Lap of Luxury » Europe http://www.lapofluxury.com luxury everything blog Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:15:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 MV Agusta Launches New Models For First Time In A Decade http://www.lapofluxury.com/mv-agusta-launches-new-models-for-first-time-in-a-decade/ http://www.lapofluxury.com/mv-agusta-launches-new-models-for-first-time-in-a-decade/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:00:03 +0000 Raine Devries http://www.lapofluxury.com/?p=693 It’s been a long time coming and now Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta Group has unveiled their first new models in 10 years.  MVA believes that their purchase by Harley-Davidson, Inc. in 2008 is now beginning to pay off.

MV Agusta Launches New Models For First Time In A Decade

MV Agusta Launches New Models For First Time In A Decade

HD’s purchase of MVA for $10M was a strategic move to broaden HD’s presence in Europe. While many mistakenly believe that most HD’s are sold in the U.S., this market actually accounts for less than 50% of new HD sales as the majority are in foreign markets.

There are two new bikes which are geared towards an affluent younger demographic of rider. The new versions are from the Brutale sport bike family and great for those that enjoy a sporty ride.

The 2010 Brutale 990R has a 990 cubic-centimeter engine and will be priced at $15,000 when it goes on sale in the U.S. at the end of this year or early next year.

The 2010 Brutale 1090R has a more powerful engine and will cost $18,000.

~~ Raine Devries

]]> http://www.lapofluxury.com/mv-agusta-launches-new-models-for-first-time-in-a-decade/feed/ 0 New $175 Million Verdura Resort Opening in Sicily http://www.lapofluxury.com/new-175-million-verdura-resort-opening-in-sicily/ http://www.lapofluxury.com/new-175-million-verdura-resort-opening-in-sicily/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:40:42 +0000 Raine Devries http://www.lapofluxury.com/?p=279 The new $175 million Verdura Golf & Spa Resort on the southern coast of Sicily from the Rocco Forte Collection opening August 1 will be the only luxury resort in the Mediterranean offering a five-star experience across golf, hotel, dining and spa facilities. The Collection’s 13th property features 203 ocean view rooms and suites, each with a private terrace overlooking 1.2 miles of private coastline, two championship golf courses, six tennis courts, a 43,000-sq.-ft. spa, fitness and yoga center, four restaurants, 55 private villas, a conference center, ballroom, open-air amphitheater and helipad.

To celebrate its much-anticipated opening of the 570-acre beachfront resort, Verdura is offering guests visiting between August 1 and December 31 complimentary benefits including green fees for unlimited golf play on its three world-class courses, dinner every evening at any of its four superb restaurants and thalassotherapy spa treatments as well as a 50% discount on a second family room. Starting rates for a three-night stay range from $1,399 for a December visit to $2,967 for a visit in August.

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