2oceans Vibe

The last time I was in a game reserve the only thing marking the camp site was a wooden sign pegged into the ground saying “camp site 3”. That was it. No fence, no toilet, no warm towels waiting for me on arrival, no gin and tonics, no under-floor heating. A mini bar was but a dream, a wine cellar unimaginable. So when I found these and other amenities waiting for me at Sanbona Private Wildlife Reserve, I realised I was about to experience a style of safari completely new to me.

I’d picked up a high-flying friend at the airport and sped off to the reserve. She had just jetted in from Israel having summered in Tel-Aviv. Situated just past Montague, it takes a little under three hours to get to the entrance of Sanbona from Cape Town. From there you can drive yourself to your lodge or book a transfer.

We drove to our lodge, and it was the last thing – apart from eating, drinking and watching – that we had to do until we left. Car keys were taken, the bags disappeared, and we were ushered inside for a refreshing glass of home-made ice tea while Sharon, the lodge manager, gave us the run-down of the place.

Sanbona is one of the largest private game reserves in the country. At around a 54 000 hectares, it is roughly the size of Singapore. There are three lodges on the reserve. Tinley Manor, family-friendly Godwana Lodge, and the Dwyka Tented Lodge, where we stayed. To call our lodgings “tents” is like calling Madiba “a nice guy”. This place was nuts. Set in an old riverbed, the tent had solid walls with a canvas roof. The bed I could live in, the bath seemed to suck you in and not let you go, and the shower had the most flattering lighting I’ve ever experienced. The ochre tones of the suite, both inside and out perfectly matched that of the landscape.

After doing the requisite happy dance one does in these kinds of situations, we popped a bottle of wine from the mini bar and celebrated. Well, I celebrated with wine, my high-flying friend took the first of what would be many baths instead. She swears it’s the best she’s ever had. The lotions and soaps seemed to be of top quality too, as my friend bought two of everything.

Summoned for dinner at seven, we dressed and walked up to the central lodge. Aperitifs in hand we moved to the deck to take in some fresh evening air and listened to, well, nothing. The silence and stillness of the Klein Karoo evening was upon us. We sipped our drinks, smiling smugly at each other. The silence was broken by the crunch of feet on the track leading up from one of the other tents. It was the only other guest at the lodge that night, and he was coming up for dinner.

Three excellent steaks, one bottle of wine and numerous G&Ts later, we had got to know Edward – a jolly English fellow in his early thirties. It was his last night, but he would be joining us in the morning for our game drive. Outside on the deck after dinner, in the light of an almost full moon, we had a final gin and tonic; our voices echoing off the cliff that towers over the lodge site. Life was good.

Your day starts early at Sanbona, with a wake-up call at 06h30. Another bath for my friend, and another candle–lit shower for me. Over breakfast a bleary eyed Ed explained that the game drive is three hours long with a stop for coffee in the middle.

Our open-topped Landcruiser sat waiting at the entrance to the lodge with hot water bottles and blankets on the seats. Alwyn, our ranger was also waiting. He was brilliant. His deep understanding of all the animals we came across meant that whether we saw a grasshopper or and elephant, each creature was equally fascinating. More importantly, his enjoyment while telling you about them was quite obvious.

We set off, and almost immediately saw a white Lion. Sanbona is home to the only free-roaming and self-sustainable white lions in the world. We had come across one of the females walking with two other tawny females past the big dam. We followed them, only metres from our Landcruiser, until they disappeared into the bush.

The hilarious British banter from Edward ensured that when we weren’t learning about the defence mechanism of the Milkweed Grasshopper (it produces lethal foam made from its blood and toxins from the milkweed plant – taste it and expect an instant heart-attack) we were joking about creative ways to eliminate poachers, and a host of other subjects that are, to be honest, NSFW. At one point, passing a family just arriving back from their drive, Ed said, “Eh chaps, did you see that tiger?” The moment’s look of confusion was priceless. The best game drive I’ve ever had.

We stopped at the dam, and Alwyn made us some coffee and hot chocolate. We chatted about the Rhino poaching problem. I knew it was bad, but not this bad. He told us that it’s estimated that there is almost one Rhino being poached every 72 hours. When my friend asked how many Sanbona had, a pained look flashed across Alwyn’s face as he shook his head and said, “Sorry, I can’t tell you.”

On the way back we came across some Giraffe, a Black-Backed Jackal and some Red Hartebeest. Back at the lodge, large gin and tonics were poured. We said goodbye to our new friend Ed, and looked forward to an afternoon’s relaxation. The high-flying friend decided on a spa treatment – she came back with a dazed look in her eyes and a grin the size of a Kudu horn.

We fell into the rhythm of Sanbona easily. Eat, game drive, eat, relax, game drive, eat, sleep; punctuated in my friend’s case by many baths, and in mine G&Ts. Late that afternoon saw us go on another drive to a different part of the park. Elephants, a Rhino and some hippos were found. Drinks were had on top of a koppie, while the sun sank so we could experience the particular beauty of a Klein Karoo dusk.

We had a final game drive the following morning before making our way back to Town. It was a difficult place to leave. The service was some of the best I have experienced in South Africa. The staff members know your name, remember your preferred drink, and not once did I feel like what they were doing was a chore. It was, I guess, what hospitality is supposed to be like. So easy to forget in this country.

A superb two nights. Apart from the game, good food, brilliant service, one thing sets Sabona apart for me: with all the luxury it offered not once did it feel ostentatious. It was like being at home. A beautiful home in the middle of the Klein Karoo, surrounded by wild animals, where the gin and tonic is on tap. My kind of home.

“Marina Bay Sands” sounds like a fairly generic resort, right? It could be anywhere in the world. It’d be nice, but you know, when you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.

Wrong. Infinity pools are as cool as they sound.

But a 150 meter long, gently curving arc of water perched on top of a 55-story building in one of the globe’s great metropolis with the illusion of flowing gently over the edge to the streets below?

Well, that’ll do.

That’ll do, VERY nicely.

CLICK HERE for armbands

While some people seem to be able to convince themselves otherwise, I’ve found yet another reason to play the Billion Rand international lotteries. It’s been a while since we perused the private islands available to buy with our winnings, so you can only imagine my excitement when I noticed that Cave Cay is on the market!

My God! People who know their island know all about Cave Cay! And it’s just around the corner from another favourite of ours – Leaf Cay Island! You can get the one and I’ll get the other! We’ll have champagne supermodel parties every day of the year!

Cave Cay Island

Seriously – it’s quite stunning. And it’s got everything you need, including an airstrip, fresh water, electricity, building equipment, golf carts and staff! Oh, and your buddies on nearby islands include Johnny Depp and Faith Hill. Imagine – pissed beach parties, singing karaoke with Deppers! With Faith, strumming away on the guitar..

Good times..

Check it out (click images to enlarge):

Cave Cay – The Perfect Private Island!
Exumas, Bahamas

Rarely does an island with the attributes of Cave Cay become available. Stunning natural beauty, a protected and private, deep-water harbour and marina with floating cement dock system and 35 dock slips, plus a 2,800 ft. private airstrip make this the perfect private island.

Located in the heart of the Exumas and near to famed Musha Cay, Cave Cay is one of the most beautiful spots in the world and is totally self sufficient with water and power supplied by diesel generators, while solar energy can easily be made available. The island is available as is, and features unspoiled beaches, lush vegetation, elevations of up to 40 ft. capturing breathtaking views, and a vast excess of compacted sand that can be sold to nearby islands if desired.

Perched atop one of the highest points on the island, the luxurious main house is move-in ready and enjoys 360-degree views and top-of-the-line appointments. Plans for 38 buildings totaling 70,000 sq. ft. include a 3-story houseboat with a marina shop on the first level and a 2-story residence overhead, plus staff and maintenance buildings. A large clubhouse and restaurant, shower and bathroom facilities, and three guest houses with hotel rooms and suites are still under construction.

Approved as a full-fledged commercial operation with approvals for a marina, hotel with an unlimited number of rooms, and clubhouse, this island paradise can be fully completed and operational in 6 months with a full construction crew, or converted for private use as a club or family compound (now we’re talking!). The owners have thought of everything – all building materials and heavy equipment are included such as tractors, rollers, graders, trucks, golf carts, boats, full and back-up generating systems, machine shops, back-up supplies of all working parts for easy repairs, along with a great team of 6 employees that are intimately familiar with the island. A 118 ft. landing craft and a dredger round off this sales offering.

A once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a private island that has it all endless possibilities to enhance it to you personal taste.

[more here]

And it’s all yours for just $110 Million!

Now why would you not want something like that? Or, more to the point, why would you not enter the overseas lotteries? You do know it’s bad for your health not to dream?

Wednesday’s Powerball lottery happens to have a jackpot of $145 million – coincidence? I don’t think so!

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – If you’re not buying a few tickets for the big draws (and these are BIG), then you’ve kind of missed the whole point of being able to live the holiday. Just like what is suggested in all books about success (including the likes of “The Secret” and variations thereof), if you’re not able to visualise the success you wish to achieve, then you probably won’t get there. Being able to dream is the basis of all of these formulas – it unlocks the potential. Dropping a few bucks on lottery tickets is as basic as that formula gets.

2oceansvibe Lottos - Make the holiday a lifestyle, play and WIN!

We’ve kept a close eye on Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen’s two main yachts over the years – both of which have spent time in Cape Town. The first one I ever saw, cruised into Cape Town late August, 2007 (see original article here). It was a good one to see first, as it was, at the time, the second largest privately owned super-yacht in the world (not owned by a head of state!).

Those who know their yachts, know all about Octopus:

Octopus from the side

Octopus from the top

If you check out the original article you will see some of the pics I took in Cape Town, including a quiet helicopter parked on the back, and a basketball court for the boys. In the same article, I also showcase some other images I found on the net, including pics of the other boats (tenders) that he keeps inside the super yacht. Oh, and a submarine. No spice.

The second yacht, Tatoosh, also cruised into Cape Town’s harbour – this time towards the end of 2008 (see article here). And that, my friends, is the yacht that is currently on the market for a cool €125,000,000.

In Rands, you’re looking at around R1.2Billion.

Tatoosh

This is what Luxist tells us:

Paul Allen shows up on the World’s Largest Yachts lists two times in the top thirty, once with the Octopus at number nine, and again at 26 with the 92.42-meter (303.2-feet) Tatoosh. That latter ship has been put up for sale by Fraser Yachts in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for €125,000,000 ($160,665,483 U.S.). Designed by Kusch Yachts and with an interior by Terence Disdale, the Tatoosh was built in 2001 by HDW Nobiskrug and refitted just this year. There is enough room aboard for 20 guests and 30 crew, a motorboat and helipad, numerous tenders, and all the Microsoft products you will ever own.

[more here]

R1.2 Billion? Hmmm…look, it’s quite a bit of dosh, but it’s not bad for what you’re getting.

Right?

I mean, the interior was done by Terence Disdale, doll!

Old Tezza!

Neverheardofhim.

Look, I’m certainly not distraught at being “stuck” in Provence for the next month, but I am somewhat “irked” that I am missing out on the winter specials going on at my primary residence, the Cape Royale hotel! In particular, at1800 Restaurant and Equinox spa! So I thought I better pop them up here for you to make use of them instead!

CLICK IMAGES below for individual websites.

I’ve had tons of people tell me they have tried out this special.
If you haven’t yet – trust me, you need to do it..

This is where I send Elbe van der Merwe, when she behaves.
If you see her, ask her about it. It’s 100% glorious!

Well it really is all the rage now, isn’t it? Models without Photoshop and now models without makeup. In five years from now the big brands will be bowing down again to further pressure and will be using the ugliest girls they can find. You know, to show how “real” they are.

Not that I care about any of this. I just saw the name “Louis Vuitton” and I was drawn to it like a moth to a flame.

Click this image to zoom in and get a closer look!

Hey is that Elle Macpherson at the end?

[thanks nick]

By now you will be well aware of the fact that I am seldom lured from my salubrious surroundings. Ubiquitous annual jaunts to south of France, LA and the med notwithstanding, tearing myself away from The Safe House and the majesty of Cape Town is not an activity I enter into lightly. Hence a trip to the bright lights of Jozi generally makes me wince behind the handcrafted lenses of my Ferragamos.

Yet this week an irresistible business opportunity and a session with the Aston Martin top brass took me northwards. I naturally tapped my network to establish where I should be to ensure that my vibe was maintained. It is critical to source environs that I am used to, to ease the separation anxiety from the opulence and convenience of my primary residence, the 5-star Cape Royale. Enter the Westcliff Hotel, Johannesburg. Now we’re talking. Style like I’m used to. Style you should strive for and opulence we crave, especially in Jozi.

From the moment I saw the beaming Wonga at the arrivals hall at Jan Smuts, slickly decked out in his regal driver kit, I knew that everything would be okay. Slick. Look, the drive around Jozi is probably not ever going to be a person with any sort of aesthetic sensibility’s wet dream – but the gem that is Wonga made it more than passable. Sure, the new 5 series isn’t the Jaguar I am normally driven around in. But I’m fine with it. Rental cars in foreign cities are generally a shit-show and should be given the wide berth – where possible.

Cool, to the power of Wonga

Essential then for me to gather my thoughts, bask in pristine environs and rediscover the vibe after the commute from the sublime to the not-so-sublime. Imagine my unadulterated joy then, to enter the tranquil world of the Westcliff. You will appreciate that I am well qualified to comment on hotels. The Cape Royale raises the bar pretty high, but the grandeur, style and class of the Westcliff are certainly also up there with the very best.

Suitably refreshed and buoyed by the prospect of a post-meeting infinity-pool session, we hit Jozi hard. The only way I know how. Gordon Gecko would have approved of the clinical, ruthless efficiency which underlined the meetings. In, out and what seemed like minutes later the great Wonga swung the beemer into the oasis that is the Westcliff – perched very nicely on a hilltop overlooking Egoli. Never rush – that is one of the secrets I’m happy to impart. Hence my carefully staggered meetings allowed me plenty of time to savour the delights the hotel has to offer.

The heated pool with Polo Lounge above and my suite to the left

Shame – my private garden leading to the pool

So there I was. Post-meeting domination. Sunset, poolside, cocktail in hand, angels trying to make their repeated stares in my direction subtle (and failing dismally), attentive waiters on hand. Naturally donning the hotels reassuringly heavy white gown, and I thought, on reflection, that Jozi is pretty damn cool if you can immerse yourself in this vibe. In its own way. I also understood just why Westcliff is something of an institution. And why 2oceansvibe Character, The Wedding Singer, chose to drop to one knee in this venerable locale.

Tea in the ‘Polo Lounge’ – terribly civilised..

“Do you know how to make a 2oceansvibe cocktail?”

With Europe now shedding its winter jacket I must confess that at times being in the hotel environment did transport me back to stays in romantic hotels lingering above the Italian Riveria. With a bit of imagination I could quite easily have thought I was swirling a crisp Chianti on the terrace at the Splendido in Portfofino. But then a roar from a lion in the zoo below reminded me that I was still on the Dark Continent. Or maybe the Jameson’s were kicking in. Anyway, I digress.

The views from the manicured lawns and perfectly perched infinity pool are seriously impressive and I was pretty blown away by the vistas over the Joburg Zoo from the pool terrace. So much so that I remarked the Joburg must surely be one of the largest, if not the largest, man-made forest on earth….. Indeed. Wiki it if you must. That’s what I’m here for – informing and keep you abreast of the trivia you should know. Like the fact that Jozi has a higher annual rainfall than London. No spice. Yes, please – go check.

Shame – sorry for you..

But what isn’t trivial is the level of service and quality of scenes at the Westcliff. Drinks, world class dinner overlooking the pool, more drinks. Fine. The beauty of staying at a place like this is the utter joy of indulging in the things which the Jozi heavy hitters who are there for drinks aren’t able to. Nothing better than swanning around in your toweling gown, much like Jack Nicholson would do on St Tropez yet. Because he can. While those there just for drinks or supper look on with the envy which is impossible to repress.

It is rare that I actually get vaguely excited about going to bed alone. Yes, that might sound borderline strange. But when you are positioned to the best suite in the house and your bed is bigger than most pools on the Radlantic you get my point. So a properly productive day, all conducted in the style and vibe I’ve grown accustomed to was complete.

The ever-attentative Dingani and co in their Polo Lounge outfits

Day 2 of the Jozi excursion couldn’t have been kicked off in more perfect fashion. I’m growing quite fond of egg white omelets with feta, ham and rocket. So a ridiculously sumptuous brekkie and a leisurely stroll around the perfectly manicured grounds and a few lengths of the (heated) pool was pretty much perfect. Weird to be in Joburg but in European vibes – but this could be the start of a new love affair.

The ever faithful Wonga delivered us safely to the airport and I must admit to being strangely nostalgic about leaving Jozi this time. It couldn’t have been run with greater precision if a Swiss outfit had arranged my itinerary. Great vibe.

Using my iPhone and my Photostich app, I made a stunning little panorama of the pool deck, overlooking Johannesburg.

Give it a click – you’ll enjoy it.

Click image for seriously impressive panorama pic

Nothing wrong with that, hey?

So as I watch the sun slip into the Atlantic my faith in Jozi has been restored. Slightly envious of those who get to spend more time in the Westcliff – but I’ll be back, for sure. Jozi may well need me.

Until next time.

I was dying to tell you about my new shirts that came in from Collar and Cuff,” but the excitement of The Vibe party kind of threw me and I completely forgot! Luckily there has been a stream of emails asking where I got the shirt I wore at the party from – which reminded me to write this for you.

We’re all bloody lucky I actually wore the shirt, because the packaging is so divine, I am tempted to leave it as is!

That’s how the shirts arrive!

Oh my God!

I know! How stunning?

Now you will recall from my last delivery of shirts, these bad bpoys are tailor made for my vibe! And you can do the same. In fact you can choose everything from your actual measurements, to finer details like the lining. (you’ll notice I went for grey below). Go through the pages on their website and you’ll see the wild range of colours and checks and stripes they have – it’s virtually endless!

Anything is fine, it seems! If you look below you will notice that I insisted they use a red thread on the top button hole. Pretty cool.

They even embroided my initials on the bottom of the shirt..

It’s how Celine Dion would want it..

Because that’s how I roll when I sing Celine Dion songs – I just want to be the best I can be!

CLICK HERE to start ordering your own tailored shirts. That IS how you roll, right?

If you feel like a bit of a reality check, pop into the V&A Waterfront and check out Larry Ellison’s superyacht, “Rising Sun.” It’s parked just next to Sevruga restaurant.

CLICK HERE for magnificent panoramic of “Rising Sun” at the V&A

Click that pic above to see it up close – it will blow your mind!

Just to fill you in on just who Larry Ellison is, he is the co-founder and CEO of Oracle, which is s a multinational computer technology corporation that specializes in developing and marketing enterprise software products — particularly database management systems.

One of the world’s wealthiest people, Larry is known for his extravagant lifestyle. He has several aircraft, including fighter jets. He lives in a $200 million houseSan Jose, California and also bought more than 12 properties down the road in Malibu, in 2005. His entertainment system cost $1 million, and includes a rock concert-sized video projector at one end of a drained swimming pool, using the gaping hole as a giant subwoofer.

He is the sixth richest person in the world (according to Forbes, which is fine by me) and has an estimated net worth of US$28 billion.

But let’s find out more about this superyacht, Rising Sun :

Rising Sun is a motor yacht designed by the late Jon Bannenberg, and built by Germany’s Lürssen, is currently co-owned by Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation, and David Geffen. The yacht is the 6th largest in the world with a length of almost 138 meters (453 ft). It reportedly cost over US$290 million to build.

It is equipped with:

• Four MTU 20V 8000 M90 diesel engines giving an output of 36,000 kW (50,000 hp)
• Four propellers that enable it to reach a cruising speed of 28 knots (52 km/h)
• 82 rooms on five stories with a total living area said to be in excess of 8,000 square meters
• Onyx countertops
• Jacuzzi bathrooms
• A gymnasium/spa and sauna
• Indoor swimming pool
• An extensive wine cellar
• A master bath/bedroom
• A private cinema with a giant plasma screen
• 3,300 m² of teak-layered deck space
• A basketball court on the main deck (can be used as a helicopter pad if necessary)

You see that’s what I like about Lazza – he has clearly made work a sideline and is now, very clearly, living the holiday!

We approve.

Welcome to Cape Town, Rising Sun!

CLICK HERE for more pics of Rising Sun, taken this morning.

CLICK HERE for Google pics of Rising Sun taken around the world, including aerial shots.

[thanks jammo]

You may have heard about The Castle in Clifton, but only a handful of you will know exactly what it looks like on the outside, let alone the inside.

But now, through 2oceansvibe Villas, and for the most discerning individuals, The Castle is available alongside other quality properties for exclusive short term Cape Town holiday villa rentals.

The Castle

Have you made work a sideline? Are you living the holiday?

“The Castle” – available for premium holiday rentals at 2oceansvibe Villas

Gracious and commodious living is afforded in this eight-storey residence of imposing splendour. The property is an uncompromising architectural statement occupying three consecutive plots in the most sought-after secluded location on Nettleton Road. Suspended on the edge of the hillside, one enters the residence on the sixth floor as greeted by two Chinese terracotta warrior replicas framing the entrance.

Four metre high ceilings and half-metre deep cornices frame eclectic interiors of self-consciously untraditional taste accommodating collections of both distinguished local contemporary furniture by Pierre Cronje and French antique pieces from the Dordogne. The South African architectural designer Craig Kaplan is responsible for the elegant proportions of the upper three living floors that house distinguished European and such local artwork as by Francois Krige in addition to choice chinoiserie designed around a grand central staircase.

The design was conceived to provide ever-changing framed vistas that open up the property to the exterior from all angles. The opulence is underscored by rich fabric hangings and silk rugs contrasting with deep mahogany and warm walnut wood tones.

CLICK HERE for more

More images..

Welcome home

Chill out..

Sleep tight

“The Castle” – available for premium Cape Town holiday rentals at 2oceansvibe Villas.

For those of you who have followed Seth and 2oceansvibe.com over the last eight years, you will not need to be convinced of the extreme levels of service and standards that would need to be reached before allowing a particular villa to be presented to you and rental agent to engage with you.

2oceansvibe Villas is the premier vacation rental provider on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard. All of our properties are exclusively managed and controlled, and we handle every aspect of our guest’s stay, from the first email through to the final check-out. Your personal hospitality consultant will take care of your reservation, and will be on hand to personally welcome you to your property in Cape Town, and will be at your service for the duration of your stay, to help ensure that you get the most out of your vacation.

Check out 2oceansvibe Villas and find your Cape Town Villa to rent!

Interesting vibe our friends at Louis Vuitton are going for. It’s basically the same as those bin liners you can get for your garbage. You know, the one’s with the draw string. Ja, those ones. So it’s like that, except it’s made by Louis Vuitton and costs R15,000.

Now that obviously changes things..

Luxuo tells us:

The newest Louis Vuitton accessory for spring is the trash bag aka ‘raindrop besace’ designed by Marc Jacobs. This ‘bag’ is named the Raindrop Besace because it’s made from coated canvas (raincoat material), and thus waterproof. It has a removable shoulder strap in case you want to actually carry it like a trash bag.

This designer trash bag can be yours for $1,960. Available next month at Louis Vuitton stores everywhere.

We are seriously considering launching a range of 2oceansvibe handbags. We’ll be using the original black bags, which obviously allows for far more storage space. The range will be a collaborative effort between ourself and the Cape Town Municipality.

With the Rotherham Diet gaining massive momentum across South Africa, a lot of people ask me how I “roll,” when it comes to fast food. I usually stumble around the question, trying to give examples of how, exactly, I roll – always wishing I had a visual clue.

Luckily, thanks to The Cool Hunter and EatDrinkChic, I am now able to show you.

This, my friends, is how I roll..

Pretty rad, don’t you think? Right up my street, and a lot of yours too I’m sure. Unfortunately they aren’t really making Hermes and Burberry fast food. This was merely a pitch to McDonalds for an upmarket pop-up restaurant for fashion week. The concept was to give McDonalds food a complete makeover and re-brand the fast food giant with an aesthetic suitable for a 5 star restaurant.

This, from The Cool Hunter :

Today’s demanding consumers expect even their beloved, favorite brands to step up their game. Many run-away online successes of offline brand “stunts” attest that consumers expect, and get really excited about, experiences that are unusual, fun, thought-provoking and emotionally engaging. With the power and immediacy of social media, surprising offline events and stunts have now turned into truly powerful promotional tools.

For McDonald’s, we envision a cool, surprising and fun mix of concepts. First is McFancy, an upmarket temporary McDonald’s store that launches at Fashion Weeks around the globe — London, New York, Paris, Milan, Sydney, Hong Kong. McFancy is part art installation, gathering spot and, of course, a restaurant that offers a traditional McDonald’s menu but packaged in a way that makes a playful yet stylish nod to the lifestyle of the highly desirable, influential consumers that attend Fashion Weeks.

It goes on. More here.

If you’re in the “ad games” or want to embrace “social media” and work on your “personal brand” then you should give the rest of that article a read.

Personally I’m just glad to be here, hanging with you guys, showing you pictures of burgers and stuff. That’s all I need. Seriously, I want for nothing. Just a supermodel here and there and some champagne. Dripping off.

Mmmm, you like that too, do you?

Why don’t you let me pour it over you now?

God, you’re so beautiful.

Oh my God! You.are.going.to.plutz!

Louis Vuitton have announced the launch of a new women’s gifts catalogue with a romantic twist – just in time for Valentine’s Day! The timing couldn’t be better – I mean it’s one thing knowing where you will be spending Valentine’s Day, but what does one buy? Now that’s a different story!

Check it out out out:

“The Louis Vuitton Valentines 2010 Catalog for men and women includes the ultimate and elegantly unique gift ideas to celebrate any relationship on almost every budget.”

Now you’re speaking my language!

Come on, girls – let’s have a little squizz, shall we? Let’s covet these objects together:

I know! How divine?!

It’s been a while since I popped into the Cape Town Louis Vuitton store on the V&A Waterfront‘s Death Row.

Can’t wait!

[source:bornrich]

You know that R110 million penthouse on sale at the Waterfront? Of course you’ve heard of it, but have you ever seen pictures? Well I managed to get some brand new images of the thing – and it is something to behold!

Shame..

Very chilled..

You can check out more pics of that pad here, but for now I think we need to chat about how exactly we are gong to acquire it? Not to worry, I’ve got a plan.

Are you aware that tonight is a EuroMillions SuperDraw? Seriously, do you even know what a SuperDraw is? I’ll tell you – A SuperDraw is, by it’s very nature, a very big jackpot. In tonight’s case the jackpot is €100 million. If you insist on converting that into Rands, you’ll get R1.2 billion. Which is amusing, because that means you can buy TEN of those penthouses.

Or, you can buy one of those penthouses and this $85 million SuperYacht, named Alysia:

Bang!

Have a quick banquet, why don’t you!

Make love..

Wash yourself

Look, it’s your money, you can do what you want with it. I’m just trying to help you spend it. And enjoy this – As if a €100 million guaranteed jackpot is not enough reason to enter this Friday’s EuroMillions SuperDraw, they’re giving away FIVE 40″ Full HD LCD Samsung televisions! To stand a chance to win one, simply enter the 5th February 2010 Superdraw. Each ticket purchased counts for one entry in the Samsung television competition.

And for those of you who haven’t positioned yourselves, your lives and your energy to succeed and grab everything you can, CLICK HERE to buy your EuroMillions Superdraw tickets safely online.

These are my numbers – I’ve got a good feeling about them..

Oh yes – bring it home to daddy!

Remember, If you’re not buying a few tickets for the big draws, then you’ve kind of missed the whole point of being able to live the holiday. Just like what is suggested in all books about success (including the likes of The Secret and variations thereof), if you’re not able to visualise the success you wish to achieve, then you probably won’t get there. Being able to dream is the basis of all of these formulas – it unlocks the potential. Dropping a few bucks on lottery tickets is as basic as that formula gets.

This mindset is at the very core of 2oceansvibe. Either you get it, or you don’t.

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[thanks simon]