Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., owners or part-owners and managers of 50 luxury hotel, restaurant, tourist train and river cruise properties operating in 25 countries, announced expansion plans in Italy.
Asia Pacific Travel, Ltd. announced that North Korea is considering allowing American travelers to visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) year-round and for longer than the current five day limit.
For the first time in the AAA Five Diamond resort's history, guests of Bellagio are invited to partake in an unrivaled brunch experience, featuring a bevy of gourmet and traditional cuisine, while enjoying sweeping views of Bellagio’s lake and world-renowned fountains. Fountains Brunch at Jasmine now redefines Sunday brunch in Las Vegas.
Philippe Starck's first Italian hotel, and Design Hotels member, is Palazzina Grassi in Venice. The designer was chosen by Emanuele Garosci, hotelier and former rally driver, to create an imaginative five-star hotel with 16 bedrooms and six apartment suites, a private members-only club and a restaurant.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in a franchise agreement with Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas, announced the opening of Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, marking the debut of the first of three Luxury Collection hotels opening in Peru over the next two years.
Aqua Expeditions, Peru's first five-star luxury cruise company whose vessel, the M/V Aqua, ventures through rarely seen areas of the Peruvian Amazon, has been added to the prestigious Travel+Leisure World's Best Awards Survey for 2010.
Luxury Travel Magazine has a conversation with Mr. Andre Lattari, General Manager of UXUA Casa Hotel in Trancoso, Brazil.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
