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Adam has lived in Hong Kong since 1988. He briefly managed the demise of the Wanderlust travel bookshop on Hollywood road in the mid 1990s, then worked as Associate Editor on Cathay Pacific’s inflight magazine Discovery for several years. He began writing Travellers’ Checks for Post Magazine in 1998, working for several years under the pseudonym Peter Walbrook. A former contributing editor for the exclusive luxury travel guide NB Review, he has also edited several books, including the first-ever travel guide to Uzbekistan in 1996, and 'The Amazing Adventures of Betsy And Niki' (2008) by Captain Charles “Chic” Eather. His non-fiction book 'The Great Fire of Hong Kong', was published in 2010.

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The largest private yacht in the world is the 180 meter-long Azzam, owned by the Emir of Abu Dhabi. Arab sheikhs, Russian oligarchs and American billionaires are battling to own the most luxurious and most expensive ship. The largest private yacht in the world cost around 600 million euros. The Azzam, which belongs to the Emir of Abu Dhabi, is a staggering 180 meters long. And it’s high maintenance — staff, diesel and servicing cost around ten million euros a year. These mega yachts are designed and furnished by top architects, like Philipp Starck. This film takes viewers onto some of the most expensive yachts in the world. Meet Norwegian ship designer Espen Oeino, who has inside knowledge of what this league of luxury really means. His clients’ requests have included a helicopter landing pad, and even a personal submarine on board. Along with destinations like Monaco, Miami and Dubai, yacht owners have recently also begun heading to more adventurous locations, like the Arctic Ocean.
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Each room comes with internet access and annual ownership fees are worked out based on the square footage of each apartment. here

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Residents who were on board were able to see polar bears and play golf in the Antarctic snow and itineraries are decided two years beforehand by a vote. [links]

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And guests can enjoy a game of tennis on the only-full size tennis court at sea, or go for a swim in the various pools and then relax in the 7,000-square foot spa and fitness centre. here

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Piers rips Meg's pal to shreds for 'trashing Queen in garbage book' [links]

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Unfortunately those interested in purchasing a property may have to wait as there's a waiting list for some room sizes, including three-bedroom flats and penthouse suites. here

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Eclipse has accommodations for 36 guests. Carpathia had accommodations for 100 in first class alone and over 2,000 total. here

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Eclipse has a 14,330 gross tonnage (enclosed space inside the ship). Carpathia had 13,555 gross tons. [links]

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RMS Carpathia, the ocean liner that picked up the 705 survivors of the Titanic disaster was 541 feet long, 64 feet, six inches wide, and had a draft of 34 feet, seven inches. here

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Eclipse is 533 feet, one inch long and 72 feet, two inches wide. Her draft (depth in the water) is 19 feet, four inches. [links]

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Carpathia was an average-sized (that's what she said) vessel in 1912. here