Live in Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner's $4.9M Love Nest High Up in the Los Angeles Mountains

Photos Courtesy of Joe Babajian Old Hollywood never seems to lose its appeal, with stars like Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe still commanding our attention. Not only do we love looking and speaking like them, we love living like them, which is why celebrity real estate is always going to spark some interest. Listed with Joe Babajian, 2260 Maravilla Drive in Los Angeles has plenty going for it, from its prime location overlooking the city in the Outpost Estates to its list of former residents (like Bela Lugosi and Sinatra himself) — plus, it takes a pretty great photo.

Priced at just $4.9 million, this four bedroom, four bathroom estate is a pretty great steal. Sitting on a 11,615-square-foot lot, the entire villa offers amazing Los Angeles views, as well as 4,200 square feet of living space. Not only did Dracula himself live here (Bela Lugosi) in the 1930s, this residence was the first home of Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner in the early 1950s. Plus, names like Ben Affleck, Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Charlize Theron, Salma Hayek, Ben Stiller and Marilu Henner have all lived in the neighborhood, so there's a pretty good chance you'll be living among some star power.

The home's main floor has a kitchen, dining room, and a living and family room with a double-sided marble fireplace. The living area features huge sliding glass doors to open the interior up to the city views and give that relaxing Southern Californian feel. The floor above is where you will find the grand master bedroom and bath, with its own patio, and two extra bedrooms. There's also an entertainment level that opens up to an infinity pool with panoramic views, with an additional guest suite and bath. Having been fully renovated, the estate comes complete with top-of-the-line upgrades, like gray stained French oak wood flooring and an integrated sound/security system.

Virtual Windscreen and Smart Assist on Futuristic JLR Drives

Virtual Windscreen and Smart Assist on Futuristic JLR DrivesOn the horizon for Jaguar Land Rover is a selection intelligent cars which will have their own on-board ‘Smart Assistant' to carry out a range of functions that allow the driver to concentrate on driving by including a virtual windscreen, which will work as a heads-up display projecting all important navigation icons.

What's more, JLR's new car concept will recognise drivers by their smartphone, and by the time the driver has opened the car door, the mirrors, steering wheel and seat settings will all be geared to their individual preferences. The cabin will be pre-set to their preferred temperature, and will automatically change and adjust itself.

Through the ‘Smart Assistant' feature, the car will review the driver's schedule and set the navigation depending on traffic conditions to avoid congestion. It will also predict the driver's next destination based on their schedule.

Other handy features include Fuel Assist, which can suggest a driver's preferred filling stations or advise the driver whether they need to fill up the day before a long trip; Predictive Phone Call, which predicts who the driver is likely to call in certain situations; Intelligent Notifications, which allows the car to alert people that the driver will be late; and Auto Adaptive Cruise Control, which applies a distance setting learned from the owner's driving style.

Jaguar Land Rover has not yet confirmed when this technology will be in the hands of consumers, but it says it could happen in the next few years.

Best Cities for Hosting a Bachelorette Party

 Las Vegas, Nevada

Speaking of stereotypes, there is no greater partying territory than Vegas. Those who come for thrills find them: You and your best girl friends can indulge in some of the finest restaurants, be pampered in the hotel spa, head out to the night clubs in your most expensive heels, and play poker all night long. What bachelorette party could ask for anything more?

Miami Beach, Florida

As America’s other famous party destination, South Beach attracts its fair share of bachelorette parties. After all, Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive supply some of the hottest nightclubs and most delicious drink menus in the nation – this little strip of the city is ideal for celebrating those last few moments as a single woman.

Orlando, Florida

It’s not the first city that comes to mind when one thinks about bachelorette parties, but there’s a reason why this town attracts more tourists than any other location in the world. Buy a few tickets to your theme park of choice, spend your mornings eating a luxurious buffet brunch, and make sure you fit the rooftop bar Sky 60 into your to do list.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

This city made famous by partying teens is an ideal bachelorette party location, especially if you and your favorite ladies enjoy pristine beaches and decadent hotels. It’s not just the nightlife, restaurants and white sand beaches that will have you crying tears of joy, either – every sunset in Cabo is a breathtaking experience.

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Places to Travel Before You Have Kids

The Maldives

An intimate, secluded tropical setting, the Maldives has the perfect backdrop. These mystical islands, located in the Indian Ocean, are made up of 1,190 coral islands surrounded by a coral reefs in the lagoon. Various underwater creatures and colorful coral reefs can be seen under the sparkling, turquoise-blue waters, with swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and sunset boat tours. Travel to an uninhabited area of the island, enjoy a sunset tour, dinner under a starlit sky, visit a nightclub or enjoy a spa treatment in your own private bungalow, surrounded by waters of the lagoon.

Disney World

If you really want to see the sights at Disney World, the best time is before you have children. Tons of romantic, unique, adult-oriented experiences await with luxurious resorts and hotels such as Waldorf Astoria, Ritz Carlton, and Marriott, five-star restaurants, and exceptional nightlife.

New Zealand

New Zealand is the new hot spot to see, and is worth every minute of a long, 13-hour, flight. This is one expensive trip that children would not be able to comfortably endure. Travel to Auckland to the Sky Tower to see a view 610 feet high from a 360 degree angle; attend wine tasting at the wineries; sail or hike at the Bay of Islands; watch the blue penguins march back to their nests in the city of Oamaru. Bunjee jump off the Kawarau Bridge, skydive, or enjoy exciting white water rafting over grade five rapids.

Moshi, Tanzania

Are you ready for a serious thrill by hiking 19, 341 feet up Mount Kilimanjaro? Would you like to camp in a wildlife sanctuary of Serengeti National Park? Go to the Maasai Manyatta homestead for a cultural experience with tribal dress, beaded necklaces and handcarved walking sticks.

Napa  Valley, California

Chardonnay, Merlot, and Pinot Noir can be sampled in the more than 400 wineries surrounding Napa Valley. Enjoy the local bounty from the outdoor markets, or have dinner at a quaint bistro. Vineyard tours are offered, along with bike rentals and a lot of walking.

As you can see, these destinations would be more fun and appropriate before the children arrive. But when they do, you will have exciting and fulfilling memories that will last a lifetime.

SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND TOMATOES FROM THE RESTAURANT TASHKENSKIMI SIXTY

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INGREDIENTS:

• Sunflower sprouts - 5 gr
• Chervil - 2 gr
• Tomato Beef - 150 gr
• Sunflower - 10 gr
• Balsamic caviar - 3 gr
• Pink shrimp - 80 gr
• Salad dressing - 30 oz

Products for the sauce:

• Fish sauce - 25 g
• Balsamic vinegar (white) - 20 gr
• Honey - 20 gr
• Extra virgin olive oil - 90 g

PREPARATION:

All products for the sauce whisk until smooth. Dice tomatoes Shrimp Boil 2 cm. Tomatoes, shrimp, sprouts sunflower, chervil sauce fill and put in a plate. Decorate eggs and sunflower seeds.

HIGH fashion in Paris Prosel Show Zuhair Murad

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