The OFFICIAL Monaco and French Riviera Thread.
#972
10-23-2014, 03:50 AM
Monaco
Royal
Most people knows that Prince Albert is areal car-guy. He has a very big collection himself.
Mercedes-Benz
"As part of their two-day visit to Germany, H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco and H.S.H. Princess Charlčne toured the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. During an exclusive guided tour of the exhibition the princely couple was able to experience a unique journey through time, from the very beginnings of automotive industry and on into the future.
The Prince and the Princess have a keen interest in issues around environmental protection, sustainability and renewable forms of energy. The exhibition at the Mercedes-Benz Museum, as a place of innovation, not only demonstrates the fascinating history of the Mercedes-Benz brand, but also offers some revealing glimpses into future mobility.
In late 2009 Prince Albert II was able to test the fuel cell-powered Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL and the smart fortwo electric drive for himself on the streets of Monaco."
Mercedes-Benz
Royal
Most people knows that Prince Albert is areal car-guy. He has a very big collection himself.
Mercedes-Benz
"As part of their two-day visit to Germany, H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco and H.S.H. Princess Charlčne toured the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. During an exclusive guided tour of the exhibition the princely couple was able to experience a unique journey through time, from the very beginnings of automotive industry and on into the future.
The Prince and the Princess have a keen interest in issues around environmental protection, sustainability and renewable forms of energy. The exhibition at the Mercedes-Benz Museum, as a place of innovation, not only demonstrates the fascinating history of the Mercedes-Benz brand, but also offers some revealing glimpses into future mobility.
In late 2009 Prince Albert II was able to test the fuel cell-powered Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL and the smart fortwo electric drive for himself on the streets of Monaco."
Mercedes-Benz
#973
10-23-2014, 09:46 AM
Cannes
The Arabs
Yet another of the French Riviera summer guests....
Revealed: TaLaL bin Khalid ALQuraini
Revealed series
The Arabs
Yet another of the French Riviera summer guests....
Revealed: TaLaL bin Khalid ALQuraini
Revealed series
#974
10-24-2014, 07:43 AM
French Riviera
Bodyguards
Many young guys are dreaming of becoming a bodyguard..... but be carefull there are many rogue players in the industry and many dangers lurks. Take your time to read this story first.
Revealed: Coming up the story of 44-year-old wannabe bodyguard Flemming Tarnow from Denmark. For eighteen months he was wanted by the Interpol.
He cheated 25 people, including a large number of former soldiers, to transfer money in advance for a bodyguard stage / course - which never materialized.
Read the full story here soon....
Flemming Tarnow
Bodyguards
Many young guys are dreaming of becoming a bodyguard..... but be carefull there are many rogue players in the industry and many dangers lurks. Take your time to read this story first.
Revealed: Coming up the story of 44-year-old wannabe bodyguard Flemming Tarnow from Denmark. For eighteen months he was wanted by the Interpol.
He cheated 25 people, including a large number of former soldiers, to transfer money in advance for a bodyguard stage / course - which never materialized.
Read the full story here soon....
Flemming Tarnow
#975
10-24-2014, 09:40 AM
Cannes
The Arabs
The "Sheik" and his "Orange Harem", Abdullah Al Mansour from Kuwait, did not spare on anything during his visit..... a superyacht by the name of Mogambo was chartered at a little less than 800.000 € p/week.....all according to my sources.....
Orange Harem & Mogambo
The Arabs
The "Sheik" and his "Orange Harem", Abdullah Al Mansour from Kuwait, did not spare on anything during his visit..... a superyacht by the name of Mogambo was chartered at a little less than 800.000 € p/week.....all according to my sources.....
Orange Harem & Mogambo
#976
10-25-2014, 05:36 AM
Cannes
Yacht
Mogamo
Charter rates are FROM €550,000 p/week + expenses. Mogambo's interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, including a master suite, 4 double cabins, 2 twin cabins, and 2 convertable cabins1 pullman bed. She is also capable of carrying up to 19 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout her living areas to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.
This custom displacement yacht is equipped with an ultra-modern stabilization system which reduces roll motion effect and results in a smoother more enjoyable cruising experience. She features ‘at anchor stabilisers’ which work at zero speed to increase onboard comfort at anchor and on rough waters. With a cruising speed of 14 knots, a maximum speed of 17 knots and a range of 5000nm from her 182000 litre fuel tanks, she is the perfect combination of performance and luxury.
Amenities
At anchor Stabilizers , Gym, Sauna, Swimming Pool, Beach Club, Swimming Platform, Air Conditioning, Steam room, Massage Room, Jacuzzi (on deck), Lift (Elevator), Tender Garage, Underwater Lights, Air Conditioning, Stabilizers at Anchor, WiFi connection on board, Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment
The Name
What could an African safari possibly have in common with a luxury yacht? When that yacht is Mogambo, built by Nobiskrug, the answer is: plenty. The owner of this 241-foot yacht is a fan of a movie from 1953 also titled Mogambo. Featuring Clark Gable as a big-game hunter who falls for both Ava Gardner and Grace Kelly, the film has all the drama and passion you’d expect from such superstars. It sets their love triangle against the wilds of Kenya. While Mogambo the yacht won’t be setting out in search of lions or other animals, she does feature dramatic elements, beyond her sheer size. She’s engineered for global cruising and designed for indulging in indoor and outdoor delights.
Nobiskrug
Germany-based Nobiskrug is among a handful of shipyards, mostly in Europe, competing for ultra-large yacht projects like Mogambo. In fact, Nobiskrug has positioned itself within the 60- to 200-meter size range, or 197 to 656 feet. That latter size may sound unreal, but Nobiskrug has the facilities to do it. Its construction hall in Rendsburg is 495 feet long, and it has a drydock in excess of 630 feet on site and one nearly 1,400 feet long in Kiel. Will we see megayachts measuring the size of skyscrapers in the near future? Certainly: The builder has at least one project measuring more than 300 feet under construction. That won’t take away from Mogambo, of course. After all, a 241-foot, custom-crafted mega-yacht is no disappointment.
There’s a growing trend for megayachts measuring upwards of 200 feet in length and more. While they can unfortunately become too big-looking, even bulky, Nobiskrug and Reymond Langton Design avoided that problem with Mogambo. Her decks are well balanced, and she actually looks somewhat sleek. The slope of her hull sides aft help in that regard, and both they and the continuation of grey paint into just part of her superstructure add more visual interest.
The design
Mogambo’s forward-most profile shows a few key design elements. First, note the large ports along her side. The biggest ones are floor to ceiling, situated in the master suite. Similarly large windows are back aft (not visible), in the dining area and saloon. Also note the PWCs stowed on deck, just forward of a sunpad. Most yacht buyers would want this area solely for relaxation and have all toys kept in a garage, but Mogambo’s owner had different ideas. Recall the large ports just mentioned—you can see just how dramatic an effect they have here in Mogambo’s saloon. Equally dramatic is the decor, with ebonized walnut flooring and sycamore wood paneling. If you look toward the right part of the photo, you’ll see the dining area, unusually not separated from the saloon. Interesting enough, as comfortably laid out as the saloon is, Mogambo’s owner reportedly likes to use the upper-deck lounge more.
Formal dining can be formal indeed in this setting. Note once again the floor-to-ceiling ports, which flank both sides of the room. A party of 12 can gather here. Of course, like any private mega-yacht, Mogambo also has alfresco dining options. All should certainly be put to good use whether the owner is aboard or Mogambo is entertaining charter guests. Headroom here in the main-deck master suite and throughout the rest of the deck is impressive, just shy of eight and a half feet. Other impressive features of Mogambo’s master include a fold-down balcony off the starboard side. It’s not visible here, just a few feet aft of the seating area. Also not visible is a Pullman berth, intended for children or even a personal assistant.
Two queen cabins, one of which has a Pullman, and two twin cabins below decks accommodate Mogambo’s guests. The twin berths can be pushed together to take care of couples. Extra-special guests get treated to the VIP stateroom forward of the upper-deck lounge. The 18-person crew makes for a good crew-to-guest ratio. What would a mega-size megayacht be without a cinema these days? It’s located on Mogambo’s bridge deck. Because no movie night can be complete without popcorn and drinks, there’s also a pantry with direct access to the cinema. That pantry in turn has a dumbwaiter connecting to the galley on the main deck.
Beach clubs are omnipresent aboard large yachts these days, but Mogambo’s owner put a twist on the typical arrangement. Rather than have it span the entire beam of the transom, it occupies just amidships. That’s because tender garages lie outboard to each side. Even with that, the beach club has a massage area, a sauna/steam room, a beauty salon, and this lounge that becomes open-air when the transom folds down. Swimming, sunning, and shade can all be enjoyed on the sundeck, whether Mogambo is at anchor or running at 14 knots, a speed that affords a 5,000-nautical-mile range. So, too, can midnight movies be enjoyed on the sundeck. How? Nobiskrug applied a special paint to the forward bulkhead to make projections clear. Speakers overhead pump out the sound.
The grey hull paint accentuates the strong lines that Mogambo’s design teams gave her. The yacht bears naval architecture by Nobiskrug’s in-house department, along with styling by Reymond Langton Design, a London-based company that is among the most sought-after firms. The shipyard and design firm previously collaborated on another project, Graffiti, measuring the same LOA as Mogambo.
* WINNER - World Superyacht Awards 2013
Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 1,300GT to 2,999GT (approximately 60m – 84m)
* WINNER - Showboats Design Awards 2013
Recreational Area for Guest Use Award
Mogambo design
Yacht
Mogamo
Charter rates are FROM €550,000 p/week + expenses. Mogambo's interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, including a master suite, 4 double cabins, 2 twin cabins, and 2 convertable cabins1 pullman bed. She is also capable of carrying up to 19 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout her living areas to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.
This custom displacement yacht is equipped with an ultra-modern stabilization system which reduces roll motion effect and results in a smoother more enjoyable cruising experience. She features ‘at anchor stabilisers’ which work at zero speed to increase onboard comfort at anchor and on rough waters. With a cruising speed of 14 knots, a maximum speed of 17 knots and a range of 5000nm from her 182000 litre fuel tanks, she is the perfect combination of performance and luxury.
Amenities
At anchor Stabilizers , Gym, Sauna, Swimming Pool, Beach Club, Swimming Platform, Air Conditioning, Steam room, Massage Room, Jacuzzi (on deck), Lift (Elevator), Tender Garage, Underwater Lights, Air Conditioning, Stabilizers at Anchor, WiFi connection on board, Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment
The Name
What could an African safari possibly have in common with a luxury yacht? When that yacht is Mogambo, built by Nobiskrug, the answer is: plenty. The owner of this 241-foot yacht is a fan of a movie from 1953 also titled Mogambo. Featuring Clark Gable as a big-game hunter who falls for both Ava Gardner and Grace Kelly, the film has all the drama and passion you’d expect from such superstars. It sets their love triangle against the wilds of Kenya. While Mogambo the yacht won’t be setting out in search of lions or other animals, she does feature dramatic elements, beyond her sheer size. She’s engineered for global cruising and designed for indulging in indoor and outdoor delights.
Nobiskrug
Germany-based Nobiskrug is among a handful of shipyards, mostly in Europe, competing for ultra-large yacht projects like Mogambo. In fact, Nobiskrug has positioned itself within the 60- to 200-meter size range, or 197 to 656 feet. That latter size may sound unreal, but Nobiskrug has the facilities to do it. Its construction hall in Rendsburg is 495 feet long, and it has a drydock in excess of 630 feet on site and one nearly 1,400 feet long in Kiel. Will we see megayachts measuring the size of skyscrapers in the near future? Certainly: The builder has at least one project measuring more than 300 feet under construction. That won’t take away from Mogambo, of course. After all, a 241-foot, custom-crafted mega-yacht is no disappointment.
There’s a growing trend for megayachts measuring upwards of 200 feet in length and more. While they can unfortunately become too big-looking, even bulky, Nobiskrug and Reymond Langton Design avoided that problem with Mogambo. Her decks are well balanced, and she actually looks somewhat sleek. The slope of her hull sides aft help in that regard, and both they and the continuation of grey paint into just part of her superstructure add more visual interest.
The design
Mogambo’s forward-most profile shows a few key design elements. First, note the large ports along her side. The biggest ones are floor to ceiling, situated in the master suite. Similarly large windows are back aft (not visible), in the dining area and saloon. Also note the PWCs stowed on deck, just forward of a sunpad. Most yacht buyers would want this area solely for relaxation and have all toys kept in a garage, but Mogambo’s owner had different ideas. Recall the large ports just mentioned—you can see just how dramatic an effect they have here in Mogambo’s saloon. Equally dramatic is the decor, with ebonized walnut flooring and sycamore wood paneling. If you look toward the right part of the photo, you’ll see the dining area, unusually not separated from the saloon. Interesting enough, as comfortably laid out as the saloon is, Mogambo’s owner reportedly likes to use the upper-deck lounge more.
Formal dining can be formal indeed in this setting. Note once again the floor-to-ceiling ports, which flank both sides of the room. A party of 12 can gather here. Of course, like any private mega-yacht, Mogambo also has alfresco dining options. All should certainly be put to good use whether the owner is aboard or Mogambo is entertaining charter guests. Headroom here in the main-deck master suite and throughout the rest of the deck is impressive, just shy of eight and a half feet. Other impressive features of Mogambo’s master include a fold-down balcony off the starboard side. It’s not visible here, just a few feet aft of the seating area. Also not visible is a Pullman berth, intended for children or even a personal assistant.
Two queen cabins, one of which has a Pullman, and two twin cabins below decks accommodate Mogambo’s guests. The twin berths can be pushed together to take care of couples. Extra-special guests get treated to the VIP stateroom forward of the upper-deck lounge. The 18-person crew makes for a good crew-to-guest ratio. What would a mega-size megayacht be without a cinema these days? It’s located on Mogambo’s bridge deck. Because no movie night can be complete without popcorn and drinks, there’s also a pantry with direct access to the cinema. That pantry in turn has a dumbwaiter connecting to the galley on the main deck.
Beach clubs are omnipresent aboard large yachts these days, but Mogambo’s owner put a twist on the typical arrangement. Rather than have it span the entire beam of the transom, it occupies just amidships. That’s because tender garages lie outboard to each side. Even with that, the beach club has a massage area, a sauna/steam room, a beauty salon, and this lounge that becomes open-air when the transom folds down. Swimming, sunning, and shade can all be enjoyed on the sundeck, whether Mogambo is at anchor or running at 14 knots, a speed that affords a 5,000-nautical-mile range. So, too, can midnight movies be enjoyed on the sundeck. How? Nobiskrug applied a special paint to the forward bulkhead to make projections clear. Speakers overhead pump out the sound.
The grey hull paint accentuates the strong lines that Mogambo’s design teams gave her. The yacht bears naval architecture by Nobiskrug’s in-house department, along with styling by Reymond Langton Design, a London-based company that is among the most sought-after firms. The shipyard and design firm previously collaborated on another project, Graffiti, measuring the same LOA as Mogambo.
* WINNER - World Superyacht Awards 2013
Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 1,300GT to 2,999GT (approximately 60m – 84m)
* WINNER - Showboats Design Awards 2013
Recreational Area for Guest Use Award
Mogambo design
#979
10-26-2014, 04:02 AM
Cannes
The Arabs
You have seen the pictures of Abdullah Al Mansour from Kuwait and "his" cars.
But it turned out that all the orange "Orange Harem" was not his.
Several vehicles including the Range Rover etc belongs to AAA Luxury and Sport Car Rental
Note the numberplates with HH AA
AAA Luxury and Sport Car Rental
The Arabs
You have seen the pictures of Abdullah Al Mansour from Kuwait and "his" cars.
But it turned out that all the orange "Orange Harem" was not his.
Several vehicles including the Range Rover etc belongs to AAA Luxury and Sport Car Rental
Note the numberplates with HH AA
AAA Luxury and Sport Car Rental
#980
10-26-2014, 07:20 AM
Monaco
Monaco Yacht Show
Monaco Yacht Show 2014
The 24th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show, which took place from 24th-27th September this year, was, as predicted, a great success, welcoming over 30,000 visitors to see the 115 super yachts and 510 companies present at the event. The show aims to unite prospective clients and sellers. And, despite a slight decrease in the total number of visitors over the course of the four-day show (32,921 down from 33,730 in 2013), this has had little effect on its success, say organisers, due to a larger number of owners and potential clients actually making up the total. In fact, the real challenge for the MYS organisers was to affirm and confirm the ultra-high-end quality of the professional and private visitors.
As Managing Director of the Monaco Yacht Show, Gaëlle Tallarida, explained: “We have re-orientated the positioning of the show so as to attract a high-end clientele and initiate it to the ‘super yachting’ culture. The Monaco Yacht Show is a major ambassador for the whole industry for promotion among potential clients.” This focus on attracting a better quality of visitor was also confirmed by the presence of prestigious partners: automobile brand Porsche, Mercedes, Ulysse Nardin, the Swiss watchmaker, the French glassworker Baccarat, who fitted out the show’s VIP area and the Upper Deck Lounge, and interior designers Sabrina Monte Carlo and Paola Lenti, to name a few.
Among the 115 super yachts presented this year, nearly half of them were built less than two years ago, with 38 having been delivered in 2014. The 24th edition of this world-renowned event was therefore characterised by prestige. This is with regard to both visitors and the aim of exhibitors to present the finest they had to offer on the docks and afloat in Port Hercule. The Monaco Yacht Show will return in 2015 for its 25th anniversary, and to celebrate this momentous occasion, a new configuration of the event will be presented. It will, in particular, boast the capacity to welcome megayachts up to 120m long along the Quai Rainier III, while also featuring the repositioning of the Darse Nord tents on the Quai Antoine 1er.
Mercedes
Mercedes ///AMG presented the new GT at the Monaco Yacht show as part of the "designers visions" dinner hosted by celebrity yacht designer Espen Řino! Here the Mercedes-amg GT arrives at Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo ready for the exclusive showing.
Mercedes ///AMG GT
Monaco Yacht Show
Monaco Yacht Show 2014
The 24th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show, which took place from 24th-27th September this year, was, as predicted, a great success, welcoming over 30,000 visitors to see the 115 super yachts and 510 companies present at the event. The show aims to unite prospective clients and sellers. And, despite a slight decrease in the total number of visitors over the course of the four-day show (32,921 down from 33,730 in 2013), this has had little effect on its success, say organisers, due to a larger number of owners and potential clients actually making up the total. In fact, the real challenge for the MYS organisers was to affirm and confirm the ultra-high-end quality of the professional and private visitors.
As Managing Director of the Monaco Yacht Show, Gaëlle Tallarida, explained: “We have re-orientated the positioning of the show so as to attract a high-end clientele and initiate it to the ‘super yachting’ culture. The Monaco Yacht Show is a major ambassador for the whole industry for promotion among potential clients.” This focus on attracting a better quality of visitor was also confirmed by the presence of prestigious partners: automobile brand Porsche, Mercedes, Ulysse Nardin, the Swiss watchmaker, the French glassworker Baccarat, who fitted out the show’s VIP area and the Upper Deck Lounge, and interior designers Sabrina Monte Carlo and Paola Lenti, to name a few.
Among the 115 super yachts presented this year, nearly half of them were built less than two years ago, with 38 having been delivered in 2014. The 24th edition of this world-renowned event was therefore characterised by prestige. This is with regard to both visitors and the aim of exhibitors to present the finest they had to offer on the docks and afloat in Port Hercule. The Monaco Yacht Show will return in 2015 for its 25th anniversary, and to celebrate this momentous occasion, a new configuration of the event will be presented. It will, in particular, boast the capacity to welcome megayachts up to 120m long along the Quai Rainier III, while also featuring the repositioning of the Darse Nord tents on the Quai Antoine 1er.
Mercedes
Mercedes ///AMG presented the new GT at the Monaco Yacht show as part of the "designers visions" dinner hosted by celebrity yacht designer Espen Řino! Here the Mercedes-amg GT arrives at Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo ready for the exclusive showing.
Mercedes ///AMG GT