Perhaps the closest thing to actually traveling back in time to see the world’s most celebrated figures, is getting a personally guided tour from the leading experts on the subject with our sponsor FlexJet's 25 Expert Guide Edition; or maybe you would rather reenact a scene from your favorite film or step in your action hero idol’s shoes for a day. Concierge services take the stress out of even the most elaborate travel adventures and events by coordinating the intricate details of your unique production to, ensure a flawless presentation for the most memorable experiences.

One of the hottest items on any discerning holiday reveler’s wish list this year is an invitation to one of the officially sanctioned Inaugural Ball celebrations throughout the country following the historical Presidential Swearing In Ceremony in January. Quintessentially, a private members’ club with 24-hour global concierge service, offers a host of extraordinary custom-tailored Inaugural packages to their distinguished clientele, the most coveted of which includes an invitation to the Creative Coalition party on January 19th. 

Quintessentially also offers two revered services: Quintessentially Escape, which features Definitive Collection Bespoke Experiences including “From Runway To Reality,” “The Bond Experience” and expeditions to the Arctic Circle; and Quintessentially Wine, which sources rare wines, creates bespoke wine tasting experiences and events and offers expert cellaring consultation with QWine’s Erin Fitzpatrick.

Quintessentially at the North Pole

?The perfect companion to a cigar lover’s adventure is the gift of a meaningful membership with exclusive online retailer Beverly Hills Cigar Club. Membership with Beverly Hills Cigar Club (BHCC) includes five top quality cigars monthly, hand-selected by the cigar master; the opportunity for deep discounts on more than 800 brands of hard-to-find cigars, plus a mahogany finished humidor and day passes to the soon to open lounge in Beverly Hills, CA??. One year and VIP memberships are available.

The Bentley laptop from Ego for Lifestyle is the ultimate mobile computing accessory for the auto enthusiast and road trip warrior. The laptop’s work surface is precision color matched to your automobile’s exterior, while the external protective leather casing is hand crafted with authentic Bentley cross-over hand-stitching, to compliment your car’s interior. The laptop’s handle is replicated to look and feel like your automobile’s door handle. ”Under the bonnet” you’ll find a Microsoft Vista operating system, 64-bit processor, and a 160GB hard drive with 12 direct access keys for quick easy computing on the fly.

The Bentley laptop from Ego for Lifestyle

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 is the first SE Windows Mobile device. Heralded as the next “it” phone, the XPERIA X1 features up to 10 hours of talk time and both video and audio call options; a 800×480 wide VGA display, Turbo 3g and built-in Wifi, assisted GPS and Google maps, a 3.2 mega pixel camera with video and precision focus; plus a slew of unique design elements like the sleek curved slider and underlying full querty keyboard. SIM unlocked only.

Call it a case of history repeating, but there once was a time when golf balls didn’t have those signature dimples. The Caesar Featherie dimple-less golf ball reintroduces this concept for golfers looking to eliminate hooks and slices, improve the accuracy of their shot and keep themselves out of the rough. ?

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 in silver

Lussori, located in downtown Carmel California, adjacent to the world’s most famous golf courses of Pebble Beach, are purveyors of fine jewelry and specialize in the most rare and unique timepieces (Tourbillons, Minute Repeaters, Bi-retrogrades, Perpetual Calendars).

ViaLuxe is dedicated to providing in depth articles and reviews to gift-buyers about the finest jewelry and watches and by authorized dealers and retailers only, including Audemars Piguet, Baume Mercier, Bell & Ross, Blancpain, Breguet, Cartier, Bulgari, Chopard, David Yurman, Roberto Coin, Ebel, Girard Perregaux, IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre, Omega and Tag Heuer. Products are intuitively categorized to make the research and online purchasing process more efficient and astute. If you require the comforts of personalized face to face service, however, Vialuxe’s easy to use retailer locator service can help you locate the nearest authorized dealer.

CleverEve, specialists in one of a kind luxury jewelry, caters to the most fashion forward, technologically savvy and discriminating consumers—online. CleverEve offers consumers the same superior shopping experience expected of traditional venues for purchasing high-end jewelry and luxury goods, via the Web, in a safe, efficient and elegant manner.

For truly unique and exquisitely crafted jewelry, the LuxuryLifestyle.com team cannot get enough of Dori Csengeri. Her precision craftsmanship, love for textiles and color as well as her ability to draw inspiration for her inimitable designs from the most interesting moments, places and people makes each piece not only a fine adornment but also an heirloom, conversation piece and work of art worthy of collecting.

Amanda McConnell & Paula Gould in Dori Csengeri
photo provided by Car & Model

The luxury of customizing our lives should not exclude our communication devices. Continental Mobiles will give that new phone the unique edge you seek to make a clear and individual statement. Their stunning craftsmanship, world-class precious metals and gemstones and laser engraving lend brilliance and sentimentality reflective of the holiday season.

We’ve mentioned Alexander Amosu in previous newsletters, but this serial entrepreneur’s vibrant persona is only outshined by the accessories he creates for his celebrity and distinguished clientele. From writing implements to Canon cameras to Bentley keys, there’s nothing Amosu can’t “bling.”

A Bentley key by Amosu

With so many designers jumping on the “Mommy and me” and “Daddy and he” bandwagon, there’s no shortage of couture for the little ones in your life. Fur blankets, cashmere onesies and every luxurious fabric in between, fine toddler clothiers such as Bonnie Baby UK, Oscar and Belle, and Tea Clothing as well as designers like Steven Alan, offer the very best in children’s’ fashion.

There’s no time more precious than bedtime and Amy Lassalle of Le Marchand d’Etoiles Paris brings a touch of European children’s nightwear fashion to Los Angeles December 13th with an exceptional trunk show taking place between 12p-5p at Barclay Butera’s Hollywood showroom located at 169 N. La Brea (at Beverly Blvd) in Los Angeles.

Cashmere baby clothes by Bonnie Baby

Philanthropic and sustainable tourism is on the rise, and experts like David Chamberlain of Exquisite Safaris, and Lydia Dean of GoPhilanthropic are offering life-changing opportunities not only for you and your family, but also for the communities that you explore. As children learn by example, leading your family on an educational and humanitarian journey could prove infinitely rewarding.

Adventures Around The World, owned by brothers Mike and Kevin Holmquest, runs the gamut of personalized adventure travel and sustainable tourism. The AAW staff range from seasoned raft and wilderness guides to former Peace Corps volunteers. With customized itineraries featuring multi-sport and educational activities and intensity levels from relaxed to expeditionary to compliment clients’ ability levels, Adventures Around The World epitomizes truly individualized voyages. AAW educates their clientele on the customs and traditions of the areas through which they travel and promotes the support of these communities by encouraging patronage of locally owned businesses and non-profit and developmental programs such as Himalayan Healers, Nepal River Conservation Trust and P.E.P.Y., whose mission is to aid rural communities in improving their own standards of living, with a focus on increased access to quality education. Destination options include Australia, Bhutan, Costa Rica, India, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Thailand and points within the United States.

Adventures Around the World

Eli Broad and his Broad Art Foundation recently launched a campaign to save the beleaguered Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles by offering a significant donation on the condition that the other board members also step up and contribute. In doing so he has created a greater call to action to the larger arts community encouraging the world’s most elite art collectors and enthusiasts to ignite similar initiatives for other art institutions throughout the world. 

 “Giving While Living” programs such as these as well as contributing gift donations in the name of your loved ones to non-profit and charitable organizations could greatly reinforce the longevity of not only the Arts but other important community and cultural enrichment programs that may need financial assistance in the strained economy while invigorating the desire in others to become more actively involved. Though selecting organizations dear to the hearts of those close to you is the best place to begin, you may also find a number of charitable organizations on LuxuryLifestyle.com and sites like the newly launched and remarkable Causecast.org. TechCrunch.com called Causecast “a one stop philanthropy shop” connecting those that want to make a difference with the leaders and organizations doing so. Cause categories include animal rights, the arts, community, environment, health, human rights and youth endeavors.