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.
TripAdvisor® announced its list of the top 10 celebrity-owned hotels in the world, as determined by TripAdvisor editors and travelers. Famous actors, musicians, and fashionistas are among the celebrity hotelier elite. From luxurious resorts and spas, to budget hotels and camp cabins, these famous hoteliers are offering star treatment to a wide variety of travelers.
Through its exclusive partnership with Relais & Chateaux, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is introducing L'Ecole des Chefs, a new interactive cooking school that will be featured on 11 voyages in 2010.
The Yachts of Seabourn has announced that Seabourn Quest will be the name given to its newest vessel. Poised to become the third of three new ultra-luxury yachts launched by the award-winning, small-ship cruise line in as many years, Seabourn Quest will debut in June 2011.
Ireland may not be the first destination that comes to mind when contemplating a winter escape – but it should be! Winter is a special time on the Emerald Isle, and especially so at Castlemartyr Resort and Dromoland Castle, the five star properties that comprise The Dromoland Collection.
Maine lobster may be the king of seafood in the States, but the Anegada lobster is queen of the Caribbean – and no place is celebrating her reign like Rosewood Little Dix Bay.
Condé Nast Johansens luxury travel guide announced the winners of their 2010 Awards for Excellence. The winners of the prestigious awards were chosen as the premier hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific Islands.
The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro has launched a national campaign to raise money to restore the famous Christ the Redeemer statue standing atop Corcovado Mountain in Tijuca National Park.
The Elysian officially opened its doors on January 6, celebrating the launch of Chicago's first home-grown luxury hotel brand. This 1920s, Coco Chanel inspired property is home to two amazing restaurants and a 14,000 square foot Spa and health club.
Following in the tradition of grand voyages of discovery, Orient-Express has launched its 2010 schedule of train journeys and cruises. Crossing borders and continents, the trains and cruises open up the heart of destinations from France to Myanmar offering unique experiences.
Hideaway Report has named Aman at Summer Palace in Beijing, its Hideaway of the Year. This is the first time any hotel has ever received a 99-point rating from the legendary anonymous reviewer. The Hideaway of the Year and sixteen Grand Award winners were revealed in the January 2010 issue of the Hideaway Report.
Luxury travel, hotel, cruise and train operator Orient-Express is scheduling its first ever crossing of the Friendship Bridge connecting Thailand with Laos aboard the legendary Eastern & Oriental Express (E&O) in February 2010.
At the Top, Burj Dubai, the world's highest observation deck on Level 124 of Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, will open doors to the public from January 5, 2010.
