Midas touch magazine sping 2015 issuu

Midas Touch

Magazine

Spring 2015

Spanish Luxury Lifestyle Living with a Touch of Europe & beyond Amsterdam Local Touch Aston Martin Special

Midas Touch Spring Special 2015

Welcome to the Spring edition of the Midas Touch Magazine.

This issue we also have a Local Touch as we bring you a special look at the vibrant city of Amsterdam. You'll also gain an insight into the world of Spanish Cinema in English plus 007 James Bond; and can you believe it's the 50th anniversary of the Aston Martin DB5 from the film 'Goldfinger', We bring you a choice of quality properties and investments, classic, custom and luxury automobiles, a little aviation, a few beautiful places to visit, a touch of luxury and the finer things in life, and as always tint of humour to keep everything interesting.

Have a great Spring: Keith and the gang at the Midas Touch.

Short stay apartments for expats and travelers in Spain and Belgium Globexs is a relocation and a rental company. We offer a wide range of short stay apartments for expats and travelers in Spain and Belgium. Our destinations are Catalonia, Valencia, Asturias & Belgium.

We offer 3 relocation services to traveling expats: Furnished rental apartments: fully equipped short stay rental apartments in Antwerp, Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid and Asturias:

Legal assistance: a Globexs

lawyers help expats with immigration processes and other legal matters related to moving abroad Webshop for expats: a specialized webshop where expats can buy indispensable items for their new home

We offer 2 services to owners: Property management: complementary housing services related to short stay rentals Property finding: assistance to expats who want to buy a property in Spain

Our history Globexs was founded in 2002 focusing on expats on the move, with a wide range of services to make their stay abroad more comfortable.

In the first years, the focus was mainly on language and translation services. In 2009 Globexs started offering accommodation for expats in Antwerp. In 2010 we expaned our services to Valencia, and soon added Madrid, Asturias and Barcelona to our destinations. Our apartments are fully equipped, located in nice areas, and offer the right comfort level.

Our customers are expats that arrive in a new destination. Our goal is to make them feel welcome from the first minute. Besides the right accommodation, we offer a wide range of complementary relocation services, such as legal assistance related to immigration, translations, etc.

Additional Services Since 2015 we have added an extra service: a specialized webshop for expats. In the Globexs webshop we offer a range of indispensable items for every expat: "Everything that you forgot or was too heavy to bring". Expats can buy new bedlinens, pillows, duvets, towels, umbrellas, amenities, etc...

Customer service is what the rental business is all about. Whether you stay for a week or 6 months our level of engagement is the same: customer satisfaction through quick replies and problem solving. Welcome to your new destination, welcome to Globexs!

How does it work?

For stays under 6 weeks: 1.Explore our city mapz to check where you want to stay.

2.Enter the dates and check availability and price.

3.Book online or submit a booking request.

4.Pay a 20% downpayment to confirm the booking.

5.On the day of your arrival the owner waits for you at the flat to hand over the keys.

For long stays: Book online by paying a 20% prepayment, or contact us for a customized quotation.

General information Globexs acts as an intermediate between people owning a furnished flat and people looking to rent one. Flat owners in Spain and Belgium autorise us to publish and promote their flat to find customers who want to rent it for short stays between 3 days and 4 weeks.

Globexs acts as an intermediate throughout the whole booking process: We assist the guest before and during their stay and we ensure effective communication between the flat owner & the guest.

Booking a flat with Globexs is easy and safe and only takes a few minutes, as well as the checkin/check-out processes.

Finding a flat Whilst looking for a flat in Spain or Belgium you can choose a particular neighborhood on the map or the search engine, or have a glimps at all properties available. After entering the required capacity and the dates you are offered a selection of available flats.

Some of these flats can be booked immediately (instant booking), and others require a booking request.

Instant booking: These flats can only be booked through the website. We exclusively manage these flats and guarantee the availability of these flats during the dates of your stay. You can book these flats without consulting previously the availability. These "globexs flats" usually offer the better deals.

Booking requests: if you are interested in one of these flats we cannot accept instant bookings because we need to double check the availability with the owner.

Within 8 hours we will reply to your booking process. If the flat is available you can complete the booking with a few simple clicks. If the flat is not available we will propose a good alternative for you.

Booking a flat A booking is confirmed when a downpayment of 20% is done (short stays under 6 weeks), or when the rent of the first month is paid (long expat stays). This can be done by creditcard or paypal.

Arriving at the flat Once you have booked a flat we prepare your arrival: We contact the flat owner who will wait for you at the flat on the day of arrival.

In most cases the owner will present a simple rental contract, and ask a deposit upon arrival.

The rental process is a direct transaction between the owner and the guest.

But there are never any nasty surprises: all the terms and conditions of the rental are clearly communicated during the online booking process.

Leaving the flat On your arrival the owner of the flat will give you instructions for the check-out process and the return of the deposit.

Customer service Globexs Short Stay guarantees a safe booking process and a problem-free stay at your short stay flat. Even though the rental agreement is directly between the guest and the owner we wil always act as a contact person and intermediate in case of problems or unpleasant surprises. We are always reachable and have a physical groundfloor office in Valencia where we welcome every guest. You can also leave your luggage in our office if necessary.

Are you an expat?

If you are coming to Spain or Belgium for 6 weeks or more we are pleased to make you a quotation. Globexs was founded in 2002 and stands for "Global Expatriate Service". This is how we can help you: 1. finding the right place to live: Expat accommodation. According to your budget and your expectations (neighborhood, number of bedroom, parking facilities, etc...) we will offer you a selection of available flats or houses to choose from.

2. legal assistance: Globexs has a legal department that can assist with all legal matters: starting a company, applying visa or NIE, registrations, etc...

3. language services: translations and interpreters

Webshop for expats "Everything that you forgot or was too heavy to bring" In our specialized webshop we sell indispensable items for every expat.

Everything that you forgot or was too heavy to bring.

For example: bed linens and bath linens. Most expat rental apartments provide a set of bed- and bath linen, but it is always nicer to be the first user. Who does not like to be the first person who sleeps on a pillow or under a duvet?

Other examples are hair dryers, umbrellas, etc.

The typical things that are so easy to forget, or simply do not fit in the suitcase.

Are you an expat? Select your apartment on www.globexs.com.

Are you a tourist? Book your flat online on: www.globexsshortstay.com Phone: 0034 618 04 88 36 : Email: lodewijk@globexs.com Website: www.globexs.com

Our Agents Tiscar

General Manager Globexs 0034616129103 0034962066814 tiscar@globexs.com

Antonio

Operation manager Globexs 0034962066814 0034962066814 antonio@globexs.com

Maria

Globexs agent Asturias 0034618048836 0034618048836 maria@globexs.com

Ward

Agent Globexs Catalonia 0034962066814 0034962066814

Amsterdam Spring Special

The Local Touch

Dual Sim Mobiles & Smartphones: Keeping you in touch no matter where you are

DUAL SIM MOBILES FROM L-MOBI L-Mobi was established in 2010 as the 'brain child' of Ruben Thiru. Along with many others in the telecom industry, he felt there was a need to have dual sim phones, that where affordable to everybody, for the price of a single SIM phone.

After three years of research, development and quality control, L-mobi launched their first mobile phone, the L102. After fighting off tough competition from major industry players, L-mobi has built up and established consumer confidence in the brand and they have gone on to launch additional models.

The major industry players have also started introducting more Dual Sim mobiles, with the blue chip telecom companies now introducing a range into their line up. Recently L-mobi launched Dual Sim Smartphones on a trial basis with their loyal consumer base. These Android Smartphones have become very popular and they are now about to launch their fifth model. L-Mobi team consists of R&D, purchase and a sales team to keep improving their standards and quality.

Why Dual Sim Today, many of us have a need to carry two phones: one for work and other for personal use. However, the new ranges of Dual Sim smartphones allow you to do away with one one of these, by allowing you to insert two Sims, into one phone.

Ask yourself: is it really necessary to have a 500â‚Ź to a 1,000â‚Ź phone in your pocket? If you absolutely need all the features or just want to have a special Marque, then the answer could be yes. But for most of us, the latest range of L-mobi mobiles and Smartphones offer superb quality, build and specifications, that will allow you to mix business with pleasure, all with just one handset.

Within the market for Dual Sim mobiles, there are a number of different choices that you should be aware about, to ensure that you pick the correct mobel to suit your needs.

At L-mobi we have a number of different options for you to pick and choose from, from the world's smallest mobile to our latest range of Android Smartphones.

DUAL SIM CARD MOBILES The models of phones with dual SIM slot can be of three types: Passive: These have only one transmition antenna, so you can only have one active SIM card for calls and data at any one time Dual standby: can be used to send and receive calls over any two cards, but when a call is received on one line other Sim Card goes to 'sleep' and enters standby mode. You can only use one card for data. Normally the second SIM only be used with 2G connection for voice and main 3G for voice and data.

Dual call (active): these phones can be used for calls both cards at the same time notifying what SIM comes the call and if we answer it or put it on hold. Keep two active lines at the same time has a greater impact on phone battery. Data will be active only one card.

Dual-SIM phones are also useful for maintaining two personal contracts. For instance, one of your Sim Contracts might offer a good rate on calls and texts, and the other offers unlimited data for surfing the world wide web, WhatsApp, Messengers, etc..

The other huge Dual Sim attraction is for those who travel on a regular basis or who have foreign holiday homes. For instance you might like to carry a UK or Dutch SIM for when you're at home and another that is local to the country you're visiting.

Dual-SIM phones are incredibly popular outside Europe and especially the developing world, but for some reasons the majority of major manufacturers do not offer their popular phones with Dual Sim in Europe.

While the grey market has become a popular solution for picking up a dual-SIM phone, there are risks involved, such as the total lack of any guarantee, importation duties, zero support, limited resale market, customs charges plus the possibility of receiving a fake phone and simply losing your investment.

At L-mobi we provide all our customers with a guarantee, customer service department, value for money, zero importation or customs duties, phones that retain their value for the resale market plus a second guarantee in that whatever mobile you decide up, you can be 100% sure that this is the phone you will be purchasing.

How do dual-SIM phones work?

What's the difference between dual-active and dual-standby and how you can manage calls, texts, data and cut back on roaming charges.

At L-mobi we offer different types of Dual-SIM phones.

The choice is yours, depending on your requirements and budget.

The majority of Dual-SIM mobiles are on standby at all times known as dual-standby phones. This means that either of your installed SIM cards can accept a phone call or text at any time. You do not even have to even think about choosing between them or having to reboot the phone.If you receive a call on one number and then receive a call or a text on the other, the call simply won't come through and your voice mail will pick it up.

The newest generation are mobiles with Dual-active SIM technology. These mobiles use two modems and allow you to receive calls on both numbers at the sametime.

For outgoing services, to make a call or send a text, Android has a standard SIM Management menu that lets you specify which SIM should be used for voice calls, video calls, messages and mobile data. You can either specify a particular SIM for each of these tasks, or leave the setting at Always ask.

If you are interested in a Dual-SIM mobile then all you have to remember is to 'Always Ask' L-mobi, as they have something to satisfy all mobile phone users. Find out more, by visiting our website at: www.L-mobi.com.

L-MOBI L-SMART 5.1 (COMING SOON) Check our website to find out more about our newest range of Dual-SIM Smartphones, with the L-Smart 5.1

L-MOBI L-SMART 4 Quad core 1.2 Ghz Processor 5.0inch QHD IPS LCD Dual sims dual standby 8.0 MP camera with flash led Front camera 2.0 MP Android 4.2.2

L-MOBI L-SMART 3 MTK6572W Dual core 4.5inch FWVGA screen 3G WCDMA+GSM,support WCDMA 850/2100 or 850/1900 (option) 512MB+4GB, support Android 4.2.2 Satellite Navigation GPS chip built-in

L-MOBI L-SMART 3

L-MOBI L-MINI 2

MTK6572W Dual core

Dual Sim Cards (Dual Standby)

4.5inch FWVGA screen 3G WCDMA +GSM,support WCDMA 850/2100 or 850/1900 (option)

Ultra slim design

512MB+4GB, support Android 4.2.2

Camera

Satellite Navigation GPS chip built-in

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L-MOBI L-MINI 1

L-MOBI L50

Dual Sim Cards (Dual Standby)

Dual Sim Cards (Dual Standby)

Ultra slim design

Ultra slim design

Support Bluetooth

Support Bluetooth

Support FM radio

Support FM radio

Camera

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CONTACT Tel: +31 20 684 93 87 Klantenservice: +31 617 33 33 93 www.L-mobi.com

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DOUBLETREE AMSTERDAM Amsterdam Centraal Station Modern style hotel and one of the best views in Amsterdam

Find everything within easy reach — from the beautiful Dam Square and the Rijksmuseum to the city’s top business destinations — at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Amsterdam Centraal Station. Our contemporary city centre 4-star luxury hotel reflects the unparalleled service of the DoubleTree brand, ensuring a relaxing and enriching experience for Amsterdam business and leisure travellers alike.

A TRAVELLER’S IDEAL HOME AWAY FROM HOME IN CENTRAL AMSTERDAM Our welcoming staff await your arrival at our hotel near Amsterdam Centraal Station with a warm, freshly-baked DoubleTree cookie.

557 sleek, spacious guest rooms offer views of the city, river or hotel courtyard through floorto-ceiling windows. Enjoy ultra-modern comforts like complimentary WiFi access, Apple iMac multimedia systems or simply use your own device and connect to the network.

Upgrade to one of our Executive Rooms or King City Suites and enjoy great views, free access to our Executive Lounge where we offer our guests complimentary breakfast, fresh fruits, drinks & appetizers available in the late afternoon.

For families on vacation and groups travelling together, interconnecting rooms are available.

In the City Café a special kids menu is available. Besides the cribs for the little ones, the hotel also offers nanny service for your convenience.

The DoubleTree Amsterdam hotel received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for the third consecutive year (2012, 2013 and 2014) and SkyLounge was named Amsterdam’s best hotel bar in 2013.

SPECIAL PACKAGES Our ‘Check-In, Go Out’ package provides you with all you need for a hot night out and the morning after. It includes; Executive room and up Free WiFi Late check out 2 welcome cocktails at SkyLounge In room breakfast OutTV goody bag Gay hotspot booklet.

STAY WITH US Make your stay extra special by upgrading to an Executive room with guranteed historic city and canal views and with access to our Executive Lounge. The Executive lounge is open 7 days a week and offers; - Continental breakfast served every morning - Soft drinks & snacks served throughout the day - Complimentary alcoholic drinks and canapés served in the evening - Complimentry WiFi

WHERE WE ARE Let our prime location — adjacent to Amsterdam Centraal Station on the banks of the IJ River — be your gateway to discovering all the city has to offer. What to do: Stroll into the historic city centre Visit the Anne Frank House Van Gogh Museum is 10 mins away Explore the designer boutiques andgalleries of the Nine Streets Shopping District DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Oosterdoksstraat 4, Amsterdam 1011 DK, Netherlands TEL: 31-20-5300800 FAX: 31-20-5300801 EMAIL: amscs.info@hilton.com www.doubletreeamsterdamhotel.com

HOTEL INFORMATION CHECK-IN: 3:00 PM / CHECK-OUT: 12:00 PM SMOKING: Available All public areas are non-smoking with the exception of designated areas on the outdoor terraces at the SkyLounge and City Cafe.

PARKING: Self parking: €1,50 per 20 min. – after five hours you pay max €10,00 per 24 hours (external policy rates are subject to change).

Valet: available - guest services is able to assist PETS: Service animals allowed: Yes Pets allowed: Yes Maximum Weight: 20 kg HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS Dynamic city centre location, adjacent to the Centraal Train Station and overlooking the IJ River 557 guest rooms with city and river views through floor-to-ceiling windows Apple iMac PC and complimentary WiFi in every guest room Executive rooms and suites offering fabulous views, free morning newspaper and access to the Executive Lounge with great benefits Stunning 11th floor SkyLounge Amsterdam rooftop bar Fine dining at City Café Restaurant Over 1,000 square feet of flexible event space for signature meetings, weddings and special events.

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Oosterdoksstraat 4, Amsterdam 1011 DK, Netherlands TEL: 31-20-5300800 FAX: 31-20-5300801 EMAIL: amscs.info@hilton.com www.doubletreeamsterdamhotel.com

Are you travelling or on a business trip? And you want to get more info on all the things you can do at your destination? Then feel free to pick up the Minicards from the Minicards display in the lobby of the location of your stay.

These Minicards not only give you more information, they also have a route map printed on them, so you will know where to go. And what始s more: when you hand in these cards in, in the place of your choice, you will also get either a discount or a give-away, to make you feel even more welcome!

You do not want to wait until you reach your destination? Then click on the country, city or region of your choice, get inspired by all that is on offer and print your information and discounts from this website. It始s easy, fun and offers you a lot!

You can also find out about Minicard locations and discounts by visiting the website and downloading the app: www.minicards.com/

Founders Rick Blom and Arnold Gruppen, at Minicards Amsterdam.

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MINICARDS AMSTERDAM Frans Halsstraat 39 1072 BL Amsterdam The Netherlands Tel: +31 20 771 41 86 Fax: +31 20 771 41 87 www.Minicards.com

Est. March 20, 1999 Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam offers more than just great food and service, so visit soon and let us Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks in an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia location.

Our Cafe is a museum of popular culture, with authentic memorabilia from rock 'n' roll legends, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley and Rolling Stones plus many more contemporary items.

Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam has 8 screens showing videos, and an unbelievable sound system. Our waterside restaurant and famous cocktail bar all is done to give our guests an experience that Rocks.

Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam includes upscale design features and innovative technology, featuring the Rock Wall™ Solo, an interactive touch wall featuring technology enabling fans to explore the worldʼs greatest rock ʻnʼ roll memorabilia collection and virtually tour all of the companyʼs 181 venues around the world.

To blend the cityʼs bohemian, eclectic feel with the energy and vibe of the Hard Rock brand, the cafe is located on Max Euweplein, a two minute walk away from Leidesplein entertainment area. Located next to Paradiso live music venue and sharing a square with the famous Holland Casino. In walking distance to Rijks Museum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum and Heineken Experience.

The cafe has more than 5,500 square-feet of space, including spacious seating on our upper level for 140, or take the furniture out and create a space for 220 guests, a waterside bar

area for networking events, a late night lounge and a merchandise-filled Rock Shop.

Organizing a special event? Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam Events Team offers a unique environment for your function whether professional or personal. With two floors and a VIP Private Legends

room we have adaptable capacity for your event from parties of 15 up to 350 guests.

The Amsterdam cafeʼs Rock Shop, offers rock ʻnʼ roll-inspired items, as well as favorite collectible Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam merchandise in its exclusive retail location. This Amsterdam-specific merchandise can only be purchased at this location, offering an exclusive design quality that enhances each itemʼs appeal. Fans can also acquire Hard Rockʼs much-coveted signature pins, including new, limited-edition Amsterdam pins, which reflect the spirit of the city and the authenticity of Hard Rockʼs merchandise.

For more than 40 years, Hard Rock has offered guests classic American fare in a rock ʻnʼ roll atmosphere. Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam is the ideal location to showcase the brandʼs world-famous cuisine, including Hard Rockʼs Legendary Burgers, signature Smokehouse items and more. In addition to its food, Hard Rock offers unmatched specialty drinks from its awardwinning bar menu, from Hurricanes and Margaritas, to its Alternative Rock non-alcoholic beverage menu.

Interested in planning your next event at Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam? Visit our Parties & Special Events section or download our booking information packet now.

How do you divorce when you’re an expat in paradise?

For many couples, moving to Spain to enjoy the sun and a luxury lifestyle is the stuff of dreams. For a privileged few it can become a reality. However, the sunshine, nice cars, villas and endless fiestas bring no guarantees of happiness to any relationship. So what happens when it all goes wrong? What do expats with considerable property, business and other interests need to do to get a divorce and what are the things they may need to consider which many couples living a different lifestyle may not need to worry about?

Multiple cars, multiple homes, bank accounts in different countries, different pension pots and tax laws varying depending on your circumstances can all have a massive impact on the ultimate divorce settlement that the individuals walk away with.

First thing’s first: it is vital to take advice as early as possible from a solicitor in England experienced in dealing with expat divorce. Not every high street solicitor will do this, though they will understand the principles of the divorce process itself.

However, this type of case can be tricky and involve multiple jurisdictions. Do your homework and find someone for whom this is familiar territory. The cost of not doing so may be high, in more ways than one.

In many cases, British expat couples will be able to use the English courts but you may need to act quickly to secure jurisdiction if your partner is not English and is likely to look for courts in their country of origin or in Spain. Your solicitor will be able to assess the relative merits of using the legal system where you are domiciled – essentially where you come from and have lived most of your life – and where you are resident. In some cases, the prospects of a better outcome may be where you live rather than where you come from. Again, this is where using a lawyer experienced in multiple jurisdictions will really serve you well.

For wealthy couples, an early task will be to identify where the assets are to consider how enforceable any outcome will be. This may help you to be pragmatic when working towards a settlement. For instance, if a UK court ruled that one party should keep the properties and the other the bank accounts, can that be enforced if the

accounts are offshore and the properties in a number of different countries?

Your solicitor will help with this, and may encourage you to speak to a lawyer in Spain or any other country that has jurisdiction, but they should also be able to signpost good, experienced independent financial advisers.

If you are realising capital abroad, it is really important to take proper advice on the best way to utilise that capital and maximise its potential.

Very much tied up with that is tax planning which is often very different and very much more complex than if we were only dealing with domestic assets or earnings.

Pensions can also be tricky. UK courts cannot make orders in relation to foreign pensions, and vice versa. We are therefore often looking to “offset� other assets and thus you need to know what the real value of the foreign pension is, both in relation to the fund value and the value of any benefits. You may have pensions in more than one jurisdiction and therefore really careful consideration needs to be given in order to ensure you will ultimately achieve what you think you will in a settlement. That can involve calling in pension advisers or actuaries who understand the complexities of pensions from that particular jurisdiction – and they are not in plentiful supply. It pays to plan ahead.

It is vital that you build trust with your team and work together to achieve the best possible outcome. They will also help ensure a line is drawn under any settlement so no future claims can be made by an ex-spouse.

For advice on your own situation contact Woolley & Co, Solicitors, expat and international divorce specialists based in the UK. Visit www.family-lawfirm.co.uk or call +44 1789 330310 to arrange a free phone chat. Our lawyers are happy to arrange contact by Skype or email if preferred.

WOW WOW Amsterdam is a hostel that provides affordable accommodation for adventurous travelers who want to discover the city of Amsterdam in a unique way.

WOW is located in the former institute of technology complex in Amsterdam’s Kolenkit neighborhood, just around the corner from Bos and Lommer’s central square and public transport facilities, and surrounded by a myriad of cultural initiatives.

WOW Amsterdam offers clean and mean rooms in primary colors, for city people and art lovers.

It offers different types of dormitories, ranging from two, four, six, eight and twelve person dorms. Each dorm has bunk beds and private bathrooms either in the room or in the hallway.

WOW provides bed linen, breakfast and a private locker for every guest to store their luggage. A lock for the locker can be bought at the reception. There is fast free wifi in the common areas and in the bedrooms.

What’s more? Lot’s of possibilities to meet other creative people!

The mix of temporary, art-minded guests with the artists-in-residence and the cultural activities in and around the complex, make WOW the perfect base from which to experience Amsterdam’s cultural and artistic attractions. The WOW lobby, restaurant and inner gardens are friendly and open places where you can easily make friends with like-minded people from all over the world.

What next?

The WOW website is more than just a booking engine. It is constantly updated with events and information for both travellers and also all those interested in urban living and the world of art.

Visit our gallery and book direct at the lowest-guaranteed prices and without agency commissions at the official WOW website

WOW Amsterdam Wiltzanghlaan 60 1061 HC Amsterdam

WHAT IS THE AMSTERDAM DUNGEON? The Amsterdam Dungeons is an 80 minute journey into 500 years of Amsterdam's horrible history. You will laugh and scream as you encounter live actor shows (available in both English and Dutch), gripping storytelling, and state of the art special effects. The Amsterdam Dungeon will ensure you'll have a scarily funny time.

FEAR IS A FUNNY THING The Amsterdam Dungeon brings together, through an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes, scripts, and an unique, exciting walkthrough experience that you can see, hear, touch, smell and feel. It is hilarious fun and sometimes a little scary.

We love it and we know you will too, because: We have a gruesome new show: Witches.

It is painfulless education.

You will experience 11 shows and 9 actors.

It is really funny and sometime pretty scary.

No tour is the same; you are part of the show...

YES, BUT HOW DOES IT WORK? The Amsterdam Dungeon is a must-see attraction in Amsterdam . It is a tour of 80 minutes through Amsterdam ’s most dark history. You will enter the Dungeon with a group of no more than 30 people and you will descend into the vaults of the Amsterdam Dungeon, where you will ‘enjoy’ all shows. Tours leave every 10 to 15 minutes.

WHAT WILL YOU EXPERIENCE? We are better and bolder than ever before. We are the Amsterdam Dungeon! Enjoy 11 shows, 9 actors and 500 years of history in one unique experience. Are you man or women enough?

We have new and updated shows. You will laugh and scream nervously at the sight of our burning witches. See, smell, listen and be afraid, very afraid... Meet our full cast of professional, theatrical actors who play gruesome characters, from our (not-so) fair judge to the threatening torturer. You will face many surprises along the way that will guarantee an experience that will make you laugh and scream at the same time.

Official website The Dungeons: www.thedungeons.com The Amsterdam Dungeon: Rokin 78, 1012 KW Amsterdam

ECOMAMA HOSTAL THE EXPERIENCE Ecomama perfectly marries the coziness of a community place with all comfort and luxury of a hotel and the meaningfulness of a social impact business. Everyone visiting Ecomama can experience the feeling of sustainable and joyful living.

Visitors are encouraged to meet their fellow travellers. It is made easy to share and dream with other visitors about next trips in the large communal space, big kitchen or in a real teepee tent. Its 7 different types of rooms tailored to a wide variety of people, from the El Cheapo room for those on a shoestring, to a Double Deluxe for a romantic night for two. Apart from water saving system, green roof and cradle-to-cradle building materials, eco-consciousness can be found even in the details. Used materials, from bricks to teddy bears to corkscrews, are given a second, even better life, in the unique design furniture.

EXPERIENCE COZY CONSCIOUS LUXURY AND DESIGN WHILE MAKING OUR PLANET A BETTER PLACE. A better world is up for grabs! What if all we need to do to improve our society is already at your fingertips? Times are changing and so are we. When travelling, don’t you want to feel relaxed, connected and positive about your impact? Ecomama Hotel, in the center of Amsterdam, sets a new standard for traveling. Conscious connectedness made easy and fun.

A BETTER WORLD For Anika Jacobs, a young female entrepreneur in her 20s, Ecomama is her second hotel in Amsterdam. Having travelled the world for studies, working at hostels and touring with international bands, she knows what it takes to give guests an extraordinary experience. “It is all about bringing people together. And we are all responsible for the footprints we leave. Luckily, it ain’t no rocket science! Just reach out to the person next to you, connect and make small steps to living a more sustainable life.”

ECOMAMA Housed in a former travel agency Ecomama has the funky industrial feel combined with cool old upcycled vintage. It is situated just at the end of the Right Light District, and the start of the museum/university neighborhood. Next door is a daily market at Waterlooplein for your cheap groceries or nice flea market finds. It's a short walk from Central Station.

ROOMS

Shabby Private Cabin For the traveler on a budget we offer a 6-bed dorm in a 'Red Light District' theme. This room has an ensuite bathroom. Next to that there is free WIFI, multiple outlets and lockers, which can be locked with a padlock to stow away your valuables.

Padlocks can be purchased at reception. As we want you to come and hang out with us and other travelers in the common areas, the room facilities are limited to what is described here.Linen is always included Double Private Deluxe Our large 2-bed dorm can be booked as a private room or each bed can be booked separately, giving it a private feel but affordable like a dorm. The room has an ensuite bathroom, free WIFI, multiple outlets and lockers for safe storage of your belongings. As we want you to come and hang out with us and other travelers in the common areas, the room facilities are limited to what is described here.

This room is themed in 'Delftware' after the famous blue and white Dutch china.

Linen is always included and your bed will be freshly made upon arrival. All of our dorms are mixed gender.and your bed will be freshly made upon arrival. All of our dorms are mixed gender.

Double Private Deluxe Our large 2-bed dorm can be booked as a private room or each bed can be booked separately, giving it a private feel but affordable like a dorm. The room has an ensuite bathroom, free WIFI, multiple outlets and lockers for safe storage of your belongings. As we want you to come and hang out with us and other travelers in the common areas, the room facilities are limited to what is described here. This room is themed in 'Delftware' after the famous blue and white Dutch china.

Linen is always included and your bed will be freshly made upon arrival. All of our dorms are mixed gender.

Double Private Superior Our two Superior private double rooms all have an ensuite bathroom, and come with linen, towels, soap, a safe for your valuables, a hairdryer and a coffee & tea set-up. WIFI is free and works in all rooms.

Each room has an ensuite bathroom. Next to that there is free WIFI, multiple outlets and lockers which can be locked with a padlock to stow away your valuables. Padlocks can be purchased at reception. As we want you to come and hang out with us and other travelers in the common areas, the room facilities are limited to what is described here.

Linen is always included and your bed will be freshly made upon arrival. All of our dorms are mixed gender.

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BCNewt: the new look at office space A Coworking in Barcelona Transforms Recycled Wood in Shared Creativity The communion between architecture, design and creativity, is the inspiration for BCNewt space, located in Barcelonaʼs Poblenou neighborhood.

At the beginning it was all ideas. The objective, to create an authentic work space.

To achieve it, the community of BCNewt coworkers decided to be as far away as possible from the mass-focused aesthetics of the large chains of home equipment. "Thanks to some industries which still are in the neighborhood, we had every day a lot of wooden pallets disposal all around us,” explains Gustavo Franco, project manager.

BCNewt was born in the summer of 2014 with the intention of create a coworking environment that feeds creativity.

Now, after an extensive renovation, the place has a story to tell.

The pallet design The first task was to transform an estimate of 17 pallet —timber structures used to transport goods— in suitable building material for different functional elements. Everything was filthy, covered with rusty nails and splinters. So they set about the task of selecting the pieces that were clean and in better condition. This part of the process took about two weeks.

"I had the challenge to create ceiling lamps that were functional and aesthetically interesting," explains Mercurio Sobocki, interior decorator and project adviser. That is how the pieces were constructed, with an assembly that spans over the different work areas, achieving an attractive geometric minimalism. In total, three lighting sets, with warm tones lights, on a format of elongated lamps, on linestra style or round bulbs.

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With the solid pallet pieces was built what is now a strong conference table. At the edges, you can still read the burned imprint of the European railway systems, a sign of postindustrial identity.

With other pieces, the thinner ones, the kitchen table was built.

Here the community of coworkers remembers every day how important it is to share resources. Finally, when the wood remains seemed destined again to be abandoned, the thinner strips were used for the baseboards.

"The decor of coworking spaces is the wave of the future in terms of office decoration, as it appears to be more professionals each year seeking to establish their business in this type of activity spaces," said Gustavo Franco.

About BCNewt Located in the heart of interconnected 22@ District, epicenter of urban and technological innovation in Barcelona, BCNewt offices stand in an industrial building at Carrer Llull 47. In one of the European cities with the highest number of rooms and offices for cowork (according to coworkingspain.es), the new coworking proposals must be refreshing.

Recognizing this value, BCNewt始s style pointed to shapes and has distanced itself from the chromatic monotonies and the traditional designs. Thus, they have inaugurated a multipurpose center with ecological and transgressive spirit, where space reflects and represents the philosophy of coworking.

A series of renovations were made around the office. On one hand, ceiling lamps, kitchen and meeting room tables, floor baseboards and divisions between the kitchen and the workroom, were built from pallets worked for reuse. On the other, windows, concrete columns and beams were restored to give new decorative details; the same for the electrical system, which happened to be green consumer, and for which they have created unique pieces from coupling nozzles and bulbs.

BCNewt understands space and architecture as does the architect Santiago Calatrava: "An art that determines the identity of our time and improves the lives of people." In short, a space that will motivate, commune and communicate the experiences and wishes of the coworkers of the future.

Hoppa Storage Centre is your one-stop shop for secure storage but we’re more.

We can print your boarding passes whilst you charge your mobile phone. We can tell you about the best bars and parties in town and let you know what’s happening this week. Our prices are ultra-reasonable, are hours are ultra-long and our staff are ultra-friendly. We’ve all been travellers so know the gig and if you think we’ve gone the extra mile to help you we’ll even let you get us a coffee or candy to show you care too! Yes, seriously and although we may not take ourselves too seriously, we DO take the storage and safety of your luggage VERY seriously, very seriously indeed.

Dragging a heavy suitcase around the city? Went overboard on your shopping spree? Or just looking for a place to leave your bags before you hit the town?

Drop them off at Hoppa!

So drop your gear, and go Located right in the heart of for a beer. We’ll take care of Amsterdam, with bars, shops your bags. Easy, fast and and central station just around safe. That’s Hoppa! the corner.

So, next time you need tickets, storage or a hot tip, pop in and see us. We’re very close to the Amsterdam ungeon and a couple of minutes’ walk from Dam Square, Spui, Muntplein ……. and lots of our favourite bars!

Want to know more visit us at Wijde Kapelsteeg 1A or check the updated Hoppa website.

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Apple Watch Available in Nine Countries on April 24 SAN FRANCISCO—March 9, 2015—Apple® today announced that Apple Watch™, its most personal device yet and the newest innovative addition to Apple’s ecosystem, will be available on Friday, April 24 to customers in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the US. Apple Watch is an incredibly accurate timepiece, an intimate and immediate communication device and a groundbreaking health and fitness companion. Highly customizable for personal expression, Apple Watch also brings an entirely new way to receive information at a glance and interact with the world through thirdparty app experiences designed specifically for the wrist.

“Apple Watch begins a new chapter in the way we relate to technology and we think our customers are going to love it,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We can’t wait for people to start wearing Apple Watch to easily access information that matters, to interact with the world, and to live a better day by being more aware of their daily activity than ever before.”

“Conceived, designed and developed as a singular product, Apple Watch merges hardware and software like never before,” said Jony Ive, Apple’s senior vice president of Design. “In Apple Watch, we’ve created three beautifully curated collections with a software architecture that together enable unparalleled personalization in a wearable device.”

Apple Watch introduces revolutionary technologies including the Digital Crown™, an innovative way to scroll, zoom and navigate fluidly without obstructing the display. The Retina® display with Force Touch on Apple Watch senses the difference between a tap and a press, providing a new way to quickly and easily access relevant controls. The allnew Taptic Engine™ discreetly delivers a gentle tap on your wrist whenever you receive a notification or message.

Incredibly Accurate & Customizable Timepiece An extremely precise timepiece, Apple Watch keeps time to within 50 milliseconds of UTC, the universal time standard.* Apple Watch can be personalized with watch faces ranging from traditional analog such as the Chronograph face, to the information-rich Modular face, or beautifully animated butterflies and jellyfish on the Motion face. Apple Watch goes beyond telling time with specialized functions on the watch face—known in watchmaking as complications—such as the sunrise/sunset, upcoming calendar events or daily activity level.

With multiple customizable watch faces and complications, Apple Watch enables millions of possible configurations. Swipe up from the watch face for Glances that quickly show you information you care about, such as the weather forecast, your current location on a map or the music you’re listening to.

Intimate & Immediate Communication Device Apple Watch enables you to send messages, read email and answer calls to your iPhone® right from your wrist. The Taptic Engine alerts you with a gentle tap so you won’t miss important notifications. With Digital Touch, Apple Watch allows you to communicate in all-new ways by sending a sketch, a tap or even the rhythm of your own heartbeat. Interact quickly and conveniently with the world around you with Apple Watch by paying for coffee using Apple Pay™**, boarding a plane with a Passbook® boarding pass, or raising your wrist to ask Siri® for turn-by-turn directions in Maps.

Groundbreaking Health & Fitness Companion Apple Watch encourages you to sit less, move more and get some exercise every day. The Activity app provides a simple visual snapshot of your daily activity with three rings that measure active calories burned, brisk activity and how often you’ve stood up to take a break from sitting during the day. Apple Watch provides the detailed metrics you need during dedicated workout sessions for the most popular activities, such as walking, running and cycling through the Workout app. With an accelerometer, a built-in heart rate sensor, GPS and Wi-Fi from your iPhone, Apple Watch smartly uses the best sensors for different types of motion and provides a comprehensive picture of your all-day activity and workouts. The Activity app on iPhone collects your activity and workout data from Apple Watch so you can see your history in greater detail. Apple Watch uses this history to suggest personalized activity goals, reward fitness milestones and keep you motivated.

Apple Watch is available in two different sizes, 38 mm and 42 mm, and in three distinct collections—Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition. Apple Watch Sport features a lightweight anodized aluminum case in silver and space gray with a Retina display protected by strengthened Ion-X glass and matching high-performance fluoroelastomer Sport Band in five colors. The Apple Watch collection features highly polished stainless steel and space black stainless steel cases with a Retina display protected by sapphire crystal. The Apple Watch collection comes with a choice of three different leather straps, a stainless steel link bracelet and Milanese loop, and a black or white Sport Band. Apple Watch Edition features cases specially crafted from custom rose or yellow 18-karat gold alloys developed to be twice as hard as standard gold, a Retina display protected by polished sapphire crystal and a choice of uniquely designed straps and bands with 18-karat gold clasps, buckles or pins.

The world’s most vibrant and innovative developer community has been creating all-new experiences specifically designed for Apple Watch. From requesting an Uber, checking in to your American Airlines flight, booking a bike for your Equinox class to remotely controlling your Honeywell Lyric thermostat while away, the possibilities for Apple Watch apps are endless. These experiences extend the functionality of your favorite iPhone apps, while delivering an innovative way to interact—right from your wrist. Popular apps such as Instagram, MLB.com At Bat, Nike+ Running, OpenTable, Shazam, Twitter, WeChat and more will also be available on Apple Watch. The new Apple Watch app that comes with iOS 8.2 on iPhone lets you browse, buy and download apps from the Apple Watch App Store™.

Designed to be worn throughout your day, Apple Watch delivers up to 18-hour all-day battery life*** and comes with a unique charging solution that combines Apple’s MagSafe® technology with inductive charging for a quick connection that simply snaps into place.

By design, the shopping experience for Apple Watch will be the most personalized Apple has ever offered. When Apple Watch becomes available for pre-order from the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com) on Friday, April 10, Apple retail stores and department store shop-in-shops will begin offering customers the chance to preview their choice of Apple Watch and try it on in-store.

Pricing & Availability Beginning April 10 in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the US, Apple Watch will be available for preview, try-on by appointment at Apple’s retail stores, and available for pre-order through the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com).

On April 24, Apple Watch will be available online or by reservation in Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers in China and Japan. Customers who purchase online

or in-store from Apple will be offered Personal Setup to customize and pair Apple Watch with their iPhone.

Apple Watch is available in three collections, Apple Watch Sport, priced at $349 (US) and $399 (US); Apple Watch, available from $549 (US) to $1,099 (US); and Apple Watch Edition, crafted from custom rose or yellow 18-karat gold alloys, with prices starting at $10,000 (US).

Apple Watch will also be available to preview or try on at Galeries Lafayette in Paris, Isetan in Tokyo and Selfridges in London on April 10. Apple Watch will be for sale on April 24 at these select department store shop-in-shops, and at boutiques in major cities across the world including colette in Paris, Dover Street Market in London and Tokyo, Maxfield in Los Angeles and The Corner in Berlin.

Starting today customers can explore and choose their favorite Apple Watch in the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com) or through the Apple Store app for iPhone and iPad. Apple Watch requires iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus running iOS 8.2. or later. iOS 8.2 will be available for download today. *Accuracy depends on regular syncing with iPhone. **Apple Pay is only available in the US and through participating banks. See www.apple.com/apple-pay for details. ***Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results may vary.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.

Haussmann - First boutique department store to open 2016 Last year a group of Dutch entrepreneurs and financial investors agreed to join forces to set up a brand new boutique department store in Amsterdam under the name 'Haussmann', to be opened in the second half of 2016.

This ambitious initiative is based on the strong belief that both from a Dutch and international perspective, there is significant demand for a truly high-end retail service offering. Amsterdam has become an attractive city for the young and successful cosmopolitan citizen and is an increasingly popular destination for international overnight visitors, being the fastest growing destination after London.

Frans van der Kraan, founding partner and CEO of this boutique department store, said: "Haussmann's mission is to redefine luxury retail by setting a new standard on good living and taste, which goes far beyond what today's conventional department stores are offering.

Haussmann strives to truly touch and inspire its customers through a combination of high quality products (food and non-food), innovative service concepts and the use of state-ofthe-art technology."

To deliver on its promises and achieve its ambitions, Haussmann has selected a unique landmark location (7,000 square metres of retail space) in the historic centre of Amsterdam, right in the middle of the prestigious Rokin District, at the entrance/exit to the subway NoordZuidlijn (which opens in 2017) and next to 'Marks & Spencer's' future flagship store at Rokin.

On the spot that used to be the beating heart of the Golden Age (1588 - 1702 A.D.) Haussmann has found the perfect location to combine the benefits and convenience of a brand-new building with the charm and ambience of the historic former "Vleeshal" in the Sint Pieterhalsteeg.

At this site, Haussmann will provide both its local and international customers a safe, easily accessible and comfortable environment, to experience the uniqueness, quality and taste that Haussmann stands for. Van der Kraan noted: "A trip to, or day spent in Amsterdam, is not complete without a visit to Haussmann."

In addition to enjoying Haussmann's luxurious fashion and leisure departments, customers are invited to visit Haussmann's fresh food market, enjoy its fine dining restaurant on the top floor offering panoramic views of Amsterdam or relax in its beauty & beyond centre.

Haussmann will present a unique and diverse combination of high quality products and

services with an inspiring story.

Haussmann's entire product and service offering will be carefully designed to adhere to the highest quality and exclusivity standards, with eye for detail and the right mix of iconic and new brands.

Ultimate objective is to make every visit to Haussmann a true and memorable shopping experience. Haussmann will capitalise on the latest technologies available in retail to provide its customers a seamless shopping experience both on- and offline.

Haussmann clearly recognises that to achieve its ambitions as outlined above and to create the desired special moments for its customers, the careful selection and training of its employees is of critical importance. Therefore Haussmann's employees will be trained to apply the highest standards of hospitality and expertise and make a difference in a way where we don't see service as a necessity but as a signature.

As part of doing business in the wonderful city of Amsterdam, Haussmann strongly believes in establishing mutually beneficial relationships with the local community. Haussmann will provide employment, source from local food suppliers and offer the opportunity and space for all kinds of artistic and cultural events (e.g. young and promising Dutch designers or artisans showcasing their latest work or craftsmanship).

Going forward the owners and management of Haussmann are committed to deliver on their promises and are working hard to further detail and implement their operating plan (e.g. brand partnerships, detailed floor plan, construction of the new building, ICT architecture- and infrastructure etc). Van der Kraan added: "Our desire is to give Amsterdam a new landmark it deserves."

Unseen Photo Fair Returns With the Newest in Photography © Chymo Meng

Unseen, the annual celebration of new photography, returns to Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek from the 18th to the 20th of September with an even sharper focus on undiscovered, unknown and unseen work by both young talent and established artists.

Unseen is Amsterdam’s international photography fair devoted to presenting Photography talent and unseen work by established artists. During the last three editions, Unseen has presented the work of more than 500 international artists represented by an array of galleries. Unseen has annually welcomed an average of 24,000 visitors and created an environment that encourages and © Dimer van Santen stimulates young talent.

International Appeal Continues As in previous years, galleries from around the world have been invited to participate at Unseen 2015. The selected galleries fully embrace the Unseen concept and present an exceptional image of contemporary photography. In 2015, Unseen Photo Fair welcomes back galleries like Flowers Gallery (UK), Martin van Zomeren (NL), Robert Morat Galerie (DE) and G/P Gallery (JP).

Furthermore, Unseen is proud to welcome newcomers GRIMM (NL), Gallery Kopeikin (USA), Starter (PL), Parrotta Contemporary Art (DE) and many more. The final selection will be announced on the Unseen website in the coming weeks.

Unseen Premieres 2015 Following last year’s successful launch, the Unseen Premieres will continue. Premieres are works that have never been exhibited before at an art gallery, institution or art fair. These premieres are a direct reflection and commentary on the state of the medium.

Unseen Amsterdam New this year is the extension of Unseen into the city of Amsterdam.

Through collaborations with established institutions and smaller initiatives, Unseen is introducing more festival components to the city. The Unseen Photo Fair will take place from the 18th to the 20th of September. For more information, please visit www.unseenamsterdam.com.

Photo Fair with a Festival Flair Unseen Photo Fair was created four years ago, with the vision to provide a platform for new photography and young talent. At its core, international galleries representing international artists; in its periphery; a festival highlighting the wonders of contemporary photography. Combined, these features create a platform for professionals and artists alike to come together to discuss, debate and question the most recent developments taking place in the medium. Unseen Photo Fair is complemented by an extensive festival programme which includes a book market of international publishers and a speakers programme where lectures, panel discussions and debates take place, giving a stage to international opinion leaders.

The educational side of the fair and festival is further strengthened by our annual publication Unseen Magazine. Brought out in conjunction with the fair, the magazine provides an engaging insight to Unseen through © Rien de Jager interviews, essays and features.

Prestigious Awards Several prestigious awards founded to foster the careers of emerging photographers will be presented at Unseen. These include the Outset | Unseen Exhibition Fund (a platform for emerging photography talent and young curators), the Unseen Dummy Award 2015 (a showcase of exceptional photobook dummies presented by Unseen & Lecturis), and the launch of Foam Magazine’s annual Talent issue.

Background Unseen Photo Fair Official Opening © Dimer van Santen

Madrid is the latest host city for the exhibition 'Designing 007: Fifty years of Bond Style,' a multimedia experience with original gadgets, unique clothes, models, storyboards, film clips and their most iconic objects. It covers 50 years of James Bond films, especially looking at the design and style of the series and of creation behind the scenes, like music, cars, fashion and technology.

From May 8 to August 30, 2015 the Fernan Gomez-Centro Cultural de la Villa (Plaza Col贸n 4, Madrid) will feature the creative work behind the cinematic icon.

A major exhibition Jose Tone Martinez, director of Fernan Gomez, is in charge of welcoming one of the great icons of style to Madrid. 'Designing 007: Fifty years of Bond Style' was a great success in all the cities he visited. "The public loves it. We are very pleased to offer this experience of James Bond to our city and Spain and we are convinced it will be one of the main attractions for family holidays next summer, along the Art Walk of Madrid.

A visit essential," .

'Designing 007: Fifty years of Bond Style' comes to Madrid with Murray Blake & Associates. Its director, Rosita Blake has reaffirmed why he believes this multimedia show will be a hit with the Madrid crowd. "I had to bring Bond here with everything that Madrid has. Style, fashion, glamour, class, tradition, but with a British twist. When viewers visit Designing 007, you can immerse yourself in the world and becoming a part of that experience. I'm.. sure visitors will love in the same way as I did." remarked Rosita. The show is open daily from 10.00am to 9.00pm.

Fernan Gomez. Centro Cultura de la Villa From 08/05/2015 to 30/08/2015 PRICE: General admission: 15 € Entry Groups (+ 10 people) and Friends TFG 11 € Child admission (6-16 years): € 11 Family ticket Pack (2 Adults + 2 children): 42 € Reduced Entry & Promotions 12 € Free Admission: Children under 6 HOURS: Monday to Sunday - 10.00am - 9.00pm.

After the success in London, Toronto, Shanghai, Melbourne, Moscow and Rotterdam, arrived in Madrid this exhibition. Made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the existence of the mythical character, one of the most influential icons of the film industry, created by Ian Fleming .

The exhibition has been organized by the Barbican Centre in London and EON Productions , is a complete multi-sensory experience that will transport the visitor into the world Bond throughout his fifty-year history.

Corgi James Bond Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger 50th Anniversary In 1965, one year after the movie Goldfinger was released, Corgi started production of the Goldfinger James Bond Aston Martin DB5, and won the first Toy of the Year for the model.

Now, in 2015 Corgi presents a new release, fully featured DB5 for a new generation of James Bond fans.

The model is presented in the iconic silver livery of the film (£19.99), and a limited number will also be produced in a gold finish (£19.99) The entire production run is already sold out but some are already on eBay priced from a reasonable £35 to a silly £120 plus...

In 1965 Corgi won the first Toy of the Year Award for the Goldfinger James Bond Aston Martin DB5.

Now, in 2015 Corgi present a new release; a fully equipped DB5 for a new generation of James Bond fans.

Presented in the iconic silver livery of the film, it is displayed in a special retro-styled anniversary box. No word as yet if they will produce another run of this iconic car.

Features include: Working ejector seat Front-mounted machine guns Bullet-proof screen Over-riders James Bond & Baddie

Finding an original Corgi Car: Model 261 It's not so easy to find a 50 year old Corgi 'toy' car in good condition these days. Most people search ebay as the first option and sometimes this produces great results. Just one, was found recently at: www.tintoycar.com and priced at $500.

On ebay.co.uk, 50 year old cars in near perfect or reconditioned condition, sell at a guide price of around ÂŁ150, with box and in as new condition, some with additional figues and baddies too. What collectors are on the lookout for are cars from the first batch of the 'Corgi 261 James Bond' die-casts... WELL, one of 3.5 million made over two to three years as the car was also seen in Thunderball.

Along with the 1966 Batmobile (which sell for over ÂŁ500), this is possibly the most iconic toy car: perhaps of all time. Designed in a mad rush for the xmas market... at this point the factory almost dropped all other makes and models to complete and manufacture ready for delivery. Tooling, moulds and manufacture was reputed to have cost in 1965/6 about ÂŁ40,000: quite a lump sum in today's money.

These assembly ladies in the factory could assemble and rivet these cars in an incredible 20 to 30 seconds; a minimum of two per minute.

From metal trays of assorted internal bits for the 261, they had to put the car upside down, put in the roof; glass; guns; overriders; interior; rear bullet proof shield; exhaust; a baddie with gun and Bond: James Bond... All that, in less than 30 seconds without dropping it, plus then adding the rivets. The 261 had many shades and colour variants over its short life ranging from really gold, to a sandy barely metallic gold, almost flat colours, and coatings varied daily. Cars should always come with James Bond driver figure and a flying chinaman. The DB5 had silver bumpers, revolving numberplate, headlights and chrome grille with red rear stop lamp detailing. And if you find a nice one, it will be 'shocking; trully shocking'.

Aston Martin challenges the nature of luxury GT travel in the 21st Century with the debut at the 85th Geneva International Motor Show of the innovative DBX Concept.

Created to defy conventional thinking about the luxury GT segment, the DBX Concept widens the appeal of the iconic British luxury brand and reaches out to a more diverse global audience than ever before.

Unveiling the concept, Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy Palmer said: “The DBX Concept is a challenge to the existing status quo in the high luxury GT segment. It envisages a world, perhaps a world not too far away, when luxury GT travel is not only stylish and luxurious but also more practical, more family-friendly and more environmentally responsible. “I asked my team at Aston Martin to expand their thinking beyond conventions, to explore what the future of luxury GT motoring would look like in years ahead, and the DBX Concept you see before you is the result.”

“The DBX Concept is more than a thought starter for us and for our customers, though. We will, in due course, be entering a car into the new DBX space and I am very much looking forward to seeing how this concept is received not only here today, but also by our legion of existing loyal customers and by those potential customers around the world who have, to this point, yet to consider one of our cars.”

Harmonious design Imagined by Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman and his team at the brand’s global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, the all-electric DBX Concept showcases not only cutting edge engineering but also a major evolution of the British brand’s world-renowned and highly-regarded design language.

Clearly signalling an extension to the brand’s existing model lines in the future, the all-wheel drive DBX Concept seamlessly combines traditional Aston Martin beauty with elegant new engineering that gracefully aligns form and function. Capable of accommodating four adults in comfort, the DBX Concept also majors on day-to-day practicality. It offers generous luggage capacity by virtue of the fact that its rear trunk and forward load bay can both accept passengers’ belongings.

Opulence and cutting edge style go hand-in-hand in the DBX Concept thanks to a unique fusion of high luxury and advanced technology. These characteristics, allied to the ingenious use of unconventional materials and finishes inside and out, are calculated to further broaden the appeal of Aston Martin.

The concept’s exterior bright work emphasises the brand’s approach to

the use of authentic materials, and is made up of machined billet aluminium with visible milling lines in a piece of exquisite craftsmanship intended to be seen as the car’s jewellery. The DBX Concept’s unique paint finish – Black Pearl Chromium – has been specially created to mimic the look of a genuine black pearl, and comprises a micro-fine layer of chrome to deliver a level of reflectivity that cannot be obtained through normal paint finishes.

Inside, the deliberate use of non-automotive standard materials generates a uniquely soft, cocooning ambience. Marek Reichman explained: “The exceptional craftsmanship, with detailing more typically seen on luxury consumer goods or fine jewellery, gives the DBX Concept genuinely global appeal.”

Experimental engineering Embracing the very latest engineering techniques and theories, the DBX Concept needs no engine compartment thanks to its use of electric, inboard-of-wheel, motors powered by lithium sulphur cells.

Drive-by-wire electric steering, toughened glass with an auto-dimming ‘smart glass’ inter-layer, and bespoke driver and passenger head-up displays are further examples of its cutting edge technology.

Active LED exterior lights, carbon ceramic brakes with a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) and rear view cameras in place of conventional mirrors also underline the mould-breaking nature of this luxury GT concept. Dr Palmer explained: “A concept car such as this should, in my view, challenge conventional thinking and explore the art of the possible.

In the DBX Concept, I believe we have created a new type of luxury car that can not only broaden the appeal of Aston Martin to a whole new generation of customers, but sit with pride alongside the rest of our range."

BUILT FOR BOND - ASTON MARTIN DEBUTS UNIQUE CAR FOR SPECTRE Aston Martin together with EON Productions, the producers of the James Bond film franchise, unveiled Bond’s stunning new car, the Aston Martin DB10, on the 007 stage at Pinewood Studios.

The luxury British sports car brand is delighted to confirm that James Bond will once again drive an Aston Martin in Spectre. On this occasion, it will be a model developed specifically for the film and built in-house by Aston Martin's design and engineering teams.

Led by Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman, the design team worked closely with the film’s director, Sam Mendes, to create the ultimate car for the world’s most famous spy.

Celebrating the great British brand’s half century with Bond, which started with the iconic DB5, the DB10 gives a glimpse to the future design direction for the next generation of Aston Martins. Dr Andy Palmer, CEO of Aston Martin, said: “In the same year that we celebrate our 50-year relationship with 007, it seems doubly fitting that today we unveiled this wonderful new sports car created especially for James Bond.

“To be partnering once again with EON Productions is great news for this company and for everyone around the world that loves to see Bond at the wheel of an Aston Martin.

“I’m incredibly proud of everyone in the team at Gaydon who have brought this special project from concept to reality.”

Production will be strictly limited to 10 of the bespoke sports cars, developed and built by the designers, engineers and highly skilled craftspeople at Aston Martin’s Gaydon headquarters.

Spectre is due for general release on 6 November 2015.

Generational shift to luxury digital Affluent consumers in the US prefer to buy luxury goods in store but there is a discernible generational shift taking place as fewer millennials are concerned to shop this way with more inclined to explore options via an app.

A report from The Luxury Institute surveyed wealthy consumers in the US with a minimum household income of $150,000 per year and found that only 40% of millennials wanted especially to shop in store, while 72% would download a branded luxury app. “There are clear generational differences where the boomers are less digital and millennials are extremely digital,” Milton Pedraza, CEO of The Luxury Institute told Luxury Daily.

“There is no one size all client experience,” he added, “and we have to understand the consumer not as a segment but as one individual, as a human being, in order to build a long-term relationship.” That said, the differences leapt out in a number of statistics.

Overall, 53% of luxury consumers did not download apps, while 47% did so, with most of these being in the younger generations.

Another instance came in social media, where almost two thirds (64%) of wealthy consumers didn’t follow any brands. But among millennials a similar proportion (68%) followed at least one brand and among Gen X the figure was 58%.

But more than one third (38%) of baby boomers also claimed to have downloaded branded luxury apps. “Boomers are behind in digitalisation, [but] they are by no means not digital,” said Pedraza, “especially the highly educated global traveller.”

The Luxury Institute drew attention to the role of fashion bloggers in reaching and influencing the younger generation. It found only 15% of boomers followed a fashion blogger compared to 62% of millennials. And followers had made an average of 4.2 purchases from blogger suggestions. Even if these bloggers can find it difficult to maintain a leading edge position, Luxury Daily observed that their followings can compare favourably with magazines, the traditional influencer in luxury fashion.

The influence of technology is inexorably influencing purchase decisions in some way: 61% of all affluent consumers said it allowed them to make more purchases, while 65% said it was changing the way they shop for luxury brands.

Actor Idris Elba breaks historic 'Flying Mile' record in a Bentley The award-winning actor hit a top speed of 180.361 mph at the wheel of a new Continental GT Speed on Pendine Sands, Wales. This broke the existing record of 174.8 mph set by Sir Malcolm nearly 90 years ago in his legendary Napier-Campbell Blue Bird. The record was independently verified by the UK Timing Association.

Elba, who famously played Nelson Mandela in the multiaward winning Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, said: “I'm absolutely elated to have broken the 'Flying Mile' at Pendine Sands.

It’s an honour to have taken on the challenge, and to successfully follow in the footsteps of the illustrious Sir Malcolm Campbell.”

Despite some challenging tidal

conditions on the beach in south Wales, the record was broken in the Crewe-built Continental during filming for an upcoming four-part Discovery Channel series, Idris Elba: No Limits, which will air in July.

Bentley Continental GT Speed Powered by Bentley’s iconic 6-litre twin-turbo W12 engine, the GT Speed develops 635 PS and 820 Nm for instantly accessible high performance. Coupled with a new ZF

eight-speed close-ratio automatic transmission and state-of-the-art engine management software, the GT Speed despatches the zero-tosixty sprint in 4.0 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.2s), on its way to a top speed of 331 km/h

Interest in Private Jet Travel Continues Its Ascent Abercrombie & Kent Announces Encore Journey of Best-Selling Private Jet Program Interest in Private Jet travel is growing and seems to have no end in sight. For 2016, Abercrombie & Kent will offer its best-selling Private Jet Journey, Around the World by Private Jet: Islands, Savannas & the Amazon (October 17 –November 11, 2016), designed

by A&K founder Geoffrey Kent and featuring some of the most remote places on earth.

"To say that interest in private jet travel is strong would be an understatement," says Kent.

"Unprecedented would be a more apt description. We just sold out an around-the-world trip I'm hosting to wildly exotic destinations including Uzbekistan, the Philippines and Mongolia, primarily to past A&K private jet travellers."

Travel by private jet makes it possible to experience far more than on a conventional itinerary —without sacrificing comfort and convenience. Guests on A&K's privately chartered jet bypass customs and security lines, arrive in remote destinations that larger commercial airlines don't serve and the limited group size – no more than 50 guests – makes it possible to include exclusive, invitation-only events that make the journey truly unforgettable. On Around the World by Private Jet: Islands, Savannas & the Amazon, guests go in search of the fierce Komodo dragon in its natural habitat, celebrate over dinner at Sri Lanka's Galle Fort, reserved exclusively for A&K guests, and discover the long-held traditions and way of life of a pre-modern civilization in Papua New Guinea.

"I personally designed this voyage to combine some of my favorite places with exotic destinations visited by only a privileged few," explains Kent. "This journey has sold out for two consecutive years and, based on feedback from our guests, I am confident it will once again meet with an enthusiastic response."

This circumnavigation of the globe combines the world's mightiest river with several mysterious islands. Observe remarkable wildlife in their natural habitat and vistas of spectacular beauty. Meet indigenous peoples and gain an understanding of their traditional way of life, unchanged for hundreds of years.

Amazon River | Safari by Water (3 nights): Sail the Amazon aboard the stylish river cruisers, 'Aqua' and 'Aria.' Expert naturalist guides reveal the stunning biological diversity.

Enjoy dinner prepared and hosted by Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Latin America's most innovative chefs.

Easter Island | The Lost World (2 nights): Experience a Hotumatua ritual, a celebration of the island's mythic founding. Visit the Orongo ceremonial village (site of the "birdman" rituals). Explore the unique landscape on a cave tour, an archaeological trek by vehicle or on horseback, or hike along "the way of the moai" for a close-up view of the iconic statues.

Samoa | A Tropical Interlude (2 nights): Cross the International Dateline and unwind in a tropical paradise. Explore the last home of Robert Louis Stevenson and enjoy resort activities and spa treatments. End your stay with a celebratory fia fia, a feast of Polynesian dishes accompanied by fire-spinners.

Papua New Guinea | Among Ancient Tribes (3 nights): Explore the Highlands or the Sepik River Basin with knowledgeable local guides. Learn the ways of pre-modern civilizations during encounters with local tribes, the Huli Wigmen and colorful Melpa people, accompanied by local experts who explain their social and family customs.

Bali | Where Dragons Roam (3 nights): See one of the world's most remarkable predators, the Komodo dragon, in its natural habitat. Visit Tirta Empul Temple, a place of Hindu devotion. Participate in a one-on-one consultation with an astrologer. A traditional feast is accompanied by demonstrations of Balinese dance, including the kecak fire dance.

Sri Lanka | The Island Gem (3 nights): Tour a tea factory on the island formerly known as Ceylon with the owner. Set out by helicopter to explore the Cultural Triangle, a cluster of ancient cities and temples, including the most popular Buddhist site, Sigiriya. Peruse Sri Lanka's renowned blue sapphires with a personal shopper.

Madagascar | Land of the Lemurs (3 nights): A visit to the island of Nosy Komba promises an encounter with Madagascar's rare primates, the lemurs.

Learn about Madagascar's many naturally-grown products with visits to a ylang-ylang distillery and one of the finest cacao and coffee growers.

Kenya | The Masai Mara (3 nights): Experience the Mara on game drives, a guided bush walk and an early with nights at A&K's luxurious mobile tented camp. herders and learn how A&K Philanthropy is making a to a

incomparable Masai morning balloon safari, Meet nomadic Maasai difference during a visit local elementary school.

Monaco | A Festive Farewell (1 night): Celebrate the end of the journey at an exclusive gala dinner hosted by Geoffrey Kent. A fleet of privately chartered helicopters whisk guests to Nice for the final flight back to the U.S. aboard the A&K private jet.

Unrivalled Comfort in the Air Private jet travel with Abercrombie & Kent delivers an entirely new level of luxury. A&K's privately chartered Boeing 757 features 50 hand-made, first class leather seats that recline a full 180 degrees into a bed more than six and a half feet long, with relaxing massage and adjustable lumbar support available at the touch of a button. Footrests double as seating for impromptu chats with fellow travellers, while adjustable reading lights, power ports and privacy screens allow for complete relaxation.

Unparalleled Experience on the Ground Leading every Private Jet Journey is a Tour Director chosen from the ranks of A&K's international coterie of professionals, who orchestrates everything from start to finish, relying on a lifetime's worth of experience. A team of exceptional Tour Managers guarantee seamless service, while expert local guides reveal sights only locals know. A&K's midjourney laundry service, Traveller's Valet (SM), allows guests to keep luggage light, while Travelling Bell BoyÂŽ service collects luggage from each room and ensures it is waiting at the next hotel.

Meals are more than just a chance to dine at the end of the day —they are a feast for the senses, with local entertainment and stunning backdrops.

On the Amazon, enjoy a special tasting menu prepared from local ingredients by rising culinary star Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. A local Rapa Nui family hosts a traditional UMU dinner, prepared in an earth oven and blessed in a traditional manner. Balinese villagers lead a lavish torchlight celebration with entertainment, including the thrilling kecak fire dance.

Celebrate an unforgettable journey over a private farewell dinner with Geoffrey Kent in Monaco.

One-of-a-Kind Accommodations This journey delivers the very finest in comfort, service and authenticity, and features properties chosen by A&K's experts because they reflect each destination's style and spirit. This is enhanced by the exclusive use of most properties, including A&K's mobile tented camp offering an incomparable experience in the Masai Mara; the most stylish river cruisers on the Amazon ('Aqua' and 'Aria'); Explora Rapa Nui on Easter Island; Amangalla in Sri Lanka; and the Royal Beach Hotel, located on one of Madagascar's most picturesque beaches. With a stay of three nights in most destinations, there is time to relax and appreciate the pristine beauty of the surroundings.

Abercrombie & Kent is one of the most experienced companies in luxury private jet business, having designed and operated dozens of private jet programs on a variety of luxury aircraft to destinations around the world, as well as custom-designed jet itineraries for families and private groups.

To learn more about Around the World by Private Jet: Islands, Savannas & the Amazon (26 days from $117,000), go to www.abercrombiekent.com/privatejet or email: Luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com.

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KBB.com Names 10 Best Luxury Cars Under $35,000 Of 2015 Luxury doesn't require spending big bucks anymore; with a strong influx of smaller, more affordable luxury-brand cars and crossovers/SUVs appearing on the market over the past year, there are more choices than ever before. In fact, this year Kelley Blue Book's expert editors lowered the cutoff of its annual 10 Best Luxury Cars Under $35,000 list from $40,000 to $35,000. Highlights include: And while Kelly Blue Book is an American publication, it gives European buyers a good baseline in what to expect for the European market.

Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com expert editors detail 10 2015 model-year luxury vehicles that are both affordable and comfortable, with modern style, features and efficiency. More than half the entries are all-new or redesigned for 2015, and four of the five crossovers/SUVs didn't even exist in 2014.

Each 2015 luxury vehicle on the list has a starting price under $35,000, dropping from $40,000 from the previous year's list.

Each featured model details fuel economy (city/highway/combined), horsepower, pricing information, photos, links to expert and consumer reviews, and more.

Specific models featured include: 2015 BMW 2 Series, 2015 Acura RDX, 2015 Audi Q3, 2015 Lincoln MKC, 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, 2015 Acura TLX, 2015 MercedesBenz GLA-Class, 2015 Cadillac ATS, 2015 Audi A3, 2015 Lexus NX. For more information and news from Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com, visit www.kbb.com/ media/, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kelleybluebook (or @kelleybluebook), like our page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kbb, and get updates on Google+ at https:// plus.google.com/+kbb.

2015 BMW 2 Series In a clear case of having your cake and eating it, too, the most affordable BMW is also among the most fun to drive. There's even a cherry on top in the form of highway fuel economy that tops out at 36 mpg. Available features like a parking assistant, Track Handling Package and BMW Apps add touches of BMW-style luxury.

2015 Acura RDX This 2-row SUV is a shining example of what Acura is all about. It has a driver-centric attitude and a crisp, modern cabin with luxury amenities, but it's also fuel-efficient and practical. And while value isn't always something you find in a luxury vehicle, the RDX boasts the most standard equipment in its segment.

2015 Audi Q3 Audi's all-new small SUV surrounds all on board in the kind of modern, well-crafted cabin Audi is known for. The Q3 has the handling to make twists and turns in the road entertaining, yet its suspension is compliant and the ride is comfortable on the open highway. Features like Quattro all-wheel drive and premium interior amenities set the Q3 apart.

2015 Lincoln MKC The newest, most affordable Lincoln might be the best-looking vehicle in its lineup. The new-for-2015 small SUV combines attracting styling, impressive tech amenities and fun-loving driving dynamics.

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class Draped in curvy sheetmetal that evokes its relationship to the pricier CLS-Class, the CLA-Class offers the attitude and performance of more expensive Mercedes vehicles.

Between the high-performance AMG option and features like a panoramic moonroof, you can enjoy a luxurious Mercedes-Benz at a more reasonable price.

2015 Acura TLX Replacing both the TL and the TSX, the TLX has the handling prowess of a smaller sport sedan with the packaging and interior space of a larger one. The TLX has a tech-savvy attitude, plus driver-friendly features like Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, 4-wheel steering and an 8- or 9-speed automatic transmission.

2015 Cadillac ATS The ATS, available as a sedan or a coupe, makes excellent use of Cadillac's angular styling to make this sport sedan stand out from the rest of the crowd. But it takes more than good looks to do well among "the rest of the crowd," which includes the Mercedes-Benz CClass and the BMW 3 Series. The newcomer ATS holds its own thanks to great engine choices and fantastic handling.

2015 Audi A3 Entry-level does not have to mean a major compromise, as is exemplified by the Audi A3. This sedan is small but well equipped, peppy and comfortable. It's also the only one in its segment to offer an optional diesel engine. And those who want to feel the wind in their hair can rejoice: even the convertible has a Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price this side of $35,000.

2015 Lexus NX Lexus enters the burgeoning small luxury SUV segment with its NX, and has hit the ground running with what may be the best vehicle in its class.

The NX, available with a gas or hybrid powertrain, is both fun to drive and offers a surprising amount of passenger room for its size. Its aggressive styling sets it apart from previous Lexus models, but the nicely equipped interior falls right in line with the standard of luxury Lexus has set.

Shark Tank meets Dragon's Den The American version of Dragon's Den has picked out the AIRPod, a $10,000 car that runs on compressed air. The odd looking car has won a development deal on the American TV program “Shark Tank.�

Robert Herjavec, one of the investors, or sharks, agreed to invest US$5 million in Zero Pollution Motors, the U.S. licensee for Luxembourg-based MDI, developer of the Air Car as a compression-based alternative to the internal combustion engine. In return Herjavec, a Croatian-born Canadian businessman, investor and auto racing enthusiast, will acquire 50 percent equity in Zero Pollution Motors.

Pat Boone, the famous music star from the 1950s, joined Ethan Tucker of Brattleboro, Vermont, who owns the Zero Pollution Motors rights to manufacture and sell the AIRPod in Hawaii, to pitch the new eco-friendly compressed air car to the sharks. The AIRPod will be built in regional turnkey micro production factories throughout the United States. Unlike the huge traditional auto assembly plants, these plants will manufacture 80 percent of the vehicles and will sell them in the same location.

This method will decrease costs and logistic problems and also has a significant beneficial impact on the environment, Tucker and Boone explained to the sharks. Hawaii is the anticipated location of the first production plant. Tucker told the sharks the islands are an ideal location for an AIRPod factory because it is a contained location, is overloaded with

vehicles, suffers from air pollution and is dependent on weekly shipments of petrol.

Herjavec agreed to put up the $5 million, but only if ZPM is able to get the rights to manufacture and sell the AIRPod in the entire United States. The AIRPod vehicle was developed by French inventor and environmentalist Guy Negre. The vehicle design is owned

by MDI Sa based in Luxembourg.

To power the vehicle, cold air compressed in tanks to 300 times atmospheric pressure is heated and fed into the cylinders of a piston engine. No combustion occurs, so there is no air pollution. Negre has said that the air emitted from the tailpipe is cleaner than the air that goes in, due to an internal filter.

The AIRPod can be refilled from a compressed air station, similar to those that exist today at gas stations for the inflation of tires but with larger capacity and higher pressure. The AIRPod can be refilled with air at home using an electric compressor and Negre hopes that, one day, drivers will be able to recharge the cars in filling stations in three minutes for as little as three dollars.

Zero Pollution Motors intends to produce the first compressed air car for sale in the United States by the second half of 2015.

Aston Martin's AM37 powerboat Not satisfied with creating stylish supercars, Aston Martin is teaming up with Quintessence Yachts and naval architects Mulder Design, both from The Netherlands, to produce a 37-foot (11-m) powerboat The cabin will boast sculpted wood and hand-stitched leather The AM37 will have a top speed of around 44 knots and the AM37 S an impressive 52 knots.

The AM37 powerboat is designed around a new composite structure and available as the AM37 or AM37 S. Quintessence claims the AM37 will be a classic "gran turismo" leisure powerboat while the AM37 S will be focused on providing a full-on sports powerboat experience.

Both models will be built out of an epoxy resin composite with structural elements made of carbon fiber.

The cabin will be decked out in sculpted wood and hand-stitched leather and boast interactive voice control and activation along with an integrated HD touchscreen for navigation and multimedia system control.

It will also include some remote control features.

Quintessence and Aston Martin are revealing additional design element details to potential customers on a confidential one-to-one basis.

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“Over the course of our 102year history, Aston Martin has produced some of the most iconic luxury sports cars of all time," says Katia Bassi, Managing Director Aston Martin Brands. "Our contemporary designs retain classic lines whilst delivering the latest technical innovations, and the exciting range of luxury speed boats we are developing with Quintessence Yachts reflects this commitment to excellence in every field, as well as perfectly encapsulating our ‘Art of Living’ philosophy."

Aston Martin has a long and well-known affiliation with 007 James Bond, but whether the new yachts make it onto the silver screen in any future Bond movies remains to be seen. If they do, this is likely to please Mulder Design, which has a history of naming a number of its previous high-speed yachts after Bond movies, including Octopussy, Moonraker and The World Is Not Enough.

The AM37 is slated to debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September, 2015.

More information at: www.quintessenceyachts.com.

How to Feel Motivated When You Aren't See if you can relate to the following; It's morning. After a long and restful sleep, you all of a sudden hear the sound of something invading the amazing peace you found throughout the night. It's your alarm clock! It happens to be ringing so loud you just want to pick it up and throw it across the bedroom.

The day has finally arrived.

The big meeting is happening in just two hours and you realize that you have so much to do to get yourself ready for what could indeed be a life-changing event.

You've been preparing for this for weeks and it's finally here.

How do you feel about the upcoming event that is now just hours away?

While it all looks good on paper, if you have to be honest with yourself...the emotions you are feeling connected with the event are an entirely different story. As you survey your thoughts about today, a door seems to slam shut in your face, figuratively...not literally. You realize that you just aren't motivated or even the least bit excited about the day that is in the process of getting started.

Motivation is the key word here and you just don't have any! "I just don't feel like it!", you say over and over to yourself. "If I'm going to get this done and get through it, I'm going to have to find some energy somewhere and atl least pretend that I care.

This isn't good, it just isn't good!"

Does this sound familiar? So many times we'll reach a place in life where we just aren't motivated to take the next steps that appear before us.

The question then becomes; how do we move forward in a positive way if we don't really feel like it?

#1 - You're only human We aren't here to feel totally psyched about everything all the time. If we did it just might be that we aren't being totally honest and in touch with ourselves. To not feel totally into everything you're supposed to be into is OK. That's life. #2 - Be kind to yourself in the midst of feeling negative Give yourself a break and understand that the lows in life are equally important as experiencing the highs in life. It is often said that to experience happiness we also must experience unhappiness from time to time otherwise how could we truly know what real happiness is? We live in a world of duality so as long as we create a healthy balance between the two, all is good.

#3 - Do you believe that you can indeed be positively motivated about the issue at hand?

Life is about learning how to convert negatives into positives. The only way that will happen is if you believe and are willing to take the steps to get there. If you don't want such a shift to occur or if you happen to have a deep-seated belief that it's just not possible...then it's just not possible! #4 - Just do it!

Figure out what it will take for you to feel motivated once again. Consider the possibility that it might not be as difficult as you think. For example; what are the three positives you can find in the midst of the negatives concerning the situation? There usually are at least three. You might have to dig deep to find them but they are usually there just waiting for you to discover them. Focus on the positives you've found, feel what they feel like within you and that alone can make the shift you need to make it through the task at hand. #5 - You've got the power We often forget just how incredibly powerful we truly are. Are you a victim of life's highs and lows or are you a creator and willing participant in your life? The "True You" knows that answer to that question.

You are an amazing person and you came here to prove to yourself that you are just that. When you happen to forget how amazing you truly are from time to time, realize that remembering is just around the corner.

Clouds are always temporary and can only obscure the light of a clear day for so long.

Feeling motivated or the lack thereof is a choice. The same energy it takes to feel a lack of motivation is the same energy it takes to feel totally motivated. You are in control. Make the choices in life to serve you in a positive and productive way. Even if your mind-chatter of an ego tries to convince you otherwise. Feel your power, believe in yourself, do it!

Robert Landau Bio Motivational Speaker Robert Landau has delivered over 2,700 presentations and workshops in over 20 countries in his 15 year speaking career.

Robert is also a Certified Life Coach that works with individuals and businesses via Skype to help facilitate positive and productive results.

An accomplished Actor in New York City, then a celebrated international Cruise Director for 10 years with 300 ports of call on 400 cruises with major cruise lines, Robert also makes many appearances on radio and television broadcasts.

One of his most recent appearances was on the world-wide HLN/CNN Cable News Networks. Landau is also the published author of six books.

Robert's website is www.robertlandaumotivation.com

CINEMA TOURISM (SET JETTING) IN SPAIN: 101 Locations Did you know that Clint Eastwood had to share a bed in a guesthouse because there wasn’t enough money for good hotels when he made ‘A Fistful of Dollars’ in Madrid and Almeria?

Do you know where Steven Spielberg built his prisoner of war camp in Spain for ‘Empire of the Sun’?

Did you know that Michael Caine tried to steal some jewels from the Spanish royal family’s summer palace in Majorca?

Do you know which Spanish city has a cinema called ‘Lara’ because ‘Doctor Zhivago’ was made there?

Discover the answers to these questions, and to many, many more in

CINEMA TOURISM (SET JETTING) IN SPAIN: 101 Locations A Guide to where 101 of the most important English language films were made in Spain.

Visitors to Loja, in the province of Granada, are frequently surprised when they come across the silhouette of the Marx Brothers overlooking the village.

The brothers have no connection with Loja but, curiously, the same view opens the film “Duck Soup” (1933), representing Groucho's eccentric kingdom of Sylvania.

Now known as ‘Mirador (viewpoint) de Sylvania’, this monument is an example the importance of set-jetting in Spain, a country where over 700 English language films have been made and continue to be made, because as Orson Welles once said, Spain is not a country, is a continent.

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Even today you can find just about any kind of scenery you need, and years ago, with the compliance of the dictator Franco, the Spanish army and police force were readily available to make all kinds of epics.

Cinema tourism (set-jetting) is an undeniable fact; you only need to ask the delighted authorities of New Zealand, where they are still reaping the benefits visitors attracted by the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

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The author meeting with John Cabrera in Denia

Here in Spain, the number of American pilgrims on the ‘Camino de Santiago’ multiplied by 5 as a direct consequence of Martin Sheen’s film “The Way.” Spain has it all; the deserts, the beaches, the forests, mountains, lakes and rivers, and of course that old Spanish castle magic.

Hundreds of villages and towns were transformed in the 50s, 60s and 70s when Hollywood arrived and changed their lives. Many of today’s popular tourist resorts owe their initial prosperity to film makers, who hired entire populations, as well as the more than willing, disciplined Spanish army and police force to produce their epics about Romans, medieval knights or American GIs. In this guide there are 101 films and their locations, (the title is of course a nudge and a wink to the Disney classic about the spotted dogs), and it is hoped that readers will visit these places and share the knowledge that Spain is a lot more than sun, sand and sangria; although that’s all pretty good stuff too.

The book is due for release at the end of April and will be published by the Asturian bilingual publishing company, Camelot.

The book is dedicated to the memory of John Cabrera, who according to Bob Yareham, did more for the Spanish film industry than they will ever realise.

Author Bob Yareham is a teacher of English and History and a journalist who has worked in Valencia since 1981.

Bob has travelled all over Spain and researched the history of over 700 international films shot here in the English language.

He lives near Valencia with his Spanish wife and three Spanglish sons.

Entertainment at Parties, Unforgettable Gifts and Cartoon Illustrations for Websites!

Cartoonist and caricaturist Simon Ellinas is a professional artist whose work has been published worldwide in publications such as Life, Sunday Times, News of the World and The Week.

He has published a magazine and produced a video chat show series - Chattoon! - and is currently the blog editor for the Professional Cartoonists’ Organisation.

But what can YOU use cartoons and caricatures for?

Entertainment at parties: Simon will draw your guests within five minutes each leaving them laughing and with a unique memento of the occasion. He has been all over Europe performing at corporate and private events, parties and conferences.

Caricatures drawn from photos as memorable gifts. With a range of options and sizes you can choose the perfect present for the person who has everything - apart from a caricature!

Increasingly popular are custom-drawn cartoon avatars for social media. The UK MP, Michael Fabricant recently had his done, to much appreciation and hilarity.

As an ex-newspaper and magazine cartoonist, Simon keeps an eye on the news and regularly produces a satirical comment or an insightful caricature involving the days topics and personalities. A website page or blog adorned with an expert cartoon illustration will set your work apart from the rest with an edge of professionalism and that little touch of welcome humour that will encourage visitors to linger and pay even more attention to your words.

Why not make a cartoon or caricature part of your sales/marketing mix? There are hundreds more ideas how they can be used - far to many to list here - so please get in touch to discuss your needs. simon@caricatures.org.uk / 00 447790 893239 / twitter: @cartoono / website: www.caricatures.org.uk. You can also find me in Linkedin and Facebook.

Chattoon! the chat show with cartoons is at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoJo4xrUFn-z3pYM8Jvr0OhdJEaq8fSlz

THIS CARICATURE OF Hillary Clinton appears at the moment when she has decided to run for the Democratic Party nomination as Presidential candidate.

Of course, the world’s pundits are excitedly predicting that the wife of former President Bill Clinton will become America’s first ever woman President.

President Barack Obama has already said that Mrs Clinton, 67, would make an “excellent president”.

The Republicans had also hoped to offer the product from a political dynasty as their Presdiential hope. The former Florida Governor and brother of George W Bush, Jeb Bush said on Sunday that America “must do better than the Obama-Clinton foreign policy that has damaged relationships with our allies and emboldened our enemies”.

The Clinton Foundation, a charity set up by Mr and Mrs Clinton, has also been criticized for benefiting from contributions from foreign goverments.

Conveniently, with immaculate timing, Hillary Clinton has announced that she has resigned from the board of directors, and that foundation policy is under review.

As far at the caricature of Hillary Clinton goes, it would be easy to go overboard on the wrinkles and crinkles as some other artists have done. Personally, blessed, as I am, with a milder style, I hate risking losing the facial likeness through over-exaggeration.

Another black and white one, though. Once I am happy with the pencil rough, it is a joy to turn on the music and get stuck into layer upon layer of cross-hatching

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Coys Rent A Car Mike and Heidi, the owners of Coys Rent a Car are not only celebrating being together for 25 years next year but also the running of their successful car hire business, Coys Rent a Car, for the past 20 years, since 1995. Heidi said `working together for this long is sometimes testing but we must make a great team as it has worked really well for us." The couple, originally from the Midlands, add that they always finish the day with a smile and forget about work when arriving at home.

Mike and Heidi decided to leave their jobs in the UK back in 1995 and seek pastures new in one of the healthiest places in the world where they could eventually raise a family. Back home Mike was a Sales Executive for Peugeot and Heidi was a travel agent so life changed more than just a little when they arrived in Spain although Mike’s history and knowledge of the car industry has always complimented their car rental business.

Coys Rent a Car is an independent car hire company serving the Costa Blanca and including Alicante-Elche and Murcia (San Javier) airports. Based in Torrevieja, Coys Rent a Car do not claim to be the cheapest when you compare prices on the internet, however you can be sure that the price you get quoted will be the price you pay on arrival with no hidden surprises. The company has a very clear pricing structure so as not to confuse the customer as they understand from experience that a happy customer means that their business will continue to prosper even further.

Mike said `we appreciate that hiring a car can sometimes be a confusing experience, we try hard to make car hire simple and as transparent as possible, we are not just offering competitive prices with no hidden charges, we offer the highest of customer service, easy booking procedure, fast replies and most of all quality cars`.

They have an excellent easy to use website www.coysrent-a-car.com Or if you prefer, you can also email them on info@coysrent-a-car.com Or telephone them on (0034) 966 702 816 or (0034) 629 362 764 You can also Like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

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Cigar Aficionado’s Night to Remember Charity Cigar Dinner Raises Over One Million Dollars Over 200 guests gathered at the Four Seasons Restaurant on Tuesday evening for the twenty-first anniversary event of Cigar Aficionado's Night to Remember. The annual cigar dinner and fundraiser benefits the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Among the evening’s distinguished guests and speakers were the founder of Night to Remember and editor and publisher of Cigar Aficionado & Wine Spectator magazines Marvin R. Shanken, and co-host financier, philanthropist and chairman of the Prostate Cancer Foundation Michael Milken.

Among other high-profile supporters in attendance were Rupert Murdoch, founder, chairman and CEO of News Corp., former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, political radio commentator Rush Limbaugh and former NBA star John Salley.

“Each year we are graciously humbled by the generosity of our loyal guests,” said Shanken.

“Their enthusiasm is overwhelming and I’m happy to report that after two decades, this year’s event was once again a real ‘night to remember.’ We look forward to supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation for many years to come.”

The cigar and spirits industry were also well-represented by Carlos Fuente Jr. of Fuente Cigars Dan Carr of General Cigar Co., Javier Estades of Altadis U.S.A. Inc., Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana, Robert Levin of Ashton Distributors Inc., Larry Schwartz of Diageo USA, Rocky Patel of Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Inc., Chuck Wagner of Caymus Wines and more.

The elegant sit down dinner was preceded by a cocktail and cigar reception featuring dozens of premium cigars. Guests went home with Cigar Aficionado’s top cigars of 2014: No. 1: Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado, No. 2: E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III, and No. 3: Illusione Fume d'Amour Clementes.

Many rare cigars, luxurious trips, fine wines and special humidors were auctioned off.

Included in the auction items were a bottle of first growth Bordeaux that raised $150,000 and Marvin’s Mystery Box, a unique humidor that raised $200,000.

The Night to Remember charity cigar dinner raised $1.1 million toward the Prostate Cancer Foundation Tuesday night.

Since its inception twenty-one years ago and with this week’s contributions, the event has raised more than $20 million in total toward the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

About Cigar Aficionado Cigar Aficionado has been the world’s leading authority on cigars since its launch in 1992.

Dubbed “The Good Life Magazine for Men”, the print publication and its accompanying website (CigarAficionado.com), focus on luxury lifestyle topics such as golf, travel, alcohol and accessories.

Cigar Aficionado also sponsors events such as The Big Smoke, the country’s premier event for cigar smokers. Parent company M. Shanken Communications also publishes Wine Spectator, Market Watch, Whisky Advocate, Shanken News Daily and Impact.

This Is Spain Welcome to This Is Spain The intention of ThisIsSpain.info is to give information to those considering moving to Spain or those already here, particularly those still finding their way around.

Our specialist area of knowledge is the Costa Del Sol (in particular the Marbella/Fuengirola/Mรกlaga area), the Costa Blanca (in particular the Torrevieja/Orihuela Costa area) and the Canaries (Lanzarote). However, much of the information will be applicable to all of Spain. We also run ThisIsFuengirola.info and ThisIsBenidorm.info.

To help those looking to purchase a property, we have partners all over Spain ready to offer you bespoke services, to find that perfect property.

Contact us through: Sales@MidasTouchMagazine.com.

The driving force behind ThisIsSpain is my desire to give accurate and upto-date information about expat life. With a country that is changing as fast as Spain, this is not always easy and hence I always value updates and new information. Please do not hesitate to advise me through the contact pages of any additions or errata. ยกMuchas gracias.

We have contacts in every section of Spanish Life and can put you in touch with lawyers, builders, financal advisors, web designers, translators, film makers, photographers, entertainers, clubs, groups, associations, town hall officials, departments of tourism and all other areas to make you stay or life in Spain as perfect as possible.

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Spanish Property Guide A quick guide to buying in Spain Are you thinking of moving to Spain? Looking for a dream home, a holiday hideaway, an investment opportunity or just a weekend and holiday place to enjoy? At Midas Touch;, we have something for you.

Our team have lived and worked in Spain for more than a decade and are in a perfect position to independently advice you on where the perfect place is to start your property search. From multimillion euro hotel projects for the investor, to golf course bespoke villas made to your specifications, to front line penthouses overlooking the Mediterranean, we have all this and everything in between. We hope this guide will your first step in making an educated choice on moving to Spain. We specialise in what has become Spain's most popular choice for expatriates, the Costa Blanca.

With daily flights to Murcia, Alicante and Valencia, high speed rail connections from Madrid and an excellent road system, coupled with the excellent weather and multicultural nature of the local population, the Costa Blanca is the perfect choice for your home in Spain.

WELCOME The number one reason that the Costa Blanca is so popular is the weather. We don't often speak of climate, but of what the weather is doing and for the most part, it's very welcoming and easy to get used to.

With an average of 320 days a year of sunshine and an average temperature of 19C, the Costa Blanca offers a perfect 'climate' for those that enjoy an outdoor life, with the warmer temperature helping those with aches and pains in the joints, the fresh and clean non-polluted air making it easier to breath and plenty of sunshine to enjoy everything including golf, bowls, yachting, swimming, tennis and especially sitting a waterfront cafe, watching the world go by, while you relax and enjoy a coffee with friends and quick 'tapa' to satisfy the appetite.

It's all about 'Quality of Life'.

The Spanish live longer. The elderly are more mobile, you see them in the market buying fresh fruit and vegetables every day yet everything you might desire from the UK or Ireland can easily be found. First class shopping, department stores, supermarkets, pharmacies are all available.

English is spoken almost everywhere and it's easy to find English newspapers and magazines plus, a must for many people moving to Spain, you can watch English TV, sports, films, soaps, all in your living room, while enjoying the laid back Spanish lifestyle but in the knowledge that you also have all the perks of a UK lifestyle at your fingertips.

Naturally, a move to Spain can also bring with it a number of concerns: moving money abroad: banks and finances: local schools: transport: legal matters: but our team is always on hand to answer your question, put you directly in touch with professional and qualified staff and take away all your stress and worries about moving to Spain.

We have contacts with every service and supplier that you might need, from Moving and Storage Companies, Builders, Personal Assistants, Architects, Lawyers, Personal Trainers and everything needed to make your move to Spain a successful and uncomplicated process.

We specialise in upscale properties that have all their land rights and building regulations in place, and especially when considering a bespoke villa, these can be completed from first contact to keys to the door, in six months or less, whereas most other Spanish builders can take 18-months before you can move to your dream home.

We can also set-up and install special video cameras that allow you to view work on your property in 'real time' vial the internet, on your mobile device or computer, keeping you in touch and updated with every aspect of work progressing on your new home, should you wish a bespoke property.

Our other property portfolios will supply you with photos and videos as required.

Location: Location: Location...

Where you decide to live or invest should be your number one priority If you want a larger villa, more of a countryside feel and a quieter lifestyle, then possible the Costa Blanca North, in Denia or Javea might be your first choice. If you have a young family then you need to consider where the best schools are, be they International or Spanish, with lots of activities to keep them busy after school plus easy shopping close to your house. If this is the case, then the Costa Blanca South may be for you, around Torrevieja and the Orihuela Costa.

If you love your golf, then a beautiful Golf property might be ideal, especially if you opt for one of our bespoke designs. Others love living in the city, walking to the shops and enjoying the hussle and bustle of local communities.

Others may want to live in local communities with other expatriates or to get away from it all, have a beautiful 'finca', a country home, with your own orange and lemon trees, totally away from city life, but probably only half an hour drive or less from a major commercial centre.

No mater what your 'dream home' might be, our years of experience of living in Spain is yours, to help you discover the perfect property in Spain.

Are there any restrictions regarding buying a property in Spain?

If you are from the UK, Ireland or European Union, you can buy property and live freely in Spain. If you have a different nationality, please just ask one of our team as there may be some residency requirements regarding work and length of time you can spend in Spain, We can quickly advise you of any issues that might arise.

Why Spain?

Sit back for moment & ask yourself, & your family; “Why Spain?�

What's your motivation for wanting to move to Spain?

Investment: Holiday home: Weekend Escape: Rental Property: Your dream home: Whatever the reason, take out your pen and pencil and decide on what your 'must have' points are to enable us to find the perfect property for you.

Number of beds, bathrooms and living rooms. Size and style of kitchen.

Special bathroom features. Garden. Patio. Garage. Number of Cars.

Storage locker. Granny Flat. Close to shops or schools. Beach, city or countryside. Public Transport: planes, trains, buses. South facing, for the maximum sunshine. Security. Swimming pool.

And of course, your Budget.

Let us know what makes your perfect home and we'll find it for you....

Moving and Money After deciding on your location, reasons to move and your property wish list, the next question will be your Budget. We can help with moving your money to Spain, making your finances work for you, saving you on commission charges and giving independent advise on all legal and financial matter

Money Matters Do you need a mortgage?

Is this a private, personal or a partnership purchase?

Do you have to sell up in the UK first?

Let us know what your requirements are and we'll work with you to find that perfect property within your budget including all the aspects you may be unaware of including: Other costs involved in buying a Spanish property: Actual purchase price: All taxes and fees: Transfer tax: for a resale property: ITP: Notary fees: Land Registry fees: Independent lawyer fees: valuation stamp duty: Mortgage: VAT or IVA: Stamp duty...

Other costs you have to consider are such aspects as the cost of maintaining the property and spending time there: furnishings: improvements: refurbishing:moving costs, etc...

Thus, within your budget, we consider all these asoectsand put you in the perfect position to make an educated decision about your new home choice.

Finding your perfect property for you You can spend days if not weeks or months searching the internet and even visiting local agents looking for a perfect property. At Terra One Estates we cut to the chase and once we find out your budget, requirements and reasons for moving to Spain, our team will put together a fact finding mission for you and present you with a list of possible properties that might be of interest to you. It's as easy at that. Once you decide on your short list, we supply you with more details as required and arrange for you to take an inspection visit.

Your Inspection Visit It's important not to just love your property but to know the area where it's located. In fact, many people organise a visit before even looking at properties, so that after they find the perfect location, we can help you with the search for that special property. We have contacts with local hotels or if you wish, you can rent a villa or apartment for the duration of your stay. One in Spain you'll find out more about shopping, schools, beaches, golf, local clubs, bars, restaurants, neighbours are all the things that you need to know, so that not only are you happy with your property, but the area that you have chosen to live.

So why not organise a leisurely visit to Spain, to discover more.

Take time to explore the area and find out more about why others have chosen the Costa Blanca as their choice for a property in Spain.

Plan your trip so that you'll have time to relax, get to know the area, speak to the locals, visit local restautants, cafes, bars and the tourist office, walk along the beach or explore the countryside... all things that are important to allow you to make the decision on where your home should be in Spain.

Holiday Season Unless you wish to come to the Costa Blanca during the summer so that you can incorporate a holiday with looking for that special property, we'd advise coming in the off-season when it's easier to park, drive from A to B and life is 'normal' and not so rushed; as is the case in the high season. Rent in the area and really get a feel for the locale.

You'll find out so much more about shopping for groceries, driving around, commercial centres, time and distance, local clubs and groups, entertainment, culture, beaches and just everyday life, allowing you a better feel as to what expect when you move to Spain.

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Legal Matters At Midas Touch we can help you find an independent English speaking solicitor to help you understand amd male sense of all the Spanish legalities. Buying a home in Spain is a simple matter but the Spanish have a different way of doing all the paperwork required, than we have in the UK and Ireland. Understanding the tax, inheritance and other financial issues will be important for you to know and fully understand. We will also help and advise during the entire process as if you are happy, so are we.

Don't confuse a solicitor with a notary. Spanish notaries are the the legal entities who finalise the legal contracts, pass over the monies between the buyer and seller and finalise the selling process. They are legally trained it's it's mandatory for them to oversee any property transaction in Spain. They are authorised and employed by the government and thus independent of both the buyer and vendor.

The role of a notary in a property transaction is to oversee and rubber-stamp the paperwork; check that all outstanding fees and necessary taxes are paid and register the property with the Spanish Land Registry, and of course, hand the deeds and keys of the property to you.

Managing your Spanish Property For many new home owners, especially those making Spain their first home, you may not need or want any special help to maintain your new home. Others may require a gardener, pool service, links to tradespeople, drivers, home help or cleaning services.

For those renting out your property, one of the most important factors will be to obtain the services of a professional property management company. They can perform a number of services for you from keyholding, managing rental bookings, cleaning and preparing your property for guests to picking up clients at the airport.

We can help put you in touch with companies who offer a variety of services including but not limited to dealing with any domestic emergency, insurance claims, power or water not working, taking care of ongoing bills, including utilities; meeting and greeting rental guests; carry out any inspections during changeovers: producing local guides; pool and maintenance and any odd jobs that need taking care off.

Moving to Spain At Midas Touch, we can help and advise on all and any aspects of planning your move to Spain.

No matter what questions you may have, we are here to help.

From advice on insurance, healthcare, security, investments, schools, beaches, car rental, car purchases, flights, removal companies, best restaurants, solicitors, directions, shopping, we are here for you.

To find out more about making Spain your new home, contact us today: Luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

MIDAS TOUCH SELECTION Valencia: Your place in the City 700,000â‚Ź This is just an amazing bargain to buy in the historical centre of Valencia near to the Torres Serranos. It is right in the heart of the Carmen but on a pedestrianised square. The whole building is for sale with over 800m2 available in four floors.

There is even an extra part that is partially finished to the rear which offers a brilliant opportunity to have amazing glassed in terraces with views of the old Arabic wall that used to surround Valencia.

The entrance leads us to an open plan lobby with potential to be a great common area for a hotel as there is a hotel quality kitchen on the first floor.

Each floor is totally open plan with around 200m2 per floor and there whole building has been fully modernised recently.

To the rear the extra unfinished part of the building stands ready to make this property extremely special.

The building has plenty of possibilities and also boasts a large roof terrace and even an observatory.

The potential for development is huge and the potential for eventual capital gain must also be considered if developed in the right way. This will be a brilliant hotel or it could also suit a group of friends wanting to have a flat each as each floor has a door leading from the stairwell and they are independent. There is also space to put in a lift if required.

The best value building currently for sale in central Valencia in our opinion.

For more information, please contact Steve at: luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

MIDAS TOUCH SELECTION Malaga: Exclusive Villa POA

Villa for sale in El Madroñal, Benahavis, Málaga Stunning south-facing mansion on an extensive plot and surrounded by nature. Situated in the mountains above San Pedro, within a gated community with 24 hour security.

A beautiful driveway leads to a magnificent courtyard with fountain, with the main house on the right and to the left a guest house with its own entrance gate. Distributed over 2 levels, accommodation comprises: on ground floor: entrance hall with guest toilet; living/dining room with fireplace; lounge with fireplace; kitchen; laundry room; amazing spa area with indoor heated pool, Turkish bath, sauna, massage room and gym. Most of the rooms have access to the beautiful garden with sea views. Upstairs: study with fireplace and access to enormous terrace; en-suite master bedroom with terrace with sea views and ensuite guest bedroom.

There is also an independent apartment comprising: living/dining room with fireplace; kitchen; 3 bedrooms, 2 en-suite and the other with shower pre-installation and a guest toilet. Enormous terrace with spectacular views to the coast. Lower level: games room; wine cellar; storage area and machinery room. Garage for 3 cars. Guest house: living/dining room with fireplace; 3 en-suite bedrooms; nice terrace; guest toilet and garage for 2 cars. Lovely landscaped garden with plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. Other features include: under-floor heating except lower level, perimetral alarm system and lift.

A delightful family home, close to golf courses and within a 7 minute drive to Puerto Banús.

Contact Steve: luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

MIDAS TOUCH SELECTION Marbella: Six Bed Villa 5,400,000â‚Ź A property with an absolute WOW factor!

This is NOT a property for everybody but it is most definitely a home for SOMEBODY! This is a brand new villa with a WOW factor! Breathtaking panoramic sea and mountain views, one of the best you can find in Marbella! This high-tech, contemporary villa is located in the most prestigious area of The Golden Mile. It is built to the absolute highest standard, using the best materials and most luxurious modern technology.

From the grand entrance to the huge living room, you have amazing views to the terrace and the sea. On the ground floor it consists of 4 large bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms. Double living area with fireplace, dining room, Bulthaup kitchen and a separate entrance. There is another bedroom en suite with salon and kitchenette for guests or au pair. On the first floor a spacious master bedroom with bathroom en suite, big walk-in wardrobes, bathroom with jacuzzi and large terrace offering stunning sea and mountain views!

There is 305m² of basement with a cinema, a billiard room and a cellar which has a large window overlooking the outdoor pool.

Under the terrace by the pool there is the spa with its sauna, pool and dip-fitness area and a window view into the swimming-pool, giving natural light to the room.

All areas of the villa are accessible by stairs or elevator.

This modern villa has a full home automation system, burglar and fire protection, cooling, heating and audio and video equipment in all common rooms, bedrooms and terraces, all running through panels or I-pads.

The garden is big and flat with a 15m x 7m pool. At the end of the terrace there is a covered pergola with outdoor kitchen. BBQ and bar area with magnificent views!

Air conditioning, underfloor heating, sliding glass doors into the walls and all electric blinds.

For more information, please contact Steve: luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

MIDAS TOUCH SELECTION Malaga: Exclusive Villa POA

Villa for sale in El Madroñal, Benahavis, Málaga Stunning south-facing mansion on an extensive plot and surrounded by nature. Situated in the mountains above San Pedro, within a gated community with 24 hour security.

A beautiful driveway leads to a magnificent courtyard with fountain, with the main house on the right and to the left a guest house with its own entrance gate. Distributed over 2 levels, accommodation comprises: on ground floor: entrance hall with guest toilet; living/dining room with fireplace; lounge with fireplace; kitchen; laundry room; amazing spa area with indoor heated pool, Turkish bath, sauna, massage room and gym. Most of the rooms have access to the beautiful garden with sea views. Upstairs: study with fireplace and access to enormous terrace; en-suite master bedroom with terrace with sea views and ensuite guest bedroom.

There is also an independent apartment comprising: living/dining room with fireplace; kitchen; 3 bedrooms, 2 en-suite and the other with shower pre-installation and a guest toilet. Enormous terrace with spectacular views to the coast. Lower level: games room; wine cellar; storage area and machinery room. Garage for 3 cars. Guest house: living/dining room with fireplace; 3 en-suite bedrooms; nice terrace; guest toilet and garage for 2 cars. Lovely landscaped garden with plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. Other features include: under-floor heating except lower level, perimetral alarm system and lift.

A delightful family home, close to golf courses and within a 7 minute drive to Puerto Banús.

Contact Steve: luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

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Investment Opportunities Investment Opportunity Now reduced to 850,000 euros for quick sale: Original asking price 1.4 million LARGE LUXURIOUS PROPERTY offered for immediate sale due to recent bereavement.

This is a unique opportunity on the island and is offered as an investment opportunity whether bought as a family home or small business.

COMPRISING: 5 KITCHENS 6 BATHROOMS 10 BEDROOMS (could be 12/14 using reception rooms) 8 RECEPTION ROOMS VIEWING GALLERY TO LOWER TERRACE OFFICE UTILITY ROOM LAUNDRY ROOM 2 UPPER TERRACES LARGE LOWER TERRACE with illuminated, balustraded garden area.

LARGE MATURE EASILY MAINTAINED GARDENS, with mangoes, oranges, lemons, coconuts, datepalms, vines, guavas, pomegranates, and tangerines. There are 驶green始 water taps all around the garden for watering.

SWIMMING POOL 11 X 5 METRES and SURROUNDING SUN TERRACES, with sunken low noise machine filter room, efficient solar heating and outside shower. The pool is lit at night via underwater lighting.

GARAGE & WORKSHOP OUTBUILDINGS 3 KENNELS

LARGE ALJIBE (underground fresh water storage) BALUSTRADED BARBEQUE AREA 2 ENTRANCES & LARGE PARKING AREAS, for at least 12 cars.

The bedrooms have high quality fitted wardrobes and there are numerous fitted cupboards throughout the property.

Marble and wood used are of the highest standard.

Telephone, ADSL Broadband, Sat TV and WIFI. Intercom entry system installed.

Whole property is illuminated at night by over 30 outside lights.

The accommodation is at present arranged as a large house on the upper level with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and 4 apartments on the lower level with a total of 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

The apartments are large, individual, furnished and equipped to a high standard, with new kitchens and bathrooms.

2538 SQ. METRE PLOT & 540 SQ. METRES OF BUILT AREA. The location is central for all island amenities, and 10 mins drive from the 2 golf courses, schools nearby and also large shops and supermarkets.

Beaches, sporting venues and top attractions are all easily accessible from Casa Kernow.

SELLING PRICE – 850,000€ to include furniture, fixtures and fittings. The owner will only remove personal objects.

House: Casa Kernow was built in 1981. It was purchased by the present owners in 2003 and was completely refurbished to include new kitchens, bathrooms, doors and windows on the lower level.

Three phase electricity and new PVC water pipes were installed in 2007.

Upper windows have tinted glass and all upper bedroom windows have shutters.

Solar heating has been installed for pool heating and the whole property is in pristine condition.

Vacant possession can be in accordance with the needs of any prospective purchaser.

ALL bedrooms will take double beds, in fact many will take 2 doubles or 4 singles.

The bathrooms on the upper levels are sunken and the apartments have showers. There are bidets in all bathrooms. Further bedrooms can be added by change of use of other rooms.

Apartments: All the apartments face south benefiting from day long sunshine. Nos 1 and 4 have single beds and sofa beds.

Nos 2 and 3 have single beds, a double and sofa beds.

There are numerous extra beds, a cot and other items that will be included in the sale including all the linen, towels, crockery etc.

All apartments have sufficient equipment for a luxurious self catering holiday. Guests have access to a laundry room equipped with washing machine and all apartments have irons and ironing boards. Apartments have ceramic hobs, microwave ovens, extractor fans, toasters and fridge freezers, all of which will remain. Hairdryers, fans, bathroom and kitchen fittings will also be left by the owners.

Sun-loungers around the pool, a Spanish BBQ and a permanent one will remain, a large pool sunshade and all tables and chairs around the property. In short, nothing will be removed from the ʻbusinessʼ areas of the house.

THE WHOLE HOUSE IS PRESENTED IN AN UP TO DATE AND LEGAL ESCRITURA. SUGGESTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY USE There are several commercial enterprises already established in the area, and San Bartolom茅 Ayuntamiento have been approached about the granting of a commercial licence for the following suggestions and in principle there are not any problems.

Businesses this property would suit include; Company headquarters.

Dental practices.

Day care centre for the elderly.

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Insurance agency.

Law offices.

Veterinary practices.

Dive Academy.

Architect offices.

Doctor始s surgeries.

Language school.

Health and Beauty centre.

Physiotherapy, Massage and personal training centre.

Cookery school.

Corporate team building venue.

Recording studios.

Many types of clinic.

Cycle sports centre.

Triathlete centre.

Old people始s home.

Boutique Hotel.

Cosmetic and beauty centre Wedding and special events.

For more information about this very special investment opportunity, please contact Steve at: luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

THE LAST WORD Costa Blanca: Bespoke Villas 990,000â‚Ź

CONTEMPORARY VILLA 4 BEDROOMS – 4 BATHROOMS With a plot of 725m2 and living space of 247m2, these beautiful contemporary villas offer beautiful Golf and Country views in one of the most desirable areas of the Southern Costa Blanca.

DESIGN & BUILD The custom designed villas are only a short walk from the famous La Glea beach in Campoamor, where you will find several popular restaurants including exclusive sushi restaurants.

To the other side you will find a supermarket just a few hundred meters away, which is also the starting point for the famous Cabo Roig Strip with restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, plenty of night life and much more.

This proposed villa will be build to the client's satisfaction by a long standing developer who offers bespoke specification. You can also have exclusive furnishings, artwork and any manner of special touches to make this your dream home in Spain.

For more information and to view the showhouse, please contact Steve: luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

Oceanco Delivers INFINITY

Oceancoʼs new 89 meter INFINITY is the superyacht industryʼs first delivery in 2015. Built under the project name Y710, this magnificent yacht boasts a commanding exterior design by Espen Øino and an exceptional interior design by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design and David Kleinberg Design Associates.

True to her name, the possibilities for INFINITY are endless. She is a goanywhere yacht that offers safety, comfort, elegance, and the best possible lifestyle afloat. INFINITY accommodates her owners in a spectacular master suite including a private exterior deck and whirlpool,

as well as 10 guests in 6 guest suites, including 2 VIP cabins. She has an outdoor beach/swimming area on the Lower Aft Deck and on the Main Deck is another spacious relaxation area featuring a circular swimming pool measuring 5m in diameter with seating all around and an adjacent indoor wellness area. Ascending to the Upper Deck, there is an indoor/ outdoor al fresco dining and entertainment area. The sundeck is dedicated to a private indoor/outdoor area with whirlpool, bar and an observation lounge.

INFINITY will be delivered and depart the shipyard on 3 February, when her Captain and crew together with the Oceanco team will gather to mark their successful collaboration and join in Oceancoʼs traditional good luck bite of a Dutch herring.

Headed for her first season, INFINITY is powered with twin 4,828hp / 3,600kW MTU engines capable of reaching speeds of 20 knots.

Technical Specifications Builder : Oceanco Type : Steel Hull and Aluminium Superstructure Length : 89m / 291ft Beam : 14.2m / 47ft Exterior Designer : Espen Øino Interior Designer : Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design and David Kleinberg Design Associates Delivered : 2015

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Own the Yacht of your Dreams with Fractional Yacht Ownership Fractional ownership is a business concept that has been around for decades. It is a method of ownership that allows several people to own a 驶share始 in an expensive asset. Investors choose a fractional approach to investment when they do not want to spend the amount of money required to own the entire asset and they do not want all of the risk or hassle that accompanies ownership of such. Our Partners through Midas Touch, have pioneered the use of fractional ownership applied to a specific class of asset, the luxury yacht.

The Advantages of Fractional Yacht Ownership Fractional ownership splits the cost of purchasing the asset and managing the asset across a set of owners. Because an independent professional handles management, the fractional owners are free to enjoy themselves and be removed from the management responsibilities. Each owner is free to use his/her share of the asset according to the terms of the purchase.

We have applied the fractional ownership concept to luxury yachts because most yacht owners only use their yacht several weeks a year and the costs to acquire and maintain a yacht are immense.

Under the our Yacht Share Program, Fractional yacht ownership is perfect for owners who want the yachting experience with no hassles and no waste of their hard earned capital, or time. Virtually all of our owners could afford to purchase the entire yacht outright, but do not want the waste that comes with letting a major asset sit idle in port and the hassle of management.

It始s also a great concept for sponsorship.

The most common misconception about fractional ownership is that it is a timeshare by another name. This is a mistake. With timeshare arrangements, you do not own a share in a property, merely the right to use that property for a set period of time.

When your time runs out, you are left with nothing. With fractional ownership, you own the asset and receive a deeded title reflecting your ownership. If you desire, you can transfer or sell your asset whenever you want.

Major Benefits Your Advantages and benefits of Yacht Share 1. Shared costs for purchase and maintenance.

2. Full yacht management with crew possible.

3. Fair, flexible and individual usage through 4 season system.

4. All seasons available and all-inclusive service package.

5. Real and secure fractional ownership by 25% shares in company.

6. Online reservation system for easy booking.

7. Change over cleaning service.

8. For regatta program experience crew available.

9. Sailing Event Sponsorship.

10. Ready to race and win regattas.

11. Full insurance.

Own a New Beneteau Oceanis 38 Daycruiser for just 35.000€ Enjoy all the advantages of owning a beautiful yacht in Spain for just a fraction of the cost.

Share Your Dream Through Midas Touch we can help take care off all the hassles and make your dream come true.

By sharing costs for purchase and maintenance of your yacht with others you save a lot of money without having to sacrifice your personal wishes.

Your Advantages and benefits of Midas Touch Yacht Share •

Shared costs for purchase and maintenance.

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Motor and Sail yachts of renowned brands.

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Full yacht management with crew possible.

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Fair, flexible and individual usage through our four season system.

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All season available and all-inclusive service package.

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Real and secure fractional ownership by 25% shares in company.

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Online reservation system for easy booking.

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Cleaning service and security.

CO Owner Structure: 25 % Share acquisition price 35.000,00â‚Ź Yearly costs 5.000,00â‚Ź The Beneteau Oceanis 38 Daysailor is new from 2014 and will be launched in April 2015

The Beneteau 38 will be registered in Spain in a Spanish SL. The Co Owner will be owner for 25 % of the company. This is NOT Time Share but real ownership.

The co-owner has 80 days a year. In every season 20 days, also possible that Midas Touch yacht Share will take care of the chartering benefits for Co-Owner.

Every year new anti-fouling and full inspection from the yacht. After every period the yacht will be cleaned and inspected by Midas Touch Yacht Share.

Secure property and easy to trade.

Your share in the Beneteau 38 is always free for trade.

All costs are fair and transparent.

The Beneteau Oceanis 38 is located in Marina Salinas in Torrevieja, a modern and full equipped yacht club with restaurants, bars and very well located.

Near to Ibiza, Mallorca and Mar Menor.

Technical Specifications Build 2014 launch planned in April 2015 Length 11.50 M Beam 3.99 M Draft 2,06 Fuel 130 Litre Water 330 Litre Mainsail 36.5 m² Genoa 33 m² Spinnaker 114 m²

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Fantastic Luxury Villa El Campello, Costa Blanca 1,475,000â‚Ź This incredible luxury villa is situated frontline, on El Campello, Costa Blanca.

This fabulous six bedroom, four bath, frontline property offers spectacular sunrises from nearly every window, plus terrace and balconies.

Build on 1,000 m2 parcel directly over the sea, this 400m villa is split over three floors.

The top floor penthouse offers outstanding views from the master bedroom and has a large en-suite bathroom.

Even though there are windows around the entire top floor the villas is extremely private as it faces solely out to sea.

The ceilings are vaulted and have wooden beams for decoration.

The bathroom is also new and the villa also has a walk in wardrobe.

Six Bed, four baths with fantic vistas.

M2 de vivienda 400 M2 Parcela 1.000

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Fantastic Luxury Villa El Campello, Costa Blanca 1,475,000â‚Ź

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Isla de sa Ferradura Your Private Island for the Ultimate Escape Following its change of ownership, Isla de sa Ferradura has just concluded a total refurbishment and will be available for exclusive rental as of May 2016. The entire concept changed to that of an easy, modern and contemporary look and feel. The interior is dominated by cool Mediterranean chic and warm natural textures of a neutral and tempered color palette, giving this escape back its Balearic personality.

Rates per week: Jan, Feb, Mch, Apr, Nov, Dec: 170.000€ May: 200.000€ Jun, Oct: 230.000€ Jul, Aug, Spt: 300.000€ Rental prices are on all inclusive basis on the highest gastronomic and service level for up to 16 guests. All prices are subject to 21% VAT. Rental requests will be considered following the receipt of full guest details and are subject to approval by the owner.

Location Sa Ferradura is an islet of the size of 3.5 hectares which is connected to the mainland by a small, hidden two-sided beach. Located in the Bay of Sant Miquel just off the north coast of Ibiza, this retreat is the latest and unarguably the most luxurious addition to Ibizaʼs lodging options.

Accommodation The property offers accommodation for up to 16 guests in 1 sumptuous Master Suite and 7 additional, luxuriously appointed bedrooms with en-suite facilities, some of them with semi-open bathrooms to underline the beautiful Mediterranean setting of the island.

Entertaining and outdoor spaces: Lounges, sitting rooms and the dining room are arranged around a large central patio. Floor-to-ceiling sliding windows disappear fully in the double walls, opening up the indoor spaces to the terraces, outdoor chill out spots and al fresco dining areas.

The 750 square meters rooftop terrace with spectacular sea views is the heart of Isla sa Ferradura. Equipped with 2 bars, shady pergolas, a DJ mixing deck and a stage for private concerts, there is not the slightest doubt that Isla sa Ferradura has discovered the pole position among the world始s most luxurious private islands.

20 internationally experienced, multi-lingual staff members ensure the smooth operation of this paradise, paying utmost attention to every culinary detail and to an omnipresent but discreet service.

Leisure activities: A large 23 meter swimming pool at terrace level as well as a free shaped laguna pool set amidst the beautiful tropical gardens, a gym, wellness and spa facilities as well as a selection of water sports activities complete the range of amenities of this truly stunning escape.

Environmental responsibility: The property is fully equipped with intelligent cutting edge technology and convinces with important intrinsic values. Fully sustainable, Isla sa Ferradura minimizes any environmental impact. Total water recuperation reuses all waste water for the garden始s underground irrigation system.

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Isla de sa Ferradura

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Going Western in Spain Ranch in Spain For would-be Cowboys everywhere

This is a Ranch, built just six years ago in 2009. All the wood used in the construction was specially imported from Canada. This 392m ranch is divided on two floors, with two bedrooms downstairs and three bedrooms upstairs, each room with its own ensuit bathroom of which three of them have whirlpool tubs.

The views from all the rooms looks over the beautiful natural countryside from its many balconies. This property is situated in the middle of the 15,000m plot of land just five minutes away from the town of Hond贸n de Los Frailes. It still just 35 minutes from the coast and 20 minutes from Alicante airport.

There is a new kitchenette area with a dining table made a beautiful wood and in the very large living room there is a huge traditional Ranch fireplace.

In the garden there is a beautiful 10 x 5 swimming pool and an additional detatched guest house for your visitors.

The property also includes air conditioning, air conditioning, Jacuzzi / Spa,

Satelite TV and broadband internet, garages, garden lighting, covered outside terraces and the whole immediate plot is fenced in.

Enquires: Peter Fenton Telephone: (+34) 966 848 849 Email: Luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

Enquires: Peter Fenton Telephone: (+34) 966 848 849 Email: Luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

Aston Martin DB9 2006 Only 10,000 kms

85,000 euros

Welcome to The Classic Touch: our showcase of a few special cars to add to your collection, or kickstart a new hobby: For more details on any of these 'motors', please contact:

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The Classic Touch Our hand picked and very special selection of classic and specialist cars.

Although most of the cars are located in Spain, we have many industry contacts who can source most anything for you, with the pssible exception of a 'barn find': but we keep looking and hoping.

Aston Martin DB9 (2006) Only 10000kms LHD. Personal commission car with 543hp AM race pipes etc.

85,000 euros The Aston Martin DB9 is a grand tourer first shown by Aston Martin at the 2003 Frankfurt Auto Show. Available both as a coupe and a convertible known as the Volante, the DB9 was the successor of the DB7. It was the first model built at Aston Martin's Gaydon facility.

The DB9, designed by Ian Callum and Henrik Fisker, is made largely of aluminium. The chassis is the VH platform, also found in the Aston Martin DBS. The engine, on the other hand, is the 6.0L V12 from the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. This Aston Martin has a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph) and a 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) time of 4.1 seconds.

Fiat 500 L 'Lusso' (1972) Fully restored inside and out. )nly 6,300€ This version, which appeared in September 1968, had a clear mission: to meet the demands of customers looking for a car that was more comprehensive, more customised and more ‘luxurious’. The Fiat 500 L did not change where engineering and performance were concerned (engine capacity of 499.5 cc, 18 bhp, top speed of 95 km/h), but fuel consumption was down to 5.3 litres/100 km from 5.5 litres/100 km on the Fiat 500 F. The interior and exterior styling of the 500 L was new. Chrome nudge bars on the front and rear bumpers increased the length to 3.025 metres compared to 2.970 metres on the Fiat 500 F (the weight also increased by 10 kg to 530 km empty).

But it was inside that the Fiat 500 L lived up to its name as the ‘luxury’version. A number of interior details were redesigned, and the seats were upholstered in leather cloth with vertical quilting, usually in a light hide colour or red. The seats themselves were better padded with reclining squabs, and the number and size of the storage compartments increased (for example in the doors).

But the Fiat 500 L was a sort of swansong for the model. In 1972, when it was taken off the market, there was a new small Fiat, the 126, and from 1972 to 1975 only one version of the 500 was still in production, the last, and most basic version, the Fiat 500 R.

Subaru impreza 2008 WRX WRC MODEL BY PRODRIVE. Rare LHD model New Magnaflow group N exhaust fitted Now running 275bhp 16,995â‚Ź

Impreza WRC2008: The Impreza World Rally Car underwent its biggest external change in 2008, when the switch of base car from saloon to hatchback called for an almost complete redesign.

The new car began testing in December 2007 and it made its WRC debut midway through the 2008 season in Greece.

Sadly, second place there was as good as it got for the WRC2008, and eight rallies later, after Rally GB, Subaru announced it was halting its WRC programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to own a future classic, tuned to Prodrive Specs and producing 275 bhp More details: email: Luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com.

Volvo 480es turbo 1992 75,000 kms like new .

Very rare in this condition and NO rot Bargain of the Month: 2,200€ The Volvo 480 was produced in the Netherlands by Volvo Cars from 1986 to 1995. It was the first front-wheel drive car made by Volvo.

In 1988, a Turbo version was introduced, the Garrett AiResearch turbocharger increasing the power from 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) to120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp). Maximum torque was 175 N·m (129 lb·ft) compared to the 140 N·m (103 lb·ft) for the naturally aspirated 1.7 L engine.

In 1992, the 480 received new mirrors, headrests for the back seats, as well as subtle modifications to the trim and body-colour bumpers.

Changes between the CEM (Central Electronic Module) are externally apparent with the introduction of a total closure system whereby the key can be held in the lock position to close the windows and (where fitted) sunroof. Earlier CEM modules feature a "passing" function for the wipers, whereby fully depressing the accelerator pedal will switch intermittent wipers to full.

Early 1992 saw the first release of special editions such as the turbocharged "TwoTone" (with a two-tone paintjob)

1974 Jaguar E series 3 â‚Ź 85,000 Negotiable Classical 23,000 km 01/1974 Year 268 kW (364 hp) Gasoline Jaguar E-Type 5.3 v12 Series 3 car was manufactured in the UK and shipped directly to the United States where it stayed until 2010.

In 2010 the car returned to the UK and bills show that there were only two owners.

The car has a full service histor historical and plenty of features originales.Tiene English tuition but left.The hand drive car is in exceptional condition and has had a full restoration.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe 2008 Special Limited edition Victory model

€ 54,000 8,000 km 12/2008 Year 371 kW (504 hp) Vehicle equipment ABS: Airbag: Driver airbag: Side airbags: Alarm: Power seats: Traction control: Speed control: Power windows: ESP: Fog lights: Alloy wheels: Glossary: Vehicle description 600 hp, Engine 6. 6 Gasoline engine More than 20,000€ in extras, ITV just passed.

First registration 18-12-2008.

Color black

Oldtimer Simca 1300 (Matricula HISTĂ“RICA) â‚Ź 4.650,56.357 km 01/1964 45 kW (61 CV) Simca 1300 and Simca 1500 were large family cars manufactured by the French automaker Simca in its Poissy factory from 1963 to 1966, and between 1966 and 1975 in revamped versions, as Simca 1301 and Simca 1501.

They were essentially versions of the same car, fitted with either a 1.3 L or 1.5 L engine, hence the model names. Apart from different engines and differences in standard equipment, the models were for the most part identical, bar some styling details such as grille or bumpers. This model series replaced the popular, long-running Simca Aronde and was initially available only with a 4-door saloon body, but in 1964 the 1500 gained an estate version (1300 estate followed in 1965).While being quite popular, especially in France and Germany, those Simcas can be remembered for some quirks regarding both series. The 1300/1500 came with column shift for left-hand drive markets, but the right-hand drive versions were converted to floor shift. The conversion for some reason resulted in a "mirror" shift pattern, with the first and second gear being closer to the driver, and the third and fourth farther to the left. The Simca 1300/1500 is ubiquitous in the movie Playtime. Jacques Tati used the same cars in dark and grey colours as a visual cue to illustrate the uniformity of modern life in his fictional Paris..

Mazda RX-8 Limited Edition € 11,995, 78,500 km 06/2007 Year 170 kW (231 hp) Mazda RX-8 Limited Edition Category: Coupe Change: Manual Number of gears: 6 Displacement: 1308 cm³ Number of cylinders: 2 Weight: 1390 kg Fuel: Gasoline Consumption *: 11.3 l / 100 km (combined) 15.8 l / 100 km (urban consumption) 8.9 l / 100 km (extra-urban consumption) Leather upholstery Multifunction steering wheel FREE INSURANCE INCLUDED !

ALL TRANSFER FEES INCLUDED INCLUDES 12 MONTHS WARRANTY Vehicle completely revised The car is perfect and very well equipped.

ARRAY OF MASERATIS AT CASH & ROCKET TOUR 2015 Five red Maserati luxury saloons are ready to leave one of the most celebrated hotels in the world, London’s exclusive Dorchester, to begin the Cash & Rocket Tour, an event now in its fourth edition and organised to raise money for three very worthwhile charities.

On the eve of the event, the Dorchester Hotel hosted a gala dinner and charity auction which raised over £550,000. The most exclusive items on the block included: a haute couture Valentino gown, return flights to Cannes in a private jet and a Chopard watch.

Many celebrities and VIPs attended the event to help raise money and celebrate the launch of the Tour, including actor Luke Evans, models Selita Ebanks, Arizona Muse, Jade Parfitt and Ashley Graham, Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green, with daughter Chloe and wife Lady Tina, Leah and Jo Wood, Chelsy Davy, socialite Yasmin Mills and singer Natalie Imbruglia.

The organisers have set an ambitious goal for Cash & Rocket Tour 2015 and hope to raise more than a million pounds, topping the previous record, money which will go to the three nominated charities.

The three non-governmental organisations which inspired the Cash & Rocket Tour and are supported by it – Shine on Sierra Leone, OrphanAfrica and Sumbandila – are all involved in the promotion of community projects intended to improve the future prospects of thousands of deserving young people living in Central and South Africa.

The protagonists of this charitable fund-raising project, the Cash & Rocket Tour, are 70 successful women, leading figures in the worlds of film, television, fashion, business, the arts and music, who will take turns driving a convoy of red automobiles through the UK, France and Italy.

Maserati will be participating with five saloons which will join the total fleet of 35 vehicles, all boasting bright red, the colour of the Tour’s flag. Starting off tomorrow morning from Audley Square, Mayfair, the Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli models will be driven by the first shift of the all-female crews supporting this charity event.

Among the celebrities at the wheel of the Maserati Ghibli will be the former angel of

Victoria’s Secret, Selita Ebanks, and the stunning Spanish model Nieves Álvarez. Taking turns at the wheel of the Maserati Quattroporte editors and influencers in the realms of fashion and lifestyle active on Buro 24/7, the most important media platform in Eastern Europe.

On the press day for the Tour, the philanthropic ladies, will be driving through the centre of London, from the London Eye, where the luxury vehicles will be lined up, to Regents Street, via Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, The Mall and Oxford Street.

The convoy, having passed through Lyon and then Milan, where it will stop for a cocktail party at Palazzo Bocconi, will conclude on Tuesday 19th May in Cannes.

This parade of luxury cars will make a grand entrance into the star-studded setting of the town’s Film Festival, moving down La Croisette until it reaches Allée de la Liberté Charles de Gaulle, where a contingent of Maseratis will be proudly lined up for a photo shoot, before proceeding in an elegant procession across the prestigious red carpet. The Tour will end in grand style with a dazzling cocktail dinner hosted by Chopard, the Swiss-based luxury watch brand.

For further information regarding the Tour, visit: www.cashandrocket.com. It features photos, gossip, human-interest news and updates documenting every phase of this memorable journey. This way you can follow the entire event and personally share in all the thrills, excitement and glamour of the Cash & Rocket Tour. In order to donate yourself and be updated on the amount of money received thus far, just click the following link: https://teams.cashandrocket.com/

SIMPLY VW - 28TH JUNE 2015 Volkswagens of all types and ages will be welcome at Beaulieu’s first ever Simply VW, taking place on Sunday 28th June. The latest addition to Beaulieu’s busy calendar of Simply Rallies, this brand new event promises to delight fans of the much-loved German marque with an amazing display in the attraction grounds.

All models will be welcome, from such air-cooled classics as the legendary Beetle, stylish Karmann Ghia and iconic Type 2 campers and commercials, to their more modern counterparts such as the cult Golf range, the sporty Scirocco and the much-loved T4.

Owners can drive into the Beaulieu complex before relaxing in the company of like-minded enthusiasts, compare vehicles and enjoy all of the features of one of the South’s leading visitor attractions. If you love your VWs, then you can’t miss Simply VW. All vehicles on display will be entered into the People’s Choice Award with the winner voted for by event participants and the attraction’s day visitors. The winner will receive a trophy and lead a cavalcade of the most popular vehicles through the grounds.

Make sure you also see the National Motor Museum, with its collection of over 250 vehicles, ranging from motor racing legends and Land Speed Record breakers, to pioneering early designs and family classics. Don’t miss the museum’s two new displays, Grand Prix Greats and Road, Race & Rally featuring F1, rallying, trials and drag racing exhibits, as well as clothing, trophies, photographs, film and video, telling the story of both track and road racing from its beginnings to the present day.

In World of Top Gear, see a selection of the wacky vehicles built for the presenters’ most ambitious challenges, while On Screen Cars is the place to find some of the motorised stars of TV and film, such as Del Boy’s Reliant Regal van from Only Fools and Horses and Mr Bean’s lime-green Mini.

For entrants arriving in a Volkswagen and joining in the event in the Beaulieu grounds, entrance tickets are £10 for an adult and £5 for a child. Tickets are available to purchase on the day or in advance by telephone on 01590 612888 or online at www.beaulieushop.co.uk.

All other visitors can purchase their admission tickets at the standard attraction prices.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland for participants is from 9.30am, when the Brabazon restaurant will be open for breakfast snacks including bacon rolls, cakes and hot drinks. If you wish to park next to your friends, or park as part of a group, then make sure that you all arrive at the same time.

Participant camping is also available overnight on Saturday 27th June, with tickets costing £10 adult and no charge for children. Camping tickets must be booked in advance and do not include entry to the event.

Simply VW is part of Beaulieu’s calendar of Simply rallies, which cover a range of different vehicle themes. For more information, visit www.beaulieu.co.uk/beaulieu-events or join the conversation with @Beaulieu_Hants on Twitter.

BLACK TO THE FUTURE: PORSCHE 911 CARRERA BLACK EDITION Porsche has created a special series of the 911 Carrera: the Black Edition.

The combination of black paintwork and black interior emphasises the timeless yet purposeful elegance of the iconic coupe that has been acclaimed as one of the world’s benchmark sports cars since its launch in 1963.

Standard equipment on the 911 Carrera Black Edition model includes distinctive 20-inch diameter alloy wheels, automatically dimming rear-view mirrors, rain sensing windscreen wipers, cruise control and Sport Design steering wheel.

A rear-mounted, flat-six cylinder engine is a symbolic component of the 911 identity. The 911 Carrera Black Edition is powered by a charismatic 3.4-litre power plant developing 350 hp (257 kW).

It is offered as coupé and convertible versions, and with rear-wheel drive or Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive.

The special model rides on eye-catching 20-inch diameter ‘911 Turbo’ style alloy wheels and further graphic differentiation is provided by LED headlights including the Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+).

The black interior simply looks sophisticated.

The driver and passenger sit on heated seats with the Porsche crest embossed on the head restraints - and the standard Bose® Surround Sound System provides excellent sound quality.

In addition, the mobile telephone module, front and rear Park Assist, which includes a reversing camera, and ‘911’ rear badge add to the effortless style of this 911.

In addition to the special Black Edition features, standard equipment on every 911 Carrera includes leather interior, sports seats, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with satellite navigation system with 7-inch colour touchscreen, universal audio interface offering MP3 connectivity, automatic climate control, Porsche Stability Management (PSM), Porsche Vehicle Tracking anti-theft system, three year warranty and three year roadside assistance package.

Customers will also be able to explore the potential of their new car by participating in a complimentary course at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.

In the year to date April 2015, sales of the 911 accounted for over a third of the total in its market segment in the UK. This is nearly 10% up on the previousyear, and underlines the enduring appeal of this iconic sports car.

The 911 Black Edition models go on sale in Porsche Centres in the UK and Ireland from today. The range comprises (RRP): 911 Carrera Black Edition -

£75,074.00

911 Carrera Black Edition Cabriolet -

£81,852.00

911 Carrera 4 Black Edition - £79,309.00 911 Carrera 4 Black Edition Cabriolet -

£86,125.00

STUNNING 360 DEGREE FILM UNVEILED AS SIR STIRLING MOSS REVISITS THE MILLE MIGLIA

The 2015 running of the Mille Miglia begins and Mercedes-Benz has combined the old and the new with the creation of a cutting edge 360 degree film to mark a special anniversary.

A little over 60 years ago, on 1st May 1955, Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson won the Mille Miglia in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR – number 722. They drove flat out for 10 hours, 7 minutes and 48 seconds and averaged 98 miles per hour – all on public roads.

It was recognised as one of the greatest feats of driving ever – their record still stands today.

In 1955, the W 196 R racers were the most advanced cars in the world – they won every race they finished and used cutting edge materials.

At a time when road cars would struggle to hit 70 mph, the W 196 R could exceed 180 mph. Today only eight examples still exist, but now and again they’re let loose…

Sixty years on, Sir Stirling Moss has been reunited with the 300 SLR number 722, on the very same roads on which he won.

The film released today allows you to control the camera and watch from nearly any angle as Sir Stirling Moss takes ‘722’ on the roads he and Denis Jenkinson set records on.

Three dimensional sound makes the footage even more vivid.

In the coming weeks the film will be available to be downloaded via iTunes (for the iPhone and iPad) and the Android Store as well as being capable of being experienced on Oculus devices such as the Samsung Gear

DVLA SETS NEW RECORD AS THE PERSONALISED REGISTRATION KR15 HNA MAKES MORE THAN £230,000

The Personalised Registration KR15 HNA has set a new British record after being auctioned by the DVLA for more than £233,000 including fees.

A London-based businesswomen, who did not want to be named, fended off fierce competition from bidders from all over the UK and overseas to secure KR15 HNA, making it the most expensive current style personalised registration auctioned by the DVLA. Incredibly, shortly before KR15 HNA came up for auction during the DVLA’s second threeday auction of 2015 held at the Casa Hotel in Chesterfield, the personalised registration KR15 HAN sold for a magnificent £98,500 including fees.

The DVLA’s previous record for a current style personalised registration was set in April 2006 when MR51 NGH sold for a £100,000 total sum. However, all are dwarfed by 25 O which became the most expensive Personalised Registration ever auctioned in the UK when it sold for £518,000 during DVLA Personalised Registrations’ 25th Anniversary Auction held last November.

Matthew Dainton, of DVLA Personalised Registrations, said: “We had high hopes for KR15 HAN and KR15 HNA after a lot of interest being registered beforehand, both of these current style registrations contributed to an enthralling atmosphere in the auction hall, and it’s fantastic to see the prices they have achieved.”

CPOP CELEBRATES AMERICAN MUSCLE AND EIGHTIES SUPERCARS

American Muscle cars will be celebrated on Saturday 13th June with Eighties supercars taking centre stage on Sunday 14th June This year’s CPOP will celebrate ‘power’ on land, air and water with events on the famous Cholmondeley track, the world’s only flying Vulcan and a display from the Red Bull Matadors Aerobatic team CPOP runs from 12th to 14th June 2015 Two iconic groups of cars will be honoured at this year’s Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (CPOP), American Muscle cars and Eighties supercars.

On Saturday 13th, this year’s power theme will be revving up with a dedicated concours of high-performance US muscle cars.

One of the iconic motors featured will be a very special 1969 Ford Mustang, in the shape of a Bud Moore replica Boss 302. Honouring the famous NASCAR driver and team owner, the car was fully competition-prepared but never raced. It will be starring at CPOP alongside many other American icons, includinga 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. On the final day of the event, visitors will be taken back to the Eighties with a celebration of eye-catching supercars likely to have been seen on many a bedroom wall.

Known for pioneering the wedge-shaped design that became popular in many highperformance sports cars, the Lamborghini Countach was a true Eighties icon – and a striking 1983 LP500S will be in attendance at this year’s CPOP.

Accompanying the Countach will be another poster car heavyweight – a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. The Pininfarina-designed ‘Red Head’, which made its debut at the 1984 Paris Auto Show, was produced until 1991.

In addition to the attention-grabbing concours events, both groups will also be represented on track throughout the weekend.

James Hall, event director at CPOP, said: “There are so many amazing groups within automotive history, but these two really bring something exciting. We hope the power of the muscle cars and the nostalgia of the Eighties supercars that so many of us lusted after, will be of wide appeal to this year’s visitors. We are very grateful to Cheshire Classic Cars for their help putting the Concours together.”

The eighth staging of CPOP will celebrate ‘power’ on land, air and water with events on the famous Cholmondeley track. Alongside the American Muscle cars on Saturday and Eighties supercars on Sunday, the festival will also honour the Lotus marque on Friday with a parade of every production model every made and also a dedicated concours.

As for the two-wheeled aspect to the event, CPOP is welcoming bike legends Dougie Lampkin MBE and Sammy Miller MBE throughout the weekend, in addition to the Millyard Viper V10 and a Suzuki Hayabusa.

In addition, Sunday will see the world’s only flying Vulcan take to the skies above Cholmondeley, with the Red Bull Matadors entertaining the crowd with an aerobatic display.

This exciting air programme will follow the appearance of the RAF Typhoon Display Team on the Saturday. On the lake there will be a wide range of watersport action including jet ski racing and flyboarding demonstrations.

The above, combined with camping, live music from Tenors of Rock and the RPJ Band and hundreds of exciting trade stands, will make CPOP the family-friendly motorsport event of the summer.

Tickets are now on sale at www.cpop.co.uk for the event at Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas, Cheshire. Adult tickets are priced from £29 with children’s tickets starting from £7.

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS ANNOUNCES A NEW DAWN FOR SUPER-LUXURY MOTORING Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the name of its forthcoming new car. The new model, an exciting and sensuous drophead, will be known as Rolls-Royce Dawn.

The car was unveiled to representatives of the marque’s 130-strong global dealer network at the 2015 Rolls-Royce World Dealer Conference in Los Angeles, California today.

“Our new Rolls-Royce Dawn promises a striking, seductive encounter like no other RollsRoyce to date,” said Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes, Chief Executive Officer. “Dawn is a beautiful new open-top motor car with a name that suggests the fresh opportunities that every new day holds – an awakening, an opening up of one’s senses and a burst of sunshine. It will be the most social of super-luxury motor cars for those beautiful people who wish to bathe in the sunlight of the world’s social hotspots.”

Rolls-Royce Dawn is the next step in the renaissance of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars which began in 2003 with the launch of Phantom and subsequent introductions of Ghost and Wraith. It justifies the continuing investment of the BMW Group into the world’s pinnacle super-luxury brand.

The new Rolls-Royce Dawn will revive another famous and rare Rolls-Royce name first used in 1949, but only ever applied to 28 very special drophead bodies between 1950 and 1954. A new beginning for Rolls-Royce at the time, the original Silver Dawn was the first Rolls-Royce

to be offered with a factory-built body. The drophead Rolls-Royces that carried the name Dawn continued to be coach-built for individual customers, ensuring their uniqueness and rarity.

‘Dawn’ perfectly expresses the character of the new Rolls-Royce. In its tentative, inchoate, anticipatory state, dawn is the world coming to light from the ethereal dark of the night. The early-day chill of dawn provides an erotic tingle on the skin, awakening the senses and

passions as the day begins. Like Eleanor Thornton, thought by many to be the inspiration behind the Spirit of Ecstasy, the Rolls-Royce Dawn will also prove itself to be the muse that leads its owner to believe that at the start of the day, anything is possible.

The new Rolls-Royce Dawn is beguilingly visceral. It excites both men and women – they want it, they need it and they want to immerse themselves in it. It is languid and beautiful, fresh and fragrant and awakens the passion of your life.

New life, new possibilities, fresh horizons – a tingling, anticipatory ambience in the air – all signified by a new Dawn.

Rolls-Royce Dawn will launch during the first quarter of 2016.

PRINDIVILLE LAUNCHES THE INDOMITABLE G Fresh from the studios of Prindiville Design (Prindiville’s coachbuilding division), comes the Indomitable G styling and performance enhancement package for the Mercedes-Benz G-wagen, creating an even more aggressive demeanour for the stunning G63 AMG The 30-piece body kit is handcrafted in military-grade large weave carbonfibre; buyers have the option of a matt or lacquered finish, plus a choice of colour-ways, weaves and patterns.

The lightweight carbonfibre kit comprises reengineered front and rear bumpers, new front grille and headlight surrounds, wider wheel arches, bolder bonnet treatment, side skirts with an anti-slip coating on their upper surfaces, re-designed tail-lamp surrounds, and carbon replacements for the door handles, rubbing strips, door mirrors, induction vents and spare wheel cover.

In addition to the body styling enhancements, the Indomitable G is fitted with a set of sixspoke Prindiville Design alloy wheels, engineered for the weight of the vehicle, and uprated brake discs and calipers to cope with an extra 50bhp. The power hike is made possible by a remapped ECU and a Prindiville sports exhaust system; the automatic gearbox’s software is also recalibrated to take into account the performance boost. Further performance tuning is available, according the whim and budget of the customer.

The Prindiville Indomitable G’s cabin is retrimmed in high quality leather and Alcantara, although customers are invited to express their personal preferences for a wide range of optional upholstery finishes and colours, as well as a multitude of wood, carbonfibre and metal materials for other interior trim pieces.

While the Prindiville Indomitable G package is designed specifically for the G63 AMG, various elements of the kit can be applied to different models, enabling customers with older cars to refresh the appearance and performance of their existing cherished vehicle.

Completed new Prindiville Indomitable Gs are available – in limited numbers – from £250,000. Owners of existing cars are invited to call the Prindiville office on 020 7624 2911.

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PEUGEOT Vision Gran Turismo unveiled for GT6TM video game PEUGEOT designers teamed up with PEUGEOT Sport engineers to craft an outstanding high performance endurance racer PEUGEOT’s new supercar promises a unique driving experience for GT6TM gamers exclusively to PlayStation®3 PEUGEOT Vision Gran Turismo has today been unveiled for the GT6™ video game, exclusive to PlayStation®3.

Designed with a 1:1 power-to-weight ratio (875kg and 875bhp) and the ability to go from 0 to 62mph in just 1.73 seconds, PEUGEOT's new supercar promises a unique driving experience for Gran Turismo 6 (GT6™) gamers.

With more than 15 cars already featured in the Vision Gran Turismo line-up, PEUGEOT has risen to the latest challenge of Kazunori Yamauchi, the man behind the flagship driving game, who tasked automotive manufacturers with designing a unique car commemorating the game's 15th anniversary.

PEUGEOT designers teamed up with PEUGEOT Sport engineers to craft an outstanding supercar that has all the hallmarks of a high-performance endurance racer, brought to life in glorious high definition in GT6™. At first glance, the PEUGEOT Vision Gran Turismo reveals a striking monolithic silhouette, sculpted to sweep aside air resistance, standing just 104cm tall, with the notable absence of nearly any aerodynamic features. The body design alone is enough to effectively stick the car to the road.

The central V6 turbo 3.2-litre engine, just behind the driver, feeds its 875bhp to the ground via a six-speed manual transmission and an all-wheel-drive system, comprising front 22inch alloys and rear 23-inch counterparts. This, coupled with the lightweight design (tipping the scales at just 875kg) and super-responsive steering, makes this the ideal response to the Gran Turismo challenge. In addition to this, the car benefits from phenomenal acceleration, taking it from 0 to 62mph (0-100kph) in 1.73 seconds, due to its power-toweight ratio promising one horsepower for every kilo of kerb weight. Deceleration is equally impressive, achieved with four ventilated BREMBO carbon discs (380mm at the front and 337mm at the rear).

Virtual drivers will have the chance to take the PEUGEOT Vision Gran Turismofor a spin in the very near future on no fewer than 40 outstanding tracks with 107 layouts. Available exclusively on the PS3 in six colour variants, the PEUGEOT Vision Gran Turismo will be released as a part of a free update for Gran Turismo 6.

The V-2 Signal Did you know it is allowed to use a rotating flash orange light in your vehicle in certain situations?

Drivers of private cars may use a rotating flashing device in their vehicle to effectively signify an emergency situation, such as an accident or a breakdown, and thus avoiding further accidents in the case of poor visibility.

Besides the compulsory kit composed of “1 reflective jacket and 2 warning triangles�, drivers of private vehicles may add a V-2 type light device, which may have one or several "yellow auto" coloured lights (traditional yellow colour for front, rear and indicator lights on Spanish vehicles), which should be visible in all directions from a distance of 100 meters.

The V-2 will be installed above the highest direction indicator lights, without affecting the driver's visibility or the vehicle’s structure protection.

Do not forget that whether or not you have a V-2 type light device, the proper way to signify an emergency situation is by using the direction indicators (hazard lights) along with the warning triangles.

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