Want a vacation home in the Malibu hills that you don't need to worry about in the off season? The newly opened Villa Malibu offers a 1- to 3-month leased getaway overlooking the Pacific, complete with a full-service concierge, sports facilities, and a gourmet chef preparing Sunday breakfast. And if the "resort-style" pool doesn't cut it for you, call the porter to take you to Malibu's Zuma Beach—either way, sipping a water-side martini might be the hardest part of the day. $8,000–$14,000 (furnished, seasonal), go to www.villamalibuliving.com

01 PLANET EARTH—THE COMPLETE SERIES (BBC Warner). Missed any (or all) of the installments of the stunning Planet Earth series on the Discovery Channel? Catch up, and watch in wonder, with the new complete box set. There is a DVD version available, but since you've likely already splurged on a high-definition LCD TV, why not go for the Blu-ray or HD-DVD options and enjoy the series the way it was meant to be seen? $80 (DVD) and $100 (Blu-ray/HD-DVD), purchase from Amazon.com 02 THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND (20th Century Fox). If you missed it in the theaters, Forest Whitaker's Oscar-winning portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin hits the shelves this week. $17 (DVD), purchase from Amazon.com 03 THE QUEEN (Miramax). Helen Mirren's acclaimed transformation into the British monarch hit as many nerves as it stimulated—and won't leave you wondering why Wills and Kate called it quits. $18 (DVD) or $24 (Blu-ray), purchase from Amazon.com

ALSO OF NOTE

JUST YOUR TYPE NYC's Museum of Modern Art is hosting a year of exhibits celebrating 50 years of the Helvetica typeface—the first font to be acquired for their permanent collection. The current exhibit features an excerpt of Gary Hustwit's award-winning Helvetica documentary film, currently screening around the globe. 11 West 53rd St., New York City. Go to www.moma.org

Don't forget our ONE CITY, MANY DESTINATIONS™ travel photography competition, which boasts the ultimate grand prize: CITY Magazine's cover shot. Amateur and professional photographers from around the world are invited to submit images for juried competition and a chance at landing on the cover of CITY's Fall '07 Travel issue, on sale September 25, 2007. Photographers are asked to submit images that best capture the essence of a city or other travel destination. Along with the cover shot for the grand-prize winner, there are fantastic prizes for selected runners-ups, as well as a special Photographers' Choice Award. To find out more, and to enter, go to www.city-magazine.com/photocontest

Longtime CITY contributor Greg Lindsay is spending the next six months on the road reporting for his forthcoming book, Aerotropolis (John D. Kasarda and Greg Lindsay; Farrar, Straus and Giroux). In his new exclusive CITY Magazine blog, IN TRANSIT, he's filing dispatches along the way, covering the best hotels, restaurants, gear, and airlines the world's "airport cities" have to offer. Check out his latest entries at www.city-magazine.com/intransit

Attention all globetrotters: CITY's flying first-class in our new Spring 2007 Travel issue, on sale now, and we've got a seat reserved especially for you. In a special section, 14 of CITY's most intrepid travelers journey to six continents, a dozen countries, and 15 eye-opening destinations. From dining in Sydney and shopping in Rio to golfing in Anguilla and bungee jumping over Victoria Falls, you'll have plenty of excuses to ditch work, pack your bags, and hop a plane. The issue also features a stunning travel portfolio from world-renowned travel photographer Frédéric Lagrange and fantastic spring fashion, beauty, and accessories inspired by all our globetrotting. Check your local newsstand now, and don't forget you can read the entire issue online now in our digital E-ZINE. Go to www.city-magazine.com/ezine