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December 24, 2010

USA Rugby Sevens graces Las Vegas for a second year running

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Love glamour? Love glitz? Love rugby? Then flying out to Las Vegas in February to see the USA Rugby Sevens 2011 will not only satisfy the urge to experience electrifying entertainment in one of the most glamorous and exciting cities in the world, but also witness the largest rugby tournament in North America, showcasing two days of this exhilarating sport.

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December 23, 2010

The Prazza golf ball tracking system

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It’s been cited as being a gadget which will ‘revolutionalize’ the game of golf. With an estimated 500 million golf balls lost annually and an average of 30 minutes spent looking for lost balls in each round of golf, one can genuinely trust that the Prazza Golf Ball System will in fact radically improve a sport often criticized for its tendency to be on the ‘unhurried’ side.

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December 22, 2010

The Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept

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Luxury cars and convenient parking do not usually go hand in hand, until now that is with the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept – otherwise known as the ULC – which offers the usual conventions and features normally associated with a luxury car but, being a smaller alternative, is particularly beneficial in urban landscapes, where parking large, luxury cars proves to be more than a headache.

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December 21, 2010

The best ski resorts in France

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This year’s ski season in the French Alps is set to be a good one with lots of fresh powdery snow predicted over the next few months. If you’re thinking of booking a last minute ski trip then you may want to consider one of these, incredibly indulgent French winter hideaways…

Bellevarde Lodge – Muscat, Val d’Isere

Situated on the Santon’s piste, this stone and timber chalet has all the features of a winter wonderland. It is built using the original timbers of an ancient, local dismantled farmhouse, and boasts an impressive grand open fireplace. The chalets are each named after a famous wine, such as Merlot and Chablis, and each one can house up to 12 guests. Each chalet features floor to ceiling glass windows for panoramic views, a terrace with a hot tub and is furnished with fine English furniture.

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December 20, 2010

The world’s largest solar boat heading to Miami

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Setting sail in September 2010, the world’s largest solar boat is continuing its voyage to Miami.

The Turanor PlanetSolar, which started its journey from Monaco in late September, marks an innovation in the boating world with its environmentally friendly approach to sailing. It measures 102 feet, has a 50 foot beam and weighs around 60 tonnes. The topside is covered with 5,300 square feet of solar panels, which allow the vessel to be powered entirely by energy from the sun, reaching a top speed of 15 knots. Thanks to some ground breaking design by LOMOcean Design the boat can also part waves, using less energy than riding on top of them.

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