Nothing says luxury hotel like an incredible swimming pool scene. From the wow to the weird, these swimming pools make an incredible impression on even the most seasoned traveler.
Rooftop pool overlooking the city at InterContinental Hong Kong.
Saltwater pool at Adler Dolomiti Spa and Sport Resort in Southern Tirol.
Private pools in the treetops at Ubud [...]
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Four years after closing due to Hurricane Katrina, the legendary Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans has re-opened.
Ten feet of water closed the Roosevelt for years before it was purchased by Hilton, brought into the Waldorf-Astoria family and given a $145 million renovation. The reopening of this historic hotel marks a great milestone of progress [...]
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Get ready to walk the walk, not on 5th Avenue, but on New York City’s new High Line. The elevated promenade takes the place of an old elevated railway system, now providing ample walking space, greenery and views of the city life below.
But the airy space and happy ending weren’t [...]
There’s no better way to take in a vacation scene than from your own private balcony. Whether it’s meant for two or twenty, balconies are a true hotel luxury. Reuters posted an AskMen.con article that listed the “World’s top 10 hotel balconies” and we wanted to share them with you.
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The $1.65 billion Mardan Palace Hotel on Turkey’s Riviera has celebrated its opening with a lavish party and many celebrity guests.
Gossip is already swirling around the hotel, loudly whispering that Mariah Carey and Tom Jones were paid over $1.5 million each for a brief performance at the hotel’s opening bash. Other paid celebrities rode [...]
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Conde Nast Traveler has released its 2009 hot list, which includes everything from hotels and restaurants to spas and nightclubs all around the world. The newest and hottest hotels that made the list are also some of the trendiest and most exciting to have recently hit the scene and here’s a sample of those [...]
Luxury resorts are staking their claim all over the Riviera Maya/Mayakoba area of Mexico, and they are ready to pamper you from head to toe.
The San Francisco Chronicle published a story by Houston Chronicle writer Jennifer Latson that details her visit to the elite Mayakoba resorts. Just an hour outside of bustling Cancun, these [...]
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Godiva Chocolate has partnered with the Bryant Park Hotel in NYC in a promotion to ensure everyone gets some chocolaty goodness this Valentine’s day.
The real treat? One lucky winner who purchases a $23 box of chocolates will open it up to see a grand prize golden ticket (move over Willy Wonka) and will win [...]
The names behind two of the most well known luxury brands, Ian Schrager and J.W. Marriott Jr. have officially launched their joint project of hotels under a new brand called “Edition.”
The two global names have been in talks for a while now, and publicly launched their new joint venture with the overwhelming support [...]
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It’s big, blonde and beautiful and it’s officially open. The Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas opened to surprised delight from visitors who have long been jaded by the usual spectacle of giant hotels that currently occupy the Vegas Strip. The grandeur, hospitality and overall luxury of the new massive tower addition to The [...]