Taj Hotel Cape Town Opens in South Africa

Taj Hotel Cape Town Opens in South Africa

Taj Cape Town, the "oldest new hotel" in the city with luxury interiors in striking architecture from 1896 and 2010, is celebrating its opening.

Le Sereno Opens St. Barth's Season With Chic New Villas

Le Sereno Opens St. Barth's Season With Chic New Villas

A winter playground of the rich and famous, St. Barth's has long been known for hosting social luminaries and dignitaries with glamour and style. In the grand tradition of taking a luxury villa in St. Barth's for the social season, Le Sereno introduces the most stylish villas on the island opening just in time on November 1st of 2009.

Saigon's Caravelle Hotel Publishes Story of First 50 Years

Saigon's Caravelle Hotel Publishes Story of First 50 Years

Hotels, like people, have stories. Many are interesting, but few are as vivid as the Caravelle Hotel's, whose history has just been recounted in a new, 114-page book, Caravelle – Saigon: A History.

COMO Hotels and Resorts Wins Conde Nast Traveler Awards

COMO Hotels and Resorts Wins Conde Nast Traveler Awards

COMO Hotels and Resorts has scooped up two accolades in this year's prestigious annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards for London's most elegant hotel The Halkin and sublime Caribbean wellness retreat Parrot Cay.

Brazil's Kurotel 5-Time Winner of Luxury Spa Finder Best Spa Award

Brazil's Kurotel 5-Time Winner of Luxury Spa Finder Best Spa Award

Kurotel - Medical Longevity Center and Spa has been honored with a 2009 Spa Finder Readers' Choice "Crystal" Award for being named spa-goers' favorite spa in South America.

World's First Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Open in Krabi, Thailand

World's First Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Open in Krabi, Thailand

The world's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Phulay Bay opening December 22, 2009, will embody the attributes, philosophy and unique style and design of the Reserve brand extension. Appealing to affluent and discerning travellers seeking more from their leisure time, Ritz-Carlton Reserve will offer exquisite resorts in secluded and naturally beautiful locations around the world.

A Five Star Performance from Ireland's Sheen Falls Lodge

A Five Star Performance from Ireland's Sheen Falls Lodge

Five Star Country House Hotel in Kenmare, Sheen Falls Lodge, has been awarded the highest possible accolade of five Red Stars in the essential 2010 AA Hotel Guide, making it one of the very best in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

InterContinental to Open New Hotel in Mendoza, Argentina

InterContinental to Open New Hotel in Mendoza, Argentina

The InterContinental Mendoza, Argentina will be IHG's third InterContinental in Argentina, along with the venerable InterContinental Buenos Aires, and the under-construction InterContinental Nordelta Buenos Aires, Residence & Spa, in the Nordelta area of Buenos Aires.

Silversea to Debut New Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Spirit

Silversea to Debut New Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Spirit

Silversea's Art Deco-Inspired Silver Spirit Debuting in December Heralds Return of Retro Glamour to the High Seas. On Jan. 21st, the Silver Spirit will embark from Ft. Lauderdale on her 91-day Grand Inaugural Voyage around the Americas with once in a lifetime events ranging from VIP tickets to Rio's Carnival and a Panama Hat Party in Montecristi, Ecuador.

Auberge Saint-Antoine Quebec City Named Best Hotel in Canada

Auberge Saint-Antoine Quebec City Named Best Hotel in Canada

Auberge Saint-Antoine, the 95-room boutique Relais & Chateaux hotel located in Quebec City's Old Port, has been named top hotel in Canada by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine's 2009 Readers' Choice Awards.

Bangkok's Mandarin Oriental Unveils Upgraded River Wing

Bangkok's Mandarin Oriental Unveils Upgraded River Wing

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok announced that all 338 rooms and suites in the hotel's River Wing have completed a comprehensive renovation.

Experience Arabian Culture at the new Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort

Experience Arabian Culture at the new Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort

Escape to Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara and let the stresses of everyday life melt away. Uncover a heritage of rich local culture, and reminisce over ancient splendour. Take in towering red sand dunes that glimmer in the desert sun for as far as the eye can see. Glimpse free roaming sand gazelles and captivating Oryx, and explore a landscape of breathtaking natural beauty.

Las Terrazas Resort Belize Announces Opening of O Restaurant

Las Terrazas Resort Belize Announces Opening of O Restaurant

Las Terrazas Resort, Belize's premier luxury resort announces the opening of San Pedro's newest destination restaurant; O. Las Terrazas is a five-star luxury oceanfront resort in Belize on the island of Ambergris Caye and is the only member of the Preferred Hotel Group within the country of Belize.

Discovery Hotel Marigot Bay, Saint Lucia Changes Name

Discovery Hotel Marigot Bay, Saint Lucia Changes Name

From the 1st of November 2009, Discovery Hotel, Marigot Bay will become known as the Marigot Bay Hotel. This marks the start of an exciting period of transformation for the luxury hotel and surrounding area, including the launch of the Marigot Beach Club (opening 2010) and the addition of new facilities and amenities, ensuring Marigot Bay continues to be one of the most exhilarating destinations in the Caribbean.

Hong Kong's Hottest New Al Fresco Rooftop Bar Opens

Hong Kong's Hottest New Al Fresco Rooftop Bar Opens

Hong Kong's hottest al fresco bar 'Vibes' has opened in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui at chic new lifestyle hotel The Mira Hong Kong offering molecular cocktails, gourmet tapas and a resident DJ at the garden lounge.