Las Alamandas...Wildly Romantic

Las Alamandas...Wildly Romantic

"Picture yourself in a boat on a river with tangerine trees and marmalade skies"… Arriving at Las Alamandas reminded me of the Beatles' song, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds because it is a kaleidoscope of colors and a place of happiness on Mexico's Costalegre "Coast of Joy" with a river running through the sprawling 1,500-acre oceanfront estate.

Interview with the General Manager of Rio's Hotel Santa Teresa

Interview with the General Manager of Rio's Hotel Santa Teresa

Luxury Travel Magazine interviews Juan Sander, General Manager of the new Relais & Chateaux property, Hotel Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Interview with the General Manager of CastaDiva Resort

Interview with the General Manager of CastaDiva Resort

Luxury Travel Magazine interviews Giancarlo Porcu, the General Manager of the new Five-Star Luxury CastaDiva Resort on Lake Como, Italy.

British Columbia's Hastings House Introduces Guest Chef Program

British Columbia's Hastings House Introduces Guest Chef Program

Hastings House Country House Hotel and Dining Room on Salt Spring Island has introduced their new Guest Chef Program. Planned as a way to build connections among British Columbia's fine dining establishments and to highlight the incredible bounty of the region's produce, 'Chefs Across the Water' invites distinguished chefs from the Mainland, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to participate in a series of gastronomic island adventures.

The Spirit of Sicily: A Journey into Italy's Next Frontier

The Spirit of Sicily: A Journey into Italy's Next Frontier

From the moment I first stepped foot in Italy an infatuation began. Each city, from Florence to Venice, was more fascinating than the last.

Top 10 Spots You Might Catch a Glimpse of the Queen in Britain

Top 10 Spots You Might Catch a Glimpse of the Queen in Britain

Queen Elizabeth II is set for a visit to New York City on July 6th, 2010, causing a stir in London and giving us a little royal fever. The Queen is expected to pay her respects at Ground Zero and address the UN General Assembly for the first time in 50 years.

The Langham Hong Kong Unveils The Langham Club

The Langham Hong Kong Unveils The Langham Club

The Langham, Hong Kong is set to continue its impressive refurbishment achievements with the launch of The Langham Club. Set to open at the end of July, 2010, The Langham Club has been designed to suit the varying moods and requirements of visitors.

Jet Set Pet: Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch Launches Pampered Paws

Jet Set Pet: Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch Launches Pampered Paws

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch has launched the Pampered Paws for a Cause program. Through November, the resort will donate $25 of the $125-per-stay dog fee to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

Jet Set Pet: New York's Jumeirah Essex House Introduces Canine Turndown Program

Jet Set Pet: New York's Jumeirah Essex House Introduces Canine Turndown Program

Jumeirah Essex House announced the launch of the iconic hotel's first ever Canine Turndown Program designed to pamper even the most discerning four-legged guests.

Time Travel: Exploring Myanmar's Ancient Treasures

Time Travel: Exploring Myanmar's Ancient Treasures

Face it: there are very few "new" places left in the world to discover. Here, cities like Mandalay and Yangon (formerly Rangoon) have modern conveniences, but head to Bagan and Inle Lake, for instance, and it's as if you're transported through time. Simply put, Myanmar mesmerized us.

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa Wins Fodor's Award

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa Wins Fodor's Award

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa Earns Fodor's Choice Gold 2010 Award - Selected as Top 10 Hotel in the U.S. for Best Destination Spa.

Paris' Hotel Fouquets Barriere Introduces Organic Spa Line

Paris' Hotel Fouquets Barriere Introduces Organic Spa Line

Hotel Fouquet's Barrière, Paris' most ecologically responsible five-star hotel, has announced the use of a new line of natural cosmetics - MON SOIN DU VISAGE.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya Luxury Resort Offers New Bridal Spa Suite

Grand Velas Riviera Maya Luxury Resort Offers New Bridal Spa Suite

New Bridal Spa Suite Eases Pre-Wedding Jitters at Spa Grand Velas Riviera Maya. Wedding Spa Rituals Offer Brides the Ultimate in Pampering and Relaxation on the Big Day

Woodlands Inn Announces July 4th Festival

Woodlands Inn Announces July 4th Festival

South Carolina luxury hotel, the Woodlands Inn has announced details of the first July 4 Festival held on its 42-acre grounds in Summerville, SC.

Escape on a Galapagos Family Adventure with OceanAdventures

Escape on a Galapagos Family Adventure with OceanAdventures

Situated 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands offer a unique interaction with nature and their name is synonymous with the celebration of the diversity of species on Earth. The M/V Eclipse offers travelers a once in a lifetime experience in these rugged, exciting and marvelous islands safely and comfortably.