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List of favorite places billionaires according to the magazine Forbes (9 photos + text)
Each of us dreamed of becoming a millionaire, at least once in life. Those who managed to achieve this by winning the jackpot in the lottery mouth or just hard work, no longer have to dream about. They can now afford to simply enjoy life.
9. Necker Island
Surrounded by the sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the private island of Necker - is the embodiment of wealth and fame. It belongs to this paradise billionaire Richard Branson (Richard Branson), the founder of the corporation Virgin Group. The island is home to 101 flamingos and domiciled there team of trainers Aquatics teaches visitors skating on kites, kayaking and snorkeling. Celebrities come here usually rent the entire island at once. Among them are such famous people like Jay-Z (Jay-Z), Mariah Carey (Mariah Carey) and Oprah Winfrey (Oprah Winfrey).
8. The yacht "Octopus»
The annual cost of keeping mega-yacht according to some 10% of its original value. For Paul Allen (Paul Allen), with its nearly 130-meter "baby", this means $ 20 million of costs each year. Co-founder of Microsoft knows how to handle your money. This floating 5-star hotel with swimming pool, basketball court, movie theater, two helicopters, a submarine for 10 people, dock for jet skis and a team of staff to 60 people.
7. Ty Warner Penthouse (Ty Warner) in the Four Seasons Hotel in New York
Ty Warner (Ty Warner) made his fortune as the founder and sole owner of Ty Inc. - The manufacturer bears Binnie. He bought property in the various world-renowned resorts, including the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, and Las Ventanas al Paraiso Resort in Cabo, Mexico. He also owns a penthouse at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York City, an area of over 1,300 square meters, the ceiling height of 7 meters, and views of the Manhattan skyline in 360 degrees!
6. Ibiza, Spain
Through the love of fashion (Gucci), art (the auction house Christie's) and even luggage (Samsonite) conglomerate Pinault has the largest capital in France. When Francois-Henri Pinault (Fransois-Henri Pinault) - the son of the founder of the Empire Francois Pinault (Fransois Pinault) - one wanted to be alone with then-girlfriend Salma Hayek (Salma Hayek), they went to Ibiza. Shortly thereafter, the tabloids were full of pictures of a couple, relaxing with friends and family on the Spanish coast. Incidentally, they are legally married and have a daughter growing up.
5. St. Moritz, Switzerland
St. Moritz - it's not just the best ski resort in Switzerland, he is widely known throughout the world. The resort called the "Champagne climate" for its dry air and bright sun that shines 322 days a year. Not surprisingly, the billionaire Lakshmi Mittal (Lakshmi Mittal), was settled here.
4. West Greenland
Remote from the rest of the world ski resort in western Greenland - a favorite place of Bill Gates (Bill Gates), where he wants to take a break from the heat and the African charitable activities.
3. Wildcat Ridge, Colorado
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich (Roman Abramovich) adores the world's best ski resort. He paid about $ 35 million for the ranch with an area of 200 acres in the town of Wildcat Ridge near Aspin. His neighbors are now Jack Nicholson (Jack Nicholson) and Kevin Costner (Kevin Costner). It is unfortunate that they are not ardent football fans.
2. Sardinia, Italy
Over the years, the Italian Prime Minister and President of Sardinia, Renato Soru (Renato Soru) could not reach a compromise on the issue of land development and construction. The first wanted to expand the territory of their villas Sertöz, adding 150 acres of playing fields on the north coast of the island. And the latter ordered not to conduct any further developments on the coastline. Berlusconi (Berlusconi) is still created an artificial lagoon, he added two swimming pools, as well as an underwater entrance to the James Bond style. And the whole process of building it is classified as a "state secret».
1. Antigua
In the period of active development of Antigua Caribbean has long been the underdog. Now, this corner of the world gained a reputation as a luxury island. Consumers began buying mansions there ownership, among them Giorgio Armani (Giorgio Armani), Sir Richard Branson (Richard Branson), Oprah Winfrey (Oprah Winfrey), Timothy Dalton (Timothy Dalton) and Eric Clapton (Eric Clapton). At last on the island even has a private rehabilitation center for treatment of drug dependence.
9. Necker Island
Surrounded by the sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the private island of Necker - is the embodiment of wealth and fame. It belongs to this paradise billionaire Richard Branson (Richard Branson), the founder of the corporation Virgin Group. The island is home to 101 flamingos and domiciled there team of trainers Aquatics teaches visitors skating on kites, kayaking and snorkeling. Celebrities come here usually rent the entire island at once. Among them are such famous people like Jay-Z (Jay-Z), Mariah Carey (Mariah Carey) and Oprah Winfrey (Oprah Winfrey).
8. The yacht "Octopus»
The annual cost of keeping mega-yacht according to some 10% of its original value. For Paul Allen (Paul Allen), with its nearly 130-meter "baby", this means $ 20 million of costs each year. Co-founder of Microsoft knows how to handle your money. This floating 5-star hotel with swimming pool, basketball court, movie theater, two helicopters, a submarine for 10 people, dock for jet skis and a team of staff to 60 people.
7. Ty Warner Penthouse (Ty Warner) in the Four Seasons Hotel in New York
Ty Warner (Ty Warner) made his fortune as the founder and sole owner of Ty Inc. - The manufacturer bears Binnie. He bought property in the various world-renowned resorts, including the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, and Las Ventanas al Paraiso Resort in Cabo, Mexico. He also owns a penthouse at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York City, an area of over 1,300 square meters, the ceiling height of 7 meters, and views of the Manhattan skyline in 360 degrees!
6. Ibiza, Spain
Through the love of fashion (Gucci), art (the auction house Christie's) and even luggage (Samsonite) conglomerate Pinault has the largest capital in France. When Francois-Henri Pinault (Fransois-Henri Pinault) - the son of the founder of the Empire Francois Pinault (Fransois Pinault) - one wanted to be alone with then-girlfriend Salma Hayek (Salma Hayek), they went to Ibiza. Shortly thereafter, the tabloids were full of pictures of a couple, relaxing with friends and family on the Spanish coast. Incidentally, they are legally married and have a daughter growing up.
5. St. Moritz, Switzerland
St. Moritz - it's not just the best ski resort in Switzerland, he is widely known throughout the world. The resort called the "Champagne climate" for its dry air and bright sun that shines 322 days a year. Not surprisingly, the billionaire Lakshmi Mittal (Lakshmi Mittal), was settled here.
4. West Greenland
Remote from the rest of the world ski resort in western Greenland - a favorite place of Bill Gates (Bill Gates), where he wants to take a break from the heat and the African charitable activities.
3. Wildcat Ridge, Colorado
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich (Roman Abramovich) adores the world's best ski resort. He paid about $ 35 million for the ranch with an area of 200 acres in the town of Wildcat Ridge near Aspin. His neighbors are now Jack Nicholson (Jack Nicholson) and Kevin Costner (Kevin Costner). It is unfortunate that they are not ardent football fans.
2. Sardinia, Italy
Over the years, the Italian Prime Minister and President of Sardinia, Renato Soru (Renato Soru) could not reach a compromise on the issue of land development and construction. The first wanted to expand the territory of their villas Sertöz, adding 150 acres of playing fields on the north coast of the island. And the latter ordered not to conduct any further developments on the coastline. Berlusconi (Berlusconi) is still created an artificial lagoon, he added two swimming pools, as well as an underwater entrance to the James Bond style. And the whole process of building it is classified as a "state secret».
1. Antigua
In the period of active development of Antigua Caribbean has long been the underdog. Now, this corner of the world gained a reputation as a luxury island. Consumers began buying mansions there ownership, among them Giorgio Armani (Giorgio Armani), Sir Richard Branson (Richard Branson), Oprah Winfrey (Oprah Winfrey), Timothy Dalton (Timothy Dalton) and Eric Clapton (Eric Clapton). At last on the island even has a private rehabilitation center for treatment of drug dependence.
