If a word could describe the yachts that skim into harbor at these events it might be "glimmering": pearlescent hulls, onyx floors and marble staircases, exotic woods varnished to a fare-thee-well.

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The glass-enclosed steam shower is big enough for two and is made of rare stone and tiles imported from around the world golden onyx, French marble with deep chocolate veining and Italian pearlized mosaic tiles.

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The rest of the house has high-end features like Italian marble, mahogany cabinetry, onyx slab flooring, wine and piano room, two pools, billiard room and solar power-generating system.

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