At Kona Village, guests appreciate unplugged experiential vacations on 82 oceanfront acres at Kahuwai Bay on Hawaii's Big Island. Unpretentious individual thatched-roof bungalows are nestled around lush lagoons and pristine white and black sand beaches.
On Italy's Isle of Capri, the Hotel Caesar Augustus reopened for the 2010 season. Set on a cliff above the Bay of Naples, the Relais & Chateaux property features 55 guest rooms, an infinity pool, local cuisine at The Lucullo Terrace restaurant and views of Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento and Ischia.
Luxury Travel Magazine interviews Baroness Monica von Neumann, the businesswoman, tastemaker and former Dior and Yves St. Laurent model who is known within the most elite circles of society as an authority on everything "luxury" from dining to decorating, travel to hosting, jewels to sports cars. One part Martha Stewart and another part Wendy Williams, this aristocrat-turned-lifestyle expert doles out advice with the utmost elegance and just a touch of Detroit soul.
San Francisco-based designers Candra Scott and Anderson have created a luxurious marriage of urban luxury meets California relaxed elegance, modern sophistication and a transitional mix of styles combine with Wine Country sophistication to create handsome accommodations of timeless elegance.
In preparation for its May 1st reopening, Triple Creek Ranch, the acclaimed Montana Relais & Chateaux resort, has put the finishing touches on a thoughtfully conceived makeover that demonstrates its affinity for the art and culture of the American West.
Allan Zeman's Andara Resort and Villas Phuket has been named to the coveted Conde Nast Traveler Hot List for 2010, published in the May issue of the Magazine.
Mead Brown Villa Rentals announced today that daily housekeeping and complimentary chef service will be included in all villa stays through September 2010.
In a concrete jungle such as Hong Kong, Michelin star gastronomic restaurant CÉPAGE now boasts one of the city's only alfresco wine bars – an elegant rooftop garden oasis – 'barcépage' – perfect for open-air cocktails and corporate entertaining with commanding views over Admiralty and Wanchai.
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa continues to make its mark as one of the leading resort properties in the world. In the April edition of Condé Nast Traveler, Starr Pass' Hashani Spa was named one of America’s best resort spas, ranking 34 out of 99.
There were almost 11,000 visitors who attended the 4th Antibes Yacht Show from April 8th through until the 11th. The Show marks a second wind in the yachting industry; the economy seems to be getting back on track after the crisis.
Woodlands Inn, one of the country's most acclaimed hotels, has introduced a new "Flavors of the Low Country" dinner package, with special rates beginning at $399 per night.
Perfectly located on the charming tropical island of Koh Samui, Banyan Tree Samui is set to provide the ultimate luxury experience when it opens in mid-2010.
The St. Regis Bali Resort sets a new benchmark in romance on the paradise island with its own elegant beachfront wedding chapel and magical honeymoon villa.
The award-winning Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will introduce a new bespoke Oriental Essence spa therapy, together with additional homecare products at many of its luxury hotel spas worldwide, from May 2010.
Washington Restaurants LLC, a Maryland-based ownership group with high-end restaurants in Europe, is excited to announce the May anticipated opening of Buddha-Bar DC.
