Marrakech's La Mamounia Wins Prestigious Hotel Awards

Marrakech's La Mamounia Wins Prestigious Hotel Awards

Less than six months after its grand re-opening, Marrakech's icon of luxury hospitality, La Mamounia scoops two prestigious and internationally-recognized awards; the property has been named 'Best Resort' in Travel + Leisure's 2010 Design Awards; and 'Hotel of the Year' in the Tatler Travel Awards 2010, affirming the hotel's standing as one of the most desirable properties in the world.

Small Luxury Hotel Eclat Opens in Taipei

Small Luxury Hotel Eclat Opens in Taipei

Discreetly located in a quiet part of Taipei's most fashionable district, Da-An, is Hotel Éclat, an eclectic, elegant new boutique art hotel which is the first new luxury hotel to open in the city for many years.

10 Reasons to Visit South America in 2010

10 Reasons to Visit South America in 2010

South America is a land of endless fascination and exquisite beauty. Southern Explorations, a specialist in travel to South America, believes that now is the ideal time to explore this diverse continent.

Taj Boston's Sunday Brunch Returns to the Roof

Taj Boston's Sunday Brunch Returns to the Roof

This Easter Sunday, April 4, Taj Boston's celebrated Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet will make its seasonal return to The Roof, the glassed-in aerie atop the landmark hotel at Arlington and Newbury streets complete with stunning views of the Public Garden and cityscape.

Sophia Loren Christens New Luxury Cruise Ship, MSC Magnifica

Sophia Loren Christens New Luxury Cruise Ship, MSC Magnifica

MSC Magnifica — the fourth Panamax cruise ship in the MSC Cruises Musica class — joins MSC Cruises as the 11th ship in the fleet after being christened in Hamburg, Germany on March 6, 2010.

Turismo Chile Issues Update #3 on Earthquake Damage

Turismo Chile Issues Update #3 on Earthquake Damage

Following the magnitude 8.8 quake that hit central Chile in the early morning hours of Saturday February 27, 2010, Turismo Chile communicates the latest updates on the country's tourism infrastructure.

Shangri-La Hotels And Resorts Unveils Its Newest Luxury Hotel in Guilin

Shangri-La Hotels And Resorts Unveils Its Newest Luxury Hotel in Guilin

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts celebrates the opening of Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin. The newly opened hotel is also offering guests a luxury cruise experience along the Li River - the only luxury hotel in the city to provide this exclusive journey.

The Leading Hotels of the World Announces Launch of Premier, Global Golf

The Leading Hotels of the World Announces Launch of Premier, Global Golf

As one of the largest international luxury hotel brands, The Leading Hotels of the World enjoys access to the most internationally renowned and prestigious golf courses in the world.

Graceland Showcases The Style of Elvis Presley

Graceland Showcases The Style of Elvis Presley

The year-long celebration of Elvis Presley's 75th Birthday continues on March 1 with the grand opening of "Elvis Presley: Fashion King," at Graceland. The exhibit is the first of its kind at Elvis' home in Memphis, and explores fashion trends ushered in by the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

The Bentley London Waldorf Astoria Collection Launches Private Hotel Concept

The Bentley London Waldorf Astoria Collection Launches Private Hotel Concept

Already an experienced host to high-level guests, the elegant luxury hotel was prompted to create the private hotel concept after identifying an increasing demand for bespoke, easily-contained hotel accommodation for groups during global summits, official visits and conferences.

Top 10 Luxury Wilderness Lodges in the USA

Top 10 Luxury Wilderness Lodges in the USA

Leave your everyday cares behind and get away from it all at these luxurious wilderness lodges! From the Big Sur coast to the Rocky Mountains, rural Missouri to New York's Adirondacks -- these settings across America will amaze and inspire you. (listings are not in any particular order)

The Beach House Maldives Joins Waldorf Astoria Collection

The Beach House Maldives Joins Waldorf Astoria Collection

The Beach House Maldives has joined Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. The luxury resort was renamed -- The Beach House Maldives, The Waldorf Astoria Collection. Located on the pristine, lagoon-ringed Haa Alifu Atoll which is fringed by powder-white beaches and has unspoilt leafy jungle at its centre, the 35-acre resort comprises 83 Maldivian-style villas, three restaurants, four bars and a luxurious spa. Each villa comes complete with a private pool and butler.

RIMOWA Wins Travel & Leisure Design Award

RIMOWA Wins Travel & Leisure Design Award

RIMOWA, the renowned German luxury luggage-maker, has been voted "best luggage" by Travel & Leisure Magazine for the new Salsa Deluxe Multiwheel case.

Relais & Chateaux Officially Launches in India

Relais & Chateaux Officially Launches in India

Relais & Chateaux, the internationally acclaimed luxury hospitality association announced its official India launch at a press briefing last week. The briefing was addressed by Mr. Jaume Tapies, International President and Jacques-Olivier Chauvin, CEO, Relais & Chateaux.

Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya Awarded Virtuoso Status

Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya Awarded Virtuoso Status

The luxury all-inclusive Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya has been awarded the exclusive and coveted Virtuoso status for 2010. Approximately a year after opening, Grand Velas Riviera Maya was accepted as a Virtuoso Resort and premier vacation destination by the company, which specializes in the art of travel and employs more than six thousand luxury travel professionals in North and South America, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand.