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 March 2nd, 2009

France has finally succumbed to the 5-star system used around the world to classify hotels. Beginning next month French hotels can apply for 5-star status, which will replace the current four stars available to top luxury hotels.
While French officials say most people recognize the outstanding service of France’s top hotels and thus do not [...]

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sarah on February 2nd, 2009

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Travel plans this Valentine’s Day? A proposal in Paris, perhaps? Or maybe a romantic drive down the California coast, or up to wine country? It’s February (already), hearts of all ages are skipping beats and the air is thick with amore.
If you haven’t already, Perfect Escapes is inviting you to take [...]

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sarah on January 30th, 2008

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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ForbesTraveler just keeps putting out lists that I love like 400-count sheets and 15th floor ocean-views. This time they have released their take not on designer hotels but hotels created by top Fashion Designers:
“What do Versace, Christian Lacroix and Ralph Lauren have in common (besides presumably impressive walk-in closets)? They [...]

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