Beach & Island Vacations

$250 Million Luxury Resort Opens in Mexico's Hottest Destination
Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort, a member of The Leading Hotels of The World opens on the Riviera Maya

Adventure Meets Romance at Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia
For the romantic adventurer Anse Chastanet in St. Lucia offers the unique combination of physical challenge and total pampering. Few resorts offer enchanting accommodations amidst spectacular scenery and the choice of an adventure a day.

Aitutaki Cook Islands Named in Top 50 Places of a Lifetime
The island of Aitutaki was recently named one of the top 50 Places of a Lifetime - The World's Greatest Destinations in National Geographic Traveler magazine. The October special collector's issue offers 50 destinations that speak to a sense of place, authenticity, culture, sustainability and experience rather than mere sightseeing.

Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat Re-Opens
Official reopening, following extensive renovations to the entire property

Amanresorts' Amanyara Debuts a Serenity Villa
Just when we thought Amanyara had every possible desire covered, the secluded villa resort in the Turks & Caicos Islands has raised the bar even higher.

Amanresorts Announces Opening of Montenegro Resort
Amanresorts announced the opening of Villa Miloèer - Phase One of the resort Aman Sveti Stefan on Montenegro's dramatic coastline - on December 15, 2008 with a ceremony led by Predrag Neneziæ, Minister of Tourism and Environment, Republic of Montenegro.

Amanresorts Debuts 105-foot Luxury Cruiser Amanikan
Amanikan was introduced this summer to launch the 2009 Komodo Expedition, a seven-night adventure through the pristine wilderness and waters of Indonesia's Komodo National Park.

Amanresorts' Villa Milocer Montenegro Hottest New Adriatic Retreat
In a country famed for its beauty, the most iconic images associated with Montenegro are of the tiny islet named Sveti Stefan overlooked by Villa Milocer, a graceful stone mansion turned into a luxury resort hotel, set on a pink sandy curve of beach.

Anantara Brand Expands into China with First Resort
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, a leading hospitality and leisure organization in the Asia-Pacific region, announced its expansion into the Chinese market with Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa, due to open at the end of 2010.

Anantara Desert Islands Resort Launches Air Services
New air service with twice-weekly flights links Abu Dhabi with Sir Bani Yas Island.

Anantara Si Kao opens in South Krabi, Thailand
Explore an undiscovered corner of Thailand with a host of authentic natural and cultural wonders while surrendering to a state of bliss at Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa, Thailand.

Angsana to Open Floating Resort in the Maldives
A first in the Maldives, the "floating resort" is perched in the middle of the Indian Ocean, creating a unique castaway experience. Angsana Velavaru, located in the pristine South Nilandhe Atoll, is set to unveil new standards in resort living.

Anguilla's CuisinArt Resort Opens New Spa
CuisinArt Resort & Spa announced the debut of its new world-class Venus Spa & Fitness Center, opening today, just in time for holiday travelers.

Antibes Yacht Show Heralds Opening of Mediterranean Yachting Season
For the third consecutive year, April 2-5, 2009, the Antibes Yacht Show heralds the opening of the Mediterranean yachting season with this landmark event held in Europe's largest yacht harbour.

Antigua Luxury Resort Jumby Bay to Reopen with New Spa
After earning distinction as the "World's Best Caribbean Resort" from Travel + Leisure's 2007 World's Best Readers' Survey, the resort embarked on a $28-million enhancement, closing its doors through mid-2009.

Antigua's Jumby Bay Resort to Reopen After Renovations
On 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.

A Royal Visits Thailand's Royal Phuket Marina
Britain's Princess Eugenie, daughter of the Duke & Duchess of York and granddaughter of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was the latest in a line-up of high profile guests visiting Thailand's premier 'luxury lifestyle resort community' the Royal Phuket Marina over the recent Easter holiday weekend.

Away from it all in Belize
Our escape to Las Terrazas Resort in Belize began when my wife, Karen and I cruised through customs at the International airport and boarded a twin-engine commuter plane for the final leg of our journey.

Azura Mozambique Announces Exciting Re-launch
Azura, Mozambique, has announced it will re-launch this July, in time for that perfect summer escape.

Bahamas Hosts Miss Universe Pageant
Donald J. Trump, NBC Universal and Paula Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization announced that the 58th Annual Miss Universe competition will air live from Paradise Island, Bahamas.

Bahamas Private Island Offers Exclusive Getaway
Most people don't think about renting an entire island for that special occasion: significant birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, or plain old getaways. It would be too expensive, out of the question. Well…not true.

Bali Luxury Resort Hotel Unveils New Pool Villas
Luxury accommodation at Orient-Express' Jimbaran Puri Bali resort has been taken to new heights as the boutique property has unveiled 22 idyllic thatched villas, each with their own large swimming pool just in time for summer.

Bali's COMO Shambhala Estate Wins Spa Award
COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali has been awarded 'Best Complementary and Alternative Medicine Centre' in this year's SpaAsia Crystal Awards (2008) announced on 16th October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Banyan Tree Mayakoba Opens on Mexico's Riviera Maya
Singapore-based Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts officially made its entrance into the American market with the opening of Banyan Tree Mayakoba, on Mexico's Riviera Maya.

Bermuda's Reefs Club Opens
Limited Rentals Available

Bermuda's The Reefs Opens New Spa
Spa expert and design team recreate La Serena at The Reefs in Bermuda.

Bermuda's Tucker's Point Luxury Hotel & Spa Opens
Tucker's Point Redefines Bermuda Luxury Travel -- the island's first luxury resort in 37 years. Bermuda's premier resort, private club and residential community.

Boca Raton Resort & Club Opens Beach Club
The Beach Club re-opens on half-mile of private beach.

Brazil's Ponta dos Ganchos Resort Offers Authentic Experiences
Guests can experience the Southern Brazilian culture through local wine and olive oil tastings
and can now travel easier with VIP airport service in Florianopolis and Sao Paulo.

Brazil's UXUA Casa Hotel Exclusive Retreat for International Jet Set
The jet-set can escape to the ultimate retreat for re-charging creative batteries at a rustic haven opened on Brazil's idyllic Bahia coast.

Brazil's Uxua Casa Offers Resort Luxury in Tropical Setting
Uxua Casa Hotel in Trancoso, Brazil, is heading into its first full season in 2010. Uxua (pronounced ooh-shoo-ah) is a tropical resort composed of nine unique houses offering privacy and five-star hotel services in a sleepy 16th century seaside village in the south of Bahia.

Cabo San Lucas Luxury Resort to Host Culinary Event
What can you expect when the master chefs of Mexico come together to share their culinary knowledge with each other? "Great surprises and adventuresome dishes," says Antonio de Livier, award-winning chef of Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts and Spas.

Capella Hotels and Resorts Debuts in Ixtapa and Telluride
Capella is focused on customer choice, and offers choices that no other hotel company in the world can match.

Capella Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas to Open in July
With an opening date set for July 1, 2009, Capella Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas's long-awaited and highly anticipated new resort, readies for its debut while simultaneously heralding in an unprecedented era of hospitality to the destination.

Capella Singapore, an Ultra-Luxury Hotel Opens
Capella Singapore, an ultra-luxury hotel on Sentosa Island welcomed its first guests today. The opening ceremony was graced by Singapore's Professor S. Jayakumar, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security.

Capella Singapore Offers Three Day New Year's Celebration
New Year celebrations for guests at Singapore's premier resort, Capella Singapore, include three days of outstanding cuisine and entertainment all within a breathtaking setting including views over South China Sea, the ultimate in personalized service and ultra luxurious accommodation just minutes from one of the world's most dynamic cities.

Celebrity Villa Retreat Invites Travelers to Vacation Like the A-List
Anguilla's uber-luxurious Cerulean Villa will host the hippest party in the Caribbean featuring a private beach barbecue for guests, oceanfront accommodations, world-class cuisine, personal staff and a host of activities.

Cerulean Villa Anguilla World-class Private Retreat
World-class private retreat, Cerulean Villa, offers overall cost savings of up to 20 percent with discounted villa rates and value-added off-site activities and amenities.

Charter Sir Richard Branson's Luxury Catamaran in the Caribbean
Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson's privately owned collection of luxury retreats, announces a new girl in town, Necker Belle – a magnificent 32 metre (105 foot) catamaran. Take note, she's one fast lady, effortlessly reaching a top cruising speed of 20 knots!

Cote d'Azur's Cap Estel luxury hotel unveils transformation
A favorite retreat of princes and shahs, heads of state and movie stars, Cap Estel a luxury resort on the Cote d'Azur near Nice and Monte Carlo, has just put the final touches on a massive renovation that transformed it into a "Nouvelle Hotellerie" outfitted for the 21st century.

Curacao: This Dutch Treat is a Rhapsody in Blue
If you've already been to the Caribbean, and want something more authentic, a bit more cultural, and more upscale, this is the hidden treasure you've been looking for.

Designer Uniforms Create Fashion Buzz at Velas Vallarta
"Where can I buy that uniform?" isn't a question one normally overhears in a hotel or restaurant, but Velas Vallarta resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico breaks the mold of conformity with designer fashions for hostesses that guests want to and can buy.

Design Hotels Announces Opening of Alila Cha-Am, Thailand
Design Hotels™ announces the February opening of Alila Cha-Am, a contemporary beachside resort on the Gulf of Thailand. Located just two hours south of Bangkok, guests are welcomed to a striking retreat where futuristic architecture seamlessly blends with the lush environment and white sand beaches.

Discover Ultimate Charm on Anna Maria Island, Florida
Anna Maria Island Florida offers a wonderful setting for family vacations. Stay in private villas that offer a "laid back" luxury travel experience.

Discovery Hotel Marigot Bay, Saint Lucia Changes Name
From the 1st of November 2009, Discovery Hotel, Marigot Bay will become known as the Marigot Bay Hotel. This marks the start of an exciting period of transformation for the luxury hotel and surrounding area, including the launch of the Marigot Beach Club (opening 2010) and the addition of new facilities and amenities, ensuring Marigot Bay continues to be one of the most exhilarating destinations in the Caribbean.

Elbow Beach, Bermuda Repositioned as Intimate Resort
Elbow Beach, Bermuda has announced that the property will be repositioned as a truly intimate resort, featuring 98 luxury suites and cottages. This follows the closure of selected outlets and guestrooms within the hotel's 101-year-old main building on November 30, 2009, for a planned renovation.

Europe's Newest Luxury Golf & Spa Resort Opens in Sicily
Contemporary Sicilian design and architecture characterizes Europe's newest luxury five-star resort at Verdura.

Experience Catalina Island in Southern California
Begin your Catalina Experience with a helicopter flight across the 22 miles of Pacific Ocean west of Los Angeles...

Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya Offers Green Meetings
Now more than ever planners can get the most out of meetings at Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya. In addition to its impressive meeting facilities, Fairmont Mayakoba offers an array of "green" activities and services that are sure to make each function a successful one.

Florida Keys Overseas Highway Named All-American Road
The Florida Keys Overseas Highway, from just north of Key Largo to Key West, is now an All-American Road. The Keys highway is the only All-American Road in Florida. It's the highest recognition possible under the National Scenic Byways program established by the U.S. Congress in 1991.

Fly Non-stop Phoenix to Montego Bay
Want to experience lush tropical landscapes and panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea? Launching this month is US Airways' new non-stop flight between Phoenix, Arizona and Montego Bay, Jamaica!

Four Seasons Resort Maui Debuts Infinity-Edged Pool
The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea debuts its $9 million Serenity Pool today, July 13th. The infinity-edged, saltwater pool, located at the new, 4,100-square-foot Serenity Pool Terrace, will be tucked alongside the southern-most oceanfront edge of the resort in the area formerly known as Seasons Lawn.

Fustic House Barbados Announces a New Conference Pavilion
Fustic House is a private estate for rent, with 14 staff and a top Bajan chef. Designed by one of the great British mid-century designers on the West Coast of Barbados, it is one of the earliest and most beautiful examples of the 'serviced residences' that are much in demand as an alternative to hotels.

Getaway to the Isles of Scilly, A Unique Piece of England
Looking for the perfect end of summer or Fall getaway in the UK? If you are, then you might want to think about The Isles of Scilly - an Island Archipelago, warmed by the Gulf Stream and lying 28 miles off the Western tip of mainland United Kingdom.

GHM Hotels Dominate Smart Travel Asia Awards
GHM properties, The Legian, The Datai, The Nam Hai, and The Chedi Chiang Mai confirm their place amongst the best resorts in Asia with inclusion in the Smart Travel Asia's list of the top 25 Best Leisure Hotels and Resorts Asia.

GHM Hotels Named in Conde Nast Traveller Readers Awards
The Datai, The Setai, The Chedi Muscat and The Chedi Phuket listed on prestigious annual list. GHM is well known for its distinctive and stylish group of hotels and resorts worldwide and this has been recognized on the prestigious annual Condé Nast Traveller (UK Edition) Readers' Travel Awards list for 2009.

Grand Velas Resort Riviera Maya Rolls Out Margarita Trolley
The 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.

Haggerstone Island Offers Remote Private Island Getaway
Haggerstone Island is a gorgeous luxury resort, a private idyll just 600km north of Cairns in Australia's tropical north Queensland where soft sandy beaches, crystal clear blue waters and luscious rainforests are all in a day's work.

Halekulani Installs Luxury Home Theater in Orchid Suite
Halekulani, Hawaii's acclaimed luxury hotel, has set a new standard for innovative hospitality with the first-ever hotel suite installation of the outstanding Steinway & Sons Model M Architectural Speaker System.

Halekulani Introduces the Orchid Suite
Halekulani, one of the world's finest and most acclaimed luxury resorts, will soon unveil "The Orchid Suite at Halekulani," a pioneering and transformative concept that will transcend the traditional hotel suite model, just as "The Vera Wang Suite at Halekulani" did when it debuted in 2005.

Halekulani Offers Exotic Cars for Suite Guests
The Halekulani in Waikiki has unveiled an exotic automobile amenity program called Art in Motion. The fleet includes a custom-designed Maserati Gran Turismo and Bentley Continental GTC, a Lotus Elise and a Lotus Exige S.

Hamilton Island Introduces World Class Golf Course and Yacht Club
The location of the much publicized "Best Job In The World", has plenty of other news to talk about...

Hamptons Newest Luxury Hotel Destination Opens
c/o The Maidstone, The Hamptons Newest Luxury Hotel Destination Opens with a New Lounge and Slow Food Restaurant.

Hayman's New Year's Extravaganza Features Silvie Paladino
Renowned Australian entertainer Silvie Paladino will be the headline act.

Healing and Relaxation in an Exotic Over-Water Spa at Anantara Maldives
With a variety of extraordinary and exquisite holistic treatments offered at Anantara Spa, Maldives, even the most discerning traveller will leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and relaxed.

Hotel Carl Gustaf St. Barths Set to Re-Open
Hotel Carl Gustaf Heavenly Hill-Top Hide-Away Set to Re-Open December 15, 2008. Change is in the air and nowhere more so than at the 14-room Hotel Carl Gustaf, perched high above Gustavia Harbour in the stunning, tranquil island of St. Barths in the Caribbean's French West Indies.

Hotel Tugu Lombok in Conde Nast Hot List of New Hotels
The prestigious Conde Nast Traveller "Hot List 2009" is out listing the 70 top new hotels operating around the world and Hotel Tugu Lombok is ranked #25 in the list, first one from Indonesia for this year. According to Conde Nast, the hotel seeks nothing less than to recreate the ancient Hindu kingdom of Majapahit which once ruled Lombok.

Hyatt Regency Maui Launches New $3 Million Luxury Yacht
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa now offers guests a number of sailing activities on the new "Hula Girl" which arrived in Maui recently. Hula Girl, operated by Sailing Maui Incorporated, was built in California and cost over $3 million to build.

Hyatt Regency Maui Wins Three Readers Choice Awards
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has been named for top awards by three nationally and world-recognized trade and travel industry magazines: Corporate Incentive Travel, Smart Meetings and Spa Magazine.

Interview with the General Manager of Villa Rolandi, Isla Mujeres
A conversation with Mr. Giancarlo Frigerio, General Manager of Villa Rolandi, Isla Mujeres. Hotel Villa Rolandi Thalasso – Spa, Gourmet & Beach Club is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Chaine des Rotisseurs. The hotel is also the recipient of the Five Star Diamond Award and is recommended by Condé Nast Johansen's.

Interview with the Managing Director of Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes, California
A conversation with Ms. Terri A. Haack, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes, California.

Interview with the Owners of Pineapplefish Villas, Anna Maria Island
A conversation with Mike and Lizzie Thrasher, owners of Pineapplefish villas on Anna Maria Island, Florida. They are a couple of Brits that discovered Anna Maria in 2003 and fell in love with the Island...

Jade Mountain Named Best Caribbean Hotel
The just released "World's Best Awards" August issue of Travel + Leisure Magazine has named Jade Mountain as the number one resort in the Caribbean.

Jalousie Plantation Scores an Environmental First for St Lucia
The Jalousie Plantation resort, nestled between St Lucia's World Heritage-listed Pitons, has introduced the island's first environmentally-friendly hybrid solar-powered golf cart to transport guests around the 192 acre property with zero emissions.

Jamaica's Half Moon Named Among World's Best
Half Moon, Jamaica's premier luxury resort located in the exclusive enclave of Rose Hall, has been named to the 2009 Travel + Leisure's 500 World's best hotels.

Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort Wins World Travel Award
Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort announces its designation as "Fiji's Leading Resort" for the second consecutive year in the 2009 World Travel Awards at an event held in London earlier this week.

Jennifer Lopez's European Family Vacation
When 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.

Kahala Hotel & Resort Completes $52 Million Renovation
The legendary Kahala Hotel & Resort announces completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. Work began in March 2007 with just a whisper, and continued with minimal impact to the impeccable guest service the resort is renowned for.

Las Alamandas Named Top International Hideaway
Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report, 2008 Special Edition, has named Las Alamandas as one of the world's "Top 20 Hideaways" and THE top hideaway in Mexico.

Las Alamandas Offers Prince Charming Package
Las Alamandas Offers Prince Charming Package for Romance and Relaxation. Hailed by Andrew Harper this year as one of the world's "Top 20 Hideaways" and THE top hideaway in Mexico, Las Alamandas Resort is located midway between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo along the famed "Costalegre" region of Jalisco Mexico's Pacific Coast.

Legendary Florida Keys Resort Cheeca Lodge to Reopen
The legendary Cheeca Lodge & Spa, one of America's most historic resorts, begins an exciting new chapter in its 63-year history on December 15, 2009, when it reopens after construction of a new Main Lodge building.

Le Meridien Cancun Named Among World's Best
Le Meridien Cancun Resort & Spa has begun 2009, the way most hotels and resorts would like to finish the year, rated at the very top by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure Magazines.

Le Sereno Opens St. Barth's Season With Chic New Villas
A winter playground of the rich and famous, St. Barth's has long been known for hosting social luminaries and dignitaries with glamour and style. In the grand tradition of taking a luxury villa in St. Barth's for the social season, Le Sereno introduces the most stylish villas on the island opening just in time on November 1st of 2009.

Luxury and Adventure in Oman
To know Arab culture, is to know hospitality. His majesty, Sultan Qaboos Bin Said ruler of Oman has issued an open invitation for visitors to experience the wonders of his country located on the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula. I convince my wife, Freddy that we should take the Sultan up on his offer and sample luxury "Omani style."

Luxury Resort Capella Pedregal Opens in Cabo San Lucas
Boasting a secluded cliffside setting where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez, the luxury oceanfront hideaway, with just 66 guest accommodations, opened last week.

Luxury Riviera Maya Resort Opens New Presidential Suites
With the opening of six new Presidential Suites, the Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen cements its reputation as being the all-inclusive resort like no other.

Madagascar's Mysteries Revealed in Exclusive Luxury Travel Experience
Cox & Kings announces an exclusive group departure to Madagascar September 10-25, 2009 with special guest guide, Edward Tucker Brown, Managing Director of Madagascar Classic Camping (MCC), and Cox & Kings' Indian Ocean specialist and photographer, Megan Bryant.

Maine's Inn by the Sea Receives Four Diamond Rating
AAA Award Recognizes Superior Service, New Upscale Amenities at Eco Luxury Inn by the Sea on Maine Coast.

Maldives' Luxury Resort Debuts Traditional Sailing Vessels
The Maldives' Huvafen Fushi launched an innovative new package aboard its exclusively designed Dhonis to provide an authentic luxury travel experience to guests.

Mandarin Oriental Opens in Sanya, China
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya, a private five-star retreat on the southern tip of Hainan Island, China, is now open. The resort features a series of private low rise and villa accommodation with ocean views...

Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya Opens
Nestled along an idyllic coastline on the dramatic Yucatan peninsula, Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, Mexico will deliver an experience of luxury, well-being and exclusivity when it opens at the end of this year.

Mantis Collection to Open New Boutique Hotel on Indian Ocean
The Mantis Collection will open Views Boutique Hotel & Spa, Nov. 1. The five-star resort overlooks Wilderness Beach on the Indian Ocean and is located on South Africa's Garden Route. The hotel is a 25-minute drive from George Airport, which offers regularly connecting flights to and from Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Marlon Brando's Private Island to be Luxury Eco-Resort
Located on the French Polynesian atoll of Tetiaroa, Marlon Brando's private island will become a new luxury travel destination in 2011.

Marquis Los Cabos Offers Creative Engagement Concierge
"Will you marry me?" Lovers can spell it out with candles in the oceanside infinity pool, with rose petals on the Frette-clothed bed, in the white sand of the Cabo beaches, or under the aqua-blue waters of the Sea of Cortez, with Marquis Los Cabos' "Pop the Question" package, which features the creative services of an engagement concierge to help hopeful fiancés "count the ways" to propose.

Marquis Los Cabos Offers Romance on the High Seas
Take romance out to sea with a private four-hour excursion off Cabo's coast with the Marquis Los Cabos 70-foot Turkish schooner, Tu Enamorado (aptly called "your lover").

Maui's Newest Luxury Beach Resort Set to Open
Honua Kai Resort & Spa, Maui's newest luxury beach resort, is set to open January 2009 on Kaanapali's North Beach.

Mexico Luxury Resort Hotel Introduces Astronomy Night
Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, Marquis Los Cabos Resort introduced Astronomy Nights to provide travelers with luxury experience.

Mexico Luxury Resort Offers 65% Savings on Summer Luxury Travel
Five Hour Sale June 17th: Save 65% on Summer Travel at "Best Value" Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico; All-Suite Marquis Los Cabos Runs Grand Night Sale, Rates Start at $190

Mexico's Grand Velas Resorts Reward Repeat Guests
The Velas Group, which includes three time AAA Five Diamond Award Winner Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort in Riviera Nayarit, Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta and Grand Velas in Riviera Maya,has launched Velas Signature.

Mykonos Grand Voted Best Luxury by TripAdvisor
The often critical judges of 2009's Traveler's Choice awards – real travelers– have voted Mykonos Grand as a best luxury and romantic getaway in Europe and worldwide. The five star resort in the Greek islands has been ranked 6th most luxurious resort worldwide and 2nd most romantic retreat in Europe.

Naladhu Maldives - Luxurious New Resort Named Hottest in Conde Nast Traveler Hot List
Naladhu, Maldives, has been named one of the world's hottest new resorts by Conde Nast Traveler in the 2007 Hot List. The list, featured in the May edition, comprises 138 hotels, and Naladhu, Maldives is the one of the "Hottest" new properties worldwide.

New Luxury Resort Villa Suralai Opens on Koh Samui
SURALAI, a stunning new private luxury villa in Koh Samui, Thailand is now open. The villa provides an ultimate luxury travel experience for family vacations and an alternative to staying in a luxury hotel.

New Luxury Villa on Anna Maria Island Florida
Plumfish is the latest development from Pineapplefish, a collection of 6 luxury villas on Anna Maria Island. Plumfish is a fun and fabulous 3 bedroom villa with wonderful views across the Hammock Bayou and just 5 minutes walk to the beach.

New Maldives Luxury Resort Set to Open This Summer
Opening this summer, Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa will have 142 luxury villas and will be the first resort on the Maldives' southern Addu Atoll.

Nicholson Yacht Charters Offers Savings
Savings from $4,000 to $35,000 a week on Caribbean Yacht Charters

One&Only Palmilla Unveils New Accomodation and Dining Concepts
One&Only Palmilla, the serenely private and elegant resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, recently launched 13 new lavish beachfront casitas as well as two unique dining concepts.

On Oahu - Nature, Culture and Adventure Abound
Oahu offers an array of sea, land and air activities, as well as art and cultural museums and attractions.

Paradisus Luxury Resort Introduces Exclusive New Sanctuary
Paradisus, the luxury resort, is set to launch another unique offering for its most discerning guests: The Reserve. Set to open on December 23, 2008, this multi-million dollar addition to The Leading Hotels of the World resort is a private, self-contained sanctuary, set apart from the main guest suites and dedicated to clients who prefer exclusivity and ultimate luxury.

Paris Hilton, Mariah Carey, Richard Gere Attend Luxury Hotel Opening
The $1.4 billion luxury resort Mardan Palace was unveiled in Antalya, Turkey to an audience of 600 international dignitaries and celebrities who dined on top of the Mediterranean's largest swimming pool, with performances from Mariah Carey and Tom Jones on the evening of May 21.

Parrot Cay Features World-class Yoga Teachers
Turks and Caicos luxury resort attracts some of the world's leading Yoga teachers.

Passport Resorts Sells the Hotel Hana-Maui
Passport Resorts LLC announces it has sold its ownership interest in the Hotel Hana-Maui & Honua Spa. Effective Jan. 6, 2009, Passport Resorts is no longer associated with the management of the Hotel Hana-Maui & Honua Spa and has transitioned all operations of it to Arden Grove Hospitality LLC.

Pebble Beach Announces Food & Wine Event
Pebble Beach Resorts in California has announced its second annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine event, presented by American Express Publishing.

Phuket's Indigo Pearl Unveils World-Class Recreation Program
Award-winning Indigo Pearl, a distinctive luxury resort inspired by the tin mining history of Phuket, is now offering holiday activities catering to a wide range of interests.

Point Grace Voted Caribbean's Leading Boutique Hotel
Point Grace Voted Caribbean's Leading Boutique Hotel for the Fourth Year in A Row by World Travel Awards.

Qualia - World Class Luxury Resort Now Open on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef
qualia, Australia's newest, exclusive world class resort on Hamilton Island, the Great Barrier Reef, opened its doors this weekend (13/14th October).

Ragosta Luxury Hotels Launches Private Yacht Service
In addition to luxe hotel properties on the Amalfi Coast and Sicily, Ragosta Hotels Collection debuts the luxury yacht, The Anne Marie, offering private seven-night itineraries from the Port of Naples.

Ravesi's Bondi Beach Named Hotel Bar of the Year
A-List Party Playground Ravesi's has been named Hotel Bar of the Year in 2008 by the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) – at the NSW State Awards for Excellence held last night, Monday 24 November 2008.

Relais & Chateaux Property Offers Luxury Real Estate Opportunity
Luxury 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.

Ritz-Carlton Cancun Wins AAA Five Diamond Award
The Ritz-Carlton Cancun and its two Gourmet Restaurants each win coveted AAA Five Diamond Award. This luxury hotel remains the only oceanfront resort in the world that has achieved these remarkable results.

Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Gets City's Only AAA Five Diamond Award
Just a year after its August 2008 debut on Florida's Gold Coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale was tapped as AAA's only choice for its prestigious Five Diamond award, leading the Fort Lauderdale hotel segment in the quest to become Florida's newest luxury vacation destination.

Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne: The Right Hotel For You in Miami
The worlds of Miami are many, diverse, and overlapping. Pulsing nightclubs, sizzling cuisines, and trendy shops vie for attention.

Riviera Maya Estate Offers Romance Package
The seaside Esencia estate in the Riviera Maya and former home of an Italian duchess offers Pampered Partners package.

Riviera Maya Luxury Resort Offers Jungle Suites, Spa Treatments
Accommodations in Jungle Suites, Kids and Teens Free and Spa Treatments Included in Jungle Family Package At the New All-Inclusive Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya

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.

Rock Out at The Setai South Beach Miami
Back by popular demand, The Setai's Rock Star package is again available for booking this year, offering even more valued studio time with Studio Director, Matt Knobel, to assist the serious rocker in laying down professional tracks.

RockResorts Announces Balcones Del Atlantico, Dominican Republic
RockResorts announced its first venture in the Dominican Republic with Balcones Del Atlántico, an exclusive new luxury hotel opening in time for the 2009/2010 winter vacation season.

Royal Hawaiian Offers Grand Opening Gala Package
Luxury Collection Resort, is celebrating its Grand Opening Gala March 7 with a three-night Gala package.

Sea Island Makes Mobil Five-Star History
Today, a galaxy of stars were swept up by Sea Island Resorts when Mobil Travel Guide honored the historic, family-owned Georgia resort with four Five-Star awards.

Sexiest Place on Earth, Nikki Beach Marbella Sizzles this Summer
Renowned worldwide as the Sexiest Place on Earth, Nikki Beach is the undisputed leader as a luxury beach club brand with some 12 fabulous venues in global hotspots including Miami, St. Tropez, St. Barths, Koh Samui, New York and Marbella.

Shangri-La Hotels Opens its First Maldives Resort
Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives welcomed its first guests yesterday, marking it as the first international luxury resort on the southern-most tip of Addu Atoll, one of the least spoilt areas in the world.

Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives to Open
Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa is the first luxury resort hotel south of the equator in the Maldives and the first to offer guests tropical tree house villas with panoramic views. The resort will offer guests a stylish luxury travel experience in a spacious, boutique-style environment with 142 spacious stand-alone villas.

Solis The Palmyra Resort & Spa to Open in Jamaica
Solis' first resort in North America set to open September 2009.

Soneva Kiri Showcased at Exclusive Christies Art Preview
Sonu Shivdasani, the founder of the world famous luxury resort brand Six Senses, introduced the Soneva Kiri Resort, Spa and Private Residences, the new flagship of its Intelligent Luxury environmentally friendly resorts concept, at an exclusive reception held at The Garden Suite, The Peninsula, Hong Kong on October 13.

St. Regis Kanai Resort to be Exclusive Beach Enclave in Mexico
Opening in 2011, The St. Regis Kanai Resort & Residences will offer an unrivaled dimension of luxury, sophistication and unparalleled service in one of the World's Exclusive Beach Enclaves.

St. Regis Princeville Resort Opens on Kauai
The St. Regis Princeville Resort is set to open on Kauai's North Shore on Oct. 1. The luxury hotel, formerly the Princeville Resort, is emerging from a major transformation to a Hawaiian design that pays homage to the land and culture.

Terranea Resort Palos Verdes Holds Grand Opening
Terranea Resort celebrated its grand opening on June 12 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The 102-acre, $580 million, bluff-top property, owned by Lowe Enterprises and operated by Destination Hotels & Resorts, features a Mediterranean-style design and architecture.

The Betsy, A New Luxury Hotel In South Beach Opens
Leading hotel management company, Desires Hotels, announces the upcoming opening of The Betsy in South Beach, the latest addition in their collection of ten modern boutique hotels.

The Golden Door at Naples Grande Beach Resort Debuts New Spa Menu
The Golden Door® spa at the Naples Grande Beach Resort, the eco-smart luxury beach retreat on Southwest Florida's Paradise Coast, has introduced its exclusive new spa menu featuring an array of rejuvenating body rituals, scrubs, wraps, facials and more, many starring organic botanicals native to Florida.

The Kahala Resort Wins 2008 Gold Key and Pinnacle Awards
The Kahala Hotel & Resort has scored a meetings industry hat-trick with a 2008 Gold Key Award from Meetings & Conventions Magazine and a Pinnacle Award from Successful Meetings magazine.

The Legend of Maroma Beach
The legend behind the creation of the luxurious Maroma Resort and Spa is almost too good to be true. The story of the owner's early days on Mexico's famed Maroma Beach reads like a real-life Robinson Caruso.

The Moorings to Open New Base in Phuket, Thailand
The Moorings will open a new base in Phuket, Thailand for the 2009 sailing season. The Moorings base will offer three different ways to sail from bareboat (captain yourself) sailing and power yacht charters, to their luxury crewed yacht product which is an all-inclusive vacation with a professional captain and chef.

The Setai Miami Beach Raises the Bar with New Cocktail Menu
The Setai is an Asian inspired, luxury oceanfront resort in South Beach adjoined by a 40-story regal residential tower.

Top 50 Named For Best Job in the World
Candidates come from 22 countries including the US, Canada, UK, Russia, Greece, China, Guam, New Zealand, Kenya and Australia.

Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach to Open in Hawaii
Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk launches reservations in preparation for November 2009 opening.

Turks and Caicos' Regent Grand Resort and Spa hotel review
Spend a day on stunning Grace Bay Beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and one thing becomes crystal clear. On Grace Bay, the brighter the sunshine, the more vibrant the ocean color.

Turtle Island Fiji Receives Eco Friendly Award
Turtle Island Resort in Fiji has once again gained praise for their sustainable efforts in the form of a "Blue List" award from Islands Magazine. Just twenty four locations in the world were chosen as recipients of the award, honoring ecologically sound beliefs and practices.

Vacation like a Supermodel, Follow in Kate Moss' footsteps
Holiday like a supermodel and head for the one of the most stylish hotels in the Maldives. At Naladhu you'll enjoy an exclusive and secluded private tropical island setting and it won't take long for you to appreciate why this timeless resort is a hit with celebrities such as Kate Moss and Roger Federer.

Vietnam's Most Exclusive Beach Resort, The Nam Hai, Introduces Yoga Retreats
Vietnam luxury hotel, The Nam Hai, enhances lifestyle travel experiences with introduction of exclusive Yoga Retreat. The Nam Hai, Vietnam's premier beach resort, overlooks a one-kilometer stretch of China Beach.

Vietnam's Nam Hai Launches Heavenly Honeymoon Package
Luxury resort, The Nam Hai, offers newlyweds private dining, spa pampering and villa accommodation on Vietnam's China Beach.

W Hotels Unveils W South Beach in Miami
W Hotels Worldwide announced the grand opening of W South Beach and The Residences at W South Beach, the W brand's 31st hotel property.

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.

World's First Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Open in Krabi, Thailand
The world's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Phulay Bay opening December 22, 2009, will embody the attributes, philosophy and unique style and design of the Reserve brand extension. Appealing to affluent and discerning travellers seeking more from their leisure time, Ritz-Carlton Reserve will offer exquisite resorts in secluded and naturally beautiful locations around the world.

W Vieques Retreat & Spa to Open in November
In mid-November, W Hotels will open its second W Retreat & Spa (the first opened in the Maldives in 2006). The W Vieques is the first W Retreat & Spa in the Caribbean and is located eight miles off the Southeast coast of Puerto Rico on the island of Vieques.

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