Monday, August 23, 2010

World’s Top 10 Longest Single Span Bridges


1. Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, Japan – 1,991 m
The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge in Japan heads the list of the top 10 longest single spand bridges in the world. Europe's longest singel span bridge is the Great Belt Bridge in Denmark, although current plans for a bridge between mainland Italy and Sicily across the Messina straights would surpass it if given the go ahead. The Tsing Ma (Hong Kong to China), has the longest span for a bridge with both road and train traffic. More Images after the break...

2. Xihoumen Bridge, China – 1,650 m

3. Great Belt Bridge, Denmark – 1,624 m

4. Runyang Bridge, China – 1,490 m

5. Humber Bridge, England – 1,410 m

6. Jiangyin Suspension Bridge, China – 1,385 m

7. Tsing Ma Bridge, China – 1,377 m

8. Verrazano Narrows Bridge, USA – 1,298 m
9. Golden Gate Bridge, USA – 1,280 m
10. Yangluo Bridge, China – 1,280 m


Sunday, August 22, 2010

Top 10 Most Expensive Hotel Rooms In The World

Here's a list of top 10 most expensive hotel rooms in the world. You must be a rich of course to sleep here as They charge you very high. There's several reasons why these rooms become so expensive. But the main reasons usually is facilities, scenery and location. So here's the list of the most expensive hotel rooms in the world

10. Imperial Suite, Park Hyatt-Vendôme, Paris, France : $15,500

most expensive hotel rooms in the world Imperial Suite Park Hyatt Vendome Paris France Outside Terrace

Outside Terrace

most expensive hotel rooms in the world Imperial Suite Park Hyatt Vendome Paris France The Bathroom

The Bathroom

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The Room

9. Royal Suite, Four Seasons George V, Paris, France : $16,000

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The Bed Room

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Liquor Room

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Private dining room

8. Royal Armleder Suite, Le Richemond, Geneva, Switzerland: $17,500

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The View

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The other view from the room

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The Room

7. Royal Suite, Burj Al Arab, Dubai, Uni Arab Emirates $18,000

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The aisle to the room

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The Room

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The Bed

6. Ritz-Carlton Suite, The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow, Russia: $18,200

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the room

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The Looks of the Hotel

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the room

5. Bridge Suite at The Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahama: $25,000

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the room

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the room

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the looks of the hotel

4.  Royal Penthouse Suite, President Wilson Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland : $33,000

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the room

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the bed

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the swimming pool

3. Ty Warner Penthouse, Four Seasons, New York, United States : $34,000

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the view

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the Room

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the other side of the room

2. Hugh Hefner Sky Villa, Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, United States : $40,000

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the view

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the room

1. Royal Villa, Grand Resort Lagonissi, Athena, Greece : $50,000o

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the swimming pool

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the room

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the terrace of the room


Top 5 Most Expensive Houses In The World

Here's the list of top 5 most expensive houses around the world, You should be super duper rich to own one of them :) . Maybe for now, just enjoy how beautiful is them:

5. Three Ponds : $75,000,000

In Bridgehampton, New York, there sits a $75,000,000 estate that has its own golf course! Called "Three Ponds" due to the fact that it has, er, three ponds (each stocks with an ample supply of fish, which are hopefully included in the homeinsurance), and the expansive grounds also house 14 different gardens, each with their own theme!

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Three Ponds

4. Donald Trump Palace : $125,000,000

Donald Trump owns this 18-bedroom waterfront palace, which is listed as costing $125,000,000. Situated in Florida, Trump says it's location in Palm Beach is "the richest community in the world" and it doesn't seem like he's joking! We also doubt that he's one to settle for cheap building insurance, either.

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Donald Trump Palace

3. Updown Court in Surrey, UK : $140,000,000

With neighbors like Elton John and the Queen of England, Updown Court in Surrey, UK is going to be a rather decadent household. Launched with a price of £70,000,000 (roughly $140,000,000) and still unsold as of May this year. Containing 24 bedrooms, each with a marble en-suite bathroom, and an underground garage, the property is estimated to cost around £250,000 ($500,000) a month to run, not to mention the cost of the house insurance! Since this property located in the UK, the homeowner need to know about Conveyancing information under the UK law. In the UK, London is considered one of the most expensive places to own a house besides Surrey (and of course Chelsea). There recommendedproperty portals designed to help you search for the top most expensive houses in London, UK and enable you to determine whether or not the flats for sale in London are an accommodating alternative to the traditional house buy. There's a rumor that this house is up for sale. The new homeowner needed to make sure that He can afford this house, rather than have to Stop Repossession because of high debt.

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Updown Court in Surrey UK

2. Ira Rennert Mansion : $180,000,000.

The billionaire found of the Renco Group, Ira Rennert, owns a place in Sagaponack, New York, and at 63 acres of grounds, is considered by many to be the largest residential compound in the whole of America.The house itself has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, as well as the usual gigantic dining room, sport courts and bowling alley and contents insurance to cover it all. The property is valued at roughly $170,000,000-180,000,000.

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Ira Rennert Mansion

1. The Villa La Leopolda in Nice, France: $ 398,350,000

Formerly the home of Bill Gates, but now belonging to really rather rich Roman Abramovich, the Villa La Leopolda in Nice, France would set you back roughly £250,000,000 ($ 398,350,000 ). Its 10 acres of lush, garden-filled grounds require an astounding 50 gardeners to look after it along with the best homeinsurance that money can buy.

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The Villa La Leopolda in Nice, France


Top 10 Most Expensive Streets In The World

Some of the streets in the world become the center of the world's culture. Those streets becoming a magnet for lot of people to go there. Because lot of people have interest with those streets, It become higher in price. That's way the rent price for those streets become so expensive. Here's the most expensive streets in the world in term of the rent price per square foot. Look at how expensive It is:

10. Ginza (Tokyo) : $794

It is known as an upscale area of Tokyo with numerous department stores, boutiques, restaurants and coffeehouses. It is recognized as one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world. Many upscale fashion clothing flagship stores are located here. Prominent are Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci. A recent addition is the 12-story Abercrombie & Fitch flagship.

Price-per-square foot, per year: $794
Price in 2007: $683

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Ginza, Tokyo Japan

9. New Bond Street (London) : $810

Bond Street is a major shopping street in London which runs through Mayfair from Piccadilly in the south to Oxford Street in the north. It is one of the principal streets in the West End shopping district and is more upmarket than nearby Regent Street and Oxford Street. It is in the Mayfair district of London, and has been a fashionable shopping street since the 18th century. Technically "Bond Street" does not exist: The southern section is known as Old Bond Street, and the northern section, which is rather more than half the total length, is known as New Bond Street. This distinction, however, is not generally made in everyday usage.

Price-per-square foot, per year: $810
Price in 2007: $813

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New Bond street, London England

8. Grafton Street (Dublin) : $824

Grafton Street (Irish: Sráid Grafton) is one of the two principal shopping streets in Dublin city centre, the other being Henry Street. It runs from St. Stephen's Green in the south to College Green in the north.

Price-per-square foot, per year: $824
Price in 2007: $668

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Grafton Street, Dublin Ireland

7. East 57th Street (New York City) : $900

East 57th Street are among the most strategic place for retailers in New York, the Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue. Visitors staying at the Four Seasons, one of the most expensive hotels in Manhattan, where if they want to shop, just need to step foot in front of their door. Many options are available, starting from Tiffany & Co. Corner of Fifth and moved down to Tourneau at the end of Madison.

Price-per-square foot, per year: $900
Price in 2007: $900

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East 57th Street, New York City US

6. Via Condotti (Rome) : $909

The key to retail prices remain the same. Wherever there are many tourists who come together is a place where the most expensive property can be found. That makes the Via Condotti, near the Spanish Steps, is a place for fine shops. The road had told by few writers like Lord Byron, John Keats and Percy Shelley was now transformed into a luxury goods sales like Valentino and Hermes.

Price-per-square foot, per year: $909
Price in 2007: not available

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Via condotti Rome Italy

5. Via Montenapoleone (Milan) : $983

Milan is the fashion capital of Italy, and the Via Montenapoleone is the path that offers the best shoppingcenters. All that you imagine from Gucci and Louis Vuitton to Prada and Salvatore Ferragamo, can be found here.

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Via Montenapoleone, Milan Italy

4. Avenue Des Champs (Paris) : $1,134

Just few streets in the world that is integrated with high end fashion like Avenue Des Champs. Property in this area developed into mega-stores, such as the 20.000 square-foot Louis Vuitton showroom and the Virgin Atlantic shops, where it is their largest store in all of Europe.

Price-per-square foot, per year: $1,134
Price in 2007: $922

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Avenue Des Champs, Paris France

3. Madison Avenue (New York City) : $1,200

Madison Avenue is the second most expensive location in New York City. However won't look as strong as the region of Fifth Avenue for years to come. According to Gene Spiegelman, executive director of retail services at Cushman & Wakefield, the opportunity there has lost and retailers tried to get a cheaper price.

Price-per-square foot, per year: $1,200
Price in 2007: $1,200

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Madison Avenue, New York City US

2. Causeway Bay (Hong Kong) : $1,784

Hong Kong is expensive. It's good for retailer and make It's quite difficult to find vacant land there to be built. But, It doesn't stop the area as a major shopping center in East Asia. What can be seen there is mainly the Japanese retailers, such as the 13 story and Sogo department stores, as the most recognizable stores in the region.

Price-per-square foot, per year: $1,784
Price in 2007: $1,213

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Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

1. Fifth Avenue (New York City) : $1,850

Although there are many attractions offered in New York, but hard to find a place where people gather in the most crowded other than on Fifth Avenue, from Central Park to Bryant Park. Although It include Saks, Cartier, Bergdorf Goodman to the Apple Store there, Fifth Avenue also influent branding to retailers and bring great earning potential. The result, rents are most expensive in the world and still like that till today.

Price-per-square foot, per year : $1,850
Price in 2007 : $1,500

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Fifth Avenue, New York City US