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Fears of another global recession appear to be doing little to dampen sales at some auctions, with buyers recently flocking to Christie's Geneva to splash out on diamonds, watches and fine wines.
Ever wanted to have dinner with the Dalai Lama? Easy. Or a romantic meal on an iceberg? Simple. Want to know where to get your hands on a real-life camel for an Arabian-themed party? No problem. If you’ve got the cash, and it’s legal, there’s a whole industry ready and willing to satisfy your every whim. Despite financial turmoil, business is booming for the people known as “lifestyle fixers”.
There is something in the old adage about buying a yacht - the best thing about acquiring a boat is buying it, the second best thing is selling it. Rashmi Kumar finds out about the jaw-dropping amounts needed to run a superyacht.
Top Swiss watch brands can sell for hundreds of thousands of euros and even more if they are second-hand. Harriet Meyer looks at the growing market for collectible watches.
There is a definite coming-of-age party atmosphere at the Monaco Yacht Show this year as the most prestigious event in the global yachting calendar celebrates its 21st birthday.
The euro crisis and fears of a double-dip recession in the US and much of Europe have done nothing to upset the sentiment at the top of the global residential property market.
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