sarah on September 8th, 2009

Condé Nast Traveller has announced the winners of its annual reader survey, which covers everything one would need to know when it comes to luxury travel. Readers vote on their favorite sources, destinations and accommodations for work and play, and Condé Nast publishes the top 20 in each category. Check out a summary [...]

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sarah on September 2nd, 2009

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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sarah on August 19th, 2009

Dubai is about to launch the first of two lines on what will be the world’s longest automated transportation system. The above ground metro will begin service on its Red line on September 9, 2009 and soon after will begin work on the second Green line.
Dubai Metro will have 43 stops that serve both [...]

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sarah on April 20th, 2009

We came across an article that listed the “Five Vital Luxury Holiday Experiences” and thought we should share, since the funds you spend on your luxury vacation should ensure it’s one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences you have. So take a look at these top vacation destinations and tell us what you [...]

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sarah on January 28th, 2008

 

There have been quite a few “top destinations of 2008” lists floating around, and the latest one comes from The Times, London. Their list spans the globe, including everything from the Maldives to Mexico. Many of them are new hotels set to open sometime this year, but others are ready and waiting to [...]

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sarah on October 5th, 2007

Intercontinental will open its 150th hotel in Dubai Festival City this coming November. But this is just the beginning for Intercontinental, which has plans to open a fairly long list of new properties over the next couple of years in a number of different countries including Vietnam, China, Austria, New Zealand and Russia, to [...]

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When it comes to luxury hotels, nothing is left out, including 5-star dining. More and more hotels are wowing their guests not only with outstanding location, décor and service, but with food as well. In the past few years the most luxurious destinations have paid special attention to the culinary senses of their well-traveled guests, [...]

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Hybrid rentals: Having just visited San Diego over the weekend, I decided to do something good for the environment and rented a hybrid from Fox Rental Car. Even though they didn’t have the Prius I reserved, they did at least give me a Toyota Highlander. Nice quiet ride, made me [...]

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