Villa Altachiara is an exceptional home situated on the Promontory above Portofino, a stunning panoramic spots on the Tigullio Gulf.

The villa, one of the loveliest oasi of charm in the world, belonged to the late rich countess Francesca Vacca Agusta.

Surrounded on three sides by the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, Villa Altachiara perfumes by pine resin mingled with the aroma of the salt sea, flanked by the imperious wild beauty of the waves and the cliffs.

Italian architectural firm Studiomobile have developed an interesting new vertical farm concept.

The seawater vertical farm uses seawater to cool and humidify greenhouses and to convert sufficient humidity back in to fresh water to irrigate the crops.

The project has been presented in dubai where there is an absence of fresh water and local cultivations, a problem of urban transport and a high soil value, making this concept a feasible one.

Set on the idyllic 35-acre island of Manafaru, The Beach House sits at the most northerly tip of the Maldives, in the pristine, lagoon-ringed Haa Alifu Atoll, little explored by foreigners and totally un-polluted by the noise of passing speedboats.

The Beach House offers unparalleled luxury to the discerning few :

Each of the 68 villas and suites offer a private pool, complete privacy and a personal butler to pre-empt and exceed your expectations.