Three Luxury Hotels to Open on Palm Jumeirah

Three Luxury Hotels to Open on Palm Jumeirah

Three beachfront hotels located on Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah are scheduled to open in the next year, reinforcing the island's position as a landmark tourism destination in its own right.

Cooking in Paradise at Jade Mountain, St. Lucia

Cooking in Paradise at Jade Mountain, St. Lucia

Today tropical cooking is hot; it influences style, and sultry flavors. And when it is combined with Jade Mountain's rich and colorful landscape it creates a stunning mosaic of taste and texture. St. Lucia's cultural diversity and its exotic spice boxes create a distinctive intrigue and character to cooking. For five days in April, this world is open to guests.

Dan Rather, Robert Lacey, Zahi Hawass Headline Silversea World Cruise

Dan Rather, Robert Lacey, Zahi Hawass Headline Silversea World Cruise

The world's newest ultra-luxury, all-suite cruise ship, Silver Spirit, will take to the seas next January on a 119-day eastbound World Cruise traversing both hemispheres from Los Angeles to Southampton. To complement such an extraordinary odyssey, Silversea is lining up an impressive array of distinguished speakers.

Interview with the General Manager of Tiara Yaktsa Cannes

Interview with the General Manager of Tiara Yaktsa Cannes

A conversation with Mr. Jöel Cardon, General Manager of the Tiara Yaktsa Cannes, one of the World's Best Hotels.

Pierre Gagnaire Restaurant at Les Airelles Courchevel Awarded Two Michelin Stars

Pierre Gagnaire Restaurant at Les Airelles Courchevel Awarded Two Michelin Stars

The Pierre Gagnaire restaurant located at the Hotel de Charme Les Airelles in Courchevel, receives a two Michelin star rating for its consummate service and artistry. Les Airelles is known for its timeless luxury and offerings and it is fitting that the hotel’s crowing culinary jewel is awarded such a honor.

The Leading Hotels of the World Adds New Members

The Leading Hotels of the World Adds New Members

Scheduled to open early this summer, the Lotte Hotel Moscow is located in the heart of the financial and shopping districts of the city, to the west of the Kremlin and Red Square, and approximately 45 minutes from Sheremetyevo Airport.

Zagat Releases 2010 Best of Barbados Survey

Zagat Releases 2010 Best of Barbados Survey

Zagat Survey, the world's leading provider of consumer survey-based leisure content, recently released the results of its 2010 Best of Barbados guide, the only Zagat guide to a Caribbean destination.

Weekend Away: Irish Country Escape

Weekend Away: Irish Country Escape

The fairytale forest of the Powerscourt Estate was lit by a bright twinkling of stars. Our twilight arrival to the 1,000-acre estate was a romantic beginning to an active weekend for two.

SpaFinder Launches New iPhone App

SpaFinder Launches New iPhone App

Making the world a little more relaxing and stress-free, SpaFinder launched the first-ever iPhone app that allows users to find nearby spas and deals, check the real-time availability of appointments, and book a reservation instantly.

Graceland Showcases The Style of Elvis Presley

Graceland Showcases The Style of Elvis Presley

The year-long celebration of Elvis Presley's 75th Birthday continues on March 1 with the grand opening of "Elvis Presley: Fashion King," at Graceland. The exhibit is the first of its kind at Elvis' home in Memphis, and explores fashion trends ushered in by the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

Claridge's Announces Diane Von Fustenberg Designed Rooms

Claridge's Announces Diane Von Fustenberg Designed Rooms

Diane von Furstenberg's signature style and flair will be the talk of London in June 2010 as the designer and Claridge's unveil her first interior design project with a series of rooms and suites.

Turismo Chile Issues Update #3 on Earthquake Damage

Turismo Chile Issues Update #3 on Earthquake Damage

Following the magnitude 8.8 quake that hit central Chile in the early morning hours of Saturday February 27, 2010, Turismo Chile communicates the latest updates on the country's tourism infrastructure.

10 Reasons to Visit South America in 2010

10 Reasons to Visit South America in 2010

South America is a land of endless fascination and exquisite beauty. Southern Explorations, a specialist in travel to South America, believes that now is the ideal time to explore this diverse continent.

Silversea Cruises Hosts World Leaders Symposium Featuring Conoleezza Rice

Silversea Cruises Hosts World Leaders Symposium Featuring Conoleezza Rice

Building on the past success of the World Leaders Symposium cruises in Asia and the Middle East, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises today announced its collaboration with San Francisco-based World Leaders Travel to host the 2010 World Leaders Symposium, a Black Sea voyage aboard Silver Wind headlined by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and other dignitaries.

Marrakech's La Mamounia Wins Prestigious Hotel Awards

Marrakech's La Mamounia Wins Prestigious Hotel Awards

Less than six months after its grand re-opening, Marrakech's icon of luxury hospitality, La Mamounia scoops two prestigious and internationally-recognized awards; the property has been named 'Best Resort' in Travel + Leisure's 2010 Design Awards; and 'Hotel of the Year' in the Tatler Travel Awards 2010, affirming the hotel's standing as one of the most desirable properties in the world.