If you have ever had the distinct pleasure of being a guest at The Ritz Carlton San Francisco...even the most discerning visitor would agree...something this special must simply rise like cream to the very top.
VIP access to the most famous tennis tournament in the world, the Wimbledon Championships in London, is the latest in Crystal Cruises' roster of one-of-a-kind luxury shoreside experiences.
Following in the great tradition of grand voyages of discovery, Orient-Express has launched its 2010 trains and cruises brochure incorporating a range of authentic new travel journeys. Crossing boarders and continents, the trains and cruises open up the heart of destinations from France, Laos, Thailand and Burma offering guests a truly unique experience.
Located in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma region of Italy, Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort is proud to announce the opening of its six new luxury Blackrose Spa Suites, bringing the total number of the resort's treatment rooms to 54 and allowing the resort to serve as one of the world's largest destination spas.
Silversea Cruises' elegant new Silver Spirit was christened in a formal ceremony held dockside on Jan. 21st at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. In a first for the company, the event was broadcast live on the Internet.
A new beach is born at The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun marveling the sophisticated traveler. The Caribbean oceanfront resort has recently added to its world-class facilities a 300 feet deep beach as part of Cancun's $71 million beach recovery project.
Mexico City's newest and most stylish small luxury hotel, Las Alcobas has officially opened its doors in the capital's posh Polanco district. The intimate 35-room, seven-story property was custom-crafted by acclaimed interior design duo Yabu Pushelberg to reflect the property's namesake – "the alcoves" in Spanish – and expresses a modern sensibility, infused with warmth and texture.
Paris's 16th arondissement, home to the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elysées, embraced the opening of the new Villa & Hotel Majestic on January 12, 2010. This contemporary interpretation of French luxury offers a choice of 52 guestrooms and suites, the MajClub Wellness Centre, Le Premium Bar and a restaurant.
Authentic experiences bring to life the mystical Sonoran Desert and Arizona's rich cultural and natural histories. Great opportunity comes with opening a resort in Arizona's Tortolita Mountains, and for Allan Federer, general manager of the new Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain north of Tucson, the adventure property holds especially remarkable promise for lovers of the outdoors.
Viceroy Hotel Group announced that it has been selected as operator of the renowned Los Angeles luxury hotel, L'Ermitage Beverly Hills. The 119-room luxury property, managed by Raffles Hotels & Resorts since 2000 as Raffles L'Ermitage, was recently acquired by a private investor for an undisclosed sum from Fairmont Raffles Hotels International.
Taj Hotels' Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur has been awarded the Editor's Choice - Hotel of The Year 2009 Gallivanter's Award for Excellence in the 19th annual awards issue.
Cusco's first luxury boutique hotel, Inkaterra La Casona, has been officially named a member of the exclusive Relais & Chateaux collection. Since opening its doors in 2008, the restored 11-suite hotel -- formerly a Spanish colonial manor house built over an Inca complex -- has played an important role in revitalizing Cusco's hospitality scene.
A conversation with Mr. Pete Ells, General Manager of the Royal Palms Resort and Spa, one of the World's Best Hotels.
"The Galapagos is the jewel in Ecuador's crown," observed a fellow traveler. So how should one best view this marvel of nature? For us, the answer was to board the luxury yacht, Isabela II, and allow its gracious crew and knowledgeable naturalists to introduce us.
There is a mountain resort in Lake Tahoe, California, that, once visited, will leave a lasting impression on you. Perhaps you'll be on a chair lift heading up the mountain, or taking a moment mid-slope to catch your breath, or skiing the East Ridge of Northstar Resort past snow-covered cedars to come upon the splendor of Lake Tahoe in the near distance. Wherever it may be, you will simply say, "WOW."
