Everyone knows that how you store wine is as important as how you serve it, but what do you do if your home doesn’t have the cellar that your collection merits? Whether you are a serious wine connoisseur or a burgeoning enthusiast, you need to consider how temperature, humidity, UV light, and vibration will affect […]

How the Greatest Bond Stunt Came to Be The first-ever ski BASE jump had its humble beginnings at Tahoe and led to a legendary 007 moment I am a huge James Bond fan but did not know the infamous skiing base jump scene in the Spy Who Loved Me, all started in Tahoe.  What a […]

  Here come the holidays, with a layer of fresh powder for your skis. Luxury Defined presents six scenic homes designed to make the most of the season—and the snowpack—in ultimate convenience and creature comfort. From a grand chalet in the Italian Dolomites to a gorgeous mountain estate in Telluride, these deluxe residences come alive at wintertime, […]