• Pharrell Williams arrived at Chanel's Haute Couture show in Paris in style.
• The recording artist wore Chanel (obviously) and a notable accessory.
• The Richard Mille RM 70-01 Tourbillon Alain Prost Watch on his wrist retails at $815,500.
• There are only 30 of them in the world.

Pharrell Williams didn't come to Paris Fashion Week to blend in.

He arrived at the Chanel Haute Couture show draped in Chanel — of course — and one eye-catching accessory.

Williams is wearing a Richard Mille RM 70-01 Tourbillon Alain Prost Watch, which retails at $815,500.

Just 30 of the watches were made.

Williams finished the look with cropped jeans and polished black shoes.

The watches were made in honor of four-time Formula One World Champion Alain Prost, who helped design the watch to support cycling.

Each watch sold comes with a hand-painted road bike developed by Prost and Mille.

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• Summer travel for the rich and famous is everything you'd expect: extravagant, luxurious, and exclusive, at the cost of around $30,000 for a weeklong trip, according to one expert.
• The millionaires and billionaires of the world sail their yachts to Ibiza, relax on private islands, and party until sunrise in St. Tropez.
• Here are seven of the most luxurious resorts where affluent summer vacationers travel.

While many of us pack our beach essentials into suitcases and cars this summer, a small society of elite vacationers will stock their private jets with Dom Pérignon for destinations that many people will only ever dream about.

For the millionaires-and-billionaires club, summer vacations mean sailing their yachts to Ibiza, lounging alongside Richard Branson on Necker Island, and partying until sunrise in St. Tropez. However, these exclusive hubs make up a mere sampling of what's available to the top 1%.

These affluent holidaymakers look for exclusivity, sophistication, and authentic, meaningful experiences, Jack Ezon of Ovation Vacations said, and his clients are willing to spend, on average, about $30,000 per week for it.

"For some, it means privacy and digital detox to disconnect from the world and reconnect with the people they love, the places they go, and most of all, to themselves," he said. "For others, it is about celebrating — whether at the best table on the dancefloor, the hottest nightclub, or with friends in a see-and-be-seen environment like Sardinia, Ibiza, or St. Tropez."

Anne Scully of McCabe World Travel said that when it comes to choosing the right resort, both hospitality and the opportunity to experience a culture are key for the wealthy. They want to mix Michelin Star dining with authentic local eateries.

"Wealthy people are different because they can afford more choices but that does not mean they have better vacations," she said. "To have a great vacation, a client must be open to new tastes, cultures, and taking a leap of faith with new opportunities."

From the beaches of Bora Bora to the savannas of South Africa, here are seven luxurious resorts that offer everything they're looking for and more.

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1. Aman Sveti Stefan, Montenegro

Starting at $4,500 a night, Aman Sveti Stefan offers a two-story suite with a private swimming pool overlooking the Adriatic coastline. The resort occupies a 15th-century village on its own private island and features a 20,000-square-foot spa.

When they're not catching rays on one of the property's three pink-sand beaches, guests here tend to hop around the cities and islands of Croatia, partying into the night on nearby Hvar and touring the ancient Unesco World Heritage site of Dubrovnik, Ezon said.

2. Gladden Private Island, Belize

For those who don't want to share their private island with other vacation-goers, one resort off the coast of Belize allows guests to have an island all to themselves for $3,000 per night.

Gladden Private Island is so private that the entire staff stays on a separate island and takes a boat to and from Gladden at the guests' request. Here, breakfast on the roof terrace yields a view of the Maya Mountains and surrounding protected marine reserve.

3. Belmond Grand Hibernian, Ireland

Not all opt for private island vacations, though, Ezon said. Some non-beachgoers prefer the lush landscapes — and world-class golf — of the Emerald Isle.

And while being on a train for up to seven days might seem opposite to luxury, the Belmond Grand Hibernian packages ultra-luxe Ireland vacations into multi-day train rides, including stop-offs at 17th-century palaces, storybook castles, the iconic Cliffs of Moher, and more, for between $3,000 and $11,000 per person, per journey, according to Belmond.

The sleek, Gregorian train offers modern Irish cuisine, live music, and lavish, if compact, sleeper cabins.

Blue skies, sun blazing — not usually words you associate with weather here, but they were the day I rode a private luxury train through the English countryside.

I was aboard the 14-carriage Belmond British Pullman— sister train to the famous Venice Simplon-Orient Express.

Punters can ride the lovingly-restored train around the UK, taking in beautiful scenery and eating delicious food as they go. More adventurous types can opt for murder mystery parties onboard.

Prices start from £203 ($268) per person for a brunch trip and go up to £561 ($741) for their experiences with celebrity chefs including two-star Michelin Raymond Blanc and Michel Roux Jr.

Scroll down to see how a day on the Pullman plays out, from a champagne reception to old-world singers.

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I arrived at London Victoria station, where the Belmond British Pullman is based, at 10 a.m. We were due to depart at 10:45 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. I was placed in Zena — the carriages on the Pullman have names, not numbers.

I had some time to kill, so I waited in Belmond's private lounge next to the platform, where travellers can sit with a tea or coffee while they wait for their train.

When the train arrived, it was immediately obvious how much time and money had been spent on its meticulous restoration. It was beautiful and faultless.

• Ellen DeGeneres wore a $175,000 watch on Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."
• The watch in question was a 1969 Rolex "Paul Newman" Daytona Reference 6241 on a steel bracelet.
• DeGeneres has made millions from her long-running, eponymous chat show and from flipping properties in Los Angeles.

Ellen DeGeneres recently appeared on Jerry Seinfeld's Netflix interview series "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."

What fans of DeGeneres might not have noticed was her wristwear.

In the shot below, the talk show host is wearing a 1969 Rolex "Paul Newman" Daytona Reference 6241 on a steel bracelet — one of which has previously sold for $175,000.

According to Hodinkee, DeGeneres' watch was not always so highly sought after because no one wanted its exotic dials, which include a black acrylic bezel and push-down chronograph buttons.

The Daytona exploded in popularity, though, after racing driver Paul Newman was spotted wearing one — and he barely took it off.

Now, the Daytona has amassed a cult following and is one of the most highly sought-after watches in the world.

It's actually no surprise that DeGeneres can afford such a rare watch. As well as her eponymous talk show that has been running for 15 seasons (2,440 episodes at the time of writing), DeGeneres has made millions flipping homes in Los Angeles.

In 2004, DeGeneres bought a home that she nicknamed "The Treehouse" which has had various celeb owners since then, including producer David Weissman and actors Heath Ledger and Josh Hutcherson.

Two years later, she sold a property to Will Ferrell for $9 million. And in 2012, Ryan Seacrest bought one of her homes for over $36 million. In total, she's bought and sold around a dozen homes, according to Trulia, and has even published a book with interior design tips.

When asked about her house flipping reputation, Ellen told The New York Times: "I've never bought to sell. I always say: 'This is it. I'm never moving.' People laugh at me now."

DeGeneres is the latest in a recent string of celebrities to show off expensive watches in public. David Beckham recently showed how to wear a white t-shirt while wearing a $42,000 watch and Pharrell Williams wore an $815,500 watch to Paris Fashion Week.

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• First class flight tickets can sometimes cost upwards of $10,000 and come with high-tech entertainment systems and in-flight chefs. 
• High-spending customers are important to airlines, so they go to great lengths to make sure they have an excellent flight experience. 
• According to The Wall Street Journal, flights also come with some luxury products that passengers have made a habit of walking away with.
• Some of the highly expensive products include Givenchy pajamas, Saks Fifth Avenue duvets, and Bowers & Wilkins headphones.  

If you're paying thousands of dollars for a first class flight, chances are your expectations for that flight are pretty high.

Most of the time, the airlines deliver by offering luxury features like extensive entertainment systems or in-flight chefs. All of these luxury features are, of course, in addition to the high-end amenity kits, designer sleepwear, and one-of-a-kind designer cutlery that is available to first class passengers. 

High-spending customers are hugely important to airlines, which is why they're often willing to go to such lengths to pamper them and make sure they have an excellent flight experience.

But sometimes, passengers take advantage of all the great designer bedding and amenities offered by the flights by quietly slipping blankets or headphones into their carry on luggage before leaving. Other products, however, have to be left behind, like a bottle of Dom Pérignon, for example. 

While some airlines try to counter this by selling their luxury products online, like United's Saks Fifth Avenue bedding for sale on its site, it seems hard for customers to resist just taking them for free. But many airlines are completely aware of this — “Almost anything that is not nailed down will at some point disappear,” travel-industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told The Wall Street Journal.

From custom designed cutlery from an Italian design firm to Givenchy pajamas, these are some of the most expensive things you get when you fly first class: 

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Cathay Pacific has a first class amenity kit with products like hand lotion and moisturizer from the Australian brand Aesop. The Aesop products can range from $35 to over $100.

Source: Business Insider

United Airlines partnered with Saks Fifth Avenue to create luxury bedding for its international business class, Polaris. They were so popular that the airline started selling them — a Polaris duvet costs $59.99, and a memory foam pillow costs $27.99.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

Westin Hotels & Resorts-branded "Heavenly" bedding was offered for Delta first class customers. The blankets retail at $49.00.

Source: Westin Hotels & Resorts

No one likes a bargain like Brian Kelly, a prolific air-mile collector and the CEO of thepointsguy.com — at least when it comes to first-class flights.

Kelly, who used to work in HR at Morgan Stanley, has turned his side hustle and passion for flying premium into a revenue-generating lifestyle brand that has become a mecca for anyone trying to get their head around how to start collecting air miles.

Now he spends most of his time, or at least two weeks a month, flying around the world in some of the fanciest first-class cabins, virtually for free.

Business Insider caught up with Kelly to hear about his journey from a Morgan Stanley cubicle to becoming a macro-travel influencer.

Scroll down for a look at how he did it.

Meet 34-year-old Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy. He left his job in HR at Morgan Stanley in 2011 to build his air-miles blog.

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Feats include Hong Kong to San Francisco with Singapore Airline for 92,000 Singapore Krisflyer miles and $78 (£59) ...

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For luxury yachts, money is no object. Oftentimes, the constraints of design reality aren't an issue either. Want your superyacht shaped like a giant canoe? No problem. Want 260 sqm of glass on board? Consider it done.

Here, we wave eight of the most outlandish, progressive and future-seeking contemporary yacht designs, for your cruising pleasure.

From designs by Achille Salvagni to Rosetti, hop aboard the superyachts that really float our boat...

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Tuhura by Oceanco

Named after the Maori word for ‘discovery’, Tuhura is a substantial concept design with a radically different approach to hull design.

Commissioned by Oceanco, the 115m proposal resembles a colossal canoe, with curvaceous light coloured hull paired with a dark gloss superstructure and a wraparound single-level deck.

The canoe-style design approach was allegedly inspired by traditional Maori vessels, and the entire boat pays homage to that culture’s long, long history of ocean exploration.

... The sleek exterior was created by superyacht specialists Lobanov Design, while Achille Salvagni Designs have overseen the proposed interior. Throughout the generous open-plan spaces, Salvagni has used natural materials like tatami and teak floors, pairing them with bronze and gunmetal to create a warm, decidedly unsynthetic look. 

www.lobanovdesign.com / www.achillesalvagni.com / www.oceancoyacht.com.

Project Bolide by Tankoa.

Designed by Tankoa in collaboration with the Italian studio Exclusiva Design, Progetto Bolide is an experimental approach to materials.

In particular, the Italian shipyard used the design study to explore new ways of working with glass – there’s some 260 sq m of the stuff onboard, ranging from the curved glass balustrades that encircle the decks, through to the great swathes of windows that run along the side of the boat, giving it a dramatic structural profile.

www.exclusivadesign.com / www.tankoa.it

• Many superyachts cost upwards of $200 million dollars and are owned by the wealthiest billionaires in the world.
• The most expensive yacht ever built is made from solid gold, and costs a whopping $4.8 billion.
• The yachts have features like movie theaters, concert halls, and multiple swimming pools. 

Some of the world's wealthiest individuals own the most outlandish yachts. 

With features like helipads, swimming pools, saunas, hot tubs, and more, the most expensive yachts in the world are the definition of luxury. Russian tycoons, oil Sheikhs, and entertainment moguls are vacationing on yachts spanning over 200 feet that often cost over half a billion dollars, not to mention the maintenance costs of owning a superyacht.

Check out some of the most expensive yachts in the world below: 

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$200 million: Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen owns this 414-foot yacht called the Octopus. It has 41 suites, a pool, two helicopters, a basketball court, and a recording studio.

Source: Forbes

$200 million: The Seven Seas yacht has a movie theater, infinity pool, gym and helipad. Reportedly, it once belonged to Stephen Spielberg.

Source: Forbes

$210 million: Billionaire Nassar Al-Rashid owns this yacht embellished with 24-karat gold lettering.

• We bought a fake Rolex watch online for £50.
• Joe McKenzie, a watch expert, told us what look out for when buying a Rolex.
• He gave us three simple ways you can check whether your Rolex is genuine. 

Business Insider spoke with Joe McKenzie, CEO and cofounder of luxury retailer Xupes, about how to reveal if a Rolex watch is fake or not.

We bought a fake online for £50 and asked McKenzie to compare our Rolex to an authentic piece.

McKenzie said that looking for serial numbers on the case, checking for the brand logos on the buckle of the watch, and looking if the watch hand is "sweeping" and not "ticking" are the most obvious giveaways if the watch is fake.

Note: Not all Rolexes have a sweeping movement. Joe was talking about the watch in question when mentioning the movement, and not all Rolexes in general — as some of the older movements do have a quartz (ticking) movement.

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• The world's richest people always travel in style. 
• From private jets and yachts to custom excursions, vacations for the super rich are perfectly planned.
• One travel company, Abercrombie & Kent, shared the itinerary for a 25-day, 6-continent tour that costs $150,000. 

For many of us, glacier hiking in Patagonia, whale watching in Australia, and stargazing in Easter Island are merely pipe dreams. 

For the mega-rich, that's all accomplished in one month of the year. 

Those in the upper echelon of wealth value travel like the rest of us, except their experiences are vastly different. Instead of reading travel blogs, consulting hot travel lists, and scouring the internet for cheap airfare deals, the mega-rich often outsource their vacation planning to luxury travel agencies.

Abercrombie & Kent is one such company. The travel and concierge service transports guests on its fleet of private jets and chartered mega-yachts with the exclusivity and five-star treatment millionaires are so accustomed. 

Its portfolio of luxury family tours ranges widely, including trips such as origami and kimono dressing lessons in Japan, riding in a tuk-tuk through a Tanzanian village, gladiator combat lessons in Rome, and kayaking among the giant tortoises in the Galápagos Islands.

But one of Abercrombie & Kent's must luxurious experiences is Around the World, a 25-day journey through 7 countries and 6 continents for $150,000 per person. 

Below, a closer look at the Around the World itinerary — how the mega-rich travel the world. 

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Day 1: Miami

The trip begins in Miami, where travelers mix and mingle during the first night. They stay at the Four Seasons, and enjoy the fitness centers and on-site restaurants. The global adventure begins in the morning. 

Days 2 - 4: Nicaragua

Board a private jet and depart the US for Nicaragua. 

Guests arrive at the luxurious Mukul Resort and Spa, situated on the country's Emerald Coast.  There's no shortage of adventurous and exhilarating activities in Nicaragua. Explore the cloud forest on foot and from up above on a zip line. Or, there's the option to sport fish, take in a round of golf, or pedal around on a bicycle. 

The ultra-rich can also imbibe the country's finest rums and try their hands at cigar rolling. 

Days 5 - 7: Chile

Arrive in the Southern Hemisphere via private jet and board the adventure vessel 'Skorpios III.' 

One of the best ways to explore the pre-historic Patagonian fjords, glaciers, and rocky crags is by water. The region is rich with wildlife so it's not uncommon to spot dolphins, grey foxes, Patagonian puma, or Andean condors. An expert glaciologist is on hand to lead glacier climbing tours for the ultra rich as well.

• The Rolls-Royce introduced an all-new eighth generation Phantom for 2018.
• The new Rolls-Royce flagship is powered by a 563 horsepower, twin-turbo V12.
• It starts at $450,000 while our extended wheelbase test car carried a price tag of nearly $644,000.
• The Phantom is fully-customizable and loaded with cool tech and luxury features.

Over the years, Rolls-Royce has become a byword for automotive opulence. As the pinnacle of roadgoing luxury, the Phantom is Rolls-Royce's long-serving flagship. For the first time in 15 years, there's an all-new generation Phantom. In fact, it's the eighth generation in the nameplate that dates back to 1925.

Recently, Business Insider was able to spend an afternoon with the all-new Phantom, including about an hour behind the wheel of the behemoth.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom will be available in two body styles, the stand wheelbase and the extended wheelbase which adds eight extra inches in length. In case you're wondering, the extended wheelbase Phantom is 19.5 feet long.

Under the hood is a new 563 horsepower, 6.75 liter, twin-turbocharged V12 engine. According to Rolls, our extra-long Phantom can hit 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds. The standard Phantom is about 0.2 seconds faster. Both versions have a top speed of 155 mph.

We were impressed by the new Phantom driving dynamics thanks to its new four-wheel-steering system. It's not exactly nimble, but far more fleet of foot than you would expect from a vehicle of its size. However, the real place to be is in the back where you can stretch out and get a feel for the serenity and smoothness of its passenger experience. It's what Rolls-Royce calls the "magic carpet ride."

The standard wheelbase Phantom starts at about $450,000. But our test car is an extended wheelbase model that is eight inches longer than the standard Phantom and starts at $530,000. With bespoke optional extras, our black-and-emerald-green Roller costs nearly $644,000.

Here's a closer look at the coolest tech and luxury features on the Rolls-Royce Phantom:

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We have the chance to experience the Phantom on the streets of New York City.

Behind the wheel, the first thing you notice is the heads-up display and a digital instrument cluster designed to mimic old-school Rolls-Royce analog gauges. The driver also has access to adaptive cruise control, collision warning, pedestrian warning as well as lane departure and lane change warning.

In the center console is a 10.25-inch high definition display running a version of BMW Group's iDrive infotainment system. It serves as a display for the Phantom's elaborate system of cameras.

• I have only ever flown coach for 32 years.
• But I'm pregnant and needed to take a red-eye flight for a business trip to Germany, so I decided to drop $829 on a last-minute upgrade to business class.
• It's definitely the best flying experience I've ever had, though I wouldn't say it lived up to the hype.

As a New Jersey resident who flies a few times a year for work — mainly in and out of the Newark airport — I am subjected to many United Airlines flights.

For 32 years, I've always flown coach. I can never justify spending a few thousand dollars extra for fleeting comfort.

But every time I roll my suitcase past the business-class passengers to my seat in the back of the plane, I stare longingly.

They look so happy, curled up in their cushy chairs, sipping Champagne and scotch, surrounded by fluffy bedding. They know they will step off better rested and with fewer neck cramps than the rest of us.

Finally, I had an opportunity to peek behind the class-dividing blue curtain.

I had to take a business trip to Germany. But I'm pregnant, and for $829 I could upgrade and guarantee a seat in United's Polaris business class for my red-eye flight.

It was about $100 extra an hour. So I said "Screw it!" and treated myself.

Off I went, on a nonstop flight from Newark to Berlin, swaddled in Saks Fifth Avenue bedding and a 180-degree reclining bed.

Here's what it was like to finally fly in business class after 32 years in coach.

I fly fairly frequently, so I'm a United Premier Gold member. That might mean more on another airline, but on United, it basically means you get a free checked bag and economy-plus seating, which means slightly more legroom. Now I had my upgrade. I was ready to get pampered, and my hopes were high.

The scene at Newark's United counter was picturesque — no lines, just super special me, waddling up with my two carry-on bags, almost giddy for my red-eye flight. I used a mobile boarding pass, so I zipped past the counter and straight to security.

If there's a special United Polaris line for security, I didn't find it. I have TSA Pre-Check and just stuck with that. The line was sort of long, but it moved quickly, and I was through in under 15 minutes.

• 26-year-old Aileen Gilani quit her law degree to launch The Luxury Student.
• It's a digital private members club and concierge service targeted at wealthy students and bloggers living in London.
• Packages start at £20 a month and go up to £400 for a Platinum package.
• There's no application form and anyone can apply.
• The only request she has is that members love the luxury industry — and that they post about the service on Instagram.

Even when she was a student, 26-year-old Aileen Gilani spent money in a different way to her peers.

"So many times students were partying and going to clubs and I was getting a blow dry," she told Business Insider.

Gilani originally studied International Hospitality Management at Oxford Brookes University for four years. During her time there, she completed a placement working next to the concierge at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square.

Soon after graduating, she went into a post-graduate degree in law and was surrounded by "a lot of wealthy international students."

"I wouldn't say I was a wealthy student, but I did love the luxury industry," she said. "I did understand why other students would spend that much on a Chanel bag."

Having realised she had a creative edge, half way through her degree she launched a blog called The Luxury Student, catering to this world of youngsters.

"I realised there was so much potential in creating a career out of it as well," she said. "I was quite curious to see how that would work."

Through LinkedIn, she found a mentor in entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Eric Peacock.

"After a couple of meetings here and there, he thought I had something interesting, exciting and different," she said. "He said, stop what you're doing now with law education, and focus on this."

She felt like she was already a few steps behind in the blogging world, where the successful bloggers have millions of followers.

So instead, she built a blogger platform.

"I had about 20 different bloggers — from [the likes of Kuwait and Australia] — who I found on Instagram," she said.

"I realised there was a boom in the blogger community, [and it was] the perfect type of market research."

Targeting wealthy students and bloggers

The 20 bloggers writing for her platform were all students, and she realised there was a market for wealthy students who can afford a luxury lifestyle.

"Or if they can't afford it they'll save money and choose to spend it on something more luxurious," she said.

Inspired by her brief experience working with the hotel concierge, she quit her law degree and spent most of 2017 transforming her blog, then relaunched it in September as a digital private members club and concierge service.

"There wasn't really a concierge service out there that catered to the luxury student or blogger," she said. "Both are such brilliant target markets."

Now, The Luxury Student has around 500 members, according to Gilani, and a number of membership choices.

The two main ones are standard, which is £50 a month, and events only, which is £20 a month.

"What I call the standard lifestyle membership has everything involved," Gilani said. "We say the minute you wake up to the minute you go back to bed we want to make sure you have a good lifestyle."

Every new member receives a Nespresso machine, thanks to a partnership with the brand.

Members have access to a PA/virtual assistant service...

...and they get invitations to in-store events.

They have access to exclusive clubs like Albert's Club in South Kensington, as well as priority booking and drinks deals at restaurants like Quaglinos in Mayfair.

Members also get to use Urbanologie, an invitation-only luxury lifestyle app for high net worth individuals which would normally cost £100...

...and through The Luxury Student's partnership with Quintessentially Travel they can make travel arrangements — a service that would normally be for Quintessentially members only.

"Even towards late evening there's the concierge service for night clubs, booking tables, [and] passes to different night clubs around London," she added.

The less popular events-only membership, meanwhile, gives members the opportunity to go to monthly social drinks and in-store event but without the services listed above.

Michelin-starred meals and members' club access

There's also the lesser-known Platinum membership, which comes in a whopping £400 a month.

"It's very bespoke, we tailor it to the individual," she said. One feature for a Premium member so far has been full access to the South Kensington Club, which has its own spa and gym. For someone more into art, it has included an annual membership to the V&A.

It also apparently comes with a complimentary Michelin-starred meal for two every month.

"We rarely promote it becuase it’s even more niche than what we already have," Gilani said.

She added that with each package, there are new offers and partnerships every month.

The company is currently exploring fitness discount options with the likes of Barry's Bootcamp and yoga studios, and has also partnered with the trendy Salon 64 in Soho to give all members a complimentary blow dry or cut on their birthday.

"Our special offer for May is a complimentary blogger photoshoot, which is very trendy, very current," Gilani added.

"Many of the students that are members are trying to become professional bloggers."

She added that the site has organically attracted influencers and bloggers — and that despite the name, you don't have to be a student to join.

"We've opened it up," she said. "It was originally targeted to students, [but it's] also open to bloggers who are part-time or recently graduated.

"We don’t have any application form," she added. "We don’t want to intimidate [people] before they sign up."

Once a member registers, they are asked to create a profile answering questions about things like where they dine, where they travel, and where they shop.

All the company asked is that if you join, you truly appreciate the luxury industry.

"Whether you like to purchase products and services or you want to have a career in the industry, [you need] a genuine reason to join," she said.

"We don’t actually target anyone specific, we just want people to enjoy the industry."

Creating content for Instagram

The one other ask is that members have open Instagram accounts so they can share what they’re up to with their followers, tagging The Luxury Student all the while.

"Everyone has their own motive for using our membership, [but we] try to make it fun and Instagram-friendly," she said. "It gives people another way of creating content."

And some members certainly think outside the box.

While one impossible request involved writing an essay or dissertation on behalf of a member — "we will not be involved in any form of plagiarism," Gilani said — more extravagant demands have included getting members free private jet seats or a signed designer handbag.

"We try to make it clear what you have complimentary," she added. "We don't give people free holidays or free private jet seats."

Currently, Gilani is running the business solo alongside a PR agency, partners, and brand ambassadors at universities across London.

"It’s a very small team but it’s worked well that way," she said.

"We try to make it not so painful to enjoy the luxury lifestyle — we still want it to be accessible."

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• John Paul is a luxury concierge service that is available 24/7 to its millionaire and billionaire clients.
• While most requests are for hard-to-get tickets or restaurant tables, the service has also handled numerous extravagant requests.
• One of the most extravagant requests was for a client who asked to watch the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious races in the world, from a vantage point "no one else could get."
• John Paul arranged for the client to watch the race from a yacht and get an audience with Prince Albert II of Monaco.

As a luxury concierge service to ultra-wealthy people around the world, John Paul has seen some strange and extravagant requests.

The net-worth of the company's clients usually stretches from $30 million to $260 million, with a few that go even higher. Their clientele is well-traveled and educated. Once you've traveled to every island hotspot and stayed in private villas, it takes something extra to get a "wow" from clients.

In recent years, according to Amber Treshnell, John Paul's CEO of Americas, the company has helped fly in a client's favorite lasagna from Venice for a Christmas Eve celebration, arranged a visit with Santa in the Arctic Circle for a client's children, and help craft a wedding proposal dinner in Dubai at At.mosphere, the tallest restaurant in the world.

"We are constantly challenged with finding things that are not searchable on the internet. These are people who have traveled the world, been to many exciting destinations, and they want the next best thing,"  a concierge at John Paul for last 11 years told Business Insider.

"No is not an option. So long as it is legal and ethical, we can do it."

The concierge, who John Paul asked to keep his name confidential out of respect for his privacy, helped work on possibly the most extravagant request the company has ever fulfilled, which came during the Monaco Grand Prix, considered one of the most prestigious Formula One races in the world.

The client wanted to attend the Grand Prix, but was not satisfied with viewing it from the perfect balcony, according to the concierge. He wanted "something nobody else can get."

The concierge helped arrange for the client to watch the race from an ultra-luxury yacht. Not only that, but the concierges were able to get the client an audience with Prince Albert II of Monaco.

"Our client was over the moon when we presented this idea. He could never have done that himself. But, with our connections, we were able to make it happen," he said.

Providing that experience, according to the concierge, was "ultra, ultra expensive" and required 24/7 work to make happen.

"The logistics are quite layered and detailed," he said. "Of course, first there is a moment of panic. How do we take this client request and make it happen? You work backwards and make the steps."

Concierges, according to John Paul, see their value in their connections and network. When a request like the Monaco Grand Prix comes in, the concierge said he begins by combing his Rolodex for "someone who knows someone who knows someone." If his connections come up empty, he will contact concierges at other John Paul offices so they can tap into their networks.

Once they have a connection that can make the experience happen, the team puts everything through several layers of vetting. With millionaire and billionaire clients, there is always the risk that someone is trying to steal clients' money. John Paul prides itself on its vetting abilities.

"We don't want to put our clients in danger because they are coming to us as the authority on providing them with access that is unquestionably honest and straightforward," he said. "We don't want them to worry about that access."

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• Travel experts shared their tips and tricks for scoring lesser-known freebies, upgrades, and general special treatment while staying at a hotel.
• Always check in late, let them know you'll be reviewing your stay, and look for the "secret pillow menu," they say. 

Staying in a nice hotel is a rare luxury for most of us, meaning that you'll want to make the most of it when you do.

With this in mind, travel experts at Hotels.com have shared some tips and tricks for scoring lesser-known freebies or upgrades that'll make your stay that little bit more luxurious.

So the next time you're at a hotel, as well as being polite and friendly to the front desk staff of course, you might want to try a couple of the following tactics. 

1. Check in as late as possible.

"If you check in late, then there is a chance that the hotel might have run out of standard rooms, which is generally the room category the everyday traveler books, so an upgrade to a higher room category could be on the cards," according to the Hotels.com experts.

2. Let them know you'll be reviewing your stay.

"Guest reviews and social media exposure are so important to hotels these days," the site added. "At check-in tell them you’ll be writing a review and that you follow them on Instagram and will be tagging and snapping the hotel at every opportunity."

3. Ask about breakfast deals.

"If your room package doesn’t include breakfast, always ask at check in if there are any special deals for the on-site restaurant, especially for breakfast. You could land yourself large discounts on food, an invite to guests-only happy hours, or special 2-for-1 deals."

4. Request fancy freebies.

"Hotel freebies have had a serious upgrade over the past few years. Forget soap in the shower; you can often enjoy designer toiletries, including body lotion, face masks, and beauty utensils.

"Other items to watch out for are exotic teas and snacks, slippers, high-end magazines, stationery, and some hotels even have items for day usage such as portable WiFi units, umbrellas, and bikes."

5. Find the "secret pillow menus."

"A menu in your room might not just be for room service or laundry. Many hotels these days want to offer travelers the luxuries of home, so pillow menus are the new norm," Hotels.com said.

"If you are prone to neck and back pains, ask about pillow options. The front desk usually has a huge selection from super firm to melty marshmallow."

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• Embraer's Manhattan Airship private jet concept evokes the style and beauty of New York City.
• Designers drew inspiration from the art deco designs of the 1920s and 1930s.
• Embraer has also released concepts inspired by the Far East, Hollywood, and even Brazilian Ranchers.
• The Brazilian jet maker used its flagship Lineage 1000E executive jet as the canvas for the design concept.
• The total cost of the Manhattan Airship is $83 million and includes the $53 million for the Lineage 1000E. 

For many, a high-end private jet is a point of personal expression. While all jet makers allow for extreme amounts of customization, Embraer Executive Jets takes it a bit further than everyone else.

The Brazilian firm has become famous over the past few years for its stunning and highly imaginative interior design concepts like the Japanese inspired Kyoto Airship and its ground-breaking skylights. Then there's the Brazilian Rancher-meets-Texas-oil-tycoon themed the Skyranch One. 

Last year, we wrote about Embraer's Hollywood Airship which bathes its occupants in the Art Deco glamour and elegance of tinsel town. 

As a sister design to the Hollywood, Embraer interior design boss Jay Beever and former Disney Imagineer Eddie Sotto teamed up to create the Manhattan Airship concept. 

"The Manhattan, featuring deep, rich woods, is the embodiment of the Empire State Building crossed with the Rainbow Room," the company said in a press statement. 

For Beever and Sotto, the "thrill of resurrecting the art deco designs found in the buildings, furniture, jewelry, cars and ocean liners of the 1920’s and 1930’s, with the Normandie cruise liner provided specific inspiration to the project.

Because of the highly bespoke nature of the business, Embraer's customers can choose to adopt the whole package or simply a few select elements of the concept.

Here's a closer look at Embraer's Lineage 1000E Manhattan Airship interior design concept:

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The Manhattan Airship interior is designed for Embraer's flagship Lineage 1000E executive jet. The 1000E has room for 13 to 19 passengers, with a range of nearly 5,300 miles. It's based on the company's E190 airliner

Like the standard Lineage 1000E, the Manhattan Airship is divided into various zones. However, unlike the standard Lineage, all of the crew facilities like the galley have been moved to the back of the plane.

So when you step on board the Manhattan Airship, instead of being greeted by the galley, the first thing you see is a luxury lounge complete with a relief of the Manhattan skyline.

• The Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort in the Cook Islands is for sale.
• This slice of paradise comes at a cost, though, and is on the market for $23 million (£17 million).
• The luxury resort comes with 36 bungalows, restaurants, bars, pools, and a gym.
• There are 45 years left on the lease.
  

The Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort in the Cook Islands is on the market — and if you have $23 million to spare, it looks pretty stunning.

The 27-acre private island resort — which claims to be a popular tourist and honeymoon spot— comes with 36 bungalows, a spa, air conditioned gym, swimming pool, water sports hut, restaurants and bars, and a gift shop, according to the listing on Coffeys Tourism Property Brokers. 

The resort is a two-minute ride by a small private ferry from the main island of Aitutaki, according to Booking.com. Aitutaki island is a 45-minute flight from the neighbouring island of Rarotonga.

Naturally, this slice of paradise comes at a cost. It's on sale for $32,290,000 (NZD), equivalent to around $23 million or £17 million, plus Cook Islands government taxes if applicable.

Take a tour of the island below:

14 of the resort's 36 bungalows are beachfront, with nine "premium" beachfront, seven overwater, five "deluxe" beachfront, and one "royal honeymoon" pool villa.

They look pretty luxurious inside. Below, one room features a four-poster bed with white drapes, which offsets the polished wooden finish of the floor, furniture, and shutters.

Some of the thatched beachfront bungalows offer pretty nice-looking views of the Aitutaki lagoon. You can download the full prospectus here.

The bathroom pictured below features his and hers sinks and is decorated with local Polynesian flowers and shells.

On top of the bungalows, you'll find a swimming pool, two restaurants and bars, a spa, an air conditioned gym, a water sports hut, and a gift shop.

The sale of the South Pacific resort comes with a 60-year lease that began in 2003, so it has 45 years left. It's renewable upon agreement with the landowner, the listing says.

It's worth mentioning that there are restrictions on foreign ownership, so, should you have a spare $23 million in the bank, you're advised to seek advice from local counsel before making any rash decisions.

But it does look like paradise.

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So, Prince Harry is officially off the market — but don't despair. There are still plenty of eligible young princes out there to steal your hearts.

One such bachelor is Prince Constantine-Alexios of Greece and Denmark, known as "Tino" to his friends.

Alexios is 19 years old and currently enrolled in Georgetown University in Washington D.C.

Since the Greek monarchy was abolished in 1973, Alexios' role is titular only. He does, however, know how to live like a royal.

On Instagram, he's garnered almost 100,000 followers who keep up with his lavish lifestyle, featuring luxury holidays, impressive artwork, and hunting exploits.

Despite being born in New York, Alexios was raised in England when his family relocated, and he attended Wellington College in Berkshire.

Scroll down for a look into the incredible life of one of the world's most eligible bachelors.

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Meet 19-year-old Prince Constantine-Alexios of Greece, born in New York City on October 29, 1998.

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Alexios' family are close to the British royals. Here the newborn prince is with his godfather Prince William.

16-year-old Prince William attended the christening of his new godson at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sophia in London in 1999.

Prince Alexios' grandfather, King Constantine, is a close friend and second cousin of Prince Charles — he is also Prince William's godfather.

Despite being born in New York, Alexios was raised in England and attended Wellington College in Berkshire. Here he is graduating with his friends.

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Once you're making a steady income — and hopefully putting some money aside, too — buying everything off the high street or shopping only in the sale loses its appeal.

No matter how long it takes to save for them, there are some items you should splurge on so they last you for life — and some may even grow in value, making them a good investment for the future.

We asked four people living luxurious lifestyles — including the Head Personal Shopper at Matches Fashion, the CEO of Joanne Beckham's concierge company, and the head of VIP at Heathrow Airport — for the items everyone should invest in in their lifetime.

Scroll down to see what they said:

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An investment watch— around £5,000.

Helen Ridge, Leasing Director at Value Retail — owner of the luxurious Bicester Village shopping areas around the world — said an investment watch is a must. Her pick? "A Cartier yellow gold vintage Tank watch that I was given for my 40th," she said. The watch now retails from around £5,000.

Jay Smith, CEO of WeAreYourCity, a concierge company by Joanne Beckham, agreed — but he'd opt for the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 with a navy dial, which will cost you at least £32,000.

"This is the holy grail of stainless steel sports watches, one of the most sought after timepieces in the world," Smith said. "Waiting lists are five to 10 years long or more and some authorised dealers have even closed their lists. A solid long term investment which can be enjoyed everyday."

A tailored suit — around £3,000.

"When you walk into a business meeting, I believe your suit and presentation plays an important role in how you are viewed," Smith said. "I always say it is better to be over-dressed than to feel under-dressed. First impressions count and a well tailored suit will make a difference." Prices range depending on the designer, but on Savile Row, you'll pay at least £3,000.

A high-quality chunky knit — around £300.

Ridge added that everyone needs a high-quality jumper, such as "a Bamford chunky knit from Bicester Village, which is perfect for cold country walks." Similar designs retail for around £300.

London's private members' circuit has come a long way since the days of the stuffy gentleman's club.

The capital now boasts one of the most diverse selections of clubs in the world.

While areas such as Mayfair and Pall Mall are still synonymous with the members' club scene, an explosion of more accessible, affordable, and trendier clubs have shaken things up.

Whether you are looking for a wellbeing sanctuary, to indulge in the world of fine wine, art, and live performance, or just somewhere with cool rooms where cool-looking people hang out, each club has its very own niche, making it even trickier to pick the right one.

We've rounded up a selection of London's most exclusive private members' clubs, which cost between £150 to over £5,000 — or the cost of a new car — for an annual membership.

Scroll down for a sneak peek inside some of London's best clubs, ranked in ascending order by the price of a standard annual membership and joining fee.

Disrepute, Soho — £150.

Disrepute, a "hidden gem" nestled within an opulent Soho basement, offers a carefully curated cocktail menu and an atmospheric space perfect for secret late-night sessions. It is one of the most reasonably priced members' bars in London.

Membership privileges include priority reservations, the ability to book in parties of up to 12 people, and free access to special events, talks, and masterclasses.

The club says it is a members' bar not in the conventional sense, and that applications are welcome from people of all backgrounds and persuasions. Non-members are also welcome to book a table, subject to availability.

You can apply for membership here.

Quo Vadis, Soho — £500, plus £150 joining fee.

Quo Vadis, easily recognisable by its iconic neon street sign, is another of Soho's members' haunts. The club consists of a first floor bar and lounge, and a dedicated members' restaurant, which serves quintessentially British cuisine. The second floor is home to the "Blue Room," an intimate, atmospheric lounge with open plan bar and first-rate sound system.

It is popular among Soho’s creatives, foodies, and more generally seekers of relaxed business and serious pleasures.

Under 30s benefit from a discounted yearly rate of £300. The club doesn't have a blanket policy for membership and says it instead looks at case by case applications, accepting people without airs and graces who are interesting and happy to be themselves.

Prospective members can apply online here.

L'escargot, Soho — £450, plus £250 joining fee.

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Set in a Georgian townhouse in the heart of Soho above London's oldest French restaurant L'escargot, the chic Upstairs Club is accessed via a psychedelic carpeted spiral staircase.

It's a secretive hideout away from the hustle and bustle of the capital. There is an air of eccentricity to the club which offers its members access to a series of private rooms, including the salon noir, salon bleu, and salon rouge, which regularly host performances and general debauchery.

Under 28s can obtain a reduced membership of £250. If you don't have a proposer, you may be asked to visit the club and meet with one of the membership team for a drink and a brief introduction.

To apply, hopefuls should submit a personal profile online here.