The World’s Most Spectacular Roads

10. Stelvio Pass, Italy

48 hairpin turns up to a 2757m (9045ft) pass in the Italian Alps, and Top Gear’s pick for “greatest driving road in the world.” Photo: Damian Morys Foto
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09. Cabot Trail, Canada

Wrapping around northern Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island, the Cabot Trail is mountainous and windy with near-constant ocean views. I recommend biking it.
Photo: kennymatic

08. I-70 at Glenwood Canyon, Colorado

The Colorado River, of Grand Canyon fame, carved this canyon billions of years ago. The U.S. government built the 12-mile, $490 million interstate route through it, which was only completed in 1992.
Photo: Payton Chung

07. Millau Bridge, France

Southern France’s Millau Bridge is the tallest in the world — taller, actually, than the Eiffel Tower.
Photo: Tibchris

06. Karakoram Highway, Pakistan

The “highest paved international road in the world” connects Pakistan with Xinjiang, China. It is currently closed at the Hunza Valley due to a massive landslide.
Photo: Umair Mohsin

05. Mountain road, Snowdonia, Wales

Mountainous northern Wales is traversed by many of these ancient, narrow, stone-walled roads. I’ve experienced the challenge of navigating them at night. With oncoming traffic. Car renters beware.
Photo: Richard0

04. Chapman’s Peak Drive, South Africa

Another great coastal road, this one just 15 miles south of Cape Town.
Photo: Raveesh Vyas

03. Mountain road, central Peru

Most mountain pass roads in Peru qualify as “spectacular.” This one runs north from the Sacred Valley town of Ollantaytambo and is part of the car route to Machu Picchu.
Photo: ThiagoJ

02. Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Keys

U.S. Highway 1 runs for miles over the water, connecting the Florida Keys to the mainland. It includes this long span of bridge.
Photo: Milan.Boers

01. Gotthard Pass, Switzerland

Traveling north from Italy into Switzerland, you’ll come to Gotthard Pass, which you can cross on either the new, straightforward road, or the old roller coaster above. My money’s on the latter.

2010 - Celebrity Weddings

2010 - a round number for the origin of family life. And what time, if not summer, suitable for the ceremony more than anything.

1. Country singer Carrie Underwood, 27 years old, and hockey player Mike Fisher, 30, were married July 10 in a modest circle of friends of 250 people. According to Carrie, which open up the magazine «PEOPLE» after the engagement, which took place on 20 December, the couple will have some time to roam between homes in Nashville and St. Petersburg, Ontario, until they get themselves a cozy nest. More images after the break...

 2. Spanish actress Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem have become not only oskoronostsami, but owners of cherished wedding rings. The celebration took place in July in the Bahamas. In 2008 Bardem, 41god, received a gold statuette for the film "Old men do not belong here", Penelope - in 2009 for Supporting Actress movie "Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona".

 3. TV-show host La La Vasquez and the player's basketball team «Denver Nuggets» Carmelo Anthony decided to follow Carrie Underwood iMayk Fisher, got married, too, on July 10, but on 42 Street in New York. It was modest, but tasteful.

 4. July 10 was still just a wedding boom for the stars, because that day was the wedding of John Krasinski and Emily Blunt held on 10 July at the Villa «D'este» in the Italian town of Como, away from the onlookers. Krasinski, 30, and Blunt, 27 years organized a classic wedding with a cream wedding dress and march, under which the bride went to her husband.

 5. The same day, comedian Martin Lawrence and his common law wife Shamika Gibbs tied the knot. The bride did not have to choose the groomsmen, they were daughters Amara, 7 years old and Liana, age 9, and daughter of Lawrence's first marriage Jasmine, 14 years old. Celebration held in a narrow family circle.

 6. Megan Fox, star of television series "90210" Brian Austin Green made June 24 the happiest day in my life, marriage, marry him.

 7. June 16, 2010 Harrison Ford and Calista Flokrart received "stamps in the passport" in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Celebration held in the governor's house, who joined together married.

 8. Actresses, Jane Lynch and Lara Embry, from the television show "Chorus", were married on June 6. Celebrating such a momentous event took place in the restaurant «Blue Heron» in Sunderland, Massachusetts.

 9. Star of TV series «Beverly Hills 90210" and party show "Stars on Ice" Ian Ziering on May 28 was a married man, happy by Erin Christine Ludwig in Newport Beach.

 10. May 23, largely in secret and away from prying eyes, Alanis Morissette married rapper Mario Tridvey "Souleye". On the wedding itself Alaniz said on its web page in one of the social networks.

 11. Stars Deniell Harris and Jensen Eckles were married on May 15, after a three-year relationship, in Dallas, Texas.

 12. Model Claire Grant became the lawful wife of the actor and comedian Seth Green on May 1 in a beautiful vineyard in northern California. One of the gifts from relatives were electronic piano. Maybe Claire wanted to start a singing career?

 13. The comedian and star of the movie «Borat» Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher Australian actress from the movie «Confessions of a Shopaholic» exchanged vows on May 15 with the city of romance, city of lovers - Paris, in a small synagogue. The triumph kept secret and was attended by only a dear and close. October 19, 2007 in bride blessed future husband, giving birth to his daughter-crumbs.

 14. Journalist «Weekend Today» Emmy overalls and a star series "Melrose Place, Andrew Shue became husband and wife in the winter: February 6 - exactly a 37 birthday bride. Such a gift. The ceremony was led mother of the groom, were personally written vows newlyweds.

 15. British writer and model Sofia Dahl, 32, became the wife of the singer and pianist Jamie Callum, aged 30. Everything was organized in a great big secret. The celebration took place in the New Forest in Hampshire on Jan. 9, 2010. The bride was ethereal beauty in designer clothes from Versace, precious ivory. Sophie - the granddaughter of the writer, author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda." Hopefully, accustomed to the races, Sophie, find it and in family life.

Miss Universe 2010

Miss Universe 2010, the 59th edition of the pageant, was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. on August 23, 2010. It was hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales. Jimena Navarrete, Miss Mexico, was crowned Miss Universe 2010 by outgoing titlehoder Stefanía Fernández from Venezuela. More images after the break...

• 1st Runner-up  Jamaica - Yendi Phillipps
• 2nd Runner-up Australia - Jesinta Campbell
• 3rd Runner-up  Ukraine - Anna Poslavska
• 4th Runner-up  Philippines - Venus Raj

Top 10

• Albania - Angela Martini
• Ireland - Rozanna Purcell
• South Africa - Nicole Flint
• Guatemala - Jessica Scheel
• Puerto Rico - Mariana Vicente

Top 15

• Russia - Irina Antonenko
• Colombia - Natalia Navarro
• France - Malika Ménard
• Belgium - Cilou Annys
• Czech Republic - Jitka Válková (Via Link)

Most exotic and Expensive Bugatti Veyrons

supercar would be limited to an exclusive production run of just 300 units. As if the original Bugatti Veyron supercar wasn’t enough, a number of limited edition, super luxurious Veyrons have been rolled out over the years. Hit the jump to see some of the most exotic and expensive Bugatti Veyrons spotted till date. More images after the break...

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

The first build slot for the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport was sold at the Pebble Beach auction in 2008 for a whopping $2.9 million. It was a Targa model with a removable polycarbonate roof. The Grand Sport roadster model boasts a top speed of 253 mph when the roof is in place and 223.7 mph when the roof is stowed away. The highlights are the slightly higher windscreen, stylized daytime running lights, and lightweight and the transparent polycarbonate roof.

Bugatti Veyron Fbg Par Hermes

An upshot of collaboration between Bugatti and Hermès, the Bugatti Veyron Fbg Par Hermes has the “H” logo on all four wheels and “Hermes” engraved on the fuel door. Seen at the Geneva 2008 Motor Show, the Fbg par Hermes, priced at more than $2 million, features hand-cut and stitched leather all around. It flaunts a slightly revised bodywork from other Bugatti Veyron models.

Bugatti Veyron Linea Vincero

Done by German tuner Mansory, the Veyron LINEA Vincerò comes with a refined power engine. Exterior modifications include a new front fascia, smaller hood, striking front apron, newly developed side skirts, a diffuser, larger air outlets and new forged wheels. The LED daytime running lights integrated in the front mount add to the overall aesthetics of the supercar. The interiors come with carbon fiber accents (we just love it), leather seating and trim and an LED ambient lighting system.

Bugatti Veyron Linea Vincero d’Oro

When compared with the standard Veyron, the Bugatti Veyron Linea Vincero d’Oro comes with modified fenders, a shortened bonnet and an enticing front apron. The car’s front features LED daytime running lights and the stylized letter “V” that stands for Vincero. Other highlights include the newly developed side skirts and a new rear diffuser. One outstanding feature of the LINEA Vincero d’Oro ‘s design is the use of carbon fabric with built-in copper threads. The gold work can be seen on the wheels, V-shaped grille, door handles, mirror housings, fuel filler cap, headlight washer nozzles, headlight surrounds and roof. The interior of the car also flaunts gold accents.

Bugatti Veyron Bleu Centenaire

Priced at 1.35 million Euros, the Bleu Veyron Centenaire was unveiled on the occasion of Bugatti’s 100th anniversary. The Bleu Centenaire is being said to have a top speed of 273 mph and it’s done in the company’s famous racing blue color. One of the most captivating features was the matte and glossy applications of the color on its body panels. The car comes painted in sprintblue matte and sprintblue gloss. The interior of the Centenaire is fitted in special “snowbeige” leather with quilting on the seats.

Bugatti EB Veyron 16.4 Pur Sang

The special edition Bugatti EB Veyron 16.4 Pur Sang was shown to the media at the Frankfurt Motor show in 2007 and the five units of the special edition were sold within 24 hours of its launch. The 16.4 Pur Sang is based on one of the most famous design elements of the Bugatti heritage - the tow-tone theme. The car flaunts classy pure aluminum alloy and carbon fiber monocoque body. The 1,888kg beauty totes a power-to-weight ratio of 1.88kg/hp and chops off nearly 100kg off the standard Veyron. Both exclusive and highly functional, the “Pur Sang” is priced at 1.4 million Euros.

Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir

 The Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir is dedicated to the original Bugatti Atlantique 57S of the 1930s and features a number of new styling elements, namely an all-black exterior with unpainted carbon-fiber panels. Other features include new alloy wheels, aluminum side mirrors and grille surround, black-out headlights and a tan leather and Alcantara interior.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu

An exclusive supercar limited to only 20 units, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu flaunts a two-tone color combination, which has been made by combining carbon fiber and aluminum. The rear airscoops are the same as the body color and the wheels come with a Midnight Blue and Diamond Cut finish.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Blanc Noir

The Sang Bleu wasn’t enough. The Veyron Grand Sport Blanc Noir was made for a high-end clothier and is done in black and white - a matte white body with glossy black hood, wheels, spoiler, fuel filler cap and more.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport

It’s the latest and the most powerful Veyron to date. The new Veyron 16.4 Super Sport has set a new record for the world’s fastest production car at an amazing 267.81 mph, besting the previous one set by American SSC Ultimate Aero with its 256.12 mph run. It boasts 1,200 horsepower and 1,106 ft lb or torque. The supercar also comes with a modified aero kit. Only 30 Super Sport Veyrons will be put into production, with the first five dubbed World Record Edition having the same mix of orange and black as the record breaker, but the speed will be limited to 257.9 mph.

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Gold Bugatti Veyron at Gumball Rally

 This golden Veyron took part in the Gumball Rally 2009. The 11th Annual Gumball 3000 Rally (May 1-8, 2009) featured a coast to coast road trip of 3000 miles, from Los Angeles to Miami. This Veyron was wrapped by British decal specialists Raccoon.

Gold Bugatti Veyron from Kuwait

This one is a gold version owned by someone in Kuwait and it’s as enticing as the other limited editions. The Gold Bugatti Veyron gets its juice from the 8.0 W16 64 V engine with four turbochargers. The best part is that it’s not just garage-only as it has been spotted on roads in Kuwait by media and the public.