Brazil is appearing on lots of "top places to go" lists for 2010. News that the country will be hosting the World Cup in 2014 and the Summer Olympics in 2016 has put the destination front and center in the American media.
Silversea Cruises' elegant new Silver Spirit was christened in a formal ceremony held dockside on Jan. 21st at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. In a first for the company, the event was broadcast live on the Internet.
Set among 220 acres of woodland and lakes, surrounded by icons of County Cork's rich history, Castlemartyr Resort now boasts Ireland's premier inland links-style golf course, and a one-of-a-kind clubhouse to match, at the Castlemartyr Links Golf Club.
Located in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma region of Italy, Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort is proud to announce the opening of its six new luxury Blackrose Spa Suites, bringing the total number of the resort's treatment rooms to 54 and allowing the resort to serve as one of the world's largest destination spas.
The launching of a new ship is always the occasion for celebration. Oceania Cruises has decided to "get the party started" with a multi-city road show to introduce their new ship, the Marina to travel agents and the media...and the atmosphere was certainly festive at the Jan. 27 kickoff luncheon in Phoenix. Oceania's investment in a new vessel is a positive sign for the industry and an indicator of the company's confidence in their business model.
If you have ever had the distinct pleasure of being a guest at The Ritz Carlton San Francisco...even the most discerning visitor would agree...something this special must simply rise like cream to the very top.
GREEN T. HOUSE Living, internationally acclaimed for the "coolest bathhouse in China", has earned a prestigious new accolade, voted 'Best Spa Design' in the Wallpaper* 2010 Design Awards.
VIP access to the most famous tennis tournament in the world, the Wimbledon Championships in London, is the latest in Crystal Cruises' roster of one-of-a-kind luxury shoreside experiences.
Allstar Coaches accommodated a group date on the fourth episode of The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love. The episode featured a special group date where the entire cast takes the adventure on the road with the newest Bachelor, Jake Pavelka.
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester has just been awarded Three Michelin Stars, denoting exceptional cuisine worth a special journey, on the coveted 2010 Great Britain and Ireland listing.
Sanctuary Retreats, a collection of twelve luxury safari lodges and three explorer ships, has re-launched the Sanctuary M.S. Nile Adventurer following a multi-million dollar renovation.
Viceroy Hotel Group announced that it has been selected as operator of the renowned Los Angeles luxury hotel, L'Ermitage Beverly Hills. The 119-room luxury property, managed by Raffles Hotels & Resorts since 2000 as Raffles L'Ermitage, was recently acquired by a private investor for an undisclosed sum from Fairmont Raffles Hotels International.
A new beach is born at The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun marveling the sophisticated traveler. The Caribbean oceanfront resort has recently added to its world-class facilities a 300 feet deep beach as part of Cancun's $71 million beach recovery project.
Paris's 16th arondissement, home to the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elysées, embraced the opening of the new Villa & Hotel Majestic on January 12, 2010. This contemporary interpretation of French luxury offers a choice of 52 guestrooms and suites, the MajClub Wellness Centre, Le Premium Bar and a restaurant.
Mexico City's newest and most stylish small luxury hotel, Las Alcobas has officially opened its doors in the capital's posh Polanco district. The intimate 35-room, seven-story property was custom-crafted by acclaimed interior design duo Yabu Pushelberg to reflect the property's namesake – "the alcoves" in Spanish – and expresses a modern sensibility, infused with warmth and texture.
