2014 July | The Pinnacle List

Luxury Homeowners Insurance is About More than the Home: Save Money, Shop Smart

Jenna Brown
Jul 29, 2014
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You are excited. You’ve are now living in your dream home, enjoying the luxury you worked so hard for. Everything is perfect: the view, the company, and the deal you got on the home and your insurance premium. One issue that luxury homeowners encounter is higher premiums. A luxury home can increase the cost of insurance for a number of... read more →

4 Luxury Island Getaways in the Lower 48 Offering Great Summer Escapes

Heidi Diamond
Jul 28, 2014
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When planning an island getaway in the U.S., Hawaii often comes to mind first. While it is known to be among the top island destinations in the world, the lower 48 states also offer some exceptional island experiences. Skip the long flight across the Pacific and head to an island vacation that offers many of the same luxury amenities much... read more →

Twin Points Estate in Laguna Beach – The Most Valuable Residential Oceanfront Lot in California?

Kris Cyganiak
Jul 14, 2014
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The spectacular park like grounds of the oceanfront 1.7 acre Twin Points Estate in Laguna Beach may be one of the most unique and highly prized private waterfront properties in Southern California. Named for the two palm tree-covered points of land that divide Shaw’s Cove and Crescent Bay, the coveted Twin Points property is a lush verdant oasis of Hawaiian… read more →

The Luxury Homes of Ritz Cove at Dana Point in Orange County, California

Of all the luxury coastal areas of Southern California, perhaps one of the most desirable of all is Dana Point. This is home to the Ritz-Carlton, which alone gives it prestige, but Ritz Cove luxury real estate has always been in demand because of the incredible natural beauty of the area with its immaculate parks and spectacular oceanfront Monarch Beach… read more →

Contemporary Art as Modern Luxury Furniture – Spotlighting the Yves Klein Table of 1963

Marcus Anthony
Jul 13, 2014
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One of the premier artists of the post war generation in this century, Yves Klein was an influential figure in European art circles and a leading member of the French artistic movement of Nouveau réalisme founded in 1960 by art critic Pierre Restany. Following in the footsteps of his parents, who were both painters and very active in the Parisian… read more →

The Romantic Natural Beauty of the Picturesque Village of Lavertezzo, Ticino, Switzerland

The small village of Lavertezzo in Ticino, Switzerland is renowned as a favorite tourist destination for its romantic blend of baroque stone buildings and the incredibly picturesque beauty of its natural setting in the Verzasca River Valley. With most of the population speaking Italian and German, visitors to Lavertezzo enjoy an inviting mixture of local Ticino culture with a Swiss… read more →

Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower – The Florence Cathedral Stands the Test of Centuries

Every sunrise and sunset marks another day in the remarkable test of time that Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower, otherwise known as the Florence Cathedral, has stood since its structure was completed in 1436 after construction began in 1296. Designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, the world famous “Duomo” of the mother church for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of… read more →

The Best Aerial Photo of Central Park in New York City

Central Park, like you’ve never seen it before, was photographed in this instance by Russian photographer Sergey Semonov. What you are looking at though is not one single photograph, but rather many, many photos taken and stitched together to create this amazing panoramic aerial image of New York’s most famous park. read more →

Legal, Tax, and Insurance Requirements for Hiring Construction Professionals in America

Jenna Brown
Jul 11, 2014
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If you own the building that houses your business, there may come a time when you will need to expand or add on to your existing space. You might also consider hiring someone to do routine repairs and maintenance. When it comes to hiring people for construction work around your business, you need to consider several factors, including who to… read more →

47 Promenade Residence – Isle of Capri, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 – Showcase

The Promenade residence is a luxury two-story home designed to offer a unique vacation-like living experience with an ambiance of wide open space perfectly architected for work, rest and play. Rich in cutouts and with a stunning swimming pool, the house provides natural breeziness and the perfect ambiance to enjoy a carefree luxury lifestyle. read more →