sonny Brazil has placed a reserve of £20,000 on the royal runaround because of its history and its importance now.

The car has barely been used since it was sold by the Middleton family. A pair of sterling silver cufflinks are also due to be sold with the vehicle, and would fetch more than £30,000.

The final price shall still be determined.

 

2. 1959 Ferari 250 GT California

1959 Ferari 250 GT California

A gorgeous and in mint condition 1959 Ferrari GT sold on Ebay.com for $3.26 million. The car, with 52,000 miles on its odometer, was listed by its owner in Pittsburgh, Pa., and sold after 86 bids on eBay. The car’s official designation is a Ferrari California Spyder 250 GT CS. It has a 12 cylinder engine, manual transmission and a cloth convertible top.

Designed for export to America, the California Spyder was Ferrari’s interpretation of an open-top Gran Turismo Car. The concept was driven by California enthusiasts and a leading Ferrari dealer who prevailed on the Italian company to create a sports car for Californians who regularly drive with the top down.

 

3. Dusenberg SJ Speedster

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1933 Duesenberg SJ Speedster is one of those cars which only comes around once a decade. Selling for a hefty price of $2.6 million on eBay, it goes down as the second most expensive classic car ever sold on the site, and easily one of the most justified.

Only 36 of these cars were ever produced, and all of them were given a supercharger and 320bhp – which, in 1933, would have been terrifying.

 

4. 2008 Lamborghini Revention

Lamborghini Revention 2008

A Lamborghini Reventon, one of the most exclusive cars ever made, ended up on eBay and ended with ‘Buy it Now.’ Of the 20 units made worldwide, only 10 ended up in the U.S. selling for $1.5 million. Well owner of Reventon number 3 decided to sell his exclusiveness with only 73 miles on the odometer for his own personal reasons. Now whether those personal reasons include gas-prices or that he couldn’t afford to maintain the car is unclear.
The Reventon sold very quickly on eBay with a ‘Buy it Now’ price of a heart-stopping $2.5 million.

 

5. Maserati MC12 

Maserati MC12

A Maserati MC12 was recently listed on eBay. Only 25 were made in 2005 and just 7 were federalized for use in USA, one of which is this blue-and-white gem you see above. Similar to its brother, the Ferrari Enzo, the MC12 shares not only the Ferrari 6.0-liter V12, but the same price as well.

The current bid for this particular example is over $1,205,100. Originally owned by a collector in Florida, it went up for sale by Lamborghini of Las Vegas and only has 521 virgin miles on her.

 



 

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Top 10 Most Expensive Car Crashes

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The most expensive car accidents always cost the owner a lot of money. The owner must deal with the expensive car repairs and the high insurance rates afterwards. Getting involved in such situation is so terrible for you need to contact the car insurance to repair the car as well as to reimburse the medical expenses of all those involves, unless you are dead. In this post, let’s examine the list of the top 10 most expensive car accident in the world.

1. Tiger Wood’s Escalade

Tiger Woods Escalade

 This one weekend in 2009 the talk was all about how Tiger Woods came to be lying, bleeding, and dazed on the street after his wife said she had rescued him from his car by smashing a window with a golf club after a crash in the early hours.

There were initial fears for Woods’ career after reports that he had sustained serious injuries. He was unconscious for six minutes and bleeding from his mouth, according to an emergency call report compiled by police.

But after he was released from hospital in “good condition”, questions turned to the unusual circumstances of an accident that came on the heels of tabloid news reports about his personal life.

Damages are estimated at $55 million.

The crash photos seem to contraindicate the initial claim of “backing out” of the driveway and accidentally hitting a tree and fire hydrant. Take a look for yourself below at the picture above.  Sources tell Top 10 List  that Florida Highway Patrol’ is now focusing on obtaining a search warrant — allowing them to seize medical records from the hospital that treated former Buick spokes-golfer Tiger Woods — in an attempt to determine if the wounds Woods sustained were consistent with a car accident or domestic violence.

 

2. Diablo SE30

Diablo SE30

Jay Kay, the leadsinger for Jamiroquai band, destroyed his beautiful magenta Lamborghini Diablo SE30 (estimated $360000).  Kay was unable to manage the control when trying to turn. He was thrown onto the edge of the road as well as fined £750. But we don’t care for Jay. And here is the result of the car crime. The magenta horse … or what was left. Next time, Jay, buy a new exotic car that is less expensive.

 

3. Ferrari 250 GTO

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No sports cars in the world have quite the allure of the 39 Ferrari 250 GTOs built between 1962 and 1964, and their power, beauty and racing history have made them the most expensive collector vehicles on Earth. To their credit, many 250 GTO owners regularly drive them in public — and last week, the one pictured above, worth about $30 million, was hit in what ranks as the world’s most expensive car crash.

Owned by American investor Christopher Cox and his wife Ann, this 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO had been raced around the world by a Swedish driver in the early ’60s — hence the blue-and-yellow color scheme rather than the traditional Ferrari red. Last week, during a gathering in central France to mark the 50th anniversary of the 250 GTO, another car collided with the Coxes. Ann Cox suffered a broken leg and other injuries, while Christopher Cox had only minor scrapes; both were treated and released from a French hospital.

According to people who’ve seen photos from the crash, the entire front end of the 250 GTO and its 300-hp V-12 was wrecked. It’s not the first time this particular GTO has been crashed (it was damaged in 1976 and then restored) but it’s a reminder that despite its value, the 250 GTO’s tubular steel frame and aluminum body crumple easily compared to the rigid frames of modern vehicles. A similar Ferrari 250 GTO built for racer Stirling Moss sold in May for $35 million in a private auction, making it the most expensive vehicle ever to change hands.

 

4. Bugatti Veyron

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The Bugatti Veyron is the most expensive production car in history. Only 300 were ever produced, and already two have crashed. Above all, this crash made news when the driver thought it was okay to speed at 100 mph in the rain. He only had the car for one week.

In 2009, a Bugatti Veyron was crashed into a Texas lagoon at the hands of Andy House, who at one point said that a low flying pelican had distracted him and sent him off course. What he didn’t know was that the whole thing was caught on film, and the pelican was suspiciously absent.

His insurance company decided that he just wanted a $2 million check and sued for fraud, but now the trial has been mysteriously postponed. Here’s everything we know about the case until today. The crash cost $1.6 million in damages.

 

5. McLaren F1

McLaren F1

The repair bill for Rowan Atkinson’s McLaren F1 has been revealed and it’s more than three times bigger compared to the previous most expensive bill.

The famous Mr. Bean actor crashed his McLaren F1 in August 2011, while driving on the A605, when he lost control of the super car on a slippery patch near Peterborough. Atkinson suffered a shoulder injury, while the car was seriously damaged. Mechanics needed no less than four weeks to calculate repair costs.

The whole repair job cost a whopping 910,000 GBP and was done in approximately one year. Atkinson is now driving his beloved F1 once again, an experience which he characterized like “putting a family sweater on. But cost him $1.25 million U.S.

 



 

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Top 10 Most Expensive Items Sold At Auctions

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One question often asked by hardcore antique fans and collectors alike is, “What are the most expensive items ever sold at auctions?” . No comic books, action figures or other licensed collectibles even come close to what these top 10 items got sold for. From Gigayachts to Marilyn Monroe Happy Birthday Mr. President Dress, here is a of the most expensive items sold at auctions.

1. Gigayacht:

Gigayacht

One of the most expensive items to ever be auctioned on eBay was the gigayacht. The gigayacht sold for a record breaking $168 million. The 405-ft boat was designed by naval architect Frank Mulder and sold by a Florida company called 4Yacht. It came complete with a helicopter garage and 14 multilevel VIP Suites.

 

2. Nude Green Leaves and Bust by Pablo Picasso

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This painting was sold at Christie’s in New York on May 4, 2010 for $106,482,500.

”Nude, Green Leaves and Bust” is a part of the sequence of paintings of Picasso’s muse, Marie-Therese Walter, made by the artist at Boisgeloup, Normandy, in early 1932. They are widely regarded as among his greatest achievements during the inter-war period.”

The painting, which has been lent to the gallery by a private collector, will be on display in a new Pablo Picasso room in the Poetry and Dream wing on Level 3 of the building.

 

3. L’Homme Qui March I by Albert Giacometti

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This Giacometti sculpture sold at Sotehby’s in London on February 3, 2010 for $103,700,000.

The sculpture was billed as the star of the auction and everyone expected it to sell well and it did. A sweepstake among dealers predicted it would go for around £40million.  It went for more.

The etiolated, life-size figure of a man walking was placed to the left of the auctioneer’s rostrum and the opening bid was £12m. There were gasps as the price passed £35m, laughter at £50m.

I guess no one cared about the recession as as many as ten people had the funds to keep the bids going past £30m – all of them ignoring the auctioneer’s £18m pre-sale estimate. WOW!

 

4. Qianlong Vase

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This vase sold  for $53 million.

This is the most expensive Chinese vase that was sold at Bainbridges Auction House in just 30 minutes of bidding. It was actually an 18th century origin that believed to be in present during the Qing Dynasty period under the reign of the 4th emperor. It is 16 inches tall and you could find engravings of fishes that serve as its adornments.

 

5. The Graff Pink

The Graff Pink

This Graff Pink Diamond weighing 24.78 carats and mounted in a ring was sold for $46,000,000 at Sotheby’s in Geneva.

The rectangular diamond was bought by the British billionaire jeweller Laurence Graff, 72.

Dubbed ‘The King of Bling’ – Mr Graff said that he had bought the gem for himself and immediately named it ‘The Graff Pink’, of course after him.

He paid nearly double the previous record which was for the 17th century stone the ‘Wittelsbach’ blue diamond two years ago. What a lucky lady would any girl be to get such a ring.

 



 

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Top 10 Most Expensive Items Of Babe Ruth Memorabilia

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Today baseball memorabilia is a multimillion dollar industry, but collectors still remember the man who changed the face of the modern game.

Despite playing his first professional game almost 100 years ago, Babe Ruth’s legacy as the Sultan of Swing can still be felt in the game today. His big hitting style and larger-than-life personality helped popularize the sport like no other player, and ensured his place as an American cultural icon.

His legend is such that items of his memorabilia have become the holy grail for many collectors. Sales of everything from bats and balls to jerseys and baseball cards have broken auction records across the U.S, as collectors compete for a true piece of sporting history.

Users of Wikicollecting.org, the open-source collectibles encyclopedia, have compiled their list of the top ten most expensive items of Babe Ruth memorabilia ever sold. As the list proves, the Bambino continues to dominate the market just as he dominated the diamond all those years ago…

 

1. Ruth’s 1923 Louisville Slugger bat

The legendary bat used by Babe Ruth to hit the first ever home-run at Yankee Stadium is one of the most prized pieces of baseball memorabilia. Ruth used the solid ash wood bat during the first game at the stadium on April 18, 1923, and hit three home runs in a 4-1 defeat of the Boston Red Sox.

The bat used to hit the first of these home runs was sold by Sotheby’s in December 2004 for a record price of $1,265,000.

 

2. Ruth’s 1919 New York Yankees contract

The contract that took Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees in December 1919 is the most expensive baseball document of its kind.

It was sold by Sotheby’s in New York in June 2005 for $996,000 to Gotta Have It! Owner Peter Siegel, who described it as “an historical jewel, a diamond”.

 

3. Ruth’s 1932 “Called Shot” Yankees jersey

The jersey is the one worn by Ruth during the 1932 World Series at Wrigley Field, when he famously called his home run by pointing to the center-field bleachers before hitting it there.

It was sold in June 2005 at a Grey Flannel Auctions sale for a price of $940,000.

 

4. Home run ball from the first 1933 All-Stars game

The ball hit by Ruth for the first home run of the inaugural All-Star game in 1933 at Comiskey Park in Chicago sold in July 2006 for $805,000.

The sale was conducted by Hunt Auctions, with the ball being sold by the family of Earl Brown who originally caught the ball in 1933 and later had it signed by Ruth.

 

5. Ruth’s 1934 Yankees Japanese tour jersey

The game-worn jersey used by Ruth during the Yankees’ 1934 Barnstorming exhibition tour of Japan is one of the few to remain from the famous tour. It was sold by Mastro Auctions in August 2005 for a price of $771000.

 



 

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Top 10 Costly Cities In The World For 2011

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Several factors are taken into consideration while ranking costliest cities in the world. Costliest cities are in fact the richest and the most influential among other cities. Economic condition, political stability, living conditions etc are some of the factors that are taken into account while determining rankings. There may be other cities which are equally rich but here we present the top 10 costliest cities in the world for 2011 based on expenses on living.

 

1. Tokyo:

So here we are with the most expensive city Tokyo. Japan’s economy thrives in Tokyo which is also its capital. It is spread over an area of 2187 sq km. The population stands at over 13 Million thereby making it the most populated city on earth. You will not find a single skyscraper here because Tokyo is highly earthquake prone and several earthquakes had hit the city in the past. Living cost is very costly in Tokyo.

 

2. Paris:

The second costliest city in the world is gorgeous Paris. Paris is famous for the breathtaking architectures and timeless historical buildings. It is Europe’s second largest city. Every year 45 million tourists come to visit Paris out of which 60% are foreign tourists. Known as the most fashionable city in the world, Paris is home to several world famous landmarks. Food and accommodation is very expensive here.

 

3. London:

It is a strategic economic center of the world that acts as bridge between western and eastern economy. London is considered as the richest city in Europe thanks to its $ 565 Billion GDP. People find it very thrilling to live in this city. The top 100 business organizations of UK and top 100 organizations of Europe have their headquarters in Central London.

Living cost is very high in London.  The monthly rental of a two bedroom apartment ranges from 1,500 to 2,000 pounds here in central London. A meal for a single person in a restaurant will cost about ten pounds. Transportation being quite expensive it costs 20 pounds for a bus trip between two bus stops.

 

4. Moscow:

Fourth on the list is Russia’s capital city Moscow. Moscow is known as ‘Red Bear’ and almost 25% of Russia’s domestic oil requirement is met by this city. Clothes, recreation facilities etc are very expensive here.

The monthly rental of a furnished luxury two bedroom apartment begins at US $ 4500. Monthly utility bills per household range from US $ 250. Monthly cost of meals for a three member family ranges from US $ 500. A cup of coffee in Moscow costs US $9 which is by far the most expensive rate in comparison to other nations.

 

5. Geneva:

Geneva is an important city of Switzerland. It has the second highest population after Zurich. The headquarters of several international organizations with worldwide presence like Red Cross and the United Nations are located here.

Monthly rental of a three bedroom apartment ranges from US $ 3000. Monthly cost for three meals for a household costs about US $ 1200. Insurance is expensive here. A wellness-insurance will cost US $ 800. For single individuals accommodation costs ranges from US $ 400 to 650 for a room. In addition monthly food expenses come to around US $ 450. Transportation costs either by bus or tram ranges from US $ 100-170. Other expenses come to around US $500 per month. Therefore a single person staying in Geneva has to spend USD $ 1500 to 1800 every month.

 



 

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Top 10 Most Expensive Football Coaches

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Whether it is a regional club team or a national team, each of them needs a coach. Though the players receive the fame from the game, one should not forget about the contribution of coaches. When it is a game of football, fans can never afford to miss the coaches. Well, the coaches not only deserve mention for their great job, but also for their great remunerations. Yes, whenever you list the name of the football coaches, you generally credit them for their defensive strategies, excellent attack or flawless team game. However, football coaches not only deserve mention for their training skills, but also their personality and their sense of styling. If you are a football enthusiast, you should also take keen interesting on listing the top ten coaches depending on their remuneration. Though the contract value of the new coaches and new players are always a highly discussed issue among the football fans, very few fans can hardly list the top ten coaches depending on their contract amount. If you want to be updated, you can check out the list of top ten most expensive football coaches today.

 

1. Felipe Scolari

When it comes to the most expensive football coaches of the world, Felipe Scolari, the coach of Bunyodkar football club, tops the list. The club team of Uzbekistan reportedly pays their coach a lump sum amount of 16.6 millions Euros every year. Coach Scolari deserves special mention for training the World Champion Brazil in 2002.

 


2. Jose Mourinho

The talented, controversial and obviously ambitious coach of Inter Milan, Jose Mourinho claims the second position in this list. He has signed a contract for eleven million Euro per year. The coach is known for his brilliant strategies that his team, FC Porto, represented during 2004 League games.

 

3. Fabio Capello

It is quite obvious that the most successful coaches deserve the best amount. And when it is about success, one cannot miss Fabio Capello. The coach trusts more the final score of the game than what the players did on the ground. He also charges eleven million Euro for one year.

 

4. Sir Alex Ferguson

When it is football clubs, Manchester United has to be there. Not only for their players but also for their coach Sir Alex Ferguson, who is paid a sum of seven million Euros a year. It is his excellent gaming strategies that put Manchester United become one of the top favorites worldwide.

 

5. Robert Mancini

Former coach of Inter Milan club, Robert Mancini is on the fifth position when it comes to most expensive football coaches. One of the most successful coaches and also one of the highly respected ones in the history of world football, Robert Mancini charges about six million Euros for one year.

 



 

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Top 10 Gifts For People Who Have Everything

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If you’ve ever wondered what you could buy the person who has everything, and money is no object, you might consider buying them their own Airbus A380, or the Rolls of your dreams, but they probably have several already, so what would be the point?

Here are some of the things that you might want to consider if money was no object.

 

1. Welsh gold mine

A now defunct Welsh gold mine could be purchased for very little money, but it would repay dividends if you also bought state-of-the-art equipment to mine the gold. Its claim to fame is that it is red gold and Charles and Diana’s wedding rings were made from it.

 

2. Oud oil

Oud oil is more expensive per ounce than gold, and is the most luxurious oil imaginable. You could buy up a whole year’s harvest of the oil and relax in the knowledge that the recipient of this gift would have what is considered the best smelling baths in the world. This has also been thought of as an aphrodisiac just as sandalwood and other aromatic oils resins are, but oud oil is supposed to be the best of this kind and stories abound about how men who were impotent miraculously recover their youthful vigor when they are surrounded by the pungent odour of oud oil.

 

3. Platinum

Bars of Platinum would be a good investment for your rich friend who would certainly appreciate the gesture on your part. More expensive than gold, platinum is more easily obtained than uranium, and you may have problems trying to procure that radioactive substance. Hopefully your friend wouldn’t want his/her own nuclear fuel anyway.

 

4. Island

An island might be just the thing. The Scots are always trying to sell some off, and there are a few small uninhabited Greek islands that could fit the bill. The weather would be better than an isolated rock off the Scottish coast too.

 

5. Pirate Ship

A really unique gift would be a wreck from the Caribbean. You could raise an old pirate ship and have it lovingly restored to thrill your friend, who would be especially delighted if he/she were a fan of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films.

 



 

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Ten Most Expensive Cars in Each Brand

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Expensive cars exist only in the realm of the rich and famous. We can look at them enviously as they glide past us with a murmur and with the grace of a gazelle. Every car manufacturer has at least one elite, fabulously expensive car within his brand, which is built exclusively for their select customers. They bring them out in limited quantities since they want to retain the exclusivity of the brand.

Here are ten of these cars:

 

1. Lamborghini Reventon:

They are renowned for their expensive cars, but this one is on top of their list also. Costing about $ 1,600,000, it has a top speed of 212mph. They build only 20 of these every year; hence their exclusivity and price are maintained.

 

2. Ferrari Enzo:

A superb car, it has always been very popular among the rich and the famous. They produced only 400 of these cars, and even today the previously owned models are  sold at a much higher price than it’s original costing of $ 670,000. Ferrari’s craftsmanship is renowned and this is one of their masterpieces.

 

3. Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster:

With superb German technology behind it, this gorgeous convertible is prized among car fanatics. It has the world’s fastest automatic transmission, and a top speed of 206 mph, is well known for its excellent performance and style. At $ 495,000 it is definitely not built for the general public.

 

4. Porsche Carrera GT:

How can we expect anything but the best from Porsche?  A true racing car feel in a convertible of the highest quality, this beauty can cost you anything around $ 440,000.

 

5. Maybach Exelero :

Most people are not familiar with a Maybach car – since every model of it is a high-end model. It is loosely termed as a super luxury Merc, because the production lines are the same. But for those who have owned a Maybach – there are none which are equal to it in performance and engineering. Be ready to fork out $ 8 million for this particular beauty.

 



 

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