ResidenSea wants to give you The World and they are doing so with this unique take on private residency ownership. The World, an extraordinary 12 deck ship with interiors designed by Nina Campbell, JP Molyneux Studio, Luciano Di Pilla, Yran & Storbraaten, and Hirsch Bedner & Associates, features 165 private residence options as well as a delightful selection of 7 restaurants, a Banyan Tree Spa and a host of on-board activities including golf (using biodegradable golf balls), theater, casinos, night clubs, and on-shore adventures at the numerous ports of call. The World also features a variety of shops including House of Graff jewellers. ResidenSea is bringing the world to your doorstep while providing the comforts of home and level of service to which you are accustomed.

For guests and vacationers, The World also offers Travel by Design with individually tailored vacations and the flexibility to plan excursions or extended stays at the various ports. Please visit www.aboardtheworld.com

Like the private jet industry and other markets catering to the high net worth individual, fractional ownership options among the yachting community are becoming increasingly prevalent. Companies such as SeaNet, who have an extraordinary fleet of Sunseeker yachts, have seen a steady increase in the number of individuals selecting fractional ownership over constructing their own yacht. In fact, they've added two new yachts to their fleet to better serve southern Florida and the Bahamas. Mike Costa, President of SeaNet, mentioned in a recent conversation with LuxuryLifestyle.com that fractional ownership has opened up numerous opportunities for those facing time constraints in maintaining a yacht or for those who are more conscious of their investments in this economic climate. Though SeaNet's fleet is comprised entirely of SunSeeker Yachts, fractional ownership encompasses nearly the entire spectrum of yachting brands to suit your individual tastes and many services, including equity residence clubs, are now broadening their property offerings to include yachts.

Still, if chartering a yacht or having a vessel to call your very own strikes your fancy Edmiston, a name synonymous with yachting excellence the world over, offers not only custom design and manufacturing to realize your ideal yacht but also exceptional refitting of existing yachts, which Edmiston meticulously manages from construction to launch. In addition, Camper & Nicholsons International, one of the most revered yachting brands, known for their award-winning marinas, rich history, expertise, and quarterly magazine, Sea & I, recently implemented a crew training program to further service your yachting needs. They also announced the creation of the CNI Superyachting Index which provides in-depth analysis of the industry’s different segments. CNI will present the Superyachting Index as part of the Luxury Marketing Council of Southern California “Wealth On Water: Yachting and the High Net Worth,� at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, CA on August 27, 2008 in Dana Point, CA. This event will feature a host of speakers including Mike Costa of SeaNet. For more insight into the emergence of Yatching trends including fractional ownership, we encourage you to attend. You may RSVP here.

Arriving to a seaside community near you: art and commerce meet the sea aboard David and Leann Lester’s Expoships' SeaFair, a 228 foot luxury shopping megayacht designed by Luiz De Basto. According to Expoships, SeaFair is “the largest ship built for commercial operation in the intra-coastal waterway.� SeaFair is capable of visiting small yachts facilities in central city locations as the ship only requires a draft of 6.5 feet. This gives discerning clientele throughout the world a convenient means to peruse and purchase the exquisite art, jewelry and many other luxury goods represented within the confines of the ship from the comfort of their favorite seaside community.

SeaFair’s upcoming event, Rock The Boat, will launch November 29, 2008 and run through December 7, 2008 in Miami Beach, Florida, concurrent with Art Basel Miami. SeaFair will feature 27 of luxury’s most revered brands as well as sponsored lectures, celebrity chef and sommelier tasting dinners, and other special events. Tis’ the season for thoughtful and unique gift-buying and there’s no time like the maritime to find that perfect addition to your exemplary art collection or the ideal acknowledgement of your affection for your special someone from revered jewellers such as House of Graff.

LuxuryLifestyle.com is anxiously anticipating the start of the 2nd Annual Fireball Transcontinental Rally and the Race to Find America’s Missing Children. There’s still a small amount of time to sponsor and participate and we encourage our site partners to consider.  The event begins in Baton Rouge, LA on September 25, 2008 and ends in Grand Rapids, MI, on October 4, 2008. Last week they announced the final route we will be traveling over the 9 day 3500 mile route. The event will include exceptional roadway game play all while raising awareness of America’s missing children:

STARTING LINE BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA
Hon. Mayor "Kip" Holden

LEVEL 1: SHREVEPORT & BOSSIER LOUISIANA
Hon. Mayors Cedric Glover & "Lo" Walker

LEVEL 2: JACKSON MISSISSIPPI
Hon. Mayor Frank Melton

LEVEL 3: TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA
Hon. Mayor Walter Maddox 

LEVEL 4: TUPELO MISSISSIPPI
Hon. Mayor Ed Neelly

LEVEL 5: ST. LOUIS MISSIOURI
Hon. Mayor Francis Slay

LEVEL 6: DUPAGE COUNTY/ CHICAGOLAND AREA
Hon. Mayor Bill Rahn

FINISH LINE GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN
Hon. Mayor George Heartwell

We will be twittering throughout the entire 9 day journey. Be sure to check frequently to see how Team Luxury is faring! Please contact Amanda for sponosrhip information.