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 Air Platinum Club Offers Members Lamborghini MurcielagoAir Platinum Club, an exclusive membership club offering the finest in air travel, has added the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4-SV to its fleet of self-driven exotic sports vehicles. The Lamborghini is one of only 350 to be built and one of 70 to be shipped to the United States. |
 A-LIST INTERVIEW: Princess Kasia Al Thani | My Travel LifeLuxury Travel Magazine editor, Deb Abraham, catches up with Princess Kasia Al Thani of Qatar to get an insight about her life and travels. |
 Antigua's Jumby Bay Resort to Reopen After RenovationsOn November 1, Jumby Bay, a Caribbean luxury resort in Antigua, will debut its transformation with a new spa, bistro-style restaurants, Estate Homes, luxury suites and accommodations. |
 Bali Luxury Resort Wins Prestigious Wine Spectator Award GHM's legendary Bali resort, The Legian, wins prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for second consecutive year. |
 Bombardier Skyjet Gives New Members Free Ultimate EscapeTravelers looking to spend time in the ultimate "home away from home" this summer will delight in a special offer from Bombardier Skyjet, the award-winning provider of on-demand private jet charters and innovative pre-paid jet cards. |
 Canary Islands Luxury Resort Offers Weight-Loss Package To eat well and lose weight at the same time must be on nearly everyone's wish list. The Hotel Botanico offers a programme to help you do just that by introducing good eating habits coupled with specialist advice from health and nutrition experts. |
 Chilean Wine Country Immersion for Luxury Connoisseurs explora + wine beckons oenophiles with beauty, culture and excellent drink at Casa Porta Estate in the Alto Cachapoal Valley. |
 Condé Nast Award Honors Bushmans KloofSouth Africa's Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat has been named Global Winner of Wildlife Conservations Programs (2009) in the prestigious third annual Condé Nast Traveler World Savers Awards. |
 Courchevel's Hotel de Charme Les Airelles Completes RenovationThe Hotel de Charme Les Airelles in Courchevel will complete a 35 million euro ($50 million) renovation that has been taking place over the past three years and will reopen for the season on December 11. |
 Dorset's Summer Lodge Country House to Host Mushroom HuntThis 24-bedroom luxury five-star hotel features a spa, award-winning restaurant and extensive wine list created by one of the world's best sommeliers. |
 Edmonton to Welcome Iconic New Art GalleryAlberta, Canada will become home to yet another world-class attraction this winter as the highly anticipated and innovative new Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) opens to the public in January 2010. |
 Emirates to Open Remote Luxury Resort in AustraliaEmirates Hotels & Resorts will open Australia's first luxury conservation-based property, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, in October offering discerning travelers a new travel experience. |
 Fullerton Hotel Singapore Offers Formula One Experience PackageThe world's only Formula One night race just got more accessible to speed aficionados with Singapore's luxury hotel The Fullerton's Formula One Experience luxury travel package. |
 Grand Velas Resort Riviera Maya Rolls Out Margarita TrolleyThe luxury Grand Velas Resort Riviera Maya is rolling out Margaritas for hotel guests on their "Margarita Trolley" - a new concept at the resort's Frida Mexican Restaurant. |
 Hotel Guests Jump Off Cliffs for a Luxury VacationTop 10 ways to make an ultimate entrance and arrive in style at luxury hotels and resorts around the world. These luxury travel experiences pack the "WOW" factor. |
 Insider's Guide to the Venice International Film FestivalMaurizio Zambon, head concierge at the Hotel Danieli and Guiliano Vibilio, head concierge of the Gritti Palace hotel, both are part of the Luxury Collection®, present the insider's guide to this star-studded event. |
 InterContinental Carlton Cannes Earns Fifth StarInterContinental Carlton Cannes received a fifth star, becoming the first luxury hotel in Cannes to be classified as a five-star hotel and is one of 26 French hotels to have recently received the new classification. |
 InterContinental Kiev Opens in Ukraine's Historic CapitalInterContinental Hotels & Resorts unveils its latest hotel today, with the opening of InterContinental Kiev, situated at St. Michael's Square, Kiev's most recognized landmark. The luxury hotel has been designed to offer a sense of place that is authentic to the charm and character of its location. |
 Interview with the Owner of the Hotel Lord Byron, RomeA conversation with Mr. Amedeo Ottaviani, Owner and Managing Director of the Hotel Lord Byron, Rome, a member of The Small Luxury Hotels of the World. |
 Jennifer Lopez's European Family VacationWhen Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony recently escaped for a family vacation, they chose Ischia, a gem of an island just thirty kilometers off the coast of Naples. By-passing Ischia's better known neighbor, Capri, the singing mega-star and her family settled into the Mezzatorre Resort and Spa with its award-winning treatment facility and a breathtaking view of the Tyrrhenian Sea. |
 Katy Perry to Perform at Hong Kong Hotel OpeningPlatinum Selling Pop Artist Katy Perry to Perform at the Grand Opening of Chic New Lifestyle Hotel 'The Mira Hong Kong' - September 17, conceptualized by celebrity event designer Colin Cowie. |
 Leading Hotels of the World Announces New MembersThe Leading Hotels of the World announced that it has accepted the following new member hotels since April 2009: Hotel Villa Magna, The Elysian, The Mark, The Tivoli Sao Paulo, Royal Spa Kitzbühel, Rocco Forte The Augustine, One&Only Cape Town, Kameha Grand Bonn, Rocco Forte Verdura Golf and Spa Resort, Le Gray, Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, La Résidence de la Pinède, and Hotel et Ryads Naoura Barrière. |
 London's Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Introduces Jo Malone TeaMandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is delighted to announce an exciting collaboration with leading fragrance brand Jo Malone to offer a bespoke afternoon tea available exclusively at the hotel's The Park Restaurant and Terrace throughout September. |
 Luxury Travel Insider Guide to Cartier International PoloLloyd Hudson, Concierge at the Sheraton Park Tower in London, a Luxury Collection Hotel, gives us his jet-setter's travel tips to getting set for Cartier International Polo. |
 Maldives' Luxury Resort Debuts Traditional Sailing VesselsThe Maldives' Huvafen Fushi launched an innovative new package aboard its exclusively designed Dhonis to provide an authentic luxury travel experience to guests. |
 Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas to Open Pierre Gagnaire RestaurantMandarin Oriental, Las Vegas, prominently situated at the entrance of CityCenter, the extraordinary new urban resort destination, will introduce the award-winning cuisine of three-star Michelin Chef Pierre Gagnaire at the luxury hotel's signature restaurant, Twist by Pierre Gagnaire. |
 Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco & Bernardus Lodge Offer Travel PackageMandarin Oriental, San Francisco and Bernardus Lodge Offer "Creme de California" Travel Package -- Scenic five-day, four-night excursion to San Francisco and Carmel Valley. |
 Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. to Open New RestaurantNext month, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. will launch its newest restaurant concept, Sou'Wester. Headlined by Executive Chef Eric Ziebold, winner of the 2008 James Beard Award for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, and executed by Chef de Cuisine Rachael Harriman, the restaurant will feature American cuisine in a bustling space boasting a waterfront view and an approachable price point. |
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Mobil Travel Guide will become Forbes Travel Guide This exclusive licensing agreement between two industry leaders with more than 140 years' combined experience transfers the hospitality industry's premier hotel star rating and travel guide brand from ExxonMobil to Forbes on October 1, 2009. |
 Mosaic Hotel Beverly Hills Named in Travel & Leisure AwardsThe Mosaic Hotel Beverly Hills Ranked Among Top 10 Small City Hotels in the U.S./Canada by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. |
 Movenpick Hotel Hanoi Caters to Women Business TravelersThe new Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi has created guest rooms conceived, furnished and situated especially with the female business traveler in mind. |
 New Luxury Hotel The St. Regis Mexico City OpensDesigned by Yabu Pushelberg and world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, The St. Regis Mexico City offers an unrivaled dimension of luxury, sophistication and unparalleled service in Mexico City's most exclusive neighborhood. |
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New Luxury Hotel to feature Hong Kong's Largest Bathrooms Opening in October, The Upper House will have some of the largest bathrooms in Hong Kong. At 300 square feet, each bathroom will have walk-in rain showers, dressing areas, and free-standing bathtubs with breathtaking panoramic harbor or island views. |
 New Luxury Safari Lodge Opens in Tanzania's SerengetiThe Bilila Lodge Kempinski held its grand opening in July with Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete in attendance. The Bilila Lodge Kempinski is the first luxury lodge for Kempinski Hotels in Serengeti National Park and their third property in Tanzania. |
 New Waldorf Astoria Collection Hotel Opens in Park CityThe prestigious Waldorf Astoria Collection has opened its first ski resort, the Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa, in Park City, Utah. This new luxury hotel offers discerning travelers an ultimate family vacation option. |
 New Waldorf Astoria Orlando Golf PackageThe Waldorf Astoria® Orlando and The Waldorf Astoria Golf Club – opening simultaneously on October 1, 2009 – are presenting a special introductory offer for golf enthusiasts. |
 Nobel Peace Center to Feature From King to Obama ExhibitThe Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway, will open a new exhibit entitled From King to Obama on September 25, 2009. The exhibit portrays the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s – the effort that paved the way for Barack Obama's historic election. From King to Obama will run until April 11, 2010. |
 One Million Dollar San Diego Hotel GetawayOne person (+ 800 of their closest friends) can take over the luxury Hard Rock Hotel for a weekend with the "It's a Hard Rock Life" travel package, including ultra-glamorous Rock Star Suites, private dining at famed Nobu San Diego... |
 Orient-Express Hotels Offer Signature Spa TreatmentsOrient-Express Hotels are widely known for being designed to offer luxury travelers unique and authentic destination experiences and in keeping with this commitment to regional lands, cultures, and histories the hotels feature world-class spas with strong ties to their homelands. |
 Relais & Chateaux Property Offers Luxury Real Estate OpportunityLuxury resort, The Horned Dorset Primavera, announces the official launch of a collection of 17 ultra luxury villas destined to be the best luxury travel experience in Puerto Rico. A Relais & Chateaux property, The Horned Dorset Primavera is the best kept secret in luxury accommodations in the Caribbean. |
 Ride Two Of The Best Trains In The WorldRocky Mountaineer Offers Travelers A Chance To Ride Two Of The Best Trains In The World. Book any Rocky Mountaineer vacation and receive a free round-trip journey onboard the Whistler Mountaineer. |
 Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park Completes RenovationThe AAA Five-Diamond Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park, is proud to announce the completion of a detailed renovation project, thus further enhancing the celebrated hotel and maintaining its reputation as one of New York's top luxury hotel properties. |
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Rocco Forte Collection Opens New Luxury Resort in Sicily The Rocco Forte Collection has officially opened its 13th hotel property and first resort, the Verdura Golf and Spa Resort in Sicily. |
 Seabourn Odyssey Attracting Younger First Time GuestsWhen Seabourn Odyssey debuted in Venice, Italy last month, the intimate, 450-guest vessel was hailed by one cruise expert as "…a game-changer." As its maiden season continues, one of the ways the first new luxury cruiser in over six years is actually changing the game is quickly becoming clear -- by attracting younger, affluent travelers to cruise with them for the first time. |
 Silversea Announces Silver Links Golf VoyagesUltra-luxury Silversea Cruises will once again host its popular Silver Links golf program on 12 diverse itineraries aboard Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper in 2010. |
 Summer in TellurideSavvy travelers don't wait for winter to visit Telluride. Sunshine and fresh mountain air are year-round draws to this outdoor mecca. Once the snow melts, those "in the know" trade skis and snowboards for golf clubs and fishing poles and the chance to rub elbows with celebrities and media at Telluride's film, music, food and wine festivals. I was anxious to see the summer scene for myself! |
 The Lanesborough Opens Apsleys, a Heinz Beck RestaurantThe Lanesborough, the iconic London luxury hotel in Knightsbridge, announces the launch of 'Apsleys – a Heinz Beck Restaurant'. This will be Chef Heinz Beck's first restaurant outside of Italy. |
 The Road to Mandalay Luxury Cruise Re-launchesAfter an absence of more than 12 months, Orient-Express' Road To Mandalay luxury river cruiser will once again take to Myanmar's Ayeyarwady River on August 26, 2009, plying the scenic waters between Bagan and Mandalay. |
 The Shilla Seoul Showcases Contemporary Art South Korea's leading luxury hotel The Shilla Seoul is continuing to build on its reputation as a showcase for contemporary, Oriental and international art, alongside its five star, state-of-the-art guest facilities and service. |
 Trump Hotel Collection Launches Trump Kids ProgramTrump Hotel Collection has unveiled Trump Kids, a brand-wide program that extends all the luxury and pampering of a Trump stay to the brand's younger guests. |
 Ultimate Luxury Hotels: Castles, Palaces and MansionsA hotel experience can define an entire trip. So, forget about the obvious choices. There are castles, palaces and manors that elevate a mere trip to a luxury travel experience. |
 Venture into the Real Africa with Orient-Express SafarisOrient-Express offers three luxurious safaris, sighting wild and wonderful animals in their natural habitat of beautiful Botswana. Eagle Island Camp in the Okavango Delta, Savute Elephant Camp in the Chobe Desert and Khwai River Lodge adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve offer an unforgettable introduction to African wildlife. |
 Viking Legend Embarks on Inaugural VoyageOn July 5th, Viking Legend set sail on its inaugural voyage as the newest and most eco-friendly vessel in the Viking River Cruise fleet, the largest river cruising company in the world. |
 Virtuoso Announces Best of the Best Luxury HotelsLeading luxury travel network, Virtuoso, and its award-winning magazine, VIRTUOSO LIFE, announced the winners of the prestigious Best of the Best Awards. This is the third year Virtuoso has reviewed its collection of more than 800 world-class properties and recognized the hotels, hospitality professionals and hotel chains that are setting new standards in luxury travel. |
 W Hotels Opens New Property in Santiago, ChileW Hotels Worldwide unveiled its first ever hotel in South America, W Santiago and The Residences at W Santiago on August 20. |
 Windstar Cruises Offers Special Holiday Rates Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, offers special rates on holiday and New Year's cruises in the Caribbean and Costa Rica. |
 Woodlands Inn Launches Collaborative Kitchen BlogSouth Carolina's only Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond culinary staff shares their knowledge. Woodlands Inn, Charleston's luxury retreat, has launched the Collaborative Kitchen Blog, where members of its highly acclaimed kitchen dispense their culinary knowledge and ideas. |
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Woodlands Inn offers Celebration Package Luxury travel package "celebrates" new and expanded menu at South Carolina's only Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond rated hotel and restaurant. |
 Zurich Luxury Hotel Baur au Lac Introduces the SwisstiniIn celebration of its brand-new renovation, the outdoor Terrasse restaurant at Zurich's renowned hotel Baur au Lac is introducing a special end-of-summer cocktail: the Swisstini. |
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