There are hotels, and then there are Grand Dames. We are happy to report that we recently stayed at The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston's Grand Dame that was built back in 1912.
Just when we thought Amanyara had every possible desire covered, the secluded villa resort in the Turks & Caicos Islands has raised the bar even higher.
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta Debuts Founder's Program.
The December 2008 edition of Conde Nast Traveler featured a reader's poll of the best places to ski and stay in North America. The Post Hotel & Spa was voted the number one ski hotel and also received the highest individual score in the category of "food".
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is launching a new exclusive brand extension for the most discerning global travelers; Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
Published: December 16, 2008
CuisinArt Resort & Spa announced the debut of its new world-class Venus Spa & Fitness Center, opening today, just in time for holiday travelers.
One&Only Palmilla, the serenely private and elegant resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, recently launched 13 new lavish beachfront casitas as well as two unique dining concepts.
Half Moon, Jamaica's premier luxury resort located in the exclusive enclave of Rose Hall, has been named to the 2009 Travel + Leisure's 500 World's best hotels.
The Langham, London – Europe's first Grand Hotel to be reborn in 2009...Opened by the Prince of Wales (later, King Edward VII), in 1865, The Langham, London was not only the capital's first purpose built Grand Hotel, but also the first in Europe.
SeaNet Company Inc., a leader in fractional yacht industry, reports a boom in its client base.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa now offers guests a number of sailing activities on the new "Hula Girl" which arrived in Maui recently. Hula Girl, operated by Sailing Maui Incorporated, was built in California and cost over $3 million to build.
One thing is certain: the recent economic downturn is making itself felt strongly in the luxury travel and lifestyle niches. Those who quickly adapt to trends with new strategies will emerge even stronger when the inevitable flush times return.
Devotées of Pilates don't have to break from their fitness routine when they travel to Amanpuri, the flagship property of Amanresorts in Phuket, Thailand. Amanresorts has announced the launch of Aman Pilates, a program encompassing the highest level of Pilates instruction and Gyrotonic® physical fitness systems.
The Italians have the Vespa and the French have the Solex. Hotel Fouquet's Barrière, doing its part for the environment (with style!) is providing a new mode of transportation to its guests with the introduction of the E-Solex, which runs on an electrical engine and produces no noise or pollution. Now, guests can have fun exploring the streets of Paris in a chic and environmentally friendly way.
