The Top Ten Night Clubs in Las Vegas

Marquee Nightclub & Day club

(3708 S Las Vegas Blvd  Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States)

 

Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan is the premier location for the Las Vegas nightlife experience. Located at 3708 Las Vegas Blvd, Marquee is a 60,000 square foot Dave Rockwell venue containing seven different bars and three rooms—the main room, the Boom Box, and The Library—each with a distinct musical experience. Perfect for a corporate event, networking function, bachelorette party, or regular weekend night, the stylish and sophisticated venue offers a full range of food services, from passed hors d’oeuvres to buffet style dining, beverage options, and bottle service. Marquee is also the number one destination for the world’s premier music talent, featuring residencies of world-renowned DJs like Kaskade, Benny Benassi, Erick Morillo, and many more.
An innovator of Las Vegas nightclubs, Marquee’s Main Room features a state-of-the-art sound and visual system with a 40-foot LED DJ booth and projection stage in conjunction with 32,000 subwoofers and full range speakers. Overlooking the Main Floor is the intimate, lounge-style Library room, which is home to a fireplace, billiards table, and vintage books. Be sure to sample some of the specialty cocktails only served in this section of the club. On the lower level of the nightclub is the Boom Box room, featuring gorgeous views of the strip and a separate DJ and sound system, affording patrons a selection in the music and venue they wish to enjoy.
Marquee Dayclub includes eight cabanas with infinity pools and 10 three-story bungalow lofts with living quarters and open-air party decks. This luxurious outdoor facility is perfect for rest and relaxation or a pool party, and it features a daytime menu from executive chef Ralph Scamardella. The best DJs in the world will mix and spin you an unforgettable time at Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub. No other Las Vegas club can offer such a completely unique and exciting experience. 

XS Nightclub

 (3131 S Las Vegas Blvd  Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States)

Hours of Operation
Friday-Monday from 9:30pm-4am on Fridays & Saturdays 10:30pm-4am on Sundays & Mondays.
Cover Charge
$20 for ladies & $30 for gentleman on Fridays, Sundays, & Mondays. The cover charge does go up to $20 for ladies & $50 for men on Saturdays. Cover charge is subject to change on holiday & special event nights.
Dress Code
Upscale casual - no athletic wear of any kind (no flip flops, tennis shoes, shorts, hats, etc.), no baggy jeans or jeans with holes.
Music
Primarily all house & electronic music.
Table Reservations
Bottle Minimums:
Table reservations and pricing are only available 14 days in advance. The pricing & table minimums vary based on a special event or guest DJ

Bottle Prices:
Bottle prices start at $450 plus 8.1% sales tax & 20% waitress gratuity. On holiday & special event weekends, bottles start at $550, plus tax & gratuity.

Age Restriction
21 years old or older
Arrival
You must arrive for your table reservation prior to 10:00pm on Friday & Saturday nights, & prior to 11pm on Sunday & Monday nights.

TAO Nightclub

(3355 S Las Vegas Blvd  Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States)

 

The TAO Lounge, located adjacent to TAO Restaurant, serves as a chic gathering spot ideal for cocktails and conversation. Guests are transported from the City of Sin to the Pacific Rim with lush velvets and silks, waterfalls and century-old woods and stones, and a hand-carved 20-foot tall signature Buddha that “floats” peacefully above an infinity pool complete with Japanese koi.
The 10,000 square-foot TAO Nightclub is the place to see and be seen, attracting world class DJs and celebrities such as Madonna, Jay Z, Usher, Drake, Rihanna, Heidi Klum, Kim Kardashian, Jamie Foxx and Bono. The voyeuristic design includes three full-service bars, two main rooms playing a variety of hip hop, electronic dance music, and top 40, state-of-the-art audio and lighting systems, private skyboxes, and a 40-foot outside terrace overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. Throughout the venue guests can catch a glimpse of the infamous bathtub models immersed in rose petal baths, and for those looking to catch a brief reprieve from the dance floor, the TAO Lounge and Toa Beach offer sexy alternatives.

Pure night club

(3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109)

 

With an unparalleled view of the Las Vegas Strip, PURE symbolizes a new standard in Las Vegas nightlife. At 36,000 square feet, PURE is three venues in one, each featuring its own DJ, sound system and sexy style.
Claimed as the most beautiful club in the world, the venue is a haven for celebrities who can’t get enough of the euphoric atmosphere, chic design and prompt service. PURE has been recognized with numerous awards including “Las Vegas Mega-Club of the Year” by the 2011 Nightclub & Bar Awards and was named No. 1 Club in the country by Entertainment.

LAX nightclub

(3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States)

LAX Nightclub is the hottest nightclub in Las Vegas. The destination of choice for A-list celebrities and the social jet set, LAX is one of the most talked about clubs in the country. Featuring unrivaled décor and a top-tier sound system, LAX is outfitted in rich, red leathers and adorned with oversized mirrors and shimmering chandeliers, creating a modern and luxurious feel throughout the venue.
26,000 Square Feet
Two stories of modern perfection
State-of-the-Art sound system

Insurmountable VIP table service and ultra-VIP lofts

HAZE Nightclub

( 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States)

HAZE Nightclub at ARIA is a must-visit nightlife destination on the Las Vegas Strip. Boasting a design aesthetic that aims to challenge your sense of perception and reality with its innovative interior design, HAZE hosts anIbiza-style party every Saturday night. Redefining nightlife standards in Las Vegas, HAZE features a state-of-the-art Avalon sound system, a 70-foot LED light wall, and interactive projection screens that help navigate the space on five moving trusses that produce a surge of sights and sounds in tandem with  the pulsating beats of HAZE’s world-renowned DJ’s.

HAZE Nightclub is home to world renowned DJs, athletes and musicians, including Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, Tiesto, Bob Sinclair, Usher, Mya, Fergie, LMFAO, Leighton Meester, Katy Perry, Nelly, Ne-Yo and many more, making it the place to see and be seen in Las Vegas.

Surrender Nightclub

(3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109)

Hours Of Operation:

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

10:30 pm to Closing

Surrender Nightclub Club Dress Attire for Guests Strictly Enforced

No Baggy Clothing

No Sandals

No Hats

No Shorts

No Athletic Footwear

All entry is based on management's discretion. Any person who refuses to comply with any regulation governing public bathing or swimming facility or any rule of that facility must be excluded from the premises.

Bank Nightclub

(3600 Las Vegas Blvd S  Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States

The Bank Las Vegas Nightclub is a true original, the longtime favorite party spot both for visitors and local industry insiders, presenting the crown jewel of Las Vegas nightlife at the heart of the world-famous strip inside the Bellagio Hotel and Casino.

 A visit to The Bank Nightclub is a treat for all the senses, treating the ears to live sets from chart-topping performers and DJ performances guaranteed to get the crowd on its feet and pleasing the eyes with luxurious black and gold décor as the most fashionable people Sin City has to offer. Perhaps this is most true on Sunday nights, when our long-running industry party brings out Las Vegas’ movers and shakers for some literal moving and shaking.

 When the velvet ropes part for you, you will join celebrities, Las Vegas nightlife aficionados and the most beautiful party people from all over the world for a night of luxury, class and style – with a special focus on hospitality and service that has set The Bank Las Vegas Nightclub apart from the rest.

LAVO LV

(3325 S Las Vegas Blvd  Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States)

LAVO Italian Restaurant & Nightclub is the hottest spots on the Las Vegas Strip from the creators of TAO Asian Bistro, TAO Nightclub & TAO Beach. Located at the Palazzo, LAVO has become Las Vegas' celebrity haunt that has already hosted a long list of star studded evenings.

 Located directly on Las Vegas Boulevard, LAVO's terrace (available for dinner, cocktails and private events) overlooks The Strip, affording one of the best views in all of Las Vegas. With over 20,000 square feet of space, LAVO offers a multitude of indulgent entertainment experiences. Guests can start or end the night with cocktails in one of the sexiest lounges in town, or enjoy incredible Italian cuisine in one of the warmest fun filled dining rooms around. Above the restaurant, the award winning LAVO Nightclub boasts one of the most intimate, yet energetic, dance floors in Las Vegas surrounded by lush table seating and an expansive bar.

 With the restaurant, lounge and terrace open 7 nights a week, the club open 5 nights and some of the latest hours in Vegas, LAVO has quickly become a "must-go" destination for those who love great food, music, dancing and a high quality nightlife experience.

Tryst Nightclub

(3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109)

Hours Of Operation: Pre Season

Saturday | 11am to 6pm | Starting March 17th, 2012

Sunday | 11am to 6pm | Starting March 18th, 2012

 Please note hours and days of operation during our Pre-Season are all tentative weather permitting, please call our offices for details.

 Hours Of Operation: Regular Season

Friday | 12noon to 7pm | Starting May 4th, 2012

Saturday | 11am to 7pm | Starting April 21st, 2012

Sunday | 11am to 7pm | Starting April 22nd, 2012

 Proper Attire Required:

Dress to impress, no baggy clothing, jeans, or basketball shorts.

 Sunbathing

Pool access will be granted to those with proper swim attire. All persons who do not have the proper swim attire will be informed that they are not to enter pool areas prior to venue entry. European bathing is not permitted.

 Proper swim attire includes:

• Swimming suits

Prohibited apparel for sunbathing/swimming:

• No jeans or pants – guests may not swim/sunbathe fully clothed

• No undergarments allowed for sunbathing/swimming

• No torn or cut-off clothing

• No rips/stains on clothing

• No see-through bathing suits

• No offensive prints on clothing

• No chains or baggy clothing (jeans, shorts, etc.)

• No athletic gear

• No clothing that contains rivets, hooks, studs, etc.

• European sunbathing is prohibited

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Coolest Town of America

Camden,ME(Population: 3,570)

We've all been faced with the classic vacation dilemma: the mountains or the beach? But there's no need to settle, Camden's got them both covered. This mid-coastal town located on Penobscot Bay is one of only two places on the Atlantic seaboard where the mountains meet the sea. Those gorgeous vistas have been attracting vacationers to this former ship-building town since the 1800s, when wealthy families snatched up properties to build summer homes. Today, many of those mansions and estates have been converted to inns and bed and breakfasts, most within walking distance of the harbor. Go ahead, it's not cliché to dine on Maine lobster paired with a local wine at Fresh, a waterfront restaurant on Bay View Landing. Afterwards, browse the galleries, antique shops and general stores on Main Street for one-of-a-kind crafts, clothing and jewelry. When the ocean is calling, take sail from Camden Harbor on a tall-masted schooner cruise that explores the Maine coast, lighthouses, islands, and coves. Left your sea legs back at the B&B? No problem. Camden Hills State Park offers 30 miles of hiking trails in 5,700 acres of wooden hills including Mt Battie, an 800-foot summit with stunning views of the bay.

                                                          

Elkhart Lake, WI(Population: 967)

You might say Elkhart Lake runs on two speeds: adrenaline-pumping fast and good-ol'-days calm. Just outside of town, in the Kettle Moraine State Forest, speedsters can find Road America, a four-mile off-road race circuit built in the 1950s where racers have been known to pass the 200 mph mark. But back around the lake—crystal blue, spring-fed, cedar-lined, and 120-feet deep—the pace is decidedly more relaxed. At the three lakeside Victorian-era resorts, activities such as pontoon boating, wakeboarding, and summer bonfires will call to mind those long-lost memories of summer camp.

Flagler Beach, FL(Population: 4,484)

Twenty miles north of Daytona Beach on A1A, Flagler Beach couldn't be more different from its party-hardy neighbor to the south. In fact, the area seems to attract more sea turtles and right whales than spring breakers. And it's not hard to see why: This thin strip of a beach town, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, has remained significantly less developed than its neighbors. The six miles of pristine sand—which boast an orange hue thanks to crushed coquina shells—are only interrupted by one fishing pier. In town, the vibe is laid back and retro, thanks to spots like Grampa's Uke Joint, which sells ukuleles, and High Tides at Snack Jack, a 1950s fish shack that attracts surfers with funky dishes like tuna reubens, ahi club sandwiches, and sake Bloody Marys.

Glenwood Springs, CO(Population: 9,614)

For a Rocky Mountain town, Glenwood Springs is surprisingly focused on water. Sitting at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, 40 miles north of Aspen, the town is home to the largest natural hot springs pool in the world, which has attracted the likes of Teddy Roosevelt, Doc Holliday, and Al Capone since the opening of a lodge in 1890. In addition to soaking in the steamy springs—even when there are feet of powder on the ground—you can try water-centric activities from whitewater rafting to fly-fishing to kayaking. As you can probably tell from the waters bubbling up under Glenwood Springs, there's as much going on underground as there is above it. Below the town are miles of caverns, filled with creatively named formations like cave popcorn, moonmilk, soda straws, and cave bacon.

Greenville, KY(Population: 4,312)

That particularly Southern combination of down-home charm and old-fashioned grandeur is old hat in Greenville. Founded in 1799 and settled by Revolutionary War veterans, it grew over the next century into the seat of one of the South's most profitable coal-mining regions. That history is reflected in the enduring elegance of city landmarks such as the 105-year-old Beaux Arts courthouse and 111-year-old Palace Theater. On Main Street, laid-back locals and mom-and-pop establishments evoke the guitar and harmonica twangs of folk songs. You might even hear John Prine's "Paradise" as you stroll the streets—the renowned singer-songwriter penned some of his most famous lyrics about the coal-mining history of Greenville and the surrounding area. The town's musical legacy lives on at Rockford's Place Café: part eatery, part jam session venue, it adds a little funk to the Greenville scene.

Gulf Shores, AL(Population: 9,741)

Folks in this Gulf of Mexico beach town must get tired of hearing tourists do their best Bubba impersonations. But comparisons to Forrest Gump’s shrimp-loving sidekick are only logical: Each October since 1971, the town hosts the National Shrimp Festival, often attracting over 250,000 people with shrimp cook-offs, concerts, and sandcastle contests. If you don’t make it here during the three-day festivities, don’t fret. Shrimp shows up on menus all around town, including the dockside Lulu’s at Homeport Marina, which is owned by Jimmy Buffett’s sister Lucy. Like much of the Gulf of Mexico, the area was hit hard by the 2010 BP oil spill. But, ironically, the area’s powdery white beaches got an unexpected PR boost from the disaster and subsequent successful cleanup): For many Americans, it was the first time they learned Alabama even has beaches!

Le Claire, IA(Population: 3,765)

Le Claire, IA, has always had a close relationship with the Mississippi River. In the 19th century, the town was home to the river pilots who navigated through the dangerous Upper Rapids. Nowadays, the pilots are commemorated by the Mississippi River Distilling Company, which crafts concoctions, such as River Baron Artisan Spirit and Cody Road Bourbon, named for the city's most famous native son, William "Buffalo Bill" Cody. You can best explore the waterway with an overnight cruise on the elegant Riverboat Twilight. While onboard, make sure to keep an eye out for the river's most celebrated residents, bald eagles and white pelicans. The Mighty Mississippi even plays a starring role in the town's coolest annual celebration: Tugfest, a cross-river tug-of-war with Port Byron, IL.

Lititz, PA(Population: 9,369)

Founded in 1756 as a Moravian community, Lititz takes its 250-year history seriously even as it embraces its vibrant present. This Lancaster County town's Lititz Springs Park has been a center of town life since the 18th century, when it was the site of public concerts, and houses a welcome center in a replica of a 19th-century Reading & Columbia Railroad depot. The Lititz Historical Foundation offers costumed guided tours and a museum that includes Native American artifacts, a replica of a Moravian home, and a heritage garden. But, of course, the past is only the beginning in Lititz, where visitors can quaff handcrafted ales at the Appalachian Brewing Company of Lititz, savor homemade ice cream at Greco's, or shop for furniture made by noted Lancaster County craftsmen.

Mount Carroll, IL(Population: 1,717)

Don't be fooled by the elegant brick courthouse and the pastoral farmland settings: Though this town in Illinois's northwestern corner looks like classic Main Street, U.S.A., there's something gleefully, well, off about the place. And the residents wouldn't have it any other way. Need proof? The local antiques store and tea room has a Victorian Mad Hatter theme. Weirdest of all—by a country mile—is Mount Carroll's year-round haunted house, the Raven's Grin Inn. The 19th-century mansion has been converted into a spooky art piece with a homemade pterodactyl skeleton, a giant metal skull, four cars sticking out of the facade, and a series of slides and trapdoors.

Put-in-Bay, OH(Population: 138)

Put-in-Bay is utterly defined by its location, on South Bass Island in Lake Erie. The bay has been an essential part of lake navigation since Native Americans first plied the waters centuries ago. (The town's name likely comes from the boating term "put-in," meaning to enter the water.) The island was the site of a key naval battle in the War of 1812, and Perry's Cave, where Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's men obtained the clean drinking water to which their victory over the British is partly attributed, is a popular historical site. Today, island life means coming and going via ferry or plane (even some schoolkids commute via plane from neighboring islands), and patiently waiting out winters that see few visitors. But all that changes in summer, when the community welcomes hundreds of thousands of tourists to popular resorts, restaurants specializing in—what else?—seafood (you must try the local favorite, lobster bisque), craft shops, and award-winning Heineman Winery.

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Highest Paid Actors- 2012

Robert Pattinson

($26.5 million)

Robert Pattinson tied up with his co-Twilight actor Taylor Lautner and both have acquired their wealth from the Twilight saga blockbuster movies. With his recent break-up with his girlfriend who cheated on him, perhaps, Pattinson could find refuge in his earnings. This brokenhearted bachelor has captured the hearts of millions of girls when he played Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. But, his number of fans dramatically increased when he was named Edward Cullen.

Taylor Lautner

($26.5 million)

Best-known as Jacob Black in the Twilight saga, Taylor Lautner got his shares of success really massive. The Rolling Stone, GQ, and People have branded Taylor Lautner as a “sex symbol.” He can effortlessly captivate the heart of a girl and at the same time get the boys’ admiration with his rugged agility. His regular work outs paid off because at present Taylor Lautner and his abs have become world-renowned.

Mark Wahlberg

($27 million)

Even before Mark Wahlberg’s movie hits and TV shows, he was already a headliner. The star of Planet of the Apes, Rock Star, The Italian Job, The Departed, Shooter, Date Night, and Ted—his most current film, has nothing more to prove if you want a movie to turn into millions of dollars. And for the record, he is also the executive producer of the popular TV series Entourage, How to Make it America, and Boardwalk.

Will Smith

($30 million)

Some may know him with his stage name: The Fresh Prince, but Will Smith is not just an actor because he also produces films and raps, yes, he raps. In 2007, Will Smith was named the Most Powerful Actor in Hollywood and his legacy in the entertainment industry continues to impress with his numerous blockbuster films

Johnny Depp

($30 million)

His frequent collaboration with Tim Burton, his close friend and director in eight films has led him to acquiring a massive fortune. The kind of commitment he puts in every project that he does is reflected on his perfect execution of his roles and one of which is being the infamous Jack Sparrow. Hence, there is no wonder that Johnny Depp is considered to be the most loved and effective actors in his lifetime. And if you can add his previous relationships to his credentials, being with Winona Ryder, Kate Moss, and Vanessa Paradis, Johnny Depp gives him more charm.

Sacha Baron Cohen

($30 million)

Directors and producers hire Sacha Baron Cohen if they want an actor who can effortlessly portray an unorthodox fictional character. To name a few of his works as an actor, his striking performance in Ali G, Borat, and Brüno has gained him a number of nominations. Though his life is now filled with many controversies, Sacha Baron Cohen bravely faced the unpleasant comments for the characters that he played.

Ben Stiller

($33 million)

When determining the gross of his films, everybody is expecting huge amount, and in the end, they aren’t mistaken. Ben Stiller never fails to impress the entire cast, the director, and the producer of every movie he does when it comes to showing versatility and commitment. After all, what can an actor whose every film’s average worth is $73 million has to prove? After all his movies, Ben Stiller will continue to steal the spotlight whenever he takes a comedy film role.

Dwayne Johnson

( $36 million)

 Dwayne Johnson’s recognition as “The Rock” led him to acquiring the WWF Championship. With his personality and charm, Dwayne Johnson successfully gained the attraction of his loyal fans. There is no doubt that he is indeed “The People’s Champion” but people were not satisfied with a single nickname and Dwayne Johnson has a list of interesting nicknames as well such as “The Great One,” “The Most Electrifying Man in All Entertainment,” “The Brahma Bull,” “The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment,” and more to come.

Adam Sandler

($37 million)

 Adam Sandler and his performance in The Wedding Singer is perhaps the most notable character that he has played. There is no way Adam Sandler will not top box office hits with his successful comedy movies because he is not just your offensive funnyman but your affectionate man of sense of humor. And even if he does “very bad things” to you, you will always go back to movie houses to watch his latest film. His film Don’t Mess with the Zohan is also regarded as one of his most appealing comedic roles.

Leonardo DiCaprio

($37 million)

 Leonardo DiCaprio is definitely having a tough time counting his millions the same way his having a hard time counting his long list of nominations and the successful films he became part of. His role in Titanic movie is definitely his biggest breakthrough and the millions of earnings even doubled, tripled and quadrupled when Titanic embarked a voyage on 3D.

Tom Cruise

($75 million)

Nothing is now impossible for Tom Cruise now that he tops the list of top 10 highest paid celebrities in 2012. Tom Cruises is always included in a lot of list when it comes to looks, power, and influence. But, is there really a price to pay for every success he gains? The recent issue about his divorce with Katie Holmes is indeed a deep impact to Cruise’s personal life. With roller-coaster-like life story, what is next for Tom Cruise? Even his $75 million can’t fix broken marriage.

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Top Ten Lost Treasures- (Part-2)

Yamashita gold

When fortune hunters fished out the bell-shaped mass from the South China Sea in May 1993, everyone thought that they had uncovered the legendary Yamashita treasure.

President Fidel Ramos set up a task force to examine the metal. Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) described it as a two-tonne block of platinum estimated to be worth US$480 million, while NBI chief Epimaco Velasco believed that it was part of the Yamashita treasure.

According to popular legend, Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita looted the national treasures of South-east Asian countries which Japan conquered during the early stages of World War II.

He supposedly brought his war booty to Philippines. He was said to have buried his treasure in more than 100 different sites around the country as his army escaped from the advancing Allied troops in 1945.
Yamashita's trove of jewellery, gold and other precious metals was believed to be worth US$100-US$200 billion. When the general was hanged in 1946 as a war criminal, the exact whereabouts of his treasure remained a mystery that attracted countless fortune seekers.

Some treasure hunters were even willing to risk their lives to find the famous treasure. Two Filipinos were buried alive in the southern Philippine city of General Santos when an 8-m-deep tunnel they were digging caved in.

American treasure hunters claimed that Yamashita made use of war prisoners to bury part of the booty in booby-trapped underground chambers near Manila. The chambers were then sealed, trapping the prisoners inside.

But Manila's National Museum archaeologist Eusebio Dizon said that he never found any evidence of the treasure in the 18 years he spent looking for artefacts on land and sea.

According to former first lady Imelda Marcos, the Yamashita treasure fell into the hands of her late husband. She said that Mr Marcos obtained his wealth from the treasure which he had used to trade in precious metals. However, she refused to divulge how her husband discovered the treasure or how much it was worth.

On the other hand, those who were skeptical of Mrs Marcos' claims said that the gold story was nothing more than a cover-up for Mr Marcos' plunder of the Philippine Treasury during his presidency.
So the legend of Yamashita's gold continues. Who knows, the gold may still be buried out there, somewhere, waiting to be unearthed.

The czar fabergo eggs

Czar Alexander III and his wife Czarina Maria Fedorovna celebrated their twentieth anniversary on Easter in 1885. Easter is the most celebrated holiday for those of the Russian Orthodox faith, marking a time of hope and renewed life. So it was that on this very special occasion the Czar wanted a very special gift to present to his wife.

The Czar commissioned a young jeweler, Peter Carl Faberge, whose creations were favored by his wife, to make a truly special gift. On Easter morning, Faberge delivered an enameled egg with a golden yolk. Inside the yolk was a golden hen, and inside the hen, a miniature royal crown of diamonds and a ruby egg. Maria was completely taken with the gift, which led the Czar to engage Faberge's services every Easter thereafter.

The Czar only insisted that each Faberge egg be unique, and contain a surprise befitting of an Empress.
Faberge came through, year after year, taking inspiration from the lives of the Czar and his wife. For example, the Danish Palaces egg of 1891 was covered in translucent pink enamel, encrusted with jewels and gold leaf. Inside was a series of 10 screens upon which were painted tiny portraits of palaces and houses in which Maria had lived as a Danish princess before marrying Alexander III.

After the Czar's unexpected death in 1894, the Czar's son, Nicholas II, ascended to the throne. Nicholas not only continued the tradition of the Faberge egg for his mother, but placed an order for a second egg for his wife, Czarina Alexandra Fedorovna.
Faberge's life changed when the Imperial eggs were shown in public for the first time at the 1900 World Exhibition. The exquisite beauty of the ornate eggs captured the adoration of royalty and aristocracy, and Faberge was inundated with commissions from around the world. This led to the establishment of the House of Faberge.
The Czar's reign ended on 15 March 1917 among famine and riots. Nicholas and his family, including his five children, were held hostage for over a year before they were finally shown to a basement and executed on 17 July 1918. Nicholas' mother managed to escape death and departed from her homeland with the Order of St. George egg -- the last Faberge egg she would ever receive.

Fifty-six Imperial Faberge eggs were made in all, and of those forty-four are accounted for and two others have been photographed. Faberge Easter eggs were also commissioned by Siberian gold mine owner, Alexander Kelch, but the Imperial Easter egg collection is the most highly valued.

The mystique, beauty, and whimsical nature of the Faberge egg is copied to this day, though few are aware of the history behind the bejeweled symbol of hope and life inspired by a reign of Czars whose own lives ended in tragedy.

City of Paititi

From what one knows thanks to the chronicles and to the old legendary traditions, Païtiti would have been an immense city that would be buried somewhere in the Peruvian Amazon Rain Forest. It is a city for which one looked in all the South America. But since about fifty years, the research focused toward the southeast of Peru, in Peruvian Amazonia. What appears logical, because Païtiti is bound at the empire inca. And the modern Peru constitutes what was the center of this empire: the Tawantinsuyu.

The point of departure of the legend is situated after the death of Atawualpa, the Inca reigning upon the arrival of the Spaniards (1532). The Empire was then for its peak, but torn by a civil war between Huascar, the heir legitimizes of the throne of the Incas, and his half brother Atawualpa. It is then that appears Francisco Pizarro. This one taking advantage of the state of civil war in which was the Empire, captures Atawualpa. Prisoner of the Spaniards, the Inca proposes, in exchange for his freedom, the payment of a fabulous treasure. He makes a commitment to fill of gold the room of the palace where he is held, until the height of the raised hand, and to fill of silver two other similar rooms, and in one month. Pizarro, which was dazzled by the wealth of Peru, accepts obviously the market. The ransom of the emperor begins then to stream in the Spanish camp of all the provinces of Tawantinsuyu. The commentators of this time speak about real golden mountains ! We say that at the same time a part of the Inca nobility, taking a system of secret cities, would have found refuge in the forest, on the Amazonian hillside of Peru. And it is on this matter that we pronounce, from the first years of the conquest, a mysterious word : that of Paititi.

Was it about the hidden face of the Inca Empire, from the secret fief of the Incas ? Nobody knows it. Because nobody has still ever found this mysterious lost city. It is there also that would have been hidden as a matter of urgency all the treasures of the Empire. At least those of the region of Cusco, the imperial capital. Tons of gold and magnificent precious objects would have passed in transit so hurriedly towards the jungle. Certain commentators speak about twenty thousand llamas loaded with gold, driven eastward, for an unknown destination, by the Coya, the wife of the Inca.

Several chronicles speak in particular about a wonderful "gold chain" which the Inca Huayna Capac had made execute to commemorate the birth of Huascar, the heir legitimizes of the Incas, which Atawualpa, his half brother, will make murder. This yahuirka, the length of which was at least two hundred meters, had, as it is said, links so big as the inch of a man. Garcilaso of Vega, a half-blood who spent his youth to Cusco, claims that his weight was such as two hundred Indians succeeded hardly in lifting it. It was covered with articulated golden plaques which, feigning the scales of the skin of a snake, sparkled in the Sun. The conquistadors tried vainly to seize it. But the legend tells that this inestimable golden chain would have secretly been returned, by the very Indians, up to the kingdom of Grán Païtiti and thrown in a lagoon, accompanied with quantities of objects of a priceless value.

We also speak of a fabulous golden solar disk, the Punchao, which throned formerly in the main room of the Qorikancha, the Golden Wall, the Big Temple of Cusco. Height about four meters, this anthropomorphic idol representing Inti, the god Sun, based on a base which contained, as it is said, hearts pulverized of the Inca emperors. It was the Holy of Holies, the most precious object of the Empire. We lose its track after 1572.

The legend of Paititi, we see it, is thus very close in this history of ransom and gold. And it is moreover all the drama of Paititi. Because most of those who had respite, through the history, to look for this lost city, were livened up, for the greater part, only by the bait of the gold. But Paititi is above all... an archaeological treasure ! It is the Graal of the modern Peru. And it is a big world heritage.

The pharaohs missing treasure

The discovery of King Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922 revealed the fact that he had been buried with many worldly jewels and riches. However, this was not the first the people had heard about royalty being buried with much of the wealth that they had acquired during their life. It was well-known that the Pharaohs of Egypt were usually buried with many of their gems and precious stones and it’s always been better-known that these tombs were often raided by many thieves and criminals. This proved to be true in the 19th century when many of these tombs were unearthed and were found to be completely empty. However, not all of the thefts in the Valley of the Kings, which is where the Pharaohs are buried, could have been done by a common thief as the skill required to get into the different graves and completely empty them was very great and thought to be more than a common thief could handle.

One theory suggests that priests who oversaw burials took all of the wealth from these graves. In those times, the taking of the ancestor’s riches by the priests was not condemned as it was considered that this money was to be used for the church and was therefore, fine for the priests to collect and was a known and accepted activity. However, after it was discovered that the tombs of the Valley of the Kings were empty, the ruler Herihor became an obvious suspect. When Herihor gave up the throne, he joined forces with his son-in-law, Piankh and the two quickly took control of many of the people of the now divided kingdom. Herihor became the one who oversaw the reburials and this would have given him many opportunities to take from the different graves. What makes the story even more interesting and mysterious, is the fact that Herihor has never had his tomb discovered and so, should it ever be found, so might all of the wealth of the Pharaohs past.

Treasure of lima

As the story goes, in 1820, foreseeing that Peru would revolt across Spain, the Governor and clergy in Lima wished for their treasures to be transported to Mexico. For this feat, they hired a British brig, Mary Dear and Captain Thompson to protect the treasures of Lima to Mexico. The “Loot of Lima” was estimated at over $60,000, which came from the cathedral. Among the treasure were two life-sized statues of the Blessed Virgin holding the Divine Child. Both of these statues were made from pure gold. Other treasures included jeweled stones and candlesticks.

The thought of just how much this treasure could mean to one person, Captain Thompson had all the passengers aboard Mary Dear killed. He then headed to Cocos Island. Cocos Island is around 400 miles from the coast of Costa Rica where he buried the treasure in a cave.

He left the treasure and soon became partners with the notorious pirate, Benito Bonito. While sailing with Benito Bonito, the ship was attacked by a British warship. The only one to survive the attack was Captain Thompson.

Finally, years later, Thompson ran into a stranger of the name of Keating. He explained his dilemma to Keating who agreed to travel to the island to retrieve the buried treasure. Thompson died before even departing.

Keating decided to go ahead with the expedition and with Captain Bogue set sail for Cocos Island. They did discover the treasure that Thompson buried, however, greed got in the way once again and the crew mutinied. Thompson and Bogue loaded as much as could of the treasure on a smaller boat, the treasure was too heavy for the boat and it capsized. Bogue drowned and Thompson was found by a ship passing by and was taken to Newfoundland. This is where he died.

Captain Thompson left clues to the whereabouts of the “Loot of Lima” in a waybill. He talks of arriving at a bay on the northeast of Cocos Island. His directions state to follow the shoreline until you reach a creek, follow the creek that flows inland at the high water mark. Now go 70 paces, west by south. Now you will notice an opening in the hills. Go north and walk into the stream. You will then see a smooth rock rising up such as a cliff, about where your shoulders meet the cliff you will notice a hole, just large enough for a finger or thumb to fit into, here you must put in an iron bar and turn. Behind this is a door that opens up to the “Loot of Lima.”

Another version of Captain Thompson’s deathbed story states that at the Baby of Hope, which is between two deserted islands, you should walk 350 paces going with the creek and then change course to go north-northeast for about 850 yards. Here you will find a cave marked with a cross and this is the location of the Treasure of Lima.