Money To Blow, Vol. 2

BY ESLYN

The 918 Spyder Hybrid 

At $845,000 excluding destination and handling charges, the new plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder is the brand’s most expensive production model built to date. Porsche has further confirmed that the dealers around the world have begun taking orders for the luxury hybrid 918 sports car. The 918 Spyder has 718 horsepower on tap and a fuel economy of more than 78 mpg based on the European combined driving cycle. The design has been inspired from the Carrera GT as well as the Porsche 917 and RS Spyder race cars. The production version, which is based on a carbon fiber monocoque, boasts a manual roof system with removable roof panels.

The plug-in hybrid will be equipped with a 500-horsepower, 4.0-liter V8 engine and two electric motors capable of 218 horsepower. The hybrid can sprint from 0-62 mph in just 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of 199 mph. If you’ve got the cash, you better get in the line right now, as Porsche has plans to build only 918 examples of the vehicle. Deliveries begin November 2013, if you can really wait for two years.

Order yours now!


Petaracer’s Croc Skin Tiles

Give your bathroom a wild makeover! Wall and floor tiles are of substantial importance when it comes to decorating your bathroom. Make every inch of your bathroom space scream opulence with these inviting, colorful crocodile skin tiles by Italian company Petracer.  With a unique pattern, the tiles will have your bathroom looking classy and fun, but it will also give it a wild side.  A glossy finish ensures the perfect balance between contemporary finishes and basic, natural beauty. These large-scale tiles are also available in other animal patterns that can recreate the wilderness in your own bathroom without having to give up a stylish interior design. The Savana collection tiles evoke the mythical beauty of the wilderness, power of the land and sun in the wilderness. The stunning tiles are available in a range of colors, including the fiery red and ocean-inspired turquoise.

 

Trump SoHo's 11 New Designer Penthouses 

The recently unveiled 11 new penthouses, in the 46-story condo-hotel, are priced from $2.5 million up to $8.7 million. The penthouse suites literally look out over all of SoHo and the city skyline, Hudson River, multiple bridges and more. Purchasers at Trump SoHo have all the services, amenities and luxury appointments of a world-class hotel at their disposal; plus the cache that comes with owning one of these incredible penthouses. 

There are 10 two-bedroom penthouses available along with the most superb of the splendid housing, a two-floor, double height loft that occupies the 43rd and 44th floors of the silver and glass tower. The $8.7 million penthouse has more than 2,300 square feet of living space that features double-height floor-to-ceiling windows in an open, airy floor plan that includes two bedrooms and two full baths. The modern penthouses have Rockwell Group-designed interiors and are well appointed with top of the line kitchen appliances, exotic woods, stone flooring and luxury furnishings by Fendi Casa. 

The luxury condo-hotel allows owners up to 120 nights of occupancy at their properties yearly. During the remainder of the year, the accommodations are made available to guests of the Trump SoHo. There are 391 condominium/hotel rooms total and include studio, suite, and penthouse units.
It’s centralized Manhattan location to NYC's best offerings in dining, culture and shopping make it a favorite of A-list celebrities and event planners worldwide.
   
World’s Most Expensive Poker Set for $7.5 Million

The bespoke set designed by London-based game maker Geoffrey Parker, maker of the finest games on the globe, is offering the world's most expensive poker set for $7.5 million.  The  ultimate high stakes game comes housed in a genuine alligator skin case finished in the color of the client's choice, fitted with 18 karat white gold combination locks and hardware. The case' suede lining features an 18 karat gold and diamond frame to hold 384-18 karat white gold chips, each inlaid on both sides in shagreen (stingray skin) embossed with its value, which can be in any currency and denomination the client desires.

The edge of each chip is set with precious stones – white diamonds for the white chips, sapphires for the blue, rubies for the red, emeralds for the green and black diamonds for the black. The dealer button will be a larger 18 karat white gold "chip" set with two rows of diamonds to the edge.

The set will feature an estimated 22,364 stones in all, totaling 1,012 carats. Finally there are four platinum-plated decks of poker cards. Orders are now being taken with an expected delivery time of six to nine months.  With so many precious stones and metal the price of the set just may go up if the market fluctuates.  What an investment for the ultimate poker player.
 
FlyRuby.com, for the REAL Jet-Setters

FlyRuby.com is a new booking site for private jets, to get you going where you want to go, without the hassle.  The FlyRuby website was developed to make private charter travel more efficient.  FlyRuby gives travelers the ability to book exactly what they want, when they want it, without having to search through a variety of private planes and pilots. FlyRuby is best described as "Travelocity for Private Planes".  Rather than having to make your own flight arrangements (i.e., getting your plane and your pilot to go), FlyRuby lets you go with just a few mouse clicks.

First decide where you're going, where you're coming from and the basic details like when you want to leave and how many guests are traveling. Next choose the jet that is right for you, based on price and performance. Then you buy your jet and you're good to go.  For example a flight for 4 from JFK to Miami on a Hawker 800xp will cost about $24,600.  Now comes the hard part, choosing what to pack and when to leave!
 
Until next time kiddies enjoy, indulge and fantasize!