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Most Expensive Handbags of 2019

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Which handbags come under the category of the most expensive this year, 2019? Well, it definitely isn’t Hermes if you thought that. It is the 3.9million dollar worthy Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse. However, Hermes does come in the list.

Let us take a look at all the handbags that are the most expensive.

  1. Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse – $3.8 Million
  2. Hermes Kelly Rose Gold – $2 Million
  3. Hermes Birkin Bag by Ginza Tanaka – $1.4 Million
  4. Hermes Chaine’d Ancre Bag – $1.4 Million
  5. Lana Marks Cleopatra Clutch – $400,000
  6. Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Birkin – $379,000
  7. Chanel “Diamond Forever” Handbag – $261,000
  8. Fuchsia Diamond-Studded Hermes Birkin – $222,000
  9. Hermes Exceptional Collection Shiny Rouge H Porosus Crocodile
    30 cm Birkin Bag – $203,150
  10. Blue Crocodile Hermes Birkin Handbag – $150,000

Many women perceive handbags as a luxury. It is more than just a bag to carry their belongings for them. Some express themselves by flaunting their handbags, depict their wealth through the same bag enabling people to know what their symbol of status is. A study also proves that it is used by women to protect their romantic relationships. They simply just flash their expensive handbags whenever they feel any sort of threat by another woman.

The uniqueness and exclusiveness of the bag makes it more costly. This rule applies for most of the luxury handbags because they are produced in quantities of one to three, which makes it very valuable and hard to get. Making it very high in price that can be afforded by only the top one percent of the world’s population. Items that are embellished using precious stones such as diamonds, sell at a higher price through auctioning.

Despite known what runs in the woman’s mind when she gets an expensive handbag, it may sound absurd to invest in one that probably costs more than a house. However, most people believe that owning a handbag that is durable and well-designed is worth the investment. Moreover, the resale prices also increase as the years pass by. Without wasting any more time, let us take a look at the handbags, ladies!

#10

Blue Crocodile Hermes Birkin Handbag – $150,000

There is a very simple story behind the Birkin bag. When actress Jane Birkin’s belongings crashed because her straw bag failed her. Chief executive Hermes, Jean Louis Dumas, who was with her during the incident was inspired to create a bag that is sturdy and fashionable, solving the struggles faced by women. Since then, Hermes Brikin is the most popular luxury that is being sought after by many.

#9

Hermes Exceptional Collection Shiny Rouge H Porosus Crocodile
30 cm Birkin Bag – $203,150

The name of the handbag explains exactly why it still remains on the list, when it comes to the top most expensive handbags that have ever been seen by mankind. This red Birkin broke many records several years ago for being the most expensive to be sold at a public auction. An anonymous collector won the bidding at Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas.

#8

Fuchsia Diamond-Studded Hermes Birkin – $222,000

The Birkin bags have competitions of their own, since it always beats its own charts of being the priciest handbags of the world. This fuchsia colored Birkin bag sparks the eyes on first sight with the 18 carat, white gold and diamond.

#7

Chanel “Diamond Forever” Handbag – $261,000

Diamond forever, Chanel is a unique handbag, with the iconic logo that stands out. It is simple yet elegant, made with fine crocodile leather, bejeweled with 334 diamonds that weight 3.56 carats in white gold. Despite the materials, the rarity of this bag makes it pricey as well.

#6

Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Birkin – $379,000

There is a very good reason behind the expensive cost of the Himalaya Birkin bags. It is made from Niloticus crocodiles, which takes several hours for the dying process as well, making the hue of the material lighter. It depicts the images of the Himalayan mountains, which is rich mountain browns and white snow-capped tops.

#5

Lana Marks Cleopatra Clutch – $400,000

Making it to number five, this celebrity famous Lana Mark’s Cleopatra Clutch costs $100,000 to $400,000. Its rarity makes it high in price, with only one clutch every year, varying in designs and colors.

#4

Hermes Chaine’d Ancre Bag – $1.4 Million

Being true to the name, Hermes Chaine’d Ancre Bag carries an intricate design of anchor shaped links, encrusted with 1,160 pieces of diamonds. Nonetheless, only three of these collectibles were created.

#3

Hermes Birkin Bag by Ginza Tanaka – $1.4 Million

This handy Birkin bag has detachable parts that can be used as an accessory as well. Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka designed it, fashioned from platinum. Moreover, it carries 2,000 diamonds on the outer shell, featuring an 8- carat, pear shaped stone, which is detachable as well.

#2

Hermes Kelly Rose Gold – $2 Million

If you won this, you don’t need bracelets anymore. Crafted to resemble crocodile leather, this solid bag is made using rose gold, designed in collaboration by Hermes and jeweler Pierce Hardy. This handbag, dotted with diamonds, was created in three years with only twelve of its kind.

#1

Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse – $3.8 Million

Mouawad 1001, still beats the charts of the most expensive handbags in the world, with the record remaining untouched in the Guinness Books of World Records. Since the year 2011.

Using The Internet To Bring Down The Cost of Your Vacations

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The internet has changed the way in which we live completely and there aren’t many aspects of our lives which haven’t been affected by the rapid rise of this technology. Over the last decade we are finding more and more ways to use the internet to provide solutions to our lives, and travel is certainly one area of our lives which has been greatly improved because of the power which we have at our fingertips.

In light of this, it is still somewhat surprising to learn of the number of people who are not utilizing the internet when it comes to booking up a trip or a vacation. In fact using the internet can enhance your travel experience, make your life easier, save you money and of course save you time. Before you book up your next trip, check out how you can bring down the cost through using the net.

Flights

The cheapest place to go for your flights is online, that is something of which there is no doubt whatsoever. The best place to start when looking for flights is to use an online flight aggregator like JustFly. What sites like this do for you is to search the internet for the best deals on flights. They do this by first searching the airlines for the best rates, and they also search through 3rd party sites who also have great offers. Instead of you sitting at the computer for hours on end weighing up which is the best flight price, you can simply type in your destination and dates into these websites, and they will offer you all of the available flights for those dates, at the best possible prices. Furthermore you can use the filters to select the preferred time of your flights, whether you are looking for direct flights or connections, and you can even stop it from searching for airlines which you don’t enjoy using.

Hotel Deals

Beyond all else hotels want their places to be full up and this is why you may be able to get a great deal on a hotel when you buy online. If you call up the hotel directly or use a travel agent then they will of course give you their standard room pricing. If you go online then you’ll find many websites which work with hotels, and they can offer you the best deals and the lowest rates. Usually people will tell you to book up early in order to save money on transport and accommodation but this isn’t always the case and when you are using a website through which to book your hotel, the best thing to do is leave it until just a few weeks before you leave. This may make you a little nervous but if you want to get the best deals then this is the way to do it.

Forums

Once you know where you are going you can look at travel forums where people have spoken about their experiences at the destination. This not only gives you a great insight into what you can expect at your destination, but there will also be a huge range of money saving tips which you can benefit from. For example very often people will book tours ahead of their vacation for a local attraction, when in fact you could easily have bought it cheaper when you actually arrive. Tips like this can save you huge amounts of money and these forums can give you the inside scoop on the truth about where to go and how much to pay. Word of mouth has long been the best way of finding out information and with online travel forums this is what you can expect, only those words will be coming from the mouths of a huge amount of people.

Deals and Promotions

There are many coupon and voucher sites which you can use to grab great deals which you can use at your destination and if you get on them in advance then you can really save some cash on your vacation. This could be anything from discounted car rental to money off vouchers for local restaurants and bars. Check these site out before you go to count on some great promotions.

As you can see the internet is awash with online resources which you can use to save yourself a bundle on your next break. Before booking up, get used to these sites and take advantage of the opportunity to save some money.

4 Global Walking Destinations for All Seasons

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We all have our individual “likes” when it comes to walking holidays.

Some of us love the buzz of being around others, while for some the best thing about taking a walking holiday is the opportunity to enjoy a sense of calm solitude and of being disconnected from the wider world, with our interactions with others limited to meeting local people and engaging in the local way of life.

Even what these look like can differ wildly from person to person.

With that in mind, we’ve taken a look at a number of different walking destinations “for all seasons”. Whether you like to visit a pub at the end of a long day or retire to your own company in a tent in a remote location, it’s all catered for here, and sometimes are available in the same place!

Where should be next on your walking “where to go” list?

1. North Pennines, Northern England

England’s Pennine Hills – and specifically the Pennine Way – offers some of the most famous walking and sights in the United Kingdom.

While their “little brother” the North Pennines is a popular destination for walking for those local to the region, they’re criminally underrated when it comes to how many people visit from further afield and overseas.

One of the best things about the region is how unspoiled and natural it is. The nearby Lake District is beautiful but the fingerprints of its man-made, manufactured elements are easy to spot and can take away some of the charm of the location.

By contrast, the North Pennines’ spreading moorlands and valleys, with miles of rights of way for walkers, give a real feeling of being at one with the world and give you the opportunity to switch off and disconnect. When it’s time to kick back you have the choice of anything from wild camping to staying in one of the many local bed and breakfast establishments, while many of the local pubs offer rooms, too.

2. Black Forest, South West Germany

Germany’s Black Forest region offers something of a paradox as a travel destination.

It’s quaint, calm, and relaxing, while at the same time more often than not will be buzzing thanks to the presence of fellow travellers throughout the year. Although there are miles of tracks in the region that are shared access for walkers, bicycles, and even Segway scooters, you will also find plenty of quieter escapes where you can walk for miles and find nothing but other walkers. You’ll also have the choice of enjoying flatter walking routes or taking to one of the many mountainous trails the Black Forest has to offer.

As well as the beautiful walking location, there are plenty of sights to see, too. The Schauinsland mountain can be walked or alternatively you can take a lift to the top, and there’s a viewing tower and even a hotel on the mountain, too!

The Triberg Waterfalls are undoubtedly worth the walk, while the Mummelsee and Titisee lakes are both tranquil and calming.

Perhaps the best thing about a visit here is that you can combine the escapism of the mountains and the forest with a city break in Freiburg, which is a magnificent place to visit and spend a few days!

3. Australian Alps, South East Australia

While there are still people who can’t quite believe that it snows in Australia, many of us are just getting on with taking advantage of everything the Australian Alps has to offer.

Granted, this region would make any credible list of “countries you’d be surprised you can take a skiing trip to”, but we love it here in the summer when miles of walking and hiking trails and mountain passes become accessible on foot.

The most famous of these is actually named “The Australian Alps Walking Track”, and if you have a couple of months that you can afford to spend disconnected from the world, we would absolutely recommend doing the whole 655km walk from start to finish. If you need to take a shorter trip, then it’s easy to pick up and drop out at various parts of the track, while the region straddles a number of National Parks which themselves offer miles of walking as well as other activities.

4. Tianzi Mountain, Hunan Province, Southern China

During the Chinese winter, the temperatures around the Tianzi Mountain can drop to around 5°C, a lot of the café facilities are closed, and the local shuttle buses around the park don’t run as often as they do during the summer peak.

The winter is absolutely the best time to go there!

Yeah, you read that right. Tianzi Mountain and the whole surrounding region of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is much, much better in the quieter months. The mountains look haunting in the usual mist that appears following rainfall, and while you will still encounter others – plenty of people go there when it’s quiet with the same idea as us! – the experience in the winter vs the summer is like night and day.

The Tianzi Mountain formation is famous for inspiring a scene in the Avatar movie, too, and there’s even an Avatar theme park close by if you want to let your hair down if you’re there in the summer!

Where is Your “Walk for All Seasons”?

Where is your walk for all seasons? Would you gamble on the weather in England, find solitude in China, combine tranquillity with the buzz of the city in Germany, or take on over 650km of walking in Australia? Perhaps you’d do something completely different! Let us know where you’d go and your recommendations for a stunning place to walk around the world. If we haven’t already been you might just be helping us to inspire our next trip!

Adam Sherman is the co-founder of Viakix, an American footwear company built on a passion for recreation and a sporting lifestyle. Viakix was founded on the back of a desire to find and create attractive and fashionable outdoor footwear at an affordable price.

Viva Las Vegas: The Ultimate Las Vegas Girls’ Trip Guide

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When it comes time to plan a raucous getaway with the girls – bachelorette parties, milestone birthdays, college roommate reunions, you name it – few locations are more appealing than Las Vegas. Though once known as a desert casino town, over the course of its history, Vegas has evolved into the entertainment capital of the world. Boasting world-class dining and cuisine, a wide array of shows, state-of-the-art VR experiences, dayclubs, nightclubs, a nearly infinite supply of sunshine and, of course, more than a few opportunities to try your luck at gambling, Vegas just might be the getaway option to please everyone in your girl gang. Tripping with your ladies involves certain protocol, though – from planning your itinerary to finding accommodations the whole group can agree on. Fear not – we’ve got you covered with our ultimate Las Vegas girls’ trip guide.

Book Your Entertainment in Advance

Visiting the Las Vegas Strip, especially with a group, can be a total whirlwind – it’s complete sensory overload, and there’s so much to see and do. Since each gal in your gang might have a different idea of what constitutes a good time, it’s best to plan a good portion of your itinerary in advance to avoid conflicts. One of the easiest items to book ahead of time is any show you might want to see – and with the insane variety of shows in Las Vegas, we guarantee you’ll want to see more than one. From classic Cirque du Soleil acrobatic acts to girl-powered tribute shows like Blonde Invasion – which combine the hits of Britney, Lady Gaga, and Madonna into one dance party of an evening – and even sexy male dance revues like Magic Mike Live, there are tons of options. That’s before we even mention the celebrities slated for residencies there this summer, which include Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, and Lady Gaga.

Plan Your Stay

One easy way to cut costs on your Las Vegas girls’ trip is to choose non-premium accommodations. Unless you’re planning to do some serious, 24/7 gambling, staying at a hotel on the Strip is hardly necessary, as most of the big hotels’ tourist attractions are available to non-guests and the general public, and many off-Strip hotels are often way more affordable. For a chic off-Strip stay that can help your group save its hard-earned cash for a few extra rounds at the bar, take a look at the selection of rooms available at the M Resort, Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa, or the Palms.

Don’t forget the SPF

While you might think that, between Vegas’s legendary shows, the casinos, and its infamous nightclubs, you’ll be spending a lot of your time in this desert destination indoors, trust us: You’re not going to want to skip the sunscreen. Even you if you don’t have any interest in frequenting one of Sin City’s fun outdoor clubs (you totally should, by the way, since they’re basically gigantic pool parties with alcohol), you’ll still want your skin to be prepared to weather the sun that comes along with the 100-degree temperatures that Vegas commonly sees in the summer. Plus, sunburned and hungover is a combination that no one wears well. Which brings us to our next tip…

Hydrate or Cry(drate)

The sun’s rays aren’t the only feature of Vegas’s extreme heat you’ll need to worry about spoiling your trip. The heat plus the dry air can wreak serious havoc on both your skin and your general hydration levels. This can be a serious problem when you’re indulging regularly in the delicious, fruity, and not particularly hydrating cocktails that Vegas, with its lack of open container laws, specializes in. To make sure that you don’t end up dehydrated and miserable from the extreme heat, plus the drinking, bring a refillable water bottle along with you during the day. A light moisturizer, in addition to the sunscreen, is not a bad idea either.

Act Like a VIP

When it comes to the Vegas club scene, there are a few tried-and-true hacks you can use to make your experience a little more upscale. The best way to do this is to employ a few VIP tactics. If you’re planning on visiting a few clubs in the same night, check the website to see if you can get on the guest list, and be sure not to miss the window you sign up for. Be sure to bring along cash to tip club employees, who just might be able to give you some special treatment for your buck. If you want to go all-out, several nightclub tour packages – including V Card: The Vegas Nightclub Pass, as well as the VIP Club Hop By Nite Tours – include VIP entry to multiple venues.