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by Scott A. Frank
It seemed like a great idea at the time. A beachfront townhome in South Florida. A penthouse condominium high above the Vegas strip. Granite countertops and cherry cabinets in the kitchen, and an expansive view from the balcony. What could go wrong? Well, what might have gone wrong is the builder encountering construction delays, or stalling construction while looking for additional financing in a tight credit market, or worse yet, doing nothing while waiting for the market to turn.
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by Affluent Magazine

Nestled in the Caribbean just 480 miles south of Miami, the Cayman Islands is a spectacular trio of islands including Grand Cayman and its sister islands - Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Boasting pristine beaches, world-renowned diving spots, distinctive sporting and culinary events, and a multitude of various attractions, the Cayman Islands is an unparalleled warm-weather destination. Whether it is a family vacation, girl’s getaway, diving adventure or romantic escape, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Cayman.
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by Affluent Magazine

Passion for beauty, love of detail, and uncompromising realization of technical challenges are the qualities on which Carl F. Bucherer was founded and still characterize the family business today. Carl F. Bucherer is an independent watch brand with 90 years of experience. Carl F. Bucherer stands for uncompromising quality as well as highly beautiful and stylish products. It combines the best of sophisticated watch complications, watchmaking craftsmanship with fine jewelry-making skills.
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by Affluent Magazine

The House of Graff is synonymous with the most fabulous jewels in the world. Graff diamond jewellery is exceptional; the quality, the style and workmanship are the best in the world. Laurence Graff “The King of Diamonds” has a passion for diamonds that began from an early age. His inherent feeling for diamonds goes beyond the stones themselves.
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by Affluent Magazine

Founded in Florence in 1860 as a watchmaker’s shop, workshop and school, Officine Panerai was for many years the official supplier of precision instruments for the Italian Navy, mostly for the underwater special corps. The projects developed by the company at the time - including the Luminor and Radiomir watch - were covered by military secret until 1997, when the brand was purchased by the Richemont Group and launched on the international market.
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by Affluent Magazine

Georgia O’Keeffe, renowned American artist, served as the muse for designer Pamella Roland’s spring 2010 collection. Inspired by O’Keeffe’s clear bright floral combinations, clean white landscapes and New York at night, Roland has created a collection infused with special fabrics and embroideries that evoke the artist’s iconic paintings.
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by Affluent Magazine

The Hawker 900XP mid-size business jet from Hawker Beechcraft Corporation isn’t just an award-winning airplane recognized for its comfort and cabin amenities or an airplane that can perform the same mission as bigger jets at a fraction of the cost. It’s also not just a long-range workhorse that can carry a full load of passengers and fuel more than 2,800 nautical miles, either. It’s all of those things and more, which accounts for its position as the best-selling mid-size business jet in the world.
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by Madison Freeman

Kathy Korte is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc., a company known worldwide for representing fine properties in a range of prices and desirable locations. With offices from Los Angeles to New York to London, Sotheby’s International Realty provides brokerage, marketing and consulting services for distinctive properties, including fine apartments, townhouses and lofts as well as estates, ranches and resorts.
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by Affluent Magazine

Anchoring the sweeping arc of Grace Bay Beach in the Turks & Caicos Islands, Seven Stars Resort is a stylish and luxurious retreat on 22 tropically landscaped acres. Already considered one of the Caribbean’s finest new hotels, the resort blends genuine island hospitality with spacious, sumptuous accommodations and world-class amenities. At this sunny island oasis, guests gather around a show-stopping central pool, sip tropical cocktails and enjoy a range of complimentary watersports, including sailing and snorkeling in Providenciales’ crystal-clear waters.
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by Affluent Magazine

Not to be confused with the Miami Boat Show, The Yacht and Brokerage Boat Show in Miami Beach February 11 - 15, 2010, is a multi-million dollar presentation of yachts including the world's most extraordinary and uniquely designed yachts and superyachts from the world's foremost custom boat builders. The in-water-only display presentation covers more than 1.2 million square feet of space over a mile-long strip of Indian Creek Waterway, featuring new and pre-owned vessels valued at more than a billion dollars.
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