Giant 'Green' Gingerbread House at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte

Giant 'Green' Gingerbread House at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte

An intense baking and decorating marathon has begun as pastry chefs for The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte enter the final stretch to complete this year's life-size Green Gingerbread House.

Windstar's Mediterranean Voyages Top List of All-Time Best Cruises by Islands Magazine

Windstar's Mediterranean Voyages Top List of All-Time Best Cruises by Islands Magazine

Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, is at the top of Islands magazine list of “All-Time Best Cruises” for its Mediterranean voyages.

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Announces New Chef

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Announces New Chef

General Manager Carl Emberson announced Daniele Tonin as the new chef of Sea Breeze at the AAA Five-Diamond St. Regis Punta Mita Resort.

The Surrey Hotel & Spa Joins Relais & Chateaux

The Surrey Hotel & Spa Joins Relais & Chateaux

The Surrey Becomes First New York City Hotel to be Invited to Join the Prestigious Collection in 20 Years.

The Joule, Dallas Begins Year-Long Refurbishment

The Joule, Dallas Begins Year-Long Refurbishment

The Downtown Dallas landscape is about to receive a significant upgrade with the property-wide transformation of The Joule, Dallas.

Relais & Chateaux Announces 45 New Members for 2012

Relais & Chateaux Announces 45 New Members for 2012

25 new properties in Europe, 7 in Asia, 3 in Australia and 10 in the Americas -- 2012 is a record year for the Association.

Costa Rica: Why Go Now?

Costa Rica: Why Go Now?

We interview destination and villa specialist, Mark Mead, for his insider tips about luxury travel in Costa Rica.

The Grand Del Mar Named San Diego's First Forbes 5-Star Hotel

The Grand Del Mar Named San Diego's First Forbes 5-Star Hotel

Marking an unprecedented coup for San Diego's hospitality industry, The Grand Del Mar has achieved a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, making it the first and only hotel in San Diego to ever attain Five Stars and the only property in California to earn three 2012 Five-Star awards for Lodging, Spa and Dining.

LUXE City Guides Offer Gifts for Luxury Travelers

LUXE City Guides Offer Gifts for Luxury Travelers

Share your love for style and your passion for travel and gift your friends and family a LUXE City Guide this holiday season.

Jamaica's Strawberry Hill Hotel & Spa Re-Opens Following Extensive Refurbishment

Jamaica's Strawberry Hill Hotel & Spa Re-Opens Following Extensive Refurbishment

Located in the heart of one of the world's most famous coffee-producing mountain ranges, Jamaica's Blue Mountains, Strawberry Hill Hotel & Spa opened on October 18 following an extensive refurbishment of the property.

Suite Dreams: Mandarin Oriental Paris Unveils Luxurious Suites

Suite Dreams: Mandarin Oriental Paris Unveils Luxurious Suites

Private terraces, stunning views, distinctive design and the largest suite in Paris.

Puerto Rico's Dorado Beach East Course Celebrates Grand Reopening

Puerto Rico's Dorado Beach East Course Celebrates Grand Reopening

The East Course has re-opened at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Laurence Rockefeller's legendary property and the Caribbean's most celebrated destination.

Oceania Cruises Marina Earns 5-Star Rating from Berlitz

Oceania Cruises Marina Earns 5-Star Rating from Berlitz

Oceania Cruises' Marina has been named one of the top 10 mid-size ships in the world in the 2012 Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships.

Cruise Critic Names 2011 Best Cruise Ships, Lines & Ports

Cruise Critic Names 2011 Best Cruise Ships, Lines & Ports

Cruise Critic® today announced the 2011 Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards, which honor the top cruise lines, ships and ports.

Windstar Named Most Romantic Cruise Line

Windstar Named Most Romantic Cruise Line

Windstar Cruises Named “Most Romantic Cruise Line” and Wind Surf “Best Tall Ship” in Porthole Cruise Magazine's Annual Readers' Choice Awards.