Happy New Year 2014!!!

In Coming Year Enjoy every single moment. The good, bad, beautiful, ugly, inspiring, the not-so-glamorous moments. Happy New Year 2014!

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Loretta Anne Luxury Superyacht by Dubois

Launched in March 2012, Loretta Anne is a new stunning super yacht by Dubois. It is a 47-meter vessel with a sleek streamline hull that flaunts a fresh, modern design. Built by Alloy Yachts, it has gorgeous interiors by Donald Starkey.

The main feature of Loretta Anne is the high level of comfort that it provides for all its guests. All its spaces communicate fluently with each other, ensuring a seamless transition from one area to another, and from one deck to another. Also, there are some areas on the vessel that have two or even more purposes, in order to make optimum use of every available inch. One of the VIP cabins for instance can be easily and quickly converted into a fully functional gym.

With two and a half decks, the yacht is large enough to comfortably transport and accommodate up to 8 people, plus the owner. The guest cabins are located on the lower deck, where there is also a central lobby. They all have en-suite facilities with shower areas, and flaunt luxe finishes throughout. The aforementioned convertible guest cabin is also located on this level.

In all, there are three VIP cabins and one twin cabin, plus a full beam master suite for the owner. The master stateroom is the most lavish of all, with huge windows, luxe curvy furnishings, and a warm color palette. The suite also features separate his and hers bathrooms, a private office, storage facilities, and a walk-in wardrobe.

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Victory V Superyacht by Lamda N. Shipyard

Available for charter in Greece, Victory V is a beautiful luxury yacht, built by Lamda N. Shipyard. The 170-foot vessel is large enough to comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests in seven lushly appointed cabins. A crew of 11 is there to welcome you onboard and tend for your every need during an unforgettable vacation.

The owner’s master suite is located on the main deck and the VIP cabin is situated on the upper deck. The vessel also has two doubles and three twins to offer to its guests. All cabins have en-suite facilities and are equipped with home theater systems and plasma LCD monitors.

For entertaining and social gatherings, Victory V has two main saloons (one on the main deck and one on the upper deck), a large dining room and a large sundeck with oversized sun beds, a Jacuzzi, a barbeque and a large alfresco dining area. Every room features a simple yet elegant décor, with warm colors and fine Italian furnishings.

The yacht comes with a luxury 6 m (almost 20 ft) tender, one 6 m sports tender, two wave runners, fishing and snorkeling equipment, Banana, Tubes and more. Fun and relaxation are both available on the luxurious Victory V superyacht, at €220,000-€250,000 (approx. $297,000-$338,000) per week.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils Silver Arrows Granturismo yacht

The design of the Silver Arrows Marine Granturismo, a motor-powered mini-yacht created by the Mercedes-Benz design team, will be on display at the Monaco Yacht Show September 25-28.

Silver Arrows Marine called upon the design expertise of the German car manufacturer to come up with the concept for this 14-meter luxury yacht. To create the futuristic and sophisticated look of a seafaring sports car, the Mercedes-Benz team applied techniques from the automobile industry. Sea trials of prototypes were conducted to confirm the maneuverability and handling of the design.

It took the designers 12 months to finalize and perfect every detail, and the result is an innovative and elegant concept that brings to mind the brand’s GT roadsters.

The design — which Silver Arrows Marine president Ron Gibbs sees as the blueprint for “an absolute world-class motor yacht” — includes a spacious cabin that opens onto the exterior, as well as a pool with a terrace giving direct access to the water. The curves on the hull and the materials used inside and out are more reminiscent of a luxury car than of a yacht.

Ahead of the production phase, full details on the Silver Arrows Marine Granturismo will be presented in late September at the next edition of the Monaco Yacht Show.

Previous Mercedes-Benz Style projects include a cabin fitout for a special run of Eurocopter EC145 helicopters, and designer furniture pieces.

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Ocean Paradise named “greenest” yacht

The annual gathering of yacht connoisseurs came to a close in Monaco over the weekend, with the prestigious Rina Green Plus prize going to a new mega-yacht from Italian manufacturer Benetti.

The 55-meter boat, presented in a world premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show, was recognized as the year’s leading example of yacht constructors’ efforts to reduce the carbon footprints of their vessels.

The prize is awarded based on the criteria set out by Rina, a marine services company, in its Green Plus certification label, which encourages all manufacturers to produce more eco-friendly boats.

Among the innovative and green technologies aboard the Ocean Paradise is a system that reabsorbs greenhouse gas emissions in order to limit their dispersion in the marine environment. Benetti used a brand new coating on the hull of the yacht, reducing resistance in the water and thus enhancing fuel efficiency. The boat is lit with next-generation LED lights, also an optimal choice for energy efficiency.

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