Avatar has a real world model in the Ecuadorian rain forest! Visit the Sacha Lodge and view the world from atop a giant Kapok tree. Who says magic is only in the movies...
The Hotel de Crillon announced the appointment of Mr. Luc Delafosse as new General Manager. He replaces Jean-Claude Messant and will take on his new role starting January 19. His arrival closely follows that of Christopher Hache, Executive Head Chef of the kitchens of the Hotel de Crillon and of its restaurant "Les Ambassadeurs" since January 4, 2010.
Travelers to Antarctica can skip the Drake Passage when traveling to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions. This time saving addition to the polar specialist's extensive selection of Antarctic cruises reduces the Drake Passage crossing from over 2 days to less than 2 hours!
For the first time in the AAA Five Diamond resort's history, guests of Bellagio are invited to partake in an unrivaled brunch experience, featuring a bevy of gourmet and traditional cuisine, while enjoying sweeping views of Bellagio’s lake and world-renowned fountains. Fountains Brunch at Jasmine now redefines Sunday brunch in Las Vegas.
Philippe Starck's first Italian hotel, and Design Hotels member, is Palazzina Grassi in Venice. The designer was chosen by Emanuele Garosci, hotelier and former rally driver, to create an imaginative five-star hotel with 16 bedrooms and six apartment suites, a private members-only club and a restaurant.
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., owners or part-owners and managers of 50 luxury hotel, restaurant, tourist train and river cruise properties operating in 25 countries, announced expansion plans in Italy.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in a franchise agreement with Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas, announced the opening of Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, marking the debut of the first of three Luxury Collection hotels opening in Peru over the next two years.
Glamourous international jet-setters Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Paula Abdul, and Kevin Spacey among others, once again descended on Phuket for the glittering festive season celebrations hosted by Royal Phuket Marina developer Gulu Lalvani and his family.
The American Bar at The Stafford in London has been known for decades by cocktail aficionados as the place to secure a perfect gin martini. Luxury Travel Advisor magazine named the institution the "Best Hotel Bar Worldwide" at its 2009 Awards of Excellence held in December in Las Vegas.
Aqua Expeditions, Peru's first five-star luxury cruise company whose vessel, the M/V Aqua, ventures through rarely seen areas of the Peruvian Amazon, has been added to the prestigious Travel+Leisure World's Best Awards Survey for 2010.
Asia Pacific Travel, Ltd. announced that North Korea is considering allowing American travelers to visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) year-round and for longer than the current five day limit.
Luxury Travel Magazine has a conversation with Mr. Andre Lattari, General Manager of UXUA Casa Hotel in Trancoso, Brazil.
As Hanoi struts upon the world stage, celebrating its 1,000th anniversary and its status as the world's fastest growing city, the luxury hotel, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, is fronting the new year, and the city's second millennium, with something it's never had before — a spa.
Amanresorts has announced the opening of Amanfayun in Hangzhou, one of China's most beautiful cities admired for its graceful pagodas, gardens and tea plantations. The resort is the 24th property worldwide for Amanresorts and the second in China, joining sister hotel Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing.
Each of these prestigious suites in the best luxury hotels of Florence pack the WOW factor! From beautiful art and design to spectacular views of this magical, Renaissance destination. Choose from suites that offer the Royal Treatment, to stylish Penthouse Suites, Suites with stunning views of the city, Suites steeped in history, and Hillside hideaways with a resort-like feel.
