Prada Resort Loafers

After spending the last week lounging poolside at one of ME Cabo's sexy day beds, one thing we were definitely missing were a pair of stylish loafers to slip on before we walked back to our suites. These new Resort Loafers by Prada would have been perfect. Made in Italy, the loafers come with pebbled calf leather and a rubber driver bottom. You can pre-order a pair at saksfifthavenue.com for $420 a pair. Since they're in such high demand, you can only order three pairs every thirty days.

Business Class to London for $834 each way

Travel & Leisure found a great rate for business class tickets to London for travel between December 20 and January 2 with return travel completed by January 9. Book on American Airline's site by December 26 and you'll get rates as low as $834 based on a roundtrip purchase. Yes, we know its American Airlines...but it's still a good bargain.

The Umbuster

With our dear friends in Iceland going broke, we should all do what we can to help out their struggling economy. That's why we suggest you place a pre-order on this bad-ass umbrella-slash-deadly weapon, the Umbuster (honestly, how cool is that name?). Sold by Icelandic retailer Birkiland, the Umbuster is an umbrella with an "ergonomically positioned knuckle duster handle configuration". The best part is that the web site claims the Umbuster has been classified as a weapon in some countries and you may need a license to carry one. That is elegant gangsta my friends.

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SLS Beverly Hillls

Update 10/30: The SLS Beverly Hills is scheduled to open their doors this weekend. Travel & Leisure has found a grand opening special where you can book a room for $389 (reg. $449). The rate includes a $50 credit for dining or spa services, early check-in, 4pm late check-out, and triple Starpoints for Starwood members.

It looks like the trend of swanky boutique hotels still has plenty of legs as evidenced by the newest addition to LA's stable of chic destinations. SLS Beverly Hills is brought to you by night-life king himself Sam Nazarian and designed by Philippe Starke. This 297-room hotel will be located in the heart of Beverly Hills and features a roof-top pool area (looks too small in our humble opinion) with great views of the 90210 zip code, a dining and shopping area called the Bazaar, and for you health freaks seven "Lifestyle Suites" customized with Technogym's Kinesis personal equipment.

The SLS is scheduled to open this Fall and is part of the Starwood universe so you'll be able to earn those ever important Starwood points. Go to slshotels.com to get updates on the upcoming opening.

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Rare Eyewear

What's old eventually becomes new again. Just check out the aviators and oversized sunglasses that have been the rage over the past few years. Well if you're looking for some stylish and unique eyewear, check out Rare Eyewear based in San Francisco. They travel all over the world looking for discontinued sunglasses that include a number of styles that are a throw-back to the 60's, 70's, and 80's. So if you're looking for that pair of Carrera glasses your Daddy use to wear, chances are you'll find something to your liking at Rare. You can check out their latest finds at rareeyewear.com.

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Look like a Russian Mobster

Nothing says bad-ass more than some well-place ink, especially if the skin art is borrowed from some of the toughest thugs in the Russian underworld. If you want some inspiration for your next tattoo, check out Russian Criminal Tattoo III, an encyclopedia of sorts that documents over three thousand tats which were drawn or photographed by Russian prison guard Danzig Baldaev during his career. The book can be purchased at paulsmith.co.uk for about $25, but make sure no real Russian gangsters catch you imitating their art, you poser.

We're Back!

It's so hard to come back from vacation, especially after spending almost a week partying it up with a bunch of sexxies down in a beach-side paradise, but we are back and ready bring you more on all things luxurious and sexy. Thanks to all who came down to party with us at Cabo Smoke, and for those who weren't able to come, check out some of the fun that you missed.

On Vacation

The G Luxe Crew is heading down to Cabo San Lucas for a week of fun and sun. We'll be getting our drink, grub and smoke on at Cabo Smoke followed by some good wholesome fun at the Pimp N Ho Costume Ball. Don't worry, we'll be back sometime next week to bring you all that is luxurious and sexy. We may even post some PG-13 pics while we're down there :)

In the meantime, make sure to grab our RSS Feed and check out our friends at Gun Powder Magazine.

Mercedes McLaren SLR Auction

The Mercedes McLaren SLR is one of the greatest sports cars of the past decade. With a 617 horsepower, super-charged V8 engine, the SLR is able to reach a top speed of 206 mph. But as with all good things, the limited production of the SLR will come to an end, with the last SLR produced to be auctioned off in an exclusive online auction on November 20, 2008 from 1-5PM EST. The final SLR comes with a carbon fiber bodywork finished with bespoke Sienna Pearl metallic paint and a Tobacco Brown leather interior, the only combination of its kind destined for the United States. The price of the vehicle is $529,500 with any bid amounts above the price going to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. So if you've got a spare half-million dollars plus, place a bid at mbusa.com and get yourself one hell of a sports car and help out some worthy kids.

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Yoga Porn

This past Saturday, as I was relaxing on my couch with a delicious cup of coffee and a tasty CAO cigar, I stumbled upon the greatest show on cable TV: Namaste Yoga on Fit TV. It does not matter whether you're a yogi or not, if you're a red-blooded, heterosexual male, you will enjoy this half-hour of yoga porn. For thirty minutes, three sexy and athletic yoga practitioners go through an entire yoga set against a rotating backdrop of various locations - from a vacant industrial building to a misty forest - as a sensual voice provides direction on the different poses. Sitting there on my couch with coffee in hand, cigar in mouth, and eyes fixated on my TV, I was able to reach a glorious state, rarely achieved by mortal man: the perfect unison of relaxation and erotic stimulation.

Want a preview, check out the following clip:

Carnevino

I hate to admit it, but I'm spending this Friday night watching Rachel Ray on the Food Network. Hey, I'll be partying it up for five straight days in Cabo later this week so I need to get me some rest. Well the plumptuous (it's a new word I made up, no need to go to dictionary.com) Mrs. Ray was vacationing in Las Vegas and did a segment on the Carnevino steakhouse located in the Palazzo Hotel. As the name implies, Carnevino combines the best meats with a World-class wine selection. Opened in January 2008 by partners chef Mario Batali and winemaker Joe Bastianich, the steakhouse offers beef that is completely free of hormones and antibiotics and are all aged and prepared with "a blend of sea salt, black pepper and fresh rosemary to achieve a delicious and slightly charred crust". In addition to steaks, the restaurant also offers its guests a selection of modern Italian cuisine that is Mario Batali's calling card.

Rachael Ray called it the best steakhouse in Las Vegas and while I'm not sure whether that is simply hyperbole or a statement of fact, I do know the steaks looked amazing. Without a doubt, the G Luxe Crew will definitely be trying out this promising steakhouse on our next Vegas run.

Beckham's Bentley

David Beckham is truly one lucky SOB. A quarter-million dollar contract, a sexy wife, and the adoration of millions world-wide. While you'll likely never match Beckham's left foot (or right foot), you'll have an opportunity to purchase his customized Bentley if you have a spare £99,000 lying around. Auto Trader UK recently announced that they will be listing Beckham's Arnage T, which has been fitted with £70,000 of extra goodies including:

• Folding rear picnic tables
• Polished wheels
• Bespoke cup-holders to both front door pockets
• ‘Le Mans’ style wing vents
• Alpine hi-fi with sub-woofers
• Half wood/half leather steering wheel
• Roof mounted illuminated vanity mirrors to rear compartment
• Rear fridge
• Diamond cross handles
• Televisions in the rear headrests with bespoke covers

If you're a true Beckham fan, you'll also appreciate the 'Victoria' embroidered into the rear cushion box. The stock twin turbocharger 6.75 litre V8 engine produces 450 hp and powers this gorgeous beast up to 170 mph. The car only has 25,000 miles and a complete service history. Go to autotrader.co.uk to read more.

Lululemon Shorts

Lululemon is best known for their comfy wumfy gear that they make for the yogi set. That's why I was surprised as hell when Crewmember Drewsky recently told me that the only shorts he wears are three pairs he bought from the Canadian-based apparel maker. How can a commando-wannabe wear shorts favored by Santa Monica tree huggers? Well, because they're comfortable, they dry quickly, and they're perfectly adaptable to any physical activity you may find yourself in from running, to swimming, to body boarding. And just as important, they look good. I'm particularly fond of these Cross Training Shorts, which I think I'll pick up tomorrow at their Santa Monica store.

Strip Stripped

So what is Strip? It's a Las Vegas-based rag dedicated to covering "everything adult in Las Vegas". That includes things like naughty celebrities, sex, music, sports, cars, restaurants, and of course as the name implies, sexy strippers. Well now you won't need to be in Vegas to pick up your copy as Strip has gone digital. The best part is its free. All 116 pages of the November issue is now available online at striplv.com. It's not exactly safe for work, so I wouldn't ask your admin to print you a hard copy.

Salvatore Ferragamo White Dress Shirt

Gentlemen, sometimes all you need is a good, classic, white shirt. Forget fancy stripes or obnoxious color combinations that go out of style after just a season of wear. Stock your closet with plenty quality white shirts like this gorgeous dress shirt by Salvatore Ferragamo. This finely tailored piece comes with single-needle stitching and signature gancini buttons with mother-of-pearl inlays. Like all Ferragamo items, this shirt doesn't come cheap: you can buy it at Nordstrom for $280. But also like all Ferragamo items, this will be money well spent.

Two Damn Good Reasons for Max Payne

Yes, Max Payne looks like it will be one bad ass movie with great stylized cinematics, a promising story line, and Mark Wahlberg playing the lead role of Max. However, there are exactly two reasons why we will be waiting in line later this evening to catch the opening night of this action thriller: Mila Kunis and Olga Kurylenko. As lovers of exotic beauties, we can't remember another movie in recent history that had a hotter pair of smoking brunettes. You can catch a teaser of the two ladies in the trailer below.

Republica and Peralta Collabo

Gents, we know that summer is now starting to fade into a distant, blissful memory (unless you join us at Cabo Smoke next week where the sun and 90 degree Cabo weather will continue the summer fun for at least another week), but that shouldn't stop you from checking these pimp new shades by our friends at Republica. The limited edition collection is a collabo between Sound of Art visual artist Tony Peralta and Republica. Only 150 to 225 of each style will be made available. Go to republicatrading.com to keep tabs on the release date and pricing of these most proper shades.

TravelZoo Luxe Deals of the Week

Here are a couple of luxury deals from travelzoo.com:

The Cavendish Hotel - $174 per night
The Cavendish Hotel is a stylish 4-star property in central London, has just announced a special winter promotion: Stay in December and January for just $174 (£99) per room, including a free Superior Room upgrade. That’s up to 50% off what you’d expect to pay for this property. This offer is available from Dec 19 to Jan 31.

The Hollywood Roosevelt - $179 to $199
This hotel is a favorite among Hollywood A-listers, so it's not surprising that rooms typically cost over $300 per night. Here's your chance to stay at this glamorous hotel and sip cocktails by the poolside bar for only $179-$199 per night including weekends. You can upgrade to a 400-square-foot Cabana Garden Room for $30 more and the only blackout date is December 31. Make sure you book by October 26

Sonoma Uncorked

Unlike our G Luxe buddy Shad, I'm not much of a wine guy. I barely can tell the difference between a Pinot and a Chardonnay. It's really quite pathetic when I take a lady out to dinner and I have to defer the wine decision to her since I have no freaking clue on what bottle to order. However, one little tidbit I did pick up from a banker over a closing dinner not to long ago was that Sonoma is just as good, if not better, than Napa in terms of quality of vineyards. If you plan on heading up to Sonoma in the near future, you need to check out Sonoma Uncorked, a great web site that is filled with useful information on vineyards to visit, places to stay, and restaurants to dine at. For example, I found out that for a mere $2, you can attend a wine tasting at the Ristorante Fabiani every Tuesday and Thursday where you get to sample various Sonoma wines paired with delicious Italian appetizers. In addition to useful articles and directories, they've got a number of high-quality video clips. Go to sonomauncorked.com to plan your next Sonoma vacation.

Pau Maui Vodka

Frequent G Luxe readers know that we have a love affair with the wonderful islands of Hawaii. What's there not to love? Roasted pig, Hawaiian shaved ice, Little Beach (NSFW), and vodka. Vodka? Yes, vodka.

Maui-based Pau Trading Company has recently launched Pau Maui Vodka, which uses pure Maui Gold pineapple juice as the base for their vodka. If you're scratching your heads how a sweet and tart fruit like pineapple could possibly make good vodka, relax. The flavors all disappear during the distillation and filtration process.

Master distiller Mark Nigbur states:

“There is no hint of pineapple in the taste. What the pineapple juice does is make a nice, clean mash.”

Since the vodka is currently only available in the islands, the G Luxe crew has not had a sample. If there are any readers in Hawaii who've tried it, please drop us a note an let us know what you think. You can get more information at paumaui.com.

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AMEX Platinum Not so Platinum

Just when I was just starting to consider signing up for an American Express Platinum Card (the vaunted Black Card is still beyond my grasp), I find out that they've cut out one of the valuable perks. Webflyer.com recently reported that American Express will no longer be offering four complimentary companion tickets on qualifying domestic coach tickets. Companion tickets will still be offered for qualifying international first and business class tickets, but honestly, how often will you be buying those hefty tickets. While you'll still get other cool perks including concierge service and airport lounge access, the value proposition is just not the same considering the $450 annual fee. Damn recession.

Jeremy Clarkson's Thriller

If you're a fan of Top Gear, and what red-blooded male isn't, you'll need to check out the trailer below for Jeremy Clarkson's newest DVD, Thriller. While you won't find the curly-haired, middle-aged funny man doing the moon walk, you will see him as giddy as Michael Jackson at a second grade gym class as he races around in a host of super cars including the Aston Martin DBS, Lamborghini Superleggera, Ferrari 430 Scuderia, Porsche 911 Turbo, Alfa Romeo 8C, Mercedes CLK Black Series, and Pagani Roadster F. What a lucky mother-f'ing bastard. The DVD comes out on November 3rd, and you can pre-order at amazon.com.

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Miami Fever

Thanks to G Luxe cohorts for finding Miami Fever, a most awesome blog site dedicated to...well, we're guessing all things hot and sexy in Miami. There's not much in the way of commentary, but the pics. Oh gawd the pics. See the rest at miami-fever.com.

Sean Connery Goes Louis Vuitton

With Daniel Craig making a play for title of Best Bond Ever, we mustn't forget about the original "Best Bond", Sean Connery. Well, it looks like Sir Connery has gotten himself a new gig as one of the faces of Louis Vuitton. The new LV ads will start running in October, just in time for the new James Bond flick, Quantum of Solace. At 78 years old, Connery is still looking like a dapper international man of mystery. Or the air brushing is just really good.

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Ruf Electric Porsche 911

A couple weeks ago, we posted that German tuner Ruf was coming out with an electric Porsche Cayman. It turns out that basis of the electric speedster will instead be a Porsche 911. While the eRUF Model A is still a concept car, its reported to be powered by an electric motor that produces 200 horses and 480 lb ft of torque, which gets the car up to 60 mph in under seven seconds and tops out at 160 mph. The lithium iron phosphate battery takes 10 hours to charge and provides enough punch to give the car a range of up to 180 miles.

So if you're a Greenie but still love to ride in style, keep an eye out for this electric speedster.

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Pre-Embargo Cubans

Just look at the cigars in this photo. If you're a cigar aficionado, your mouth is probably watering as you imagine how delicious that dark, rich tobacco will taste as you smoke it. Well if you've got a spare 16 grand lying around, you can bid on a box of these pre-embargo Romeo y Julieta Cuban cigars at Christie's Fine and Rare Wines and Vintage Cigars sale in London this week. The box was originally purchased in 1962 at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York (imagine the good old days when you can purchase a box of cigars at your local Saks). The box of 100 cigars includes 25 Petit Coronas, 25 Coronas, and 50 Perfectos (two different sizes).

Hmmm....with the stock market in shambles and real estate in the toilet, perhaps you should allocate some portion of your retirement funds to top-shelf cigars. And unlike those shares of AIG you bought years ago thinking they were a "safe investment", cigars would at least bring you some joy as they go up in smoke.

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Ice Killa

Message to Crew Member Drewsky: For your next backyard get together, no need to get that ice sculpture like you did for your last shindig (although that was very pimpy). Instead, make sure there are plenty of ice bullets courtesy of findmeagift.com. The ice tray comes with 12 reservoirs that are in the shape of AK-47 bullets, and once closed, looks like the magazine of the legendary assault rifle.

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Maserati Suite Package

We'll be celebrating or buddy Shad's birthday this weekend up in LA and we were checking out hotels in the Santa Monica area. We decided on the Huntley Hotel located on Second Street, just a short jaunt from the Pacific Ocean. If it was a landmark birthday for Shad, ie the big 3-0, we'd probably splurge on the hotel's Maserati Suite Package where you'll have the opportunity to cruise the beaches in a brand-spanking new, privately-chauffeured Maserati. In addition, you'll get a special welcome gift, $125 credit at the hotel's Penthouse Restaurant (we've been there, great food, great venue), and a choice of the Signature Suite ($950), Malibu Suite ($1,100), or the Presidential Suite ($2,200).

If you've got a special birthday coming up, or you smartly allocated 100% of your portfolio in cash a month ago, book your Maserati Suite Package at thehuntleyhotel.com.

Playboy Art

If you're a fan of the art found in Playboy magazine, cause we know you read the men's rag because of the art, you'll be interested to know that a number of classic original works from Playboy's archives will be offered for auction tomorrow at Heritage Auction Galleries. During their Playboy - The Art of Beauty auction, 16 original pieces will be available for purchase including artworks by Alberto Vargas, LeRoy Neiman, and Gahan Wilson. Why the sale? Perhaps those rumors of Playboy's pending doom are true.

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Luxe Retailer Slump

With Central Banks worldwide grasping Socialism from the jaws of Capitalism, markets appeared to have stemmed their collapse for the time being. This hasn't prevented luxury retailers everywhere from predicting a soft holiday season. Last week, Neiman Marcus and Saks both reported that their sales drop reached double digits last month and expect weaker sales for the remainder of the year.

I have a personal anecdote to vouch for the poor luxury retail environment: last Wednesday, I was at Bloomingdale's to purchase a new Theory sports coat (I found it cathartic to drop $700 on a day when I saw my net worth drop many, many times that amount). I asked the sales lady if things have been slow with all the chaos going on in the financial markets. She said that if it wasn't for the rich Mexican tourists, the store would probably have to shut down. Obviously this is simply the observation of a single sales clerk, however, I found humor in the fact that people are now realizing that the economic flow with our neighbors down South is a two-way street.

Ice Hotel

For the 9th straight season, starting from January 4 to March 29, the Ice Hotel in Quebec will offer its guests the opportunity to live in an ice wonderland. Rebuilt every year from pure Canadian ice, the Ice Hotel (or Hotel de Glace) is truly a unique lodging experience. There are 36 rooms and special themed suites, all made of ice, including the bed (don't worry, it's topped with a mattress). One thing the rooms don't come with are bathrooms, since presumably creating toilets out of ice could be less than sanitary. There are shared bathroom facilities are available in the central pavilion area.

Other features of the hotel include outdoor spas and saunas as well as the most authentic ice bar in the entire world. If you decide to visit, make sure to bring plenty of warm clothing since the ambient temperature remains beteen -5 to -3 degrees Celsius at all times. Brrrr....

TravelZoo.com is offering up to 40 percent of regular rates at the Ice Hotel. For $135 per person, you'll get:

- 1 night accommodations
- Welcome cocktail in an "ice glass"
- Full buffet breakfast at L’Auberge Duchesnay
- Access to hot tubs and saunas
- Hot beverage in the morning

You'll need to book by October 17.

Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite Renzo

Louis Vuitton Fans: You need to check out their new Damier Graphite Collection. The line's namesake is famed Italian architect Renzo Piano who in 1998, won the Pritzker Architecture Prize which is considered one of the highest awards in the field of architecture. This gorgeous messenger bag is one of our favorite items from the new collection and it features a checkered graphite canvas with a large compartment that has plenty of room for your important documents or favorite rags. You can purchase the bag at eluxury.com for $1,100.

We're Screwed

In honor of a disastrous week in the stock market that has canceled many well-deserved luxe purchases, we present you this Economist Cover. Hang in there friends. What goes down must come back up. Eventually. We hope.

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Lingerie Football League (seriously)

Crewmember Tandori recently caught the football bug. After spending a lifetime befuddled by things like the shotgun formation and the Icky Shuffle, Tandori is now a devout NFL fan, staying up all night catching games while he's in Tokyo, London, or wherever his shady business takes him. He's even joined our fantasy football league, deftly managing his team to a current 10th place position (out of 14 teams).

Recently, Tandori inquired how much it would cost to buy an NFL team - because he was interested in buying one, not just out of general curiosity. After I stopped laughing, I told him that a team might be a smidge outside his price range. Well it seems Tandori's dream of owning a football team might actually be in the realm of possibility if he sets his sights a bit below the NFL.

The Lingerie Football League is set to begin its inaugural season in less than 120 days. After a number of successful Lingerie Bowls that took place as pay-per-view events during Super Bowl halftimes, the LFL will be playing a full season, represented by 10 teams including a couple from Southern California (the Los Angeles Temptation and the San Diego Seduction). While the level of play might not be up to par with their NFL brethren, the tight ends will definitely be more enjoyable to watch.

Get your season tickets now at lflus.com.

Lil Wayne Has Good Friends

The man behind Lollipop will have plenty of cash to buy a whole lot of sweetness after his recent 26th birthday party in Miami. Rapper Lil Wayne was almost brought to tears when his long time friend Birdman presented him with a Louis Vuitton suitcase filled with one million dollars. That's right: ONE MILLION DOLLARS. Now I'm assuming in addition to being friends, these two also have a mutually beneficial and profitable business relationship. But one million dollars? Dang, that's a damn good friend.

Note to Crew Members Drewsky and Tandori: I'd be happy with $1,000 a piece for my birthday in January.

Curtis Australia Pen

"The pen is mightier than the sword" may be an overused adage, but if the pen referenced is a custom-made work of art from Curtis Australia, than you'll have more than plenty to bring to any fight. The Australian-based company has been making luxury pens for more than five decades, creating both ready-to-purchase pens starting at $249 to one-of-a-kind custom pens that can cost over $100,000.

This gorgeous 'Regal' pen is from the company's Luxury line and it features delicate openwork in solid sterling silver that allows the rich color to show through, creating a very distinctive look. The pen comes as either a 14K nib fountain pen ($995) or a smooth ceramic roller ball pen ($795).

Check out their full collection at curtisaustralia.com.

Vacation with the Stars

Want to hob-nob with the stars on your next vacation? MSNBC has pulled together a list of hot-spots frequented by your favorite A-lister. How cool would it be to be lounging at the pool next to Jessica Alba? Our closest brush with fame on vacation was when we were at the bar next to Kevin Smith (of Clerks fame), while we were vacationing at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui. Let's just say he didn't look quite as sexy shirtless as Jessica Alba. Go to msnbc.com to see the complete list.

Cabo Smoke 2008

Update October 9: Cabo Smoke is coming up in less than three weeks!!! Make sure to buy your tickets at cabosmoke.com.

Join the G Luxe Crew for a night of great cigars, drinks, and food at Cabo Smoke 2008 to be held at the ME Cabo Hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Saturday, October 25th. We decided to host our own cigar evening after being fed up with the “other” cigar event, which we had been attending for the past few years. We were tired of being herded like cattle and jostling with hundreds of others to get our cigars and a place to f*cking sit. At Cabo Smoke, you’ll enjoy an evening of fine cigars, drinks and food in a relaxing environment surrounded by the natural beauty of Cabo San Lucas.

Cabo Smoke will take place at the beautiful Beach Deck of the hotel located right on the beach. Throughout the entire evening, you'll be able to sample wonderful cigars from all over the world. We've selected a great selection of smokes from top cigar makers including Arturo Fuente, CAO and Montecristo. Choose between the Spa Package where you'll receive a 50-minute massage at the Yhi Spa or the Pimp Package which includes a ticket to the Pimp N Ho party (limited availability).

Both packages will also get you:

- Delicious appetizers
- Mojitos before and after dinner
- Gourmet dinner
- Unlimited beers (Corona and Pacifico), soda, coffee, and bottled water (other alcoholic beverages available for purchase)
- Lovely cigar girls to cut and light your cigars
- Raffle ticket for the opportunity to win cigars, spa services, and other goodies

To get more details on the event and to order your tickets, go to cabosmoke.com. We hope to see you all there.

All Hail Halle

Halle Berry is a Mom. A MILF to be exact. She's also Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive in 2008. And if you have doubts that this 42-year old veteran of the silver screen still has it after all these years, just check out her S-M-O-K-I-N-G photo shoot at esquire.com. She's also charming as hell. Check out this little blurb on her winning this prestigious award:

"I've been in the business for more than twenty years, and you decide now, at this particular time, that I'm the sexiest woman alive? Come on. I mean, you couldn't go with the Bond-girl year? You didn't like the orange bikini? I liked the orange bikini. That would have been a pretty good year. Or what about the Monster's Ball year? That was a sexy moment. Couldn't you have packaged that up with some list of the best movie sex scenes ever? That would have been very easy, very magaziney. But 2008? Well, I don't know exactly what it means, but being forty-two and having just had a baby, I think I'll take it."

For those of you that haven't seen that "sexy moment" she's referring to, you need to check it out. Like, right now.

Hotel Valley Ho

When it comes to hotel rooms, nothing is sexier in our humble opinion than having an exposed area. Just imagine having your girlfriend(s) showering or bathing while you're on the couch with one eye observing and the other intently catching up on the day's football scores on ESPN.

The Hotel Valley Ho located in Scottsdale, Arizona was recently named one of the world's sexiest resorts by concierge.com primarily because of the its Executive Suites that features a bathtub for two that's just steps from the suite's king-sized bed. The hotel itself went through a major renovation in 2005 but still features a vintage-chic aesthetic that is a throwback to the fifties. Amenities include a full-service spa, poolside cabanas, and a Trader Vic's restaurant. Book yourself an Executive Suite for about $550 at hotelvalleyho.com.

TravelZoo Luxe Deals of the Week

Here are a couple luxury deals we found on TravelZoo.com:

South Coast Winery Resort, $169 per night with $100 extras
Stays at South Coast Winery Resort, winner of the 2008 Golden State Winery of the Year award, normally costs $200 per night for accommodations alone. But with this special offer you can now stay in a private villa at this AAA 4-Diamond resort for just $169 per night plus $100 in extras including a bottle of wine, a winery tour for two, wine tastings at the resort's tasting room, $25 credit at the Vineyard Rose restaurant, and $25 credit for GrapeSeed Spa treatments.

4-Diamond Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa for $109 per night
Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, the AAA 4-Diamond Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa is offering an incredible $109 special on its Deluxe Waterview Rooms, saving you 40 percent off and the rates are valid seven days a week including Thanksgiving. The resort was named one of the Top 10 Spa Resorts in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler.

Mobile Cigar Lounge

Fascism sucks. That's why we're dead-set against the anti-smoking nazis who have made it damn near impossible to smoke a fine cigar anywhere outside of your own bathroom (and we're sure they're working on legislation to try to stop that as well). Look, we're OK if you don't want to smell tobacco smoke while eating at your local Olive Garden. We get it. Hell, you can ban smoking in 99 percent of all restaurants and public places and we'd be fine with it. But its ridiculous that if I decide to open a restaurant called Steak and Cigar House for Smokers and Smoking Employees Only, I can't do so. In much of California, if I find myself on a stretch of beach in the early morning with no one 100 yards to my right and left and decide to light up a stogie, I could get a fine. If people would just be reasonable, the country would be a much happier and less fascist place to live.

Until that day comes, which we doubt it ever will, us cigar smokers will be relegated to the back rooms and alley ways as we try to enjoy our smokes. Thankfully, there are fine folks like those behind the Mobile Cigar Lounge that are working on comfortable alternatives. Based in Tampa, Florida, the company produces customized Airstream trailers that are turned into a luxurious cigar refuge, complete with "cherry cabinetry, parquet floors, granite counters, ostrich leather seating, fully-stocked humidor, crystal ashtrays, a wine cellar, beverage refrigerator, espresso bar, and five flat screens". Hell, that sounds less like a mobile cigar lounge and more like our dream house!

If you're lucky enough to live in the Tampa area, you can rent out the lounge on wheels for special events. A sexy Cigarista hostess comes with the package. We hope the company flourishes and finds their way out here to Southern California.

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Hotel Victor Nude Spa

Crewmember Tandori has an issue with keeping his clothes on. In fact, he's earned the nickname "The Shirtless Indian" among his friends due to his penchant for walking around a la natural. We think the next time Tandori heads to Miami, he should stay at Hotel Victor located in Miami Beach, and book himself a few treatments Spa V. The hotel's 6,000 square foot spa includes a clothing optional marble co-ed hammam where sexy beach-ready bods are found relaxing in the buff. If you're looking for complete indulgence, make sure to book their All About Me treatment which provides you with five hours of luxurious coddling including a massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, two-course lunch and plenty of time in the hammam. Of course, all that love doesn't come cheap at $750 before tip. Go to hotelvictorsoutbeach.com to book your stay.

The Anti-Luxe of the Day

Our mission at G Luxe is to report to you, our dear readers, on all things luxurious and sexy. Well then, you must have been surprised when you visited the site today and saw a picture of a Chrysler Sebring, the epitome of all things un-luxurious and un-sexy. No, don't worry, we haven't completely lost our minds (or our money). We just wanted to point you to this hilarious review of the the aforementioned Sebring by the always politically correct Jeremy Clarkson, who referred to the two-door convertible as "surely the worst car in the world". In addition to his thoughts on the Sebring, he was able to somehow weave in the collapse of AIG and the Iraq war as part of his commentary on the sad state of the American automotive industry.

Ascari Race Resort

Located in Spain's southern Andalusian Mountains is the ultimate rich boy's paradise. Picture this: a private 5.4 km racetrack situated against a gorgeous backdrop where for a measly $162,000 and a $6,500 annual fee, you'll get to spend 50 days a year driving race-prepped Lotus Elises, BMW's, former F1 machines, and even a supercar. That's what you'll find at the Ascari Race Resort, a dream destination for any car enthusiast that was created by entrepreneur Klass Zwart.

In addition to providing a world-class automotive experience, the resort also provides its guest with luxury accommodations including ten well-appointed villas, a spa, salon, clay shooting range, pools, bars, and even a helicopter pad if you want to be flown to a nearby beach.

Message to Crewmember Tandori: if my arse is getting on a 10+ hour flight to Europe next year, you better set up at least a couple track days at Ascari.

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Best Coffees in America

My favorite cup of coffee is the one I make for myself everyday. However, if you don't feel like following my recipe for the perfect cup of coffee, check out Digital City's list of top 21 coffee shops in the country. They've excluded the usual, and arguably sub-par, caffeine haunts like Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts and focused on local neighborhood joints that "focus on hand-crafted processes and socially aware practices". So who tops the list? Well it looks like anyone that lives near the corner of Greenwich Avenue and Waverly Place in New York City are a lucky bunch since they get to enjoy the best cup of coffee at Jack's Stir Brew, which features a brew that is made from a patented machine that stirs the coffee grinds during the brewing process. I'm assuming my spoon would work just as well...but I digress.

Check out the rest of the list at digitalcity.com.

$35 Movie Ticket

We're tired of hearing people whine about how expensive movie tickets have gotten. It's inflation. Deal with it.

Now a company called Gold Class Cinemas is working on opening up a chain of theaters across the country that will really make frugal bastards cry. Forget waiting in line for tickets and fighting that 14-year old and her posse of pimple-faced brats for the best seats. You'll also have more food options than popcorn covered in artery-clogging pseudo butter and diabetes-inducing candy. For $35 a ticket ($25 for matinee), you'll get to pick your seats online and simply pull your car up to valet service. When you get to your arm-chair reclining seats, just push a button and your server will show up to take your order from a gourmet menu. While not included in the ticket price, your dining options will include things like a $19 Wagyu steak sandwich and Ahi tuna on crostin. And instead of soda, you'll have the option of ordering a glass of Pinot from an extensive wine collection.

The first Gold Class Cinemas theater in the US just opened in South Barrington, Illinois with another one opening up soon in Redmond, Washington.

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Conceirge's Sexiest Bars

What's the point of going to a bar if there isn't some sexiness going on? Well if you're looking for the ultimate in sexy bars, the fine folks at concierge.com have come up with their list of the World's Sexiest Bars. The list includes hot spots from exotic destinations including St. Barths, Turkey, and Mozambique. The bar we most want to check out in person is the Moon Bar located on top of the Banyan Tree hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. It's probably not the place for those who are afraid of heights, as it towers 61 floors above the streets of Bangkok, but we can definitely picture ourselves there dropping some serious coin with our new Thai "girlfriends".

Stockinger for Bentley Safes

With the equity in your home evaporating daily and your stock portfolio becoming as worthless as a University of Phoenix diploma, you'll need to protect whatever hard assets you have remaining. If you're a collector of fine watches and/or the husband of a high-maintenance gold-digger who has spent much of your hard-earned dollars on diamonds and gold jewelry, consider storing your valuables in one of the two new safes developed by Stockinger in conjunction with Bentley.

Both the Arnage and the Continental models, which are part of the Stockinger for Bentley collection, features leather linings and brushed aluminum interior finish and borrows design elements from the interiors of Bentley automobiles. Each and every bespoke safe is carefully constructed in an 18-stage process which takes several weeks to complete, and you can customize the exterior from any one of Bentley's standard colors. To make it clear that your safe is a luxury vault, the handle features the landmark Bentley "B" right in the center, and since only 400 of both models will be made, you can be confident that your country club mate won't have one.

Watch collectors will want the Arnage which comes equipped with state-of-the-art watch winders, whose noiseless movement is guaranteed to be maintenance free for life. For those of you whose bling collection consists of cufflinks, loose stones, necklaces, and rings, go for the Continental which comes with six different trays that provide plenty of storage area.

According to Dominik von Ribbentrop, the owner of Stockinger:

“Stockinger’s passion is to enrich the grey world of bulky safes with a high-class product that is as secure as a bank, as precise as a master time piece, and as beautiful as a piece of the finest art.”

And they're probably safer than your local WaMu branch.

Hotties of Wall Street

A couple weeks ago, we posted about the hotties of Lehman that presumably lost their jobs after the financial firm's meltdown. Well if those lovely ladies need a bit of scratch to get them through these hard times, they should consider submitting their application for Playboy's search for the sexiest women of Wall Street. States Gary Cole, Senior Vice President and Photo Director for Playboy:

“Given the current economic climate, we thought that Wall Street could use something to smile about right now”

This latest search continues Playboy's fine tradition of finding working women who are interested in baring it all, including past searches for sexiest women of Enron and McDonald's. Look for the Wall Street issue to hit stands sometime in early 2009. Ladies, if you plan on applying, we ask that you send us your pic for an early preview.

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Burberry Leather Motorcycle Jacket

Gents, you can never go wrong with a quality motorcycle jacket. It's a timeless style and perfect over a simple tee coupled with your favorite jeans. This vintage-look jacket by Burberry also adds a touch of luxury for that casual night out. Purchase it at bloomingdales.com for $1,395.

The Joule Pool

If you find yourself in Dallas, you need to stay at The Joule, a striking luxury hotel that is party of Starwood's Luxury Collection. The hotel's contemporary neo-gothic look was created by Tihany Design and its showcase feature is the stunning over-the-edge pool that allows guests to view the city while relaxing in the pool.

The hotel is currently offering its Cultural Experience Package, where starting at $429 per night, you'll get luxury accommodations, a $100 Neiman Marcus gift card, two tickets to the Nasher Sculpture Museum, and a prix-fixe menu lunch at the hotel's signature restaurant, Charlie Palmer's.

Go to starwoodhotels.com to book your stay.